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Thornton talks resignation as municipal judge By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Current municipal judge John Thornton discusses his resignation and replacement with the Wetumpka City Council after he takes office as Elmore County probate judge.

Municipal judge John Thornton discussed plans for his resignation during a work session prior to Wetumpka’s regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday. Thornton was recently elected as Elmore County probate judge after running unopposed in the Nov. 6 general election. Thornton will officially take office on Jan. 14, 2019. Thornton said a few municipal court

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sessions are scheduled before his start date as probate judge and he plans to resign whenever the city appoints a new municipal judge after Dec. 31. “Come the 31st, I’ll resign but I’ll stay there until you appoint someone, unless you want to appoint someone during the month of December,” Thornton said to the council. If the council appoints a new municipal judge during its Jan. 7, 2019 meeting, Thornton said he would be available to work See THORNTON • Page A3

Montgomery man arrested after Millbrook car chase

Task force: Local woman exposed child to drugs

By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Millbrook police took a Montgomery man into custody following a Nov. 27 car chase involving multiple suspects. According to a release from the Millbrook Police Department, officers were called to the 100 block of Oak Tree Road at around 1 p.m. after receiving a report of multiple people breaking into Miles vehicles in the area. When they arrived, police said officers spotted a black Chevrolet Tahoe leaving the area. When they tried to stop the SUV, police said it kept moving eastbound on Highway 14 before turning onto Main Street and getting on Interstate 65 toward Montgomery. Once the car reached Kimball Street, police said it collided with a guardrail. While several suspects ran away, police said they apprehended Keldrick Keondre See CHASE • Page A2

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Sixth-grade actor Anna Stevenson performs in a scene where her character, Junie B. Jones, rejoices after receiving a gift she wanted from a classmate.

‘Junie B. Jones’ takes Depot stage By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

lementary school students all over the River Region flocked to the Wetumpka Theatre throughout last week to watch a well-known children’s book character come to life onstage.

Local author debuts sixth biography

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By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

A local author celebrated the recent publication of her new book during an evening program hosted by the Wetumpka Public Library in the city council chambers on Nov. 28. Linda Alexander, who published “The Life and Death of Rising Star Steve Ihnat: Gone See BIOGRAPHY • Page A2

Two new members were sworn into the Elmore County Board of Education during a Nov. 28 meeting. The meeting was the first for recently elected members Wendell Saxon and David Jones. Elmore County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis See BOE • Page A3

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Linda Alexander gave a presentation of her recently published biography, ‘The Life and Death of Rising Star Steve Ihnat: Gone Too Soon,’ on Nov. 28.

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A Wetumpka woman was one of three people arrested during a Nov. 20 search after she exposed a child to illegal substances, according to court documents. Sarah Michelle Sullivan, 42, who lists an address on Shawnee Drive, was charged with chemical endangerment of a child, possession of a controlled Sullivan substance, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to warrants issued by the Central Alabama Drug Task Force. According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, a search of Sullivan’s residence yielded the See SULLIVAN • Page A2

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Obituaries George Lamar Dunn DUNN, George Lamar, age, 88, a resident of Wetumpka, Al died Friday, November 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 3, 2018 from the First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka starting at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Matt Albritton officiating. Interment will follow at Pineview Memorial Gardens with military honors. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma M. Dunn, one son P. Stephen Dunn and one great grandson. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa D. McGriff (Mike), Diana D. White (David) and Polly D. Maddox, seven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mark Presnell, Paul Owens, Darwyn Reeves, Tommy Head, Richard Knighton, Trip Weldon, Hughett William, and Cal Estabrook. Honorary pallbearers are the Bruce Airey Sunday school class. Mr. Dunn Served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was a combat Corpsman where he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star for Valor. He served alongside the US Marine Corp and is a “Frozen Chosen” member of the “Lost Patrol.” After retiring from the USN, he worked for Elmore Community Hospital for 25 years. He was a member of the Wetumpka Lions Club and was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award given by the Lions Club International Foundation. Visitation will be held at Gassett Funeral Home Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00p.m. Mr. Dunn will lie in state one hour prior to service at the First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka.

James “Jimmy” Harrison Thornton James “Jimmy” Harrison Thornton, 58, of Eclectic, passed away November 26, 2018. He was born October 31, 1960. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018, at 2 p.m., at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Britt Green officiating. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Thornton; mother, Linda Thornton Reed; maternal grandmother, Louise Ennis; brother, John Thornton (Rebecca); sister, Amy Dorminey (Mike) and grandchildren, Jay and Luke. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Thornton; and sister, Frances Ledbetter. Jimmy was a third generation owner and operator of Thornton’s Auto Parts in Eclectic. He enjoyed fishing and buying and selling cars. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

Kathryn P. Mullins Mullins, Kathryn P., age 79, passed away at a facility in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Eclectic, Alabama, officiated by Rev. Gerald Wood and directed by Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home. Ms. Mullins is preceded in death by her parents, William Hugh Poore and Ethel Rebecca King; two brothers, Hugh Lee Poore and James Poore; and one sister, Frances Metz. Survivors include her husband, Tony Mac Mullins; one son, Thurman Ronald Buice; two daughters, Belinda Kay Ardge and Rhonda Rene Buice; one stepdaughter, Misha Mullins Whitman (Josh); two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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Miles, 23, who lists an address on Goodwyn Drive in Montgomery, and charged him with receiving first-degree stolen property and attempting to elude law enforcement. Authorities said they determined the car driven by the suspects had previously been reported stolen to the Montgomery Police Department and located numerous cars in Millbrook that items were stolen from. “Several victims have come forward and completed reports,” Millbrook police chief P.K. Johnson said. “We are attempting to locate and make contact with

others identified through property recovered from the suspect vehicle.” Johnson said he is proud of the officers involved in the investigation and arrest. “These men and women are dedicated to safeguarding our citizens and their property, and they stand at the ready to respond to situations such as this one,” Johnson said. Johnson also commended the resident who made the initial report, referring to their actions as “the perfect example of citizens and law enforcement coming together to combat the criminal

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arrests of two other people. Thomas Cox, 35, of Wetumpka and Casey Neil Dallas, 36, of Prattville were both charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Court documents stated Sullivan was arrested after agents discovered a clear bag containing methamphetamine in the living room of her residence and a plastic container of marijuana in one of Sullivan’s purses.

Per an incident report, authorities searched the house and located meth, Suboxone, morphine and Alprozapam in another purse in one bedroom, a plastic bag containing meth in another bedroom, meth on a dresser and two glass pipes in the living room. Authorities said the Elmore County Department of Human Resources took custody of a 4-year-old child in Sullivan’s care who had been subjected to

meth and marijuana. Sullivan was booked into the Elmore County Jail, where she was being held as of Nov. 27, on bonds totaling $36,500. Chemical endangerment of a child is a Class C felony, which can result in up to a decade in prison. Possession of a controlled substance is a Class D felony. Second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia are Class A misdemeanors.

Biography Too Soon” in late August, said writing the biography took several years. As the title suggests, Alexander said the biography centers around actor Steve Ihnat, who is most notably recognized for his role as fictional Fleet Captain Garth of Izar in season three of “Star Trek.” She said the inspiration to write about Ihnat first came to her while she was watching an episode of “The Outer Limits” on television. “I was looking for a new book, and the man wouldn’t let me go,” Alexander said. “I started

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looking up information on him. The more I found, the more I knew he was it. Frankly, I have to like a person. I won’t write a biography on someone I don’t respect.” Alexander referred to Ihnat as “an extraordinarily talented actor” and “one of the most international people you could know.” “He could move in and out of any characterization presented to him,” Alexander said. “He could move in and out of any accent on the planet. He spoke a number of different languages. He was

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extremely intelligent.” Throughout the writing and interviewing process, Alexander said she had the opportunity to build friendships with some of Ihnat’s surviving relatives and meet with several former Hollywood actors. “The first person I was able to locate was his stepdaughter. She sent my information to his widow, and she and I struck up a conversation. She gave me roads to everyone and everything I needed to know,” Alexander said. Additionally, Alexander said she uncovered details about the odd circumstances surrounding Ihnat’s death, which took place at the Cannes Film Festival in 1972. Alexander said some of the things she learned led her to theorize Ihnat could have been murdered while working as a spy. “He died, quote unquote, of a heart attack,” she said. “He

was alone in his hotel room. They did not do an autopsy. He had just called his wife a couple of hours before and dropped the phone call suddenly. When his wife tried to call back, the hotel hung up on her. When she finally got through, all the doctor would say is, ‘Your husband’s dead.’ It took three weeks to get his body back to the United States. They kept saying there was no room on the plane for him, like he was luggage. I can’t even begin to tell you all of the different oddities involved in his death.” Alexander said “The Life and Death of Rising Star Steve Ihnat: Gone Too Soon” is one of six biographies she’s written. All of them, she said, focus on “good-looking dead men.” “I can see 90 different names or faces and they don’t appeal to me,” Alexander said. “But I’ll see somebody else and I can’t let them go.”

