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Gov. Ivey visits Ivy Classical in first weeks
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contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
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By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.
The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
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TMembers of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
Family connections run deep at Holtville High School
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected
It didn’t guests take long to figure out at an alumni tea at Holtville High School to realize the connections to the school are deep. It’s something graduates already know. There are at least nine families with five generations involved in Holtville schools — one family has five generations of graduates. Another family
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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.
SEHS ag program helps all students
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Chickens
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
gonna have chickens. That’s basically the extent of our animal science here.”
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The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
he sidewalks of downtown Wetumpka were filled with artisans, vendors, food and fun Saturday as Main Street Wetumpka hosted the third annual Oktoberfest. Families were offered a chance to experience a German fall festival with food and games. Vendors and artisans shared their wares with the visitors ranging from period German garments to 3D printing, woodworking and, of course, food. It was also the second time Grumpy Dog held its hotdog
eating contest in conjunction with the festival. Returning champion Dallas Vic pulled up to the table with his friend and last year’s second place winner Marc Cumbie of Montgomery.
This year however, Cumbie bested his friend who inhaled 10 hotdogs in six minutes and 11 seconds. Vic had an idea where he went wrong.
preparation.
“Who can turn down a free lunch?,” Taylor said. “The hotdogs were good. I ate five but I just couldn’t keep up.”
Cumbie learned from being just seconds behind Vic last year.
“Don’t shove it all in my mouth, otherwise immediately start choking,” Cumbie said. “Slow and easy, just do it no matter what happens.”
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
Despite the program’s small animal science portion, it still makes an impact. Last week, Stanhope Elmore’s Super Kids visited the ag shop and the baby chicks. The chirps and pets brought smiles to everyone around, especially the Super Kids and multi-needs teacher Lisa
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Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
“We went on vacation and I ate too much,” Vic said.
“You eat more away from the house.”
The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
Deatsville resident Jay Taylor walked up on the contest in downtown Wetumpka and decided to enter without much
Cumbie separated the buns and hotdogs. He wet the buns and ate them first followed by the hotdogs. But it might be a little bit before Cumbie eats
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“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to 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
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Ivey speaks with
Ivey has been a proponent to adding
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Stanhope Elmore agriscience teacher Payton Coburn helps the SuperKids pet and hold the baby chicks.
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Charles Fuller, left, looks over some of the history of Holtville High School curated by Jackie Earnest, center, in the schools auditorium Friday during the annual alumni tea. Holtville is celebrating 100 years of graduates this year.
JERRY LEONARD RUFFIN
Jerry Leonard Ruffin, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on February 13, 1944, in Forsyth, Georgia, to Joyce Marshall Ruffin & Robert Lewis Ruffin. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of Mary Persons High School. He married Betty Stuart Ruffin of Forsyth, Georgia, in 1969. Jerry spent 3 years in the Army as a medic
during the Vietnam era. He worked for the Air Force Commissary Service, rising from a stocker to a Commissary Officer. During this time, Jerry & his family lived in Minnesota, California, Arizona, Germany, Italy, and the Azores. While in Italy, Jerry received the highest award given by the Commissary Service, the L. Mendel Rivers Award, for the best commissary in Europe. In 1986, Jerry accept-
ed a position with C. Lloyd Johnson Company and moved his family to Wetumpka, Alabama. After 23 years, Jerry retired. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams were the Georgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves, and any team his sons played on or covered as athletic trainers.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Lewis & Joyce Ruffin, his twin
brothers Johnny & Tommy Ruffin, and brother Steve Melton. He is survived by his wife Betty Stuart Ruffin; son David Ruffin (Shannon); son Jeff Ruffin (Jessie); brother Vic Ruffin (Donna); brother Edward Ruffin; grandchildren Harris Ruffin; Hadley Ruffin; Addyson Ruffin and Cooper Ruffin.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 5,2024, at 1:00pm at Garden Hills Baptist Church in Forsyth, Georgia.
Alleged Millbrook criminal caught after three months
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Millbrook resident was arrested Monday for multiple charges including intimidating a witness.
Carlos, D. Long, 33, of Millbrook, was charged with intimidating a witness, third-degree burglary, fourth-degree theft of property third-degree criminal mischief and attempting to elude law enforcement.
Long fled from Millbrook police officers in an apartment complex on Crossings Drive in May as they were executing a search warrant.
“While searching for the alleged offender, officers were notified of an apartment with an open door,”
Millbrook police chief P.K. Johnson said. “As officers made entry, the alleged offender jumped out of the rear window of the third floor apartment, where he was apprehended.”
Long injured himself in the jump and was transported to a medical facility for treatment. He had previous failure to appear warrants.
Fast forward to August and law enforcement received a complaint that Long made threats to a victim of a felony case the Millbrook Police Department was investigating.
“Long was alleged to have brandished a firearm during the commis-
sion of this offense,” Johnson said. With the help of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force, the Millbrook Police Department took Long into custody Monday. Johnson said Long would not be facing as many of the charges if he would have just complied with law enforcement in May.
“The bottom line is simply this,” Johnson said. “You can run, hide and attempt to avoid detection, but those warrants aren’t going away, especially when you continue to acquire additional charges.”
Johnson said Long also has warrants from other agencies.
Long has a $70,000 bond available to him to be released from the Elmore County Jail.
Wetumpka man arrested for electronic solicitation of a child
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating communication between a 33-year-old adult and a 15-year-old girl.
Robert Harrod, 33, of Wetumpka, was arrested on Sept. 17 for elec-
tronic solicitation of a child.
“Right now we have about five months of data of communications between the two,” Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said. “Some of it was very explicit.” Franklin said Harrod knew the girl, but due to the ongoing nature of the investigation he could speak to
many of the details about the case. According to court records, between Aug. 1, 2024 and Sept. 1, 2024 Harrod asked the victim via electronic communications for nude photographs to which she complied. Harrod posted a $30,000 bond and was released from the Elmore County Jail Sept. 25. HAROD
Only 6 of 44 DOJ provisions remain at Tutwiler
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For more than nine years, the Alabama Department of Corrections has voluntarily allowed oversight by a federal court regarding its operation of Tutwiler’s Women’s Facility. The department
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• Joseph Sullivan, 48, of Talladega, was arrested for seven counts of failure to appear and theft.
• Amanda Clay, 36, of Wetumpka, was arrested for cruelty to animals.
• Cruelty to animals was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
SEPT. 24
• Michelle Griffith, 54, of Dadeville, was arrested for theft.
• Darryl Nickerson, 31, of
appreciates the need to continuously evaluate its operations, the department worked diligently since the inception of the investigation by the Department of Justice to remedy known problems at Tutwiler. On Thursday, the State of Alabama and the DOJ jointly moved to terminate 38 of the 44
Montgomery, was arrested for theft.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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• Naomi Parker, 28, of Montgomery, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
SEPT. 22
• Bernard Jones Jr., 29, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.
• Lumon McCreary III, 24, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under
provisions in this consent decree.
“I am thankful for the men and women who are dedicated to our mission at Tutwiler,” ADOC commissioner John Hamm said in a statement. “This joint motion to terminate most of the requirements on this consent decree is a credit to our entire team and their dedication to our department and our state. We look forward to ending all court oversight of Tutwiler in the near future.”
