When I was growing up in the late ’70s and early ’80s, I knew a few things about Easter. I knew that I was going to be decked out in a sweet new blazer and tie, complete with a butterfly collar and penny loafers. I knew that we’d take pictures around the blooming azalea bushes in the back yard while trying to avoid the bees. I knew that we would hunt for plastic eggs stuffed with chocolate footballs and pastel colored M&M’s. I knew that we would go to a church service that I didn’t really understand and then spend the afternoon with the family. I also knew that the Bible said that God loved the world so much that “he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 ESV) I knew who Jesus was and that he was crucified for the forgiveness of sin and that the day he rose from the dead changed the course of human history. These are things I knew because that’s what I had been taught. What I didn’t know was that there was so much more to it. What I didn’t know was that Easter was about more than just me and my eternity. It’s about more than getting to heaven or avoiding hell. What I didn’t know was that Easter was actually the climax of a love story between the Creator and his creation. It’s a story that began the moment we decided to trust ourselves more than God. It’s a story about God putting on flesh in order to do for us what we couldn’t do for ourselves. It’s a story about redemption and forgiveness and the restoration of our relationship with Jesus. What I didn’t know was that a real relationship with Jesus would change everything. It would change me, the way I see the world, my relationships, and even the desires of my heart. What I didn’t know was that there would be unexplainable joy in actually knowing Jesus and being in a relationship with him. These are things I didn’t know, but now I do. But these aren’t things I know because of something I’ve been taught. These are things I know because I’ve experienced them for myself. And
honestly, one of the primary reasons I’ve experienced these things is because of the people I’ve chosen to surround myself with. This is why it’s so important to be a part of a life-giving local church. God uses our relationships with other people to grow our relationship with him. Perhaps you’ve experienced this as well. If so, then I’m speaking to you. If you’ve had an authentic encounter with Jesus, then you know what a difference he has made in your life. You also know that he’s worth sharing, because you’ve got good news. You have access to something that’s better than anything this life has to offer. This is why we have to take advantage of every opportunity to invite people to our Easter services. Sure, I could’ve addressed this article to those who aren’t currently involved in a local church. But I don’t know that an article and a front-page spread would be enough. But your personal invitation may be. “As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” (Romans 10:15 NIV) What if everyone who reads this article invited someone to join them for an Easter service somewhere? What if you did that? And what if you took them to a place where their experience was more important than your own tradition? A place where they have permission to belong even before they believe? You might just become a part of the incredible story of life-change that God is writing on their life. Here’s my challenge and I’ll leave it at this. If you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, my encouragement for you is to invite someone to join you on Easter so that they have an opportunity to experience what it is you already know. Don’t just attend somewhere because it’s Easter and definitely don’t do Easter alone. Instead let’s Easter together, and may Jesus be glorified! – Trip Healey, Lead Pastor Ridge Church
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Above: A girl eyes cups full of prizes during the Family Fun Day at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka on April 6. Below: Volunteers prepare snowcones for guests.
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ore than 1,000 people attended Family Fun Day at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka on April 6 and found resources to help stop child abuse. “We had a much better turnout than we ever imagined for a firsttime event,” said Angela Cardwell of the Elmore County Family Resource Center. The Alabama Parent Education Center and Butterfly Bridge joined with the Elmore County Family Resource Center to sponsor the event. Emily Hutcheson of Butterfly Bridge said 129 victims of child abuse and neglect in the county in 2018 were helped by her organization and all the sponsors support the Alabama Department of Human Resources and police to investigate such reports. “It’s wonderful to see
children come through a traumatic event knowing that they are worthwhile,” Hutcheson said. “We are just fortunate to be able to help children so that what happened won’t affect them for the rest of their lives. We all want to show the people at the event all the many agencies available while at the same time they are having fun. Elmore County is large and many people might not be aware of all the services.”
Activities included a variety of children’s activities and prizes, an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, face painting, free food and a dunking booth. When the first 1,000 hot dogs ran out, Ridge Church provided the next 400 to finish the day, organizers said. For more information on participating, sponsoring or volunteering at next year’s event, contact Blackmon at 334-235-6091.
While the Alabama Senate passed a bill to rescind Common Core, Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said he doesn’t think state schools are using the national standards anyway. “I don’t really think we’re doing Common Core in Alabama anyway but it’s really more the way it’s taught as opposed to the standards from the way I perceive it,” said Dennis, who said he against repealing it. “My students in Elmore County specifically, Dennis we tend to lean predominantly toward ACT. I have some who work toward SATs. The other aspect is I want to prepare my students to meet the challenges when they finish whichever avenue they’re trying — postsecondary, plans in the military or jobs.” Dennis said because Common Core is a set of standards and not instructions on how educators teach standards, he doesn’t think some of the schools in the state are teaching it. “(Common Core is) standards that you set up to make sure that you know you go 100 yards to score a touchdown if that’s the guidelines,” Dennis said. Dennis said the state is attempting to put schools on a competitive level nationally and internationally due to National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores. “The reason we score so low on NAEP is because we’re not preparing students to do that,” Dennis said. “That’s not something new. … I think hoops and games is kind of ridiculous but I understand it’s part of the process.”
Dennis said no matter the standards, Elmore County schools will focus on math and reading for its 11,081 students. “Whether (the state) changes the standards to whatever they want to, we’re still going to try to teach them how to do math, addition, subtraction, multiplication and then algebra and go from there,” Dennis said. “The literacy and the reading is fundamental. We’ve got to improve it. The math is fundamental. We have to improve it.” Dennis said repealing Common Core is “ridiculous” and the Alabama Senate can “play political games” because he’s going to continue to prepare his students for graduation. “Common Core is not what we’re doing, frankly, and some counties or systems may be doing some Common Core,” Dennis said. “I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. What am I supposed to do?” Dennis said he thinks politicians haven’t looked at the current math standards. “I don’t even know what they’re going to do to try to change it,” Dennis said. “I don’t even know specifically what they’re going to try to achieve in doing this other than just simply some sort of semantic political play. That’s basically what it seems like to me. Nothing had changed previously. Nothing will change this time from my perspective.” Dennis said the Elmore County system is still working with businesses and industries that want students who are prepared for the workforce after graduation, including timber, aviation and electrical. “All of those are huge, huge necessities right now across this country and specifically in Alabama,” Dennis said. “We’re going to do our best to make everything count.” Dennis said the Elmore County system has gained 50 students between October and the end of March.
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Elmore County will get an infusion of $1.22 million each year due to Alabama’s recently passed gas tax increase but chief engineer Richie Beyer said residents should not expect to see new projects sprouting across the landscape. What they will see are older bridges being made safe, capacity being added to existing thoroughfares in the growing county and dirt roads getting paved. “I don’t think we’ll see ribbon cuttings on mega projects,” Beyer said. “But we want to get asphalt and concrete on the road as soon as possible. They’ll see additional roads being resurfaced. They’ll start to see bridge projects that have been lingering. A byproduct of keeping roads proactively maintained is people will see better response times from crews on ditches and rights of way and less time spent patching roads.” Although Beyer doesn’t believe in repairing the worst roads first, he said the No. 1 priority is improving unpaved roads. “If you took $1.2 million and addressed 30 miles and you were being more proactive and preserving good roads or you were fixing the worst five miles you’ve got, over time the investment in the 30 miles will pay off,” he said. “But a lot of the unpaved roads are through routes and if they’re completed they could relieve congestion. There are five or six strategic ones that if paved would change traffic patterns and we’re hoping some of this (gas tax See ROADS • Page A11
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Maybe the crowds were there because a beer lover can’t find Slapout Brewing Company anywhere, as Cleghorn doesn’t have a commercial brewery license to sell his homebrew. However, those from Wetumpka or Lake Jordan may have heard of it. “I can’t legally sell it,” Cleghorn said while filling another sample Saturday. “I do drawdowns for charity and See COOSAPALOOZA • Page A6
Love of children motivates Coosada principal Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of profiles about principals in the Elmore County School System. By RON COLQUITT For The Herald Jan Darty has been mentoring children since her junior high years so it was quite natural that she became a teacher and now principal of Coosada Elementary School in Millbrook. “I spent my whole high school and junior high school days babysitting and camp counseling, being a Sunday School teacher,” Darty said. “I have just always had a love for children.”
Darty said she was quiet but friendly as a student. She wasn’t a cheerleader or in the school band but instead joined many school clubs and organizations, including Junior Civitan, which provided good training to help others and promote progress. Darty, 49, began her long career as a teacher at Robinson Springs Elementary School in Millbrook, teaching five years. Robinson Springs closed in 2010. She transferred to Millbrook Middle School, where for 21 Ron Colquitt / For The Herald years she taught third and sixth grades and gifted classes and Coosada Elementary School principal Jan Darty reads to some of served as assistant principal. her students. Darty has been working with children since junior See DARTY • Page A10 high and became Coosada Elementary principal in May 2017.
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SANTANA WOOD Design Editor with something, or when I was in high school working two jobs and running a photography business and still always agreeing to cover a co-worker’s shift, I kinda hate to admit I’ve always been a “yesgirl.” Now, having a chronic illness and typically working overtime each week, I have learned how important it is to say no. Whether it’s pacing yourself with your work or telling your friends you just can’t hang out this weekend due to pure exhaustion or being too busy with something else, sometimes you just have to say “no.” Set your priorities straight and have the strength to take care of yourself because at the end of the day, you have to be your own No. 1. 4. Don’t let fear hold you back. It’s easy for anyone to say “don’t be scared, just go for it,” but it’s harder for one to actually do. Being an anxiety-ridden girl, I will be the first to admit I have let fear hold me back more times than I can count on both my fingers and toes. However, I’m a work in progress. I am learning to do things that scare me because as uncomfortable as it may be, the best things happen just outside your comfort zone. Step outside of it every now and then and you’ll see I’m right. 5. Nothing good happens after midnight. Whenever I was in high school, my curfew was midnight. I begged and begged Mama to extend it to 12:30 a.m. because I lived in the small town of Union Springs, which was at least 45 minutes or an hour away from all my friends. My argument was by the time I drove all the way there and hung out for a while, it was already time to go because I’d have to drive all the way home. Mama, being the wonderful woman she is, decided to throw me a bone and let me have it. The couple times my curfew was 12:30 a.m., bad things happened. The first was shortly after I turned 16 and got my first car. It was a red 2000 Honda Accord and I loved it
to pieces. Her name was Loretta (a tribute to Loretta Lynn, of course). I was out one night heading home and bam, I hit my first deer. I’d had the car less than a month and ended up with a dent on my hood I had until the time that car died. The second thing that happened scared me enough to beg Mama to change my curfew back to midnight. I was several hundred feet from pulling up to the house when I noticed the stop sign by my house had been spray painted with a giant five on it. Those who know me know that’s my unlucky number and how many bad things have happened to me associated with the number. Moral of the story, if it’s midnight, you better be in bed asleep or something bad just might happen. 6. Slow down. To quote one of my favorite movies, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” I’m still trying to figure out how in the world it’s April 2019 but that’s truly just time moving fast as it does. For several months, I’ve been so busy I haven’t slowed down to smell the dang roses and definitely haven’t taken a moment to appreciate all I have. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of work and life in general, but it’s just as easy to take a minute and slow down to enjoy this life and all the good that comes with it. Don’t be too busy for your family, friends or yourself. Just slow down, and remember to breathe. If I had more space, I’d tell you to wear sunscreen, don’t buy offbrand cheese slices or aluminum foil (those are two things you’ve just gotta splurge on for the real brand, trust me) and much more, but I’ve gotta stop somewhere. Hopefully you’ll take something from my words of 24-year-old “wisdom” and be inspired to think of some of your own. Life can be messy and crazy but there’s always something you can do to make it better. Whether it’s trusting your gut or taking time to slow down, I hope you take my advice. Santana Wood is the design editor of The Herald, who is also a big fan of The Beatles if you didn’t get the reference in her headline.