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the court session the following evening. “I’m willing to do that Jan. 8 date if I need to, for the continuity,” Thornton said. “That may be an option you might want to look at, so the person is not thrust into it on one day’s notice. Of course, that would have to be the last court date I could do.” Thornton reminded the council that the only qualifications the new municipal judge is required to have is a license to practice law in Alabama and to be younger than 70 years old. “They don’t have to live in Elmore County. They don’t have to live in Wetumpka. They don’t even have to live in the state of Alabama, although that

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New Elmore County Board of Education members David Jones, left, and Wendell Saxon participated in their first meeting after their induction on Nov. 28.

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said he is excited to have both on the board. “We have a great board, and I think that both of these gentlemen will be a welcome addition to what we already have,” Dennis said. “I’ve had the opportunity to get to know David over the past six to eight months, and Mr. Saxon was a parent at Wetumpka High School when I was the principal there.” After the swearing-in ceremony, BOE chair Mike Morgan and vice chair Dale Bain were reappointed to their positions. Saxon, who replaced former District 2 representative Patrycya Tucker, was sworn in by United States Magistrate Judge of the Southern District of Alabama Sonja Faye Bivins. Saxon was elected via write-in votes during the Nov. 6 general election. When ballots were initially printed, no candidates formally qualified, which left the position vacant. According to Saxon, efforts for his campaign began about a week before the day of the election. For the duration of his term, Saxon will

represent parts of Millbrook and Wetumpka. “I think (the first meeting) was very productive. There are some good things on the horizon,” Saxon said. “I appreciate the residents of District 2 voting for me, having confidence in me and giving me the opportunity to serve.” Jones, who ran unopposed in the general election, was sworn in by Elmore County District Court Judge Glenn Goggans. Jones replaced District 3 representative Mark Nelson and will represent parts of Millbrook and Holtville. Jones said he decided to run because of his desire to serve local students. “I saw a need and an opportunity to serve in a capacity that would help our boys and girls going forward. Any time I can help, I want to help.” Jones said. “Right now, I’m going through a learning process.” District 7 incumbent Joey Holley, who also ran unopposed during the general election, was also sworn in by Goggans. Holley represents residents of the Eclectic area.

would be helpful,” Thornton said. Mayor Jerry Willis thanked Thornton for more than two decades of service to the city. “I think you’ve been an outstanding judge and represented this city in a positive way,” Willis said. “You’ve built a tremendous office.” Over the past 22 years, Thornton said he’s seen many mayors, councilmembers and police chiefs, and has enjoyed his time as municipal judge. “I hate that I have to give it up, actually,” Thornton said. “I’d like to keep it and the other job, but I intend to devote 100 percent to that job, so I have to let this one go.”

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The show centers on the titular character, Junie B. Jones, as she celebrates the holiday season with her first-grade class. The show’s director, Chris Kelly, said the production featured a double cast which began rehearsing in mid-October. “It’s been really fun,” Kelly said. “We’d do a lot of switching to see which cast learned their lines the fastest and things like that.” While the rehearsals got challenging at times, eighth-grade homeschool student Amy Lynn Miller, who played the role of Lucille, said they made it through. “They’ve been so much fun,” Miller said. “We had a few bumps in the road but we did pretty well.” Montgomery Academy sixth-grader Anna Stevenson, who played the lead role, said it was her first time performing in a Wetumpka Depot Players show. “My mom and I both agree that acting has good life lessons because you have

to take a lot of responsibility, like with learning your lines and coming to practice on time,” Stevenson said. Initially, Stevenson said she auditioned for “The Sound of Music” at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. While she was not cast, Stevenson said “Junie B. Jones” presented a new opportunity. “I was auditioning for (the role of) May, but I’m fine with Junie B.,” Stevenson said. Miller said she’s done several shows with the Depot Players and was happy to be cast as Lucille. “I thought I’d do pretty good as a rich, bratty girl,” Miller said. Miller and Stevenson said both casts performed about eight shows each throughout the week. While it was hard work, they said they were proud of their performances. “You feel really tired all the way through it but, at the end, you feel really accomplished,” Stevenson said.

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ow that the dust has settled on this year’s elections, let’s look back at the big winners and losers. The obvious winner in the Heart of Dixie is the Republican Party. The GOP retained the reins of the state’s highest office and every other statewide constitutional position. Kay Ivey was elected governor overwhelmingly, as was Will Ainsworth as lieutenant governor, John Merrill as secretary of state, John McMillan as state treasurer, Rick Pate as agriculture commissioner, Jim Ziegler as state auditor, and Jeremy Oden and Chip Beeker as PSC members. Our entire judiciary is Republican, as are all members of the Supreme Court and Courts of Criminal and Civil Appeals. There are 29 statewide office holders, all Republican. However, more importantly, the legislature is overwhelmingly Republican. More than twothirds of both the House and the Senate are Republicans, which is called a super majority. Our Republican legislature can pass anything it wants without a Democratic vote or letting Democrats speak. Our Congressional delegation is made up of six Republicans and one lone Democrat. Folks, that makes us a pretty red state. Several years ago, I had the honor of being a keynote speaker at the Boys State 75th anniversary. I had attended Boys State 45 years earlier as a high school leader and aspiring young politico. I shared with these future political leaders this advice: “If you plan to run for statewide office in Alabama, even if you believe you are a Democrat, you will need to run as a Republican.” This year’s election reaffirmed and

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist confirmed that truth. Winning the GOP primary in Alabama is tantamount to election. Therefore, to pick the biggest individual winner of the year, you have to look back to the GOP primary. Ainsworth, 37, a Sand Mountain legislator/ businessman, emerged as the Gold Star award winner of the year in Alabama politics. His victory as lieutenant governor has propelled him onto the state political scene as the most prominent rising star. He was the top vote-getter in the state on Nov 6, and is a clean-cut, successful family man who has been vetted by a high-profile statewide race. The second-biggest winner of the year was the loser of the GOP primary for lieutenant governor, Twinkle Cavanaugh. In all my years following Alabama politics, I have never seen a more graceful and gracious second-place finisher. She lost by an eyelash. She genuinely smiled on election night and said she had not gotten the most votes, even though she could have contested such a closely defined outcome. She had entered the race as the favorite, having been elected three times statewide. During October, she held a fundraiser for Ainsworth in her Montgomery home. She will never be seriously challenged in her post as president of the PSC. Speaking of rising stars, the third runner-up is 18-year-old Weston Spivey, who became the youngest elected official in the state by winning a Geneva

County Commission seat. He won the GOP primary before he graduated from high school at Ridgecrest Christian School in Dothan. Young Spivey is also a volunteer firefighter with the Slocomb Fire Department. Keep your eye on young Weston Spivey — he may become governor before he is 30. The biggest loser has to be the Democratic Party and our current anomaly, junior Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones, who won this seat until 2020 because he was on the other side of the ballot from Roy Moore in the 2017 special election. Every left-wing, ultraliberal group and individual in the country gave to Jones to beat Moore. Jones has never hidden the fact that he is a liberal, national Democrat. He showed his true colors when he voted against President Trump’s Supreme Court appointee, Brett Kavanaugh. Jones voted against this highly qualified jurist to appease his contributors in San Francisco and his like-minded Democratic buddies, Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Diane Feinstein. We essentially have only one U.S. Senator and have ceded our second seat to California. Jones believes in the old adage, “You dance with the one who brung ya.” I hope he is renting in Washington because Alabamians are the ones who vote in 2020. By the way, if you have Richard Shelby as your senior senator, you really don’t need a second senator. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist and his weekly column appears in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature. You can reach Flowers at www. steveflowers.us.

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Reader asks parents to wake up Dear Editor, Look at what’s happening to our children. More are getting killed every day with guns if we don’t take all these bad games and TV programs and put them back to cleaning their rooms, cleaning the yard and other things that need to be done. God has something to say on that. Proverbs 13:34 says “He that spareth the rod hateth his son, but he hath loveth him chasteneth him betimes.” We can spank a child but not beat them. There is a right way

and a wrong way to spank a child. Ephesians 6:1-4 says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with promise. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the Earth. And ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

The Lord knows that we can teach our child right from wrong but sometimes a child does as he wants to. But we have to do what we can, even after they get grown. For the judges that stopped us controlling our children, I hope they are still living so they can see what is happening to our children, since we can’t train anymore in the way of spanking them. Parents, stop and think please. Please read Colossians 3:20-21. Betty Wesson Wetumpka

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City votes to purchase new grapple truck By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The Wetumpka City Council unanimously voted to purchase a grapple truck valued at $163,925.53 during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday. The truck will run scheduled routes through the city and remove debris from curbs, according to director of public works Tex Grier. “This time of year, it would pick up limbs and leaves and things like that,” Grier said. According to Grier, the city currently has three grapple trucks. Two are used full time and one is considered a standby vehicle. Grier said the new truck will also be used full time. Because the city is running out of space at its landfill, Grier said the new truck will dispose of debris at the landfill in Tallassee. In other business, the council: • Unanimously voted to grant permission to purchase a floor scrubber costing $6,375 off state bid for the Wetumpka Civic Center. • Unanimously approved additional expenditures for a lift the city has rented for the purpose of installing Christmas decorations. • Heard a first reading of a proposal to install a new street light at 120 Red Eagle Dr.

