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Current gambling bill only allows current operators By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Electronic bingo machines at Victoryland are used in September 2016 after the facility reopened.

Wetumpka police seek 3 in burglary of educational building Saturday

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the operators of Victoryland and Greenetrack would be the only groups allowed to operate full-gaming casinos and sports betting if proposed legislation is approved by legislators and voters. State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) stepped down from his role as president pro tem of the state senate this year but has

authored a state constitutional amendment authorizing charitable bingo, casinos and sports wagering to accompany a proposed state lottery. For gambling and betting operations, the bill lays out everything from the establishment of a state commission to taxing and licensing of bingo, gambling and sports betting. In all cases, only current gaming and track operators in Alabama would be allowed to operate slot machines, table games and other gambling.

Local hikers aim to Make a Wish for critically ill children

The Wetumpka Police Department is seeking the identity of multiple subjects suspected of burglarizing a local educational facility Saturday. At approximately 11:55 p.m. on Feb 20, three unidentified subjects were involved in a

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District 5 residents clean up community By JACOB HOLMES News Editor

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The Elmore County Commission has put an emphasis on cleaning up the trash along county roadways and District 5 residents gathered to do their part Saturday.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians operations in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka are federally protected, but the legislation would allow the Poarch to continue to operate the Mobile Greyhound Park and add a casino and sports wagering. The legislation would allow the Poarch to open a casino in the Huntsville area. Victoryland in Macon County and the Birmingham Race Course

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Melissa Orr and Keri Watts are on a mission to grant wishes to children who have been diagnosed with a critical illness. The duo has set out to raise $10,000 for the Make a Wish Alabama’s Trailblazer Challenge.

iking is a great way to get outdoors and experience nature. It is a good way to exercise and experience new things, and in the case of two Elmore County women, it is a good way to support a good cause. Melissa Orr and Keri Watts are on a mission to grant wishes to children who have been diagnosed with a critical illness. The duo has set out to raise $10,000 for the Make a Wish Alabama’s Trailblazer Challenge. “It is the biggest fundraiser that Make a Wish Alabama has every year,” Orr said. “It’s a hike.” Along with hiking

26.3 miles in one day, Trailblazers commit to raising at least $2,500 for Make a Wish Alabama. The hike will take place in the Talladega National Forest. This will be the fifth annual Trailblazer Challenge. Orr is a previous participant in the Trailblazer Challenge, so she is considered alumna. As an alumna, she was offered a unique and challenging opportunity. “We were given the opportunity to become wish heroes,” Orr said. Wish Heroes must pledge to raise at least $5,000 and hike a total of 54.5 miles in two sessions. “One session will be here in Alabama, the other 28.2 miles will See WISH • Page A6

Black History Month celebrated with the unveiling of the W.B Doby Activity Center By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Bureau Chief

The official unveiling of the W.B. Doby Activity Center was held in honor of Black History Month at Wetumpka Elementary School on Saturday, Feb. 19. Wetumpka councilmember Cheryl Tucker was the Mistress of Ceremony for the event and Deacon Bobby Mays with St. James Worship Center opened the ceremony with an invocation. After the invocation, those in attendance said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang Lift Every Voice and Sing.

The ceremony began with a welcome from Mr. Wendell Saxon Elmore County Board of Education member. “Today as you sit here, in the W.B. Doby Activity Center and these hallowed grounds where you attended school, I extend to each of you a warm welcome,” Saxon said. Elmore County Commissioner Desirae Lewis also participated in Saturday’s celebration of Black history. “We are celebrating our Black history Carmen Rodgers / The Herald with this historical unveiling of the W.B. Bobby Pierson said the idea to name the activity center at WES after W.B. Doby came to See DOBY • Page A7 him in a dream that he had over the summer.

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Obituaries Charles LaVoyde Bush Charles LaVoyde Bush, 84, passed away on February 15, 2021. Even though he was taken away from this world, his deep commitment and love for his family and friends will always be treasured. He was owner of Bush Grocery and lived in the Claud community most of his life. Charles was always a business man at heart. His favorite past time was taking trips on his motorcycle. Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy; three children, Doug (Lisa), Tina and Darrel (Tina R.); proud papaw of ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, February 20 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Claud, AL. The viewing is at 1:00 p.m. and the funeral service is at 2:00 p.m. Immediately following the funeral service, there will be a graveside service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, P.O. Box 863465, Orlando, FL 32886 or www.donate.lovetotherescue.org. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial. com.

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Police Reports Feb. 16

Fourth-degree theft of property from Walmart, 4538 U.S. 231, merchandise recovered valued at $59.87. Third-degree possession of a forged instrument from River Bank and Trust, 10 Cambridge Drive, two checks recovered.

Feb. 15

Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and second-degree theft of property from the 100 block of

Eagle Creek Drive, sneakers and firearms stolen, valued at $460. Information only from Pure Gas Station, 8461 U.S. 231; Honda Odyssey damaged, valued at $1,500.

property from Walmart, 4538 U.S. 231, merchandise recovered valued at $9.32. Disorderly conduct from Skate Zone, 88 Red Eagle Drive.

Feb. 14

Fourth-degree theft of property from Walmart, 4538 U.S. 231, merchandise stolen and recovered, valued at $92.94. Fourth-degree theft of property from Walmart, 4538 U.S. 231, merchandise recovered valued at

Third-degree criminal mischief from the 100 block of County Club Drive, lawn equipment damaged, valued at $200.

Feb. 13

Fourth-degree theft of

Feb. 12

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Feb. 11

Attempting to elude police officer from the 5700 block of U.S. 231. First-degree possession of marijuana and attempting to elude police officer, from the 100 block of North Street; marijuana and digital scale recovered, mobile device and sunglasses damage valued at $500. Second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia from the 100 block

of North Street; marijuana, glass pipes, grinders and digital scale recovered.

Feb. 10

Failure to obey peace officer and firearm license required from the 600 block of N. Opothleohola Street, firearms and ammunition recovered.

Feb. 8

Fourth-degree theft of property from Pacecar, 8431 U.S. 231, vapes stolen, valued at $169.90.

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Video surveillance from inside a Wetumpka educational facility shows three male suspects who unlawfully entered the building Saturday and stole numerous items.

Burglary commercial burglary and theft of items from an educational facility located in the 400 Block of Alabama Street, police said. The subjects unlawfully entered the building and went through several classrooms before exiting the building with numerous items. Investigators released security video

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Gambling continued from Page A1 share the same ownership and would be allowed to legally open casinos too. Greenetrack in west Alabama would be allowed to do the same. Net gaming revenues would be taxed at a rate of 20% but not on gambling at the Poarch’s operations in Atmore, Montgomery and Wetumpka. Poarch Band of Creek Indians director of government relations Miriam Fry said the Poarch would still contribute funds to the state. “A portion of revenue, as determined by a compact negotiated with the Tribe and governor, would be shared with the state from our table games, if this bill went into effect,” Fry said in a statement. The lottery is estimated to generate more than $200 million for education. An estimated $260 - $393 million would be generated annually from gaming and the legislation earmarks much of the revenue. The gaming trust fund would retain 20%, 3% would go to counties with a gaming operation, 2% would go to municipalities with a game operation. If a municipality has no gaming operation, the 2% would go to the county in which it operates. The state’s general fund would get the remaining 75% but the bill spells out how the funds would be distributed. Statewide development and expansion of broadband would receive 65%, 25% would go to rural health services and 10% to mental health services. After $1 billion goes to broadband, the distribution changes to 25% remaining in the general fund, 25% to rural healthcare services, 25% to develop and maintain IT infrastructure, 15% for mental health services and 10% for grants to be awarded for infrastructure improvements to counties and municipalities without the casinos. The bill would put all bingo under control of the gaming commission. It would prohibit electronic bingo except at the five casinos and the three now operated by the Poarch, which are on tribal lands and not under state control. License fees for charitable bingo are determined by the market they are located in. Jefferson County Race Track would pay $100 million over 10 years to be licensed for 30 years. Victoryland would pay $50 million over 10 years to be licensed for 25 years. Greenetrack would pay $5 million over 10 years to be licensed for 10 years. The last time any form of public referendum on the lottery or gambling was presented to voters was in 1999 with a statewide lottery. It failed.

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Volunteers picked up trash along some of Elmore County District 5’s worst roadways Saturday morning.

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Commissioner Desirae Lewis said 15 people came out to tackle some of the district’s worst roads Saturday morning, filling trash bags for several hours just on a few areas. “We started at 9 a.m. and went to 1:30 p.m.,” Lewis said. “Gossum Switch Road took the entire time (for our group).” The 15 residents split up, clearing litter on Crenshaw Road, Cain Road, Highway 111, Bellingrath Road and Fitzpatrick Road. Lewis said the roads were a “horrible mess.” “We found several beer cans — Keystone was the number one beer as well as Bud Light,” Lewis said. “There were dirty diapers, someone had thrown kitchen trash out with their

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month,” Lewis said. “We’re trying to pick up as much trash as we can before our mowers come out and cut it all up and throw it everywhere. We had more people come up and said they would have come out if they would have known, so we are trying to spread the word. In seeing this event, one group went out on their own on Sunday and picked up 11 bags of trash.” Although preventing litter would be the ultimate solution to the problem, Lewis said there will always be a need for members of the community to help clean up their streets. “We can’t control the behavior of those who litter,” Lewis said, “but we can control how we respond to it.”

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wo months into serving as news editor for The Wetumpka Herald, I finally have my first byline in the paper. And I’m so happy the day is finally here. I joined Tallapoosa Publishers back in October as Design Editor and actually began helping out in September designing the Tallassee Tribune and The Herald, so even if you haven’t seen my name much, I have been involved with The Herald for several months. I became News Editor in midDecember, following in the large footsteps of Santana Wood. Of course, here at TPI that means editing all four of our papers in Wetumpka, Tallassee, Alexander City and Dadeville. Bureau Chief Briana Wilson does a great job on the ground

JACOB HOLMES News Editor from the Herald office covering everything happening across the city day in and day out, so I continue to design the paper and assist any way I can. So when she needed a hand covering trash pickup in District 5 on Saturday I was happy to pitch in. Of course, Elmore County has a special place in my heart, District 5 particularly. I grew up in Prattville right on the Elmore County line; I’m fairly sure my house actually sat directly on the line, with my bedroom firmly on the Elmore side.

