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Law enforcement and Elmore County Schools are investigating multiple threats from the last two days. Schools of two different Elmore County communities received threats Sunday evening. On
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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.
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T“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 each See CHAMBER, Page A3
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in Millbrook called 911 to report a gun on the bus. None of the threats had any real substance, but it forced law enforcement and school administrators to treat them as real.
Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
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The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (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 Su perintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
“Kyle Futral is an exception al 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
Wetumpka joins lawsuit against Coosada
Wetumpka is now a voluntary defendant in a lawsuit where the Town of Coosada has sued the Elmore County Fire Fighters Association.
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Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
“The judge wants us to come voluntarily to preserve our rights,” Edwards said. “If we don’t come in voluntarily early in the case we can go through mediation. He might not let us in later if things go
City attorney Justin Edwards told the Wetumpka City Council at its Tuesday meeting to ensure the city had a seat at the table for discussions leading to possible mediation.
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
Commission approves bids for quality of life projects
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.
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Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
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Turf fields are coming in Holtville, Eclectic and Tallassee after the Elmore County Commission approved nearly $10 million in bids at its Monday meeting.
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 shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
The awarded bids are approximately $1.5 million under the budgeted amount. It will allow projects already identified in the communities to begin.
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“In Holtville that is work on a batting cage and pavilion,” Elmore
County chief operations officer Richie Beyer said. “In Tallassee, the $309,000 in savings will go towards a new recreation/community center. In Eclectic that is work between the football and baseball fields. The savings there will go to funds from the Elmore County Board of Education.”
Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said the work would include an entrance and press box.
The Tallassee savings
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A Montgomery man has been arrested for multiple thefts and breaking and entering vehicles at multiple Prattville businesses and hotels in Elmore County in May.
The Prattville Police Department arrested Martez Walters, 37, of Montgomery, on Aug. 26 and charged him with 14 counts of illegal breaking and entering a vehicle, two counts of first-degree theft, six
counts of second-degree theft and two counts of fourth-degree theft.
Court documents state Prattville officers responded to the Quality Inn on Business Park Drive in response to multiple breaking and entering of vehicles. Officers spoke to one vehicle owner.
“(He) advised he found his vehi-
cle was no longer where he parked it and was stolen by an unknown subject,” a police incident report stated. “The victim further stated he had approximately $600 in tools and Green Egg accessories taken.”
According to court records, Walters has five breaking and entering vehicle cases pending in court in Montgomery County stemming from a 2022 arrest. Walters is currently being held in the Elmore County jail on a $372,000 bond.
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An Elmore County deputy is still employed after an arrest in Georgia on Aug. 25.
Aaron Nickolson was
arrested for driving under the influence of multiple substances, failure toa stop at a stop sign and weaving in the road in Cherokee County, Georgia. He was taken into custody and booked into the Cherokee County Jail. Elmore County sheriff Bill Franklin said he can’t comment very much on the issue other than it’s not what it seems.
“It’s already been handled,” Franklin said. “It’s an internal matter and I can’t really comment on it.”
According to minutes of the Elmore County Commission, Nickolson was formally hired April 1, 2024.
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A Wetumpka police officer noticed something different about a tag on a car and it led to finding 32 grams of methamphetamine and a handgun.
Jason Lammers, 39, of Wetumpka, was arrested by the Wetumpka Police Department on Sept. 3 and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and drug trafficking.
“It started with a traffic stop,”
Wetumpka police chief Ed Reeves said. “The officers then found meth in the vehicle.”
Court documents state Lammers turned onto Redland Road from U.S. Highway 231 and an officer noticed an older tag on a Chevrolet Avalanche.
“When I ran the tag it came
back to a 2011 BMW,” the officer wrote in the report.
After Lammers was stopped, he told officers he had just purchased the vehicle, didn’t have insurance and the bill of sale was in his girlfriend’s car.
The officer asked Lammers to step out of the vehicle and fix the rear passenger fender that was dragging the ground as the officer ran the VIN through dispatch.
The officer then noticed a magnetic key box on the driver floorboard that wasn’t there when Lammers stepped out. Lammers grabbed the box, shaked it and turned it over.
“I could see what I believed to be meth residue,” the officer stated in the report. “(Lammers) was extremely nervous, shaking and tried to shove the box under the
dash stating it was nothing.”
The officer obtained the key box and noticed “loose meth” inside. Lammers claimed it wasn’t his.
The officer also noticed a glass pipe in an air vent of the vehicle. Lammers was taken to the Elmore County Jail. Another officer further searched the vehicle and found a backpack with Lammers name on it in the passenger floorboard. Inside more methamphetamine and a Glock 31 firearm was found. Lammers’ debit card was also found in the bag.
Less than 24 hours after his arrest, Lammers posted a $1.5 million bond and was released from the Elmore County Jail on Sept. 4.
Montgomery man sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for Wetumpka robbery
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A suspect in a Wetumpka robbery case was handed a federal prison sentence Wednesday.
Roddrecius Lavelle Goldsmith, 33, of Montgomery will spend 13 years in federal prison plus another five years on supervised release.
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• James Newman, 43, of Prattville, was arrested for seven counts of failure to appear.
• Domestic violence was reported in Wetumpka.
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• Darryl Hunt-Lucas, 27, of Wetumpka, was arrested for nine counts of
Department originally investigated the case after a clerk at a convenience store on U.S. Highway 231 pushed a panic button on Jan. 20, 2023, after a suspect left with $79 following an assault and robbery.
The Herald reported in 2023, the clerk identified Goldsmith from a photo lineup.
The encounter started as many between
the clerk and customer. Goldsmith asked the clerk how much a cup of ice cost. He also asked where the restroom was located. State court documents stated Goldsmith asked the clerk to go to the restroom with him.
“[The victim] said she doesn’t think her husband would like that,” state court documents said. “[Goldsmith] pulled out a handgun and pulled
failure to appear.
• Jason Lammers, 49, of Wetumpka, was arrested for drug trafficking.
• Chase Sommers, 23, of Pike Road, was arrested for public intoxication.
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• Michael Klem, 31, of Wetumpka, was arrested for four counts of failure to appear.
• A domestic incident was reported on Austin Street.
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• Dalton Campbell, 20, of Wetumpka, was arrested for failure to appear.
• Justin Hall, 36, of Wetumpka, was arrested for five counts of failure to appear.
• Gerod Penick, 32, of Tacoma, Washington, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
• Patrick Bragg, 22, of
her into the bathroom, pushed her down to her knees and hit her multiple times around the head.”
The police report said Goldsmith demanded sexual acts from the victim.
“[The victim] pushed back [Goldsmith] and he dragged her to the cash register and made her
Ashland, was arrested for public intoxication.
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• John Rambo, 62, of Rockford, was arrested for driving under the influence.
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We need to talk about it
Editor’s Note: This story contains information about suicide and may be triggering to some readers. If you are suicidal or having suicidal ideations, please call 988 immediately.
In 2022, over 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States and 13.2 million Americans reported having serious suicidal thoughts according to the CDC.
Suicide is a leading cause of death and is also preventable. But this is not about blaming the victim. There are many factors that can lead to suicide, and some can make a person more susceptible such as chronic illness, mental health disorders, abuse, trauma, relationship issues, bullying and poverty.
In many cases, individuals die by suicide when it is seen as the only way out. Most victims are grappling with trying to cope with pain, feelings of hopelessness and feelings of isolation.
On top of that the stigma around mental health and suicide can make it difficult to seek help. However, spending time with others can be a reminder that you are not alone, and therapy can get to the root of the problem, as suicidal thoughts are generally symptoms of a larger issue.
Breaking down stigmas is vital to preventing suicide, which is why it is so important to engage with suicide prevention month. It cannot only save lives but also alleviate a lot of suffering.
Most of us have been touched by suicide in one way or another, whether it be through loved ones or fighting off suicidal thoughts ourselves. It affects so many of us and yet we rarely talk about it.
Start small, have those difficult conversations with loved ones, learn more about suicide prevention and don’t be afraid to seek help. There is no shame in leaning on one another.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential, 24/7 support.
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For most of my schooling, I saw being a hard worker akin to godliness.
And I should probably say this at the start, I’m not against hard work. But even a “good thing” can be toxic when we go too far.
The 2010s saw the rise of hustle culture, which is all about being as productive as possible. A “busier the better” kind of motto. Hustle culture was not new to American culture; it just happened to be the buzzword of the decade.
But now that we have fully entered the 2020s, we might need to unpack some of the bad habits hustle culture instilled in us. And one of the big ones is how we have gone so far into praising productivity that resting is seen as laziness. There is value in breaks, just as there is value in working. Humans aren’t machines; we can’t go nonstop, no breaks. And it’s unreasonable to expect that of ourselves. But that is a lot easier said than done. I mean have you ever been working on a project and you get annoyed that you have to go to the bathroom? That’s toxic productivity right there. And it’s all so ingrained in American culture.
A book I read from time to time is “The Tao of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff. In the chapter “Bisy Backson,” Hoff talks about how other cultures have third spaces designed for breaks and these spaces allow people to forget about time as a
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commodity.
For example, in France there are sidewalk cafes, which are all about eating, relaxing and people watching. In China, there are the teahouses, but we have no American equivalent to these cultural spaces.
Well, Hoff points out we have fast food joints (or hamburger stands to be more accurate), which communicate the exact opposite of rest and take your time. And yet, even in our coffee shops people are doing work on their laptops, and it’s like a second office for many of us.
More recently, Dr. Devon Price wrote a fantastic book called “Laziness Does Not Exist” which really dissects the relationship between productivity, morality and our fears of laziness.