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The Wetumpka Depot Players formally announced the launch of its inaugural musical theater program for children with special needs, known as the Penguin Project, during a Sunday afternoon celebration. Depot Players executive director Kristy Meanor said the theater’s first Penguin Project show is “Annie Jr.” “’Annie Jr. is such a feel-good musical,” Meanor said. “It’s something that’s familiar to most children, so it just seemed like a logical choice to pick that one.” The show will be directed by Daniel Harms, a local “theater kid” who grew up with the Depot Players before majoring in theater at Faulkner University.

“As Daniel has been exploring his adult career goals, he discovered that he had a calling and passion to special-needs children. He’s working on his master’s in special education,” Meanor said. “If there was ever a natural tie-in for someone to lead our program, it’s Daniel Harms.” Meanor said the sight of the specialneeds actors learning new choreography at the celebration was encouraging. “Just watching the exuberance of them learning the choreography to ‘Don’t Stop Believin’,’ which is the Penguin Project’s official theme song, you can just see how music and movement opens up a child and helps them express themselves,” Meanor said. “Part of being an artist is willing to be uninhibited and

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when she was growing up,” Meanor said. Penguin Project parent Melinda Peevy said she and her special-needs daughter, Deason, decided to get involved because of the opportunities it afforded them. “Deason loves to be onstage. She sings in the youth praise band at our church,” Melinda Peevy said. “She doesn’t know any boundaries.” Before the show was formally announced, Deason Peevy said she had heard through the grapevine that “Annie Jr.” was going to be performed. “I wanted to be Annie,” Deason Peevy said. “I could nail it.” Meanor said rehearsals start February and the show will run in midJune. Meanor said about 20 people have signed up, and the theater is inviting more specialneeds actors, students who are interested in serving as peer mentors to those actors and adult volunteers.

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Local nonprofit expands focus By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The Central Alabama Alliance, Resource and Advocacy Center, Inc., headquartered on East Bridge Street, celebrated its new name and expanded outreach during a ribboncutting ceremony Friday afternoon. When it was originally established in 2010 as the Central Alabama AIDS Resource and Advocacy Center, executive director Shakita Jones said the nonprofit’s primary goal was to serve those living with HIV or AIDS in central Alabama and combat

the spread of the disease through education. Recently, Jones said she recognized the prevalence of other health issues affecting central Alabamians, including diabetes and high blood pressure, and decided to expand the organization’s focus on those. “We’re going to look at other health disparities that disproportionately impact vulnerable populations,” Jones said. “I wanted to look at how we could reach more people across a lot of these issues.” Jones said the organization debuted its new slogan: “We Are Your Ally.”

“We want to be an ally to organizations, individuals, this community and communities in the river region to help have conversations about some of the real issues that are going on in all of our communities,” Jones said. However, Jones said HIV and AIDS will remain a major focus for the alliance. “I was looking at statistics this morning. In 2017, 52 percent of new HIV infections were in the South,” Jones said. “That means we have a problem that we’re not talking about.”

On Saturday, the Central Alabama Alliance, Resource and Advocacy Center announced that it had received an $85,000 grant from the Gilead COMPASS Initiative. Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gerry Purcell said he is proud to have a nonprofit benefiting so many people headquartered in Wetumpka. “She’s providing a valuable service in many areas, particularly with HIV and Hepatitis C. It’s very important work,” Purcell said. “That’s Wetumpka reaching out to the river region and the whole state.”

LEC, Wetumpka Police Department hosting toy drive for local children By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Leadership Elmore County and the Wetumpka Police Department are teaming up for the first time to bring Christmas to local children through a toy drive. LEC board member Latoya King said the WPD has independently held a toy drive for several years, and King said she hopes the alliance will induce more community involvement. “We decided to partner with them to

make it a little bit bigger and (be) able to supply toys to a lot more kids in the community,” King said. “We wanted to give back during the holidays, and what better way than to just partner with them and help them with what they have going on.” King said the last day for donations to be accepted is Dec. 14, and LEC members will be onsite at Wetumpka’s Luminary Night in the downtown area at the culmination of the donation period. “When they bring toys, we’ll put their

name in two drawings for a gift basket, and the first 10 people who show up will get a free gift,” King said. Currently, King said they have identified five families in need. If any more families in the Wetumpka area feel they need a little help this season, King encouraged them to contact the WPD before Dec. 14. Some donations will also be sent to organizations housing children, such as the Adullam House. “On Dec, 18, we will be distributing the gifts

to the families,” King said. “For the kids, it’s going to make Christmas a lot brighter. You know how it is. When you’re a kid, you’re expecting gifts to be under the tree for you on Christmas morning.” King said members of the community are encouraged to drop off toys at five locations: the police station, King Bridal and Formal, B and B’s Health Boutique, the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce building and Bert’s Tackle Box. Only new toys will be accepted.

“Other kids get new toys, so why not give them new toys as well?” King said. “It’s not good to always give these kids second-hand toys.” Additionally, King said they can take new

or gently used coats at each of the drop-off locations. “We figured we’d make it a coat drive as well,” King said. “We’ll give those to kids who are in need as well.”

Severe weather threat cancels Elmore County Christmas events By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Threats of severe weather on Saturday resulted in the cancellation of several holiday events in Elmore County. Early that morning, the National Weather Service headquarters in Calera announced Elmore County was marginally at risk for a brief tornado and quarter-sized hail. At around 9 a.m. Saturday, city officials announced the Millbrook Christmas Parade and Festival were canceled due to heavy rain. Because the Alabama Department of Transportation requires a 10-day notice before roads are closed for events, city officials said the events will not be rescheduled. Despite the cancellation, officials said spirits are high, and community members have more opportunities to celebrate in the city. Kids have the opportunity to drop off their letters to Santa Claus at a special mailbox in front of Millbrook City Hall, and a Christmas light show will take place

every evening at Village Green Park. An Eclectic Christmas walk-through tours, which were slated for Saturday evening, were also canceled. A statement from An Eclectic Ministry, which conducts the tours annually, said the decision was made to ensure the safety of volunteers, guests and livestock. Because the tours will take place each evening until Dec. 9, An Eclectic Christmas volunteer Verdie Nummy said anyone with a reservation for Saturday is welcome to come as a walk-in at a later date.

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334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 5670923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 5413460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 5678649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 5412418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka

567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 5692851

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 569-1510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561

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SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE Indians shake off injuries to continue success By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Senior JD Martin (2) throws the opening pass as starting quarterback for Wetumpka in his final home game.

JD Martin returns to field in final game at Hohenberg Field By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

It was hard not to notice there was something different happening before Wetumpka’s semifinal game Friday night at Hohenberg Field. As the team captains walked from the fieldhouse to the

home sideline, there was a noticeable jersey wearing pads for the first time since the 2017 season. “There has been a change to tonight’s starting lineup.” Those were the words said over the stadium’s PA system, bringing the See MARTIN • Page B4

Just like most football teams, Wetumpka found itself dealing with the bumps and bruises that come with a long football season. However, two injuries surrounding the season became the most challenging to overcome. “Obviously it still hurts a little bit because we were so close,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “Looking back at what this team accomplished and had to overcome, we’re still proud of that.” Wetumpka finished its season with an 11-3 record after falling to Saraland, 22-21, in Friday’s semifinal game at Hohenberg Field. The Indians made it to the semifinals for the second time in two years and won their second consecutive region title for the first time in school history. Wetumpka’s offense was supposed to take a dip after averaging 40.9 points per game last season. The loss of running back Kavosiey Smoke was enough to deal with but then quarterback JD Martin went down with a knee injury during a preseason 7-on-7 camp. Tyquan Rawls stepped into the starting quarterback role as the offense picked up where it left off with new faces leading the way. Wetumpka averaged 32.2 points per game, including a season-high 61 points at Selma in Week 9. “(Rawls has) been

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Wetumpka’s De’Angelo Jones (20) runs through a tackle against a pair of Saraland defenders during Friday night’s Class 6A semifinal.

incredible,” Perry said. “Asking him to change positions like he did, he came back and just had an incredible year. He rushed for over 1,700 yards and passed for 1,400. Offensively, he led us to the semifinals.” Rawls finished the season with 29 total touchdowns and accounted for 3,265 yards of offense. After throwing two interceptions in the season opener, Rawls threw for 16 touchdowns and no interceptions in the team’s final 13 games. Martin made sure to spend each game following the ball on the sideline to cheer on his teammates and their new quarterback. Even though Martin wanted to be back out on the field, he admitted it was fun watching Rawls this

HEARTBREAKING SEASON ENDER:

