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Ruled not guilty Woman admits to shooting death but found not guilty

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

A Millbrook woman who admitted shooting her uncle was found not guilty of murder and not guilty of manslaughter last week in an Elmore County courtroom.

Sheneika Oliver admitted to police just hours after the death of Kenny Williams she shot her uncle at The Pit Stop in Millbrook Sept. 4, 2017. From the beginning, Oliver claimed self-defense and turned herself in hours after the shooting but the state argued otherwise and charged her with murder.

Oliver was found not guilty after four hours of deliberation by a jury of eight white males, two white females and two black females.

Many family members said they witnessed an argument between the victim and defendant at a home they were sharing with family moments before the shooting at the nearby convenience store.

Gladys Williams, who was married to Kenny Williams for 18 years, testified for the state about the argument Oliver and her husband had.

“They exchanged words,” Williams said. “They argued back and forth. I saw her pull a gun. I didn’t see Kenny pull a gun. Kenny went into the house and came back out.”

Patrice Gray, who said she was a first cousin of Williams and is a second cousin of Oliver, told a similar story.

“They were arguing over Kenny’s grandkids,” Gray told the jury. “They were standing in front of one another.

She pulled a gun in the argument. She See VERDICT • Page A2

Keys to success Sullivan believes 3 focus points have proven successful Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series profiling principals in the Elmore County School System.

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Top: Wetumpka Elementary School Principal Dr. Bonnie Sullivan, center, visits with kindergartners playing with construction toys Thursday afternoon. Above: Sullivan hands out a high five to one of her students in the library.

or elementary-aged school children living in Wetumpka, the education they receive at Wetumpka Elementary School is vital to their educational success in the future. Overseeing these critical years is principal Dr. Bonnie Sullivan, who has dedicated herself to ensuring the school is the best it can be.

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‘Girls’ Weekend’ brings laughter to start of Depot Players season

Latter-day Saints donates $10K to disaster relief fund

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The laughs will be coming a mile a minute in February when the Wetumpka Depot Players opens its 39th season with the comedy play “Girls’ Weekend.”

“We decided to start the year with a strong comedy,” Depot Players executive director Kristy Meanor said. “It was a perfect pick to start the season.”

Meanor described the play as a wellwritten farce with a novel theme. Unlike See DEPOT • Page A9

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Tornado damage forces logistics changes to crater lecture, tour

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Jan. 19 tornado that hit Wetumpka has forced organizers to move the site of a lecture about the city’s impact crater and the origination site of tours.

The lecture on Feb. 21 was originally scheduled for the city’s administration building but the police department had to relocate there after its building was destroyed by the tornado.

Dr. David King Jr. will conduct the free public lecture on the updated science of the crater at Jasmine Hill Gardens, located at 3001 Jasmine Hill Road, on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. It’s an opportunity to hear how scientists have proven the size and scope of the impact and get King’s most recent research related to the crater.

The annual crater tours on Feb. 23 will last 100 minutes, with four sessions at 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tour is divided into two parts,

a video and orientation, followed by a driving tour in a van. Van tour space is limited and must be reserved by Feb. 15.

Instead of meeting at the administration building as originally planned, participants will meet 15 minutes ahead of their scheduled tour time at Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 5375 U.S. Highway 231.

There is an optional walking tour.

The total cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children up to 12 if accompanied by an adult. The tour is not

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Reservations are confirmed by payment of the fee; only check and cash payments will be accepted. Checks must be made out to “Wetumpka Crater Commission” and mailed to the City of Wetumpka, ATTN: Valencia Smith, 408 South Main St. Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092.

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pointed it at him. Kenny ran into the house to get his gun. He came back out the door with his gun and pushed her down.”

Gray testified she tried to stop the argument.

“I came in the middle of them,” Gray said. “I took his gun from him and gave it to Rodney (another man at the scene). He did not have it when he left for work.”

Gladys Williams testified her husband stopped by The Pit Stop almost every day on the way to work at Hyundai and he purchased cigarettes, snacks and gas. She also testified Ricky Crosby rode with him most days as he also worked at Hyundai.

Crosby testified he grew up with Williams and knew Oliver’s mother and

grandmother. Crosby told the jury he was walking to the home to catch a ride with Williams to work and saw a crowd gathered at the home with an argument going on.

“I got over there seeing him and her arguing,” Crosby said.

“I remember someone saying (Oliver) has a gun, but I never saw it.”

Crosby said he walked away from the scene but returned when Oliver left.

“After this, I saw her car leave,” Crosby testified. “I went back and said, ‘Kenny, let’s go.’”

Crosby told the jury he and the victim stopped by the store pretty much every day getting gas, cigarettes and snacks for work. He stated they did the same thing on the Sunday evening Williams was

CORRECTION In a story about Sharon Watson on Page A3 of the Jan. 30 edition of The Wetumpka Herald, Tuskeena Street was incorrectly spelled Tuskeema Street. The Herald regrets this error.

shot and saw Oliver as they pulled in.

“We pulled up to the gas station,” Crosby said. “We saw her at the gas pump. I told Kenny to leave that girl alone … he jumped out of the car and run up to her.

He spit in her face.”

Crosby said he could hear Oliver but not Williams in the altercation at The Pit Stop. “’You done spit in my face,’” Crosby said he heard Oliver tell Williams. “He turned around and started to go back to her.”

Crosby told the jury he didn’t see Williams with a gun but did not know if he had one or not. He said he didn’t see Williams reach for anything but said Williams’ back was to him in the altercation and it was customary for Williams to have a gun in the vehicle with him.

“I didn’t see him have no gun, but he could have had something,” Crosby said.

Crosby said after Williams was shot he saw Williams holding his chest, dropping to his knees and Oliver drove off before a “whole bunch of people started to pull up.”

Tray Richardson represented Oliver and asked about Williams’ demeanor.

“I never heard him talk like that,” Crosby said.

Cpl. Joshua Bonner

was called by the state.

Bonner said on the stand Oliver turned herself in to him at the Millbrook Police Department.

“She advised me she shot her uncle,” Bonner said. “She advised me (the firearm) was in her vehicle.”

Under crossexamination, Bonner said Oliver was cooperative and not hostile when she turned herself in just hours after the incident.

Judge Bill Lewis dismissed one juror before the second day of the trial when it was discovered the juror made contact with the victim’s wife after her testimony on the first day.

Oliver’s father Joseph Williams, who is a brother of the victim, testified on the second day of the trial to being at the scene of the first argument. Joseph Williams is also known as “Shorty.”

“He (Williams) came up and said something to her,” Joseph Williams said from the stand. “I didn’t see no gun. He went inside the house and got a gun. He came out and pushed her down … he drawed it and said, ‘If you weren’t Shorty’s daughter I would kill you.’ He was mad.”

Joseph Williams said he helped separate the two.

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Joseph Williams said.

“My mama asked her to leave.”

Tabitha Williams, the victim’s sister, testified she would often cook at the house, the family would have get-togethers and was inside while during the argument.

“We was having a cookout,” Tabitha Williams said while holding back tears. “It was all blown out of proportion … I never saw a gun. I just heard the hollering, ‘She got a gun! She got a gun!’ but I never saw it … He went into the house and got his gun. He mugged (pushed her down). He cocked it and pointed it at her.”

Many of the witnesses testified Oliver often carried a gun in her front right pocket.

Oliver spent breaks in the trial pacing outside in the sunlight, talking to her parents and sitting at the defense table praying.

Oliver took the stand in her defense as the last witness in front of Judge Lewis and explained to the jury what transpired on the Sunday before Labor Day 2017. She said she had just gotten off work, had changed clothes and read some before going to another family gathering prior to the encounter with Kenny Williams.

“I saw Uncle Kenny talking to his kids,” Oliver testified. “He came up to me and pushed me down … he shoved me in my face.”

Oliver said Kenny Williams didn’t pull a gun on her at this moment but went in the

house.

“He came back out,” she testified. “He had a gun, pointed it at me, cocked it and pushed me down again. I was scared, terrified.”

Oliver said she remembered her father helping her up, deciding to go to friends in Montgomery and going to The Pit Stop, the only stop between the home and Montgomery.

“I went to the gas station to get gas,” Oliver said. “I gave them a $5 bill and started to put gas in my car.”

Oliver testified her uncle pulled up and came to the back of her car.

“He was mad, still aggressive,” Oliver said.

“He was beating on my trunk, threatening me.

He was pretty mad. I looked up and said, ‘I rebuke you Satan,’ to him. He spit in my face.

He started to walked away and turned around and started to reach for a gun. So I shot. I thought he had his gun.”

Under crossexamination, Oliver testified everyone knew about The Pit Stop. “(Kenny Williams) goes there; we all go there,” Oliver said. “I just needed to get gas to get out of there.”

Oliver testified things moved quickly at the store.

“Everything happened so fast,” Oliver said. “I just seen him reaching into his waist. I didn’t wait to see (a gun). I thought he was going to kill. I didn’t think he was going to die from one shot. He is the toughest guy I know.”

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“We’ve never really seen anything like that before,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “We’re making progress.

Years ago, the people at the time built things to fit the needs of the community.

That’s what we’ve got to do now.”

During the check presentation, District Judge Glenn Goggans said 29 applications for relief funds were reviewed on Jan. 24.

“We are trying to get the money in and get it straight out to those in need,” he said. “We are trying to be good stewards of the money.”

The president of the church’s Montgomery Stake, Quinn Millington, presented the $10,000 check on behalf of the church and said all believers are called to do two things — love God and love their neighbors, and donations such as these are one way to live up to this calling.

“We demonstrate our love of God by loving our neighbors,” Millington said. “It was evident to us immediately that we needed to get in and help out.

We stand ready and eager to continue helping however we can.”

Willis said a tremendous number of volunteers showed up to help, and Goggans believes the area will recover from the tornado damage.

“It’s going to get whipped,” he said.

Following the presentation, Stubbs took church representatives down to Merchant’s Alley, where they looked across the Coosa River and viewed the destruction caused by the storm. Stubbs then joined church officials at an event

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Representatives from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints visited Wetumpka on Friday morning to present the Elmore County Disaster Relief Fund with a $10,000 check. Pictured are, from left, county commissioner Troy Stubbs, Judge Glenn Goggans, Mayor Jerry Willis, Montgomery Stake president Quinn Millington and Jared McLaughlin.

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ouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading Democrats to a standoff with “The Wall.” They call the wall “immoral” and “unnecessary” slamming the wall as 14th century technology and a waste of taxpayer dollars. They claim President Donald Trump wants 2,000 miles of concrete wall when Trump has asked for funding about 300 more miles of barrier in strategic areas. In the past, Democrats have voted for funding the current 700 miles of border barrier, including 105 of 140 miles of border separating Pelosi’s state of California from Mexico. Nevertheless, “The Wall” remains steadfast and silent, standing there unmoved and unscathed barring illegal entrance into California.

Pelosi invited Trump to give his 2019 State of the Union Address to the nation today. The event promises to be more entertaining than usual with Pelosi sitting directly behind the president as he speaks.

The state of America’s economy is booming compared to the eight years prior to Trump’s arrival in the White House. Wages are up and unemployment is at record lows for all demographics. In just two years, Trump’s policies have driven America’s stagnating economy to all-time highs. Democrats and their mainstream media cousins are incensed the economy has heated up so much so quickly, contradicting all the predictions of doom and gloom from former

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In foreign relations, instead of selling 20 percent of America’s supply of uranium to the Russians and abandoning our missile defense in Europe, Trump has reprimanded Russia for violating terms of the INF (IntermediateRange Nuclear Forces) treaty after it continued to build and deploy missiles banned by the treaty. Instead of giving billions of dollars to Iran, Trump has given Iran a thumping with sanctions intended to curb Iran’s development of long-range missiles with nuclear capabilities.

And NATO members are now giving more money to fund the organization due largely to Trump’s leadership.

Unlike his predecessor, Trump is renegotiating trade agreements with Canada, Mexico, China and the rest of the world. America’s producers and manufacturers have suffered for decades from irresponsible trade imbalances that penalized our businesses and supplemented foreign businesses.

America’s economy is so good Democrats and media cousins have given up trying to paint all the green arrows red.

Speaking of walls, Democrat Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam advocated tearing down walls prohibiting any abortion “with the consent of obviously the mother, with the consent of the physician … and it’s done in cases where there may be severe deformities.” Northam said. “The infant would be delivered. The infant would be kept comfortable.

The infant would be resuscitated if that’s what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother.” That discussion would be to decide whether the newborn baby should live or die.

A day or two later, a photo on Northam’s page in his 1984 medical school annual surfaced of one person in blackface and another wearing a KKK outfit.

Was Northam one of the people? Apparently nobody knows.

Democrats quickly erected a wall between the party and Northam for his blatant lack of racial morality. Twenty-four hours earlier Democrats had united behind Northam for his moral stance tearing down legal walls preventing abortion of full-term, unwanted babies.

Walls divide morality today.

Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com or interact with him on the ClarionLedger website www.clarionledger.com/story/opinion.

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here’s no training in life that really prepares you for when a sibling disappears in a city with millions of people. But that’s what happened to our family, as my sister joined the 84,000 Americans who are currently missing. How could any one of them be found? God knows.

The first book I ever remember receiving was an Arch Book titled “Jon and the Little Lost Lamb: The Parable of the Good Shepherd.” It’s the Biblical tale of the shepherd who sees to the safety of the 99 sheep in a pen and spends the rest of the book looking for the last one, a lost lamb. But how could one person, even a family, find a needle in a haystack?

