Wetumpka 2 year old dies of gunshot
Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Wetumpka toddler died trag-
ically early Saturday morning.
A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said the 2 ½ year old found a handgun in his parents’ bedroom as his mother was at work and the father slept.
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.
“He walked outside to see what was going on.”
“The dad got up during the night and was investigating a noise he heard,” Franklin said.
Franklin said the father carried a .40 caliber handgun with him outside.
“From my understanding when he came back in he put the gun on the nightstand and went back to sleep,” Franklin said. “A short
Wilson was the head basketball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.
“We had a report,” Dennis said. “We had a preliminary
time later he was awakened to one gun shot.”
investigation and handed it off to the appropriate authorities. He was also placed on administrative leave at that time.”
Franklin believes the child got up and started to wander in the house as the father slept.
“The child undoubtedly was curious I’m sure,” he said. “He eased out of bed I think and picked it up.”
Dennis said school officials follow the same procedure when administrators receive a report of allegations against school staff and employees.
Franklin believes most toddlers have enough strength to
“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
pull the trigger of a handgun and maneuver the gun some.
Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website.
“You are talking about a gun with a two- to three-inch barrel,” Franklin said. “They can make the gun go off.” Haynes Ambulance along with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call just north of Wetumpka. Every gun owner has different ways of securing guns and talking with family about gun safety, and Franklin said it’s important to have a plan for your household.
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
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CUSTOM HATS
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Sharon Brooks likes hats, but not just any hat.
your grandfather’s hat and bullet from him, any trinket, we can make a memory hat,” Brooks said. “We can do it however, from basic on up.”
features onto hats. A floppy beach hat with some Modge Podge applied quickly turns the hat into a cowboy style.
Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.
“Everybody takes different safeguards as far as putting the weapon in a safe location, educating children about guns is important too,” Franklin said.
Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.
Inmates, officer charged with murder in prison
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
An Alabama Department of Corrections officer and two inmates have been charged in the murder of a state prisoner.
Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected
Rubyn James Murray was an inmate at the Elmore Correctional Facility who died Wednesday following an incident at the state prison, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. On Thursday, ADOC Correctional Sgt. Demarcus Sanders and inmates Fredrick
By Jake Arthur Chief Videographer
Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
2 people die in vehicle crash Thursday
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
According to Wetumpka police chief
Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
A two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday has claimed two lives.
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
According to an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency release, at approximately 12:03 p.m. Thurs-
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
day, William L. Denny, 67, of Alexander City, the driver, and Frankie E.W. Armstrong, 59, of Titus, the passenger, were both fatally injured when the 2008 Honda Accord that Denny was driving collided head-on with the 2018
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Brooks said some customers seeking custom hats want something simple, while others want detail after detail.
“We have hats for both women and men,” Brooks said. “The idea is to be unique and different.”
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
Staff Report
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
Brooks, owner and stylist at the Vault Variety Shop in downtown Wetumpka, hopped onto a national trend in February after noticing the social media posts of Nashville’s Alexa Wisnieski and her custom hats. A customer and stylist, Brooks already had many hats in her inventory but decided she would give the trend a try in Wetumpka. She wanted to take it a step further and create hats with even more meaning than just customization.
“My idea is if you have
“Some people want two scarves and a feather and others don’t,” Brooks said. “We have a selection of broken jewelry. We are really detailing them. We have used real bones. We are using belts, all sorts of stuff.”
Some of Brooks’ creations have cards leading to hat names such as the “Ace of Spades.”
See SHOOTING, Page A3
Wetumpka High receives bomb threat Thursday
“We will rip the card and burn the edges,” Brooks said. “The limit really is the imagination.”
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
Along the way, Brooks has scrolled through more social media than she can count adding to her skills to make the hats. She has burned and spray painted custom
At first, Brooks used hats from her inventory. Some were new, others vintage.
“I found a couple real gems there,” Brooks said.
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shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
A video on social media of a former Wetumpka Middle School student threatening to blow up Wetumpka High School was discovered Thursday morning.
See PRINCIPAL, Page A3
Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said it was only a threat but was taken seriously and the individual will be held accountable.
“This individual has a petition (for arrest) on him at this point,” Dennis said. “He will potentially end up (in a juvenile detention facility) for 72 hours. That is in addition to paying
WILSON
New AC units at elementary school just in time
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Students at Wetumpka Elementary School will be cool to start the school year.
About 80 new HVAC units have been installed over the summer as the Elmore County Board of Education works toward replacing all older units.
“Every unit more than eight years old we replaced with new, more energy efficient units,” board operations director Mike Czerpak said. “It was pretty much everyone of them.”
Czerpak said he doesn’t know yet exactly how much more efficient the new units will be but as the previous units aged, maintenance costs were going up.
Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
JULY 25
• Reckless endangerment and criminal mischief was reported on Wilson Street.
JULY 24
• Theft was reported on Cedar Court.
JULY 23
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
JULY 21
• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported in Autumnwood Village.
JULY 13
• Officer involved shooting was reported on Coosa River Parkway.
TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
JULY 31
• Trespassing was reported on Second Street.
JULY 30
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on West Gantts Mill Road.
• A disorderly person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A tree on a powerline was reported on Herren Street.
• A powerline down was reported on Indian Trail.
• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Central Boulevard.
• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A prowler was reported on Second Street.
JULY 29
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• Gunfire was reported on Sims Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Harassing communications was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• Reckless driving was reported on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Noble Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on North Ann Avenue.
“We try to repair everything we can,” Czerpak said. “We look at a unit that is maybe 16 to 18 years old and needs a new compressor or has a leak on the condenser coil, we replace it. It is not cost effective to replace a big component like that.”
In addition to changing the HVAC units, dehumidifiers were added to help with efficiency. Czerpak said humidity is an issue and one which can lead to mold if not addressed. The dehumidifiers are helpful in saving the school system energy when buildings are not occupied and allow the temperature to rise some after hours or on the weekend.
“The dehumidifier, if it senses the humidity level getting high, it can run without the HVAC unit and
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Redden Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Macedonia Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Highway 229.
• A domestic dispute was reported on South Tallassee Drive.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Highway 229.
• A private property accident was reported on Adams Street.
• A domestic dispute was reported on West Main Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Sims Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on West James Street.
• A tree was reported in the roadway on Benson Avenue.
• A prowler was reported on Evergreen Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A prowler was reported on Evergreen Street. JULY 28
• An arrest was made during a traffic stop on Caldwell Street.
• A suspicious person was reported on East Patton Street.
• Gunfire was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Dixie Circle.
• Theft was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.
• Animal control was requested on Noble Road.
• Animal control was requested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Theft was reported on Herd Street.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Recreation Center Road.
• A white female was arrested during a suspicious person call on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue. JULY 27
• A fight was reported on Hickory Street.
• A noise complaint was reported on Third Avenue.
• A Black female was
bring the humidity down,” Czerpak said. “It doesn’t have a large compressor running and is more efficient.”
The new installation also brought new controls. Now the Elmore County Schools maintenance staff can monitor and control the HVAC units at Wetumpka Elementary School from laptops.
“They can look at the units and make sure everything is operating properly,” Czerpak said. “They can change set points to make the units come on after hours.”
Czerpak said engineers have said the new units and equipment are far more efficient but he is reluctant to say how efficient just yet.
“They haven’t been running long
arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• A verbal altercation was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• An arrest was made during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Macedonia Road.
• Theft was reported on Ransom Drive.
• A white male was arrested on Central Boulevard.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Freeman Avenue.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Third Avenue.
• A Black male and white female was arrested during a traffic stop on Oak Heights Road.
• A burglary was reported on First Avenue. JULY 26
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• An arrest was made during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.
• Menacing was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.
• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Freeman Avenue.
• A suicidal subject was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Hillcrest Street.
• A suicidal subject was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Noble Road.
• A Black male was arrested on Highway 231.
• A white female was arrested on Powers Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Riverside Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to medics on Friendship Road. JULY 25
• Assistance was given to medics on Freeman Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Jordan Avenue.
• A noise complaint was reported on Third Avenue.
• Assistance was given to
medics on Mott Lane.
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.
• An animal complaint was reported on Sims Avenue.
• An animal bite was reported on Dorman Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on East Roosevelt Street.
• A private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Dorman Avenue.
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Dorman Avenue.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Whatley Drive.
• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.
• An animal complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.
• Theft was reported on Thelma Drive.
• Trespassing was reported on Thelma Drive.
JULY 24
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Alber Drive
• Animal control was requested on Central Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to medics on Freeman Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Noble Road.
