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tion 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.”
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
crash Tuesday took the life of a Deatsville man.
According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) release, Bradley D. Channell, 29, was fatally injured when the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle he was operating struck a 2004 Lexus RX330 driven by an
18-year-old of Deatsville. Channell was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 31 near the 199 mile marker, approximately five miles south of Prattville, in Autauga County. Nothing further is available as the troopers with ALEA s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
Elmore County Schools has a child development program designed for children even before they enter kindergarten.
program is a very structured day,” Elmore County Child Development Program supervisor Terri Carrico said. “We teach the Easy Breezy Preschool curriculum.”
together and said these are things we would love kids to know before they come to us.”
Police
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
According
“This
Students at Redland Middle School are better prepared to help new students transition into the school thanks to a trip to Washington D.C. this summer.
students learn skills in D.C. over the summer ‘Just ask Janice’ Life-long Wetumpka resident and volunteer honored with award
tim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
See SHOOTING, Page A3
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Staff Report
The Elmore County Child Development Program is for 3 and 4 year olds whose parents are seeking more than a daycare.
The Elmore County Child Development Program has been using the curriculum for about 10 years.
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
“Our child development
“It was developed by a group of kindergarten teachers,” Carrico said. “They got
“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
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal 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.
Elmore County’s program is scheduled much like a school day. Students are taken through the halls of the elementary school. They go to the lunchroom and pep rallies. They visit with school staff and administrators.
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
The retiree can be found volunteering around town from Wetumpka Methodist Church to Main
Almost everyone in Wetumpka knows Janice Whorton.
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 per cent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
See PRINCIPAL, Page A3
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Coosada man picked up a third-degree escape charge after he was arrested by the Millbrook Police Department.
Rico Knight, 25, of Coosada, was stopped last Sunday by Millbrook officers during a traffic stop. He already had three misdemeanor warrants, including two counts of reckless endangerment and attempting to elude law enforcement. But that was only the beginning of Knight’s
issues, according to Millbrook police chief P.K. Johnson.
“He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia during the traffic stop,” Johnson said.
Knight was taken to the Millbrook Police Department for booking when he picked up another charge. As Knight was moved from a patrol vehicle to inside
the building while in handcuffs, he managed to briefly escape.
“Knight was able to pull away from officers,” Johnson said. “He fled on foot, north of the police department and into the adjacent neighborhood.”
Law enforcement found Knight just a few blocks away after he ran through yards and jumped fences.
“He was still handcuffed,” Johnson said.
Officers used a taser to stop Knight and took him into custody again, Johnson said. He was
checked out by Millbrook Fire Department personnel who treated him for scratches and cuts from the foot chase.
The incident brought about the third-degree escape charge in addition to his other charges..
“Two very hard lessons were learned,” Johnson said. “Running from police custody creates an additional felony charge and more problems. And you still go to jail tired.”
Knight was taken to the Elmore County Jail where he has a $21,000 bond available to him.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Unique and interesting eats are finding their way to Wetumpka.
WOW Catering co-owner Deangelo Zeigler brings a little experimentation to traditional cooking, sometimes mixing chocolate and BBQ.
The interesting mix finds its way to the menu at WOW from time to time, but it has been tested time and time again.
“I entered it in a culinary cookoff,” Deangleo said. “It won us first place.”
The cookoff had Deangelo coming up with a savory entree using chocolate. He mixed dark chocolate with mustard, ketchup and Worcester sauce.
“You simmer it down really good,” Deangelo said. “It did really well.”
Deangelo has been cooking all his life. It started with buttermilk pies with his Grandma and grilling ribs with his father.
“I have always been interested in food,” Deangelo said. “I grew up in
the kitchen.” Deangelo’s wife Davetta has been around cooking much of her life. She and her family already had a catering business when she met Deangelo. Their relationship encouraged Deangelo to enter culinary school. Then the couple started
getting requests from friends and family to cook items and WOW Catering started. Then came the dining room in Eclectic.
“The name just followed us,” Deangelo said.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Wetumpka police officers were trying to make a routine traffic stop Thursday morning when a pursuit started on U.S. Highway 231.
“We attempted a traf-
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fic stop for a switched tag and the vehicle took off from the stop,” Wetumpka police chief Ed Reeves said. “We pursued into Montgomery and terminated the pursuit.”
Reeves said the Montgomery Police Depart-
• Demetrius Scott, 41, of Wetumpka, was arrested for third-degree domestic violence.
• Harassment was
ment located the vehicle and the driver crashed on Fairview Avenue.
“They were able to take (the driver) into custody,” Reeves said.
As of Thursday morning Reeves didn’t have the driver's name but changes will include
reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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• Amy McDonald, 45, of Clanton, was arrested for two counts of failure
• Shayden Henderson, 19, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.
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• Justin Johnson, 41, of Wetumpka, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
• Ken Simmons, 33, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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• Daniel Meadows, 56, of Tallassee, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
• Owen Casey, 69, of Montgomery, was arrested for public intoxication.
improper tag and attempting to elude. He said more charges are possible in Wetumpka.
Information has been requested from the Montgomery Police Department about its involvement in the pursuit and charges there.
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• Sierra Meniefield, 19, of Wetumpka, was arrested for third-degree domestic violence.
• Raul Calderon, 63, of Wetumpka, was arrested for public intoxication.
• Danielle Moorer, 29, of Alexander City, was arrested for four counts of failure to appear.
• Cory Dunlap, 40, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to appear.
• Seth Barron, 19, of Wetumpka, was arrested for child solicitation by computer and possession of child pornography.
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• Cortney McKenzie, 25 of Tallassee, was arrested and sentenced by the municipal court to 21 days in jail.
• Terrance Oden, 47, of Tallassee, was arrested for failure to appear.
• Kimberly Hammock, 48, of Tallassee, was arrested for driving under the influence.
A4 • August 28, 2024
The world is full of hustle and bustle these days. Everywhere you look there’s a new business opening or a new development going up. There’s always something to do and the calendar always seems fuller than it should.
But we are here to remind you to make time for yourself, and especially for your family.
We were honored to be a part of the balloon release for the memorial of Kade Senn, a Benjamin Russell student who lost his life in a car wreck a year ago, but it was a reminder for us of how quickly things can be taken away.
It’s a humbling experience, and it’s one that we want to share with our readers.
It’s a life lesson about how important it is not to take time for granted. Time is one of the only things we can’t get back, and as more and more time passes, it means less time to spend with the ones we love.
Whether it’s a small get together like a lunch or even a 10-minute phone call just to catch up, or it’s a full day or even vacation with your family members, make sure to make that a top priority for the rest of 2024.
The world, and time in particular, seems to be in overdrive ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. It was 2019, then we blinked and now it’s about to be 2025. That’s time we’ll never get to live again, and we need to make sure every day is spent to its fullest.
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’ve never considered myself a religious person.
I haven’t read the Bible from front to back and I don’t go to church on Sundays.
Before you become up in arms over this blasphemy, please understand a bit of my background. When I was younger, my family was kicked out of our church because my father was gay. I was merely 5 years old and don’t know the exact details, but I remember being welcome one day — and being not so welcomed the next.
At 5 years old, it’s hard to comprehend why someone would kick someone else out of church.
I’ve since learned a lot, and Christianity, in general, has come a long way since the mid-1990s.
But it left a bad taste in my mouth to be sure. It wasn’t until the last few years where I’ve really found where I fit on the religion spectrum.
See, I’ve always been a spiritual person, believing something or someone was watching out for us all. But not really fully understanding what that meant in my life.
For instance, does God care if you win a football game? It’s hard for me to judge that for others as I now know my God personally, but I do know saying a prayer or making a cross after scoring a touchdown isn’t really about God caring if someone wins or loses a game.
It’s about God caring at all.
That’s what I’ve come to learn
matters most.
When I first got sober, I was scared of Alcoholics Anonymous. For many reasons to be sure, but one of those reasons was its religion-heavy text. At that time, I didn’t feel like a Christian. I didn’t even know my God, so I wasn’t sure how I was going to fit.
But I knew people of all backgrounds and all religions, even atheists, could be a part of AA, so why couldn’t I? I gave it a chance, and I’m so thankful I did.
it comes to AA, but when it comes to my God, that’s not selfish. I was taught we all have one, and He might look differently to me than he does to others. He might care about different things in my life than he does for someone else.
looking out for me, and He has a plan for me. He cares, after all. I often envy people who have true faith and who have had it for much longer than I have. Another tragedy has struck our tri-county region as 10-year-old Horseshoe Bend student Reed Smith died on Friday. A prayer vigil was held in his honor in Alex ander City on Monday, and it was an outpouring of love, prayer and support.
