2015 July/August Franklin Living

July/August 2015 Vol. 5 Issue No. 3

Something’s fishy

Franklin County families grab a line and a pole

Fun in the sun

Children share about their favorite summer activities

Franklin County on foot These paths were made for walking, for joy or exercise

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Contact Russellville City Hall at 256-332-6060

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Russellville City Councilmen Jamie Harris, Lanny Hubbard, Gary Cummings, William Nale, David Palmer & Mayor David Grissom

A Great Place to Live, Work & Raise a family.

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These paths were made for walking, for joy or exercise

Something’s

fishy

Franklin County families grab a line and a pole

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Cooking with Sam

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Great recipes to share with friends and family

Summer fun Children share about their favorite summer activities

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6 Faces of Franklin County 8 Wellness 22 What’s Hot 23 Classifieds 28 Looking Back 30 Parting Shot 4

FROM THE MANAGER

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ranklin County is blessed to have so many great outdoor recreation options. We can camp, hike, walk, fish, swim, etc.

Plus, we have great locations to do these things: city parks, walking trails, a water slide, a splash pad, lakes, campgrounds, FCNI General Manager Nicole Pell with her husband, Rock Bridge Hans.

Canyon, Dismals Canyon, Cypress Cove and more. We also have the Watermelon Festival coming up Aug. 14-15, along with several other festivals throughout the year.

In this edition of Franklin Living, we talk to some ladies who are making great use of Russellville’s walking trail at City Lake Park. Not only is getting outside and getting moving good for you, but it’s also enjoyable and a great way to spend time with friends.

We also take a look at what fishing means to families. Fishing is a lot of fun, but it is also a great opportunity for parents to pass along the love of a great hobby to their children. Fishing can be passed down through generations, and fishing families have a great chance to bond and enjoy successes and losses together – and possibly come up with some tall tales.

Finally, we asked some kids what they liked about outdoor summer activities. Kids really do say the darndest things, but you always get an honest response.

Whatever you are looking to do outdoors this summer – be it for exercise, to get closer to nature or to cool off – Franklin County has it. There is always something for you to do for outdoor recreation, at least if you live in Franklin County. So log off Facebook, put down your electronic devices and get outdoors!

ON THE COVER: Jarred Pierce is an up and coming country artist from Frog Pond who really is a country boy at heart. He shared an afternoon with the Franklin Living staff and his niece and nephews – Braxton, 10, Bethany, 14, and Blain, 12 – for a little fishing and strumming. Pierce has recently signed with Press Management Group and Red Ridge Entertainment. Red Ridge Entertainment will produce Pierce’s first record, due out in August. His single, “It’s going down,” released June 23.

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FACES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY When it’s time to get somewhere to beat the heat, two popular spots in Franklin County are the Russellville City Pool and the Phil Campbell Splash Pad. These fun locations let children of all ages keep cool with a little swimming and splashing.

Pictures by Alison James

Nicole Clingan and Emmy Oxtine

Irene Velasquez, Memorie Colburn and Christian Sage

Kelsea Evans, Abi Dickinson, Diane McCullar, Emma Herring and Sarah Herring

Lily Kate and Polly Holder

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Austin and Nevaeh Green

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FACES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY When it’s time to get somewhere to beat the heat, two popular spots in Franklin County are the Russellville City Pool and the Phil Campbell Splash Pad. These fun locations let children of all ages keep cool with a little swimming and splashing.

Pictures by Alison James

Nick and Nicholas McSpadden

Erica and Ayden Sparks

Braden, Calum and Will Dickinson

Colton Martin and Barbara Stults

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Tanner and Kaitlin Speck

Cortney and Alexa McKinney

Raymond Espana, Angel Martinez and Dominique Espana

Carlee, Cain and Katelin Bell

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WELLNESS

Safeguard yourself from summertime ailments and accidents

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ummer is often marked by vacations, recreational events and relaxing moments spent by the pool, walking or horseback riding. But when the weather heats up, so can potential health hazards that can ruin all of the fun. The following are some of the more common summertime ailments and how to avoid them. · Lawn and garden injuries: Lawn and garden injuries may not be common, but men, women and children should exercise caution when using lawn and garden equipment. Wear protective shoes and gloves and safety goggles. Remember to turn off any motorized tools before attempting to repair or unclog the blades. · Swimmer’s ear: Water that remains in the ear canal after swimming can make the ear a breeding ground for swimmer›s ear, which is a bacterial infection. If water remains in your ear for more than one night, visit an ear, nose and throat specialist.