• A suicidal subject was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Highway 229.
• A hit and run accident was reported on Kent Road.
• Theft was reported on McNeal Street.
• Burglary was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Child abuse was reported on McNeal Street.
• Harassment was reported on Apple Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Main Street.
• Disorderly conduct was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
Tallassee youth team recognized by county commission
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Commission honored a Tallassee 10U All-Star Baseball team at its Thursday meeting. The team was celebrated for winning the USSSA state championship and participating in the World Series.
The commission also approved the signing of documents to allow ALDOT to handle the construction of interaction improvements,
lighting and installing a traffic signal on Highway 14 in Millbrook at the intersection of 17 Springs Boulevard. The work will allow easier entry into the 17 Springs complex, according to Elmore County engineer Luke McGinty. The complex consists of 12 tennis and 12 pickleball courts and four soccer fields already completed. Already under construction is a fieldhouse, stadium, track and six softball fields. Still
under development is a commercial district.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes of the July 10 meeting.
• Approved the memorandum of warrants totaling $3,524,766.19 for the period June 25 through July 15.
• Reminded of public hearings at 5 p.m. Aug. 14 for consideration of vacating portions of Neely Road and Lakeshore Court.
Czerpak said. “We are replacing all the units at all the elementary schools 8 years or older.”
• Appointed Lucretia Cauthen to the Elmore County Board of Equalization.
• Renewed a contract with the Humane Society of Elmore County. The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
to know really how much more efficient they will be,” Czerpak said. “We know we will see savings in maintenance costs.”
The Wetumpka Elementary School project costs about $2.2 million but it isn’t the only Elmore County school to see new HVAC units.
“We started a project with all of our elementary schools about two years ago,”
Czerpak said HVAC units have already been replaced at Holtville Elementary School and the replacement is almost completed at Airport Road Elementary School .
“We are just getting started on Coosada Elementary,” Czerpak said. “We have all the equipment on site. We are trying to figure out when to start. Eclectic Elementary should be let out for bid in the next month.”
CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD
The Elmore County Commission recognized the Tallassee 10U USSSA All Star baseball team. The team won the state championship and participated in the World Series.
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Over the last few weeks, I have seen far too many Facebook posts about people in Tallapoosa County breeding their dogs.
What’s most worrisome about this is many of these posts are followed up by a post about a stray or abandoned dog. Many times it’s a photo of a dog that is skin and bones or covered in mange. Our local animal shelters have also gotten pretty creative about how they are “advertising” their dogs for adoption, pulling at people’s emotions and heartstrings.
Animal shelters in Lake Martin, Elmore County and even Montgomery, Auburn-Opelika and Birmingham are full to the brim – and over capacity in most cases. People who are doing things even more on a volunteer-basis with rescues out of their homes or run by one person – they are just out there trying to do the best they can.
It’s scary the amount of shelters that are overrun by stray and abandoned dogs, yet we still have people out here buying and selling bred dogs at a steep cost. Who does that benefit?
I know certain dogs are bred for certain purposes – such as hunting, shepherding or even law enforcement – however a dog like a goldendoodle, which seem to be overly popular in this area, or a
Stop breeding your dogs
Yorkipoo are nothing more than designer dogs.
I’ve also just seen a lot of posts about breeding purebred boxers, labs and others that seem like nothing more than a way to make money. The aim always seems to be selling the puppies quickly and moving on to the next litter. These dogs are equivalent to a bag of money.
It may not be so bad if it weren’t for the fact Alabama is in a crisis of stray dogs. Shelters are getting fuller and fuller by the day, and the only option is to euthanize. There’s nowhere else for them to go.
little loving. There are plenty of people who have dogs that are kept outside and so long as they are taken care of, that is no problem. Taking on a dog doesn’t mean your entire life has to change.
bucks for a purebred dog, I would hope you’re taking them into an environment where they are a bit spoiled. That’s not always the case though. Just imagine with that kind of money what you could do for a few stray dogs who really need it.
breeding for even a few months, it might seriously help with the stray dog problem. Far too many of those litters are ending up on the streets. The breeders can’t find enough buyers for their pups, so what do they do? Dump them. worse and worse in the tri-county area.
When first daughter Michaela graduated, she went to California.
Miriam’s senior trip was to Ireland. Abbey spent several months in Texas.
So one can imagine our surprise when Danielle asked for her graduation travel plan: a trip to Iowa.
Iowa?
All I could imagine was fields of corn.
But what we didn’t know was in the summer of 2022, Danielle met a fella. They bonded at a church camp in Indiana at St. Meinrad, started a prayer group that met on a conference call every night (I wondered why she was always up so late) and made plans to get together again.
Now, being a guy, I know most teenage boys aren’t known for being extremely thoughtful, careful, loyal or faithful. Some are but mostly their minds are on a million other things.
This boy was different. He stayed in touch with our daughter for the entire year, praying together every night and studying the Bible with each other on FaceTime.
So when Dani said she wanted to go to Iowa — and we finally learned about this guy — well,
It’s important to note I do spoil my dogs. They are the kind of dogs that get a piece of every meal (and I wonder why they are so chunky) and sleep on the bed while I have one leg hanging off. But I understand my dogs are treated like princesses and a prince.
Dogs don’t need that, though. A stray dog wants nothing more than food, clean water, a comfortable place to lay down and maybe a
purebred dogs, the breeding would likely be lower as well. So anyone who has a purebred dog on their mind, I encourage you to at least stop by your local shelter and check out those who are begging for homes. You might find one you like just as much – or maybe more, and for a lot cheaper too.
we turned it into the Great Midwestern 10-Day Tour of 2023. We began in north Alabama then crossed the state of Tennessee from east to west. Our first stop was in Paducah, Kentucky, which is where we usually stop on band and choir trips so I was more familiar with what was there. We visited St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and happened upon a morning prayer group that gave us a tour of the building.
After Paducah, we went over to Illinois and stopped at Metropolis — home of Superman. There is a giant Superman statue in the middle of town and a really cool museum if you’re a fan of truth, justice and the American way.
From Metropolis, we worked our way up to Springfield, the state capital of Illinois, and visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. We spent a good amount of time at Lincoln’s tomb and followed the self-guided tour inside the museum there.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the man aging editor of Tallapoosa Pub lishers Inc.
After Springfield, it was off to Peoria. All I could think of was Groucho Marx’s question, “Will it play in Peoria?” It is the quintessential midwestern town in so many ways. It looked like the newest structure was built in 1890. In fact, we stayed at the Mark Twain Hotel, which was built around that time and was the most old-school place I’ve stayed in a long while. It even had a full library in the downstairs area.
Abbey and Danielle have some friends in Peoria (they have blogged together and written fan fiction or something; I am not sure how they knew each other, but we met them there). We all went to the Peoria Riverfront Museum, which had everything from moon rocks to human hearts displayed. I was fascinated by the early music playback equipment like the Victrola that had a Styx record on it.
There was a nice surprise to the Peoria visit: we went to the Cathedral of St. Mary, which is the home of the tomb of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Now, these days, people may not know who he was, but from the 1940s through the 1960s, he
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Sewell fundraiser to feature Tim Tebow
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The board of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award is hosting Tim Tebow for a fundraiser next week.
Tebow will speak at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre to help the board raise funds in an effort to increase the annual scholarship awards.
Tebow was a Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Florida and has gone on to create a large national nonprofit organization, the Tim Tebow Foundation. The foundation has helped create events for special needs individuals as well as traditional ministry work across the world.
Joe Sewell Memorial Award board chair Chas
Worthy said the organization hopes everyone will support young people attending the event and purchase lower ticket prices through group rates.
“We really want youth groups, church groups, little league teams, middle school teams and high school teams to come,” Worthy said. “We want coaches to bring their teams. I believe he has a great message to share with everyone.”
Currently, tickets are available through Ticketmaster or the MPAC box office for as low as $28. Groups of more than 10 can purchase tickets for $10 off by using the code TEAM10. Tebow will speak for an hour and participate in a question-and-answer session.
was the most famous Catholic in America. He had a TV show called “Life is Worth Living,” and millions of people would write to him or visit him.
One of our locals, Mrs. Mildred Weedon Blount, paid him a visit — and he converted her. She came back home and told her husband, Mr. Roberts Blount, about it and he, too, became Catholic. Sheen promised if they donated a piece of property to build a Catholic parish in Tallassee, he would be here to preach at the first Mass. And on that day in 1954, television and radio networks were here to cover the opening of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church on Gilmer Avenue because Archbishop Sheen kept his word!