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A ray of hope in the national crisis of student loan debt Dear Editor, No national crisis, including the immigration problem, exceeds the volume and across the board applicability to all taxpayers as the student loan debt of this country. Government agencies current lists outstanding student loan debt at 44 million debtors owing $1.5 trillion. More than half of those debtors will be repaying debt into their retirement. Obviously, we are at the breaking point where a solution must be sought. There is, in fact, a glimmer of hope for taxpayers as well as existing students and new students entering post-secondary education. New York University just announced its “tuition free” program of its medical school. This program, instantly effective, means an elimination of an average of $200,000 of debt for graduating physicians. NYU trustee and Home
Depot co-founder, Ken Langone along with his wife, are personally funding this program. Additionally, the state of Tennessee just passed a law creating a tuition-free education at the University of Tennessee for families earning $54,000 per year or less beginning with the fall 2019 term for all students. The UT program means 47 percent of the new class will be able to graduate debt free. In addition to the proposed NYU Medical School plan, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced a proposed statewide loan program for all curriculum where student loan debt erasure is tied to mandatory service instate for up to three years with service in rural and intercity deprived areas. For instance, a graduating medical student or law student would be required to service needy communities in exchange for forgiven debt. This program is for families
earning $125,000 per year or less and, of course, would require taxpayer funding initially. No taxpayer is exempt from worry about what to do about student loans. Obviously, as taxpayers we will all ended up footing the bill. As parents, you and I must face this issue every month as we write the check to repay student debt. If you are one of those voters who is looking to blame the major banks for this mess, remember the federal student loan program was taken over in 2009 by President Barack Obama with commercial banks no longer being involved. Sources: CBS News, “60 Minutes;” April 7; New York Times, April 5; U.S. Office of Education, Federal Student Loan Program James W. Anderson Talladega
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County set to vote on property tax and why voters in Tallassee will see three items on their ballots and Elmore County residents will see four items. Dennis hopes Elmore County voters will do the same thing plus renew the ad valorem taxes already in place. “All we are trying to do is renew the first three, then replace 778 with 382,” Dennis said. “The reason we have 382 on our ballot and Tallassee doesn’t is because they already have it. They put it into place prior to 778 kicking in. If 382 passes, 778 goes
residents are paying for 7 mils they approved more than 20 years ago through three separate measures and are up for renewal due to state law. The other 3 mils Elmore County residents are currently paying, but did not vote on is due to Amendment 778 to the Alabama Constitution which went into effect in 2006. It makes residents pay a total of 10 mils toward education so school systems can receive funds from the Alabama Education Trust Fund. It is something the City of Tallassee approved years ago
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Voters will go to the polls April 23 in Elmore County to renew ad valorem taxes for education totaling 10 mils but even if voted down Elmore County residents will still pay 10 mils. “It has been 10 mils,” Elmore County school system superintendent Richard Dennis said. “The total on this is only 10 mils and regardless of outcome will only be 10 mils.” Currently Elmore County
County Schools gave up its 10 mils of ad valorem tax totaling just shy of $9.5 million in matching funds and received more than $66 million from the Alabama Education Trust Fund. Tallassee Schools received $678,000 in ad valorem taxes through its 10 mils for education and gave it up in matching funds to the Alabama Education Trust Fund to receive more than $10.9 million in 2018. The federal government is another source of funds for Elmore County schools.
away. It does not expire but is a state-mandated amendment that fills the gap. If none of these were to pass, 10 mils would still be mandated for public education in 2022.” Amendment 778 is how Elmore County residents are currently paying 10 mils of ad valorem instead of the voterapproved 7 mils. Tallassee passed Amendment 382 before 778 took effect and isn’t up for renewal for 20 years. According to the Alabama Department of Education, in fiscal year 2018 Elmore
Smith sentenced in incest case; 2 sentenced in robbery case Eclectic to talk gas contract renewal By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Ricky Winston Smith Jr. of Eclectic was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Bill Lewis on Tuesday. Smith had pleaded guiltiy to incest in February and had accepted a sentence of one year and day but that fell apart. Smith was hoping for the shortened sentence but not prosecutors. “We are requesting 10 years in prison,” assistant district attorney Jillian Evans said. “It is the most we can ask for.” Trey Richardson represented Smith and asked for a split sentence with three years in the Elmore County Jail, the most time that can be served in county jail because of recent filings from the Department of Justice about the conditions in state prisons. Lewis denied the request. “Has there been a letter from the (Department of Justice) requesting us to hold prisoners?” Lewis said. With no request, Lewis said he would do what he had always done. “Until then we will keep sending them there,” Lewis said. Smith told Lewis what he had done in the February plea hearing. “I had sexual relations with (a victim known to Smith),” Smith admitted in court. Elmore County Sheriff’s Department chief deputy Ricky Lowery said an initial report
against Smith was filed in April 2018 and authorities investigated it for several weeks before sending evidence gathered from the investigation to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis. A warrant for Smith’s arrest was issued shortly after the results came in. According to court documents, the victim is a juvenile related to Smith by either blood or marriage. Circuit Court Judge Sibley Reynolds sentenced two men after they pleaded guilty for their parts in a 2016 robbery in Eclectic resulting in the property owner being shot. Dexter Antwon McDuffie and Pedro Gwon Bennett, both of Montgomery, were at the Pleasant Hill Road home when the property owner arrived. McDuffie pleaded guility to first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery and attempted murder. “The fact this woman lived is a miracle,” assistant district attorney Jillian Evans said. “Shooting her the first time wasn’t enough but you had to shoot her a second time. If you had been successful in killing her, it would be a captial case and the discussion would be a life (sentence) or death penalty.” McDuffie expressed remorse for the incident. “No words can change the facts,” McDuffie’s attorney Emmett Hampton said. “I have seen Mr. McDuffie become milder through reading and soul
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Jesus is alive and so is His story Q. “If there is a God, why doesn’t He just tell us?” A. “He did. We crucified Him. That was His plan.”
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on the third day, something that confounded the disciples. Since those days many families around the world have read the stories out loud every spring to teach their children, to reach out to those who have rejected God’s gift and to remind themselves how much God loves us. But why did Jesus have to die? Is there no other way? After the fall in the garden of Eden, all hope of doing anything to reconcile with God was lost. The first three chapters of Paul’s letter to believers in Rome conclusively demonstrate none of us seeks God. The end of the third chapter offers the only hope that God has reached out to us, that Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost, offering us the free gift of eternal
DANIEL GARDNER Columnist life. (Romans 3:21-31.) The Bible says we are inherently bad. Nevertheless, we believe there’s some good in all of us. Jean Rousseau wrote, “Man is a being who is naturally good and who loves justice and order; that there is no original perversity in the human heart.” Perhaps this is why so many reject God and the Bible. If Rousseau is right, we don’t need God. We’re all the same and share the same destiny. But what if Jesus is God?
The Bible has always thrown a monkey wrench into the belief that we’re basically good. What did Mark Twain say? “It is not the things which I do not understand in the Bible which trouble me but the things which I do understand.” When God spoke to Moses from the middle of the burning bush and Moses asked God what His name was, God replied, “I am who I am,” and He said, “Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14.) Fifteen-hundred years later the high priest asked Jesus, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus answered, “I am; and you shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” (Mark 14:62.)
After becoming a Christian, C.S. Lewis wrote “Mere Christianity” reasoning Jesus could not have been a great moral teacher. Anyone who made the claims Jesus made would be a “lunatic” or “the devil of hell” but neither great nor moral unless Jesus was who He claimed to be. According to the Bible after the crucifixion no one believed Jesus could rise from the dead. Indeed, when Jesus appeared to His followers, they could hardly believe He was alive. Jesus’ resurrection became the cornerstone of the good news. “Christ is risen!” “He is risen indeed!” Daniel Gardner is a syndicated columnist.
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t is time for the second annual Paw it Forward thanks to Bluewater Broadcasting. As of now, animal lovers can drop off donations to help the three area humane shelters — Humane Society of Elmore County, Montgomery Humane Society and Prattville Autauga Humane Society. Listed below are the six most awesome business sponsors that will take donations for the next three weeks at their locations then it will all be donated the three shelters. Bluewater Broadcasting stations will be live from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a different sponsor location every day during this three-week period to collect donations in its Sprinter van but donations can be dropped off anytime during business hours in the Bluewater collection barrels. At this time of year we can say puppy and kitten food (both dry and canned) is of high need as well as bedding and cleaning supplies like bleach, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please thank the following businesses for joining in to receive donations and help support River Region animal shelters.
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to give you our supply needs list and you can just drop your donations on the way out. It doesn’t get any easier than this. Looking for a place to volunteer a few hours per week or month? Our Tail’s End Thrift Store is 100 percent volunteer run and as spring yard sales and house cleaning bring in more donations, we would love to invite more volunteers to come lend a hand. If you can give a couple of
completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with a participating veterinarian. To meet Piggy and all the other great pets at the shelter visit 255 Central Plank Rd. in Wetumpka. For more information, visit www.elmorehumane.org, email hselco@bellsouth.net or call 334-567-3377. The shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
hours a week or perhaps four hours a month it would be a big help and we think you will find our volunteers a simply fun crew to work with. The thrift store is open for shopping and donations Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. but there are also volunteer opportunities on Monday and Wednesday each week with sorting, pricing and placing items so all the new items are ready for sale by Thursdays. If you
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continued from Page A3 to state highways and the streets feeding into them. In other business, the council: • Praised Washington for his work on behalf of a local company to make it easier to get permits for medical helicopters to operate. Washington attended a National League of Cities conference in Washington, D.C., and visited with Rep. Martha Roby and Sens. Richard Shelby and Doug Jones about the issue. • Approved the backto-school sales tax holiday July 19-20. • Approved a fly-in for the airport from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27. • Recognized Boy Scouts Troup 13 for their attendance at the meeting. After the meeting, Willis talked with LaRissa Duke and Rachel Rook about the electric car program at Wetumpka High School. The students are seeking funding for their projects going into a competition May 4-5 in Huntsville.
immediately consider approving the study but the move failed. On Monday, the council approved a study of Highway 212, also known as West Bridge Street, by Skipper Consulting although in a lengthy discussion councilmember Lewis Washington Sr. said it would be a waste of money. Councilmember Lynnes S. Justiss said parents have complained about the traffic snarls making children late for school but Washington suggested motorists take the Highway 14 bridge and get their children up earlier to get ready for school. Willis stressed the problem of the intersection at the west end of the bridge because Dozier Street lacks width. “Encroachments have to be corrected on Highway 212 and Dozier Street,” said Willis, who noted the Alabama Department of requires traffic studies be done by Skipper Consulting before alterations can be made
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The Capt. William Bibb Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution announced Holtville High School senior Catie Daniel was second in the statewide Christopher Columbus Essay Contest. Presenting Daniel with a certificate is DAR member Jackie Earnest. Daniel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Daniel, is also a member of New Home Assembly of God. She plans to attend Troy University and pursue an undergraduate degree in exercise science and a doctorate in occupational therapy.
A 2-year-old girl was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash about five miles west of Tallassee, according to the Alabama State Troopers. The child was pronounced dead at Elmore Community Medical Center after the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu in which she was a passenger collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado at 3:45 p.m. on Elmore County Road 73, also known as Flat Rock Road, near the Friendship Community, according to Cpl. Jesse Thornton of the Alabama State Troopers. The girl was not wearing a child-restraint system, Thornton said. The driver, Tierra Leonard, 28, of Opelika was transported from the scene for treatment of injuries. The driver of the Silverado was also injured and transported to Baptist Medical Center South, Thornton said. The Alabama State Troopers are continuing to investigate the incident, Thornton said.
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In May 2017 Darty was selected the principal of Coosada Elementary, which instructs nearly 1,000 children from pre-kindergarten to the second grade. The teaching profession has its ups and downs, Darty said. “It was about what I thought it would be,” she said. “You have good days and bad days just like in anything. But it’s very rewarding.” Darty said some have a natural talent and a strong drive to teach. “Some people are just born to do this,” she said. “You can tell it the first time you walk into a classroom. That’s not to say that skills can’t be developed, and people can become better, but there is a percentage of people out there who just have the talent. They were born to teach.” Working her way up from teacher
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Roads money) will allow us to expedite those. If we can invest more in the preventive side and seal those up, our crews will be able to get those roads ready.” As is the case with many of Alabama’s 67 counties, Elmore County still won’t have enough money to keep its roads and bridges in good shape once the Rebuild Alabama program reaches full implementation in 2022 with a gas tax increase of 10 cents per gallon. The initial 6-cent increase per gallon takes effect Sept. 1. According to the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, Elmore County needs $10.48 million per year just to maintain roads on a 15-year cycle and replace bridges on a 50-year cycle. Its budget is $4.965 million annually and the extra $1.22 million will bring that to $6.185 million a year — still nearly $4.3 million short of the needs. Beyer said 41 percent of the budget in fiscal year 2017 went to salaries and benefits, 38 percent to materials and operations and 21 percent to equipment and facilities. The county is responsible for 1,000 miles of roads, 182 of which are unpaved. It has 123 bridges, 20 of which are at least 50 years old, according to the ACCA. “The Elmore County Commission has a backlog of maintenance projects that will consume much of the Rebuild Alabama funding,” Beyer said. But Beyer and county commission chairman Troy Stubbs aren’t complaining about the first gas tax increase since 1992. “Rebuild Alabama does help,” Stubbs said. “It doesn’t give us everything we need but it’s a great start. I think we are ahead of the game as far as our ability to
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continued from Page A3 stretch the taxpayers’ dollars. (Improving unpaved roads and adding capacity) will help us grow in the proper way and will affect quality of life.” Beyer hopes his department can stretch the new funds well enough — including using some of it for matching grants — to maintain 15 to 20 miles of roads a year. “We’re very happy to have the new revenue,” he said. “We can leverage it and make it go as far as possible. We can use techniques to stretch the life of the pavement. But no one received the resources they fully need. After 27 years of delay, the true need is just too much for anyone to realistically expect to be fixed with one action.” Beyer said he’d give Elmore County’s infrastructure a grade of C. “The paved road side is a little better off,” he said. “We have a growing list of bridges — 20 are 50 years old or older and that’s 1/5th of our network. If we are not proactive now, that ‘C’ level could go down quickly.” Beyer said 164 miles of roads and streets in the county grade below a 79. “That means you’re getting more into the rehabilitation of the roadway, which is more expensive,” he said. “People start having an uncomfortable ride on that kind of road. Their front ends get knocked out due to potholes. With another 213 miles needing some form of immediate attention and four bridges in need of major rehab or replacement now, the Rebuild Alabama allocation the county will begin receiving will be put right to work.” Beyer and the county commission must balance repairing roads and bridges with making them capable of handling population that grew an
estimated 3 percent from 2010 to 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. An estimated 82,000 people live in Elmore County. “We’re having to add capacity,” Beyer said. “People are leaving the municipal areas and coming to the county for more space and expect that city service.” Beyer said 43,000 cars daily traverse the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 at Main Street in Wetumpka and there are some noteworthy roads that need to be widened to four lanes, including Redland Road (11,000 vehicles a day); Deatsville Highway and Coosada Parkway (6,000 a day each); and Rifle Range, Firetower and Dozier roads (5,000 a day each). “There are very few areas in the county that aren’t seeing growth,” Beyer said. “There’s a lot of (housing) inventory left over from the 2009 crash and now that’s being gobbled up.” Beyer said many retirees are moving to Lake Martin and Stubbs said the west side of the county, Redland and Holtville are blossoming with young families. “We have seen tremendous growth in the last 10 to 15 years and we anticipate continuing to see it,” Stubbs said. Beyer admits he gets frustrated when he hears critics say the gas tax increase is unnecessary and his department has plenty of money to fix all its roads and bridges, especially since Elmore County’s median income from 2013-17 was $54,981, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. “Plenty is relative,” Beyer said. “Most every county in the state funds their roads and bridges with the gas tax and the last time it was raised was 1992. Imagine if you were in the workforce in 1992 and your salary today was the same as it was in 1992. Then with inflation, all the things you’re buying get more expensive. Now you’re trying to use that same revenue to buy things that are 50 or 60 percent more. Most people, unless you do road work every day, don’t understand how expensive it is. They pay all their taxes and they think it all goes to roads and bridges.” The county also determines what gets fixed based on objective criteria instead of commissioners arbitrarily making those decisions as they did in the past. “It used to be county commissioners had their districts and their own money and they’d decide what needed to be
FUNDS GIVEN TO COMMISSION, CITIES WITHIN ELMORE COUNTY Elmore County Commission $1,220,083.21
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The graphic above shows statistics about the roads and bridges in Elmore County, while the box to the left shows the funds given to the Elmore County Commission and cities within Elmore County.