And I spent most of my teenage years in Millbrook going to church and school and even occasionally made it out to Wetumpka. More often than not, my name probably won’t appear on the front page of The Herald. But I continue to be involved in the design and my contact information is right here on this page in the staff directory. I am always available to discuss story ideas and coverage. I want to continue to be a part of the Elmore County community and serve our readers with the best news coverage possible. Jacob Holmes is the news editor of The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune, The Alex City Outlook and The Dadeville Record. He can be reached at 256-414-3179 or at jacob. holmes@alexcityoutlook.com

Facing down the ‘gun imperialists’ yet again

n a quieter time, what President Joe Biden said on Feb. 14 about his hopes for combating the scourge of violence in our country might have been much bigger news. “Today,” Biden said in a statement marking the third anniversary of the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., which took the lives of 14 students and three teachers, “I am calling on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms, including requiring background checks on all gun sales, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and eliminating immunity for gun manufacturers who knowingly put weapons of war on our streets.” Those are serious and necessary steps toward sanity for a nation that has just 4 percent of the world’s population but 46% of its civilian-owned firearms - an estimated 393 million guns, according to the Small Arms Survey. That Biden’s plea did not arouse more praise or more controversy reflects, in part, the president’s own intense and appropriate focus on putting the battle to defeat the covid19 pandemic - and reverse its economic consequences - ahead of everything else. There is also the sheer size of the rest of Biden’s agenda, including climate, infrastructure, political reform, immigration, racial justice and a new approach to foreign policy. And Donald Trump’s Senate trial for inciting violence at the nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6 ended on the same weekend as Biden’s announcement on guns. But what led up to Jan. 6 implicates the gun debate. Yes, we need to embrace the entirely sensible steps Biden proposed. (Ask yourself: Who needs an assault weapon? Why should disturbed people and domestic abusers have access to guns?) But we must also understand that the extremism of the gun imperialists is directed against democracy itself. I use that phrase “gun

E.J. DIONNE Columnist imperialists” to distinguish between the radicalized movement that claims to represent all gun owners and gun owners themselves - most of whom, according to many surveys, support reasonable steps to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. The gun imperialists believe that the Second Amendment, as they wrongly interpret it, takes priority over every other right. They cheer the anti-democratic concept advanced by Trump’s lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani at the rally that sparked the Jan. 6 violence: “trial by combat.” There is a long history in our country, going back to a successful effort to overthrow Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War in the name of white supremacy, of using guns to defeat and silence political opponents. Back in 2015, during President Barack Obama’s administration, Larry Pratt, the executive director of Gun Owners of America, declared: “The Second Amendment was designed for people just like the president and his administration.” He went on: “Yes, our guns are in our hands for people like those in our government right now that think they want to go tyrannical on us. We’ve got something for ‘em.” Trump himself has long trafficked in “Second Amendment” threats of violence. “Hillary wants to abolish, essentially abolish, the Second Amendment,” Trump said at an August 2016 rally. “If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks. Although the Second Amendment people -maybe there is, I don’t know.” (I confess it still enrages me how many people were ready to write off Trump back then as merely “entertaining.”)

And have we forgotten the rally in Lansing, Mich., last April? During protests against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home orders in response to the pandemic, dozens, including some carrying firearms, entered the state Capitol building and demanded entry into the House chamber. Whitmer was later the object of a failed kidnapping plot, organized by a group allegedly involved in those protests. It was only last month, five days after the violence in Washington, that the Michigan Capitol Commission finally voted to ban open-carry weapons from the statehouse. “Protesters who strap rifles to their chests and show up to rallies wearing tactical gear but not masks are not defending themselves against any actual, credible threats,”wrote Robyn Thomas,executive director of the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. “What they are doing is chilling free speech, and . . . endangering the lives of everyone in their communities.” Chilling free speech. That’s exactly what the gun imperialists are trying to do. They have enjoyed enormous success in intimidating politicians who should know better - in the wake of one massacre of innocents after another - into opposing even modest enhancements of our gun regulations. It’s dispiriting that the slaughter of students couldn’t galvanize the political class to action. But perhaps the violence and intimidation we have seen over the past year has finally unmasked the extremists for who they are. It’s time for rationality and democracy to prevail. E.J. Dionne writes about politics in a twice-weekly column for The Washington Post. He is a professor at Georgetown University, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a frequent commentator for NPR and MSNBC. His latest book is “Code Red: How Progressives and Moderates Can Unite to Save Our Country.”

Letter to the Editor

Let’s keep our community’s streets clean Dear Editor,

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“Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it.” —Thomas Jefferson

I am absolutely thrilled the schools are going to start teaching children to be part of the litterbug solution instead of part of the problem. It’s hard to understand a mind that litters on our beautiful roadways or anywhere else for that matter. Why? Why does anyone think their trash belongs on the side of the road? America the Beautiful has become land of the litterbugs. Maybe the car designers should design a car that would capture pictures of car occupants in the act of littering and send it to the local police station. Your fine could

be in the mail the next day. Or maybe cars could come straight from the factory with mosquito netting that rolls down when the windows open. That way nothing could be thrown out, everything stays inside the vehicle. Gov. Ivey could make those windows mandatory for every vehicle. Or maybe they could lengthen the windshield wipers and it could smack you in the face (OK, the hand) if your fingers got too close to the window with litter. That’s my personal favorite. I would love it if the county or city would provide us with car litter bags. They could be made with a good, durable material with a nice picture of the

Wetumpka bridge or one of the animal slogans the kids have come up with. When God made us ruler over land and sea it was beautiful. Please don’t litter on the highways and byways of America and teach your children not to. Be willing to pick up trash, even if you didn’t throw it down. My family and I have picked up umpteen bags of garbage on both sides of our road over the years and it’s a nasty job, but sadly, it’s necessary. Let’s take pride in our community and help each other keep our roadways and neighborhoods clean. Jan Yates Wetumpka

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Surveillance shows a man police identified as Eric Williams stealing vapes from a local business.

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Wetumpka Police Department recently arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a theft that occurred on

Feb. 8. Eric Shane Williams was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Wetumpka Police Department. The arrest comes after an unknown male (later

identified as Williams) driving a silver Toyota 4 Runner entered a U.S. 231 convenience store on Feb. 8 and was observed stealing merchandise. According to police

reports, about $170 worth of vapes were concealed and the suspect exited the business without paying. The suspect left the store traveling at a high rate of speed.

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be in the South Carolina foothills,” Orr explained. Collectively, Orr and Watts are committed to raising $10,000 for Make a Wish Alabama this year. Orr got involved in the organization after she lost her 6-year-old nephew, Kyle Golden, unexpectedly 6 years ago. “I guess you could say this is my way of keeping his memory alive,” she said. Together, the duo has raised over $20,000 for Make a Wish Alabama in the last two years. To reach that goal, Orr and Watts are seeking help from the community. “This year, we bit off a little more than we can chew by saying that we could raise $10,000, and we decided to see if we could try to get some businesses around Elmore County to help us along by donating to our Elmore County basket,” Orr said. Donating to the Elmore County

basket is a win-win because it not only serves a great cause, it also gives exposure to local businesses that give to it. “We thought this was a really good way to get local businesses, not only to support us by giving us a product to put in it, some have made monetary donations. This will allow us to spotlight those who are supporting us, along with bringing awareness that there are 292 children in Alabama who are critically ill, who are waiting for a wish.” The smallest wish costs around $2,500. “That’s why $2,500 is the first goal they ask us to meet as a Trailblazer,” Orr said. Donations to the Make a Wish Alabama benefit children in the community. “There are children in Alabama, in central Alabama that are on that waiting list and any amount of

money donated to Make a Wish Trailblaze Challenge, 75% of it goes directly to wishes,” Orr said. A raffle for the Elmore County Basket will be held on March 31 via Facebook Live. Tickets will be available beginning March 1. Anyone who donates to the Trailblazer Challenge during the month of March will automatically be added to the raffle. “We are thinking around $10 because we want it to be affordable,” Orr said. “We might create a deal where people can buy more tickets for a little less because, at the end of the day, this money is for these kids. We would love to raise more than $10,000.” There is still plenty of time to donate to the Make a Wish Alabama Trailblazer Challenge, go to donate an item to the Elmore County basket, call 334-300-7724. Donations can also be made online.

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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 334492-0777 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 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-

On Tuesday, Feb. 2, Monte Clayton Lynch, a 50-year-old from St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple bank robberies in Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Lynch was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence and will be required to pay $18,474 in restitution to all of the banks involved. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court records and statements made in open court, on Aug. 12, 2019, Lynch walked into the First Community Bank in Prattville and handed the teller a note demanding “all” the money. The teller complied, and Lynch left with approximately $5,400. Lynch was then seen walking to an adjacent business, getting into a black F-150 and driving off. The Prattville Police Department and the FBI began investigating. After releasing information about the robbery to the public, including the surveillance footage, law enforcement received a tip identifying Lynch as the person depicted in the video and providing his location at a residence in Montgomery. Investigators went to that address and saw a truck that matched the F-150 that was used by Lynch to get away. Law enforcement confirmed that Lynch was staying there temporarily and ran some background checks on him. They found booking photos and social media photos that matched the bank robbery footage. Further investigation developed Lynch as a suspect in multiple bank robberies across the southeast that had been committed within a few weeks of the Prattville crime. After his arrest for the Prattville robbery, he confessed to that crime as well as a bank robbery in St. Louis on July 26, 2019, one in Nashville on Aug. 1, 2019, one in Birmingham on Aug. 3, 2019, and two in the Atlanta area on Aug. 6, 2019. All of the cases were transferred to the Middle District of Alabama and Lynch entered guilty pleas in each of them. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Prattville Police Department investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorney Brandon W. Bates prosecuted the case.

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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 GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail. com. CELEBRATE

RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-5672364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/ Wetumpka. Call 334-5670476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee

is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

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Wetumpka vape theft suspect arrested

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Surveillance shows a man police identified as Eric Williams stealing vapes from a local business.

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Wetumpka Police Department recently arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a theft that occurred on

Feb. 8. Eric Shane Williams was arrested on Wednesday, according to the Wetumpka Police Department. The arrest comes after an unknown male (later

identified as Williams) driving a silver Toyota 4 Runner entered a U.S. 231 convenience store on Feb. 8 and was observed stealing merchandise. According to police

reports, about $170 worth of vapes were concealed and the suspect exited the business without paying. The suspect left the store traveling at a high rate of speed.

