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Residents eligible for SBA loans STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday that Alabama businesses and residents affected by severe weather and a tornado on Jan. 19 can apply this week in Wetumpka for low-interest disaster loans from the Small Business

Administration. SBA administrator Linda McMahon made the loans available in response to a letter from Ivey on Feb. 14 requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA covering Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa, Macon, Montgomery and Tallapoosa counties. “With the approval of my request

damaged parts of the community.” SBA’s Customer Service Representatives will be available at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center to answer questions about the disaster loan program and help individuals complete their applications. The filing deadline to return See LOANS • Page A2

for federal assistance, the Small Business Administration is providing a much-needed opportunity for recovery funding to the citizens of Wetumpka,” Ivey said. “Many individuals and businesses will benefit greatly from the federal disaster loans that SBA offers as they continue to recover following the devastating tornado that heavily

River Region Medical Center breaking ground in Wetumpka Friday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Elmore County residents who visit specialist physicians to treat their needs will soon be one step closer to receiving treatment locally. The River Region Medical Center will break ground on its new facility on U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka next to Lowe’s Friday at 1 p.m. The center, a joint venture between Dr. Martin Lyons, Dr. Spencer Coleman and Ivy Creek Healthcare, will offer patients in the Wetumpka area the ability to receive quality care for their health issues while staying in the community. “This is going to have a primary care facility on the ground floor, and specialty services on the second and third floors,” Lyons said. “There will be a pharmacy on site.” Lyons said the facility will also include a cardiology unit, an orthopedic unit and a physical therapy center open daily. Along with these units, Lyons said the facility will offer specialists in neurology, vascular surgery, general surgery, dermatology, urology and gastroenterology, although they will be open on a more limited basis. Lyons also hopes the center will bring in an ear, nose and throat specialist, as well See MEDICAL • Page A2

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ain Street in Millbrook was the place to be this weekend as the city held its annual Mardi Gras festival and parade Saturday. Festivities began at 9 a.m., followed by the parade at noon. Revelers lined both sides of Main Street during the parade, collecting candy and beads thrown from those participating in the parade. Businesses and organizations from throughout the River Region showed off their festive side, decorating cars and floats to celebrate Mardi Gras, while cadets with the Stanhope Elmore Army JROTC and the Stanhope Elmore Marching Band marched in the parade. There were horseback riders, classic cars, motorcycles and floats of all shapes and sizes taking part, rounding out another exciting Mardi Gras festival in Millbrook.

Wind Creek named among top Alabama hotels By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wind Creek Casino Hotel was ranked the ninth-best in the state by a recent U.S. News & World Report examination of luxury hotels nationwide. Seven of the state’s top 15 hotels rated by the magazine are part of the Resort Collection on the state’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, including three of the top four on the list (The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in Baldwin County and the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence). Wind Creek’s Casino and Hotel in Atmore was eighth on the list. “When it comes to entertainment, dining and guest service, Wind Creek Hospitality takes pride in

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applications for physical property damage is April 22 and the deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 21. Those who want to apply for assistance can go to the center at the Elmore County Commission office on 100 East Commerce St. in Wetumpka Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office will close on March 2 at 2 p.m. Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Interest rates are as low as 3.74 percent for businesses, 2.75 percent for nonprofit organizations, and 2 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and based on each applicant’s financial condition. “Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA,” McMahon said. Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, and homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, according to Kem Fleming, the center director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage. Applicants may be eligible for a loan amount increase up to 20 percent of their physical damages, as verified by the SBA for mitigation purposes. Eligible mitigation improvements may include a safe room or storm shelter, sump pump, French drain or retaining wall to help protect property and occupants from future damage caused by a similar disaster. “The approval of the governor’s request for a Small Business Administration disaster declaration demonstrates the diverse partnerships that exist to provide assistance and an opportunity to eligible individuals in the city of Wetumpka, Elmore County and the contiguous counties to create a better tomorrow,” Alabama Emergency Management director Brian Hastings said. “Long-term recovery is an arduous process and SBA has always played a strong role in helping our citizens in their time of need.” Applicants may apply for assistance online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov. Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800877-8339 for the deaf and hard of hearing) or by emailing edisastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at www. sba.gov. Completed applications should be returned to the center or mailed to: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, Texas, 76155.

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Guests at Thursday’s Business After Hours enjoyed various pieces of art and learning more about the Dixie Art Colony.

Business After Hours welcomes guests to Dixie Art Colony Foundation By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its 2019 series of Business After Hours events Thursday evening by giving attendees the ability to learn more about the historic Dixie Art Colony. “We try to do these once a month,” chamber associate director Jamie Young said. “This event brings a greater awareness to our local businesses.” Mark Harris with the Dixie Art Colony Foundation said Thursday’s event was a great way to showcase the art from throughout the colony’s history as well as get more local art lovers involved with the organization. “We are trying to preserve history,” Harris said.

Harris said he became involved with the colony in 2011 when he came across an article about the colony and became fascinated with its story. Since then, he and others have worked hard to keep alive the history of the Dixie Art Colony, which met at a location on Lake Jordan during the 1930s and 1940s. Since becoming a part of the foundation, Harris said he and the group have been in contact with the families of 19 artists who spent time at the colony to better understand the artists themselves. The foundation also holds regular events to better educate the public on the history of the Dixie Art Colony and its impact on the area. “Our events vary,” Harris said. “Currently, we are covering the colony and the role some of

Medical as a rheumatologist. As an outpatient facility housing these subspecialties, Lyons said the center will serve as a complementing facility to Elmore County Hospital. The entire center will measure

continued from Page A1 between 32,000 and 33,000 square feet. “I think it’s going to be a step forward for the community as a whole,” Lyons said. “Everyone I’ve spoken to has been high on the idea.”

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its artists played in the Works Progress Administration’s art projects during the New Deal. We usually have between 35 and 40 people at our events. I think our events are successful and we are always pleased to see new faces at them.” Harris said he hopes those who take part in the Business After Hours series gain a greater appreciation for the artists who visited the colony and their works, and will visit the foundation’s website and attend some of its programs. Young said the chamber is looking forward to another great year of showcasing local businesses to the general public. “This is definitely a successful series for us,” she said. “We always have a fun time at these events.”

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WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES DONATIONS Realtors donate $10,000 to Wetumpka police for tornado relief helped those in need by contributing to disaster relief funds of other organizations. However, since 2017, the association has gone directly to those in need. For example, following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey on Houston, the MAAR contributed $10,000 to the Texas Association of Realtors. In 2018, the MAAR donated $10,000 to the Panama City Association of Realtors to aid in recovery following Hurricane Michael. “We do this to help those in need but I want to highlight some of those contributions and thank our members for what they do,” McElroy said. “Now as we look back on the recent events in Wetumpka and the direct hit the city took from the tornado, my organization has again stepped up to the plate.”

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The Montgomery Area Association of Realtors made a $10,000 donation to the Wetumpka Police Department to help replace equipment damaged or destroyed during the Jan. 19 tornado. “These funds will go a long way to help us get back on our feet,” assistant chief Ed Reeves said in a press release. “We lost so much but donations like this from the Realtors go a long way in helping us do our job, which is to serve Wetumpka.” Association president Kim McElroy added, “Natural disasters are inevitable and the resulting needs are often great but I am proud to say that the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors has made helping others a priority.” For many years the MAAR

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The Montgomery Area Association of Realtors recently presented the Wetumpka Police Department with a $10,000 donation to help the department replace equipment damaged or destroyed during the Jan. 19 tornado. From left, 2018 association president Forrest Meadows, MLS president Paige Mock, 2019 association president Kim McElroy, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis, MAAR treasurer Craig Schaid and MAAR secretary Bo Evans.

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Terri Wood, left, with Faith Baptist Church poses with Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton and a plank taken from the Wetumpka Police Department Building and burned with special designs.

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lot has happened politically in the first quarter of 2019. The governor and all of our constitutional officials have been sworn in and begun their fouryear terms in office with Kay Ivey as governor, Will Ainsworth as lieutenant governor, John Merrill as secretary of state, John McMillan as state treasurer, Rick Pate as agriculture commissioner and Jim Zeigler begins his second term as state auditor. More importantly, the legislature has organized and the regular session begins next week. It will be dealing with a myriad of major issues, not the least of which are the two state budgets. The legislature is more important than the governor in state government because it appropriates the money. Those who have the gold make the rules. Another apropos adage is the governor proposes but the legislature disposes. The powers in the 35-member Senate are Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston), Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper), Sen. Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) and Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Escambia). Orr and Albritton chair the finance and taxation committees. The leadership of the House consists of Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison), Rep. Victor Gaston (R-Mobile), Rep. Mike Jones (R-Covington), Rep. Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa) and Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark). Poole and Clouse chair the budget committees. All of the above lawmakers are Republicans. There is a super majority Republican domination in both chambers; a 77-28 margin for Republicans over Democrats in the House and a 28-7 margin in the Senate. There is one white Democrat in the Senate, Sen. Billy Beasley of

STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt Barbour, which is George Wallace’s home county. As predicted, the 2020 campaigns have begun. In Alabama, we’ll not only have a presidential race but one for the U.S. Senate. Our anomaly, Democratic junior Sen. Doug “the California Kid” Jones will be running for a full term. His philosophy and voting record more closely reflect a California senator than his Alabama counterpart, Sen. Richard Shelby. Jones is truly, unashamedly a liberal national Democrat. He votes right down the line with the liberal Democratic leadership in Washington; his voting record is identical to Chuck Schumer’s, Elizabeth Warren’s and Bernie Sanders’. It is more of a parody than anomaly that one of the most conservative states in America would have a liberal democrat representing it in the U.S. Senate. Indeed, Jones is the only Democrat in any Deep South state in the Senate. It is safe to say Jones will be the underdog next year as, unfortunately for him, he more than likely will not have Roy Moore to run against, although my guess is Moore might run again. All of the early Republican entrees or prospects are up in age, which is not conducive to building seniority or power in the Senate. Moore is over 70, Zeigler is 70, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne is 63 and Marsh is 62. Byrne and Zeigler have significant name identification and both have

built a statewide organization, so they would be the early favorites. Marsh can be a player if he is willing to spend his personal money; it would take $2 million to $3 million to put him in the game. Ainsworth would be the perfect choice to take the Jeff Sessions/Jones seat. He is 37 and could build power for the state in Washington. If he enters the Senate race, the Republican to watch is Merrill, who has a free shot. He has the best and broadest statewide grassroots political organization in modern Alabama political history. Nobody will come close to outworking him. The presidential campaign caravan has begun and a host of liberal democratic senators are lining up. Liberal is the optimum word but most would prefer to be labeled socialists. Their states give you an indication of their philosophical tint. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand of New York, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Warren of Massachusetts, Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Kamala Harris of California are seeking the Democratic nomination. Also in is Julian Castro, who was housing director in the Obama administration and whose philosophy is akin to Fidel Castro’s. Jones should run for president since his Senate voting record is just as liberal as the aforementioned other Democratic senators. He has a proven civil rights record and his fundraising base is built in California and New York. His odds are probably better for winning the Democratic presidential nomination than being elected to a full term as a Democratic senator from the Heart of Dixie. Steve Flowers served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature and can be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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y life changed forever inside the walls of a Payless Shoe Source. Last week the small-but-mighty chain of shoe stores from Topeka, Kansas, announced the closing of its 2,100 stores. Known for affordable footwear, you could always find a pair of shoes to keep your toes dry and a leave a few dollars in your pocket. But it wasn’t the knock-off Sperry boat shoes that changed my life – it was the job as a shoe clerk inside the modest building that changed my life. I was in college and needed a job. Payless needed a clerk. Not exactly a match made in heaven but a job nonetheless. Back then the school posted jobs on a bulletin board on note cards. When you ran across one you were interested in, you pried out the thumbtack and carried the blue card around the corner to the job placement department. The lady at a small desk picked up the phone and arranged an interview. After a career of typical high school jobs of making pizzas and dropping chicken into vats of boiling grease, my job application probably did not knock the store

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Columnist manager out of his shoe-fitting stool. But for some reason, the manager gave me a shot. Gordon was an interesting man. With his oversized-plastic glasses continually sliding down his nose, Gordon was what we called a Shoe Dog. Unpacking cardboard shipping boxes and carefully arranging each pair of shoes into a precise order along the half-dozen rows was his kingdom. But there was more. Gordon taught me to sell. “Walk up to the customer, greet them and offer to help them find something.” He made it sound so simple and effortless. But for me, it was terrifying. The first time I was left alone in the store I almost threw up in the backroom toilet. One day I remember hearing a lady with her small daughter on the next row looking for a pair of shoes

for Easter. With my back against a row of men’s work boots, my stomach began heaving and a wave of sweat washed over me like I was back shoving pizzas in a stone oven. I took a deep breath and forced myself around the corner offering to help. I don’t know if I sold a pair of shoes that day. But I do know I relived the same physical and emotional nightmare repeatedly until it one day, curiously, it faded away into the background. Soon I learned the art of meeting strangers, discovering common ground and finding a way to help them along the way. And to my surprise, this rewarding and empowering lesson altered the course of my life for the better. Today whenever I find myself facing an intimidating or stressful situation, I always remember standing with my back up against the wall of boots sweating and panting – trying to break free from the chains of self-doubt. And then suddenly, I know whatever is on the other side isn’t so scary after all. Leonard Woolsey is the president and publisher of The Daily News in Galveston, Texas.