Worthy said the board wanted to bring Tebow in an effort to increase fundraising efforts across the region.
“Traditionally the funds for the scholarship have come from Elmore County families and businesses,” Worthy said. “With the increase in scholarships we are trying to get to, we are trying to create a more regional event.”
Worthy said getting Tebow to the event is great and the board wants to keep the level of guests in the future.
“We want Christian athletes in leadership roles who serve the community,” Worthy said. “We are very fortunate to start with a really good one.” See SEWELL, Page A6
After visiting this beautiful church — actually, it was beyond beautiful but I don’t have a greater word to use — we went to a Sheen-related museum beside the church, operated by a group of nuns. When I relayed the Tallassee story, they asked me to write it down because they thought it was so cool.
From Peoria, it was on to Iowa City, where the boy (space) friend resides. Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa and the legendary Kinnick Stadium. We spent the next six days and five nights there before working our way down the state of Missouri.
We’ll pick up the rest of the Iowa story next week — and it won’t be as “corny” as you might think!
Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools.
Dr.
University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and earned an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, where he also played baseball.
Board certified by the Alabama Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Luckie is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and serves as district representative for the AAFP.
During his residency, Dr. Luckie was awarded the William R. Willard Award for his outstanding contributions to health sciences. While in medical school, he was awarded the ProAssurance Patient Communication Award. Other awards include the SEC Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year and Auburn University’s Cliff Hare Award for Academic Leadership and Athletic Success.
A family man, Dr. Luckie enjoys spending time with his small children and wife, as well as playing golf and baseball. Additionally, he has a passion for astrophysics and teaching.
Dr. Luckie and his family are residents of Prattville, Alabama, and he serves on the Board of Directors for the Prattville - Autauga Character Coalition. Dr. Luckie is excited to join the Baptist Health family and looks forward to being able to provide more opportunities for his patients.
Dr. Luckie is currently accepting new patients.
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Muscogee seek justice for desecrated site
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation filed briefs last month appealing a 2021 federal court decision throwing out its suit against the Poarch Creek Indians.
The case revolves around Hickory Ground in Wetumpka and the site of the Poarch’s Wind Creek Casino. The Muscogee contend the Poarch have failed to follow through on agreements to protect Muscogee ancestors buried at Hickory Ground.
“In violation of its own promises and federal law, Poarch desecrated Hickory Ground, removing over 57 bodies, thousands of funerary objects, and sacred artifacts,” the Muscogee said in court documents. “Auburn University, at Poarch’s request, conducted the excavation. Some remains and numerous archaeological artifacts, have never been reburied and are being mishandled and improperly stored by Auburn University and the Poarch Officials.”
The Muscogee statement
said because of Hickory Ground’s significance to both Muscogee and American history, Hickory Ground was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
“To this day, it remains one of most sacred sites to the Muscogee people as it is the final resting place for many of Muscogee Nation’s most significant political and cultural leaders,” the Muscogee said in a statement.
The Muscogee said the Poarch are not descendants of those from Hickory Ground. They say the Poarch sided with Andrew Jackson in fighting the Muscogee prior to the Trail of Tears in exchange for property near Atmore. The Poarch were not recognized by the federal government as a Tribe until 1984. Prior to that they were an incorporated entity that had applied to obtain Hickory Ground in Wetumpka.
“A tribal entity obtained ownership of the property under the promise to protect the site and never excavate the Muscogee individuals buried there,” the Muscogee
said. “Then did precisely the opposite. Federal law requires federal agencies to protect historic sites like Hickory Ground, but the federal agencies responsible for Hickory Ground’s protection allowed the desecration to happen. Through a series of illegal acts, the tribal entity that had acquired the Hickory Ground site dug up and removed the Muscogee (Creek) ancestors buried there and built a casino on the holy site.”
The Muscogee do not seek to have the Poarch removed from Hickory Ground but instead to follow promises made when it applied to care for the Muscogee sacred area in the early 1980s.
“If the Nation prevails on any of its claims, Poarch will still own Hickory Ground,” the Muscogee said. “It will still be able to use and enjoy Hickory Ground. The only restrictions will be those that are necessary to enforce Poarch’s own promises to protect and preserve the historic, cultural and religious significance of the site.”
The Muscogee seek the return of remains of ancestors and artifacts or proper burial.
“[There are] Muscogee relatives whose remains the Poarch Officials and Auburn University disturbed, exhumed and stuffed into plastic bins,” the court documents state.
The suit was first filed in federal court in 2012 and dismissed in 2021. The Muscogee are seeking oral arguments with federal appellate courts to further explain their position.
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According to the Joe Sewell Memorial Award website, it is named after one of Elmore County’s professional athletes who displayed leadership and Christian character both on the field and in his home community of Titus. Sewell still owns two of Major League Baseball’s records for
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hundreds or thousands for costs in something some perceive as a joke. This is not a game. We are not going to turn around and wave wand to make it go away. ”
Dennis said the student withdrew from Wetumpka Middle on Wednesday then went to the high school to record the video.
“He posted it under another name,” Dennis said. “We had a student report it to a teacher Thursday about 7 a.m. The teacher reported it to the principal Kyle Futral. He notified the central office.”
Dennis said school staff and the Elmore County Board of Education followed protocols put in
Another f lurry of hires for county schools
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Board of Education approved the hiring of 26 staff members across the system at a special called meeting Friday. The hires include teachers, assistant principals, bus drivers, mechanics, cafeteria workers and more. The board also approved the transfer of 12 current employees, the leave of absence of one, resignation of eight and retirement of one employee. Superintendent Richard Dennis has said at the last three meetings all the summer meetings of the board will be filled with personnel hires and transfers.
“It has been a domino
effect,” Dennis told the board. The Elmore County Board of Education has more than 1,200 employees. Staff transfers create openings for current staff and those outside the system to apply for. Dennis said there will be more very soon. “I expect in the next week to call you back to make last-minute hires before the start of school,” Dennis said. The Elmore County Board of Education had job openings closing after Friday’s meeting. Prior to the quick meeting the board held a work session to discuss the contract of chief school finance officer Jonathan Mann. His current contract expires in
the fewest strikeouts for a single season in both 1930 and 1932. He also holds the lifetime record of fewest strikeouts during his 14 year career. “While he excelled on the field, Sewell was known as a quiet man of character and conviction who gave back to his community as often as he could,” the website states.
Worthy said the purpose of the Joe Sewell Memorial Award is to recognize outstanding high school
place over the last few years and greatly refined by compliance director Steve McKenzie over the summer. Law enforcement also searched the school.
“It was handled very quickly,” Dennis said. “They were knocking on a door by 8 a.m.”
Dennis said the juvenile whose account was used to post the video was a different juvenile from the one in the video.
“There are potential discipline issues there,” Dennis said. “(The account holder) could be held accountable in the process too.”
The threat came before the start of school but McKenzie said there were band students already on campus for band camp and new teachers arriving for a new staff academy. He said the threat could
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said the board needs to study the compensation for the finance officer position. Pay for the position is currently $118,000 per year but Jones said it is well below the average for the state. Jones said systems about the same size as Elmore County pay the position $138,000 per year. Autauga County pays $135,000 and Pike Road $145,000.
“We want to keep the position competitive from a salary standpoint,” Jones said. The board did not approve an increase. The next meeting of the Elmore County Board of Education is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
senior athletes who consistently represented the highest ideals of Christian leadership and emulate the character of Joe Sewell. Each participating high school nominates up to four senior students for this award. Currently, male and female overall award winners receive a $3,000 John Sewell Scholarship. One male and one female are also selected as category winners in four categories and each is awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
have created more issues had school already started for the year.
“There were not a ton of people on campus,” McKenzie said. “There were still people there. It could have been worse because it would have been right at arrival time.”
McKenzie is a former educator and principal. In his role as compliance director helps with responses to severe discipline issues and threat type situations.
“He created a flowchart on how we handle various situations across the system,” Dennis said.
“If this happens, here is who responds and how. It breaks it down in the flow chart as to what happens. This (threat) was an opportunity for us to go through the process.”
McKenzie said the new
protocol followed Thursday followed a flowchart the board will use for similar situations on or near campuses and student activities.
“It is for all personnel to give us a consistent protocol for any threats,” McKenzie said. “It could be a student threatening themselves or others, be it students or faculty. The chart lets us know who to contact and who to get involved.”
Dennis said he doesn’t want the chart to be used again, but if a threat is made it will be used and those responsible pursued.
