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School principal, wife accused of fabricating child’s cancer diagnosis By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The assistant principal of Coosada Elementary and his wife were recently indicted by an Elmore County Grand Jury for aggravated child abuse of their daughter.
Daniel Taylor, 38, and Jessica Taylor, 37, are accused of leading people to believe their daughter has cancer or another terminal illness, which resulted in fundraisers for the family throughout their community, according to the Elmore County District
Attorney’s Office. The Taylors were arrested on Wednesday but have since been released from the Elmore County Jail after posting bonds of $30,000 each. According to the DA’s office, the child has been to several doctor’s appointments
and for many years has been subjected to invasive medical procedures and tests to further the deception. Although the case does not include acts of physical abuse, the DA’s office said the actions of the parents is neglectful and See ABUSE • Page A3
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Elmore BOE pays off debt, increases fund balance By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The Elmore County Board of Education has been intentional about positioning itself for future success, and the district’s Chief Financial Officer Jason Mann has played a key role in the process. The board started the new year with an increased fund balance and millions less to pay toward its debt services, Mann said. In an effort to protect the board’s tax dollars in an uncertain economy, Mann said Superintendent Richard Dennis and See BOE • Page A3
Holtville High wins broadcast competition By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
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tudents in Holtville High’s Internet Marketing class were recently named the winners of an entertainment broadcast contest and a $1,000 educational grant from Reach and Teach. Reach and Teach is a nonprofit educational program that allows students to plan, promote and execute a real concert on their school campus. But this year, due to COVID-19, the organization has introduced a new contest, the Entertainment Broadcast Series. The broadcast series gave students the opportunity to plan, produce and promote an entertainment broadcasts. The students were challenged with raking in as many views as possible. Eighteen other schools from across the nation participated in the contest, but it was Holtville’s The Slapout Show that emerged victorious with 1,887 views. The show featured two hosts,
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Holtville High School’s Internet Marketing class recently won a $1,000 grant from the educational nonprofit Reach and Teach.
an introduction segment and four entertainment segments: school duel, girlfriend glow up, trending and challenge accepted. Reach and Teach co-founders Cameron Flener and April Clark visited HHS on Friday to deliver a giant check and to chat with students. “They did well adapting the concepts and making it their own,” Flener said. “A lot of the schools didn’t really do the marketing aspect of it. Having the local media get involved was a great idea. This was the
smallest school that we worked with in terms of enrollment and they got about 500 more views than a school in Arizona with 2,200 students.” Shadow Ridge High School in Surprise, Arizona landed in second place with about 1,300 views. “We want to dissect what they did and find ways to make the program better in future,” Flener said. “This was the one school that embraced every aspect of the challenge and we’re trying to figure out how they See COMPETITION • Page A3
Taste of Elmore county canceled By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The Elmore County Food Pantry’s annual Taste of Elmore County event has been canceled because of COVID-19, said board director Jonathan Yarboro, who is also pastor at First Presbyterian Wetumpka. Yarboro said the board was intending to proceed with a scaled down event by selling fewer tickets and making it a two-day event. However, with positive COVID cases still on the rise, Yarboro said the cancellation was decided when the See CANCELED • Page A2
Atkins leaves a legacy of helping his community By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
As the Millbrook community continues to mourn the death of Andrew Atkins, who worked in the community as a nurse practitioner, his wife Shelly has just one goal – to share his story and carry on his legacy. Shelly said Andrew had a true passion for life. In 1993, he received a liver transplant,
which he viewed as God giving him a second chance a life. He vowed to make the most of it. His experiences as an organ transplant recipient is what inspired him to pursue a career in the medical field. “He really wanted to pay it forward and help as many people as he could,” Shelly said. Andrew went on to become a nurse and then a nurse practitioner serving the
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Obituaries Alma Blankenship
Mrs. Alma Blankenship of Marbury, Alabama passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 94. Funeral services will be held at 11am from Union Congregational Church on January 20, 2021 with Rev. Jason Tew officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Serving as pallbearers are Jim Caton, Nick Caton, Neal Sims, Fred Reese, Rusty Taylor, and Ricky Henderson. Mrs. Blankenship is survived by two sons John Ray Blankenship and Roger Blankenship; daughter Gloria Shephard; brother Walter Price; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 13 brothers and sisters; son James E. Blankenship and daughter Linda Watts. Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mask and social distancing are required as ordered by Gov. Kay Ivey.
Lucille Wilson Culver
Mrs. Lucille Wilson Culver, 95, passed away at her Deatsville residence on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Culver, and parents, John Willie and Thelma Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Thelma Lee Thomas (Bobby); granddaughters, Carlyn Russell (Steve), and Stephanie Mercer (Chad); great grandchildren, Josie Young (Heath), Cameron Mercer, Hannah Mercer, Stevie Russell, and Sadie Russell; sister, Pam Johnson (Gary); brothersin-law, Sid Rodgers and Clinton “Rabbit” Culver (Nora Jean). Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with Warren Culver, and Duaine Griggs officiating. Pallbearers will be Kenny Wilson, Keith Tyus, Matt Holley, Paul Ray “Skipper” Thomas, Vicky Earl “Red” Herring, and Jonathan Griggs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Heath Young and Cameron Mercer. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to the Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net
Howard Lanier Jones
JONES, Howard Lanier, 75, of Titus, Alabama, passed away January 15, 2021. He was born July 7, 1945 to George and Frances Jones in Montgomery, Alabama. Howard served over 20 years in the United States Air Force and earned a Bachelor’s degree. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Charlene, “Shotsie”, daughters, Kelli Delegal (Darin) and Kimberly Hughes (Michael), grandchildren, Kathryn and Connor Tucker, brothers, Milton H. Jones (Marji), George H. Jones Jr. (Susan), Wallace R. Jones (Connie) and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church starting at 11:00 a.m., with Father Matt Rudzik. Committal service will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery Lakeview Mausoleum in Montgomery, Alabama at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers, Jerry Hankins, Danny Cone, Michael Hughes, George H. Jones Jr., Wallace Jones, Connor Tucker Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net
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Ovelle Emfinger Dozier
Ovelle Emfinger Dozier of Wetumpka, AL passed away peacefully on January 18, 2021 at her residence at the age of 95. Mrs. Dozier was born on August 20, 1925 to the late Paul and Gussie Brown Emfinger in Wetumpka, Alabama where she attended Wetumpka High School, graduating class of 1943. Ovelle was a faithful member of Crossroads Community Church, formerly Mt. Hebron West Baptist Church, in Elmore, AL for 77 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Paul Emfinger, Jr. and his wife Virginia, and her son-in-law Jamie Douglas “Wes” Roberts. She is survived by her husband of 77 years James Owen Dozier, daughters, Mary Clide Dozier Roberts and Joyce Dozier Gray; grandchildren, Lori Roberts McKenzie, Lisa Roberts West, Jamie Owen (Laura) Gray, David Clinton (Julie) Gray, James Earl “Jimmy” (Christie) Gray; great-grandchildren Hudson Dozier McKenzie, Hayden Elizabeth McKenzie, Hailey Addison West, Ansley Elizabeth Gray, David Clinton (Brooke) Gray, Jr., Payton Ansley Gray, Dawson Wesley Gray, John Campbell Gray, Aarick Jacob (Cara) England, Piper LeighAnn Mays, will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church cemetery in Elmore, Alabama at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Robert Mullins and Pastor Jeremy Jones officiating. Great-grandsons will be serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Community Church or a charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Ovelle Dozier. Masks will be mandatory and social distancing guidelines will be observed. Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home directing.
Debra “Debbie” Jean Oliver Luckie
Debra “Debbie” Jean Oliver Luckie, 64, of Eclectic, Alabama passed away January 16, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1956 to Edmund & Betty Jean Oliver in Montgomery, Alabama. Debra worked for the State Probation & Parole Office. Preceded in Death by her parents Edmund Alfred Oliver and Betty Jean Lewis Oliver, a nephew, Geoffery Edward Oliver. Survived by her husband Edward Curtis Luckie, daughter Andrea Luckie Slay (David), brother Edward Arnold Oliver Sr. (Carol), sister Brenda Oliver Grey (Richard), grandson, Roman Slay. A Visitation at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial service will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel at 5:00 p.m. Reverend Alicia Chalker officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to one’s favorite charity or The American Cancer Society. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net
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board met for its December meeting. The event is held every year on the last Monday in January. The event, which usually raises $8,000 to $10,000 for the food pantry, features food samples donated by 20-25 area restaurants and caterers. Residents purchase tickets to the event for a chance to taste local fare. Local businesses serve as sponsors for the event so that the pantry can keep as much of the proceeds as possible. Yarboro said attendance at past events has topped 500 people. In addition to safety concerns, Yarboro said the board didn’t want to place additional strain on local restaurants. “Given that restaurants have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt it would be unethical to ask them to donate their food and time when so many of them are struggling,” he said. Thanks to year round supporters of the pantry, Yarboro said the ministry can make it through the year without the funds generated by the fundraiser. “The ministry is not in jeopardy,” he said. “We don’t think it’s wise to continue on with events like this unless it is absolutely necessary. We don’t want to put others at risk by hosting the event.” Yarboro said the board is humbled by and deeply appreciative of the community’s continued support of the pantry. “We do not receive any government funding,” Yarboro said. “We are completely reliant on private donations and we’re so blessed that we’ve continued to receive support in the midst of these unprecedented times.” Yarboro said the event will return in 2022.
