Arrests made in two different prison smuggling attempts
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
Two people are now in the Elmore County Jail after arrests for smuggling attempts were made by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Department Corrections.
A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
Two separate attempts more than a year apart resulted in the arrests of Antonio Crumpton, 34, of Montgomery and Sarah Wood-
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.
ward, 32, of Prattville. It took the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office 14 months to catch up with Crumpton after his alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into state prisons in August 2022.
Wilson was the head basketball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to
Deputies attempted to take him into custody near the state prisons more than a year ago, but the 34-year-old from Montgomery eluded law enforcement.
“Patrol was in the area and attempted to make a traffic stop,”
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Capt. Ric Brouillard said. “The car refused to stop. They chased him to Montgomery.”
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Investigators developed Crumpton as a suspect through evidence developed during and after the pursuit. He was arrested Tuesday night about 14 months after the case started.
“Once
Brouillard said Crumpton’s attempt was similar to other prison smuggling attempts stopped
er and have it in a backpack,” Brouillard said.
Sher iff’s Office have the alleged vic tim’s phone. Authorities collect ed Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
by the department with large amounts of drugs and contraband packaged together.
“They will wrap it all togeth-
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
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Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM STUDENTS IN DEMAND
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Students in the Elmore County Technical Center’s electrical technology program are getting a jump start to a great career.
Instructor Jason Harris said students leave the program ready for the workforce.
lege but fall back on skills learned at the tech center.
Others use the program to get back on track. Harris had a student who was close to dropping out of school use ECTC’s credit recovery program to catch up on academics. The student was also in Harris’ program.
Also in Harris’ class is James Glenn, a senior at Elmore County’s The Edge online school. He was previously a student at Wetumpka but his rodeo ambitions work best with virtual classes.
Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website. Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach. Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.
According to Brouillard law enforcement found Crumpton’s backpack more than a year ago and it contained enough methamphetamine for the trafficking charge. It also contained more than a pound of marijuana, ecstasy pills, cell phones and lighters.
“He also had something like
A late summer lightning strike has the City of Wetumpka considering replacing lights on six fields instead of just one pole.
Estimates to repair the damage are $105,000.
Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected
City Planning and Project Director Justin Barrett said the repairs would be on only one pole and leave the city with no guarantee issues on other poles
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“I have a few local companies that are picking the students up when they graduate,” Harris said. “Some are saying they will take anybody I send that have been through the program and have the basics down. They can apprentice under someone.”
“They just loved my program but hated school,” Harris said. “I got him a scholarship through SkillsUSA. It paid for one class and asked him to do it for me.”
“I will pursue rodeo a little bit, but electrical will probably be my career,” Glenn said. “It will take me far. (My father) has done electrical his whole life. He has taught me a little bit. We help my uncle with some electrical on the side.”
Angelo, Stringfellow selected as county teachers of year
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
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The judges poured over resumes and applications.
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Harris has been at the tech center for 11 years. His students have gone on to be electricians, engineers and beyond. Some go on to col-
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
Harris said the student called him a few weeks after the class began. The student informed him he was signing up for a Pell Grant and a full load the next semester.
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
“He graduated and is now making good money,” Harris said.
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The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
The program introduces students to the basics of electricity. They wire boxes and panels and even learn to read blueprints. Last week, Harris was teaching firstyear students how to use an
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It is not an easy task to narrow a list of 22 teachers to two for teachers of the year in Elmore County.
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
Wetumpka junior J.T. Blakeley uses a scale on a blueprint of the Wetumpka gym to determine how far away a re-
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
The job fell on five retired educators and administrators to follow a rubric set out by the Alabama State Department of Education.
After two days of interviews and discussions, the judges selected Airport Road
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It is a similar process that will happen over the next few months as the Alabama Teacher of the Year is selected in April 2024. But with work ahead of them, Angelo and Stringfellow along with 20 other teachers celebrated being the best at their schools with a small reception.
“This is our favorite time of the year,” Elmore County
Intermediate’s Deborah Stringfellow and Stanhope Elmore’s Johanna Angelo as elementary and secondary schools teachers of the year, respectively.
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ceptacle is from a junction box in the electrical technology program at the Elmore County Technical Center.
Obituaries
BENNY HUGHES
Benny Hughes, of Wetumpka, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2023, at the age of 91.
He was born August 28, 1932, in Goshen, Alabama.
Services will be Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11 am at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with funeral service immediately following at 12 pm. Bro. Dewayne Wooten will officiate and burial will follow
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in Rose Hill Cemetery.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lockard Hughes; mother, Allie Mae Hughes, sister, Anna Mae Meeks; and brothers, James Hughes, Lockard Hughes, Jr., Robert Hughes, J.D. Hughes, and Marion Hughes.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Janie Mason Hughes; daughter, Debra Miller (Gregg); son Chris Hughes (Ginny);
• Harassment and criminal trespass was reported on Oak Crest Court.
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• Theft was reported on Oak Crest Court.
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• Assault was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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• Harassment was reported on Jackson Street.
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• Disorderly conduct was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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• Abuse of a child was reported on West Osceola Street.
• Disorderly conduct was reported on Coosa River Parkway.
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• Trespassing was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Gunshots were reported on Lee Street.
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• Suspicious activity was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• Harassment was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A missing juvenile was reported on Rickey Lane.
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• A noise complaint was reported on Camellia Drive.
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
brother, Raymond Hughes; grandchildren, Matthew (Corrie), Kyle (Amanda), Brittany (David), Ashton (Foster), and Elijah; great-grandsons, Rainier and Lawrence; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Benny was of a proud member of the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1954 to 1956. His hobbies were farming, raising cattle,
• A fight was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Gunshots were reported on Washington Street.
• An assault was reported on Friendship Road.
DEC. 1
• Gunshots were reported on First Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• Elderly abuse was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Hillcrest Street. NOV. 30
• Suspicious activity was reported on Kelly Place.
• An arrest was made on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassment was reported on Poplar Street.
• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue. NOV. 29
• A child custody dispute was reported on Barnett Boulevard. NOV. 28
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Quail Crossing.
• A white male was arrested on Industrial Park Drive.
• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Barnett Boulevard.
• A white male was arrested on McArthur Street.
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Quail Crossing.
restoring vintage tractors and cars. He loved family vacations at the beach and time with family and friends. He was a hard worker, honest, and loved by so many. He will be missed.
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• A white female was arrested on Highway 231.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• An animal complaint was reported on Sylvan Lane.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Barnett Boulevard. NOV. 27
• Disorderly conduct was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Wall Street.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Freeman Avenue.
• A Black male was arrested on Industrial Park Drive.
• Breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported on North Ann Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on McNeal Street.
• A motor vehicle accident with hazardous conditions was reported on Notasulga Road.
• Burglary was reported on Claire Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Barnett Boulevard.
• A runaway juvenile was reported on South Tallassee Drive.
• Forgery was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on South Ashurst Avenue.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Ashurst Bar Road.
• Theft was reported on Benton Drive.
Titus man arrested for child sex abuse
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a child sex abuse case in the Titus area.
Sheriff Bill Franklin said Cameron Miller, 25, of Titus was arrested Nov. 22 but
couldn’t divulge much about the case as it is still under investigation.
“It involves the sex abuse of a child less than 12,” Franklin said. “We are still collecting facts and additional data on that case. He is being held under no bond after an Aniah’s Law hearing [Tuesday].”
Franklin said the case would be presented to an Elmore County Grand Jury next year.
According to court documents, Miller was charged with the Class A felony first-degree sodomy and the Class B felony sexual abuse of a child less than 12.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A man who agreed to more than 16 years in prison in a 2015 plea agreement for theft in Elmore County was paroled Nov. 28 by the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.
Jonathan William Sharpton, 40, was granted a release from the Alabama Department of Corrections Camden Work Release Center contingent on his completion of the Perry County Probation/Parole Reentry Education
Program. He was scheduled for release from prison in 2032. Minutes from Sharpton’s parole hearing state he had family speaking in favor of his release and the Alabama Attorney General’s Office opposing release. According to court documents Sharpton was first charged in Elmore County in 2015 with first-degree theft, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, identity theft and conspiracy to commit identity theft. He pleaded guilty to sec -
ond-degree theft, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and identity theft. Sharpton agreed to a 16-year, six-month sentence and restitution of more than $24,000. The sentence was to run concurrently with a guilty plea to theft in Colbert County where he was sentenced to 154 months in jail. The plea agreement states Sharpton had 10 previous felony convictions prior to the 2015 charges. Court documents state Sharpton also spent time housed at ADOC’s Alexander City Work Release Center.
