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Wetumpka man arrested for rape of minor
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Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
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Saul Lazenby, 34, of Wetumpka was arrested Wednesday morning on sex abuse charges.
His charges include first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy
and incest. According to jail and court records, Lazenby posted a $60,000 bond just hours after his arrest.
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Court records show he was indicted June 28 by direct presentation, meaning there was not an arrest before the indictment.
“It’s alleged the (rape) inci-
Victims get help in court
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dent happened a good time ago,” Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said. Franklin said Lazenby knew the alleged victim. He also said the sheriff’s department was investigating the matter well before Lazenby was arrested by the Elmore County Sheriff’s
Office on June 11 for Class A misdemeanors, including third-degree domestic violence harassment and distributing a private image. It was an incident that played out on social media and the posts are part of the court document related to the harassment case.
of allegations against school staff and employees.
“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
Lazenby posted a $9,000 bond and was released the same day.
“There is not a bond revocation for the domestic violence case because the rape case is alleged to have occurred well before the harassment case,” Franklin said.
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board erings but the chamber celebrated the successes of ple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
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top honors at APA summit
Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
A LITTLE JOY RIDE ON LAKE JORDAN
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
John Hauck has spent most of his life on Lake Jordan. He moved to the lake in 1976 and it was supposed to be a short stay.
“I was still in the Army. I got assigned to Maxwell to go to the Air Command and Staff College for a year,” Hauck said. “I bought an old lake house to live in for that year. I never left.”
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Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal
cipal of the Year. The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
Hauch loves to spend time out on the water in his boat Grumpy, but the name has nothing to do with Hauch’s personality. The name came about as Hauck was traveling to Florida to pick up the boat about five years ago.
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TOP: Boat captains were encouraged to decorate their boats for the Lake Jordan HOBOs Fourth of July boat parade. The event has been held for about 30 years.
ABOVE: Lake Jordan Fourth of July Boat Parade grand marshal John Hauck installs signage on his boat Grumpy. Hauck has been on Jordan for decades. He and Grumpy have made The Great Loop twice since 2019 traveling more than 5,000 miles by water each time.
It’s a naming philosophy that fits with his military training.
“People come up with all
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
“I was trying to figure out a name for it. Grumpy just popped into my head,” Hauck said. “It is easy to remember.”
kinds of names,” Hauck said.
“As far as I’m concerned, keep it short and simple. It makes for a lot easier communication.”
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
Canada. Between its two motors and enclosed cabin, the boat is easy to spot on Lake Jordan’s 188 miles of shoreline.
Grumpy is a RF-246 Rosborough sedan boat built in
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attorney
Robinson, left, speaks with the Elmore
Commission. Robinson is thankful funding from the county helps fund a victim service officer.
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Tallapoosa Publishers’ own Audra Spears won first place in the statewide Ad of the Year contest at the 2024 Alabama Press Association summit for her ad “People Read.”
theft suspect at the Millbrook Walmart
Millbrook Walmart theft suspect identified with public’s help
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The day after the Millbrook Police Department sought public input to identify an alleged thief, law enforcement got the identity of the suspect. Investigators released a pho-
tograph July 2 through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers of a suspect wanted for felony retail theft from the Millbrook Walmart that occurred June 11.
“Investigators say the pictured suspect, identified as a black male, pushed out a shopping cart full of merchandise valued at
more than $500 without remitting payment,” CrimeStoppers said in a release. “The suspect is wanted for second-degree retail theft.” The suspect was identified on July 3. CrimeStoppers said there are no other details available for release at this time.
Elmore County man denied parole
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It will be another two years before Clifton Dale Roberts, 54, will get a chance at parole.
The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles denied Roberts release from prison in a June hearing.
According to Ala-
bama Department of Corrections’ records, Roberts has served nearly 15 years of a 20-year sentence for manufacturing a controlled substance out of Elmore County. Roberts has finished out sentences for other crimes as he was allowed to serve them concurrently. He has served three years
for first-degree possession of marijuana out of Chilton County, 15 years for possession of a controlled substance out of Elmore County, three years for possession of a controlled substance out of Elmore County and four years for possession of a controlled substance out of Autauga County.
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Roberts’ next chance at a parole hearing is June 2026. He completes his prison sentence in 2029. Roberts is currently incarcerated at Elmore Correctional Facility.
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But Jordan is no match for Grumpy and Hauck.
Twice since 2019 the pair have completed the Great Loop. It’s more than 5,000 miles. Hauck
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started each time in Demopolis and went to the Gulf Coast. He and Grumpy would go around to Miami and up the east coast and into the Hudson River before navigating back around down the Mississippi across the Gulf and back up to
TPI writers and staff were awarded top honors like Best Newspaper Website and Best Sports Coverage.
The Alexander City Outlook took first place in Division B for Best Newspaper Website. The Outlook also took home first for Best Production and Printing.
In Division D, the Wetumpka Herald was awarded second place for Best Newspaper Website and the Dadeville Record earned third in Division D’s Best Production and Printing.
Dalton Middleton, sports editor for the Wetumpka Herald and
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Affairs and the Elmore County Commission have kept victims in mind by helping fund victim service officers. C.J. Robinson now has multiple VSOs to aid victims, but that hasn’t always been the case.
“When I had one victim service officer, we were flipping the coin to figure out what courtroom we were going to,” Robinson said. “If I had someone to send, that was typically someone who processes paperwork, takes payment on check cases trying to service victims.” Robinson said everyone in the district attorney’s office does their best to assist victims but some people are better at it than others.
“It’s a calling,” Robinson said.
Several VSOs are needed as the number of criminal cases grows across the 19th circuit which
Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
JULY 1
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Harassment was reported on South Shelby Street.
• Domestic violence was reported on Christy Court.
JUNE 29
• Domestic violence was reported on Micanopy Street.
Demopolis.
Thursday Grumpy and Hauck led the Lake Jordan Fourth of July Boat Parade as grand marshall hosted by the HOBOs. A quick little trip for everyone involved in circumnavigating Jordan instead of the Great Loop.
Tallassee Tribune, took home first place in Division D’s Best Sports Coverage category.
The staff for the Outlook and Herald each took third in their respective divisions for Best Local Economic Coverage.
Cliff Williams spearheaded the effort for both the Herald and Tribune taking home first and second respectively in the Best Local Education Coverage category. In Best Local News Coverage, the Outlook was awarded first place. The Record and the Tribune took home second and third. The Outlook also was awarded first place in Best Use of Photographs/ Editorial Content.
For General Excellence, the Out-
includes three counties and courthouses. Across the circuit in 2023 there were 49 weeks of trials and 18 weeks of grand jury. Some of those weeks saw trials occurring in more than one courthouse at the same time.
The extra funding, especially from the Elmore County Commission, helped fund another VSO.