Police Reports Wetumpka police reports Jan. 11
Third-degree domestic violence from the 20 block of Pemrose Trace. Harassment from the 80 block of High Cotton Court. Second-degree possession of marijuana from the 80 block of High Cotton Court; 1 gram of marijuana recovered.
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Sylvia Worley
Sylvia Worley, 67, of Equality, Alabama passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2021. Funeral services will be held at Wetumpka Memorial Chapel on Thursday January 21 at 11a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery. Sylvia is survived by her husband Ray Worley; sons Hans (Kristi) Pettit, Joshua (Amber) Pettit, David Worley and Mark Worley; grandchildren Karson Pettit, Chappel Pettit, Tatum Pettit, Thatcher Pettit, Avery Pettit, Jackson Pettit, Hannah Worley, David Worley, and Gracie Fuller; soon to be great grandson Milton McCollum, and cousin Nona Davis. In lieu of flowers please donate to Children’s Harbor. Mask and social distancing required as ordered by Gov. Kay Ivey.
Missing person from the 100 block of McDonald Drive. Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia from the 8900 bock of U.S. 231; narcotics equipment and amphetamines/methamphetamines recovered.
Jan. 7
First-degree theft of property from Pacecar, 8431 U.S. 231; Nissan Armada stolen and recovered, valued at $15,000 and AR-15 stolen valued at $800.
Jan. 5
Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and fourth-degree theft of property from Rental Solutions, 7666 U.S. 231; vehicle parts stolen valued at $200.
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went about that.” After presenting the check, Flener and Clark talked to the students and their teacher, Natalie Perkins, about their challenges and triumphs. If they had it to do over again, the students said they would find ways to improve their camera angles or even designate cameramen. Eleventh-grader Cheyenne Payne, who was the chairperson of the marketing committee, said she would make changes to the creative process by making sure each segment of the show was carefully thought out and planned before moving on to other stages of the process. The students agreed that they excelled at marketing and promotion. They constantly posted on social media about The Slapout Show and were featured in The Wetumpka Herald and two television news broadcasts. “It was awesome to get such great community support,” Perkins said. “That was huge. We couldn’t have done it without our community’s support.” Clark and Flener also conducted on camera interviews with students to use as promotional material for the program. Perkins said she plans to use the money to take her students on a field trip once it is safe to do so. The money must be spent by December 2021. “I’ll see what the kids are interested in, and maybe we’ll vote on what to do with the money,” Perkins said. “We could do something like tour the CNN Center in Atlanta when it becomes safe to do so, or they might have another idea.”
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Tenth-grader Aidan Thorn is interviewed by Reach and Teach co-founder Cameron Flener.
Before leaving, Flener told the students that their efforts were inspirational. “You were the smallest school and you over achieved everyone,” he said. “So, if another small school comes along wondering if they can do this, we can say, ‘Hey, look at Holtville High School, they crushed it.’”
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their treatment of the child is abusive. There are no medical records that show the child ever had cancer or another terminal illness. Daniel Taylor is on leave from his position as assistant principal at Coosada Elementary, according to a statement from the Elmore County Board of Education. The case does not involve any other children and is unrelated to Taylor’s role as a school administrator. “The Elmore County Sherriff’s office reported the arrest of a Coosada Elementary School administrator on Jan. 13, 2021,” the BOE stated in its release. “The incident that led to the arrest is unrelated to the school. As of Jan. 14, 2021 the employee was placed on administrative leave. The district is not at liberty to comment further.” According to the Coosada Elementary’s website, Daniel Taylor has been the assistant principal at the school since 2015. The aggravated child abuse charge is a Class B felony that carries a prison sentence of two to 20 years upon conviction.
BOE the BOE decided to make an effort to retire three outstanding debts. Two of those bonds dated back to 2012 and amounted to $10.7 million. The third, for the installation of LED lighting, was for $1.1 million. Mann said the bonds from 2012 were paid off five years early, which saved the board $604,756 in interest payments. The board saved $80,000 by paying off the bond for the LED lights three years early. Paying off those debts decreased the board’s annual debt service from the $6 million to $7 million range to $3.5 million to $4 million annually for the next four to five years. “We were essentially able to cut our annual debt service in half, and paying them off early allowed us to save money in the process,” Mann said. “In an uncertain economy we want to make sure that we’re in a position where we will not have to consider laying people off.” Mann said the district’s three bonds were paid off using proceeds from the state’s Public School and College Authority bond issuance in 2020. Elmore County Schools received $13.7 million from the PSCA bond and spent the majority of the money to pay off debt. The district has about $3 million
continued from Page A1 left to use toward new projects. Additionally, with funds allocated to schools through the federally funded CARES Act, Mann said the district was able to offset local expenditures and grow its fund balance from $1.7 million to $2.26 million. “With the tax property re-evaluations last year, we saw an increase in ad valorem taxes, which has also contributed to putting us in a good position financially,” Mann said. “That, and the fact that the Elmore County Commission was gracious enough to grant us a portion of the county’s online sales tax revenue. That has helped, too.” Mann said the amount of money the BOE received from property taxes increased by a total of $609,000 from fiscal year 2018-2019 to FY 2019-2020. “That money will be coming in steadily, so we’re now getting more than half a million dollars of new money that’s not going to debt services,” Mann said. “We can now that those resources and put it toward providing additional programs for students.” It was shared at an October County Commission meeting that the Commission collected $1.2 million in online sales taxes in 2019 and committed to give 25% of that to
its schools systems, Elmore County Schools and Tallassee City Schools. The Elmore County Commission was one of only a handful of county governments to allocate some of the money to its schools. But despite the district’s financial gains, it still ranks low when it comes to per pupil spending, Mann said. Out of the state’s 137 school systems, Elmore County lands at No. 133 when it comes to per pupil spending. That means 132 school systems spend more money on a per student basis than Elmore County does. Elmore County falls below the state average when it comes to per pupil spending. The county spends $8,756 per student, according to data from the Alabama Association of School Boards. The state average is $10,092 per student. According to the data, $5,236 per student is the lowest amount of money spent by a school district, while $14,102 is the highest. The national average is $12,978. Ideally, Mann said the school system would like to fall somewhere in the middle, in the 50s to 60s, rather than
being at the bottom of the list. However, to do that the system would need more influx of consistent money, preferably in the form of tax dollars. “We’re not rich by means,” Mann said. “We’re stretching a penny as far as it will go. We’re being fiscally responsible with the money that we do have and we’re just trying to position ourselves to be in the most stable financial situation that we can.” This summer, Mann said the board hopes to be able to provide in-person programs for students who have fallen behind while enrolled in virtual school. Other priorities include creating STEM labs at each middle school and increasing the virtual school program at the EDGE. Moving forward, Mann said he will continue looking for opportunities to improve the district’s financial standings. “I’ll always be looking at every opportunity to eliminate old debt and to get new money,” he said. “Hopefully the community will soon get to see the results of our efforts in the forms of new programs and structural improvements.”
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s the 2021 Regular Legislative Session looms, the 800-pound gorilla in the room is the prison issue. The situation has grown more dire and imminent because the U.S. Justice Department has now filed suit against the State of Alabama. When Kay Ivey took office in January of 2019, she and the new legislature knew that they were going to have to address the prison problem in the state. Fixing prisons is not a popular issue. It wins you no votes to fix a broken prison system. Prisoners do not vote. However, victims of crime generally are voters, and they are adamant and vociferous in their beliefs that those who committed crimes should be put behind bars, locked up, and the keys thrown away. Judges also believe in strict prison sentences, especially in Alabama. Our judges are elected in the Heart of Dixie. Therefore, our prisons are overcrowded. Our men’s prisons are currently at 157% capacity. Governor Ivey and this legislature did not cause this problem. It has been building up and festering for years. The chickens have just come home to roost under their watch. Alabama prisons have been overcrowded and understaffed for years. Ivey’s predecessor, former governor Robert Bentley, proposed legislation that would have built new prisons with a bond issue. Lawmakers considered several courses of action but never came up with a solution. The major obstacles to finding a remedy through legislative action is the cost factor and the location of any new prisons. Having a state prison in your district is a political plum for any legislator, especially
STEVE FLOWERS S Columnistt those in rural districts. A prison is an economic boom to locals. It not only provides a host of jobs, but also has peripheral economic benefits. The state realized the seriousness of this problem in April of 2019 when the Department of Justice stepped in and said Alabama has to do something or they will. The Feds have in the past taken over Alabama’s Prison System during the George Wallace vs. Judge Frank Johnson era. In recent years the federal government has taken over California’s prison system due to overcrowding. The ultimate leniency threshold seems to be 150% capacity. When the Justice Department sent the warning, we were at 175% capacity. During the 2019 legislative session the legislature, led by Senator Cam Ward, took some actions toward recidivism that has had an immediate impact. The Justice Department edict not only called Alabama out on overcrowding, they also addressed the excessive violence and the lack of mental health treatment among the inmates. However, they hung their hat on the constitutional rights that Alabama’s prisoners are not being provided adequate human conditions of confinement. Therefore, the cornerstone solution is three new mega men’s prisons. Governor Ivey took the bull by the horns and made an executive decision to proceed
without legislative approval or input. She made the decision quietly and without discussion or hesitancy to go with private developers to build three men’s new correction facilities. The proposed sites are in Bibb, Elmore and Escambia Counties. The Department of Corrections already has major prisons in all three of these counties, which makes it a logical decision. Three separate prime developers have been chosen by the governor to finance, build and maintain the three prisons that the state would lease and operate. The states’ cost for leasing these facilities would be capped at a total of $88 million a year. The Department of Corrections and the Governor say they can pay for the leases on new prisons through cost savings. A good many legislators do not like Gov. Ivey’s unilateral decision to proceed with contracting for new prisons without their consent. This is a big-ticket item that the legislature would like to be involved with since they are responsible for the funding and balancing of the state’s budgets. The legislature will also need to address other issues outlined in the Department of Justice edict. This major issue of overcrowding seems to be a big snag that the state legislature and governor have to focus on and resolve in the year 2021. See you next week. 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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PRE-K REGISTRATION: First Class Pre-K is preparing for another school year in Elmore County. Pre-registration for First Class Pre-K for the 20212022 school year is now open to children 4 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2021. The First Class Pre-K program is offered at Eclectic Elementary, Holtville Elementary, Coosada Elementary and Wetumpka Elementary Schools. Children may be pre-registered for any/all schools, and parents/ guardians are responsible for transportation. The cost to participate in the program is $40 per month per child. Preregistration closes on March 17. All needed documents must be submitted by March 17 for the child to be included in the drawing. For assistance, contact the Board of Education at 567-1200. THE KELLY: The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery debuted its Home and Hearth exhibit on Friday. The exhibit features handmade items, such as quilts, crocheted tablecloths, clothes and more. The art will be on display until April 28. The
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WETUMPKA LIBRARY: Friends of the Wetumpka Library will host an online event with author Lexi George on Thursday Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. Lexi George writes paranormal romance set in Hannah, Alabama, a town rife with romance, sexy hunks, zany characters, and supernatural weirdness. Library Journal calls Demon Hunting with a Sexy Ex, the fifth book in her Demon Hunter series, a “joyous romp through a unique paranormal world…charming and intriguing in equal parts.” George also writes fantasy under the name of Alexandra Rushe. She has completed two books in her Fledgling Magic Series, A Muddle of Magic and A Meddle of Wizards.
