Kelly’s Crossroads holding grand opening tomorrow
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Richville Rundown
Sheila Ward
Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! I did. It was different than years past, but good. Hard to believe that it’s less than a month before school starts back.
Congratulations to Jason and Jamie Thornton on the opening of Kelly’s Crossroads. They have been open for a while, getting everything worked out. They will have their grand opening celebration this Saturday, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be serving mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches.
The deli will be closed during this time, but come out and grab a BBQ sandwich. So come out and see what they have done to the store; it looks so good.
Everyone seems so excited to see the store back up and running. They have a variety of convenience foods and snacks, which includes grab-and-go deli items. All the food I have tried was great; love their breakfast biscuits!
On Saturday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. there will be Bingo at the Richville Volunteer Fire Department. So, make plans to come out and enjoy the fun. They sell concessions, too.
In addition to having a good time, you are helping the fire department. Their next Boston butt sale will be Labor Day weekend.
The Historical Society’s next meeting will be on July 27 at 2 p.m. at the Rockford Senior Center. Our speaker will be Jim Phillips, an Alabama historian/speaker/videographer/explorer. His presentation is entitled, “Lost, and Some Found, Treasures of 1880s Alabama.”
He also welcomes attendees to bring old U.S. coins, paper currency notes and bottles for free appraisals after his presentation. You don’t have to be a member to attend. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided by members.
I’ve been working on my family tree lately and other genealogy projects. It’s exciting to discover the history of my family, as well as our county and country. It makes you wonder why your ancestors settled where they did, but where they migrated from, also. We will celebrate our country’s 250th birthday next year; where were your ancestors at that time?
Therefore, my Bible verse this week is about strength and courage. Philippians 4:6-7 reads, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
With everything happening in the world today, what a reassurance that these verses give us. Rely on God first! Our world around us is in turmoil, but God can give us the peace to accept and continue our lives anyway.
Sometimes we think that we are experiencing so many problems and situations, but all through the years it’s the same. While the circumstances may differ, people have had problems since Adam and Eve were banned from the Garden of Eden. However, God gives us an answer to pray and ask for His help. That’s what will get us through!
Be in prayer for the ones that have lost a loved one and that are sick in our community. But also, think about giving someone a call just to say hello; it will make a difference in their day. Many times, when we go out to spread blessings to others, it’s us that gets the blessing.
Organizations in the area, as well as churches, I need your events! If your family has some news or an event to share, please contact me. I would prefer text to 334-414-7147 or emails to wardgrand6@gmail.com, but phone calls will be fine, too. If you don’t get me when you call, be sure to leave a message.