Working my 12 steps were some of the hardest months of my entire life. I was OK with steps 1 and 2.
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.” Got it.
Step 2: “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” That I could handle.
But Step 3 — “made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him” — that’s where I got stuck. I didn’t understand Him.
That’s when my sponsor told me to start using the phrase, “my God.” We are taught to be selfless when
brother-in-law Dylan Gentry last year, I often questioned my God. I didn’t understand — and still don’t always — why he was taken from us. I was angry with my God for a long time, as awful as that may sound. faith in something so strong and believe it so fully. I envy those who can find strength in even the hardest and darkest moments of life. Please keep the faith; we need it now more than ever.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the manag ing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. She can be reached at 434-9629420 or via email at lizi.gwin@alexcityoutlook.com.
“The Horse” – with no name
You hear it every Friday at pep rallies and football games. Some schools, such as Stanhope Elmore, use it as their fight song. It is the theme for “What’s Going On” with Dirty Digs columnist Harold “Pete” Cottle and Fred Randall Hughey on WACQ. George the DJ Howell used to close out “Hubcap Classics” with it on various radio stations across the South. What in the world is the origin of “The Horse”? The marching band arrangement is credited to Jesse James. I always wondered how the gunslinger made it into the world of musical arranging, but I do know that the original record was credited to Cliff Nobles & Co. (Jesse James was actually Nobles’ manager.) Cliff Nobles was born in Grove Hill, Alabama, in 1941. While in high school, he was in a group called The Delroys. He later moved to Philadelphia and cut some unsuccessful sides for Atlantic Records with a local rhythm section. The “Philly Sound” was in transition; the doo-wop groups
popularized on American Bandstand who hailed from the City of Brotherly Love had given way to a soul-influenced sound best exemplified by the studio artistry of producers Gamble and Huff.
The truly fascinating part of the story is that Cliff Nobles doesn’t appear on the song that bears his name.
He sang on the A-side of the single, “Love Is All Right,” which is basically “The Horse” with vocals.
Somehow, radio stations – especially across the south – picked up on the B-side and began playing it. Within three months of its release, the B-side had sold over a million copies.
“The Horse” made it to #2 on the pop Top 40 in the summer of 1968, held out of the #1 spot by “This Guy’s In Love with You” by Herb Alpert &
the Tijuana Brass and later “Grazin’ in the Grass” by Hugh Masekela (an oddity in music history, where the top two records were both instrumentals for several weeks). Interestingly, the group Company, whose horn section backed the missing-in-action Nobles, eventually changed their name to MFSB – Mother, Father, Sister, Brother. They later hit #1 with “TSOP,” the theme for the television show Soul Train from 1971 until 2006. Later on, they recorded “K-Jee,” which was used locally as the theme for the WKAB-TV 32 News during the years that Don Darby (Signs to Go) served as anchor. It also appeared during a key scene in the film Saturday Night Fever. Cliff Nobles became a construction worker and later worked in the electricity generation industry. He died at age 67 in 2008, perhaps lost to music history. But even though he didn’t even sing a note on it, his name will always live on with “The Horse”.
Michael Bird is a music teacher at Faulkner University
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Student attendance matters. Not only does attendance mean students do better, but the schools get more state money when attendance goes up. The State of Alabama allocates money to school systems such as the Elmore County Board of Education using a system called Average Daily Membership (ADM). It is a measurement of a school’s enrollment in the 20 days after Labor Day.
In getting ready for the month after Labor Day, Elmore County Schools took a look at attendance and enrollment to see areas of growth and loss. At its meeting last week, the Elmore County Board
of Education was presented with an ADM if it was already taken for the school year. It showed small growth across all schools but those in the Millbrook area. It’s an area a new charter school, Ivy Classical Academy is operating in and according to superintendent Richard Dennis has 188 students from Elmore County enrolled. Currently Coosada Elementary School is down almost 108 students from last year, Airport Road Elementary School is down about 11 students and Millbrook Middle School is down about 69 students. Dennis doesn’t believe the decline in the Millbrook schools is related to the charter school.
“We have been watching a similar trend for several years now,” Dennis said. “It is something we
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
It can be difficult for families and individuals to find needed services from non-profits and governmental agencies. That is where the Elmore County Resource Center can help.
It’s an organization whose roots go back a decade or more and originally as a hotline giving out information. But it got more personal in 2019 as the Elmore County Resource Center received some of its first funding following a Children’s Policy Council needs assessment.
“There needed to be an organization that walked alongside families while they were connecting to services in the community,” executive director Lakesha Ross said.
Longtime volunteer and current director of
operations Chrissy Boshell said the mission is still the same, only more personal.
“We strengthen families in Elmore County through career development, support, referrals and education to ensure they are healthy, thriving and self-sufficient,” Boshell said.
The organization doesn’t specialize in helping in one group or generation.
“It’s womb to tomb,” Ross said. “Our model is a multi-generational, multicultural wrap around service. No matter who walks in the door we want to be able to serve them.”
It can be a single parent or grandparent. It can be a soon to be mother, a homeless father or grandparent raising a grandchild.”
“We want to help all,” Ross said.
Ross, Boshell and the staff of the Elmore County Family Resource Center
need to keep our eye on.”
The declining enrollment means the state will not fund as many teachers.
Other schools in Elmore County are experiencing growth. Holtville Elementary School is up almost 22 students this year. Holtville Middle School added another 15 students.
The Holtville schools are closely watched to prevent overcrowding.
“We are no longer allowing hardship exemptions there,” Dennis said.
Hardships are when parents apply for out of district attendance to aid mainly in child care. Dennis said some parents live in one school district and work in another An out of district placement aids in parents getting students to school.
At Holtville schools, portable classrooms have been installed over the last few years to accommodate the increased student population. Wetumpka High School also has portable classrooms where ADM estimates an increase of nearly 15 students over last school year.
Overall Dennis told the school board attendance needs to be monitored as it will also aid in future decisions about school facilities.
At the meeting the school board approved the purchase of seven zero-turn lawn mowers to aid in the upkeep of landscaping at schools.
It also approved the purchase of six 2025 Ford Explorers off the state bid list for driver’s education. The vehicles were requested over sedans as they were safer to transport students
waiting their turn for a driving lesson.
The old driver’s education vehicles will be used across the school system to replace even older vehicles. The board approved the purchase of four vans for information technology. The old vans for IT will be used by the child nutrition program.
IN OTHER ACTION, THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:
• Approved minutes of meetings on July 16 and 30.
• Approved financial statements for July
• Approved facility use agreements for Elmore County High School and Stanhope Elmore High School.
connect individuals and families with other nonprofits and government agencies that offer benefitting programs.
Recently they helped a family of several adults and two school aged children under the same roof. The children were missing school and the home was infested with pests. The resource center connected the family to needed treatments and even two of the adults found employment as a result of the center s help.
“We were able to connect the family to appropriate services and get several adults help,” Ross said. “It help improve absenteeism.”
The center helps connect clients with food programs, medical care and workforce development. Recently they increased a partnership with the Elmore County Board of Education to provide mental health help in
schools.
“We have a great relationship with the mental health coordinators and staff they already have,” Ross said. “We provide an extra layer of help.”
Part of the program is using local funds, but since the resource center is more formally established, it has been able to acquire grant funding to help cover the majority of the costs.
“Grantors have told us prevention happens in partnerships,” Ross said. “Our goal is to prevent a lot of the things that are going in the community through our services.”
The resource center has realized there are other community needs with continual assessments. Ross said the Hispanic community is in need of English as a Second Language (ESL) services. ESL will greatly aid in Hispanic parents communicating with educa-
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MUSIC ON THE PORCH DAY: The Talisi Historical Preservation Society is hosting Play Music on the Porch Day at the Patterson Log Cabin at 355 Sims Avenue in Tallassee from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Everyone is invited to bring an instrument and friends to join in the fun. Admission is free and there is a hot dog lunch.
SEPT. 5
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Ignite Leadership Summit Sept. 5 at the Wetumpka Civic Center. Speakers include Jenna Keane, Jenny Stubbs, Don Erwin and Annette Funderburk.
enjoy the shade. Tickets are $10 and children under 12 are admitted free of charge.
OKTOBERFEST: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting its annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Wetumpka.
tors and with the public.
“There is a growing population here,” Ross said. “We are finding more and more here all the time.”