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ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work
sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street. NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka. LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information. OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission. EPAC FOURTH FRIDAY: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts a free concert
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put on by community musicians on the fourth Friday of each month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. The next performance will be June 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025 LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at Wetumpka Civic Center at 110 East Bridge Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY
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Library to host virtual event Thursday Pre-K pre-registration begins for Elmore County By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The Friends of the Wetumpka Library is gearing up to host its first virtual event of the year on Jan. 21. The online event will feature author Lexi George on Thursday at 6 p.m. George writes paranormal romance set in Hannah, Alabama, a town rife with romance, sexy hunks, zany characters, and supernatural weirdness. Library Journal calls Demon Hunting with a Sexy Ex, the fifth book in her Demon Hunter series, a “joyous romp through a unique paranormal world…charming and intriguing in equal parts.”
George also writes fantasy under the name of Alexandra Rushe. She has completed two books in her Fledgling Magic Series, A Muddle of Magic and A Meddle of Wizards. George Locals may also know George and Alexandra Rushe as Jean Webb, who has moderated our panel of authors during FOWL’s fundraiser Murder on the Menu for the past several years. Tune in to chat with George, ask questions, and enjoy her quick wit and infectious laugh. You might even win a book.
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County. These documents may be submitted online, or by mail or drop-off to the Elmore County Board of Education located at 100 H. H. Robison Drive in Wetumpka. Children will be selected for the program via a random drawing. The random drawing will be conducted virtually on Wednesday, March 31, at 8:30 a.m. via Facebook Live. No child will be denied participation based on income, sex, race, color, national origin or disability. Additional First Class Pre-K preregistration information and instructions can be found at Elmoreco. com. For assistance with accessing the online application, please contact one of the elementary schools or the Board of Education at 567-1200.
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had other plans and came on July 14. He would joke that it was easy for him to remember my birthday and our anniversary because they were both on the 16th.” Andrew Atkins was diagnosed with the virus on Nov. 30. In addition to Shelly Atkins, He left behind their 17-year-old daughter Sydney and countless friends and other family members. “I know God has a plan but I just feel like he was taken too soon,” Shelly said. Shelly said she first tried to care for her husband at home, but his condition quickly went from bad to worse. With his breathing worsening, he was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 4. “He had a lot of the lung problems that come with COVID and he was eventually put on a ventilator,” Shelly said. On Dec. 15 his condition took a turn for the worse. He died the next day. He was put on a ventilator about four days before his death. “He FaceTimed me right before he went on the vent and he was very short of breath,” Shelly said as she fought back tears. “His breathing was so labored that I had to listen close to hear what he was saying. He was worried about going on the vent because as a medical professional, he knew how
hard it would be to come off. He said he wanted to see my face before he went on the vent. He told me how much he loved me and Sydney, and he apologized for getting sick.” That was the last conversation Shelly had with her husband. On Dec. 13, Shelly tested positive for COVID-19. “I never got that final goodbye,” she said. “I wasn’t able to go to the hospital because I tested positive for COVID, which I’m not mad about because I completely understand, but it’s just hard because I feel like I didn’t get that closure. I’m glad that I had 21 years with him. We had a special relationship and some people don’t ever get that. Sydney, his mom and brother did to see him and I thank God for that.” Because Andrew Atkins was a transplant recipient, he wasn’t able to qualify for life insurance. He did have insurance through his employer, but Shelly said she’s unsure of the amount. “I have filed the claim but haven’t received anything yet,” she said. “There’s no way to tell how much it will be.” Shelly works fulltime, but her husband was the primary provider for their family. To help ease the financial burden Shelly faced in the wake of her husband’s death, two friends of the Atkins family decided to create a GoFundMe page that has already raised
$12,685. Shelly said the outpouring of support she’s received from friends and family members have helped her make it from day to day. “I’m honestly not looking to raise more money,” she said. “I’m really just grateful to the people who have reached out to share their stories about him. A lot of the stories are from his patients and I’m hearing them for the first time because he always kept their information confidential. Some of his patients were still showing up for their appointments because they don’t know that he passed. I really want to continue sharing his story and carry on his legacy.” It’s a legacy of giving back that will likely be carried on by Sydney Atkins who inherited her father’s smarts and love for math and science. Shelly Atkins said her daughter wants to follow in her father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in the medical field. “He was super excited about that,” Shelly said. “Sydney wants to carry on his legacy, too. The plan was for her to start out at either AUM or Huntingdon and finish at UAB just like he did. I’m just trying to run our household as best I can and follow through with our plans for Sydney to go to college. It’s still hard to get up every day, but I have to get up and just keep moving.”
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Space available in Elmore County School’s pre-K programs By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
For parents with pre-K aged children, it’s not too late to enroll them in the Elmore County School System Child Development Program. Programs in several municipalities still have openings in their K2, K3 and K4 programs, according to Elmore County Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis. Space is available in the Eclectic, Wetumpka, Millbrook and Redland communities. The tuition-based preschool and after school programs provide safe and engaging environments for children. The preschool programs at all locations are curriculum based and are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost of tuition is $120 per week for K2 students and $110 per week for students in K3 and K4. The after school program, for students in
kindergarten through sixth grade, costs $60 per week. The registration fee is $30. The programs offer year-round care and education for children and do not follow the same academic calendar as schools in the district. Starla Riddle, director of the Eclectic Child Development Program, the district’s Child Development Program offers students three meals per day – breakfast, lunch and a snack. Taunya Ballenger, director of the Wetumpka Child Development Program, said she has openings in all classes as well space in the after school program. The program in Eclectic has K3 and K4 spots available, according to Riddle. In Millbrook, spots are available in K4 and the after school program. In Redland, only after school care spots are available. For more information about the Wetumpka program, contact Ballenger
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2020-21 Southeast Wrestling January Rankings STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
From the Southeast Wrestling website, the third Alabama Wrestling coaches poll was released with Wetumpka High leading the way as a team ranking No. 4 in Class 5A-6A around the state. Not only did Wetumpka’s program maintain their state
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No. 3 Tanner Hill, Reeltown, 138-pound No. 4 Labrian Ponds, Reeltown, 195-pound
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No. 2 Sandlin Pike, BRHS, 120-pound No. 6 Noah Smith, Wetumpka, 120-pound
ranking, a number of athletes also made the individual poll list as well. Five of which came from Wetumpka. Tallapoosa and Elmore County athletes were also on the list as well from their respective weight classes. Benjamin Russell and Reeltown High each had two on the list while Elmore County High picked up one on the list. No. 2 Kyler Adams, Wetumpka, 138-pound No. 5 Xander McWilliams, Wetumpka, 145-pound No. 1 Mason Blackwell, Wetumpka, 195-pound No. 2 Abe Preston, Wetumpka, 220-pound No. 3 Matt Brown, Elmore County, 220-pound No. 3 Damian Lowry, BRHS, 285-pound
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Wetumpka’s Mason Blackwell pins Helena’s Brayden Haynes.
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Edgewood’s Carson Peevy stands with his parents and coach Chad Michael during the Senior Night ceremony.