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Wetumpka’s Tyquan Rawls reacts after falling to Saraland, 22-21, in Friday’s Class 6A semifinal on Friday night at Hohenberg Field.

than one possession, we couldn’t seem to get into

a rhythm offensively.” Wetumpka (11-3)

outplayed Saraland (131) throughout most of

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The Indians allowed 20.1 points per game and held their opponents to fewer than 20 points in seven games this season. Wetumpka’s defense lost senior Darren Nolen to an injury before the postseason began. The Indians responded and allowed only seven touchdowns to opposing offenses across four playoff games. Wetumpka relied on its group of 16 seniors for leadership throughout the year. Linebacker Colton Adams joined Martin, Trey Jones and Torey Loftin as the team’s senior captains for each game this season. “We wanted them to know how much we loved and cared about them,” Perry said. “When you have those high expectations but See INDIANS • Page B4

Despite two-touchdown lead, Wetumpka can’t hang on in semifinal loss to Saraland, 22-21

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

With the season on the line, Wetumpka put the ball in the hands of its best offensive player but Saraland’s defense rose to the challenge in the Class 6A semifinals Friday night at Hohenberg Field. On fourth and 1 from Saraland’s 34-yard line with under a minute remaining, junior quarterback Tyquan Rawls was marked just short of the first down as the Spartans began to celebrate its 22-21 semifinal victory. “We were about a yard short offensively most of the night,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “In the second half, other

season. “He’s a dynamic athlete,” Martin said. “He was going to keep progressing and getting better. He is one to keep an eye on.” Rawls got the help of several strong offensive weapons throughout the season. De’Angelo Jones finished with 20 rushing touchdowns, scoring at least twice in six games this season. Change-of-pace back Terrance Thomas finished with nine touchdowns, including two on special teams. He had four touchdown runs of 50 yards or more this year. Both Thomas and Jones finished with 1,000 rushing yards. While Wetumpka’s offense showed its explosiveness, the defense brought consistency needed for the team’s playoff run.

the night. The Indians outgained the Spartans by 100 yards on offense and finished with seven more first downs. Wetumpka led 21-8 after a 71-yard touchdown run by Rawls with 7:09 to go in the third quarter. Rawls finished with 207 rushing yards on 18 attempts but the Saraland defense did not allow another touchdown. “We accomplished a lot,” Rawls said. “A lot of people didn’t think we were going to make it this far. They didn’t even think we’d make it past the first round, and we made it past that and knocked everybody off. We played as a team.” The Spartans got a boost from their special

teams late in the third quarter. Charles Sullivan blocked a Wetumpka punt and fell on the ball in the end zone to cut the lead to 21-16. Wetumpka had a chance to put the game away in the fourth quarter when its offense lined up to go for it on fourth and 1 from the Saraland 12 with 5:36 left. However, the Spartan defense held strong, leading to the go-ahead score. “We were playing a lot of guys both ways and that was the plan but we had a lot of guys cramping up,” Perry said. “They just made more plays than us in the second half.” Cordale Flott scored See LOSS • Page B4

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My first fall in Elmore County was one to remember

t the beginning of August, I accepted a job to be thrown into the busiest time of year for high school sports in Alabama. I had very limited knowledge of the schools in Elmore County and the football programs I would be covering. After one week on the job, football practice officially began and every coach talked about the success which could be possible. It all sounded like coach speak at the time but four months later, the 2018 season was one of the most successful seasons as a whole for high school football in Elmore County. I knew to be on the lookout for teams like Wetumpka and Tallassee, which were coming off double-digit win seasons. However, the other four teams in our coverage area combined for just nine wins in 2017. Before the games began, new challenges were presented to both of the teams with higher expectations. Tallassee was making the jump to a higher classification while Wetumpka dealt with an injury to the quarterback who was expected to be the key to its success this season. With all of that being said, I did not have many expectations for the teams in the county in August. And I’m here to admit how wrong I was. In 2018, the five AHSAA schools and one AISA school combined for six winning records, four playoff appearances and two state semifinal games. The two teams that didn’t make the postseason still finished with three region wins each. The six football programs in the county combined for 44 wins, including four in the playoffs. And in between all of it, I got to cover some of the best games I have ever seen on Friday nights. Things got started early in the season when Edgewood hosted Northside in the season opener before AHSAA play began. The Wildcats won a one-point thriller to end their 20-game losing streak. The next week, Wetumpka made a statement against a Class 7A playoff team, Fairhope, in my first game at Hohenberg Field. Tyquan Rawls and the rest of the Wetumpka offense showed they were not going to go down without a fight. I sat through 90 minutes of lightning delays for my first game at Stanhope Elmore before the Mustangs fell on a last-second field goal by 7A powerhouse Prattville. Two weeks later, Wetumpka used a late field goal to knock off Opelika in a game which ended up deciding the region title. Of course, the game of the year probably came during the first week of October. Stanhope Elmore shocked the region and the state with an 80-yard fumble return for a touchdown to knock off then-No. 1 Wetumpka. The rest of the regular season had plenty of highlights remaining. Holtville dominated the fourth quarter against Talladega as the Bulldogs went on the clinch their first playoff appearance since 2010. In the final week of the regular season, rivals Tallassee and Elmore County lined up against each other for their season finale. It was my first look at two of the best players in the county as Kalvin Levett and DJ Patrick traded blows in their final high school games. Wetumpka’s playoff run will be one not quickly forgotten. Despite falling short of the state championship game, the team’s three postseason wins were not short of excitement filled with highs and lows. While there is plenty more which has to be left unsaid, I have to express my thanks to the thousands of people surrounding the football programs for welcoming me into the community. But most importantly, I want to thank the players and the coaches for showing the passion and love for the game and their team. It made my job easier and I am already looking forward to next fall. Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Herald.

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Wetumpka graduate Hunter Reese, left, and Stanhope Elmore graduate B.J. Smith, right, were both named to the All-Sun Belt first team. They both play for Troy University now.

Elmore County natives earn All-Conference honors for Troy STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Former Wetumpka linebacker Hunter Reese and former Stanhope Elmore running back B.J. Smith were both named to the All-Sun Belt first team after strong seasons for the Troy Trojans, which had 23 total all-conference

players. Reese, a senior who was first-team allconference last season, finished second in the conference with 7.5 sacks. He was third in the league with 14.5 tackles for loss and has recorded at least one TFL in 20 consecutive games. Smith, a junior, led the conference in rushing yards with 1,093 yards and 12

touchdowns. He set a school record by rushing for 100-plus yards in five straight games. Smith also had four games with multiple touchdowns, including two scores in the team’s win at Nebraska. Troy (9-3) will be play Buffalo (10-3) in the Dollar General Bowl. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. on Dec. 22 and will be televised on ESPN.

Elmore County takes 3rd at Tallassee Duals STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Wetumpka’s Mason Dickey attempts to pin a Thompson wrestler during a match at Wetumpka last Tuesday. Dickey went on to win his bout.

Tribe grapplers put up tough fight By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Herald

Wetumpka’s 106-pounder, Xander McWilliams, dropped a 10-2 decision in his first match of the night. His focus, however, was zeroed in on his final opponent of the Tuesday night quad meet. McWilliams was going to get his first crack at the late-season thorn in his side — Carver’s Hykeem McBride. “He beat me every single time last year,” McWilliams said. “I made sure I’d beat him this year.” McWilliams did that, taking down the Wolverine early and controlling the match. He ended the match with a pin his Indian teammates to life. “It was extraordinary,” McWilliams said. “I’ve been wrestling for 11 years and it’s great to see that work starting to pay off.” He walked off the mat smiling and into the embrace of his teammates who

were waiting with the golden W chain given to Tribe grapplers who pin their opponents. “Xander got beat five times last year by Hykeem at sectionals. He got beat by Hykeem at state which kept him from getting a medal,” Indians coach David Crunkilton said. “For him to come out here and pin Hykeem, who is ranked as one of the tops at 106 in (Class) 6A, is huge.” Growth and improvement could have easily been the theme of Tuesday’s quad meet. “Lee and Carver have great programs and fantastic wrestlers,” Crunkilton said. “They don’t have the numbers in terms of wrestlers, but those they do have are strong. They’re technical and they are fast. We’ve got a pretty good team as well. So it was a battle of the best.” The Indians defeated shorthanded Lee (64-15) and Carver (78-6) squads but See TRIBE • Page B3

With a big victory over Beauregard in its final match of the day, Elmore County’s wrestling team took third at the Tallassee Duals on Saturday afternoon. In addition to a 66-17 defeat of Beauregard, the Panthers had wins over Dadeville, 72-6; Northview, 63-16; and Stanhope Elmore. Their only loss came against St. James, 52-24. The day helped the Panthers bounce back from their seasonopening loss to Tallassee the day prior. “We just wrestled a lot better today, even against St. James,” Elmore County coach Jared Jones said. “We seemed a lot more relaxed, but we still have a long way to go. We wrestled a whole lot better; we just have to work on being a whole lot more aggressive in the first period. ECHS had a slew of pins in the third-place match against Beauregard. Cody Bullard (106), Jacob Taunton (126), Skyler Stanley (132), Jason Aguilar (145), Chayanne Sanchez (152), Malachi Kendrick (160) and Ethan Geer (170) all flattened their opponents. Despite the loss to St. James, the Panthers did have a pair of victors on the mat. At 195, Garrett Moseley pinned Bennett Blankenship, and Matt Brown also had a firstperiod pin over Taylor Penney at heavyweight.