“There was never a circuit court date or trial week in Elmore County where victims had to come to court and there was not someone they had an established relationship with there walking them through the process,” Robinson said. “They provided victims the answers to questions while the attorneys worked to get the other stuff done.”
If VSOs don’t have an answer to a victim’s question, they work to get it.
It’s a process that allows the legal staff of the district attorney’s office to
The Pops entertain with patriotic music
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Wetumpka Civic Center was filled with patriotic music by the Wetumpka City Pops.
With a jazz band and concert band the Wetumpka City Pops entertained a crowd Tuesday night.
All branches of the military were celebrated with Armed Forces on Parade.
“The caissons go rolling along…
From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…
Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh…
Off we go into the wild, blue yonder…
We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust
The parade broke the surface of the water on the Titus side first and eventually crossed over. It’s intended to be fun for everyone. For those who decorated the boats, riding in the boats or waving to them from the shoreline and other boats.
look was awarded second place in Division B. The Herald and Record were awarded second and third respectively in Division D. In the advertising sphere, the Outlook won first place in Best Advertising Sweepstakes. The Herald and the Record won second and third. The Outlook’s own Audra Spears also won the statewide Ad of the Year.
LAKE Magazine won third place overall in the Magazine of the Year category. These recognitions come after TPI and its staff won 68 awards upon the preliminary announcement of the 2024 APA media awards.
concentrate on all the legal issues in a case. Robinson calls the lawyers the captains of the team but the VSOs are the real MVPs.
“Let’s face it, victims are in court because the single worst day of their life has happened,” Robinson said. “I’m very proud to have someone for them while we are up there arguing at the bench.”
The 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has grown over the years, especially in terms of staff. The office currently has 44 employees.
Just because the office seems large doesn’t mean staff make personal connections with victims. In addition to the VSOs connecting with them, other staff including the attorneys do as well.
“I try to instill that we shouldn’t do something because we need to do it,” Robinson said. “Do it because it is the right thing to do.”
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The Pops were started in 2010 as a community band. It holds Christmas, spring and summer concerts. Some of its current members have just started their musical journey as the band has members from the eighth grade while others have decades of experience playing
musical instruments. Some lead area high school bands and others have toured the world playing music.
Tuesday’s concert saw three songs from the jazz band before they joined the concert band for six songs. The evening finished up with America the Beautiful.
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The Wetumpka City Pops is led by Anthony Vittore who is currently the band director at Huntingdon College.
Shower the people God loves
Some of my favorite alone times with God are when I’m in the yard or driving down the road and they’re much more meaningful to me than a page from a devotional book. Not that books aren’t beneficial, but when He’s talking directly to me, it’s much more personal, and I’m sharing what He showed me recently while I was watering our shrubs.
So often, just a simple phrase or thought causes me to break out in song, and when I was setting the nozzle options to shower, I suddenly
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began singing the familiar James Taylor song, “Shower the People,” but God had me to alter the lyrics to mimic His style of living and loving. My singing went like this, “Shower the people God loves with love” which is everyone! Instead of showering only the
people we love with love, let’s make a habit of showering all those around us with God’s love. Luke 6:32 asks, “What credit is that to us if we only love those who love us?” Yes, it’s much more challenging, I get that, but just think of how much happier we would be if we treated one another the way God instructs. Love thy neighbor, and even when we don’t agree with their actions and choices, we can pray for them and show kindness.
When I noticed the rainbow created by the sun shining through the water shower, God
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reminded me of something He told me years ago. “Be a unique color in the rainbow of Jesus’ love!” The SON can help us be a rainbow of His love, and I wanna try harder to shower others with His love, mercy, and grace like I want Him to offer me when I fail. Can you relate? He showed me something else as I peeled away a long row of pine straw. I uncovered a portion of the flower bed where we’ve had Princess Feathers every year, because they drop numerous seeds, and as to not disturb anything below, I gen-
tly watered the area. 1 Peter 3:15 states, “At the same time, we must also approach conversations about our faith with gentleness and respect, showing love and grace to those who don’t yet believe in Christ.”
As Christians, let’s gently plant the seeds, shower them with God’s love, pray, and allow Him to germinate in the hearts of others. I love you guys!
Melinda Blair is a regular religion columnist for Tallapoosa Publishers.
in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.
CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.
Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blan-
kets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the
church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME!
Worship With Us
Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants.
CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-283-2195.
FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”
OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio. com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17
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Wetumpka native enters National Hall of Fame
By LAURIE WOOD Special to TPI
Wetumpka native Jack Wood was honored amongst the nation’s best coaches.
Wood was inducted into the National High School Athletics Coaches Association Hall of Fame on June 25 in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was recognized for excellence during his decades-long coaching career.
Wood spent almost 30 years as a football coach for
two Alabama high schools and turned the Hewitt-Trussville program into a statewide powerhouse that garnered four regional titles and had 14 of his 19 teams reach the state playoffs.
The son of former Wetumpka mayor and police chief Jack Wood and former Warden of the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women, Wood always knew he wanted to be a football coach. Even as early as third grade, Wood’s mother and grandmother would take him to Wetump-
Wetumpka faces unknown in 2024 season
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Wetumpka is entering Year 3 of the Bear Woods era with a plethora of new teams lining the football schedule. From start to finish, Woods and his team will face teams he has never seen before as six of the 10 teams currently slated for games this fall are teams Woods has not played yet and are different from last season.
The opponents in Wetumpka’s schedule
were either really good last year or very mediocre. Five of the 10 teams had winning records, but three of those teams all had at least 10 wins and reached the third round of the playoffs.
On the flip side, six teams on the schedule were left out of the postseason including five of the seven region opponents.
Wetumpka’s opponents had a combined record of 58-54 last season with
The Wetumpka team sings the alma mater following a game last season. Wetumpka is coming off a 5-6 overall record and first round playoff appearance.
Holt named
MaxPreps All-American
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Mya Holt gathered a nationwide award last week.
A three-time Elmore County Player of the Year and Troy signee, Holt was named to MaxPreps’ All-American list.
The star pitcher and outfielder was named to the Second Team, earning her one of the Top 60 players across the entire country for the 2024 season.
Holt was recently named to the All-State and Super All-State Teams and was also named Class 6A’s Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Sports
Writers Association. She completed her senior year with Wetumpka leading the Indians back to the AHSAA Class 6A State Tournament held in Oxford.
She hit .481 with 74 hits, 15 doubles, 6 triples, 19 home runs, 54 RBIs and 53 runs scored. In the circle, she went 27-5 with a 1.205 earned run average and 208 strikeouts in 174 ⅓ innings.