Peevy gets final moment on the court during Edgewood’s Senior Night By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
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t has been a weird year for celebrating high school seniors across all sports. We have seen missed ceremonies, virtual celebrations and Senior Nights that happen on the first game of the year. But that has not taken away any of the special moments that come with the Senior Night celebrations and that was on full display during Edgewood’s home game against Cornerstone on Tuesday night. The Wildcats honored nine seniors across their two varsity programs before the games got started but for one of those seniors, the night was about to get even more special. Carson Peevy suffered a torn ACL early in the season and it was seemingly clear his career on the basketball court for the Wildcats was over. He did not take that lying down though and kept pushing for just one more chance to share the court with his teammates. “He came to me the game before and he kept saying he wanted to play,” Edgewood boys coach Chad Michael said. “But I said absolutely not. I told him I can’t do that. It’s my job to protect you as an athlete.” Peevy said he understood where his coach was coming from and that decision seemed to be set in stone but he got his first glimmer of hope a few days later when Michael came back to tell him to get permission from his parents before doing anything. One email later, the plan started falling in place. “I really thought about him and what he’s done for the school,” Michael said. “He’s just such a great kid and he deserved to have the opportunity to have his name called one more time. I guess you can say he kind of talked me into it. It really just had to do with Carson
and the type of kid he is.” The day after that decision was made, Peevy was announced in the team’s starting lineup for the first time since the third game of the season. When the Wildcats got the ball for the first time, they ran a play for Peevy to take a 3-point shot attempt but it was off the mark and Peevy went back to the bench at the next dead ball. However, the 20 seconds on the court were still just as special without the shot going in. “I think a lot of people were surprised,” Peevy said. “I hadn’t advertised it so when the decision really came, they were happy to see me play… It was surreal. I just tried to take in every moment I had.” Michael said it was a little nerve wracking when Peevy was on the court even though it was for just a moment. Peevy returned to the bench safely as the plan went off without a hitch but that was not the end of the night. When the Wildcats got a commanding lead, Peevy once again began talking to his coach about letting him back in the game just one more time and what first started as a joke became another moment to remember for the senior. “I think he was kind of surprised,” Michael said. “We got up and they were starting to foul us still with about 30 seconds to go. So I looked down the bench and said ‘Peevy, you’re up, let’s go.’” The bench got excited all over again as did the rest of the gym once they realized what was happening. With a victory in hand, Peevy got to get back on the court to experience one more win with the Wildcats. “This game is about them,” Michael said. “It’s about the athletes and the school and what they represent. When he got hurt, it affected the entire
team. For all of them to share that moment with him, it’s what sports is all about.” But once again, the night was not over for Peevy as his moment to remember was just arriving. In the final seconds of the game, Edgewood’s Caleb Justiss grabbed a rebound and quickly got the ball into Peevy’s hands before a Cornerstone player fouled him with two seconds remaining to send Peevy to the free throw line for another chance to get on the scoresheet. “I have never seen Carson nervous since I’ve been here,” Michael said. “But when he stepped up, you could see in his face he was nervous. That first free throw barely hit the rim. I thought it would be an air ball.” It felt like everybody in the gym was rooting for Peevy’s second free throw to go in but that did not make him any less nervous as he faced the final shot of his high school career. He took a deep breath and sank the free throw to cap off Edgewood’s win. “The whole gym was completely silent which is hard to experience some time,” Peevy said. “It put a lot of pressure on it… I was shaking. To have that extra point go in, it made it even better.” The Wildcats are finishing up area play and with the postseason on the horizon, Peevy knows his time on the court has come to an end. However, that does not stop him from trying to make an impact on the team as he continues to attend every practice and game while still taking on an active role from the bench. “My role is more of a coaching aspect now,” Peevy said. “I feel like I know a lot about the game. We have a young team so I feel like I bring a lot of wisdom and experience.”
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Wetumpka found its footing to come up big against BRHS.
Wetumpka fends off Wildcats for area win DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell worked hard to battle Wetumpka to the final whistle but the Wildcats weren’t able to pull off a storybook ending as they
had 48 hours earlier. The Wildcats dropped to the Indians 52-41 after the program jumped ahead in the opening quarter. The first quarter started good for the Wildcats, a quick score put the Indians See WIN • Page B7
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The Wetumpka Girls cruised past the Wildcats.
Wetumpka rolls past Benjamin Russell DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell’s girls team entered the night looking for a win while Wetumpka was two days removed from a 39-point win over Beauregard. As the game wore on,
Benjamin Russell had limited shooting success while Wetumpka had every aspect of their game down all night. In the end, Wetumpka left with their second straight big win Thursday night over See WETUMPKA • Page B7
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Public Notices RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 11, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 132 HILLCREST ST, TALLASSEE, AL 36078. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG those contained in the records RI WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The Bank of New York Mellon, as Indenture Trustee, for MidState Capital Corporation 20101 Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 406, Huntsville, AL 35801 Telephone Number: (877) 8130992 Case No. SHP-20-026361 Ad Run Dates: 01/06/2021, 01/13/2021, 01/20/2021 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 177784 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CASE NO.: A-2020-046 PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (JENNIFER CAUDLE OR KYLE JOHNSON OR CEDRIC JOHNSON OR ANY UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
In the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama. IN: THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF: BABY GIRL CAUDLE A/K/A WAYLYNN KATE WHEREAS, default has oc- CAUDLE curred in the performance Notice to Jennifer Caudle or of the covenants, terms and Kyle Johnson or Cedric Johnconditions of a mortgage from son or any Unknown or UnMARIE KATHERINE TERRY, disclosed Parent of: Baby Girl UNMARR, to GREEN TREE Caudle a/k/a Waylynn Kate SERVICING LLC, on the 7th Caudle day of January, 2015, said mort- You will take notice that a peJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI tition for the adoption of Baby the Judge of Probate of Elmore Girl Caudle a/k/a Waylynn County, Alabama, on Febru- Kate Caudle, a minor (born to ary 9, 2015, in Deed/Mortgage TaraKatie Scarlett Caudle on Book 2015, Page 5812 , Elmore November 12, 2020 in MontCounty, Alabama Records, said gomery County, Alabama) was Mortgage having subsequently ¿OHG RQ November 16, 2020 in been transferred and assigned the Probate Court of Elmore to The Bank of New York Mel- County, Alabama, alleging that lon, as Indenture Trustee, for the identity of the natural parent Mid-State Capital Corporation of said minor child may be Jen2010-1 Trust, by instrument re- nifer Caudle or Kyle Johnson corded in the aforesaid Probate or Cedric Johnson or unknown 2I¿FH QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ or has not been correctly disthat the undersigned The Bank closed to the Court, and whose of New York Mellon, as Inden- relationship of said Jennifer ture Trustee, for Mid-State Cap- Caudle or Kyle Johnson or ital Corporation 2010-1 Trust, Cedric Johnson or possible as Mortgagee/Transferee, un- unknown or undisclosed natural der and by virtue of the power parent to the aforesaid minor of sale contained in said mort- child is that of the Legal Parent gage, will sell at public outcry and Natural Father. to the highest bidder for cash Please be advised that should in front of the main entrance of you intend to contest this adopthe Courthouse in Wetumpka, WLRQ \RX PXVW ¿OH D ZULWWHQ UHElmore County, Alabama, on sponse within thirty (30) days of February 4, 2021, during the le- the date of the last publication gal hours of sale, all of its right, herein with Amy M. Osborne title, and interest in and to the whose name and address is following described real estate, shown below, and with the Clerk situated in Elmore County, Ala- of the Probate Court of Elmore, Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama, to-wit: bama. LOT 7 OF HILLCREST (A SUB- Done this the 4th day of DecemDIVISION), ACCORDING TO ber, 2020. MAP OR PLAT PREPARED BY RALPH H. DAVIS, REGIS- Amy M. Osborne, Esq., OsTERED LAND SURVEYOR, borne Law Firm, LLC, 4770 ON FEBRUARY 20, 1971 AND Eastern Valley Road, Suite 111, The Shoppes at Letson Farms, PBM 106, McCalla, Alabama 35111, 205-515-9271, OsborneAdoptions@gmail.com NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE
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Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2021 A-2020-046 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by .HUU\ 6WDQ¿HOG MRLQHG E\ KHU KXVEDQG -DPHV 6WDQ¿HOG RULJinally in favor of First Franklin a division of Nat. City Bank of ,1 RQ $SULO VDLG PRUWJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG :HOOV )DUJR %DQN 1 $ DV 7UXVWHH RQ EHKDOI RI the registered holders of First )UDQNOLQ 0RUWJDJH /RDQ 7UXVW Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed &HUWL¿FDWHV 6HULHV ))+ DV 0RUWJDJHH 7UDQVIHUHH XQder and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort-