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At a special presentation by the Central Alabama Community Foundation on Feb. 19, Main Street Wetumpka was one of 12 non-profit organizations in the River Region to receive grant money from the foundation.

Main Street Wetumpka awarded $3,700 By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Main Street Wetumpka was awarded two grants totaling $3,700 by the Central Alabama Community Foundation on Feb. 19 to help with continued redevelopment in the downtown area. The CACF awarded $85,682 in all to a handful of nonprofit organizations across the River Region. “It felt fantastic to receive these grants,” Main Street Wetumpka executive director Jenny Stubbs said. “We’re devoted to the cause and we like to see progress.” Foundation president Burton Crenshaw said in a press release the grants are going where they can do the most good. “For 32 years, the Central Alabama Community Foundation has been making investments into nonprofits in our community,” he said. “Each of the organizations receiving grants today provides services to those in our community who are most in need of hope and new opportunities.

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This artist’s rendering shows what the alleyway between Company and Hill streets in Wetumpka could look like once the project is completed. With the $3,700 in grant money Main Street Wetumpka received from the Central Alabama Community Foundation, this project can now move that much closer to being completed.

Our generous donors understand how important giving hope and meaningful help is to someone in need. We at CACF are grateful to the champions in our community who help us provide this crucial funding to these dedicated nonprofits.” Through the foundation’s website, Stubbs said Main Street applied for the $1,200 Margaret and Auston Bridges Fund for Historical Preservation Grant and the $2,500 Clara Lull Robison Beautification Grant. Main Street Wetumpka was awarded these same

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community gathering space and green area in downtown. Stubbs estimated the final cost of that project could reach as high as $75,000 and said the $3,700 received through the CACF will prove valuable to meeting the end goal. “Our mission is the revitalization of downtown Wetumpka,” Stubbs said. “This will help pay for certain elements of the project.”

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Rachel leads Panthers back to sub-regionals By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Over the last few years, the Elmore County girls basketball program has seen its largest streak of sustained success since the turn of the century. Coach Amy Rachel was back at the helm for her seventh season this year and the Panthers won 16 games for the first time since 2002 on their way to another sub-regional appearance. She is the AllCounty Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. The Panthers were coming off four consecutive area championships but a change in the area alignment had Elmore County face off against a tough schedule. The season eventually came to an end in the sub-regional with a 58-41 See RACHEL • Page A8 File / The Herald

Stanhope Elmore’s Alisson Evans (22) is the All-County Girls Basketball Player of the Year after averaging a double-double on the season.

Evans breaks out in final season at SEHS By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Stanhope Elmore girls basketball team needed to find production on the court from someone this season but it was not quite sure who would take the reins. It did not take long for senior Alisson Evans to step up both on and off the court for the Mustangs this season.

“She meant a lot to our program,” Stanhope Elmore coach Kelvin Stokes said. “She came to play every game and put that hard work in every day. We prevailed to the sub-region this year because of her play.” Evans, a four-year starter at Stanhope who is the AllCounty Girls Basketball Player of the Year, led the Mustangs to 11 wins this season, the most of her high school

career. While her defense and rebounding ability was always apparent, Evans took over on the offensive end and led the Mustangs in scoring this season. After scoring a total of 330 points during her first three seasons, Evans averaged 18.4 points per game across Stanhope’s 27-game season. She accounted for 47 percent See EVANS • Page A8

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Elmore County’s Amy Rachel is the All-County Girls Basketball Coach of the Year.

FIRST TEAM Guard: Brooke Burkett Stanhope Elmore sophomore Burkett has already played three seasons with the varsity team at Stanhope Elmore but she took things to another level this season. She averaged 11 points and eight assists to go along with 2.3 steals per game. One of Burkett’s biggest performances of the season came in the area tournament against Wetumpka as her 20 points and eight assists sent Stanhope into the area championship. “She has always been that girl that I put our offense in her hands,” Stanhope coach Kelvin Stokes said. “She’s come so far this season. When Brooke goes, our team goes so I’m looking forward to seeing her in her junior year and her senior year.”

Guard: Madison Traylor, Elmore County senior Traylor has been the key to Elmore County’s success on the court for most her high school career. This season, Traylor set career highs in points, rebounds and steals. She led the team with 16.5 points per game and 10.7 rebounds per game while recording 17 double-doubles. Traylor’s biggest game of the season came against Booker T. Washington in the area tournament when she scored 27 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help send the Panthers into the sub-regional round for the sixth consecutive season. “She knew this was going to be her last season playing basketball so she put in the hard work early in the offseason,” Elmore County coach Amy Rachel said. “She was getting workouts in a 5 a.m. and that’s stuff you can’t teach a kid to do. Everything she does, she’s doing her best to excel at it.”

Guard: CJ Weldon Edgewood senior Weldon entered the season with high expectations for herself and from her teammates. The Wildcats thrived off shooting from deep and Weldon was the top 3-point shooter on the team. She knocked down 68 3-pointers across the team’s 26 games. Weldon led the Wildcats with 11.9 points per game and scored the 1,000th point of her career during the team’s postseason run to the Elite Eight. “She’s one of these players that leads with her effort,” Edgewood coach Jay Adams said. “They look to her to be the heart of that offense and when she’s on, we’re on.”

Forward: Lacondra Paschal Wetumpka senior Wetumpka struggled to find success on offense all season but Paschal seemed to always be the solution. She scored in double figures four times this season, including a 16-point performance against Elmore County in the Elmore County Tournament. Paschal finished the season with an average of 5.8 points per game, leading Wetumpka with a total of 119 points. She also led the team in steal and shot 42 percent from the field. “Lacondra’s leadership and experience has been great for us this season,” Wetumpka coach Jermel Bell said. “She worked hard every day during the offseason and at practices. She encouraged and motivated her teammates by her actions on and off the court.”

Forward: Ciarra Sullen, Tallassee senior After winning a total of 29 games during her first three seasons in high school, Sullen was staring at Tallassee’s 2-15 record after a tough start to the season. However, the Tigers found a way to battle back, winning four of their final eight games and Sullen was right in the middle of that success. She averaged 9.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game during her final season. “Ciarra is a great motivator for the team,” Tallassee coach Harold Harris said. “She understood that winning was important but learning how to compete and put forth effort was needed. She kept the team tied together as a family.”

HONORABLE MENTION CK Bolton, Fr., G, Elmore County; Lindan Oliver, Jr., G, Tallassee; Leanna Moorer, Sr., G, Holtville; Madison Britt, So., F, Elmore County; Avery Roberts, Sr., F, Edgewood


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PANTHERS SWEPT AWAY Late goal gives Indians win over ECHS By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Elmore County erased two deficits on Thursday night but Wetumpka came out on top after a late goal from Arthur Davis gave the Indians a 3-2 win in boys soccer at Hohenberg Field. Kaio Pelogia broke through the midfield before sliding the ball past the defense to Davis who slotted it past the keeper with less than three minutes to go. “We were running out of time and I knew we just needed a big play,” Davis said. “I saw the ball and took my opportunity. I saw the two center backs go toward (Pelogia) so I just called for the ball. He heard me and made a great pass and luckily I scored.” Wetumpka (2-1-2) controlled the game in the first half but came up empty on its first two chances in the opening Caleb Turrentine / The Herald 10 minutes. Despite offside appeals from Elmore Wetumpka’s Brennan Worrell (3) and Elmore County’s Devin Dewberry (10) battle for the ball during Thursday night’s match. County, the Indians got on the scoreboard in the “We really wanted to the ball, beating the goalElmore County forward 13th minute after Manny dominate more,” Davis keeper with a left-footed Jason Aguilar did not get Castellanos turned in a said. “We like to be the many chances but he took shot from the edge of the free kick from Brennan box. Aguilar had a chance aggressors but when they advantage of them when Worrell. scored, I guess we lost three minutes later but they came. Luke Tessier had two Wetumpka’s Zach Grindle a little hope. We always After an errant back chances in the next eight made the save to keep the fight back though.” pass from a Wetumpka minutes but could not defender, Aguilar raced to game tied at 1-1. See BOYS • Page A9 add to Wetumpka’s lead.

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Elmore County winger Raney Jones (15) attempts to make a tackle on a Wetumpka player during Thursday’s game at Hohenberg Field.

ECHS held scoreless in loss at Wetumpka By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Three different players found the back of the net as the Wetumpka girls soccer team grabbed its first victory of the year with a 4-0 win over Elmore County on Thursday night. Wetumpka goalkeeper Jeweliana Holton finished the match with six saves for her second clean sheet in the last three games. “She’s doing great right now and she’s only in seventh grade,” Wetumpka coach Jessica Holbert said. “We were torn between two but See GIRLS • Page A9

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Stanhope Elmore’s Alisson Evans, right, led the Mustangs in points, rebounds and blocks this season.

of the team’s points this season. “I’m excited for her because she’s worked hard for this recognition,” Stokes said. “She’s always led by example. Night in and night out, she gave everything she had on the court.” Evans also averaged 14.6 rebounds and 5.4 blocks per game. She recorded 24 double-doubles, including three against Wetumpka, which she said stands out the most. “My best game was probably the one at Wetumpka,” Evans said. “We started off really bad but we knew that’s what we were working for and we wanted it.” After dropping the first game of the series at home, Stanhope fell behind by 17 points at halftime on the road. The Mustangs fought back and Evans scored eight points in the overtime period to secure the team’s first area victory of the season. Evans finished that game with 27 points, 16 rebounds, four blocks and three steals. She added another double-double in the victory over Wetumpka in the area tournament which sent the Mustangs into the sub-regional round. “We all came together and played as a team this year,” Evans said. “We played better together and when the team was better, I played better.” While Evans said it was not clear to her

where her biggest improvement was on the court, she credited herself with becoming a better leader during her senior season. Evans said she used to be the quiet one but she had to come out of her shell a little bit and Stokes said that was clear. “Honestly, it was just her mindset,” Stokes said. “Most athletes are going to reach that potential their senior year. When reality set in that this was going to be it for her, she knew she had to step it up. She started showing that she wanted it more.” Stokes was the head coach for all four seasons of Evans’ high school career. He said he always saw the potential there and Evans worked hard to be where she is today. “I always held her to that high standard of consistency,” Stokes said. “We’ve always challenged her here and she has risen to that. She has so much more room to grow though so I’m looking forward to seeing her develop more in college.” Evans had multiple offers from community college around the state to play basketball at the next level. She said she expects to sign her letter of intent to play basketball at Huntingdon College some time over the next week. “That means a lot to me,” Evans said. “Since I was young, all I wanted was to play basketball past the high school level. This is what I’ve worked so hard for.”

