The Hartselle Enquirer - January 3, 2024

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Hartselle Enquirer A crowning achievement: Hartselle woman named Mrs. Alabama International 2024 Special to the Enquirer Dana Bradley, 46, of Hartselle, was recently crowned Mrs. Alabama International and will go on to compete for the title of Mrs. International 2024, during the final competition in Kingsport, Tenn., July 26-27, 2024.

Because of a series of health issues, Bradley set out on a mission in 2020 to make significant lifestyle changes and today celebrates a clean bill of health, after losing 154 pounds.

During her reign as Mrs. Alabama International, Bradley will offer others inspiration and guidance in achieving their personal health and fitness goals by speaking about her own journey and participating in health events at schools and community organizations throughout the state.

Bradley is currently working on her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has worked with more than 100 individuals as a health and fitness mentor.

“Lots of tears and sweat went into my journey and it’s now my passion to help others struggling with weight loss or other health and fitness challenges to achieve their goals,” says

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Bradley. “I’m so thankful to have my new role as Mrs. Alabama International, because it will allow me to reach so many more people in their journeys to become a better version of themselves physically -and also mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean ‘me first,’ it means ‘me too” -- it’s about living and no longer just existing.”

Bradley and her husband, Jerry, are proud parents of two teenaged children. In her leisure time, Bradley enjoys writing, bowling, fishing and of, course running and fitness.

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John and Kelsey Steffen with their two children, Elijah (in John’s arms) and Nyla.

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Elijah Steffen and Nyla Steffen play on the floor. “They love each other so much,” Kelsey Steffen said of Nyla and Elijah. “She is so loving and so protective of him.” baby that day.”

At the hospital, the medical team ushered Kelsey, who battled high blood pressure while pregnant, into an emergency room. As the medical team tried to lower Kelsey’s blood pressure, the doctor began preparing the Steffens for the possibility of an emergency C-section.

“I was like, doctor, I am six months pregnant, you have to do everything you can so we don’t have this child today,” Kelsey said. “I had never known someone who had a baby at 24 weeks. I was scared.”

In the hospital room, machines monitored Kelsey and the yet–to–be– born baby. Every time Kelsey’s blood

pressure would even out, the baby’s heart rate would drop.

“We were never even. We were killing each other,” Kelsey said.

The nurses began repeatedly asking John and Kelsey what they planned on naming their son. The Steffens, who were deciding between John Richard V and Elijah, opted for Elijah — after the Biblical figure who performed miracles.

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The beeping and buzzing of 2–year– old Elijah Steffen’s ventilator sounded through the den where a Christmas tree decorated with white lights, pine cones and angels stood and stockings embroidered with initials hung from the mantel.

On the floor, Elijah rolled on his back, a tube snaking from his neck to the ventilator, and clapped his hands, mimicking his 6–year–old sister Nyla.

“Last year and the year before, I didn’t care about Christmas. I didn’t care about anything. I didn’t want to celebrate,” Elijah’s mother Kelsey Steffen said. “I have been so excited for this Christmas because I get to be home with my husband, daughter and son. This is something I have dreamed of. It has been a long and hard journey to make this dream come true.”

That journey began Dec. 2, 2021, when John and Kelsey left their home in Eva for Madison Hospital.

“I had been having terrible migraines for three days. That morning, I told John I couldn’t take it anymore and we had to go to the hospital,” Kelsey said.

Although they typically went to Cullman for their medical needs, Kelsey decided to go to Madison.

“I don’t know what made me think we needed to go to Madison. I just knew,” Kelsey said. “We left our home with just the clothes on our backs. We never in a million years would have thought we were going to have our

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Funeral service for Andrea Self Wright will be at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Peck Funeral Home with Bill Hall officiating.

The visitation will be from 12:30PM – 2:00PM. Mrs. Wright was born on January 15, 1944 in Morgan County, Alabama to Ottis and Vista Self.

Andrea Wright was a fantastic homemaker, loved her family immensely, and was passionate about her birds.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Wallace Tyson Wright, Daughters: Debbie Blackmon, Sister: Fran Creel, Wanda McKee, Mary Sue McKelvy, and Janet Woodall, Brother: Pack Self, and a Special Uncle: Herbert Self.

Survivors include her son Wallace Keith Wright; daughter: Melissa Wright Robinson; five grandchildren: Lindsay Killen, Leah Robinson, Houston Wright, Trent Wright and Austin Blackmon; one great-granddaughter: Scarlett Wright Killen.

Pallbearers will be Houston Wright, Trent Wright, Lindsay Killen, Steve McKee, Leah Robinson and Austin Blackmon.

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Vickie Johnson Thomas Funeral service for Vickie Johnson Thomas, 68, will be Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chuck Bass officiating and Peck Funeral Home Directing. Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, December 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

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Charles Michael Mangham Funeral service for Charles Michael Mangham, 75, will be Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Ted Amey officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be at Hartselle Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Mangham died on December 26, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1948 in Texas to Arthur Neal and Margaret Ellen Johnston Mangham.

Mr. Mangham worked in the carbide manufacturing industry for 47 years and was a Plant Manager for Teledyne Firth Sterling prior to his retirement.

After retiring, he worked at a book store for eight years which was his dream job.

Mr. Mangham was a leader

in many ways: a Boy Scout Leader for 10 years, earned Wood Badge Award in ‘88, Award of Merit in ‘90 and served as a Wood Badge Assistant Course Director in ’91 and ’92. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Somerville for 10 years.

Mr. Mangham was a Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church for 40 years. He was a member of the Cotaco United Methodist Church and served in many capacities throughout the years. He became a member of Stone River Church in March of 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Bryan Michael Mangham and a grandson, Bryan Luke Kirby.

Survivors include his Wife of 51 years Eva Mangham; son Sam Mangham; daughter Beth Kirby (Joe); three grandchildren Sarah Beth Kirby, Nic Kirby and Daniel Kirby; three brothers - Cleve, Neal and Colin Mangham; three brothers-in-law Ward Cain and Dan Cain (Jean); three sisters-in-law June Shane (Tommy), Gayle Shroeder (Ronnie) and Alice Cain;12 nieces and 8 nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to JePau Ministries or to the Cotaco Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Freeman “Turtle” Benjamin Holcombe A visitation for Mr. Freeman “Turtle” Benjamin Holcombe will be held Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a chapel service following at 7:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home. Brother Jeff “Doc” Creasy will be officiating the service. Peck Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

“Turtle” passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville. He was born to Thomas Benjamin and Ruby Parker Holcombe on September 30, 1946 in Missouri. He worked as a manufacturing engineer prior to retirement. He was a very hard worker who loved his family, especially his grandchildren, enjoyed watching movies with his family and had a wonderful sense of

humor. He loved Alabama Football and enjoyed taking his kids to different amusement parks.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Debi Lombardo Holcombe; two sons Kristopher Holcombe and Dominic Hennen; daughter - Angel Mains; sister Sondra Franks; nine grandchildren - Ashleigh, Dom, Jacie, Aubrey, Tanner, Tytus, Brylee, Talya and Jagger; three step grandchildren Bentley, Easton and Maverick.

Joseph Kyle Thompson Somerville

Joseph Kyle Thompson, 24 of Somerville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Belinda Thompson and his twin sister, Elizabeth Thompson.

Joseph was born June 16, 1999, in Madison County, was a believer and had a very strong faith in our Lord and His plan for him. Joseph was a 2017 graduate of A.P. Brewer High School and a 2021 graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S. Degree in Business. He attended UAB for the first two years and was the equipment manager for the UAB Blazer football team. He then transferred to Alabama where he met many of his good friends and made a huge impact on the town.

Joe was diagnosed with DIPG terminal brain cancer in March 2022. After his diagnosis, Joe found his purpose, “Helping Others”. He became the first Alabama Angel for Nik’s Wish; Joe was awarded the “Wish Angel” of the year.

He held many fundraisers for Nik’s Wish and secured a grant raising of $ 28,000.

He also planted a seed at UA to start the first Nik’s Wish Alpha Chapter, to raise funding for one wish a year in his memory. Joe has an immense impact in his short lifetime.

He always demonstrated a positive attitude and continually expressed how happy he was as a person.

Funeral service for Joseph will be Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 1:00pm at

Somerville Baptist Church with Brother Johnny Maxwell officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time on Saturday at the Church.

Temon Brown, Seth Dunn, Tristan Weathers, Josh Sides, John Moore, and Eli Linderman will serve as pallbearers.

Lincoln Kallos, Ty Long, Derrick Smith, Hunter Jordan, Chandler Day, and Tim Alexander will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial contributions to “Nikolas Ritchel Foundation”, “The Cure Starts Now” or to “Chad Tough.”

Jimmy Holmes Hartselle

Jimmy Holmes, 78, of Hartselle Alabama, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Holmes was born on August 12, 1945, in Cullman County, Alabama to Earnest and Ara Holmes.

Jimmy proudly served in the Air Force for four years. He retired as a Millwright at Wolverine Tube. Mr. Holmes was a loving husband and father. He loved woodworking, being a pilot, and he was a member of Somerville Baptist Church. Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his parents and his son: Joey Allen.

Survivors Include his wife: Sandy Holmes; daughter: Teri Little (Scott); four granddaughters Savanah Segars, Sydney Segars, Holly Little, and Lily-Grace Little.

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Ms. Thomas died on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital. She was born November 18, 1955 in Morgan County to Price and Lucille Bradford Johnson.

After graduation, she worked for Thomas Abstracting and then went to work at the Morgan County Tax appraisal office for 35 plus years. She was a member of Cedar Ridge Baptist Church and a devoted Christian and a blessing to all she was around. She was a loving, sweet and kind mother. Her life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She never complained although she had many tragedies in her life.

Ms. Thomas was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Zachary John Thomas. She devoted her life and health to taking care of Zach which was a trisomy survivor and lived to be 20. She fed him, bathed him and changed him for 20 years. He was a blessing to her whole family.

Survivors include: daughter Danielle Pauline Thomas; two sisters Linda Compton (Gary) and Brenda Lee (Paul); two grandchildren Crimson Thomas and Nevah Thomas.

Matt Nix, Sam Compton, Michael Compton, Paul Compton, John Michael Compton and Fisher Nix will serve as Pallbearers.

HARTSELLE — Local food banks said they were successful in donating food to numerous families this month, but said they faced several challenges because of a decline in donations.

Feeding Families of Alabama, located in Hartselle, donated food to over 300 people this Christmas but executive director Edee Grun said their stock was down from last month and the food they had available barely covered their client base.