Man sentenced for multiple bank robberies STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Melissa Orr and Keri Watts will walk a total of 58.4 miles to raise at least $10,000 for the Make a Wish foundation.

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Doby Activity Center,” Commissioner Lewis said in her greeting’s speech. “Many individuals that I know attended school here,” she said. “It is an honor to be standing here.” During the unveiling ceremony, three Black History Moments were shared. The first was the history of Theodore L. Jackson Sr. who was the second and the last principal of W.B. Doby High School. He was there in 1969 when the last class graduated from the school. His was given by his son Andre Jackson. Andrea recounted the years growing up as a child while his father was a principal and an educator at many schools in Alabama. But it was during his time in Wetumpka that Andrea’s father made the biggest impact in his life. Andrea and his friends could not play baseball for Wetumpka High School. But Mr. Jackson and his friends created a league that his son and others could participate in. A league that would go on to be an all-star team. “That was some competition,” Andrea said. It was through that recreation league baseball team that Andrea earned a college scholarship. “It allowed me to have an experience that wouldn’t have elsewhere,” he said. “There was no league for us to play in. Subsequently, from that league, I was able to get a scholarship at Alabama State.” Girard Geeter delivered a Black

History Moment about his father, Robert Geeter. Robert was the last principal at Elmore County Training School and the first principal at W.B. Doby High School. “I came from a long line of teachers,” Girard said. Robert’s mother, Girard’s grandmother, was an English teacher. Girard’s mother was a reading teacher. Not only was Robert Geeter an educator he was an advocate for minorities. “He got a grant from the Richard Nixon administration, and he went around the country writing grants for Black Panthers. They used that money for after-school programs and they fed the community. It was very heartwarming to know that my father was a part of that. That’s the side of the Black Panthers that people didn’t talk about,” Girard said. Robert Geeter also opened a minority business development office for the State of Alabama. “Again, he was helping minorities. And he did it under the George Wallace administration,” Girard continued. Girard went on to become an advocate for minorities. “It’s ironic how this comes back around,” he said. In the final Black History Moment, Lois Waters recounted the impact that W.B. Doby made on the community. Doby was a well-known Black educator

in the community. Welton Blanton Doby was well-regarded in Elmore county as an advocate for minority education. He served as the principal of Elmore County Training School from 1930 until he died in 1957. Doby, along with a group of devoted teachers, petitioned for the school to be among the first to be accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education, which it was. Doby was also the first president of the Elmore County Teacher’s Association. “At an early age he showed an interest in books and a determination to improve his mind,” Waters said of Doby. Following the Black History Moments, Mr. Bobby Pierson and Winfred Wise gave closing remarks. Pierson gave a show of appreciation to Superintendent Richard Dennis and the Elmore County Board of Education for passing the motion to rename the activity center at Wetumpka Elementary School in honor of W.B. Doby. The idea to name the activity center at WES to W.B. Doby came to him in a dream that Pierson had over the summer. “Wouldn’t it be nice if we were to change the name of Wetumpka Elementary School back to W.B. Doby,” Pearson said about his dream. From there, Superintendent Dennis suggested naming the activity center after W.B. Doby.

“Low and behold, here we are,” Pierson said. “For those of you who may remember the A-Team, I love it when a plan comes together.” Pierson also recalled a young man named Willie James Speed, who, according to Pierson, was Girard Geeter’s “bodyguard” while they were in school. Before making his final remarks, Pierson reminded those in attendance of the importance of Black history. “Once upon a time, our forefathers had to pick cotton, now we have the opportunity to pick presidents,” Pierson said. Mr. Winfred Wise coordinated Saturday’s event and he also offered a few closing remarks. “I’m appreciative of the ones that attended today,” Wise said. “The three men that we honored here today, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Geeter, and Mr. Doby laid a solid foundation for generations of students in Elmore County and that is still going on today.” Wise expressed the importance of carrying that legacy on to the following generations. “It’s imperative that we teach the students here, and younger people, that don’t know about Mr. Doby. Mr. Geeter, and Mr. Jackson, who they were and what they did for our education in this County. That’s why we keep these programs going. We look forward to having Black history in Elmore County.”

Commission awards bid to replace Cherokee Trail Bridge with box culvert By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

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WHS students deliver ‘Hearts for Heroes’ The Wetumpka High School chapter of the National Honor Society recently completed their service project entitled “Hearts for Heroes.” The purpose of this project was to show appreciation to local law enforcement officers in the community. On Feb. 10, senior officers and members delivered 63 goodie bags to the Elmore County Sheriffs Department, followed by the delivery of 35 bags to the Wetumpka Police Department on Feb. 11. The WHS National Honor Society has a membership of 72 students comprised of juniors and seniors and is sponsored by English teacher Susan Hiebert.

Road construction is on the horizon in the eastern part of Elmore County as the County Commission gets ready to demolish the Cherokee Trail bridge and replace it with a box culvert. At a meeting on Feb. 8, the Commission awarded the bid for a portion of the project to the lowest bidder, Hanceville-based Carcel and G Construction LLC. Carcel and G’s bid of $460,204 strictly covers the removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a 16-by-14 four-barrel box culvert, said Luke McGinty, Elmore County’s chief engineer. County crews will redo the approaches to the culvert and different contractor will asphalt and stripe the roadway. The total cost of the project is about $600,000. The county decided to install a box culvert instead of another bridge because box culverts are easier to construct, inspect and maintain, according to McGinty. District 2 County Commission Mack Daugherty said the new The current concrete Cherokee Trail bridge, which is located about a mile outside of Tallassee city limits, is

deteriorating. McGinty said the timber piles underneath the concrete bridge are starting to rot. The bridge has a current weight limit of 15 tons, which means that logging trucks cannot pass over it but school buses can. “The condition of the bridge is getting to a point where we would soon have to lower the weight limit and school buses would not be able to pass,” McGinty said. The project is expected to take about three months to complete. McGinty said the bridge removal process is expected to being by the end of March. During the construction period, motorists will have to use Burt Mill Road to access Alabama 14. “We will have several signs directing people on the detour,” McGinty said. “Our goal is to make very easy to follow.” The county is utilizing Federal Aid Exchange Funds to cover the cost of the project. Since October 2019, counties have received $400,000 in lieu of annual federal aid funding previously allocated by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The $400,000 allocation for each county is designated as Federal Aid Exchange Funds under the Rebuild Alabama Act.

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4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 5670923

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

6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 5692851

BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 5671141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 5677455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5672141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 5675966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5676493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620

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Blackwell wins second straight state title STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

HUNTSVILLE – Wetumpka placed third overall in the Class 5A/6A AHSAA State Wrestling Championships behind champions Gardendale High School and runner-ups Arab. Wetumpka finished third with 150 team points. Wetumpka senior Mason Blackwell (16-0) helped the Indians finish third overall winning the 182-pound title for the second year in a row with a 7-2 decision over Southside-Gadsden’s Carnel Davis (46-3).

Also finishing undefeated was Gulf Shores senior Riley Kuhn (22-0), who won the 220-pound title with a 7-3 decision over Wetumpka senior Abe Preston (29-2). Shades Valley senior Dylan Daring (230) closed out a perfect season in the final championship bout with a 9-4 decision over Damien Lawry of Benjamin Russell (28-2). Other wrestlers from around the area included Elmore County’s Ramon Lozada who fell in the Consolation Finals to Peter Henderson. See WRESTLING • Page B2

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Mason Blackwell competes in the semifinal of the State Wrestling Championships in Huntsville.

Wetumpka softball downs Chilton behind sixth inning burst By DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Editor

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An Elmore County player slides into home beating the ball to the catcher in the process. Inset: Elmore County coach Mark Segrest and Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell chat before their respective second teams play ahead of the varsity game.

BACK AT THE PLATE Elmore County softball teams retake the diamond

By DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Editor

oftball season is underway and Elmore County is the heir apparent, leading the way with a 6-1 record; but the Wetumpka Indians have made early progress with five early season wins themselves. Tallassee has shown abilities to compete, losing a close contest to Stanhope Elmore, and the Mustangs have been on the winning end of some close games themselves including a two-run eighth inning to kickstart their season with a win.

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Elmore County falls in sub-regionals By DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Editor

fielder’s choice. The bottom of the first inning found Stanhope Elmore start off with a four-pitch walk. A sacrifice bunt moved the runner while a single put the runner on third. While the bases were loaded on a resulting walk, the Mustangs scored on an error on a pickoff attempt and then managed to keep the bases loaded with another walk. A hit batter brought in Stanhope’s second runner and a single to left added two more. The top of the third saw the Tigers add another run via an error but weren’t able to do much more in the two-out situation. The Mustangs’ Kelbi Johnson got around on a ball in the bottom of the third inning for a solo homerun, which led to the Tigers giving up another bases-loaded situation. An error brought in the first run and a sac-fly RBI scored the second run of the inning. Stanhope had a firm 7-2 lead but Tallassee rallied in the fourth inning. Tallassee singled to start the inning, but the runner was erased on a resulting fielder’s choice. A second single on the first pitch set up an opportunity with the runner getting into scoring position. An error put Tigers all over the bases and a sac-fly brought in the programs’ third run. A homerun from Catherine Royster drove in three to bring the score to 7-6, but the Tigers still trailed.