Humane Society of Elmore County News What to expect when bringing a pet home
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Last week we talked about all the considerations we hope families will make about adding a new pet to the family over the holidays. For those who are taking the plunge, here are some more pointers to get pets and people off to a good start.
No matter where you get your new pet, please give your new pet time to adjust.
There are dogs and a few cats that quickly adapt to their new home with little effort. But there are others for whom change is more challenging and will need more time to develop trust in their new home and situation. That means patience in allowing those new pets the time to learn about life with their new
family. For these pets it can be a matter of a week or a month or more, but most will end up being wonderful pets if they are simply given the time to adjust and trust that they have a new and permanent home. You cannot force these pets to adapt on your timeline, so be honest with yourself if you are able and willing to help a new pet that might need just a bit longer to feel comfortable.
If you are bringing home a new puppy, keep in mind puppies are like toddlers in that they don’t understand what is safe and what is off limits. Remember, if a puppy can get something in its mouth, it will eat it or chew on it. That is why puppy proofing your home and yard is so important. Get on your hands and knees so you don’t miss
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anything at “puppy” level. Keep anything dangerous, like cleaning supplies, behind locked cupboard doors or stored up high and tie all electrical cords out of your puppy’s reach. Knickknacks and cell phones can’t be destroyed if they’re kept in drawers or on a high shelf. Keep shoes in a closed closet. If you don’t want something to become a chew toy, prevent your puppy from getting it in the first place.
Food smells will attract your puppy, so be sure it can’t get in your trash. Use barricades like baby gates or exercise pens to keep your puppy confined to safe areas or out of unsafe ones. Check the yard for things like poisonous plants, toxic chemicals, yard tools and look for holes or gaps under gates a small
puppy could squeeze through.
If you are bringing home a new kitten, much of the above still applies though you have to also look high since kittens climb and jump quite well. To help a kitten or new cat transition, give it a place to hide. Cardboard boxes or sheets draped over chairs make ideal hiding spots when you first bring a kitty home. If the kitten or cat does hide, just let it be and let it come out to investigate on its own timeline. Just like dogs you cannot force a new cat to come around on your schedule.
Make sure the kitten/cat knows where its litter box is located and place the food and water across the room or in another room as who wants to eat next to their toilet.
Yoshi is a twoyear male Husky mix who weighs about 60 pounds and was brought to us as a stray. He is a very handsome boy and is the typical higher-energy Husky type; he loves doing zoomies in our play yard. Yoshi is good with other dogs but not so good with cats. The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the mandatory spay
or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Cola or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www. elmorehumane.org.
Dogs are now on campus at Fur Baby University
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Pet parents now have Fur Baby University as an option for their dogs in Wetumpka.
Owners Talyia and Chris Porterfield have brought college fun, cafeterias, guidance counselors and “dorm style” kennels to a dog daycare, boarding and grooming business. The idea started as the couple traveled back to their Eclectic home from Nashville.
“We talked about needing to do something different in our lives, but what is that?” Talyia said. “Our kids were in school at Auburn. We thought maybe we could open up a doggie daycare in Auburn. We could get a bus and pick them up from all the college kids.”
The Porterfields took the idea and brought it home to Elmore County. The real estate agent couple found property on Old Montgomery Highway just off U.S. Highway 231 and created the first Fur Baby University. It is a name they plan to trademark in hopes of future growth
“We are planning to branch off into different cities and the hope is near colleges,” Porterfield said. “The idea is mainly for the college kids to be able to bring their dogs.”
The name Fur Baby University also puts to bed a nickname — doggie daycare.
“We wanted the dorm style idea,” Portefield said. “It is not a dog spa, or grooming. The fur babies come to campus. They are assigned lockers and dorm style rooms.”
The facility also has a kitchen that pet parents can take advantage of.
“The kitchen will be used to cook for the dogs,” Porterfield said. “If a parent would like their dog to have a special
protein bowl and not regular food, we can make chicken, rice and carrots.”
The university’s “students” can get lonely. Porterfield said in addition to lockers to house “personal” items, each kennel has a mailbox.
“When they are left for boarding, we want parents to leave a letter,” Porterfield said. “We will read it to them before we tuck them in at night.”
Names for the rooms remind parents and “students” of SEC schools. There are windows between kennels allowing pets to see their neighbor. The largest has space and beds for two dogs. They all open to a large indoor recreation area. There are large play yards in the back of the facility and one includes a splash pad. There are closed circuit cameras almost everywhere allowing parents to look in on their “students.”
There are individual chairs scattered around the facility and play yards. Porterfield said the idea is for employees to be stationed throughout and not gathered in the front.
Fur Baby University also has grooming services available that is located just off the “Guidance Counselor’s Office.” It allows pets to roam. It even has a separate play area.
“I don’t take my baby to a grooming facility,” Porterfield said. “I have a mobile groomer. I don’t want him caged up.”
The Porterfields are no strangers to animals of all sorts. Chris is from Fort Deposit, Alabama and Talyia from Montgomery. They purchased an Eclectic farm nine years ago.
“We have raised animals all of our lives between horses and cattle,” Porterfield said.
“We have always had dogs. This is an exciting thing for us.”
As the idea of Fur Baby University was coming to life, Porterfield met Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis. They talked about their love of animals and even the mayor’s dogs Bippity, Boppity and Boe. Willis lives not far away from the new business — just across Tulane Creek. He is proud to see the Porterfields invest in a business and in Wetumpka.
“We are pleased they have chosen to do this,” Willis said.
“There is a major investment here. We have never had anything like this. I think they will do well.”
Porterfield said Fur Baby already has “students” and is looking to expand the business soon.
“We have a bus coming for doggie pickup and drop off for daycare,” Porterfield said.
“It is getting decorated and painted.”
The main mission of it all is the Porterfields want to help pet parents care for their “students” as family.
“We are just animal lovers,” Porterfield said.
Keeping new pets confined to limited areas of the house can help greatly in not only housetraining but just keeping them safe as they learn about their new home. Don’t worry if your new pet(s) doesn’t eat all that well the first 24-48 hours as they learn new routines. And let your pet get to know you and your family before carting it all over the place as that places even more stress on an animal that might be struggling to feel comfortable in its new home.
If your holiday schedule is beyond hectic with parties
and activities, perhaps delay bringing in a new pet until after the first of the year when things are calmer, and you have more time to help your new pet become a loved member of your family.
Sadly all of our area shelters will still have many pets in need of new homes after the new year and every month thereafter so don’t fret if you find it best to wait until after the holidays to add a new pet to your family.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
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Fur Baby University owner Talyia Porterfield, left, gives a tour of kennels used for doggie day care and boarding. The facility just opened on Old Montgomery Road in Wetumpka.
Life lessons on the gridiron
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ootball is about way more than just X’s and O’s. Especially at the high school level, football is as much about teaching life lessons as it is about teaching a sport. The vast majority of high school players won’t go onto the next level, and even a more miniscule amount of those who do will advance to the national stage.
For most people, high school football lasts just a few years and really feels like the glory days. So when your team goes all the way and makes it the state championship, it can feel just as big and just as important as going to the Super Bowl. For many, many players, it is essentially the equivalent.
Reeltown’s football team and fans certainly felt that, “We’re going to the Super Bowl” moment after defeating B.B. Comer at the final second in the AHSAA Class 2A semifinals on Friday night.
You could make the argument Reeltown was the better football team, and at the end of the 48 minutes, the Rebels were certainly on the right side of the scoreboard. But if those two teams faced off 10 times, it very easily could go a different way half those times. That being said, you may also make the argument Reeltown won not because of football — but because of those other intangibles, those other life
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lessons learned along the way.
Just four years ago, I stood at almost the same spot just outside the end zone in a different semifinal matchup. That time, the Rebels were facing Leroy and were down 28-27 in the second overtime. We all held our breath as Reeltown coach Matt Johnson elected to go for two, hoping to win it all, instead of kicking the PAT and sending it to a third OT period. It felt like the longest two-point conversion attempt of all time.
Much like this past week, as we all stood with bated breath when Johnson decided to send out the field goal team tied 28-28.
Now, some may not see this as such a crazy decision. It was just a 24-yard attempt, after all.
But I’ve been watching high school football for a long, long time. And for a high school player, most especially at the Class 2A level, that kind of field goal isn’t a given.
In fact, a fair amount of teams don’t even kick extra points on a regular
basis — Reeltown and Comer are two of them, by the way. Neither even attempted a point-after try Friday night. But just like that decision four years ago, Johnson made the right one, and in the process, likely taught his team the most important lesson it needs to know heading into the state championship: He believes in them.