The ADOC continues to maintain that no basis exists for any interference by the DOJ
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the influence.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Domestic violence was reported on Chapel Lakes Lane.
SEPT. 21
• Rudy Pablos, 27, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.
• Christopher James, 33, of Eclectic, was arrested for driving under the influence.
SEPT. 20
• Austin Dunn, 53, of Montgomery, was arrested for driving under the influence.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. SEPT. 19
• Danielle Moorer, 29, of Wetumpka, was arrested for chemical endangerment.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Theft and fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Hospital Drive. SEPT. 18
• Possession of a forged instrument was reported on Capt. Crommelin Road.
• Chemical endangerment was reported on Elmore Road.
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Humane Society of Elmore County News
Keep your pets safe, protected
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month to remind us of the responsibility that comes with owning domesticated animals and pets. So how can you be the best animal/pet owner while also keeping them safe and protected?
• Do your homework before getting whatever animal you are thinking of to make sure you can provide the kind of environment it will need to be healthy and happy. Know the source of your pet so as to not support inhumane breeding practices.
• Think about the lifespan of that particular species to make sure you are willing to commit to it for its entire life or have a solid plan for its care and well-being if it outlives you.
• Make sure you can afford the food, water requirements, living area, veterinary care, coat care, handling equipment & transportation requirements for whatever animals you choose to join your life.
• Secure a veterinarian knowledgeable about your species of animals BEFORE you add them to your home/ farm or before there is an emergency
• Keep your animals up to date
on all necessary immunizations, use appropriate internal & external parasite control, ensure routine coat, skin, nail, hoof & dental care is maintained.
• Provide your pets with a diet & exercise to promote physical & mental health.
• Pet-proof your home and property. Remove or secure choking hazards and toxic chemicals. Fix or build fences so they will safely contain your dog, horse, cow, donkey, pig, etc. Check fences routinely and especially after storms to look for downed trees and damaged fence lines. Ensure gates are always securely closed.
• Don’t allow indiscriminate breeding of any of your animals. There are simply too many unwanted dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, etc.
• Make sure your pets have identification. Microchips are perfect for dogs, cats, horses, donkeys and more but you ALSO have to make sure your pet’s microchips are registered and your contact information is kept current.
• Take photos of your pets/livestock and be able to access those photos, especially during times of emergencies.
• Know the local and state laws in regard to owning/caring for your animals.
• Learn basic pet/animal first aid to cover those times until a Veterinarian can help your pet.
• Have a disaster plan that includes your pets/livestock.
• Learn how to watch for changes in physical and mental conditions as your animals age and seek Veterinary assistance as necessary to help them age with dignity.
• Train your pets to walk on a leash, or stay calmly in a crate, or stand tethered (horses), or respond to your calls/ treats so as to enhance the ability to calmly control them in emergencies.
• Protect your pets from roaming and people that may harm them; conversely do not let animals that can harm people or other animals roam or cause problems for your neighbors/ community. Be especially careful with all interactions with children.
• Know your animal so you are aware of behavior changes that may indicate a medical or behavioral issue and get help before it progresses.
• Have a plan and be prepared for the costs of letting your pet/livestock die with dignity and then the required burial/cremation/disposal costs.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
Peeta is a male 7-monthold dog who weighs about 45 pounds. He was one of a litter found and brought to us earlier this year. He is just too funny with his huge ears. Peeta has tons of personality, loves people, is great with other dogs and loves chasing a ball, but he’s also happy to then be a couch potato when playtime is done. Those ears never miss hearing a snack bag opening up.
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 immuniza-
RC&D grants benefit theater and fire departments
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Three organizations have a little extra funding thanks to Mid-South RC&D.
The fire departments from Redland and Slapout and the Wetumpka Depot Players received state funding recently through the RC&D program. Additional funding will contribute to the purchase of rescue equipment, a new fire hose and new microphones.
“We're doing all sorts of community outreach including the project that is very dear to all of us
that was awarded a grant through this great organization, the Penguin Project,” Wetumpka Depot Players artistic director
Meanor said. “We take students with special needs and pair them with
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tions, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Peeta 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 334567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.
Wetumpka mother arrested for chemical endangerment of child
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A two month long investigation by the Alabama Department of Human Resources and the Wetumpka Police Department led to the arrest of Danielle Moorer, 30, of Wetumpka.
DHR called the Wetumpka Police Department after one of its representatives said Moorer’s home smelled like marijuana while children were present.
Moorer and the children were subjected to hair follicle drug screening.
“(Moorer) and one of the children tested positive,” Wetumpka police chief
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Ed Reeves said.
Moorer was arrested Sept. 19 charged with chemical endangerment of a child. She has already posted a $15,000 bond.
According to court records, Moorer admitted to using marijuana in her room in her home while children were there.
“Ms. Moorer reported she would roll marijuana and smoke it,” court documents state. “Ms. Moorer reported that sometimes she would roll marijuana on her iPad and smoke. Then later she would allow (a child) to use the iPad on which she rolled her own marijuana on.”
As of Friday morning, there are no future court dates for Moorer.
day-to-day operations of this facility.
Gov. Kay Ivey often says, “An Alabama solution remains the best solution for the State of
Alabama.”
“Today, the department took an important step in implementing its Alabama solution,” Hamm said.
Pet of the Week — Peeta
Kristy
CLIFF WILLIAMS TPI Representatives from the Wetumpka Depot Players, the Redland and Holtville volunteer fire departments, staff of Mid-South RC&D pose with state senators Will Barfoot and state representative Troy Stubbs at the Wetumpka Depot.The organizations came together to celebrate grant funding for needed projects.
Once you become an adult, there’s a lot less weeks surrounded with fun and celebration, and we seem to need an excuse to cut up a bit.
Homecoming is another memory to soak up
They say the grass is always greener on the other side.
That’s definitely true when it comes to age. When you’re a kid, all you want to do is grow up and be on your own. And once you finally do, you realize you had it made when you were a kid.
We were reminded of how fantastic it can be to be a kid this week as Holtville hosted its homecoming festivities. Schools throughout Elmore County are all celebrating homecoming in the next few weeks, and we are here to remind you to soak up every memory you can make.
Once you become an adult, there’s a lot less weeks surrounded with fun and celebration, and we seem to need an excuse to cut up a bit.
But for high school-aged kids, this is the perfect time to cut up with your friends and make memories you won’t get a chance to otherwise.
Whether it’s being a part of the band or dance team or if you dive into your academics head first, find your niche in high school. Find the people who will support you and be those lifelong friends you can make only when you’re young.
Once you grow up, you’ll look back on these times and miss them. So dress up silly, go to the dance, attend the football game, cheer with your friends.
These are memories that can only be made once.
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Unless you don’t have social media, you’ve seen the photo circulating of Six Flags over Georgia completely flooded. It’s a photo of a roller coaster almost totally covered in water. It circulated after Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast last week.
It had more than 200,000 shares last I checked. I even heard people talk about it in real life.
It’s a photo from 2009 — more than 15 years ago.
This isn’t the only recent example of a viral photo that has circulated since Helene. Just Tuesday morning, I saw a clearly AI-generated photo of President Donald Trump wading through flood waters. It was shared 145,000 times in 15 hours — and counting. These are clear examples of people just not checking their sources. It’s always important to check your sources, but especially when you see something online.