In it, he points out, “We live in a world where hard work is rewarded and having needs and limitations is seen as a source of shame. It’s no wonder so many of us are constantly overexerting ourselves, saying yes out of fear of how we’ll be perceived for saying no.”
We rely on each other. But overworking creates apathy. Our self-
worth isn’t tied to productivity. It’s tied to how we show up, for ourselves and others.
Sometimes that means setting boundaries. Sometimes that means taking a break. Culturally, we need to start valuing that just as much as we value hard work, or it’s going to be harder and harder to come together locally or nationally if we continue to overwork ourselves and let apathy fester.
I’m not a trendsetter by any means so I don’t know if I have a catchy little term to replace hustle culture. But overall, part of the solution is resting and accepting things as they happen.
So, the next time you don’t cross everything off your to-do list, remember that doesn’t define you as a person and it doesn’t make you immoral by any means. There is so much more to ourselves and the human experience than how productive we were for x, y and z. It’s spending time with others. It’s staring out the window and just letting your mind wander. It’s drinking that cup of coffee and taking the time to smell it before taking the first sip.
Time is always turning, and yet, we hem and haw over what is a waste of time. What if everything is worthy of time. Even “being lazy.”
Abigail Murphy is the Dadeville beat reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
Last week in this space, we highlighted some of the streaming offerings that were screened over the wild summer just past – really, three months ago, we hadn’t had a President decide to retire or a former President survive an assassination attempt, and neither party had yet held their nominating conventions. We also had not yet seen the championship American athletes winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Olympics in Paris – which almost became a side story to the controversial, some would say blasphemous, opening ceremonies. Somehow that seems like an eternity ago. Back to the streaming reviews, to cleanse the palate for another week.
IN RESTLESS DREAMS: THE MUSIC OF PAUL SIMON (Amazon Prime)
Paul Simon is still producing interesting music of value. This documentary on Amazon Prime is a must-see for the creative process shown as Paul recorded his 2022 LP, Seven Psalms, at his home studio in Texas. That isn’t the whole story, of course: this documentary goes all the way back to elementary school, where Paul met classmate Art Garfunkel in first grade and began harmonizing with him. Paul and Art’s lifelong, on-again, off-again musical collaboration is key to the story told here, but there is just as much emphasis on Paul’s eternal quest to learn more about the music of the world. While a large portion of the film is dedicated to the Simon & Garfunkel era, just as much tells the stories of
how Paul gave each album its own designated feel: the Caribbean and reggae sounds on his first solo record; the Muscle Shoals studio players heard on There Goes Rhymin’ Simon; the controversial South African musicians who helped make Graceland. Paul’s quest for perfection along with his curiosity about how music is made by other cultures and peoples makes for a fine documentary, and is highly recommended.
FROM WORST TO FIRST: THE TRUE STORY OF Z-100 NEW YORK (Amazon Prime)
It was one of the last radio sensations in New York broadcasting history, and it wasn’t even in New York! “Worst to First” tells the tale of Z-100, owned by Cleveland-based Malrite Communications and based in Secaucus, New Jersey. They were able to say they were broadcasting from high atop the Empire State Building because . . . well, every radio station tower was up there. In the mid-1980s, free-form FM radio and Album Oriented Rock (AOR) formats were on life support, while AM radio had fully embraced the Rush Limbaughs and G. Gordon Liddys of the talk radio format and left Top 40 behind. Florida disc jockey and selfstyled gonzo radio man Scott Shannon
was hired to come to New York to shake things up, and that’s exactly what he did.
Some viewers may not be interested in the nerdy parts of the story, such as how the chief engineer found ways to make Z-100 louder than the other stations on the dial using trickery in the audio processing. Most folks will love the tales from the rock and pop stars of the era who appear in the documentary. For a radio fan like myself, I enjoyed hearing Scott Shannon’s take on the era with his own words. He was determined to make the Top 40 format successful again in the #1 market in the country, and he did it. Stations all over the nation copied the morning zoo format pioneered by Shannon in the 1980s and 1990s, and to an extent there are elements that persist to the present day even though Top 40 as a format has pretty much ceased to exist.
LACI PETERSON (Netflix) I wasn’t sure I could take it, having spent five gory and gruesome episodes following O.J. Simpson earlier this year. But I decided to take the risk and commit to this three-part docuseries on the murder of Laci Peterson, which happened 22 years ago last winter.
American Murder: Laci Peterson takes the viewer back to Christmas Eve 2002, when eight-months-pregnant Laci’s disappearance became a media circus focused on her husband Scott, who was in an adulterous relationship with a woman named Amber Frey.
Barring mama nature throwing bad weather at us this coming weekend, this coming Sunday starting at noon will be our 18th annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka. Let’s all have some fun with our dogs while enjoying a nice afternoon in the park.
Two things we are still in need of from our wonderful supporters are canned sodas for our drink wagon and baked goods for our sales table. If you can help, please contact Charline Pope at 334-202-1381 on how you can help.
There will be plenty to do and see at Bark in the Park – vendors, food, demonstrations, Microchip Clinic, Blessing of the Pets, Pet Parade, Pet & Owner Contests, Paw Painting, Bark in the Park T-Shirts, some great raffle baskets, Pet Photo Booth and more.
We have numerous vendors set up under the trees and around the pavilion area and there’s still time for more vendors to join us – check our Vendor application online or email us at the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net.
Thrilled to have Crepe Magic and Venice Gelato back with us to please taste buds and tummies. See the Buffalo Rock Pepsi Trailer/Tent for sodas and water for sale. And thanks to our baking expert supporters, homemade baked goodies are not to be missed!
Our Blessing of the Pets will happen approximately 2-2:15 pm followed by our always popular Parade of Pets as who doesn’t like showing
off their beloved pet? The Pet Contests will be for Biggest, Smallest, Best Costume, Owner/Pet look-alike, Best Handmade/Original Costume and Judge’s Choice. Winners will get a Gift Certificate for purchases at For Healthy Pets in downtown Wetumpka!
Make sure to get your tickets for the some super cool gift baskets –coffee, wine, dog and cat baskets will be featured.
Microchips work wonderfully to help us reunite lost pets so what better way to show how much you love them than to have them microchipped. From 1– 3 and for only $25 (which includes the registration) you can get your pet microchipped thanks to the Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine.
Make sure to purchase your bright, lime green, “Pets Make Life Better” 2024 Bark in the Park T-Shirt for $15.
Admission to Bark in the Park is $5/person 13 years old and older (having cash at the gate will help immensely please). All dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs in a very busy situation, and they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the Park.
Just in case our rain date is Sunday, Sept. 22 still at Ft. Toulouse.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
Phantom is 9 months old as of mid September and he weighs about 45 pounds. He is a happy boy, who is great with other dogs, loves to go for walks and just wants a family to call his own. He came to us in a litter found dumped in the woods.
The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, micro-
chip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian.
If you are interested in meeting Phantom or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane. org.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Almost everywhere seems to be hiring.
Many businesses and industries seem to be almost always looking for employees. At the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ignite Leadership Summer, J.F. Ingram State Technical College president Annette Funderburk told attendees she sees it as an opportunity for the school she leads. Funderburk said Ingram is unique as it is the only technical college in the nation that only works with incarcerated persons.
“Ingram State operates around the prison to workforce pipeline model,” Funderburk said.
RTR Media and HGTV decided
cation in the
The model has state prisoners attending class behind “the fence” and obtaining certificates in areas such as diesel mechanics, plumbing and other construction trades. But it has benefits beyond adding employees to the workforce.
“The benefits of providing career technical education to the incarcer-
(Mississippi),” Keane said. “We tried to turn it into a manual for small towns.”
Key ideas and steps emerged.
“We wanted to find the people that are helping others in town,” Keane said. “How do we put some love and energy into them so they can continue to put into others.”
To help downtown areas, Keane said the plan was to help a store then move several stores down.
“It’s not necessarily helping four stores in a row,” Keane said.
“Now you’ve got a little bit of a walking path between those two
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her friends to share stories about inspiration. J.F. Ingram State Technical College president Annette Funderburk works behind razor wire to educate prisoners to better their lives when they get out. Hometown Takeover co-creator Jenna Keane shared what attracted her and others from HGTV to Wetumpka for the first season of the show. Don Erwin is considered an Alabama icon in economic development and shared
ated, first and foremost, it reduces recidivism,” Funderburk said. “Studies have shown that incarcerated individuals who participate in educational programs are significantly less likely to reoffend. This is because education provides them with the tools they need to rebuild their lives, providing a sense of purpose and
stores, and then the middle fills out.”
Keane learned what Ben and Erin were doing in Laurel and they created a “manual” of lessons.
“We wanted to apply them to a new town,” Keane said.
Thousands of towns had applied to be the first in Home Town Takeover. Keane and her team visited several. After stumbling upon Wetumpka, the team knew they wanted to take it on.
“It had to be, it wasn’t a fully broken town,” Keane said. “We met a lot of fully broken towns. We needed to see a team of people that were working together and were there obstacles to overcome.”
how he and others worked together to recruit Mercedes to Alabama. Wetumpka native Jenny Stubbs shared stories of her great aunt Mary Olive Enslen Tinder who was one of the first female radio and television broadcasters.
“We all have great ideas, but the people that will pass the fear and surround themselves with other passionate people and do something great with those ideas that succeed,” Phelps said.
Erwin told the story of how Alabama Power partnered with the State of Alabama and others after
direction.”
When the prisoners no longer reoffend, they become productive members of society paying taxes and paying for goods and services they use when out of prison.
“This is the prison to workforce pipeline that I was referring to, where we enroll, educate, engage, employ and prepare for exit and reentry back into society,” Funderburk said. “This is a major important role for not only me but for us as a society.”