There is a growing homeless population in Elmore County according to Ross. They don’t necessarily live on the streets but stay on the couches of families until they are unwelcome.
“It is showing up in some domestic violence cases,” Ross said. Transportation is also a huge issue for many clients of the resource center
“We are always getting calls for rides,” Ross said. “Many can’t get to medical appointments. Some are unable to get to work.”
Ross said many with transportation issues can’t get to work regularly enough to fix a car or purchase gas.
“Transportation also affects healthcare and edu-
cation for children,” Ross said. “One parent works nights; the other days. They can’t get the children to medical appointments and sometimes to school.”
Transportation is an area the center is exploring possible solutions, but none are inexpensive.
“It is a far larger issue than most realize,” Ross said.
The resource center has outgrown its current location on Coosa River Parkway. Staff and resource center board members are about to start the process of looking for a new office. A new building will allow more services.
“We need a bigger building to support our staff properly and to make it a safe space for clients to come to,” Ross said. “Once we get a new bigger space, I think we can do a new strategic plan looking forward.”
tacular sip, shop and stroll event, Broomsticks & Brews, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Downtown businesses will have themed merchandise, sips and more. Be sure to dress up.
OCT. 19
WILDLIFE ARTS FESTIVAL: The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts is hosting the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival in downtown Wetumpka Oct. 19.
OCT. 26
ART SHOW: The Downtown Artists are hosting the Don Sawyer Fall Art Show starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in downtown Wetumpka.
SEPT. 8
HISTORY TALK: The Elmore County History Museum is hosting University of West Alabama’s Dr. Christopher D. Haveman at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Haveman will present a program on “the Removal of the Creek Indians from Alabama and Georgia, 1827-1849.” The program is free.
SEPT. 11
ART GUILD: The Elmore County Art Guild is meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11 at coaches Corner in downtown Wetumpka.
SEPT. 15
BARK IN THE PARK: The Humane Society of Elmore County will be hosting its annual Bark in the Park starting at noon Sept. 15 at Ft. Toulouse in Wetumpka. The festivities will include giveaways, a microchip clinic and more.
SEPT. 19 - OCT. 5
SILENT SKY: The Wetumpka Depot Players are producing Silent Sky Sept. 19 to Oct. 5. Tickets are available at wetumpkadepotplayers.com.
SEPT. 28
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The 24th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival is 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Titus. Scheduled to perform are Blue Heart, Iron Horse Bluegrass and Ancient Tones. There will be concessions and arts and crafts. Bring a lawn chair to
COPS and KIDS: The Millbrook Police Department and the City of Millbrook are hosting its annual Cops and Kids event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Village Green Park.
OCT. 5
MACDOWN: The Family Sunshine Center is hosting the second annual Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: Mac & Cheese Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 5 at the Wetumpka Farmers Market.
OCT. 5 — OCT. 6
HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC: Heron
Springs Farm in Eclectic will be hosting a two-day Robbie Potter Horsemanship Clinic, which will focus on furthering your horsemanship and your ability to build a solid relationship with your horse. For more information, contact Lee Ann Lutz at 336-926-5584 or via email at lalutz.ll@icloud.com.
OCT. 7 - 30
ART SHOW: The Elmore County Art Guild Fall Show will be from Oct. 7 to Oct. 30 at The Art Mill on Grandview Road in Millbrook.
OCT. 9
ART GUILD: The Elmore County Art Guild will meet Oct. 9 at The Art Mill on Grandview Road in Millbrook.
OCT. 10
BROOMSTICKS & BREWS: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting a spook-
BOO FESTIVAL: The City of Millbrook is hosting the 15th Annual Boo Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. There will be vendors and food trucks.
NOV. 7
GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Great Balls of Fire Golf Tournament at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill. Lunch will begin at 10:45 a.m. with a noon shotgun start. Contact the chamber at 334-567-4811 for more information.
NOV. 9
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting the Downtown Wetumpka Holiday Open House Saturday, Nov. 9. There will be deals and seasonal specials at downtown businesses to kick off the holiday season.
DEC. 7
HOLIDAY MARKET: The City of Wetumpka Farmers Market is holding its annual holiday market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farmers market on Coosa Street.
ONGOING SUPPORT GROUP: The last Thursday of every month, Restoration 49 Coffee Shop plays host to a support group for parents who have lost a child. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. each month. For more information, please contact Heather Baker at hbakerjj@ aol.com.
Five students and two teachers described their experience to the Mil-
itary Child Education Coalition Global Training Summit as a trip will impact them all for a lifetime. Katie Hagood is a RMS math teacher. She has been an educa-
tor for 22 years, seven in Elmore County, and called the trip exceptional.
“I’ve had many wonderful experiences in my educational career
but this trip is definitely at the top of the list,” Hagood said. “I was so nervous to take a group of children not my own out of state on a plane and stay in a hotel. It was worth every single worry to see the positive changes and impact this trip put on these students was truly a gift to me.”
The students got to see the monuments and learn about history. But the summit was more than just visiting sites. It is used to teach students skills to help new students, especially those of military families as they move into a community
Eighth grader Jesslyn Oliver made new friends during the trip and the importance of tuning out social media.
“It can be addicting for youth,” Oliver said. “We should limit our use of it on a daily basis.”
Oliver also learned ways to connect quickly with new students.
“(We learned) quick and easy topics to discuss such as friends and family, places you have
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traveled or creating questions and transition questions to see how they are doing,” Oliver said.
Sixth grader Carson Christenson said he learned a lot about using an elevator speech to help develop connections to new people whether in school or not.
“You start with a compliment or ask how they are doing,” Christenson said.
Skills learned at the summit paid off for eighth grader Tysen Franks. He was in a session with senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Troy E. Black who spoke on staying positive.
“He was in an accident and told he was never going to walk again,” Franks said. “He stayed positive through the ups and downs of recovery. Everyday he made the choice to be positive.”
Black not only walked again but ran.
“I have grandchildren that are growing up and going off to college,” Daugherty said. “I want to spend every minute I can of quality time.”
Until retirement he wants everyone to see the great future the county has as one of the fastest growing in the state.
“I see nothing but good things coming,” Daugherty said. “We have an excellent county government.”
The soon-to-be retired commissioner believes the quality of life projects such as 17 Springs, turf fields across the county and a recreation center in Tallassee are some the county should be proud of.
“I have lived in Elmore County for 52 years and I don’t ever remember a time when the county commission has been able to allocate $10 million to Tallassee, $5 million to Eclectic and $5 million to Holtville,” Daugherty said. “That is a big plus.”
Daugherty is also proud of smaller accomplishments during his nine years on the commission, many of which are related to growth and others to retaining quality county employees. He said personnel is the most valuable asset of the county government.
“It should be that to all the citizens, but they don’t get to the inside of the county,” Daugherty said. “I’m thrilled that we have been able to give raises to the employees and do more for the employees than I have ever known the commission to be able to do.”
Daugherty understands law enforcement needs as well.
“I’m very pleased that every year I have been on the commission, we have been able to add new deputies to the sheriff’s department as the county grows,” Daugherty said. “We know law enforcement and all the infrastructure has to grow with it.”
Daugherty is proud the county volunteered early on to split the sales tax
Menu favorites emerged such as fish and chips, steak and potato,
The Marine polled the students near the end of the session and Franks was rewarded with a challenge coin for his responses.
“They are very valuable,” teacher Hailey Bennett said. “They are very rare. It was a huge honor.”
Students recalled visiting monuments such as the White House and the Lincoln Memorial and taking an Uber ride to the wrong hotel.
“We had to all fit in a smaller car to get to where we were going,” seventh grader Lucy Killough said.
School has only been in session for a couple of weeks but Hagood can see the effects of the summit on the students.
“Our students not only learned how to help our new students, they learned many valuable life lessons,” Hagood said. “We saw these students come out of their comfort zones and have already seen a positive impact at our school since we have returned.”
collected on internet sales with education. For every $1 collected, 25% goes to schools on a per student basis.
“That has been a line item in the budget for the last several years,” Daugherty said. “It grows every year.”
He is also proud of the relationships he and the commission have built over the years with Elmore County municipalities and agencies.
“It is the reason we have been successful,” Daugherty said. “Not all counties enjoy that relationship, but we do in Elmore County.”
Daugherty first served on the commission in 2011 to finish the last year of the term of Paul Taylor who died. He was then elected to terms on the commission in 2016 and 2024.
Retiring from the commission will be Daugherty’s third retirement. He worked with CSX Railroad for 20 years and with Russell Lands for 25.
