Arrest made in Wetumpka robbery
Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Montgomery man is in the Elmore County Jail after allegedly pistol-whipping a cashier and robbing the store Friday, Jan. 20.
A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
Roddrecius Lavelle Goldsmith, 32, of Montgomery, was arrested Jan. 23 after a photo lineup was presented to the victim, who identified Goldsmith. Goldsmith was charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault and discharging a gun into an occupied building.
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.
Wilson was the head basket ball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.
Police reports and court documents give more details of the robbery, during which Gold-
“We had a report,” Dennis said. “We had a preliminary
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In only its first year, the City of Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized by the Alabama Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA).
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.
At the ARPA’s annual banquet, the City of Wetumpka was awarded the 2022 Innovative Special Event of the Year for “Walking Wonderland” and 2022 Facility of the Year for programs in cities with a population below 15,000. Wetumpka Parks
The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
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Wetumpka Council approves redistricting
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The 2020 Census showed growth in Wetumpka and that growth forces changes for equal representation of voters by members of the Wetumpka City Council.
The council — like many other boards, councils and commissions across the state — worked with Alabama State University’s Lewis Hines to redraw district lines as necessary. In some cases in the five council districts across Wetumpka there was a difference of plus or minus 35%. The legal maximum differential is plus or minus 5%.
investigation and handed it off to the appropriate authorities. He was also placed on administrative leave at that time.”
smith allegedly took $79 from the register of the store on U.S. Highway 231.
The cashier reported Goldsmith entered the store about 2 a.m. Jan. 20 asking how much a cup of ice cost. Goldsmith also asked where the restroom was located.
Dennis said school officials follow the same procedure when administrators receive a report of allegations against school staff and employees.
“...[Goldsmith] asked if she wanted to go inside with him,” court documents state.
“[The victim] said she doesn’t
“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
think her husband would like that. [Goldsmith] pulled out a handgun and pulled her into the bathroom, pushed her down to her knees and hit her multiple times around the head.”
The police report said Goldsmith demanded sexual acts from the victim.
“[The victim] pushed back [Goldsmith] and he dragged her to the cash register and made her open it,” the docu-
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ments state. “[Goldsmith] took the money and went out of the store.”
The victim then locked the doors and hit the panic alarm and called 911.
“[She] locked herself in the bathroom,” the documents state. “Moments later [Goldsmith] returned and fired one round from his pistol into the front
Restoration family opens another location in Wetumpka
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Just over two years since Restoration 49 opened in Tallassee, a sister location, Restoration Coffee House, opened in downtown Wetumpka Thursday.
Restoration 49 owners Dylan and Haley Daniel are bringing the same recipes that have excited Tallassee to Wetumpka.
“It’s the same menu,” Haley said. “Some of the drink names have changed to be more Wetumpka-themed.”
The coffee shop features Prevail Coffee, which is roasted in Montgomery and uses Blue Ribbon Dairy milk products. There is also an assortment of pastries.
Dylan spent three years renovating the building the Daniels own in Tallassee. While the Daniels do not own the building in Wetumpka, much of the same care in readying the new coffee shop was taken. Just like Restoration 49 Dylan built many of the things a customer can see in the shop from materials found in the original building.
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The council approved a redistricting at its Monday council meeting that brought the council districts back into compliance following the 2020 Census.
REZONING APPROVED
Holtville’s
The council approved the rezoning of 15 acres of property along Highway 14 near Gossum Switch Road from RH to B-2. The request came from John Stanley, who Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said was instrumental in putting together the property for the Wetumpka Sports Complex.
The B-2 zoning will allow businesses and multifamily dwellings to be built on the property.
The council opened and closed a public hearing prior to approving the rezoning ordinance where no one signed up to comment on the rezoning.
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Su perintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
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“Kyle Futral is an exception al principal and is very proac tive and innovative in his think ing and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed dents, caused the school culture to
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CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD Restoration Coffee House has opened in downtown Wetumpka. Dylan and Haley Daniel have brought the flavors of their Tallassee based Restoration 49 coffee house to the Coosa River.