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· Insect bites and stings: Insects return when temperatures rise. Mosquitoes may be the biggest nuisance, but biting flies and wasps also make formidable foes. Use insect repellent to keep the bugs away. Wear long pants and check for ticks after hiking. · Boating accidents: Many boating accidents can be attributed to inexperience with the vessel and failure to take proper safety precautions on the water. Make sure everyone on the boat wears a life jacket, and follow proper boating protocol throughout your trip. · Dehydration: The body needs extra water on hot days, especially when spending ample time outdoors. Dehydration can cause dizziness and dry mouth and may make you feel faint. Always drink plenty of water and avoid alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, which can contribute to dehydration when consumed in excess.

ABOVE: Getting in the saddle is a fun way to get outdoors and enjoy time with family and friends – human and horses alike!

A number of people took to the trail at Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Park recently to enjoy the blooming mountain laurel and a warm summer breeze. But as with any outdoor activity, caution should be taken to avoid ticks, mosquitos, injury and dehydration.

Photo by Alison James

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Franklin County on foot ABOVE: Hoofing it is a way to embrace exercise and camaraderie. RIGHT TOP: Shay Riddle and Debbie Willis cut through the morning haze with a brisk walk. RIGHT BOTTOM: Signposts like this one speckle the City Lake Park walking trail, encouraging healthy habits for children and spurring conversation amongst walking families.

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Story and photos by ALISON JAMES

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hether it’s a well-beaten dirt path, a rocky trail or a concrete walkway, Franklin County has plenty of places where people can strap on a pair of tennis shoes and take a walk.

A popular place in Russellville is City Lake Park, where rainbows glisten as the sun shines through the fountains and birds chirp in the trees. People are there every morning and evening to play, to visit – and to walk.

Shay Riddle and Debbie Willis are co-workers at Community Action Partnership Head Start, but in the summer, they are also walking and workout buddies.

They plan to walk at City Lake Park three days a week.

“I just like being outside,” Riddle said. “It seems to

make it go by faster … When you’re on a treadmill it seems like it takes longer.”

Maria Perez has come to the park every day, beginning about three months ago, to jog the 1/3 mile trek around the lake. She and her family recently moved here from New Jersey.

“I started walking, then jogging,” said Perez, who was primarily concerned about her health. “I used to go to sleep and be lazy on the couch … One day I just said, ‘No, I can’t do this.’”

She was also motivated into action by her daughter, who is a runner.

“She said, ‘You know what? There’s going to be a 5K at the Watermelon Festival, and I want to do it. I really want you do it with me.’ … I want to do that for her.”

She said City Lake Park was a better place to walk

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than somewhere indoors or around a track.

“It’s beautiful,” Perez said. “The trees and the sound of the water and the birds and everything – I especially enjoy nature.”

Odaly Linares is another daily walker. She and her neighbor and friend Victoria Alarcon make roughly ten laps around the lake each morning while Linares’ daughters ride their scooters or play.

“I love walking,” Linares said. “I like to promote doing different outside activities with my girls. They love it.”

Linares loves breathing “the natural air – if you feel tired, when you start walking – I just love feeling that briskness in the morning,” she said. “After walking many rounds … I just feel so good.”

There’s a quiet serenity in the park that could make folks forget bustling Russellville is just a few blocks away. The park was built a decade or more ago to serve the city.

“It’s a really good walking spot,” agreed city maintenance supervisor Buddy Gray. “We completely remodeled it about 10-12 years ago. The old swimming pool used to be there.”

Although every park has its upkeep issues, Gray said City Lake is the “nicest park we’ve got.” “I go over there every Saturday and Sunday morning and

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Victoria Alarcon and Odaly Linares walk at City Lake park every morning, three miles plus. The concrete path circles the lake and is a destination for many walkers and joggers in Franklin County.Unique paths wind through Rock Bridge Canyon, leading visitors past waterfalls and rock formations. A trail map marks points of interest for hikers. Shay Riddle and Debbie Willis pound the pavement at City Lake Park.

Being walking buddies helps pass them time and keeps them accountable.

“She’s a good motivator,” Willis said.