“This is not a joke,” Dennis said. “It will not be perceived as a joke by the board of education. We will pursue it to the full extent of the law. We can not allow this to interrupt school.”
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Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis tells the Elmore County Board of Education to expect another special called meeting to handle last minute hiring of teachers.
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“Those are priced a little higher.”
Brooks’ most expensive hat is about $150 only because of the hat’s initial.
“I’m trying to be realistic about pricing, most are $60 or less,” Brooks said. “The likelihood of selling an expensive one here in Wetumpka isn’t high. Plus, everyone gets a custom burlap bag with their hat.”
Brooks has also figured out where to find an inventory of hats.
“I have bought a few new hats,” Brooks said. “We have been lucky enough to find random hats at thrift stores and online.”
The custom hats on the shelves in The Vault Variety Shop were created with no customer in mind. It was just an idea Brooks had and executed. She said she has some customers who like them because they have little time available.
“Other customers get into the design of theirs,”
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Brooks said. “They bring things in or get to pick items out here in the store.”
Brooks is now looking to expand on the hats in her store.
“We are starting to pair them with T-Shirts,” she said.
A recent vacation with her granddaughters also gave Brooks another idea.
“We had a girls party with it,” Brooks said.
“They all made their own hats. We want to get it
Gooden and Stefranio Hampton were charged with murder related to Murray’s death.
“Murray was involved in an incident outside his dorm with correctional officers resulting in a physical altercation with one of the officers,” ADOC said in a statement. “Both the officer and Murray sustained minor injuries.”
Murray was placed in a holding cell near the rear of the facility and was to be transferred to the Staton Health Care Unit, which is at a nearby facility, for treatment. But before the transfer could happen, two other inmates gained access to Murray’s temporary cell.
“In violation of ADOC policy, two other inmates gained access to the holding area,” ADOC said. “Murray was found unresponsive and was transported to SHCU and then to an area hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff was unable to resuscitate inmate Murray and he was pronounced deceased.”
Murray was serving a 20-year prison sentence for first-degree robbery following a conviction in Montgomery County.
The ADOC Law Enforcement Services Division is currently investigating the incident with help from the FBI Mobile Field Office and the Elmore
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Western Star tractor trailer.
Law enforcement said the tractor trailer was driven by Augustus E.
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going as a girls night out.”
Brooks believes her hats aren’t just a styling accessory, but a necessity at times while also showing the personality under the hat.
“You have beach hair, just put on a hat,” Brooks said. “These hats work all the time and in any situation. The way we make them, they will always look good regardless of time spent on your hair.”
County District Attorney’s Office.
Court records state Sanders facilitated Gooden’s and Hampton’s access to Murray.
“[Sanders] escorted two inmate co-defendants, Frederick Gooden and Stefranio Hampton, to the back gate of the facility and unlocked the cell,” the court record states. “[Sanders] allowed the two co-defendants into the cell and the co-defendants attacked and beat the victim.”
The documents state Murray was beaten with fists and feet. They also state Sanders confessed to investigators his role in the incident.
ADOC said Murray’s cause of death is pending an autopsy and complete investigation.
Sanders resigned from his position with ADOC and is being held in the Elmore County Jail with no bond available to him as of Friday afternoon.
“Further charges and personnel actions are pending,” ADOC said.
Gooden, 60, is currently serving a 30-year sentence for a second-degree theft of property conviction in Jefferson County. According to court records Gooden has arrest records and convictions going back decades. Hampton, 35, is currently serving a life sentence for a first-degree robbery conviction in Montgomery County. They are both being held by ADOC.
Gardner, 39, of Madison, Georgia.
Denny and Armstrong were both pronounced deceased at the scene, the release said. Gardner was injured and airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for treatment.
“I’m sure everyone in the privacy of their home has measures they take trying to
The crash occurred on Alabama 22 near the 99 mile marker, approximately two miles east of Rockford. Nothing further is available as troopers with the ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
keep their homes safe from any kind of danger, while balancing the measures with children. In this particular incident it is a sad situation. In this case you are talking about a 2 ½ year old. It is a little different than talking to an 8 or 12 year old.”
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Sharon Brooks uses a variety of techniques to created her custom hats. Some are painted, some burned, some Modge Podged or a combination of them.
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Sharon Brooks gives the hats names like this “Ace of Spades.” The names often come from items used in customizing the hat or just a feeling Brooks or the customer gets in the creation process.
Where there is a will, there is a way
Someone once told me to stay young at heart, you must keep moving and secondly you have to behave as a child. Between four days of elementary school camp, three weeks of arts camps, one week of Vacation Bible School, and a four-day weekend of church camp, I have been moving and enjoying every moment with every child.
Part of the camps included teaching reading, drama, reactions, emotions and more. We used the book “Scribble Stones” by Diane Alber. The book is about a large pile of stones being picked, one at
Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.
CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.
JACKIE WILBOURN Columnist
We often feel a particular stone has been in our path for a long time and it seems our faith has been tested and our will has been taken away. We feel much like Stone: without any purpose. Oh, but don’t give in, we
a time, and being used for a purpose. The last rock, named Stone, was very sad because he was the last one left in the pile and he just didn’t know how he could be used. He was placed on top of a stack of papers to hold them down — a dull paper weight. Some scribbles came by drawing on papers and the pile grew so tall Stone had to hold all the papers down. The Scribbles decorated Stone and he became a beautiful paperweight. All the pretty decorated “scribble rocks” began traveling and appearing everywhere and became lovely paper weights. It was all because Stone, the last picked stone from the pile, had a “will and a way.”
Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets,
and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the church
have a Friend who can either move or remove our stone; He alone can make us smile again. This Friend has been in the rock business for a very long time. Jesus supplied some little rocks, put them in the hands of a shepherd boy with a slingshot and caused a giant to fall.
Because of Jesus, the mighty stones were brought down and the walls of Jericho fell. He rolled away the rock sealing up the tomb. He founded His church upon the Rock! Genesis 28:10-22 gives reference to a memorial stone placed by Jacob. It was a pil-
website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in
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lar at Bethel to commemorate a powerful vision of God that he experienced. Do you want to guess who placed that large pillar of stone at that particular place and particular time? Scripture tells us Jesus Christ himself is the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:19-22). If you have a particular stone in your life, remember the words of Stone, it was all because of a paper weight with ”a will and a way.” Jesus is our way.
Jackie Wilbourn is a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a chaplain with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.
person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC
Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”
OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio. com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.
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Wetumpka alum opens baseball training facility
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
After spending nine years playing professional baseball, Wetumpka graduate Bradley Roney is giving back to his hometown.
The 2011 Wetumpka graduate has opened up a baseball and softball training facility named Ground Up Performance. The facility, located at 1755 US Hwy. 231, was a long time coming for Roney and his dream of staying around baseball.
He is taking all of his knowledge and skills from the last 12 years of playing high-level baseball and giving it back to the area’s talented baseball players.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own place where I could stay in baseball and still have fun with it,” Roney said. “I think this area needs something where there’s a baseball home for guys who are going to junior college or Division I, and I’m trying to provide that place for guys to come and
Everson transfers to Elmore County for senior season
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Elmore County’s already dangerous offense looks to be even more explosive this season.
Cade Everson, an All-County player who starred for Tallassee last season, has transferred to Elmore County for his final high school season.
Everson plays a variety of roles on the offense, including receiver, running back and even some quarterback, and Panthers coach Kyle Caldwell is happy to have him this year.
“The kids have accepted him and he’s competing with our kids every day in the weight room and the practice field,” Caldwell said. “He’s making our guys better and our guys are
making him better. It’s a great fit.”
Everson was hard to keep out of the end zone last year at Tallassee.
As a receiver, he recorded 13 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns, which accounted for nearly 33% of Tallassee’s passing yards and half of the receiving touchdowns.
He did most of his work out of the backfield as he rushed 55 times for 463 yards and five more touchdowns.
He added a special teams touchdown on a kickoff return and even notched 20 tackles as he played sparingly on defense.
As he suits up for the Panthers, Caldwell expects him to play the same hybrid role for his team.
“He’ll play some
train and work on their craft.” Roney’s facility has already hosted some of the best baseball players from around the county and surrounding area. Since it has opened, Roney has trained with players such as Kyle Morrison (Troy, Shelton State), Sam Silas and Colin Woodham (Jacksonville State), Drey Barrett (Southern Miss), Zach Stevens (South Alabama) and Fleming Hall (Auburn) among others.
FOOTBALL PRACTICE BEGINS FOR COUNTY SCHOOLS
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The summer is officially over for high school football teams.