Tallassee goes undefeated

Tallassee picked up four dominating victories at its own tournament to stay undefeated on the day. Wins for the Tigers included defeats of Beauregard, 51-13; Holtville, 60-12; Prattville Christian, 51-30; and Reeltown, 66-12. All of Tallassee’s victories came with helps of forfeits, but there were several individuals who had strong outings. Cody Gilson and Will Lackey each had three pins on the day. Gilson flattened his opponents against Beauregard, PCA and Reeltown at 170 pounds, while Lackey had pins against the same teams at 145. Both finished 4-0 with wins by forfeits against Holtville. At 113, Grant Hall went 3-1 on the day, picking up pins against Holtville and Reeltown. Quinton Jeter was 2-1 at 138 with pins against Beauregard and Reeltown. Mason Bell, Drake Bonner and Brandan Emfinger were also twopin victors at 152, 160 and 106, respectively.

Holtville struggles at Tallassee Duals

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Wildcats sign to play at next level Edgewood seniors Emmy Brothers, left, and Mary Mykal Burnham, right, stand with coach Mark Segrest after signing letters of intent to play softball at Huntingdon College and Chattahoochee Valley Community College, respectively.

Due to low roster numbers, Holtville struggled with giving up forfeits Saturday, but the Bulldogs did manage to pull out a 39-30 victory over Reeltown to end the day. Prior to that, they suffered losses to Beauregard, 48-12; Tallassee, 60-12; and Prattville See DUALS • Page B4

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Dismukes signs to play softball for Auburn By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Holtville senior KK Dismukes signed her National Letter of Intent on Friday morning to play softball at Auburn University next season. Dismukes is the first softball player from Holtville to ever sign with an SEC program. “I’m really proud of myself,” Dismukes said. “I’m thankful for everyone who has pushed me. My coaches, my parents, my grandparents, they never let me quit. I’m just excited to go play for them. I’m blessed. Not many people get to do that.” Dismukes has played five seasons at the varsity level for the Bulldogs and received AllState honors last year. During her junior season, Dismukes pitched a career-high 244 1/3 innings while striking out 310 batters and posting a 1.52 earned run average. “She’s always been the talented one but when she hit ninth grade and returned from a shoulder injury; she really took the next step,” Holtville coach Daryl Otwell said. “In the weight room and in conditioning, it just spilled into her performance on the field.” Auburn’s softball program has been on the rise, winning two SEC Championships and

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Holtville softball coach Daryl Otwell stands behind four Bulldog players after signing to play for different colleges. Signing were, from left, KK Dismukes (Auburn), Haley Walker (Columbia College), Cyndi Thornton and Jordan Cousins (Southern Union). Bottom right: Dismukes is the first-ever Bulldog to sign with an SEC school for softball.

making two appearances at the Women’s College World Series since 2015. Tiger coach Mickey Dean took over the program last year and is expecting Dismukes to quickly earn playing time once she gets

to The Plains. “She started coming to some of our camps and clinics and really started to develop her velocity and movement on her pitches,” Dean said in a release. “We are looking

forward to getting her here on campus and seeing what she can really do when she’s working on pitching every single day and developing her body.” Dismukes wants to use

her final high school season to become ready for SEC competition. She chose Auburn over Georgia and LSU and she credited it to the Tiger coaching staff. “It’s really close to home and I really like the coaches,” Dismukes said. “I felt like Auburn was the best fit for me and my family could come visit and see me play there. I want to be a leader there and hopefully, I can get a few championship rings.” Dismukes had the pleasure of signing with three other Holtville teammates Friday. Jordan Cousins and Cyndi Thornton signed with Southern Union while Haley Walker signed with Columbia College. “I’ve been really close to this group since I was 4,” Dismukes said. “I just wanted to be able to do this as a team.” Having a player sign with an SEC school headlined the day for Holtville but Otwell did not want the importance of having others sign get lost. The Bulldogs also have two juniors who have committed to play at the next level already. “Anytime you can sign multiple kids to the next level is huge,” Otwell said. “It says a lot about our program and about our school. It’s great to have four in one day.”

Mustangs, Bulldogs grab non-region wins STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Stanhope Elmore boys basketball team won its fourth consecutive game Friday night with an 88-31 win over B.T. Washington. Jahsan Upshaw led all scorers with a seasonhigh 19 points. The Mustangs (4-1) got contributions from transfer CJ Wright, who scored 11 points. Point guard Ali McMillian scored 10. Holtville got its first win of the season Thursday at home. The Bulldogs (1-1) knocked

off Jemison 72-40. Drake Baker recorded his second double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with four steals and four blocks. Dajon Reeves led all players with 18 points.

Edgewood sweeps Springwood

Both Edgewood varsity teams made easy work of Springwood on Thursday night as the Wildcats rolled to a pair of double-digit victories. The boys (5-1) outscored

Springwood 20-5 in the second half to pull away to a 44-15 win. JC Bush was the only Wildcat to score in double figures, finishing with 11 points. Robert Stewart and Jackson Welch scored eight points each for Edgewood. Edgewood’s varsity girls squad (3-2) had its best shooting performance of the season. Senior CJ Weldon knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 21 points as the Wildcats beat Springwood 42-31. Kenzie Johnston added three 3-pointers and finished with nine points.

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Holtville’s Drake Baker (4) scored 24 points in his first game since having surgery on a torn ligament in his elbow.

Drake Baker shines in return to the court By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Holtville dropped its season opener against Elmore County last week but the spotlight was on junior Drake Baker throughout the night. Baker, a center who was playing in his first basketball game since tearing a ligament in his right elbow, led all players in points, rebounds and blocks. “Drake is an amazing athlete,” Holtville coach Michael Collins said. “He’s one of those guys that comes through that you don’t get very often but you jump for joy when you do. He has court vision, he can jump, he can shoot.” In September, Baker had surgery to repair a torn UCL after suffering the injury during football season. He was held out of football activities for six weeks and could not return to the quarterback position for the rest of the season. Before the basketball season began, Collins said Baker would definitely be on the court but the coach expected Baker to be limited early in the season. Baker erased several of those doubts early in the game against Elmore County. After falling behind 12-0 in the first quarter, Baker was the main reason for swinging momentum back to the Bulldogs. Two big blocks led to the first four points of the game for Holtville and Baker followed it with a breakaway dunk to

send the home crowd into a frenzy. Holtville continued to feed the big man in the second quarter, leading to a lot of offensive success. Baker scored 12 points in the second quarter alone as the Bulldogs took a 31-24 lead into halftime. “Usually, when you’re pressing and playing fast, your center is going to be your weakness,” Collins said. “But he’s fast; he’s aggressive. He can steal it and dribble it himself. He’s just a great player.” Baker used that versatility to pack the stat sheet in the first half. Going into the break, Baker had 16 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists. The Panthers responded in the second half and quieted Baker on the offensive end. Elmore County coach Rodney Taylor said the defense stepped up to the challenge, forcing Baker into tough shots and limiting him on the offensive glass. Baker scored eight points in the second half, shooting just 4-for-9 from the field and missing a late free throw attempt. Elmore County stormed back and took a 65-64 lead with 15 seconds to go in the game. Baker had a chance to take the lead but his hook shot from just outside the paint fell short. “He’s going to get better,” Collins said. “He’s coming right out of football and he’s not as conditioned as some of the other guys because of his injuries. He’s See BAKER • Page B4

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Wetumpka’s Devin Palmer, bottom, feels the full brunt of his Thompson opponent in the 182-pound weight class last Tuesday night.

Tribe dropped a 56-15 decision to Class 7A champion Thompson. “The score (against Thompson) doesn’t really show how well we wrestled against them,” Crunkilton said. “We took them into the third period in a lot of matches. We won’t get to see Thompson again in duals, but we needed a match like this early in the season to see what you‘re made of. It’s a learning loss.” Mason Dickey (113) put the Indians ahead of the visiting Warriors in one of the night’s most exciting matches. Dickey and Tyler Johnson were tied at 4-4 then 6-6 before Dickey scored a late reversal and hook in a cradle for the eventual pin. Thompson picked up wins at 120, 126 and 132. Kaleb Jones broke the streak with a first-period pin. Seth Gatlin went for a throw but fell onto his back and Jones capitalized on the miscue. While Dickey had the most exciting match of the night, Cole Blackwell had the most

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competitive, losing 10-9 to Judah Campbell at 145 pounds. The Indians fell at 152 and 160 before Mason Blackwell picked up a 9-5 decision over Ashunti Perry. Blackwell wriggled his way out of trouble and rolled into a pair of key reversals in order to secure the victory. “The three wins we got were amazing,” Crunkilton said. “The atmosphere here tonight — I couldn’t ask for anything more. The wrestlers were hyped up. We’ve got a lot of parent support and we’ve got the administration’s support. I’ve got a great group of assistant coaches who are helping to grow and make this program that much better. This is our second meet this season. We went to Hoover last week and beat Hoover, Gardendale, McAdory, Chelsea and Helena — that’s fantastic.” The visiting Warriors won the remaining weight class and also defeated Carver and Lee before heading back to

Alabaster. “We know where we stand against Thompson; we scored 15 points in a loss,” said Crunkilton. “But we know that we can get better.”