paved,” Stubbs said. However, the Rebuild Alabama Act gives counties and municipalities more purchasing power through combining resources and easing restrictions. “We were getting $533,000 from the federal government and now we’re going to exchange that for $400,000 from the state but there are fewer strings with the $400,000,” Beyer said. Elmore County and its cities can also apply for part of up to $50 million annually provided by ATRIP II to pay for projects of local interest on state-maintained highways. Jimmy Wigfield / The Herald There is also a $10 Elmore County engineer Richie Beyer, left, and county commillion annual grant mission chairman Troy Stubbs walk among the potholes on program for roads and Old Rifle Range Road in Redland, top. bridges the county and its municipalities can utilize. projects with the county,” needs and what will help “We’ve talked to us and we could pool Beyer said. “We’ve our mayors about joint talked to them about their resources.”
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Above: Donna McNeil has been working with 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs for 16 years. Below: Mother McKenzie is protective of her eight pups that are currently getting ready for training.
Local breeder’s bloodhounds good partners for law officers By AMY PASSARETTI Elmore County Living Editor
Elmore County investigator Bill Wilson and his partner, Clyde, help locate missing persons and identify suspects. Clyde is not an average partner though — he’s got four legs, a tail and insane olfactory receptors. Clyde, who has been working in Elmore County for five years, is just one of more than 270 bloodhounds who have been bred, raised, trained and placed with law enforcement officers throughout the country through 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs. “We mostly track missing children and Alzheimer’s patients,” Wilson said. “Clyde is the only dog in the tri-county area though, so the sheriff is good about letting us go anywhere we can go to help out.” McKenzie, Clyde’s sister, recently gave birth to the latest litter of “little heroes,” the title given by Donna McNeil, Deputy Dogs’ breeder. McNeil is located in Wetumpka and has been with the nonprofit organization for 16 years. “832 is well-known across the country to officers,” she said. “They contact us and we set them up with a pup based on a screening process.” Sixteen puppies have stayed in Alabama through the program and four have served in Elmore County. As soon as a litter is born, McNeil said she ensures constant human contact to make them comfortable; bottle feeds them; sleeps near them; and treats them as if they were her babies. “I pretty much didn’t leave my house much in the first five weeks they were born,” McNeil said. “I’ve gotten a lot of help from family, friends and other volunteers who come tear newspapers, clean and just hold the puppies.” When the dogs turn eight weeks old, they are sent to foster homes until they are eight months old. McNeil said fosters should take the dogs everywhere they can to expose
them to as many sights, sounds, noises and people as possible. “The main thing is to stimulate them and bring out their inquisitive side,” she said. All 832 dogs are chipped so they can be tracked. If a foster or a handler does not work out, they come back to 832. After foster turn-in day, the dogs are ready to be placed with officers across the country. Based on knowledge of the pups’ personalities, skills and strengths, each is appropriately paired based on the officer and the location. “We hand deliver each dog and stay with them to ensure it’s a good match and to help the handlers train properly with their dogs,” McNeil said. While McNeil is the only breeder, there are trainers throughout the U.S. to assist with this process. About two or three times throughout the year, 832 holds training for all handlers with K-9s so they can maintain their abilities. “We educate law enforcement about everything these bloodhounds are really capable of doing,” McNeil said. “They’ve caught murderers, rapists, burglars, located missing
persons and more. This breed is the only one whose testimony is allowed in a court of law.” Bloodhounds’ noses have an estimated 230 million olfactory receptors, which is 40 times the number in average humans. “It’s less about teaching them obedience and more what they teach us they can do,” McNeil said. The organization 832 K-9’s Deputy Dogs was formed in honor of deputy Kody Snodgrass, who grew up interacting with bloodhounds since his parents became interested in search and rescue after his aunt’s murder in the 1970s. Snodgrass was the handler for bloodhound Jimmy at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. As a road deputy and part of the tactical team, Snodgrass and Jimmy saved many lives, uncovered evidence and tracked down criminals. When Snodgrass died in an off-duty motorcycle accident, his parents formed 832 Deputy Dogs in his memory. For more information about the organization, its programs and its history, visit deputydogs.org.
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A Hawaiian woman who embarked on a project to find deceased Vietnam veterans in her state is asking for help from Elmore County residents to honor their own heroes. Janna Hoehn of Maui, Hawaii, is conducting a nationwide search for photos of fallen Vietnam veterans. She asks anyone from Elmore County who has a photo of a deceased Vietnam veteran to submit it to the Wall of Faces online memorial on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website. Those photos will also accompany the moving wall that travels all over the U.S. “If anyone is related, a friend or a classmate to any of the young men on the list, I would very much appreciate hearing from you,” Hoehn said. “Putting a face with a name changes the whole dynamic of the wall. It keeps our fallen heroes’ memories alive and will honor them. Our heroes’ stories and sacrifice will never be forgotten.” There are 58,315 fallen heroes whose names are etched on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and more than 53,000 photos have been collected. Hoehn is also asking for volunteers to assist in the effort. “I am looking for an individual that would like to volunteer to be my boots on the ground in your community if we do not find all the photos,” she said. “It may mean a trip to the library to search for obituaries or to a high school to look through yearbooks.” When Hoehn and her husband made their first trip to Washington eight years ago their first stop was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. “Because Vietnam was the war that was going on while I was in high school the first memorial on my list was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall,” Hoehn said. “Even though I never knew anyone killed in Vietnam, I wanted a rubbing of one of the names. I approached the wall and choose a name ... Gregory John Crossman, an MIA. When I returned home I decided to research Gregory and try to find his family. In the event they were never able to go to the wall, I would send them the etching, hoping they would share a photo with me of Gregory.” Hoehn continued her search over the next six months but got nowhere and became discouraged. However, she turned to a family member who was familiar with the past and just how it was chronicled. Six weeks later, she found a college photo of Crossman. Hoehn decided to get involved with a national organization that aims to put a face with each fallen Vietnam veteran. “Two years later I saw a story on our local news about the ‘Faces Never Forgotten’ for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund,” she said. “The goal was to put a face with every name that is etched on the wall. I immediately sent in the photo I had of Gregory Crossman. Five days later, I received an email from Jan Scruggs, the founder and president of the wall. He thanked me for sending the photo; it was the first for this hero and he asked me if I could help him find the photos for the 42 Maui County fallen that were killed in Vietnam. I replied, ‘It would be an honor.’ I have always hoped I could to do something for the Vietnam veterans as the way they were treated when they returned was disgraceful. Here was my chance.” She discovered locating more photos was harder than she thought. “What I thought would be a very easy project with Maui being so small was anything but easy,” Hoehn said. “I started by combing the phone books calling every like name of each soldier. I found about 10 of them this way; then off to archived yearbooks for every high school on Maui, I found a few more; then to the library to look for obituaries and I found three more; then I went to the Maui News.” Once Hoehn located all the Maui County photos she decided to continue her mission and began searching for photos of fallen Vietnam veterans in her hometown in California. Since then she has been involved in several Vietnam veteran photo searches, including the search for Native American soldiers, and eventually began searching for every fallen soldier in her home state. Those with photos or information should contact Hoehn at neverforgotten2014@gmail. com. For more information about the Wall of Faces please visit www.vvmf.org/thewall.
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In-county rivals face off Mustangs ease to season soccer sweep of Wetumpka
Tribe clinches playoff spot with victory By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
The expectations for the Stanhope Elmore boys soccer team were always set higher than just a section title but that did not take anything away from Saturday’s road win. The Mustangs finished play in Class 6A Section 6 with a 4-0-0 record after a 6-0 win at Wetumpka over the weekend. With the victory, Stanhope improved to 12-2-2 on the season and rebounded from a 3-1 loss to Homewood on Thursday night. The Mustangs clinched a home game in the first round of the playoffs but coach Johanna Angelo is looking for more from her team. “I was looking for consistency,” Angelo said. “We want to play our game regardless of the competition. I still don’t think we’re playing at the level I want for as long as I want to every game.” In the first matchup with Wetumpka, Stanhope held a 1-0 lead at the half but Angelo was disappointed with the play. While the team’s play was better in the second meeting, the Mustangs still held only a 1-0 lead as the clock ticked down on the first 40 minutes. With under a minute to See BOYS SOCCER • Page B10
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Wetumpka’s Noah Jones had two hits in the series finale against Stanhope Elmore on Friday.
Wetumpka claims area title By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
As the infield pop fly began to fall into the glove of first baseman Seth Johnson, you could tell something special was happening at the Wetumpka baseball field Friday afternoon. “That’s ballgame!” Everyone at the stadium could hear right fielder Trey Jones yell those words as the final out of Wetumpka’s 6-1 win over Stanhope Elmore was recorded. The victory finished off an undefeated campaign for the Indians in Class 6A Area 5 and clinched the program’s first area title since 2008. “That is our goal every year,” Wetumpka coach Michael Dismukes said. “You have to do
that to give yourself that homefield advantage in the first round and give yourself a chance to make a run. These guys embraced that challenge all year.” Wetumpka (23-11, 4-0) got the weekend started with a 4-3 win at Stanhope on Thursday night. Johnson pitched six innings for the win before Mason Elmore came in for the save in the final inning to shut down the Mustangs in a bases loaded jam. In the opener, Stanhope (8-21) finished with six errors and all four runs were unearned. Trey Dunn pitched a complete game and allowed only five hits but it was not enough as Wetumpka moved one win closer to an area championship. Elmore returned to the mound for the series finale and had some
issues with control early in the game. He walked four batters and hit two others in the first three innings but the Mustangs were held hitless and could not take advantage of those opportunities. “They could sense those missed opportunities,” Stanhope coach Wes Dunsieth said. “We try to keep them up but it is what it is. You have tip you cap to Elmore because he kept us off balance and did his job.” Wetumpka took the lead on an RBI single from Noah Jones in the second inning. The Indians extended that lead with RBI doubles from Johnson and Kyle Morrison in the third which allowed Elmore to settle down on the mound. Stanhope recorded just three See BASEBALL • Page B10
Entering the season, the Wetumpka girls soccer team had not defeated Stanhope Elmore in more than four years. After a 2-0 win against the Mustangs on Saturday, Wetumpka finished off a season sweep of its rivals and clinched the second playoff spot from Class 6A Section 6. “This is the second time since I’ve been coaching we have made it to playoffs,” Wetumpka coach Jessica Holbert said. “All of these young girls that we have, this is huge to them. We’re still learning as we go but as long as we keep getting better. This win means a lot.” Wetumpka (4-3-7, 2-01) got on the board first when the referee awarded the Indians a penalty kick after a handball in the box. Kiley Sisson stepped up to the spot and converted the penalty to put Wetumpka ahead 1-0 in the ninth minute. Stanhope (2-1-13, 0-03) had the better chances throughout the first half but could not find a way to get on the scoreboard. The Mustangs forced five saves in the opening 40 minutes. “We’re just going to keep working,” Stanhope coach Dawn Kelly said. “Our problem all season is about getting the ball in the end. We dominated possession See GIRLS SOCCER • Page B10
Late offense leads Stanhope to top of area after win vs. Wetumpka By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
Stanhope Elmore entered last week’s softball game at Wetumpka needing a win in the final area regular season game to level the two team’s records in Class 6A Area 5. Stanhope jumped out to an early lead and got some big insurance runs, including five runs in the seventh inning to defeat Wetumpka 8-0. “We’ve been working hard for four years so we had a lot to fight for today,” Stanhope coach Virginia Barber said. “But it wasn’t anything to do with Wetumpka; we wanted to fight for ourselves. We needed to get better and we did that.” The Mustangs (14-15, 3-1) got the scoring started in the first inning with a sac fly from
Mckayla Wilson. She just missed out on her first homer of the season but added another RBI in the third inning when she knocked in Kelbi Johnson on another sac fly. Wetumpka (10-9, 3-1) had chances to respond to Stanhope’s early lead but Neci King stranded five runners in scoring position throughout the game. The Indians had two on with one out in the first inning but two consecutive strikeouts from King helped her settle into the game. “We knew from the beginning we would have to play a little bit of small ball,” Barber said. “We did that to score those first runs and that allowed us to start swinging away. That gave us a little bit of confidence.” In the top of the fifth inning, Stanhope See SOFTBALL • Page B10
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Wetumpka’s Anna Kate Norton dives back to first base after a line drive is caught during last week’s game against Stanhope Elmore.