Monday marked the start of fall camp, and football teams around the state were allowed to suit up in helmets and shorts and begin practicing.
Edgewood Academy, Elmore County and Wetumpka all took advantage of the opportunity and began fall camp. Holtville began practice Tuesday afternoon, while Stanhope Elmore and Tallassee have to wait until Aug. 7 due to having spring camp.
Edgewood Academy was the first team to hit the field on Monday as the Wildcats were practicing at 7 a.m. Ironically, Edgewood is also the first team to play a game this season.
The Wildcats begin the season a week earlier than any other team in the county. They
TOP: Wetumpka head coach Bear Woods looks on as two of his players go through blocking drills on Monday.
ABOVE: A Wetumpka quarterback goes through drills with offensive coordinator Jonathan Chandler on the Indians’ opening day of practice.
open the season at Fort Dale Academy on Aug. 18. That gives head coach Chad Michael less than three full weeks to get his team ready for their first regular season game and get his new starting quarterback ready to go.
“The start of fall camp is always fun because it means football season has officially started,” Michael said. “It’s a chance to start over and it’s exciting. We have one less week this year, but luckily we’re able to do so much in the summer now that we’re usually ahead of the game by the time the first day of practice comes along.” Ethan Evans looks to take over at starting quarterback after Austin Champion has led
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Stanhope’s Gilbert finishes 4th in Alabama Open
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Millbrook’s Josiah Gilbert had quite the week golfing in Prattville.
Gilbert, a 2023 graduate of Stanhope Elmore and current Auburn University golf signee, participated in the Alabama Open against some of the state’s best professional golfers.
Gilbert finished fourth overall with a score of -8 through 54 holes and earned himself a $900 payout for his finish.
“I drove the ball pretty well all week,” Gilbert said of his three rounds. “I missed the fairway a couple of times, but for most of the week I played really well and gave myself some good looks.
I could’ve made some more, but I had enough looks to be there at the end of the tournament.”
The Open was hosted at Capitol Hill, a golf course in Prattville that Gilbert was more than used to playing. His father hosts golf lessons there, and he’s played countless rounds on the course.
Despite a tough first round, Gilbert’s comfortability paid off as he shot a 3-under-69 on the second round and a 5-under-67 on the final round.
“I just kind of learned from a few silly mistakes,” Gilbert said. “I hit a few left on my second nine holes on the first round, and that led to three bogeys. Then I missed a few putts. I got on a bit of heater on the second day and was
5-under through nine holes, but didn’t finish as hot as I’d like. The final day I was able to put it all together.”
All of Gilbert’s troubles on the week seemed to come on the shorter holes.
On the Par 4 holes, Gilbert was -6 while he was -7 on the Par 5s.
On the Par 3 holes, however, he finished the week +5.
That was due to him hitting a few balls too far left in his early rounds. On three separate Par 3s, he hit two balls into the hazards and another into a bunker. That led to two double bogeys and another bogey, and that was enough damage for him not to be able to take the overall win in the tournament.
DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Bradley Roney, a 2011 Wetumpka graduate, has opened a baseball training facility called Ground Up Performance. The training facility is located on US Hwy. 231 and has been a longtime dream of Roney’s.
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Cade Everson catches a pass in Elmore County’s first practice of fall camp. The senior All-County receiver is a transfer from Tallassee.
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Josiah Gilbert looks on at the Alabama Open this week.
The Stanhope Elmore graduate finished fourth
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Countless players either already committed or signed with college programs were taking live at-bats or pitching, while some of the area’s top younger players such as Stanhope Elmore sophomore Hayden Anderson took to the competition.
The talent level even brought in a few spectators such as Elmore County baseball coach Michael Byrd and AUM head coach Franklin Bush.
“When you surround yourself with good people who have the same mentality and the same goals as you, good results are going to come from that,” Roney said.
“That’s kind of the idea of having these top-level guys here. They’re products of this area who are getting the chance to play at the next level and need somewhere to train in the offseason. That’s what I want to provide for them.”
Roney offers some insight that not many people can offer high school baseball players. After graduating from Wetumpka in 2011, Roney attended the University of Southern Mississippi for three seasons where he was a two-way standout for the Golden Eagles.
He was drafted in the eighth round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Atlanta Braves, and he spent the next nine seasons playing professional baseball as a pitcher. During his career in the minors, Roney reached as far as AAA. He had a successful
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receiver and some running back,” Caldwell said. “He could even play quarterback but we don’t know yet since we still have a quarterback battle going on. He’s so versatile and
minor league career and post-
ed a 16-11 record with a 3.71 earned run average.
Now that his playing days are behind him, he wants to give the knowledge he learned over a long career back to players who have the same chance he did.
“I have 12 years of playing high-level baseball,”
Roney said. “I have seen a lot of baseball and seen a lot of amazing athletes. I know what works and what doesn’t at that level. I can offer these guys who want to play at the next level the knowledge of how to manage their time and manage being a professional. I can show them a professional approach to training and show these kids what it takes to get there.”
Roney didn’t always know his dream would come true in his hometown. During his early years of professional baseball, he just spent his offseasons wherever he was playing.
After a few seasons, he started returning to Wetumpka to spend his offseasons and he fell back in love with the town and community.
Now Roney doesn’t plan on leaving.
“Being able to give back to people in my hometown is how I want to do business,” Roney said. “I want to take care of the people in this community and the kids around here who are going the same route I went. I love the fact I can have people in here and imprint on them in a good manner, and to do it in my hometown is just icing on the cake.”
For right now, Ground
he’s really smart. He’ll do whatever it takes.”
As excited as Caldwell is to see Everson on his roster, Everson is just as excited.
He believes the Panthers, who are coming off a 7-4 record and their first playoff trip in more than a decade, have the chance to
Up Performance is catered towards the high-leveled players in the community because that’s the brand Roney wants to build. He wants to build a place for guys who are very serious about their craft and very serious about wanting to get better.
That’s not to say he won’t help teach or coach younger players, as he said he is planning to host camps and do team rentals.
Along with other instructors, he will have individual lessons in the future, and he hopes his good relationships with the area’s coaches will help with that.
“There’s going to be a lot of stuff offered with our program, but that kind of 12-years-old and up range is where we are focused right now,” Roney said. “We will run camps for kids and teach them things, but our current focus is on people who are really, really serious about baseball.”
In one of the sessions last week, players such as Fleming and Woodham stepped up on the mound and pitched live to the batters from the county. Fleming, who can hit 90-plus mph on the mound, gave batters something they haven’t seen but once or twice during the regular season.
Roney even stepped on the mound and pitched live at-bats to batters.
“Having a place where kids can come in and see 90 mph or around that is an advantage that I can give them,” Roney said. “Some of them won’t see a pitch that fast until they get to
make another run at it this year.
Elmore County returns nearly every offensive starter from a year ago, outside of All-County quarterback Payton Stephenson, and the defense returns plenty of star power as well such as linebacker Jackson Mann and defensive linemen Luke Reinert and Chris Holt.
“There are a lot of athletes over here who make a really good team when combined,” Everson said. “I like our quarterback situation and our coaching staff going into the year.”
In Elmore County’s first practice, Everson lined up at running back and outside receiver while Jabari Murphy, a three-star receiver with multiple SEC offers, was in the slot. Murphy had 55 catches for 793 yards and a county-high 10 touchdowns last year.
Everson will split time at running back
college, but I can show them what to get ready for.”
Plus, it lets Roney have some fun and continue pitching himself.
“I get to compete and pitch and still have fun
while doing it,” Roney said.
“I’m not too old to get up on the mound myself. I can offer these kids and show them, ‘Hey, you think you can hit 90? Step in and figure it out.’”
of roles
with CJ Wilkes, who is the county’s leading rusher from a season ago. The dynamic back rushed 178 times for 1,303 yards and eight touchdowns, good for 7.3 yards per rush.
in a
Everson believes Elmore County’s trio of skill players in addition to a veteran offensive line and role players could result in one of the best offenses in Class 5A this year.
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“It was really just some silly mistakes,” Gilbert said. “I definitely hit enough good shots to be under par on the Par 3s, but one or two bad swings is what caused the score to turn over a little bit. I was +5 on the Par 3s and I finished five back from the lead, so that was really it for me this week.” Gilbert is about to turn his sights over to the college scene as he moves into his dorm at Auburn on Aug. 8, but he has one more tournament left this spring.
He is heading to Missouri this week and is playing for Alabama in the Southern Junior Cup.