Wetumpka vs. Lee

McWilliams picked up a win at 106. Dickey (113) pinned Erik Culver. Kyler Adams and Tyler Anthony picked up forfeit wins. Dawson Tadlock picked up a win at 132. Jones (138) and Blackwell (145) pinned their respective opponents. The Generals picked up a win at 152. Wetumpka’s Collin Lybrand pinned Jathian Taylor at 160. Blackwell pinned William Meriel at 170 pounds. Devin Palmer (182) scored an 11-2 victory over Jaylen Hardy. Willie Cox (220) and Jacob Strickland (heavyweight) picked up forfeit victories.

Wetumpka vs. Carver

McWilliams pinned McBride at 106 pounds and Blackwell (145) pinned Jakarri Smith.

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KILOS ON THE COOSA Photos by Caleb Turrentine / The Herald The Impact Fitness & Sports Training center in Wetumpka hosted a Kilos on the Coosa competition Saturday with power lifting and bench pressing. Above left: Brandon Maddox maxed out on the bench press with a 424-pound rep at the Kilos on the Coosa competition. Maddox is the reigning IPF bench press world champion at the 163-pound level. Above right: Christina Myers (right) looks on as the bench is prepared for the next lifter. Right: Maddox takes another turn at the bench press.

AHSAA SUPER 7 CHAMPIONSHIPS At Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn (Home team listed second) Wednesday, Dec. 5 Unified Game Vestavia Hills vs. Baldwin County, 3:30 p.m. Class 7A Central-Phenix City (13-0) vs. Thompson (12-1), 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 Class 3A Piedmont (12-2) vs. Flomaton (11-

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Fyffe (14-0) vs. Luverne (13-1), 3 p.m. Class 6A Pinson Valley (12-1) vs. Saraland (13-1), 7 p.m. Semifinal results Class 6A Pinson Valley 28, Clay-Chalkville 20 Saraland 22, Wetumpka 21 Class 5A Central-Clay Co. 20, Mortimer Jordan 17

Vigor 38, Greenville 16 Class 4A Deshler 35, Oneonta 20 UMS-Wright 24, Andalusia 3 Class 3A Flomaton 34, Providence Chr. 33 Piedmont 26, Randolph Co. 21 Class 2A Fyffe 49, Aliceville 8 Luverne 30, Highland Home 12 Class 1A Linden 16, Maplesville 8 Mars Hill Bible 20, Pickens Co. 12

Martin home crowd to its feet. “Starting at quarterback for Wetumpka, No. 2, Jadarious Martin!” Senior quarterback JD Martin went to midfield as one of the captains for the coin toss but this time he was ready to play. He was dressed in full pads with a brace on his right knee as he prepared to participate in his first game of the 2018 season. “He deserved it,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “He’s worked so hard through his rehab. We didn’t know it would be a possibility when we first received the news about his injury. After talking with the doctors and the trainers, they said it would be safe for him to dress and participate.” Wetumpka had high hopes entering the 2018 season and most of it was due to the return of Martin. However, when Martin went down with an injury during a preseason camp, expectations began to waver. Martin never doubted his

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Wetumpka’s JD Martin (2) joins fellow seniors Trey Jones (11) and Colton Adams (1) as captains before the semifinal against Saraland.

teammates though. With the assistance of the coaching staff, Martin helped junior Tyquan Rawls take over the quarterback role and lead the offense this season. “Just wanna tell u [sic] Thank

you bro for all the help and leadership u gave me,” Rawls tweeted at Martin over the weekend. “I told u when u found out u was done for the season i had u and u helped me all the way (I know) u gone turn up on the

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Wetumpka quarterback Tyquan Rawls led the Indians back to the Class 6A semifiinals this season.

Baker a competitor and a leader on this team.” Baker finished the game with 24 points and 16 rebounds for the first of what is expected to be many double-doubles this season. He added five blocks, three assists and his two first-half steals. Holtville started its season later than most teams, which allowed

next level that’s no doubt love you bro.” Martin was used for only one play Friday night as Wetumpka ended its season with a 22-21 loss to Saraland. However, Martin said getting out on the field one last time was an experience he will not forget. “We knew it was going to get everyone pumped up,” Martin said. “It was good for the community and the We2 family. We still had a good run and they’ll be back. We have a good program and good tradition.” Martin is still expected to sign for a Division I program by February but he is currently undecided. Even with a bright college future ahead of him, Martin said he will always think highly of his time with the Wetumpka football team. “This is the best team I’ve ever been a part of,” Martin said. “Best coaching, best family, everyone plays together. We just love each other.”

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Baker to get closer to full strength for the season opener. However, now the team has to make up ground to match the in-game experience its opponents will have. Baker will be at the center of the Bulldogs’ success on both ends of the court this season. And if the season opener was any indication, he will be up for the challenge.

didn’t quite make it, you have the sense you didn’t accomplish everything. They represent the most successful senior class in the history of the school. We’re proud of what they have accomplished.” Wetumpka has won 32 games over the last three seasons, the most wins in a three-year span in program history, and Perry said the community has recognized that. “The people who have been a part of it in the past are very proud of the tradition they have built,” Perry said. “For the current players, we hope they can look back at this season with a tremendous amount of pride. For the community, we appreciate the support and that they want our expectations to be high.”

Duals Christian, 39-24. In the win over the Rebels, Holtville had four victories on the mat. At 113, Caleb Sexton picked up a 7-1 decision, and Ethan Headley followed at 126 with a pin against Reeltown’s Christian Baker. Holtville

the game-winning touchdown when he caught a pass from Brett Nezat and ran 24 yards into the end zone with 2:52 to go in the game. Flott, an LSU commit, finished the night with 84 yards on five touches. Nezat completed just 10 of his 22 pass attempts but threw for 150 yards and one touchdown in the win. Saraland needed only 101 yards of offense in the second half, including 88 yards coming on six plays for the game-winning drive. Wetumpka took the first lead of the game on the opening play of the second quarter. Rawls found E.J. Rogers in the corner of the end zone for a 5-yard touchdown pass. Saraland responded on its next drive, running a trick play to take an 8-7 lead with 7:09 to go in the first half. The Indians got the last word before the break. Wetumpka drove 70 yards on nine plays, capped by an 8-yard touchdown run by De’Angelo Jones. Jones, a senior, finished with 37 yards on nine carries. Wetumpka’s defense allowed just two touchdown drives in the game. Hezekiah Nowden had an interception inside his own 5 before the half. P.J. Lucas and Colton Adams each had three tackles for loss. “I had fun with my guys this year,” Indian senior Kamyron Jackson said. “We’re just disappointed that we came up a little short but I enjoyed my season with everybody. I’m just telling the young guys to keep their legs moving and work hard so you can be back next year.” Wetumpka finished its season with a second consecutive state semifinal appearance for the first time in school history. The team’s senior class finished with 36 wins, the most over a four-year span in Wetumpka history. “Right now, we just need some time so we can get over this disappointment,” Perry said. “We hope that in time, they can look back at this and be proud of what we accomplished.”

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had another pair of back-to-back wins with Colby Nelson and Slade Freeman each flattening their opponents at 145 and 152, respectively. Despite the big losses to Beauregard and Tallassee, Holtville had a pair of wins on the mat in

each. Against the Hornets, Freeman had a pin at 152 and Michael Wilkinson flattened James Conway at 160. Versus the Tigers, Headley pinned Preston Tidwell at 126, and Jabarious Jackson earned a win via injury time at 138.