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make sure it’s clean,” Gray said.

In the Southern part of the county, small-town Hodges boasts a walking trail of its own. The equestrian park might be a focus of Rock Bridge Canyon, but walkers and hikers find their own way into the natural beauty just a few miles off the main road.

For $10 per person or $15 for a family, visitors can grab a trail map and make their way through the 1.5 miles of woodsy walking. Mystic Falls gushes as sunlight filters through the trees. Hikers might meet horses as they continue along the path, examining the unique rock formations and checking out the natural freshwater spring.

“When things get kind of stressful and I need a break, I’ll just come down here,” said Tina Lawler,

activities coordinator for the park. “It just revives me.

It recharges my batteries, and I’m ready to go back.”

Wildlife and plant life join the visual display in the canyon. Lawler said people are welcome to bring picnics to enjoy as part of their hike.

For more information about walking/hiking at Rock Bridge Canyon, call 205-935-3499. Visitors must pay at sign in at the camp store before accessing the trails.

Other walking spots in the county include Dismals Canyon in Phil Campbell, with its popular Dismalites tour, and Cypress Cove Farm, where visitors can enjoy a stretch of the North Alabama Birding Trail.

With the unending reports on the benefits of physical activity, walking spots are just another added bonus of life in Franklin County.

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Something’s Fishy Fishing time is family time Story and photos by ALISON JAMES

ABOVE: Crimson Risley watches as Aron Risley casts into the lake – he’s always eager to see Daddy catch a fish.

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s soon as I first caught a fish, I was hooked.”

No pun intended, but Royce Renfro has been fishing ever since he was 5 years old, when his dad first introduced him to the pastime – “My dad is a fishing legend in my eyes. Everything I know about fishing he taught me step by step.”

Today he still goes fishing with his father, and he’s passing on a legacy by teaching his own son, Trey, 12, how to fish. He introduced his son to fishing “as soon as he was big enough to hold a rod and reel – maybe

5 or 6.”

He took to it right away. “I guess you could say he was hooked as well,” Royce said. The two often go out to Cedar Creek Lake and set off in the pontoon boat or fish from the creek banks, in the shallows.

“The thing I like most about it is the family time with my son and my dad,” Royce said. “That’s how we all come together. Our lives keep us separated the rest of the time, when we’re not fishing.”

Another bonus?

“We love to eat the fish. I was raised on it. That’s what my dad fed us a lot of days.”

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Aron is using fishing to try to teach his son how to be a good father – the same way his grandfather taught him.

Cedar Creek spreads out before Trey on a breezy Friday afternoon. Royce and Trey Renfro, typically accompanied by Royce’s father Wendell Renfro, go fishing two to five times a month in Franklin County.

“I want him to look back one day on our fishing trips and learn something from it about how to have family and how to treat his family – how to really be there for his kids.”

— Aron Risley Fishing families – fathers and sons, brothers, grandfathers and grandsons – are common across Franklin County – as common as good fishing spots.

One of Aron Risley’s favorite places is Sloss Lake, where he’s teaching 4-year-old Crimson how to land a big one.

Aron has been fishing “my whole life, really.”

“I just like to be out on the water with nature,” Aron said. “It’s real peaceful. You can sit out here all day, but when you get that first bite and you start to reel it in, the feeling is unbelievable.”

But although fishing is a thrill, there is a deeper reason Aron wants to teach his son about the sport.

“I want him to know he had a dad here for him who

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TOP: A well-stocked tackle box is essential to a good fishing trip. BOTTOM LEFT: For the Renfros, fishing is a family affair. BOTTOM RIGHT: Crimson’s fishing education has begun at an early age. Aron said they go out often, fishing for crappie and bass – primarily to catch and release.

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really loved him with all his heart,” Aron said. “I want him to look back one day on our fishing trips and learn something from it about how to have family and how to treat his family – how to really be there for his kids.”

It’s the lesson Aron learned from fishing with his grandfather.

“My grandpa got me into it. When I was really little, he took me camping and fishing all the time,” Aron said. “My dad really wasn’t there when I was a little kid.” Aron found a role model to emulate in his grandfather. “I’ve based my whole life on trying to be like him. I’m really trying to continue his legacy with my son.”

Like the Risleys, the Renfros go fishing at least every other weekend – more often, when possible.