“I think we can be really dangerous,” Everson said. “I don’t think many people will be able to stop us if all three of us are firing on all cylinders at the same time.”
It’s a team event with six boys and six girls, and they play match play for two days.
He has proven himself over the last two years since his family moved to Millbrook, and showed that with a runner-up finish this season in the AHSAA 6A state championships.
With that behind him now, he’s ready to wrap up this summer and get to Auburn where the Tigers have one of the best men’s golf teams in the entire country.
“I’m definitely keen to get to the college scene,” Gilbert said. “I’m seeing all these guys come out of college and do really well in the PGA and Korn Ferry Tours, and I’m just ready to get that started now.”
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ABOVE: Stanhope Elmore shortstop Hayden Anderson hits off the tee at Ground Up Performance in Wetumpka.
BELOW: Bradley Roney, right, talks with Trinity’s Fleming Hall, an Auburn commit, after Hall pitched live at bats.
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Elmore County’s Everson will be used
variety
this season including wide receiver and running back for the Panthers.
Humane Society of Elmore County News
Vaccinations can save pets’ lives
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and just like with us, it is very important to keep your pets up to date on their vaccinations. The greatest form of protection against the many illnesses your pet can get is by vaccinating them. We strongly recommend taking your pet to your veterinarian annually and having all necessary vaccinations done based on their advice to keep them protected. There are some vaccinations that are considered core Vaccinations and absolutely should be done to provide protection from life threatening diseases. The American Animal Hospital Association recommends the following as core vaccines for dogs: rabies, parvovirus, distemper, adenovirus and parainfluenza. For cats they recommend rabies, feline panleukopenia, feline calicivirus, feline herpesvirus-1 and feline leukemia.
Rabies vaccination of dogs, cats and ferrets is also a law in most states as rabies can also kill humans. People here in the USA feel safe from rabies because it is a requirement to vaccinate pets which has tremendously reduced the threat of rabies to humans. But rabies is here and is an endemic disease of many wildlife species so we must stress how important it
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the offense for the last 2 ½ seasons. Champion led the Wildcats to three straight playoff appearances and two postseason wins.
Evans got started with the offense this summer, so he’s had a little bit of time to learn his role.
“We started the first week of June with him, and he’s done a great job throwing the ball,” Michael said. “We’re excited about what he brings our team athletically, and now we have three weeks to put it together.”
Another team replacing its starting quarterback is Elmore County, which was up just as early as Edgewood. The Panthers hit the weight room early Monday morning before getting on the field right before 9 a.m. Elmore County is entering Year 2 of the Kyle Caldwell era, and the first year under the new coach went well. The Panthers went 7-4 and reached the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Caldwell said his coaching staff has bonded this offseason as they enter their second year, and his team is ready to get out and open the season against Marbury on Aug. 25.
“These kids are excited,” Caldwell said. “Officially it’s here, but they’ve felt ready since our last 7-on-7 this summer and now we get to put pads on at the end of the week. They’re working hard and they’re ready to take that next step.”
Wetumpka got the latest start Monday afternoon as the Indians hit the field right around 5 p.m.
Second-year coach Bear Woods wanted his team to get used to the heat, so they got on the turf in the middle of the day.
The Indians have high hopes after going 7-4 and reaching the Class 6A playoffs a year ago.
Now with third-year starting quarterback Nate Rogers returning for his senior season, the Indians offense looks to make another postseason run.
Rogers is joined by Mike Dillard and Malik Owens, the team’s leading rusher (outside of Rogers) and leading receiver from a season ago.
is for your pets to be kept current on their rabies vaccination. And no, you cannot go purchase or do rabies vaccination yourself. By law, rabies vaccinations can be administered by only licensed veterinarians for very good reasons. These trained professionals will ensure the source of their vaccine is good; they will ensure the vaccine is stored properly and administered properly.
That is why you get a certificate with a date, vaccine manufacturer, lot number and the veterinarian’s signature, and why many counties will offer rabies clinics once or twice a year so as to protect both animals and humans. Be grateful we have a way to protect our pets and humans from this very ugly disease.
Other vaccinations might be necessary based on where you live geographically if your pet is exposed to diseases based on activity or if your pet is going to be boarded in a commercial facility around many other pets.
In some parts of the United States, lyme disease is a greater threat than in other areas. Leptospirosis can be a bigger concern with hunting dogs or dogs that roam woods and around bodies of water, and most all boarding facilities require Bordatella vaccination for dogs. And as more scientific discoveries are made, there
will likely be more vaccines available to help protect our pets from existing or emerging diseases.
That’s why it is important for your vet to see your pet at least annually so they can apprise you of any new threats and potential protections.
Puppies and kittens generally get their first vaccinations at 8 weeks old but your veterinarian may alter this based on the history of the mother dog and her vaccination status. One set of puppy vaccinations is also not enough and your veterinarian will tell you when to bring them back for follow-up vaccinations.
It is vital puppies and kittens get all of the vaccinations according to your veterinarian to fully protect them. Once they complete all their vaccinations as puppies and kittens, they then may be able to go to vaccinations just once/year or perhaps even every three years based on many factors like known vaccination status, age, overall health, lifestyle, future plans, legal requirements, etc.
Your veterinarian knows best so please follow their advice; your pets will live longer and healthier lives as a result.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CONTINUATION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to Mortgage Electronic Registration as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank on December 30, 2016, by Patrick S. Murphy and Brandi L. Murphy, and recorded in RLPY Book 2017, Page 412 and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Nationstar Mortgage recorded in RLPY Book 2022, Page 62083 of the same Ofas counsel for the Mortgagee or Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on the July 6, 2023, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 31 of Woodridge Subdivision according to the map and plat of said subdivision which the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 13 pages 110 and 111. Notice of this foreclosure sale may also be provided to the following parties if applicable, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 374 White Oak Lane, Tallassee, AL 36078. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) must be time and place of the sale by the purchaser as a non-refundable deposit. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in cer-
Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216
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ad: on May 24, 2023 and May 31, 2023 and June 7, 2023. The public sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on July 6, 2023, by public announcement being made at the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The foreclosure sale described hereinabove shall be held on the August 17, 2023, at the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The Wetumpka
Aug. 2, 2023 213717 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert T Mask and Pamela H Mask, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., on October 27, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the
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of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017 Page Book 2022 Page 72532; the undersigned MidFirst 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, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: All that certain property situated in the County of Elmore, and State of Alabama, being described as follows Commence at an iron pin at the NW corner of the East 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 19 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds East 492.63 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning, thence South 88 degrees 10 minutes 50 seconds East 624.69 feet to an iron pin, thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds West, 414.11 feet to an iron pin, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 55 seconds East 1277.84 feet to an iron pin on the West right of way of South Ann Street (County Rd. No. 73) 60 foot R.O.W.
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gg of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2001 Page 17585; the undersigned MTGLQ Investors, L.P., as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on August 31, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the SE Corner of S 4, T18, R20; thence West along the South Section line a distance of 2104 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N 11 deg. 33 minutes W a distance of 430.39 feet; thence S 83 deg. 06 seconds W, a distance of 320.98 feet; thence N 77 deg. 36 minutes W, a distance of 124.88 feet; thence N 74 deg. 13 minutes W, a distance of 300.17 feet; thence S 10 deg. 15 minutes E, a distance of 237.73 feet; thence S 25 deg. 14 minutes E, a distance of 163.73 feet; thence S 40 deg. 10 minutes E, a distance of 151.37 feet; thence N 89 deg. 25 minutes E, a distance of 605.9 feet back to the POB; thus describing a tract of land lying in the SW
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Wetumpka Herald: 23-01259
PUBLIC NOTICE FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Mobile Communications America, (Contractor), has completed the Contract for (Construction), (Renovation), (Alteration),(Equipment) and (Improvements) of Reeltown Water Tank E9-1-1 Radio Communication Shelter and Related Electrical Power and Grounding Equipment at 775 Webster Ford Rd, for the State of Alabama and the (County)of Tallapoosa (City) of Tallassee, Owner(s),and have made reContract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Tallapoosa County
Dadeville, Al 36853 Attn: Anita Haggerty (Owners) Mobile Communication America (Contractor) 4116 First Ave North Birmingham, Al 35222
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gg under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on September 13, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated wit: Lot 7, Block D, according
No. Property street address for informational purposes: 2412 South Ann Street , Eclectic, AL 360246111. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has 2023 until August 31, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www. tblaw.com TB File Number: 2303956
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 2023 23-01029
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H&L Construction, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contact with the State of Alabama for construction of Project# HRRR-2622(250) in ELMORE County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 7/12/23 and ending on 8/2/23. O. Box 1025, Troy, AL 36081 during this period. /s/Mona T. Knotts
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023
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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kathy G. Peoples, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Corporation of the South, on April 9, 2001, said mortgage recorded in the
thence S 76 deg. 43 minutes E, a distance of 336.81 feet; thence N 12 deg. 24 minutes E, a distance of 200.0 feet back to the Point of Beginning; lying in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 4, T18, R20, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 100 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MTGLQ Investors, L.P., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB FilNb2201416
Notice is hereby given that Jackson Prime Construction at 562 Charlie Jackson Rd. Union Springs, AL 36089, has completed all work on The Panther Palace Park. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the above-named contractor and Engineer, Larry E. Speaks and Associates at 535 Herron St. Montgomery, AL 36104.
