The Hartselle Enquirer - June 19, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19,

VOLUME 91, NO. 25

At 90, Carl Winton keeps on trucking

By Rebekah Yancey rebekah.yancey @hartselleenquirer.com

At 90 years young, Carl Wintonisnot readytoslow down. Thearmyveteran and familyman can still be found driving his wreckeraround Hartselle, helping stranded motorists on the side of the road as if he werehalf his age.

Forhalf acentury, Winton has dedicated his life to the wreckerservice, becomingabeloved fixtureinthe Hartselle community. He has owned multiple wreckerand towing businesses through the years. Currently, the familyowns and operates AA WreckerService in Hartselle. Whatfirststarted as ajob quicklybecame alifelong passion

“People often ask me when I’ll retire,” Winton said with achuckle. “I tellthem I’ll retirewhen Ican’t climb into the truckanymore.”

That dayseems far off. Carl’s energy and enthusiasm arecontagious. He maneuvers his tow truckwith the ease and precision of aseasoned pro, responding

to calls at all hours,inall weather.His serviceisas reliable as ever

Winton hasseen it all. From breakdowns in the middle of nowheretolatenightrescues in winter weather –and he said eachcall is achance to help someone.

Winton said he lovestohelp people out of toughsituations andenjoys seeing the reliefonsomeone’s facewhen he arrives to asituation wherehecan help.

Winton’s familymarvels at his resilience andcommitment. Hisdaughter, KarlaGibson,often accompanies him on calls,though sheadmits she can hardly keep up

“Dad’sgot more energy than mostpeople half his age,”Karla said. “Heloves what he does, and Ithinkthat’sthe secret to his vitality.

“Carlisone in amillion,”his son-in-law, Russ Gibson, added.

Lt. Daniel Parker with theHartselle PoliceDepartmentsaid Winton is a regular on the scene of accidents in Hartselle

“I’ve neverseen him on ascene he couldn’tcontrol,”Parkersaid. “Hecan

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Old time religion

Annual Hartselle Camp Meeting begins Sunday

By Staff Reports

The125th annual Hartselle Camp Meeting will begin Sunday andrun nightly through June 28 at the Hartselle Tabernacle.

Featuredspeakers will be Phil Waldrep, evangelist and founder of Phil Waldrep Ministries, Tommy Gray,lead pastor of Asbury Church in Madison and Mike Pope, senior pastor of FirstMethodistinHartselle.

Waldrep will speakJune 23 at 7p.m., Pope will speak June 24 and 28 at 10:30 a.m.,and June 25 and 27 at 7p.m., and Gray will speak June 24 and 26 at 7p.m., and June 25 and 27 at 10:30 a.m. Rob Bean from First MethodistinHartselle will lead the music Hartselle Tabernacle is located at 35 Tabernacle Rd., Hartselle Formoreinformation, visit hartsellecampmeeting.com

HU adjusts rates forwater, sewer andnaturalgas services

By Staff Reports

Customers of Hartselle Utilities will see higher rates for water,sewer and naturalgas services on their bills beginning next month as rates wereadjusted at aboardmeeting held June 10. Theratechange will become effective July 1. Thewater customer charge will increase by one dollar. Additionally, therewill be an incrementalincrease of $0.0486 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed. Forthe averageresidential user,this adjustment will result in an estimated increase of $1.20 in their monthlywater bill Nationwide, electricity prices rose 3.6% over the last12months, outstripping the broader inflation rate of 3.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in March.

HU general manager Bob Sittason said rate increase is

•William ‘Pete’ Thompson

due to the rise of inflation.

“Wehavegradually increased our rates over several years instead of increasingthem all at once several years ago,”Sittason said. “This allows for aminimum financialimpactto our customers and provides Hartselle Utilities withthe necessaryresourcestooperateeachutility.”

Sewer

Thesewer Customer Charge is settorise by $2, with an additional$0.1118 per1,000 gallons. This means the averageresidential sewerbillwill see an increase of approximately $2.40 permonth

NaturalGas

Fornatural gascustomers, the customer charge will go up by adollar,with volumetricchargesincreasing by $0.0192per CCF Residentswho use natural

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•Sherrill LavonGibson

•Terri Treece

•Wilma Mount

workcircles around some of these guys –heclearsthe road in atimelymanner and is greatoverall at hisjob.

“I wouldn’t hesitatetocall him if I needed him.”

Hisfamilyrecentlyheld a90thbirthdayand familyreunion in his honor Winton, the oldestofninechildren, celebrated with morethan 70 family members.

Leaving school in the eighth grade to help provide for his family, Wintonhas served in the military, owned multiple businesses and traveled theworld.

In theU.S. Army, Wintonserved in Germanyand Antartica. He helped the team workonthe fuel expansion of the BlackbirdSR71aircraft.

Hisfavoritejob?Driving his wrecker around Hartselle.

“I plan to keep doing this as long as I can,” Wintonsaid, eyes twinkling.“It’s notjustajob to me; it’s apartofwho Iam.

“I enjoy my life, Ireallydo,”Winton said. “If life gets anybetter at 100 than it is at 90, Idon’t knowifI’llbeable to stand it.

Goodbyetoagood boy

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Ace, a13½American Pitbullwas recently diagnosed with an aggressive formoforalcancer.Despite his prognosis, Ace is living his best life.

By Rebekah Yancey Rebekah.yancey @hartselleenquirer.com

May26, Beth Foote gotthe news no petparent wants to hear: herbeloved dog Acehad oral cancer At nearly 14 years old, the American Pitbull hasbeen aconstant source of joy forthe Foote family. Whenheslowedeating and showed signsofpain, Footesaid she was immediatelyalerted to something not being right. Concernedfor Ace’swellbeing,his familymadeanurgent trip to Morgan AnimalHospital. Thanks to the compassionatestaffand the expertiseofDr. ChuckGill, Acewas seen immediately, despite hisregular veterinarian being out of town. The familyexpressedimmensegratitude forthe swift andconsideratecareprovided by the hospitalstaff.

“Waiting until Monday wasn’t an option,”Foote said. “Wecouldn’t bear the thought of himsufferingthrough the weekend. Icalledat3:30 in the afternoon andtheygot him in almost immediately.”

Facedwiththe aggressive nature of Ace’scancer, hisfamilymade the difficultdecisiontoforegoabiopsy Instead, theyhavechosen to focus on providing comfort care, ensuring that Ace’sremaining time is filled withlove anddignity. Pain managementand palliative care will be prioritized to keep Aceascomfortableaspossible during hisfinal days.Footesaid Ace takes Prednisone andTramadol daily to keep hispainand other symptoms at bay.

“Tolook at him, he seems fine and happy,” she said, adding she is thankfulfor the medicine thateases his pain and discomfort As Ace’sfamilyprepares to makethe

mostoftheir remaining time with him, theydosowithheavy hearts but also withthankfulnessfor the joy and companionship he has brought into their lives In hisfinal dogdaysofsummer, Footesaid she is makingsureAce will be surrounded by the love of his familyand is able to enjoy all his favorite things. From visiting Cabela’s to look at the fish, eating‘pup cups ’ at Oliwia’s Shave Iceand downtown window shopping, Aceishavingthe summer of alifetime. Aceenjoys regular visitstoLowe’s, wherehegetsplenty of attention and petting. During Christmastime, Foote said he enjoys walking the tinseltrail andridingaround to see the lights. He also loves swimming at thebeach, despitehis fondnessfor drinking salty water. When fishing, he delights in

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Carl Winton, 90, owns AA Wrecker service.Hesaid he has no plans to slow down.

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Meeting president RobCain prays over

attendee

aprevious camp meeting.

RACHEL HOWARD

William “Pete” Thompson Jr. Decatur AGraveside Funeral servicefor William “Pete” Thompson, Jr., 61, washeld Friday, June 14,2024, at 2:00 PM at Oden Ridge Cemeterywith Bro. Geoff Halbrooks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing Mr.Thompson died on Monday, June 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born December 6, 1962, in Madison CountytoWilliam Monroe Thompson, Sr.and Billie Jean Gipson Thompson. He was awonderfulfather and grandfather,who was affectionatelyknown at “P-Pie”. He lovedAlabama Football, fishing and NASCAR. He loved his children and grandchildren more than anything.He was employed by the City of Huntsville as an Equipment Operator,prior to his retirement. Preceding him in death werehis parents, hisstepfather, Frank McCuistion, his grandmother,Frances Gipson and grandfather,Oscar H. Gipson. Survivors include his son, McClain Thompson;

daughter,MollyMiller (Austin); three grandchildren,Eastonand Oakley Miller and Myles Thompson.

Wilma Mount Blountsville Funeral service for Wilma Mount, 94,will be Saturday, June 15, 2024at1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brian Bridges officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.Burialwill be in Blue SpringsBaptist Cemetery Mrs. Mount passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 28, 1930, in Morgan County, to WestleyRiethmaier and Mary Fowler Riethmaier.She was employed by FlyManufacturing as aseamstress and machine operator, prior to her retirement. She was aChristian ladyand amemberofthe Son Rise BaptistChurch.She enjoyed cooking for herchurch and lovedgardening. Precedingher in death were her parents. twosons: Elbert Hopkins, Jr.And AllenDarrinHopkins; twosisters, Fran Eddy and Faye Waterman and a brother,LeslieRiethmaier. Survivorsincludeher

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husband, J.S. Mount; sons, JerryHopkins, Billy Hopkins andJeffMount; daughters, Anita Lowrey, KimKing, Kristy Stephens (Chris) and Sharon Aubert (Andy);brother,Alton Riethmaier (Dovie); sister, Nell Holderfield; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren andone great-great grandchild. Pallbearers will be Cody Evans, Joel Coulter,Chris Stephens,Drake King, Shane Washburn and Stephen Darby.