“I still own my private security company Lake Martin Security LLC.” Daugherty said. “We have had that for 38 years. We still run that on Lake Martin.”
It was family inspiration that got Daugherty involved in the commission. His father was a pastor and his mother worked in the church.
“I was raised with the idea of servanthood and to be a servant to the people,” Daugherty said. “I think it is a privilege to serve and be a steward for the people.” Daugherty has always been involved in the church. At first with his parents, but now Church in the Pines is home. It along with Children’s Harbor has been a large part of Daugherty’s life outside of work.
“One of the joys of my life is having the opportunity to lead worship there for 22 years,” he said. “Myself and the whole family have been involved as volunteers at Children’s Harbor since 1989.”
It’s the one position Daugherty has no plans to retire from.
“I will continue to do that until they get tired of me,” he said.
WOW Fry, wings and chicken and waffle. But one item is almost always on the menu.
“Pasta jambalaya, we can’t take that off,” Davetta said. There was a failed attempt to remove it in Eclectic.
“Customers gave us grief over that,” Deangelo said.
Steak is the couple’s personal favorite along with a dessert.
“We love the deep fried cheesecake,” Deangleo said. “It’s addictive.”
The couple moved WOW from downtown Eclectic to downtown Wetumpka.
“We love it,” Davetta said. “People have come to us with open arms. We couldn’t ask for a better restaurant. The support from the surrounding businesses, to customers, to customers coming
from Eclectic, we have an amazing following and couldn’t ask for more.”
The dining room and kitchen are all new. It allows Deangelo to concentrate on cooking and guests to stay cool and look out over downtown Wetumpka. Deangelo is looking forward to cooler weather with the new dining room with its windows and garage style doors.
“In spring and fall we will open the doors in the dining room and enjoy the beautiful weather,” Deangelo said.
It’s a space at the intersection of Hill and Bridge streets that Davetta has fallen in love with. The couple hopes customers will like it as well.
“We feel like it is a dream every time we walk in here,” Davetta said. “This is more than what we could ever imagine.”
Years ago in Dadeville, we used to have evangelists that would park their pickup trucks on the side street by the county courthouse almost every Saturday morning and crowds would gather to hear the Word of God preached. Many of the men would use a microphone and large speaker and their voices could be heard all over town. Many amens came from the audience as men and women listened attentively and occasionally “a preach it brother” could be heard! I do not know if this type gathering was against the city ordinances
or not but no one dared stop them from their witness for the Lord!’ In today’s society, the gentlemen voices would be drowned out by words, such as “look at that old crazy.” Some would dare call them a “Jesus Freak”, a “Holy Roller” or something even worse.
2 Timothy, 4:2, the Apostle Paul penned the following words, “Preach the Word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage – with great patience, and careful instruction”. Direct quote from God’s Word, so it is true!
Years ago a dear saint, who had spent her life serving the Lord in whatever way she could, was having some difficulties in her later years. Her eyesight was failing, and occasionally she acted a bit senile! One day, while walking down the street, she came upon a wooden publicity statue, which her poor eyesight caused her to mistake for a person. Opening her extra large print Bible she proceeded to witness to the figure, doing her very best to win them to Christ. Many of her friends were standing near-by and saw what was happening and were now more
convinced than ever that she was completely senile. They tried desperately to help her but she refused and continued to witness.
Once they convinced her of her mistake, she had a response “I’d rather be a real Christian talking to a wooden statue about my faith than to be a wooden Christian who never talked to anyone about his faith.”
This dear saint of God, whatever her frailties may have been, understood very well what Paul meant when he urged Timothy to preach the Word, in season and out of
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season. If this be senility, may we all become senile quickly! It is a blessing to know that our Father entrusts us with the precious Word of life. May each of us be stirred from within with a burning desire to share the message of salvation, whomever and wherever we can to those who so desperately need it.
Jackie Wilbourn, member of Bethel Baptist Church, is a chaplain with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.
BETHLEHEM EAST
BAPTIST CHURCH
Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. 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!
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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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Arthur McQueen continues to prove he’s one of the state’s best running backs.
The Stanhope Elmore star showed off his skills in the Mustangs’ season opener Friday night. In the 28-13 win against Marbury, McQueen carried the ball 27 times for 292 yards and three touchdown runs.
His yardage ranks second best in Alabama after Week 0, only behind Elba’s Alvin Henderson who rushed for 325 yards in the opener. For his big night, McQueen is the Elmore County Player of the Week
“Arthur played extremely physical,” Stanhope coach Hunter Adams said. “We didn’t
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By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Beauregard fans are going to remember Kelby Walker’s name.
As Wetumpka opened the 2024 season with a 19-14 win over Beauregard on Friday night, Walker put on a masterclass of how to play football.
The senior safety put on a defensive clinic against the Hornets. He finished the night with 7 tackles, tied for second on the team, to go with his two sacks, one forced fumble, one pass defended, one defensive touchdown, one blocked punt and one blocked PAT. Walker and the defense held Beauregard to just 182 total yards on the night.
“We knew we would be relying on our defense, but we didn’t want to rely on them that much,” Wetumpka coach Bear Woods said. We have some really good football players on that side of the football.”
From the very first snap of the football game, Walker was making his presence known. The Hornets handed the ball off to start, and Walker came down from safety and stopped the running back at the line of scrimmage.
He did that a few times, but his biggest moments didn’t come until the third quarter.
With Wetumpka trailing 8-7 in the final minutes of the quarter, Walker and the Wetumpka defense trotted
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out to the field to try and keep their deficit at one point. Instead, Walker gave the team the lead.
On first down, Beauregard’s Cub Jones dropped back to pass but Walker was there before Jones could get the pass off. Walker was blitzing out of the safety position and came untouched.
He knocked the ball loose, then picked it up himself and ran it back 17 yards before he was tackled in the end zone for a defensive touchdown.
Ninety seconds later, Beauregard struck on a short touchdown run to take a 14-13 lead. The Hornets went to kick the PAT and
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Wetumpka senior Kelby Walker celebrates after Wetumpka’s 19-14 win over Beauregard. Walker recorded 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 defensive touchdown and 2 blocked kicks.
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By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Stanhope Elmore’s season opener could not have gone better for the Mustangs.
Head coach Flavia Freeney’s team opened the 2024 volleyball season on the road in a tri-match against Benjamin Russell and Elmore County on Thursday afternoon.
Stanhope Elmore swept both games, beating Ben Russell 2-0 (25-14, 25-22) and Elmore County 2-0 (2519, 25-12) in three-set matches.
It was the first time since Freeney has been coach that Stanhope Elmore has beaten Elmore County. “Everything clicked for us,” Freeney said. “Really for the whole team. Every year, I think we’re going to start new and need to regroup and then all of a sudden I put them on the court and their talent level just surpasses what I can imagine. That’s what this group is. This group is phenomenal.”
Stanhope Elmore enters the 2024 season
FILE | TPI Arthur McQueen (4) started his senior season with a massive game against Marbury. McQueen rushed 27 times for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
Early rivalry week headlines Week 1 in Elmore County
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
TALLASSEE (0-1) AT ELMORE COUNTY (1-0) THE PLAYERS
TALLASSEE: QB Trent Morris scored 2 TDs in the opener – 1 rushing and 1 passing. … WR Jordan King led the Tigers in receiving yards and caught a 50-yard TD. … WR Chase Chumley had multiple catches, including a 2-point conversion.
ELMORE COUNTY: RB Tyler Payton had 11 carries for 147 yards, 1 TD; added 3 tackles on defense. … DL/QB Caleb Spivey recorded 9 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks; added 54 yards, 1 TD on offense. … DE Luke Reinert recorded 7 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 0.5 sacks.
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Last week, Elmore County beat Dadeville 28-7; Tallassee lost to Montgomery Academy, 22-16.
Elmore County beat Tallassee 34-20 last season for the Panthers’ first win since 2015.
Tallassee leads the all-time series, 37-24-1. Tallassee’s 22 points allowed last week was the lowest the Tigers have allowed since 2022.
NEXT UP: Tallassee at Munford; Elmore County hosts Carroll-Ozark.
HOLTVILLE (0-1) AT SHELBY COUNTY (1-0) THE PLAYERS
HOLTVILLE: WR Elijah Headley had 3 catches for 76 yards, 1 TD. … DE Ark Turner recorded 6 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 fumble recoveries. … DB/WR Cedrick Croskey recorded 67 kickoff return yards and 17 punt return yards.