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Obituaries
DOROTHY NELL MCCULLERS CARPENTER February 28, 1928 –January 17, 2023
Dorothy Nell McCullers Carpenter, 94, lifelong resident of Elmore County, passed away on January 17, 2023. Preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Charles Ray Carpenter, she is survived by two sons and one daughter-inlaw, Michael Ray Carpenter, Ellijay, GA; Jerry and June Evans Carpenter, Wetump-
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ka, AL; three granddaughters, Leslie Rae Carpenter, Birmingham; Lynlee Maura Carpenter, Nashville; Lauren Elizabeth Carpenter, New York City; one sister, Earlean McCullers Goodman, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Wetumpka, Alabama on February 28, 1928 to Ocie Cyle and Susie Gilliland McCullers, she was the youngest of 13 children, preceded in death by her parents and 11 older siblings: Cordelia Hawk, Joyce Ann McCullers, James McCullers, Noah McCullers, Lunie Hilyer, Lola Mae McCullers, Delphie Hilyer, Velma Fulmer, Carl McCullers, Rilla Dean Rooks and Marie Headley. Dorothy was a graduate of the Wetumpka High School Class of 1946. She worked in the Court House for the El-
Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
FEB. 1
• Domestic violence was reported on Barnes Court.
• Harassment was reported on Hospital Drive.
JAN. 30
• Domestic violence was reported on Milly Francis Street. JAN. 28
• Domestic violence was reported on Red Eagle Drive.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. JAN. 27
• A suicidal subject was reported on U.S. Highway 231. JAN. 26
• A death investigation was conducted on St. Thomas Avenue.
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FEB. 2
• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
FEB. 1
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Rickey Lane.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A noise complaint was reported on Grimes Street.
• Animal control was requested on Grimes Street.
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given during a medical on South Tallassee Drive.
• A suspicious person was reported on Magnolia Street.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Gilmer Avenue.
• Fraudulent use of a credit card was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.
JAN. 31
• A domestic dispute was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Herd Street.
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more County Board of Education where she met future husband, Ray, who was the Forestry Commission Ranger for Elmore County. It was love at first sight and six weeks later, they were married, May 1, 1948. Dot and Ray reared two sons and later she became the Tower Operator for the Forestry Commission, locating and recording forest fires in Elmore County. Mama Dot showered her three granddaughters with unconditional love, cooking favorite recipes and sewing special clothes just for them. She tended her rose and flower gardens with care, canning countless bushels of vegetables over the years. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Wetumpka – serving in the baby nursery for over 45 years (Ray joked
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.
• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious person was reported on Eubanks Street.
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Sims Avenue.
• Harassing communications was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Burglary was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Dorman Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Fourth Street.
• Littering was reported on New Quarters Road.
• An animal complaint was reported on First Avenue.
• Harassing communications was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Animal control was requested on Derry Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Macedonia Road.
• A welfare check was conducted on Highway 229.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Lee Street. JAN. 30
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Tallassee Highway.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on North Ann Avenue.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Macedonia Road.
• An animal complaint was reported on Derry Street.
• Littering was reported on Noble Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Highway 229.
• Harassment was reported on Grimes Street.
• A white female was arrested on Benson Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Second Street.
• Trespassing was reported on First Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Freeman Avenue. JAN. 29
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Property damage was reported on Noble Road.
• Criminal trespass was reported on Jordan Avenue.
and Recreation Department’s Tiffany Chandler said the awards are special considering it’s the first time Wetumpka is even eligible.
“It is really exciting for us going to ARPA for our first state conference as Wetumpka Parks and Recreation,” Chandler said. “But it was even better to be recognized with two awards for our community. We are humbled and grateful.”
that she diapered every person in the church with the exception of the late Judge Joe Macon), served as youth group volunteer, and was deemed a “cool” Bible school teacher who arrived at church with Ray via motorcycle. Many hours were spent cooking for and serving bereavement meals after funeral services. Visitation and the funeral were held at the First Baptist Church of Wetumpka on Saturday, January 21 with the Reverend Jim Sexton officiating. Pall Bearers were Michael Carpenter, Jackie Goodman, Edward McCullers, Sonny Robinson, Steve Sumners, and Mark Wilder. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the First Baptist Church Wetumpka Building Fund.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Powers Extension.
• Trespassing was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• A stolen vehicle was reported on Powers Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Kent Road.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Gilmer Avenue.
• Property damage was reported on Highway 229.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Claire Street.
• Trespassing was reported on Lee Street.
JAN. 28
• Gunfire was reported on Riley Road.
• A noise complaint was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A fight in progress was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Notasulga Road.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassment was reported on Central Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard. JAN. 27
• A domestic dispute was reported on Washington Street.
• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on North Ann Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Hicks Store Road.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Indian Trail.
• Disorderly conduct was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Trespassing was reported on Redden Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.
• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Panhandling was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Jordan Avenue.
• An assault was reported on King Street.
• A Black female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• An abandoned vehicle was reported on South Tallassee Drive.