Holt wrapped up quite the illustrious high school career. She leaves Wetumpka as the best player to ever step through the softball program and
ka High School games to watch his siblings in the band. Years later, they’d drop him off to take in games when his brother was the announcer.
As he reached high school, Wood went on to join Wetumpka’s wrestling and football teams. It was his time playing football under the late coach Sheldon Darnell that shaped Wood’s passion for the game, something he’s carried throughout his life.
“Coach Darnell was very
intense and the game was very important to him,” Wood said. “He took it very, very seriously all the time.”
Just as important was another belief Darnell fostered into his players – being a team. During his junior season, Wood remembers a game when the team traveled to Clanton to play and as an away-game tradition, stopped at a restaurant on its way back home.
WETUMPKA BASKETBALL FINDING NEW PRODUCTION
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Wetumpka will be missing a lot of production on the basketball court this season.
The Indians, who graduated two-time Elmore County Player of the Year Nate Rogers and All-County member Malik Owens, are working hard this summer to replace the 37 points per game those two averaged.
Wetumpka wrapped up its summer circuit a few weeks ago following three play dates at Prattville, Huntingdon and Troy. The Indians went 4-5 and ended the summer with a 3-0 showing at the Prattville play date with wins over Highland Home, Chilton County and Prattville.
At Troy, the first date of the year, Wetumpka faced Thompson, Auburn and Charles Henderson, all three of which made deep playoff runs in their respective classifications.
“In the Troy and Huntingdon dates, you could tell we were very inexperienced,” Steven Thomas said. “We really only have three guys coming back with varsity minutes and the bulk of those minutes are Andrew Voyles. So we have a bunch of guys who aren’t used to the varsity speed
and those games served as an adjustment.”
The team had a fourth play date scheduled at Alabama State, but with nearly 75% of Thomas’ team also consisting of football players, the team did not go.
“We would have had them playing basketball, football and then basketball in three straight games,” Thomas said. “We didn’t want them playing three basketball games, five football games and then three basketball games in that short of time. That would’ve been hard on them.”
Once Voyles returns from football, where he serves as one of the team’s top pass catchers and tight ends, he will be leading the charge for the Indians’ basketball team.
Voyles was part of the three-headed monster that included Rogers and Owens last year. He ended his sophomore season averaging 8 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals per game as he served as one of the most versatile players in the county.
He was named All-County for his efforts and looks to build off that going forward.
Voyles isn’t one who Thomas has to worry about putting in the work. He is usually the first person in the weight room at
5:30 a.m. and puts up 300 to 400 shots per day.
“What we’re looking for from Andrew is just continued growth as a player,” Thomas said. “We want him to become a vocal leader. He’s a vocal guy already, but we need him to do that and be a leader on the court.”
Surrounding Voyles on the court will be a handful of players who don’t have as much varsity experience as the team would like. During the summer, players such as Nolan Fitch, Jeremiah Smiley, Jaden Turner and Logan Garre have stepped up and look to play significant minutes and impact games in the winter.
Both Fitch and Smiley impressed on the defensive side this year, and Thomas said Smiley is likely the best on-ball defender the team has.
The team will just have to find a way to turn the defense into buckets.
“You can’t replace guys like Nate and their production, but you’ll see our new guys really honing in on what they do the best,” Thomas said.
“We need them to figure out what they can do that benefits us. Not everyone will have that natural scoring ability that Nate had, so we have to find ways that they can give us opportunities to win games.”
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Wetumpka’s Mya Holt pitches against Helena in the AHSAA Class 6A State Tournament. Holt was named to the MaxPreps All-America team, which features the Top 60 players in the country.
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Wetumpka native Jack Wood was inducted into the NHSACA’s Hall of Fame last month.Wood spent nearly 30 years coaching at Auburn and Hewitt-Trussville. See FAME, Page B2
four teams having three or less losses.
TRENDS
Wetumpka will face two teams this year for the first time, with both coming in the first five weeks. The Indians open up the season against Class 5A Beauregard and then face Rehobeth on Sept. 20.
Following Week 1, Wetumpka will face Chelsea and Russell County in backto-back weeks. Both teams went 2-8 last year and Wetumpka has a winning record against both teams. Following that threegame stretch comes the toughest stretch of the season for the Indians.
Wetumpka will face Pike Road (11-3), Rehobeth (6-4) and Eufaula (10-4) before a bye week. Both Pike Road and Eufaula reached the fourth round of their playoffs last season.
To wrap up region play late in the season, Wetumpka will face Park Crossing and Stanhope Elmore in consecutive weeks. Wetumpka is a combined 5-0 against the two teams since 2021.
GAMES TO WATCH
WETUMPKA VS. PIKE ROAD, SEPT. 13
It’s very possible that Wetumpka and Pike Road both enter this game with a 1-0 record in region play as they’re both the favorites in their first region matchups. This game has served as a testing ground for Wetumpka the last two seasons.
Two years ago, Pike Road walked away with a 35-33 win. Last year, the Patriots won 41-18. Pike Road will have former Wetumpka offensive coordinator Jonathan Chandler on staff, so the teams will likely know much about each other.
WETUMPKA VS. STANHOPE ELMORE, OCT. 25
The two rivals play their annual game in Week 9 this season. It was requested by both coaches to play it as the final region game, and it will certainly mean a lot to both schools. In the last three seasons, this game has decided which team makes the playoffs and which team is at home come November. Wetumpka has won all three of those matchups, but they have been decided by a combined 20 points.
WETUMPKA VS.
PERCY JULIAN, OCT. 11
Percy Julian is coming down from Class 7A and replacing both Sidney Lani-
OPPOSING PLAYERS TO WATCH
As his team was Wetumpka’s first integrated football team, he recounted a group of people inside the restaurant that did not want the football team dining with them.
But that didn’t stop the team.
“Coach Darnell told us, ‘All of us are going in or none of us are going in,’” Wood said. “And we went in as a team.”
After graduating from Wetumpka in 1969, Wood attended Auburn University where he earned a degree in Physical Education and Political Science in 1973. During his senior year in college, Wood also served as a student teacher at Auburn High School.
Following graduation, he joined Auburn High’s staff as an assistant coach. He made his way through the coaching ranks and
er and Montgomery Carver in the region. By the time these two teams play in Week 8, they will likely know which direction their teams are going. The game comes after a bye week for Wetumpka and is the start of the second half of region play. If Woods and his team want to host a playoff game at Wetumpka Sports Complex, this will likely be a must-win.
DYLLON WILLIAMS, DEMOPOLIS SAFETY Williams is one of the most dynamic defensive players in the state of Alabama this year. The three-star safety is the No. 30-ranked player in the Class of 2025 in Alabama. He recently committed to Missouri after a junior season where he recorded 62 tackles, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble and 2 defended passes.