SHELBY COUNTY: RB Devan Alexander led the
Wildcats with 156 rushing yards, 2 TDs. … QB Ryan Sipes rushed for 82 yards, 2 TDs.
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Last week, Holtville lost to Trinity, 21-10; Shelby County beat Lincoln, 57-10. Holtville beat Shelby 41-18 last season and is 4-0 against the Wildcats all-time.
Shelby County’s 57 points last week was its most since 2019. The Wildcats rushed for 396 yards last week while passing for zero.
NEXT UP: Holtville hosts Sylacauga; Shelby County at Sipsey Valley.
PRATTVILLE (1-0) AT STANHOPE ELMORE (1-0) THE PLAYERS
STANHOPE ELMORE: RB Arthur McQueen had 28 carries for 292 yards, 3 TDs. … DE KamRan Anderson recorded 4 tackles, 2 sacks. … DL Dezmond Barnes recorded 8 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks.
PRATTVILLE: ATH Donovan Brown had 138 return yards, 1 TD, 1 fumble recovery. … RB Tristan Blackmon had 18 carries for 69 yards, 1 TD. … RB KJ Blue finished the night with 2 rushing TDs.
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Last week, Stanhope Elmore beat Marbury, 28-13; Prattville beat Pike Road, 41-37. Prattville beat Stanhope Elmore 31-20 last year and has won seven-straight in the series. Arthur McQueen’s 292 rushing yards ranks second in the state of Alabama.
Stanhope Elmore has not started a season 2-0 since 2012.
NEXT UP: Stanhope
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Bragging rights are back on the table.
Tallassee hits the road on Friday for the short drive to Elmore County for the teams’ annual rivalry matchup. The series, which has been played every season since 1971 and dates back to the 1950s, is led by Tallassee 37-24-1.
Elmore County (1-0) won last season’s matchup, 34-20, but Tallassee (0-1) won the seven previous years before that.
“The kids got into
the weight room today and they were fired up,” first-year Tallassee coach Lawrence “L.A.” O’Neal said. “It’s always nice when you don’t have to fire them up after a close loss like we suffered last week. We’re going to be ready to play.”
Tallassee hit the road in Week 0 and suffered a 22-16 loss to Montgomery Academy. The Tigers trailed by 22 points at halftime, but stormed back and had the chance to tie the game in the final seconds but turned the ball over in the endzone to lose.
Earlier in the matchup, Tallassee quarterback Trent Morris rushed in for a touchdown after a connection with receiver Chase Chumley, then Morris found transfer Jordan King for a long touchdown pass. He then found Chumley again for the 2-point.
“Tallassee is definitely dangerous, that’s for sure,” Elmore County coach Kyle Caldwell said. “They have a lot of speed and their receivers are good. Chumley made a lot of incredible catches last week. They’re going to give us a hard time. We just have to be disciplined and have eye discipline and maintain our leverage in the secondary or it could be a long night.”
On the other hand, Elmore County (1-0) is strongest on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers allowed just seven points in the season opening win over Dadeville. Elmore County had 4.5 sacks, led by two from Caleb Spivey, and 18.5 tackles for a loss.
Spivey and Luke Reinert had six each at the defensive end positions while Connor Pike had three. Seth McGhee added an interception in the secondary.
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to maintain our blocks up front because they have some good size and speed,” O’Neal said. “The biggest thing for us this week is eliminating the turnovers. We turned the ball over six times last week. When you do that, you shouldn’t even be in the game.”
Elmore County will also try to run the ball against Tallassee.
The Panthers rushed for 245 yards and all four of its touchdowns in the opener. Sophomore Tyler Payton led the charge with 11 carries for 147 yards and one touchdown.
To help balance the
Elmore at Percy Julian; Prattville at Oak Mountain.
WETUMPKA (1-0) AT CHELSEA (1-0) THE PLAYERS
WETUMPKA: QB Tyler Johnson completed 18 of 31 passes for 217 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. … LB Logan Gaare recorded 8 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss. … SS Kelby Walker recorded 7 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 TD.
CHELSEA: QB Miller Bauman passed for 100 yards, 1 TD. … RB Chase Stacener rushed for 136 yards, 1 TD. … WR Aiden Hughes led the team with 77 receiving yards, 1 TD.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Wetumpka beat Beauregard, 19-14; Chelsea beat Mobile Christian, 24-3. These teams last met in 2017, with Wetumpka winning 44-22. Wetumpka leads the series 3-1. Wetumpka’s defense allowed just 182 yards of offense in the opening win.
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take a two-point lead, but Walker came through and blocked the kick.
offense, Parker Hobbs had 10 carries for 30 yards and one touchdown, Eli Thames had 9 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown, and Spivey, playing quarterback, had 10 carries for 23 yards and one touchdown.
“Tyler was very explosive,” Caldwell said. “He has really good vision and he’s learning to be more patient and letting the o-line set up their blocks. He's able to see the hole better, but it wasn’t just him. I thought we were very balanced offensively and got a lot of guys touches as well.”
Tallassee’s defense
last week was its lowest since 2020.
NEXT UP: Wetumpka hosts Russell County; Chelsea at Pelham.
HOOPE R ACADE MY (0-1) AT EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (0-0) THE PLAYERS
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY: QB Brock Whitt completed 39 of 91 passes for 491 yards, 2 TDs; he had 48 carries for 257 yards, 5 TDs. … RB/LB Parker Shaw had 99 carries for 441 yards, 3 TDs; he also recorded 121 tackles, 6 TFL, 1 INT. … OL/DL Zayne Talley recorded 76 tackles, 17 TFL, 2 sacks; also graded out at 83% at offensive tackle.
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Edgewood Academy did not play last week; Hooper lost to Jackson, 38-34.
Edgewood beat Hooper 20-2 last season and has not lost to Hooper since 1997.
Edgewood has lost back-toback season openers in 2022 and 2023. Hooper Academy has lost seven of its last eight games dating back to last season.
NEXT UP: Edgewood Academy has a bye week; Hooper Academy at Sparta Academy.
attempted to flip the field with a punt, but Walker and Ethan Bailey broke through the Beauregard punting unit to block the kick and give Wetumpka the field position it needed to come back and win.
didn’t allow much from Montgomery Academy’s rushing attack, and Caldwell knows his team will have its hands full trying to score against the Tigers.
“Tallassee is very aggressive,” Caldwell said. “They fly to the football in certain areas like the secondary. The defensive front looks aggressive and uses their hands well. It’s going to be a difficult task for us to maintain blocks and stay on blocks. But there are some places we think we can take advantage of and hopefully our guys see that and execute the game plan.”
REELTOWN (0-1) AT TRINITY (1-0)
THE PLAYERS
REELTOWN: QB Jamarkius Smith has completed 12 of 21 passes for 127 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT. … LB Harrison Renfroe has recorded 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for a loss. … DB Tae Martin has recorded 8 tackles, 2 pass breakups; added 3 catches for 37 yards.
TRINITY: QB Thompson McNees completed 11 of 20 passes for 90 yards, 1 TD. … WR Xavier Boswell had 3 catches for 40 yards, 1 TD; recorded 4 tackles, 2 INTs on defense. … DB Fleming Hall recorded 10 tackles.
FOUR DOWNS Last week, Reeltown lost to T.R. Miller 28-7; Trinity beat Holtville, 21-10. The teams last met in 2021 with Trinity winning, 21-14; Reeltown is 4-3 against Trinity all-time.
Reeltown has not started a season 0-2 since 2021. Last week, Reeltown went a combined 1-for-12 on third- and fourth-down conversions.
NEXT UP: Reeltown hosts Horseshoe Bend; Trinity at Prattville Christian Academy
Woods said. “Last year, he had seven blocked PATs and field goals.
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Later in the fourth quarter, Beauregard was forced to punt and
“Kelby blocked that PAT and the punt,”
I knew special teams would win or lose us this ball game and watching us play special teams last year, we lost some games because of it. But I knew with Ethan Bailey and Kelby that they would block that last punt. They made that play.”
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play as clean of football as we wanted to on offense, so it was really important for us that he had a big night. He broke a lot of tackles and showed off his speed. Really, he just continued to prove he’s as good of a back as you can ask for.”
McQueen nearly broke the 300-yard mark, and would’ve led the state in rushing if it wasn’t for a penalty. On the very first play of the game, McQueen rushed for 45 yards but it was called back for a holding penalty.
Nonetheless, McQueen did exactly what McQueen has done the last two seasons.