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2023
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Colleen Tucker; Timothy Tucker, husband and wife, originally in favor of Ameriquest Mortgage Company, on July 12, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Quest as Mortgagee/Transferee,
Wetumpka Herald: 23-01435
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Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Amelia D Jordan And Stephen A Jordan A Married Couple to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, its successors and assigns dated March 25, 2021; said mortgage being recorded on March 25, 2021, in Book 2021, Page 26309 in the Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Guild Mortgage Company LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 25251 in the of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Guild Mortgage Company LLC under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 31st day of August, 2023 the
East, 147.13 feet to an iron pin and POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described parcel of land; thence North 146.80 feet to an iron pin located on the South side of West Bridge Street; thence along said South side East, 54.74 feet to an iron pin on the
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West, 55.62 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.19 acres, more or less. Subject to a 10-foot Water and 10-foot Sewer Easement and 30-foot Ingress/Egress Easement. Said property is commonly known as 903 W Bridge St, Wetumpka, AL between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 23-04851AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023 23-04851AL PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STEPHEN J. HAGEL, TRUSTEE OF THE STEPHEN J. HAGEL AND JULIE V. HAGEL LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Plaintiff, v. HELEN FRAZER MOSLEY, MARTHA FRAZER RANKIN, KATHERINE FRAZER HUDSON, AND MARTHA BLAKE RIVES, and if parties deceased, their heirs and assigns, and Fictitious Parties “A”, “B”, “C”, being any and/or all persons, or entities, which may hold or claim any right, title or interest in the herein described real estate located in Elmore County, Alabama; And Begin at an iron pin known as the SE corner of Lot 31, Lake and Forest Estates, as recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 33 of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, thence N 17°15’00” W 170.30; to an iron pin; thence N 17°18’00” W 160.00’ to an iron pin; thence 72°42’00” E 263.50; to an iron pin; thence S 14°47’00”
Public Notices p; E 436.89’ to a metal post located on the low water line of Halls Mill Creek; thence meandering along said low water line which generally follows the following four (4) courses: (1) S 61°46’54”W 139.47’; (2) S 62°38’38” W 172.99’; (3) S 19°36’57”W 170.13’; (4) S 45°06’18” W 101.47’ to a metal post; thence leaving said low water line N 52°31’00” W 424.28’ to an iron pin; thence N 72°47’00” E 500.00’ to the point of beginning. Containing 5.08 acres, more or less. Defendants. CASE NO. CV-2023-900159 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS
TO: Helen Frazer Mosley, Martha Frazer Rankin, Katherine Frazer Hudson and Martha Blake Rives, and if deceased, their respective heirs and assigns, and anyone else claiming an ownership interest in, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims any interest whatsoever in the subject of property of this Action. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of July, 2023, a Complaint tocuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV-2023-900159. All persons having an interest in the above described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice; or, in the event said Defendants fail to so appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered against them. Said lands which are more particular described in WITNESS my hand and seal, this 18 day of July, 2023. /s/Michael Dozier Clerk of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023 CV-2023-900159 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STEPHEN J. HAGEL, TRUSTEE OF THE STEPHEN J. HAGEL AND JULIE V. HAGEL LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Plaintiff, v. VYIESHA S. JONES and if deceased, her heirs and assigns, and Fictitious Parties “A”, “B”, “C”, being any and/or all persons, or entities, which may hold or claim any right, title or interest in the herein described real estate located in Elmore County, Alabama; And Lot 1 of Macon Place Plat No. 3 as recorded of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, encompass and include Lot 1 and Lot 1-A as described in that Amendment to Protective Covenants for Macon Place Plat No. 3 recorded at Roll 223, Frame Lot 2-A described in said Amendment Defendants. CASE NO. CV-2023-900160 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS TO: Vyiesha S. Jones, and if deceased, her respective heirs and assigns, and anyone else claiming an ownership interest in, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims any interest whatsoever in the subject property of this Action. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of July, 2023, a Comin the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV-2023-900160. All persons having an interest in the above described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint within thirtytion or, in the event said Defendants fail to so appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered against them. Said lands which are more particular in said case. WITNESS my hand and seal, this 18 day of July, 2023.
/s/Michael Dozier Clerk of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023 CV-2023-900160 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STEPHEN J. HAGEL, TRUSTEE OF THE STEPHEN J. HAGEL AND JULIE V. HAGEL LIVING TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 Plaintiff, v. HELEN FRAZER MOSLEY, MARTHA FRAZER RANKIN, KATHERINE FRAZER HUDSON, and if parties deceased, their heirs and assigns, and Fictitious Parties “A”, “B”, “C”, being any and/or all persons, or entities, which may hold or claim any right, title or interest in the herein described real estate located in Elmore County, Alabama;
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y,; And Lot 31 of the Lake and Forest Estates, as shown on Plat recorded in Plat Book of the Judge of Probate, Elmore. Defendants. CASE NO. CV-2023-900161 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS
TO: HELEN FRAZER MOSLEY, MARTHA FRAZER RANKIN and KATHERINE FRAZER HUDSON, and if deceased, their respective heirs and assigns, and anyone else claiming an ownership interest in, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims any interest whatsoever in the subject of property of this Action. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of July, 2023, a Complaint tocuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV-2023-900161. All persons having an interest in the above described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint within thirty (30) days the event said Defendants fail to so appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered against them. Said lands which are more particular described in WITNESS my hand and seal, this 18 day of July, 2023. /s/Michael Dozier Clerk of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023 CV-2023-900161
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BIBB CO. TRACT, LLC, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Plaintiff, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA v. “LAND”; WALTON BLANTON; et. al. Defendants. CASE NO.: CV-2023-900164 PROPOSED ORDER OF PUBLICATION
In this cause, it appearing to the Clerk of the Circuit Court by II, attorney for the Plaintiff, thatof CV-2023-900164, currently
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TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LEE BONE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetupka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
EST/BONE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOWNSEND PRENTISS BULLEN, III, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-164 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of TOWNSEND PRENTISS BULLEN, III, deceased, having been granted to KAMMIE BULLEN LEE on July 21, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
KAMMIE BULLEN LEE
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TOWNSEND PRENTISS BULLEN, III, DECEASED Address of Personal Representative:
KAMMIE B. LEE
ATTORNEY AT LAW 109 COMPANY STREET SUITE 240 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-478-3808 kammieblee@aol.com
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
EST/BULLEN III PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR., DECEASED CASE NO. 2023- 187 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR., deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL OMA CUTRUZZULA, on the 13TH day of July, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said Estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID B. BAILEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-188 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID B. BAILEY, deceased, having been granted to BARBARA BAILEY on July 18, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BARBARA BAILEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID B. BAILEY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: TERRY P. WILSON WILSON & JACKSON, LLC 1785 TALIAFERRO TRAIL SUITE 6 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-260-9998 tpwlaw@protonmail.com
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2023-130 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN LEE BONE, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOHN LEE BONE, deceased, having been granted to KATHLEEN RAE WILSON BONE on the 18th day of July, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. KATHLEEN RAE WILSON BONE PERSONAL REPRESENTA-
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will be barred. GAY HENDERSON MOBLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ANGELA J. HILL
ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1945 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-1441
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/HENDERSON, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TED B. MOORE, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2023-178 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TED B. MOORE, deceased, having been granted to JAMES COREY DICKINSON on July 14, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JAMES COREY DICKINSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TED B. MOORE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JASON M. JACKSON RADNEY, RADNEY & JACKSON, LLC P O BOX 819 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-234-2547
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023
EST/MOORE, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TRACY DIANNE PITTMAN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-189 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TRACY DIANNE PITTMAN, deceased, having been granted to DIANNE C. PITTMAN on July, 19, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DIANNE C. PITTMAN
MICHAEL OMA CUTRUZZULA, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR. Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 [334] 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/CUTRUZZULA, SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2023-144 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM HENRY FULLER, SR., DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM HENRY FULLER, SR., deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM H. FULLER, JR. on the 19th day of July, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
WILLIAM H. FULLER, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM HENRY FULLER, SR., DECEASED Address of Personal Representative: WILLIAM H. FULLER, JR 9164 EASTCHASE PARKWAY #102 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 361117 334-391-4188
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