“I trusted him the whole time,” Johnson said. When it comes down to the state championship on Friday, both teams are solid football teams. Fyffe, obviously, is always the Class 2A favorite. It was the Red Devils who ultimately defeated Reeltown four years ago, and since then, they’ve won another two titles. They are the defending state champions and have won six total. The Rebels are no slouch though. They have three state championships to their names and they enter the game undefeated. Reeltown has lost just one game in the last two seasons. Clearly both teams know how to play football and play it well. However, it might come down to more than that — and Reeltown has definitely proven it has the intangibles. When push comes to shove, I’d never bet against these Rebels.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest senators
We had a very distinguished congressional delegation from Alabama during the 30-year span of 1934-1964. The congressmen from the Heart of Dixie appeared to be born to serve in Congress. Their pedigrees were all similar. They had pretty much been born and raised in the town that they would eventually represent in Congress. Almost all had gone to the University of Alabama for their education and most had graduated from Alabama’s Law School. While at the Capstone, most had been members of Greek fraternities.
In addition to their Greek fraternal affiliation, they were politically active at the Capstone and also belonged to a mystic political fraternity known as “The Machine.” This group was basically a political party that was made up of the fraternities on campus. It was well organized with secret endorsements made up of the fraternity candidates and the endorsements were only revealed the day before the election.
The fraternity candidates very rarely lost. It is a legendary political training ground and almost every member of Congress during this era was a product of “The Machine.”
After college and law school, these men served a stint in the military. Service in a World War and then membership in the VFW seemed to be a necessity for a political career. Alabamians have always had an affinity for folks who served their country and came home after the war to begin a perfunctory law practice that occupied them until the congressional seat they had been preparing for came open.
Once they were elected, they
planned on staying there. After all they figured that a congressional career was what they were born for. They adhered to the adage attributed to many a southern congressman. It was said many times by the solons from the south as they played poker in the cloakroom of the House or Senate, “I love being in Congress and the only way I will leave will be by the ballot box or in a pine box,” and usually it was the latter.
The person, who most perfectly epitomized this prototypical congressman and senator of this era, was the legendary Sen. Lister Hill of Montgomery. He was both a congressman and a senator. He was elected to Congress at age 28 and served 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was then elected to the U.S. Senate in 1938, where he served Alabama with distinction for 30 years. Hill had been born into privilege. He was the son of Dr. Luther Hill. His father was one of the first American surgeons to successfully suture the human heart. Hoping that their son would follow his father into medicine, the parents named Joseph Lister after the famous European physician, who was the first doctor to advocate and practice use of antiseptics.
Young Lister Hill decided one day, after watching his father operate, that
he would not be a doctor. He actually fainted from the sight of blood. The Hill family was very prominent politically in Montgomery. In fact, at this time there were two political families who were like political parties. You had to run in Montgomery as either a candidate of the Hill family or the Gunter family.
Lister set his sights on politics at an early age, probably dreamed of and maybe expected to be a U.S. Senator. He entered the University of Alabama at age 16 and became the first student government president at the University. He also was the founder of the aforementioned “Machine.” He was elected to Congress at 28 and served with distinction. He served in the U.S. House for 16 years and rose to be Chairman of the House Military Affairs Committee. He was instrumental in getting the Maxwell-Gunter military complex in Montgomery.
Hill had a hand in most major national legislation from 1938 to 1968. However, his greatest legacy was in the field of Public Health. The great medical center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is because of Lister Hill. Probably the best-known legislation he was known for was the Hill-Burton Act. Through this 1946 Act, most of the rural hospitals in America and Alabama were built.
Lister Hill is without question one of our state’s greatest U.S. Senators.
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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engineering scale with blueprints of the current Wetumpka gym.
He helped students Grace Hines and J.T. Blakeley determine measurements and locations of receptacles from the drawing to figure out how much was needed.
Hines said she knew there was a good bit going on behind walls and in a ceiling when it relates to electricity. She has already learned how to splice wires in Harris’ program.
“I probably see myself doing something with this,” Hines
said. “Maybe electrical engineering.”
Harris’ students also work towards an OHSA 30 certification through CareerSafe.
“It covers general construction safety,” Harris said. “It covers all the silica standards, not drilling into concrete walls without having some kind of vacuum attachment and more.”
Harris got his start in electrical with his father in Gadsden. His father was an electrical subcontractor on the side.
“When I graduated high school my dad, he quit the steel plant and started teaching electrical,” Harris said. “I saw how much he liked it.”
Harris found his way to Montgomery. He took a few jobs with various electrical companies and was teaching a similar program at Fortis College when he took the job at ECTC.
Those connections help in turn help the students. Every year, every student in the program participates in mock panel interviews with those in the industry. Students are strongly encouraged to be prepared and dressed appropriately for interviews.
“Some are ready to hire them as juniors,” Harris said. “I got people calling me already asking if they are going to graduate early.”
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a Coke bottle but it was filled with a clear liquid,” Brouillard said. “It was alcohol.”
Woodward, a payroll clerk with the Alabama Department of Corrections, was booked into the county jail Nov. 22 after she was allegedly found to be
in possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.
“[She] used her official position for personal gain,” charging documents state. “[She] was found to be in possession of a duct-taped package that contained 142 grams of a white, crystal-like substance and 116 grams of a green leafy material.”
found a possible solution of replacing lights on all six fields for about $665,000.
“We have been going round and round on this for about a month,” Barrett said at the Monday Wetumpka City Council meeting. “This is the best solution we can come up with.”
Barrett said the equip-
ment would be purchased through a state bid process and the city would get quotes on the installation.
The process would give the city a 25-year warranty on all parts and labor where it currently has none.
“The lights we have now are Musco,” Barrett said. “The new LED lights would be Musco. They would pull the poles from the bases there now and install the new ones.”
The current outage has the city down to four fields. Work could potentially be done while ball is played taking one field out of commission at a time until the installation is completed.
The council approved seeking labor quotes for the project and for lighting the softball batting cages. The proposed financing of the lights would be spread over seven years with the first payment coming from insurance money.
Any work and agree-
Crumpton is being held in the Elmore County Jail with a $1,531,000 bond available to him.
During the investigation by DOC Woodward admitted to also introducing three cell phones into Elmore Correctional Facility in exchange for money. Woodward was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, use of position for personal gain and two counts of first-degree promoting prison contraband. She has a $1,560,000 bond available to her.
ment on costs would still have to be approved by the council.
The city still has lights on the soccer field at the Wetumpka Sports Complex without a warranty. Lights on the complex’s baseball field still have some warranty left on them.
Barrett said the current softball lights will quickly be outdated, as would the lights on the baseball and soccer fields.
“They are not making those anymore,” Barrett said.
Barrett said federal regulations are forcing manufacturers to use LED lighting, which was installed at the football stadium and tennis courts.
The council approved spending $8,600 to replace 36 backstop pads at the Wetumpka Sports Complex baseball fields. Coach Kraft Upholstery added to pads installed by contractors when the fields were completed.
This is the company we
went to after the project was finished,” Mayor Jerry Willis said. “They did a far better job and we expect these to last a long time.”
IN OTHER ACTION THE WETUMPKA CITY COUNCIL:
• Gave permission to purchase soccer goals for Hohenberg Field.
• Awarded a bid to Alexander Sealcoating and Striping for improvements to East Coosa Street.
• Accepted the streets of Cotton Lakes Plat 14.
• Revised the scope of project for engineering services of Larry Speakes and Associates.
• Approved applying for a state funded Pavement Maintenance Program grant for the Wetumpka Municipal Airport.
The next meeting of the Wetumpka City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.
Councilmember Kevin Robbins was absent from the meeting.
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Public Schools director of elementary schools Amy Harrison said. “We love the hard work they do every day. They motivate children. They support and encourage students and parents too.”
The moment to celebrate what teachers do wasn’t lost on state Sen. Will Barfoot.
“The county and the people in the county are only as good as the people who educate the children,” he said.
Elmore County Public Schools director of secondary schools Dr. Jamey McGowin said those in the school offices and at the central office are the faces of the school district. But it is the teachers who are doing the work.
“They are the key component that makes it all work,” McGowin said. “There is no doubt we are successful because of what teachers do. We appreciate how hard they work.”
Elmore County Public Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said
everyone is there for the same reason — the children. But one type of staff is the most important.
“The most influential person in that child’s educational life is the classroom teacher,” Dennis said. “Those efforts from our best teachers are going to impact those children the most in their academic career.”
Former board chair
Michael Morgan congratulated all the nominees for the county teacher of the year at the reception.