Rachel loss at No. 3 Childersburg, a team which is participating in the Class 4A Final Four in Birmingham this week. “There was a lot of good competition we lost to this season,” Rachel said. “We start counting up those 11 losses and you see it is a lot of worthy opponents. I’m still very pleased with how we played and how we finished the season.” Seven of the team’s 11 losses came against opponents which made it to their regional tournaments. Two of the other four losses were against B. T. Washington, both of which Elmore County avenged with a win in the area tournament. Despite losing a starter to a late-season injury, Rachel led the Panthers into the area tournament with confidence. Elmore County faced BTW in the first round and needed a victory to extend its season. Madison Traylor was a key to the team’s success all season and the Panthers relied on her heavily in that game. Elmore County came away with a 45-42 victory behind 27 points from Traylor and Rachel said Traylor’s leadership made the job a lot easier. “She handled that pressure

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Elmore County coach Amy Rachel, right, helped the Panthers make their sixth consecutive appearance in the first round of the state tournament.

well but we had to have other kids step up to support her,” Rachel said. “She really took it in stride and pushed her teammates to be better. But she did that by showing them what to do instead of just telling them. That’s something you

can’t coach.” Traylor, who surpassed 1,000 career points this season, was one of three senior starters on the team this season. She has been playing on varsity since her eighth-grade year and said Rachel has been like

a second mom to her over the years. “She has helped us grow into the people we are now,” Traylor said. “She means so much to us. She told us to make sure we didn’t have any regrets and to leave everything

out on the court. She made us cherish this last year together.” With four seniors on the team, Traylor said Rachel made them realize this would be the last chance they had to play together and it pushed them to be better. The senior class never missed a sub-regional but Rachel said their leadership qualities have prepared the next group. “That is exactly in line with where we want to be,” Rachel said. “The younger ones have had excellent examples from our seniors. They are leaving their fingerprints all over this program.” Sophomore Madison Britt and freshman CK Bolton had breakout seasons and Rachel said she will be expecting more from them moving forward. And while the success on the court is clear to see, Rachel said she wants the program to be known for more than the final scoreboard. “Of course, we want to win and be successful but it’s about more than that,” Rachel said. “We want to make sure those things translate into real life. You start doing all of those things right, wins will come with that.”


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BRHS steals sloppy win from Mustangs

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hen a high school student becomes a college athlete, it feels like everyone in the world has an opinion on how the next four years of this young person’s life should go. From someone sending angry tweets to recruits for not selecting their favorite school to calling a 21-year old selfish for sitting out a meaningless bowl game to make sure they can still have a future, it can get ugly. Last Wednesday, Duke basketball player Zion Williamson blew through his shoe and injured his knee on the play. He still has not returned to the court for the Blue Devils and it has sparked a debate on whether he should risk his NBA draft stock by playing another college game. Williamson is projected to be the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and has had one of the biggest brands for an 18-year-old athlete in the world. However, because you have to be 19 to enter the NBA Draft, Williamson, like many others, was forced to go to college for one season. Yes, college is a great opportunity and there are plenty See TURRENTINE • Page A10

Most of the time when a baseball team commits seven errors in a single game, it’s going to lose. So there’s no question Benjamin Russell was lucky to escape Friday night’s non-area game against Stanhope Elmore with a mark in the win column. The Wildcats didn’t look their best defensively and their pitching struggled at times, but they still managed to earn a 7-4 victory over the Mustangs. “Our defense was not good at all,” BRHS coach Richy Brooks said. “It hurt us and it kept them in the game because they didn’t hit it against our pitchers. Our pitching did a pretty good job, but we’re hitting too many people and we were hitting them on breaking balls. “It’s hard throwing inside and (Thursday) we couldn’t really do bullpens. When you haven’t been on the field to throw and catch a baseball, that’s difficult. You can only do but so much inside.” Stanhope (0-3) took advantage of the Wildcats’ miscues right from the get go. Alex Johnson and Bradley Dobbs had back-to-back singles to lead off, but that was the highlight of the offense for the Mustangs, who had just two hits the rest of the way. But that didn’t stop SEHS from collecting a few runs. With one out, Chase Eddings loaded the bases with a walk before a costly error allowed both Johnson and Dobbs to score. Stanhope also had unearned

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Above: Stanhope Elmore’s Bailey Barfoot (41) slides back toward first base against Benjamn Russell’s Ryan Slaten on Friday. Below: Stanhope Elmore’s Cole Freeman delivers a pitch against the Wildcats.

runs in the second and fourth innings. None of the Mustangs’ scores were earned. “We just had a different approach; we were coming out here and fighting,” Stanhope coach Wes Dunsieth said. “When they brought in their second pitcher (Cade Brooks), though, we started to change our approach for whatever reason at the plate, and it got us off balance. We had a chance to add runs and we didn’t, and that’s what ended up biting us in the bite.” While Benjamin Russell’s defense helped keep Stanhope in the game, the Wildcats (2-1) got fairly decent pitching performances san three hit batters and four walks, and they also upped their game at See BASEBALL • Page A10

Girls Jeweliana had more experience in goal. She has surprised me and done even better than what I expected.” Holton did not see much action in the first half as Wetumpka dominated possession in the first 40 minutes of the match. The Indians had several chances early and found the back of the net in the 17th minute to take the lead. Marley Candelaria swung in a free kick from 35 yards out and Emily Smith found herself on the end of it. Smith poked the ball past the keeper to put Wetumpka in front for good. The Indians (1-13) were benefitted by an Elmore County own goal in the 23rd minute after a shot from Ellen Anne Singleton was deflected past the goalie. Madyson Jost scored Wetumpka’s third goal of the night with a shot from 30 yards out with under seven minutes to go in the first half. “In the last few games we’ve had, that’s something we have needed,” Holbert said. “When those outside shots fall, sometimes you’re able to open up the inside. That was nice to see.” Elmore County (0-5-0) came out of the halftime break with more energy. The Panthers had four shots saved by Holton in the first 15 minutes of the second half. “We made some adjustments at halftime,” Elmore County coach Angie Simmons said. “We pushed Joya (Kiwele) up into the midfield and she got the ball forward more. And we had a conversation with our defense to push

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Elmore County’s Cameron Bailey (18) tries to push Wetumpka’s Leo Castellanos off the ball

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Elmore County’s Raney Jones (15) dribbles through the midfield during Thursday’s night’s game at Wetumpka.

up the field more and that helped a lot.” Raney Jones was the biggest threat going forward for the Panthers. She had four shots on goal in the game, including two in a span of 45 seconds in the 49th minute to force big saves from Holton. “She is really good but she’s out there trying to do everything on the field,” Simmons said of Jones. “She’s a strong competitor and that’s a good thing. She can play anywhere but she has to learn to play the position we have her in.” Wetumpka added its fourth goal of the night in the 57th minute when an Elmore County

defender blocked an incoming cross, deflecting it outside of the box. Grayson Singleton took the shot first time from 25 yards and put it over the goalkeeper’s head to put a cap on Wetumpka’s 4-0 win. Wetumpka will be back in action at home Thursday night against Pike Road before starting area play against Stanhope Elmore on Saturday. Holbert said she believes the win over Elmore County can propel the Indians forward. “I think this is going to help a lot. We haven’t been playing well together a lot,” Holbert said. “We get experience with each game and that’s why I knew we

needed to play this game. We wanted more playing time.” Elmore County has yet to find the back of the net this season but Simmons said there were still a lot of positives from Thursday night’s loss. The Panthers have now started area play and will need to find a solution to their attacking play soon. “We have to take moral victories with the record we have right now,” Simmons said. “With the team as young as they are, we have to take those positives and show the girls what they’re doing well. The score didn’t show it but we all saw improvement.”

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Wetumpka grabbed the lead again just before the break when Castellanos and Worrell connected again. Castellanos made a pass just outside the box, allowing Worrell to cut inside of two defenders and release a left-footed shot which bounced off the post and into the back of the net. “In the last few games, when things started to shift, we didn’t respond as well as we needed to,” Wetumpka coach Desmond Knight said. “But in this game, every time they had an answer, we countered with something and stayed in front.” The Panthers (1-4-1) came out of halftime with more energy and had more chances to score. In the 49th minute, Aguilar found himself one on one with the goalkeeper and put the ball into the bottom left corner to even the score again. “It’s important to always know you’re in the game,” Elmore County coach John Hilbish said. “We just told our guys that we are a better team than they are. They just needed more confidence in themselves.” The game started to slow down in the middle of the second half as the game became more physical and both teams were without a shot on goal for a 13-minute span. Things took a quick turn when Elmore County looked to take a 3-2 lead in the 63rd minute. The Panthers played a ball over the top of Wetumpka’s defense and forward TK Barris beat Grindle to the ball, sending the ball toward the goal. However, Wetumpka left back Leo Castellanos slid in to knock the ball off the line to keep the game level. “Leo is one of those guys we ask to do a lot,” Knight said. “He’s a defender but he was a part of the attack a lot tonight. For him to put in those miles and then make a stop like that, that felt like it took the wind out of Elmore County and empowered our guys to stick with it.” Aguilar had another shot saved with 11 minutes to go but that was the last attack of the night for the Panthers. Elmore County spent most of its night on the counter attack and finished with five shots on target. “I think if we passed the ball more we would have more chances than we had today,” Aguilar said. “We just have to keep practicing and come back to play hard next game.” The late goal from Davis gave Wetumpka its second win in the last three matches. The Indians will be back in action tomorrow night with a home match against Pike Road before traveling to Stanhope on Saturday to begin area play. “That’s definitely a big boost to morale for us,” Knight said. “The momentum we have to build off now is great. We’re finally starting to click. They gritted that one out.” Elmore County is hoping to bounce back quickly from the loss with area play starting this week. Hilbish is still staying positive despite the Panthers’s streak of five games without a victory. “They still believe what I tell them,” Hilbish said. “They know what they’re potential is and they know how good they can be. When we get a dry field to play on again, we’ll be a different team.” Elmore County responded with a 5-4 win over Chilton County on Saturday. The Panthers got two goals from Kevin Jenkins and one each from Barris, Devin Dewberry and Alex Simmons.


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SEHS walks off after erasing 6-run deficit STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Stanhope Elmore baseball team hosted four games on Saturday, starting with a cross-county matchup with Holtville. The Bulldogs took a 6-0 lead after two innings but the Mustangs came storming back, scoring seven runs in the final three innings for the victory. Stanhope batted around in the fifth inning, cutting the lead to 6-5 after RBIs from DJ McGhee, Bradley Dobbs and Chase Eddings. The Mustangs could not grab anything in the sixth inning but brought the heart of their lineup up in bottom of the seventh. Nate Hodge led off the inning by reaching base after being hit by a pitch and scored the game-tying run on a single from Sully Stevens. Two batters later, Trey Dunn singled to right to score McGhee for the winning run. Dunn also threw a complete game on the mound, striking out seven batters and allowing zero earned runs. He threw first-pitch strikes to 26 of the 33 batters he faced. Stanhope finished the day with an 8-7 loss to Alabama Christian. The Mustangs held a 6-2 lead after two innings but could not hang on as they fell to 1-4 on the season. Holtville (3-2) responded to the loss to Stanhope by defeated Jeff Davis 12-6 behind a big day at the plate from Drew Nobles. He was 3-for-4 from the plate, singling three times and reaching on a hit by pitch. Nobles and Mikey Forney each scored three runs while six other Bulldogs recorded one run each. Chapelle Washam reached base all four times at the plate, scoring once and knocking in two runs.

SOFTBALL Stanhope, Holtville record first losses of the season

The Stanhope Elmore softball team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday with a 2-1 defeat to CentralPhenix City during the second day of the Sidney Cooper Invitational in Columbus over the weekend. The Mustangs got five strong innings from Harleigh Anderson in the circle but lost on a walk-off single by Central’s Kyleigh McHargue. The Mustangs (3-1) defeated Marbury, Enterprise and Chilton County during the two-day event. Neci King got two victories after pitching 11 innings and allowing just four earned runs while striking out eight batters. Morgan Carroll finished the weekend with 10 runs batted in across the four games and had a batting average of .538. Megan Smith reached base eight times and scored four runs in 13 plate appearances. Holtville also lost for the first time this season, running into two-time defending Sidney Cooper champions Spain Park. KK Dismukes allowed 11 hits and five earned runs across five innings in the loss. It was not all bad news for the Bulldogs during the tournament. The team defeated Moody, Dale County and Smiths Station to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Dismukes got the win in the opener after striking out 10 and allowing three runs across six innings against Moody. She appeared in each of Holtville’s games, pitching 15 total innings and striking out 17 batters. Brooke Cooper did the rest of the work in the circle for the Bulldogs. She pitched 11 innings without allowing an earned run and recorded the win in a 1-0 victory over Dale County.