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Believing everything you see online is dangerous for multiple reasons.
We’ve seen recently where threats of violence have been made toward schools online, and we’ve even seen where a threat wasn’t made but someone simply started a rumor about an active shooter situation at Dadeville High School.
There’s nothing illegal about posting falsities, unfortunately. There’s almost no repercussions when someone makes these types of posts.
Facebook attempts to do a decent job of taking down poten-
tially harmful or false posts, but it can’
This is why it’s important to verify what you see online. little bit of time to look into a post before you share it. The more it gets shared, the more likely people are to believe it.
If you see a post about flood waters over a famous place, take a second to Google it. See if the photo is current — or even real. With artificial intelligence, there are more and more opportunities to simply make stuff up. And it’s scary what people will believe. When in doubt, don’t share something unless you know it to be factual. Stop spreading rumors that people take as truth.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the man aging editor of Tallapoosa Pub lishers Inc. She can be reached at 434-962-9420 or via email at lizi. gwin@alexcityoutlook.com.
In this presidential election season, it is easy to get caught up in the partisan politics along with the rest of the world. Name-calling, mud-slinging, and sometimes even flat-out lying are all, sadly, a part of the process and show no signs of going away. It makes one ponder, why would anyone want to be President of the United States if this is how they have to get the job?
I set aside a few nights recently to reflect on some of our more memorable presidents of the past hundred years: Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt; Ronald Reagan; and Bill Clinton. Two Democrats, two Republicans.
“The Roosevelts: An Intimate History” is another masterwork by filmmaker Ken Burns. It aired on PBS a couple of years ago and has been in rotation since, but is also available on Amazon Prime. I recommend watching it in pieces because there’s a lot of territory to cover and it is a little challenging to digest in a bingewatch scenario.
THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY (PBS; AMAZON PRIME)
Ken Burns has presented the definitive documentaries on the Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, World War II, Country Music, the Vietnam War, and more. But perhaps for the first time, his focus is on a single family: a two-term President, a nephew who also becomes the nation’s first and only four-term President, and a niece who becomes the most consequential First Lady in history.
Historian Jon Meacham is one of the central voices in this series, and he compares the real-life Roosevelt dynasty to something that could have been imagined by the playwright William Shakespeare. Theodore Roosevelt was born just prior to the Civil War and the first two episodes gallop across nearly 50 years of American history, sketching out Teddy’s young life as an asthmatic teenager who, through force of will, made himself into an athlete and adventurer. We also witness his ascent to the Presidency when William McKinley is assassinated. T.R. was the “man in the arena,” and having become famous for his bravery
in battle with the Rough Riders, was the perfect person to lead the charge into the 20th century – the American century.
He loved to say, “Bully!” and when it was time to step away from the political spotlight, he couldn’t help himself and started a third political party through which he could run for President again. He took a bullet during a speech – and continued giving the speech. He tried to enlist to fight in World War I even though he was in his 50s. And the old adventurer survived an Amazonian expedition that was so harrowing, he nearly died. Progressivism, expansionism, and American exceptionalism are emboldened and embodied by this legendary man. There just hasn’t been quite another man in the arena like T.R.
We are introduced to Franklin and Eleanor, fifth cousins, through the Roosevelt family tree which is divided somewhat into the Oyster Bay Roosevelts and the Hyde Park Roosevelts. Franklin could be seen as the ultimate spoiled mama’s boy, complete with silver spoon. However, he worked just as hard, and had as many dreams, as his uncle – and though their political paths would intersect over the years, they could not have been more different with their approaches. Eleanor, however, was not naturally outgoing and hid deep insecurity by throwing herself into volunteering for various causes. Franklin served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy during the booming 1920s and became more familiar with the levers of power in Washington. We also learn about the complicated marriage partnership of Franklin and Eleanor. While they complemented one another, it was not a sweeping romance like one might think: it was really more of a business partnership. But what a grand partnership it was. FDR is stricken with polio and struggles to keep his public image of
vigor alive. He is enormously successful in hiding his private battle as he emerges to lead the country, and the world, out of the Great Depression. FDR had a keen instinct for how to connect to the common man despite his upper-crust origins. His radio addresses, known as “fireside chats,” gave the country hope during one of the worst periods in its history. Roosevelt also had the ability to wield his political power to rewrite the American social contract with the New Deal programs that are still in existence today: Social Security, the TVA, FDIC, and FHA for example. The documentary takes us from sepia-toned photographs to blackand-white, and finally living color by the time we reach World War II. Roosevelt is elected to a third, and fourth, term as the war rages. Yet, he proved to be the right man at the right time because his leadership turned out to be just what the world needed. Initially, Franklin tried to stay out of it, but once the U.S. was attacked at Pearl Harbor, he throws his energies into making the United States into the leader we always knew we were. The film details the Roosevelts’ close relationship with Winston Churchill and other world leaders of the period. Franklin and Eleanor truly shaped the postwar world that we inhabit today as we see through their handling of the various crises in the 1940s. As the series winds down, FDR passes away and World War II ends. Eleanor discovers that Franklin had continued to see his longtime mistress despite his promises that they weren’t talking anymore. She channels her energies into forming the United Nations and becomes an early champion of the Civil Rights movement, friendly with the wellknown figures of that era such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She is given the final, moving words of the documentary – and after 14 hours of the Roosevelt story, which is also part of our American story – it connects the viewer with genuine emotion and gratitude for the Roosevelt family’s many contributions.
Michael Bird is
Elmore County second graders start path to super citizen
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Second graders celebrated becoming the best citizen they can be.
The Liberty Learning Foundation and Lady Liberty kicked off a 10-week program all second graders in Elmore County take part in at their individual schools.
“It’s part of the super citizen program,” said Libby Liberty, a character in the foundation’s program.
The foundation has many programs centered around creating students who become active in civics with good character. Students
learn to be thankful, working with others, public speaking and self confidence.
All county second graders gathered at the Wetumpka High School gym to celebrate and begin to think about those who inspire them. It’s a way to teach students to recognize leaders in the community.
All students took a Helping Hands Pledge promising to help others, to be responsible and to be respectful of others in life.
The program also teaches civics, character, financial literacy, career exploration and personal responsibility to students. The Liberty Learning Foundation has programs for students of all grades.
ABOVE: Liberty Learning Foundation Lady Liberty
gram for Elmore County second graders Friday.
RIGHT: Second graders from across Elmore County take part in a Liberty Learning Foundation program to introduce them to a 10 week program to become better and more productive citizens.
Caring Transitions comes to town, helping seniors with big life transitions
By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
A new service is coming to Lake Martin and surrounding areas to help with the moving process for seniors and their family.
Caring Transitions is a nationwide company with Dadeville native Brandi Weaver opening up a local branch. Caring Transitions of Lake Martin serves Alexander City, Dadeville, Eclectic, Equality, Wetumpka, Union Springs, some of Montgomery and most of east-central Alabama.
Weaver first got acquainted with Caring Transitions as a bidder through its auction site. The
auction service is just one aspect of Caring Transitions’ relocation services.
When someone has decided to move from their home to assisted living or a continuing care facility or sometimes even to other family member’s homes, Caring Transitions helps with the packing process and works with the client on what they can and can’t part with.