“They are the backbone, the difference makers,” Morgan said. “They are the ones with the contact with the children and they have the support of everyone in the system. They deserve to be celebrated for the difference they make in the lives of children everyday.”
Middle schools had two teachers of the year as grades for elementary go through sixth grade and secondary start in seventh grade.
THE ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ SCHOOL TEACHERS OF THE YEAR ARE:
• Airport Road Interme-
diate School: Stringfellow
• Coosada Elementary School: Kimberly Hurst
• Eclectic Elementary School: Rebecca Williams
• Eclectic Middle School: Jennifer Taylor and Joanne Wells.
• Elmore County High School: Rett Hawk
• Elmore County Technical Center: Brenda Brown
• The EDGE: Nikki Dunseith
• Holtville Elementary School: Chelsea Chambers
• Holtville Middle School: Staci Godwin and Rachel Jones
• Millbrook Middle School: Elizabeth Knight and Carrie Licina
• Redland Elementary School: Ashley Tidwell
• Redland Middle School: Hailey Bennett and Katie Hagood
• Stanhope Elmore High School: Angelo
• Wetumpka Elementary School: Tiffany McClaney
• Wetumpka Middle School: Brianna Cooper and Rachel Garner
• Wetumpka High School: Sgt. Danny Hunter
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Elmore County Technical Center Electrical Technology instructor Jason Harris, right, helps Wetumpka sophomore Grace Hines with blueprints.The program turns out students ready to join the workforce as electricians or move on to college for engineering.
Spread the true meaning of Christmas
On Sunday in the Dadeville area, rain began to fall! The clouds darkened and it was what most of us would call a messy day. On Sunday afternoon, choirs would be singing and the beautiful lights downtown and at Pennington Park would be turned on. At the appointed time, tents had been erected at the courthouse to provide shelter from the rain. In the park, there remained only a few puddles of water and mud.
As people waited with excitement, the rain ceased!
In the park, the Dadeville Community Chorus opened the night by singing, “Angels Are Making Their Rounds.” The flood gates in Heaven had closed and many of those present observed water dripping from their eyes as they
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knew this was a night to give all praise, honor, and glory to the King of Kings.
“The Heavens declared the glory of God; the skies proclaimed the work of His hand,” Genesis 15:1-6.
As “Silent Night” closed the program, realization of the presence of the Lord was in this place.
With over eight billion people in the world, how many of them know the reason we celebrate Christmas.
No doubt, it is the most celebrated of all holidays, from lights to pageantry, from gifts to family meals,
“Be thankful for the beautiful story in Luke about the birth of Jesus. The glamor of the Christmas season gives everyone total confidence that Jesus is the only Savior the world will ever have. Let us share the message of the angels, as they continue to make their rounds, so others will know about the good news!”
but do we recognize that Christ the Lord’s birth is the reason for celebration?
Have you ever thought about all the homes and businesses putting lights on a tree? God in his infinite wisdom, knew that involving rituals and customs would help reinforce social bonds and bring people together, no matter what their beliefs.
Do you recall in scripture the night Abraham followed God’s instructions to go outside, look up, and count the stars? The stars were not visible on Sunday
night, but the Christmas lights showed brightly and definitely were too numerous to count. Remember the God who created the sun, the moon, and stars is the same God who created the clouds, the rain, and the bright lights. Jesus tells us in His Word that He is the Light of the World! A God who can create all of this is the same God who kept His promise to Abraham and He is the same God who promises us an eternal home with Him in Heaven. We see the works of His hands and believe in His
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promises.
Be thankful for the beautiful story in Luke about the birth of Jesus. The glamor of the Christmas season gives everyone total confidence that Jesus is the only Savior the world will ever have. Let us share the message of the angels, as they continue to make their rounds, so others will know about the good news!
Jackie Wilbourn, member of Bethel Baptist Church, is a chaplain with the Alabama Baptist Disaster Team.
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Edgewood Academy players shine in AISA All-Star Game
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Edgewood Academy’s four All-Stars were flying all over the field on Thursday night.
Seniors Gabe LeMaster, Brody Whitt, Will Reeves and Tanner Trucks were all selected to play for the East Team in the AISA All-Star Football Game at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
All four players had their moment to shine in the game as the East beat the West, 48-28.
LeMaster, playing defensive back, recorded four tackles and one interception. Trucks, also playing defensive back, was targeted only twice and recorded one pass defense.
On the offensive line, Reeves played guard and
led the East offense on three scoring drives while Whitt caught five passes including a 25-yard touchdown pass at receiver.
“This was really fun,” Edgewood coach Chad Michael, who coached the defense, said. “We have a great group of kids who do things the right way. I’m
HALL OF FAME
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Wetumpka native Danny Crenshaw was honored by Alabama State last month.
Crenshaw, who starred for the ASU basketball teams in the late-1960s, was recently inducted into the Alabama State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Crenshaw spent four seasons at Alabama State where he averaged 24.5 points and 12.8 rebounds per game.
“It is rewarding to have my name placed for such an honor,” Crenshaw said. “I’m deeply honored after playing so many years to be placed
in the ASU Athletics Hall of Fame with some of the greats in ASU basketball history.”
Crenshaw had plenty of college highlights during his career in Montgomery.
The high-scoring star scored a career-high 51 points against Stillman College during his sophomore season, and added an impressive 35 points against Florida A&M University.
He was a three-time All-SIAC selection, and earned countless awards during his senior season in 1970. That year, he was voted ASU’s Men’s Player of the Year, All-Conference Post Herald All-Alabama District 27 and was an NAIA
All-American.
The 6-foot-6 forward finished his career as the No. 2-ranked leading scorer in ASU history with 2,570 points and was then drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth round of the 1970 NBA Draft.
He was the 12th pick of the fourth round. He signed a contract with the 76ers but was released by the team just four months later.
Currently, Crenshaw resides in Selma and serves as an attorney. He is married to former City Councilwoman Bennie Ruth Crenshaw, and he is the father to three children - Leslie, Daryl and Shayla.
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Stanhope Elmore senior Jada McLeod was able to represent Elmore County in a massive way earlier this month.
McLeod was selected to play in the first All-American Softball Game hosted by the Minority Baseball and Softball Prospects organization based out of Atlanta.
She, along with players from across the entire country and even some out of Curacao, were selected from their travel ball softball teams. They were put into a pool of players, and captains selected the players they wanted for their team.
She was selected by captain Precious Bross and was a member of Team Pink Aces.
“It felt really great to go represent,” McLeod said.
“It was a huge honor to be selected in the first game, and I really just enjoyed being around that entire group of girls. It was really fun. There were a bunch of really good girls there. I felt like I had to step up my game a little bit. There was a lot of competition but I had a lot of fun out there.”
McLeod and the other competitors were able to go down a day early to participate in the multi-day event.
On Friday the 17th, the athletes were able to attend a meet and greet. They got to meet the rest of the girls and got their gear. They were given practice and game jerseys, cleats, glasses, bags and more.
After enjoying the night, Saturday’s events included hitting and fielding drills for all of the players across a three-hour workout, then
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Wetumpka’s Rogers can’t stop scoring
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Wetumpka senior point guard
Nate Rogers is on quite the scoring tear.
Rogers, the 2022-2023 Elmore County Basketball Player of the Year, has started his senior campaign off on the right foot.
In the past week, Rogers has led the Indians (3-2) to back-toback wins over Central Hayneville and Chilton County. In the win over Central, he recorded a season-high 34 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Two days later, he added 30 points, five assists and four
rebounds against Chilton County.
For his performance in the team’s two wins, Rogers is the Elmore County Player of the Week.
“Going into the year, we talked about what we wanted from Nate and we wanted the game to come more naturally to him,” Wetumpka coach Steven Thomas said. “We don’t want him to feel like he has to do too much in terms of offensive production. We’ve seen him do that, and he’s scoring a quiet 30 and a quiet 34 points. He’s getting to his spots and he’s engaged in the game. He’s doing
DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Several from Edgewood Academy participated in the AISA All-Star game, including, front row, Brody Whitt; back row, from left, coach Chad Michael, Gabe LeMaster, Tanner Trucks, Will Reeves and Katelynn Shaner.
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Elmore’s Jada McLeod, an Eastern Kentucky signee, was invited to play shortstop in the Minority Softball Prospects All-American Game. She hit a triple and participated in the Home Run Derby during the weekend.
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select players were chosen for the Home Run Derby.
McLeod, who hit 11 home runs as a junior last year for Stanhope Elmore, was selected for the event but did not hit any home runs. Despite that, it was still her favorite part of the weekend.