JA’MICHAEL JONES, PIKE ROAD RUNNING BACK Jones lit up Wetumpka’s defense last year, much like he did a handful of teams, and he has garnered national attention for his skills. The four-star junior running back has offers from Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Texas. He rushed for 1,166 yards and 19 touchdowns last year. Against Wetumpka, he had 146 yards and three touchdowns.
BRYSON RIGGINS, RUSSELL COUNTY QUARTERBACK Riggins has jumped onto the quarterback scene over the last 12 months. After a stellar season where he earned All-Region honors alongside former Wetumpka quarterback Nate Rogers, he is primed to take a big step during his junior season. Last year, he passed for 2,067 yards and 25 touchdowns. Against Wetumpka, he passed for 353 yards and five touchdowns.
S CHEDULE
Aug. 23 – Beauregard at Wetumpka
Aug. 30 – Wetumpka at Chelsea
Sept. 6 – Russell County at Wetumpka*
Sept. 13 – Wetumpka at Pike Road*
Sept. 20 – Rehobeth at Wetumpka*
Sept. 27 – Wetumpka at Eufaula*
Oct. 4 – BYE
Oct. 11 – Percy Julian at Wetumpka*
Oct. 18 – Park Crossing at Wetumpka*
Oct. 25 – Wetumpka at Stanhope Elmore*
Nov. 1 – Wetumpka at Demopolis * denotes region competition FOOTBALL
after five seasons, he was promoted to defensive coordinator where he built a reputation for being especially skilled in that area.
“It was my first coaching job, and I was fortunate to have really good players to work with really good coaches,” Wood said.
Ten years out of college was when Wood’s career really took off. He was hired as the head coach for Hewitt-Trussville in 1983. He was the youngest football coach in Class 4A, which was the state’s largest classification at the time.
During his first season, Wood’s team secured its first region championship, playoff appearance and playoff win. He gave all the credit to his staff, saying “Good assistant coaches, who were more importantly excellent men” were crucial to the success Hewitt-Trussville went on to experience.
Breaking free from a
Holtville’s Parson commits to Reid State baseball
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Hudson Parson isn’t done playing baseball.
Parson, a recent Holtville graduate, committed to play college baseball at Reid State Technical College on June 19. He joins teammates Drew Connor and AJ Carreon as Holtville players who have committed to the firstyear program in Evergreen.
“It’s definitely exciting,” Parson said. “It’s a dream come true and it’s something I’ve thought about since I was little and playing with my best friends. I haven’t made it there yet but I’m definitely anticipating it.”
Following Holtville’s season, head coach Scott Tubbs sat down with Parson for his exit meetings. Parson said Tubbs told him ‘Look, you have the work ethic it takes. You just can’t have anybody tell you no.’
Not wanting the dream to end, Tubbs gave Parson a date for a Reid State tryout. Parson showed off his skills in the middle infield. The
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has 20 school records – 12 career and 8 single-season – to her name.
string of losing seasons, the Huskies racked up a 141-78 record during Wood’s tenure with four teams having 9-1 regular season records. His 1992 team reached the state championship game. Wood coached a plethora of notable players during his time at Hewitt-Trussville. One of the most notable players is Jay Barker, who became the quarterback for the University of Alabama and led the Crimson Tide to a national championship against the No.1-ranked Miami Hurricanes in 1992. In that game, Wood had two players pitted against each other as kicker Dane Prewitt played for Miami. Brandon Cox, who was named Alabama’s Mr. Football during his senior year at Hewitt-Trussville in 2001, went on to become quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. Current Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key played offensive line under Wood
day after the tryout, Reid State called him back and told Parson it wanted him on the team. It wasn’t a hard decision, especially after seeing campus and what the field will look like when it’s done getting built.
“I really like the field,” Parson said. “It’s going to be really nice. It wasn’t fully nice when I was there because they’re still building it. It will be a turf infield and Evergreen was nice. They’re going to take pride in what they’re doing.”
Parson was mostly used in the middle infield for Holtville, playing both shortstop and second base whenever he was needed to play one. At the next level, he believes that will continue.
Fighting for a middle infield spot with him is Connor, who started at second base for Holtville this year while playing in a handful of roles around the infield.
“I think it’s going to be second base heavy, but right now it’s just middle infield,” Parson said. “We’ll see more
She’s the school’s all-time record holder in home runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, career wins at pitcher, career ERA, strikeouts and batting average against.
until graduating in 1997 and going on to play for Georgia Tech.
While many players went on to great careers in football, Wood noted that his and Hewitt-Trussville’s philosophy was “It’s not about the great players. It’s about the average player. Our program was about getting average players to be good players.”
During his tenure at Hewitt, Wood garnered numerous awards for his coaching. He was named the Alabama Sports Writers’ Coach of the Year in 1992 before being inducted into the AHSAA’s Hall of Fame in 2003. Eight years later, he was inducted into Hewitt-Trussville’s Hall of Fame and received the Alabama Football Coaches Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012. Wood served as the head coach of the Alabama team in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star
when I get there and see who is there to fill in the other positions. Drew also plays those positions and we have pretty good chemistry in the middle infield. Having chemistry is something I’m really big on building with the people I play with. I like being close to my teammates and playing as a team.”
Parson and Connor have played together for a long time and have continued to be great friends. Carreon, who played outfield for the Bulldogs last year, is also headed there but they haven’t played as long. Nonetheless, Parson is still excited to continue playing with his friends and former teammates.
“It’s definitely cool,”
“The last game I played with them in high school isn’t the last time I’ll take the field with them. Especially with Drew. I’ve played with him for a while now and with AJ, I’m excited to continue getting to know him because we’ve only been playing together for a year.”
After a junior campaign in 2023 where she led Wetumpka to its second state title in program history, she was the first Wetumpka player to earn Gatorade Player of the Year honors.
game twice, but one of his top honors came in 1998 when Hewitt-Trussville’s Husky Stadium was renamed Jack Wood Stadium.
Upon retiring from both Hewitt and coaching in 2002, Wood became the outreach coordinator for high schools for renowned orthopedic sports surgeon Dr. Larry Lemak and continued liaison work for him for many years after. In 2005 he joined the Alabama Football Coaches Association as its first executive director, a position he holds today.
In that capacity Wood has helped ALFCA grow to more than 1,800 members and created a scholarship for students involved in football programs in some capacity.
“No one has cared more about the game, the players and the coaches more than Jack Wood,” ALFCA president Terry Curtis said.
Reflecting back on his lengthy career, Wood thought about what motivates people to make athletics their career. For him, it was the love of the sport and the ability of athletics to unite people.
“The importance of football in the community – the ‘Friday Night Lights’ – draws people together,” Wood said. “Hewitt-Trussville was not my program. It was our program.”