“It’s a little bit of coaching and listening to them, mostly listening," Weaver said. “And making sure they know they are not alone. We try to stay positive, not talking about what they will be missing or giving up but more about
what they will be gaining. They will be surrounded by friends, they will not be in the house alone. Some facilities offer trips, more ways to socialize. They can have a life beyond what they have been having.”
After packing and moving, Caring Transitions helps them get settled into their new home. Weaver said sometimes clients want things as close as possible to their former space and their team does the best they can to keep it similar. With the items that are left after the move, Caring Transitions will help ship pieces to family members and will auction off remaining pieces, which will go
toward a client's moving expenses or if a client rather the funds go to charity, Caring Transitions will coordinate that as well. Caring Transitions’ auction site has over a million certified bidders, which helps clients get more for their items.
Weaver said Caring Transitions and its mission resonated with her due to her own experience after her dad’s death.
“My dad passed away in 2020 and my parents had lived in the house for over 40 years,” Weaver said. “I knew when he passed away, we had a big job ahead of us sorting through everything — it was just overwhelming. It was 40+ years
of memories. Everything we touched held a memory. It was extremely hard."
Working through that process, Weaver said she knows firsthand how difficult that transition can be, it’s a big change. Depending on the case, people are losing their old home, they might have recently lost a spouse, they are losing a way of life or even losing their independence. Weaver said that’s why it’s so important that they can help take the burden off the family, allow everyone to take a breath and help people see the good that can come.
Weaver decided to bring this service to the area because she knows so
many people in her own life who could benefit from it, and she can only imagine the many more out there who need something like Caring Transitions.
Caring Transitions of Lake Martin’s grand opening and ribbon cutting is at 1 p.m. Oct. 10 and it is already accepting clients. Individuals can get in contact with Weaver by email at bweaver@caringtransitions.com or by phone at 256-269-0023.
Caring Transitions of Lake Martin is located at 353 North Broadnax Street, Suite #7, next to the First United Methodist Church.
a non-disabled peer mentor. They walk through the steps of putting a show together. The kids who are disabled are making friends and gaining confidence. The kids who are not disabled are walking in somebody else's shoes, learning sympathy and learning to be better human beings.”
has 71 years of continuous student attendance at Holtville schools.
Even the staff and faculty connections run deep. Out of the current school staff members, 14 are graduates of the school, including principal Sean Kreauter who walked the halls as a student for the last time in 2001.
Even though Holtville isn’t technically a town, the school has served as town hall for generations.
“I think Holtville is a special place,” Kreauter said. “It’s just community. I feel like it’s unified small town vibes.”
Susie Nell Yarbrough Johnson is the first graduate of Holtville High School in 1925, though the history of the school goes back for
Children with special needs play the main characters alongside their partner. . The RC&D grant allowed the Wetumpka Depot Players to purchase special
a century more. Yarbourgh and her other classmates celebrated graduation at Cains Chapel. The Class of 2025 will graduate on Boyd-Chapman Field, the same field Yarbrough’s son Gary Johnson played on.
“I went on to the Navy,” Johnson said. “But came back to Holtville.” Johnson wasn’t the only graduate to come back.
Kreauter’s two children are the fifth generation through his wife’s family. Though Kreauter himself might not have ever been a Holtville graduate were it not for a decision of his parents.
They lived on Deatsville Highway and when redistricting was talked about, the Kreauter ’s moved closer to Holtville High School.
“I’m glad they did,” Kreauter said. “I got to stay with my friends and classmates.”
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Smith.
“It’s great for them to get to see, touch and experience different things,” Smith said. “Most of them are animal lovers, but usually dogs and cats. The baby chicks gives them a different animal.”
Including the Super Kids in the ag program also gives the students need interaction as the Super Kids are in classrooms to themselves for large parts of the day.
“It’s just great to see the other students interact with them,” Smith said.
While Coborn may have started the chicken program at Stanhope Elmore, its sophomore Amiyah Chaney who runs the program. She makes sure the chicks are fed, warm and in a clean environment. Chaney was happy to see the Super Kids come and help the chicks.
“They love being petted and get the attention,” Chaney said. “I’m just having to be cautious, because sometimes they do get scared and they’ll try to jump off.”
Chaney has been caring for the
microphones that will aid in projecting the voices of the actors. In addition to helping local organizations, the RC&D grant allowed the Holtville/Slapout Volunteer Fire Department to purchase water rescue equipment, such as dry suits to allow divers easier access to cold water, spe-
Department of Agriculture called Class of 1952 gradu ate Paul Fuller. The federal government took Fuller to places like Chicago, St. Louis and Washington D.C. But Holtville and its stories called him back.
One of those stories got Fuller in trouble with Eclectic native and Holt ville High School principal James Chrietzberg.
“I had on some skates,” Fuller said. “Uncle Joe drove a bus and I was gonna hold on behind it. Instead of a short ride, he pulled out into the road. He went to Slapout.”
Fuller was spotted and met with Chrietzberg. The two had a few visits in the principal’s office over the years. But it didn’t taint Fuller’s admiration for Chri etzberg.
“He was a great man,” Fuller said. “He did won derful things for this school
chicks even on weekends returning to school with her mother, who is on the faculty at Stanhope Elmore. The routine human contact will allow the chicks to grow comfortable and not run away from humans as they get older
“That is something we don’t want,” Chaney said.
Integrating with other students is just what first-year ag teacher Coburn wants. He saw how involved the ag classes can be involved across the school when he attended Holtville High School. Coburn said it helps students learn much needed skills that aren’t necessarily only for agriculture.
Central Alabama Community College will soon be working with Coburn to bring skid steer certification to the students on campus. Coburn already has them learning maintenance with the school’s lawn mowers.
Coburn is in the process of rebuilding the program’s greenhouse. Students are helping and more than just cleaning up.
“The students are helping with the irrigation in the greenhouse,” Coburn said. “They are also helping with the irrigation at the softball field.”
The irrigation projects introduce
cial ropes and an inflatable raft to aid the department in potential water rescues and recovery operations.
“Hopefully, we won't have a fatality (with the new equipment),” Holtville/Slapout firefighter Charles Bromley said. “We do have all the equipment
necessary. That would not be possible without the senators, the legislature and groups like MidSouth RC&D.”
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Read the book
Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge!
I pray the day is going well for anyone reading this column. The mornings have cooled off for the time being. Thankful the afternoons are beginning to follow suit!
A few weeks ago, I engaged in a favorite pastime of mine. I ventured into Sweet Home Books in downtown. I love independent bookstores, and we are blessed beyond measure to have one in our community again. Thanks Diane Castro! I was not looking for anything in particular. There were a couple of books I needed to order, but other than that I was browsing. As I passed the “Featured Selection” table, one title caught my eye. A copy of Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance sat
perched on the table. I picked the book up and began to peruse it. I was unaware of the book until Vance was named as Donald Trump’s running mate. Since that time, I have heard many references to it. Some have been constructive, but most have been overly critical. Since autobiography is my favorite form of literature, I decided to purchase and read it.
My political identifications are known to most people who know me. I have been a registered voter for forty years. My political views land me squarely in the Independent category. I pledge no allegiance to either of our two main parties. At present, I am equally disgusted with both parties, but I digress.