“I didn’t hit any out, but that’s okay,” McLeod said. “It was still really fun just playing in it. A bunch of girls hit some home runs. The winner hit five I think. Everyone was screaming and cheering for each other and it was such a great environment.”
The weekend wrapped up on Sunday with a triple-header of All-American games. McLeod, who has played all across the infield during her high school career, was picked to play shortstop for Team Pink Aces.
She didn’t get any balls hit to her while playing at short, so she considered her fielding to be a success.
At the plate, she helped lead her team to a win with a stand up RBI triple.
“It went really well for me,” McLeod said. “It was just a fun event. I did pretty good.”
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super proud of them and how they went out and all four of them played really great tonight. I couldn’t be happier for them. It’s fun to coach them one last time and spend time with them all week spending time with them during all the festivities.”
The East Team made quick work of the West.
Reeves got the start at left guard and quickly helped lead the East down the field on three plays for the game’s opening touchdown.
Once the West got the ball, they tested LeMaster but the senior defensive back got a highlight reel hit near the sideline.
One quarter later, the East led 21-0.
Down 21 points, the West finally decided to test Trucks at defensive back. Scrambling to the right, Trucks followed his receiver all the way across the field on the busted play and broke up a great pass in stride to force the incompletion.
LeMaster followed that up with an interception on a go route shortly after, and the East took a 28-0 lead into the break.
Coming out of the half, the West scored two quick touchdowns to cut the lead to 28-14, but Whitt shut down any thoughts of the comeback.
After catching back-to-back passes to get the East down to the 25-yard line, he was rewarded with a go-route down the right sideline.
He burned his defensive back and was hit in stride for the 25-yard touchdown. He danced in celebration in the end zone, and that was all she wrote for the West’s comeback attempt.
“It felt good to score,” Whitt said. “Our quarterback was throwing dimes out there. I had two really good passes thrown to me. It was like a fake block and go around him, and I just beat him off the line.”
The football players weren’t the only Edgewood Academy athletes to participate in the events.
Katelynn Shaner, who recently helped Edgewood to its fifth-consecutive volleyball state championship as the starting libero, was selected as a cheerleader in the game.
She performed at halftime with the other cheerleaders on the East Team.
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the little things that feed into scoring like playing defense and getting steals. That is translating into easier points for him.”
He isn’t just scoring in transition off steals and defense. Rogers can score basically any way the team needs him to.
In Tuesday’s matchup with Central, it was his 3-pointer that was falling. He hit six 3-pointers in the first half and had eight total shots fall.
“It was just catch and shoot for him, but he also hit a few
Trinity takes down Holtville boys
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
A big second half from the Trinity boys basketball team spoiled Holtville’s home opener on Tuesday night.
In a matchup of only the varsity boys, Trinity walked away with a 70-51 win over Holtville to push the Bulldogs to an 0-2 record.
Holtville trailed by only one point, 31-30, at halftime but Trinity outscored the Bulldogs 28-10 in the third quarter to pull away. The Wildcats went on a 10-0 run in the first three minutes of the third quarter and never looked back.
“I told them at halftime that the first two minutes of the second half was going to be crucial,” first-year Holtville coach Greg Parker said. “Obviously the two minutes for us did not go the way we thought it would go. They got hot and turnovers hurt us, and then they started hitting shots that we couldn’t hit.”
The two teams went backand-forth for much of the first quarter, before Trinity took a 15-11 lead at the buzzer following a four-point play by Cayson Keller.
For the Bulldogs, Caleb Sutton had four points while Caleb Blackmon and Kelton Shuford each hit 3-pointers. The second quarter was the Sutton show. After scoring four in the first quarter on a floater and layup, he took over in the second quarter. He bookended the quarter with two 3-pointers and notched two layups and two free throws. He was the leading scorer in the entire game with 16 points in the first half, and his halfcourt buzzer-beater to end the half kept Holtville down only one point, 31-30. “Caleb has been shooting the ball really well at practice,”
Parker said. “He knows what shot is good and what shot is bad for the most part. I’m really excited about him and trying to find more sets for him. He’s a sniper. He’s working hard and still learning the system, but I’m excited about him.”
“This is a work in progress,” Parker said. “We’re playing hard and have to keep building. We’re still trying to get our grip from football. We’re excited and really enthused about the season. It’s going to take time. I want us to be there in January and take our lumps now.”
Holtville was outscored 39-21 in the second half, but the Bulldogs saw some potential from a few more players as they tied Trinity, 11-11, in the fourth quarter. Sutton was held scoreless in the second half, but Shuford knocked down another 3-pointer then added four more points. He was the only other Holtville player to reach double digits with 10 points. Carson Reese added four points while Blackmon and Elijah Headley each added five points.
Stanhope Elmore bowling strikes big in home tournament
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The Stanhope Elmore bowling teams impressed on Wednesday afternoon.
Hosting its annual Mustang Stampede bowling tournament at the Bama Lanes in Prattville, the Stanhope Elmore girls took home the championship while the boys finished runner-up.
Both teams faced Thompson in the championship round.
There were seven teams including Beauregard, Oak Mountain, Dothan, Calera and West Point.
The Stanhope Elmore girls dominated the entire event as they earned the No. 1 seed following the two traditional rounds early in the day. In the tournament, Stanhope Elmore earned a first-round bye before defeating Oak Mountain in the semifinals and Thompson in the championship.
“I think we bowled well,” girls coach Bridget Wilson said. “We managed to win. The championship game was tight with us winning by 15, but Thompson is always one of our biggest competitors. In that last baker, we had to have all three of our bottom bowlers hit a strike and they did.”
It was a good showing from the girls just from the start.
To earn seedings, scores from each bowler were added up from two games and the teams were ranked by total points.
Alyssa Ward, the top bowler in the state, earned the top overall score early in the day. She bowled an 183 and then a tournament-high 248 to earn a score of 431.
Right behind her was Samantha Wilson with a 407, and Peyton Warner added a 377.
Overall, Stanhope scored 1,756 which was 100 points higher than Thompson who was the No. 2 seed.
off the dribble in transition,” Thomas said. “He was just lights out.”
In the Chilton County game, he hit only a few 3-pointers and got his mid-range game more involved. Driving to the basket resulted in more free throws, so his long shot wasn’t needed as much in the game.
“We’ve seen a lot more efficient shooting from him this year,” Thomas said. “We saw a lot of different ways that he can get the ball in the hoop the last two days.”
Surprisingly, his two 30-point performances are not even the best showing he’s had this year.
“My girls were definitely strong out of the gate today,” Wilson said. “The scores were a little low in the first game but then they came on in the second game. Alyssa and Samantha had really good games, and that’s what you expect from your seniors. They were definitely the stronghold for our team today.”
On the boys side, the Mustangs overcame a slow start for an overall impressive finish.
Playing on newly-oiled lanes, Stanhope struggled in the first traditional game of the tournament with a score of 892.
The second game, they rolled a 1,007 but was unable to overcome the fifth place finish they dug themselves into. So, they entered the baker round as the No. 5 seed before making a run for the ages.
“We got settled in after that first round and started making our shots count,” boys coach Kenny Wilson said. “They
In the team’s season opener, also against Central Hayneville, Rogers went coast-to-coast for a buzzer-beating layup.
Down 61-60 in the final seconds, Rogers took off up the right side of the court. He caught a lobbed inbounds pass just before mid-court, and he kept running straight towards the hoop. He split two Central defenders and laid the ball off the right side of the backboard and it went straight into the net as the buzzer sounded and Wetumpka won, 62-61.
“What we’re trying to get across is that we have the tal-
then built off that second game going into the bakers. We figured it out and started putting it together.”
In the baker rounds, Stanhope Elmore opened the bracket against Dothan and made quick work of the No. 3 seed in the tournament.
Following that, a rematch with Beauregard from last season awaited the Mustangs. They kept the momentum going with plenty of strikes leading the way and punched their ticket to the championship.
There, Stanhope came up just short with a few-point loss to Thompson.
“We really fought back from being behind early in the day,” Wilson said. “We bowled well. I just think the fatigue of the day and coming off such a big high of winning against Beauregard in the semifinals got us in the championship match. We had a few bad breaks early and that killed the momentum and we couldn’t recover.”
ent to do something this year, but we have to put action behind the words,” Thomas said. “We’ve seen that from him and our seniors so far.” Rogers buzzer-beating win is the only home game that the Indians have played up to this point. Wetumpka has a stretch of seven-consecutive away games dating between Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
Included in that was a Mountain Brook tournament where Wetumpka faced Ramsay and Dothan, two of the better schools in the state. Both of those games turned out to be losses for Wetump-
ka, but are serving as growing points for the Indians. Both of Rogers’ big performances last week came on the road, and the Indians will now turn their sights to Pike Road, Prattville and St. James on the road.