I called a large major metro daily newspaper in the area. I was told unless it was a child or there was the possibility of foul play, they weren’t interested (“So, in other words, we only want something interesting” snapped a math professor, a friend of mine who was upset with their policy). My brother fared little better than me with getting the TV networks to cover the case.

A retired general, a friend from my D.C. days who now consults for a police department, told me “You can’t do this on your own. You need to get help.”

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We were fortunate to get them.

I know the police have become among the most maligned groups in America, an easy target. They don’t always get the credit for saving lives.

But my sister would be still missing today if it weren’t for law enforcement. From big cities to small towns, they scoured the region looking for her, even though she wasn’t a local resident.

It’s hard to get the word out when the bigger media entities just aren’t as interested in your case. But it was a different story for others in the press. One plea from me and a host of newspapers forwarded the story about my sister to anyone they knew who could help. A local newspaper carried the story, as did an AM radio station. If you’re reading this in a paper, know this paper helped. It’s another reason to support your community’s editors and reporters.

Though it was tough tracking down churches in these big cities, our local parish was there to pray with me, adding my sister

to the list. Whether you believe or not, it’s a humbling experience when your family receives someone’s prayers, really.

There were also so many people on Facebook, etc. (college, church, community, etc.) who commented on the message, shared it with friends in the area, who shared it with others. A former coworker heard our story and put it on an internet sleuthing site. The traditional media and social media combination worked so well when my brother went out to the city to look for my sister, everyone seemed to know about her.

When the parable was being told in the Bible, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, of course. So why did the book call him Jon? I wondered about that. Now I think I know why. Any of us can be lost, of course. But many were put on this Earth to be shepherds too, to find those who are lost. Thanks everyone for stepping up to help someone you’ve never met, a person you’ll probably never meet. You are the heroes we need today to make this story have a happy ending.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in Georgia. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange. edu. His Twitter account is @ JohnTures2.

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Administrative assistant Jean Czerpak said board members looked at the salaries of superintendents for neighboring systems to compare where the Elmore County system stands. By law, Czerpak said the board must make a decision at least 18 months before the next election if they want to proceed with a raise.

“They have to vote on this by March,” Czerpak said. “They will discuss it more at their February meeting and we could see them reach a decision then as well.”

In an effort to keep tax revenues in the county, the board approved a pair of resolutions regarding tax millage used for county schools. The first called for a special election to renew taxes collected under Amendment 3 of the Alabama Constitution, while the second requested a special election for a different tax to take the place of one currently collected.

Dennis said all school districts across the state are required to have 10 mills of tax for funding, with systems falling short of tax mills approved in a public vote covered by the state under Amendment 778. If the special vote passes, the 3 mills currently covered by Amendment 778 would be replaced by 3 mills collected under Amendment 382 of the state constitution, putting the Elmore County School System in the same position as the Tallassee City School System, which has already approved such a measure.

Dennis stressed Elmore County residents would still pay 10 mills of tax whether the vote passes or fails but approval means local tax revenues will cover what is currently covered by the state.

The board also approved four bids from three companies to handle lawncare services across the system for a total of $206,025. Site Scapes

from Pike Road will service schools in the Eclectic area for $42,000; Millbrook-based Clean Cut Property Maintenance was approved for bids of $45,375 and $34,650 to service the Millbrook and Holtville areas, respectively; and Yard Guard Lawn Care of Wetumpka was awarded the bid to service Wetumpka and Redland for $84,000.

The Elmore County Board of Education also handled the following items: • Following a private hearing, the board voted to expel a student from the system, effective Jan. 29, although the student will be allowed to return on the first day of the semester beginning in January 2020.

• The board approved a proposed service agreement with Rice Advisory of Montgomery to help the system with some of its financial information.

• Three facility use agreements, one for Wetumpka Elementary School and two for Wetumpka Middle School, were approved.

• Human resources director Susanne Goodin said a new policy on cheerleading was being prepared and also presented a draft for a new organizational chart within the system to the board members.

• A resolution authorizing and providing an extension in maturity of the series 2016 Capital Outlay School Warrant was approved. Czerpak said it was extended from Feb. 1 to May 1.

• The board approved 10 new hires across the system, three employee transfers, four resignations, seven leave-of-absence requests and a request to rescind a resignation.

• The board recognized Frank Hysmith for being selected to serve on the Alabama School Bus Specifications Committee of the Alabama State Department of Education, as well as Holtville Middle School counselor Jessica Shields for being awarded the Outstanding Practitioner Award from the Alabama Counseling Association.

The next meeting of the Elmore County Board of Education will be Feb. 18 at the central office in Wetumpka.

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• ALUMNI BALL: The ECHS Alumni Ball will be full of entertainment, food and fun at the Eclectic Warehouse located at 45 Main Street in Eclectic at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 15. Tickets are available online or can be bought by calling 334-398-3970 at the cost of $28 per person. • WE2STRONG CONCERT: A two-day benefit concert will be at the Range 231 North located at 3250 Wetumpka Hwy. in

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Two days worth of entertainment with opportunities to win and give.

Lineup so far: Ella Langley, Jeff and the Johnsons, Clay Barker Band, Blackberry Breeze and many more to come.

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Ready Street in Wetumpk from 10 a.m. to noon. Ella Langley Music and two others will host a 5K benefit for the victims of the Wetumpka tornado. Organizers have partnered with central Alabama Community Foundation and About Time Events to bring the area a 5K to benefit the victims of the Wetumpka tornado.

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“There are three goals I started with,� Sullivan said. “These formed the entry plan I made based on what I think the school needs.�

These three points have been guiding Sullivan ever since and she believes they’ve had a positive impact on the school since being implemented: • First is making sure the general public sees Wetumpka Elementary School in a positive light. • Second is maintaining a safe atmosphere at the school. • Third is boosting student achievement in every grade.

To achieve the first goal, Sullivan said she not only observes what her students are doing but takes time to be visible in the community. This includes going to a wide variety of community events, being seen and spending time conversing with the community about Wetumpka Elementary School and what is happening on campus. “Of course I can’t be at every single event in the community but I try to be at as many events as I can,� Sullivan said. “It’s a very important part of being a principal, being visible in the community.�

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Wetumpka Elementary School Principal Dr. Bonnie Sullivan, center, enjoys the school’s new playground with a handful of her students Thursday afternoon.

morning until he or she is picked up in the afternoon.

Since taking over and setting this goal, Sullivan said the school improved its system, having doubled its car lanes and received grant money to work on its common areas. A digital system for students who ride in cars to school is nearly finalized, she said.

Student achievement has grown over the past couple of years.

Wetumpka Elementary School received a grade of “C� (76) on the report card released by the Alabama Department of Education in February 2018 but increased it to

a “B� (84) on the latest report card released in December. “Going from a ‘C’ to a ‘B’ was huge for us,� she said.

Sullivan said her entire career in the education field has been in Wetumpka, beginning with teaching second and fourth grade. After this, she said she became an instructional partner, similar to an instructional coach, then served as an assistant principal at Wetumpka Elementary School and Wetumpka High School before being named the elementary school’s principal. “I love teaching and I

always feel like I’ve been a leader,� Sullivan said. “When I started teaching, I took on additional tasks from the principal. I feel I was good at it and I wanted to keep making a change.�

When making major decisions involving the school, Sullivan said she solicits input from teachers, staff members, students and parents before proceeding on any course of action.

For example, when the school was preparing to obtain new playground equipment, Sullivan asked students what they wanted, which was included in the grant

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While I’m the one making decisions, a lot of input goes into the process.

You have to have teachers and students with you as a team in order to be a successful leader.�

No school is without its problems, however, and Sullivan said the issues Wetumpka Elementary School faces are similar to many other schools. This includes miscommunication and helping students coming from impoverished backgrounds.

“We are a Title I school, so we do see poverty,� Sullivan said. “We will partner with the community in times of need. The food pantry we have at school helps out our students. We put a lot of extra resources into this.�

Sullivan said many positive things are taking place at Wetumpka Elementary. The school has three pre-K classrooms, part of a study Harvard University conducted. Wetumpka Elementary has received approximately $60,000 in grants for play-based learning and is increasing its one-to-one technology initiative, putting Google Chromebooks in the hands of each student in second, third and fourth grades, along with iPads for students in the younger grades.

Sullivan has been recognized for her efforts, including being named Elmore County Best of the Best in 2016 and 2018, receiving the Emerging Leader Award from CLAS (Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools) and the Distinguished Advocate Award from Auburn University in Montgomery.

While there is much Sullivan still wants to achieve, much progress has been made with her guidance and the valuable input she receives on a daily basis from teachers, students, parents and other key stakeholders. “We can achieve anything when we put our minds together,�

Sullivan said. “Our school is moving in the right direction.�

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Wetumpka City Council approves payment on Faith Rescue Building

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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LaTonya Duncan and others with the 1Heart organization hold a ribbon cutting during Saturday’s fashion show, celebrating the start of 1Heart and its mission to help those with heart disease.

Masterpiece 2019 begins 1Heart’s efforts for others

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wind Creek Casino concert hall was full of excitement Saturday afternoon as guests took part in the first Masterpiece fundraiser fashion show, which raised money for area residents dealing with heart issues.

Around 30 models, children and adults, showed off their fashion and style during the show while the more than 500 audience members, including a number of area residents who have survived heart disease, gave each model a roaring round of applause.

Masterpiece 2019 was held as a fundraiser for the 1Heart organization, started by LaTonya Duncan and dedicated to helping those in the area suffering from heart disease. Duncan, who has dealt with heart disease in her family, said 1Heart provides financial support for one year to assist recipients with medical bills and medications.

“We could not do this without you all,” Duncan said. “You allow us the opportunity to do this.”

Duncan said Masterpiece 2019 also served as a ribbon-cutting event, kicking off 1Heart’s ability to help members of the community.

“This is all for a great cause,” co-host Christopher Bo C. Johnson said. “Heart disease is a monster in our community. We need to bring a greater awareness to this.”

Co-host Torian Hamilton added, “We want to welcome you here today. We will be educating you and we will empower you.”

The day began with a special performance from the Praise Dancers New Beginnings Reflection of Christ Dancers and De’Andre Peterson, who engaged in a special dance while heart disease survivors in attendance took a special walk down the “catwalk” before taking their seats to enjoy the rest of the show.

The models showed off fashions from a handful of designers, while some of the survivors shared their stories. Nurse Traci A. Gibson-Scott shared additional information about heart disease with attendees, including how heart disease kills more than half a million people in the United States each year and how a number of factors play a part in heart disease, including diet and exercise.

Duncan said Saturday’s fashion show brought in approximately $3,800, which will be used to help Vickie Pettus, one of the survivors in attendance.

“We are looking forward to next year, and we hope Donald Campbell / The Herald it’s even bigger and better,” Duncan said. “Saturday Models at Saturday’s Masterpiece 2019 fundraising fashion was a very successful day. Everyone knows who we show strut their stuff while helping raise money for those are now. The education did what we needed it to do. suffering from heart disease.

We all had a great time.”

Depot many farcical plays, where the male characters have the upper hand and the female characters are the butt of the jokes, “Girls’ Weekend” features the women having the upper hand.

With a cast of eight, four men and four women, “Girls’ Weekend” opens with four women meeting at a mountain cabin to spend time together. Despite telling their husbands to stay home, the women end up sneaking their men into the cabin, where chaos ensues.

Meanor said the cast members have been enjoying rehearsals, although she described them as being fast-paced and physical.

“We’re humbled by the amount of work it takes,” she said. “We have been working hard to make it an enjoyable show.”

Since the 2019 season was announced, Meanor said she and others involved with the show have heard nothing but positive opinions from the community. She also said group ticket sales are good.

Performances begin Thursday and will run through Feb. 23.

Meanor said all Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., while a matinee showing is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Tickets are available by calling 334-868-1440 or online at wetumpkadepot.com.

A handful of financial matters facing the City of Wetumpka were handled after the city council took action during Monday night’s meeting.

After suspending the rules of the meeting, the council approved its annual payment, a total of $10,180.47, to Prime South Bank for the Industrial Development Board for the Faith Rescue Building.

Councilmember Lewis Washington Sr. questioned the rush on the payment and was told by other city officials the bank does not send out notices of the payment total until the note is due, leaving the council less time to react.

Bank officials have been asked before if they can send out the notice earlier and Washington recommended talking to the bank again to do it.

The interest rate has increased from last year, resulting in a payment approximately $1,500 higher this year, officials said.

Mayor Jerry Willis recommended the council allow the city to approve purchasing items to replace equipment lost during the Jan. 19 tornado which will be reimbursed through insurance. Willis said the approval would allow the city to expedite the purchases rather than having to call a special council meeting every time items are ready to be bought.

“These are things to be replaced with insurance money,” Willis said. “For example, the chairs at the senior center.”

Willis said he is unsure how much in insurance claims has been paid so far.

Washington requested the council should be given a report at each meeting detailing how much of the insurance money had been spent and which city departments the money went to. While a departmental breakdown may not be possible, officials said weekly reports are feasible.

In other action at the meeting: • A bid totaling $12,543 was awarded to A&C Construction of Montgomery to complete repair work on Brookside Drive and on H. H. Robinson Drive in front of the Elmore County Board of Education offices. Washington asked why only one bid was submitted and the council were told the public works department had sought at least three bids from companies in the area but A&C was the only one to respond.