“It’s a good family thing,” Royce said. “Everybody should definitely try it if they’re not already doing it.”

Bass fishing is their primary pastime, but they also

fish for crappie and catfish. In Franklin County, Cedar Creek Lake is their spot.

“This is kind of like home to us – this lake,” Royce said. “I was raised just right down the road … We had lakefront property until I was 18.”

For Trey, the excitement is in the catch, and the same is true for Crimson.

“You can catch a little baby fish and a big shark,” Crimson said. “You can eat it.”

“I like to see his eyes light up when I catch one because he always wants to hold it,” Aron said. And since they primarily catch and release, their fishing trips aren’t really about putting a fish dinner on the table but “teaching him stuff and bonding with him – it’s kind of like a family tradition.”

And perhaps that tradition is taking hold. Crimson has only one answer to why he likes to go fishing with Daddy: “Because I love him.”

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FOOD

Cooking with Sam Recipes by SAM WARF

Bacon-wrapped Corn 8 slices of bacon 1/4 cup canned chipotle peppers, (pureed) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup butter, melted 4 ears of corn

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Salt 1. Set grill to medium heat. In a medium bowl, mix the chipotle peppers, honey and melted butter to make a glaze.

2. Cut the ears of corn in half. Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each half of cob and secure the ends with toothpicks.

3. Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray.

Roll the bacon-wrapped corn in the honey chipotle glaze and place on the grill.

4. Turn the corn every 1-2 minutes and occasionally baste with the remaining glaze until the corn is cooked and the bacon is crisp, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from grill, season with salt to taste.

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Grilled Chicken with Squash 1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1 small yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese cooking spray 4 boneless skinless breasts 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Spray four large pieces of foil with cooking spray.

Mix everything together, except the chicken.

Place a chicken breast on each piece of foil.

Put 1/4 of the mixture on each piece of chicken.

Wrap in the foil and cook 15-20 minutes on the grill. (Make sure chicken is done.)

Barbecue Chicken Dinner Packets cooking spray 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 cups thinly sliced small redskinned potatoes 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Spray four large pieces of foil with cooking spray.

Place a dollop of barbecue sauce in the center of each.

Place potatoes on the barbecue sauce add a little more barbecue sauce on top of the potatoes.

Then place chicken breast on each, add barbecue sauce, bell pepper, onion and black pepper on top. Wrap the foil around it close.

Cook 15-20 minutes on the grill.

(Make sure chicken is done.)

Open packets carefully, sprinkle cheese on top of each and let cook until cheese is melted.

Grilled Peaches 4 peaches olive oil 1 container vanilla yogurt 1 bottle honey

Trinity Ice Cream Juice of three lemons & a pinch of zest Juice of three oranges & a pinch of zest 3 sliced or mashed bananas or 1/2 cup of cut peaches or strawberries

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1 pkg. chopped walnuts Preheat grill. Slice peaches in half, brush with oil and grill until grill marks form.

Serve topped with yogurt, honey and walnuts.

Mix with 3 cups of sugar 3 1/2 containers of cream Put in ice cream freezer & fill with milk to fill line.

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Q&A

Summer fun Photos by Alison James

We asked local children about the most fun outdoor summer activity. Here is what they had to say:

“Playing with my friends. It’s pretty fun. We play with the wiffle ball. We have to hit it up over the tree that’s in our back yard, and if we don’t, we don’t get a homerun.”

“I jump on the trampoline with my sister and brother.

Me and my brother playfight and some other games, and then we take a break, and then we start playing again.”

— Keyla Martinez, Age 7

— Ethan Tyrell, Age 10

“I play basketball.

Every day, me and my family go to the park and play basketball. We play soccer at our house. I like enjoying family time because my dad works all day.”

— Salvador Perez, Age 12

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“I like to go to the beach and play. I like to go swimming. It’s fun.”

— Caleigh Lawson, Age 6

“Swimming!

You get to swim, and you get to go underwater. That’s it.“ — Makiya Hubbard, Age 5

“I like to swing because you get to go high.”

“I like the park and swimming.

I like to swing and slide and jump in the water. “

— Caden McCollum, Age 6

“I like to play tag. It’s fun because you run, and when the air goes in your face, it’s better. You have to run, and you have to wait for a second, and then you have to start chasing people.“ — Leslie Linares, Age 9

“I like to play toys.”