While the recent national recognition is a great honor, the best part of being inducted into the National Hall of Fame has been the texts and calls from former players congratulating him and sharing memories.
“At the end of the day it’s not the awards,” Wood said. “It’s what they thought of you then, what they think of you now. And that they know you cared about them.”
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Holtville senior Hudson Parson throws across the diamond from shortstop last season. Parson has committed
to play college baseball at Reid State Technical College in 2025.
Humane Society of Elmore County News
Summer is the perfect time to adopt
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Summer in shelters is always challenging. Intake peaks in the summer while adoptions bottom out. Why? Families are focused on vacations, then getting ready for school. Super high intake and low adoptions means a very high ‘in-shelter’ population - 320 right now.
This also means our food and supply needs are at their greatest right now. While we are good on dry cat food, we need a steady supply of incoming dry and canned dog food, and canned cat food to keep up with the demand. We are just not getting the ‘broken’ bags from retail like we used to so greatly appreciate all the wonderful people who bring food by or have it shipped to us. The almost daily shipments from Amazon, Chewy & Walmart are fantastic! FYI that the one thing they never include is info on the donor so if any donor needs a receipt, please just contact us at the Shelter and we are happy to send a receipt. You can always see our “NEEDS LIST” on our website at https://www.elmorehumane. org/hsec-wish-list.html . Thank you ALL so very much for your incredible support!
For those who are looking to adopt - our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under oneyear-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.
The best way to see the pets we have for adoption is to check out the Adoption websites like www.petfinder.com or www.adoptapet.com - you will be able to see not only our pets but those from other Shelters as well. We work hard to keep our available pets posted so you can see their photos and read their info. We try to put their personality info; important things to know like if a dog is good with children, other dogs or cats; their age & size or expected size if a puppy; activity level; and any special needs they might have. If you see a pet that interests you, our adoption info is also in the narrative and right below that is our online Adoption Application which is the first step in our adoption process. Once we receive and approve an application, we will contact the applicant to set up an appointment for you to come meet the pet in question. As applications come in via email, we respond via email so please make sure to look out for our response from hselco@ bellsouth.net . We set up appointments weekdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m..
We also like playing ‘matchmaker’ via our Wish List Adoption Application, where you can fill out the app telling us what you are looking for. There is no such thing as too much info – tell us any breeds you like or dislike, size range you are willing to consider, age range, preferences to male or female, preferences to coat length, activity level, etc. With that we will contact you if we get in a pet that might be a good fit for what you are looking for and have fulfilled many adoptions this way!
Once your application is approved and an appointment is set, that pet will not be adopted out from under the applicant as it is on a temporary hold for the approved applicant. We do ask scheduled adopters – please be on time for your appointment and if something comes up, please give us a call at 334-567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth.net to let us know as we might be able to give your slot to another potential adopter.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County
Holtville impresses in 7-on-7 tourney
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
With new faces all over the coaching staff and offense, Holtville showed teams in Elmore County what it was made of Friday night.
Holtville played in the second annual Battle for the County 7-on7 Tournament held at the Wetumpka Sports Complex and finished in third place out of five teams.
The Bulldogs went 2-3 in the tourney, beating Stanhope Elmore and Elmore County before losing to Tallassee and Wetumpka twice. Holtville’s two losses to Wetumpka, which went on to win the championship, were both by one touchdown.
“I thought we played really hard, even down to the wire in our loss to Wetumpka there,” Holtville coach Cory Lee said. “There weren’t any games that we were out of or we felt like we didn’t have a chance in the end. The kids played hard.”
Lee is entering his first season as the Holtville head coach after coming over from being Pike Road’s defensive coordinator.
In what is a surprise to everyone, he will also have a first-year quarterback leading his offense. Former AllState quarterback Keiland Baker has stepped away from the team and football going into his senior year. So leading the offense was Braylen Hunt, who has come in from Stanhope Elmore and the Edge.
“For Braylen, we really just have to work on his reads,” Lee said.
“The arm talent is definitely there and he does some great things with his legs in practice and team settings. When he’s on time and he’s making the right reads, he looks really great. We just now have to build off that and keep him improving. He’s come a long way.”
One of the standouts, and Hunts’ favorite target in the tournament, is rising sophomore CJ Lee.
Lee had a successful freshman season last year as Holtville’s fourth best receiver. He had 12 catches for 134 yards and no touchdowns.
In Friday’s tournament, Lee was the Bulldogs’ top receiver and put on a show to end the day. In the 33-27 semifinal loss to Wetumpka,
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Lee had three touchdowns and nearly caught a fourth as time expired.
“CJ is as explosive as they come,” Cory Lee said. “He’s fun to watch. The biggest thing for him is building his knowledge of the game. He’s been getting better. He was better today than he was Tuesday, and he was better Tuesday than he was in the spring. As long as we keep bringing him along, he’s going to make a lot of plays for us this year.”
Holtville’s final game with Wetumpka was a thriller. The Bulldogs and Indians went back and forth all night and were tied, 27-27, with just under a minute left. Wetumpka took the final lead, however, on a controversial call. As Holtville’s offense tied
it up at 27, Wetumpka’s offense was already lined up and ready to go as time ran out.
Holtville’s defense wasn’t given the time to get into position before Wetumpka snapped the ball and scored a wide open touchdown with no defenders.
Following that, Holtville got one chance to tie the game and Lee was stopped at the 2-yard line as time expired.
“We had two or three chances to make a stop earlier in the game and we didn’t,” Lee said. “Whatever happened happened. We left it in the hands of how it played out. We were a yard short of playing for the championship, but it’s not about winning in June. It’s about winning in the fall.”
Wind Creek State Park sports all kinds of amphibians
By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
As the sun begins to set, folks around Lake Martin will hear the songs of frogs and toads, and these little amphibians are a vital part of the area.
At Wind Creek State Park, park naturalist Dylan Ogle works on education and outreach for conversation efforts. At the park, he hosts guided nature hikes, guided boat rides and classes at the clubhouse.
Common critters Ogle sees around the park are toads and frogs. He said both of these animals are
important for bug management and are food sources for larger animals in the ecosystem.
Ogle said the easiest way to spot the difference between a frog and toad is based on the skin texture with frogs having a smoother skin and toads having a bumpier skin.
The difference in skin also has to do with their tolerance level to humidity. While toads can venture further on land, frogs need to stay closer to a water source.
Ogle said some of the most common frogs and toads he sees around the park are Fowler’s toads,
Wind Creek State Park hosts events throughout the year and is open daily from 7 a.m. to dark. The park also has multiple trails and lodging options.
More mental health services coming to Elmore County Jail
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A new healthcare services contract will expand mental health services inside the Elmore County Jail.