EST/FULLER SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-185 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Es-
tate of GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, deceased, having been granted to GAY HENDERSON MOBLEY on July 11, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same
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qg and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This Notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within tention of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition. RODERICK B. PERDUE SPECIAL JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/ROBERTSON, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RITA CAROL TAYLOR, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-193 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of RITA CAROL TAYLOR, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on July 28 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RITA CAROL TAYLOR, DECEASED Name and Address Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023
EST/TAYLOR R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARK ALAN WADE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TRACY DIANNE PITTMAN, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023 EST/PITTMAN, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN E. RHOADES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-162 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GLENN E. RHOADES, deceased, having been granted to BARBARA D. RHOADES on July 26, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BARBARA D. RHOADES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN E. RHOADES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: APRIL D. WISE BALCH & BINGHAM LLP POBOX 78 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 334-269-3129
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023 EST/RHOADES G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-184 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL AND PETITION FOR PROBATE TO: MICHAEL MADDOX AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, DECEASED AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF MICHAEL MADDOX IF DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7TH day of JULY, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, deceased, Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, RONALD DOUGLAS ROBERTSON, requesting that such Last Will
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARK ALAN WADE, deceased, having been granted to TYLER SHERYL MCCOLLUM on July 25, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. TYLER SHERYL MCCOLLUM PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARK ALAN WADE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JUSTIN EDWARDS LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 9 and 16, 2023 EST/WADE, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: JORDAN MCCLENDON CASE No. JU-2019-209.07 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Shirley McClendon (Mother) You are hereby given notice the Elmore County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to JORDAN MCCLENDON, born on August 05, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. You are hereby given notice Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Alan H. Polson, Alabama State Department of Human Resources,
date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you. A October 19, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama. You may appear and contest the same if you choose. ELMORE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK Wetumpka Herald: JU-2019-209.07
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by MARY H. HUSSEY, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on AUGUST 8, 2017, said
THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF SUB LOT 24 OF ORIGINAL LOT 178 OF WEST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF ORIGINAL LOT 178 IN WEST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF GOVERNMENT STREET A DISTANCE OF 124 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST AND PARALLEL TO OSCEOLA STREET 74 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO GOVERNMENT STREET 124 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF OSCEOLA STREET 74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves
The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time of 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 attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.
CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee
Leonard N. Math
Chambless Math • Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230
Wetumpka Herald: FC/HUSSEY PUBLIC NOTICE
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Property is located at: SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 19. T20N, R20E Parcel ID: 06 04 19 0 000 010.000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19, 2023, a Petiwherein the following were SE 1/4 Sec 19, T20N. R20E:--
/s/Michael Dozier -
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Jessie Liechty, Registered Agent for TALLASSEE AUTOMOTIVE, INC., whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer no later than thirty days after the date of the last publication of this notice, or thereafter a order by default may be entered against him in case no. CV-2022-900253. Michael A. Griggs, Attorney for Plaintiff, 100 Executive Park Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078. Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023 WHEREABOUTS LIECHTY
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POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Chad A. Vance and Heather W. Vance, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., its successors and assigns, on July 15, 2005, said mortgage being Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on July 29, 2005 at Book RLPY 2005, at Page 54405. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certhe current holder, 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 April 21, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the 2” iron pipe marking the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 34, T18N, R21E; thence North 88 DEG 05 min 06 sec West a distance of 1754.42 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped S.D. Martin, 11726 at the intersection of the Southwest right of way of Elmore County Road 110 and the West right of way of Ben Taylor Drive said point being the point of beginning; thence South 02 DEG 32 min 56 sec West along the West right of way of Ben Taylor Drive a distance of 221.89 feet to a 5/8” leaving said right of way North 87 DEG 22 min 40 sec West a distance of 129.84 to a 5/8” continue North 87 DEG 22 min 40 Sec West a distance of 123.65 to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence North 01 DEG 32 min 43 sec East a distance of 353.49 to a 1/2" rebar capped Martin on the Southwest right of way of Elmore County Road 110; thence along said right of way South 58 DEG 41 min 11 sec East a distance of 123.64 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence continue along said right of way South 56 DEG 42 min 53 sec East a distance of 24.96 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence continue along said right of way South 62 DEG 47 min 18 sec East a distance of 142.87 feet to the point of beginning, said parcel containing 1.67 acres more or less and lying in and being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 34 and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 27, all in T18N, R21E. Elmore County, Alabama. This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C..
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, 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. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/ Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO August 15, 2023 AT THE TIME AND PLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed(“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (801) 355-2886 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 2, 2023 FC/VANCE
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on 10th of August, 2023, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES. COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION
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•3130:Jennifer Tarver: 643 Ives Way N.W, Lilburn, Ga 30047
Contents: mattress, washer, dryer, box and oxygen machine
•3080: Courtney Watkins: 1436 Nocoseka Trl. Apt D5 Anniston, Al 36207
Contents: bags, tote, boxes, small safe, shelf and clothes
•3154: Richard Weathers: 1194 Holtville Rd, Wetumpka, AL
36092
Contents: 4 animal crates and mattress and box spring
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26 and Aug. 2, 2023
STORAGE AUCTION
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Monday, August 17th, 2023, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM
Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.
Please run this ad in your August 2nd and 9th 2023 editions of the Wetumpka Herald. Please let me know if I missed any deadlines or need to make any changes. Thank you.
•732: Aaron Butler.180 Forrest Hill Road, Wetumpka, Alabama
36093
Contents: Bags, boxes, chairs, table, pictures
•180: Megan Mantz. 205 69 Sandy Court, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092
Contents: Boxes, totes,table, desk, monitors, mattress
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 26 and Aug. 2, 2023
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAKESHORE COURT IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Pursuant to the proposal of the Elmore County Commission to vacate a portion of Lakeshore Court in Elmore County, Alabama, the Elmore County Commission will consider the said vacation of a portion of Lakeshore Court, which is more particularly and accurately described as follows: A PORTION OF LAKESHORE COURT IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA THAT COMMENCES AT THE SOUTHWEST END OC
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OF PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001
020.002 THAT IS ADJACENT TO LAKESHORE COURT AND OWNED BY WILLIAM M. AND LAURA L. SPIVEY AND EXTENDING ACROSS LAKESHORE COURT IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001 022.000 WHICH IS OWNED BY PAUL HARRIS AND/OR PAUL HARRIS AND JUDITH V. HARRIS. THEN, EXTENDING SOUTHWESTERLY TO INCLUDE ANY AND ALL OF THE AREA OF LAKESHORE COURT THAT IS ADJACENT TO PARCELS 13 04 18 0 001 021.00 OWNED BY PAUL ALLEN HARRIS AND JUDITH V. HARRIS AND 13 04 18 0 001 022.000 THAT IS OWNED BY PAUL HARRIS AND/OR PAUL HARRIS AND JUDITH HARRIS, AND PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001 024.000 THAT IS OWNED BY ELIZABETH V. BONNER. Prior to takthe Elmore County Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed vacation. This public hearing shall be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Elmore County Commission set for 5:00 p.m. on the 14 th day of August, 2023, at the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce Street, in Wetumpka, Alabama. Any citizen alleging to be affected by the proposed vacation may submit a written objection to the Elmore County Commission or
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y may request an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing.
Jeffrey J. Courtney Attorney for the Elmore County Commission
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF NEELY ROAD IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Pursuant to the proposal of the Elmore County Commission to vacate a portion of Neely Road in Elmore County, Alabama, the Elmore County Commission will consider the said vacation of a portion of Neely Road, which is more particularly and accurately described as follows: ANY AND ALL OF THAT PORTION OF NEELY ROAD THAT BEGINS AT THE NORTHERNMOST POINT OF
ABIGAIL MURPHY | THE OBSERVER
The Lake Martin Songwriters Festival took place all over the lake this weekend, including at The Social in Eclectic. Emma Zinck was one of several musicians to take the stage during the concert Saturday.