Wildcats fall in title game of home tourney By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Edgewood softball team stormed into the championship game of its own tournament on Saturday night but fell short, losing to Bessemer Academy, 7-3. The Wildcats finished the weekend with three wins and are now 7-2 on the season. “Overall, I think we did pretty well,” Edgewood coach Mark Segrest said. “We got better as the tournament went along but it’s still early in the season. We’re looking for consistency right now and trying to play with some confidence.” Edgewood opened the weekend by splitting two games during pool play. The Wildcats defeated Bessemer, 7-1, Friday before losing to Marengo, 11-4, setting the Wildcats up as the No. 6 seed for bracket play Saturday. Less than 24 hours after losing its second game, Edgewood defeated Marengo 10-0 to start Day 2. Mary Michael Burnham and Alexis Walls combined for four shutout innings using just 49 total pitches. Madison White and Grayson Laney each finished the game with two runs batted in. Burnham came back out to start the semifinals game against Autauga and led Edgewood to a 3-0 victory in a shortened game due to time limit. Burnham pitched four innings without allowing a hit and striking out two batters. Haylee Brown had a two-out, two-run double in the fourth inning to put the game away. “Ideally, when you’re hosting you want to reach that championship game,” Segrest said. “And we did but we just fell a little short at the end. I’m still proud of how they played with effort and their attitude on the field.” Walls started in the championship game but allowed three runs over three innings before being relieved by Burnham. However, Bessemer added to its lead against Edgewood’s ace and the Wildcats could not come back from a 6-1 deficit in the final two innings.

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Top: Edgewood coach Joey Potts talks to his team on the field between innings Saturday against Lee Scott. Above: Edgewood’s Alexis Walls throws a pitch Saturday.

Right fielder Kelly Green scored two of the three runs for Edgewood during the final game and got a hit in all three at bats. Green scored at least once in four of the team’s five games during the tournament and led the team with seven hits in just 10 at bats. “I certainly think we’re right there with some of the top teams,” Segrest said. “We need to get more consistent at the plate. We’re looking for more discipline with the bat and we need some other pitchers to step up.” The Edgewood baseball team hosted a round robin tournament over the weekend as Macon-East, Lee Scott and Crenshaw Christian came to town. All three of Edgewood’s games were within one run but the Wildcats came away with only one victory. Luke Justiss had a pinch-hit, walk-off

single to score Conner Bailey in the opener Friday to defeat Crenshaw Christian, 4-3. Justiss was also credited with the win on the mound after pitching a perfect seventh inning, striking out two in the process. Edgewood lost to Macon-East, 5-4, after two errors led to five runs in the third inning for the Knights. The Wildcats scored one in the seventh to close the gap but could not complete the comeback. Kolby Potts, Cade Bazzell and Luke Sisson each had two hits in the finale but it was not enough in an 8-7 defeat against Lee Scott. The Wildcat pitchers allowed only one earned run but four errors were the downfall for the hosts. Edgewood responded with a 6-5 win over Kingwood on Monday night after Dawson Owens drew a walk with the bases loaded to score the winning run. The Wildcats are now 3-4 on the season.

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the plate, collecting eight hits which was more than in their season-opening double header combined. “We’re working on hitting; it’s a work in progress,” coach Brooks said. “We’re going to have some better approaches with the more balls we see and the more games we play. We came to win, and that’s what we did. You can always go fix things when you win better than when you lose.” Trailing 3-2 after two innings, Benjamin Russell started to break the game open in the fourth inning by jumping on some error Mustangs. A walk, a Wilson Hays single and an SEHS errors loaded the bases with no outs. Brett Pitts then reached on an error that gave the Wildcats time to score a pair of runs to tie the game. They took a lead on a Brock Elliott single, and Ty Brown plated the eventual game-winner with a sacrifice fly to bring home Pitts.

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Stanhope Elmore’s Reggie Duncan (23) rounds third base against Benjamin Russell’s Cade Brooks on Friday afternoon.

Turrentine of examples of why having a degree makes for a better life. However, if any of us had an opportunity to sign a multimillion dollar contract in your desired field straight out of high school, I’m not sure there would have been many people second guessing your decision. Now, everyone has an opinion on whether Williamson should return to the court. On one side, people say he committed to playing for Duke and he would be selfish to abandon his teammates in the middle of the season. Sure, I get that I guess but that argument will hold credibility only when it comes from one of his teammates — not an angry

continued from Page A9 basketball fan that is upset his favorite team could get worse. On the other side, people want to tell Williamson to get healthy and make that money. The top three picks in the NBA Draft will make an average of $6 million during their rookie seasons. While I lean toward being more understanding of the latter, the main point is it is the athlete’s decision to make. If Williamson wants to get back out and play the game he loves then he should do it. If he and his family believe the best decision would be to sit out and completely heal before doing draft workouts in the summer, he should do that. This is not close to the first

case of this decision needing to be made and it likely will not be the last. However, it seems like a simple solution would be to go back to the old format with some new twists. The NBA first adopted the one-and-done rule in 2006, allowing any player to enter the NBA Draft after just one year of playing in college. Other options started to pop up, such as spending the year between high school and NBA in Europe and what is now the G-League. So why can’t we make all of these options available for athletes? If an 18-year-old believes he or she is ready to play in the NBA or WNBA, they should

be allowed to hire an agent and enter the draft. Some teams will take the chance on the talent they see and some will not. In basketball and football, if an athlete hires an agent, they lose college eligibility and cannot return to play for the NCAA. However, in other sports such as hockey and baseball, the rules are different. Hiring an agent can get you in front of professional teams so you can have a better grasp of your draft stock. In the NHL and MLB Drafts, an athlete can get drafted and still decide to return to college, they just have to cut ties with the agent before the NCAA year begins. These athletes should have

all of these options available to them. They are the reason the NCAA is bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars every year but they still don’t get a dime from it. We all want to pretend it is about the athletes but it never seems like the people in charge care about what is best for the players. And most of the fans just care about seeing results on the field or on the court. Make sure the best options are available to every athlete and allow them to make their own decision. It should not be any more difficult than that. Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Herald.


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Elmore County Commission approves appointments Commission also approves vacating road near Lake Jordan By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Openings on a pair of local water boards were filled during the Elmore County Commission at Monday night’s meeting. The commission approved William “Bill� Newton to fill a vacant seat on the Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority board, and approved the reappointment of Charles “Ronnie� Bazzell to continue his service on the Elmore Water and Sewer Authority board. During the time the commission left an application window open to all interested parties, all of the commissioners had nothing but positive things to say about both men. Following a public hearing during Monday night’s work session, the commission approved a petition to vacate a public road off Hummingbird Lane near Lake Jordan. According to a homeowner wanting to build a new home on the property the road runs through, the road was once used for logging and platted by the county but there have been no efforts to develop along the road. The commission passed a resolution recognizing Stanhope Elmore student Chloe Wegner for her recent crowning as Miss Alabama High School 2019. Wegner briefly spoke to the commission, detailing how she used the platform of the competition to speak about antibullying efforts and would be spreading this message to schools throughout the state in the coming weeks. She also said she was preparing for the national competition in Little Rock, Arkansas. “It’s always an honor to have our young people here with us,� commission chair Troy Stubbs said. “We look forward to your success.� In other action at the meeting:

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The Elmore County Commission recognized Stanhope Elmore student Chloe Wegner, who was named Miss Alabama High School 2019, at Monday night’s commission meeting. From left, Kenny Holt, Mack Daugherty, Wegner, Troy Stubbs, Bart Mercer and Earl Reeves.

• The memorandum of warrants between Feb. 2 and 20, totaling $1,221,873, was approved. • The commission scheduled a public hearing March 11 regarding a retail beer and retail table wine liquor application for Lake Jordan Bait and Tackle on Lightwood Road in Deatsville. • The commission heard from Guy Sanders of Alabama Pro Packaging, a company which once supplied items such as paper products and cleaning supplies to the county. Sanders asked about trying to get back into an agreement with the county but Stubbs said the county obtains supplies through a company on the state bid list since the county consolidated its purchasing of such items. Stubbs encouraged Sanders to apply to be placed on the state bid list with enough time for it to prepare budgets for fiscal year 2020. • A memorandum of understanding with the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative was approved relating to the cooperative’s broadband efforts. The cooperative currently operates along the county right of way and is

interested in expanding broadband service in the county, although it wanted to receive the thumbs-up from the commission. “Lack of broadband has been a top issue for us,â€? commissioner Bart Mercer said, although he added the county has chosen not to move too quickly on the matter, as moving too fast can turn into a disaster. • The commission approved a memorandum of understanding, as well as a pair of resolutions on a Community Development Block Grant and a grant through the Appalachian Regional Council to help fund construction for the planned Elmore County Primary Care Center. • The commission approved a resolution for Courtney Clements to fill the position of county safety coordinator to stay in line with its insurance policies. • The regular consent docket was approved. The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 11 in the courtroom of the Elmore County Courthouse.

Republican Bradley Byrne announces US Senate candidacy STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

First Congressional District Republican Rep. Bradley Byrne announced on Feb. 20 in Mobile he is running for the U.S. Senate against Democratic incumbent Doug Jones in 2020. In announcing his candidacy, the three-term congressman made clear his campaign will focus on his record as a supporter of Alabama values and present a stark contrast

between his conservative roots and Jones’ liberal views. “The fight for America’s future is too important to sit on the sidelines,� Byrne said. “I am running for the United States Senate to defend the values important to Alabama. We need a senator who will fight with President (Donald) Trump to defend the Constitution, build the wall, stand up for the unborn, push for lower taxes, make healthcare more affordable and protect the Second Amendment. I

will fight every day to bring Alabama’s conservative values to Washington.� The Byrne family has been actively involved in the Mobile community since long before Alabama’s statehood. Bradley and his wife, Rebecca, reside in Fairhope.

After graduating from the University of Alabama School of Law, Byrne returned to Mobile to practice and eventually entered public service as a member of the Alabama State Board of Education. Byrne gained name recognition with his fight against government

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be more creative. After a meeting, you will want to continue a conversation. You could Ă„nd a diɈerence of opinion to be somewhat stressful. Your Ă„ery side expresses itself. What you feel is right, but you will get an earful. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Express your point of view. You might not receive the results you desire. Make an eɈort to keep complications out of your life. You could overthink a problem, making you hesitant to take the next step. Tonight: With a favorite loved one. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reach out for a loved one at a distance. You often wonder what is going on around you, though you enjoy the activity. An element of confusion surrounds you. You need to plug in your high energy to some pastime. Tonight: Relax and let oɈ steam. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You want to move in a new direction emotionally, but you cannot easily catch up on certain details to resolve the present confusion. You might want to relax more than you have in the recent past. You will see your eɉciency heightened as a result. Tonight: Squeeze in some exercise. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You will see what is happening around you, but it might take a touch of creativity. Others have very diɈerent ideas that point in another direction. Confusion could mess up your plans. Tonight: Deal with someone who often puts you on a pedestal. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are able to do more than usual. Find out what works for you when having a discussion that takes you in a new direction. Listen to news and be willing to change gears if need be. You want to reach out to someone at a distance. Tonight: Allow others to come forward.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, concerning the following ordinance: ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 99-4, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,â€? adopted on September 2, 1998, be and is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The land located in and being a part of the West ½ of the Southeast Âź of Section 14, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and further described in the deed recorded at RLPY 2018-53489 in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH 3UREDWH -XGJH of Elmore County, Alabama, which is incorporated by reference, is hereby rezoned from B-2 Local Business to R-4 High Density Residential. Section 2. There is hereby created a planned unit overlay district to be known as the Queen Ann Apartments Overlay District. The purpose of this district is to allow for the construction of a group housing development consisting of 12 duplexes, together with necessary drives and ways of access, that shall not be divided into customary lots, blocks, and streets and that will remain under single ownership or control. The overlay district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the aforementioned parcel of land. 6HFWLRQ 7KH 2IÂżFLDO =RQing Map shall be amended to identify the area covered by this district. Section 4. The development plan, as depicted in the plan entitled “Sketch Plan Queen Ann Apartment Layout #4,â€? GDWHG -DQXDU\ and further described in the “Narrative for Sketch Plan – Queen Ann Duplexes,â€? dated February 8, 2019, is hereby approved and incorporated by reference. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, located at 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, 2019 OVERLAY DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Bullard Excavating, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPAA-2618(250) in Elmore County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 02/27/2019 and ending on 03/20/2019. All claims should EH ÂżOHG DW (YD 'ULYH $QGDOXVLD $/ GXULQJ this period. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 COMPLETION

