QUIK FIT TO HAVE RIBBON CUTTING THURSDAY
Before we get neck-deep in all of the Tobacco and Heritage Festival events, I wanted to put the upcoming ribbon-cutting and open house for Quik Fit, a new 24-hour exercise facility in Logan Plaza that opened last week, on the top of the newsletter.
Quik Fit is owned by Nashville singer and songwriter Eric Beddingfield. Quik Fit is our newest Chamber of Commerce member and Beddingfield said he is excited to be in Russellville.
On Thursday Quik Fit will be having the open house starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. Let’s all come out and support our newest business and member for its open house! For more information on Quik Fit you can contact the local manager, Tina Morre at 270-717-1121.
QUEEN’S PAGEANT A HUGE SUCCESS
Congratulations to Chelsey Autumn Hopkins, our 2015 Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival Queen. Autumn beat out 26 other candidates for the title last Thursday for the win and the $1,000 scholarship made possible by the Chamber, Amtech, Shaker Realty, Pioneer Credit Company and Trophies-To-Go.
Many thanks to Sharon Dockins, the Pageant Chair, for running as smooth a pageant this side of Miss America! Also, thanks goes to Brent Summers for being our emcee for the evening; just like the Emmy’s, Brent started the show with a musical number and never slowed down.
Thanks also goes out to the all of the contestants and the contestants’ sponsors, Richard Estes (who handled our sound), Eddie Brooks (lighting), the judges and volunteers, Oak N’ Ivy (decorating the stage) and the Russellville High School.
Here is your court for the 2015 Queen’s Pageant:
2015 Queen — Chelsey Autumn Hopkins
1st Runner-up — Breanna Elizabeth Baptiste
2nd Runner-up — Clair Alexandria Wilson
3rd Runner-up — Chasity Kaylynn Davidson
4th Runner-up — Olivia Noelle Sigers
Miss Congeniality — Loren Camille Hendley
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENTS FOR FESTIVAL
While the Queen’s Pageant is the official kick-off for the 2015 Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival, one of the busiest two days that don’t have a parade are this coming Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 3 and 4). They include:
Oct. 3, 2015
· • Jesse James 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m.
· • Golf Scramble, 8 a.m.
· • Little Mister and Miss Pageant, 10 a.m.
· • Road Rally, 10 a.m.
· • Hometown History Day, “Homes With History” at 2 p.m.
· • Color Splash Dash, 4 p.m.
Oct. 4, 2015
· • Thunder on the Square Cruise-In, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· • Gospel Singing, 1:30 p.m.
· • Ride of Champions, Bicycle Ride, 2 p.m.
· • Historic Walking Tour, 2 p.m.
· • Blessing of the Animals, 4 p.m.
TIME TO SIGN-UP FOR THE PARADE
The packets for those wanting to participate in the Tobacco and Heritage Festival Parade are now available at the Chamber Office. Call us at 270-726-2206 for more information.
TASTER’S LUNCHEON DEADLINE FOR TICKETS
Tickets for the ever-popular Taster’s Luncheon at the United Methodist Temple to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 are on sale. The tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Temple during the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m from Sept. 28 through Oct. 2. There will not be any tickets sold at the door, so get your tickets now.