Last year, in only seven games, he averaged 205 rushing
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Street Wetumpka to the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce. She goes everywhere with a smile on her face and a willingness to work – even now, after retiring in 2014 from the City of Wetumpka with 20 years of service as city clerk.
“The thing about all this is I have to stay busy,” Whorton said.
Last week in Monroeville, Main Street Alabama announced her as Wetumpka’s Main Street Hero. Since its founding, Whorton has been a part of Main Street Wetumpka. As city clerk, she helped found it and she’s even served on the board for a few years.
Whorton had no clue of the selection and it took a little prodding from Main
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yards per game while scoring 14 touchdowns.
He’s always been a physical back at 215 pounds, but McQueen has increased his speed and acceleration to also be a speed back, adding a second level to his running ability. Both skills were on display In the game against Marbury, McQueen broke off an 87-yard rushing touchdown.
“His speed has just made him a complete back,” Adams said. “He can get the hard yardage between the tackles, and we’ve known that since he was a sophomore. Now we’ve seen his long speed improve and he’s still 215 pounds, but he’s a well-conditioned 215. He can push the accelerator out and really change games when he gets to the secondary.”
With the defense trying to
Street Wetumpka executive director Haley Greene to get her to go.
“She told me they were going to win some awards,” Whorton said. “They needed someone to go. I had a church function I was supposed to be at, but I did it totally for Main Street.”
The cloak and dagger mission to get Whorton’s presence at the awards ceremony was worth it to Greene.
“She has been a pillar of the community for a long time,” Greene said.
“She was city clerk for many years and also one of the original founding members of Main Street Wetumpka. She is very deserving of that award.” Whorton can be frequently found behind the front desk greeting visitors and answering the phone at the chamber. It’s a position she is very fond of,
“They get to experience all the fun stuff and get familiar with school staff, the principal,” Carrico said. “They are used to going into the school.”
It allows the 3 and 4 year olds to get used to going to school so on the first day of kindergarten the students have little trouble leaving mom and dad behind at the classroom door.
The program works, but it is different from Alabama’s First Class PreK program. The
contain McQueen, quarterback
Zac Holcombe helped lead the Mustangs to the season-opening win over Marbury in his first start.
He made a few plays with his legs to open the offense up and made Marbury respect his run game before letting McQueen run the ball down the field.
“Zac played well,” Adams said. “We will have to clean up some things in his reads. He had some opportunities available that I think he should’ve taken but he didn’t. He could do some more dynamic things when he’s more decisive in his reads. He made some plays with his legs outside his legs in critical situations.”
The dangerous backfield duo is back at home on Friday night in the annual rivalry game with Prattville.
so much so she demanded to come back to work just weeks after the COVID19 pandemic shut everything down.
“I was just here,” chamber executive director Shellie Phelps said.
“(Whorton) called and said she was coming back.”
Phelps tried to persuade the retiree to stay home to no avail. By late April 2020 Whorton joined Phelps in the chamber office again.
“We moved the desks around because she didn’t want to sit at home by herself,” Phelps said.
It was at the same time Phelps and Jenny Stubbs were working with HGTV producers behind the scenes providing answers to a variety of questions for the Hometown Takeover series.
“They thought we were so smart,” Phelps said.
First Class program is funded through grants from the state. Elmore County’s Child Development Program is tuition based. It is paid by parents of the students enrolled in the program. It is one of only a handful of tuition based programs under a public school system umbrella in the state.
The program is popular. So much so there are waiting lists in most of the school communities, especially for the Holtville and Redland communities.
“As soon as people find out they are going to have a baby, they get on the waiting list,”
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with four seniors on the roster. The Mustangs are led by the twin duo of seniors Zori and Zoie Holmes, who are both do-it-all players for Freeney.
Both players landed on the All-Elmore County Team last season, but Zoie was a First Team selection. She proved to be versatile last year with 125 service aces, 182 digs and 50 kills to go with 325 assists. She also made history last season when she served a perfect 25-0 set.
This year, she’s continuing to show that versatility.
“They’re both all around players and can play any position,” Freeney said. “We leave them on the court all the way around and they can just do it all. They’re extremely talented girls.”
Joining the Holmes twins as
HGTV producers quickly realized the source of all information regarding Wetumpka.
“When they got here, they realized we were just asking Janice,” Phelps said. “Then they got to where when they called they would just ask for Janice. We were not smart; we were just asking Janice.”
Phelps joked about having shirts made with the saying “Just Ask Janice” because of knowledge and willingness to share it.
Whorton got her first stint working at a chamber in Montgomery during the Civil Rights movement. She worked downtown for six years and saw some of the marches. After leaving work to raise a family, Whorton returned to work in 1994 as the bookkeeper for the City of Wetumpka.
Carrico said. “If you don’t get on the list, it is hard to get in.”
In Redland the program is housed in four classrooms on the kindergarten wing of Redland Elementary School.
In Holtville the program is hosted in an almost new 10 classroom building on the Holtville Elementary School campus. It was in four classrooms just two years ago and started with two classrooms.
The Millbrook community had a county schools child development program. It was closed to house a growing need for an alternative school.
seniors are Abbi Miller and Kenlee Henderson. Miller is a libero and Henderson is a defensive specialist. With all four of them on the court at once, Stanhope Elmore was clicking on all cylinders.
“Those four have played together for so long and the longer you play with somebody, the better your chemistry is,” Freeney said. “That’s what seemed to shine last week.”
Sophomore Ella Davis also shined for the Mustangs. Davis played at the net for the team and was a game changer in each matchup. She used her height to her advantage and was able to both defend and knock down shots that Stanhope Elmore isn’t used to seeing being made.
“We never seem to get tall girls at Stanhope but we finally have one in Ella,” Freeney said. “She was making blocks left and right, and then she turned around and earned some kills. Really, they all stepped up to my expectations.”
The position eventually grew into city clerk. With her husband Don being an Elmore County commissioner, Whorton continued to build on her encyclopedia of knowledge of all things Wetumpka and Elmore County.
That knowledge helped propel her toward improving the city. Not only was she on the downtown redevelopment authority, Whorton also helped write grants for downtown sewer and street rehabilitation and helped establish the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts.
Many of those efforts began in the late 2000s and into 2010.
“When we first started, downtown was empty,” Whorton said. “It was bad.”
Main Street Wetumpka was founded in 2013, and Phelps said the rest is history.
But county schools are developing a plan to construct a center on the Coosada Elementary School campus. Tuition is $125 per week. It includes school supplies, breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack.
In addition to the three and four year programs, the child development program is also home to after school programs for students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. The three and four olds can take part in the afterschool program at no additional cost. Currently there are openings at the Wetumpka center. Car-
“Wetumpka has done so much since then,” Phelps said.
Whorton wasn’t the only person honored Whorton wasn’t the only award Main Street Wetumpka received at the Awards of Excellence banquet held by Main Street Alabama.
It also received the Excellence in Place Making for the Rumbling Waters Mosaic steps completed in October 2023 by Alabama artist Linda Munoz.
“It is taking an unused space and reusing it in a different, more creative, more vibrant way,” Greene said.
Main Street Wetumpka also won the Excellence in Business Promotion for Christmas in July.
“It was in conjunction with the tax free holiday weekend,” Greene said.
rico believes it is because the availability in the First Class PreK program is greater. Counting students in the afterschool program, the Elmore County Child Development Program has 466 total students enrolled and a staff of 88. The program extends through the summer months and is different from the normal school year. “We only teach the curriculum with the school year,” Carrico said. “We are open in June and July with kind of a summer camp thing. We do weekly field trips and review and do some learning stuff.”
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PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Larry Fletcher and Pamela J. Fletcher to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Amerisave Mortgage Corporation, dated November 30, 2010 said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2011, Page 3494 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Bank of America, N.A. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A., will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on September 26, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 32, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF MAPLE CREST AT EMERALD MOUNTAIN PHASE II, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGE 30 & 31. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 128 Maple Crest Court Wetumpka AL 36093 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of at the time and place of sale. 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that pur-
pose.** Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee 23-005360
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DALE HILL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024-187 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: SHAUNA LEE CARLONE, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF ROBERT DALE HILL; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF ROBERT DALE HILL, DECEASED; AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 17, 2024 a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT DALE HILL, deCourt of Elmore County, Alabama by EDWARD FILLMORE HILL. Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of- kin of ROBERT DALE HILL. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.