I do not typically read in public places, but on occasion
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I do. A common question has come from the few who have observed me with this book. That question is, “Why are you reading that?” It is a legitimate question.
Some ask it because they assume that my politics are of the opposite variety of the book’s author. As it turns out, in many instances they are not. I find much in common politically speaking with today’s conservatives. Many people assume that because I am an ordained Presbyterian Minister, I am more progressive. Actually, I am a progressive conservative.
Others ask out of general curiosity. A recurring question between folks who like to read is, “What are you reading these days?” That question is typically followed by “What’s it
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I will reserve commentary on J.D. Vance’s book for another day. Suffice it to say that I think that, by reading the book, I understand the person on the Republican ballot for Vice President a little better. Thank you, Mr Vance, for the information. What my experience with the reading of this book has brought to my attention is one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received. I cannot remember where I first learned it or who taught it to me. I do know it has been with me all of my adult life. That advice / wisdom is “Read the book”. In the case of Hillbilly Elegy, there were a host of folks trying to tell me what the book was about and what its implications are. Rather
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than allow others to provide that information, I decided to read it for myself. I am very glad I did. The wisdom behind the advice is simple enough. It is better to formulate one’s own opinions than it is to allow others to do that for us. I am grateful for the voices that led me to read the book. I simply leave those voices outside the book and let the author speak for themselves,
This wisdom applies to all things. There is nothing wrong with being encouraged to consider anything. Allowing that encouragement to define us is where things go wrong.
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Parents have a new way to get information about the happenings at Eclectic Middle School thanks to a new digital sign. The sign is located at the entrance to the school and provides a place to inform the public.
“This provides another way beyond social media and handouts to let parents know what is happening at school.
The new $22,000 sign replaces a sign that had become inoperable. Robinson has been at the school for 14 years and has been principal for three years. The sign was high on the priority list but
“As parents wait in the car line, they can see what is happening at the school,” Eclectic Middle School principal LaTresia Robinson said.
funding was an issue. At the urging of staff, an application to Mid-South RC&D was made. The school was $22,000 of the nearly $30,000 cost of the sign.
“I broke the news to parents at awards day,” Robinson said. “I'm still learning how to do it. I'm the only one that actually has access to do it, so we don’t mess up the sign.”
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son and others will not have to walk down the driveway of the school bringing letters with them for the intended message.
Until Robinson learns the ins and outs of programming the sign and teaching others how to use it, she will maintain control of it.
“I can change it often,” Robinson said. “You probably can see I'm really picky about stuff, because every slide has
The sign allows Robinson to put multiple messages up that rotate. Some could be about upcoming events. Other messages could be about awards or giving thanks. One such message of thanks was up recently recognizing the Mid-South RC&D who provide funding for the sign.
“We would have been able to get this without their help,” Robinson said.
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Eclectic Middle School principal LaTresia Robinson explains what a new sign at the school can do. It was funded in a large part thanks to a grant from Mid-South RC&D.
Holtville’s Daishaun Zeigler runs through Maplesville’s undefeated start
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
Holtville came out and domi-
nated Maplesville on Friday night, where sophomore Daishun Zeigler stepped up on the offensive side of the ball.
The Bulldogs leaned on their rushing attack to move the ball down the field, and Zeigler domi-
nated with the carries he received. Last week, Zeigler gained a total of 177 yards and the ground and made his way into the end zone on three separate occasions.
“We’ve kind of been able to attack the ground game with multiple guys this year,” Holtville coach Cory Lee said. “Daishaun, he had the hot hand Friday night, as far as just when he was touch-
ing the ball. Positive plays were happening, the vision was good. He was hitting the holes over there. He was running strong and gaining yards after contact. All of a sudden, you look up, and he had 177 yards.”
After dealing with an injury in the offseason, Zeigler is now
STANHOPE LOOKS TO EXTEND WIN STREAK
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
STANHOPE ELMORE (3-2) VS RUSSELL COUNTY (5-1)
PLAYERS STANHOPE ELMORE: RB Arthur McQueen has 130 carries for 1,026 yards and 11 TDs. … QB Zac Holcombe has completed 15 of 21 pass attempts for 186 yards and 2 TDs; adds 255 rushing. … Zachariah Goodson leads the team with 36 total tackles.
RUSSELL COUNTY: QB Bryson Riggins has completed 96 of 167 pass attempts for 1,447 passing yards and 19 TDs. …RB Devin Brown has 66 carries for 623 rushing yards and 10 TDs. …DE Kameron Reese leads the team with 6 sacks in six games.
FOUR DOWNS Last week, Stanhope Elmore beat Smiths Station, 20-0; Russell County beat
Valley, 45-27.
Stanhope Elmore averages 329.2 rushing yards per game.
Russell County has outscored opponents 229 to 103.
Stanhope Elmore has never lost to Russell County, the all-time record is 16-0
NEXT UP: Stanhope Elmore hosts Pike Road; Russell Count has a bye week.
HOLTVILLE (2-3) VS BEAUREGARD (4-2) THE PLAYERS
HOLTVILLE: Last week, RB Daishaun Zeigler rushed for 177 yards and 3 TDs. …QB
Jacob Burgess threw for 83 yards and rushed for 13 yards with 2 TDs. … DB Brock Godwin led the team with 5 total tackles.
BEAUREGARD: QB Cub Jones had completed 72 of 116 pass attempts for 1,045 yards and 12 TDs. …RB Kajaden Holloway has 76 carries for
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433 rushing yards and 7 TDs.
…LB Caled Piner leads the team with 60 total tackles through six games.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Holtville beat Mapleville, 35-7; Beauregard lost to Andalusia, 28-27.
Beauregard defense allows 13.6 points per game.
Holtville averages 20.6 points per game on offense.
Beauregard leads in alltime matchups against Holtville at 9-1.
NEXT UP: Holtville at Clay Central; Beauregard has a bye.
TALLASSEE (2-2) VS CLEBURNE COUNTY (1-4) THE PLAYERS
TALLASSEE: WR Jordan King has been the leader in the passing attack for the Tigers. … QB Trent Morris is an
Stanhope Elmore quarterback Zac Holcombe (3) has 255 rushing yards on the season.
Wildcats named tournament champions
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
Edgewood volleyball took home the championship at the Edgewood Invitational Tournament over the week, after losing the first match and sweeping the rest of the teams.
Edgewood started with the Southern Academy as one of their first matches of the day, but were unable to come away with a victory, falling 25-22 in the match.
“I felt like in the first set we were a little asleep,” Edgewood coach Brad Starks said. “It was 8 a.m. and it took us a minute to wake up, I felt like we played all right. We were playing fine, and had kind of a mental collapse, but I have to credit Southern, they got some momentum and outplayed us the rest of that set.” However, the Wildcats quickly turned things around in their favor, entering the bracket as a
Elmore County takes on one of the top teams in 5A
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
Elmore County is coming off its bye week after suffering its first loss of the season to Beauregard. However, they face an even more intimidating opponent in undefeated Clay Central this Friday.
The Volunteers went into last week as the third-best team in all of 5A, according to the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and will most likely retain their spot after taking down Scottsboro 35-21.