MaryWright Lewis “Cricket” Decatur

Mary Wright Lewis “Cricket”passed away peacefully June 9, 2024, on her 86th birthday, surrounded by her family.She wasborn

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boatrides and insists on sniffing eachfish caught.Askilled frog finder,heknows exactly wheretolook for them in tree stumps and root holes. His favorite breakfasthas always been eggs and waffles, and he seems to knowwhen it’s Saturday morning, eagerly anticipating his special weekend meal.

in Decatur, Alabama.The Celebration of Life service be held at 1:00pmonMonday, June 17,atRoselawn Cemeterygraveside. She was preceded in death by her parents, AllieMae and Harold Wright,her sister HarrietChasteen,and brother JimmyWright. She is survived by her daughtersDenna,Gwenand Shelleyand sons in lawMike Gothard, Mark Shemaria andDoug Bowling.She is also survived by her beloved grandchildrenMegan and Tyler Wakefield, Brooke andTaylor Gothard, Natalie Shemaria and Jacqueline Shemaria, BrittBowling andAshton Bowling.She hasfourgreat-grandchildren Landryand Sutton Wakefield, and Blakeleigh andCamdenGothard. Cricket spent her working life in the dental industry with orthodontistDr. John Keahey. She took great pride in giving her patients abeautifulsmile. She moved to Atlantain1995 to be withher family and that is whereshe spent the rest of her life,surrounded by so much love. Herhappy place was at the beachwhereshe would walk the shorecollectingseashells and spottingmarinelife.She always

had ajar full of shells to bring homewith herafter everyvacation. Shealso had alove for baking,which we all loved becauseshe made delicious desserts. Our alltime favorite would have to be herpound cakewith homemade chocolate fudge syrup.

RoselawnFuneralHome has thehonor of servingthe family.

Sherrill Lavon

Gibson

Falkville

Funeral servicefor Sherrill Lavon Gibson, 70, will be Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. StanleyRyanofficiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.Burial will be in Piney GroveCemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2024,from2-3 P.M. at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr.Gibson passedawayon Thursday, June 13,2024, at his residence. He was born April 8, 1954, in Morgan County, to George Herman Gibson and Adelle Harrison Gibson.Hewas employed as an Electrician and maintenance workerfor Boeing, prior to hisretirement. Preceding himindeath were

hiswife, ShirleySteele Gibson and hisfather:George HermanGibson. Survivors include his mother, Adelle Harrison Gibson;son,Jonathan Henderson; daughters, Tracey Randolph and Sonya Gibson;sister,GailG.Howard(Wayne);niece, Melina H. Stafford; several grandchildren. Pallbearers will be family and friends

TerriTreece

Laceys Spring AGraveside Funeral service and Interment for Terri Treece,66, was heldin Odom Cemetery in Parrish, Alabama, on June 13, at 1:30PM. Peck Funeral Home Directing

Ms.Treecepassed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at herresidence. Shewas born February 17,1958, in Walker County,to ElzoKeeton and Naomi Hickenbottom Keeton. Shewas employedbyT.J Maxx as aSales Associate, prior to herpassing.She was preceded in death by her daughter: Shonda TreeceBrayand herparents.Survivors include her sister, ReetaJones;two grandchildren; and niece, Belinda Frost.

“Tous, he is partofour “HomewardBound”family, along with our twodogs anda cat,”Footesaid. “Ace brings us immense joy with his cuddles and unconditional love. He is the sweetestold soul. When he’s gone, ourhearts will be broken, and we will have a missing pieceofour family. I will deeplymisshim following me around with every step Itake.”

Hartselle manarrested on charges of first-degreesodomy

By Staff Reports

TheMorganCountyFugitive Unit on June 4arrested Christopher LeeWard, 52, of Hartselle on aFelony GrandJuryWarrant for

first-degree sodomy. This latest charge follows aprevious incident in May2023, whereWardwas arrestedonmultiple charges, including first-degree kidnapping and second-

degree assault. Authorities have notdisclosed further details about thecircumstances leading to the newsodomycharge Ward remainsincustody as the investigation continues.

Town of Falkville recognizes two

Sheriff’s Office opens applicationsfor 2024 youth academy

By Rebekah Yancey rebekah.yancey @hartselleenquirer.com

Morgan Countystudents in ninth through eleventh grades areinvited to applyfor the 2024SheriffYouth Academy. This four-day program, running from June 24-27, will offer hands-on experienceinvarious aspects of lawenforcement, including drug awareness, trafficstops, K-9 units, S.W.A.T.operations and firearmsafety.Participants will also engage in

daily physical ingand have oppor tunit to earnCPR ce rt ification. Th e inaugural academy willbe held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. eachd at several loca tions in Ha andMorganCounty including the patrol station, firing range, MCSO andthe Morgan CountyJail.The

sfreeof ge,but atingis limited. Lu nch and drinks wi ll be pr ovided. Public formaofficer Swafford said thegoal is to give students an understanding of therole of law enforcement, the Sheriff’s

Officeand thevarious areas of its operations

“Severalapplicants have expressed an interestin Crime Scene Investigations/ forensicsand LawEnforcement as apotentialcareer This will give them valuable insightinto those potential career paths,”headded. Swaffordsaid theprogram is made possible through donations. Thoseinterested in sponsoringthe event are encouraged to getintouch with the organizers Students canregister for theacademyathttp://bit ly/MCSOCadetAcademy

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Ace enjoys a‘pup cup’ at Oliwia’s Shave IceinHartselle June 13 with Beth Foote.

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Falkville mayor Ken Winkles recently recognized twotown employees for their service. Dawn Estes (left photo) was recognized forher 23 years as Town Clerk and Officer Bethaney Betterton (right photo) wasrecognizedfor one year on theforce at the Falkville Police Department

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 13

The descendants of Dewitt C. and Drucilla H. Sharp are invited to their biannual reunion on July 13, 2024, at Center Springs Church, 4851 E. Upper River Road, Somerville. The event will start at 10 a.m., with lunch served at noon. Attendees are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share and any family-related items, such as books or photos. Plates, cups, napkins, flatware, bread and drinks will be provided. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor family members, both past and present. For more information, please contact Ginny Sharp Franz at 404-295-6125.

All month Weight Watchers meetings are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center Weigh-in begins 5 p.m. For more info, visit www weightwatchers.com.

A cancer support group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Pleasant Place building Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. For more information, call 784-5694.

All mothers of active duty reserve or honorably discharged military service members are invited to attend monthly meetings of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The Morgan County Chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle.

Priceville Palace, 716 NE Thompson Road, Priceville, will have Ricky D the Dancing DJ Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays will feature a dance class from 6-7 p.m. followed by Country Editions Band from 7-10 p.m. For more info call 256-353-4362.

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 256612-7444.

JMK Martial Arts- Join JMK Martial Arts & Fitness at the Hartselle Civic Center and build a more confident you! Martial arts and fitness classes are available for kids and adults. Classes are divided into age groups as follows; Pre-Kubs (ages 3-4), Lil Kubs (ages 5-7), Kid Kubs (ages 8-10), Jr Kubs (ages 11-14) and adults (ages 15 and older). Classes include karate, HapKiDo, wrestling/grappling, sparring, self defense, fitness and conditioning See www JMKMartialArts.com for a schedule and pricing

Hartselle Nutrition Center invites seniors to join area senior citizens, ages 55 and older, for mornings of games, food and good times. Participants also go on monthly outings and play bingo and cards, along with other activities. Suggesteddonationforthedaily lunch is $1.25 per person Anyone who does not have transportation to the center can call Steve at 256-7730786. Arrangements will be made for free NARCOG transit. The nutrition center is open Mon. through Fri., excluding holidays, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with a hurt, habit or hang-up, meets at 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Hartselle. Meetings are every Monday night, including a free meal at 5:30 p.m. and the group meeting at 6:15 p.m. Celebrate Recovery aims to offer a safe place to meet with others who are also seeking healing For more info email jhand@fumchartselle.org.

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.

Health ratings June 3-8

Marathon Hartselle, 610 Nanceford Road S.W., Hartselle: 77 Moody Crab Inc., 1241 Point Mallard Parkway, Decatur: 83 Smoke Up 1209 Danville Road, Decatur: 84

Jack’s Family Restaurants No. 234, 1225 Beltline Road S.W., Decatur: 85 Hwy 31 Inc./Chevron, 6664

U.S. Highway 31 S., Falkville: 86

Smokey C’s BBQ & Wings Inc., 3075 U.S. Highway 20 W., Decatur: 86 Bank Street Grill/Scott’s Grill LLC, 719 Bank St., Decatur: 87 EL Quetzal Buena Vista, 1504 Central Parkway S.W., Decatur: 87 El Portal (North), 1315 U.S. Highway 31 N.E., Hartselle: 88

Scruggs BBQ, 1315 Highway 20, Decatur: 88

Chevron Hartselle I-65, 1803

Main St. E., Hartselle: 89

Rock N Roll Sushi, 1115 Beltline Road S.E., Decatur: 91

Waffle House No. 2102, 2015

Beltline Road S.W., Decatur: 91

Subway No. 3961 Danville Road, 2210 Danville Road, Decatur: 91

Chow King Buffet & Grill Inc., 1000 G Beltline Road S.W.,

Decatur: 91 Murphy Oil USA Inc., 2800-E

Spring Ave. S.W., Decatur: 91

Daylight Donuts, 151 U.S.