Local baseball teams prep for postseason By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
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Stanhope Elmore coach Wes Dunsieth talks to his team between innings during Friday’s game at Wetumpka. Both the Mustangs and the Indians will start the playoffs this week.
The area championships have been decided and the brackets are set as the first round of the state baseball playoffs are ready to get underway this weekend. While Wetumpka will be the only team from the county to host a series in the first round, Holtville and Stanhope Elmore also got into the postseason and will begin their quests for a state title on the road this weekend. Wetumpka finished with a perfect 4-0 record in area play and will host Benjamin Russell in its opening series. The two teams agreed to move the first two games up to Thursday with the if-necessary Game 3 to be played Friday.
“It’s definitely not going to be easy but we know that every time we go out,” Wetumpka coach Michael Dismukes said. “Ben Russell is really good and they’re getting better. It’s going to be a great series and we’re looking forward to it.” Benjamin Russell enters the postseason with a 21-10 record and winners in six of its last eight games. The Wildcats are led on offense by Brett Pitts, who has four homers and 22 RBIs this season while batting .427 at the plate. Wetumpka will have to deal with the pitching depth of Benjamin Russell, a team which boasts five pitchers with a sub-three ERA with at least 22 innings pitched See PLAYOFFS • Page B3
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Split down the middle Holtville keeps section title hopes alive with win over Elmore County By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
It took just four minutes of the second half for Holtville’s Iggy Ruiz to put away any thought of a comeback from Elmore County on Thursday night in boys soccer action. He added an assist and a goal to his night before the 45th minute to put the Bulldogs ahead by four goals en route to a 5-0 win to complete their season sweep of the Panthers. “In soccer, things can get so wild at any moment,” Ruiz said. “We just had to relay that message of ‘one more, one more, one more’ and it piled up to five. We got all that we could.” Holtville (6-0-5, 5-0-1 Class 4A/5A Section 4) dominated possession throughout the match and created several chances, tallying a total of 25 shots See BOYS • Page B4
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Holtville’s Hunter Wesson (10) battles with Kevin Jenkins during the Bulldogs’ 5-0 win at Elmore County on Thursday.
Shootout victory caps comeback win vs. rivals By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
After Elmore County goalkeeper Mackenzie Stephens saw a free kick go just over her fingertips in the first half, you could see the frustration on her face. The goal from Holtville’s Ana Segarra put the Bulldogs ahead by a goal in the 22nd minute but Stephens was called on again and this time she delivered in the game’s most crucial moments Thursday night to give ECHS the ultimate win. “My team is always going to be there for me,” Stephens said. “They’re always pushing me to be my best so I knew I wanted to get this one for the whole team.” Elmore County (7-0-9, 3-0-2 Class 4A/5A Section 4) found an equalizer with less than seven minutes to go in regulation when Rainey Jones sent a cross just in front of the goal and Faith Crozier turned the ball in to send the game to extra time. After the two teams were held scoreless in the 10 added minutes, Stephens was sent to the goal line to stop the top shooters from Holtville (4-1-4, 2-0-2) in a penalty shootout.
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Top: Elmore County’s bench storms the field to celebrate after Emily Spears made the winning penalty kick in Thursday’s win over Holtville. Above: Elmore County’s Kendall Downey (12) holds off a challenge from Holtville’s Kayden Heisler (28) as Joya Kiwele looks to clear the ball.
“I was just trying to read the hips and see where they’re going to shoot it,” Stephens said. “I just knew I had
to do that for my team.” Holtville’s Hannah Westbrook See GIRLS • Page B4
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Stanhope Elmore’s Neci King pitched her sixth complete game of the season during the Mustangs’ 8-0 win over Wetumpka last week.
King stepping up at crucial time By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
You hear the same thing from every coach across all sports. Everyone wants to be playing their best at the end of the regular season to prepare for the playoffs. Stanhope Elmore’s Neci King is starting to hit her stride and it showed in the circle and at the plate during the Mustangs’ six games last week. She finished second on the team in hits and runs while grabbing two wins as the team’s ace pitcher. King is the Elmore County Player of the Week. “Neci is a game changer for sure,” Stanhope coach Virginia Barber said. “She’s pitching phenomenal and we’ve asked her to really step up now. She’s starting to do that for the team and it’s helping us.” Stanhope’s week got started with a rivalry game at Wetumpka on Tuesday and King was given the ball to help keep the Mustangs in the race for the regular season area title.
Before entering the circle in the first inning, King made her first impact of the game with her speed on the base paths. After leading off with a single, King raced to third base on an outfield error before scoring the game’s first run on a sacrifice fly. King singled again in the third inning, advancing Kelbi Johnson to third base on the play. Johnson scored on another sacrifice fly to give the Mustangs a 2-0 lead. “We have had her at the bottom of the lineup but we knew we needed to move her to the top,” Barber said. “We needed her speed and her leadership. She’s stepped up since we put her there. It helps our pitchers when they have a lead to work with so that way she can go out and help herself.” After needing to get out of a jam in the first inning, King allowed only two baserunners over the next four innings and Stanhope extended its lead to 3-0, which was all it needed with King in the circle. “I think she was throwing a bit of a riseball early that
we couldn’t catch up with,” Wetumpka coach Jimmy Reeves said. “We had early opportunities to score but we couldn’t get it done. We let her settle in and she pitched a good game.” Stanhope blew the game open in the top of the seventh. King added her third hit of the game, knocking in a run on a line drive to center field before coming around to score on a single to put Stanhope ahead 8-0 going to the bottom of the seventh. After retiring Wetumpka in order in the final inning, King finished with five strikeouts while allowing just three hits in her seventh complete game of the season. She also had her first 3-hit game of the season at the plate, scoring twice and knocking in two runs. King followed her performance with a two-hit game against Marbury during the team’s tournament over the weekend. She finished the week with seven hits in 18 plate appearances, raising her batting average to above .300 for the first time this season.
have high aspirations, ore and more and if you’re going to players are a school like Alabama declaring for to play football, you’re the NFL Draft sooner certainly on the right and sooner. path to have those It’s always dreams come true. been typical for an But that being said, exceptional player to the vast majority go ahead and declare LLIZI IZI people who play for the draft for ARBOGAST of football aren’t ever various reasons, but Sports Editor going to step foot on usually because it’s the NFL gridiron. an attempt to avoid Even if you’re playing any injury and for the for a team like Alabama and player to get his best chance at the draft while he’s at his peak. winning national championships every other year, there’s still a But nowadays, studentpretty good chance you aren’t athletes are starting to declare going to go further than that. for the draft seemingly if they And if you are a person who even have a shot at going in one of the later rounds. It’s too soon has the potential to play in the NFL, you should soak up all for most of these players. the opportunities you can to go Last week after Alabama’s as high as possible in the draft spring game, Tide coach Nick when that day comes. Because Saban made some comments Saban’s right — there’s a big about just this topic. Alabama difference between third-round had seven underclassmen money and first-round money. declare for the NFL Draft this Being honest, even guys season, and that’s the most going in the seventh round are since Saban has been with the bound to make more money Crimson Tide. “The person that loses in that than I can ever imagine, so that’s not really what I’m stuck is the player,” Saban said. on. Saban talked a lot about My bigger reason for the money a player loses out thinking people should stay in on if he goes in a later round college as long as possible is instead of waiting another year for their education. Because and potentially being selected no one can predict the future. higher. Sure, you could get drafted No. Saban’s right there. Look at 1 overall but during your first Ronnie Harrison who went in start, you can have a careerthe third round last year and, ending injury. Then what? with safety needs around the Or even if you have a full league now, could’ve gone a career playing football and lot higher. Saban also watched make a boatload of cash, it’s Bo Scarbrough declare as an still not a lifelong career. Adam underclassmen last season Vinatieri is ancient at 46 years and be selected in the seventh old — the oldest active player round. But more importantly, Saban in the NFL. He’s bound to retire well before the age of talked about life after football us common folk. Then what? as a reason players should wait Sure, he’s got more money than to go onto the next level. “I tell every recruit that I talk he could possibly spend in a lifetime, but what’s going to to the reason that you’re going to college is to prepare yourself keep him entertained? How will his life be fulfilled? for the day you can’t play That’s the question all studentfootball,” Saban said. athletes should ask because At the end of the day, of playing football — or any sport course the ultimate goal is the NFL. Kids at the youngest level for that matter — will not be forever. of football are thinking about potentially playing in the big Lizi Arbogast is the sports leagues. The student-athletes I editor of The Herald. cover at the high school level
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Indians compete in 3rd annual Water Under the Bridge meet STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Track teams from 23 different high schools around the state met at Jordan Memorial Stadium for the Water Under the Bridge III meet in Selma. Six different Wetumpka athletes walked away with first-place finishes along with four top-three finishes in team events. Cory Anthony won the boys 800 with a time of 2:05.28, beating the closest competition by four seconds. Wetumpka’s Isaac Stubbs finished eight seconds behind his teammate in seventh place while Tajairus Brown of Stanhope Elmore came in 10th with a time of 2:17.16. Stanhope’s Keegan Rafferty had his team’s only win of the day, finishing the boys 3,200 in 11:13.10. Wetumpka’s Jackson Walden and Blake Knuckles finished in second and third place, respectively. Jalen Johnson defeated a small but tough field for the boys triple jump finals. He recorded a length of 38-10.5 to win the event where three other athletes were within 7 inches of first place. Wetumpka’s Colby Golson did not need a close victory in the boys discus finals, defeating the competition by more than 15 feet. His distance of 121-6 was 2 feet short of his personal best but still enough to grab first place in Selma. Morgan Causey and Jamya Johnson finished in first and second place in the girls high jump finals. Causey converted one more jump than Johnson and finished with a height of 4-4 for the win. Amelia Nettles dominated the girls discus finals with a throw of 98-6. The throw set a personal record and defeated the closest competition by more than 14 feet.
Edgewood track teams finish in sixth place at state meet
Both the boys and girls track teams at Edgewood finished in sixth place during the AISA State Meet in Gulf Shores last week. The Wildcats had 11 top-five finishes including See TRACK • Page B4
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Wetumpka’s Mason Elmore allowed just three hits across seven innings in the win over Stanhope on Friday afternoon. The Indians will host Benjamin Russell in the first round of playoffs this week.
Playoffs this season. The Indians hope to use some of the momentum from winning the area title at the plate against the Wildcat pitchers. “They just took the first step on the ladder but our season isn’t over,” Dismukes said. “We have to keep getting better and get ready for next week. We want to keep building and see how far we can make a run at this thing.” Wetumpka will host a postseason game for the first time since 2008 and is looking to make a run deep into the month of May. The program does have a state championship in its past but the team has not been past the second round since 1992. “Our end goal is a state championship but we have to take it step by step, game by game, pitch by pitch,” Wetumpka outfielder Trey Jones said. “We have some work to do but we’re going to keep improving every day.” While Wetumpka gets to host its first-round matchup, Stanhope (9-22) will go away from home to open its postseason. The Mustangs’ road does not start with an easy task with Russell County, the top-ranked
continued from Page B1 team in Class 6A, waiting. “As far as getting ready for Friday, we have to take a look at what Russell County does well,” Stanhope coach Wes Dunsieth said. “And then we have to work on our deficiencies, which right now is offense. We’re going to get in the cage and work on our fundamentals of hitting.” Russell County (31-3) enters the postseason on an eight-game winning streak and has lost only two games against teams from Alabama this season. Logan Austin, an Auburn commit, leads a strong pitching staff which has a combined ERA of 1.48 this season across 189 innings. Stanhope snapped an eight-game losing streak Monday night with a win against Saint James. However, the Mustangs still have plenty of worries but will attempt to avoid a first-round sweep for the third consecutive season. “We took about a week off after that five-game winning streak and that didn’t help,” Dunsieth said. “Then we went to Hoover and played against teams we weren’t
matched up well against. We’ve taken a step back since spring break.” Holtville lost its chance at the Class 4A Area 5 title after losing the final two games of the series at Handley last week. However, the Bulldogs (18-7) still held the tiebreaker over Elmore County and are in the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. “You have to forget about what you’ve done and focus on how you’re going to respond,” Holtville coach Torey Baird said. “We’re to do what we need to fix what we did wrong at Handley and we hope that will give us a chance this weekend.” After last season’s run to the quarterfinals, the Bulldogs will start its postseason run with a trip to Dallas County on Friday. Despite his recent struggles due to a minor leg injury, Drew Nobles is expected to be the starter in Game 1. “He’s one of those guys that’s going to compete and give you a chance to win every time he’s on the mound,” Baird said. “Even with that little injury, he’s going to go out and give you his best every time.”