Funderburk believes Ingram Tech is positioned to help fill a need. She said for every 100 open jobs there are only 46 workers. It’s a position Ingram has been helping fill since
The team’s desire to take on Wetumpka was solidified when they realized it aligned with a dream Keane previously had. In her dream, Keane saw the town would be on a river. She drove across the Bibb Graves Bridge into town to meet Shellie Phelps and Jenny Stubbs.
“The show that Jenny and Shellie put on for us, it started with donuts,” Keane said. “Then conveniently the mayor was in our path. Everyone offered a little help here and there.”
Keane said it was an easy decision to pick Wetumpka after a consultation with Ben and Erin.
The Big Fish House helped as well.
“It was a key factor for
seeing a story in a European newspaper about Mercedes wanting a U.S. based plant. After the German automaker made the announcement about Alabama, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota followed and most have made even larger investments.
“Alabama is now the No.1 exporter of automobiles in the U.S.,” Erwin said.
Barber Motorsports was only an idea when Erwin had a conversation with George Barber who had sold Barber Dairy the year before. Erwin approached Barber about a museum for
1965 when the Alabama legislature created Ingram Tech. It has since helped thousands of state inmates create opportunities for themselves.
Ingram Tech offers programs in every Alabama Department of Corrections facility, even in parole and day reporting centers.
Every student enrolled gets a forklift certification and OSHA safety certification in addition to certificates in the trades.
“Every employer who hires an Ingram graduate is receiving a worker who is highly trained and motivated to work when you want them to work,” Funderburk said. “The idea is that we make sure that they have an opportunity to work, so that
us,” Keane said. “It was about (Phelps), but that house was pivotal for us. It was a beacon. It represented so much and had that neat quirk of having been a movie house in the past.”
The new show presented challenges to Keane and the production company. The COVID-19 pandemic shut down so much. But with grit, hard work and determination, they pulled it together Filming concluded in 2020 and the show aired in 2021. It was HGTV’s No. 1 show, but it was the No. 2 show overall at the time.
Keane believed Wetumpka spoke to people. It was the definition of the town she tries to find. Wetumpka had people and stories viewers could relate to.
his motorcycle collection. Erwin had previously put together land in Leeds for a project for BASS that never came to be. Barber bought in. More than a decade later Indy Car is a frequent visitor to the track and Formula I can race there as well.
Bass Pro Shops, restaurants and hotels have followed.
What started it all was getting a $15,000 investment into an International Baccalaureate degree for high school students. It was needed to show European executives schools in Alabama were adequate for
they do not reoffend.”
Funderburk said Ingram is addressing inequalities and promoting social injustices. It is an effort to recognize every person regardless of past mistakes has potential for growth and redemption.
“By investing in their education, we are affirming their inherent worth and dignity,” Funderburk said. “This not only benefits the individuals themselves, but also their families and our communities, creating a ripple effect of positive change. What we do, like me and you and all of us do, is bigger than just ourselves. It is about strengthening our communities and shaping a brighter future for all.”
“HGTV viewers love a diamond in the rough and assess how they would fix it,” Keane said. “We wanted to find a town with lessons other towns could use.”
Keane said the first season of Hometown Takeover and Wetumpka warmed viewers’ hearts coming out of the pandemic. It was something new for Keane.
“We had so many people reach out to us and say, ‘I was by myself and had no one but I had these shows and I had companionship,’” Keane said. “So that’s probably the thing I’m most proud of, is feeling like we’ve provided companionship to people, which I hadn’t really realized how important that was.”
their students. A decade later the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School was named the top high school in the country in 2005. It was the first school in the state to offer the program a decade earlier.
The IB program is now in more than 20 Alabama schools.
“The program’s success demonstrates that a small investment can lead to significant educational opportunities,” Erwin said. The “spark” of a small investment showed the state’s commitment to European industries.
Stubbs’ story highlighted the perseverance of her great aunt. Tinder was well ahead of her time in interviewing stars about their movies and more.
The speakers’ stories described the “sparks” many took to achieve success in their careers..
“Our goal is to create an atmosphere of inspiration and excitement where you can meet other people who have amazing ideas,” Phelps said. “We hope those connections that are created here will help everyone move forward and closer to their goals.”
will create a total of $7.8 million in county funds for a new recreation center. The artificial turf fields will be installed
first on the baseball and softball fields in the Eclectic and Holtville communities. As football seasons end, fields in Holtville, Eclectic and Tallassee will be replaced. It means some spring high school soccer
games will be played at 17 Springs for Holtville and in Wetumpka for Elmore County High School and Tallassee High School.
The commission also approved hiring the design firm Dalhoff Thomas to come up with plans to replace some of the grass baseball and softball fields at the Wetumpka Sports Complex with artificial turf.
“That is the next phase of quality of life projects in Wetumpka,” Beyer said.
The commission receives most of the
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lodging tax from Elmore County short term rentals including hotels. It will be used to purchase $37.5 million bonds over the next year, $12 million is for cash previously authorized in the 17 Springs project.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes from the Aug. 12 meeting.
• Approved a memorandum of warrants for the period of Aug. 3 to Aug. 30 in the amount of $8, 411,800.98.
sideways and against our rights.”
Court documents show the 19th Judicial Circuit Court Judge made similar requests of the City of Millbrook and the Town of Elmore in the case.
Edwards said the association is the group established by the legislature to establish and maintain fire boundaries in Elmore County.
“These fire boundaries are how we get dispatch and what fire fees we collect,” Edwards said. “Coosada has sued to change some of those boundaries.”
Edwards told the council he felt like the case was heading to mediation.
The council approved becoming a volunteer defendant in the matter. Court records do not state the next court date.
In other business, the council
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Three students have been identified as being a part of the social media threats — two in the Coosada and Millbrook area and one in the Eclectic area.
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• Authorized the commission chair to execute a memorandum of agreement for management services of 911 communications.
• Appointed chairman Bart Mercer to the ACCA legislative committee.
• Approved a detention agreement with Montgomery for two youth detention beds.
• Approved a longterm detention subsidy contract with the Alabama Department of Youth Services for one detention bed.
• Approved American Rescue Plan reallocations.
approved salary increases for the mayor and council.
Alabama law requires any change in the pay for mayor or council be set at least six months prior to municipal elections. The next municipal election is set for August 2025.
The approval means the mayor’s salary increases from $25,000 per year to $50,000 and the councilmember salary increases from $7,200 to $12,000.
In addition to pay increases for city officials, the council approved new windows for the Wetumpka Police Department.
Chief Ed Reeves said the carpets in the building would sometimes be wet following heavy rain.
With the help of a water hose, it was determined 10 windows needed replacement.
“The windows are basically rotten all the way around,” Reeves told the council. “The water was coming in through them.”
commenter on the post in the Millbrook community (Sunday) night,” Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said.
Millbrook police chief P.K. Johnson said his department, in particular school resource officer Cpl. Kristen White, performed extremely well when the department first became aware of the threat on social media about 10 p.m. Sunday night.
“There were making threats towards students at all our local schools to include Coosada Elementary, Millbrook Middle and Stanhope Elmore,” Johnson said.
“They directed violence not only at the school but at school buses.”
By 10:45 p.m. law enforcement was speaking with a 12-year-old commenter on the post.
• Approved a threeyear contract with Johnson Controls for preventative maintenance of systems at the county’s judicial and jail facilities.
• Awarded bids for materials needed throughout the year by the county’s public works department.
• Approved proclamations for Constitution Week and Extentision Week. The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23.
IN OTHER ACTION THE WETUMPKA CITY COUNCIL:
• Approved minutes of the Aug. 19 meeting.
• Gave permission to the parks and recreation department to renew a RecDeck subscription at a cost of $7,300.
• Approved the purchase of a Limble license for work orders and operations management.
• Authorized an emergency repair of culvert on Jasmine Hill Road not to exceed $30,000.
• Approved a restaurant liquor license for WOW Catering on East Bridge Street.
• Approved the installation of lights on trees in downtown.
• Authorized the mayor to sign a pre-application for 2025 Airport Improvement Projects with the FAA.
• Approved a job description and corresponding pay scale for a city engineer. The next meeting of the Wetumpka City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16.
“She did not create the post but commented on it making threatening statements,” Johnson said. “We had her in custody Sunday night.”
With the help of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Fusion Center.
“They helped us track the computers in this incident,” Johnson said.
Authorities located the 12-year-old who created the original post Monday afternoon and took her into custody.
Both are facing petitions in Elmore County Juvenile Court of making terroristic threats. If charged as adults and found guilty they would face a prison sentence between a one year and day up to 10 years and fine up to $15,000.
“Juveniles are treated differently than adults,” Johnson said. “I can
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assure you we have been in contact with the judicial system. They are going to be dealt with. They will be treated accordingly.”
Dennis said school administrators were dealing with a Elmore County High School student as the person who made the threat to Eclectic schools.
“They were all made on social media,” Dennis said.
Dennis explained the students face Class III discipline issues and the punishment could be one year in alternative school or expulsion. He also expects criminal proceedings in juvenile court as the three students are minors.
No gun on school bus Tuesday
Millbrook police acted again Tuesday morning when a call to 911 was made describing a gun on a school bus.
“We have no choice but to stop the bus,” Johnson said. “That was the backup on traffic on Main Street (Tuesday) morning.”
Police searched the bus and found no gun.
Johnson said Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. the incident was still under investigation but there was a high probability the student who made the call would likely be prosecuted in juvenile court.
Johnson said any threat made anywhere will be harshly dealt with. Just the threats in Millbrook Sunday resulted in more than 1,200 student absences in the Millbrook schools, according to Johnson.
“If you disrupt our schools, it is not going to be treated like a harmless prank,” Johnson said. “We are going to treat it like the serious offense that it is.”
Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge!
I do hope everyone is doing well as this latest edition of the Herald comes out. We certainly have not seen the last of summer heat, but the mornings and evenings have given a slight indication of things to come. A little rain would surely be nice!
I did not come up in the tradition of Friday Night Lights. I did not become exposed to the tradition until our daughters made the school dance team at Wetumpka Middle School. There are three basic reasons for this.
First is my age. I was born in 1966, which means, among many things, that sports was not as significant in the lives of young people as it is now. Yes, there were little league and
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school sports, but there were fewer overall participants then as opposed to recently. Second, my family’s main source of leisure activity and time was music. We attended concerts and performances regularly. Most of our closest friends were involved in music in one way or another and we supported them and the arts in general.
Third, I attended Ramsay High School in Birmingham, a magnet school in the Birmingham City School system. During my tenure, Ramsay did not have a football team. We simply did not have the human or financial resources to pull it off. Alicia graduated from Niceville High School in Florida. She was in the marching band in middle and high school. Friday Night Lights was a monumental
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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-
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element of those school years for her and her family. I enjoyed her stories but confessed I had no frame of reference for them.
I must admit that when I first got introduced to the concept in the flesh, I was a bit bewildered. I remember asking my wife, “So, we do this every weekend during football season?” She looked at me like I had three heads and said, “Yes. We do.”
It did not take long for me to get into the whole vibe. There was something magical about sitting in the stadium with the
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families and friends of student participants. The band laid the foundation for keeping everyone excited and engaged. The dancers and cheerleaders played off the band and the crowd, and it made an obvious difference to everyone present. The pre-game music on the sound system helped set the tone. Over time, I noticed something changing. The sounds coming from the press box began to intensify. The blaring music that got people fired up as they entered the stadium started to appear during the game itself. The addition of video screens in stadiums quickly led to bright, flashing images to accompany the sound clips.
I do not have any issue with using video clips or prerecorded music, save one. For the life
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of me, I cannot figure out why the sights and sounds from the press box overlap the sights and sounds of the bands in the stands and the dancers and cheerleaders on the field. Both serve a purpose, but why do they have to be running at the same time?
I have noticed this taking place on the high school and college levels of football. Have we become so universally ADD that we all need more than one thing happening at once? I, for one, would prefer to go to a game and get lost in the sights and sounds of students sharing their talents collectively in the name of promoting their respective school. How about you?
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Dalton MiDDleton SportS eDitor dalton.middleton@thewetumpkaherald.com
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
Wetumpka made the short trip to Alexander City on Tuesday and walked away with a three-set sweep. Wetumpka beat Benjamin Russell, 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-21) in the non-region tune up.
Wetumpka saw massive strides forward in the match against Benjamin Russell.
Over the weekend, Wetumpka competed in the MAC ATTACK Tournament held by Montgomery Academy, where coach J.J. Kidd said his team compiled 48 errors in 178 swings despite reaching the championship game.
Against Benjamin Russell, however, the Indians made significant progress.
“We did a lot better on communication, then we did a lot
better on our swinging,” Kidd said. “We’ve made a lot of errors in the past, like this past tournament we just played in. So for us to actually make an adjustment to that and actually fix it to the point where we almost had a kill every time we swung tonight, it was a lot better for me.” The Indians leaned on the
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Bear Woods has one simple practice rule for his Wetumpka football players — they must be wearing guardian caps.
Safety is at the forefront of the football world right now with professional and college teams all sporting guardian caps to try and prevent concussions and other head injuries.
Guardian caps are a line of soft-shell pads that attach to and cover the outside of a football helmet. They have been used in practices since 2015, with the NFL first mandating their use for some position groups in 2022.
Now, the guardian cap is at
the high school level. Woods has bought every player a guardian cap to wear during practice, and the team has been sporting them since the preseason. If a player isn’t wearing their cap, they aren’t allowed to practice.
“It’s just the reality of safety for the kids, first and foremost,” Woods said. “Our No. 1 priority when it comes to the caps is safety. But you also don’t want to see these kids miss out on an opportunity to play one of their 10 nights of football. We’ve had kids work really hard in the spring and summer who would have been in starting roles going through concussion protocols. Thankfully, none of them had any major injuries but now the
kid is missing time because of protocols.”
Wetumpka first implemented a few guardian caps into its practices during the 2023 football season. A parent donated a few guardian caps to the offensive and defensive line players, so there were a few littered throughout practice.
It wasn’t until later, though, when Woods decided he needed to get the rest of the team some.
“We had a guy get a concussion that was in a different position group, so now we’re putting everyone in them,” Woods said. “The guys are happy to have them. They’re flying around, especially the
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (1-0) AT CHAMBERS ACADEMY (2-1)
I’ll cut straight to the chase – I’m leaving Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
This is my last week with the company
After three years of serving as the Elmore County sports editor, running the sports operation at the Wetumpka Herald, Tallassee Tribune and Eclectic Observer, I’m hanging up my cleats as the athletes say.
Or as it’s going nowadays, I guess entering the transfer portal is the better way to say it.
I’ve taken a state job doing public relations. It will be a big change, but it was a much-needed one for me and my family.
Before I start talking about myself, I just want to say thank you.
That goes to every single player who talked to me, every coach that dealt with my countless calls on Sunday afternoons or when they really didn’t want to talk to me, and every parent who thanked me and allowed me to cover their kid’s accomplishments during the last three years.
When I took this job in 2021, I was coming from an SEC beat and had just covered Mississippi State sports. Now that I look back on that, the one thing that sticks out to me is how much more important covering the Elmore County community was.
There are only a few people who are telling the stories of kids in these communities, and that number gets smaller every year as newspaper staffs get smaller, or people just stop their photography and blogging hobbies.
As I went out to 95% of my games, I would be the only reporter there. I was the only one telling those stories. That’s something I cherished. I wanted to tell the best story I could. I wanted to make it positive, even when it wasn’t. I want those kids and parents to look back 10 years from now and be happy with what was written about them.
I think I accomplished that. At least you guys made me feel like I did. There were complaints, and that will never change.
But more often than not, you guys made me feel good. You thanked me and gave me food out of the concession stand and talked to me and made me feel like I was part of the community
That is something I’ll hold dear to my heart for a long time. Thank you.
I hope you all feel I did as good of a job as you’ve made me feel I did.
I’ll get out of my feelings now. I just wanted to make sure I thanked everyone.
When it comes to the paper and how coverage was handled, I want to brag on myself a little bit. When I took the job in 2021, the
Herald sports coverage was in a rough spot. With three sports editors in a calendar year, there was no stability. The All-County teams were a mess, if there were even one. Nobody knew the players and nobody cared enough to find out the top athletes. I think I helped stabilize that for The Herald and The Tribune. I have brought some consistency to the paper, whether that be just from Players of the Week to All-County teams to football capsules. I also helped start an All-County Wrestling Team and an All-County Soccer Team, both of which hadn’t been done in recent years. This year, I was planning to start an All-County Cross Country team. That probably would’ve needed a better name.
But I think I did a good job here. In three years, I was able to bring the paper from not even in the top sports sections in the state to winning the Best Sports Coverage in our division. I take pride in that.
But it wasn’t because of me. It was because of the fantastic stories and opportunities I was given while I worked here. I was lucky to cover multiple state championships. I got to watch Wetumpka and Holtville dogpile in Oxford in 2023, which was one of the best overall days I’ve ever had covering sports in Elmore County.
I got to watch Edgewood Academy absolutely dominate volleyball and basketball while I was here. On the flip side, I also covered teams that lost in the state championship and saw their hearts break when they came up just short.
I covered teams that won (Wetumpka, 2021) and lost (Elmore County, 2023) on Hail Mary attempts at the end of football games. I watched Irvin Delfin score 65 goals in a season. I got to watch Mya Holt just absolutely rewrite history at Wetumpka. I watched Land Bell and Willie Cox dominate wrestling matches, as well as others. I could go on and on about every special athlete I’ve covered in my time here, but that article would be too long to run in the paper.
Whether it was a team winning or losing state, a player breaking a record or hitting a game winner, those special moments were what allowed myself and the paper to garner the accolades it has over the last few
STAFF REPORT
TPI Staff
Following the recent gun threat that suspended Elmore County and Tallassee’s football game last week, schools across Elmore County are taking extra security measures going forward. Here’s what each school has announced. Wetumpka and Edgewood Academy have not announced measures yet.
TALLASSEE
Starting Monday, Sept. 9, a clear bag policy is being implemented. It will be for all home athletic events hosted by Southside Middle School and Tallassee High School, including indoor and outdoor events.
All bags must be clear and no larger than 12”x6”x12”. No backpacks, duffle bags, large purses or solid color bags will be allowed. Small purses and clutches no larger than 6.5”x4” are still allowed.
To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following guidelines must also be followed.
Students in eighth grade or below that attend any home sports event must have a ticket and be accompanied by a paying adult.
Gathering around the concession stand or under/around the bleachers is prohibited. Please find a seat and enjoy the game, and do not stand in walkways or stairwells.
Playing football or any other games in the grassy areas, walkways, gravel areas, etc. will be prohibited. If caught playing, the ball will be confiscated.
Failure to follow these procedures will result in you being asked to leave the game by the Tallassee Police Department.
ELMORE COUNTY Hand Wands will now be used at the entrance to prevent any prohibited items from entering the premises. We have a zero-tolerance policy for weapons on our campus, and any violators will be trespassed and/or arrested. Our priority is to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. We will only open the North Gate for ALL fan entrance.
The North Gate will open at 5:30 on game days for cash tickets and GoFan. The Pass Gate under the home bleachers will be used for season ticket holders and those with passes for entry. The South
Gate near the fieldhouse will be an EXIT ONLY.