Highway 31, Hartselle: 92

Courtyard by Marriott FS 1209 Courtyard Circle, Decatur: 93

Jack’s Family Restaurants No. 197, 3041 Highway 20, Decatur: 93

Arby’s 8110 Hartselle, 709 U.S. Highway 31 Suite A, Hartselle: 94

El Portal Mexican Restaurant/Rosa, 1901 U.S. Highway 31 S.W., Hartselle: 94

Burger King No. 9783 Hartselle, 601 U.S. Highway 31 N., Hartselle: 94

Morningside Shop Ezy Bapa USA, 1809 11th St S.E., Decatur: 95

Mr. Quick, 4696 U.S. Highway 31 S.W., Falkville: 95 Uncle Bob’s Pit Stop, 190 Lawrence Cove Road, Eva: 95 Universal Bakery, 116 14th St. S.W. Suite B, Decatur: 96 McDonalds Danville Road, 2225 Danville Road S.W., Decatur: 96

Panera Bread No. 1243, 1241 Point Mallard Parkway S.E., Decatur: 96 Pigskin All Sport Bar B Q, 400 Nance Ford Road, Hartselle: 97 Kids Kastle Learning Cen-

ter/DNR, 112 Corsbie St. S.W., Hartselle: 98 Wendy’s on Beltline, 1422

Beltline S.W., Decatur: 98 Red Barn Auction, 4082 Eva Road, Eva: 98

Sweetie Pi’s, 1369 Childers Road, Eva: 98 Vibe and Company, 717 Highway 67 S., Decatur: 98

Marriage licenses May 28 through June 3

Wilson Barrios Lopez to Teresita Bautista Dillanes Robert Myers Sankey to Emily Adams Hunt

Hartselle bomb threat deemed hoax

By Trenedy Parks For the Enquirer

A bomb threat at a residence just outside Hartselle June 13 was a hoax, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office

The threat involved a call to the resident claiming there was a bomb inside

the office

Morgan sheriff’s deputies set up a perimeter at the scene and requested a bomb squad. The Huntsville Police Department Bomb Squad responded and declared there was no explosive device.

The scene was cleared at 5:45 p.m., according to the Sheriff ’s Office, and the source of the hoax call remains under investigation.

Hartselle City Schools hires three math coaches for 2024-25 school year

Special to the Enquirer

Hartselle City Schools is adding to the quality of its elementary and intermediate math instruction with the addition of three math coaches. Beth Balch, Sarah Garner and Kayla Lawson will step into the new roles to support students and teachers in the upcoming school year. For more than 15 years Hartselle’s teachers have worked with the Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) to enrich the quality of classroom math instruction. With the addition of the expectations set forth in

the 2022 Alabama Numeracy Act, HCS has sought to deliver even more resources to its math classrooms.

Superintendent Dr Brian Clayton is eager to provide the support.

“We are extremely excited to provide the resource of math coaches to our students and teachers. Research validates that this resource drives math achievement.”

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) endorses adding well-trained math coaches to classrooms to improve teacher instructional practice and remove obstacles to student achievement.

The math coaches look for-

ward to using their teacher talents intentionally. Balch has worked with AMSTI and has experience in instructional design and in working with both students and teachers to enhance math instruction. She said she looks forward to targeting students’ problemsolving and critical thinking through instruction “focused on foundational understanding that builds to a relevant application of math concepts in fun and meaningful ways. ” Garner agrees. “I am so excited for this opportunity to collaborate with teachers and invest in students. My relationship with AMSTI

and my classroom experience have prepared me to help provide proven strategies for targeted math instruction. I can’t wait to see our students soar,” she said. Lawson is in step. “I have a love for education, data-driven strategies, and small-group instruction that I cannot wait to bring to this new role. I want to empower teachers with the tools they need to help every child build confidence in math and achieve success,” Lawson added. Clayton sees these hires as a difference-maker “We look forward to our teachers’ and young scholars’ achievement.

Priceville police: Madison man charged with trafficking fentanyl

By David Gambino

For the Enquirer

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gas for heating will experience an average monthly increase of $2.27 during the heating season. It’s important to note that Hartselle Utilities also applies a Cost of Gas

Adjustment (COGA) each month, which fluctuates based on the commodity price of natural gas. For more information or to discuss how these changes might affect your bill, residents are encouraged to contact Hartselle Utilities directly. UTILITIES

A Madison man was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and second-degree possession of marijuana during a Saturday evening traffic stop, according to the Priceville Police Department.

Jonathan Wade Emerson, 32, was booked into Morgan County Jail early Sunday and released Monday on a $250,000 bond, jail records show Emerson was a passenger in a vehicle stopped

Emerson

for minor tr af fi c violations near the Priceville/ Deca tu r exit on In terstate 65 at around 11 p.m. on Saturday, according to a police affidavit. Police said they smelled marijuana on Emerson. Officers “located a quantity of marijuana and a trafficking amount of white, round, chalk-like pills on Emerson’s person,

the affidavit reads. “(Officers) field-tested the pills, and they yielded a presumptive positive result for fentanyl. The driver of the vehicle

had multiple misdemeanor warrants with Morgan County, according to Priceville police, and was transported to jail before posting bond.

Opinion

AFather’s Day tribute

Father’s Dayisatime to celebrate the men who have shaped our lives, guided us with wisdom andstood by us through thickand thin.For me,Father’s Dayisnot justa celebration of paternal love,but atribute to aman whose influencepermeates everyaspectofmylife.

Growing up as apreacher’s daughter,I’ve always felt aprofound sense of pride and responsibility. My father’s reputation as a compassionate, wise and devoted leader preceded him everywherewewent. Peopleknew himnot justasapreacher,but as aman of integrityand unwavering faith.His sermons touchedhearts, his counsel mended souls and his presencebrought comforttomany.

From an early age, Iwas known as daddy’s girl. Ilooked up to my father with asense of admiration thatonlyachild can possess He was my hero, my confidantand my role model. Hislessons went beyond the pulpit. He taught me the importanceofkindness, thestrength in forgivenessand the power of love. He showed me thattrue leadership

IDon’tjust visualizesuccess at the end. Visualizethe process.Don’t just picture yourselfwinning. Picturethe stepsittakes to get there

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is rootedinhumility andservicetoothers. People often remarkedhow much I looked like my father It’s true, he cannot denyme. It is more than justphysical resemblance. Icarry his expressions and mannerisms. EverywhereI went, Iwas recognized as his daughter and even though my last name has changed, I’ll still introducemyself as “MarkMartin’s daughter.”

Even so,being apreacher’s daughter came with its unique setofchallenges. Therewere expectations andpressures, but therewas alsoanimmense amount of love andsupport.

My father’s faith was aguiding light in our home. It wasn’t justabout thesermons on Sunday; it was aboutlivingthose principles

everyday.Itwas in theway he treatedmy mother with respectand love, the wayhe listened to my worries with patience and the wayhededicated himself to our community andthe congregations he served.

Icould always talk to my dad about anything,and he was my constant go-tofor advice. He had away of makingmefeel like my thoughts and opinions mattered. He encouraged me to ask questions, to seek truth and to neverbeafraid of standingupfor what is right. Those moments shaped me into who Iamtoday. As Inavigatemyown path in life, Icarryhis teachingswith me. In moments of doubt, I hear his voice reminding me of my strength andpotential. “Rememberwho you areand whose youare,” he would say.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Your love is my guiding star,and your wisdom is my compass. Thankyou for being my hero, my mentor and my friend. Your legacylives on in everystep Itakeand everychoiceI make. I love youmorethan wordscan express.

Barefeet and honey bees

nmyearly days growing up on the farm at the startof eachschool year my brothersand Ireceivedanew pair of brogans—high-top shoes made of thickunlined leather with stiffsoles attached by tacks. These shoes weresupposed to lastus until the next year.Tokeep the leather from cracking we had ajar of oilfromwhichwetreated them several times during the winter By spring our feetwerechaffing because we wereoutgrowing the shoes. They in turn werenow wearing out. Thelaces had broken and weretied in knots. Often their soles had come loose and flappedaswe walked until the shoe tree was gotten out of the pantryand newtacks secured the soles, often penetrating the insoles. By Marchwewere begging to be allowed to go barefoot. If the weather had warmed a little by April 1, we wereallowed to put the old shoes aside in the after-

The kids and Iwent for a little road trip and when we stopped to getsome gasthe chorus of,“I’m thirsty!Iwant asnack!”was so deafening.Itwas so loud I’mpretty sureIheardacicadainthe woods nearby holler,“would yall keep it down?” Frugal as Iam, Ilet myself go and give in to their begging.A fewminutes later we werewalking out with next month’s electric bill in aplastic bag with asugar crash waiting in the verynear future NormallyIwould have gotten aDr. Pepper and some whoppers, but when Isaw the bottle

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noon and go withoutthem each dayafter school until about the first of May. By earlysummer the soles of our feet had hardened enough that we could walk without pain over most ev er yt hing Crushedstonesdid not bother us and briars rarely penetrated the skin. As achild, Iloved to run.Bare feet gave me freedom and Iraced around the farm unencumbered, accompaniedbyanold hound dog, with the wind blowingthrough my hair and the sun tanning my bare shoulders. Whenrainshowersleft mud puddles Iran through them

with glee, enjoying the feel of mud between my toes.

In cotton chopping time, I trudged down rowafter rowwith my toesdigging into the hot soil without pain. But there wasone problemthatIoften faced J. J. kept afew hives of bees to provide honeyfor the familyand afew gallons for regular customers. Our yard was full of white clover which was likea magnet for the bees. All daylongthey gathered pollen and carried it to the hives to makebeautiful golden honey. Ilearned early thatbarefeetand honey bees can produceapainful confrontation. Icould walk over gravel, briars,and other hazards thatrarelypenetrated the soles of my bare feet, but the soles of my feetnever became inured to the stinger of ahoney bee. It was not unusualtosee me hopping around on one foot counting to

tenuntil Icould pull the toxic daggerout of my bare foot.The honey was sweet, butthe sting was not.