“We get a lot of donations in November and December and our goal is to not only carry us through those months, but carry us through January and February as well,” Grun said. “This year, we barely had enough to cover December.”

Grun believes higher inflation this year has been a factor in dwindling donations and said it also played a part in several companies not being able to contribute to the organization this year.

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One of Feeding Families of Alabama’s “blessing boxes” is on Main Street in Hartselle.

People in need can take items from these boxes when the pantry is closed. Donations can also be left in the box: “Take what you need. Leave what you can.” with our food drive,” Grun said. “Well, some of them went out of business since then and so we didn’t get that assistance this year.”

Grun said one change they have made to better accommodate those in need is to switch from pre-packing bags with the same food items in

every bag to an individual “client choice program.”

“Before, we would pre-pack the bags and everybody got the same amount so it would be fair, but we were seeing a lot of waste,” Grun said. “We were seeing a lot of food items come back in and they would be expired. With the client

choice program, it’s worked out tremendously because they can choose what items they want to take home to eat. This way, we don’t have to beg for donations of food that people are not going to eat.”

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Couey, 72, will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr. Couey passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born Thursday, November 8, 1951 to Jo Riggs.

He graduated from Morgan County High School (Hartselle) in 1970 where he was a letterman in football, baseball, track, and was a member of the diving team.

After high school he attended the Gradwohl School of Laboratory Technique in St. Louis. He later worked in the lab in Hartselle Hospital and retired from Decatur Orthopedic Clinic.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Couey, and his mother.

Survivors include: son Anthony Couey (Melissa); daughters Courtney Couey, and Caitlin Orr (Jacob.)

The family would like to extend thanks to the Dialysis Clinic INC of Decatur for their exceptional care for the past ten years. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to The American Heart Association and The National Kidney Foundation.

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Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List: Sunday at 6 on Zoom. ID # 622385025 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. in person. In person meetings are held at 406 Pine Ave. SW, Decatur.

TOPS club AL0161 meets Mondays at 10 a.m. at Hartselle First Christian Church. Join us to Take Off Pounds Sensibly. For more information, call Katie at 256-476-3696 or Mona at 256-502-9042

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Alan Bernat, residential HVAC, $10,000 Richard Childers, residential natural gas, $750 Stephanie Coleman, resi-

dential natural gas, $600 Debbie Moore, roof conversion, $5,500 Tim Parker, roof conversion, $6,500 Jake Wallace, residential addition, $55,000 Alana Jones, roof conver-

Weight Watchers meetings are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center. JMK Martial Arts- Join Weigh-in begins 5 p.m. JMK Martial Arts & FitFor more info, visit www. ness at the Hartselle Civic Center and build a more weightwatchers.com. confident you! Martial A cancer support group arts and fitness classes meets on the first Monday are available for kids and of each month at 6 p.m. at adults. Classes are divided the Pleasant Place build- into age groups as follows; ing. Any person with any Pre-Kubs (ages 3-4), Lil type of cancer is invited to Kubs (ages 5-7), Kid Kubs attend. For more informa- (ages 8-10), Jr. Kubs (ages 11-14) and adults (ages 15 tion, call 784-5694. and older). Classes include Kim Robertson, a former karate, HapKiDo, wresUniversity of Alabama tling/grappling, sparring, Crimsonette, instructs a self defense, fitness and girls baton class for ages conditioning. See www.

5 and older in the basics JMKMartialArts.com for a of baton at the civic cen- schedule and pricing. ter. The fee for this class is $50 per month. Classes Hartselle Nutrition Cenmeet on Thursday after- ter invites seniors to join noons. Call the civic center area senior citizens, ages 55 and older, for mornfor details. ings of games, food and good times. Participants All mothers of active duty also go on monthly outings reserve or honorably disand play bingo and cards, charged military service along with other activities. members are invited to Suggested donation for attend monthly meetings the daily lunch is $1.25 per of Blue Star Mothers of person.

Anyone who does America, Inc. The Mornot have transportation to gan County Chapter meets the center can call Steve the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at East at 256-773-0786. ArrangeHighland Baptist Church ments will be made for free NARCOG transit. The in Hartselle. nutrition center is open Priceville Palace, 716 NE Mon. through Fri., excludThompson Road, Pricev- ing holidays, from 8 a.m. ille, will have Ricky D the until noon.

Dancing DJ Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays will Celebrate Recovery, a feature a dance class from Christ-centered, 12-step 6-7 p.m. followed by Coun- program for anyone with try Editions Band from a hurt, habit or hang-up, 7-10 p.m. For more info meets at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church call 256-353-4362. in Hartselle. Meetings Hartselle Hope AA Meet- are every Monday night, ings meets at the following including a free meal at times: Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m. and the group at 5:30 and 7 p.m.; Mon- meeting at 6:15 p.m. Celday, Wednesday and Fri- ebrate Recovery aims to day at noon, Sundays at 9 offer a safe place to meet a.m. and 6 p.m. Located with others who are also 527 Sparkman St. SW. For seeking healing. For more more information call 256- info email jhand@fum606-6211, 256-778-9081 or chartselle.org.

256-345-4392 Falkville VFW, located at 784 Culver Road, hosts Hartselle Public Library bingo every Friday night at offers Preschool Storytime 5:45 p.m.

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The American Legion Auxiliary Post 52 meets on the first Thursday of every month. The event is open to women veteran including the spouse’s daughters and mothers, of veterans interested in joining the American Legion. The meetings are held at the John Thompson Post 52 Legion Hall located at 1110 Sparkman St. NW. For more info, call Laurie Cooper at 256-612-7444.

sion, $3,800 Randy Milligan, roof conversion, $15,250 Marty Garnett, residential HVAC, $8,000 Jim Reeder, residential HVAC, $13,240 Charlotte Leach, residential

fi Special to the Enquirer Multiple agencies responded to a residential fire Dec. 16 in Hartselle.

Falkville Fire was dispatched as automatic aid with Hartselle Fire & Rescue who were on the scene.

Engine 1 responded and arrived on scene to find Hartselle units with a well involved working fire. Units assisted with fire suppression and overhaul.

Hartselle fire chief Daryl Fox said the blaze at 1604 Penn St. SW was reported after 1 p.m. There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation according to Fox. Agencies involved included Falkville Fire & Rescue, Hartselle Fire & Rescue, Lifeguard Ambulance Service, Hartselle Police Department and Morgan County 911.

By Jacob Hatcher For the Enquirer Abigail Lindley, originally from Mexico City, Mexico, recently achieved a significant milestone in her life by earning her U.S. citizenship. Lindley’s journey began when her mother and sister relocated to the United States almost two decades ago, leaving Lindley, then nine years old, in the care of her grandparents in Mexico City.

Despite her mother’s persistent invitations to join her in the U.S., Lindley chose to stay in Mexico City until her grandparents passed away. During visits to her mother in Hartselle, Lindley attended ESL classes to enhance her English skills. It was during one of these visits that she crossed paths with Darren, her now-husband and longtime neighbor of her mother.

Their friendship evolved into a romantic relationship, prompting Lindley to make the life-changing decision to stay in Hartselle in 2016.

Transitioning from Mexico City, a city of nearly 9 million people, to the quieter pace of

Hartselle was a significant cultural shift for Lindley, one she embraced for its affordability and tranquility.

Lindley initially came to the U.S. on a visa but aspired to become a citizen. After establishing residency, she waited the required five years before applying for citizenship. The process involved studying 100 questions covering civics, government, politics and

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In her own words, Lindley said, “This has made me proud of myself because if I want something now, I know that if I say I want to do something, I will work until I do it.”

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history. Lindley’s dedication paid off when she successfully answered six out of ten questions posed during her citizenship appointment with a judge in Montgomery.

Lindley’s decision to pursue citizenship stemmed from a desire to play a more active role in her community, she said, including the right to vote. Her message to others aspiring to achieve their dreams is one of determina-

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look back on 2023 offers little hope for improvement in the New Year as long as health issues, inflation, a divided government and violence stand in the way of peace and prosperity.

The dirivatives of COVID-19 continue to cause pain and discomfort to thousands of people in spite of a successful anti-viral campaign launched over a two-year period.

After escaping the virus for more than two years, Geanell and I came down with a case of the latest derivative a few days before Christmas. Fortunately, our cases were not bad enough to land us in the hospital. Instead, we were medicated at home and suffered from

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y choice, I did not decorate a tree again this year.

Effie’s beautiful Christmas cactus had been repotted earlier in the year and experienced excellent growth. Its red blooms appeared right on time and provided a centerpiece for my table. Its living blossoms were as dear as any ornaments on a pine could ever be and after they fade life will continue long after thoughts of the season have passed.

The family was not able to get together because of contagious illnesses but were in touch by phone.

After a visit to urgent care where I was pronounced negative for COVID and several of the seasonal ailments I was given a load of prescriptions to deal with severe congestion and became housebound for over a week. I spent the time alone watching old classic Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music including Handel’s Mes-

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etting away to Alabama right at Christmas was always a little difficult, work schedules being what they were, and Daddy’s birthday is New Year’s Day anyway, so we generally started each new year with a Christmas celebration in Colbert County. The beauty of this arrangement was that it made Christmas last a whole lot longer.

A holiday with an entire year of anticipation always ends not living up to the hype when it’s over in just a matter of hours; having it stretched out across a week or so really beats back the post Christ-

bouts of fever, head colds, poor appetites and feeling lousy for several days.

We have taken a big hit from inflation and expect it to affect us in Clif Knight many ways Staff Writer than one in the coming Emeritus year. We’re spending 20% to 30% more for food and more for gasoline than we were two years ago. We’ve also had increases in the prices of prescription drugs and automobile

siah from its beginning to its conclusion.

When the choir sang the Halleluiah Chorus I wanted to stand in honor of their beauti- A. Ray Lee ful rendition Columnist of the story of Emmanuel.

On Christmas Eve Laura and I had been scheduled to have lunch with Jenny and Scott in Florence but those plans were cancelled. On Christmas day we talked by phone.

Instead, we chose a simple meal at noon and rested during the afternoon. Clint and Deidra came by early in the evening bringing a most appreciated and practical gift—a

insurance premiums. What we have to look forward to is a federal mandate to eliminate gas-powered automobiles by 2035, as well as all other gas-fueled equipment.

A Democratic majority in the Presidency and Senate continues to press for additional expenditures while the nation is drowning in a 33-trillion debt. Failure to negotiate wartime support payments to Ukraine and Israel, along with a shutdown of immigrants crossing the southern border with Mexico, is threatening a government budget shutdown in January and February.