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Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/HILL R. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Melvin W. Sullivan, married and Brittany M. Sullivan, his wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, on August 28, 2020, said mortgage record-
Public Notices gg of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2020 Page recorded in RLPY Book 2024 Page 36625; the undersigned Guild Mortgage Company LLC, 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 September 12, 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: A parcel of land described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, Section 12, T18N, R17E, thence North 27 degrees 30 minutes West, 698 feet to
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gg g istration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on February 25, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in the undersigned Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc., 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 Sep-gal 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: Commence at the SW Corner of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26, Township continue thence N 00 degrees
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WETUMPKA WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 2023 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATIONS
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g ber 29, 2022; said mortgage being recorded on January 4, 2023, in Book 2023, Page 284
PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Adam Darnelle Mcdaniel And Donna Suzanne Weldon Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated October 2, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on October 5, 2020, in Book 2020, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2021, Page 83943 Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA.
The undersigned, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of September, 2024 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 30, according to the Map of Grand Ridge Forest Plat No.1, as said map appears of record Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 14 at Page 83. Said property is commonly known as 45 Timberline Ct, Wetumpka, AL 36093. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
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. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 2164238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 24-06216AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 24-06216AL PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher M. Reiff and Lynda S. Reiff, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Reg-
to the point on the North side of -
the North side of said Road,in the SW¼ of the NW ¼ of
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Sealed bids for the 2023 CWSRF Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitations CS01046006 CMGM230096(2) will be received at Wetumpka Water at 2909 Elmore Road, Building #2915, Wetumpka, AL 36092, until Thursday, September 26 at 2:30 p.m. local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project includes the following Work: The CCTV evaluation and CIPP installation of approximately 9,550 LF of various diameter gravity sewer main and approximately 50 manhole inspections. Information for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www. gmcnetwork.com
ding Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 11 N. Water St., Suite 19290, Mobile, AL 36602, ashley.morris@ gmcnetwork.com. Prospective
to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of
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corner of the SW ¼ of the NW
onds West, along the west line of Section 26, 20.00 feet to an iron pin on the north right of way
thence leaving said right of way, continue along said section line, North 00 degrees 21 minutes to a cross-tie, thence North 00
pin NW corner of the above-de-
onds West, along the west line feet to an iron pin at the SW corner of the above-describedon the north right of way of the
street address for informational
law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.
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
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. Tifright 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
Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Docuas described below. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the indicated above, upon payment of $20.00 for a one-time administrative fee for digital access/ each printed set. Said cost represents the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, therefore no refund will be granted. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “GMC.” Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the IsBid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. This project is being funded by and will require DBE documentation from the low, responsive, responsible bidder no later than 10 days after the bid opening. All participants must comply with all federal requirements applicable to the Loan (includAppropriations Act and related the Participant understands includes, among other, requirements that all of the iron and steel products used in the Project are to be produced in the United States (“American and those imposed by the Build requirements. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. All bidders shall submit, upon request, a list of projects “successfully completed” in the last 2 years, having the same scope of work and approximate in this project. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be which the proposal is submitted. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. All Bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the opening thereof.
Owner: Wetumpka Water Works & Sewer Board
By: John Strickland
Title: Chairman
Wetumpka Herald: CMGM230096(2) PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lenora Davidson , Unmarried to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Bayshore Mortgage Funding, LLC, its successors and assigns dated Decem-
Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Data Mortgage, Inc. DBA Essex Mortgage by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2024, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Data Mortgage, Inc. DBA Essex Mortgage, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 26th day of September, 2024 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 7 Block 2 Scenic Hills Addition No. 1 as the same is recorded in Plat Book 7 at Page Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said property is commonly known as 312 Angela St, Prattville, AL 36066. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. 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. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
DATA MORTGAGE, INC. DBA ESSEX MORTGAGE as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 24-05890AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024 24-05890AL
PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice
The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday October 7, 2024, concerning the following ordinance: ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 994, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,” adopted on September 2, 1999, be and the same is hereby amended by rezoning the following described land situated in the City of Wetumpka from R 2.6 to B-4.
STATE OF ALABAMA}
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All that part of Sub Lots 60 through 69, both inclusive, of Original Lot 185 in West Wetumpka, Alabama, not previously sold by W.T. Spigener, being more particularly described as follows: Begin at the Northwest Corner of the United States Government Reservation; run thence West along the South side of Dozier St. 120 feet; run thence South to a Branch; run thence in an Easterly direction along said Branch to the Southwest Corner of U.S. Government Reservation; run thence North along the West boundary of said U.S. Government Reservation to Point of Beginning, being and intended to be all the lands claimed by W.T. Spigener as his Home Place, at the time of his death, whether hereinabove correctly described or not.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as provided by law. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Wetumpka City Hall, located at 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance.
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, 2024 MEETING 10.7.24 (I)
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ian B. Jacobson, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for nBank, N.A., its successors and assigns, on April 28, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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 October 10, 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
erty street address for informa-
tional purposes: 6750 Colonial
MENT AND WILL BE SOLD
abama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 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) 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 at the address indicated below. 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. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco,
Number: 24-40247-WF-AL
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY MOONEY BONNER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-214 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioners, MARK HUBERT BONNER, MELISSA BONNER WELLANDER, JORDAN GRANT BONNER and JAMES MICHAEL BONNER,-
LEY MOONEY BONNER, DE-
persons or interested parties
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIP-0006(601) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011
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PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated August 6, 2019 executed by William D. Shirah, Jr., a married man, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, said Mortgage being recorded August 7, 2019, in RLPY Book 2019, Page 40509, Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2020, Page 93296, in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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 main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 10/23/2024, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 58, according to the Plat of Rich Field Subdivision, Phase III, as said Map appears of reof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12 at Page 81. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 426 McRae Rd., Deatsville, AL 36022. 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 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS 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 mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-24-01137
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 FC/SHIRAH PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ERICKSEN BARKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-191 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARGARET ERICKSEN BARKER, deceased, having been granted to CYNTHIA B. BRIDGMAN and LISA B. COLLEY on the 29th day of July, 2024 by D. Jason Britt, Special 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 B. BRIDGMAN and LISA B. COLLEY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ERICKSEN BARKER, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald:
Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024
EST/BARKER, M. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY MICHAEL COOPER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-206 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of GARY MICHAEL COOPER, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT
gg LEAVELL on August 7th, 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.
ROBERT LEAVELL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GARY MICHAEL COOPER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: STEVEN A. HARRIS THE HARRIS FIRM, LLC 4000 EAGLE POINT CORPORATE DRIVE SUITE 303 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35242 205-307-5956 stevenharris@theharrisfirmllc. com
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024 EST/COOPER, G. PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice
The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday October 7, 2024, concerning the following ordinance: ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 994, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,” adopted on September 2, 1999, be and the same is hereby amended by rezoning the following described land situated in the City of Wetumpka from M-2 to R-H. STATE OF ALABAMA} ELMORE COUNTY} Commence at the Southwest Corner of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 00 deg. 05. min. 03 sec. East, along the West line of Section15, 1337.97 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence North 00 deg. 11min. 39 sec. East, along existing fence, 255.68 feet to an iron pin; thence North 01 deg.03 min.27 sec. West, along existing fence, 637.91 feet; thence North 00 deg. 01 min. 50 sec. West, along existing fence, 741.58 feet to an iron pin; thence North 02 deg. 38 min. 17 sec. East, along existing fence 477.55 feet; thence North 03 deg. 13 min. 16 sec. East, along existing fence 848.94 feet to an iron pin on the South right of way of Gossum Switch Road, formerly L&N Railroad, 100’ ROW; thence South 79 deg. 11 min. 33 sec. East, along said right of way, 1144.88 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, South 00 deg. 21 min. 08 sec. West, along existing fence, 3701.02 feet to an iron pin on the North right of way of Alabama Highway No. 14, 120’ ROW; thence Northwesterly, along said right of way and curve to the right, having a radius of 6410.07 feet, 965.48 feet, chord being North 66 deg. 08 min. 26 sec. West, 964.56 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, North 00 deg. 03 min. 53 sec. West 148.97 feet to an iron pin; thence North 00 deg. 02 min. 15 sec. West 275.83 feet to an iron pin; thence North 63 deg. 05 min. 16 sec. West, 311.46 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described property lies in the West Quarter of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 92.86 acres, more or less. Taken from a survey by Ronald Burke, Alabama Registration No. 16670, dated May 16,1994. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as provided by law.
The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Wetumpka City Hall, located at 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance.
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, 2024 MEETING 10.7.24 (II) PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CORA ANNETTE DEVAUGHN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-127 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CORA ANNETTE DEVAUGHN, deceased, having been granted to BARRY PHILLIP DEVAUGHN on August 5 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.