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The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday, April 1, 2019, concerning the following ordinance:

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ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 99-4, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,â€? adopted on September 2, 1998, be an is hereby amended as follows: Section 72.1 be amended to read as follows: Section 72.1 Designation of Districts. A Planned Unit Development Overlay District may be established for any tract with a minimum site area of two acres whose development could be undertaken as an integral unit under single ownership or control. Before the City Council shall designate or amend the boundaries of any Planned Unit Development Overlay District(s), the 3ODQQLQJ %RDUG VKDOO ÂżUVW VXEmit a report to the City Council, which shall include the conceptual site plan required by Section 72.2 and shall, in addition, outline the boundaries of the proposed overlay district and indicate the %RDUGÂśV VSHFLÂżF LQWHQW IRU GHvelopment within the overlay district and how implementation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan would be furthered by such development. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, located at 212 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, 2019 DISTRICT DESIGNATION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Kelly Brooke Darty, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Christopher Daniel Darty’s Petition for Divorce by April 19, 2019, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No. DR 2018900300.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County. Done the 21st day of February, 2019. Hon. Bill Lewis, Circuit Court Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit; Clyde Bailey, 231 Hill Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Attorney for Christopher Daniel Darty. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 DR 2018-900300.00 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MILLBROOK, ALABAMA CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the recompiled Constitution of the State of Alabama, Section 94.01, notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Millbrook, Alabama City Council to be held at 3900 Grandview Road, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, at 6:00 o’clock pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a Resolution to Approve a Section 94.01(a)(3) Distribution to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority. The City of Millbrook proposes to make a Section 94.01(a)(3) distribution to support economic and/or industrial development with the objective of promoting public health, safety, morals, security, prosperity, contentment, and the general welfare of the community. Said distribution is proposed to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority for the purpose of proceeding with a Regional Market Analysis for future facilities expansion at the Grandview YMCA. The City of Millbrook proposes to lend its credit or grant public funds or thing of value to the aforementioned entity and/ or agencies to serve a public purpose. City of Millbrook, Alabama, c/o Kelly Lee, City Attorney, 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, AL 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE The following vehicles will be auctioned off by J & J Towing & Auto 65 Pierce Rd on March 27, 2019 at 10 am. 2003 DODGE NEON-1B3ES56C73D120553 2015 FORD FUSION 1FA6POH74F5117248 2006 TOYOTA MATRIX 2T1KR32E56C614095 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20 and 27, 2019 AV/03 DODGE Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Nathan Earl Basham and Kathy A. Basham, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC, on the 30th day of December, 2016, said mortgage recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH 34; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the CourtKRXVH DW :HWXPSND (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ $SULO 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, $ODEDPD WR ZLW /RW %ORFN & DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH 3ODW RI &RWWRQ /DNHV 3ODW 1R DV the same is recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV IRU informational purposes: 148 0FGRQDOG 'U :HWXPSND $/ 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URgrams may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposLW RI )LYH 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW 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. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 0DU DQG FC/446765 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE To CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2019-023 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE LAMAR DUNN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 21day of February 2019 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. TERESA DUNN MCGRIFF, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE LAMAR DUNN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: G. BARTON CRUM, CRUM, ELLIS & ASSOCIATES PO BOX 1186, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 EST/DUNN, G. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated March 21, 2014 executed by Lashonda Q. Marshall, married and Byron O. Marshall, married, in favor of Green Tree Servicing LLC, said Mortgage being recorded May 6, 2014,


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in RLPY Book 2014, Page LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Ditech Financial LLC by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2019, 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Ditech Financial LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 04/03/2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The West one-half of the following described real property: A part of Parcel No. 3, recorded in Plat Book No. 7 Page 34 (Plat B) Elmore &RXQW\ 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH PRUH further described as begin at the Southeast corner of Parcel No. 3; thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes West 100 feet to Point of Beginning; thence continue South 88 degrees 00 minutes West 248 feet; thence North 2 degrees 45 minutes West 176.5 feet; thence North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 248 feet; thence South 2 degrees 45 minutes East 176.6 feet to Point of Beginning. This Parcel containing 1.0 acres, more or less. Also herein conveyed is a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress being a strip of land 20 feet wide and running along the South side of the above described Parcel and extending easterly to a presently existing dirt drive. This conveyance is made subject to a non-exclusive ingress and egress easement in favor of others running 20 feet in width on the South side of subject property. This conveyance is also made subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements, and rights-of-way of record affecting the title to the above described property. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 407 Luther Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-ISâ€? 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, EXPRESS 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 mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Ditech Financial LLC

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the county engineer or chief engineer to properly perform all duties of the county engineer or chief engineer. “(d) It shall be the duty of the FRXQW\ FRPPLVVLRQ WR Âż[ from time to time, in accordance with prevailing economic conditions, the various scales of wages or salaries to be paid for labor necessary in the maintenance and construction of public roads, bridges, and ferries. The wage or salary scale shall not EH H[FHHGHG E\ WKH HQJLQHHU in employing labor and assistants. Âł H 7KH FRPPLVVLRQ VKDOO Âż[ the amount of the salary of the county engineer or chief engineer, payable in equal monthly installments from appropriate road and bridge funds. “(f) Before entering upon his or her duties, the county engineer or chief engineer shall make and enter into a surety bond in the amount set from time to time by the county commission, payable to Elmore County, conditioned on the faithful discharge and performance of his or her duties as engineer, and for the faithful accounting of all monies or property of Elmore County which may come into his or her possession or custody. 7KH ERQG VKDOO EH H[HFXWHG by a surety company authoUL]HG DQG TXDOLÂżHG WR GR EXVLness in Alabama and shall be approved by the county commission. The premiums shall be paid by the county. “(g) The county commission shall furnish the county engineer or chief engineer with an RIÂżFH ZLWKLQ WKH FRXQW\ DQG DOO QHFHVVDU\ RIÂżFH VXSSOLHV equipment, communication, utilities, and necessary transportation to accomplish his or her duties under this section. “(h) The county engineer or chief engineer shall be the custodian and accountable to the county commission for all road machinery and equipment, tools, supplies, and repair parts owned by Elmore County. The county commission shall establish necessary policies and regulations governing accountability and relief therefrom. The county commission shall furnish the necessary storage and repair facilities for the tools, machinery, supplies, and equipment, and the county engineer shall NHHS RQ ÂżOH LQ KLV RU KHU RIÂżFH DQ XS WR GDWH LQYHQWRU\ containing a list of all tools, machinery, equipment, parts, and supplies owned by the county. “(i) The Unless otherwise determined by the county commission, the authority of the county engineer or chief engineer VKDOO EH OLPLWHG WR WKH H[penditure of funds appropriated by the county commission for engineering functions described in this section. The FRXQW\ FRPPLVVLRQ VKDOO Âż[ and determine the amount of funds which will be available for the purpose of building, maintaining, and constructing public roads, bridges, and ferries of Elmore County for WKH HQVXLQJ ÂżVFDO \HDU EHginning on October 1. That amount, other than the salary of the county engineer or chief engineer, and his or her QHFHVVDU\ H[SHQVHV VKDOO QRW EH H[FHHGHG H[FHSW WKDW the county commission, from time to time, within any period, may increase the amount DOORZHG WR EH H[SHQGHG E\ f

Paul K. Lavelle, Esq., Attorney for Mortgagee, Spina, & Lavelle, P.C., One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, (205) 298-1800, 18-01307FC Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/MARSHALL, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE RAINEY, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 19-019 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JOHN DAVID RAINEY and STEPHANIE ANN RAINEY SMITH as Co-Executors on the 20th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Regina B. Edwards, Attorney for the Estate of Robert Lee Rainey, deceased. Regina B. Edwards, Esq., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 EST/ RAINEY, R.

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James B. Threadgill A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns dated April 26, 2018; said mortgage being recorded on April 27, 2018, in Book 2018, Page LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Guild Mortgage Company to be recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Guild Mortgage Company, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of March, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 8 according to the Plat of Lake Breeze Subdivision Plat No. 1, as same appears of record in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH in Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 11 at Page 93. Said property is commonly known as 155 S Jordan Dam Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is James B. Threadgill or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 9119519 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 02/27/2019,0 3/06/2019,03/13/2019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/THREADGILL, J. Do you have available jobs? Call 205.280.5667 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH CATHERINE SHAW, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-326 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 19 day of February, 2019 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. LISA PRESTON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH CATHERINE SHAW, DECEASED Attorney: Chip Cleveland, The Cleveland Law Group, 711 McQueen Smith Rd, Prattville, Alabama 36066

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NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2019 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Elmore County; to amend Section 45-26-130 of the Code of Alabama 1975, providing for the employment of the county engineer or chief engineer; to further provide that the county engineer or chief engineer may be assigned additional duties by the county commission and may employ, supervise, and direct deputies and assistants to perform the duties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Section 45-36130 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows: “§45-26-130. “(a) This section shall apply only in Elmore County. “(b) The Elmore County Commission shall appoint and employ a county engineer or chief engineer, who shall be a WKRURXJKO\ TXDOLÂżHG DQG FRPpetent professional engineer. The county engineer or chief engineer shall possess all of WKH TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV DV VSHFLÂżHG IRU FRXQW\ HQJLQHHUV or chief engineers under the general laws of the State of Alabama. The county engineer or chief engineer shall devote his or her entire time and attention to be responsible for the maintenance and construction of the public roads, bridges, and ferries in the county and shall perform other duties related to his or her appointment as may be assigned by the county commission. The county engineer or chief engineer shall serve at the pleasure of the county commission. “(c) It shall be the duty of the county engineer or chief engineer to carry out the following as determined by the county commission: “(1) Employ, supervise, and direct all assistants necessary to properly maintain and construct the public roads, bridges, and ferries of the county and prescribe their duties and discharge employees for cause or when they are not needed. “(2) Perform engineering and surveying service as may be required and prepare and maintain the necessary maps and records. “(3) Maintain the necessary DFFRXQWLQJ UHFRUGV WR UHĂ€HFW the cost of the county road system. “(4) Build or construct new roads, or change old roads, but only when ordered to do so by proper order of the county commission. “(5) Construct and maintain all county roads on the basis of the county as a unit without regard to any district or beat lines. “(6) Employ, supervise, and direct any deputies and assistants necessary to assist f

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 BILL - CHIEF ENGINEER PUBLIC NOTICE Wiregrass Construction Co, Inc hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The Alabama Department of Transportation, for construction of Project No: STPOA-HSIP-0111 (502) for constructing the Safety Widening, Planing, Resurfacing 7UDI¿F 6WULSH RQ 65 from the intersection of SR14 in Wetumpka to the junction of Hogan Road in Holtville. Length – 9.389 mi. In the County of Elmore, State of Alabama. This notice will appear for four consecutive Wednesdays beginning on 20 February, 2019 and ending 13 March 2019. All claims VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW :LUHJUDVV Construction Co, 1342 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama 36106 during this period. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 COMPLETION Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama in Case No.: CV-2014-900032.00 on or about August 26, 2014, for a total of $143,101.68 plus LQWHUHVW LQ ZKLFK /HH 6WDIÂżQJ ,QF '%$ $OOLDQFH 6WDIÂżQJ LV the Plaintiff and Jeffrey Gaunt is the Defendant, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday the 18th day of March, 2019, at approximately 1 pm, in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U.S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Begin at an iron pin at the SE Corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T18N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence N90°00’00â€?W for a distance of 462.59 feet to an iron pin being the point of beginning; thence continue along 1/2 Section Line N 90°00’00â€?W for a distance of 225.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N 01°55’50â€?E for a distance of 245.06 feet to an iron pin on the South Rightof-Way of County Road No. 142, New Quarters Road, 80’ R.O.W.; thence Southeasterly along said Right-of-Way and curve to the right with a radius of 2283.95 feet, 200.20 feet, chord being S 74°22’20â€?E, 200.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 07°12’04â€?E for a distance of 192.56 feet to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T18N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 1.04 acres, more or less. Being that same certain real property as described in RLPY Book 2013 at page LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Subject to any and all restrictions, encumbrances, mortgages, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setbacklines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered. Said property will be sold “as isâ€? and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises. Bill Franklin, Sheriff, Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 CV-2014-900032.00 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on April 29, 1998 by Richard D. Harris and Pamela R. Harris,


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Public Notices individually and as husband and wife, originally in favor of Market Street Mortgage Corporation, and recorded in Roll 198 at Frame 1284 on 0D\ LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned WR 7,$$ )6% DV UHĂ€HFWHG E\ instrument recorded in Book RLPY 2001, Page 32530 and Book RLPY 20130, Page RI WKH VDPH 2IÂżFH Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on April 9, 2019, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 12 map of Hickory Trail as the same is recorded in Plat Book 12 at Page 58 in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 193 Hickory Trail, Coosada, AL 36020. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR & Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro & Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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. TIAA, FSB, and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 14003542, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/HARRIS, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE MATTER OF: J.E.M. (a minor, DOB: June 28, 2017) CASE NUMBER: JU-2017-294.04 NOTICE OF PETITION TO TERMINATE THE PARENTAL RIGHTS OF JOHNATHAN A. MARTIN Notice is hereby given to Johnathan A. Martin, whose whereabout is unknown, please be advised that on December 4, 2018, Jack and Gail Hankins petitioned the Juvenile Court of Elmore County to terminate your parental rights of J.E.M. (DOB: June 28, 2017). A hearing has been set for May 22, 2019, at 1:20 p.m. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex, 8935 U.S. Highway 231, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. If you contest your parental rights being terminated concerning J.E.M., you need to appear on that date and time. Done the 19th of February, 2019. Michael Dozier, Circuit Clerk of the District Court of Elmore County, Alabama. Attorney for Jack and Gail Hankins, Keith A. Howard, /DZ 2IÂżFH RI .HLWK $ +RZard LLC, 102 South Boundary Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, Telephone: 334-5674356 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 JU2017-294 Put your ad here call 256.277.4219.