• Prosecutor Kenny James and one of the city judges recently requested to be put on the city’s retirement program, and James asked to obtain health insurance benefits through the city. The council approved both, although both are parttime employees and the city must verify with the state if it is allowable.

• The council approved a 240 Non-Profit Tax Exempt Special Events License for the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s annual banquet scheduled for Feb. 21 at the Wetumpka Civic Center. The NWTF’s Archie Burchard said it is the organization’s main annual fundraiser.

“We will announce our scholarship winner there,” Burchard said. “The money will be used for the annual youth day we hold at Fort Toulouse. It’s always a big hit.”

• Willis told the council repair work on Hill Street should wrap up within the next couple of days despite delays due to recent rain. He added downtown businesses near the work have been patient.

Prior to adjournment, the council went into an executive session to discuss a confidential economic development matter. Upon returning, the council voted to adjourn the meeting.

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Above left: Sheriff Tom Lane (Lee Bridges) startles Ellie (Amber Rigby) and Stephen (Blake Robertson) as he enters the cabin. Above right: Carol (Leanna Wallace) reacts to Rick (Brad Sinclair) upending a bottle of wine during a rehearsal of ‘Girls’ Weekend.’ Left: The cast prepares for a rehearsal.

Pictured are, front row, from left, Amber Rigby (Ellie) and Elaine Cash (Dot); back row, Allen Jackson (Bubba), Blake Robertson (Stephen), Kristy Meanor (Meg), Lee Bridges (Sheriff Tom Lane), Brad Sinclair (Rick) and Leanna Wallace (Carol).

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DHR looking for more foster parents

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

In an effort to convince people to become foster parents, February has been designated Foster Care Awareness Month by the Elmore County Department of Human Resources.

DHR representatives will spread information about foster care to Elmore County residents to not only better educate them on what being a foster parent entails and also inform them how to become foster parents.

“We have some papers we’re printing

up to stick in church bulletins with information on how to become a foster parent and when the classes we offer start,” Cathy Tylicki with the DHR said. “We have also contacted the mayor and city council of Wetumpka for a proclamation about foster care.”

Tylicki said she and others with DHR are willing to go into the community and speak with churches and civic groups, share information and encourage citizens to consider becoming foster parents.

“These children are from the community and we need to support

our community,” Tylicki said. “Some of them are going to grow up and stay in this community. We want them to be productive adults and productive citizens. This is one way to do that.”

Tylicki said 65 children are in foster care in Elmore County, where there are 20 foster homes available, virtually all of which are full. Tylicki said it would be wonderful to see the number of foster homes open to local children double in the near future.

“We never know when we’ll need another home,” Tylicki said.

Tylicki said prospective foster

parents are required to go through a 12-week training course and be certified in CPR, first aid and water safety.

Tylicki said potential foster parents who are married must have been wed for at least one year, and single parents are welcome to become foster parents as well.

“We want to know it’s a stable environment,” Tylicki said. “Childhood has everything to do with who we become as adults and we want them to become successful. Children in our community need you. They need a loving and safe home.”

Local Boy Scout troops moving forward despite damage

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley, left, and Ram Hotels President Rinkesh Patel celebrate the recent grand opening of SpringHill Suites in Millbrook.

Millbrook welcomes SpringHill Suites to I-65 corridor

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Millbrook city officials and representatives from Ram Hotels were among the many guests present in mid-January to celebrate the grand opening of SpringHill Suites located just off I-65 in Millbrook.

“We are very excited to have Marriott and SpringHill Suites here in Millbrook,” Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley said. “A tremendous amount of work went into this.”

Kelley described the project as the biggest one, other than Walmart, Millbrook ever put together.

The new SpringHill Suites is owned by Ram Hotels, based in Columbus, Georgia. Ram Hotels President Rinkesh Patel said the hotel has 94 rooms and is ready to offer its guests a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

“It took about 30 months to complete everything,” Patel said. “It took a lot of hard work.

It’s an accomplishment when you see customers check in, though. It confirms your decision to build a hotel was the right one.”

Immediately after the ribbon cutting, Patel followed a tradition common in India and smashed a coconut on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.

Following the ribbon cutting, guests took part in a champagne toast for the hotel’s success before enjoying refreshments and music from Karen Waldrup. Door prizes were awarded to several of the guests and a handful of attendees looked around the facility, admiring its numerous amenities.

Although there were a number of hurdles the project had to clear, Kelley said he and others in the community were thrilled to see a project of this magnitude finally come to fruition and offer travelers coming through Millbrook another option for lodging along their journey.

“We’re just excited and glad,” Kelley said. “We hope they’re in the family for many years.”

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Top: Musician Karen Waldrup provided live entertainment at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the SpringHill Suites in Millbrook. Above: Following a tradition common in India, Patel smashes a coconut in front of the new SpringHill Suites.

After their meeting locations were damaged by the Jan. 19 tornado, two Boy Scout troops from Wetumpka are moving forward and helping mold young men into stronger citizens.

Troop 13, under the leadership of scoutmaster Scott Rouse, and Troop 50 led by scoutmaster Keith Womack, saw their meeting spots seriously affected by the storm.

Troop 13 met at the First Presbyterian Church, which was mostly demolished, while Troop 50 convened meetings at a building on the river behind the Wetumpka Police Department.

“We had a tree go through the middle of the building,” Womack said, although much of the rest of the structure still stands.

Rouse said Troop 13 met in a wing of the Presbyterian church which was spared from destruction.

As Troop 50 was chartered by First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka, Womack said one of the troop’s representatives contacted church officials to see about moving troop meetings to the church. The church agreed to allow the troop to use its facility until everything is sorted out.

Rouse said Trinity Episcopal Church, which chartered Cub Scout Pack 50, offered the church as a temporary meeting facility for Troop 13.

“They’re familiar with how Scouting works, and they decided to offer their meeting space to us,” Rouse said.

Shortly after the storm, Womack said he and several of the troop’s adult leaders met at the building and gathered all of the troop’s equipment which had been stored in a nearby shed. Throughout the day Sunday and into Monday, leaders and scouts continued gathering equipment and transported it to storage units.

Troop 13 removed much of its equipment from its meeting area at the church and moved it to a secure location, while the troop’s two trailers received damage from the storm, according to Rouse.

Since meetings have begun in their new locations, Womack and Rouse said things have been going well for their respective troops.

“Things are going smoothly,” Rouse said.

“The Presbyterian church, even though they’re meeting at the Depot Players, is still planning for Scout Sunday in February. They’re still supporting us.”

Womack said his troop met Jan. 28 for the first time since the storm and things went smoothly.

“They boys are in good spirits,” he said.

“They’re good to go.”

Womack said it’s unknown when or if the troop will return to its building, which was constructed by the city in the 1940s for the Boy Scouts and is still owned by the city.

“It’s up to the mayor and city council on what to do with it,” Womack said.

Rouse expressed a similar sentiment, hoping Troop 13 can return to the Presbyterian church soon.

Henderson and Bamburg law firm celebrates grand opening

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Attorneys John Hunter Henderson and Joseph Bamburg welcomed Wetumpka city officials and guests to the grand opening of their new law office Friday afternoon.

“We’re excited to be here,” Henderson said. “We want to try to make a difference.

We want to better our community.”

Bamburg added, “This seems like the right place to start.”

Among those in attendance were Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Gerry Purcell and city councilman Steve Gantt, both of whom had nothing but positive things to say about Henderson and Bamburg setting up shop in their new office on U.S. Highway 231 between Walmart and River Bank & Trust.

“It’s a privilege to welcome you here,” Purcell said. “The chamber is committed to helping you.”

In addition to welcoming the duo, Purcell said it was the first ribbon cutting the chamber held in 2019, with hopefully

many more to come. He also said as the first ribbon-cutting celebration since the Jan. 19 tornado, the grand opening sent a clear signal to the community and companies looking at Wetumpka as a viable location for their business.

“This sends a great message, saying Wetumpka is open for business,” Purcell said.

Henderson said he and Bamburg began accepting clients in December and their firm is slowly growing.

Henderson and Bamburg currently handle cases in domestic law, property law, elder law and accident injury law, and both are working to get approved by the state to handle mediation cases.

After the ribbon was cut and guests began enjoying refreshments, Henderson and Bamburg said they felt good to see their firm become a reality.

“It’s a fantastic feeling, seeing your dreams be realized like this,” Henderson said.

Bamburg added, “I’m humbled. It’s a great feeling and I’m thankful for the opportunity.”

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Attorneys John Hunter Henderson and Joseph Bamburg welcome the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, city officials and special guests to the grand opening celebration of their new law office on Highway 231 on Friday afternoon.

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Softball teams return to the basics in practice

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

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Wetumpka returned to the baseball field last week for its first practices of the season.

Excitement grows with return to the diamond

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

High school baseball teams officially got their seasons started last week when players were allowed to return to the field for organized practice. Wetumpka coach Michael Dismukes did not try to downplay the excitement of getting his team back together to start hitting and fielding.

“It’s been very exciting,” Dismukes said. “It’s like Christmas morning for us. We’re ready to get on the field and looking forward to moving around and catching some balls out here.”

That same feeling has been expressed from coaches across the county. Michael Byrd has seen expectations See BASEBALL • Page B5

The spring sports season is quickly approaching and high school softball teams returned to the field last week to begin practice.

After winning 41 games last season, Holtville has higher expectations than ever but coach Darryl Otwell said the Bulldogs are taking their preparation one step at a time.

“It’s back to fundamentals on everything for us,” Otwell said. “The basic concepts of the game.

We think that’s a good thing for everyone, even the ones with plenty of experience.”

Holtville is looking to make some noise across the state during the season but it begins on the practice field.

Otwell said the sense of excitement around the team was clear from the first day.

“It was great to have them all back out there on the field together,” Otwell said. “We have new faces and a lot of young talent too so it was nice to see them come together as a team.”

Elmore County also got its practice started last week and coach Kim Moncrief is hoping

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Holtville is looking to build off of last season’s 41-win season.

the Panthers are ready to make some noise of their own this season.

She said the focus of the first weeks of practice will be getting the players in the right mindset to compete.

“We’re trying to build their confidence,” Moncrief said. “We want them to know they

can achieve what they set their minds to. We teach that comes with good decision making and repetition. We have the talent to make some noise but we just need that confidence.”

The Panthers have started their practices without seven players, who are still playing

Indians sweep matches on Senior Night Wetumpka grabbed two more duals victories in the regular season finale Thursday night.

The Indians honored eight seniors during their last home meet of their high school careers.

Cole Blackwell improved his individual record to 55-6 on the season with an 18-3 technical fall over Stanhope Elmore’s Adrian Laskey. Blackwell has now won 33 of his last 36 matches and will hope to contend for a state title at 145.

Senior Alex Beasley got his 10th win of the season with a 12-8 decision over Jarod Bush.

Mason Blackwell was the only wrestler for Wetumpka to earn a pin across both matches.

Kyler Adams continued his strong season with a 7-3 decision over Ethan McCord of Stanhope for his 58th victory of the year.

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Stanhope boys hold off furious rally from Tigers

By KAMARRI DARRINGTON For The Herald

The Stanhope Elmore boys basketball team was about to see its Senior Night celebration slip away in its regular-season finale against Tallassee on Friday.

After giving up a seven-point halftime lead, the Mustangs found themselves tied with the shorthanded Tigers with three minutes remaining.

While Tallassee kept hitting shots from the outside, Stanhope Elmore lived at the free-throw line. The Mustangs did just enough to pull out a 40-36 win over the Tigers.

“The game was a little bit different than I expected,” Mustangs coach Terry Hardy said. “We really struggled shooting the ball on both sides. At the end, we got stops defensively. I thought that was the See RALLY • Page B2

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Wetumpka senior Cole Blackwell moved to 55-6 on the season with a victory against Stanhope Elmore.

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The Elmore County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be holding its annual banquet at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.

National Wild Turkey Federation to hold annual banquet Feb. 21

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Civic Center will be a busy place on the evening of Feb. 21 as the Elmore County chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation holds its annual banquet.

“This is our 21st year of holding

this event,” Archie Burchard Jr. with the organization said. “This is our annual fundraiser, which we use for habitat improvement, and some we share with the state federation for their programs.”

Along with funds sent to the state organization, a portion of the money See TURKEY • Page B4

in the basketball postseason. Moncrief said everyone wants the basketball team to go as far as possible but, in the meantime, the available players have to be focused and ready to work.

“We need to get out and start playing,” See SOFTBALL • Page B5

No more arguments, Brady is the best QB

I

hate to admit it because I’m not usually a fan of winners. I like a good underdog story, and as a fan of sports teams that typically do very poorly in the postseason, it’s always been easier to hate on the successful teams.

But after Sunday night’s Super Bowl LIII, there’s no argument New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback of all time. And more than that, he should be in the conversation of best athlete of all time.

He’s up there with Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky and Michael Jordan.

Let’s just take a look at a list of Brady’s accolades.

• The man has six Super Bowl rings.

That’s as many titles as the Pittsburgh Steelers have, a record that stood for an extremely long time.

• He also has four Super Bowl MVP awards, the most by any NFL player, and three league MVP awards. He’s the oldest player to ever win either.

• If you combine his regular-season and postseason stats, Brady is first in league history in career passing yards and touchdowns.

• He’s been selected to fourteen Pro Bowls. And you thought Terrell Owens’ six selections were impressive.