Honeyseems to have been astaple of man’s dietfromthe dawn of history. It is the standardfor sweetnessinscripture. It was a staple item when available. John the Baptistlived in the wilderness prior to his announcement of the coming of Jesus. Ibelieve it was Matthewwho stated thathe lived on locusts andhoney Honeyissweet, butitcomes with aprice. Afteryears of beekeeping andtakingoftheir bounty the daycame when he had a serious reaction to asting and was forcedtorid himself of his hives. Iwas sorryfor J. J.’s reaction to the sting,but Ished fewtears over the lossofthe bees. I’ll get my sweetening from sugar

Root beer and M&M’s

of Barq’sRoot Beer staring backatme, I couldn’t resist. I’dskipped breakfast, so in search of some protein Ioptedfor a bag of peanut M&M’sand then we were back on the road As Iwashed downthatfirst hand full of

JacobHatcher Community Columnist

candyafew milesdown the road, Iwas hit with the mostincredible sense of nostalgia. It’s funnythe thingsweremember. When we werekids, Daddy workedsecurityatOprylandand during the summers we’d go to workwithhim in the afternoon untilMama gotoff work. Ithink aboutthose days and how they shaped me frequently, butit’dbeen alongtime sinceIhad aBarq’s root beer As soon as Itook my firstswig, it took me back to gettingasnack out of the vending machinewhile

Blast from the past

we waited on Mama to pickusup. Iwas right backinthe security office out behindthe Grand Ole Opry house. It was mid-afternoon andwe’dspent afew hours riding the Wabash Cannonball and listeningtolive music in theshade. We’d probablyhad afunnel cake or some Dippin’Dots,which have yettofulfill their prophecy of being theice cream of thefuture. Thepark’slonggone, andI’m surethatofficeistoo, butaslong as there’sgood countrymusic,Barq’s root beer,and peanut M&M’s, the memoryofthosedayswill remain.

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Abeand Sam Polytinsky Gin, circa 1908. ThisGin was located in the westpart of Hartselle, near the oldFamilyDollar Storetoday. Courtesy of Hartselle Historical Society

Crestline students rock Alabama Stock Market Games, poster contest

Special to the Enquirer

Third and fourth grade students from Crestline Elementary have achieved notable success in the recent “Color the Concepts!” contest and the Alabama Stock Market Game.

Raydyn Morris, a fourth grade student at Crestline Elementary, was awarded the title of Alabama Grand Champion in the “Color the Concepts” contest. His illustration earned him a $100 grand prize. Additionally, Morris was one of the Top Ten winners in the Grades 4-8 Division, securing an additional $50. Another young artist from Crestline, Miken Draper, a third grade student, received Honorable Mention, earning a prize

for his effort.

Michael Holifield, a State Farm Agent in Hartselle, presented the awards at a ceremony held at Crestline, recognizing the achievements of these talented students. Their teacher, Dr Debbie Lee was also acknowledged with a $100 Amazon e-card for her guidance and support. The “Color the Concepts!” contest, organized by the Alabama Council on Economic Education (ACEE) and supported by State Farm, encourages K-8 students across Alabama to illustrate economic concepts creatively. This year, the contest received more than 700 submissions. The Top Ten illustrations were turned into posters and distributed to schools

statewide, highlighting the students’ artistic talents. The Grand Champion was selected based on the number of “likes” their illustration received on the ACEE Facebook page. Crestline Elementary students also excelled in the Alabama Stock Market Game. The team, led by Raydyn Morris as team captain, and comprising Lane Morehead and Greyson Barrier, placed fourth out of 566 teams in the North Region. The Stock Market Game is an online simulation that teaches students about global capital markets, investing and personal finance.

Competing against middle school teams and even surpassing some, Morris’s team amassed

an impressive $109,537.62. The students reflected on their experience, highlighting the valuable lessons they learned about stocks, investments, and teamwork.

“I learned that a stock is a small portion of a company and that stocks can be either good or bad…meaning they either make you money or they don’t,” Leyla Bawolek said. RaJah Doaty remarked, “Investing is good because you learn about money and businesses, which are valuable life lessons. My favorite part was calculating the numbers and watching my investments grow.”

Greyson Barrier enjoyed “checking my stocks daily and watching them grow.” Talon Way and Lucy Hulgan appreciated

“getting to work as a team and the challenge of picking winning stocks.” Hannah Smallwood found joy in “researching stocks, watching them for a while, and then picking the best ones. ” The ACEE aims to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship through balanced and comprehensive teacher education programs and advocacy. This education empowers students to become informed and responsible adults capable of making sound financial decisions.

For more information about ACEE programs and professional development, visit www EconAlabama.org.

Town Council helps Priceville Elementary furnish school

By Jean Cole For the Enquirer

Priceville Elementary School is using a $10,000 contribution from the city to replace old furniture at the school, an official said Town Council members approved a $10,000 contribution to the elementary school during their meeting this week. Each year, the city gives money to the three Priceville schools, said City Clerk Shannon Weissand. The schools send letters of request regarding what they need and the city responds, she said.

“The money we give to the schools comes out of the general fund,” the clerk said. “The other schools have not sent their letters of request yet, but they will before October.”

Priceville Elementary Principal Daniel Gullion wrote a letter to the mayor and council that said when the new school was built in 2000, they had to use the old furniture from the old school instead of replacing it with new. The letter said the goal is to update two or three classrooms because many student desks that were brought over to the

elementary school come from the old school, the mayor said.

“We do appropriate to each of our schools — elementary, junior high and high school — and they write us a letter on what they are going to spend the money on,” Mayor Sam Heflin said.

Assistant Principal Brandy Quattlebaum said replacing furniture at the school is an ongoing project.

“Even though the state provides instructional money each year, it’s never enough to purchase the bigticket items like student desks and furniture.”

Priceville Elementary

“Our state funding is so limited as to what we can spend our money on,” Quattlebaum said. “That is something we have been working the past couple years on — remodeling and refurbishing and purchasing needs. This previous year we bought new science tables. We received help from Traditions Bank. Now we are going to spend the money on classroom tables

and chairs. This furniture won’t bring us up to date. We will still need some more at some point.”

The money won’t go to just one classroom but several, she said.

“Unfortunately, all that stuff costs a lot of money,” Quattlebaum said. “This money takes care of that; it helps make it go a long way. ” The furniture is very expensive, she said, sometimes $1,000 just for a table. She hopes a partner in education will be able to help them in the future

The Partners-In-Education program links area businesses and industries with schools in Decatur, Hartselle and Morgan County to provide educational opportunities for the students and increase awareness of area businesses and industries, according to the Decatur-Morgan Chamber of Commerce The elementary school has been without a partner now for about 1.5 years, Quattlebaum said. The school at 438 Cave Spring Road has students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.

Couple used stolen ID of elderly family member to open credit accounts

By David Gambino

For the Enquirer

Police on Thursday arrested a couple accused of using the stolen identity of an 86-yearold family member to open numerous bank and credit card accounts, according to a Priceville Police Department statement. Kristopher James Clemons, 37, and his wife Rox-

ann Hardiman-Clemons, 39, are each charged with firstdegree financial exploitation of the elderly, first-degree theft, trafficking stolen identities and chemical endangerment of a child, according to Priceville PD They both remained in Morgan County Jail on Friday in lieu of $210,000 bonds. Willie Elbert Wherley, 58, was also at the Clemons

residence on Shoal Creek Road when police executed a search warrant Thursday, according to Priceville PD He is charged with chemical endangerment of a child and remained in Morgan County Jail on Friday in lieu of a $10,000 bond

“Two juveniles present at the residence were released to the custody of DHR,” Priceville PD said.

Priceville police said they began investigating Kristopher Clemons after he was arrested and charged with possessing a forged instrument on April 26. According to an investigator’s affidavit, Clemons and HardimanClemons had been using bank accounts and credit cards belonging to Hardiman-Clemons’ grandfather “There appears to be six

College Street Players to present Newsies: the Broadway Musical

By Staff Reports

checking accounts and 29 credit/debit cards in the Clemons PayPal account that are in the name of (the grandfather),” the affidavit reads. The grandfather had filed three reports of identity theft since 2019, according

to the affidavit, and Clemons possessed a “substantial” number of stolen identities. Priceville police said the case remains open as other offenders have been identified and are expected to face charges.

and $15 for students and seniors. Children 3 and under can attend for free. Tickets are available for

purchase online at collegestreetplayers.org Disney’s “Newsies: The Broadway Musical” is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), and all authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. For more information about the show, visit MTIShows.com.

Pictured from left to right are Michael Holifield, Raydyn Morris, Principal Karissa Lang and Dr Debbie Lee.

Pictured from left to right are Michael Holifield, Lane Morehead, Greyson Barrier, Raydyn Morris, Principal Karissa Lang and Dr Debbie Lee.

Pictured from left to right are Raydyn Morris, Lane Morehead and Greyson Barrier.

Heflin

PHOTO BY KELSEY HENSLEY

CHURCH CALENDAR OF WORSHIP

Gandy’sCove Community

Church located on Gandy’s Cove Rd in Falkville offers SundaySchool 11 a.m.; Worship Service10a.m. and Wednesdaynight Bible study

6p.m.

UnityBaptistChurch, located at 4506 NorrisMill Road in Decatur, with pastor

Bro. Joel Snyder has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,worship serviceat10:30 a.m.,Sundaydiscipleship trainingat

5p.m.,eveningworship at 6

p.m. and Wednesdayworship serviceat6:30 p.m. Call 3534315 for moreinfo.

SanctuaryCommunity

Church is located at 1149

West Main St. Hartselle. SundaySchool is held at 10 a.m.; services at 11 and Wednesday night Bible studyat7p.m.

Falkville Church of Christ, 18 West 2ndSt.,Falkville, meets eachSundaymorning for Bible School at 9a.m. with Morning Worship serviceat 10 a.m. Sundayevening worship serviceisat6p.m. and WednesdayEvening Bible Studyat7p.m. Please join us.