“I told the guys that those are the caliber of teams we are going to end up playing if we want a shot at the postseason,” Thomas said. “We responded from those two losses with the two wins last week and got exactly what we wanted to see from the guys. Nate’s scoring is just a product of that.”
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Holtville’s Caleb Sutton drives to the basket against three Trinity defenders. Sutton had a team-high 16 points in the loss.
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Stanhope Elmore senior Alyssa Ward is the No. 1 bowler in the state of Alabama. She led all bowlers in the Mustang Stampede as Stanhope Elmore beat Thompson in the championship match.
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BOE gets grant for diesel program, WES security vestibule
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Board of Education welcomed
$2.25 million in grants and supplemental funding at its meeting last week.
The funds will help supplement education programs across the county and create a new, more secure office space at Wetumpka Elementary School. The funds come by way of local legislators and a grant program through the lieutenant governor's office. The lieutenant governor’s office grant provided $1 million apiece for both the diesel technology program at Elmore County Technical Center (ECTC) and for the new security vestibule. Both projects had already been in the planning stages. According to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis, the diesel technology program funding will go toward a new bay.
The first year program is sharing shop space with automotive. Estimates to build the additional facility space and equip it are $1.5 million. Administrators want to improve the main entrance
as you can because you have an entire system of activities to do,” Dennis said. “It is used for athletics for playoff transportation if they go to state. We try to help them there too.”
Dennis said the most recent funds would be used in similar ways.
at Wetumpka Elementary School to create additional office space and a safer security vestibule.
“It’s like you walk into a dungeon the way it is laid out,” Dennis said. “It is that 1950s looking awning that does not stop the water.”
Dennis said the project is estimated to cost $2 million. It would create an entrance similar in looks to the W.B. Doby Activity Center at the other end of the school. The office space would expand to near the current sidewalk and help eliminate a now awkward layout in the office.
“From a safety standpoint, we are trying to invest in our existing facilities and make them safer,” Dennis said.
“There is still more to do.”
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Dennis said the board and school staff will work to find the additional funds to supplement the grants and give life to the projects.
The board and Dennis also thanked state Senators Clyde Chambliss and Will Barfoot for funds they gave to the system. Chambliss gave $100,000 of state funding and Barfoot $150,000 to the system to use as it sees fit. In the past such monies from state Rep. Mike Holmes helped get STEM programs started across the county.
Similar funds have recently been used to aid in helping theater and STEM students travel to state competitions according to Dennis.
“You dole it out as tightly
The board now has a new chair — David Jones. He was nominated by past Elmore County Board of Education chair Michael Morgan, who moved into the vice-chair role.
Board member Wendall Saxon requested a standing ovation for Morgan for his service.
The 2024-2025 calendar was approved by the board. It takes into account the spring breaks of Autauga County and Tallassee City Schools.
“We are trying to accommodate the military at the request of folks at Maxwell,” Dennis said. “We started doing it two years ago. We were able to coordinate with the three systems.”
The board also approved a one-time, state-funded $500 supplement for seven federally funded special education teachers.
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It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Temporary Legal Custody, and that the whereabouts of the Respondent, REGINA GAMACHE therefore, the ordinary proupon REGINA GAMACHE. It is -
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF SEVIER COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Petitioner, v. REGINA GAMACHE, Mother Address unknown Respondent. No. 2023-JT-14 IN THE MATTER OF: MADILYN GRACE MACON DOB 5/18/2018 CHILDREN UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY
on FEBRUARY 14, 2024 at 9 a.m., to personally answer the Petition to Terminate Parental
HON. JEFF RADER SEVIER COUNTY JUVENILE JUDGE
2023-JT-14
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Elmore County Commission for a 050 – Retail Beer (off premises only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (off premises only) Alcohol License Transfer Application for Dollar General Store 11576 by DOLGENCORP LLC at 9789 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092. The Public Hearing on said application is set before the County Commission at 5:00pm, Monday, December 11, 2023 in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Anyone desiring to speak either for or against said application should appear in person at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing to: Elmore County Commission 100 East Commerce St., Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 wrbechd@elmoreco.org Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 2023 APPLICATION
PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jesse L. Graves Jr. and Jackie Graves, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Choice Loan Services, Inc., on November 26, 2012, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2013 and Page 3927; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 23, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at iron pin at the intersection of the West line of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and the South right of way of Rose Hill Road; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 39 seconds East, along said right of way, 159.95 feet to an iron pin, said Point being the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 89 degrees 54 minutes 39 seconds East, along said right of way 159.95 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, South 00 degrees 04 minutes 12 minutes East, 636.23 feet
to an iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 39 seconds West, 158.86 feet to an iron pin; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 07 seconds West, 636.23 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described property lies in the West quarter of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 2.33 acres, more or less, and the West 15 feet is subject to ingress/egress easement. According to the survey of Ron Burke, Alabama Registered Land Surveyor No. 16670, dated the 3rd day of June,2004. Property street address for informational purposes: 3170 Rose Hill Road, Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from May 23, 2023 until July 6, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from July 6, 2023 until September 13, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 13, 2023 until October 11, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from October 11, 2023 until November 21, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from November 21, 2023 until February 21, 2024, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 23-40095
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 2023 23-00594
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following vehicles will be auctioned off by J&J Towing 3345581595 on 12-29-23 @ 10a.m.
2008 Chevy Malibu1G1ZK577384304101
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Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 2023 AV/08 CHEVY PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jerry Haney and wife, Patricia T. Haney, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on December 31, 2004, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2005 Page 4023;ment recorded in RLPY Book 2011 Page 44555; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on January 18, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Ala-
y bama, to-wit: Commence at the SE corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, T20N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 85 degrees 49 minutes 02 seconds West, 1800.42 feet; thence North 03 degrees 26 minutes 25 seconds West, 316.22 feet to an iron pin; thence North 03 degrees 26 minutes 26 seconds West, 157.06 feet to an iron pin, said point being the point of beginning; thence South 86 degrees 02 minutes 43 seconds West, 862.83 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of County Road No. 407, West Cotton Road, 80 foot R.O.W.; thence North 30 degrees 05 minutes 22 seconds West, along said right of way, 187.67 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, North 86 degrees 02 minutes 43 seconds East, 947.01 feet to an iron pin; thence South 03 degrees 26 minutes 26 seconds East, 168.49 feet to the point of beginning. The above described property lies in the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 25, and the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 26, all in T20N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 948 Cotton Rd , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement
jpp or cancellation. Bank of America, N.A., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 23-05263
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2023 23-02368
PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Beginning with the March 2024 Primary, the temporary Election Polling Location at Hackneyville Fire Dept. will revert back to the Hackneyville Community Center. Also, Election Polling Location Sardis Church will move to Church of God’s Grace located at 8245 Highway 50, Dadeville, Alabama. If you need to know where to vote, contact the Board of Registrars at 256-825-1081.
SJA, INC. DADEVILLE, AL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: HR Manager [Full-Time, On-Site]
Req’d: Bach’s Deg. Pref: Major in HR Mgmt. or Business Admin. Job Duties: Personnel Mgmt, Employee Compensation and Benefits Mgmt. and other HR Role and Responsibilities.
Manufacturing Supervisor [Full-Time, On-Site]
Pref: Min. of 3 yrs previous supervisory exp. in the Automotive or Mfg. industry.
Manufacturing Team Leader [Full-Time, On-Site]
Pref: Min. of 2 yrs previous supervisory exp. in the Automotive or Mfg. industry.