• A fight was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
Chandler said ARPA liked the city’s application for both awards because the initiatives try to bring several segments of the community together.
“For ‘Walking Wonderland’ they felt like it held a special place because we offered a new trail that we built and added a new Christmas opportunity for the city,” Chandler said. “It also offered the opportunity for the community to come out, get some exercise in with a family-fun activity.”
But ARPA liked it for other reasons too.
“They thought it was super interesting that we used the trail and got local businesses to come out and decorate to help bring the community together,” Chandler said.
The Wetumpka Sports Complex is not new to Wetumpka but its walking trail, football and track and tennis courts are. The new additions that have been completed in the last two years along with planned programming allowed Wetumpka to win 2022 Facility of the Year.
“They want to make sure if we are building facilities, we are trying to have them available for everybody’s use,” Chandler said. “Parks and recreation can touch anyone of all ages from cradle to grave.”
Chandler said the new tennis courts are open to local schools and the public.
“We also want to start a recreation team in the future,” Chandler said. “The same goes for the stadium in opening it up for youth sports. Youth track will be starting in the next month to go
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along with high school and middle school sports. They liked the way we use the facilities and open them up to as many groups and people out there.”
Chandler said the awards are a group effort.
“It’s not just a few of us,” Chandler said. “This would not have been possible without the city staff, especially in maintenance and public works. They get as much or more credit for this as anybody else.”
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Department’s Tiffany Chandler, left, accepted two awards for the City of Wetumpka at the annual Alabama Recreation and Parks Association banquet.
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didn’t rule it out either.
“The owner of the building approached us,” Dylan said.
“He is a really nice guy. We are very blessed to be here.”
Haley said there were other draws to Wetumpka too.
“We have family in Wetumpka,” Haley said. “We have family in Eclectic too.”
Just like in Tallassee, the Daniels are frequently behind the counter working shifts with employees all while trying to connect with customers.
“We are excited to meet the community,” Dylan said.
Haley is hoping for the same success they have had in Tallassee.
“We are only on day one, so we are not sure just yet,” she said. “But I’m sure it is going to be great. It has already been a lot of fun.”
door in order to retrieve his vehicle’s keys that he had left inside during the robbery and assault.”
The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries.
Investigators found a spent .380 shell casing at the store after the robbery.
During Goldsmith’s arrest a Taurus 380 pistol with a magazine, 27 rounds of ammunition and two cell phones were recovered.
Goldsmith is being held in the Elmore County Jail with a $130,000 bond available to him.
First-degree robbery is a Class A felony and Alabama law defines it as, “A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if in the course of committing a theft uses force against a person with intent to escape with property while armed with a deadly weapon or causes serious physical injury to another.”
If found guilty of first-degree robbery, Goldsmith could be sentenced to between 10 and 99 years in prison.
Second-degree assault is a Class C felony and Alabama law defines it as, “A person commits the crime of assault in the second degree if the person does with intent to cause serious physical injury to another person, he or she causes serious physical injury to any person; with intent to cause physical injury to another person, he or she causes physical injury to any person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument; or he or she recklessly causes serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument.”
If found guilty of second-degree assault, Goldsmith could be sentenced to between one and 10
years in prison.
According to court records, no sex charges have been filed against Goldsmith related to this incident as of the morning of Feb. 2.
According to court records, Goldsmith was found not guilty by reason of mental defect after an arrest for first-degree rape in 2011 in Montgomery County. As of 2022 Goldsmith was reported by mental health officials to be mostly compliant with his prescribed treatment plan while living with family and working.
In the Elmore County robbery charge, Goldsmith has asked for an attorney to be appointed for him as he couldn’t afford one. Court records do not show one being appointed yet.
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Wetumpka is more than just a city
When I first came to the area back in 2017, I never expected to stay long-term. I was trying to escape a bad situation back in Pennsylvania, and to be honest, it was a way out.
But then I got here, and everything changed.
My delivery truck with all my belongings wasn’t set to arrive for another few weeks; all I had was what I could fit in my car — an air mattress, a small TV, some clothes, a DVD player and all seven seasons of “Gilmore Girls.” That was about it.
Until I met Betsy and Rob Iler at Kenneth Boone’s Easter celebration my first day in town, and Kenneth still had the kindness to invite me. Betsy insisted I borrow a whole bed from her as her son was away at college; and Rob insisted he deliver it and bring it inside for me.
Woah, I certainly wasn’t in Pennsylvania anymore. I wondered why everyone was so nice. Who were these people?