Almost a year ago, the Elmore County Commission created a mental health task force headed by commissioner Desire Lewis Jackson. Its mission is to improve access to mental health care in Elmore County. One area of need was in the county jail as many inmates are suffering a mental crisis before and at the time of arrest.
The new health services contract with Quality Correctional Health Care approved by the commission at its Monday meeting expands mental health options in the jail by 600%. It also increases staffing by nurses by 16% and increases the average jail population of the contract from 295 inmates to 340.
The cost of the entire service went
up 29% over the last contract.
The commission also authorized a design contract with CMH Architects for services related to renovating and expanding the county’s jail and judicial complex. The goal is to add courtroom space as two new circuit court judgeships have been added and to expand the jail.
Current estimates place the project at about $100 million. The design contract will give a better estimate of costs and funding mechanisms.
If construction is approved by the commission, the start date is more than a year away.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes of the June 24 meeting.
• Approved the memorandum of warrants in the amount of $5,940,165.41 for June 15 to June 28.
• Appointed Robert Ward to the
Elmore Water and Sewer Authority Board.
• Set a public hearing for 5 p.m. on July 22 for the vacation of a portion of Brantley Road off Rigsby Road and an unnamed road off Brantley Road.
• Authorized the four-year lease and maintenance agreement for four copiers in the old historic courthouse.
• Adopted the fiscal year 2025 Rebuild Alabama County Transportation Plan.
• Authorized a lease allowing the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka to install a lift station at the county’s public works facility.
• Authorized a construction agreement with ALDOT to resurface portions of Dexter Road, Pierce Chapel Road and Old Salem Road.
The next scheduled meeting of the Elmore County Commission is 5 p.m. Monday, July 22.
Green tree frogs, American toad and Southern toads.
DALTON MIDDLETON | TPI
Holtville quarterback Braylen Hunt throws in the Battle for the County 7-on-7 Tournament. Hunt looks to be the starter at Holtville in his first year at the school.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. CV 2024-900014
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In this cause it is made to ap-davit of MAX CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, that MARY ELIZABETH LACY, Defendant, is either a nonresident of the State of Alabama, whose residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained after reasonable effort, or if being a resident, either MARY ELIZABETH LACY’S residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained after reasonable effort or MARY ELIZABETH LACY has been absent from the State more than thirty days in this cause, or MARY ELIZABETH LACY has concealed her location so that the process can not be served upon MARY ELIZABETH LACY, and further, that the defendant is over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore, ordered by the Court that publication be made in the Wetumpka Herald a newspaper published in the City of Wetumpka, County of Elmore and State of Alabama, for four consecutive weeks, and the said the issuance of said summons and complaint, and to be and appear MARY ELIZABETH LACY thinks it is proper to defend this suit at the present term of this Court, and within 30 days after this notice by publication is completed.
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2023-048
TO: MARCUS GRAHAM, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, THE FATHER OF R.K.G. AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for-
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 8, 2016 by Calvin A Lake, a married person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and recorded in RLPY 2016 at Page 26788 the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on August 29, 2024, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at an iron pipe marking the NE corner of Section 6, TI8N, RI8E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence S 14°02’52”W, for 2760.04 feet to an iron pin on the South ROW of a county paved road and the point of beginning of the parcel described herein; thence S 6°54’W, 238.69 feet to an iron pin; thence S 00°17E, for 438.39 feet to an iron pin; thence S 89°50’E, for 407.86 feet to an iron pin; thence S 00°12’E, for 571.04 feet to an iron pin; thence along an old fence S 87°49’W, for 427.24 feet; thence N 00°17’W, for 1026.84 feet to an iron pin; thence N 6°54’E, 238.69 feet to an iron pin on the South ROW of said road; thence along South ROW, N 89°43’E, for 20.0 feet to an iron pin and the point of beginning. Said parcel lying and being in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 6, T18N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 6.00 acres, more or less. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 143 Wildberry Ln, Wetumpka, AL 36092. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid inness on the next business day LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 ***al_phone cmp***/ 23-023134 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee
Wetumpka Herald: June 26, July 3 and 10, 2024 234048 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE
ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ELMORE COUNTY PROJECT STPMN-2623(251). ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD.
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joyce McNeill F/K/A Joyce K. Skinner, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., on August
Public Notices g 21, 2006, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2006 Page 71725; the undersigned U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backedries 2006-KS9, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 24, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 7, Block 2, Pinebrook Subdivision, Plat No. 1, as shown by plat recordProbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 5, at Page 114.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2861 Englenook Road , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-04926-PH-AL
Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 26, Jul. 3 and 10, 2024 24-01089
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The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka is considering making application to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Loan.
In order to inform the citizens of the City of Wetumpka of components of the program, a public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5:15 at 2909 Elmore Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092. An Environmental Information Document will be available for public review at the Wetumpka Water Works & Sewhours. Citizens will be informed at such meeting regarding the nature and extent of proposed activities, amount of funding available and time frames for the program year. Further, The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka will be accepting comments on the application for the Alabama Department of Environmental Management’s CWSRF Loan Fund for the purpose of the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements. Every citizen in attendance will be afforded the opportunity to express their views of the program and needs of the community. Citizens, who wish, may submit their comments in writing to: Water Works &Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka P.O. Box 69 Wetumpka, AL 36092
John Strickland, Chairman
All comments must be submitted prior to Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Any interested party that may require special assistance in attending the meeting, or the need for an interpreter, may contact The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka at (334) 567-8404.
John Strickland, Chairman
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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kathy G. Peoples, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Corporation of the South, on April 9, 2001, said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2001 Page 17585; the undersigned MTGLQ Investors, L.P., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on August 1, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the SE Corner of S 4, T18, R20; thence West along the South Section line a distance of 2104 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 11 degrees 33 minutes W distance of 430.39 feet; thence S 83 degrees 06 minutes W, a distance of 320.98 feet;
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pp plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MTGLQ Investors, L.P., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com
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describing a tract of land containing 6.7 acres and lying in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 & the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 4, T18, R20. The above described property fronts on the Easterly ROW of the Ware Public Road. But Less and Except the following described parcel to wit: Begin at the SE Corner of Section 4, T18, R20; thence W along Section Line, a distance of 2104 feet; thence N 11 degrees 33 minutes W, a distance of 430.39 feet; Thence S 83 degrees 06 minutes W, a distance of 320.98 feet to the POB of said excepted parcel. From said POB; thence N 77 degrees 36 minutes W, a distance of 124.88 feet; thence N 74 degrees 13 minutes W, a distance of 300.17 feet; thence S 10 degrees 15 minutes E, a distance of 237.73 feet; thence S 76 degrees 43 minutes E, a distance of 336.81 feet; thence N 12 degrees 24 minutes E, a distance of 200.00 feet back to the POB; thus describing a tract of land containing 1.7 acres and lying in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 4, T18, R20, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 100 Old Field Road , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price
Maintenance Project at the Wetumpka Municipal Airport. GMC Project No.: TMGM230035. Any and all claims against this Montgomery no later than Au10th, 17th, 24th, 31st. Wetumpka Herald: COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 29, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Page Properties and Construction LLC has completed the Contract forect at Eclectic
School at Eclectic, Alabama for the State of Alabama and the County of Elmore, Owners, and havement of said Contract. All persons having any claims for labor , materials, or otherwise in conimmediately notify McKee And Associates Page Properties and Constru2501 Gary Fitts Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2024 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 40-29-23(b), Code of Alabama 1975, that the Alabama Department of Revenue is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following real properties described below, acquired as a result of a Sheriff’s Sale. Sealed bids shall be submitted online at: https:// www.ebuy.alabama.gov until the closing date and time of 11:59 p.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at which time all bids
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, will be opened and read in the Collection Services Division. Bids will not be accepted after the above stated date and time.