When Sipsey Valley jumped ahead seven points in the first two minutes of play, the game was going to be a long shot for the Elmore County Panthers. As the final basketball game of the season played out in front of fans at Elmore County High School one thing began to become obvious: there’s a bright future at Elmore County and this was just a taste despite the 54-40 loss. It’s just the third or fourth time the Panthers had been to the state tournament and, for the area title, their first in five years. Coach Rodney Taylor said the pressure of the game wasn’t a distraction. “I think it’s a positive. One thing we wanted this year, I felt like we were going to win the area,” Taylor said. “I told them that before the season started. I really believed that. To go through and win it and be such a young team, it’s a building block.” The game was on the ropes from the beginning, Sipsey Valley pulled ahead 7-0 before Rodney Taylor called a timeout. After the timeout, Payton Stephenson drained a three-pointer of his own to put his squad on the board. “That’s a good basketball team and physically – it’s hard to match up with their bodies,” Taylor said. “They came out and rushed us.” Fast break speed was another issue the Panthers faced but it was also their first time in a long time that they’d made it to the sub-regional

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Elmore County (6-1)

The first week of the season found Elmore County with a six-game win streak. The season opened with a 10-1 loss to Chilton County but the Panthers have been on a roll ever since. Their first win came against Charles Henderson with a blowout 9-1 victory. Saturday featured a trio of shut-out wins, the first of which came against Loveless Academy then Park Crossing and finishing with a 3-0 victory over Beauregard. Saturday found a little bit of resistance as the Panthers faced Charles Henderson for the second time. It wasn’t a blowout this round; instead it went down to the wire as the program started their scoring in the third inning. A single and resulting error by Charles Henderson led to the Panthers grabbing the first lead of the game on an Anna Catherine Segrest single. A double on with Madelyn Becker, who was next in the lineup, brought in Hailey O’Brien and Segrest. But it was not over there. Up 3-0, the Panthers’ Madison Britt sent a homerun to center to score two more runs in the third. The Panthers gave up a two-run home run of their own in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 5-2 but the program limited the damage by striking out three of the next four batters. The Panthers scored one more in the fifth inning, but with the bases loaded weren’t able to drive in anymore. An error placed a runner on first base in the bottom of the fifth inning and a two-strike homerun pulled Charles Henderson within two runs. Elmore County gave up another run after an error put another runner on base. Charles Henderson managed to score on a single, but Aubrey Allen managed to strikeout the final two batters of the inning to seal the win.

Wetumpka softball trailed against Chilton for nearly six innings until Kaylyn Richardson knocked in a tworun double to take the 4-3 lead. Chilton scored two runs on a first-inning home run to get the early lead and the momentum. Chilton’s third inning found the program score another run to go ahead 3-0, but that’s where things changed. Mya Holt kicked off the bottom of the fourth inning with a double to center. After changing to Cassidy Bowers as a courtesy runner, the Indians found a run on Savannah Shoemaker’s double down the line to score the first run of the game. The second run of the fourth inning came via a sacrifice fly and RBI as Shoemaker scored on an out by Ella Watson. In the top of the fifth inning, disaster nearly struck as Chilton singled but couldn’t get the run across through a fielder’s choice.

The Panthers managed to take down Wetumpka as well Monday in a 10-2 victory.

Wetumpka (5-3)

Wetumpka’s season has been good to start off with. With eight games in their bank already, the Indians have more games played to this point of the season than any other program in the county. The Indians won over Chilton County and Tallassee to open their season last week. A loss hit the record as the program fell to Spanish Fort but rebounded for a 1-0 victory over Smith Station. The Indians then added a shutout win over Prattville. Hewitt-Trussville knocked the Indians back a step with a 12-5 bruising but the Indians rebounded with a 7-2 win over Eufaula. Mya Holt knocked a team leading 4-for-4 day with four RBIs to go with it. Holt and Riley Dismukes were credited with home runs in that game. Elmore County handed the Indians their third loss of the season as the program fell 10-2.

Tallassee (0-2)

The Tigers’ start hasn’t been flawless by any means. Their opening game of the season was a 5-2 loss to Wetumpka. Their second road trip took the program to Stanhope Elmore and the battle lasted well into extra innings on Monday. The Tigers scored their first run of the game on an error which was wedged between a walk, lineout, walk and

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After the paths were quiet for the most part, the Tigers managed to get back on the board once more. A walk issued to Baynes led to an Alexis Love double to score the tying run. Chloe Davidson singled to center to score the go-ahead run, but the battle was far from over. Placing down a well-placed bunt in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Mustangs brought in Jada Mcleod who tripled earlier in the inning. The match-up was tied 8-8 into the final inning of regulation. The Tigers coaxed a walk, an error put another runner on base and a single from Baynes loaded them up. Love was hit by a pitch, walking in a tough run but the Tigers managed to lead 9-8.

Stanhope tied the game in the bottom of the seventh with back-to-back doubles. Tallassee found trouble with the bases loaded but managed to pick up a fielder’s choice and fly out to end the inning. In extra innings, the Tigers were able to score Royster on a sac-bunt and follow-up error that scored the run, but it did little more than give them one run in a crucial spot. Peyton Thomas for Stanhope was placed on the paths and a double by Lindsey White would’ve scored the run, but the run was held to third. Basses managed to get loaded as Burkett was walked immediately. Johnson was hit by a pitch to score the tying run, but Khloe Jones drove in the final

run on a single to right to end the game.

Edgewood (1-0)

Edgewood picked up their first win of the season against Evangel Christian. The Wildcats scored three runs over three innings of play to notch a win. Haylee Brown was 2-for-2 on the day with one RBI.

Holtville (1-1)

Holtville had a quiet start to the season outside of their 13-3 victory over Saint James. The Bulldogs fell to Benjamin Russell 6-2 Saturday. A few non-region games are slated for this week against Wetumpka and Prattville Christian.

Stanhope Elmore (4-2)

The Mustangs had a pretty solid start to their season last week scoring three wins between Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, Brooke Burkett led a walk-off extra inning thriller for the win, but the Mustangs started the game on top 3-0 in the first two innings. A run in the fifth was no issue as the Mustangs added a run in the fifth and sixth inning respectively. Montgomery Catholic managed to score seven runs in the seventh inning. Stanhope’s 5-0 lead became a 8-5 deficit. The Mustangs rallied back with three runs of their own to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jada Mcleod’s two-

strike homerun drove in two runs. A groundout later in the inning managed to find Lindsey White score the tying run. However, the eighth inning was all Stanhope. After dropping the first two batters via fly out and strikeout, the Mustangs were in need of a rally. Mcleod walked and White managed to find a gap for a single to put Thomas on second. It wasn’t a homerun, but the Mustangs did get a base clearing two-RBI triple from Burkett for the win. Stanhope dropped two games to Charles Henderson and Opp Saturday but managed to survive a closely contested battle with Tallassee Monday.

Wrestle continued from Page B1 Chad Strickland (Wetumpka) fell in the 113-pound class to Hudson Waldrop of McAdory.

AHSAA Class 5A/6A State Wrestling Championships TEAM SCORING (TOP 10) 138 Pounds: Melton Powe, Gardendale (33-2), Jr., dec. Kyler Adams, Wetumpka (35-1), Sr., 11-9. 182 Pounds: Mason Blackwell, Wetumpka (16-0), Sr., dec. Carnel Davis, Southside-Gadsden (46-4), Sr., 7-2. 220 Pounds: Riley Kuhn, Fort Payne (23-0), Sr., dec, Abe Preston, Wetumpka (29-3), Sr., 7-3. 285 Pounds: Dylan Daring, Shades Valley (23-0), Sr., dwc. Damien Lawry, Ben Russell (28-2), Sr., 9-4. Consolation Finals 106 Pounds: Peter Henderson, McAdory (37-3), Sr. dec. Ramon Lozada, Elmore County (23-3), Fr., 3-2. 113 Pounds: Hudson Waldrop, McAdory (45-2), So. dec. Chad Strickland, Wetumpka (28-8o.,) 28-8, So. (Dec 7-1)

Comeback continued from Page B1 Still trailing in the bottom of the sixth inning, Lily Gray singled on a line drive to center. After a ground out, Gray stood on second and Watson’s single put runners on second and third. Richardson doubled to score Gray and Watson for the 4-3 lead. Campbell doubled on a grounder to center for Richardson to score and Bowers singled to bring Campbell in for the fourth run of the inning. A fly out ended the sixth inning and in the seventh inning, Chilton County grounded out in order to end the night. Wetumpka managed to score 6 runs on 10 hits. Gray and Richardson each went 2-for-3 at the plate with Richardson scoring two RBIs. The win was credited to Watson after striking out two in three innings pitched. Holt pitched four innings and struck out four while allowing six hits and one home run in the contest.

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Garrett Allen goes up for a shot against Sipsey Valley during the AHSAA State basketball playoffs.

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games. The lead that Sipsey accrued was enough to continue their overall momentum in the first quarter. When the first buzzer rang to end the opening quarter of play, the Panthers were facing an 18-5 deficit. “They rushed us 18-5, it would’ve been real easy to fold up but we didn’t,” Taylor said. “We came right back and cut it to seven and kinda went back and forth on points.” The offense struggled but Taylor made some critical adjustments in the huddle that woke his program up. Shots came out much better and the defense was able to adjust and limit their foes overall makes at times to bring the game back to a manageable score. The Panthers managed to bring the game back to a manageable singledigit deficit. The gap was just seven points before four minutes came off the board in the second quarter. Elmore County was down 22-15 but over four minutes, the Panthers soon found their deficit back at 10-points. Halftime’s buzzer brought relief for the fans who wanted to see their home team continue their season, but Sipsey Valley had other plans. Sipsey opened the game up by going on a 13-point run. Elmore County managed to score a few points in the

third quarter, but the damage had been done. The Bears were as far ahead as 21 points in the early part of the third quarter but the Panthers fought back to a 48-33 deficit. “They jumped us early in the third but we fought back,” Taylor said. “We battled the whole game. We were hustling ‘til the end.” Elmore County managed just seven points but the desire on the floor to get one more shot up as the game dwindled down continued to hang in the air for the Panthers. “We have nothing to hang our heads about, we lost to a very good basketball team,” Taylor said. “We will be back.” The season ended with the Panthers as area champions in their first season as a 5A program. “Elmore County had never been 5A before,” Taylor said with a chuckle. “Here we are in 5A in basketball and we win the area. And scoreboards can lie. You can win a game by 30 and never get better. When you walked on the floor your physical talent is just better and I’ve been disappointed by that. And then you have games like this. Yea, we lost by 14 but we got better. We played hard and we played well. “The scoreboard says we had a loss but what we did as a program is continue to grow it and continue to push

it forward,” he continued. “That’s all you can be proud of.” Elmore County, along with other schools around Alabama, had to face additional adversity during the COVID19 pandemic. Taylor was emotional when thinking about how much his team had to overcome to even be one of the final 32 teams in Class 5A still playing in the postseason. “I told them, the last thing that I told them…” Taylor paused to fight back tears and a sniffle. “At their age to have to go through that and do what I took to be on this floor tonight. It’s probably the most amazing thing about this story. I was their age at one time. I wanted to run with my friends and hang out and do all the things – they couldn’t do all that. Whether from regulations or restrictions or them choosing themselves to not do things. For all of us in the state, to have the opportunity to still be standing tonight. For what this season has been… It’s a credit to these kids. That’s what I’m proud of. We were here tonight. We didn’t lose our season and they got to play it and made the best of it.” The preparation for next season will begin in a week for the players who aren’t in other sports around Elmore County. Taylor says that his program will be back in the weight room and so will his girls team.