AHSAA BASEBALL FIRST-ROUND PAIRINGS CLASS 1A NORTH SUB-STATE Falkville (12-8) at Covenant Christian (17-1), Friday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Lynn (10-4) at Spring Garden (18-4), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon., if needed) Ragland (9-0) at Heritage Christian (10-8), Friday, noon, and 2:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Waterloo (10-8) at Gaylesville (8-9), Friday, 3 and 5:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Hackleburg (10-13) at Athens Bible (18-5), Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Donoho (11-7) at Marion County (11-10), Friday, 4 and 6:30 p.m. (Sat., Apr., 20, 1 p.m., if needed) Appalachian (12-10) at Victory Christian (17-4), Friday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., if needed) Valley Head (3-6) at Mars Hill Bible (23-6), Wednesday, noon and 2 p.m. (Thursday, 11 a.m., if needed) SOUTH SUB-STATE Isabella (4-13) at Billingsley (7-15), Thursday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Friday, 11 a.m., if needed) Ellwood Christian (2-4) at Brantley (20-5), Friday, 4 and 6p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Pleasant Home (6-8) at Millry (23-4), Thursday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Friday, 2 p.m., if needed) South Lamar (9-11) at Wadley (6-6), Friday, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Verbena (5-15) at Maplesville (8-13-1), Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., if needed) Florala (9-7) at Sweet Water (16-9), Friday, 2 and 4 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) St. Luke’s Episcopal (9-10) at Red Level (9-6), Friday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Lanett at Holy Spirit Catholic (11-3), Friday, noon and 2:30 p.m. (Saturday, 10 a.m., if needed) CLASS 2A NORTH SUB-STATE Sheffield (4-16) at Cedar Bluff (13-8), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., if needed) Addison (7-8) at Southeastern (14-4), Friday, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Ohatchee (11-14) at Sumiton Christian (13-10), Friday, noon and 3 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Fyffe (18-4) at Decatur Heritage (16-5), Friday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Collinsville (7-12) at Red Bay (16-8), Friday, 5 and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Cold Springs (9-7) at Sulligent (8-11), Friday, 2 and 4 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Vincent (10-13) at Westbrook Christian (15-12), Friday, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Hatton (8-17) at Section (9-8), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) SOUTH SUB-STATE Central-Hayneville (2-5) at Luverne (17-8), Thursday, 4:30 and 6:45 p.m. (Fri., 11:30 a.m., if needed) Ariton (19-14) at Cottonwood (13-4), Friday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Washington County (6-17) at Cottage Hill Christian (18-7), Friday, 2 and 4:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Horseshoe Bend (9-11) at Thorsby (21-3), Thursday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Fri., 2 p.m., if needed) New Brockton (12-10) at Highland Home (18-4), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Samson (7-10) at G.W. Long (23-5), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., if needed) J.U. Blacksher at Leroy (16-10), Friday, 2 and 4:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Fayetteville (17-11) at Area 8 W: Ranburne (15-8), Friday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed)
CLASS 3A NORTH SUB-STATE East Lawrence (16-18) at Westminster Christian (1212), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) J.B. Pennington (10-9) at Vinemont (12-9), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, 2 p.m., if needed) Lamar County (10-14) at Piedmont (27-6), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Lauderdale County (13-13) at Geraldine (9-11), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) New Hope (11-14) at Phil Campbell (24-6), Friday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Hanceville (12-5) at Glencoe (10-9), Friday, 3 and 5 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Weaver (10-11) at Winfield (27-6), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, 11 a.m., if needed) Sylvania (10-9) at Lexington (6-10), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Sat., noon, if needed) SOUTH SUB-STATE Randolph County (13-7) at Saint James (19-7), Friday, 2 and 4 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Wicksburg (13-12) at Opp (15-7), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Thomasville (11-10) at Bayside Academy (17-9), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Fultondale (5-12) at Gordo (21-4), Friday, 1 and 3:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Montgomery Academy (11-9-1) at Dadeville (19-8), Friday, 4 and 6 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Geneva (16-10) at Providence Christian (19-8), Friday, 2 and 4:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Flomaton (8-7) at T.R. Miller (18-5), Friday, 3 and 5:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Hale County (14-6) at Oakman (12-11), Wednesday, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. (Thurs., Apr. 18, 3:30 p.m., if needed)
CLASS 5A NORTH SUB-STATE Lawrence County (17-14) at Boaz (14-11), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Etowah (24-10) at Jasper (24-8), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Moody (11-14) at Parker (20-7), Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Madison Academy (13-19) at Scottsboro (15-7), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) Sardis (10-10) at Russellville (14-15), Friday, 5 and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Corner (20-14) at Southside-Gadsden (20-12), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Pleasant Grove (7-14) at Springville (22-7), Friday, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Arab (18-9) at East Limestone (14-13), Friday, 5 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed) SOUTH SUB-STATE Marbury (10-17) at Bibb County (19-9), Friday, 5 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1:30 p.m, if needed) Valley (12-9) at Charles Henderson (26-5), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Jackson (20-6) at St. Paul’s Episcopal (22-4), Friday, 2 and 4 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Ramsay (9-11) at Sylacauga (17-6), Fri., Apr. 20, 5 and 7:30 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Demopolis (9-12) at Chilton County (21-7), Fri., Apr. 20, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, noon, if needed) Rehobeth (12-11) at Beauregard (16-12), Thurs., Apr. 18, 3 and 5 p.m. (Friday, 11:30 a.m., if needed) UMS-Wright (15-10) at Citronelle (13-13), Friday, 4:30 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed) Munford (14-18) at Briarwood Christian (10-13), Friday, 4 and 7 p.m. (Saturday, 2 p.m., if needed)
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Bulldogs open area play with rout of ECHS By KAMARRI DARRINGTON For The Herald
Holtville softball coach Daryl Otwell said he challenged the bottom part of his lineup to start producing runs of its own. Those players delivered to start area play last Tuesday as the Bulldogs earned a 12-4 victory at Elmore County. It also didn’t hurt that Bulldogs pitcher and Auburn signee KK Dismukes struck out eight of the first nine batters she faced and was perfect through the first three innings. Holtville (28-8), the No. 2 team in Class 4A, got a leadoff home run from Bella Farmer to kick off a six-run barrage in the
second inning. After Haley Walker struck out, Zoe Lowe doubled and Katie Henley singled. Jordan Cousins then hit a two-run single, scoring Walker and Henley, for a 3-0 lead. Brooke Cooper followed with a single and Dismukes drove in Cousins with one of her own. Then another error by Elmore County resulted in two more runs. “Earlier in the season, we struggled hitting as games started,” Otwell said. “(Last Tuesday), we had the big second inning. The home run kind of jumpstarted it. We hit a lot of balls hard. We got a lot of balls bouncing our
way. Anytime you put up six runs in an inning, it gives you an opportunity to get some backups in, and that’s good for us going down the stretch.” Dismukes was just as dominant at the plate as she was in the circle, going 3-for4 with five RBIs including a two-run homer in the fourth to extend Holtville’s lead to 8-0. She added a two-run single in the seventh. Dismukes pitched four innings, allowing one run off two hits with nine strikeouts. Dismukes is hitting well over .500 with 12 home runs after last Tuesday’s game. “(KK) is one of the best players in Class 4A softball,”
Boys during the victory. Ruiz finished with two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs. Ruiz helped open the scoring in the first half by sliding a pass through the backline to Miles Broom who slotted home from eight yards away to give Holtville a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute. Broom passed on the favor 10 minutes from the half, finding Tucker Edwards in the middle of the box for a thunderous volley to put the Bulldogs ahead by two. “Once we start clicking and the passing moving through, you can start to feel the energy,” Ruiz said. “And the fans really helped us keep that going tonight.” The trio continued to connect in the second half when Edwards found Broom on the right before Broom picked out Ruiz for a goal in the opening minute. Ruiz added another assist less than three minutes later when he passed to Luc Cyr on the left wing and Cyr scored on a floated ball into the right corner of the net. “We missed a couple of easy opportunities so we had to work a little bit harder to get those goals,” Holtville coach Robby Broom said. “We tinkered with our angles a little bit and closed in our gap between our midfield and striker. It just opened up.” Ruiz capped off the scoring with less than 18 minutes on
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Holtville’s Luc Cyr (2) gets past Elmore County’s Hutch Sharpe during Thursday night’s game in Eclectic.
the clock. After a bad giveaway from Elmore County, Edwards played a perfectly weighted through ball and Ruiz finished with a soft shot into the bottom left corner. “Anytime we come over here to play, Elmore County is going to test us and push us,” Broom said. “I like coming here because we usually play some of our best soccer and that’s what we did tonight. That was probably our best game this year.” Elmore County (5-1-11,
2-0-4) could not find many ways to get the ball up the field. The Panthers’ best chance came late in the second half but Holtville’s Tucker Jones blocked a shot in front of an open net to keep the clean sheet. “Losing to Valley on Tuesday kind of took the life out of us,” ECHS coach John Hilbish said. “Our message has been that we want them to care more about their teammates than themselves.” After defeating the Panthers
by three goals in the first meeting, Holtville felt confident it could move closer to its goal of a section championship. However, the Bulldogs cannot afford another loss in section play and they knew the importance of Thursday’s trip to Eclectic. “We’ve been doing well in the area but we had that slip up against Marbury,” Ruiz said. “Our focus was making sure that didn’t faze us at all. We had to come here and keep doing our business.”
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Holtville’s Blakley White (22) stretches out to win the ball against Elmore County’s Faith Crozier on Thursday.
Holtville. “We’ve got all the momentum we could possibly want right now,” ECHS coach Angie Simmons said. “We’ve overcome so much adversity this year. We wanted to bring pride to our school. We wanted to bring it back to Lady Panther soccer and I think we did that.”
After taking the 2-1 lead in the first half, Holtville continued to control the game throughout the first 20 minutes of the second half. When Elmore County needed to find a goal, the team sent defender Kendall Downey to a more forward position and the Panthers began to create more chances.
Track their lone victory of the day in the boys 4x200 which was won by less than a second. The boys relay team posted a time of 1:38.22 in the victory and built off of it with another top-three finish in the 4x8. Edgewood was no match for Northside Methodist but finished with a time of 9:59.55 to finish six seconds behind second-place Escambia.
groundout by Eleanor Watts then Britt scored on an RBI single by Akerria Harden. Maci Curlee pitched all seven innings for Elmore County, allowing 12 hits and five walks with one strikeout. “I feel like our offense is our strong point right now,” Panthers coach Kim Moncrief said. “Maci has done a good job for us in the circle. She battles very hard and has developed multiple pitches even as a sophomore. We’re still making a lot of defensive mistakes, but I believe we’ve got a team that’s feeling more confident that it can play against the better teams in the state.”
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Girls beat Stephens on the opening penalty and Jones had her shot saved as Elmore County saw its playoff hopes disappearing. However, Stephens responded by saving a shot by Holtville’s Whitney Culverhouse and the score was leveled after Olivia Mitchell converted her penalty for the Panthers. “It was one step at a time,” Stephens said. “I had to calm myself down and keep my energy up and my focus on the play.” That was the final save Stephens needed to make as the next two Holtville shooters put the ball over the crossbar. Elmore County scored its next two shots and clinched the 3-2 win when Emily Spears found the top left of the goal with her penalty. “We made that first stop, made the first goal and I was just thinking, ‘Here we go,’” Holtville coach David Lovering said. “But two of our best shooters went over the goal and their goalie came up big so that was tough.” The victory was Elmore County’s fourth consecutive win and the Panthers now control their own destiny in a race for the playoffs. It also ended a three-game losing streak to
Otwell said. “Anytime she’s on the field, you know you’re going to get her best. When she’s on, she’s very tough to beat and you know that one or two runs can get the job done.” Elmore County’s improving offense finally started connecting in the fourth. Madelyn Becker singled then scored on an RBI double from Madison Britt. The Panthers (10-9) scored three more runs in the sixth off Cooper, who came in relief for Dismukes to start the fifth. Ebone Pearson led off the inning with a double, Kelina Daniels added a single then Britt hit an RBI single to score Pearson. Daniels scored on a
“We didn’t know if that was going to be a smart move,” Simmons said. “Holtville has a lot of speed but we needed to get something going and it worked.” The Panthers are now 4-0-1 at home this season and the players clearly fed off the crowd’s energy late in the second half. Elmore County’s bench was standing and even singing throughout the game to push the players on the field to find an equalizer. “Our MVP of the night was our bench,” Simmons said. “They never complained about not going in but we had to do what we had to do to win. They were always excited.” Holtville will need Marbury to defeat the Panthers in order to make the playoffs but the Bulldogs do still hold the tiebreaker against Elmore County. Lovering said he thinks this game was hardest on the seniors because of the rivalry but there is still plenty to play for. “We want them to keep their heads up because we have a lot of big games coming,” Lovering said. “We still have Valley and we still have Marbury in area games. We still have Senior Night. We still have a lot to play for.”
continued from Page B3 The Wildcats just edged Escambia in the 4x4 to win second place with a time of 3:51.75. Edgewood finished less than two-tenths of a second ahead of third. Austin Patrick finished in fifth place at the boys 800 with a time 2:16.56, 13 seconds behind Lee-Scott’s Jack Terry who came in first. Kaleb Varner grabbed a fourth-place finish in the boys
200 after finishing the race in 24.7 seconds. The girls team did not have as strong of a showing in the relay events but did grab a fourth-place finish in the 4x1. The time of 56.66 was two seconds off its pace from the preliminaries but was enough to push past Lee-Scott by 17 hundredths of a second. Jessy Morales finished in third place in the girls 100
with a time of 13.44, less than a second behind the winner. Morales followed it with a third-place finish in the 200 with a time of 27.25. Mary Michael Burnham had the highest finish of the day on the girls side for Edgewood. She finished second in the shot put finals with a throw of 31-8.5 and was just 1.5 inches away from the top spot.