• Brady has won the most games ever by an NFL quarterback; he’s the only one to get to 200 regular-season wins.

Oh, and he’s never had a losing season.

Name a better quarterback. Please.

I’ll wait.

During Sunday night’s Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams, there was no question in my mind who was going to win. Similar to why I just knew Alabama was going to get into the College Football Playoffs: Because, well, it’s Alabama. How did I know the Pats were going to win Sunday night?

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difference in the final four minutes, because we weren’t making our free throws.”

Stanhope (15-11) missed three consecutive free throws with less than a minute to go, giving Tallassee (21-6) two more opportunities for a game-tying 3.

With less than 10 seconds remaining and Stanhope leading 39-36, Tallassee’s Sandarius Hughley went for a layup and couldn’t convert. Jahsan Upshaw hit a free throw to seal the win.

C.J. Wright led the Mustangs with 15 points. Teddy Harris finished with 10 points but missed all four of his free-throw attempts in the fourth quarter. Upshaw finished with six points after going scoreless during the first half.

“I knew that would play hard,” Hardy said. “Tallassee’s a wellcoached team. They had some guys out, but some of their kids step up and make some shots for them, which is part of the game. We knew it would be a dogfight, so I’m just happy we came away with a win.”

The tone of the defensive struggle was set in the game’s first six minutes.

It took more than four minutes for Tallassee to score the game’s first point. Stanhope hit the game’s first field goal with just under three minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Mustangs held a 20-13 lead at halftime on the strength of a 12-0 run.

Tallassee was resting three of its players due to injury, but Tigers coach Keith Mixson said they should all be ready for the area tournament.

Tyrek Turner, who led the Tigers with nine points, put back a missed shot to tie the game at 33-33 with 3:50 remaining. Hughley finished with eight points. The Tigers missed 19 of 24 free-throw attempts for the game.

“We got outrebounded down the stretch and that hurt us,” Mixson said. “We missed 10 free throws in the first half and got down early. We battled hard and got to play some younger guys, so this was very good experience for them as we head into the playoffs.”

Stanhope Elmore faced Wetumpka at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the semifinals of the Class 6A Area 5 tournament with the winner to face host Selma in Friday’s championship.

While free-throw shooting was part of the focus for the Mustangs heading into Tuesday, there was no extra motivation needed to keep the team’s season alive.

“Confidence is the main thing we’ve been preaching all year,” Hardy said. “We want to play our best basketball at the end of the season. I think right now, if we’re not playing our best basketball, we’re really close. That’s all I could really ask for.”

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Wetumpka, Stanhope enter season on opposite ends of the spectrum

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

With the high school soccer season beginning next week, area rivals Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore enter the year with different expectations. After finishing last season with a .500 record, Wetumpka brings in a new head coach as the Indians look to build a program.

“It’s been exciting for us,” Wetumpka boys coach Desmond Knight said.

“We’re trying to turn over a new leaf. I’ve been here as a football coach but I’m trying to bring some pride and build up a program. I’m excited for the potential.”

The Indians have a few returning starters but also lost some players due to the coaching turnover. Knight was the junior varsity coach for two seasons and he said finding a way to bond both programs will be the key to future success.

“We’re in the process of trying to get there,” Knight said. “We want that success but we’re looking for that development and growth.”

As for the upcoming season, Knight picked out some of his returning players who will be back contributing at a high level.

Juniors Brennan Worrell and Zach Grindle will be some of the leaders on the team, along with a defensive backline filled with seniors.

Grindle will be the team’s starting goalkeeper this season. Knight said he is the kind of guy you want at the back of the defense because he knows how to keep his composure.

“You can forget about him sometimes,” Knight said. “He’s really consistent.

He’s a high intensity guy

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Wetumpka players converge on the ball during the team’s practice on Monday.

who just loves to compete.

He doesn’t get rattled easily.”

Worrell will likely be at the top of Wetumpka’s 4-3-3 formation, along with some new faces to help with the attack. Knight said Worrell’s presence on the practice field has already made a difference for the team.

“We just got Brennan Worrell back from indoor track season,” Knight said.

“It’s been great to have him back on the field. We have a foreign exchange student too, who I think will really help us out. Those are two offensive guys who will spearhead our attack.”

Luke Tessier comes up from the JV team and will be expected to lead the team’s midfield this season.

Knight said he is just one of those players who has what you’re looking for in a midfield player.

“He has the command and

respect of his teammates,” Knight said. “He’s ready for one of those midfield spots.

I’m expecting big things out of him.”

Wetumpka split its two matches against Stanhope last season but it may be a taller task in 2019. The Mustangs have set high expectations for themselves as they hope to make a run to the final four this season.

Stanhope coach Johanna Angelo has credited those high expectations to the work of the returning seniors. The Mustangs return eight starters from last year’s team and that experience is already paying off in practice.

“Our biggest strength this year is their focus,” Angelo said. “I have rarely had to comment on their intensity and effort in practice this year. They know they have a job to do.”

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Arbogastcontinued from Page B1 Because, well, it’s Tom Brady.

When the game was tied 3-3 with under five minutes to go, it seemed like the prime time for Brady to do what Brady does, and that’s exactly what happened. Brady put on his game face and methodically moved the ball down field with four straight completions, and Sony Michel topped off the Patriots with a 2-yard punch for the ultimate game winner.

The score certainly indicated a defensive showdown, and it was.

But Brady still got his. He finished with 262 passing yards on 21 of 35 completions. There was no way Brady was going to let the Patriots lose.

And people may jab at Brady for bragging in his celebration videos on social media, but again, he’s Tom Brady. He’s won more Super Bowls than I could ever dream of winning. He’s allowed to brag a little. And again, as much as I say I dislike Brady, he actually seems like a decent human being. You never see him in the headlines for doing things he shouldn’t be doing, and he just comes across as a standup guy.

There’s also a couple more amazing things about Brady you should consider. He’s easily the biggest steal of any draft for any sport ever. Brady was taken in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

That’s just unbelievable.

He’s also a staggering 41 years old. Granted, that’s not actually all that old. But in the sports world, that’s ancient.

He’s also got at least one more year in him — if not more. And knowing Tom Brady, he’ll probably be hunting down lucky No. 7 this time next year.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Herald.

and Cristo Rocha are two of 13 seniors on the roster this season. Junior defender Dylan Presciti is also a team captain and Angelo said those three players have led the commitment in practice this season.

“This is one of the first years where I haven’t had at least one upperclassman who wasn’t focused,” Angelo said. “I also don’t think that they step on each other’s toes too badly. They know their roles.”

Maicol Torres is expecting to be one of the top scoring threats for the Mustangs this season while Rocha guides the midfield.

Isaac Spikes returns as the starting goalkeeper.

Wetumpka and Stanhope will meet for the first time March 2 for a Saturday matchday at FosheeHenderson Stadium in Millbrook. The return trip to Hohenberg Field is April 13.

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Edgewood coach Darryl Free talks to his team about defense in preparation of next week’s playoff game in Montgomery.

Wildcats prepping for Elite Eight

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dgewood boys basketball team’s was crowned as area champions last week after its dramatic win over Autauga.

The Wildcats were rewarded with a bye into the quarterfinals of the AISA state tournament and the team has 10 days between games to prepare for its next opponent.

“We should feel like we belong,” Edgewood coach Darryl Free said. “I told our guys they earned that No. 1 spot. They weren’t handed anything. We’re going in confident but we also have to respect each opponent we play.”

The Wildcats lost their regular season finale to Chambers but the team is hoping that game served as a blessing in disguise.

Free said he wants his players to realize they cannot afford an off night during the postseason.

“I think in the long run, it may be better for us to lose that game,” Edgewood junior Robert Stewart said. “If we had won, we may not have practiced hard but this is one of the best practices we’ve had in a while. I think it could have been a good thing.”

The Wildcats will go to the Multiplex at

Cramton Bowl on Tuesday for their next game. They will play against the winner of Thursday’s Escambia-South Choctaw game with a spot in the state semifinals on the line.

“I’ll go watch them Thursday night,” Free said. “We don’t have a lot of film on them; I’m trying to find some but I’ll take a trip down there to watch both teams play.”

Edgewood was ranked No. 8 in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll of the regular season but it was the third highest ranked team in AISA-AA. Lakeside is the top-ranked team in the state and the Wildcats are hoping they get a chance to play Lakeside in a run to the state title game.

“Lakeside is playing the best basketball in the state,” Free said. “They’re No. 1 in the state for a reason. They may have to go through Autauga so we just have to see who we have to go through to hopefully get an opportunity to play them.”

While the Wildcats are confident in their ability to make a run in the tournament, they want to continue to see improvements over the next week during practice. Free said Edgewood will have to be more consistent on the offensive side of the ball.

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Edgewood is less than a week away from opening day for its baseball and softball teams and the Wildcats are going in with high expectations.

Softball coach Mark Segrest is entering his second full season with the team after leading the Wildcats to a state championship in 2018.

“I think everyone is ready to go,” Segrest said. “Everyone is excited about coming off a state See EDGEWOOD • Page B5

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Kolby Potts returns for his junior season as Edgewood’s starting second baseman.

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PAINT THE PARK FOR JODY Above left: Participants run through a designated color area during Saturday’s Paint the Park for Jody 5K run. The annual run supports the Jody Marie Sanford Memorial Scholarship Fund. Sanford was a Wetumpka student and cross country athlete who died Feb. 2, 2014. All proceeds go toward a scholarship program set up in her memory. Last year, four Elmore County seniors were awarded a scholarship because of the funds raised by this event. Above right: Participants at the Paint the Park for Jody 5K in Wetumpka emerge from a cloud of colored dust at the end of the run. Left: Runners throw colored powder in the air at the end of the run.

Wrestling continued from Page B1 for the season with two forfeit victories Thursday.

Wetumpka will continue its season as individuals take to the mats at sectionals this weekend in Montgomery.

TRACK AND FIELD Cory Anthony places at indoor state championships

Wetumpka long-distance runner Cory Anthony added to his hardware collection over the weekend with two more medals at the AHSAA Class 6A Indoor Track and Field Championships. Anthony finished in the top three for the 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter runs.

Anthony finished in second place in the 1,600, finishing fewer than four seconds behind Homewood’s Will Stone for first place. He followed that up with a third-place finish in the 3,200, earning a total of 14 points for the Wetumpka boys team in the 6A standings.

Wetumpka’s boys 4x800 team grabbed the only other points for the team standings, finishing in eighth place in the 14-team final. The Indians snuck in ahead of Helena and Fort Payne by under a second.

The girls 4x400 also finished in eighth place to grab a point for the team standings. It was Wetumpka’s highest finish of the weekend for any girls event.

FISHING Crappie Trail sets national qualifier, state tournament on Lake Jordan

The Crappie Masters All-American Tournament Trail will hold a national qualifier in conjunction with the Alabama State Championship on March 1 on the Alabama River and Lake Jordan in Elmore County.

The tournament will qualify anglers for the 2019 national championship to be held on Grenada Lake, Mississippi.

Late registration is Feb. 28 at the Alabama Wildlife Federation NaturePlex, located at 3050 Lanark Rd. in Millbrook. Registration and voucher pickup will begin at 5 p.m. with the rules meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Anglers will fish from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and must be in the weighin line by 4 p.m. Weigh-in will be at Bonner’s Landing boat ramp in Wetumpka and is open to the public.

Mustangs hold off comeback attempt as momentum builds

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Stanhope Elmore’s boys basketball team made 10 free throws in the final 90 seconds to knock off Benjamin Russell 69-62 on Thursday night. The Mustangs got 22 points from C.J. Wright, including eight in the fourth quarter, as they held on after the Wildcats cut a 17-point lead to five points in the final minute.

“We’re coming together at the right time,” Stanhope coach Terry Hardy said.

“We talked all year about peaking at the right time and it’s starting to feel like that.

We talked about finishing strong and we’re close.”

After holding the Wildcats to just seven points in the second quarter, Stanhope took a 14-point lead into halftime. The Mustangs knocked down five 3-pointers and forced 10 turnovers in the first two quarters.

“We missed some shots early and it put us in a bad situation,” BRHS coach Lewis Daniel said. “We

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Benjamin Russell’s Nick McGhee, left, attempts to put up a shot against Jahsan Upshaw of Stanhope Elmore on Thursday night.

picked up our energy level at the end but we couldn’t finish it.”

The Mustangs picked up

where they left off when the second half started. Jahsan Upshaw scored seven points for the hosts in the third

quarter as the lead stayed in double figures for the entire frame.

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Wildcats easily knock off Stanhope, 67-32

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Benjamin Russell had four different players score in double figures Thursday night as the Wildcats improved to 16-5 on the season with a 67-32 win at Stanhope Elmore.

Benjamin Russell used a 26-point third quarter to grab its fourth consecutive victory.

“We just wanted to work on us to get ready for the area play,” Benjamin Russell coach Latreisha Moon said. “I wanted to work on several different defensive looks. When we get ready for the area, we can’t just use one defense

against Opelika or Russell County.”

Defense made a difference for the Wildcats. After leading by as many as 16 points in the first half, Stanhope Elmore cut the lead to 31-21 with 4:51 to go in the third quarter.

Benjamin Russell stepped up on defense, creating turnovers and difficult shot attempts for the Mustangs. The Wildcats went on a 34-7 over the course of 10:19 to run away with the win.

“I knew it was going to be hard to stop them in transition,” Stanhope coach Kelvin Stokes said. “When we miss the shot, they come at you fast.