Meanwhile, large numbers of Anti-Israel American college students are protesting the war

Cracker Barrel gift card. I think we did the best possible under the circumstances. Later we will make up for the missed interactions.

The days after Christmas continue much the same. I have yet to be any further from my back door than the carport as the stubborn congestion is slow to lose its grip on me. Sophie, my little twice-rescued pooch, and I spend much time at the sunroom windows watching the squirrels gather acorns and chase one another in play.

Late one afternoon we were rewarded for our diligence as a cautious doe slipped out of the pines with her triplet fawns around her.

She eased into full view not many steps away much to Sophie’s concern that they had entered her territory. The rays of the setting sun shone off their tawny hides as they nibbled acorns and grass for a few moments before fading back into the treeline.

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Mission Statement against Hamas territiorists and Iran-supported forces are firing missiles at U.S. and allied merchant ships and Army bases in Iraq.

Thieves continue to force their way inside large stores in metropolitan cities to steal electronic equipment, clothing and jewelry.

Thieves stealing items valued at under $1,000 are treated as misdemeanors, if arrested, and are released without bail. Acts of violence are also becoming a major problem in many cities, with shortages of police officers blamed with lawless behavior.

Best wishes for your happiness and safety in 2024.

Now that the intensity of Christmas has faded the mania of the football bowl season is center stage.

I pass the time watching games, the winners of which I couldn’t care less. However, my interest will increase as the final four begin their struggle for the top prize.

Finally, the congestion is easing and I am regaining my strength. I had decided to sleep in this morning but Sophie would have none of it.

Like an impatient child on Christmas morning, she insisted that we get up. She dogged my steps while I fixed coffee hoping for a little half and half in her bowl. Then she followed me to the recliner where she snuggled as close as possible and immediately went to sleep.

I am reminded once again that after the fanfare of the holiday fades, life goes on. May the new year bring you all peace and joy.

would allow. We were mostly out there to listen to the dogs run and catch up with cousins and uncles.

All these years later I swear I can smell the gas station ham biscuit we’d eat on the way to the woods.

I can still hear the dogs’ paws scraping against the metal floor of their box as they wiggled in excitement. I can feel the cool air filling my lungs before the morning sun warmed up the day.

I haven’t been rabbit hunting in many years, but everytime my hound catches the scent of some critter in the yard his howling at the air takes me back. Every time I

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drive by a huge pile of fallen timber waiting to be burned I could swear I see my Uncle Jimmy standing on top of the pile and hear “Hunt em up!’ echoing across the years.

As Christmas fades and we turn the corner to a new year and the mad dash towards spring begins, I try to remember those days spent with family. It helps to slow down and appreciate a simple day spent doing a bunch of nothing that meant everything to me when I was a kid.

Aerial Photograph of Hartselle, circa 1961. This is an aerial image of Hartselle, taken around 1961. Note the Ranch Drive-In in the upper right of the image, and the intersection of Vaughan Bridge Road and Highway 31 in the center. The National Guard Armory is visible, and Pineview Hospital is to the north, partially obscured by trees. The black streets with few houses in the center of the image is Washington Street, Washington Circle, and Barclift Street. The asphalt has been applied within a week of this image. There is a house under construction in the lower, center of the image. Image Courtesy of Billy Buckelew

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Celebrating two decades in the field of education, Cameron Mahan’s journey has come full circle, from a student in the local community to the principal of the very school he once attended.

A proud family man, Mahan and his wife, Heather, take joy in raising their four children – Cooper, Luke, Rossi and Bo. Their lively household also includes three dogs and a cat, adding to the vibrant atmosphere that mirrors the energy Mahan brings to his role as principal.

Educationally rooted in

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would be right there beside me,” Kelsey said.

Elijah was born measuring 11 inches long and weighing 13 ounces — three ounces less than a pound. Think about the weight of a coke can, water bottle or can of tomato soup. The medical team questioned whether Elijah would survive.

“I was in the waiting room when they brought Elijah out. All I could see at first were his hands and a little movement under the blanket. They asked if I wanted to see him. Of course, I did.

He looked like a chick that first hatches. I stared at him for quite a while before they loaded him in the ambulance to take him to Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children,” John said.

For the first three days after Elijah’s birth, John juggled work with visiting Kelsey at the hospital in Madison and checking on Elijah in Huntsville. When the hospital released Kelsey, she headed straight for Elijah.

“That was the first time I saw him, three days after he was born,” Kelsey said.

“When I saw him, I was like, that’s not my baby, that’s an alien. He was so tiny and fragile.”

“Those first stages of his life were very difficult,” John said. “It was like we would take one step forward and

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Lynn Jared Hartselle

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ent base consists of elderly residents who are on fixed incomes living in the rural parts of Morgan County. She said this month they have had to ration out certain items and were not able to distribute as much as in years past.

“Instead of three cans of green beans, you may only get one this month,” Grun said. “We can’t give extra because we don’t have extra to give.”

School districts in Morgan County offer free breakfast or lunch to students, an advantage for those whose families

Lacey’s Spring, Mahan’s academic trajectory saw him graduate from Brewer High School after completing his early education at Lacey’s Spring School. Armed with a Secondary Mathematics Degree from Auburn University, he furthered his commitment to education by obtaining a master’s degree and an EDs in Educational Leadership from Samford University.

Mahan’s teaching career spans 12 years of instructing middle school mathematics at Union Hill, where he also shared his expertise in Agriscience across various middle schools. His dedica-

tion to education led him to spend two years teaching high school mathematics at Brewer High School before assuming his current role.

Beyond the classroom, Mahan’s influence extends to the sports arena, with 12 years of coaching middle school basketball at Union Hill and a decade coaching high school football at Brewer.

Away from the hustle of daily life, the Mahan family finds solace in the mountains and the beach, enjoying outdoor activities and the sport of golf.

then two steps back.”

On Jan. 2, 2022, John and Kelsey were able to hold their son for the first time.

“It was the best feeling ever. That was the first time I felt close to him. He literally fit on my chest,” Kelsey said, motioning from her neck to the middle of her sternum. “Usually, they only let you do skin-to-skin for 30 minutes, but he tolerated it for two hours. I remember his tiny hands rubbing and tapping my chest. He still does that to this day.”

After three months at Huntsville Hospital, Elijah, who had a hole in his intestines at birth, was diagnosed with chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension, had a gastrostomy tube inserted in his stomach for nutrition, and suffered multiple broken bones and fractures due to his fragility — “Something as simple as just changing his diaper could result in a broken bone” Kelsey said — was transferred to Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham.

“The nurses and doctors at Huntsville were amazing. We are so thankful for them, but they had reached the limit of what they could offer in care for him,” Kelsey said. “Throughout this whole journey, we have said that we didn’t care what it took, whatever was best for Elijah is what we were going to do. We would’ve taken him all the way across the country if we had to.”

The decision to transfer Elijah to Children’s Hospital meant Kelsey, who was able to visit him every other day while in Huntsville, could only visit him on the weekends.

“I would have done anything to be with my kid every day, but those just weren’t the cards we were dealt,” Kelsey said. “I had to leave Elijah in God’s hands.

I had no other choice. We still had our bills to pay.

Even though I couldn’t be there, I was calling the nurses multiple times a day to check on him.”

John and Kelsey made sure the nurses felt appreciated.

They left notes for them, got them small gifts and constantly thanked them.

“They were taking care of our child. We needed them to know how valuable they were to us because we had to let go of something so valuable to us and allow them to take care of him,” Kelsey said.

The weekends Kelsey spent at the hospital decreased to one day a week so she could spend more time with her stepdaughter Nyla.

“We were so laser–focused on Elijah that Nyla started acting out a little. Even though John’s parents were taking such good care of her, she needed us, too. I had to make a choice, and it was difficult one, to split the little time I had with Elijah so I could have time with Nyla,” Kelsey said. “We would have dates at Texas Roadhouse,

our favorite restaurant, or we would eat Mexican.”

John and Kelsey remember intimately the first time Nyla met Elijah.

“She was so still while she held him. She stared at him and rubbed his arms and legs. He fell asleep right in her arms,” Kelsey said.

Nyla, along with John and Kelsey, would pray nightly for Elijah’s healing, which, at times, seemed in doubt.

During their monthly meetings with a team of six doctors about Elijah’s care, they learned in detail the challenges facing their son.

“In some of those meetings they thought he wasn’t going to make it because he had chronic lung disease and hypertension. Every time his lungs wouldn’t work properly, his heart would overwork. It would cause him to go into hypertension crisis, which could cause him to die. He was on that roller coaster ride many times,” Kelsey said.

To ease his breathing, the medical team performed a tracheostomy in October 2022. Elijah also underwent multiple eye surgeries to repair his retina and correct his vision.

In April, when the hospital moved Elijah to the 10th floor, John and Kelsey felt relief.

“To me, getting to the 10th floor was the biggest goal. I knew that was the last stop before we would get to go home. Once we got to the 10th floor, that was when,

for the first time since Elijah was born, I felt relaxed,” Kelsey said.

Before John and Kelsey could take their son home, they attended a 12-lesson training program on how to use Elijah’s medical equipment.

“I thought I knew about the ventilator and the trach, but when we started training, I realized I knew nothing. They wanted you to be prepared for what to do in an emergency. All I could think about was Elijah was going to have an emergency and I wasn’t going to know what to do,” Kelsey said.

In late August, Elijah came home.

“I am so thankful for everyone that God put in our paths at the hospital. The nurses loved on him and on us so much. As he gets older, I will tell him all about the nurses that took care of him.

They are part of why he is who he is,” Kelsey said.

His first night at home, Elijah slept through the night.

John and Kelsey did not.

“Those first days were rough. I was very scared, but Elijah did great. He acted like he had lived here his whole life,” Kelsey said. “The nurses had told us that he was pretty good at sleeping through the night. Every now and then he’ll get up around 4 a.m. and do a little song and dance and then go back to sleep. Literally, he sings and dances.”

Since coming home, Elijah has started crawling, has

shown interest in standing and has been weaned from his oxygen some. He undergoes occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech.

“All of the doctors and therapists who have seen him have been amazed at how well he is doing. They said he is thriving,” John said.

John and Kelsey love watching the relationship forming between Nyla and Elijah, who now weighs 23 pounds.

“That has been amazing.

They love each other so much. She is so loving and so protective of him and he is just so happy. He has the joy of the Lord,” Kelsey said.