We are working to run golf carts to help our fans who may need assistance walking to that end of the stadium. Please understand there might be longer lines than usual while we implement this new procedure. Please continue to follow our clear bag policy and stadium rules. There are absolutely NO PASSES OUT for any reason. Prepare for possible rain as you enter. All children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 21. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
HOLTVILLE Effective immediately, handheld metal detectors will be in use at all entrances to prevent prohibited items from entering the premises. Additionally, we are enforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy on weapons; any violators will be removed from the stadium and may face arrest. Our goal is to maintain a secure and enjoyable environment for everyone. We are also introducing a clear bag policy, which is detailed on our website and social media platforms. Please remember that students under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult, and children should not be left unattended. If any issues arise with a child not following the rules, we will ask the responsible parties to leave. We are NOT a babysitting service. We appreciate your understanding in this matter Gates will open at 5:15 PM. We ask for your patience as we implement these new policies and encourage you to arrive early to help manage the lines. Only the main front gates and the side gate behind the home bleachers will be open. Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
STANHOPE ELMORE Hand wands will now be used at the entrance to prevent any prohibited items from entering the premises. We have a zero-tolerance policy for weapons on our campus, and any violators will be trespassed and/or arrested. Our priority is to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation.
Stanhope has beaten both Percy Julian and Wetumpka once this year and has yet to face Montgomery Academy, last year’s Class 5A champs.
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
For the first time since 2018, Stanhope Elmore’s volleyball team took down its archrival.
Stanhope Elmore beat Wetumpka, 3-1 (14-25, 25-18, 27-25, 25-11) in a premier AHSAA Class 6A, Area 4 matchup. The Mustangs improved to 2-0 in area play with the win, and beat their rival for the first time since 2018 and first time under coach Flavia Freeney.
Stanhope has beaten both Percy Julian and Wetumpka once this year and has yet to face Montgomery Academy, last year ’s Class 5A champs.
“That win was huge for us,” Freeney said. “The rivalry between Wetumpka and Stanhope is so intense, and to come up with a win like that against a team you’ve lost to so many times was just amazing. Our girls have been working, working and working to that end. Everything fell into place. They played phenomenal.”
It didn’t start out well for Stanhope, and for the first set the matchup
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looked much like it had the previous six seasons. Freeney made a mistake in her rotation, and she caught it too late. The official checked and confirmed the rotation, and Stanhope was stuck with how she wrote it up for the first set. That resulted in the 25-14 loss in Set 1, but that change was quickly corrected before Set 2, which Stanhope came back and won 25-18.
“That was my mistake,” Freeney said. “I put in the wrong rotation. We talked about doing something else on the court, and I just filled it out wrong. I told the girls that we just needed to make it through the first set and then we could make our change. Once
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we did, everything fell into place.”
It was an all-around balanced performance for the Mustangs on the court. Zoie Holmes, the team’s setter, was chasing down balls every which way that Wetumpka’s hitters would knock them. Her twin, Zori, showed up alongside Hayden Bush up front as hitters. They read each other well and put together a performance that Stanhope will remember for a while.
“I really don’t think we had a player of the game,” Freeney said.
“They all played so well. When we would start to get down, they’d regroup.
I don’t want to say fight because they were already playing strong but they’d just regroup and support-
instinct to follow her muse was so powerful that she ran away from her small town, left her husband, gave up her baby for adoption, and went to New York City to start a career on the folk scene of the 1960s. Her urge for going, to quote one of her early songs, landed her in the laid-back countercultural epicenter of Laurel Canyon in Los Angeles, where she mixed and mingled with the Byrds, the Mamas & the Papas, the Doors, Buffalo Springfield, and more. Getting to hobnob with the brightest lights in the music of that era led her to her greatest successes in the early 1970s, but the restless Mitchell felt confined and, with every release, pushed back against what she called “the star-making machinery” (a line from her song Free Man in Paris) and chased after jazz, blues, and world music before cycling back around to folk, where it all began. A fascinating story and a beautiful film.
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ed each other.” While the win is a milestone and a first for every girl on the varsity roster, Freeney is making sure to preach to her team this isn’t the season goal.
Stanhope had its first match with Montgomery Academy on Tuesday, and that will be a large telling point for where the Mustangs stand when it comes to the playoffs. Following that game, Stanhope will have to play each area team again one more time before the area tournament later this season.
The rematch with Wetumpka is scheduled to be at Wetumpka on Thursday, Sept. 19 where Freeney is expecting a grand welcoming.
“One thing we talked about last night is staying humble,” Freeney said. “That’s going to be big for us going forward. We realize it was a big win, however there are still big games in front of us. Our work’s not done. There is no walk in the park in our region. These girls want to prove more and they can.”
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M*A*S*H ran from 1972 until 1983 and won 14 well-deserved Emmy Awards over the course of those years. This documentary is the definitive look at this classic show, featuring never-before-seen interviews, some new and some archival, with Alan Alda (Hawkeye), Gary Burghoff (Radar), William Christopher (Fr. Mulcahy), Jamie Farr (Klinger), Mike Farrell (B.J.), Wayne Rogers (Trapper), Loretta Swit (Margaret), David Ogden Stiers (Charles), Harry Morgan (Col. Potter), Larry Linville (Frank), and McLean Stevenson (Col. Blake) as well as series producers Gene Reynolds and Burt Metcalfe. This team of legendary writers, producers, directors, and actors made a program that was more than a sitcom, and more than a dramedy or any other label people have tried to put on it:
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Michael Bird is a member of the music faculty at Faulkner University.
play from their outside hitters, who were able to find their way behind the Wildcats defenses. Overall the team played well across the board, but Kidd is still looking for his girls to make those gradual improvements to make a run once the playoffs come around.
“I want to see going into our next game a little bit better on communication,
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running our middles a little bit more,” Kidd said. “Because usually we’re really good on defense, so we actually are able to push a few more passes towards the middle of the court now we can spread our offense a little bit more. Other than that, it’s there.”
Wetumpka had a slight advantage before the first ball was even hit.
Benjamin Russell lost one of its top hitters, Montasia Jackson, in warm-ups after rolling her ankle. The
guys who are coming back from protocol.”
Guardian caps are not completely preventative of players getting concussions. In fact, Wetumpka has had a player get one already this season while wearing one. But they have helped across all levels of the sport.
In an ESPN article that was published in August, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was quoted saying that concussions have been reduced in the NFL by 52% since being mandated.
That alone was worth the roughly $7,000 purchase for Woods.
“This was about half a gate for one of our football games,” Woods said.
“It’s 100% worth it. This is another measure of safety. I think if a team or program has it in their budget to do it, these are must-haves. Eventually, hopefully counties or city systems
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HOLTVILLE: QB Jacob Burgess has thrown 2 touchdown passes this season. … DE Anthony Chunn has recorded 17 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries the last two weeks.
… RB Hunter Chavis rushed for 93 yards, 2 TDs last week.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Holtville beat Sylacauga 35-13; Elmore County beat Carroll Ozark 31-7.
Elmore County beat Holtville 28-21 last season and holds a 44-26-5 series lead. Elmore County’s defense has allowed just two touchdowns this season.
Holtville is 1-0 in Class 5A, Region 4 play; This is Elmore County’s first region game.
NEXT UP: Holtville has a bye week; Elmore County at Beauregard.
STANHOPE ELMORE (1-2) AT PARK CROSSING (0-2) THE PLAYERS
STANHOPE ELMORE: RB
ROBBERY Continued from A2
Wildcats quickly readjusted the starting lineup so that girls could play out of their typical roles.
“Our leading hitter rolled her ankle in warm-ups,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said. “I had to come and change the lineup. Kyleigh Leonard and Gabby McKinney had to play out of rotation, out of their normal spots. You couldn’t even tell, they were go-getters. They were all over the court. They never pouted about it. That is the kind of
will contribute because we’re protecting our players and students.”
There are other ways that Woods and the Alabama High School Athletic Association are trying to protect the players. The AHSAA has mandates in place where teams can only practice in full pads so many times a week, or during a preseason camp, as well as heat measurements and timeouts in place for teams on the field each week.
Wetumpka has taken it a step further, especially when it comes to head injuries.
Strength and conditioning coach
Ben Singleton has brought it upon himself to incorporate new neck strengthening exercises that go handin-hand with the safety of concussions and the whiplash aspects of taking a hit during practice or on Friday nights.
“We have the measures in place to help our kids as much as we can,” Woods said. “We are trying to keep
Arthur McQueen has rushed for over 600 yards and 6 TDs this season. … SS Joidaden Carter-Stone has forced a turnover in every game this year; he has 2 INTs and 1 FF. … DE Kam Anderson has 6 sacks this season.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Stanhope Elmore lost to Percy Julian, 22-20; Park Crossing did not play.
Stanhope Elmore is 0-1 in Class 6A, Region 2; Park Crossing is 0-0.
Stanhope Elmore defeated Park Crossing, 56-14, last season, and holds a 4-3 series lead.
Park Crossing is averaging just 10 points per game this season.
NEXT UP: Stanhope Elmore has a bye week; Park Crossing at Russell County.
TALLASSEE (1-1) AT BTW TUSKEGEE (2-0) THE PLAYERS
TALLASSEE: QB Trent Morris has thrown five touchdowns and rushed for one this season. … RB Tiny Green scored three touchdowns in the win over Munford last
The victim then locked the doors, hit the panic alarm and called 911.
“[She] locked herself in the bathroom,” the documents state.
DALTON Continued from B1 open it,” the documents state. “[Goldsmith] took the money and went out of the store.”
years.