The biggest challenge for Elmore County will be defending Clay Central’s dominant offense. This season, the offense is averaging a ridiculous 40 points which is a cause of concern for the Elmore County defense. Besides its game against Beauregard, the defense had not surrendered over 10 points.
“I think this is probably their most explosive team offensively that they’ve had in a really long time,” Elmore County coach Kyle Caldwell said.
“They get five or six guys every time they touch the ball, they’re a threat to score. It’s gonna take a tremendous effort and focus and execution to stop them defensively, stop their offense because they’re literally that good.”
The Panthers will have to match that level of firepower with their own offensive production.
The rushing attack for the Panthers has been one of their strongest aspects with a two-head backfield of Tyler Payton and Eli Thames leading the pack with a bulk of the carries. The biggest thing for them offensively is to play technically
sound football if they hope to come out with an upset over one of the top teams in the state.
“We got to be productive on first down for sure,” Caldwell said.
“We got to win first down all night, just so we can have a good chance to put ourselves into a position and put points on the board because if we’re going three and out, it’s going to be a long night for everybody, even the fans. We just got to take care of the small details, we got to win first downs. We can’t turn the ball over. We can’t have dumb penalties. We can’t have pre-snap penalties, we just have to give ourselves a chance to win second down and third down. But you can’t do that until you win first down.”
The play from Elmore County’s front will be vital if either the offense or defense looks to have any success. Controlling the line of scrimmage will be a tough task, but Elmore County will be up for the task.
“We gotta be very productive on the offensive line and defensive line,” Caldwell said.
“We gotta sustain our blocks and not get shook. Then defensive line, we got to be able to get off blocks or sustain a double team so our linebackers could make a play. That’s gonna determine the outcome of the game up front is the offensive line and the defensive line.”
Elmore County will have to play some of its best football if they hope to derail the undefeated Clay Central team. However, the extra preparation due to the bye week could prove to be beneficial this Friday.
HOLTVILLE HOMECOMING PARADE SHOWCASES ALUMNI
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“(Charter schools) are just a part of the whole puzzle,” Ivey said. “We’re working hard for all the charter schools, and they’re paying off for us.”
Ivey spent part of the morning visiting with students. She spoke with first and second graders at the school reading Dr. Seuss’ Oh the Places You Will Go.
Ivey addressed third, fourth and fifth graders in the cafeteria of Ivy Classical after they recited the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and Latin. She told the students they have a special opportunity as Ivy Classical Academy starts its journey as a charter school.
“Each one of you is having to write the first chapter of this story,” Ivey said. “There’s something extraordinary about being here from the very beginning, about being a place dedicated to offering a unique and meaningful education. It’s unique because it focuses not just on academics, but on the kind of person you’re becoming. Here you’re learning about things like respect, honesty and kindness. These are values that will guide you throughout your entire life, no matter what you choose to do.”
Ivy Classical Academy founder Bradley Neave said the school is different from most in its educational format. It uses
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100% and he’s making opposing teams pay. As only a sophomore he is showing he is going to be a problem for defenses for years to come as he gains more experience as the season goes on.
“We’re really excited, obviously, with him being a sophomore, he’s only going to continue to get
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athletic quarterback that can use his legs and his arm. …RB Tiny Green has been a dominant back for the Tigers all season.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Tallassee has a bye week; Cleburne lost to Wellborn, 41-10 Cleburne has been outscored 177 to 79 through five games.
Tallassee has already doubled its win total from last year where they went 1-9. Tallasse has never beaten Cleburne County, the all-time record between the two is 0-2.
NEXT UP: Tallassee at Handley; Cleburne County at Saint James.
ELMORE COUNTY (3-1)
VS CLAY CENTRAL (6-0)
THE PLAYERS
ELMORE COUNTY: RB Tyler Payton has 42 carries for 383 rushing yards and 4 TDs. …RB Eli Thames
the classical idea of getting students to ask questions about everything. Neave said students come from many different backgrounds and despite only being in the school for a few weeks are already reading more books and handwriting has improved.
“Every one of our teachers believed in Ivy,” Neave said. “They left other schools or came out of homeschooling. They came out of private schools to teach every one of our students.”
The decision made by teachers to come to Ivy was critical but Neave told the students there was a far bigger decision made.
“The most important choice that was made was by your parents, your grandparents or your family members when they chose to believe in Ivy,” Neave said. “They chose to enroll you in the school. It’s because they believe in Ivy’s mission and they trust us and this administration that this school is going to shape your future.”
Ivy’s head of school David Withun said the classical academy’s mission is to inspire better people along with giving them knowledge.
“We want them to know a lot of things, but we also, and perhaps more importantly, want to improve their hearts,” Withun said. “It means that we want them to be virtuous, thoughtful people, so we focus on kindness and politeness and
better this year,” Lee said. “The sky’s the limit for him moving forward. He’s someone we can lean on again. He comes to work every day, he doesn’t say a lot. He’s really kind of a quiet kid, but he leads by how he handles the field every day and again. But having him in our backfield and the way he’s playing, the past couple weeks, he’s excelling each week, he’s getting better and better.”
There is still much of
has 44 carries for 266 rushing yards and 2 TDs. … Lb Jackson Mann leads the Panthers with 32 total tackles through four games.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Elmore County had a bye week; Clay Central beat Scottsboro, 35-21. Clay Central has outscored opponents 240 to 68.
Elmore County has yet to beat Clay Central, 0-6 in all-time matchups. Elmore County averages 189 rushing yards per game. NEXT UP: Elmore County at Valley; Clay Central hosts Holtville.
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (1-3) VS CRENSHAW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (4-1)
THE PLAYERS
EDGEWOOD: Last week, QB Brock Whitt completed 8 of 22 pass attempts for 89 yards. …WR Avery Haskew is the team’s top receiver. …DB Landon Smith is a dynamic piece
what it means to be a citizen in our country, even in our local communities.”
Ivy is built out of parts of a shopping center for its physical location. It was just a shell to start with and given the short time frame to get students on its campus, it relied on partnerships created as the charter school was authorized. It leaned heavily on the Elmore County Schools, especially the Child Nutrition Program. Ivy has about 600 students. About 100 are residents of Elmore County.
Although the school’s cafeteria was recently completed, the new campus does not have a kitchen yet.The Elmore County CNP has been shipping about 200 meals a day to the school and providing staff to coach the charter school on how to start a meal program.
“They showed up on the very first day of school that we had a cafeteria and we’re helping to serve food,” Withun said. “They were helping do crowd control in the cafeteria, all those things that are part of a school lunch.”
It is knowledge Withun said is much appreciated and they are finding the Elmore County Board of Education helpful in other ways as well.
“It is just the know-how in terms of being able to fulfill all the obligations that we have to fulfill towards the state in terms of paperwork and better serving our students,” Withun said.
the season to be played for Holtville, where Zeigler can see his impact on the offense come in many different ways according to Lee. Whatever way he is needed there is no doubt that he will do it.
“If that requires us to hand the ball to them 25 times, and need him to score three or four touchdowns to win the ballgame, then I hope he gets it done,” Lee said. “If we need him to carry it 10
in the secondary for the Wildcats.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Edgewood lost to Lowndes, 46-0; Crenshaw beat Jackson Academy, 50-12. Crenshaw is on a four game win streak after falling Week 1.