For Kelsey and John, witnessing Elijah’s journey has led them to God. “I grew up in the church, but I also ran from the church,” Kelsey said. “My relationship with God before I had Elijah was not there.

Having Elijah forced me to lean on God. One day, after trying to do everything myself, I said, ‘OK God, I have no other choice.’ Once I gave it over to God, things started happening.”

“I was an atheist. I didn’t believe in God. I believed in science,” John said. “But through the little miracles I have seen through Elijah and other children at the hospital, I believe now.

There’s definite proof he is around us everywhere.”

Jared, 77, will be Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Chessier officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery.

Mrs. Jared died on Friday, December 29, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 6, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to Jack Kelley and Patricia A. Welles.

She was married to her husband, Michael R. Jared,

for 59 years and they were blessed with two sons, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was a member of First Bible Church in Decatur and was a Head Start Teacher for children 0-3 years of

age. She enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents. and a brother, George Kelley.

Survivors include her husband Michael R. Jared;

Sons - Michael J. Jared (Karen) and Matthew J. Jared (Kim); five grandchildren, Katie, Michael, Haley, Grant and Gavin; Six Great Grandchildren - Ellie, Jayce, Stella, Sam, MJ and Jack.

struggle to buy food at home — but not during vacations.

Grun said her food bank’s lack of donations made it difficult to feed those students.

“When we know they’re going to be out for a long school vacation, we try to really ramp it up with kidfriendly foods,” Grun said.

“We start collecting for the (December) food pantry beginning the week after Thanksgiving.”

Bishop Barry Strong of St. Andrew Church of Grace in Decatur said donations to his church’s food pantry this month have also been low.

“We’ve been able to serve some people this month, but we’ve been out of some things that people need like fruit

and other items,” Strong said.

“We’ve had some volunteers sick and out for the holidays so we haven’t served as much as we would like to serve.”

Strong said he and his congregation served food to 60 families this month, a number he said has more than tripled since before the pandemic began.

“Before the pandemic started, we would be serving food to around 17 or 18 families in December,” Strong said.

Not only is there a larger population of individuals in need now, but Strong said that need is spread among several demographics from all over north Alabama.

“It was more African-American because our church is

in their neighborhood,” Strong said. “Now I’m seeing more white and Hispanic people, faces I’ve never seen before. They’re also coming from outside the area like Lawrence County and other counties.”

Strong said he believes his clientele has grown because of inflation and higher expenses that all people have to pay.

“A couple years ago, rent went up for a lot of people,” Strong said. “I’ve talked to those people, and a lot of them are selling their food stamps just to pay rent and other bills.”

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Feeding Families of Alabama director Edee Grun sorts out food donations on Wednesday.

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Flint Baptist Church holds worship services and children’s services at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and a prayer service and children’s discipleship on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The church building is located at 4119 Hwy 31 South in Decatur. For more information, call (256) 353-7429.

The Revival Tabernacle holds services Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 1109 Main St. W. Pastors Jason and Ginger Thayer welcome everyone to attend.

East Highland Baptist Church, 1030 Main Street E, holds Sunday School at 9:15 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible study at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The church also holds American Heritage Girls and Trail Life meetings Monday nights at 6 p.m. For more information, call 256-773-4157.

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 721 Pickens St. SW in Hartselle, invites everyone to Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday. The church office is open Monday and Wednesday from 9-11:30 a.m. Find the church on Facebook and visit the website at www.corhartselle.org. For more info, call 256-773-2121 or email corhartselle@gmail.com.

Pennylane Church of Christ, located at 615 Pennylane St. SE, holds services at 11 a.m. each Sunday and 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Minister William L. Turney can be reached at 256-683-4660.

Howard Dickinson serves the church as the assistant minister.

The Falkville United Methodist Church holds services on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. The youth meet at 5 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to attend.

The church is located at 253 Main St. E in Falkville.

Piney Grove Christian Church hosts services each Sunday school at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m., evening service at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night Bible study at 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church Falkville, located at 305 E. Main Street in Falkville, has the following service schedule: Sunday School, 9:15 a.m., Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. and no Sunday night service. Wednesday Evening Services start at 6:00 p.m. Stephen Cannon is the pastor. For more info, call 256-

784-5827, or log on to www. fbcfalkville.com.

Lighthouse Baptist Church holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Wednesday worship is at 6:30 p.m. The pastor is Bro. John Reid.

Liberty Baptist Church, 1206 Lane Road NW, holds services each Sunday with Bible study at 9:45 a.m., Bible preaching at 11 a.m. Wednesday night Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church is located at 622 South Bethel Road in Hartselle. The pastor is John D. Bain. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., worship service is at 11 a.m. and evening worship service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday service at 6 p.m. For more info, visit us on Facebook or log onto http:// walnutgrove baptistchurch.weebly.com.

First Baptist Church of Hartselle, 210 Woodland St. NW, offers worship services as follows: on Sunday - Contemporary Worship at 9am, Sunday School at 10am, and Traditional Worship at 11am; on Wednesday at 6pm – Bible Study, Student & Children’s activities. Dr. Clayton Speed is the pastor. For more info call 256-773-5500 or visit fbchart.org.

New Song Family Church, located at 4309 Highway 31 S, Decatur, AL 35603, has services on Sundays at 11:00 am. Worship is led by Jan Byrd.

McKendree Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational church, located at 2795 Highway 55 W., Danville, holds services Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. for Bible class, worship at 10:45 a.m., Wednesday night potluck at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m.

Pattillo Street Church of God holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and praise and worship at 10:30 a.m. A Sunday evening service is held at 5 p.m. and a Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m., including youth activities. The church is located at 1211 Pattillo St. SW in Hartselle, and the pastor is Gary Phillips.

Pleasant View Holy Church of Christ on Hogan Road in Falkville (Massey) offers services as follows: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday night, 5 p.m.;

and Wednesday night Bible study, 6:30 p.m. For more info, call Pastor Rickie Ball at 256-462-3715 or Reford and Cindy William at 256-4623573.

Pine Street Independent Baptist Church , 135 Pine St., Falkville, AL, invites everyone to Sunday morning worship at 11 am and evening service at 6 pm. Wednesday night bible study 6 p.m. For more info contact Pastor Rusty Hodges, 256-612-0266.

No Fences Cowboy Church of Morgan County, located at 3544 West Lacon Road in Falkville, has the following service schedule: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday Adult and youth Bible studies at 6:30 p.m. Josh Sparkman is the pastor. For more info, call 256-784-5448, or log on to www.nofencescc.com.

H

appy New Year! are born again (John 3:5-7.)

The beginning In this new year if we of a new year is renew our mind towards always an exciting God we can move away time. There are resolutions from worldliness (Romans for the coming year, we can 12:1-2). If we repent of past leave the past behind and Todd Barrier sins and turn back to God, everything seems to start Falkville we are renewed through of fresh. As we look to the new Church the forgiveness of sins (Acts Christ year, what are your goals?

3:9.) Just like God’s love and Are they all worldly goals mercy is new every morning or have you included spiritual ones? (Lamentations 3:22-23), our relaFor the child of God this is a time of tionship with Him can be renewed year to make sure we are growing in each day this year through our faithour relationship with God, we can fulness. even look at it as a renewal, since So as the world makes resolutions, some of us have fallen behind. The you do as well child of God, just make Bible has plenty to say about renew- sure these resolutions are strengthal. When we become a Christian, we ening your relationship with Him. Wednesday night service at 6 p.m. Pastor is Chris Bates.

Serenity Baptist Church, located at 1062 Perkins Wood Rd., Hartselle, welcomes a new interim pastor, Bro. Lynn First Independent Methodist Morgan. Sunday School is Church, located at 3 Oxmore held at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday Flint Road in Decatur, holds Worship at 11 am. worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and Bible study at 6 p.m. Forest Hill Baptist Church, on Wednesdays. Hal Diagre is 1947 Bluff City Rd, Somerville, AL 35670 invites everyone to the church pastor. old hymn singing KJV preachFirst Christian Church, in ing each Sunday School mornHartselle invites you to join ing at 10am, Church Service at us on Sunday mornings for 11am, Sunday night at 6pm and Sunday School at 9:00 am Wed. night at 7pm. For more and Worship Service at 10:00 information 256-754-5226. am. We have “No creed but Christ”, and partake of Holy Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Communion each Sunday. We located at 287 Mt. Carmel hold monthly Communion Road, Falkville, AL 35622, Services at Columbia Cottage, offers Sunday School at 10am, enjoy monthly Fellowship worship service at 11am lead Suppers. Nursery provided. Brother David Taylor and Our pastor is Mickey John- Sunday evening worship at son. Please visit our website 6pm to view our sermons. www.

FCCHARTSELLE.com. We Gandy’s Cove Community are located at 209 East Main Church located on Gandy’s Cove Rd in Falkville offers Street. 256-773-6911.

Sunday School 11 a.m.; WorOak Ridge Missionary Bap- ship Service 10 a.m. and tist Church, 151 Hardy Rd. Wednesday night Bible study (quarter mile off Vaughn 6 p.m.

Bridge Rd), services Sunday school at 10am, Worship at Unity Baptist Church, located 11am, Sunday night at 6pm at 4506 Norris Mill Road in and Wednesday night at 6pm. Decatur, with pastor Bro. Joel Everyone is welcome and Snyder has Sunday school at Brother Jimmy Chenault is 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday disciplethe pastor. ship training at 5 p.m., eveFellowship Baptist Church ning worship at 6 p.m. and on Setter Avenue in Decatur Wednesday worship service at ( just west of Cracker Barrel) 6:30 p.m. Call 353-4315 for holds Sunday school at 9:45 more info. a.m. and worship at 11 a.m.

Community Call 256-355-8414 for infor- Sanctuary Church is located at 1149 mation.

West Main St. Hartselle. SunChurch of God Prophecy, day School is held at 10 a.m.; 503 Stewart St. in Hartselle, services at 11 and Wednesday holds the following weekly ser- night Bible study at 7 p.m. vices: Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at 11 a.m. and Falkville Church of Christ, 18 West 2nd St., Falkville, meets

each Sunday morning for Bible School at 9 a.m. with Morning Worship service at 10 a.m.

Sunday evening worship service is at 6 p.m. and Wednesday Evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. Please join us.

Southwest Baptist Church, 1705 Ridgedale Dr. SW, Hartselle, has Sunday School beginning at 9:45 each Sunday, morning worship at 11:00 am and evening worship at 6:00 pm. Wednesday night services are at 6:00 pm. Bro. Greg Burcham is the pastor.