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wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., on the 5th day of November, 2013, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014 Page 1566; the undersigned Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number 7 of Cricket Hollow Subdivision Plat No. 1, according to the map and plat prepared by Larry E. Speaks, Alabama Registration No. 7349, as same appears of record in Plat Book 11, Page 64, recorded 08/30/1994, OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 80 Herbert St , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Cornelius T. Peoples and wife, Janie McGhee, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ComUnity Lending, Incorporated, on the 11th day of December, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2007 Page PRGLÂżHG LQ %RRN Page 39509; the undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 20144TT, 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 March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 4, Block 3, according to the Plat of Silver Pointe Subdivision, Plat No. 1, as recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13 at Page 35. Property street address for informational purposes: 66 Sterling Dr, Elmore, AL 36025. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 20144TT, Mortgagee/Transferee Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 440029 Wetumka Herald: Feb. 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/440029 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TERMINATION HEARING JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. JU-2018-269.01 TO: BRANDON EVANS BIOLOGICAL PARENT OF L.R.E., BORN APRIL 2014. WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Please take notice that a Petition to Terminate Parental 5LJKWV KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ VDLG Court by the Petitioner(s) QDPHG EHORZ DQG WKDW WKH WK GD\ RI -XQH DW SP KDV EHHQ VHW IRU D KHDULQJ RQ WKH VDPH LQ WKH -XYHQLOH &RXUW RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ 3OHDVH EH DGYLVHG WKDW LI \RX LQWHQG WR FRQWHVW WKH 3HWLWLRQ \RX PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWK WKH DWWRUQH\ IRU WKH 3HWLWLRQHU V QDPHG EHORZ DQG ZLWK WKH -XYHQLOH LQWDNH RIÂżFHU DW (OPRUH &RXQW\ -XYHQLOH &RXUW 8 6 +Z\ :HWXPSND $/ DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH EXW QR ODWHU WKDQ GD\V IURP WKH ODVW GD\ WKLV QRWLFH LV SXEOLVKHG 3HWLWLRQHU V -HQQLIHU DQG -RKQ +XPEHU $WWRUQH\ IRU 3HWLWLRQHUV DeAnne M. Calhoon, CalKRRQ /DZ //& ( 0DLQ 6WUHHW 3UDWWYLOOH $ODEDPD :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 0DU DQG JU2018-269

TO: BRANDON EVANS BIOLOGICAL PARENT OF R.K.E., BORN MAY 2015. WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN Please take notice that a Petition to Terminate Parental 5LJKWV KDV EHHQ ¿OHG LQ VDLG Court by the Petitioner(s) QDPHG EHORZ DQG WKDW WKH WK GD\ RI -XQH DW SP KDV EHHQ VHW IRU D KHDULQJ RQ WKH VDPH LQ WKH -XYHQLOH &RXUW RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ 3OHDVH EH DGYLVHG WKDW LI \RX LQWHQG WR FRQWHVW WKH 3HWLWLRQ \RX PXVW ¿OH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWK WKH DWWRUQH\ IRU WKH 3HWLWLRQHU V QDPHG EHORZ DQG ZLWK WKH -XYHQLOH LQWDNH RI¿FHU DW (OPRUH &RXQW\ -XYHQLOH &RXUW 8 6 +Z\ :HWXPSND $/ DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH EXW QR ODWHU WKDQ GD\V IURP WKH ODVW GD\ WKLV QRWLFH LV SXEOLVKHG 3HWLWLRQHU V -HQQLIHU DQG -RKQ +XPEHU $WWRUQH\ IRU 3HWLWLRQHUV DeAnne M. Calhoon, CalKRRQ /DZ //& ( 0DLQ 6WUHHW 3UDWWYLOOH $ODEDPD :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 0DU DQG JU2018-270 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Charles L. James, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Advisors Group, on the 25th day of September, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ %RRN 3DJH the undersigned American Advisors Group, 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 $SULO GXULQJ WKH OHJDO hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 383, according to the survey of Fin 3RLQW 6XEGLYLVLRQ 3ODW 1R DV UHFRUGHG LQ 3ODW %RRN 3DJH LQ WKH 3UREDWH 2I¿FH of Elmore County, Alabama. 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV IRU informational purposes: 65 Tankersley Lane, Wetumpka, $/ 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 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 Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URgrams may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW 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. American Advisors Group, Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE 3(50877 3 & 3 2 Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 443302 :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE DQG 0DU FC/443302 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert Eric Davis and Marchelle Denise Davis, husband and f f f

Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 441867 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/441867 Put your ad here call 256.277.4219.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW S. JACKSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2019-028 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE TO ANDREA SCOTT AND ALL OTHER NEXT OF KIN OF MATTHEW S. JACKSON, AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES On the 10th day of January 2019, a certain paper in writing purported to be the LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of MATTHEW S. JACKSON ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD in the above referenced case DORQJ ZLWK D 3HWLWLRQ WR DGPLW VXFK /DVW :LOO DQG 7HVWDPHQW to Probate. The 9th day of $SULO DW D P KDV been appointed as the day DQG WLPH WR KHDU VXFK 3HWLWLRQ <RX DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG of your right to contest the YDOLGLW\ RI VXFK /DVW :LOO DQG 7HVWDPHQW ZLWKLQ WKH WLPH DOORZHG E\ ODZ DQG \RX DUH QRWLÂżHG RI \RXU ULJKW WR DSSHDU and your right to be heard at such hearing. JOHN THORNTON, JUDGE OF PROBATE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA 3HWLWLRQHU )HOHFLD -DFNVRQ $WWRUQH\ IRU 3HWLWLRQHU -RVHSK 0LWFKHOO 0F*XLUH &OD\WRQ 6WUHHW 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD 1000 :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE DQG 0DU EST/JACKSON, M. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ryan D. Lynch and Onickie S. Lynch, as husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation, on the 12th day of February, 2009, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2009 Page 8901, PRGLÂżHG LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG CitiMortgage, Inc., 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 March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 36 of Cotton Terrace Plat 2B, as recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH Property street address for informational purposes: 15 Cotton Terrace Court , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. CitiMortgage, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 446342 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, DQG 0DU FC/446342 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY PROBATE COURT NO. 2019-024 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT E. CRONIAN A/K/A ROBERT EDWARD CRONIAN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of February, 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Mary. R. Cronian, Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert E. Cronian, a/k/a Robert Edward Cronian, Deceased Charles L. Anderson, Esq., The Anderson Law Firm, LLC, 7515 Halcyon Pointe Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117, 334272-9880 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James A. Singleton, a married man and his wife, Tracey K. Singleton, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on the 6th day of August, 2003,

Public Notices said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2003, Page 64723; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A,, successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, 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 March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at an Iron Pin at the NE corner of Lot 26, Meadowbrook Subdivision, as recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 5, Page 138, said point being on the South right of way of North College Avenue; thence Easterly, along the South right of way of said road, the following (4) calls: 1) South 89 degrees 52 minutes 21 seconds East, 81.30 feet; 2) South 86 degrees 10 minutes 18 seconds East, 84.56 feet; 3) South 82 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds East, 75.83 feet; 4) South 73 degrees 55 minutes 31 seconds East, 85.77 feet to an iron pin in existing fence; thence leaving said right of way, South 03 degrees 34 minutes 25 seconds West, along existing fence, 107.51 feet to an iron pin; thence North 87 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds West, along existing fence 308.42 feet to an iron pin on the East line of Lot 26 of the afore-mentioned plat; thence North 03 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds West, along the East line of said Lot 26, 131.27 feet to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, Township 19 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 0.93 acres, more or less, and is within the city limits of Ecletic, Alabama, and is intended to be the same property described on Warranty Deed as recorded on Deed Card 11014, dated July 6, 1977, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 490 North College Ave, Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Bank of America, N.A,, successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, Mortgagee/Transferee Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 187090 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/187090 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Linda A. Robinson, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, on the 30th day of May, 2017, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017 Page 25282; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the f C


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Eclectic council tables action on financial matters By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Following a pair of presentations made by representatives from Utility Management and Avenu Insights, the Eclectic Town Council voted Feb. 18 to table immediate action on both companies’ proposals to generate revenue for the town. The first presentation came from Utility Management’s Ron Hoffman, who said it conducts electric rate audits for companies and municipalities to save them money on their utilities. “It’s a simple process,� Hoffman said. “We contact Alabama Power on your behalf and look at your data from the past three years.� Through these audits, Hoffman said the company may find ways the town can save money or it may find the town is getting the best deal possible. He said Utility Management does not charge its clients up front but splits any savings 50-50 with a client during a required four-year agreement.

The second presentation was given by Yolanda Watkins from Avenu Insight, formerly known as Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS). Based on calculations the group made, Watkins said Eclectic could save $8,500 a year by changing its sales tax collection service from the Alabama Department of Revenue to Avenu Insight. Watkins also said Avenu Insight offers to investigate if companies doing business in Eclectic have a business license; those without a license would be charged penalties. Watkins said the town could choose both or just one of the services if it signed a one-year agreement with the company. “You all were a former customer of ours,� Watkins said. “We would love to have you back.� The council wants to do more research on both proposals. The council also failed to act on a resolution from the Alabama League of Municipalities supporting an increase in the gas tax to fund infrastructure needs. The Alabama

Legislature is expected to take up the issue in its upcoming regular session; the gas tax has not been raised since 1992. “Do we know what the increase will be?â€? Councilmember Carmen Winslett asked. “No, the legislature will be taking it up in March,â€? Mayor Gary Davenport said. After reading the resolution, a motion to approve it was made but it died for lack of a second. In other action at the meeting: • The latest town financial report was approved. Davenport said the town collected $94,000 in sales tax revenue during in January — about where the budget estimated the town would be. • The council reviewed a copy of the latest policy from the Eclectic Fire Department regarding enforcement of the town’s fire code. Although Councilmember Jackie Stearns said she wanted to see more detail, the council thanked the department for putting together the policy in a timely

manner. • Davenport said the Industrial Development Board is looking for members to serve on its committee, and the planning commission approved an addition to Hercules Poly. • The council approved allowing Kellis Vegetation Management to handle fire ant control at the Panther Palace playground and senior center for a year at a cost of $428. • Winslett asked if a cutoff time for adding items to the meeting agenda could be established and the council agreed the deadline will be the Thursday before a council meeting. • Davenport said all the lights at Aaron Park have been installed and a final walkthrough will complete the project. He also announced final approval for the projects on Middle and Madix roads have been received from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. The next meeting of the Eclectic Town Council will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18 at Eclectic Town Hall.