We were on our heels all night.”

Aaliyah Thomas was often leading the way for the Wildcats in transition.

She had nine of her 13 points in the second half and had six assists during the team’s big run.

“They’ve got a great point guard,” Stokes said. “She pushes the ball really well and she makes a lot of things go for that team.”

Jaaliyah Caldwell led the Wildcats with 16 points and made all four of her shots from inside the paint. She scored 10 second chance points and finished 8 for 8 from the free-throw line.

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Daniel said he hopes Thursday’s game can serve as a wakeup call for the Wildcats before postseason plays begins. He said his team cannot afford to get in early holes because sometimes it won’t be able to get out.

“We definitely have to clean up our play early in the games to prevent something like tonight,” Daniel said. “If we had been a little closer at halftime, I think the second half could have been more productive but our energy level just wasn’t what it should have been early on.”

Benjamin Russell’s Za Stowes started the fourth quarter with a quick layup and it was followed by a basket from Jaikobee Gamble to cut the lead to single digits for the first time since the opening quarter. However, Stanhope still held control of the game but the lead was slowly trimmed down.

The Wildcats trailed 52-45 after a layup from Stowes with 3:35 to go in the game. The Mustangs

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Stanhope Elmore’s Trey Hardy (4) puts up a shot during the second half of the Mustangs’ win on Thursday night.

quickly responded and two free throws from Wright built the lead back to 13 points with 2:26 remaining.

That’s when Stowes came alive for the Wildcats.

He went on a personal 8-0 run in just 53 seconds,

including a 3-pointer to cut the lead to five points.

“In one of the timeouts, I just said they needed to stay focused and finished the game,” Hardy said. “We were still in control but we took our foot off the gas a little bit and they were hitting shots. We have to focus on what we need to do to finish better.”

Stowes scored 21 of his game-high 27 points in the fourth quarter but it was not enough to erase the deficit.

Benjamin Russell dropped to 5-16 on the season.

Despite the loss, the Wildcats hope they are in a good position to make a run in the postseason. Daniel said he believes the team are turning up their level of play at the right time.

“In the last couple of games, we have probably played our best basketball,” Daniel said, “not the best we can play but the best we’ve played so far. We’re right where we want to be because we’re moving up.

We’ve made improvements and I think that’s going to benefit us.”

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stays with the Elmore County chapter.

With the money that stays local, the group holds a youth day in June at Fort Toulouse, where participants have the chance to get outdoors and engage in a variety of experiences, including getting up close to a beehive, admiring antique tractors, building birdhouses and shooting various hunting weapons.

The banquet begins at 6 p.m. Feb. 21, with guests having the chance to enjoy a dinner of barbecue ribs, chicken, plenty of side dishes, banana pudding and tea. Following dinner, Burchard said the group will be holding auctions, raffles and a silent auction, while also awarding a scholarship to one Elmore County student in agriscience classes.

Open to the public, Burchard said the banquet usually draws between 250 and 325 guests and is well received by everybody involved.

“We hear very favorable feedback from everyone,” he said. “We’re looking forward to it. It means a lot to us. It means we’re meeting our goal of education and exposing young people to outdoor experiences.”

For those interested in purchasing tickets for the event, Burchard said he can be reached at 334-425-3337.

Tickets start at $55, while sponsor tables cost between $600 and $2,500.

While tickets can be purchased prior to the event, they will also be available at the door.

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line, she was perfect. I told her that she just needed to box out, get your rebound first and she’ll be fine.”

Rebounding has been one of Stanhope’s biggest strengths this season but the Wildcats dominated the glass on both ends of the court. Benjamin Russell held a 19-4 advantage on second-chance points.

“They play with three or four around the basket all the time,” Stokes said.

“We needed to protect the paint but we could not get a lot of rebounds on the backside. They were getting inside and they just did a good job. We need to get stronger.”

Timira Lawson scored six of her 11 points in the

opening quarter to help the Wildcats jump out to an early lead. Lawson’s second-half 3-pointer off an assist from Thomas was the only 3-pointer of the night for the Wildcats.

Bre Smith scored six points during Benjamin Russell’s big run and finished with 13. Brooklyn Edwards finished with eight points but missed all three of her free throw attempts.

“I think we still have a little bit of work to do,” Moon said. “(Tonight), we have to work on the things that will get us further down the road. But I was proud of them tonight and that’s what I told them. I think we’ll be fine but we have to keep working.”

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Stanhope Elmore coach Kelvin Stokes talks to his team during a timeout of Thursday night’s game.

ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS GIRLS CLASS 7A 1. Hoover (28-1) 2. McGill-Toolen (25-2) 3. Sparkman (24-5) 4. Austin (25-5) 5. Davidson (24-4) 6. Spain Park (24-6) 7. Grissom (18-6) 8. Auburn (21-4) 9. Hewitt-Trussville (17-9) 10. Foley (22-7) Others nominated: Vestavia Hills (18-9).

CLASS 6A 1. Hazel Green (27-3) 2. Blount (21-4) 3. Eufaula (23-6) 4. Hartselle (24-4) 5. Huffman (22-8) 6. McAdory (22-7) 7. Carver-Birmingham (21-8) 8. Cullman (22-8) 9. Opelika (21-6) 10. Muscle Shoals (16-12) Others nominated: Albertville (197), Athens (15-13), Dothan (17-5), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (18-8), Mae Jemison (15-10), Northview (16-10), Park Crossing (22-4).

CLASS 5A 1. Ramsay (22-7) 2. Charles Henderson (21-6) 3. Madison Academy (22-7) 4. Central-Tuscaloosa (22-3) 5. Shelby Co. (26-1) 6. Wenonah (20-8) 7. Brewer (21-8) 8. Pleasant Grove (19-8) 9. Brewbaker Tech (25-3) 10. West Point (24-5) Others nominated: East Limestone (19-8), Faith Academy (19-9), Jackson (23-4), Mortimer Jordan (17-6), Scottsboro (19-10), Southside-Gadsden (17-5), Vigor (17-6).

CLASS 4A 1. Priceville (21-5) 2. Sipsey Valley (25-1) 3. Childersburg (28-1) 4. Greensboro (21-1) 5. Sumter Central (22-3) 6. Rogers (25-3) 7. Anniston (23-4) 8. Cherokee Co. (21-6) 9. West Limestone (20-6) 10. Oneonta (22-6) Others nominated: DAR (17-11), Deshler (20-8), Handley (21-4), St.

John Paul II (14-11), Wilson (20-9).

CLASS 3A 1. Pisgah (27-1) 2. T.R. Miller (20-2) 3. Midfield (20-8) 4. Winfield (27-1) 5. Phil Campbell (22-4) 6. Geneva (25-3) 7. Montgomery Academy (25-2) 8. Susan Moore (24-5) 9. Locust Fork (19-6) 10. Glencoe (18-8) Others nominated: Lauderdale Co. (14-14), Pike Road (18-10), Prattville Christian (21-8), St. James (19-7), Slocomb (18-8), Weaver (18-9).

CLASS 2A 1. Sand Rock (27-2) 2. Sacred Heart (21-4) 3. Central-Hayneville (17-4) 4. Collinsville (23-5) 5. Cold Springs (21-6) 6. Fyffe (24-5) 7. Samson (22-6) 8. G.W. Long (22-4) 9. Geneva Co. (20-7) 10. Calhoun (14-6) Others nominated: Addison (16-10), Ariton (17-7), Cedar Bluff (12-14), Hatton (20-7), Winston Co. (17-6).

CLASS 1A 1. Pleasant Home (18-3) 2. Spring Garden (21-7) 3. Skyline (23-5) 4. Phillips (19-10) 5. Talladega Co. Central (22-8) 6. Belgreen (20-6) 7. Florala (22-6) 8. R.A. Hubbard (18-7) 9. Mars Hill Bible (17-9) 10. Brantley (20-8) Others nominated: Covenant Christian (17-5), Decatur Heritage (18-6), Falkville (16-11), Georgiana (15-12), Lanett (13-7), St. Luke’s (19-9), Westminster-Oak Mountain (17-7).

AISA 1. Tuscaloosa Academy (22-2) 2. South Choctaw Academy (21-1) 3. Abbeville Christian (24-4) 4. Lee-Scott (19-4) 5. Northside Methodist (17-8) 6. Fort Dale Academy (15-4) 7. Sparta Academy (17-5) 8. Monroe Academy (11-5) 9. Macon-East (12-9) 10. Evangel Christian (19-9) Others nominated: Lakeside

(13-10), Pike Liberal Arts (12-15), Southern Academy (17-5).

BOYS CLASS 7A 1. Mountain Brook (25-3) 2. McGill-Toolen (21-6) 3. Lee-Montgomery (25-3) 4. Sparkman (20-8) 5. Oak Mountain (19-8) 6. Florence (27-3) 7. Hoover (20-8) 8. Fairhope (20-6) 9. Vestavia Hills (19-9) 10. Austin (15-7) Others nominated: Baker (1613), Enterprise (22-7), James Clemens (17-11), Theodore (16-10), Thompson (20-10).

CLASS 6A 1. Columbia (21-7) 2. Lee-Huntsville (20-7) 3. Jemison-Huntsville (20-8) 4. Eufaula (24-5) 5. Oxford (22-4) 6. Muscle Shoals (20-7) 7. Pinson Valley (18-9) 8. Carver-Montgomery (18-9) 9. Hartselle (21-7) 10. Sidney Lanier (17-6) Others nominated: Albertville (207), Blount (17-10), Buckhorn (24-5), Homewood (22-8).

CLASS 5A 1. Wenonah (23-4) 2. LeFlore (20-8) 3. Fairfield (20-8) 4. Pleasant Grove (21-8) 5. Hamilton (24-4) 6. Russellville (18-6) 7. Brewbaker Tech (19-9) 8. Sylacauga (21-7) 9. East Limestone (17-7) 10. Charles Henderson (17-9) Others nominated: Jackson (20-6), Tallassee (21-6), Vigor (15-9).

CLASS 4A 1. Hillcrest-Evergreen (21-2) 2. Williamson (20-7) 3. Brooks (24-3) 4. Sumter Central (22-3) 5. Deshler (22-6) 6. Good Hope (22-5) 7. Anniston (20-7) 8. Escambia Co. (17-6) 9. Talladega (20-7) 10. Cherokee Co. (20-5) Others nominated: Childersburg (18-9), Headland (21-6), LAMP (188), Oneonta (17-8), UMS-Wright (16-

11), West Morgan (17-9).

CLASS 3A 1. Plainview (26-4) 2. Westminster-Huntsville (21-4) 3. Prattville Christian (26-3) 4. Lauderdale Co. (19-9) 5. Sylvania (17-7) 6. Hanceville (21-5) 7. Winfield (20-8) 8. Pike Co. (16-6) 9. Piedmont (19-5) 10. Weaver (18-9) Others nominated: Houston Academy (17-9), Mobile Christian (16-9).

CLASS 2A 1. Fyffe (23-5) 2. Abbeville (20-5) 3. Red Bay (24-5) 4. Tanner (22-6) 5. Section (17-9) 6. Barbour Co. (19-7) 7. Sacred Heart (16-10) 8. Calhoun (22-7) 9. North Sand Mountain (18-6) 10. Central-Coosa (16-4) Others nominated: Collinsville (1610), Cottage Hill (15-6), Daleville (16-7), Houston Co. (14-6), Sumiton Christian (20-6).

CLASS 1A 1. Decatur Heritage (25-4) 2. Cornerstone-Birmingham (19-7) 3. Spring Garden (20-6) 4. Georgiana (22-5) 5. Skyline (20-8) 6. R.A. Hubbard (16-9) 7. Covenant Christian (19-6) 8. Francis Marion (18-4) 9. Mars Hill Bible (16-9) 10. Holy Spirit (22-6) Others nominated: Elba (14-6), Florala (17-7), South Lamar (15-6).

AISA 1. Lakeside (19-3) 2. Pike Liberal Arts (17-6) 3. Evangel Christian (24-4) 4. Success Unlimited (13-3) 5. Morgan Academy (15-4) 6. Bessemer Academy (14-2) 7. Monroe Academy (16-2) 8. Edgewood (19-5) 9. Tuscaloosa Academy (18-6) 10. Kingwood (16-6) Others nominated: Chambers Academy (15-5), Escambia Academy (12-8), Lee-Scott (13-10), Lowndes Academy (15-6), Southern Academy (18-4).

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rise during his tenure as coach at Elmore County and he believes this week could be the start of a special season.

“It has been real exciting for us,” Byrd said. “We have some players who have been in the program for a while. Last season, I think we tripled our win total from the year before and we think we have a chance to do something that has not been done at this school in a long time.”

No matter how high the expectations are for a team, coaches said they have to start back at the basics to get players ready for the season. Bunting, baserunning and fielding drills were often seen on the field throughout the opening week of practice.

“Early on, it’s about fundamentals,” Dismukes said.

“If we can play fundamentals, we’re going to be OK. We have to be fundamentally sound and then progress from there.”

While the basics are important for all players, the challenge may be keeping high school athletes focused while repeating the same drills. Stanhope Elmore coach Wes Dunsieth said his team is

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Wetumpka often worked on fundamental fielding drills during the opening week of baseball practice.

having to work back up from the ground floor but there has to be time for new drills too.

“You have to mix it up so they don’t get bored,” Dunsieth said. “We try to throw some new things at them. They have stuff they know they have to do every day but we give them something new to work on

every day too.”