For more information, call 256-773-5994.

Cedar Creek Free Will Baptist Church, located at 1303 Cedar Creek Church Rd in Hartselle, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Wednesday evening service at 6 p.m. Their doors are always open. For more info, call Pastor Cliff Tomlinson 256-898-4198.

Word Alive! Church and pastor Brian Culbreath have weekly radio shows on Sundays at 1:15 p.m. on 91.3 FM and Mon. through Fri. on 106.3 FM. Valhermoso Baptist Church, located at 7312 Hwy. 36 E in Lacey’s Spring, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Discipleship training and worship are held at 6 p.m. on Wed. evening. Children, youth and adult classes are at 6:30 p.m.

Gum Springs Baptist Church, located at 371 Gum Springs Road in Hartselle, has Sunday morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday School classes at 10 a.m. open for all ages. Wednesday night prayer meetings at 6:30 p.m.

Faith Independent Church, located on Bell Springs Road

on Lacon Mountain, has services each Sunday at 10 a.m. for Sunday school and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. for worship (except on third Sunday nights–no service). Wednesday’s service is at 7 p.m. They are a non-denominational church, and the pastor is Bro James E. Mills Jr. Living Hope Church of God in Christ, located at 901 McDaniel Street, has Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11:15 a.m. and Bible study Tuesdays at 7 p.m.

Priceville Church of Christ, located at 143 Robinson Rd in Priceville, holds Sunday School at 9:00, Sunday morning worship at 10:00; Sunday evening worship at 5:00 and Wednesday night at 7:00. Call 256-4314770 for more information.

Lawrence Cove Baptist, 142 Pine Blurr Rd, Eva, AL 35621, holds Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am with Pastor Steven Smith. For more info contact 256-482-2247.

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Jimmy Dobbs, vice chairman of the Morgan County Board of Education, will serve a second term as District 8 director of the Alabama Association of School Boards after being reelected this month at a meeting in which several local board members were acknowledged for going through extensive training.

Forty school board members from District 8 were honored for advancing this year in the Alabama Association of School Boards

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Danville High School achieved recognition at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference

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Dana Vandiver, spokesperson for the Alabama Association of School Boards, said the academy was founded in 1986 to provide a forum for board members to learn more about issues facing public education and to hone their leadership skills.

Some training has been required of local school board members since 2012 by state law.

“Now with the School Board Governance Act, there is a law for school board members in Alabama to annually earn six hours worth of training credit,” Vandiver said. “Two of those have to be with their whole board, so part of the School Board Academy allows them to take their training.”

Vandiver said once an individual is elected as a school board member, they are automatically enrolled in

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Members of the Hartselle church of Christ gather Christmas morning to box hundreds of meals for the community. The event, in its 14th year, began to fill in a void on holidays and to help Meals on Wheels of Morgan County feed those in the community who are food insecure.

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By Russ Corey For the Enquirer An enhanced version of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s ALGO Traffic app provides travelers with an enhanced user experience by integrating more details and personalized information that will help travelers avoid roadway congestion and get to their destinations safely.

In addition to releasing a new version of the app, ALDOT has also upgraded the ALGO website.

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provide detailed information about traffic events that includes nearby camera feed if available.

If multiple cameras are available, the “play all” function creates a video board that displays multiple cameras at once.

The upgraded app also features “Personalized Traveler Alerts,” which allows users to to set up an account and sign up for personalized traveler alerts., which are customizable by geographic areas of interest, time of day and type of event such as construction, a crash or weather.

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Some key updates include the “Know Before You Go” trip planner, which allows users to plan trips utilizing the apps live traffic and camera feed features. The features can help drivers make informed decisions about their trip.

The improved app features “Enhanced Traffic Event Information,” which will

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Special to the Enquirer Montgomery – Gov. Kay Ivey has officially declared Jan. 21-27 to be School Choice Week in Alabama.

During the next weeks, more than a dozen other governors are expected to join her in formally recognizing the Week and encouraging its observance.

Gov. Ivey signed the proclamation alongside students from Valiant Cross Academy, which was recently awarded the one million dollar Yass Prize, and has celebrated National School Choice Week for five years. The proclamation follows a year of unprecedented nationwide school choice expansions.

In 2023, that included

expanding eligibility for the Alabama Accountability Act and increasing the possible amount for tax-credit scholarships.

The proclamation highlights the importance of high-quality education options for the economic vitality of Alabama.

“Alabama School Choice Week” is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week, a weeklong national celebration of K-12 education that takes place during the last week of January.

For the week, parents, schools, and other organizers have planned more than 375 events and activities across Alabama –– including pep rallies, spirit weeks, and community celebrations –– all of which aim to

ALGO Traffic, travelers can expect a user-friendly experience that makes trip planning even more efficient,” said Amanda Deem, an ALDOT public information officer. “ALDOT is committed to investing in the technology needed to maximize the use of our highway system and improve traffic information and safety for Alabama residents and visitors.”

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spark conversations about the opportunities parents have or want to have, for their children’s education.

More than 26,000 events have been independently planned for the week nationwide, raising awareness about school choices of every type.

“Alabamans have so many different options, from traditional public schools to microschools, private schools, public charter schools, and homeschooling,” said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week. “We’re grateful that Gov. Ivey proclaimed Alabama School Choice Week. We hope that all Alabama students can learn in an educational setting that is right for them.”

One person was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital after their vehicle collided with

By Jacob Hatcher For the Enquirer Life Church Hartselle will be hosting the annual Women United Conference at the Hartselle High School Jan. 27. The one-day conference will be held from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nationally renowned Christian speakers Lisa Bevere and Leisa Nelson will be featured with worship music being provided by Charles Billingsley.

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Board member Mike Tarpley of Morgan County Schools and Decatur City Schools board President Michele Gray King both achieved Master Honor Roll status in the academy.

Vandiver said the Master Honor Roll status is the highest award at the academy.

“To achieve that means you would have to have reached Master status for five consecutive years, which equals 100 hours (of training) and all eight academy core courses,”

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a train at the Main Street crossing last week, said Hartselle Police Chief Justin Barley.

Barley said the vehicle apparently ran through Alabama 36/Main Street cross-

Lawrence said the conference was founded five years ago with the vision to unite Vandiver said.

Morgan County Schools Superintendent Tracie Turrentine said she and her board regularly attend conferences and training sessions that the academy hosts.

“It keeps us focused on particular areas of need, whether it’s student data or redoing policy or school performance,” Turrentine said.

Turrentine said Dobbs’ position on AASB as District 8 director benefits Morgan County Schools.

“He has the vision and focus on student achievement and he also keeps us up to date on policy changes,” Turrentine said.

Dobbs said the academy does a good job of providing instruction, especially to new school board members.

“Some people think they know everything when they get on the board and they can do what they want,” Dobbs said. “Well, no.

ing guard Dec. 22 at 12:41 a.m. No one on the train was injured.

The chief said the incident is under investigation, but alcohol could have been a factor.

women together in worship regardless of denomination of church affiliation.

Having outgrown Life Church this year, Women United is being held at the Hartselle High School auditorium.

Tickets for this event are still available and can be purchased by texting WU24 to 97000, going to the Women United Facebook page or by calling the Life Church Hartselle office at (256) 297-1115.

There are roles. We have our place and we set policy. The training helps you understand what your roles are and it goes over what the new laws and legislation is as it changes, from federal to state.”

The AASB also acknowledged other area board members as having completed training well beyond what state law requires.

Those receiving 25 hours of training: Sabrina Barkley (Lawrence County), Delandrion Woods (Lawrence) and Henry Fudge (Limestone).

Those receiving 50 hours: Gretta Kilgore (Limestone) and Daxton Maze (Hartselle).

Those receiving 75 hours: Jason Palmer (Decatur), Monty Vest (Hartselle) and Christopher Humphries (Morgan).

Those receiving Master status (115 hours): John Holley (Morgan County) and Anthony Hilliard (Limestone).

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By Russell Frye For the Enquirer The Hartselle Lady Tigers, coming off a twoweek layoff, defeated 7A Chelsea 44-38 at Border Wars in Athens this past week. Hartselle trailed the Lady Hornets 35-34 heading into the fourth quarter and outscored Chelsea 10-3 to get the come-from-behind win. The Lady Tigers led 15-9 after the first quarter and 28-26 at halftime.

Gracie Hill led the Lady Tigers (11-4) with 24 points and seven rebounds. She hit eight threepointers. Hannah Burks added nine points, while Mary Frances Itsede had six points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

“I am proud of how the girls played following our two-week layoff,” coach Amber Deline said. “I have never had a player hit eight threepointers in a game until Gracie’s performance.”

Boys Spain Park 53, Hartselle 44 The Tigers traveled to Homewood for a first round with Spain Park at the Metro Tournament. Hartselle (9-9) trailed 15-9 following the first quarter before cutting the lead to 24-22 at the half. The Jaguars extended their lead to 39-33 heading into the final quarter.

Markus Tapscott led the Tigers with 14 points and four steals. Kohl Key added 12 points.

Rylan Smothers had seven points, while Ty Odom had four points and five assists.

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Gracie Hill shoots a three-pointer in a game against Lawrence County (TN) earlier this season.

By Russell Frye For the Enquirer Falkville 56, Clements 52 Falkville (8-10) closed out the Ardmore Christmas Tournament on Thursday with a 56-52 win over Clements.

Dawson Fowler finished with a double-double, 20 points and 10 rebounds, to lead the Blue Devils. Cayden Butler added 12 points, while Eli Harris added 11 points.

Falkville 62, Ardmore 51 The Blue Devils defeated Ardmore 62-51 in the second round of the Ardmore Christmas Tournament. Logan Fowler scored 20 points to lead Falkville. Dawson Fowler added 17 points, while Harris and Butler added 10 points each.

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Priceville and Danville play earlier in the season.

By Russell Frye For the Enquirer Area girls teams started the second half of their season with some holiday hoops action last week.

Priceville 56, Rogers 44 Priceville (10-7) defeated Rogers 56-44 in the Keith Davis Memorial Tournament. Abby Langlois led the Lady Bulldogs with 17 points, while Amberleigh Dean added 13.

Lauderdale Co. 63, Priceville 48 The Lady Bulldogs fell to Lauderdale Co.63-48 in the Keith Davis Memorial Tournament.

Danville 52, Addison 24 The Lady Hawks (8-10) raced past Addison 52-24 at the West Morgan Holiday Classic. Adily Alberti led the way with 18 points and four rebounds, while Ella Kate Tidwell finished with seven points and four rebounds.