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main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on April 17, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 1 of the Kingswood Subdivision as shown by plat made by Ralph H. Hays, Registered Land Surveyor, dated November 5, 1971 and recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 37. Property street address for informational purposes: 3891 Martha Ln , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee

map or plat made by Ralph H. Hays, registered Land Surveyor, on May 8, 1961, which said plat is recorded in the ofÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 4, at Page 106, run thence West, a distance of 31.6 feet to the East boundary of Woodland Drive, run thence North along the East Boundary line of said Woodland Drive, a distance of 41.1 feet, run thence East parallel to the South line of said Lot No. 4, a distance of 31.6 feet to the East boundary line of said Lot No. 4, run thence South along the East boundary line of said Lot No. 4, run thence South along the East Boundary line of said Lot No. 4 a distance of 41.1 feet to the Point of Beginning. Situated in Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 3010 Woodland Ct , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE ISâ€? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposLW RI )LYH 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper , Mortgagee/Transferee

and 4pm), on the 13th day of March, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 24, of Pine Meadows Subdivision as shown on plat recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 15, Page 99. Said property is commonly known as 128 132 Pine Meadow Circle, Elmore, AL 36025. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Daniel L. McLain or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 9118019 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 02/20/2019,0 2/27/2019,03/06/2019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, Page 13. Property Street Address: 187 Crenshaw Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold “AS ISâ€?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is VXEMHFW WR DQ\ WLWOH GHÂżFLHQcies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW VHW RXW above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. On the morning of the sale, please call the following number for an estimated auction time: (410) 635-5127.

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to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. FSS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, LLC , as assignee, transferee and successor-in-interest to River Bank & Trust

Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 446421 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/446421 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mark Williams and Donna Williams, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Platinum Mortgage, Inc. , on the 3rd day of March, 2010, said mortgage recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2010 Page PRGLÂżFDWLRQ UHFRUGHG in Real Property Book 2017, Page 15757; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 4, Loftin Estates, as the same is recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 4, at Page 106. Less and Except: Begin at the Southeast corner of Lot No. 4 of Loftin Estates, as shown by

Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 445561 :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/445561 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Daniel L. Mclain An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bank of America, N.A. dated January 25, 2010; said mortgage being recorded on January 28, 2010, in Book 2010, Page 3306, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2015, Page 26717 in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 FC/MCLAIN, D. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert Shuford, a single individual, to The United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, dated December 9, 1988, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book Roll 84, Page 000458, said mortgage assumed by Paul Winston Shuford, Sr. un-recorded assumption agreement. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned mortgagee or transferee, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama on March 29, 2019, between 11:00am and 4:00pm CST (the legal hours of sale), all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 13, Block B, Crenshaw Village, as shown on SODW UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (OPRUH

Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC, 1709 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, AL201800000293 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/SHUFORD, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA JOHN D. BROWN, PLAINTIFF V. Carl Merchant Jr., Ocie John Hardy, Michael Hardy, Reginald Dudley, Marquis D. Dudley, LaToshia Ann Dudley, Kiana Tiera Dudley, Ariel Dominique Dudley, Adrienne Denise Brown, Eric Otis Brown, Joyce Nell Brown, Linda B. Howard, Susie B. Reynolds, Johnny C. Brown, Harold E. Brown, Roosevelt McKinney, Curtis McKinney, Charles McKinney, Sharon McKinney, Verdell McKenney, Kimberly McKinney, Roosevelt McKinney, Jr., Lydia Hardy, Lee Hardy, Fulton Hardy, Flora Merkerson, Ella Body, Sherrie Hardy, Juanita Walker, Deborah Hardy, and their heirs or devisees, if deceased, and any UNKNOWN HEIRS of Nellie T. Hardy, Defendants CASE NO: CV-19-900060 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS TO: THE HEIRS OF NELLIE T. HARDY AND DEFENDANTS LISTED ABOVE AND TO THEIR HEIRS OR DEVISEES IF DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 8th day of February, 2019, a Complaint IRU 6DOH IRU 'LYLVLRQ ZDV ¿OHG in the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV-2019-900060. All persons having an interest in the lands owned by Nellie T. Hardly, deceased, at the time of her death, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or Lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in Plaintiff’s Complaint within

Witness my hand and seal, this 11th day of February, 2019. Michael Dozier, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Elmroe County, Alabama JUSTIN D. EDWARDS, ESQ., Attorney for Plaintiff, The Law Firm of Regina B. Edwards, PC, 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL MXVWLQ#UEHODDZÂżUP com Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 13, 20, 27 and Mar. 6, 2019 CV-19-900060 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE WHEREAS, on May 16, 2014, William Eric Addison and Geneviene G. Addison, did execute and deliver to River Bank & Trust, a mortgage on certain real estate hereinafter described, which mortgage appears of record LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at Real Property Book 2014 Page 20911, and, WHEREAS, said mortgage was transferred and assigned by written document dated November 13, 2018, recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama on December 19, 2018, transferring and assigning said note and mortgage and the indebtedness secured thereby from River Bank & Trust to FSS Residential Properties, LLC, said Assignment being recorded at Real Property Book 2018 Page 60090, and, WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said Mortgage as provided therein, which default continues at this date making said Mortgage subject to foreclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, three weeks notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the courthouse doors, main entrance, in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 14, 2019, the real estate being more particularly described as lying and being situated in Elmore County, State of Alabama, to-wit: Lot 78 of Scenic Hills Subdivision as the map thereof appears RI UHFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH County Alabama in Plat Book 5, Page 34. Subject to easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. Said sale and conveyance will also be made subject to the legal rights of existing Federal Tax Liens, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect title to subject property. Such sale will be made as provided in said mortgage for the purpose of paying the debt secured by said mortgage with interest thereon, any amounts required to be paid for taxes, insurance or other charges provided in said mortgage, and the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Said property will be sold on an “as is, where isâ€? basis subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in said mortgage and those contained in WKH UHFRUGV RI WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH ZKHUH the above-described property is situated. Said 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 hereto. 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

PARNELL & PARNELL, P.A., Charles N. Parnell, III, Attorney for Mortgagee, Post 2I¿FH %R[ 0RQWJRPery, Alabama 36102-2189, 334/832-4200 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 FC/ADDISON, W. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joel N. Webster and Tamela J. Webster, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Envoy Mortgage, LTD, on the 14th day of July, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH 34237; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of WKH &RXUWKRXVH DW :HWXPSND Elmore County, Alabama, on April 3, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 20, %ORFN % DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH 3ODW RI /LYH 2DNV (VWDWHV 3ODW 1R 1, as same is recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV IRU informational purposes: 4411 &KDSPDQ 5G 0LOOEURRN $/ 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%JECT TO THE RIGHT OF 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH WLPH DQG place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Mortgagee/ Transferee Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 445807 :HWXPSND +HUDOG )HE 20 and 27, 2019 FC/44807


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Wetumpka native donates artwork to hometown By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

City officials welcomed Wetumpka native Columbus Cook to the administrative building Friday morning as Cook donated a handful of his artworks to be put on display at locations throughout town. “We all are excited to be here today,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “We are so happy to have him here with us today. It means so much to us.” Councilmember Lewis Washington Sr. added, “It makes me feel very good. We have a lot to be proud of.” Cook said he was led to donate some of his art to his hometown after being diagnosed with brain cancer. Following the diagnosis, Cook said his doctor recommended he pursue his passion for art on a more full-time basis. With this in mind, he began converting the basement of his home into an art studio with the help of volunteers. “With all of the volunteers helping out, it made me think about my hometown,” Cook said. “I decided to donate different pieces of art. I’ve never shared my art before.” A handful of Cook’s sketches brought from his home in Georgia

and filled in with pen were set to be divided between the Elmore County Museum and the Elmore County Black History Museum while the painting of the lobby of a hotel in Mobile was going to the Wetumpka Public Library. Librarian Susan Hays told Cook she was considering hanging the painting over a table in the main lobby area near the circulation desk. Cook said he always enjoyed creating art and continued to follow his passion during a military career that led him into Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Cook said while he served in the National Guard, his training in water purification required him to be deployed to the Middle East. He said he purified approximately 100,000 gallons of water daily while working on his sketches during down time. The conflict inspired some of his artwork, including many of the sketches he donated to the city Friday. These included images of fellow soldiers trying to catch some rest, cities and ports Cook visited while on deployment and even one of a cross, emblematic of his faith. “I developed a strong relationship with God,” Cook said. “It’s a 24/7 relationship.” Although Cook never displayed

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Wetumpka native Columbus Cook autographs a copy of a book he illustrated, ‘Marty Makes a Difference.’ One copy of the book was donated to the Elmore County Black History Museum, while the other was donated to the Wetumpka Public Library.

his art in the past, he said he felt wonderful to give back to his hometown and donate pieces to the city so others can admire his talent. “It is an actual blessing to me,”

Cook said. “I’m so excited and thankful to God for this. There was no way to guarantee they would say yes to accepting my art. I’m impressed they did accept it.”

ECHS’ Maddox gets $1,000 scholarship at banquet By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation presented a $1,000 scholarship to Elmore County High School senior Dalton Maddox at its annual banquet Thursday night. By winning the local scholarship competition, Maddox qualified to compete for a $2,500 scholarship offered by the state federation. If Maddox receives the state scholarship, he would compete for the national $25,000 scholarship from the NWTF, the federation’s Archie Burchard Jr. said. Following graduation, Maddox said he plans to attend Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City and study criminal justice and law enforcement with the ultimate desire of working for a law enforcement agency such as the FBI. “I started getting interested in a criminal justice degree about two years ago,” Maddox said. “This scholarship will

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Dalton Maddox, a senior at Elmore County High School, was presented a $1,000 scholarship during the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual banquet and fundraiser.

definitely help me. I felt pretty proud of myself to receive this scholarship.” Attendees who filled the Wetumpka Civic Center had dinner and raised more funds for projects the organization supports.

“We appreciate everybody coming out tonight,” Burchard said. “Tonight has been very successful for everybody.” During the banquet and fundraiser, guests enjoyed a dinner of barbecue chicken

and ribs, baked beans and potato salad while bidding on a wide range of items available in a silent auction. Attendees also purchased raffle tickets to win hunting rifles and shotguns along with other hunting gear such as

tree stands. Once the silent auction closed, items including paintings and a turkey statue were put up for sale in a live auction, which featured 10 wooden turkey calls used as “tickets” for the final giveaway of the night, a topof-the-line shotgun featuring a specialized camouflage pattern and the National Wild Turkey Federation logo. With the money the event has raised in the past, the local chapter of the NWTF has held a special youth day at Fort Toulouse in June along with other huntingbased events for local children, including deer hunting and dove hunting with the state federation. Although Burchard could not estimate how much Thursday night’s event had brought in, he said the banquet and fundraiser were successful. “I think this event makes everybody feel like a part of our community,” Burchard said. “We are trying to pass our hunting heritage on to future generations.”

Brown sentenced to 25 years in death of Tony Carr By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Circuit Court Judge Bill Lewis reluctantly agreed to a plea deal for Efrem Brown to serve 25 years in prison for his part in Tony Carr’s 2018 murder. “If you had been convicted of this, I would have sentenced you to 99 years,” Lewis said from the bench in an emotionally charged courtroom Tuesday. “I will respect the wishes of the family. They have been part of this discussion. I have been impressed this family has been here every step of the way.” Lewis allowed family members of Carr to speak to the court and to Brown. “We considered you one of our own,” Carr’s wife Misty said Tuesday. “You took a life that was so precious. My husband trusted you and put faith in you. You were a father figure to my daughter. You stole my life, my daughter’s life. You destroyed the lives of so many.” Misty Carr said she has some hope for Brown. “I do pray God has mercy on you,” she said. “In time, I may forgive you, but I will never forget. No amount of time can comfort or

justify to my daughter.” Family members stated at the hearing Carr would not be there to see his daughter graduate from high school or college or walk her down the aisle at her wedding. Carr’s body was discovered inside in his shop in April last year, located behind his residence on Fern Road in Deatsville, by his wife and brother. That location is haunting to Misty Carr and the couple’s daughter. “She has nightmares knowing he died right there at the house,” Misty Carrsaid. Senior assistant district attorney Mandy Johnson stated in the plea hearing last month what she felt the evidence would show. “We believe the evidence will show he (Brown) was employed by the victim, that he was with the victim the day of the crime. He led law enforcement to a firearm with his fingerprints on it used in the crime and his footprints at the scene,” Johnson said. According to court documents, police believe Carr had been robbed at the time of the murder because his cell phone and a large sum of money were missing. Brown acknowledged initially being part of a crime in Carr’s death, but

not pulling the trigger of the .22 –caliber firearm authorities say Brown led them to in the days after the murder. “I didn’t commit the crime,” Brown said. “I am accepting my part.” Brown did finally agree he shot Carr after Lewis threatened to set aside the plea and allow the case to go to trial. “I give my sympathy to the family,” Brown said. “I take full responsibility and not coming forward to start with.” Assistant district attorney Jillian Evans said the 25-year sentence will hopefully mean Carr, 57, will never be a free man again. “Hopefully this will be a life sentence,” Evans said. Lewis wanted to sum up the case but was at a loss of words. “I want to say this is a tragedy, but that word has some hope to it,” Lewis said. “I fail to grasp the right word for someone who took a life from this family to describe what you have done.” Lewis also took pleas from other defendants Tuesday. Robyn E. House, 32, of Wetumpka pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the death of her 9-year-old daughter.