Humphrey caps 1,000-point season with 52-point game By DARIUS GOODMAN Sports Writer

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Jamaich Humphrey put up 52 points in a game to help propel the Tigers to the Sweet 16, but there’s a little bit more to the young athlete who’s next goal is college.

It’s uncommon to have a player knock down 30 points in a game, it’s uncommon to have any high schooler drain 40; but it’s very rare for a player to notch 52 points and keep his team’s postseason hopes alive. During sub-regional play, the Tigers were kept alive by Jamicah Humphrey dropping 52 points in an 86-80 victory over Talladega. The Tigers were newly-minted into 5A play this season after a reclassification and produced another solid season. Humphrey’s 2020-21 season found him cross the 1,000-point mark with 1,263 career points. He averaged 24.5 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. “Not too many people get to touch 1,000 points,” Humphrey said. “That’s a big accomplishment for real.” The day he put up 52 points, he didn’t know he crossed the line; when he found out, he was in disbelief at the prospect of putting up such numbers. “Every game, one of my teachers would say 40. When I was at the

line, I was thinking every free throw I shot, I have 30,” Humphrey said. “I gotta hit both of them, I gotta hit both of them and at the end of the game, they said over the mic that I had 52. I was like, ‘What?’ I couldn’t even believe it. It was a real crazy day. I was hittin’ and I had to do what I had to do so we could win the game.” Humphrey is a senior and when the game came down to if they were going home, the senior class managed to step up. Humphrey was a big part of it but he says the other seniors in the program didn’t want their season to end. It led to them making the biggest comeback of the Tigers’ season. “It was crazy because a lot of people didn’t think we were going to make it that far to sub-region,” Humphrey said. “It was very exciting.” The Tigers had their own issues throughout the season, from a mandatory shutdown that left them out for three weeks to hitting a rough patch in area play losing twice to Pike Road. Wins over Brewbaker Tech and Beauregard helped and the Tigers won their area with a win over Pike Road ahead of the playoffs, but it still

set the Tigers up with a tough subregion slate. That slate found them face Greenville, the program that dropped them from the postseason last week and Sylacauga, who tore through Pike Road and Carroll to reach the Elite Eight. It was a good season for the Tigers all things considered. However, it brings a new journey for Humphrey as he considers what is next for him. “Definitely next level,” he says with determination. “I’m still weighing my options and seeing, but I’ll be signing soon. I don’t talk about it like that, but when it happens, it happens.” Before he leaves, he’ll have a legacy behind him etched into the history of Tallassee and something that may be talked about for years to come. But he’s already working with a number of young athletes from within the program who want to get better themselves. “You gotta work. It’s possible; I did it and they can do it,” Humphrey said. “You just gotta put in the time. I know I’m going to help anybody who needs help. I’ve got a couple of people who train with me now. I’m going to help out any way I can.”

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What goes on behind the scenes By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

Pet of the Week: Dorothy Dorothy is a 10-year-old, 50-pound special needs dog, and she’s worth the ‘extra.’ She arrived at the shelter in pitiful condition and is now doing fantastic. She is housetrained, walks wonderfully on a leash, is great with other dogs of all sizes and both sexes and is good with cats. She eats in her crate but prefers sleeping in the bed with her human. She is perfect in the house, quiet, but also quite playful. Her special needs are that she has a condition called Cushings that requires daily medications and is on a long-term treatment for heartworms. Dorothy deserves a loving home that can see to her medical needs and she will repay with a ton of love. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats older than 1-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. Adoption fees completely cover the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with a participating veterinarian. Those interested in meeting Dorothy or any other pet, please first email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net to receive an adoption application. Once the adoption application is approved, the shelter will coordinate an appointment to meet and adopt. Walk-in adoptions are not being allowed right now. The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.

What actually goes on in our shelter on a daily basis? The public sees our pets online and in our adoptable area after having been cleaned up, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and generally recovered from any negative health issues they might have had. What the general public does not see is the day in, day out work our staff is doing to help so many pets recover from neglect, starvation, sickness, injuries, and overall mistreatment that may have gone on for a significant period of time. In any given week, we will likely have a number of pets recovering from neglect and issues such as severe flea and tick infestations, mange, intestinal parasites and poor nutrition. Pets with acute injuries are not uncommon and necessitate quick trips to area veterinarians to get the appropriate diagnosis and care. We seem to always have dogs undergoing heartworm treatment and right now have three completing treatment and three more to get started on their treatment. Longterm neglect is not ‘fixable’ overnight so it is not uncommon for us to have had a pet a month or more before it is recovered and ready for adoption. Flea and ticks can be much more than a nuisance as we

see far too many pets covered in these parasites, anemic and weak from the loss of blood as a result. Yes, fleas and ticks can kill young animals and our staff often has to work fast to kill these blood-sucking parasites so the puppies or kittens can recover. Too often we receive animals that are terribly underweight from starvation and/or severe intestinal parasites. Re-feeding a starved pet is not just putting food in front of them as they may need multiple small meals during the day to get their recovery started. Pets with large internal parasite loads have to be de-wormed carefully so as not to shock their system and then often have to be de-wormed multiple times to finally rid them of their parasites. Many, many cats and kittens come to us with upper respiratory issues that can be from contagious cat diseases or just bad overall health from poor nutrition, internal and external parasites, and stress. Goopy eyes and runny noses are more the norm for large numbers of kittens during ‘kitten season,’ and our kitty quarantine area is generally full during those months as we work to help many of these kittens get well enough to be placed for adoption. What about all of those puppies and kittens too young to be without a mother? Our

First Community Bank announces promotions STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Multiple internal promotions have taken place at two of First Community Bank of Central Alabama’s Elmore County locations. Bank CEO Michael Morgan said the promotions were approved at a January Board of Directors meeting, effective Jan. 1. Rana Futral was promoted to the position of president and chief financial officer. Futral, an Elmore County native, has been a part of the FCB team since 2003 and has been in banking since 1991. “I could not be more excited for Rana,” Morgan said. “She’s an invaluable part of our leadership team. It’s rare to find a person with both the analytical and interpersonal skills needed to be successful in this role, and she’s got it.” Janna Roberts was promoted to senior vice president of retail banking. Morgan said Roberts has been working at FCB since its inception in 2001. She has worked in the banking field since 1992. Morgan praised Roberts for her exceptional customer service skills.

“She’s really gifted when it comes to customer service, which is essential for the retail side of the business,” Morgan said. “She just genuinely loves people and it comes through in her work with customers and employees.” Tanya Tyrone was promoted to senior vice president of information technology, serving in the role of IT administrator and risk/security officer. Tyrone has also been with FCB since it opened Submitted / The Herald in 2001. She’s worked in First Community Bank recently announced the promotions of banking since 1993. Rana Futral (seated) Tanya Tyrone, Janna Roberts and Wendy Morgan said Tyrone Troglen. has had a hand in building the bank’s entire within. great for morale and it IT infrastructure. upholds our culture of “The longevity of “She’s been with us promoting from within our leadership team is since the bank started and growing great key for our business so she knows the ins leaders.” relationships, especially and outs of our IT First Community on the retail side,” infrastructure unlike Bank is a full-service Morgan said. “We’ve anyone else,” Morgan community bank serving been able to nurture and said. Elmore and Autauga grow these relationships Wendy Troglen counties with eight retail over such a long was promoted to loan offices, a mortgage period of time. It’s officer and will serve division and a wealth also rewarding for us at the bank’s Millbrook management division. personally because it’s location. She joined the bank in 2007 and previously worked in loan operations. “Wendy has worked Unclaimed/Abandoned Vehicles, Mobile Homes & Surety Bonds in every aspect of FCB’s We’re Alabama’s #1 Vehicle Title loan operations and she will be a tremendous Problem Experts! asset to the Millbrook We can help with most Titled Vehicles in Alabama, including Cars, location,” Morgan said. Trucks, Motorcycles, RV’s & Trailors by phone or online! Morgan said its very Free Phone Consultation rewarding for him to see Call 1-205-267-5735 so many promotions from

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ELMORE COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Billy Wayne Splunge, unmarried, originally in favor of Ditech Financial LLC on December 12, 2016, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at RLPY Book 2017, Page 1368; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highHVW ELGGHU IRU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore County, Alabama, on April 1, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Commence at the Southwest Corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 23, Township 19 North, Range 19 East; thence continue East

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; along the south quarter section line 208 feet to a county road; thence in a Northeasterly direction long said county dirt road, a XX distance of 490 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel herein conveyed. From said point of beginning, continue in a Northeasterly direction along the west side of said county road, a distance of 210 feet; thence run west, a distance of 234 feet; thence run South a distance of 216 feet; thence run East a distance of 160 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land being in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 19 North, Range 19 East, and containing 1.0 acre more or less. Property street address for informational purposes: 1165 Estes Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder PXVW WHQGHU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. Aldridge Pite, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Fifteen Piedmont Center 3575 Piedmont Rd. NE Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee. Newspaper: The Wetumpka Herald Publication Dates: 2/24/21, 3/3/21, 3/10/21 THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 178725 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. A2020-055 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF MOLLY MARIE KALINA MINOR BY OWEN THOMAS BALL NOTICE To Brett Kalina, whose whereabouts are unknown; and to any unknown, putative, and alleged father, please take notice that a petition for adoption in the above-styled matter has been ¿OHG LQ VDLG &RXUW E\ WKH 3HWLtioner, Owen Thomas Ball, in VDLG &RXUW LQ WKH &RXQW\ RI (OPRUH $ODEDPD 3OHDVH EH DGvised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must ¿OH a written response within (30) days of the last running of this notice hereof with counsel for VDLG 3HWLWLRQHUV ZKRVH QDPH and address are shown below and ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI VDLG 3UREDWH &RXUW IRU (OPRUH &RXQW\ ( &RPPHUFH 6W :HWXPSka, Alabama 36092. Attorney for Petitioners: 6DPXHO - 0F/XUH (VT 7KH $GRSWLRQ /DZ )LUP 32 %R[ 3LNH 5RDG $/ :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 0DU DQG A2020-055 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bertha Chrystene Brown, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on May 24, 2007, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2007 Page 41539; the undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007OA2, Mortgage Pass-Through &HUWL¿FDWHV 6HULHV 2$ as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance

Public Notices of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on February 17, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the Southeast corner of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, thence North 7 degrees 45 minutes West 470.3 feet, thence South 82 degrees 15 minutes West 200 feet to a branch, thence in a straight line in a Southwesterly direction 500 feet to a point on the South boundary line of said Section 3 which is 394 feet along said boundary line from the Point of Beginning, run thence in an Easterly direction along said south boundary line of said Section 3, a distance of 394 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying and being situated in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, and containing 3.0 acres, more or less.. Property street address for informational purposes: 289 Old Georgia Plank Spur , Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<MENT AND WILL BE SOLD 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from February 17, 2021 until March 17, 2021, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2007OA2, Mortgage Pass-Through &HUWL¿FDWHV 6HULHV 2$ (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-00023 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, 2021 21-00048 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of 010-Lounge Retail Liquor- Class 1. Name of Applicant: HSB MUSIC GROUP Address: 8054 US HWY 231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., before the Wetumpka City Council at the City Council meeting, at the Administrative Building, at 408 S. Main St., Wetumpka, AL. Anyone desiring to be heard either for or against said application may appear at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing by communication addressed to the City Council, 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Persons with disabilities who may need special assistance should contact the City Clerk’s RI¿FH DW WKH DERYH DGGUHVV RU call (334) 567-1306 at least two business days in advance of the meeting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible. Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17 and 24, 2021 APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Henry C. Mabry, III, an unmarried person, originally in favor of Aliant Bank, on May 10, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in 5/3< %RRN 3DJH the undersigned Valley National Bank successor by merger to US Ameribank successor by merger to Alliant Bank. , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on

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Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 and reusable condition within WHQ GD\V RI ELG GDWH 2WK- 4XHVWLRQV PD\ EH GLUHFWHG WR CASE NO. 2021-034 er sets for general contractors, Jason Mann or Ray MulliPUBLIC NOTICE and sets for subs and dealers, no at 334-567-1200 or jason. may be obtained with the same mann@elmoreco.com or ray. Midsouth Paving, Inc. heredeposit, which will be refunded mullino@elmoreco.com. by gives notice of completion as above, less cost of printing, of contract with the Alabama reproduction, handling and dis- 2ZQHU tribution, which is estimated (OPRUH &RXQW\ %RDUG RI (GX- Department of Transportation for construction of Project No. to be the same as the deposit cation STPMN-2620 (250) Elmore amount. Partial sets will not be 100 H H Robison Drive County. This notice will appear :HWXPSND $/ available. for four consecutive weeks be7R H[SHGLWH GLVWULEXWLRQ RI ELG ginning on Wednesday FebGRFXPHQWV GHSRVLW FKHFN V :HWXPSND +HUDOG ruary 24, 2021 and ending on VKRXOG EH ID[HG DQG PDLOHG )HE DQG 0DU Wednesday March 17, 2021. All to Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, BID #21-016 FODLPV VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW Inc.; Attn: Jill Nelson; PO West Blvd., Montgomery, AlaPUBLIC NOTICE %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ EDPD GXULQJ WKLV SHULRG )D[ 1R A BILL RU HPDLOHG WR Midsouth Paving, Inc. TO BE ENTITLED Jill.Nelson@gmcnetwork.com AN ACT Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, %LGV PXVW EH VXEPLWWHG RQ SURposal forms furnished by the Relating to Elmore County; to 0DU DQG Architect or copies thereof. All authorize the Elmore County COMPLETION bidders bidding in amounts Board of Education to insure PUBLIC NOTICE exceeding that established by school buildings and property WKH 6WDWH /LFHQVLQJ %RDUG IRU either in the State Insurance LEGAL NOTICE General Contractors must be Fund or with an insurance comlicensed under the Provision of pany. CONTRACTTitle 34, Chapter 8, Code of Al- BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEG- WHITAKER ING CORP. HEREBY GIVES abama, 1975, as amended, and ISLATURE OF ALABAMA: must show such evidence of li- Section 1. In accordance with NOTICE OF COMPLETION cense before bidding or bid will Section 41-15-1, Code of Ala- OF CONTRACT WITH THE not be received or considered bama 1975, the Elmore County STATE OF ALABAMA FOR by Architect or Owner; The bid- Board of Education may insure CONSTRUCTION OF PROJder shall show such evidence school buildings and proper- ECT NO STPMN-2619 (256) & by clearly displaying their cur- ty in the State Insurance Fund STPMN-2619 (261) IN Elmore rent license number on the out- or with an insurance company, County. THIS NOTICE WILL side of the sealed envelope in whichever, in the opinion of the APPEAR FOR FOUR CONwhich the proposal is delivered; board, provides the best cover- SECUTIVE WEEKS BEGIN%LGGHU PXVW DOVR LQFOXGH WKHLU age for the school buildings and NING ON February 24, 2021 AND ENDING ON March 17, current license number on the property. Proposal Form. No bid may be Section 2. This act shall become 2021. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD withdrawn after the scheduled effective immediately following BE FILED AT P O BOX 306, closing time for receipt of bids its passage and approval by the GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976 for a period of 6,;7< days. Governor, or its otherwise be- DURING THIS PERIOD. coming law. WHITAKER CONTRACTING A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 3, 10, CORP. CLASSIFIED at the job site, 8966 US 231, 17 and 24, 2021 WETUMPKA, AL; at 9:00 AM BILL/INSURANCE Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, LOCAL TIME, ON February 25, Mar. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 2021, for the purpose of reviewDo you have COMPLETION ing the project and answering available jobs? %LGGHU¶V TXHVWLRQV $WWHQGDQFH DW WKH 3UH %LG &RQIHUSelling your home? Call 256.414.4250 to let others HQFH LV 0DQGDWRU\ IRU DOO 3UHAdvertise here and sell it faster. know about job opportunities TXDOL¿HG *HQHUDO &RQWUDFWRU Call Classifieds at 256.414.4250. at your business.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that CRL-Lovelady Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Additions & Alterations to Holtville High School for the State of Alabama and the Elmore County Board of Education, Owners, and have PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO VHWWOHment of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify McKee and Associates, Architect, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104. CRL-Lovelady Construction, LLC- Contractor 890 Ravenwood Drive Selma, AL 36701 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF GRADY REEDY PARKER, Petitioner, vs. TAMMY LEE ROBINSON PARKER, Respondent. Case No.: DR-2020-900291 NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Tammie Lee Robinson Parker, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Grady Reedy Parker’s Petition for Divorce by the 16th day of April, 2021, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No.: DR2020-900291.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama. Done this the 11th day of February, 2020. Attorney for Grady Reedy Parker, Robert B. Reneau, Esq., Law 2I¿FH RI (GZDUGV (GZDUGV P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 (334) 514-1011 Email: reneauthornton@aol. com Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 DR-2020-900291.00 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION EMILY NAN COX, PETITIONER, v. JOSHUA KANE BLOODWORTH, RESPONDENT. DR-2021-900025 NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Joshua Kane Bloodworth, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Emily Nan Cox’s Complaint for Divorce and other relief 30 days after the last date of publication of this Notice, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR2021-900025, Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama, Domestic Relations Division. Done this the 8th day of February, 2021. Sibley G. Reynolds Circuit Court Judge Jim L. DeBardelaben Attorney For Petitioner/Wife P.O. Box 1136 Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 DR-2021-900025 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-023 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA G. RAY DAVID, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PAMELA G. RAY DAVID, deceased, having been granted to DAVID KASSOUF on the 4th day of February, 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. DAVID KASSOUF, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA G. RAY DAVID, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: MELINDA MATHEWS, SIROTE & PERMUTT. P.C., 2311 HIGHLAND AVENUE SOUTH, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35205, 205-930-5100 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/DAVID, P. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-325 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE A. FULLER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOYCE A. FULLER, deceased, having been granted to KIM HENDERSON on the 2 day of February, 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,

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y to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. KIM HENDERSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE A. FULLER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS, EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-5141011 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/FULLER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-042 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN GOLA, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JEAN GOLA, deceased, having been granted to JEANIE GOLA on the 19 day of February, 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. JEANIE GOLA, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN GOLA, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS, EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-5141011 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/GOLA, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA BLONDEL HARDEN, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-041 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: ALL HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF PATRICIA BLONDEL HARDEN, DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 17, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of PATRICIA BLONDEL +$5'(1 GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, HERBERT HARDIN, 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 heirs at law and next of kin of PATRICIA BLONDEL HARDEN. 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. 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: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/HARDEN, P. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-036 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD F. HAWK, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DONALD F. HAWK, deceased, having been granted to DONALD GREGORY HAWK and PATRICK DANE HAWK on the 19 day of February, 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. DONALD GREGORY HAWK and PATRICK DANE HAWK, CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD F. HAWK, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Representatives: Robert B. 5HQHDX (VT /DZ 2I¿FH RI Edwards & Edwards, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, (334) 5141011 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/HAWK, D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-006 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD JACKSON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the

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y Estate of JAMES EDWARD JACKSON, deceased, having been granted to KENNETH EDWARD JACKSON on the 16th day of February, 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. KENNETH EDWARD JACKSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD JACKSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: RICHARD L. MCBRIDE, JR, MCBRIDE LAW, LLC, 1784 TALIAFERRO TRAIL, SUITE B, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, 334-676-2155 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/JACKSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-217 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SPENCER LEE JAMES, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SPENCER LEE JAMES, who is also known as SPENCER JAMES, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL G. BURNS on the 8 day of February, 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. CHERYL G. BURNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SPENCER JAMES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: FRANK TRUNCALI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 445 DEXTER AVE, SUITE 4050, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-557-7017 attorneyft@outlook.com Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 EST/JAMES, S. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-021 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY KATHERINE LAW, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EMILY KATHERINE LAW, deceased, having been granted to TARVIS R. LAW on the 4th day of February, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claim against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. TARVIS R. LAW, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY KATHERINE LAW, 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: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/LAW, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-031 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARION PRATT NOLAN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARION PRATT NOLAN, deceased, having been granted to JAMES PRATT THORNTON on the 17 day of February, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against

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p g g said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JAMES PRATT THORNTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARION PRATT NOLAN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: DEBRA D. SPAIN, CAPELL & HOWARD. P.C., P O BOX 2069, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2069, 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-2418000 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/NOLAN, M PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-266 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CLYDE OWENS, JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT CLYDE OWENS, JR., deceased, having been granted to JULIAN WAYNE BROWN on the 10th day of February, 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. JULIAN WAYNE BROWN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CLYDE OWENS, JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 EST/OWENS, JR., R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-345 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, deceased, having been granted to MARY K. PECK on the 2 day of February, 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. MARY K. PECK, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY LEE WILLIAM PAYNE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS, EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-5141011 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/PAYNE, L. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2020-330 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM K. SCHULTZ, deceased, having been granted to DAVID R. SCHULTZ on the 2nd day of February, 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. DAVID R. SCHULTZ, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM K.