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husband and wife, in favor of Green Tree Financial Corp. Alabama, said Mortgage being recorded February 23, 1998, in Roll 194 Frame 003188, in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, as successor to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee, which was successor to First Trust National Association, as Trustee, for Home Improvement Loan Trust 1998-B by instrument recordHG LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, as successor to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee, which was successor to First Trust National Association, as Trustee, for Home Improvement Loan Trust 1998-B, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/27/2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the NE corner of Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama; Thence North 01 Degrees 57 Minutes 30 Seconds East a distance of IHHW WR D 3RLQW RQ WKH North Right of Way of Alabama Highway #14; Thence 6RXWK 'HJUHHV 0LQXWHV 20 Seconds West for a distance of 1511.82 feet along said 5LJKW RI :D\ WR WKH 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ 7KHQFH 6RXWK 'Hgrees 40 Minutes 20 Seconds West for a distance of 95.00 feet Along Said Right of :D\ WR D ,URQ 3LQ 7KHQFH North 20 Degrees 19 Minutes 42 Seconds West for a distance RI IHHW WR D ,URQ 3LQ Thence North 75 Degrees 02 Minutes 08 Seconds East for a GLVWDQFH RI IHHW WR D ,URQ 3LQ 7KHQFH 6RXWK 'Hgrees 19 Minutes 30 Seconds East for a distance of 191.29 IHHW %DFN WR WKH 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ VDLG 3DUFHO EHLQJ NQRZQ DV 3DUFHO For informational purposes only, the property address is: 5770 Elmore Road, Elmore, AL $Q\ SURSHUW\ DGGUHVV provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
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yp p y licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the county; and to authorize additional permit fees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. The Elmore County Commission, by resolution of the commission, may authorize, regulate, and permit the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer in any size container for on-premises and off-premises consumption by properly licensed retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the unincorporated areas of Elmore County and within the corporate limits of any municipality in the county upon approval of the municipal governing body of the municipality. The Elmore County Commission may set and charge an additional fee for a permit to sell draft or keg beer. Any proceeds from the fees shall be deposited in the county general fund. Section 2. Any municipality in Elmore County, by ordinance, may authorize, regulate, and permit the sale and distribution of draft or keg beer in any size container for on-premises and off-premises consumption by properly licensed retail licensees of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the corporate limits of the municipality. The municipality may set and charge an additional fee for a permit to sell draft or keg beer. Any proceeds from the fees shall be deposited in the municipal general fund. Any action by the municipality under this section shall supersede any prior approval related to the sale of distribution of draft or keg beer under Section 1. Section 3. The provisions of this act are cumulative and supplementary and shall not be construed to repeal or supersede any laws or parts of laws not directly inconsistent herewith. Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
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THIS The right to reject any or all bids DSSURSULDWH for the faithful accounting of all PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD LV UHVHUYHG 6HFWLRQ 7KLV DFW VKDOO EHFRPH monies or property of Elmore WITHOUT WARRANTY OR effective immediately following County which may come into RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR -2+1 5 &223(5 its passage and approval by the his or her possession or custoIMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE Transportation Director *RYHUQRU RU LWV RWKHUZLVH EH- G\ 7KH ERQG VKDOO EH H[HFXWHG $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' by a surety company authorized FRPLQJ ODZ :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 :HWXPSND +HUDOG DQG TXDOL¿HG WR GR EXVLQHVV LQ THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION -DQ DQG :HWXPSND +HUDOG -DQ Alabama and shall be approved OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED ATRP2-26-2020-026-2 by the county commission. The )HE DQG THERETO. premiums shall be paid by the CONSTABLE BILL PUBLIC NOTICE county. PUBLIC NOTICE Alabama law gives some per“(g) The county commission ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID sons who have an interest in shall furnish the county engiPROPOSAL NO. INQUIRY IN THE PROBATE COURT property the right to redeem the neer or chief engineer with an 2021-PW6 OF ELMORE COUNTY, property under certain circumRI¿FH ZLWKLQ WKH FRXQW\ DQG ALABAMA stances. Programs may also DOO QHFHVVDU\ RI¿FH VXSSOLHV IN THE MATTER exist that help persons avoid or Elmore County is taking bids equipment, communication, utilOF THE ESTATE delay the foreclosure process. for labor, equipment, materials, ities, and necessary transporOF JUNE ROSE ABRAMS, An attorney should be consult- and any incidentals required to tation to accomplish his or her DECEASED ed to help you understand these complete the work of the folduties under this section. CASE NO. 2020-338 rights and programs as a part of lowing items required for the “(h) The county engineer or Inquiry 2021-PW6, CQ 16 X14 NOTICE TO CREDITORS the foreclosure process. chief engineer shall be the Concrete Bridge Culvert Work OF ESTATE custodian and accountable to on Cherokee Trail in Elmore This sale is made for the purthe county commission for all County. This bid is intended Letters Testamentary on the road machinery and equipment, pose of paying the indebtedto comply with the Rebuild Alestate of said decedent having tools, supplies, and repair parts ness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of fore- abama Act, No. 2019-2, and been granted to ANITA LYNN owned by Elmore County. The Alabama Code Title 39, the AlTOWNLEY as Personal Rep- county commission shall esclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other pur- abama Public Works Law. Bid- resentative on the 18 day of tablish necessary policies and poses set out in said mortgage. ders shall be required to comply December, 2020, by the Hon- regulations governing accountwith the provisions of the Re- orable John Thornton, Judge of ability and relief therefrom. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Fi- build Alabama Act, No. 2019- Probate of said County in said The county commission shall 2 and Title 39 of the Alabama State, notice is hereby given furnish the necessary stornance, Inc. Code regardless if the require- that all persons having claims age and repair facilities for the Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. ment is explicitly detailed in the against said Estate are required tools, machinery, supplies, and Attorney for Mortgagee bid proposal or not. Copies of to present same within the time equipment, and the county enSpina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park South- the plans for this project may be allowed by law or the same will gineer or chief engineer shall REWDLQHG IURP WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH be barred. Suite 400N NHHS RQ ¿OH LQ KLV RU KHU RI¿FH Chief Engineer, Elmore Coun- /s/Regina B. Edwards, REGI- an up-to-date inventory containBirmingham, Alabama 35243 ty Highway Department, 155 NA B. EDWARDS, Attorney ing a list of all tools, machinery, (205) 298-1800 County Shop Road, Wetump- for the Estate of JUNE ROSE equipment, parts, and supplies 20-01221 ka, Alabama 36092. It shall be ABRAMS, deceased. owned by the county. the responsibility of bidders to Wetumpka Herald: “(i) Unless otherwise deterobtain detailed plans from the Name and Address of Attorney: mined by the county commis-DQ DQG designated location. Sealed The Law Firm of Edwards & sion, the authority of the county 20-01221 bids will be received by the El- Edwards, P.C., 109 East Bridge engineer or chief engineer shall more County Commission at Street, Wetumpka, Alabama EH OLPLWHG WR WKH H[SHQGLWXUH PUBLIC NOTICE WKH RI¿FH RI WKH &KLHI (QJLQHHU 36092 of funds appropriated by the In accordance with Chapter until 10:00 AM Central Time on county commission for engiWednesday, January 20, 2021, Wetumpka Herald: 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, neering functions described in and then publicly opened as Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 1975, notice is hereby given this section. The county comsoon thereafter as practicable. EST/ABRAMS, J. that Liberty Construction Co., PLVVLRQ VKDOO ¿[ DQG GHWHUPLQH LLC., Contractor, has completthe amount of funds which will PUBLIC NOTICE Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 ed the Contract for Construction be available for the purpose of and 20, 2021 of Tutwiler Perimeter Fence at building, maintaining, and conSTATE OF ALABAMA Tutwiler PFW Intake Facility BID/2020-PW6 structing public roads, bridges, ELMORE COUNTY DQG ,Q¿UPDU\ IRU $ODEDPD 'Hand ferries of Elmore CounPUBLIC NOTICE partment of Corrections, Owner, NOTICE is hereby given that a W\ IRU WKH HQVXLQJ ¿VFDO \HDU DQG KDYH PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO bill substantially as follows will beginning on October 1. That STATE OF ALABAMA settlement of said Contract. All be introduced in the 2021 Reg- amount, other than the salaELMORE COUNTY persons having any claim for ular Session of the Legislature ry of the county engineer or labor, materials, or otherwise NOTICE is hereby given that a of Alabama and application for chief engineer, and his or her in connection with the project bill substantially as follows will its passage and enactment will QHFHVVDU\ H[SHQVHV VKDOO QRW should immediately notify JM- be introduced in the 2021 Reg- be made: EH H[FHHGHG H[FHSW WKDW WKH R+H Architecture, PC – 445 ular Session of the Legislature county commission, from time 'H[WHU $YHQXH 6XLWH of Alabama and application for to time, within any period, may A BILL 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ increase the amount allowed to TO BE ENTITLED its passage and enactment will Liberty Construction Co., LLC EH H[SHQGHG E\ WKH FRXQW\ HQAN ACT be made: (contractor) gineer or chief engineer during $ $QGHUVRQ 5RDG 0RQWRelating to Elmore County; to the period, provided that the auA BILL JRPHU\ $/ amend Section 45-26-130 of WKRUL]DWLRQ GRHV QRW FRQÀLFW ZLWK TO BE ENTITLED (business address) AN ACT the Code of Alabama 1975, as other provisions of law. amended by Act 2019-90 and “(j) The county engineer or :HWXPSND +HUDOG 'HF Relating to Elmore County; Act 2019-205 of the 2019 Reg- chief engineer shall make writ -DQ DQG authorizing under certain con- ular Session, to further provide ten requisition for all materials, COMPLETION ditions the sale of draft or keg for the employment of the coun- machinery, equipment, and necessary supplies needed for the beer by properly licensed retail ty engineer.