Southwest Baptist Church, 1705 Ridgedale Dr. SW, Hartselle, has Sunday School beginning at 9:45 each Sunday, morning worshipat 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 BaptistChurch,located at 1303 Cedar CreekChurchRdin Hartselle, has Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship at 11 a.m. and 5p.m.,and Wednesday evening serviceat6p.m. Their doors arealwaysopen. Formoreinfo, call Pastor Cliff Tomlinson 256-898-4198.

Word Alive! Church and pastor Brian Culbreathhave weeklyradio shows on Sundays at 1:15 p.m. on 91.3 FM and Mon. through Fri. on 106.3FM.

Valhermoso BaptistChurch, located at 7312 Hwy.36Ein Lacey’sSpring, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. and 5p.m.

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

Gum Springs Baptist Church,located at 371Gum Springs Road in Hartselle,

has Sundaymorning worship at 11 a.m. andSundaySchool classesat10a.m. open for all ages. Wednesdaynight prayer meetings at 6:30 p.m.

FaithIndependent Church, located on Bell Springs Road on LaconMountain, has serviceseachSundayat10 a.m. for Sundayschool and 11 a.m. and6 p.m. for worship(except on thirdSunday nights–no service). Wednesday’sserviceisat7p.m. They area non-denominational church,and the pastor is Bro James E. MillsJr.

Living Hope Church of Godin Christ, located at 901 McDaniel Street, has Sundayschoolat10a.m.,Sundayworship at 11:15a.m. and Bible studyTuesdaysat7 p.m.

Priceville Church of Christ, locatedat143 RobinsonRd in Priceville,holds SundaySchoolat9:00, Sunday morning worship at 10:00; Sundayevening worship at 5:00 and Wednesdaynight at 7:00.Call 256-431-4770 for moreinformation

LawrenceCove Baptist, 142PineBlurrRd, Eva, AL 35621, holdsSundaySchool at 10 am and worshipat11 am with Pastor Steven Smith. Formoreinfocontact 256482-2247.

Mt. Nebo BaptistChurch, 860Mt. Nebo Road, Falkville, holdsSundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship at 11 a.m. and Sundayevening worship at 6p.m.Wednesdayevening Bible studyisat6p.m. For moreinformation, call 256476-5201

FlintBaptist Church holds worship services andchildren’s services at 9:30a.m. on Sundays anda prayer service andchildren’s discipleship on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The church building is located at 4119 Hwy 31 South in Decatur. Formoreinformation, call(256) 353-7429

TheRevival Tabernacle holdsservices Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdayevening at 7p.m. Thechurch is located at 1109 Main St. W. Pastors Jasonand Ginger Thayer welcome everyonetoattend.

East HighlandBaptist Church,1030 Main StreetE, holds SundaySchoolat9:15 a.m.,worship at 10:30a.m., WednesdayBiblestudy at 10:00 a.m. and6:30 p.m. The church also holds American HeritageGirls andTrail Life

meetingsMonday nightsat6 p.m. Formoreinformation, call 256-773-4157.

ChristOur Redeemer Lutheran Church,located at 721 Pickens St. SW in Hartselle,inviteseveryone to Sundayschool at 9:15 a.m. andworship at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.The church office is open Mondayand Wednesdayfrom9-11:30 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, locatedat615 Pennylane St.SE, holds services at 11 a.m. eachSundayand 6p.m. Wednesday. Minister William L. Turneycan be reached at 256-683-4660. HowardDickinson servesthe church as the assistant minister

TheFalkville United MethodistChurch holds serviceson Sundayat11a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Theyouth meetat5 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to attend. Thechurch is located at 253 Main St.EinFalkville.

PineyGrove Christian Church hostsservices each Sundayschool at 10 a.m., preaching at 11 a.m.,evening serviceat6 p.m. and Wednesdaynight Biblestudy at 6p.m.

FirstBaptist Church Falkville, locatedat305 E. Main StreetinFalkville, has the following serviceschedule: Sunday School,9:15 a.m.,SundayWorship Service at 10:30 a.m.and no Sundaynight service. WednesdayEvening Services startat 6:00 p.m. Stephen Cannon is thepastor.For moreinfo, call 256-784-5827,orlog on to www.fbcfalkville.com.

Lighthouse BaptistChurch holds Sundayschool at 10 a.m. and worship serviceat11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.Wednesdayworship is at 6:30 p.m. Thepastor is Bro. John Reid.

LibertyBaptistChurch, 1206 Lane Road NW,holds services eachSundaywith Bible studyat9:45a.m., Bible preaching at 11 a.m. Wednesdaynight Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

WalnutGrove BaptistChurch is located at 622 South Bethel RoadinHartselle. Thepastor is John D. Bain. Sundayschool is at 10 a.m.,worship service is

WithFather’s Dayhaving just passed, I foundmyselfreflectingonthe kind of man Iam andthe kind of man Iaspire to be as achild of God. How can Ibecome abetter man of God? TheBible is filled with commandments, stories, and examples guiding us on how to live our lives. Specificverses, suchasPsalm 37:23-24,offer insight into questionslikemine. Let’s explorehow aGodly man develops. The Bible says:

“The steps of a[good] man areordered by the LORD, AndHedelightsinhis way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;For the LORD upholds [him with] Hishand.”

From these verses,welearn thateverything beginswithpreparation.The steps of agood man are“ordered”byGod,

at 11 a.m. and evening worship service is at 6p.m. Wednesday service at 6p.m. Formoreinfo, visit us on Facebook or log onto http:// walnutgrove baptistchurch.weebly.com.

FirstBaptistChurch of Hartselle, 210 Woodland St NW,offers worship services as follows:onSunday -ContemporaryWorship at 9am, SundaySchool at 10am, and Traditional Worship at 11am; on Wednesdayat6pm –Bible Study, Student &Children’s activities. Dr.Clayton Speed is thepastor.For moreinfocall 256-773-5500 or visit fbchart. org.

McKendree ChristianFellowship, anon-denominational church,located at 2795 Highway55W., Danville, holds servicesSunday morning at 9:30 a.m. for Bible class, worship at 10:45 a.m.,Wednesdaynight potluckat6:30 p.m. and Bible studyat7p.m.

Pattillo StreetChurch of God holds Sundayschool at 9:30 a.m. and praise and worship at 10:30 a.m. ASunday evening service is heldat5p.m. and aWednesdayBiblestudy at 7p.m.,including youth activities. Thechurch is located at 1211Pattillo St. SW in Hartselle, and thepastor is Gary Phillips

NewSong FamilyChurch, located at 4309 Highway31 S, Decatur, AL 35603, has servicesonSundays at 11:00 am.Worship is led by Jan Byrd

meaning we prepareourselves or establishour pathsaccording to HisWord. We become ready to be Godlyeachday because our steps areguidedbyHim. Next,wesee that when we live accordingtoHis commandments,it“delights”God. Our Creator takes joy in our righteous living. Knowing that the Creator of theworld is pleased with us provides powerfulmotivation to live rightly Finally, we seethateven when we make mistakes,ifwereturntoHis Word to addressour errors,Hewill keep us safe (“He upholds us”). What areassuring promise! Our Godhelps us takethe right steps, even when we stray. As we reflectonFather’sDay and the qualities of Godlymen, let’sensureour steps arethose of agood man, guidedand upheld by God.

Pleasant View Holy Church of Christ on HoganRoad in Falkville (Massey) offers services as follows: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sundaynight,5 p.m.; andWed.night Bible study, 6:30p.m. Formoreinfo, call Pastor RickieBallat256-4623715 or Reford and Cindy William at 256-462-3573

Pine StreetIndependent BaptistChurch,135 Pine St., Falkville,AL, inviteseveryone to Sundaymorningworship at 11 am andevening service at 6pm. Wednesdaynight bible study6 p.m. Formore info contactPastorRusty Hodges,256-612-0266.

No Fences Cowboy Church of Morgan County,located at 3544 West LaconRoadin Falkville, has the following service schedule:Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday Adultand youthBible studies at 6:30 p.m. Josh Sparkman is the pastor. Formoreinfo, call 256-784-5448, or logon to www.nofencescc.com

FirstChristian Church in Hartselle invitesyou to join us on Sundaymorningsfor Sundayschoolat9a.m. and worship serviceat10a.m. We have a“no creedbut Christ, andpartake of Holy Communion each Sunday. We also meetonWednesdaynight for Bible studyat6 p.m. Nurseryisprovided. Ourpastor is Mickey Johnson. Please visit ourwebsite to view our sermonsatwww.fcchartselle.

com.

Oak Ridge MissionaryBaptistChurch,151 HardyRd. (quartermile offVaughn BridgeRd), services Sunday school at 10am, Worship at 11am, Sundaynight at 6pm andWednesdaynight at 6pm. Everyone is welcomeand Brother JimmyChenault is the pastor.

FirstIndependent Methodist Church,located at 3 OxmoreFlintRoadinDecatur, holdsworshipat10:30 a.m. on Sundays andBible studyat6p.m. on Wednesdays.Hal Diagreisthe church pastor.

Fellowship BaptistChurch on Setter Avenue in Decatur (justwestofCracker Barrel) holdsSundayschoolat9:45 a.m. andworshipat11a.m. Call 256-355-8414for information

Church of GodProphecy, 503Stewart St. in Hartselle, holds the following weekly services: Sunday school at 10 a.m.,worship serviceat 11 a.m. andWednesdaynight serviceat6p.m. Pastor is Chris Bates.

SerenityBaptistChurch, locatedat1062 PerkinsWood Rd.,Hartselle, welcomes a newpastor, Bro. Lynn Morgan(2024). SundaySchoolis held at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday Worship at 11 am.