Dismukes said working on baserunning can be a crucial part in a team’s success.

Thursday, Wetumpka worked on situational baserunning for almost an hour, including hitand-runs and sacrifice bunting.

“That’s how you manufacture runs,” Dismukes

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championship. We only lost three seniors. We snuck up on people last year and exceeded expectations but we definitely won’t be sneaking up on anyone this year.”

The Wildcats will be led by two seniors both on and off the field this season. Mary Michael Burnham was the top pitcher for Edgewood last season, posting a 1.76 earned run average across 127 innings last season.

“We have a lot of returning starters,” Segrest said. “Mary Michael Burnham will probably be our No. 1 on the mound this year. She’s committed to CVCC and we’ll expect her to be a real leader on the team.”

Emmy Brothers is the only other senior on the roster and will be on the field for the Wildcats for the first time this season after sitting out last year. Segrest said Brothers has the potential to be a really good player and should be a leader for some of the younger girls on the roster.

Edgewood returns some of its top hitters from last season as well. Haylee Brown comes back after being named the MVP of last year’s state tournament.

During her freshman season, Brown led the Wildcats with 25 walks, 67 runs scored and a .381 batting average. She hit seven home runs, including four during the championship weekend.

Faith Wheat returns from an injury which held her out of 17 games last season. She will return as the team’s leadoff hitter and centerfielder.

“The good thing about this team is we have a lot of good hitters,” Segrest said. “We don’t really have a hole in the lineup.

We feel like we have 12 to 13 varsity players who can contribute at the plate.”

Edgewood’s baseball team finished 22-24 last season but will be looking for more success this

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Kam Burleson, left, looks to dribble past Kaleb Varner during Edgewood’s practice on Monday.

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Edgewood’s Alex Johnson throws a pitch during an intrasquad scrimmage on Friday afternoon.

season while dropping to AISAAA. The Wildcats have several starters returning and expectations are quickly rising.

“Our expectation is to win our area,” Edgewood baseball coach Joey Potts said. “It’d be a disappointment for that not to happen so that’s our No. 1 goal.”

Potts said a lot of the team’s success will rely on manufacturing runs on offense. The team has a big ballpark and likely will not see many homeruns throughout the season.

“Our biggest threat is our speed,” Potts said. “If we can play gap to gap on this side of the field, that’s going to be huge because doubles should rack up pretty easily. We’re going to steal bases and play some small ball

too.”

Shortstop Drez Crawford returns as one of Edgewood’s top hitters this season. He is the only returning Wildcat who batted over .300 last season and finished second on the team with a .427 on-base percentage.

Second baseman Kolby Potts had a team-high 151 plate appearances last season. Cade Bazzell returns as the team’s starting first baseman and is the only returning player to hit a home run last season.

On the mound, Potts said the Wildcats will be looking to Luke Sisson and Alex Johnson. The two combined for just 36.2 innings pitched last season but had the two lowest earned run averages of returning players.

Softball Moncrief said. “We are ready to have everyone back but we don’t want to delay anything. We just want to be hitting our stride when playoffs come.”

Tallassee coach Pat Love said the Tigers have been focusing on the defensive side of the ball. Errors were costly for the Tigers last season but Love hopes the extra emphasis early in the season can cut some of that down.

Love did not have his full team at his disposal for the first two weeks of the season with some players still in basketball season. He said he does not feel like it will have a long-term effect on the team but he did say it will be nice to have everyone back.

“It’s important to see everyone together,”

said. “If we can’t handle the bat and move some runners over, it’s not going to work out for us. We can’t rely on the three-run homers. We have to put ourselves in great positions to score some runs.”

After the opening week of practice, several teams already held scrimmages at practice.

Dunsieth said the Mustangs got three scrimmages in during the first week so the players could get some live looks at the plate.

Wetumpka got a scrimmage during Monday night’s practice. Dismukes said getting those situations in during a competitive atmosphere can help and the players enjoy it more than a regular practice.

“The grind of the offseason can be tough,” Dismukes said. “They’re ready to start throwing and hitting and competing. They want to scrimmage every day if they could but that’s tough to do.”

While the excitement continues to build toward the opening day of the season, the coaches are trying to take advantage of the limited practice time they have. Only three weeks separate AHSAA’s official first day of practice and the first game day plus teams will often have to deal with rain and other weather factors while preparing for the season.

“We always feel rushed,” Dismukes said. “We don’t feel like we have that much time.

We’re really only looking at 12 to 14 days to get ready for the season so we have to be efficient with our time.”

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Elmore County hopes to improve on some of its fielding mistakes from last season.

Love said. “When you’re getting to see everyone and learn everyone’s game, you start to see who is going to step up and who is going to be a leader for us. It’s about building that team chemistry.”

During the first two weeks of practice, teams have had to deal with rain, freezing temperatures and even some sunny skies. Otwell said dealing with that variety is something that happens during the

season too.

“The big thing for us was trying to adjust to the weather,” Otwell said. “Softball weather is all over the place. It was cold that first week but now it’s going to be in the 70s all week so we just have to be ready for all of it.”

Despite some of the challenges, players have not lacked any excitement entering the new season. The teams have been working with each other during the offseason but getting on the field together is a distinctive feeling.

“It’s been really exciting to be back,” Love said. “We’re trying to just knock that rust off. We’ve had those one on five drills but it’s just different when you can get everyone out there together.”

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“We’re going to have to shoot the ball well,” Free said. “Teams know we like to drive the ball so we have to shoot the 3. If we can shoot well, I feel like we can compete with anybody.”

The Wildcats want to enter Tuesday’s game with confidence but the players have to find a balance between confident and arrogant. Senior JC Bush said that has been the team’s mindset all season.

“We try to be confident but not cocky,” Bush said. “You have to walk in the gym and we’re going to respect our opponent but we know the work we’re putting in every day is going to pay off.”

Free said he is just looking for the team to get better every day as it prepares for the postseason.

The players are ready to get back on the court but they also understand improvements have to be made if they want to earn the school’s second basketball state title since 2016.

“I think we’re at a good spot right now,” Bush said. “We still have to take it game by game but we’re three games away from being state champions.”

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Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE PROBATE COURT NO. 2018-327 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HARRISON THORNTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of January, 2019 by the Honorable KELLY TIPTON LEE, Special 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.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed

by Kimberly L. Tuck, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P., and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns), dated the 25th day of July, 2014, which Mortgage ZDV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2014, at Page 29084; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P., and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated June 20, 2016 and recorded in said Real Property Book 2016, at Page 29874.

The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on April 3, 2019, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 1 of Shelton Corner Subdivision, Plat No. 2 as recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 17 at Page 76. 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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, ASSIGNEE SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C., Bowdy J. Brown, Esq. , 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Our File No.: 49696-2417, ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2019-02-01 FC/TUCK, K. PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Wetumpka and Elmore County each intend to apply to the Alabama Department of Economic and &RPPXQLW\ $IIDLUV IRU ÂżQDQcial assistance made available under the Appalachian Regional Commission and Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of said $FW LV WKH SURYLVLRQ RI ÂżQDQcial assistance to local governments to address identiÂżHG FRPPXQLW\ DQG HFRQRPLF development needs as may be funded under the Fiscal Year 2019 Program.

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Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 2019 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Howard R. Cole and Vickie M. Cole, individually and as husband and wife, originally in favor of CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, on the 2nd day of August, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG %D\view Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company , as Mortgagee/

Public Notices 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 6, 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: Commencing at a stone located at the Northwest Corner of Section 13, Township 18, Range 21, Elmore County, Alabama, thence South 60 degrees 5 minutes East 1834.3 feet to a stone located on the Southwest side of the Tallassee-Wetumpka Road, thence binding on the Southwest side of said Tallassee-Wetumpka Road, South 53 degrees 40 minutes East 162 feet, thence leaving the said Tallassee-Wetumpka Road, South 37 degrees 15 minutes West 311.2 feet to a concrete marker, thence continuing the last mentioned course, 37 degrees 15 minutes West, 700 feet, thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes East 149.5 feet to the Northwest side of a IRRW URDG WKH 3RLQW RI %Hginning of the parcel of land to be described; thence, from VDLG 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ DQG reversing the last mentioned course, North 52 degrees 45 minutes West 149.5 feet, thence South 37 degrees 15 minutes West 100 feet, thence South 52 degrees 45 minutes East 149.5 feet to the Northwest side of said thirty foot road, thence binding on said Northwest side of said thirty foot road North 37 degrees 15 minutes East 100 feet, more or less, to the 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ VDLG SDUcel of land being in Section 13, Township 18, Range 21, Elmore County, Alabama.

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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. %D\YLHZ /RDQ 6HUYLFLQJ LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, Mortgagee/ Transferee -DKDQ %HUQV 6,527( 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 445662 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 FC/445662 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS J. NEPUTE, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER: 2019-013 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 28th day of January, 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.

Jonathan Brian Nepute and Thomas David Nepute, Co-Executors of the Estate of Doris J. Nepute, Deceased Debra D. Spain, Esq., Capell +RZDUG 3& 3RVW 2IÂżFH Box 2069, Montgomery, AL 36102-2069 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 EST/NEPUTE, D. Do you have available jobs?

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 26, 2013 by Carol Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Grier and Amber L. Grier, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P., and recorded in RLPY Book 2013 at Page 11381 on February 27, 2013, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wells Fargo %DQN 1 $ DV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2015, Page 13263 of WKH VDPH 2IÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG 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 March 12, 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 38 of Country Oaks Plat No. 2, as the same is recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 12 at Page 57.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 39 Pin Oak Ct, Deatsville, AL 36022. 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 RI¿FHUV 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 certi¿HG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH 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.

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Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on 2/22/2011, by Eric S. Stone and Senay Stone; husband and wife as joint tenants with right of survivorship, as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc. as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage is recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Elmore County, Alabama, in %RRN 3DJH RQ DQG VXEVHTXHQWO\ assigned to BankUnited N.A. and default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of AlaEDPD &RGH 6HFWLRQ DQG WKH IROORZLQJ described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal KRXUV RI VDOH RQ Lot 7, according to the map RI 7KRUQÂżHOG 3ODFH 3ODW 1R DV VDLG PDS DSSHDUV RI UHFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ Alabama, in plat book 16, at SDJH 7KLV FRQYH\DQFH is made subject to any and all restrictions, reservations, covenants, easements, and rights of way, if any, heretofore imposed of record affecting said property and municipal zoning ordinances, taxes or assessments now or hereafter due. Reference and acknowledge is hereby made to the VA guaranteed loan and assumption policy rider attached hereto and made a part hereof. Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property.

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Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 6th day of March, 2019, in the city of Wetumpka, at the front door of the Court House of Elmore County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama, to-wit: Lot 65 according to the Map of Winter Lake, as said Map appears RI UHFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12, Page 73. Subject to restrictions, reservations, and easements appearing of record which affect said property. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ the mortgage and/or those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

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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. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage. The sale will be conducted subject WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ WKDW WKH VDOH LV not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and also to ÂżQDO FRQÂżUPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW RI the status of the loan with the Mortgagee. REGIONS BANK d/b/a REGIONS MORTGAGE, Holder of said Mortgage

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6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The Bank of New <RUN 0HOORQ IND 7KH %DQN RI 1HZ <RUN VXFFHVVRU WUXVWHH WR -30RUJDQ &KDVH %DQN 1 $ DV 7UXVWHH IRU 7KH 31&07 7UXVW 6HULHV Mortgagee/Transferee

SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 19016889, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 FC/GRIER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO: 2019-011 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE COTTER, DECEASED Letters of Administration with the Will Annexed on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of January, 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 the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. James Jason Robitaille, Personal Representative of the Estate of Robert Lee Cotter, Deceased John C. Calame, Gamble, Gamble, Calame & Jones, LLC, PO Box 345, Selma, AL 36702-0345, 334-875-7801 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 EST/COTTER, R.

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JAMES JASON ROBITAILLE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, OF THE ESTATE OF PAMELA GAYLE COTTER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Estate: JOHN C. CALAME, GAMBLE, GAMBLE, CALAME & JONES, LLC PO BOX 345, Selma, AL 367020345 (334) 875-7801 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 EST/COTTER, P. PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS AND FOR BIDS FROM BIDDERS THAT ARE PREQUALIFIED 3UHTXDOLÂżFDWLRQ 3URSRVDOV IURP *HQHUDO &RQWUDFWRUV VKDOO EH VXEPLWWHG LQ GXSOLFDWH DQG ZLOO EH UHFHLYHG RQ EHKDOI RI WKH 2ZQHU E\ *RRGZ\Q 0LOOV &DZRRG ,QF DW WKHLU RIÂżFHV DW (DVWFKDVH /DQH 6XLWH 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD 817,/ 30 /2&$/ 7,0( 21 )(%58$5< IRU

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:HWXPSND +HUDOG -DQ )HE DQG JU-2018-268.01 PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by AUREUS C. WILLIAMS and QUIANA L. WILLIAMS, husband and wife, as Mortgagor(s) to REGIONS BANK d/b/a REGIONS MORTGAGE as Mortgagee, dated the 16th day of October, 2006, and recorded in RLPY Book 2006, Page 80382, et seq. of the records LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained

Goodman G. Ledyard, PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C., Attorneys for Mortgagee, Post 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RELOH Alabama 36616, (251) 3381300 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 6, 13 and 20, 2019 FC/WILLIAMS, A. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Daryl 6 %URZQÂżHOG DQG (XJHQLD 0 %URZQÂżHOG KXVEDQG DQG ZLIH RULJLQDOO\ LQ IDYRU RI &RXQWU\ZLGH +RPH /RDQV ,QF RQ WKH VW GD\ RI 'HFHPEHU VDLG PRUWJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 5/3< %RRN 3DJH KDYing been re-recorded in Book 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG 7KH %DQN RI 1HZ <RUN Mellon fka The Bank of New <RUN VXFFHVVRU WUXVWHH WR -30RUJDQ &KDVH %DQN 1 $ as Trustee for The PNCMT 7UXVW 6HULHV DV 0RUWJDJHH 7UDQVIHUHH XQGHU DQG by virtue of the power of sale FRQWDLQHG LQ VDLG PRUWJDJH will sell at public outcry to the KLJKHVW ELGGHU IRU FDVK LQ front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at WetumpND (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD

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gage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Carlsbad Funding Mortgage Trust by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2016 3DJH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Carlsbad Funding Mortgage Trust, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 22nd day of February, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT L-311 ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF LITTLE KOWALIGA CREEK SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 3, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 9 PAGE 52, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said property is commonly known as 190 Mayors Lane, Equality, AL 36026.