The Stanhope Elmore softball team took a huge step in preparing for the postseason with its win over Wetumpka on Tuesday. However, the Mustangs struggled to build off that victory throughout the week including an early exit in their own tournament over the weekend. Despite getting an early lead after Neci King stole home, Stanhope allowed six unanswered runs in a 6-1 loss to Central-Phenix City on Thursday night. The Mustangs had only two runners reach base in the final four innings of the loss. The tournament began on Friday with Stanhope hosting nine teams from around the state for the two-day event. The Mustangs finished third in their pool after getting wins Marbury and Robertsdale but falling to Leroy. Stanhope was matched up with Chelsea in the quarterfinals but the Mustangs could not get anything going on offense and mistakes in the field led to a 4-0 defeat. Stanhope recorded just two hits and allowed four unearned runs in the loss. Kelbi Johnson led the team with six hits in seven plate appearances across the four tournament games. Rikki McAdams had four RBIs in that span as she reached double figures for the season. Stanhope capped off its week with a trip to Auburn on Monday night. The Mustangs scored two runs in the seventh inning but it was too little, too late as Auburn came away with a 5-2 victory.
Wildcats split with Macon East
Edgewood traveled south for a top-five battle in AISA with No. 2 Macon East on Monday night. The fourth-ranked Wildcats won the opener 8-2 but settled for a split after the offense failed to produce in a 2-1 loss in the second game. The Wildcats (36-12) had seven different players score a run in the first game while Mary Michael Burnham allowed just three hits and no earned runs through seven innings in the circle. Edgewood opened the scoring with two runs in the third inning but Macon East quickly leveled the score in the bottom of the fourth. Edgewood broken open its big lead with five runs in the top of the sixth. Jessy Morales, Burnham and Anna Catherine Segrest recorded RBIs in the inning. In Game 2, the Wildcats fought back from an early onerun deficit and tied the game with an RBI from Morales in the fourth inning. However, with the shortened game for the doubleheader, Macon East won on a walk-off double in the fifth inning with two outs. Alexis Walls took the loss in the circle for the Wildcats, despite allowing just five hits and one earned run in 4 2/3 innings. She struck out three and had no walks while also getting a hit at the plate.
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3UREDWH 2IÂżFH QRWLFH LV KHUHby given that the undersigned IslandCap LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 15, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ELMORE, AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA, TO-WIT: LOT 17, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF MACON PLACE PLAT NO. 2, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 12, AT PAGES 39 AND 40.0. SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENT, COVENANTS, OIL, GAS OR MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD, IF ANY. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 1092 GRIER RD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092. 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 property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. 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. IslandCap LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. ATF-19-00160-2 Ad Run Dates: 04/17/2019, 04/24/2019, 05/01/2019 rlselaw.com/property-listing Ad #155490 04/17/2019, 04/24/2019, 05/01/2019
Ginny Rutledge, SIROTE & 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJHH Transferee, www.sirote.com/ IRUHFORVXUHV :HWXPSND +HUDOG $SU and May 1, 2019 FC/449197 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Monday, May 6th, 2019, at 10:00 am 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 U.S. 231 Wetumpka, AL, 36092 613A: Sarah Boher. 11825 Madison Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 Boxes, Furniture, Totes 1603: Cody Jones. 333 Marshall Road Wetumpka, AL 36093 Bed, Boxes, Clothes Southeast Storage 1901 Holtville Rd. Wetumpka, AL, 36092 3080: Amanda Teasley. 188 Mathis Road Wetumpka, AL 36093 Appliances, Bedrails Southeast Storage 749 U.S. Hwy 231 Wetumpka, AL, 36093 744: Mark Wallace. 484 Aviation Road Southeast Bessemer, AL 35022 Furniture, Boxes Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17 and 24, 2019 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LAMAR HEISLER, DECEASED PROBATE COURT CASE NO.: 2019-071 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of the decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 11 day of April, 2019, by Jacob Shamblin, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. LINDA MICHELLE KIRK EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LAMAR HEISLER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Estate: Robert B. ReQHDX /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 5HJLQD B. Edwards, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 EST/HEISLER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from LOUIS E COHEN, UNMARRIED, to AMSOUTH BANK , on the 26th day of January, 2005, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on February 23, 2005, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2005, Page 11690 , Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to IslandCap LLC, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid
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PUBLIC NOTICE Statement of Purpose Termite Bond The purpose of this request for proposal is to solicit proposals to provide Termite treatment and bonds for the Elmore County Public School System. We have sixteen (16) campuses in addition to other properties owned by the school board. Addresses for each location will be provided in the bid packet located on the Elmore County Public School website. www.elmoreco. com Public sealed bid opening will be held on May 9, 2019. Please direct any questions to Gary Gregory by telephone or email 334-391-3029 or Cecile Whetstone 334-567-1420. gary. gregory@elmoreco.com cecile. whetstone@elmoreco.com Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 TERMITE BOND PROPOSALS
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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Walter D Sides and Brenda J Sides, husband and wife as joint tenants, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., on June 11, 2010, said mortgage beLQJ UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at RLPY 2010, Page 26114; and subsequently transferred to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; and subsequently transferred to Specialized Loan Servicing LLC; Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on May 21, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN CITY OF MILLBROOK, ELMORE COUNTY, STATE OF ALABAMA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 20, BLOCK 2, PINEBROOK SUBDIVISION, PLAT NO. 2, AS SHOWN BY PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 25. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY AS CONVEYED TO BRENDA J. SIDES AND WALTER D. SIDES, AS JOINT TENANTS BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM BLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 251 PAGE 1 DATED 07/24/1972 AND RECORDED 07/24/1972, ELMORE COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF ALABAMA. Tax/Parcel ID: 26-02-09-0-002-027.000 This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. 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 part of the foreclosure process. Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, Transferee Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle, 244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, Phone: (205)970-2233 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 FC/SIDES, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS GODDARD, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO.19-068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to BONITA LYNN BURGESS as Personal Representative on the 11 day of April, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of THOMAS GODDARD, deceased. REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 EST/GODDARD, T. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Alabama County of Elmore Probate Court Case No.: 2019-083 In the Matter of the Estate of Edward Burl Sasser, Deceased
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Paula Thrash Holt, Personal l. Locations of the Application: Representative/Executrix of A copy of the application is the Estate of Ellis William Holt available for inspection and reSURGXFWLRQ DW WKH &RPPLVVLRQÂśV JIM L. DEBARDELABEN, 3XEOLF 5HIHUHQFH 5RRP ORFDWHG DW )LUVW 6WUHHW 1( 5RRP $WWRUQH\ $W /DZ 3RVW 2IÂżFH $ :DVKLQJWRQ '& RU Box 1136 Letters of Administration on the E\ FDOOLQJ 7KLV Wetumpka, AL 36092 estate of said decedent having ÂżOLQJ PD\ DOVR EH YLHZHG RQ Attorney for the Estate of Ellis been granted to Ed Parish, Jr. WKH &RPPLVVLRQÂśV ZHEVLWH DW William Holt on the 11 day of April 2019, by KWWS ZZZ IHUF JRY GRFV ÂżOLQJ Wetumpka Herald: the Probate Judge of Elmore elibrary.asp. Enter the docket County, Alabama, notice is here- QXPEHU H[FOXGLQJ WKH ODVW WKUHH Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 by given that all persons having GLJLWV LQ WKH GRFNHW QXPEHU EST/HOLT, E. claims against said estate are ÂżHOG WR DFFHVV WKH GRFXPHQW hereby required to present the <RX PD\ DOVR UHJLVWHU RQOLQH DW PUBLIC NOTICE same, duly sworn to, in the Pro- KWWS ZZZ IHUF JRY GRFV ÂżOLQJ bate Court of said county within HVXEVFULSWLRQ DVS WR EH QRWLÂżHG UNITED STATES the time allowed by law or else YLD HPDLO RI QHZ ÂżOLQJV DQG LVOF AMERICA will be forever barred. Ed Par- suances related to this or other FEDERAL ENERGY ish, Jr., Administrator/Personal pending projects. For assis- REGULATORY COMMISSION Representative, of the Estate of WDQFH FDOO RU Alabama Power Company Edward Burl Sasser, deceased H PDLO )(5&2QOLQH6XSSRUW# Project No. 349-203 IHUF JRY IRU 77< FDOO NOTICE OF APPLICATION $ FRS\ LV DOVR DYDLODEOH THE PARISH LAW FIRM, 323 ACCEPTED FOR FILING AND Adams Avenue (36104) Post for inspection and reproduction SOLICITING COMMENTS, DW WKH DGGUHVV LQ LWHP K DERYH 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND PROTESTS P ,QGLYLGXDOV GHVLULQJ WR EH )D[ (April 3, 2019) LQFOXGHG RQ WKH &RPPLVVLRQÂśV Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 PDLOLQJ OLVW VKRXOG VR LQGLFDWH Take notice that the following by writing to the Secretary of the hydroelectric application has and May 1, 2019 &RPPLVVLRQ EST/SASSER, E. EHHQ ÂżOHG ZLWK WKH &RPPLVVLRQ and is available for public inQ &RPPHQWV 0RWLRQV WR ,QWHU- spection: PUBLIC NOTICE YHQH RU 3URWHVWV $Q\RQH PD\ VXEPLW FRPPHQWV D PRWLRQ WR a. Application Type: Non-ProjUNITED STATES intervene, or a protest in accor- ect Use of Project Lands and OF AMERICA GDQFH ZLWK WKH UHTXLUHPHQWV RI Waters FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Rules of Practice and Proce& C
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 27, 2006 by Aaron Fields and Maxine Fields, individually and as husband and wife, originally in favor of Ameriquest Mortgage Company, and recorded in RLPY Book 2006 at Page 19548 on March 16, 2006, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or DVVLJQHG WR -30& 6SHFLDOW\ 0RUWJDJH //& DV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2009, Page 775 and RLPY 2018, Page 45302 RI WKH VDPH 2IÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG ,QJOH / / 3 DV FRXQVHO for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on May 21, 2019, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at the 1RUWKZHVW &RUQHU RI WKH 6: RI WKH 1( RI 6HFWLRQ 9, Township 18 North, Range 17 East, and continue thence North 87 degrees 30 minutes (DVW IHHW WR D SRLQW on the East side of a paved county road right of way OLQH WKH SRLQW RI EHJLQQLQJ From said point of beginning, continue thence North 87 degrees 30 minutes East WKHQFH 6RXWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV (DVW IHHW 7KHQFH GHJUHHV PLQXWHV :HVW IHHW WR a point on the East Right of Way of said paved county URDG 7KHQFH 1RUWK GHgrees 30 minutes East, and along the East Right of Way /LQH IHHW WR WKH SRLQW RI EHJLQQLQJ 6DLG SDUFHO RI ODQG EHLQJ LQ WKH 6: RI WKH 1( RI 6HFWLRQ 7RZQVKLS 1RUWK 5DQJH (DVW /\LQJ and being situated in Elmore &RXQW\ $ODEDPD )RU LQIRUmational purposes only, the property address is: 2668 Ingram Road, Elmore, AL $Q\ SURSHUW\ DGGUHVV provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced hereLQ VKDOO FRQWURO 7KLV VDOH LV made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as WKH H[SHQVHV RI IRUHFORVXUH Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and FRQYH\DQFH $6 ,6 :+(5( ,6 1HLWKHU WKH PRUWJDJHH QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the propHUW\ RIIHUHG IRU VDOH $Q\ DQG all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggestHG E\ &RGH RI $OD Â&#x2020; 35-4-271, expressly are disFODLPHG 7KLV VDOH LV VXEMHFW to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated ZLWK WKH IRUHFORVXUH 7KH successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and QR LQ FHUWLÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH DQG SODFH RI WKH VDOH 7KH balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR & Ingle, LLP at the address LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6KDSLUR & Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely WHQGHU WKH WRWDO DPRXQW GXH Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreFORVXUH SURFHVV $Q DWWRUQH\ should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the IRUHFORVXUH SURFHVV -30& 6SHFLDOW\ 0RUWJDJH //& DQG its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee
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Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka, 2909 ElPRUH 5RDG 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, Tel (334)567-8404, Fax (334)5678410 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17 and 24, 2019 BID SURPLUS EQUIPMENT PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain AGREEMENT FOR DEED executed by Tarvaris Walker, originally in favor of RECA Limited Partnership on the 31st day of October, 2005, said agreement for deed was not recorded. The property was last deeded and assigned to HOME OPPORTUNITY LLC on April 10th, 2013 under Book 2013, Page 20935 recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, the undersigned HOME OPPORTUNITY LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said agreement for deed, 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 May 8th, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: SUB LOT NUMBER THREE ,1 %/2&. % 2) 7+( - $ WALL SUBDIVISION IN WEST WETUMPKA AND SEVENTEEN AND ONE-HALF FEET OFF WEST SIDE OF SUB LOT TWO (2) OF SAID SUBDIVISION, BEING SHOWN ON THE PLAT AND SURVEY OF C.A. PICKETT, C.E., IN THE CITY OF WETUMPKA. Property street address for informational purposes: 203 EAST OSCEOLA STREET, WETUMPKA, AL 36092. TAX ID: 29-17-04-18-2003-018.000. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 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 agreement for deed, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Bleecker Brodey & Andrews at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI %OHHFNHU Brodey & Andrews at the address indicated below. Bleecker Brodey & Andrews 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 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. HOME OPPORTUNITY LLC Frederick S. Hecht,, Bleecker Brodey & Andrews, 9247 N. Meridian Street, Suite 101, Indianapolis, IN 46260, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, 888574-0700, 287512 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 FC/WALKER, T. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stacey Hytower Davis Frederick D. Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corpora-
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tion, its successors and assigns dated December 24, 2009; said mortgage being recorded on January 19, 2010, in Book 2010, Page 2385, as having EHHQ PRGLÂżHG E\ DQ DJUHHPHQW recorded on and recorded in Book 2017, Page 45450 in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2017, Page LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation , under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of May, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 28, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF THORNFIELD PLACE PLAT NO. 2, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 15, AT PAGE 69. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, EASEMENTS AND/OR RIGHTS OF WAY THAT APPEAR OF RECORD AFFECTING TITLE TO THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 2915-05-21-0-009-053.000 Said property is commonly known as 42 Uden Way, Millbrook, AL 36054. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Stacey Hytower DavisFrederick D. Davis or tenant(s). 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. FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@ mccalla.com File No. 9137919 www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 04/17/2019,04/2 4/2019,05/01/2019
& Gravel, Inc., which operates a facility known as Scott Pit located in Elmore County, Alabama. The entrance to the mine is located at 1322 Marion Spillway Road, Elmore, Elmore County, Alabama.