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephen Wesley Weldon, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, on the 30th day of June, 2017, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017, Page 31912; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 11, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin at the Northeast comer of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 01 deg. 18 min. 26 sec. East, along Quarter section line, 739.60 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 deg. O1 min. 34 sec. West, 991.45 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 deg. 30 min. 35 sec. East, 643.94 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence South 89 deg. 05 min. 30 sec. East, 210.56 feet to an iron pin; thence South 03 deg. 12 min. 58 sec. East, 836.18 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 deg. 50 min. 48 sec. East, 30.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 deg. 13 min. 52 sec. East, 485.96 feet to an iron pin on the North right of way of County RoadNo. 80, Mt. Hebron Road, 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; R.O.W.; thence South 81deg.20min. 50 sec. West, along said right of way, 30.00 feet to an iron pinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; thence leaving said right of way, North OOÂˇdeg. 01min.44 sec. East, 445.46 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89 deg. 50 min. 48 sec. West, 252.11 feet to an iron pin; thence North 84 deg. 57 min. 20 sec. West, 290.43 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of County Road No. 406, Camp Kiwanis Road, 80â&#x20AC;&#x2122; R.O.W; thence North 02 deg. 05 min. 14 sec. West, along said right of way, 187.00 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, South 89 deg. 05 min. 33 sec. East, 294.31 feet to an iron pin; thence North 00 deg. 30 min. 35 sec. West, 676.08 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described property lies in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 20 North, Range 20 Bast, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 6.32 acres, more or less. Property street address for informational purposes: 4981 Mount Hebron Road , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness

Public Notices secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 09/19/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 11/28/2018 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed until 02/06/2019 during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 433526 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 2018 FC/433526 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DENISE L. DANIEL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2018-308 ORDER ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION AND ORDER OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION SCOTT W. ROGERS, PETI7,21(5 KDYLQJ ÂżOHG D 3HWLWLRQ IRU 6XPPDU\ 'LVWULEXWLRQ RI WKH (VWDWH RI '(1,6( / '$1,(/ SXUVXDQW WR &RGH RI $ODEDPD 6HFWLRQ HW VHT DQG LW DSSHDULQJ WR WKH &RXUW WKDW VDLG SHWLWLRQ LV LQ SURSHU IRUP LW LV 25'(5(' $'-8'*(' $1' '(&5((' E\ WKH &RXUW DV IROORZV 7KDW WKH :HWXPSND +HUDOG SXEOLVK WKLV QRWLFH RQFH DQG WKHUHDIWHU ÂżOH ZLWK WKLV &RXUW D FRS\ RI WKH QRWLFH VR SXEOLVKHG DORQJ ZLWK DQ DIÂżGDYLW RI SXEOLFDWLRQ 7KDW VDLG 3HWLWLRQ IRU 6XPPDU\ 'LVWULEXWLRQ LV KHUHE\ VHW IRU KHDULQJ RQ WKH GD\ RI -DQXDU\ DW RÂśFORFN $ 0 DW WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD 7KDW DOO SHUVRQV KDYLQJ DQ\ REMHFWLRQ WR WKH VXPPDU\ GLVWULEXWLRQ RI VDLG HVWDWH PDNH WKH VDPH NQRZQ LQ ZULWLQJ LQ DQ LQVWUXPHQW ÂżOHG ZLWK WKLV FRXUW RQ RU EHIRUH WKH GD\ DQG WLPH RI VDLG KHDULQJ 25'(5(' WKLV WKH GD\ RI 1RYHPEHU -RKQ 7KRUQWRQ 6SHFLDO -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD :HWXPSND +HUDOG 'HF (67 '$1,(/ ' PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA In the Matter of the Estate of DAISY ABELINA SANZ-FERNANDEZ, Deceased. Case No.: 2018-267 TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on November 30, 2018, by the Honorable John Thornton, Special Judge of Probate of said County and State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Teresita Kessler, Executor of the Estate of DAISY ABELINA SANZ-FERNANDEZ, Deceased. 7KH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 0DUN (Gward Smith, LLC 631 South 3HUU\ 6WUHHW 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ PDUN VPLWE#PDUNHVPLWKODZ FRP File: 1818 :HWXPSND +HUDOG Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/SANZ-FERNANDEZ, D. PUBLIC NOTICE ABANDONED VEHICLE The following vehicle has been abandoned at 650 US Highway 231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 and will be auctioned on 12/20/2018. 2006 BMW 325, VIN WBAVB13536KR65278 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 AV/06 BMW PUBLIC NOTICE ForeSite, LLC is proposing to install a guyed telecommunications tower to be located off of Knock Road, Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama at latitude 32Â° 41â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 21.4â&#x20AC;? north and longitude 85Â° 55â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 52.9â&#x20AC;? west. The height of the tow-

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Earvin Slaughter, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders LLC, on the 24th day of October, 2017, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY 2017 Page 52529; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, RQ -DQXDU\ GXULQJ the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2-B, according to the Map of C.A. Peak Subdivision Plat 1-A, as the same appears of record in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 15 at Page 105. Being a replat of plat recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 58. Property street address for LQIRUPDWLRQDO SXUSRVHV West Bridge Street, WetumpND $/ 7+,6 3523ERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Attorney of Record: Matthew T. Ellis, Crum, Ellis & Associates, P.C., P.O. Box 1186, Montgomery, AL 361022189, (334)581-6600

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE M. WALTON, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-284 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO - 2018-295 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. MCGUFFIN, JR. DECEASED

Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to TINA STANLEY as Executrix on the 29 day of November, 2018, by the Honorable John Thornton, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of Joyce M. Walton, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/WALTON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE To: Joshua Blake Wilson, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint and other relief ÂżOHG E\ WKH 3ODLQWLII :LOOLDP (GZDUG +DUUHOO -U E\ WKH WK GD\ RI -DQXDU\ E\ ÂżOLQJ D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH WR WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ &LUFXLW &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH )DLOXUH WR UHVSRQG ZLOO UHVXOW LQ WKH &RPSODLQW EHLQJ JUDQWHG E\ GHIDXOW :HWXPSND +HUDOG 1RY DQG 'HF WILSON

Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 29, day of November, 2018 by John Thornton, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. DONNA LEE MCGUFFIN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM L. MCGUFFIN, JR., DECEASED Address of Personal Representative: 1639 Chapel Road Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/MCGUFFIN, JR., W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Erica Nicole Coleman Unmarried to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, a California Corporation, its successors and assigns dated April 28, 2017; said mortgage being recorded in Book 2017, Page 19840, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI f C

Public Notices Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2018, 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (Omore County, Alabama. The undersigned, GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 8th day of -DQXDU\ WKH IROORZLQJ property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The North Half of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block C, and the East Half of the North Half of Lot 3, Block C, Sunset Heights Subdivision of Original Lot 164 of West Wetumpka, as recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 2, Page 52. Said property is commonly known as 465 Autauga Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Erica Nicole Coleman or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 984218 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 12/05/2018,1 2/12/2018,12/19/2018 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/COLEMAN, E. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given Suncoast Infrastructure has completed the contract with The City of Tallassee, Alabama for the East Tallassee and the Mill Basin Sewer Improvements, AME Project No. 1113-133, CDBG Project No. LR-CMPF-16-019. Any claims held against same shall be itemized, notarized and presented to the City of Tallassee C/O AME Engineers, Inc., Attn: Joe Eichelberg, P.E. (Phone DW LWV RIÂżFH located at 269 W. Farmington Trace, Pike Road, Alabama 36064. Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2018 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES PARRISH, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-273 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to DEBRA LEE MITCHELL as Executor on the 15 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John Thornton, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Regina B. Edwards, Attorney for the Estate of James E. Parrish, deceased, 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/PARRISH, J.

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Santino Roger Dedonatis, married man, sole and separate, and Donna Jenise Dedonatis, nontitled spouse joining as to marital/homestead rights only, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, on July 19, 2016, said mortgage being recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at RLPY 2016, Page 36240; and subsequently transferred to Aurora Financial Group, Inc.; Aurora Financial Group, Inc., 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 February 12, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot RI 7KRUQÂżHOG 6XEGLYLVLRQ Plat No. 4A as recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 20, at Page 6. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. Aurora Financial Group, Inc., Transferee

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Brandon Mead, a married man and Amanda Mead, his wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on the 26th day of November, 2010, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2010 Page 57619; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ -DQXary 9, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 3, Block 3, according to the map of Scenic Hills Addition No. 1, as said map appears of reFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 90, which plat was subsequently amended by document dated December 1, 1975, and recorded on Deed Card 7090 in said Probate OfÂżFH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 256 Murfee Dr, Prattville, AL 36066. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposLW RI )LYH 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , Mortgagee/Transferee

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sonya Denae Harden and Rebecca Harden, as joint tenant, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, on the 12th day of December, 2009, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2010 Page 425; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, 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 January 9, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 10, according to the Plat of Pinewood Subdivision as said Plat appears of record LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, Page 71. Property street address for informational purposes: 160 Dunn Adams Rd , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Mortgagee/ Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC, 244 Inverness Center Dr, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205988-8888 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/DEDONATIS, R. PUBLIC NOTICE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGMENT P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463) 1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400) Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463 (334) 271-7700 PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER Account No. 330 Elmore County Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, Ala. Code Â§Â§22-22A-1 to 22-22A-16 (2006 Rplc. Vol.), the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to issue an Administrative Order to Elmore Volunteer Fire Department of Elmore, Elmore County, Alabama. The violations listed in the Order consist of: Elmore Volunteer Fire Department operated in a manner that violated the state regulations in relation to open burning and asbestos removal and/ or demolition. The Department is proposing a civil penalty in the amount of $750.00. The order, if issued, would require Elmore Volunteer Fire Department to comply with all applicable requirements of ADEM Administrative Code div. 335-3 immediately upon the effective date of this Order and continuing each and every day thereafter. Interested persons may submit written comments, including request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice, to: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Attention: Ronald W. Gore, Chief of the Air Division P.O. Box 301463 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463 The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed order is available on the ADEM web page at http://www.alabama.gov/ compInfo/adminOrders.cnt or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged. This notice is hereby given this 5th day of December, 2018, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Lance R. LeFleur, Director Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs. Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 2018 ELMORE VOLUNTEER FIRE

Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 442466 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/442466 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. A2018-034 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF G.B.C., MINOR, BY ELIZABETH COOK AND ROBERT DANIEL KIDDY NOTICE TO: BRIAN LEE SEGREST, ADDRESS UNKNOWN Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the aboveVW\OHG PDWWHU KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ said Court by the Petitioner(s) named above and that the 8th day of January, 2019 at 10:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. has been set for hearing on the same in said Court in the County of Elmore, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V KHUHRI ZLWK FRXQVHO IRU VDLG 3HWLWLRQHU V ZKRVH QDPH DQG DGGUHVV DUH DV VKRZQ EHORZ DQG ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH VDLG Probate Court. DONE this the 1st day of November, 2018. Attorney for Petitioner(s): (Name and Address), FLOYD 0,125 0LQRU 2OV]HZVNL LLC 7004 Brockport Court 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5, 2018 ADOPT/SEGREST, B. Do you have available jobs?

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and VERONICA WALKER EARNEST, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of BARBARA MEADOR WALKER, on the 15 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John THORNTON, Special Probate Judge, Elmore County, Alabama. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. D. Jason Britt, Attorney for Rebecca Elaine Walker Grigsby And Veronica Walker Earnest, Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Barbara Meador Walker

inney, a married couple and Alabama residents, in favor of Gilberto Sanchez, on May 6, 2013, said mortgage recordHG -XQH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2013 at page 32294 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?); and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned Susan S. DePaola, Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the Estate of Gilberto Sanchez, Case No. 18-31218 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama, under and by virtue of the powers contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, during the legal hours of sale on December 12, 2018, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E containing 10 acres more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT the following described parcel already deeded to William A. Levins and Martha H. Levins: Begin at an iron pin at the SW corner of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, thence North 00 deg. 06 min. 16 sec. West, along 1/2 section line, 30.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 45 deg. 27 min. 59 sec. E, 42.16 feet to an iron pin on the south line of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, thence S 89 deg. 10 min. 17 sec. W, along said quarter quarter section line, 30.00 feet to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 0.01 acres, more or less. Granted also is a non-exclusive easement of 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; even width along the entire southern boundary of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, to provided ingress and egress to and from the above-described parcel from US Hwy 231. The property is commonly known to be located at 20749 U.S. Highway 231 North, Titus, Alabama 36080. Said foreclosure sale and conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER MORTGAGES, EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable f

deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Memory Memory & Causby Client Trust Account at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI Memory Memory & Causby, LLP at the address indicated below. The Bankruptcy Estate of Gilberto Sanchez 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. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Address: Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, 469 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The Bankruptcy Estate of Gilberto Sanchez

Systems, Inc., as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated July 26, 2007; said mortgage being recorded in Book 2007, Page 55280, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2018, Page 28449 in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, 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 11th day of December, 2018 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 13, according to The Oaks at Emerald Mountain Plat No. 6, as said Map appears of reFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12, at Pages 52 &53. Said property is commonly known as 295 Twin Oaks Lane, Wetumpka, AL 36093. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Jeulia E. Hendrick and Robert W. Hendrick or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 988518 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 11/21/2018,1 1/28/2018,12/05/2018 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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orah Armstrong, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Delta Funding Corporation, which mortgage was recorded on December 7, 2006, in Real Property Book 2006, Page 90664, of the mortgage records in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal KRXUV RI VDOH RQ -DQXDU\ 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described real estate, situated in the County of Elmore and State of Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the southeast corner of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 12, T 19, N., R 17 E., WKHQFH 1RUWK GHJUHHV minutes West 10 feet to the North side of a county paved road; thence South 86 deJUHHV PLQXWHV :HVW DORQJ the North side of said Paved Road 208.7 feet for the point of beginning, thence continue 6RXWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV West along the North side of VDLG 5RDG IHHW WKHQFH 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV West 208.7 feet; thence 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV (DVW IHHW WKHQFH 6RXWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV East 208.7 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, T. 19 N., R 17 E. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon on the second business day following the sale DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, AlaEDPD 6WHSKHQV 0LOlirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, Transferee

D. Jason Britt, STONE, BRITT, & WEBB LLC, 52 WisWHULD 3ODFH 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 1 609, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, (TEL) 334.51 7.6520, (FAX) 334.285.1940 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/WALKER, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER T. PENNINGTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-265 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Lauren Pennington, Personal Representative, on the 19th day of November, 2018 by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama Attorney of Record: Richardson B. McKenzie III, GilSLQ *LYKDQ 3& 3RVW 2IÂżFH Drawer 4540, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-4540, 334244-1111 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/PENNINGTON, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INGEBORG J. BROOKS, DECEASED. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 2018- 263 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Ingeborg Susan Brooks, as Personal Representative of the Estate of INGEBORG J. BROOKS, on the 13th day of November 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. D. Jason Britt, Attorney for Ingeborg Susan Brooks Personal Representative of the Estate of Ingeborg J. Brooks Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/BROOKS, I. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Marlin McKinney and Donna McK-

Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, By: /s/ Stuart H. Memory, 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWgomery, Alabama 36103, Tel (334) 834-8000, smemory@ memorylegal.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 FC/MCKINNEY, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY WETUMPKA, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HERBERT R. COLLEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2016-318 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 20 day of September, 2018 by the Hon. John Enslen of the Probate Court of Elmore County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law of the same will be barred. Jeremy Taunton as Personal Representative for the Estate of HERBERT R. COLLEY, DECEASED. LINDA D. BENSON, Attorney for Personal Representative, P.O. Box 780818, Tallassee, AL 36078, 334-283-5800, 334-283-6354 (fax) John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/COLLEY, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPECTRUM TV SERVICE Effective on or after January 8, 2019, EPIX will be available for subscription only as an a la carte service. For more information, or to add EPIX as an a la carte service, call 1-855-70-Spectrum. To view a current Spectrum channel lineup visit www. spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online visit www.spectrum.net/programmingnotices. Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 5, 2018 SPECTRUM PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeulia E. Hendrick A Married Woman And Robert W. Hendrick Spouse to Mortgage Electronic Registration S

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 FC/HENDRICK, J.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MILLBROOK, ALABAMA CITY COUNCIL In accordance with Sec. 234-2 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Millbrook, Alabama City Council to be held at 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, at 6:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2108. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a Petition to the City of Millbrook for the Assent to Vacation of Right of Way by Abraham Missionary Baptist Church and Ola S. Billups, in their capacity as owners of real property abutting Oak Street a/k/a Lynwood Street on all sides, seeking to vacate and close a public right of way, namely Oak Street a/k/a Lynwood Street located in the City of Millbrook, County of Elmore, Alabama and described as follows: The Public Right of Way of Oak Street (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROW), as shown on the Plat of Woodview Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 37, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar marking the SW corner of Lot 5, Block 5, of Woodview Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 37, in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama. thence along the West line of said Block 5, North 01 deg 36 min 40 sec West, a distance of 212.40 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar capped Martin CA563-LS at the SW corner of Lot 4; thence along the West line of said Block 5, North 01 deg 36 min 40 sec West a distance of 81.27 feet to a point; thence along the West line of said Block 5, along a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 31.40 feet and a chord of North 43 deg 26 min 29 sec East a distance of 44.45 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of Dogwood Street (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROW); thence leaving said west line of said Lot 4, along said Right of Way of Dogwood Street, South 88 deg 29 min 38 sec West a distance of 81.85 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar at the NE corner of Lot 1, Block 6, of said subdivision; thence leaving said Right of Way of said Oak Street, along said East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 48 min 13 sec East a distance of 109.80 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin) at the NE corner of Lot 2, Block 6, of said subdivision; thence along the East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 48 min 13 sec East a distance of 109.80 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin) at the NE corner of Lot 3; thence along said East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 43 min 47 sec East a distance of 107.27 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar at the terminous of said Oak Street as shown on said Plat; thence leaving the East line of said Block 6, along said terminous, North 86 deg 28 min 37 sec East a distance of 49.46 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel containing 0.24 acres more or less and being a portion the Right of Way shown as Oak Street. City of Millbrook, Alabama c/o Kelly Lee, City Attorney 3160 Main Street Millbrook, AL 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 VAC OF RIGHT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 24, 2006, executed by Deb-

5REHUW - :HUPXWK PJZ 6WHphens Millirons, P.C., P.O. %R[ +XQWVYLOOH $ODEDPD $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJee Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, DQG 'HF FC/ARMSTRONG, D. Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.