Public Notices SCHULTZ, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT, STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW, 114 S MAIN ST, PO BOX 967, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/SCHULTZ, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-025 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE NEAL STUART, DECEASED Letters Testanlentary in the Estate of ALYCE NEAL STUART, deceased, having been granted to JOHN H. McGOWIN on the 4th day of February, 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. JOHN H. McGOWIN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALYCE NEAL STUART, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR, THE PARISH LAW FIRM, PO BOX 52, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 361010052, 323 ADAMS AVE, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/STUART, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-016 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWIN RICK WOOD, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EDWIN RICK WOOD, deceased, having been granted to SHEILA D. WOOD on the 4 day of February, 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. SHEILA D. WOOD, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWIN RICK WOOD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JIM T. NORMAN, III, LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC, P O BOX 680670, PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-3659955 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/WOOD, E. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 11:00AM AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 1901 Holtville Road Wetumpka, AL 36092 • Unit 3019: Chance Chemotti, 39 River Fork Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Leather couch, kitchen goods, speakers, desk, microwave, grill, printer, baby swing Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 STORAGE AUCTION Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-028 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY SUE WORTHY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PEGGY SUE WORTHY, deceased, having been granted to RICHARD F. WAITS on the 11 day of February, 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. RICHARD F. WAITS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY SUE WORTHY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER R. SMITHERMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW, 725 WEST STREET, MONTEVALLO, ALABAMA 35115, 205-665-4357 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 EST/WORTHY, P. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-029 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEE THORPE YOURMAN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LEE THORPE YOURMAN, deceased, having been granted to OPAL F. YOURMAN on the 8 day of February, 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. OPAL F. YOURMAN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LEE THORPE YOURMAN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: RICHARDSON B. McKENZIE III, OF COUNSEL, GILPIN GIVHAN, PC, LAKEVIEW CENTER, SUITE 300, 2660 EASTCHASE LANE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, PO DRAWER 4540, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103-4540 334-2441111 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/YOURMAN, L. PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Benjamin A. Atkins and Jennifer S. Atkins, both Alabama residents, in favor of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on October 14, 2016, said mortgage recorded October 17, 2016, in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 5HDO 3URSHUW\ %RRN DW page 51539 (the “Mortgage”), and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned First Community Bank of Central Alabama, under and by virtue of the power of sale provision and other terms contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, during the legal hours of sale on March 17, 2021, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 4, 5 & %ORFN % LQ WKH $ 3 +HUUHQ Subdivision, according to the PDS PDGH E\ 'DQ +HUUHQ & ( Surveyor, made in April of 1942, as said plat appears of record in WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate, Elmore County, Alabama, 3ODW %RRN 3DJH 7KH

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J property is commonly known to be located at 117 McArthur 6WUHHW 7DOODVVHH $ODEDPD 36078. Said foreclosure sale and conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 68%-(&7 72 $1< 27+(5 0257*$*(6 ($6(0(176 (1&80%5$1&(6 /,(16 $1' (;&(37,216 5()/(&7(' ,1 7+( 0257*$*( $1' 7+26( &217$,1(' ,1 7+( 5(&25'6 2) 7+( 2)),&( 2) 7+( -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) 7+( &2817< :+(5( 7+( $%29( '(6&5,%(' 3523(57< ,6 6,78$7(' 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 $Oabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW 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 IRUHFORVXUH SURFHVV 7KLV VDOH LV made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, as well as the H[SHQVHV RI IRUHFORVXUH 7KH successful bidder must tender a nonrefundable deposit of Five 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to the Memory Memory & CausE\ &OLHQW 7UXVW DW WKH WLPH DQG SODFH RI WKH VDOH 7KH EDODQFH of the purchase price must be SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ the next business day at the /DZ 2I¿FH RI 0HPRU\ 0HPRU\ &DXVE\ //3 DW WKH DGGUHVV indicated below. First Community Bank of Central Alabama reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount GXH 7KH 0RUWJDJHH 7UDQVIHUHH 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 HVWDWH 7KH VDOH LV VXEMHFW WR postponement or cancellation. Address for the Auctioneer: Memory Memory & Causby, //3 6 0F'RQRXJK 6WUHHW Montgomery, Alabama 36104. First Community Bank of Central Alabama Memory Memory & Causby, //3 By: V :P :HVOH\ &DXVE\ 3RVW 2I¿FH %R[ Montgomery, Alabama 36103 7HO wcausby@memorylegal.com :HWXPSND +HUDOG Feb. 24, Mar. 3 and 10, 2021 FC/ATKINS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms of the mortgage and real estate note, executed on the 21st day of December, 2017 by TYRONE WILLIAMS, SR., TUJUNA WILLIAMS, HUSBAND AND WIFE (wife on mortgage only), in favor of ALABAMA STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION, as Mortgagee, original mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, in Book No. 2017 at Pages 62608-23, and said default continuing, the Mortgagee, under power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, on the courthouse steps preceding the main entrance to the ELMORE COUNTY COURTHOUSE (100 E. Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092) during the legal hours of sale, on the 16th day of March, 2021, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, whose legal description is: LOT 17 OF EAGLE ROCK PLAT NO. 4A AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 16 AT PAGE 7. With a physical address of: 17 Rapid Creek Cove, Millbrook, AL 36054 This property will be sold on an

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p p y “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in WKH UHFRUGV RI WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property, or a substantial and material part thereof, is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. This sale is made for the purpose of foreclosing said mortgage and paying the mortgage debt, together with the costs and expenses associated with conducting said foreclosure, and including reasonable attorney’s fees. Mortgagee reserves the right to bid on the subject property, and to credit its purchase price against the indebtedness secured by this property, together with the costs and expenses associated with conducting said foreclosure, and including reasonable attorney’s fees. Said PRUWJDJH LV D ¿UVW PRUWJDJH and is not junior to another mortgage of record. Said sale is subject to any unpaid taxes or assessments owed as of the date of foreclosure, whether or not of record. 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. By: Ryan E. Morgan, Attorney for Mortgagee P.O. Box 653, Birmingham, AL 35201 (205) 263-2798, UPRUJDQ#NUS¿UP FRP Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 17, 24 and Mar. 3, 2021 FC/WILLIAMS PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSIE MAE HARRISON, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-001 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: JAMIE LYKES, AARON BUSH, WAYNE LYKES, NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF SUSIE MAE HARRISON; AND TO: DAVID GEORGE. STANLEY TARVER, JOHN TARVER, TRACY JACKSON, SHAMONYA LYKES, EBONE LYKES, GREGORY LYKES, JOHNNIE LYKES, REGINALD LYKES, STACEY MCKETHERN, THEOTIS LYKES, ALL BEING HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF SUSIE MAE HARRISON, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF SUSIE MAE HARRISON, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 5, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of SUSIE MAE HARRI621 GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG LQ WKH Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by TRACY JACKSON, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next-of-kin of SUSIE MAE HARRISON. 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. JOHN THORNTON, JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: DESIRAE LEWIS, ATTORNEY AT LAW, THE LEWIS LAW FIRM, PC, P O BOX 81, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-731-3198 ODZRI¿FH#OHZLV¿UPSF FRP Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 LWT/HARRISON, S.

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Longtime owner of Bush’s Grocery dies By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

Elmore County’s Claud community is mourning the death of business owner Charles LaVoyde Bush who died at 84-years-old after a yearlong battle with lung cancer and advanced COPD. Bush, who lived in the Claud community for most of his life, was the longtime owner of Bush’s Grocery and Deli, which is located just outside of Eclectic’s town limits on Tallassee Highway in the Claud community. Bush died on Monday, Feb. 15, and the business announced his death early Tuesday morning on Facebook, drawing more than 100 reactions, comments and shares from the community. “Tonight my greatest defender left his guard post,” Bush’s daughter, Tina Bush, wrote on her Facebook

cking groups and others. hese groups seek to rescue nd restore child victims of ex trafficking through develpmentt of of unifor un uniform iform m respon re response sponse se rotocols, ols, ol s, train ttraining raining ing and stra stra-egic partnerships artne rtnershi rships ps with with law nforcement, ement, em ent, fir first st respo rresponders, esponder nders, s, ealthcare are provi pproviders, roviders ders,, includ in including cluding ing uvenilee jus justice justice, tice,, childch child-welfare ild-welf welfare are gencies es and schools schools whi while le mobilizing zing zi ng commu ccommunities ommuniti nities es to to prepreent abuse, buse, bu se, raise raise awareness awareness awaren ess and ncreasee saf safety. ety. The sign signed ed procl pproclamation roclamat amation ion is he firstt step step in in the the proces pr process. ocess. s. Alexander nderr City nde City publi ppublic ublicc offici of officials ficials als ave set et the ton tonee traffi tr trafficking affickin cking g

page. “This man who loved giving orders like nobody’s business went away silently and peacefully.” According to his obituary, Bush was always a business man at heart, but his favorite past time was taking trips on his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy, and three adult children, Doug, Tina and Darrel. Bush was called “Papaw” by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Bush’s funeral will be at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Claud on Saturday, Feb. 20. Visitation is at 1 p.m. and the memorial service begins at 2 p.m. A grave site service will immediately follow the funeral services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the community is asked to donate to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, P.O. Box 863465, Orlando, FL 32886 or www.donate. lovetotherescue.org.

exander City Mayor Tommy Spraggins; Cameron R. Perry, Tallapoosa County Sheriff OfÀce investigator Cameron Perry; Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett; Tallapoosa County Sheriff OfÀce chief investigator Ray Arrington; Jaci Burgess, Tri-County Child Advocacy Center; Teresa Collier co-director of the Child TrafÀicking Solutions Project; Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner and deputy chief James Easterwood.