Me leaving this job was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I’ve been doing this, in Mississippi and here, for a decade now. I’ve only missed two Friday night football games in a decade, and that was because of my wedding and my honeymoon.
This week will be my first Friday night off with nothing important to do in a long time. I don’t know what Gillian and I will do, but it will certainly be a welcomed change.
attitude we’re looking for. I couldn’t ask more from them.”
Benjamin Russell fought through the adversity and compiled solid rallies against Wetumpka. Libero Jordan Embry stood out for her play in the back row, constantly keeping the ball in play. However, even with girls stepping up they were unable to come away with a set.
“This is her first year taking over as the libero position,” Ford said. “And she
them safe and available to play on Friday nights.”
It is yet to be determined if high school teams in Alabama will be allowed to wear guardian caps during football games. According to Woods, the AHSAA sent an email to coaches saying if they wanted to do it, they would need to check with the NFHS and officiating crews about allowing teams to wear them.
But as Woods knows from his decade of experience in the CFL Players Association, the concussions happen more at practice than in a game.
“Practice is when you’re exhausted, fatigued and dehydrated,” Woods said. “Game time was never, statistically, the biggest issue. It’s always been practice and that’s why we try to limit full contact drills and speed. The AHSAA already does a great job with their mandates. There are already plans in place for safety, but this is another step in keeping them safe.”
week. … WR Jordan King has 4 touchdown catches this year.
BTW TUSKEGEE: QB Brandon Smith has completed 28 of 50 passes for 302 yards, 4 TDs, 4 INTs. … RB Javis Floyd has 31 carries for 169 yards, 2 TDs. … WR/ DB Marquez Daniel has 8 catches for 134 yards, 2 TDs; has 3 tackles and 2 passes defended on defense.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Tallassee beat Munford, 35-14; BTW Tuskegee beat Talladega, 32-12.
BTW Tuskegee beat Tallassee, 44-0, last year; Tallassee holds a 10-4 series lead. This is Tallassee head coach Lawrence “L.A.” O’Neal’s first game against his former team.
BTW’s defense is allowing just 11 points per game through two games.
NEXT UP: Tallassee hosts Bullock County; BTW Tuskegee hosts Cleburne County.
WETUMPKA (1-2) AT PIKE ROAD (1-2) THE PLAYERS
WETUMPKA: QB Tyler
“Moments later [Goldsmith] returned and fired one round from his pistol into the front door in order to retrieve his vehicle’s keys that he had left inside during the robbery and assault.”
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Investigators found a spent .380 shell casing at the store after the robbery. During Goldsmith’s arrest, officers recovered
I’ll end the ramble here with another thank you.
This has been a great stop in my career, and I’ve been lucky to do this job the last three years.
Don’t worry – Gillian and I will still be around. I like to think we’re a part of this community now. I don’t want that to change even if I’m no longer working at the paper.
But hey, who knows. Maybe you’ll see my name on a few bylines covering games in the future.
Dalton Middleton is the sports editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.’s Elmore County newspapers.
Johnson has completed 34 of 70 passes for 436 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs. … LB Logan Gaare has recorded 33 tackles and 1-0 tackles for a loss. … LB/SS Kelby Walker has recorded 30 tackles, 7 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks and 1 defensive TD.
PIKE ROAD: QB Cason Myers has completed 25 of 58 passes for 280 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs. … RB Mike Jones has rushed 45 times for 223 yards, 1 TD. … LB Braylon Outlaw has recorded 27 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Wetumpka lost to Russell County, 21-17; Pike Road beat Rehobeth, 40-19.
Pike Road beat Wetumpka last year, 41-18, and holds a 3-2 series lead.
Wetumpka’s defense is allowing just 16 points per game this season. Wetumpka has not started region play 0-2 since 2012.
NEXT UP: Wetumpka hosts Rehobeth; Pike Road hosts Percy Julian.
a Taurus 380 pistol with a magazine, 27 rounds of ammunition and two cell phones.
The charges were originally pursued by the Alabama 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, but were then handed over to federal prosecutors.
There is no parole in the federal prison system. Goldsmith will serve all 13 years in prison before his five years of supervised release.
covered the back row We had glimpses of effort, and attitude is not the problem. It’s just we have to be able to put it all together in such a momentum, such a fastpaced sport.” Ford was still pleased with the results she saw from her squad, as they try to make a push for success in preparation for the postseason.
“We’re working in September to be better in
October,” Ford said. “There were glimpses of the girls buying into that, but then there were glimpses of them feeling sorry for themselves. So we’ve got to be more consistent in just putting our head down, going to work every single day.”
Although playoffs are still a long way away, both coaches see that their girls have what it takes to have some success in region play and the postseason.
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By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Anthony Chunn took out a mortgage in Sylacauga’s backfield on Friday night.
Chunn, a senior defensive end and linebacker for the Holtville football team, helped lead the Bulldogs to their first win of the season. Chunn and the Bulldogs beat visiting Sylacauga, 35-13, in the AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4 opener at Boykin Chapman Field.
In the win, Chunn recorded eight total tackles to go with four tackles for a loss, two sacks and a fumble recovery that helped Holtville keep its momentum.
Because of his presence in the Sylacauga backfield, Chunn is the Elmore County Player of the Week.
“I was really motivated this week,” Chunn said. “Coach (Cory) Lee really motivated me. He dug deep and I realized that maybe I wasn’t giving my all the last two weeks. This week I was motivated. He picked me and our team up and drew up some good defensive plays. It helped me a lot.”
Last season, Chunn had his hand in the dirt most of the time he was on the field, playing defensive end.
This season, he has seen a slight change. While he is still pursuing the quarterback and rushing the backfield, he is doing so while standing up. That gives him the ability
to better time the snap and get a head start while also being able to step back into coverage or shift slightly.
For Chunn and coach Cory Lee, it’s a welcome change. “I absolutely love it and so does Anthony,” Lee said of Chunn standing up. “When we can get him moving and disguise him by doing different things, that’s when he’s super dangerous. He’s so fast and so long. I challenge him every week to be unblockable. He answered that call tonight.” Chunn made a massive impact in the game.
When Holtville was up, 7-0, Sylacauga was driving to attempt to tie the game.
Chunn, however, was able to record a tackle for a loss and a sack on back-to-back plays to keep Holtville up, and the Bulldogs then quickly went up two touchdowns on another run. To start the second half, Sylacauga was in Holtville
territory down 21-13 and trying to tie the game on its first drive of the half.
Chunn, however, blitzed from the left side and quickly saw the football on the ground after Sylacauga’s quarterback had trouble with
the snap.
Chunn was the first player from either team to jump on the ball and recover the turnover. A few plays later, Holtville went up 28-13 and put the game away for Holtville’s
first win of the season.
“We have to keep picking up the pace next week,” Chunn said. “We’re ready. I had a good week and coach Lee has helped me out too much. I don’t know how I can thank him.”
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Tallassee coach Lawrence “L.A.” O’Neal is set to face his former team.
O’Neal and Tallassee are making the short trip to Booker T. Washington Tuskegee on Friday night in an AHSAA Class 4A, Region 3 matchup. This will be O’Neal’s first matchup against his former team.
The Tallassee skipper coached BTW the last three seasons, leading the Golden Eagles to a 19-17 overall record and four playoff wins in three seasons.
“It’s going to be fun,” O’Neal said. “The atmosphere should be really good. I imagine they’ll have a packed house with me coming back and especially since we got a win on Friday and are both 1-0 in region play. It should be a fun atmosphere to play in.”
There’s not a coach in the state of Alabama, outside of the current BTW staff, that knows more about the Golden Eagles than O’Neal.
BTW Tuskegee is fast and physical, and that has shown in their first two games of the season.
The Golden Eagles have been balanced on offense as the team has 302 passing yards and 236 yards with six total touchdowns in two games.
Quarterback Brandon Smith has passed for four touchdowns, two of which have gone to Marquez Daniel, while running back Javis Floy has rushed for 169 yards and the team’s two rushing touchdowns.
The defense is where BTW is making a name for itself, however. The team has allowed just 22 total points this year, including 12 last week in the team’s region opening win over Talladega. The Golden
Eagles have 12 tackles for loss in two weeks, as well as five sacks.
The team’s pressure has equated to BTW recording four interceptions, one each from four different players, in the secondary.
“They make a lot of big plays on offense,” O’Neal said. “We have to limit those and play our style of ball. On defense, they get after it. They send pressure on the quarterback and do a really good job of
tackling. We just have to do what we do.”
After going 1-9 last season and moving to Class 4A during the offseason, Tallassee has seen its team improve every week under O’Neal. The team lost its opener to Montgomery Academy, 22-16, after turning the ball over five times. In the second game, the team was down 14-0 before storming back to tie Elmore County, 14-14, in the third quarter. That game was not finished due to a gun threat.
Last week, Tallassee opened region play with a 35-14 win over Munford, which finished fifth in the region last year
Over its last six quarters, Tallassee has outscored its opponents 49-14. In the process, Trent Morris passed for four touchdowns, three of which went to Jordan King, while Tiny Green emerged in the run game with three rushing touchdowns last week.
“We are improving every week and that’s our goal,” O’Neal said. “As long as we limit turnovers, we can win the game. We’ve done that the last two weeks and we’re protecting the ball. We didn’t turn it over last week and actually got our first turnover. If we do that, we have a good shot at winning the game.”
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis is familiar with the Gardens of Wetumpka.
Willis played baseball with one resident. Another resident served on the Wetumpka City Council after Willis was elected to mayor. Another goes to church with him.
“You were singing loud (Sunday),” Willis said as he greeted
the residents in their assisted living home. The visit was part of National Assisted Living Week. It is a visit Gardens of Wetumpka administrator Jessica Bickley is grateful for as it makes the resident feel alive and still a part of the community
“As they get older they feel like they get forgotten,” Bickley said. “Having him visit makes them feel good about what they have contributed to the area.”