Lifestyles

Deadline for weddings,engagements,births, birthday and anniversaryannouncements is Thursdayatnoon prior to Wednesdaypublications.Submissionforms are available at www.hartselleenquirer.com or in our office locatedat206 Cedar

George Sharp declared cancer-free

Falkville SROGeorge Sharphas “Rung theBell” followinga cleanPET scan anda cancer-freediagnosis. George’s journeybegan with nagging backpain shortlyafter New Year’s,whichled to thediscoveryofacancerousmass. Over the pastfew months, George underwent surgery and chemotherapy,all the while maintaining an unwaveringlypositive attitude.Reflectingonhis diagnosis, George remarked, “I made arrangements with the Lord many years agoand checkinwithHim regularly. He expresses deep gratitude for the prayershereceived and

gives “God all the Gloryand Praise for seeing him through everything.” Shady Grove Baptist Church activities

Shady Grove Baptist Church is excited to announceits upcoming Vacation Bible School, scheduled for July 7-11,from 6-8:30 p.m. This year’sprogram, titled “SCUBADiving into Friendship with God,”is open to children aged 4years

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“Not in Love”

By Ali Hazelwood

RueSeibertfinallyhas whatshe has been looking for her entirelife. She has asmall group of friends, a job at the Kline lab working on food preservation and financial stability. Rueeven metaman thatshe would consider asecond date with. However,ahostile takeover of Klinethreatensall of that. Aprivateequityfirm bought Kline’s loans and is now looking into everything To makematters worse, the man Ruewants to see again is one of the four owners of the firm. That makes him enemynumber one for Rue. Eli Killgorehas never meta woman as appealing as Rue. Despite her reluctancetotell him anything about herself on their date, he wants to keep seeing her.Hewasn’t

expecting to seeher again at thelab his equityfirm is taking over.Rue will not listen to him about hisfirms’intentions with thecompany becauseshe already labeledhim the enemy. Despitebeing on opposite sides of the takeover,Rue and Eli can’t ignore their attraction for eachother.They startupasecret physical relationship.Theywill not be friends or develop feelings. But the heartcan’t be ignored forever This newbookbyAli Hazelwoodis anothermust-read. Youcan find this bookatthe library.

“The Rom-Commers”

By KatherineCenter

Emma Wheeler dreams of being ascreenwriter.But life happens and Emma staysin Texas to carefor herfather. Until one day,Emma’s high school ex-boyfriend turned friend, who happenstobein the entertainment business, calls herwitha job offer.Her friendLogan convinces her to leave her father with her younger and capable sister to flytoL.A. forsix weeks. She will be workingwith her screenwritinghero, Charlie Yates.Charlie hit it big and

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Feeding Families of Alabama news

Feeding Families of Alabama is urgentlyseekingdonations. Itemsneeded include boxed pasta, cooking oil, Hamburger Helper boxeddinners, canned fruits, juices, Pop-Tarts, sandwich breads and avariety of snack foods, especiallyfor children Donations canbedropped offat Mt. Tabor Church,located at 373 Mt. Tabor Road, Hartselle. Falkville Fire and Rescue announcements TheFalkville Fire and Rescue

othersouppot until the beef is browned andthe onion is tender. Drain offany excess grease if necessary. Stirinthe chilipowder, cumin,oregano, salt, black pepperand cayenne. Addthe cubed zucchini anddiced carrots. Cook for just aminute or two. Addthe tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring thisall to aboil, reducethe heattoa simmer, cover andcook for about10 minutes or untilvegetables arejusttender. Enjoy!

Departmentwillbehosting a Certified Volunteer Firefighter Course,beginning with the Hazmat Awarenessand Operationsportion on July 10. For moreinformation and to register for the course,please contactthe department or visit the registration page. This course is designed for emergencyresponsepersonnel who maybefirstonthe scene of ahazardousmaterials emergency, working at the awareness and operational leveltoprotect people, the environment, and property.The course follows competencies recommended by NFPA470 and includes information from OSHA,the EPAand the DOT

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fas t in California. He knows everyone andeveryone loves him. Charlie is not too pleased to be working with Emma.He’sina writing funk. He refusestohelp. He is nasty anduglyabout Emma being there. Thetwo come to an agreement and cooperate forthe duration of their writingtimeline. Emma drawsCharlie out of hisshell. Surprisingly, they workwell together.They enjoy eachother’s company far morethanexpected. However,asEmma’s small crush grows into more feelings for Charlie, their dynamic starts to change. Emma, being abrave soul, is upfront with him abouther feelings. Charlie, thepoor idiot turns her downasnicelyaspossible. He gives her mixed sig-

SPECIAL TO THE ENQUIRER Avalanche is this week’sPet of the Week. Youcan adopt him and save his life by visiting the Morgan CountySheltertoday at 1314 Industrial Drive, Hartselle. The adoption fee covers spay/neuter surgery and the first round of vaccines.

nalswithhis interactions with Emma. Sheknows he’s keeping something from her but won’t budge. Emma maynever know what’s really going on in

his head. Katherine Centerreally knows how to pull the reader in and pull on their heartstrings. This book is full of witty banter and pure

honesty between thecharacters. Atear or twomay be shed. Checkout “The RomCommers” and anyofher other amazing booksout at thelibrarytoday.

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WallaceState has beennamed oneof10 community colleges selected as afinalistfor the $1 million Aspen Prize. Awardedevery two years, theAspen Prize honorscolleges with outstanding performance in sixcritical areas: teaching and learning,certificate and degree completion, transfer andbachelor’s attainment, workforce success, broadaccess to the collegeand its offerings, andequitable outcomes for students of color andstudents fromlow-income backgrounds.

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Class 5A-7A All-area: Rivalry brought outthe best in Stiles and Jones

By Caleb Suggs Hartselle Enquirer

ForMorganStiles and Kaelyn Jones, it was aweirdfeeling

Thetwo areused to sharing asoftball field as rivals, with Stiles having played for Athens and Jones for Hartselle, but as theycame together to mark their postseason accomplishments, the twosaid it was odd not having metbeforeoff-field "I think this is the firsttime we've ever actuallymet not on a softball field," Stiles said. While it mayhavebeenthe first time for them to getacquainted on apersonal level, theywere certainly familiar with each other as rivals.

Athens and Hartselle met four times this pastpostseason, including twogamesinthe Class

6A statefinals. Eachcontestwas as wild as the previous, as the twoteams combined for92runs in those four games.

Theteams splitthe four games, butinthe end, it was Athens winning the Class6Astate championshipfor asecondtime in three years with a14-11 win in the final game

“Itwas definitelyfun,”Jones said. “Itwas agood four games, and each game it justfelt likewe werepushing each other even more. ”

“Itwas tough mentally on us I know,because we justkepttrading runs,”Stiles said. “I don’t think thatwas something you normallysee in the regionalsor the statetournament.”

Thegames brought out the bestinseveral players, and that was true forStiles and Jones Although, in reality,itwas just

another dayinthe office for the pair

Both players hadstar-studded seasons, with Stiles batting .516 with 78 runs scored, 65 RBIsand 32 stolen bases.Jones wasn’t far behind, finishing the season hitting .507with 70 runs scored, 42 RBIsand 38 stolen bases

Both stars played acrucial part in helping their teams reachthe Class6Astate finals,although eachteam took adifferent path. ForAthens, it was theGolden Eagles’ third straight appearanceinthe 6A statechampionship. However,thatdoesn’t mean this year’s success was expected. With justtwo seniors and aslewofseventh-10thgraders, Athens’ runbacktothe finals still came as unexpected and magical “Itwas themostfun I’ve ever

had,”Stiles said. “Itwas different because we werebasicallya whole newteam, but we all just became bestfriends,and making arun when no one thought we would, it was pretty special.”

On theother side, it had been five years sinceHartselle had been to the statetournament.

Despite fielding one of thebest and mosttalented teams in 6A eachofthe pasttwo seasons, theTigers had slipped up in the regional tournament.

Prior to thisseason, former playerand longtime assistant coachAnna Hall was promoted to herfirsthead coachingrole. It ended up being justthe spark theTigers needed to getbackto thestate finals.

“None of us had ever been to thestate tournament,and when CoachHallwas named our head coach, we reallywanted to get

therefor her,” Jones said.“Finally getting therewas so awesome, and it meant alot to us seniors because we felt like we left somethingfor theyounger girls to continue to strive for.” Softball in 6A ranthrough both Athensand Hartselle this season,and even though both Stiles (Mississippi State) and Jones (WallaceState) areheaded offto playatthe next level, both players think that will continue to be thecase going forward.

“It’s100% for Athens. There’s still so manyyoung players on that team, and now they have championship experience,” Stiles said Jones agreed.

“I think thefutureispretty good for Hartselle, too,”Jones said.“We have some greatyoung players as well, and Ihavealot of faith in CoachHall.”

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA

Athens’ Morgan Stiles, left, and Hartselle’s KaelynJones

By Russell Frye

For the Enquirer

Forthe firsttime in more than 35 years, Hartselle baseball will have anew coach. Brad Phillipswill follow in the footsteps of legendarycoachWilliam Booth.

Booth led the Hartselle program to nine state championships. He has had numerous players named All-State and go on to playcollegeball. Booth passed away May15prior to Hartselle playing in the 2024state championships.

“I am looking forwardto the challengeofattempting to follow in the footsteps of CoachBooth. He is alegend when it comes to baseball in this state and Iknow he has had an impacton so many lives and not justonthe baseball field,”Phillips said. “I know whatthis communityand program meant to him, and if Ican fill a tinyfraction of the footprint thathehas made at Hartselle then Iwill consider my soon-to-be time at Hartselle asuccess.Itisveryhumbling to think thatthe lasttime acoachwas hired to lead

the baseball programwas almostfour decades ago. That says so muchabout CoachBooth and his commitmenttoHartselle City Schools.

Phillipsalso praised athletic director Jake Miles, who had the difficult task of serving as the interim coachduring the last coupleofseasons.

“The Hartselle baseball program hasalwaysbeen in greathands, even during tough timesoftransitionthe last fewyears with CoachMiles helping with theprogram himself,” Phillips added. “I hope to playasmall part in the continuedtradition of suchastoried program. ” Phillips comes to Hartselle afterspending the pastsix years as pitching coachatthe University of South Alabama.