Description of property of-
fered: BEGIN WHERE THE COUNTY PAVED ROAD CROSSES THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 17, RANGE 20; THENCE GO SOUTH ALONG ROAD 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE GO WEST 210 FEET; THENCE GO SOUTH 210 FEET; THENCE GO EAST 210 FEET; THENCE GO NORTH 210 FEET, BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING AND INTENDED TO BE ONE ACRE OF LAND PREVIOUSLY CONVEYED BY KIZZIE GRIFFIN AND HUSBAND, BALLARD GRIFFIN TO GRANTOR IN 1971. BEING A PART OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEEDS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 180 PAGES 283, AND RPLY 2002 8802, PROBATE OFFICE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA.
The property is located at or near 3181 Ware Road Tallassee, AL 36078; Parcel Identi000-005.001; as described in Sheriff’s Deed Real Property Book: 2010, Page 9008.
The parcels are being offered “as is” and “where is” without recourse against the State of Alabama Department of Revenue. It is the responsibility of the bidder to inspect the property conditions before submitting a bid by drive-by only, without trespassing on the property in any manner. Bidders must agree to all terms listed online before submitting a bid. If you wish to bid on this property, please complete the Sealed Bid Form online.
The minimum bid for this parcel is $7,000.
EACH bid submitted online must be accompanied by an EFT bid deposit payment of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Any bid submitted without payment of the bid deposit will not be considered. The deposits of unsuccessful bidders will be returned following the bid closing date.
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE.
The Alabama Department of Revenue reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time and the right to reject any or all bids.
For more information about the sale contact: Alabama Department of Revenue Collection Services Division-Sealed Bid Sale P. O. Box 327820 Montgomery, AL 36132-7820 Telephone: (334) 242-1229
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 3, 10 and 17, 2024 BIDS/#33-ELMORE CO PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE MAE DIXON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-141 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIE MAE DIXON, deceased, having been granted to ARTISHA DIXON on June 27th, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
ARTISHA DIXON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE MAE DIXON, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: REID G. TOLAR ATTORNEY AT LAW 250 WINTON M. BLOUNT LOOP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-303-2258
Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10 and 17, 2024
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA THE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; PLAINTIFF, V. ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, SR., DECEASED; AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, JR., DECEASED; AND WILLIE T. GOODMAN III, WINFRED WISE, KONIKWA ZEIGLER BURDEN, DERIUS D. ZEIGLER TWANDA TALLEY, TYRONE LASEAN GOODMAN, DAVID D. WISE, ROBERT J. ZEIGLER, KRESTON N. ZEIGLER, PERCY (DEE DEE) EDWARDS PERSONDRA EDWARDS, AND DARRELL GOODMAN AND HILLSIDE
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MORTUARY; JAMES MACK; LOUTELIA J. LYKES; SPRINT C/O DCM SERVICES, LLC BEING PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION PURSUANT TO CLAIMS MADE IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; AND MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, AND LEE MACON, ELMORE COUNTY REVENUE COMMISSIONER; DEFENDANTS CASE NO. 2024-117 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF A CONDEMNATION
TO: ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, SR., DECEASED; AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIE T. GOODMAN, JR., DECEASED; WILLIE T. GOODMAN III, WINFRED WISE, KONIKWA ZEIGLER BURDEN, DERIUS D. ZEIGLER, TWANDA TALLEY, TYRONE LASEAN GOODMAN, DAVID D. WISE, ROBERT J. ZEIGLER, KRESTON N. ZEIGLER, PERCY (DEE DEE) EDWARDS, PERSONDRA EDWARDS, AND DARRELL GOODMAN, OR IF DECEASED THEIR HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN, AND HILLSIDE MORTUARY; JAMES MACK; LOUTELIA J. LYKES; SPRINT C/O DCM SERVICES, LLC, BEING PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CLAIM AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY HEREIN DESCRIBED IN THIS PETITION PURSUANT TO CLAIMS MADE IN THE ESTATE OF HENRY JEROME GOODMAN, DECEASED; AND MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO ANY UNKNOWN PERSONS OR ENTITIES WITH AN INTEREST IN SUCH ACTION. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 24th day of April, 2024 a Complaint was named Defendants seeking to condemn certain real property located in Elmore County, AlaLOTS EIGHT (8) AND NINE (9) OF THE GADDIS SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 80. Being the 2022 Elmore County Ad Valorem Tax Parcel No. 16 01 12 4 001 008.001 for the uses and purposes set forth in the Complaint, and that Court of Elmore County, Alathat the hearing of said ComCourt for August 28, 2024 at 10:00AM, at which time you may appear and answer said thereto if you so desire. THE ABOVE-NAMED PARTIES SHALL FILE AN ANSWER IN THIS CAUSE WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE LAST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: JUSTIN D. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2024 CASE NO. 2024-117 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TINA MARIE McDONALD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-169 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TINA MARIE McDONALD, deceased, having been granted to DOUGLAS McDONALD on June 26, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DOUGLAS MCDONALD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TINA MARIE McDONALD, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorneys for Administrator: BRIAN K. MILLER BKM LAW FIRM, PC 5395 EMERY WAY, SUITE 100 HOOVER, ALABAMA 35244 205-506-4395 AND CLAUD E. MCCOY, JR JOHNSON CALDWELL & MCCOY, LLC 117 NORTH LANIER AVE. SUITE 201 LANETT, ALABAMA 36863 334-644-1171
Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2024 EST/MCDONALD, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD MCGLAMERY, CASE NO: 2024-151 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT EDWARD
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MCGLAMERY, deceased, having been granted to ANGELINA K. HOFFMAN on June 18, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ANGELINA K. HOFFMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD MCGLAMERY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:
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Wetumpka Herald: June 26, July 3 and 10, 2024 EST/MCGLAMERY, R.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA DORIS HEAD POLLARD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-157 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EMMA DORIS HEAD POLLARD, deceased, having been granted to DANNY WAYNE POLLARD on June 21, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DANNY WAYNE POLLARD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EMMA DORIS HEAD POLLARD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE & BRITT, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10 and 17, 2024 EST/POLLARD E.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2024-167 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TRUDY TINDALL RICHARDSON, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of TRUDY TINDALL RICHARDSON, who is also known as TRUDY MERLE RICHARDSON, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL ANTHONY RICHARDSON, on the 28 th day of June, 2024, by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
MICHAEL ANTHONY RICHARDSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TRUDY TINDALL RICHARDSON, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such
Personal Representative: RALEY L. WIGGINS CAPELL &HOWARD P O BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-241-8029 Raley.Wiggins@chlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: July 3,10 and 17, 2024 EST/RICHARDSON, T. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA KAY RUTLEDGE, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-158 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to DONALD B. DOBBS as Executor on the 21st day of June, 2024, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
DONALD B. DOBBS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RITA KAY RUTLEDGE, DECEASED. Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092
Wetumpka Herald: July 3, 10 and 17, 2024 EST/RUTLEDGE, R.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH G. THORNTON, CASE NO: 2024-150 DECEASED
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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUDITH G. THORNTON, deceased, having been granted to CYNTHIA G. YOUNG on June 18, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
CYNTHIA G. YOUNG PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH G. THORNTON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KAMMIE B. LEE
ATTORNEY AT LAW 109 COMPANY STREET SUITE 240 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-478-3808 kammieblee@aol.com
Wetumpka Herald: June 26, July 3 and 10, 2024 EST/THORNTON, J.