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y pp construction, maintenance, or repair of the public roads, bridges, and ferries of the county. The purchases shall be made in accordance with prevailing law. “(k) In the event of an emergency in which it would be impossible for the county commission to employ an engineer, the commission shall employ a competent road supervisor who need not be an engineer, but, when so employed shall have all the duties and authority of the county engineer or chief engineer and shall be subject to this section. The emergency employment of a competent road supervisor shall not continue longer than necessary to emSOR\ D TXDOL¿HG HQJLQHHU ZKR will accept employment by the commission under the terms of this section. It is the intention of this section to provide that the construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges, and ferries shall be under the superYLVLRQ RI D TXDOL¿HG HQJLQHHU “(l) Each member of the county commission shall inspect the roads and bridges of his or her district, from time to time, hear the suggestions and complaints of the citizens residents, and report the suggestions or complaints to the county commission with his or her recommendations. The members of the county commission shall also assist in securing right-of-way and assist in public relations generally.” Section 2. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law. Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3 and 10, 2021 COUNTY ENG BILL PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama in Case No. Case No.: CV-2019-900052.00 on or about June 24,2019, for a total of $96,087.57 plus interest in which Inline Electric Supply Co., Inc. is the Plaintiff and Barry Holt 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 1st day of February, 2021, 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: That land comprising Lot #5C of Building #5 of The Ledges of The Ridge Plat No.1, located in Section 7, Township 20 North and Range 22 East, Elmore County, Alabama and the common areas more particularly described on the map or plat as recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama in PlatlMap Book 17 at Page 21 and 22 with date of recording of February 23, 2007. Subject to any and all restrictions, encumbrances, mortgages, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property. The Draftsman ofthis document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered, nor has one been requested. Purchasers are solely and exclusively responsible for their own title history searches and the accuracy and consequences thereof. 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. Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 CV-2019-900052.00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-295 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHERRY K. BEVERLY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SHERRY K. BEVERLY, deceased, having been granted to JESSICA L. BEVERLY MAYLIN on the 15th day of December, 2020 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. JESSICA L. BEVERLY MAYLIN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SHERRY K. BEVERLY, DECEASED
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-334 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. CHAMPION, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE ANITA ELLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2020-271 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SPENCER LEE JAMES, DECEASED CASE NO. 2020-217 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
SA BROWN, CONNIE BROWN AND WELDON OWEN, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO ARE HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF ROBERT CL YDE OWENS, JR. AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF ROBERT CLYDE OWENS, JR., DECEASED
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JANICE ANITA ELLER, deceased, having been granted to DUSTIN ELLER on the 16th day of December, 2020 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. DUSTIN ELLER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE ANITA ELLER, DECEASED
TO: TIFFANY MALONE, NINA HAYES, ARSENIO MALONE AND SHERIE HAYES, ALL NON- RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND/ OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, AND WHO ARE HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF SPENCER LEE JAMES; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF SPENCER LEE JAMES, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM A. CHAMPION, deceased, having been granted to HEATHER D. CHAMPION on the 11 day of January, 2021 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. HEATHER D. CHAMPION, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM A. CHAMPION, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR., JOHNSTON & DANIEL ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LLC, PO BOX 1207, MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054, 334-285-1033 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 2021 EST/CHAMPION, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-356 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN MOORE CORAM, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOAN MOORE CORAM, deceased, having been granted to THOMAS FLOYD CORAM, JR and VICKI LYNN CORAM NOBLE on the 4th day of January, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special 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. THOMAS FLOYD CORAM, JR and VICKI LYNN CORAM NOBLE, CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN MOORE CORAM, DECEASED
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Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: BONITA J. CALDWELL, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 576 GILMER AVENUE, TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078, 256-307-1865 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/ELLER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RODGER AUBREY GADDY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2020-340 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of RODGER AUBREY GADDY, deceased, having been granted to WENDOLYN SUE WILKES GADDY on the 21 day of December, 2020 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. WENDOLYN SUE WILKES GADDY, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RODGER AUBREY GADDY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such CoRepresentatives: Jacqueline E. Austin, Post Office Box 908, Wetumpka, AL 36092, 334-5674874, jeaatty@aol.com
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: CHRISTEN D. BUTLER, DOMINICK FELD HYDE, P.C., 1130 22nd STREET, SOUTH RIDGE PARK, SUITE 4000, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205, 205536-8888
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-346 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE B. HUSSEY, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARION JACK DAVIDSON, deceased, having been granted to SHERRI RENEE ROSS on the 5th day of January, 2021 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. SHERRI RENEE ROSS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARION JACK DAVIDSON, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the estate of JIMMIE B. HUSSEY, deceased, having been granted to DONNA H. BAKER on the 4th day of January, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notic 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. DONNA H. BAKER, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE B. HUSSEY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JEREMY P. SUMMERS, 1275 CENTER POINT PARK WAY, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215, 205853-3911
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: MICHAEL A. GRIGGS, SCARBOROUGH & GRIGGS, L.L.C., PO BOX 780452, TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078-0452 334-283-2893
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA GRACE HICKS OWENS DAVIS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2020-332 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to TAMMY GAIL OWENS THORNTON and JOANNA OWENS BURKETT as Co-Personal Representatives on the 8 day of January, 2021, by the Honorable RILEY MCCORMICK, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required Attorney of Record for such to present same within the time Personal Representative: MI- allowed by law or the same will be barred. CHAEL G. STRICKLAND STRICKLAND & KENDALL, GAIL OWENS THORNTON LLC, 2740 ZELDA RD. STE AND JOANNA OWENS BUR500, MONTGOMERY, ALA- KETT, Personal RepresentaBAMA 36106, PO BOX 99, tives of the Estate of ANNA MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA GRACE HICKS OWENS DAVIS, deceased 36101, 334-269-3230 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/BEVERLY, S.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CEDRICK O’NEAL LONG, DECEASED CASE NO: 2020-318 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CEDRICK O’NEAL LONG, deceased, having been granted to DE’VON O’NEAL LONG on the 8 day of December, 2020 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. DE’VON O’NEAL LONG, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CEDRICK O’NEAL LONG, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROYCE GREY WADSWORTH, WADSWORTH LAW OFFICE, 472 S LAWRENCE STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36109, 334-819-7111 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/LONG, C. Selling your home?
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on October 6, 2020, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of ROBERT CLYDE OW(16 -5 GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, JULIAN WAYNE BROWN, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to each of you as YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED an heir at law and next-of-kin that on September 14, 2020 of ROBERT CL YDE OWENS, a certain paper in writing pur- JR., deceased. porting to be the Last Will and Unless an objection to admisTestament of SPENCER LEE sion to Probate of such Last Will -$0(6 GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG and Testament is submitted by in the Probate Court of Elmore you in writing to this Court within County, Alabama. Additionally, WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOLon September 21, 2020 CHER- cation of this notice, the Court YL G. BURNS, as Petitioner, will proceed with considering ¿OHG D UHTXHVW WKDW VXFK /DVW such Petition. Will and Testament be admitted JOHN THORNTON to Probate and Record and that JUDGE OF PROBATE the Petitioner be named as Per- ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA sonal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Name and Address of Attorney Will and Petition for Probate is for Petitioner: RODERICK B. given to you as an heir at law PERDUE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, and next-of-kin of SPENCER 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, LEE JAMES. Unless an objection to admis- 334-567-7373 sion to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by Wetumpka Herald: you in writing to this Court within Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOL- EST/OWENS, JR., R. cation of this notice, the Court PUBLIC NOTICE will proceed with considering such IN THE PROBATE COURT Petition without a hearing. OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA JOHN THORNTON IN THE MATTER JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE ESTATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA OF LINDA GAIL PARKER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney CASE NO: 2020-348 for Petitioner: FRANK TRUNNOTICE TO CREDITORS CALI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 445 OF ESTATE DEXTER AVE, SUITE 4050, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-557-7017, attorney- Letters of Administration over the Estate of LINDA GAIL ft@outlook.com PARKER, deceased, having been granted to VICTORIA Wetumpka Herald: McCRACKEN on the 6 day of Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 January, 2021 by John ThornEST/JAMES, S. ton, Judge of Probate of Elmore PUBLIC NOTICE County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and NOTICE TO CREDITORS parties having claims against OF ESTATE said estate are required, within STATE OF ALABAMA the time allowed by law, to presCOUNTY OF ELMORE ent the same to the Court or the CASE NO: 2021-004 same will be barred. IN THE MATTER VICTORIA McCRACKEN, ADOF THE ESTATE MINISTRATOR OF THE ESOF JIMMY ALLEN MONK, TATE OF LINDA GAIL PARKDECEASED ER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JIMMY ALLEN MONK, deceased, having been granted to BARBARA COWAN MONK, who is also known as BABA MONK, on the 8 day of January, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BARBARA COWAN MONK, who is also known as BABA MONK, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY ALLEN MONK, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW, PO BOX 1136, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 EST/MONK, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHESTER ARTHUR PARKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2020-339 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CHESTER ARTHUR PARKER, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTINE T. PARKER on the 18 day of December, 2020 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. CHRISTINE T. PARKER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHESTER ARTHUR PARKER, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT J. RUSSELL, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, 7515 HALCYON POINTE DRIVE, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, 334-272-9880 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 EST/PARKER, L. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-329 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM G. PETERSON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM G. PETERSON, deceased, having been granted to DAVID E. PETERSON on the 21 day of December, 2020 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. DAVID E. PETERSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM G. PETERSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW, PO BOX 1136, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/PETERSON, W. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
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Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: J. MATTHEW WILLIAMS , ANDERSON, WILLIAMS & FARROW, LLC 7515 HALCYON POINTE DRIVE, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, 334-272-9880 Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JANIS SHARON PITTWetumpka Herald: MAN, deceased, having been Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 granted to MONTY GENE PITEST/PARKER, C. TMAN on the 7 day of January, PUBLIC NOTICE 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, IN THE PROBATE COURT Alabama, notice is hereby given OF ELMORE COUNTY, that all persons and parties havALABAMA ing claims against said estate IN THE MATTER are required, within the time OF THE ESTATE allowed by law, to present the OF ROBERT CLYDE OWENS, same to the Court or the same JR., DECEASED. will be barred. CASE NO. 2020-266 MONTY GENE PITTMAN, PERNOTICE OF FILING SONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF OF WILL FOR PROBATE THE ESTATE OF JANIS SHARON PITTMAN, DECEASED TO: DINAH BUNDRICK, CHARLES BUNDRICK, TERE- Attorney of Record for such Per-
Letters of Administration over the Estate of MARY ANGELINE SCHOLDER, deceased, having been granted to BRAD M. SCHOLDER on the 18 day of December, 2020 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. BRAD M. SCHOLDER, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY ANGELINE SCHOLDER, DECEASED
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Public Notices Attorney for Administrator: Jeffrey J. Courtney, Courtney & Mann, LLP, PO Box 100, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 334-567-2545 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/SCHOLDER, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2020-330 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE NOTICE TO: ADAM K. SCHULTZ, AN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ, AND NOTICE TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 10th day of December 2020, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ, deceased, ZDV ¿OHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, DAVID R. SCHULTZ, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next-of-kin of WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOLcation of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without a hearing. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. Jason Britt, Esq. STONE, BRITT, & WEBB, LLC 114 South Main Street 3RVW 2I¿FH %R[ :HWXPSND $ODEDPD 7(/ Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG EST/SCHULTZ, W.