Mail Resume to 274 Thweatt Industrial Blvd, Dadeville, AL 36853 or email to sjahr@sejinamerica.com SJA, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 23-08501
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023 23-02418
PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kathy G. Peoples, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Corporation of the South, on April 9, 2001, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2001 Page 17585; the undersigned MTGLQ Investors, L.P., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on January 18, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the SE Corner of S 4, T18, R20; thence West along the South Section line a distance of 2104 feet to the point of beginning; thence N 11 deg. 33’W distance of 430.39’; thence S 83 deg. 06’W, a distance of 320.98’; thence N 77 deg. 36’W, a distance of 124.88’; thence N 74 deg. 13’W, a distance of 300.17’; thence S 10 deg. 15’E, a distance of 237.73’; thence S 25 deg. 14’E, a distance of 163.73’; thence S 40 deg. 10’E, a distance of 151.37’; thence N 89 deg. 25’E, a distance of 605.9’ back to the POB; thus describing a tract of land containing 6.7 acres and lying in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ & the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 4, T 18, R 20. The above described property fronts on the Easterly ROW of the Ware Public Road. But Less and Except the following described parcel to wit: Begin at the SE Corner of Section 4, T 18, R 20; thence W along Section Line, a distance of 2104 feet; thence N 11 deg. 33’W, a distance of 430.39’; Thence S 83 deg. 06’W, a distance of 320.98’ to the POB of said excepted parcel. From said POB; thence N 77 deg. 36’W, a distance of 124.88’; thence N 74 deg. 13’W, a distance of 300.17’; thence S 10 deg. 15’E, a distance of 237.73’; thence S 76 deg. 43’E, a distance of 336.81’; thence N 12 deg. 24’E, a distance of 200.00’ back to the POB; thus describing a tract of land containing 1.7 acres and lying in the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ and the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 4, T18, R20, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 100 Old Field Road , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MTGLQ Investors, L.P., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 23-06228
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 23-02470
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Michael Wallace A Married Man And David O Wallace And Carol T Wallace Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Homeward Residential, Inc., its successors and assigns dated October 11, 2013; said mortgage being recorded on November 7, 2013, in Book 2013, Page 61039 in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2022-1 by assignment recorded in Deed Bookmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporaof the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2022-1under 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 5th day property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ELMORE AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA, TO-WIT: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH RANGE 19 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 0 DEG 35 MIN. EAST ALONG QUARTER- QUARTER SECTION LINE A DISTANCE OF 648.77 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF VENABLE ROAD FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN THENCE NORTH 39 DEG. 33 MIN. 32 SEC. EAST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY A DISTANCE OF 235.65 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 38 DEG. 50 MIN. 25 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF 579.05 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 51 DEG. 09 MIN. 35 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 227.85 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 39 DEG. 09 MIN. 31 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 531.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH RANGE 19 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AND CONTAINS 3.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Said property is commonly known as 1309 Venable Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2022-1 as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 23-05428AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 23-05428AL
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Marilyn Brown a/k/a Marilyn N. Brown, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) (solely as nominee for Lender, Flagship Mortgage of Alabama, LLC, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 10th day of December, 2007, which Mortgage was recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, 85299; said Mortgage having been corrected and re-recorded86905; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (solely as nominee for Lender, Flagship Mortgage of Alabama, LLC, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated December 12, 2019 and 66480. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority, as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 6, of Block No. 6 according to maps and plat preRegistered Surveyor, on April 1, 1955, and revised on November 26, 1962, and recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Our File No.: 37591-3020
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 37591-3020 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE, ALABAMA ERHUNMWUNSEE PAUL OVENSERI, Plaintiff, V. ERHUNMWUNSEE CAROLINE EWEMADE O, Defendant. Case No.: DR-2023-000109.00
Caroline Ewemade O. Erhunmwunsee, whose whereabouts are unknown, is required to answer the Complaint for Divorce and/or other relief requested by Paul Ovenseri Erhunmwunsee within THIRTY (30) DAYS, or thereafter, default judgment may be rendered against Caroline Ewemade O. Erhunmwunsee in case DR-2023-000109.00, Elmore County Circuit Court. DONE this 20th day of November 29, 2023, MICHAEL DOZIER, CIRCUIT COURT CLERK ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER P.O. Box 310 WETUMPKA, AL, 36092 334-514-3116 /s/JUDGE: JOY PACE BOOTH CIRCUIT JUDGE
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2023 DR-2023-000109.00 PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the Alabama Department of Corrections c/o ADOC Engineering Division; at their of-tumpka, Alabama; AT 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read, for: STORAGE FOR LESD – PHASE 2 AT DRAPER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY K-9 UNIT BUILDING FOR THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ELMORE, ALABAMA (State Funds)
to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical errors, and/or abandon this process if, in their judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.cludes, but is not limited to, installation of plumbing, electrical and furnishings of an existing storage room for the LESD at Draper Correctional; as specDrawings; coordination and supervision of the entire project; and all related work, as indicated in the Bid and Contract Doc-
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uments. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Department of Corrections in an percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, insurance in compliance with requirements,rollment will be required at the signing of the Contract.
of the Architect; and digital Plan Rooms of: Dodge SCAN; Reed Construction Data; AGC Internet Plan Room in Birmingham, Alabama and Alabama Graphics Internet Plan Room in Montgomery, Alabama. Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect by digfor a one time administrative
deposit of -
return of documents in good and reusable condition withiner sets for general contractors, and sets for subs and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount. Partial sets will not be available. To expedite distribution of bid documents email requests with a copy of the deposit check(s) to missy. lee@gmcnetwork.com. Hard copy deposit checks should be mailed to Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC; Attn: Missy Lee;
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the Provision ofmust show such evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or consideredder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered; Bidder must also include their current license number on the withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of days. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the job site, AL; at 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME, ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference is Mandatory for all General Contractor Bidders intending to submit a Proposal, and is highly recommended for all Subcontractors. Bids from General Contractor Bidders who do not attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be rejected. EXCLUDING TAXES, and requires the Contractor comply with the which was signed into law on and the Owner will be requiredemption with the Alabama Department of Revenue which will handle administration of shall account for the tax savings requirements for General Contractor Bidders and separate Subcontractors and Manufacturers are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents. reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in their judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
ENGINEERING DIVISION Elmore, Alabama John Hamm, Commissioner GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC -
Montgomery, Alabama 36117
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, AL MCKEE PROJECT NO: 23-343
Sealed proposals shall be received for this project by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, until 2:00 PM Local Time, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, then opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Walkthrough shall occur at 9:00 AM Local Time on Wednesday, December 13,
Public Notices y, 2023 the school. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
payable to Elmore County School District in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website @ www.mckeeassoc. com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting The documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor,sites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com. Include name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets are to be returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening. All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax. Completion Time: See scope of work in Project Manual. Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision of all work.
Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, Elmore Countyson Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama Architect: McKee and Associ-9933
BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TAMMY SUSAN HERNANDEZ, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-214 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of TAMMY SUSAN HERNANDEZ, deceased, having been granted to DWIGHT A. HERNANDEZ on November 15, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DWIGHT A. HERNANDEZ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TAMMY SUSAN HERNANDEZ, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2023 EST/ HERNANDEZ, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-118 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY, deceased, having been granted to DAMEAUGHN DEAUGHN DEMPSEY on November 28, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. DAMEAUGHN DEAUGHN
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DEMPSEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 EST/DEMPSEY, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROY E. DURHAM, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023-297 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: JAMES WESLEY DURHAM AND RODNEY JAY DURHAM, NEXT OF KIN OF ROY E. DURHAM, DECEASED, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO ARE POSSIBLY NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA. AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF ROY E. DURHAM, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 21, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of ROY E. DURHAM,bate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by SABRINA NARJINARI DURHAM, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of ROY E. DURHAM or as an interested party. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: DOUGLAS M. VOGEL VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-409-0088 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 EST/DURHAM, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN EASTERLING, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-288 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ELIZABETH ANN EASTERLING, deceased, having been granted to KELLY ELIZABETH BRYANT on November 20, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. KELLY ELIZABETH BRYANT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ANN EASTERLING, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ANDREW ODOM THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 andrew@clevelandgroup.legal Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023 EST/EASTERLING E.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSANNE HOLMAN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-296 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of SUSANNE HOLMAN, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on November 28, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SUSANNE HOLMAN, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 EST/HOLMAN, S.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023-301 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: BLAKE D. ELSTON, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF FAYE
HIGHSMITH ELSTON; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON, DECEASED, AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on November 28, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of FAYE HIGHSMITH in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by GEORGE W. ELSTON, III, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner:
JIM L. DEBARDELABEN
ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206
Wetumpka Herald:
Dec. 6, 13 and 20, 2023 EST/ELSTON, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JO ALLEN JACKSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-291 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BETTY JO ALLEN JACKSON, deceased, having been granted to WANDA JACKSON SHOEMAKER AND ELIZABETH JACKSON PETTY on the 21st day of November 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
WANDA JACKSON SHOEMAKER AND ELIZABETH JACKSON PETTY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JO ALLEN JACKSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023 EST/JACKSON, B. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD EDWARD LUTZ, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-290 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HAROLD EDWARD LUTZ, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM EDWARD LUTZ and LEE ANN LUTZ on the 14th day of November 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
WILLIAM EDWARD LUTZ and LEE ANN LUTZ CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD EDWARD LUTZ, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives:
ANGELA J. HILL
ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1945 Alexander City, Alabama 35011 256-329-1441 angie@ajhill-law.com
Wetumpka Herald:
Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2023
EST/LUTZ H. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CECIL RAY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-294 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES CECIL RAY,
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deceased, having been granted to DEBRA VARNER RAY on November 20, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DEBRA VARNER RAY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CECIL RAY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW P O BOX 908 108 COURT ST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023 EST/RAY, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY ROBERTS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-287 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN HENRY ROBERTS, deceased, having been granted to LOIS ROBERTS on November 20, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
LOIS ROBERTS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN HENRY ROBERTS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JOSEPH K. BAMBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 US HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-478-3196 joebamburglaw@gmail.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023
EST/ROBERTS, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. WIGLEY, III, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-293 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID J. WIGLEY, III, who was also known as DAVID JEFFERSON WIGLEY, III, deceased, having been granted to MARY CASERTA-CHRISTY on November 17th 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
MARY CASERTA-CHRISTY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. WIGLEY, III, DECEASED Address of Personal Representative: MARY CASERTA-CHRISTY 106 DUNBAR DRIVE SAINT MARY’S, GEORGIA 31558 912-227-2520
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13, 2023
EST/WIGLEY, D. PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that application has been made to the Elmore County Commission for approval of a license by this operator Applicant: Jani Bhai LLC Place: Redland Package Store Location: 6503 Redland Road, Wetumpka, AL 36093 and that Public Hearing on said application has been set before the County Commission at 5:00, December 11, 2023 at the Downtown Courthouse Wetumpka, Alabama. Anyone desiring to be heard either for or against said application may appear in person at said time of may indicate his or her wishes in writing by communication addressed to: Elmore County Commission Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, Alabama,36092
Wetumpka Herald: Dec.6, 2023 REDLAND PACKAGE
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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, December the 14th 2023, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.