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A night of fun is coming to town — and it will benefit a good cause.
On Sept. 17, locally owned Domino’s Pizza will partner with Sunshine and Pixie Dust for Paint and Pizza to benefit the Welcome Food Pantry. The food pantry provides assistance for individuals and families in western Elmore County experiencing food insecurity.
“It’s a great organization,” Domino’s owner Gina Pellegrino said. “They do so much with so little it’s amazing.”
Pellegrino said hunger is a real issue; its prevalence surprises many.
“There are so many people who don’t realize they have friends and neighbors suffering from food insecurities,” Pellegrino said. “Most people are too humble to admit they need help. That is where the food pantry can help.”
Pellegrino said it's amazing how much the Welcome Food Pantry can do with so little.
“It’s one of the reasons we want to help them,” Pellegrino said. “They make every bit of funding stretch. This is a way for us to give back to the community.”
The idea behind Paint and Pizza is not strange to many people. Pellegrino said everyone has seen a version of it.
“Or at least heard of it from their friends,” Pellegrino said. “This will be paint and a pizza dinner.”
The Millbrook Dominos is supplying the pizza and Sunshine and Pixie Dust is providing the painting experience — a blue harvest pumpkin. Guests can paint the image in any color or combination. No painting experience is necessary.
“They get to eat and leave with a painting,” Pellegrino said.
Paint and Pizza is scheduled for Sept. 17 and costs $45. It includes all the necessary painting supplies and dinner. Proceeds go to the Welcome Food Pantry. It is being held at the food pantry in Millbrook on Interstate 65 Service Road and requires pre-registration so there will be enough supplies and food for everyone. To register, go to https://sunshineandpixiedust.com/collections/fundraiser-events.
Willis was familiar with more than just the residents. He was familiar with the building. Willis had a grandson who grew up across the street from the facility
“When his parents couldn’t find him, they would come over here looking for him,” Willis said. “He loved to visit with the residents here.”
Willis share stories of playing baseball with one resident.
“You aren’t that much older
than me,” Willis said.
The mayor recalled the now deceased husbands of other residents.
“Your husband didn’t buy much,” Willis said. “When he did buy something, he always bought two. One for him and one for me.” Willis said visits like this were harder now since the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It messed everything up,” Willis said. “We try to visit as
many places as we can now.”
After all the joking was done, Willis thanked the residents for their contribution to Wetumpka, Tallassee and Elmore County.
“We appreciate the mark you have left in this community and helped us be what we are today,” Willis said. “You did a lot of good things for this community. We have watched Elmore County grow and develop because of you. We are a much better place.”
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U.S. Congressman Barry Moore visited the Elmore County Technical Center to learn about its success in training tomorrow’s workforce. Moore also had a chance to speak with educators about challenges and
issues in the Elmore County Public Schools system.
“It is very refreshing to have Congressman Moore take the time to see what is going on in Elmore County and help make a difference,” Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said in a statement. Moore spent Thursday morning
touring ECTC with Dennis and ECTC director Emilie Johnson visiting with students and staff in each ECTC program. “The tech center programs are on the cutting edge of technology to help prepare our students to go enter the workforce or further their education,” Dennis said.
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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 purpose.** 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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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Margaret Hall an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for TJC Mortgage, Inc., on January 3, 2014, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014 and Page 869; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, 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 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 No. 50 of the Kingswood Subdivision as shown by plat made by Ralph H. Hays, recorded in the OfElmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, Page 37.. Property street address for informational purposes: 3740 Martha Lane , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-07067-PM-AL Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 24-01447
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Cellco Part-ates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 220-foot monopole Communications Tower/Structure. Anticipated lighting application is medium-intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is Alabama Highway 14, Millbrook, Elmore County, AL 36054, Lat: 32-30-5.11, Long: -86-23-28.17. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, ASR# A1297638. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS –Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/ asr/applications) by enteringtal concerns may be raised bymental Review (www.fcc.gov/couraged. The mailing address Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 2024 89291
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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 Stacey Bell to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or Successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, dated November 30, 2006 said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2007, Page 2462 . Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to United States Secretary of Agriculture. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, United States Secretary of Agriculture, 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 October 1, 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 7, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF FOXWOOD SUBDIVISION, PHASE III, AS THE SAME IS RECORDED IN OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 11, AT PAGE 91. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 120 FOXWOOD COURT, DEATSVILLE, AL 36022 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 purpose.** United States Secretary of Agriculture, Mortgagee or Transferee
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NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION PENNY S. BOWEN VS LONNIE W. BOWEN CASE NO. DR-2024-000077.00
Lonnie Wayne Bowen, whose where abouts is unknown, must answer Penny Spain Bowen;s petition for divorce within the 45 days of the publication of this notice, or there after, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR-2024-000077.00 Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama. Contact Penny S. Bowen at (334)274-3813. Hon. J. Amanda Baxley Circuit Court Judge Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 DR-2024-000077.00
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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Florida Detention Systems, Inc. , Contractor, has completed the Contract for construction of Repair/ Replace Sliding Gate, DCM Project Number: 2023383 at Tutwiler Sewing Plant at Wetumpka Complex, 222 Tarwater Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 for the State of Alabama and the County of Elmore County, Wetumpka, Owners, and havement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify JMR+H Architecture
Florida Detention Systems, Inc. 720 SE 31st Street, Melrose, Fl 32666 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2024 COMPLETION
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 Michael S Wyatt Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GMFS LLC, its successors and assigns dated October 31, 2018; said mortgage being recorded on November 1, 2018, in Book 2018, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Newrez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Newrez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage,
ments, 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. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING 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. 24-05789AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 24-05789AL 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 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 mort-
gage being recorded on Octo-
ber 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 MORT-
GAGE, 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
Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of a 070-Retail Wind (Off Premises Only) and 050-Berr (Off Premises Only). Name of Applicant: Revv Store 8 Inc. Trade Name: Revv Store 8 Address 8350 US Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for October 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM., before the Wetumpka City Counsel 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 of 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) 657-1306 at least two business days in advance of the meeting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible. Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 2024 APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Edward Robinson, Jr., a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Southwest Funding, LP, on November 6, 2020, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2020 Page 83829; the undersigned PHH Mortgage Corporation, 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 24, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 17
y of Gaddis Beach Plat #1 as the same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 4, at Page 26.. Property street address for informational purposes: 93 Gaddis Beach Drive , Titus, AL 36080. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PHH Mortgage Corporation, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-07238-PH-AL Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 24-07238-PH-AL
PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
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 informational 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
Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 24-40247-WF-AL
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Nathan G. Miller and Nicole Miller, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Cadence Bank, N.A., and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 13th day of March, 2014, which Mortgage was recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama,
having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Cadence Bank, N.A., and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated November
undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on October 23, 2024, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.pose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
ALABAMA HOUSING FIASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: 37591.3010
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA BOULDER BROOK, LLC, PLAINTIFF, V. A TRACT OF LAND, DEFENDANT. Case No.: CV-2024-900155.00 ORDER OF NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
in the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama, on or about June 3, 2024, averring that the
unknown to the Plaintiff which
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pg along with Bid Proposal for Inquiry 2024-PW10, the bid date, name of the work, name of bidder, and the Alabama General Contractor’s License Number. The Project includes the following Work: Installation of a new lift station, including wet well, submersible pumps, backup pump, vertical grinder assembly, electrical, SCADA along with approx. 19,000 LF of 12” Force Main and related appurtenances. Information for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www. gmcnetwork.com/bids.
Bidding Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 1906 E. Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36421, Attn: Patsy Stinson or email patsy.stinson@ gmcnetwork.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing 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 SRF Project No: CS011095-01 and will require DBE documentation from the low, responsive, responsible bidder no later than 10 days after the bid opening. The project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP2635 awarded to the State of Alabama by the U. S. Department of the Treasury and federal award number SLFRP2164 awarded to Elmore County Alabama. All participants must comply with all federal requirements applicable to the Loan (including those imposed by the 2014 Appropriations Act and related SRF Policy Guidelines) which 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 Iron and Steel Requirement”). 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 of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of 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: Elmore County Commission By: Bart Mercer Title: Chairman
Lot 37, Block 210, (being the 21037), according to the corrected Replat of Grandview Pines Plat No. 16, as said Plat appears of record in the Of-
in Plat Book 9, at Page 7 (“Lot 37, Block 210 of Grandview
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 aand 18, 2024
CMGM230101
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID E. DYKES, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
ber, 2024.
CV-2024-900155.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the 2024PW10 WESG Lift Station & Sewage Transmission Main CMGM230101 will be received by the Elmore County Commission located at 100 East Commerce Street, Ste. 200, Wetumpka, AL 36092, until Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. Enclose bids in a sealed envelope. The bids must be marked with the word “BID” on the outside of the bid package
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to CHERYL DYKES RATCLIFF as Personal Representative on the 29thday 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.
CHERYL DYKES RATCLIFF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID E. DYKES, 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: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/DYKES, D.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH M. BAGGETT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-243
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ELIZABETH M. BAGGETT, deceased, having been granted to BARBARA BAGGETT CLARK on September 3, 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.
BARBARA BAGGETT CLARK PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH M. BAGGETT, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 kellylee@kellyleelaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/BAGGETT, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES KENNETH BANKS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-238 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES KENNETH BANKS, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES KENNETH BANKS, JR. on August 28, 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.
CHARLES KENNETH BANKS, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES KENNETH BANKS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 EST/BANKS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY B. BUTLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-212 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DOROTHY B. BUTLER, deceased, having been granted to REBECCA B. FRANK on August 28, 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.