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by ALBERT T. EAVES, AN UNMARRIED MAN, to MAX CREDIT UNION on NOVEMBER 16, 2020, said mortgage being recorded in the of ELMORE County, Alabama, 86084, the undersigned MAX CREDIT UNION, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE 2024, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
SEC. EAST, 762.58 FEET
SEC. EAST, 580.55 FEET TO -
(60’ R.O.W. AS SHOWN ON
EAST, 208.71 FEET TO THE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER
AND CONTAINS 1.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. MAX CREDIT UNION, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math
Wetumpka Herald: FC/EAVES
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2011, Anrew Reid Smith, III, did execute and deliver to River Bank & Trust a mortgage on certain real estate hereinafter
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described, which mortgage apthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at Real Property Book 2011, Page 6772, and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said Mortgage as provided therein, which default continues at this date making said Mortgage subject to foreclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, three weeks notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the courthouse doors, main entrance, in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on February 27, 2024, the real estate being more particularly described as lying and being situated in Elmore County, State of Alabama, to-wit: Boundary survey of a 106.35 acre tract of land located mostly in the West ½ of the SW 1/4 of section 28 and partly in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of section 29, all in T20N, R17E, Elmore County Alabama described as follows: Begin at a fence corner found near the SE corner of the West ½ of the SW 1/4 of said section 28; Thence S 88 deg. 54’ 17” W, 2665.41 Feet to a concrete monument found near the SW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said section 29; Thence N 0 deg 44’ 10” E, 1339.86 feet to a pipe found at a fence corner; Thence N 1 deg 09’ 04” E, 982.80 feet to an iron pin found; Thence N 90 deg 00’ 00” W, 413.67 feet to an iron pin found on the West edge of a gravel road; Thence N 90 deg 00’ 00” E, 526.51 feet to an iron pin found; Thence S 0 deg 49’ 37” W, 1870.90 feet to the point of beginning. Also, having an access easement along an existing gravel drive beginning at the North line of the SW 1/4 of said section 28 and running along drive to said tract of land. According to survey done by Wayne C. Bates Alabama Reg. #12929, dated October 15, 1997. Also, a survey of a 5.0 acre parcel of land located in the West ½ of the SW 1/4 of section 28, T20N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama being described as follows: Commence at an iron pin found at a fence corner near the NE corner of the W ½ of the SW 1/4 of said section 28, thence S 0 deg 00 minutes East, 420.00 feet to an iron pin set at the P.O.B.; thence south 0 deg 00 minutes 00 seconds east, 413.67 feet to an iron pin set; thence south 90 deg 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 526.51 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 0 deg 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 413.67 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 90 deg 00 minutes 00 seconds east, 526.51 feet to the P.O.B. Also, having and being subject to an access easement along an existing gravel drive beginning at the North line of the SW 1/4 of said section 28 and crossing said parcel. All according to survey of W.C. Bates, Al. Reg. No. 12929, dated August 13, 1995. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements and right-ofway of record affecting the title to the above described property. Said sale and conveyance will also be made subject to the legal rights of existing Federal Tax Liens, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect title to subject property. Such sale will be made as provided in said mortgage for the purpose of paying the debt secured by said mortgage with interest thereon, any amounts required to be paid for taxes, insurance or other charges provided in said mortgage, and the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Said property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in said mortgage and those contained in the records of the where the above-described property is situated. Said property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled hereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
RIVER BANK & TRUST PARNELL & PARNELL, P.A. BY: Charles N. Parnell, III Attorney for Mortgagee Montgomery, Alabama 36102 334/832-4200
Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 26, Jul. 3 and 10, 2024 FC/SMITH PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on 18th of July, 2024, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM
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Inclusive playground complete at Children’s Harbor
Children’s Harbor has added a new inclusive playground to its Lake Martin Campus to better serve the unique needs of families with seriously ill children.
The $750,000 playground, located at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp, was designed to provide unstructured play opportunities for children of all abilities to foster inclusivity and side-by-side play.
The playground features specialized surfacing, a ramp system that allows for easy wheelchair transfers, musical and sensory elements, and a merry-goround that can accommodate up to two wheelchairs.
“We worked with several of our camp partners and families to ensure that this playground met everyone’s needs,” Children’s Harbor CEO Cat Outzen said. “We even had some of our campers travel to Auburn to test out some of the pieces of
playground equipment that we were looking at buying to get their feedback.”
In addition to the play equipment, the site will include a large, covered pavilion for seating and large sails to provide shade throughout the day. As Children’s Harbor is a private facility, the playground is not open to the public and will be used year-round by our family camps.
The project would not be possible without the generosity of corporate and individual sponsors.
Another one of the development’s features includes the Regions Pavilion, donated by Regions Bank, located directly across from the play area, providing shade and a place to rest while campers enjoy the equipment.
For more information, please call Lauren Marino at (205) 807-5778 or Allie Hendrix at (334) 300-8019 or visit us online at www. childrensharbor.com.
inclusive playground has been completed at Children Harbor’s Lake Martin campus.