That’s when I started to learn what I now know to be true: Elmore County isn’t just a rural area. It is a family.
Sure, Wetumpka — and Elmore County as a whole — has its set of
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issues. It’s a rumor mill worse than I’ve ever seen; there are cliques and it’s hard to break in as an outsider; sometimes the city and its residents can be our own worst enemy. However, when there’s a tragedy, we rally. When there’s a cause, we support. When there’s a new business in town, we visit. We encourage people to succeed and help those who need it. Just like a family: We may not always like each other, but we always love each other. (I hated when my mom said that growing up, by the way.)
I say all this for two reasons.
First and foremost, I love Elmore County. Especially as an “outsider,” I see just how much potential this area has; I see it in the people and the businesses, in the city organizations working for our residents. I see it all around, and I believe it wholeheartedly.
Secondly, I returned to Tallapoosa Publishers for one reason, and one
reason only: This is my family. When Mitch Sneed died, we lost the head of our family. We scrambled; we grieved; we had no idea what we were doing. But we were family, so we forged ahead. We did our best to honor Mitch every single day. And as I somehow sit in his office today (I still can’t wrap my head around all this), I vow to do that once again.
Mitch knew how important local journalism was. It is the lifeblood of a community. It provides checks and balances to our local government; it gives us the opportunity to recognize all the amazing folks in our community; and it keeps citizens informed — no matter what. If you have a question about what’s happening in the community, we will have an answer for you. And if we don’t, we’ll find it. We will write about the good, the bad, the mundane, and everything in between because that’s what Mitch taught us to do.
“Mitch Sneed be everywhere.” That’s what we will strive to do: Be everywhere.
Lizi Arbogast is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
Saint Valentine
Our junior high newspaper called him the “founder of love,” but I wouldn’t go that far — though, perhaps more than most, he practiced what he preached.
We celebrate his day next week on Feb. 14.
Valentinus, known to all as Saint Valentine, lived during the third century way back in the 200s. His name is associated with the tradition of courtly love.
St. Valentine was a priest and later bishop. He was born and raised in Interamna. As it turned out his life would end there as well.
He loved God and His people. He was an advocate of the three magic words asked of us: “love one another.” He was eager to hear and support anyone who was in love.
During the reign of Claudius II, known as Claudius Gothicus, Valentine ran into trouble. In those days, it was illegal to profess Christianity at all.
Valentine, not following governmental instruction, was put into the custody of an aristocrat named Asterius. Legend says that Asterius made the mistake of letting the preacher talk. Valentine went on about the light of Christ and Asterius listened intently as he had a daughter
who was blind.
Asterius made a deal with Valentine — if Valentine could cure his daughter of blindness, he would convert to Christianity.
Valentine put his hands over the girl’s eyes and chanted, “Lord Jesus Christ, enlighten your handmaid, because you are God, the True Light.”
The child could see. Asterius and his family were baptized. But the Emperor ordered them to be executed.
Valentine went even further and as a pastor performed wedding ceremonies — which were also illegal. At the time, the emperor proclaimed that there would be no romantic love going on because it weakened the Roman warriors. Thus, no weddings.
This was an odd way to promote military service, especially building the next generation, but I digress. Valentine ran afoul of these laws and not only preached the Gospel,
he actively performed the Sacrament of Marriage for couples who wanted to get hitched. This brought him into direct conflict with government authorities. He was arrested, jailed and tortured.
Claudius took a liking to this prisoner at first — until Valentinus tried to convert the Emperor. Infuriated, the priest was condemned to death. He was beaten with clubs and stones. When that failed to kill him, he was beheaded outside the Flaminian Gate (Via Flaminia) on Feb. 14, 269 A.D. There are relics that survive to this day. In 1836, renowned Irish priest Fr. John Spratt was given a small vessel tinged with Valentine’s blood by Pope Gregory XVI. This reliquary can be seen today in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin, Ireland. Other relics of Valentine may be found at Roquemaure in France; Stephansdom in Vienna; Balzan in Malta; and Glasgow, Scotland. His corpse is located at a church in Birmingham, England.
St. Valentine gave his life so others could love — that is a story that should sound very familiar to anyone who has studied Christianity. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Contractor starts tornado cleanup
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
More has been done to clean up northern Elmore County in the last six days by contractors than Elmore County was able to do in the last six weeks following two tornadoes.
At its Jan. 23 meeting the Elmore County Commission approved allowing a contractor to remove debris from the right of way in the Lightwood and Titus areas affected by the Jan. 12 tornado.