The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due.

The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Laurie D Fields or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 973015 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald and Coose County News 01/30/2019,0 2/06/2019,02/13/2019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

ic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns dated May 16, 2008; said mortgage being recorded on June 9, 2008, in Book 2008, Page 33913, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2013, Page LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of 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 and 4pm), on the 19th day of February, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: All that 1.00 acre lot or parcel of land lying in the NW 1/4 of Section 4, T19N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Commence at an iron pin marking the SE corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 4, T19N, R17E; thence N 89â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;38â&#x20AC;?W, a distance of 1257.53 feet to an iron pin marking the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence N 04â&#x20AC;&#x2122;02â&#x20AC;&#x2122;49â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 429.77 feet to an iron pin; thence N 56â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;25â&#x20AC;?W, a distance of 148.03 feet to an iron pin; thence along the east line of a 60 foot wide non-exclusive ingress and egress easement S 01â&#x20AC;&#x2122;08â&#x20AC;&#x2122;13â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 105.60 feet to a point; thence S 01â&#x20AC;&#x2122;00â&#x20AC;&#x2122;37â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 114.90 feet to a point; thence S 05â&#x20AC;&#x2122;41â&#x20AC;&#x2122;28â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 176.76 feet to a point; thence S 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;22â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 121.28 feet to an iron pin; thence S 89â&#x20AC;&#x2122;22â&#x20AC;&#x2122;38â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 27.99 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.00 acres more or less.

Subject to a 30 foot wide ingress and egress easement lying along the south line of the above-described property. Said property is commonly known as 568 Tuberose Ln, Deatsville, AL 36022. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due.

The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Betty A WilkinsWilliam WilkinsWillam Wilkins 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. 9109319 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 01/30/2019,0 2/06/2019,02/13/2019 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on April 9, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar marking the SE corner of the West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 26, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence N 87 deg. 56`28â&#x20AC;?W, a distance of 1531.26 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar capped S.D. Martin #11726, and the point of beginning; thence continue N 87 deg. 56`28â&#x20AC;?W, a distance of 410.48 feet to an iron pin (Burke) on the East ROW of Alabama Highway #229 (80` ROW); thence along said right of way of said road along a curve to the left, said curve having a chord of N 02 deg. 12`22â&#x20AC;?W, 52.20 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin); thence leaving said ROW of said road N 76 deg. 03`44â&#x20AC;?E, a distance of 438.91 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin); thence S 04 deg. 33`28â&#x20AC;?W, a distance of 173.17 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 1.07 acres, more or less, and lying in the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama, according to survey

by Steve D. Martin, Al. Reg. No. 11726, dated September 21, 2000. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. GMFS LLC, Transferee

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 3, Block 5, according to maps and plat prepared by Clarence J. White, Jr., Registered Surveyor, on April 1, 1955, and revised on November 26, 1962, and recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 5, Page 2. Property street address for informational purposes: 37 Cross St, Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;?

BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/ Transferee

ber 5, 2018 and recorded in VDLG 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH LQ 5HDO Property Book 2018, at Page 57949. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on March 20, 2019, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the NW Corner of the SE Âź of the SW Âź of Section 10, T-18-N, R-19-E, continue thence South 268.7 feet, thence East 911.3 feet to the East R-0-W line of a paved county road, which is the Point of Beginning; from said point of beginning continue thence N 64° 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East from 200.0 feet; thence South 39° 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; East for 100.0 feet; thence South 64° 37â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West for 200.0 feet to the east R-0-W line of said paved county road; thence N 39° 38â&#x20AC;&#x2122; West along said right of way line 100.0 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land being in the SE Âź of the SW Âź of Section 10, T-18-N, R-19-E. 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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee.

tration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fidelity Home Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, on October 12, 2006, in the original amount of $74,411.00, said Mortgage being recorded on November LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book Rlpy 2006 Page 86163 and reformed by Final Order, recorded 6/16/15, at Book Rlpy 2015, Page 26982.; and last assigned to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC by virtue of that Assignment of Mortgage recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama on September 12, 2014, in Book Rlpy 2014 Page 37076 . CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, as holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the following described property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, Wetumpka, Alabama on March 8, 2019, during the legal hours of sale the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: THE REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA: COMMENCE AT AN IRON PIN AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NE1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 18, T19N, R18E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 50 SECONDS W ALONG 1/2 SECTION LINE 135.68 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 47 SECONDS E 277.77 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 247, ADKIN ROAD, 80 FOOT ROW; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID ROW 151.22 FEET TO THE PC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 776.21 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID ROW AND CURVE 80.14 FEET. CHORD BEARING SOUTH 59 DEGREES 53 MINUTES 13 SECONDS WEST 80.10 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROW NORTH 00 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 47 SECONDS W 385.53 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 18; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST ALONG 1/2 SECTION LINE 206.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO: 1/2 SECTION LINE 206.33 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO: 2006 26X52 MEG ALT, MODEL 28-11352MEG, SERIAL #GMHGA40633391B & GMHGA406333391A. Property Known As: 348 Atkin Hill Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (address for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in said Mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate where the above-described property is situated.

Said property will be sold without warranty or recourses 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 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, including attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees. 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.

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/FIELDS, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF RONALD LEE SHORT, DECEASED CASE NUMBER 2018-291 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Ancillary Letters Testamentary on the estate of RONALD LEE SHORT having been granted to the undersigned on the 17day of January 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 the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Kelly Latimer Personal Representative of the Estate of Ronald Lee Short, Deceased Name and Address of Attorney: Hon. Roderick B. Perdue Attorney at Law, 2033 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 EST/SHORT, R. 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 Betty A Wilkins Wifewilliam Wilkins Husbandwillam Wilkins to Mortgage Electron-

Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 EST/WILKINS, W.

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC, 244 Inverness Center Dr, Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205988-8888 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/HAYNIE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Cordell D. Bell and Sabrina S. Bell, husband and wife, to Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage dated the 9th day of December, 2011, which Mortgage was recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2011, at Page 53428.

The undersigned, Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, as Mortgagee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 12, 2019 the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 190 of Brookwood Plat #6 as recorded at Plat Book 21, at Pages 3 and 4, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. 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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. REGIONS BANK DBA REGIONS MORTGAGE, MORTGAGEE SASSER, SEFTON & %52:1 3 & %RZG\ - Brown, Esq., 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Our File No.: 49820.377, ATTORNEYS FOR MORTGAGEE :HWXPSND +HUDOG -DQ Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/BELL, C. PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Randy Adam Haynie and Amie Delayne Haynie, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for GMFS LLC, LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION, on March 6, 2013, said mortgage beLQJ UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at Book 2013, Page 13395; and subsequently transferred to GMFS LLC; GMFS 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, in front of the

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Shirley L. Salinas-Edwards, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, on the 1st day of August, 2008, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2008 Page 45277; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama,

Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 445339 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/445339 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES MAE FOSTER, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO: 19-012 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO:CORNELIUS FOSTER AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF FRANCES MARIE FOSTER, DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 16th day of January, 2019, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased was ÂżOHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW RI Elmore County, Alabama by 3HWLWLRQHU $17+$ 0$5,( 0$77+(:6 DQG KHU 3HWLWLRQ IRU WKH 3UREDWH WKHUHRI as such Will; and that the 26th day of February, 2019 at 9:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. has been appointed as the day IRU +HDULQJ VDLG 3HWLWLRQ DW which time you may appear and contest the same, if you deem it proper to do so.

GIVEN, under my hand and seal of the Court this 17th day of January, 2019.

-RKQ 7KRUQWRQ -XGJH RI 3URbate REGINA B. EDWARDS, (64 $WWRUQH\ IRU 3HWLWLRQHU 5HJLQD % (GZDUGV 3& East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 LWT/FOSTER, F. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Melinda A. McGrady, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc., and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns), dated the 30th day of April, 2008, which Mortgage ZDV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2008, at Page 28321; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc., and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated Decem-

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C., Bowdy J. Brown, Esq., 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Our File No.: 49696-2780, ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, ASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/MCGRADY, M. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO. 2019-005 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT A. FREDERICK, SR., DECEASED: NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED

BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said Deceased having been granted to ROBERT A. FREDERICK, JR, as Personal Representative on the 17 day of January, 2019, by the Judge of the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY: ROBERT O. BURTON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 341 CHESTNUT STREET, PRATTVILLE, ALABMA 36067, (334)365-2686 FILE #2018342 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 EST/FREDERICK, SR., R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VERA JANE WESTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2019-006 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 16 day of January, 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. ED PARISH, JR., ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VERA JANE WESTON, DECEASED ED PARISH, JR, 323 ADAMS AVENUE, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-2630003 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 EST/WESTON, V. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed

by BRANDON J. HENSLEY AND LOIS D. HENSLEY, to Mortgage Electronic Regis-

Robert J. Solomon, Attorney for Holder, Solomon | Baggett, LLC, 3763 Rogers Bridge Road, Duluth, GA 30097, (678) 243-2512, The ODZ ÂżUP LV DFWLQJ DV D GHEW collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/HENSLEY, B. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on February 7, 2014 by Jeffrey Scott Marlow, an Unmarried Man, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and recorded in Book RPLY 2014 at Page 6434 on February DQG PRGLÂżHG LQ DQG PRGLÂżHG E\ $IÂżGDYLW UHFRUGHG December 20, 2018 in Book 2018, Page 60159, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH

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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 February 26, 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 249, Windennere West, Phase II Subdivision, a development of Russel Lands, Inc., more particularly described by the map or plat as recorded in the 2I¿FH RI -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County in Plat Book 11, Pages 42A, 42B and 42C. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 63 Wind Trce, Alexander City, AL 35010. 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 mortJDJHH QRU WKH RI¿FHUV GLUHFtors, attorneys, 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) LQ FHUWLÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW the time and place of the sale.

The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by close of business on the next business day WKHUHDIWHU DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Shapiro & 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

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the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 5, 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2 of Sandlin Homes Plat No. 1, as the same is recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, at Page 32, being more particularly described to wit: Commence at the NE corner of the S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 12, T20N, Rl7E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 01 degrees 47 minutes 02 seconds West, 729.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence North 89 degrees 3 minutes 36 seconds West, 641.48 feet to the East right-of-way of County Road 29; thence along said right-of-way a chord bearing and distance of South 06 degrees 21 minutes 58 seconds West, 334.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 56 minutes 05 degrees East, 668.14 feet; thence North 01 degrees 47 minutes 02 seconds East, 334.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. Lying in the W 1/2 of Section 12, T20N, Rl7E, Elmore County, and containing 5.0 acres, more or less. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH mortgage and those contained in the records of the RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon on the second business day following the sale DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

FBC Mortgage, LLC, Transferee

sequently assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC and recorded in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Elmore County, Alabama on 1/9/2018 in Book 2018, Page 1272, and default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Section 35-103 and 35-10-2, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on 2/20/2019.

LOT 4, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF LAKE BREEZE ESTATES PLAT NO. 2, AS SAID MAP APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGE 26. Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The property is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;?.

Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

Jr., a single person, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for IBERIABANK Mortgage Company, An Arkansas Corporation, and recorded in Book RLPY 2016 at Page 29354 on June LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ LQVWUXPHQW UHcorded in Book RLPY 2017, Page 37380 of the same OfÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG ,QJOH / / 3 as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 26, 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 18 of Ashton Park Plat No. 1, as UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore county, Alabama in Plat Book 15 at Page 17. Notice of this foreclosure sale is also given to the following parties, who may have some interest in said property, in order that they might avail themselves of the opportunity to bid at said foreclosure sale: Internal Revenue Service. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 239 Ashton Park, Millbrook, AL 36054. 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 RI¿FHUV 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 certi¿HG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

feet to a No. 5 capped rebar; thence due East 172.66 feet to a No. 5 capped rebar on the West R/W of Laurel Creek Road; thence along said West R/W, S 30 degrees 37 minutes 48 seconds W 90.94 feet to the P.C.; thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 4522.24 feet, S 32 degrees 12 minutes 01 seconds W 218.06 feet (chord) to a No. 5 rebar on the South line of said SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4; thence leaving said West R/W, due West 10.10 feet to the P.O.B., all in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30, T20N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama and containing 0.56 acres, more or less.