Southeast Storage 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092
3034: Ebony Carroll, 5213 254 Owens Rd, Wetumpka, Al 36092 Contents:boxes, rocking chair, books, totes and bags
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 2023 STORAGE AUCTION
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. NH-I065(542)
ELMORE AND AUTAUGA COUNTIES, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation
licly opened for constructing Extension) on I-65 at the SR-14 Interchange (Exit 181) for 2400’
pleted work under contract to a
The Entire Project Shall Be
Plans and Proposals are avail-
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project have been pre-deterand are set forth in the adveris subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards -
Cashier’s check or bid bond
ny each bid as evidence of good
The bracket range is shown
used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this
The proposed work shall be rules and regulations for carry-
In accordance with the rules proposals will be issued only to authorized representatives,
vious to the day of opening of
Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
The Secretary, Part 21, nondis-
Transportation issued pursuant
insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this adenterprises will be afforded fullsponse to this invitation and will the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in
The right to reject any or all bids
Transportation Director
NH-I065(542)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, December the 14th 2023, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.
Southeast Storage 8416 US-231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
3133:Ada Acosta Ochoa.5213 Sugar pine Dr,Montgomery, AL
36116 Contents:pots, pans , dishes,, totes, clothes, tv and bags
Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 2023
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THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the District Court of Elmore County, Alabama in Case No.: DV-2023900038.00 on or about July 25, 2023 for a total of $9,883.11 including interest and costs as of the said date in which Bowen-Wilson, Inc. dba Servpro of Montgomery is the Plaintiff and Jane Elliott is the Defendant, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday the 11th day of December 2023, at approximately 1pm in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U. S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Commence at an iron pin, 1,168.75 feet East of NW comer of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, being the Point of Beginning of the property herein described, thence continue East along the section line a distance of 105 feet to West R.O.W. line of Sandtown Road; thence S 03 degrees 40 minutes E along said R.O.W. line a distance of 192.32 feet to an iron pin on the North R.O.W. line of the Millbrook to Sandtown Road, thence N 70 degrees 50 minutes W along said R.O.W. line a distance of 160.10 feet to an iron pin, said pin being the centerline of a 10- foot Alabama Power Company easement; thence N 13 degrees 41 minutes E along said easement a distance of 143.44 feet to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described. Said Property lying in the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 10, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 0.49 acres more or less. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered. Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises, as well as applicable real estate records. Title searches and verlegal descriptions, are at all times the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Purchaser. Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 22, 29 and Dec. 6, 2023 SHERIFF’S SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPMN-2623(251) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation -
Micanopy Street (Site 1) and
Plans and Proposals are avail-
sponse to this invitation and will
and are set forth in the adver-
Transportation Director
STPMN-2623(251)
ny each bid as evidence of good on the decision to award this
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PROSPECT CUTOFF WORK ALMOST COMPLETE
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A3 ½ mile detour is almost over for residents in north Elmore County.
For the last six weeks, the Elmore County Public Works team has been replacing a failing bridge on Prospect Cutoff with two 84-inch diameter pipes.
“This is being done faster than any state project I have seen,” Elmore County com-
missioner Henry Hines said.
“A state project would take three to four times longer.”
Elmore County chief engineer Luke McGinity said the materials cost approximately $85,000 and were funded through an ADEM American Recovery Plan Act Stormwater Project grant.
“We used county equipment and labor to do it in house,” McGinity said. “We saved tens of thousands in the process. A contractor
would likely charge three to four times what this is costing the county.”
The bridge needed major repairs. The county had posted a three-ton limit on the bridge prohibiting larger vehicles from crossing.
“No school bus, log truck or even fire truck could cross the bridge,” McGinity said. “It meant a 3 ½ mile detour for the Kowaliga Fire Department from their station on Prospect Road to get to Highway 63 North.”
McGinity said the project is within the county’s capabilities in house.
“We can do pipe and even large diameter pipe, but not a bridge,” McGinity said.
“If a bridge had to go back in place, we would contract that out.”
Sometimes county employees use rental equipment to place very large diameter pipes in place. For the Prospect Cutoff project, the county’s largest excavator handled setting the two
pieces of pipe.
County employees have since been backfilling and compacting the dirt around the pipe placing riprap, or a layer of stone, at either entrance. Traffic will be allowed across it this week, but it is still not complete.
“They will have to go slow,” McGinity said. “We will have rough road signs put up. It should be opened by the end of the week and asphalt should be back on it by the end of the year.”
The Elmore County Public Works Department is nearing the completion of replacing a bridge on Prospect Cutoff. The project was done totally with county employees and equipment.
Elmore County’s Spear signs with Central Alabama CC softball
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Elmore County senior Morgan Spear has accomplished her childhood dream of being a college softball player.
Spear, the Panthers’ star third baseman, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball with Central Alabama Community College on Wednesday.
Former Elmore County coach Mark Segrest helped Spear get on the radar of CACC coach Greg Shivers, and a try-out of sorts was set up for earlier in the fall. After Spear went to campus and practiced with the college team, she earned an offer and didn’t mull over the decision very long.
“It means a lot to me to be able to play at the next level,” Spear said. “This has always been a dream of mine. I really loved CACC’s facilities and their campus. I loved coach Shivers right away.”
Spear has played primarily third base for the Panthers in her high school career, and she’s excelled in the hot corner. While helping Elmore County to a third place finish in Class 5A last season, Spear had a great junior year.
She recorded a .900 fielding percentage in 123 chances while helping turn four double plays, and she was second on the team with five home runs and 33 runs batted in.
At her try-out, she played third base, shortstop, second base and outfield. Shivers told her being able to play anywhere will be great for
her as it opens up more opportunities.
She’s most comfortable at third base, but she says she will be fine wherever they put her.
“I will need to work on playing outfield if that’s a possibility for me there,” Spear said. “Otherwise, I’m going to keep working on what I’ve been working on and I’ll be good. I think one of my biggest strengths is my hitting ability. It’s gotten me pretty far in my softball career, and I think that’s something good that I can bring to the college level.”
Spear has already had a stellar high school career, as she has recorded 11 home runs, 13 doubles, five triples and 63 RBIs on 72 hits over the last two years.
She’s also shown she can be a threat on the base path with 22 stolen bases in two years. Last year, she had 13.
Spear’s role will look different as she enters her senior season. Segrest is gone and head coach Tranum Blackwell has taken over the team, and she’s one of only two seniors on the team.
Five senior starters are gone from last year’s state tournament team, and the Panthers’ ace is gone as well.
Spear knows it will be different, but she is going to try and spend this season being a team leader.
“Being one of the only two seniors on this year’s team, I really want to be a leader and step up and try my best to build relationships with the younger girls and help them grow,” Spear said.
CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD
ABOVE: Morgan Spear recorded a .900 fielding percentage at third base as a junior. She was also second on
team with five home runs.
munity College.