Madison County 50, Falkville 48 Falkvilled opened the Ardmore Christmas Tournament with a 50-48 loss to Madison County on Wednesday. Dawson Fowler led Falkville with 17 points. Butler and Logan Fowler had eight points each, while Harris added seven points.

Danville 66, Elkmont 35 The Hawks, playing in place of Colbert County, defeated Elkmont 66-35 in the Helen Keller Hospital Bracey Invitational at Deshler High School. AJ Holladay scored a game-high 24 points to lead Danville. Mikah Boyd had 10 points, while Avery Muhammad scored eight points.

Tanner 62, Priceville 56 Priceville fell to Tanner 62-56 at the Calhoun Christmas Classic on Thursday.

Sammy Holmes had 23 points, 12 rebounds and four assists to lead the Bulldogs.

Luke Hood added 10 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Carter Barnett had eight points.

Brewer 75, North Jackson 36 Brewer (8-9) raced past North Jackson 75-36 on the second day of the Randolph Christmas Tournament.

Fairview 58, Brewer 48 The Patriots opened the Radolph Christmas Tournament with a 58-48 loss to Fairview on Wednesday. Jackson Dunn led Brewer with 14 points, while Cason Oden added 13 points.

Wilson 45, Danville 41 Danville fell 45-41 to Wilson to open the West Morgan Holiday Classic.

Alberti finished with 11 points, seven rebounds and three steals to lead the Lady Hawks. Madalyn McCreless added nine points, while Maddie Sherrill had eight points and three steals.

Falkville 59, Phil Campbell 35 The Lady Blue Devils opened the West Morgan Holiday Classic with a 59-35 win over Phil Campbell. Abbey Grace Tomlin led Falkville with 19 points.

Ellie Cate Hill added 17 points, while Kaitlyn Bullard added 13 points.

West Morgan 52, Falkville 48 Falkville lost a 52-48 nailbiter to West Morgan on the second day of the West Morgan Holiday Classic.

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Priceville’s Lillyan Bloodworth shoots in the Lady Bulldogs’ win over Danville earlier in the season.

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By Russell Frye For the Enquirer Boys basketball Dawson Fowler, Falkville: Fowler scored 54 points

and had a double-double in three games at the Ardmore Christmas Tournament Cayden Butler, Falkville: Butler scored 30 points in

three games at the Ardmore Christmas Tournament Sammy Holmes, Priceville: Holmes had a doubledouble, 23 points and 12 rebounds, in a loss to Tanner at the Calhoun Christmas Classic.

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AJ Holladay, Danville: Holladay scored 24 points in a win over Elkmont at the Bracey Invitational Tournament.

Markus Tapscott, Hartselle: Tapscott had 14 points in a loss to Spain Park at the Metro Tournament Kohl Key, Hartselle: Key had 12 points in a loss to ENQUIRER PHOTO BY JIM MEADOWS Spain Park at the Metro Hartselle’s Gracie Hill shoots over a Briarwood Christian defender in a win earlier Tournament this month.

Jackson Dunn, Brewer: Dunn had 14 points in a loss ting eight three-pointers in 11 rebounds in two games at over Phil Campbell at the at the Randolph Christmas a win over 7A #3 Chelsea at the West Morgan Holiday West Morgan Holiday ClasTournament sic Classic Border Wars in Athens Cason Oden, Brewer: Oden scored 13 points in a loss at the Randolph Christmas Tournament Girls basketball Gracie Hill, Hartselle: Hill scored 24 points while hit-

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These are the regularseason standings through Dec. 21 for area teams. Each team’s overall record and area record are listed.

BOYS CLASS 6A, AREA 14 No. 1 Cullman: 12-5 No. 2 Decatur: 15-5 No. 3 Hartselle: 9-9 CLASS 5A, AREA 15 No. 1 Russellville: 7-5, 1-0 No. 2 West Point: 11-5, 1-1 No. 2 Brewer: 8-9, 1-1 No. 4 Lawrence County: 8-10, 0-1 CLASS 4A, AREA 13 No. 1 West Morgan: 5-5, 3-0 No. 2 East Lawrence: 9-6, 1-1 No. 3 Good Hope: 10-6, 1-1 No. 4 Priceville: 2-12, 0-3

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Updating Wait List 55+ Senior Living 1 & 2 Bedroom Units

3269 E HWY 55 4 br 3 ba Completely remodeled. 7.3 acre, 1 acre pond. Large master bdrm/ba (Unfinished).Three car garage with unfinished storage above garage. Small house on property will be removed. 35 mins from HSV. MLS# 21841674 | $599,000 Mike Tarpley 256-656-2060 or 256-3841590 For more info text FV61W to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

2809 LEXINGTON AVE DECATUR SW Charming and convenient •3 bd | 2 ba •spacious layout •fenced backyard MLS# 21848782 | $285,000 Mary Ann Scott 256-227-2456 maryann@maryannsteam.com For more info text 24W1O to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Homes For Sale- Hartselle

52 CREEK MEADOW DRIVE Decatur SW Home located on private pond with in law house. 3 bdrms, 2 ba. completely updated.

In law/pool house with gourmet kitchen. In ground pool, 4 car garage.

MLS# 21845617 | $759,900 Teri Harriman 256-227-6004 buywithteri@gmail.com For more info text 69E25 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

1302 CROWN POINT DR Hartselle Beautiful 5 bed 3 ba.

MLS# 21842298 $439,000 Mike Tarpley 256-656-2060 matarpley@yahoo.com For more info text 8EA3H to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 390 FOREST CHAPEL RD HARTSELLE Beautiful 5 bdrm., 2 story Colonial home.

Sits on five acres which joins TVA land.

MLS# 21844494 | $539,000 Mike Tarpley 256-656-2060 matarpley@yahoo.com for more info text LFL58 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 702 LOGWOOD DR. HARTSELLE Beautifully Renovated Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Approximately 1,667 Sq. Ft. Crestline Elementary School. Fenced Yard, Covered Deck, Out Building. MLS# 1837786 $259,900 For more info text JU72X to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Homes For Sale- Decatur/SE

256-718-1427

DOUBLE CREEK APARTMENTS

4704 Chisholm Rd., Florence, AL 35630

Now accepting waitlist applications 1 and 2 bedroom, one bath units.

Income restricted. 55+ Senior Living Community.

Call 256-718-1427

1410 14TH AVE DECATUR SE Fresh updates. New roof 2021, new kitchen appliances, Detached double garage, workshop, fireplace. 4 bdrm, 3 ba.

MLS# 21848471 | $305,000 Kim Hallmark 256-227-1923 kim@kimhallmark.com For more into text 2K4AF to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 2506 QUINCE DR SE DECATUR Completely remodeled / fantastic location •5 bdrm / 5 ba / 2 masters down / brick home •open floor plan / stainless appliances / kitchen cabinets •wood floors•<MLS# 1834752 | $629,000 Terry Taylor terry@tataylor.com REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 For more info text 275gr to 27414 2610 APPLEWOOD CR SE DECATUR Amazing custom-built home on one of Decatur’s most prestigious streets. 5-bdrms, 4-ba with an abundance of indoor-outdoor entertaining space. Many updates.

•MLS# 1839762 | $859,000 Robin Williams REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 For more info text da949 to 27414

DOUBLE CREEK APARTMENTS 4704 Chisholm Road, Florence, AL 35630

Now accepting waitlist applications 1 and 2 bedroom, one bath units.

Income restricted.

55+ Senior Living Community.

Call 256-718-1427

Houses For Rent

FLORENCE HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bdrm., 2 ba., $800 month + deposit.

256-7643986 HOME FOR RENT SHEFFIELD, 4 bdrm., 1.5 ba., newly remodeled kitchen and bath, fenced backyard, $1,100 per month, $1,100 deposit, pets allowed with extra deposit, Call 256-412-0205

Real Estate Homes For Sale- Morgan County 141 SUMMERFORD-ORR ROAD FALKVILLE One owner-well maintained. Sunroom. 3 bdrms, 2 ba. Eat in Kitchen, with Dining Room. Large backyard MLS#21847347 | $199,900 Bonnie Mink 256-566-3580 mbmink54@gmail.com for more info text 0OMS9 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 22 WEST FIRST ST FALKVILLE Cute bungalow in the heart of Falkville MLS#21848289 | $129,900 Kay Saint 256-318-2293 kayrsaint@gmail.com For more info text 3F9D3 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-394-1590

3005 Lisa Lane Decatur SE 3bdrm /2.5 ba One level upgraded quartz and more $414,900 Standard Features or Pick a plan, make it your own.

Pre-Sales welcome.

Pam Marthaler 256-565-3299 For more info text 2F6P3 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 3007 Lisa Lane Decatur SE 4 bdrm/2.5 ba Two Story. Upgraded quartz $449,000 Standard features or Pick a plan, make it your own.

Pam Marthaler 256-565-3299 For more info text 1E4UR to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 3011 HENRY RD DECATUR SE Open floor plan, 3 bdrm. 3 ba. Bonus room. Prime location. MLS#21848519| $399,900 Mary Ann Scott maryann@maryannsteam.com 256-2272456 For more into text 06FBB to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 3014 Joseph Drive Decatur SE 4 bdrm., 4.5 ba., Two Story. Bonus Room $429,000 Standard Features or Pick a plan, Make it your own.

Pam Marthaler 256-565-3299 For more info text L0QI7 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Homes For Sale- Decatur/SW 2420 KATHY LANE SW DECATUR Wonderful 3 bdrm., 2 ba., with many upgrades.

MLS# 183908, $259,900 Pam Garland Remax Platinum 256-3841590 pamgarlandsold@yahoo .com For more info. text g3f2f to 27414 2706 HARLEY CR DECATUR SW City View Estates •4 bdrm, 3.5 ba •Open concept, natural light •Saferoom, 5 car garage MLS# 21847871 | $648,000 Mary Ann Scott 256-227-2456 maryann@ maryannsteam.com For more info text 7NWU0 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

SUDOKU

Homes For Sale- Athens/Limesto 2875 COUNTY ROAD 170 MOULTON On 1.5 acres w/ in ground pool 4 bdrm., 3 full ba., 24 x 24 detached garage/workshop w/ half bath all rooms are so spacious!

Must see •MLS# 1837991 $539,900 Teri Harriman 256.384.1590 buywithteri@gmail.com For more info text 0I56V to 27414

Homes For Sale- Guntersville 1017 LAURINDA LN GUNTERSVILLE Gorgeous 4 bdrm, 4 ba home with all the bells and whistles!