“Leaving the Division1 ranks wasn’tadecision that came easy,”Phillips said. “Thereissomuch to enjoyatthatlevel as a coachand being at that level for 17 years at two greatbaseball programs with Troy Universityand South Alabama.Itwasn’t easy to walkaway. However,itcan become so

time-consuming on adayto-day basis thatitcan be challengingtryingto managebothpersonal and professional obligations. Phillips is married and has twochildren whowill be entering the Hartselle

CitySchool system.

“I have twoyoung children whoare gettingto theage whereIneed to be around more,” Phillips said. “Wealso have familyinthe area, so Hartselle was agreat fit

for us because it is one of the state’selite high school programs. Iwas not going to leave for anyjob. It had to be theright one, and Hartselle CitySchools and thebaseball program checkedoff so manyboxes

for my familyand me. We arelooking forwardtothe transition, but at theend of the day, it’s thesame game at both levels. The processtoget to game day looks slightlydifferent at either level.”

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Interested individuals areencouraged to securetheir spots early by registering at hartselle.recdesk.com. Forinquiries and further details about the ArcheryCamp, please contact256-773-2581.

Don’t missout on this thrilling opportunity to embrace the artof archeryright hereinHartselle.

By RussellFrye

ChristyFerguson is returning home to take

Ferguson was astarathlete for the BlueDevils in the late 1980s. She dominatedthe basketball scene in Morgan Countyand was named All-State multiple times.

“I am excited to be going

backtowhereitall started for me,”Ferguson said. “I appreciate Shane Bryanfor giving me the opportunity to be aBlueDevil again Time to gettoworkand chase the Blue Trophy. She takes over aBlue

Devils programthathas had three coaches during the lastthree years, including twothispastseason Ferguson ledDanville to the statetournamentlast season andtothe north regionals thisseason

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06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 600685

IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

STEVEN B. PARKER PLAINTIFF,

V. JULIAE.JOHNSON DEFENDANT

CASE NO.: DR-2024-900134

NOTICE

Julia E. Johnson, whosewhereaboutsisunknown,mustanswer Steven B. Parker’sPetition and other relief by July 26, 2024, or thereafter,aJudgmentbyDefault mayberendered againsther in thecaseofStevenB.Parkerv Julia E. Johnson Case Number: DR 2024-900134 in theCircuit CourtofMorgan County, Alabama.

DONE and ORDEREDthis24th day of May, 2024.

tph/s/ ChrisPriest CircuitClerk

MarkA. Dutton(DUT002) Attorney forPlaintiff 714 East Street Moulton,Alabama35650 (256) 974-0054

06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24

ADID 600372

IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY

Federal HomeLoanMortgage Corporation,asTrusteeforthe benefitofFreddieMac SeasonedCreditRiskTransfer Trust, Series 2019-3 Plaintiff, VS KATRINABAGWELL AND HELENSCOTT AND“A-ZAS FICTIONALPARTIES,” Defendants.

CASE NO.52-CV-2023900368.00 PUBLICATIONNOTICE

To:KATRINABAGWELL Last knownaddress: 138 Robinson Road,Somerville, AL35670

YouareherebynotifiedthatFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trusteefor the benefitofFreddieMacSeasoned CreditRiskTransferTrust,Series 2019-3, filedits Amended ComplaintforejectmentonJanuary2, 2024, in theMorgan CountyCircuit CourtagainstKATRINA BAGWELL (“Defendant”), et al Numerousattemptstolocateand serve theDefendant havebeen unsuccessful This noticeistorun forfour consecutive weeks. Youare hereby notifiedthatyoumustanswerthe complaintbythe19thdayofJuly 2024, whichis30daysfromthe last dateofpublicationordefault judgment maybeentered againstyou fornot answering. Donethis18thdayofMay,2024. /s/Jennifer M. Howell Clerkofthe Morgan County CircuitCourt 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 597747

IN THEJUVENILECOURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

INTHEMATTEROFI.K.G.-M.A minor child, Case No:JU2022 97.04

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO:The John Doe, theunknown legal/biologicalfatherofI.K.G.-M. YouareherebynotifiedthataPetitionwasfiledintheabovestyled causebyMorganCountyDepartment of HumanResources (herein“Petitioner”) seeking the permanentlegalcustodyofIsaac Ky Gean-Miller and Kalib Tyler Anthony Miller,minor children, and it being alleged in said Petitionthatyouarethefatherofsaid minor childrenand Petitioner seekstopermanently terminate any and allrightsthat youmay haveinand to said minor children.You arehereby commanded and requiredtofile with theclerkofsaidcourtand serve uponCharlesPrickett, thePetitioner’sAttorney,whoseaddress is P.O. Box2064, DecaturAlabama 35602, an answertothe Petition within thirty (30) daysof thedateonwhich this Notice of Summons is last published. You arefurthernotifiedthatahearing on thePetitionfiled hereinhas been settobeheard by theJuvenile CourtofMorgan County on July 24th, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Finditinthe

DONE this the25thday of April, 2024

ChrisPriest/ ah

ClerkofJuvenileCourt,Morgan County 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 598431

IN THEJUVENILECOURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THEMATTEROFK.T.A.M minor child, Case No:JU2022 98.04

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO:The John Doe, theunknown legal/biologicalfatherofK.T.A.M. YouareherebynotifiedthataPetitionwasfiledintheabovestyled causebyMorganCountyDepartment of HumanResources (herein“Petitioner”) seeking the permanentlegalcustodyofIsaac Ky Gean-Miller andKalib Tyler Anthony Miller,minor children, and it being alleged in said Petitionthatyouarethefatherofsaid minor children and Petitioner seekstopermanentlyterminate any and allrightsthat youmay haveinand to said minor children. Youare hereby commanded and requiredtofile with theclerkofsaidcourtand serve upon CharlesPrickett, thePetitioner’sAttorney,whoseaddress is P.O. Box2064, DecaturAlabama35602, an answertothe Petition within thirty (30) daysof thedateonwhich this Notice of Summons is last published. You arefurthernotifiedthatahearing on thePetition filed hereinhas been settobeheard by theJuvenile CourtofMorgan County on July 24th, 2024 at 1:30 PM DONE this the25thday of April, 2024

ChrisPriest/ ah ClerkofJuvenileCourt,Morgan County 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 598432

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IN THEJUVENILECOURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THEMATTEROFDAWSON

LEECREELAminor child Case No:JU2017 487.04

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO:JOHNDOE,FATHEROF DAWSON LEECREEL

YouareherebynotifiedthataPetitionwasfiledintheabovestyled causebyMorganCountyDepartment of HumanResources (herein“Petitioner”) seeking the permanent legal custody of DAWSON LEECREEL,a minor child, anditbeingallegedinsaid Petitionthatyouarethefatherof said minorchild and Petitioner seekstopermanentlyterminate any andall rightsthat youmay haveinand to said minorchild Youareherebycommandedand requiredtofile with theclerk of said courtand serveupon Russ Prickett,thePetitioner’sAttorney whoseaddressis, P.O. Box 2064, an answertothe Petition withinthirty(30)daysofthedate onwhichthisNoticeofSummons islastpublished. Youarefurther notifiedthatahearingonthePetition filed hereinhas been setto beheardbytheJuvenileCourtof Morgan CountyonAugust29th, 2024, at 9:00AM

DONE this,the 5thday of June, 2024

/s/Chris Priest/ ah ClerkofJuvenileCourt,Morgan County 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24, 07/10/24

ADID 601571

LEGALNOTICE

Giftedstudentsare thosewho perform at or whohavedemonstratedthepotentialtoperformat high levels in academic or creativefieldswhen compared to othersoftheirage, experience, or environment.Thesestudentsrequire servicesnot ordinarily provided by theregular school program.Studentspossessing theseabilitiescanbefoundinall populations,acrossalleconomic strata,and in allareas of human endeavor Teachers, counselors, administrators, parentsorguardians, peers,self,oranyotherindividuals with knowledgeofthe student’s abilities mayrefer astudent.Additionally,all second-grade studentswill be observedaspotentialgiftedreferrals using a giftedbehavior checklist. Foreachstudent referred, informationisgatheredintheareasof Aptitude, Characteristics, and Performance. Theinformation is enteredonamatrixwherepoints areassigned according to established criteria. Thetotal number of pointsearned deterGet results fast with the TNValleyStuff Classifieds.

mines if thestudent qualifies for giftedservices. To make areferral, contactthe GuidanceCounselor at your child’sschool or ElisaHarris, Gifted Program Coordinator,Hartselle City Schools at 256-773-5419. 06/19/24, 06/26/24

ADID 601521

NOTICE CHILD FIND

Child Find is astate-wide program that is sponsored by the StateDepartment of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services,Early Intervention, and the Division of Special Education Services.Child Find is an effort by thedepartment to locate, identify, and evaluateindividuals from birth to age 21 whohave disabilitiesorwhoaresuspected of having disabilities Alabamamakes theChild Find program available statewide in order to meet federal requirementsgoverningservices forindividuals with disabilities TheDivision of Special EducationServicesandEarlyInterventionworkcloselywithcommunityservice providersand localschoolsystemstolocateindividuals with disabilities Anyonemaycallforreferralinformation or to find out about availableresourcesvia thetoll-free Child Find number,1-800-5433098. People whouse telecommunications devices forthe deaf mayaccessChildFindbycalling theAlabamaRelay Center at 1800-548-2547. Referrals may be made at any time duringthe year Formoreinformationaboutservices,contactSpecial Services, Hartselle City Schools at 256-773-0717orChildFindat1800-543-3098,StateDepartment of Education 06/19/24, 06/26/24

ADID 601518

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBYADMINISTRATOROREXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFROBERT CHARLES RAGLAND, PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaid deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe11thdayofJune2024,by theHon.GREGCAIN, Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