3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 30th day of May, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ELMORE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 8 OF BLOCK 5, OF THE SCENIC HILLS SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 1, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 90. PARCEL NUMBER(S): 29 26 09 30 0 002 001.000 Said property is commonly known as 325 Angela Street, Prattville, AL 36066. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Joseph B. McGowenJudy S. McGowen or tenant(s). 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. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@ mccalla.com File No. 9137719 www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 04/17/2019,04/2 4/2019,05/01/2019
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County, Alabama, on May 29, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: All that parcel of land in the City of Tallassee, Elmore County, State of Alabama, as more fully described in Deed Roll 224, Frame 380, being known and designated as Lot 31, Block of Pineridge 3ODW 1R ÂżOHG LQ 3ODW %RRN 12, Page 33, less and except parcel described below: Begin at the NW Corner of said Lot 31; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds East, along the North line of said Lot, 31.3 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 89 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds East 32.06 feet; thence South 6 degrees 7 minutes 19 seconds West, 11.88 feet; thence North 81 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds West, 20.08 feet; thence North 32 degrees 00 minutes 22 seconds West, 13.85 feet to the Point of Beginning. Property street address for informational purposes: 28 Pineridge Ct, Tallassee, AL 36078 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 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 LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. 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. American Advisors Group, Mortgagee/Transferee
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Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 FC/DAVIS, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHEN MICHAEL MCLAIN, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 19-078 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to TAYLOR BRIANNA DARE HAWKINS, as Administrator on the 5th day of April, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Regina B. Edwards, Attorney for the Estate of Stephen Michael McLain Regina B. Edwards, Esq., 109 E Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092, 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 EST/MCLAIN, S. PUBLIC NOTICE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT P.O. Box 30l463 Montgomery, Alabama 36l30-l463 (334) 27l-7700 PROPOSED ORDER Account Code 210 Elmore County Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to enter into an Order of Consent with Elmore Sand & G
The Order addresses AWPCA and NPDES permit violations for failure to conduct inspections of all point sources and treatment/control systems; failure to maintain a written log of facility inspections; failure to use accepted analytical procedures; failure to collect samples of discharges at least twice per month; failure to report all samples on DMRs; failure to summarize all samples of DMRs; failure to limit discharges as specLÂżHG E\ WKH SHUPLW IDLOXUH WR route all drainage through a permitted outfall; failure to use proper BMPs to control sediment; creation of a plume with substantial visible turbidity contrast; failure to conduct operations in a manner as to minimize their impact on water quality; failure to properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems used to achieve compliance; failure to conduct mining in a manner as to leave a 50 foot setback; discharge of pollutants without coverage under a valid permit; failure to implement the requirements of the PAP Plan; failure to properly implement the SPCC Plan or remove spill contaminated soil; failure to provide means of subsurface withdrawal; and failure to install an adequate splashpad. The Department is proposing a civil penalty in the amount of $80,000. The Order, if executed, would require Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. to pay the proposed civil penalty and prepare an Engineering Report identifying potential causes of noncompliance and summarizing the changes necessary for the Permittee to achieve compliance with State and federal regulations. The Order, if issued, would require Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. to submit an updated PAP Plan to the Department, as well as any requested detailed progress reports describing the progress made towards achieving compliance. Interested persons may submit written comments, including request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice, to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, attention Glenda L. Dean, Chief of the Water Division, P.O. Box 30l463, Montgomery, Alabama 36l30-l463. The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed order is available on the ADEM web page at http:// adem.alabama.gov/compInfo/adminOrders.cnt or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged. This notice is hereby given this 17th day of April 2019, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Lance R. LeFleur, Director The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs. Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 2019 ELMORE SAND & GRAVEL PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2019-074 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF IRIS MAURINE WRIGHT, DECEASED Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to Ed Parish, Jr. on the 5th day of April, 2019, by the Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law or else will be forever barred. Ed Parish, Jr., Administrator/ Personal Representative of the Estate of Iris Maurine Wright, deceased Attorney for the Estate, Ed Parish, Jr., Esq., The Parish /DZÂżUP $GDPV $YHQXH 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ ID[ Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 DQG EST/WRIGHT, I. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joseph B. Mcgowen Judy S. Mcgowen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Generation Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns dated December 20, 2013; said mortgage being recorded on December 31, 2013, in Book 2013, 2IÂż I
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 17, 24 and May 1, 2019 FC/MCGOWEN, J. PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SALE By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama in Case No.: CV2011-900365.00 on February 24, 2012, for $40,320.26 plus interest and costs in the amount of $20,869.88 for a total of $61,499.14 which Aliant Bank is the Plaintiff and Richard Chaput is a Defendant, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 29th of April, 2019, at approximately 1pm, in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U.S, Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described Realty, to wit: 1/2 INTEREST IN 4731 SUMMIT DRIVE, MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A 1/2 INTEREST IN LOT 16, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF SUMMIT ESTATES PLAT 1-C, AS SAID MAP APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 8 AT PAGE 16. Subject to any and all mortgages, encumbrances, restrictions, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record, or any other matter of record which affects the subject property. Said property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises. Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 CV-2011-900365.00
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jimmy R. Peters, a single person, originally in favor of Regions Mortgage, Inc., on the 20th day of February, 2003, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2003, Page 16052; the undersigned Regions Bank successor by merger with Regions Mortgage, 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 May 15, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 217 of Holiday Shores Subdivision as shown by plat recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 3, at Page 204. Property street address for informational purposes: 653 Jordan Lake Rd, Titus, AL 36080. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? 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) LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. 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. Regions Bank successor by merger with Regions Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 352555727, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee, www.sirote.com/ foreclosures, 266835
Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 419456
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 FC/266835
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 FC/419456
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOEY D. ELLSWORTH, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 19-079 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: RUPERT COLEMAN TAYLOR, Deceased CASE NUMBER: 2019-057 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to LOU A. PANNUNZIO as Personal Representative on the 3 day of April, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of JOEY D. ELLSWORTH, deceased. REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 EST/ELLSWORTH, J. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Diane Sutcliffe, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, on the 31st day of March, 2014, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014, Page 13793; the undersigned American Advisors Group, 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 C
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 3 day of April, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Rebecca L. Taylor, Executrix of the Estate of Rupert C. Taylor, Deceased Attorney for Estate: Thomas H. Claunch III (CLA086) Of counsel: Harding & Claunch, LLC, 1703 Platt Place, Montgomery, AL 36117, 334.356.6070 voice/ 334.356.6040 fax tclaunch@ knology.net Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 EST/TAYLOR, R. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. IM-I065(498) ELMORE AND AUTAUGA COUNTIES, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of TransSRUWDWLRQ DW WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 26, 2019 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Planing, Resurfacing, DQG 7UDIÂżF 6WULSH RQ , IURP the Montgomery County Line to just north of the Autauga County Line (MP 182.440). /HQJWK PL The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualLÂżFDWLRQ FHUWLÂżFDWH The Entire Project Shall Be
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in WKH DGYHUWLVHG VSHFLÂżFDWLRQV This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. Cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or bid bond IRU RI ELG PD[LPXP PDGH SD\DEOH WR the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown RQO\ WR SURYLGH JHQHUDO ÂżQDQcial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This 3URMHFW ,V )URP 7R The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for FDUU\LQJ RXW WKH )HGHUDO +LJKway Act. 3ODQV DQG 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQV DUH RQ ÂżOH LQ 5RRP ( RI the Alabama Department of Transportation at MontgomHU\ $ODEDPD ,Q DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK WKH UXOHV and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be LVVXHG RQO\ WR SUHTXDOLÂżHG contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accorGDQFH ZLWK 7LWOH 9, RI WKH &LYLO Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 DQG 7LWOH FRGH RI )HGHUDO Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, OfÂżFH RI 7KH 6HFUHWDU\ 3DUW nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHV DOO ELGGHUV WKDW LW ZLOO DIÂżUPDWLYHO\ LQVXUH that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. -2+1 5 &223(5 Transportation Director :HWXPSND +HUDOG Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 IM-I065(498) PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. A2019-012 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF CALEB KEITH WELDON, AKA CALEB LAINE SUDDETH, AKA, WELDON CALEB WALLS, MINOR BY WILLIAM H. WALLS AND LAURA M. WALLS NOTICE TO: Jonathan David Suddeth, Address Unknown Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the above-styled PDQQHU KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ VDLG Court by the Petition(s) named above and that the 25th day of June, 2019, at 9:30oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. has been set for hearing on the same in said Court in the County of Elmore, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWKin thirty (30) days hereof with counsel for said petitioner(s), whose name and address are shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court. DONE this the 29th day of March, 2019. Attorney for Petitioner(s): (Name and Address): Samuel J. McLure, Esq., PO Box 640667, Pike Road, AL 36064 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 3, 10 17 and 24, 2019 CASE NO. A-2019-012 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPAA-2615(252) & TAPAA-TA13(912) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Director of TransSRUWDWLRQ DW WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on April 26, 2019 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Commercial Business District Revitalization (Resurf
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facing, Landscaping, DecRUDWLYH /LJKWLQJ DQG 7UDIÂżF Stripe) on various streets in Wetumpka as indicated in the plans. Length 0.562 mi. The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualLÂżFDWLRQ FHUWLÂżFDWH The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Seventy (70) Working Days. A 10% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required. A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $23.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
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tate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 31 according to the plat of Winter Lake as recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 12 at Page 73 and 73A. Property street address for informational purposes: 8 Mossey Lane , Millbrook, AL 36054 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee
degrees 45 minutes 23 seconds East 381.85 feet to an iron pin on the North right of way of Ingram Road; thence along said North right of way of Ingram Road North 73 degrees 33 minutes 56 seconds West 270.30 feet to an iron pin; thence North 04 degrees 04 minutes 10 seconds West 516.06 feet to an iron pin lying on the North line of Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 87 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds East 156.09 feet to the point of ending also being the original Point of Beginning. Property street address for informational purposes: 6124 Ingram Rd, Deatsville, AL 36022 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES 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 deposLW RI )LYH 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee
by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. 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. Regions Bank, Mortgagee/Transferee
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in WKH DGYHUWLVHG VSHFLÂżFDWLRQV This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. Cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown RQO\ WR SURYLGH JHQHUDO ÂżQDQcial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $872,721 To $1,066,659 . The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. 3ODQV DQG 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQV DUH RQ ÂżOH LQ 5RRP ( RI the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be LVVXHG RQO\ WR SUHTXDOLÂżHG contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, OfÂżFH RI 7KH 6HFUHWDU\ 3DUW nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHV DOO ELGGHUV WKDW LW ZLOO DIÂżUPDWLYHO\ LQVXUH that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 STPAA-2615(252) & TAPAA-TA13(912) Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH FRANCIS GIARRAFFA, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 19-067 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to REGINA B. EDWARDS, as Administrator on the 29 day of March, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. JUSTIN D. EDWARDS ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH FRANCIS GIARRAFFA Name and Address of Attorney: Justin D. Edwards, Esq., 109 E. Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092, (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2019 EST/GIARRAFFA, J.