MLS# 1832260, $429,900 Pam Garland 256-654-9962 pamgarlandsold @yahoo.com For more info text 1E4UN to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Townhouses & Condos 2116 EASTBROOK DR DECATUR SE Park place •3 bd | 2.5 ba •Main floor master •hardwoods in living and dining • MLS # 21849071 | $229,900 Terry Taylor 256-227-4465 terry@tataylor.com For more info text ST925 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Acreage, Farms, & Lots 1714 PARKER RD HARTSELLE Great location in to build •1/2 ac lot 2• MLS# 1841840 | $29,900 Teri Harriman 256-227-6004 buywithteri@gmail.com For more info text 4J40D to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 4225 HWY 55 EVA 3 bdrm, 2 ba home and farm on 30 acres.

Sunroom. Detached 2 car garage. Barn.

Portable carport. Dog run. Pecan, apple and peach trees. Gazebo. Stock pond.

MLS# 21842230 | $640,000 Mike Tarpley 256-656-2060 matarpley@yahoo.com for more info text E5YH6 to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

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Miscellaneous ALABAMA CRACK MAN “William James Greenlee III” Extra Mile Brick (ALL MASONRY REPAIR) •Fireplace •Chimney •Firebox •Cracked Walls •Loose Brick •Driveway Cracks •Steps •Firebox •Tuck Pointing •Cracked Brick •Stucco •Stone Work •Concrete •Historic Restoration 82 AIRBORNE INFANTRY Combat Veteran 256-797-5281

I TEAR DOWN OLD houses, barns, or any out buildings, large or small and I clean up and haul away. Barry Harville 256-221-7814 POPPOPS BOXING GYM

All age and skill level classes, personal training and boxing fitness. (256) 856-6213

POPPOPS BOXING GYM

All age and skill level classes, personal training and boxing fitness. (256) 856-6213 Jewelry & Watches

HALO STYLE ENGAGEMENT RING (Size 5) with Princess cut Black Diamond center stone, 1.3ct with 30-.01 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds as accent, Sl 1 Clarity, G color, approx. .34 TW. And 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Ring guard with 2-.10 ct Trillion cut Diamonds, 4-.02 ct each straight baguette diamonds and 12-.025 ct each round brilliant cut diamonds, approx .46 ct TW. Recently appraised at $6,350.00, paperwork included. Payment accepted as certified check ONLY. Will meet at Decatur Police Department for sale.

Purchased less than a year ago. Price is negotiable.

434-917-4678 Decatur area.

Pets/Supplies/ Services AKC HAVANESE PUPPIES Call for more information $1800 256-476-0549

AMERICAN BULLY PUPPIES 8 weeks old For more info call 256-284-3866

DOBERDOODLE PUPPIES, 5 wks old 6 male, 1 female. First Round of Shots and Wormed $500 each 256-303-6791

43 NEEL SCHOOL ROAD DANVILLE 3 bdrms. 2 ba. Open floor plan. Brick, guest house, detached 4 car garage/office.

9 acres(+/-) with a huge pond. In ground salt water pool. MLS#21846421 | $629,900 Terry Harriman 256-227-6004 buywithteri@gmail.com For more info text 19O6E to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Goldendoodle Puppies 6 weeks old. UTD on shots, Dewormed. 2 boys, 5 girls $300 each. Ura Gingerich 64 McDowell Rd. Ethridge TN. 38456

ACERAGE ON CO. RD. 9 MOULTON 15 Acres-unrestricted, wooded, private, Bankhead Forest area. Latitude: 34.433135, Longitude: 87.340975. MLS# 183845, $140,600 Bonnie Mink Remax Platinum 256-384-1590 mbmink54@gmail.com For more info. text 3gal8 to 27414

SHIHTZU 2 Male 2 Female DOB 10/05/23 $750 Please leave a message 205-5228609 and 205-999-9088

CITY VIEW ESTATES DECATUR Looking for a lot to build your dream home?

Welcome to City View Estates! Only two lots remaining. Planned community, community pools, community tennis courts, clubhouse, playground.

For more information, or to choose your lot call Mary Ann 256-227-2456 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 COUNTY ROAD 189 MOULTON 20 Acres. Spectacular views. Distant mountain - blue sky. Unrestricted wooded acres. MLS# 21843776 | $205,000 Bonnie Mink 256-566-3680 mbminks@gmail.com For more info text 7NV5N to 27414 SIERRA DR DECATUR SW 20+ acres. Perfect for development or private estate. Utilities at property. Bring your horses!

MLS# 1828120 | $489,000 Dianne Russell 256-652-8254 diannerussell70 @gmail.com For more into text 28F5D to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590 TRACT 3 SUMMERFORD-ORR RD DECATUR SE Beautiful building lot just waiting for your custom-built home. Beauty of country living 5 minutes from I-65!

MLS # 21844893 | 89,900 Kay Saint 256-318-2293 kayrsaint@gmail.com For more info text TG22E to 27414 REMAX Platinum 256-384-1590

Mobile Homes & Lots

SPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY 2022 CLAYTON MOBILE HOME 14x60 2 bdrm. 2 ba. $45,000 Tuscumbia 256-856-4817

Merchandise Estate Sales DECATUR: ESTATE SALE 95 Pine St. 1/4 1/5 8-until Mens’ all things outdoor, sports, tools, household, furniture, and electronics, Priced to Sale. House also available to sale! Map #1737

General Merchandise

SONY MINI STEREO SYSTEM 560 Watts $400, Galaxy S22 Ultra Verizon Straight Talk $600, Galaxy S22 Ultra Consumer Cellular $600. Call 256-558-4785

GREAT DANE PUPPIES Full blooded, Fawn with black mask, M/F, $400. Call or text 256-777-1987 Athens

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES GOT BEAUTIFUL healthy females and males. Have black and white, Tri-color, and chocolate and white. Up to date on shots and deworming.

Call or text 205-705-9381 YORKIE TERRIER 7 weeks old. 1 female $850, 1 tiny female $1000. 1 male $700 Vet checked, shots and wormed, CKC Registered 731-307-5512 Calls only

Recreation Campers, RV’s & Accessories

I BUY CAMPERS TRAILERS & MOTOR HOMES All Types, Ready to go, or if they need work, for $FAST CASH$

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Transportation Auto Parts & Service

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Junk batteries, $4 each. Ranger Battery Co. 426 Royal Avenue.

256-766-0473 Autos For Sale 2013 FORD TAURUS All power, excellent condition inside and out. High mileage, but looks and drives like new, $7,400 or make reasonable offer. 256-702-6210 Leighton HONDA: ACCORD, 2012 $12,950. LX One owner Four door. White… tan interior.

Just serviced. Excellent condition Call 256527-2125 HONDA: CIVIC EX, 2012 $13,950. One owner, only 88k miles, 4 door, automatic, full power, sunroof, alloy wheels with new tires, just serviced. Superb condition. $13,950 256-527-2125 NISSAN: LEAF SV, 2015 $7,000. Only 72K miles, ALL ELECTRIC, 4 door, navigation, heated seats and rear-view camera. 2 Keys. Excellent Nissan Value!

256-527-2125

www.hartselleenquirer.com TOYOTA: CAMRY SE MODEL, 2013 $16,950. One Owner Only 47k miles Full power, alloy wheels with new tires. Just serviced, Excellent Condition 256-5272125

VOLKSWAGEN: BEETLE, 2012 $6,800, very clean, new tires, less than 100,000 miles, Call 256-290-9395 Moulton

WANTED

DEAD OR ALIVE Junk Batteries $4.00 each Ranger Battery Co. 426 S. Royal Ave., Florence, AL 256-766-0473 Sport Utility Vehicles HONDA: CR-V EX, 2014 $18,450. Only 59k miles Full power, sunroof, rearview camera, alloy wheels with new tires, just serviced. Two keys, excellent condition 256-527-2125 VOLKSWAGEN: TIGUAN, 2019 $22,900 Black, new tires and brakes. 63,000 miles.

Call 256-810-3789

Trucks GMC: SIERRA, 2016 $30,000 SLT 4x4 Loaded 90,000 miles 256-366-4552 256381-3568 Muscle Shoals ISUZU: NPR Box Truck, 1993 $5,000, 14 ft. bed, 129,600 miles, rebuilt 350 Chevy engine and transmission with less thank 3,000 miles, Call/text 256-335-2941 Florence

Vans/Buses DODGE: GRAND CARAVAN SE, 2017 $17,450. 1 Owner, only 54k miles, full power, Rear entertainment, just serviced including new breaks, Outstanding condition $17,450 256-527-2125

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Announcements Public Notice ABANDONED VEHICLES THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE/VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD BY BID AT DIRTY SOUTH TOWING: 2203 HWY 31 NW HARTSELLE, AL 35640.

DIRTY SOUTH TOWING HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY AND ALL BIDS. Friday, February 2nd, 2024, AT 12PM 2018 Mercedez GLE VIN# 4JGDA5HB7JB090217 2001 Pontiac Grand AM VIN# 1G2NE52T41M649343 2006 Pontiac GS1 VIN# 1G2ZG558164213057 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche VIN# 3GNEK12TX4G282203 2012 GMC Terrain VIN# 2GKALUEK6C6355977 1999 GMC Jimmy VIN# 1GKDT13W5X2545189 2017 Lincoln MKZ VIN# 3LN6L5A98HR657504 2018 Ford Mustang VIN# 1FA6P8CF1J5178529 2022 Ram 2500 VIN# 3C6UR5DL6NG235800 1999 Ford MGT VIN# 1FAFP42X8XF170398 2001 Ford Mustang VIN#1FAFP47V21F198258 ADID 576705 12/27/23, 01/03/24 AUCTION Cagle Mini Storage, 1837 Moulton St W, Decatur AL will dispose of the contents of these units on Tues. Jan 17th if not paid prior to date.

F98-Donna Clopton, 1206 Excalibur Dr SW, Decatur-washer, dryer, bikes, couch & misc G101-Larissa Lynch, 1005 Royal Dr SE, Decatur-furniture, clothes, tv. dryer & misc C42,D49, H132- Lowell Matthews, 3022 Ray Ave SW, Decatur-Furniture, toys, blankets, microwave, tires, clothes, lots misc.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA JAMES E. PATTERSON Plantiff, v.