Macon-East and Coosa Valley Academy en route to the championship. The opponent in the championship match was a rematch against Coosa Valley. The girls showed their resilience in the match winning in both sets with the score of 25-23 in each.
“We played a really good Coosa Valley team in the championship match, and they really tested us,” Starks said. “They played really well. We played calm, cool and collected, and it gave us confidence just to play against a team that’s playing well, that’s very well coached. Then being against the ropes in back-toback sets and figuring out a way to win.”
One of the things Edgewood is trying to accomplish before the end of the season is playing consistently across the entirety of the match. The team has had to overcome the departure of girls from last year’s team and injuries throughout the season, but on Saturday the girls on the team stepped up by coming out on top.
“I think the biggest thing we’ve been talking about as coaches is
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again.
“I do love Grumpy’s Chicago dog,” Crumbie said. “I don’t want one right now, but I will be back.” Crumbie is hopeful he will defend
times and catch four or five balls out of the backfield those are my expectations for him. He’ll do those things, that’s who he is. Whatever workload we put on him, he takes it and doesn’t complain about it.”
Holtville faces off against a talented Beauregard team this Friday, where the offense will lean on its rushing attack with Zeigler to help propel them to another win on the season.
Edgewood has been outscored 50 to 124 through four games. Edgewood leads in all-time matchups over Crenshaw with a record of 10-7.
NEXT UP: Edgewood at Banks Academy; Crenshaw Christain at Sparta Academy
challenging the girls to play the exact same way, whether the score is 0-0, or 24-24, to not get tight again,” Starks said. “To just play the game that we practice every day. I think at times, we’ve struggled just because we have a lot of talent, we have a lot of ability, and we’ve been in situations where last year, some of the girls that graduated would have stepped up. Sometimes we’re waiting for somebody to step up, and then other times, like Saturday, people came through and made big plays.”
The Wildcats look to bring that consistency — they showcased their resilience throughout the remaining games of the season and into the playoffs. They will travel to a talented Lowndes Academy team that could present some challenges, but the girls will continue to hone their skills to end the season on a high note.
“It’ll be an emotional game, they’re a great team with a phenomenal coach,” Starks said “Going to that environment will be pretty hostile. Can we keep our cool? Can we do the things that we practice every day? Then when we go to the Region Tournament and the state tournament just do the same thing.”
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TO: SKEETER WILLIAM BREWER, WHOSE ADDRESS AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, THE FATHER OF VINCENT JOHN MULDER; AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a petition forJOHN THORNTON
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y said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in the undersigned Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on Sep-gal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the SW Corner of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26, Township continue thence N 00 degrees
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secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 12, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans
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to the point on the North side of
the North side of said Road,in the SW¼ of the NW ¼ of
SW corner of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26, Township -
seconds West, along the West
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ricky Wilkerson and Sheila Wilkerson, originally in favor of First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN, on August 12, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FFH3,ries 2005-FFH3, 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 November 13, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A lot or parcel of land in triangular shape described as follows: Beginning at the Westernmost corner of Lot 1, of the Subdivision of the M.L. Hardin property asbama, and run thence North 59 degrees 40 minutes East 350 feet along the Northwest bor142 feet to a point 330 feet thence 330 feet Westerly along the South border of said Lot 1 and except any existing rights of way for public roads. The hereinabove description being one and the same as described -
y 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 November 21, 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 11, according to the map and plat of Pine Acres a subdivision recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2761 Pine Acres St , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-08076-MF-AL
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g is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on October 16, 2024, the following described real and personal property situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Parcel No. 8, as shown on the “Map of Lands owned by L. Paige Cox and Michael D. Owens” prepared by Consulting Engineering Services, Inc., 1934 Walnut Street, Montgomery,
to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of
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street address for informational purposes: 52 Old Salem Road
ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BA-
corner of the SW ¼ of the NW
onds West, along the west line of Section 26, 20.00 feet to an iron pin on the north right of way
thence leaving said right of way, continue along said section line, North 00 degrees 21 minutes to a cross-tie, thence North 00
pin NW corner of the above-de-
onds West, along the west line feet to an iron pin at the SW corner of the above-describedon the north right of way of the
street address for informational
TITLED THERETO. Alabama 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)
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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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Alexander Sealcoating & Striping, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Demolition and Clearance Of Unsafe Structures For The City of Wetumpka, AL All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify The City of Wetumpka Development Services Department, Dion Powers Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2, 2024 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher M. Reiff and Lynda S. Reiff, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on February 25, 2011,
law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.
help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five
time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tifright to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness
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. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FFH3, Asset-Backed Cer(“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024 24-01566
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Illya D Bogan and Vicki Bogan, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Liberty Financial Group LLC, on January 14, 2008, said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2008 Page 7456 and mod27628 and RLPY Book 2023 Page 57859; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue
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 Ofin Plat Book 9, at Page 7 (“Lot 37, Block 210 of Grandview
80’ manufactured home, Serial No. SAD025481ALAB; together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encum-ed in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale. Kristofor D. Sodergren Attorney for 21st Mortgage Corporation ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A. 2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200 P.O. Box 2727 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 344-5000 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024 54619.306
ber, 2024.
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by SHAKILLIE LAJOYCE WATSON A/K/A SHAKILLIE WATSON, an unmarried person, on the 6th day of March 2020, to 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as recorded in RLPY Book 2020, Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Wednesday October, the 2nd 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 3077/3104:Brett Weldon, 169 Windsong Loop,Wetumpka, Al 36093 Contents: dresser, chair, mattress, box spring, bags, totes, clothes Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 2024 STORAGE AUCTION
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE B. ADAMS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-268 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JANE B. ADAMS, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT T. ADAMS on September 26, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
ROBERT T. ADAMS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JANE B. ADAMS, 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
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEAN ALLEN, DECEASED CASE NO. 2024-269 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of DEAN ALLEN, deceased, having been granted to MICHELLE ALLEN WYNN, on the 26th day of September 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.
MICHELLE ALLEN WYNN, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DEAN ALLEN
Regina B. Edwards, Esq.
The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL ANN ARCHER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-281 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CAROL ANN ARCHER, deceased, having been granted to BRADLEY EKDAHL on September 24, 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.
BRADLEY EKDAHL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL ANN ARCHER, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator:
KYLE C. SHIRLEY MCDOWELL, FAULK & SHIRLEY, LLC 145 WEST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-365-5924
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEBRA AUSTIN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-250 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DEBRA AUSTIN, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL LEE AUSTIN on September 11, 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 LEE AUSTIN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DEBRA AUSTIN, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RONALD COOPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 937 OPELIKA ROAD
AUBURN, ALABAMA 36830
334-444-7889
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA G. BALLENTINE, CASE NO: 2024-234 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of RITA G. BALLENTINE, deceased, having been granted to YOLANDA BALLENTINE on September 18, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
YOLANDA BALLENTINE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RITA G. BALLENTINE, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: BRIDGET M. BALLENTINE ATTORNEY AT LAW 810 W OSCEOLA STREET WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-306-7608 bridgetballentine@yahoo.com
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024 EST/BALLENTINE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMMETT BLAIR BISHOP, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024-236 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: CHRISTOPHER M. BISHOP, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO IS POSSIBLY NOT A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND WHO IS AN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF EMMETT BLAIR BISHOP; AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF EMMETT BLAIR BISHOP, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 23, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of EMMETT BLAIR BISHProbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, LYNDA L. DENMAN, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be appointed as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next-of-kin of EMMETT BLAIR BISHOP. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court withincation of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/BISHOP, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL W. COLQUITT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-226 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of RUSSELL W. COLQUITT, deceased, having been granted to LAURA REAVES on the 9th day of September, 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.