GLENDAKELSOE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601555

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFBILLY CHARLES TANNER,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe5THdayofJune,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JOHN F.TANNER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 600628

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BYADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFFRANK M. HOLLINGSWORTH, PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned f

SANDRA JONES HOLLINGSWORTH PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 600727

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFBEVERLY J. DOTSON, PROBATECOURT DECEASED Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the5th day of June, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3) ESTATEOFTHOMASJAMES GILDEA,PROBATE COURT DECEASED Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the3rd day of June 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby

ZACHARYSTARNES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 600324

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFGLATHAKATHLEENEBROADWAY,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the5th day of June, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame

within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred. JOYCEWINKLES AND CHARLES BROADWAY CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVES ON THEESTATEOF SAID DECEASED 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 600354

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF THELMA GRACE WHITMIRE,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the4th day of June, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame

within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

HAROLD CLARKWHITMIRE, JR PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 600367

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFDOYLE WAYNE SLATEN,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the28THday of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County,Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby

required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

MARYF. SLATEN PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599178

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJOHNGLEN MINGES, PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe29thdayofMay,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby

required to

JOETTAMINGES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599185

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAMES D. SURBER, PROBATECOURT DECEASED Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe28thdayofMay,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

CHRISTINEZ.SURBER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599229

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

N. O’DELL AKA RICHARD NELSONO’DELL,

KELLYO’DELLDELIBERALI

hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

MELISSAJAMISON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599231

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFNANCY MCWHORTER, PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaid deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the29thday of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

VICKYWALKER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599233

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFELIZABETH JANE BELL, PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3) ESTATEOFDONALDBRIAN

SMITH, PROBATECOURT DE-

CEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

ZACHARYSTARNES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599471

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFWILLIAM A. HUDSON, PROBATECOURT DECEASED Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

TERRYHUDSONANDGREGG HUDSONAKAGREG HUDSON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599479

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3) ESTATEOFSHELVAJEAN HARDY,PROBATECOURTDECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

tate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

PHILLIPSTEVEN HARDY PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599484

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFBARBARA A. ROBINSON,PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

tate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

JOHN M. ROBINSON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599615

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFOLLIEGLENN

CRYER AKA GLENNCRYER PROBATECOURTDECEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby

requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

TERESACRYER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599629

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BYADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOF JOEL ALLEN MCGUYRESR.,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

REBECCALOUMCGUYRE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599636

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BYADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFCAROLYNJOAN WILBANKS,PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters of Administrationonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

JASON LEON WILBANKS PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601592

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAMES EDWIN JOHNSON,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe12thdayofJune,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

TINAJOHNSON GIBSON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601565

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFNEITO RAY GARRISON, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters of Administrationonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe13thdayofJune2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

DEANNAGARRISON WOODALLPERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATE OF SAIDDECEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601567

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFREBECKRA FAYE CORSON,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters of Administrationonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe13thdayofJune2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of C f

theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

NICK DEEJOHNSON

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601568

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF TONY WAYNE MOORE, PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

tate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

HAMILTON GRANTMOORE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601570

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFWALTERHAYNES IVERSON, PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaiddeceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

JODYALAN IVERSON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAID 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601595

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF EDGARDALE MELTON,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

ANITACROSS ANDJOHN CROSS CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVES ON THEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601603

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF DONALD STEPHENSA/K/A DONALD BRUCESTEPHENS,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

ELIZABETHSTEPHENS RIGONI PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 601604

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY

ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFSHERRYLYNN SNOW,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaiddeceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofJune2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

WILLIAM ROBERTSNOW PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24

ADID 601605

NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESTROYRECORDS

TheHartselleCitySchoolsystem intends to destroy allspecial education recordsofchildren who havenotreceivedspecialeducationservicesinthissystemwithin thelastfiveyears. If it has been more than five yearssince your child received special education servicesinthissystem and youwouldlikecopies of his/her recordsbeforethey aredestroyed. Please contactAngela Craig at256-773-0717byWednesday July 3, 2024. /s/Dr. Brian Clayton Superintendent 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 601516

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATIONFOR ALCOHOLLICENSE WITHIN THECITYOFHARTSELLE

Notice is hereby giventhatthe City Council of Hartselle, Alabamawillholda Public Hearing at itsregular meetingonTuesday,June 25, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. in theCouncil Chambersofthe Hartselle Municipal Buildinglocatedat611 Chestnut Street NW

Thepurposeofthishearing is to allowall persons wishing to speak in favoroforopposed to an alcohol licenseapplication to be heard. Theapplication to be consideredbytheCityCouncilat this same meeting is as follows:

Trade Name:Vape StoreApplicant:Vape StoreInc.1524 Highway31S Hartselle,Al 35640 LicenseApplied for: Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) Retail TableWine (Off Premises Only) /S/RitaS.Lee City Clerk– Controller 06/19/24

ADID 601593

NOTICE OF SALE

Thefollowingunclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on July 26, 2024-Time-9am,ifnotclaimed -117 Starky Rd Hartselle, AL 35640.

2007 Ford Edge 2FMDK48C17BB32304 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 600623

NOTICE

Thefollowingabandoned vehicleswillbesoldbypublicauction at 9:00 AM on July 17, 2024 at Branum WreckerService,1364 OldHwy 24,Trinity,AL35673.

2010 Chevrolet Malibu 1G1ZB5EBXA4156736

2007 Ford 500 1FAHP24167G134550 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 600627

SECOND NOTICE OFA PROPOSEDAMENDMENT TO THEZONINGORDINANCE OF THECITYOF HARTSELLE,ALABAMA

NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN BY THEMAYORANDCITYCOUNCILthatthe proposed amendmenthereinbelowsetforthtothe Zoning Ordinanceofthe City of Hartselle,Alabama(being Ordinancenumber494,adoptedJanuary10, 1967, and being AppendixA of theCode of Ordinances of theCityofHartselle, Alabama) will be considered at theregular meeting of theCity CounciltobeheldatHartselle City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on the9th day of July,2024.

At said time and place, allpersons whodesireshallhavean opportunity of being heardinopf f

position to or in favorofsuch amendment

THIS THE19thday of June, 2024.

/s/RitaS.Lee, City Clerk

SYNOPSISOFPROPOSED

ORDINANCE NO.1616

As listedinits entiretyinThe Hartselle Enquirer on the12th day of June, 2024, Ordinance 1616, if adopted, will amend the Zoning Ordinanceofthe City of Hartselle, Alabama, so as to rezone certainproperty described in theordinancefromits current zoning classification of Unzoned (RecentlyAnnexed)toR-5(Residential, Single-Family Patio Home), as described. It would requirethat theZoning Mapof theCityofHartselle,Alabama,be markedtoidentifythe subject property as revisedand not otherwise affect theexisting zoning of theCityofHartselle. It would be effectiveimmediately upon adoption and legal publication. 06/19/24

ADID 601507

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IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF THELMA DUISE CARR, DECEASED

To: JACK MORRISWHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN WESLEY ALDRIDGEWHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN SCOTTY CARR WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN NICHOLASCARRWHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN SAMANTHAMCWILLIAMS WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN ALLUNKNOWNHEIRSATLAW ANDNEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THEREBE, WHETHERTHEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOF UNSOUND MIND.

Youare hereby notified that SHELBA WITTENBERG, Personal Representativeofthe estate of THELMA DUISE CARR, deceased,didonthe10thdayof June, 2024, file in this Courther Petition forFinal Settlement of thesaid estate,and that the4th day of September,2024, at 1:00 O’clockP.M is theday and time fixedbytheCourtforthehearing thereon, at whichtimeyou may appear and contestthe same,if youthink proper so to do. Datedthis 12thday of June, 2024. /s/GREGCAIN, JUDGEOF PROBATE 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24, 07/10/24 ADID 601562 STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF RANDY PEWITTTO PROBATETHE LAST WILL ANDTESTAMENTOF DOROTHYJ.PEWITTDECEASED TO:CORINNE MICHELLE BROWN– 2109 West Lacon Road, Falkville,AL35622 and UNKNOWNHEIRS,UNKNOWN WHEREABOUTSOFNEAL PEWITT,DECEASED SONOF DOROTHYJ.PEWITT, DECEASED ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS AT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANYTHERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YOUWILLTAKE NOTICE that on the2nd day of February, 2024, presented to theCourtan instrumentinwritingpurportingto betheLastWillandTestamentof DOROTHYJ.PEWITT, deceased, and alsofiled therewith hispetition,inwriting,prayingfor orderofthe Courtofadmitting saidinstrumenttoprobateasthe LastWill and Testament of DOROTHYJ.PEWITT, deceased, and that the19thday of August, 2024, at 2:00 o’clock P.M.,was appointed as aday andtimeforhearingsaidpetition, at whichtimeyou canappear and contest, if yousee proper Givenundermyhandthisthe6th day of June, 2024

/s/GregCain Judge of Probate 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24, 07/03/24 ADID 600580

STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF DONALDJONES TO PROBATETHE LAST WILL ANDTESTAMENTOFJOY LURA ANNE JONESDECEASED

TO:JAMES JINKS, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS AT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANYTHERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YOUWILLTAKE NOTICE that on the24THday of February, 2024, presented to theCourtan instrumentinwritingpurportingto betheLastWillandTestamentof JOYLURA ANNE JONES, deceased, and alsofiled therewith their petition, in writing, praying fororderoftheCourtofadmitting saidinstrumenttoprobateasthe LastWill and Testament of JOY LURAANNE JONES, deceased, and that the5th day of September,2024, at 9:00 o’clockAM, wasappointedasadayandtime forhearingsaidpetition,atwhich timeyoucanappearandcontest, if yousee proper Givenundermyhandthisthe3rd day of June 2024.

/s/GregCain Judge of Probate 06/12/24, 06/19/24, 06/26/24 ADID 599952

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