Public Notices Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to MARTHA WARD HARDY as Personal Representative on the 18 day of December, 2020, by the Honorable Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of VERA ANNA WARD, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/WARD, V. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELOISE M. WILSON, DECEASED PROBATE COURT CASE NO.: 2020-341 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to Linda Ann Wilson and James Robert Wilson to serve as Co-Personal Representatives on the 21 day of December 2020, by the Honorable Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/ ROBERT B.RENEAU ROBERT B. RENEAU, Attorney for the Estate of ELOISE M. WILSON, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: ROBERT B. RENEAU, ESQ., LAW OFFICE OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, (334) 514-1011 EMAIL: reneauthomton@aol. com Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 EST/WILSON, E.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-246 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTIN SAUL WISHNATSKY, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JEAN W. SPRADLEY, deceased, having been granted to AUBREY WILLIAMS, JR, on the 7 day of December, 2020 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. AUBREY WILLIAMS, JR, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN W. SPRADLEY, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARTIN SAUL WISHNATSKY. deceased, having been granted to DANIEL WISHNATSKY on the 7 day of December, 2020 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. DANIEL WISHNATSKY, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARTIN SAUL WISHNATSKY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: KEITH A. HOWARD, LAW OFFICE OF KEITH A. HOWARD, LLC 102 SOUTH BOUNDARY STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-567-4356
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: LOUIS C. COLLEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, P O BOX 680689, PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068, 335365-1500
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Letters of Administration over the Estate of CRAIG ERWIN THOMPSON, deceased, having been granted to TYLER MIKAEL CRAIG THOMPSON on the 15 day of January, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. TYLER MIKAEL CRAIG THOMPSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG ERWIN THOMPSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: WILLIAM D. AZAR, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 800 S MCDONOUGH ST SUITE 105, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-2699700 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 2021 EST/THOMPSON, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERA ANNA WARD, DECEASED CASE NO. 2020-331 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
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TROUTMAN, INDIVIDUALLY vicing, LLC and recorded in the AND AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH to GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION Elmore County, Alabama on on DECEMBER 20, 2013, said 12/19/2018 in RLPY Book 2018, mortgage being recorded in the Page 59914, and default having 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH continued under the terms of of ELMORE County, Alabama, said Mortgage, and by virtue DW 53/< 3$*( of Alabama Code Section 35the undersigned GUARDIAN 10-3 and 35-10-2, the following CREDIT UNION, as mortgagee described real property will be (or transferee), under and by sold at public outcry, for cash, to virtue of the power of sale con- the highest bidder, in front of the tained in said mortgage, will sell Courthouse door of said Counat public outcry to the highest ty, during the legal hours of sale, bidder for cash, at the entrance on 02/04/2021. of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on FEBRU- LOT 219-37, ACCORDING TO ARY 3, 2021, between the le- THE MAP OF GRANDVIEW gal hours of sale, the following PINES, PLAT NO. 6, AS SAME described real estate situated APPEARS OF RECORD IN in ELMORE County, Alabama, THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE to wit: LOT NUMBER TWEN- OF PROBATE, ELMORE 7< 6(9(1 2) )5$,6(5¶6 COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT THIRD ADDITION TO MILL- BOOK 7, PAGE 143. BROOK, ALABAMA, ACCORD,1* 72 3/$7 5(&25'(' ,1 Subject to all easements, re7+( 2)),&( 2) 7+( -8'*( strictions and reservations ap2) 352%$7( 2) (/025( pearing of record. Said sale &2817< $/$%$0$ ,1 3/$7 will also be made subject to any %22. $7 3$*( 6XE- Federal Tax Liens and/or Speject to all zoning, easements, cial Assessments of any nature, restrictions, restrictive cove- if any, which might adversely afnants and reservations appear- fect the title to the property. ing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Alabama law gives some perTax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Es- sons who have an interest in tate Taxes and<\\>or Special property the right to redeem the Assessments of any nature, if property under certain circumany, which might adversely af- stances. Programs may also fect the title to the property. The exist that help persons avoid or property is being sold “as is, delay the foreclosure process. where is”. Said property is sold An attorney should be consultwithout warranty or recourse, ed to help you understand these expressed or implied as to title, rights and programs as a part of use, enjoyment or condition. the foreclosure process. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and The property is being sold “as purchase the real estate and is, where is”. Said property is credit its purchase price against sold without warranty or rethe expenses of sale and the course, expressed or implied as indebtedness secured by the to title, use or enjoyment. real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding This sale is made for the puragreement prior to sale. Copies pose of paying the indebtedof the bidding agreement may ness secured by said mortgage, be obtained prior to the sale. as well as the expenses of foreThe successful bidder will be closure. required to pay the bid amount at the time of sale in cash or cer- Kent D. McPhail WL¿HG IXQGV $ODEDPD ODZ JLYHV Kent McPhail & Associates, LLC some persons who have an Counsel for Mortgage Holder interest in property the right to 126 Government Street redeem the property under cer- Mobile, AL 36602 WDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV 251-438-2333 may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure Wetumpka Herald: process. An attorney should Jan. 13, 20 and 27, 2021 be consulted to help you un- FC/WINGARD derstand these rights and proPUBLIC NOTICE grams as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made IN THE PROBATE COURT for the purpose of paying the OF ELMORE COUNTY, indebtedness secured by said ALABAMA mortgage, as well as the attorIN THE MATTER neys fees and expenses of foreOF THE ESTATE closure. This sale is subject to OF BETTY JEAN FULMER, cancellation or postponement. DECEASED. GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION, CASE NO. 2020-223 Mortgagee-Transferee NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE Leonard N. Math, ChambOHVV 0DWK &DUU 3 & 3 2 %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD TO: JACKIE WILLIAMS CHAPMAN AND STANLEY BOYD WILLIAMS, NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA Wetumpka Herald: AND BEING HEIRS AT LAW -DQ DQG AND NEXT OF KIN OF BETTY FC/TROUTMAN JEAN FULMER, DECEASED; PUBLIC NOTICE AND, TO: BILL E. COLLEY, JACKIE IN THE PROBATE COURT WILLIAMS CHAPMAN, A.J. OF ELMORE COUNTY, LINDSEY, MARY BELLURY ALABAMA AND CHARLOTTE IRVINE, IN THE MATTER ALL BELIEVED TO BE RESOF THE ESTATE IDENTS OF THE STATE OF OF JOYCE A. FULLER, ALABAMA, AND BEING HEIRS DECEASED AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CASE NO. 2020- 325 BETTY JEAN FULMER, DENOTICE OF FILING OF WILL CEASED; AND, FOR PROBATE TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT TO: JARED CHESSHER, CA- OF KIN OF BETTY JEAN FULLEB CHESSHER AND LAUREN MER, DECEASED MEEHAN, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, BE- YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ING HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT that on the 26TH day of August, OF KIN OF JOYCE A. FULLER, 2020, a certain paper in writing DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER purporting to be the Last Will UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW and Testament of BETTY JEAN AND NEXT OF KIN OF JOYCE )8/0(5 GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG A. FULLER, DECEASED, AND in the Probate Court of Elmore ANY OTHER INTERESTED County, Alabama by SHERRY PARTY: M. AARON, Petitioner, requestYOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED ing that such Last Will and Testhat a certain paper in writ- tament be admitted to Probate ing purporting to be the Last and Record and that the PetiWill and Testament of JOYCE tioner be named as Personal A. FULLER, deceased, was Representative of such Estate. ¿OHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW RI This notice of Filing of Will for Elmore County, Alabama by Probate is given to you as an Petitioner, KIM HENDERSON, heir at law and next-of-kin of requesting that such Last Will BETTY JEAN FULMER. and Testament be admitted to Unless an objection to admisProbate and that the Petitioner sion to Probate of such Last Will be named as Executor of such and Testament is submitted by Estate. This Notice of Filing of you in writing to this Court within Will for Probate is given to you WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOLas heirs at law and next of kin of cation of this notice, the Court JOYCE A. FULLER. will proceed with considering Unless an objection to admis- such Petition without a hearing. sion to Probate of such Last Will JOHN THORNTON and Testament is submitted by JUDGE OF PROBATE you in writing to this Court within ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOLcation of this notice, the Court Name and Address of Attorney will proceed with considering for Petitioner: such Petition without a hearing. ROBERT B. RENEAU JOHN THORNTON, JUDGE LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS OF PROBATE & EDWARDS. P.C. ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 Name and Address of Attorney 334-514-1011 for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, THE LAW FIRM OF Wetumpka Herald: EDWARDS & EDWARDS, PC, Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, LWT/FULMER, B. WETUMPKA, AL 36092, (334] 514-1011 Put your ad here