House’s indictment charged her with reckless murder and alleged she displayed “a reckless indifference to human life,” and caused the death of Eclectic Elementary School thirdgrader Myah E. Bowden by “operating a motor vehicle in excess of speed limit and/or under the influence of a controlled substance.” “I was speeding and had an accident,” House told Lewis while wiping away tears. “My daughter died.” Evans contended House was high on methamphetamines at the time of the accident but due to the law she could not get the evidence into admittance had the case gone to trial.

“UAB took blood but we could not get it in,” Evans told Lewis. “We are asking for one year in jail but if it weren’t for a technicality we would ask for more.” Lewis said it did not sound like a technicality. “It is the law,” Lewis said. “It sounds more like shoddy police work.” To which Evans agreed. Alabama state troopers said Bowden was killed when House’s 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer collided with the rear end of a garbage truck on Highway 63, south of Eclectic. At the time of the wreck, state troopers said Bowden had not been wearing a seat belt. According to state troopers, Bowden was pronounced dead at the

scene and House was transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for injuries. Criminally negligent homicide is a Class A misdemeanor. Lewis also accepted a plea from Teddy Silvan Cooper, who was charged with attempted murder but accepted a deal to plead guilty to second-degree assault in exchange for a recommended sentence from the state of 10 years in prison. Cooper told Lewis what he did. “I had a verbal altercation that turned physical and I stabbed another inmate,” Cooper said. Lewis will officially sentence Cooper April 16.

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Murder on the Menu a successful fundraiser

Turley enjoys serving in leadership role

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series profiling principals in the Elmore County School System. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

It is often said it takes a special person to be a teacher and it’s just as true for those who serve as principals since they must handle a wide range of issues to make sure the school is achieving its full potential. Among those special individuals is Timothy Turley, the principal at Eclectic Elementary School. “I like dealing with people,” Turley said. “I enjoy trying to solve problems and resolve issues.” Following a six-year stint in the U.S. Army, Turley began his teaching career in 1998 at Wetumpka High School before coming to Eclectic Elementary School in 2003 to serve as assistant principal. He was promoted to principal in 2009. “It’s a humbling experience to know you’ve been selected for such a task,” Turley said. Turley said he held leadership positions while serving in the Army and believes that helps him be an effective leader at the elementary school. Taking the Elmore County School System’s statement “Every child empowered, every student succeeds” to heart and the idea that leadership is the art of influencing others, Turley works hard with his teachers and staff to create the best environment possible for their students. “To me, my job and the job of my staff is to provide a safe learning environment in order to create responsible members of society,” Turley said. In order to accomplish this, Turley said the school puts a special emphasis on reading and math while not neglecting other vital areas of learning. Turley said the goal in these two areas is helping students effectively comprehend what they are

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Eclectic Elementary School Principal Timothy Turley sits with a group of first-graders Thursday morning, watching as they complete an assignment on the difference between a person and a place.

reading and ensuring they have the basic math skills needed to serve as a strong foundation as they move into the higher grades. Technology also plays a key role in the learning process at Eclectic Elementary, as Turley said his students love using technology while teachers find apps and games that entertain and teach the students. Although the school has not achieved a one-to-one initiative, he said each classroom has several iPads for students to work on. “Our goal is literacy but we want our students to have fun,” Turley said. “If they have fun, they’re going to learn more.” As additional motivation to keep the students engaged, Turley said his teachers hand out rewards to students for meeting certain goals in the classroom while the school holds occasional parties for students who meet their Accelerated Reader goals, for example. The school holds special assemblies, bringing in speakers and activities the school feels students will enjoy, and there is always a huge turnout for the end-of-the-year awards day program. Turley said everyone is buying in to what he wants to see accomplished and the school is seeing results. “We are always trying to do better than we did last year,” Turley said. “We went from an 86 to an 88 on the state report card and we would love to get an A next year. We tell each class how they did last year then

tell them we want them to be the best they can and have the highest scores. At times, if our students see it as a competition, they will want to work harder to beat last year’s score and other elementary schools.” While Turley said his school may not face the same kind of issues others might deal with, such as cyberbullying, he agreed there are certain issues Eclectic Elementary faces, including adequate funding. “We would like to see additional funding,” Turley said. “However, we do know you can’t always throw money at a problem and make it better.” Turley said there are ways the school has managed to acquire additional finances, including fundraisers and through the efforts of a highly motivated parent-teacher organization. For example, he mentioned the community’s generosity helped Eclectic Elementary add two new computer labs over the past five years. Turley said he sees Eclectic Elementary School as a large family which works hard every day, and he encourages and reminds his students, parents and teachers how valuable it can be to work together as a family to achieve greatness. “Everyone is buying in,” Turley said. “Students, teachers and parents are all in the mix. It takes all of them for our children to be successful. Things are moving in the right direction here but there’s always room for improvement.”

Approximately 50 guests gathered at the Wetumpka Civic Center Sunday afternoon for the Friends of the Wetumpka Library’s annual Murder on the Menu event. Held as a fundraiser for the library, the event not only brought in money for various library programs but also gave locals the chance to enjoy spending time with mystery authors from across the country. “The money from this goes to various programs at the library, including children’s programs and things beyond the library’s budget,” event organizer Tammy Lynn said. Librarian Susan Hayes said the event raised at least $1,400 for the library, not counting the percentage of book sales the library will receive. One of the biggest names involved in Sunday’s program was Lee Goldberg, who is not only a celebrated author but has also worked on TV shows such as “Diagnosis Murder” and “Monk.” “This is an opportunity to meet with your readers and those who buy into your fantasies,” Goldberg said. “It’s also an opportunity to visit new places. I don’t know I would have come to Wetumpka if I hadn’t been invited to this event.” Goldberg said he enjoys these kinds of events and, after taking part in both Sunday’s event and Saturday’s Murder in the Magic City event in Birmingham, said he has gained the impression people he has interacted with truly enjoy reading. Goldberg said he had heard good things about the programs from some of his fellow authors and it did not take him long to accept the invitation to take part. “I have no regrets,” Goldberg said. “It’s a been a lot of fun.” Following lunch, where participants held more

personal conversations with any one of the 16 authors present, the authors participated in a series of four panel discussions, giving guests a better insight into their methods for writing and other interesting information. For example, author Linda Sands said she was currently working on a series about a female amateur sleuth who is also a truck driver, while Carrie Smith explores the various neighborhoods of New York in her series following a detective in the New York Police Department working to solve murders. Among the questions panel moderators and guests asked included how long the authors had been interested in writing, what helped inspire them, what the most challenging part of a novel is to write and whether they are able to plot action before writing or if they are “pantsers,” coming up with everything as they go along. Emily Carpenter said working in daytime TV was beneficial to her career as a writer, while Christopher Swann remembered a class project where he wrote a journal from the point of view of someone living through an event of the American Revolution. While many of the authors said either the beginning or the end was more difficult, there were a few who believe the middle of their novels are the toughest part to complete. Along with lunch and the panel discussions, guests could purchase books from their favorite authors and get them autographed while a silent auction gave them opportunities to bid on the chance to be featured in a future novel. Hayes and others involved in the event felt it was a great day with valuable funds for the library being raised and guests enjoying time with the 16 authors in attendance. “It was a big success,” Hayes said.

Humane Society of Elmore County News

Pawdi-Gras set for Saturday By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

We sure hope to see a huge, fun and pet-loving crowd in downtown Wetumpka this coming Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. for the 2019 Order of Cimarrón Mardi Gras Festival as they also celebrate “Pawdi Gras” where pet owners can dress up their pet in Mardi Gras themed apparel and decorations for the parade. In honor of their first-ever “Pawdi Gras,” the grand marshall for the parade will be Rea Cord, Executive Director for the Humane Society of Elmore County. Isn’t that just the most ‘pawsome’ honor? Pet owners are encouraged to dress up their pet and walk along in the parade and Mardi Gras themed pets will be featured near the front of the parade. There is no entry fee for the parade, but they do need to know who all is joining the fun, so if you would like to participate in the “Pawdi Gras parade,” please download the Pawdi Gras entry form at http://wetumpkamardigras.com/ gallery/2018%20pawdi%20gras%20 application.pdf, fill in the info, then scan or take pictures of the application and email it to jeffroyal@msn.com by Wednesday, Feb. 27. The great crew of the Order of Cimarrón is also taking donations to benefit our shelter if you would like to help. You can see our shelter needs list at http://www.elmorehumane.org/ monetary-donations.html, but suffice that cleaning supplies are always at the top of the list — bleach, Fabuloso, dishwashing detergent and laundry detergent. But pet toys, office supplies, puppy and kitten food also great donations. Please ensure that any pet you bring to the parade is good in public around large crowds, loud noises, humans in costumes, children and other dogs. Your leashed dog also must be current on its rabies vaccine as required by Alabama law. Owners are asked to bring a “pet waste bag” and be responsible for cleanup along the route. Please also

make sure your pet is comfortable in its “costume” and does not overheat or get tangled up as we want this to be fun for your pet as well. Now the actual Order of Cimarrón Mardi Gras festival begins at 9 a.m. in Gold Star Park with over 40 vendors and fun for all. The parade will roll at 1 p.m. rain or shine. Parade participants will assemble at First Baptist Church, 205 West Bridge Street. The parade will follow West Bridge Street across the Bibb Graves Bridge and take a left on East Bridge Street, then turn right onto Hill Street, right onto East Commerce Street and go in front of the Elmore County Courthouse. Then the parade will turn left onto South Main Street and end at the Wind Creek Casino employee parking lot. Our ninth annual “Getting Down with the Dawgs” $10,000 Drawdown is coming up fast on Friday, March 15 at the Entertainment Center of Wind Creek Wetumpka. With the purchase of a $100 ticket you will have a 1 in 312 opportunity to win $10,000 (you do not have to be present to win the grand prize). Each ticket holder and guest will get a delicious buffet dinner/beverage, awesome door prizes given out after every 25th ticket drawn (you do have to be present to win the door prizes) and cash bars for your convenience. If you have a guest that would like to attend with the ticket holder(s), cost for their entry/meal is $25. On Friday, March 15, the Wind Creek Entertainment Center doors will open at 6 p.m., dinner catered by Wind Creek will begin at 6:30 and the Drawdown will start at 7:15. Stop by the shelter Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. to get your ticket(s). If you want to also visit our pets for adoption, please wait until 10 a.m. to get your ticket(s). You can also purchase your ticket(s) over the phone with a credit card, but we cannot mail them per federal law and will hold them in ‘will call.’ For any questions contact the shelter at 334567-3377 or email hselco@bellsouth. net.

Pet of the Week — Gracie

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racie is a 4-year old female lab/shepherd mix who is a little shy at first but is very, very sweet. Gracie came to us with Gabby and they are just wonderful girls. Gracie weighs about 45 pounds, is great with other dogs and is just a very loving dog in search of a family to call her own. Shelter adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old; cats over 1 year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory

spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with a participating veterinarian. To meet all Gracie and all the other great pets at the shelter, visit 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka or visit the shelter’s website at www. elmorehumane.org. For more information, email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net or call 334-567-3377. The shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.


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