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default having been made in the payment of the debt secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lois J. Collier, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems as Nominee for Mortgage Corporation of the South, A Alabama Corporation, Mortgagee, on November 26, 2007 said mortgage being recorded on December 7, 2007 in the ProEDWH 2IÂżFH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ Alabama in Mortgage Book 2007, Page 84441, by reason of such default, having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, US Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of TIKI Series III Trust, the current noteholder, 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 April 30, 2019 the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 9; thence along the East line of the (NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 9) a Reference Bearing of N 6 deg. -0â&#x20AC;&#x2122;W. a distance of 330.4 feet to a Point, said Point being the Point of Beginning: Thence S 87 deg. 13 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;W along the south line of the N 1/ 2 of the NE 1/ 4 of the SW 1/4 of -the NE 1.1 of Section 9 a distance of 695.0 feet to a point lying on the East R/W line of Elmore County Rd, 127; Thence along said R/W line a curve to the right (R3274.17) a chord bearing of (M2 deg.-47â&#x20AC;&#x2122;W) a chord distance of (330.0) to a point lying on said R/W line, Thence leaving said R/W line N 87 deg. -13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8 along the North line of the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW - 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 9 a distance of 658.9 feet to a point; Thence s 6 deg. -Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;E along the East line of the NE l/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 9 a distance of 330.0 feet to the point of beginning; Said Parcel lying in the (SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4) of Section 9, T19N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama and containing (5) acres more or less. Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereto belonging and also together with all buildings, structures, HTXLSPHQW Âż[WXUHV DQG RWKHU improvements now existing, erected or installed thereon. Said sale will be made subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record VXSHULRU WR WKH PRUWJDJH ÂżUVW set out above and restrictions of record in the Probate 2IÂżFH DIRUHVDLG PDWWHUV RI survey, and to any Federal or State Tax liens, if any, and/ or special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the premises. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above described mortgage to US Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of TIKI Series III Trust mortgagee, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage. US Bank Trust National Association as Trustee of TIKI Series III Trust AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR Lois J. Collier BY: MARK A. BAKER, Attorney for Mortgagee McMichael Taylor Gray LLC, 3550 Engineering Drive, Suite 260, Peachtree CorQHUV *$ 2IÂżFH 474-7149, AL2019-00043 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2019 FC/COLLIER, L. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barry J. McClung, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), solely as a nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage L.L.P., on the 31st day of March, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2014 Page 12050; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 1, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real es-
Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 423360 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 FC/423360 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF JOSEPH KIMBLE FOR THE ADOPTION OF JORDIN GIOVANNI PARKHOUSE CASE NO. A2018-048 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF JORDIN GIOVANNI PARKHOUSE Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the aboveVW\OHG PDWWHU KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ said Court by Joseph Kimble, Petitioner, and that the 4th day of June, 2019 at 9 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. has been set for hearing on the same in said Court in the County of Elmore, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, \RX PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V KHUHRI ZLWK FRXQVHO IRU VDLG 3HWLWLRQHU ZKRVH QDPH DQG DGGUHVV DUH VKRZQ EHORZ DQG ZLWK WKH &OHUN of the said Probate Court. DONE this 26th day of February, 2019. John Thornton, Judge of Probate BRIAN D. MANN, L.L.C., ATTORNEY AT LAW, P O BOX 0217*20(5< $/$%$0$ Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 27, Apr. DQG A2018-048 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Charles B. Wade and Patricia L. Wade, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders LLC, on the 23rd day of May, 2013, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2013, Page 32947; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 1, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the NE corner of NW 1/4 of Section 31, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, thence South 87 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds West 26.67 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 03 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds East 219.75 feet to an iron pin; thence South 85 degrees 38 minutes 56 seconds East 74.24 feet to an iron pin; thence South 07
-DKDQ %HUQV 6,527( PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 447531 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 10, 17 and 24, 2019 FC/447531 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Dennis W. Shoun and Mary H. Shoun, individually and as husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc., on the 10th day of November, 2006, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2006 Page 90038; the undersigned Regions Bank, 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 May 1, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number Thirteen (13) of Wind Wood Subdivision, according to Map and plat of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book Five (5), at 3DJH ÂżIW\ VHYHQ 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODbama. Being one and the same property as that described in mortgage recorded in RLPY Book 2006, Page 90038; and in deeds in RLPY Book 2006, 3DJH 5/3< %RRN Page 84013; and Roll 9, Frame 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 5961 SE Pineleaf Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? 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) LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV
Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJHH Transferee, www.sirote.com/ foreclosures, 396412 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 3, 10 DQG FC/396412 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jason P. Bryant and Heather N. Craik, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation , on the 30th day of September, 2016, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2016 Page 52270; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 29, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama, described as follows: Beginning at a 2 inch x 6 inch concrete monument marking the Northwest corner of Section 13, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 86 degrees 20 minutes 04 seconds East along the North line of said Section 13 a distance of 462.74 feet to an iron pin found (Cap No. 16670); thence South 20 degrees 21 minutes 53 seconds East, departing the North line of said Section 13, a distance of 633.03 feet to an iron pin found (Cap No. 16670) on the North margin of Charlierosa Boulevard (county gravel road); thence Southwesterly along the North margin of said road, the following courses and distances: South 39 degrees 48 minutes 55 seconds West, 209.96 feet; South 42 degrees 34 minutes 07 seconds West, 290.20 feet; South 36 degrees 12 minutes 18 seconds West, 129.20 feet; South 24 degrees 11 minutes 26 seconds West, 54.84 feet to an iron pin (Cap No. 16670) on the West line of said Section 13; thence North 13 degrees 00 minutes 32 seconds West, departing said road and along said section line, a distance of 1121.95 feet to the Point of Beginning. Property street address for informational purposes: 597 Charlierosa Blvd , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? 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) LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC , Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 352555727, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee, www.sirote.com/ foreclosures, 448079 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 3, 10 and 17, 2019 FC/448079 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Public Notices Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by RANDY HUSSEY AND DENISE HUSSEY, INDIVIDUALLY AND JOINTLY AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to PRIMESOUTH BANK on AUGUST 22, 2012, said mortgage being recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2012 PAGE 43219, the undersigned PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on APRIL 25, 2019, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: COMMENCE AT THE SW CORNER OF SECTION 31, T19N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1995.93 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 216.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 430.58 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 10 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 347.05 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED BURKE 16670, MARKING THE NE CORNER OF LOT 10, OF SKOKULA ACRES SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 23, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY #231 (280 FOOT ROW); THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 2690.93 FEET AND A CHORD OF NORTH 15 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 40 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 559.96 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR BURKE, MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 1 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, SOUTH 86 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 354.57 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE), MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 2 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 225.38 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE); MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 3 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 120.07 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE) ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 56.34 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR(BURKE), MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 6 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 184.41 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE), MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 7 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 306.15 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE) MARKING THE SW CORNER OF LOT 10, OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 10, NORTH 86 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 56 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 842.76 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 9.81 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND LYING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T19N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. SAID PARCEL ALSO CONTAINS AN ACCESS LANE PARCEL, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ACCESS LANE PARCEL. BEGINNING AT THE 1/2 INCH REBAR CAPPED BURKE 16670, MARKING MARKING THE SE CORNER OF LOT 1 SKOKULA ACRES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 23, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY #231 (280 FEET ROW), ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT, SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 2690.93 FEET AND A CHORD OF SOUTH 20 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 15.78 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, SOUTH 87 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 21 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 55.45 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 46.21 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR (BURKE); THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 15.43 FEET TO A POINT. THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 60.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1 OF SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE, NORTH 86 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 65.14 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 0.04 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LESS AND EXCEPT C C
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go in the first half, Cristo Rocha capitalized on a loose ball inside of the box. Rocha directed the ball toward the net and a key deflection took it into the bottom left corner to put the Mustangs ahead 2-0. “Right before the half, I think that fluke goal kind of took away the momentum from us and what we wanted to do,” Wetumpka coach Desmond Knight said. “With a young team, it’s tough to get through that adversity sometimes.” If the second goal did not put Wetumpka away for good, the third goal certainly did. Just 22 seconds after Rocha’s goal, Michol Torres grabbed his second goal of the game to put Stanhope ahead 3-0 at the break. “I was probably less angry and it looked better,” Angelo said. “Getting that third one on the heels of the second one did show some more drive. I need them to be playing that way regardless of the competition though. That’s the difference between a good team and a great team.” In the second half, Stanhope continued to dominate possession and had three corner kicks in the first three minutes. The Mustangs added to their lead when Rocha assisted on a goal by Romeo Perez in the 48th minute. Rocha was back at it less than five minutes later, connecting with a corner kick from Perez and putting the ball in the net with a volley from 6 yards out. Stanhope got its sixth and final goal of the game in the 71st
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hits in the game, two of them coming in the seventh inning. The Mustangs scored their only run of the game on an RBI double by Cody Freeman with one out in the final frame. “Defensively, we were better and pitching was fine,” Dunsieth said. “We just couldn’t hit the ball. We never got that big hit with runners on base and didn’t take advantage of those opportunities. That’s the difference.” Elmore was held hitless at the plate but did walk once and came around to score in the fifth inning to give himself some extra run support. He finished out the complete game while striking out seven and walking four batters. “He was excited and got a little too quick early,” Dismukes said. “I just told him to settle down and go pitch. He’s a senior and he hasn’t been on this stage very often. We knew nerves could be a problem but he really settled down and kept them off balance.” Trey Jones and Noah Jones led the Wetumpka offense with two hits each. Morrison had two RBIs for the Indians. “We haven’t done this in 10 years,” Trey Jones said. “It’s been awhile so it’s great to have this young team come out and win the area in my last year.” When the game went final, the on-field celebrations ensued, including a Gatorade bath for Dismukes. Trey Jones, who will be playing football at Central Michigan after graduation, knew he wanted a special ending to his rivalry series across all sports with Stanhope. “Obviously, coming from football season and losing to Stanhope in that crazy ending, this feels great,” Jones said. “Getting the revenge here for the area championship is great.” While Wetumpka entered the series as the favorites, Dismukes said it was a good way to prepare for the postseason. The Indians know they have to win two games out of every series to keep moving forward and it started against Stanhope. “The mindset is the team that plays the best wins,” Dismukes said. “You have to throw the records out the window and go play baseball. They competed for 14 innings over two days and I’m so proud of this bunch.”
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Wetumpka goalkeeper Zach Grindle has the ball go past his fingertips as Stanhope’s Michol Torres (9) opens the scoring during Saturday’s game at Hohenberg Field.
minute when Freddy Patton cut through three defenders in the box before finishing a shot in the bottom left corner. “We wanted to focus on us but someone is always at the top of the hill and someone’s at the bottom,” Knight said. “They are where we want to be and we’re working on climbing our way up. We’re trying to get these guys to play up to a higher level of competition.” While Stanhope awaits its first-round playoff opponent, the Mustangs have three games
remaining on the regular season schedule. While the opponents have been far from easy this season, Angelo believes it setting up the Mustangs for a run at the state title. “My schedule is a little mean,” Angelo said. “It’s set up to prepare us as much as possible for the playoffs. We don’t need to fix any major problems but we need to practice what we know how to do until we’re doing it 80 minutes a game.” Wetumpka has two more regular season games remaining
but the key will be Friday’s trip to Calera where a playoff spot will be on the line. The Indians need a two-goal victory to win the final tiebreaker against Calera but their eyes are still on the postseason. “This is more mental than anything else,” Knight said. “At this point in the season, you’re not going to be making anyone faster or getting anyone in better shape. We want to work on making sure we know our strategy and being aware of the space on the field.”
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Stanhope’s Georgia Bath wins a header against Wetumpka’s Morgan Sims during Saturday’s game.
in the first half but we couldn’t get the ball in the net so until we can do that, it doesn’t matter how good we are.” Amairanys Umbrano helped Stanhope take control again in the second half, creating two chances in the first five minutes. Umbrano and Vicki Cortes were keys for the Mustangs going forward but the two combined for just one shot on target in the final 35 minutes. Wetumpka’s backline was led by Hailey Holbert who got in the way of several Stanhope breakaways and cleared the ball before the Mustangs had a chance to attack. The win marked the Indians’ first shutout since a 1-0 victory against Pike Road on Feb. 28. “I was pleased with everyone who went in,” coach Holbert said. “They all contributed and played very well. We played as a team and that was good to see.” Wetumpka added to its lead late in the game with another converted penalty. With less than five minutes to go, Marley Candelaria stepped up and powered the shot past the Stanhope keeper to give the Indians a commanding 2-0 lead.
“Our thing is about starting out aggressive and not waiting before it’s too late,” Holbert said. “Sometimes we die off toward the end of a half.” Kelly said she was pleased with the play of the Mustangs, especially on the defensive side. Both penalties were conceded by hustle plays inside the box to stop an easy scoring opportunity for Wetumpka. “Both of them were like that,” Kelly said. “You just don’t really feel like we earned the loss. We have a good team and we have a good core but we’re young and we want to look toward next year. I think we’ll be all right eventually.” The loss knocked the Mustangs out of the playoff race and they will finish their season with a home match against PCA on Thursday night. With the young core Stanhope has coming back, the team is already focused on the future and getting back in front of the rivalry series with Wetumpka. “You always want to beat Wetumpka,” Kelly said. “Sometimes you have to put aside those results though and work on moving forward and getting better.”
Softball appeared to add another run on the first homer of the season for catcher Megan Smith. However, after deliberation by the umpires, it was determined the ball hit the fence below the yellow line and Smith was sent back to second with a double. While the run was momentarily taken off the board, Smith ended up scoring on an RBI grounder by Johnson to put the Mustangs ahead 3-0. And while that would
continued from Page B1 be enough for the win, Stanhope’s offense was not finished. In the seventh inning, Smith doubled again to put two runners in scoring position with one out. The Mustangs followed with four straight RBI singles, one each from Rikki McAdams, Johnson, King and Wilson. “Our pitcher just ran out of gas,” Wetumpka coach Jimmy Reeves said. “I thought she pitched well enough to win but we
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didn’t back her up when she needed it.” With the two teams tied on top of the area standings, the host of the area tournament will now be decided by a flip of a coin. Wetumpka still has two regular season games remaining, plus a tournament in Andalusia this weekend. “You see what kind of team you are now,” Reeves said. “If we want to build as a team and as a family, we’ll pull each other through it. We just all had a bad day on the same day but I know our kids will be ready next time we get ready to play.” After hosting a tournament last weekend, Stanhope has five games remaining on its regular season schedule. The Mustangs may not know where they will start postseason play but they are expecting to meet
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Stanhope Elmore second baseman Morgan Carroll throws to first after fielding a short grounder during last week’s game at Wetumpka.
Wetumpka again and Barber continues to push her team to be ready for it. “We want to take it out of them but you
can’t put anything past a Wetumpka team,” Barber said. “Coach Reeves has done great with those girls but I had already told
our team today that we weren’t going to be hitting the breaks at all. We were going all gas today and we got on top.”
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