Property street address for informational purposes: 3301 Laurel Creek Road, Titus, AL 36080 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA., Mortgagee/Transferee

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JULIA ANN GRAHAM BLOWE, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BESSIE MAE BLOWE AKA BESSIE MAE BLOW, DECEASED

SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 18016378, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/MARLOW, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF THOMAS WILBUR DAVIS, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2018-140 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF THOMAS WILBUR DAVIS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary for Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of November, 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Martha Gail Davis. Executor, for the Estate of Thomas Wilbur Davis, Deceased Attorney for Estate William P. Roberts, II 967 Lake Region Circle, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 (334)-313-5935 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 EST/DAVIS, T. PUBLIC NOICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by NanF\ - :RRG¿Q DQ XQPDUULHG woman and Alabama resiGHQW LQ IDYRU RI )LUVW &RPPXQLW\ %DQN RI &HQWUDO $ODEDPD RQ $XJXVW VDLG mortgage recorded SeptemEHU LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of ElPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 5HDO 3URSHUW\ %RRN DW SDJH WKH ³0RUWJDJH´

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:HWXPSND +HUDOG -DQ DQG )HE FC/WOODFIN, N. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 28, 2016, executed by Jordan T. Goldman, an unmarried man, and Kaitlyn Butt, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for FBC Mortgage, LLC, which mortgage was recorded on October 31, 2016, in Real Property Book 2016, Page 54380, of the mortgage records in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to FBC Mortgage, LLC, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage,

Robert J. Wermuth/cls, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/GOLDMAN, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BESSIE MAE BLOWE AKA BESSIE MAE BLOW, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-292 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of January 2019 by John Thornton, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: Roderick Perdue Attorney at Law 2033 Holtville Rd Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 EST/BLOWE, B. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on 6/19/2009,

by Kimberly H. Sasser, a married woman, joined by John S. Sasser, her husband, only for the purpose of conveying his interest as security for the note , as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage is recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2009, Page 35744 on 6/19/2009, and sub-

KENT D. McPHAIL, KENT McPHAIL & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Attorney for Mortgage Holder, 126 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602, 251-438-2333 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 2019 FC/SASSER, K. PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by JOSHUA CODY TENNYSON, an unmarried man, as Mortgagor(s) to REGIONS BANK d/b/a REGIONS MORTGAGE as Mortgagee, dated the 2nd day of July, 2014, and recorded in Book RLPY Book 2014, Page 25826, et seq.

RI WKH UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 12th day of March, 2019, in the city of Wetumpka, at the front door of the Court House of Elmore County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama, to-wit: Lots 406 and 407 of Holiday Shores, as shown on Plat recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 3, Page 204. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ the mortgage and/or those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to 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. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage. The sale will be conducted subject WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ WKDW WKH VDOH LV not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and also to ÂżQDO FRQÂżUPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW RI the status of the loan with the Mortgagee. REGIONS BANK d/b/a REGIONS MORTGAGE, Holder of said Mortgage Goodman G. Ledyard, PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C., Attorneys for Mortgagee, Post 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RELOH Alabama 36616 (251) 3381300 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/TENNYSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 21, 2016 by Todd S. Trolinger,

SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 19016837, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/TROLINGER, JR., T. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed

by Meghan C. Rutland, an unmarried woman and Robert M. Dame, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IberiaBank Mortgage Company, an Arkansas Corporation, on the 22nd day of March, 2013, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2013 Page 18261; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, NA., 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 the SW corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30, T20N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence due North 262.81

*LQQ\ 5XWOHGJH 6,527( & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 445311 Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG )HE FC/445311 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on September 25, 2006 by Edward L. Scarbrough and Nellie Scarbrough, husband and wife, originally in favor of Colonial Bank, N.A., and recorded in RLPY Book 2007 at Page 1354 on January LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. 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 February 27, 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: Being at a point 1380 feet west of the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of Section 21, Township 19, Range 17, thence go south for 315.0 feet to an iron pin; thence go west for 312.0 feet to an iron pin; thence go north for 15.0 feet to an iron pin; thence go east for 312.0 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 2.25 acres, more or less, all being the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 21, Township 19, Range 17, Elmore county, Alabama. Together with a 30 foot right of way from Alabama Highway No. 143 for 500 feet, more or less, to the southeast corner of the above described property along an existing road.

And recorded in Book 200 Page 20552 in the Circuit Court of Elmore County. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 5732 Alabama Hwy 143, Deatsville, AL 36022. 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 mortJDJHH QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFtors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee

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Following safety inspections, the First Baptist Child Development Center returned to preschool on Jan. 28. Center representatives said they talked with the children about what first responders do, while also talking about how thankful people should be for them. To show their thanks, some of the classes at the center presented a special piece of artwork to the Wetumpka Fire Department, created by the father of one of the students.

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Members of the Elmore County branch of the NAACP hosted a disaster relief drive at the Rogers Chapel AME Zion church on Feb. 1 to assist individuals and families affected by the

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Food items collected through this effort were donated to the Elmore

County Food Pantry, while non-food items were donated to Faith Baptist Church. Along with the items taken in during the drive, volunteers collected $455. Branch president Bobby Mays said all money collected was given to First Community

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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) LQ FHUWLÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW the time and place of the sale.

The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by close of business on the next business day WKHUHDIWHU DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Shapiro & 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. BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO COLONIAL BANK

BY ACQUISITION OF ASSESTS FROM THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR COLONIAL BANK, and its successors

and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

on February 12, 2019, the following described real and personal property situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Lot 8 of Cherokee Trail Subdivision as the same is UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 12 at Page 83. INCLUDING a security interest in one (1) 2007 Kabco 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 68â&#x20AC;&#x2122; manufactured home, Serial No. KB022621AB07; together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto EHORQJLQJ DQG DOO Âż[WXUHV now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to 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. Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described

mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale.

100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, during the legal hours of sale on February 13, 2019, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 46 of the Broadmoore Estate, Plat B Subdivision as shown

by Plat made by B.J. Jennings, Registered Land Surveyor, dated September 16, 1965, Revision No. 1, dated April 6, 1966, and recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 5, Page 112. The property is located in Elmore County at 5461 Pine Street, Millbrook, Alabama 36054. Said foreclosure sale and conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;?

BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO TITLE, USE 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 nonrefundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Memory Memory & Causby, LLP Client Trust Account at the time and place of the sale.

The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI Memory Memory & Causby, LLP at the address indicated below. First Community Bank of Central Alabama reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Address: Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, 469 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

First Community Bank of Central Alabama

SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 19016781, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30, 2019 February 6, 2019 FC/SCARBROUGH, E. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by CATHERINE GIVENS and GLENN GIVENS, a married couple, on the 30th day of August 2007, to 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as recorded in RLPY Book 2007, Page LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH 3URbate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale

Kristofor D. Sodergren, Attorney for 21st Mortgage Corporation, ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A., 2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200, P.O. Box 2727, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403, (205) 344-5000 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/GIVENS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Edward Allen Williams and Maria Williams, married, in favor of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on the 9th day of February, 2018, said mortgage recorded February LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2018 at Page 7609 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?), and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned First Community Bank of Central Alabama, under and by virtue of the power of sale provision and other terms contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable, and will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at C S

Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, By: /s/ Wm. WesOH\ &DXVE\ 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 4054, Montgomery, Alabama 36103, Tel (334) 834-8000, wcausby@memorylegal.com Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 2019 FC/WILLIAMS, E.

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THE WETUMPKA HERALD

TheWetumpkaHerald.com

Girl Scout cookie Regions Foundation donates $10K for Wetumpka tornado relief sales in full swing STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and Do-si-dos are on their way to the Wetumpka area, as more than 70 local young women take part in the Girl Scouts’ annual cookie sale.

With these scouts involved in any one of the three local Girl Scout troops in Wetumpka, local residents will have plenty of opportunities to purchase their favorite sweets and help the young women earn valuable and amazing experiences through running their own “business.”

“The cookie sale is a financial literacy program,” said Meghan Cochrane, the director of marketing and communication for the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama and a volunteer with Girl Scout Troop 9730.

“It teaches our girls five key skills: business ethics, people skills, money management, goal setting and decision making.”

Prior to the sale, Cochrane said the girls are told how the success of their sales can help empower them for the future and help provide amazing experiences while also teaching them about giving back to the community.

When the sale concludes, the young women keep the profits they earn, according to Cochrane. While the scouts choose what experience they want to put their profits toward, Cochrane said some of the money is used on a take-action project.

The Girl Scouts can donate some of their cookie profits to any local organization they choose or purchase items that organization might need.

Other than the money set aside for the take-action project, Cochrane said the girls choose what kind of experience they want to have with their cookie profits, although some decide to join others in the troop for group outing.

“They can choose to take trips to places like the Georgia Aquarium or the Dauphin Island Sea Lab,” Cochrane said. “Some troops have put their money together and gone on a group trip to Disney World to celebrate their hard work during the sale. It’s totally up to the troop and the girls how they spend it.”

Locally, the annual Girl Scout cookie sale began right after Christmas and will run through March 3. To purchase cookies from the local Girl Scouts, Cochrane said there is a booth locator option at girlscoutssa.org.

She also said some of the girls can be found many weekends selling at the Winn-Dixie, Lowe’s and Walmart in Wetumpka.

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The Regions Foundation announced it is donating $10,000 to the Central Alabama Community Foundation to support tornado relief efforts in Wetumpka.

“Wetumpka is a special place in the River Region, said Arthur DuCote, the Montgomery market executive for Regions Bank. “We are proud to be a part of this community and we will stand with our customers and fellow community members throughout the recovery.

“We believe in the mission and focus of the Central Alabama

Community Foundation and we are proud to support the Foundation’s work on behalf of the people of Wetumpka and Elmore County.”

The Regions Foundation’s contribution will be used to support grants for local nonprofit organizations working to meet a variety of disaster recovery needs.

Further, CACF will use funding to deliver financial assistance to individuals and local government entities affected by the tornado.

“The Central Alabama Community Foundation is grateful to work with the Regions Foundation in support of recovery efforts in Wetumpka,” CACF president Burton Crenshaw said. “Regions continues to be a

vital partner in the community through their commitment to give back. The donation from the Regions Foundation will make a valuable difference in the lives of individuals as the community heals.”

Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said his city has seen a tremendous response in the days following the storm.

“We would like to thank everyone for the kind generosity and their thoughts and prayers for this community,” Willis said. “The support has been overwhelming.

Our needs are many but we are getting through this because of the people and organizations that are joining forces to help.”

New Life Christian Academy releases first-semester honor roll STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

More than 100 students were named to either the All A’s or A and B honor roll for the first semester at New Life Christian Academy in Millbrook:

FIRST GRADE All A’s

Aaliya Brown Mason Jackson Arrianna Lewis

A and B

Cullen Adams Zoe Bean Avery Cruikshank Sophia DiBenedetto Alexis Forte Emilia Hasselbring Kendall Owens Rocky Rogers Chaselyn Warr

SECOND GRADE All A’s

Khloe Ladnier Landon Ledbetter Naomi Manor Oakley Price

Samariyah Taylor Adriana Turner Amber White

A and B

Garrett Allen Malachi Cova Troy Durham Parker Fields Heath Kresnak Jax Moore Avery Nelson Layken Sheridan Kaden Spires

THIRD GRADE All A’s

Cooper Brink Shelbi Crumpton Skylar Hines Raegyn Tarantino

A and B

Alexis Bowman Isaiah Hamrick Jacob Hamrick Mason Holton Kaitlyn Jackson Jack Kresnak Carson Mooney Warren Nelson Josiah Senn Nicolas Vazquez Bryson Woodfin

FOURTH GRADE All A’s

Seth Wofford Madison Wood

A and B

Hailey Faulkner Sammie Jockish Damon Marvel Auburn Price

FIFTH GRADE All A’s

Aiden Williams Madalyn Rogers Jaya Hatcher Nick Frazier

A and B

Nikko Long Jacob Law Gigi Goodwin Kayden Clark

SIXTH GRADE All A’s

Mya Carroll Jaelyn Owen

A and B

Allyson Hornsby Emma Horsnby Madison Hughes

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Ella Irwin Colton Jackson Carson McCutchin Lilly Moore Hannah Phelps

SEVENTH GRADE All A’s

Joshua Thomas Roman Wofford

A and B

Dalton Mason Eva Myers Erica Perry Lysee Spigener Mackenzie Williams Peyton Woodfin

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Madison Bailey Kai Carroll Emma Chavers Joshua Drake Anna Gates Esperanzo Gonzalez Loren Hornsby Alexandria Pope Emily Vazquez

A and B

Jackson Brink Cameron Campbell Cole Hudgins Charlie Irwin

NINTH GRADE All A’s

Nathan Golden Annabelle Tucker

A and B

Aubrey Allen Laura Waid

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Alden Barentine

A and B

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Statement of Nondiscrimination In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).

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Person with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.qov/complaint filing cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intakeusda.gov.

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Bekah Adams Sydney Atkins Izael Gonzalez

11TH GRADE All A’s

Abby Chavers Savannah Golden Matthew Thomas Campbell Thornton

A and B

Brent Estes

12TH GRADE All A’s

Lani Brittain Laiken Champion Kirsten Elsky Semira Jones Haven Owings

A and B

Rachel Hill Taylor Holton Kiara Jones Hannah Tolbert