A tract or parcel of land containing 3.679 acres, more or less, in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Morgan County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 and thence North 1 degree 35 minutes East along the East line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 416.20 feet, thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes West a distance of 385 feet; thence South 1 degree 35 minutes West a distance of 416.20 feet; thence South 88 degrees 31 minutes East along the South line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 385 feet to the point of beginning; subject to a right-of-way for Tall Pines Road along the South boundary and a right-of-way for Brooksville Road along the East boundary thereof. Bearings are true (astronomical) based on solar observations.

AND GAIL SHARPE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Hugh Russell, deceased; et al.

Civil Action No. CV-2023900444 NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO: To any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming future, contingent, reversionary, remainder or other interest who may claim any interest in the following described property: A tract or parcel of land containing 3.679 acres, more or less, in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 33, Township 6 South, Range 3 West, Morgan County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 and thence North 1 degree 35 minutes East along the East line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 416.20 feet, thence North 88 degrees 31 minutes West a distance of 385 feet; thence South 1 degree 35 minutes West a distance of 416.20 feet; thence South 88 degrees 31 minutes East along the South line of said NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 385 feet to the point of beginning; subject to a right-of-way for Tall Pines Road along the South boundary and a right-ofway for Brooksville Road along the East boundary thereof.

Bearings are true (astronomical) based on solar observations.

You will take notice that on the 4th day of December, 2023, James E. Patterson, plaintiff, filed a suit to remove any and all clouds and encumbrances on the title of the above described property; that if there be any person or persons who claim any right, title, interest, or claim, either present or future, in and to the above described property, you must appear and file in Civil Action 52-CV-2023-900444 in the Circuit Court of Morgan County, Alabama, your claim and answer on or before thirty

County Alabama, your claim and answer on or before thirty (30) days from the last date of this publication.

DONE this the 28th day of December, 2023. /s/ Chris Priest Chris Priest, Circuit Clerk ADID 577771 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24, 01/24/24 LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that: Genesis Construction, Inc has completed the contract for construction of Morgan County Parks and Recreation Concession Stand and Restrooms Building at Priceville, Alabama for the Morgan County Commission and have made request for final settlement of said contract.

All persons having any claims for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Architect in writing.

Frameworks Architecture, PC 709 Banks Street, Decatur, AL 35601 Contractor Genesis Construction, Inc 1302 Industrial Drive SE Hartselle, AL 35640 ADID 575606 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a certain Mortgage made by Tamishiea Azeez, a married woman aka Tamishiea M. McIntyre, (the “Mortgagor”), in favor of Redstone Federal Credit Union dated June 19, 2020, and filed for record on June 23, 2020, in Mortgage BK 2020, PG 26115, in the Probate Office of Morgan County, Alabama (the “Mortgage”), the undersigned Redstone Federal Credit Union (the “Mortgagee”), as Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Morgan County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, on the 24th day of January, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Morgan County, Alabama, towit: Lot 7, Block 5, according to the replat of Block 4, 5, 6 and part of Block 3, of said Westlawn Subdivision, Decatur, Alabama, as said replat appears of record in the Probate Office of Morgan County, Alabama, in Plat Book 3 Pages 18 and 19.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the Mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied, as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the

January 3, 2024 Hartselle enquirer B-5 indebtedness secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Charles Howard Grisham at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.

REDSTONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mortgagee CHARLES HOWARD GRISHAM, ESQUIRE Attorney for Mortgagee Post Office Box 5585 Huntsville, Al 35814-5585 (256) 837-5100 ADID 575753 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF BARBARA A. KEKELIS AKA BARBARA ANN KEKELIS, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27 day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JOHN EDWIN KEKELIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577757 1/03/24, 1/10/24, 1/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF DONALD N. LEGG AKA DONALD NEWMAN LEGG, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 29TH day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JENNIFER GILLOTT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577770 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF DOTSIE DEAN WHISENANT, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27 day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby

that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

LARRY GENE WHISENANT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577759 1/03/24, 1/10/24, 1/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

ESTATE OF JERRY KEITH WHEATLEY, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28 day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JOYCE WHEATLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577767 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF LILLEN FAY MCDONALD, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28TH day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

KAY FAYARD AND JUDY MCDONALD CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577769 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF ROBERT DWIGHT HAYNES, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28 day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

SCOTTY WAYNE HAYNES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577763 01/03/24, 01/10/24, 01/17/24

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B-6 Hartselle enquirer January 3, 2024 ESTATE OF ROBERT DANIEL KEAHEY, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 28 day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JEFFREY M. GRAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 577764 1/03/24, 1/10/24, 1/17/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF WILL J. SWAFFORD JR, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

ANNE WILEY AND ALAN SWAFFORD CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576871 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF JUNIOR DEAN CRAMBLIT, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

ZACHARY STARNES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576454 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J GALLOWAY, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of

signed on the 18th day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

DANITA LYNN LINDSEY AND JAMES KEVIN GALLOWAY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576449 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF MARTHA SMITH TAYLOR, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

ANDREW JORDAN TAYLOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576359 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF MARY JANE ARMSTRONG, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

SHIRLEY A. CLIFTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576357 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF ORSTELLA VIRGINIA MASON, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADLEY GENTRY, DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 8TH day of December 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

DONLA GENTRY SULLIVAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576071 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF JEANETTE S. MANLEY AKA JEANETTE GRAY MANLEY, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 11TH day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

SARA MATALA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576068 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATE OF LOUIE A. CROW AKA LOUIE ALFORD CROW JR., DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 7TH day of December, 2023, by the Hon. GREG CAIN, Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby CLASSIFIEDS GETS RESULTS!

that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

CAROLYN CROW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576064 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24 Public Auction My Storage 3027 Hwy 31S, Decatur, AL 35603 Jan. 12, - Jan. 23, 2024 10:00 am will be auctioning unit Y025 Adam Nelson last known address 303 Courtney Dr SW, Decatur, AL 35603 ADID 575014 12/27/23, 01/03/24 STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF MORGAN

www.hartselleenquirer.com You are hereby notified that Kelley Grace Bush, Personal Representative of the Estate of MITCHELL BUSH, DECEASED did on the 13th day of October 2023, report to this Court that the estate of MITCHELL BUSH, deceased, is insolvent.

Pursuant to the Code of Alabama § 43-2-707, the estate of MITCHELL BUSH, DECEASED, was declared insolvent on the 12th day of December 2023 and the Administrator of said estate shall appear on the 31st day of January 2024 at 2:00 O’clock P.M., and make a final settlement of their administration, at which time you can appear and contest the same, if you see proper.

Given under my hand this the 13th day of December 2023.

Judge of Probate ADID 576594 12/27/23, 01/03/24, 01/10/24

To: Randall Lee White, whereabouts unknown and

STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ROBERT C. CHVATAL TO PROBATE THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF BARBARA ALBRECHT, DECEASED.

Kristina Jo White aka Kristina Jo Whisenant, whereabouts unknown

TO: Roberta Woosley, 107 Moons Ledges, Hancock, Maine, 04640-3850

Cynthia Lynn Sanford, last known address, PO Box 3, Vinemont, AL 35179

AND TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND. YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that on the 24TH day of October, 2023, presented to the Court an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of BARBARA ALBRECHT, deceased, and also filed therewith their petition, in writing, praying for order of the Court of admitting said instrument to probate as the Last Will and Testament of BARBARA ALBRECHT, deceased, and that the 23rd day of January, 2024, at 9:00 o’clock AM, was appointed as a day and time for hearing said petition, at which time you can appear and contest, if you see proper.

Given under my hand this the 14th day of December. 2023.

Judge of Probate ADID 575844 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY JOE WHITE AND SHARON F WHITE, DECEASED

AND TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND. You are hereby notified that RAY UHRIG AND JEFFREY GRAY, the Personal Representatives, of the estates of BOBBY JOE WHITE AND SHARON F WHITE, deceased, did on the 9th day of August, 2023, file in this Court their Petition for Sale of Real Estate, of the said estate, and that the 15th day of February, 2024, at 9:00 O’clock A.M., is the day and time fixed by the Court for the hearing thereon, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you think proper so to do.

JUDGE OF PROBATE ADID 574841 12/13/23, 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24 STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MITCHELL BUSH, DECEASED TO:Kelley Grace Bush Chapman, 1464 Stoneykirk Roads, Pelham, AL 35124 Mitchell Paul Bush Jr., 716 Princeton Parkway, Mt. Olive, AL 35117, and Vickie Wilbourne Bush, 1549 CR 463, Cullman, AL 35057.

Any other interested party, whether they be persons of unsound mind or minors. ou are hereby notified that

STATE OF ALABAMA IN THE PROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF JEFFREY M. GRAY TO PROBATE THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF PATRICIA SQUIRES-WHITE DECEASED. TO: NIGEL CORDEN 1228 SUNRISE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, V9P1W7 SIMON CORDEN, 1581 DODDS AVENUE, QUESNEL, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, V2J6B8 ROBIN MORRIS, DAUGHTER OF SAMANTHA

OF SAMANTHA JANE JEANVEAU, DECEASED, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN AND TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSON OF UNSOUND MIND. YOU WILL TAKE NOTICE that on the 13TH day of December, 2023, presented to the Court an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of PATRICIA SQUIRES-WHITE, deceased, and also filed therewith their petition, in writing, praying for order of the Court of admitting said instrument to probate as the Last Will and Testament of PATRICIA SQUIRES-WHITE, deceased, and that the 15th day of February, 2024, at 2:00 o’clock PM, was appointed as a day and time for hearing said petition, at which time you can appear and contest, if you see proper.

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STATE OF ALABAMA PROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF SURIYAH HEAVEN REIGN BELL, MINOR, BY MIRANDA DENISE BRUCE SMITH NOTICE TO: LAUMENN BELL, ALLEGED FATHER You will take notice that Miranda Denise Bruce Smith filed their petition on September 18, 2023, to adopt Suriyah Heaven Reign Bell, a minor, alleging that the said fathers, known and unknown have abandoned said minor. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days hereof with the attorney for the Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court.

Done this the 4TH day of December, 2023.

Judge of Probate Attorney for Petitioners: Hon. Steve Sasser P O Box 1021 Decatur, AL 35602-1021 (256) 274-8105 Judge of Probate Hon. Greg Cain Office of the Judge of Probate Morgan County Courthouse Decatur, Alabama 35602 ADID 574411 12/13/23, 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24

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that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

RODNEY MASON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ESTATE OF SAID DECEASED ADID 576090 12/20/23, 12/27/23, 01/03/24

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