REBECCA B. FRANK PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY B. BUTLER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RICHARDSON B. McKENZIE III OF COUNSEL GILPIN GIVHAN, PC LAKEVIEW CENTER, SUITE 300 2660 EASTCHASE LANE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 PO DRAWER 4540 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103-4540 334-244-1111
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 EST/BUTLER D. PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on 18th of September,, 2024, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.
Southeast Storage 8416 US-231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
3018:Erin Irvin:1592 Blackberry Rd.Deatsville, Al 36022 Contents: Kid toys, kitchen table, boxes, clothes and wooden bench
410:Lisa Kephart: 106 Carol St. Prattvile, Al 36067 Contents: Old recliner
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4 and 11, 2024 STORAGE AUCTION
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 MARY LOIS HALL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-195 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARY LOIS HALL, deceased, having been granted to TAMMY ROBERTS on September 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.
TAMMY ROBERTS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LOIS HALL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOSEPH K. BAMBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 US HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-478-3196
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/HALL, M.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALVIN HUNGERFORD, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-253 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to BRENDA HUNGERFORD CALLOWAY as Personal Representative on the 6th day of September 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. BRENDA HUNGERFORD CALLOWAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES ALVIN HUNGERFORD, 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: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/HUNGERFORD J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMAN FRANKLIN JACKSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of NORMAN FRANKLIN JACKSON, deceased, having been granted to RALEY L. WIGGINS on August 29, 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. RALEY L. WIGGINS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NORMAN FRANKLIN JACKSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: RALEY L. WIGGINS CAPELL & HOWARD PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-241-8029
Raley.Wiggins@chlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Sept 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/JACKSON, N.
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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 Es-
tate 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. 4 and 11, 2024 EST/KNIGHT, J. SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARROLL MINCEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-247 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CARROLL MINCEY, deceased, having been granted to LINDA RAY MINCEY on September 6, 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.
LINDA RAY MINCEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CARROLL MINCEY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOHN B. BRADLEY VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-409-0088
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024
EST/MINCEY, C.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAN ELLIS MOORER, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-214 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of DAN ELLIS MOORER, JR., deceased, having been granted to DANIELLE ELIZABETH MOORER on September 6, 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.
DANIELLE ELIZABETH MOORER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAN ELLIS MOORER, JR., DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney: Reid G. Tolar Attorney at Law 250 Winton M. Blount Loop Montgomery, Alabama 36117 334-303-2258 reid@reidtolarlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024
EST/MOORER D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVA JANE MORGAN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of EVA JANE MORGAN, deceased, having been granted to JAMES B. KING on September 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.
JAMES B. KING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EVA JANE MORGAN, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JOSEPH K. BAMBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW
4031 US HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-478-3196
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024
EST/MORGAN, E.
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 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 KA-
TIE 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.
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY T. RAINES, CASE NO: 2024-252 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SHIRLEY T. RAINES, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL EDWIN RAINES on September 6, 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 EDWIN RAINES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY T. RAINES, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REID G. TOLAR ATTORNEY AT LAW 250 WINTON M. BLOUNT LOOP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-303-2258 reid@reidtolarlaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024 EST/RAINES S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EARL RYSER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-233 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES EARL RYSER, deceased, having been granted to JOYCE PATTERSON RYSER on August 27, 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.
JOYCE PATTERSON RYSER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES EARL RYSER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 EST/RYSER, C.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILTON SEWELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-196 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the
Estate of said decedent having been granted to MARTHA ANN SEWELL WARREN as Executor on the 30th 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.
MARTHA ANN SEWELL WARREN EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MILTON SEWELL, 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: Sept. 11, 18 and 25, 2024
EST/SEWELL M. 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 JAMES HUBERT WINDHAM, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-235 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES HUBERT WINDHAM, deceased, having been granted to JULIA ANN WINDHAM on August 28, 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.
JULIA ANN WINDHAM
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HUBERT WINDHAM, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 EST/WINDHAM J. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Tanya Renee Hooks in favor of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on May 6, 2021, said mortgage recorded May 7, 2021, in the of Elmore County, Alabama, and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned First Community Bank of Central Alabama, under and by virtue of the power of sale provision and other terms contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable, and will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 E Commerce Street, Wethe legal hours of sale on September 30, 2024, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:
2, as the same appears of re-
Said foreclosure sale and con-
veyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, mortgages, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of re-
Public Notices
Alabama law gives some per-
sons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, as well
The successful bidder must tender a nonrefundable deposit of One Thousand Dollars made payable to Memory MemAccount at the time and place purchase price must be paid in of Memory Memory & Causby, of Central Alabama reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tenCommunity Bank of Central Alabama 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 is subject to postponement or McDonough Street, Montgom-
First Community Bank of Central Alabama
Wetumpka Herald: FC/HOOKS
PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE 2024-7
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WETUMPKA, ALABAMA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the salary of the mayor of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, shall be and the same $4,166.67per month ($50,000 annually).
Section 2. That each councilmember shall be compensated at the sum of $1000 per month ($12,000 annually).
Section 3. In addition to the salary provided for herein, the Mayor and Councilmembers shall also be entitled to receive offered to all full-time employees of the City, which shall be considered as additional compensation.
Section 4. This ordinance shall Monday in November, 2025, and shall continue in force and effect until repealed or changed by action of the council.
Section 5. The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable; if any portion of this ordinance shall be held unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such ruling shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED
THIS THE 3 rd DAY OF September, 2024.
Signed: Jerry Willis, Mayor
ATTEST: Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 11, 2024
ORDINANCE 2024-7
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 14, 2023, executed by David D. Johnson Jr., a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Hope Federal Credit Union, which mortgage was recorded on April 19, 2023, in RLPY Book 2023, Page 15918, of the mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and which mortgage was duly transferred and assigned to Hope Federal Credit Union, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the
pg legal hours of sale on October 9, 2024, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2, of the South Millbrook Subdivision as shown by Plat made by P.J. Jennings, Registered Land Surveyor of December 15, 1969, which said the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 4, at Page 82. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, 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. The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the sale in the form of a or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you outbid the lender and any other not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Hope Federal Credit Union Transferee Robert J. Wermuth/jmm Padgett Law Group 4245 Balmoral Drive SW, Suite 101 Huntsville, AL 35801 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 4, 11 and 18, 2024 FC/JOHNSON
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.
q 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 THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama in Case No.: CV2018-900449.00 on or about August 8, 2023 for a total of $84,640.63 (including interest and costs as of the said date) in which Charles U. Totty, III, is the Plaintiff and Justin T. Totty is the Defendant,
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
An Elmore County High School parent noticed the faded panther paws leading to the school and stepped into action. In the last two weeks, they have been refreshed thanks to the efforts of Heather Spence.
“It had been several years since they had been repainted,” Spence said. “None of us who helped repaint them are a part of Eclectic The Beauti-
ful. The ladies are a little too old to do the hard work. But they provided the supplies.”
Eclectic The Beautiful president Marlo Wilks said the organization painted the paws on College Avenue and College Street about three years ago.
“The first time we painted, the average age of those painting was 75,” Wilks said.
Teachers and parents gather with Spence to paint College Street. One teacher was ECHS family and consumer
science teacher Natasha McMillian. After completing the one street, she got a couple students and her son to help complete the second street.
“We have tried to get others involved,” Wilks said. “Thank God for Heather.”
Spence knew of the Eclectic The Beautiful’s other efforts as her family owns a downtown Eclectic business. The organization has sponsored murals on the side of the Eclectic Community
Library and Stricklands.
“We hired artists to do those,” Wilks said. “We can master the stenciled paw prints but nothing like that.”
Eclectic The Beautiful also takes care of the American flags in downtown and at the cemetery.
“We also sponsor quite a bit of the Christmas decorations,” Wilks said. “As the town needs them we purchase them.”
The organization’s largest fundraiser used to be Taste of
Eclectic.
“We did it for 24 years as the annual fundraiser,” Wilks said. “COVID put an end to it. Now we host the May Market and the Bingo Night in August. Those are our two main fundraisers every year.”
Eclectic The Beautiful isn’t stopping. It’s looking at more ideas to dress up the town.
“We hope to redo the Veterans Memorial,” Wilks said. “We want to do another mural, we haven’t figured out where and what it will be.”
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From left, Tranum Blackwell, left, Kelly Pike, Heather Spence, Rett Hawk and Natasha McMillian teamed up to paint some of the Panther Paws near Elmore County High School. They were originally painted by Eclectic The Beautiful and the group donated the supplies to do it again.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
It can be daunting to be a freshman stepping into the halls of a new school for the first time. Lockers seem to be on the other side of the school, same for classrooms at times. Students are likely more concerned about making sure they get off to a good start academically than figure out if there are other students with similar interests. At Elmore County there are clubs for chess and robotics, honor societies, JROTC and soccer has yet to hold tryouts. And there are even more opportunities for students at Elmore County High School. The school held the Get Involved Fair last week to help students, especially freshmen, find out the multitude of clubs and organizations they can be involved with beyond the classroom.
help the students develop time management skills along with soft skills desired in the workplace.
At ECHS’ Get Involved Fair, community partners are also involved. Powell said area churches such as Eclectic First Baptist Church, Good Hope Baptist Church and Vessel Church were in attendance. Representatives from Elmore County Technical Center were on hand to let students learn about programs there.
“We love having the community partners here,” Powell said. “It gives students a way to see what else is out there they may be interested in.”
The event wasn’t just for freshmen and new students.
“We still focus on 10th graders too,” Powell said. “Some of them are too shy to join something, or they just kind of overlook it their ninth grade year.”