BE A READER cchildren hildren ren will not be tole toler r of child tolerated. Now Now that that the the commu ccommuommu-ated. members bers hav havee heard heard the nity mem words, “Traf ““Trafficking Traffick ficking ing Free Zon Zone” e” words, ““human humann traffi tr affickin cking” g” it’s it’s or “huma trafficking” importan impo rtantt to edu educate cate the them m on important traffic fficking king loo looks ks like like what sex tra trafficking their com communi munities ties,, how how to in their communities, identify a poten ppotential otential tial vic victim tim or identify traffick traf ficking ing situ situatio ationn and and where where trafficking situation to report reportt suspicions. repor suspicions suspic ions.. through ugh a The idea is thro brief one-ho on e-hour ur long long trai training ning,, brief one-hour training, employee empl oyeess will will learn learn how to employees

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traffick traf ficking ing is not not welco w elcomed med trafficking welcomed here.” here.” Perry joined joined Kristen Kristen Perry Culligan Cull igan,, juveni ju venile le proba pprobation robation tion Culligan, juvenile officer and memb member er of of the the officer Children Chil dren’s ’s Polic P olicyy Counci Co uncill Children’s Policy Council (CPC) and and Family Family Court Court of of (CPC) Tallapoo Tall apoosa sa Count C ounty, y, in in a part part-Tallapoosa County, nership with CTSP CTSP to help help nership combat hild hild expl exploita oitation tion and combat exploitation identify chi childre ldrenn at ris riskk of identify children traffick ficking ing in Talla T allapoos poosaa sex traf trafficking Tallapoosa County. The CPC and CTSP CTSP County. collabo laborati ratively vely in the work col collaboratively

fight agains ag ainstt child child traf traffick fick fight against trafficking all forms forms acr across oss diff differe ere of all different discipli disc iplines nes and juri jurisdic sdictio tio disciplines jurisdictions, includin incl udingg surviv su rvivor or care care an including survivor and support, com communi munity ty enga eengagenga support, community ment, public public pol policy icy advo advoc c ment, advocacy training ning.. and trai training. learn mor moree about about ho To learn how to anti-trafget invo involved lved in the anti anti-tr -tr ficking fick ing init initiati iative ve visit visit usi usia a initiative usiaht. org, Facebook Facebo Fa cebook ok and and search searchh searc ChildTra Chil dTraffic fficking king-ChildTraffickingSolution Solu tionsPro sProject ject or cont contac ac SolutionsProject contact cameron. came ron.rawl rawls@le s@leo.go o.gov. v. cameron.rawls@leo.gov.

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The Alexander Alexande Alex anderr City City City City Council Council faces faces tough tough ecisions ns to achieve achieve a balanced balanced balan ced budget. budget. artme rtment nt heads heads are asking asking for more posiposiDepartment ons too provide provide better better services services for Alexander Alexand Ale xander er siden idents. ts. They are also also making making requests request req uestss of ity residents. he council uncil un cil to fund fund capital capital projects. projects proj ects.. xande anderr City City finance finance finan ce director director direc tor Sandy Sandy Alexander tanbrough ough ou gh said said the fiscal fiscal year year 2021 working working udget includes inclu ncludes des a 3% cost cost of living living adjustment adjustme adju stment nt nd thee requests requests for new employees. employe emp loyees. es. But conserconserative revenue reven evenue ue estimations estimatio estim ations ns leave leave only only $142,913 $142,913 $142,9 13 o cover er nearly nearly $4 million million milli on in in capital capitall requests capita requests reques ts for for he city’s y’s general general gener al fund. fund. Mayor yorr Tommy yo Tommy Spraggins Spraggin Spra gginss said said at at a budget budget work session Thursday the city council faces ough decisions as it seeks to pass p a budget g Oct. . “It doesn’tt leave leave much much for for capital capital capit al projects,” projects, proje cts,”” praggins said. id. “We have either either got to have have more revenue, e, cut cut expenses expenses expens es or or borrow borrow money.” money.” and Stanbrough Stanbrough Stanbr ough made made revenue revenuee prorevenu proSpraggins and ections based on fiscal year 2019. The record evenue of the past few months is not taken into ccount. “We purposely didn’t forecast an increase in ales tax,” Spraggins said. The last few months have seen 10% increase n sales tax collections over 2019 and the council greed to keep revenue estimates conservative. In the city’s general fund, labor and its benets will cost an estimated $14.7 million. “The total includes a 3% percent pay ncrease,” Stanbrough said. “It also includes ll of the employer matching taxes, healthcare, Retirement Systems of Alabama) contributions, vertime and other benefits.” Some of the increase in labor costs comes rom 78 of the 267 city employees under the eneral fund receiving step raises for employment longevity. “Everything is figured in,” Stanbrough said. Any changes down in the pay raise would educe the cost of labor.” Parks and recreation director Sonny Wilson equested two new positions — a maintenance worker that would cut grass and a landscaping mployee, who would lead a grass cutting crew ut not be a supervisor. Wilson said the department’s responsibilities have grown

Brewer Brew er also also requ requeste requested estedd two two new new positions positions positi ons to grass. cut grass. “We are cutt cutting ing gras grasss at Sug Sugar ar Creek Creek (Wastewa (Was tewater ter Trea Treatmen tment),” t),” Bre Brewer wer said said.. “They “They (Wastewater Treatment),” with overtime.” overtime over time.” .” did it with Brewer Brew er said said wate waterr treatment treatment treatm ent employees employee empl oyeess were were cutting the grass grass most most often often acc accruin ruingg overtime overtime overti me at at cutting accruing rates of $30 and more more per per hour. hour. rates Alexande Alex anderr City City police policee chief polic chief Jay Turner Turner said said he Alexander going to fill fill two two positi po sitions ons in anima aanimal nimall control controll contro was going positions because it created created creat ed issues issuess with issue with the the population populatio popul ationn at because animal shelter. shelter. shelt er. Turner Turner wants wants to shift shift the the posiposithe animal tions to create create a lead lead dispatcher. dispatche dispa tcher. r. tions “Current “Cur rently ly we we have have polic ppolice olicee officers officers office rs trying tryingg to tryin “Currently supervis supe rvisee dispat di spatcher chers,” s,” Turner Turner said. said. “(T “(The he posiposisupervise dispatchers,” tion) was was there there at one one time.” time.”” time. tion) Turner Turn er said said the city city’s ’s dispatch dispatch dispa tch requires requires three three people per shift and certifications specializing in dispatch disp atch.. Recrea Re creating ting the lead lead dispatch dispatch dispat ch position position posit ion dispatch. Recreating solve several several sever al problems, problems, probl ems, he said. said. will solve Turner Turn er also also requ requeste estedd creati cr eating ng secur ssecurity ecurity ity posi posi-requested creating tions for for the the entrance entrance entran ce at at the the new new municipal municipal munici pal tions complex. Turner Turner hope hopess to be able to use reti retired red complex. enforcem enfo rcement ent in part-time part-time parttime positions positio pos itions ns but but may may law enforcement need to hire a full time employee if that measure doesn’t work. Turner and fire chief Reese McAlister asked for help moving forward with increasing pay for public safety employees. “It will help with retention,” Turner said. “We are becoming a training ground for other departments. Officers can go to other departments 30 minutes away and make $5,000 more per year.” Councilmember Scott Hardy said Tier 1 benefits help in recruitment and retention but more needs to be done. “We are losing people on an exponential basis,” Hardy said. “We are losing more by not paying attention to public safety.” Turner said starting salary was an issue but pay for seasoned officers needs to be addressed. “When I started in 1992, an officer started out at $26,000 per year,” Turner said. “We only pay $31,000 now to start out with. We have people working overtime to get a sustainable wage. We were one of the highest paid departments at one time. Now we are low to midrange.” Councilmember Eric Brown said the pay structure for all city employees, public safety included, needs to be addressed. “There is no incentive to work hard,” Brown said “You just have to work enough to not get

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The City of Alex Alexande Alexander anderr City has his histori toricall callyy proprohistorically videdd more vide more monie m oniess to monies Alexande Alex anderr City City Schoo S chools ls Alexander Schools than wha whatt reside re sidents nts pay in residents ad valor vvalorem alorem em and and sales sales tax taxes. es. Educatio Educ ationn proper pr oper-Education property taxes taxes are col collect lected ed collected between October and December Dece mber thr through ough the Tallapoo Tall apoosa sa Count C ountyy Tallapoosa County Revenue Reve nue Comm Commissi issioner oner’s ’s Commissioner’s Office. Offi ce. Sale Saless taxes taxes levi levied ed by the the Talla T allapoos poosaa County County Tallapoosa Commissi Comm ission on go go to the Commission Alexander City Board of Education. But the City of Alexander City provides more. The extra allocations were discussed at an Alexander City City Council budget work session Thursday. “We are all very proud of the city’s relationship with the school system,” Mayor Tommy Spraggins said. “We not only support them financially, but with in-kind services too.” Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford said the school system is proud to have the additional funds and help from the city. The extra funds and services help the school system’s bottom line and provide more for the students of Alexander City. “I do believe a successful city starts with a successful school ” Lankford

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Lankford said. Lankford said. The scho school ol system system syste m paid thosee utilit thos ut ilities ies to the the city. ci ci utilities The city pro provide videdd provided $270,000 $270 ,000 last last year year for for wha is listed listedd as subsidies liste subsidi sub sidies es tto agencies agen cies.. agencies. “We use that toward toward maintenance maintena main tenance nce and maintain main ing facilities,” faciliti faci lities,” es,” Lankford Lankfo Lan kfo said “We have have spent spent said. “We $397,000 in that area this year. year . year.” The council council provided $360,000 $360 ,000 to go toward fine arts program program staff. st “It allows allows us us to have a musicc and musi and arts arts teacher at every school,” Lankford said. The total cost of staff fo music and arts teachers las year was $716,000. The city also provides $125,000 that covers insur ance on the school system property. Lankford said property insurance totaled $124,750 last year. The council for fiscal year 2020 provided just over $1 million in appropr ations to city schools. The council passed an ordinance and sales tax Aug. 2, 1971 providing ¼ of 1% to schools. Lankford said for fiscal year 2020 th estimated collection on it i $713,000 and is pledged to capital projects. Beyond direct funding, Alexander City Schools receives in-kind services from the city. The city covered nearly $155 000

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Top: Charles Bush, the longtime owner of Bush’s Grocery and Deli, died on Feb. 15. Above: Bush’s Grocery is located in the Claud community on Tallassee Highway.