— Aubree Hyde, Age 5

“Go out and play with my friends – just play some games, like tag or something. We’re playing with each other and working together.”

— Sarahy Torres, Age 9

— Garrett McMasters, Age 2

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FACES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY When it’s time to get somewhere to beat the heat, two popular spots in Franklin County are the Russellville City Pool and the Phil Campbell Splash Pad. These fun locations let children of all ages keep cool with a little swimming and splashing.

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Kimberly Campos and Andrea Hamilton

Aaliyah Gholston and Britni Smith

Lexie McCauley, Kelly Martin and Isaiah Hill

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Julie Masterson and Drew Malone

Emma Adams, Andrew Smith, Amanda Adams and Lacie Adams

Caden Watts, Ian Miller, Kage Malone

Renee, Ashlon, Braxton and Kalon Vincent

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LOOKING BACK

Looking back photos courtesy of the Franklin County Archives.

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LOOKING BACK

Looking back photos courtesy of the Franklin County Archives.

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PARTING SHOT

“A lake is the landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature.

It is earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.”

– Henry David Thoreau

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Tifn Motor Homes

105 Second Street NW • Red Bay, AL 256-356-8661

Eric Raper The job duties for Jose Caballero have changed quite a bit in the 14 years that he’s been with Tifn Motorhomes.

When he was originally hired, Caballero worked alone, placing ceramic tile pieces in the Tifn product line. Over the years, as more and more units began to contain ceramic tile, his duties changed.

“When I rst started, we used 4’ by 6 ‘ or 4’ by 8’ pieces that we picked up by hand.

From there, we started making the bigger 6’ by 6’ and 6’ by 8’ pieces,” he said. “We were doing ve or six units a day.”

Eventually, a crane and lifting system were implemented that allowed full ceramic tile oors to be placed in the motorhomes. A water cutter was added to make cuts on the tile, therefore, increasing the production level.

“We do eight or nine units a day now between the REDs, Phaeton and Buses,” he said. “So, it has really changed a lot over the years.”

When he’s away from the plant, Cabal-

Eric Raper has worked almost anywhere you can name inside the Tifn Motorhomes’ paint shop at Belmont, Miss.

“I have worked in bufng, the paint booth, repair, clear coat, super clear, just about everywhere,” he said.

The Red Bay native has worked at the plant for 11 years and has seen many changes during that time.

“When we started, we were doing eight units a day and we did everything on each coach,” he said. “We basically did everything at our booth until it was clear coated.

Now, it’s a true line where we send them on to different stations to have certain things done to them. It’s more of a step-by-step process now.”

Raper said he has found his work at Belmont to be rewarding and he has enjoyed his time with TMH. One of the “neat” things about work inside the Belmont paint facility is seeing how one step leads to another and how it all comes together.

“I like seeing how the customers are wowed by it,” he said. “I think they are amazed at what the nished product is like after seeing it roll through the line. That’s kind of neat to see them react to it because we take it for granted after doing every day.”

When he’s away from the paint facility, Raper usually nds himself working at his home garage.

“I have been working on my little shop at the house so I can do some paint and mechanic work on some cars there. I like to piddle around on cars and trucks so I am ready to be able to do it more.”

Raper and his wife, Phoelicia, have six kids between them. They are: Kayla Miller, and husband, Derrick, Taylor Hester, Layne Raper, Dillon Whitehead, Levi Raper and Devin Whitehead.

“We have a pretty big family,” he said with a laugh, “so there’s always something going on. There’s usually never a dull minute between all of us.”

lero and his wife, Adrianna Wuotto, who works at Northwest-Shoals Community College, spend much of their time reading and enjoying classical music.

“We read everything from the newspaper to the biggest books,” he said. “We also like classical music and we go to Memphis and Birmingham or to UNA, wherever there is a concert.”

His biggest success, though, he said, is his children. His daughter, Marianna, recently graduated from Cornell University and is an environmental and chemical engineer in New York City. His son, Arturo, is currently a computer science major at the University of North Alabama.

“I am very proud of my kids. They have done well,” he said.

Caballero said his time at TMH has been a good experience.

“The Tifns have shown condence in me to do what I know,” he said. “It has been a good relationship with the Tifn family.”

Jose Caballero

www.tifnmotorhomes.com