LAURA REAVES ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL W. COLQUITT, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: KYLE C. SHIRLEY MCDOWELL, FAULK & SHIRLEY, LLC 145 WEST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-365-5924
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 18, 25, and Oct. 2, 2024 EST/COLQUITT R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TONDJA DANETTE COMISKEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-249 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TONDJA DANETTE COMISKEY, deceased, having been granted to JOHN B. BRADLEY on September 25,
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p 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.
JOHN B. BRADLEY
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TONDJA DANETTE COMISKEY, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JOHN B. BRADLEY VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093
334-409-0088
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EST/COMISKEY, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF APRIL DUFFEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-256 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of APRIL DUFFEY, deceased, having been granted to JOHN B. BRADLEY on September 25, 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.
JOHN B. BRADLEY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF APRIL DUFFEY, DECEASED
Name and Address of Administrator: JOHN B. BRADLEY VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC
41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093
334-409-0088
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/DUFFEY, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH L. GRISWOLD, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024-192 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: BECKY COUCH, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF JOSEPH L. GRISWOLD; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF JOSEPH L. GRISWOLD, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 17TH day of July, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JOSEPH L. GRISWOLD, deceased, wasmore County, Alabama by NATALIE S. JORDAN, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of JOSEPH L. GRISWOLD. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attomey for Petitioner: ANDREW ODOM THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 andrew@clevelandgroup.legal
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY OTWAY OBERT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-255 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JERRY OTWAY OBERT, deceased, having been granted to JILL DENISE GAVORA on September 17, 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.
JILL DENISE GAVORA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY OTWAY OBERT, 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
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN GRAVES HAYES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-245 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of FRANKLIN GRAVES HAYES, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTINA OLSON on September 24, 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.
CHRISTINA OLSON
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN GRAVES HAYES, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM T. NORMAN, III LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC PO BOX 680670 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068
334-365-9955
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/HAYES F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEWIS BERRY HICKMAN, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-257 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LEWIS BERRY HICKMAN, JR., deceased, having been granted to CAROL DUREN HICKMAN on September 18, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
CAROL DUREN HICKMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LEWIS BERRY HICKMAN, JR., DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25, Oct. 2 and 9, 2024 EST/HICKMAN, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DALE HILL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-187 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT DALE HILL, deceased, having been granted to EDWARD FILLMORE HILL on September 25, 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.
EDWARD FILLMORE HILL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT DALE HILL, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD PO BOX 780608 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078
334-283-6855
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS FAYE WILLIAMS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-246 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of GLADYS FAYE WILLIAMS, deceased, having been granted to PAUL D. WHITE, JR. on September 24, 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.
PAUL D. WHITE, JR.
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GLADYS FAYE WILLIAMS, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM T. NORMAN, III
LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC PO BOX 680670 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-365-9955 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/WILLIAMS G.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN SIDNEY MARTIN, CASE NO: 2024-264 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of STEPHEN SIDNEY MARTIN, deceased, having been granted to STEPHANIE LYNN M. WALTON, BEVERLY RACHEL M. WAGNER and STEPHEN SIDNEY MARTIN, II on the 25 TH day of September 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.
STEPHANIE LYNN M. WALTON, BEVERLY RACHEL M. WAGNER and STEPHEN SIDNEY MARTIN, II CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN SIDNEY MARTIN, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives: FRANK E. BANKSTON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW P O BOX 239 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0239 334-264-9472
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/MARTIN, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE MARIE PRITCHETT MAXWELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-267 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOYCE MARIE PRITCHETT MAXWELL, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM R. MAXWELL, JR. on September 27th 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
WILLIAM R. MAXWELL, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE MARIE PRITCHETT MAXWELL, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOSEPH W. WARREN ATTORNEY AT LAW 560 S MCDONOUGH STREET SUITE C MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-323-5922
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/MAXWELL, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS PERLEY SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-259 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THOMAS PERLEY SMITH, deceased, having been granted to SHIRLEY D. SMITH on the 25th day of September, 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.
SHIRLEY D. SMITH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS PERLEY SMITH, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC P O BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 EST/SMITH T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY WOOD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-254 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TIMOTHY WOOD, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on September 9, 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 TIMOTHY WOOD, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR.
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Wetumpka Herald: Sept.18, 25 and Oct. 2, 2024 EST/WOOD, T. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA JUVENILE COURT ELMORE COUNTY CASE NO. JU-2022-000244.06 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF PAISLEE JUNE CARROLL, A MINOR, BY KENNETH EUGENE DAVIS, JR. AND ANNA LEIGH RIGSBY DAVIS. NOTICE TO MICHAEL SCOTT CARROLL
Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the abovesaid Court by the Petitioner(s) named above in said Court in the County of Elmore, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adop-
Probate Court. DONE this the 11th day of SepAttorney for Petitioner(s): (Name and Address) Samuel J. McLure, Esq.
Wetumpka Herald: JU-2022-000244.06 PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION 2024-10-001 TO ANNEX PROPERTIES INTO THE TOWN LIMITS
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Town Council of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama that the public health and public good require that certain territory shall be brought within and annexed to the corporate limits of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama; and WHEREAS, the Town Council deems it wise, expedient and economical to apply for the annexation of said territory to the corporate limits of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama by the passage of a Local Law in the Legislature of Alabama; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has caused to be prepared a Bill for introduction in the Legislature of Alabama, accurately describing said territory, to accomplish the annexation of said territory to the corporate limits of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ECLECTIC, ALABAMA, as follows: 1.) That the Mayor of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama is hereby directed to cause the following notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in Elmore County, Alabama, once each week for (4) four consecutive weeks, October 2024, to-wit: LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 106 as amended by Amendment 341 to the Constitution of Alabama 1901 that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2025 Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A Bill To Be Entitled An Act To alter or rearrange the boundary lines of the Town of Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, so as to include within the corporate limits of said Town all territory now within such corporate limits and also certain other territory contiguous thereto, in Town of Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. That the boundary lines of the Town of Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, be, and the same are hereby altered or rearranged so as to include all of the territory heretofore encompassed by the corporate limits of the Town of Eclectic, and in addition thereto the following described territory, to-wit: Listing of said properties that are partially within the town limits and partially out of the town limits is hereby attached. The portion of these properties that are currently not within the town limits are to be annexed in, so that, 100 % of any property within the town limits is completely in the town limits. (See attachment) Section 2. A map showing the territory proposed to be anthe judge of probate in Elmore County. This map is open to public inspection. Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its passage and approval by the Governor, or upon its otherwise becoming a law. That the Town Clerk is hereby directed to prepare the necessary copies of the above-mentioned Bill for introduction in the Legislature; and that immediately after the fourth publication of the notice prescribed in Section (1) above, the Town Clerk shall pay the cost of such publication and procure from said Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 2024 RESOLUTION 2024-10-001