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This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage DV ZHOO DV WKH H[SHQVHV RI IRUHclosure. The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for UHMHFWLRQ RI WKH ELG DQG LI WKH ELG LV UHMHFWHG 0RUWJDJHH VKDOO have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder ZKR LV DEOH FDSDEOH DQG ZLOOLQJ WR FRPSO\ ZLWK WKH WHUPV thereof. $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJHH (ULF / 3UXLWW Baker, Donelson, Bearman, &DOGZHOO %HUNRZLW] 3& 420 20th Street North 6KLSW 7RZHU %LUPLQJKDP $ODEDPD :HWXPSND +HUDOG -DQ DQG FC/QNI PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, DECEASED CASE NO. 2020-345 NOTICE TO NEXT OF KIN OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE NOTICE TO: ALL HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: TAKE NOTICE that on December 21, 2020, a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG LQ WKH 3URbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, MARY K. PECK, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This Notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, DECEASED. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within WHQ GD\V RI WKH ¿QDO SXEOLcation of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without a hearing and without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ., The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC, 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092, (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 6, 13 and 20, 2021 LWT/PAYNE, L. PUBLIC NOTICE The Store All Family Two LLC 334-358-6054 Will hold Public Auction for cash Or otherwise disposal of contents On January 30, 2021 at 9:00 For the following units “all units contain household goods and misc. items” Highway 14 Store ALL 603 Jasmine Trail Prattville, AL 36066 1.Unit#177 Robert D. Jones 3346 Audubon Rd E. Montgomery, AL 36106 Highway 14 Store ALL-Phase 2 603 Jasmine Trail Prattville, AL 36066 1.Unit#316 Derrick D. Grant 6 Courtland Dr. Montgomery, AL 36105 2.Unit#321 Sherain M. Woodley 4550 Zeigler Dr. Millbrook, AL 36054 3.Unit#344 Shi-Kira Q McKay 811 Deatsville HWY C-57 Millbrook, AL 36054
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on their heels but then everything ground to a halt. The Wildcats were cold shooting from the floor and managed to only put three points on the board, reminiscent of the 17-3 deficit the program faced against Stanhope 48 hours earlier in the week. After the first quarter, the Indians commanded an 11-3 lead and the young Wildcats program looked like they’d met their match early. At the start of the second quarter, Benjamin Russell found their stride. Kicking the ball out of the air and flying around the court with smooth passes, the Wildcats went on a 10-4 run over four minutes. “We couldn’t get shots to fall early,” Wetumpka head coach Bryon Gaskin said. “We kept attacking the rim. But as a whole, I think we played a pretty good game. The only thing I saw was that we couldn’t get a lot of shots to fall. We played sound defense the whole game. I think that’s what carried us through.” However, the wheels came off the car midway
through the second quarter. After climbing as close as 15-13, the Indians began to pull out another lead as questionable calls began to run the floor and pace of the game. Before halftime came, a promising drive to the lead came up as a 31-19 hole. “I’m not a big officiating person, but something happened out there that we couldn’t shake as a whole,” BRHS head coach Jeremy Freeman said. “I think it was right after the technical foul, it threw them off a little bit. I just don’t have an answer for that one. We’re still trying to learn how to adjust to different situations. So that was something that was a hurdle in the middle of the game that we couldn’t adjust to. Plus the lead, plus the atmosphere. It was a lot of hurdles out there. I’m not one to blame officiating or anything. The technical foul call was huge for us. It was huge.” Benjamin Russell even had seven team fouls compared to the Indians’ three. After halftime, the Wildcats weren’t able to pick up their momentum.
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Despite showing they could come back, the Wildcats weren’t able to keep their foe off the board as each team traded shots in the opening four minutes of the quarter. From there, the Wildcats began to fall flat offensively. Just six total points for the Wildcats paled in comparison to Wetumpka’s 11. As the buzzer sounded to start the final quarter, the Wildcats weren’t out of the game completely but chances to pull back ahead were rapidly getting slimmer as each possession passed. The Wildcats were able to draw the fouls they looked for but Wetumpka mitigated any damage by just matching the score on their side of the floor. However, the Wildcats couldn’t pull back even to their foe. Chris Foster led the Wildcats offensively with 18 points, Robert Rose led Wetumpka with 18 points as well.
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BRHS 56-28. “First, it feels great to get an area win,” Wetumpka head coach Jermel Bell said. “Getting better and it’s finally starting to turn the corner where we’re finally starting to get some W’s. We’ve been playing some good teams and Ben Russell’s a good team. We came out being home, we had the energy and we had the crowd behind us. It was a big advantage for us tonight. I’m pleased for the way the girls played tonight and we just want to try continue going forward.” The game was pretty pedestrian save for an opening quarter score that put the
Wildcats up early. But that would be the last lead for Benjamin Russell after the Indians capitalized on the mistakes their opponents made. From passes to turnovers and even converting numerous second and third chance attempts, Wetumpka found themselves limiting BRHS to just a field goal and free throw in the opening quarter of play. With a 15-point advantage in the second quarter, it was all Wetumpka from there. Even after the Wildcats closed the gap down to 11 points, the Indians capitalized on mistakes made by their opponent.
Soon, it was just a battle of not giving up and the Wildcats began to look defeated on the court as Wetumpka’s lead swole to 33-10 at halftime. The paltry seven points in the second quarter would soon be capitalized on in the third quarter but the Indians commanded a 46-22 lead as the fourth quarter rang into the gym. A positive for the game was that BRHS managed to score some morale boosting shots late in the third but the fourth quarter was just another single digit scoring affair as the final buzzer brought out a 56-28 loss.
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Original Grace Boutique launches ministry aimed at giving back By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
Laci Swaney is on a mission to help as many people as she can in the Eclectic community. Swaney, who has worked as the manager of Original Grace Boutique for five years, said finding ways to give back to her community has been on her heart for years now. Last Thursday, she launched a Facebook page aimed at doing just that. Through Original Grace Boutique, Swaney launched Giving Hands, Helping Hearts, which is a faith-based ministry dedicated to helping to meet needs within the community. “This is something that has been on our hearts for a long time,” she said. “Marie and I have been talking about it for the past two years. Now that we have more people working at the store, we decided that now’s a good time with so many people feeling helpless.” Swaney said the owner of the boutique, Marie Rippy, told her to take her idea and run with it. Swaney has started a private Facebook group called Giving Hands, Helping Hearts and she invites everyone in the community to
join the group. Her goal is to help where help is needed, whether it means helping single parents with their bills, helping the elderly with grocery shopping or yard work or sponsoring Swaney children interested in extracurricular activities. Since creating the Facebook page last week, Swaney said there’s been an influx of calls from people wanting to know how they can help. “The phone has been ringing off the hook,” she said. “I have a list of people wanting to know how they can help.” Right now, the best way to help is by purchasing a specially designed T-shirt from Original Grace Boutique. Swaney said she has designed a shirt that will be made and sold at the boutique. The proceeds from the shirt sales will go toward the Giving Hands, Helping Hearts ministry. “I want this to be a real community effort,” Swaney said. “I just love this community and I want to help make it even better than it already is.”
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One of the ways the Giving Hands, Helping Hearts ministry plans to give back to the community is by doing yard work for elderly people or those who can’t do it themselves
Eclectic receives $72k in COVID funding STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Town of Eclectic was awarded $72,819.90 in funding by Gov. Kay Ivey and the State of Alabama for payment assistance of costs incurred in responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding was part
of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES” Act) authorization that included $1.8 billion for Alabama. “This CARES award allowed us to strategize on ways to make our community safe for our children, our families, and all of our citizens,” stated Mayor
Gary Davenport. “We would like to thank the State of Alabama for this funding. When we work together, we can map our way through this pandemic.” Current research has shown that rural areas in Alabama have some of the highest rates of COVID-19. These areas already lack, in many instances, local access
to extensive healthcare. In addition, many citizens do not always receive timely updates nor are they able to acquire all of the resources necessary to fight the pandemic in their own homes. “The availability of this funding could not have come soon enough,” says William Scott, senior consultant with Tristatz. “We were happy to work with many of our municipalities and counties to develop their COVID19 Strategic Plans. We also
worked with leaders to secure and use funds prior to the deadline of Dec. 30. The funds were used to purchase PPE supplies, workplace safety items, telework technology, cleaning and sanitation products and medical supplies.” Additional information on this funding award may be obtained by contacting Mayor Gary Davenport at 334-5412148, or William Scott at 334-350-5035 ext. 700 or Williamscott@tristatz.com.