BARRY PHILLIP DEVAUGHN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CORA ANNETTE DEVAUGHN, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: J. C. WEBB IV WEBB LAW, INC. 10380 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-9149 Jc.webb@webblaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024 EST/DEVAUGHN. C.
PUBLIC NOTICE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., Central Time (or at such other time as such meeting may be adjourned and reconvened), in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, the Elmore County Commission (the “Commission”) of Elmore County, Alabama (the “County”) will hold a meeting, which will constitute a public meeting, to consider, discuss, vote upon, and take other action authorizing and approving the use and grant of public funds to issue the County’s general obligation warrants (the “Warrants”) in the approximate amount up to $42,500,000 for the purposes of (i) funding up to $5,000,000 to construct and develop updates to current recreational sports facilities within the Holtville, Alabama area, (ii) funding up to $5,000,000 to construct and develop updates to current recreational sports facilities within the Eclectic, Alabama area, (iii) funding up to $10,000,000 to construct and develop updates to current recreational sports facilities within the Tallassee, Alabama area, (iv) funding up to $5,000,000 of future improvements to recreational facilities in the Wetumpka, Alabama area, (v) funding up to $12,500,000 of capital improvements relating to the 17 Springs Recreational Facility and (vi) paying the costs of issuance of the Warrants. The County has determined that the economic base of the County and prosperity and welfare of its citizens will be advanced if these projects are developed, resulting in new retail and commercial opportunities for and in the County and an increase of the County’s tax base and revenues. The persons and business organizations to whom or proposes to lend its credit for the development of the above described projects are those persons and business organizations who shall locate within the vicinity of the above described from the development of the projects. Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the requirements of Amendment 772 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended (reConstitution of Alabama 2022), and all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, 2024 MEETING 09.9.24
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of a 020-Restaurant Retail Liquor license.
Name of Applicant: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Trade Name: Yamato Japanese Steakhouse Address: 4856 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for September 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM, before the Wetumpka City Council at the City of Wetumpka Council Chambers at 212 S. Main Street, Wetumpka, AL.
Anyone desiring to be heard either for or against said application may appear at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing by communication addressed to the City Council, 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
Persons with disabilities who may need special assistance should contact the City Clerk’s call (334) 567-1306 at least two business days in advance of the meeting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 YAMATO PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID LAWRENCE FRAGALA, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-220 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to PATRICIA BARFOOT FRAGALA as Executor on the 21st day of August, 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.
PATRICIA BARFOOT
FRAGALA
EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID LAWRENCE FRAGALA, 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: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 EST/FRAGALA D.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS BARRY FELKER, CASE NO: 2024-171 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DOUGLAS BARRY FELKER, deceased, having been granted to CHAD BRANTLEY on August 15, 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.
CHAD BRANTLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS BARRY FELKER, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS. P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/FELKER D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANN WILLIAMS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-203 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of DOROTHY ANN WILLIAMS, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL E. WILLIAMS on August 12, 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 E. WILLIAMS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY ANN WILLIAMS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: KYLE MASSENGALE WILMER & LEE, P.A. PO BOX 1429 DECATUR, ALABAMA 35602 256-350-1109 kmassengale@wilmerlee.com
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/WILLIAMS, D.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE H. KNIGHT, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-208 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOE H. KNIGHT, SR., deceased, having been granted to JAMES ROYAL KNIGHT on August 19, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice 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.
JAMES ROYAL KNIGHT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE H. KNIGHT, SR., DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GEORGE S. HABUREY, IV THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH. PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 george@clevelandgroup.legal
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, Sept. 1 and 8, 2024 EST/KNIGHT, J. SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BELLE WHITE DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-210 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of RUTH BELLE WHITE, deceased, having been granted to CATHY WHITE GIVAN on August 8, 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.
CATHY WHITE GIVAN
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH BELLE WHITE, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT H. PETTEY SAMFORD & DENSON. LLP P O BOX 2345 OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36803-2345 334-745-3504
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 14, 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/WHITE R.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY ETHAL TRAMMELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-216 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of HENRY ETHAL TRAMMELL, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on August 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.
ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY ETHAL TRAMMELL, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 EST/TRAMMELL H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEWIS E. GARRISON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-181 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of LEWIS E. GARRISON, deceased, having been granted to JOSEPH PAYNE GARRISON on the 15th day of August, 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.
JOSEPH PAYNE GARRISON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LEWIS E. GARRISON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-5141011
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 21, 28, and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/GARRISON, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, AL IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE TAYLOR PILGRIM, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-209 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JANE TAYLOR PILGRIM, deceased, having been granted to LEIGH PILGRIM CLARK on August 23, 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.
LEIGH PILGRIM CLARK, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JANE TAYLOR PILGRIM, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BEN KELLY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 188 JACKSON, ALABAMA 36545 251-246-4440
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 EST/PILGRIM, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN S. GRAY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024- 205 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to AMANDA G. BRADLEY as Personal Representative on the 8th day of August 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.
AMANDA G. BRADLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANN S. GRAY, 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: Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024 EST/GRAY A.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, AL IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY R. HART, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024- 207 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to KRISTI M. BUSH as Executor on the day of August 8th day of August, 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. KRISTI M. BUSH EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY R. HART, 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: Aug. 14, 21 and 28, 2024 EST/HART, J.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARL E. MCQUEENEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-183 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to TRESSA W. JALLATH as Executrix on the 13th day of August 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.
TRESSA W. JALLATH EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTAET OF CARL E. MCQUEENEY, 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: Aug. 21, 28 and Sept. 4, 2024 EST/MCQUEENEY, C.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION AND TIME TO FILE CLAIMS
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATIE M. POWELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-219 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to LANE DELANO POWELL as Personal Representative on the 20th day of August, 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.
LANE DELANO POWELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KATIE M. POWELL, 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: Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 EST/POWELL K. Do you have available jobs?
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Eclectic is on its way to being a Main Street town.
For almost a year a group led by Jessica Hoagland have been meeting. They have been coming up with ideas to help Eclectic and its businesses through revitalization — mainly using Main Street Alabama.
Eclectic hasn’t been designated a Main Street town yet, it is on its way after Main Street Alabama announced its part of the Main Street network. It will be a process to get the larger overall designation.
“Main Street has given us a few tricks and tips along the way,” Hoagland said. “They have explained to us that it typically takes around two to four years to become an actual Main Street program.”
The group will have to show efforts in improving Eclectic and fundraising to the point to sustain a dedicated office and a full-time employee to serve as the executive director.
Hoagland is serving as president of the board for the organization in Eclectic.
It can’t use the Main Street name and has settled on Networking Eclectic until it becomes a designated town.
At that point, Main Street Eclectic is an option.
The group’s efforts will be visible throughout Eclectic.
“With us being so small, we are going to focus on the entire town,” Hoagland said. “Our Main Street is not very large. We are trying to bring those other businesses into it as well. We want to incorporate everybody.”
Efforts to enter the network program of Main Street Alabama started nearly a year ago. Business and community leaders met several times before starting the application process. They even met with Main Street Alabama representatives. The goal was to get everyone on the same page. Going forward, projects around town might be benches, trash receptacles and murals.
“It’s all for the growth of new businesses, existing businesses and a sense of community and camaraderie in town,” Hoagland said.
jersey of Masen Goggins, who died last December in a car accident. The Panthers will bring his jersey to midfield for the coin toss before every game this season.
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Masen Goggins’ legacy is still carrying strong.
The Elmore County football team is planning to honor Goggins before Friday’s annual rivalry game against Tallassee. Goggins, who would have been a senior football player this season, died in a car wreck last December.
To honor him, Elmore County has a few plans for Friday night.
The Panthers are going to carry Goggins’ No. 23 jersey to midfield for the coin toss. They did so in Week 0 and will do the same every week of the season.
The team also has had a flag made to honor him, and the team will carry it out when the Panthers run through their sign onto the field.
Head coach Kyle Caldwell has also had a plaque made, which will be featured on a large rock, but he is unsure if the plaque will be delivered in time for Friday’s game.
“We want to continue honoring him every way we can,” Caldwell said. “It’s about the love and the brotherhood that you create, especially in small towns. It’s undefeated. They’ll always have a place in their hearts for Masen and they’ll always be able to look back and say ‘Even if I do this or do that, I know Mason loved me and his parent’s loved me.’ Just being able to honor that and honor his family is special.”