“In six days of work they have removed about 8,500 cubic yards of debris, mainly woody material,” Elmore County Chief Engineer Luke McGinty told the commission at Monday’s meeting. “They have also taken down about 200 trees.”
Just from the Jan. 12 tornado an estimated 35,000 cubic yards of debris needs to be removed.
“Right now they are working seven days a week pretty much from sunrise to sunset,” McGinty said. “There are four crews — two in the Lightwood area and two in the Titus area.”
McGinty said county personnel are also monitoring the work and the first pass of debris pickup is nearly complete in the Lightwood area.
“Those crews will go to Titus where there is more to pick up,” McGinty said. “They will then come back later for a second pass in the Lightwood area.”
By law the public funds can not pay for work on private property so property owners need to get storm debris to the road right of way for it to be picked up.
McGinty said the contractor should be finished with debris pick up within 45 days.
HONORING A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
The commission recognized Wetumpka eighth grader Juliana Eldridge for winning the
AHSAA Class 6A Girls 107 pound class State Championship.
Eldridge completed the season with a 25-0 record and was one of only eight girl wrestlers to finish the season undefeated without giving up a takedown.
DEPUTY CORONERS APPOINTED
The Elmore County Commission approved the appointment of Alex Shockley, Rhonda Sanders Givens, Blake Percival and Leo Gross as deputy coroners.
Dalan Gassett took office as Elmore County Coroner on Jan. 16 and spoke to the commission about the office. Gassett said the office had responded to 23 calls to pronounce a death in January and two so far in February. The office had signed 15 forms for cremation and 20 death certificates, some going back before Jan. 16.
In other action the Elmore County Commission:
• Approved minutes of the Jan. 23 meeting.
• Approved memorandum of warrants totaling $1,748,324.42 for the period Jan. 14 to Jan. 27.
• Awarded a bid for work at Hohenberg Field to Beasley Construction Services.
• Approved a bid for a 15-ton trailer for the public works department.
• Accepted an addition to the Charters of Freedom from Foundation Forward of the Civil Rights Amendments.
• Was reminded the Elmore County Administrative Complex would be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
• Was reminded Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is Feb. 24 - Feb. 26. The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27. Commissioner Henry Hines was absent from the meeting.
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The Elmore County Commission poses with Wetumpka eighth grader Juliana Eldridge who it honored for winning the AHSAA Class 6A Girls Wrestling state championship.
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The Elmore County Commission poses with Mike Unruh of the Charters of Freedom as he delivered an addition to the county’s Charters of Freedom display.
AUTHORITY AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS
The council approved appointments to the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) and to the Industrial Development Board (IDB).
Reappointments to the DRA are Tucker Robinson and Todd Ayers. New appointments to the DRA are Laurie Head Hutchinson and William Pierce.
Reappointments to the IDB are Johnny Cooper and Bobby Barrett. New appointments to the IDB are Andrew McMichael, Rob Weighall and Robert Hankins IN OTHER ACTION THE WETUMPKA CITY COUNCIL
• Approved minutes of the Jan. 17 meeting.
• Approved a contract with the Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board for installation of split casings as required by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
• Approved hiring a part-time cultural museum curator for the Black History Museum.
• Approved a renewal subscription for LEADS Online for the Wetumpka Police Department.
• Surplused equipment to be sold at auction by JM Wood Auction Company in March.
• Approved a repair of the HVAC system at the Elmore County Museum.
• Tabled approving a replacement of the HVAC system at the Black History Museum to wait for a second quote to arrive.
The Wetumpka City Council is scheduled to meet again at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.
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Shelter operation is more than just adoptions
By Rea Cord Executive Director
Day to day in a shelter like ours is a lot busier and more involved than many people may think.
While the public sees our adoptable pets on-line, what you cannot see is all of the work that has been done to get many of them ready for adoption. Pets coming in injured or debilitated from neglect are sadly a very common occurrence and treatment or help starts the minute they arrive.
If an animal is badly injured or debilitated our first step will be to get it to a supporting veterinarian immediately. A dog that came into us on Saturday with a badly injured foot and went to a vet without delay and is staying in their care. That dog is getting all appropriate care and if no owner comes forward to reclaim, we and the veterinarian of course will see to its needs to help it recover fully. This dog’s recovery is likely to be a month to two or more months and that is just one of many we are often dealing with.
In addition to the dog noted above, we always have others recovering from neglect and issues such as mange, respiratory infections, severe flea and tick infestations, intestinal parasites and poor nutrition. We pretty much always have dogs undergoing heartworm treatment which is why prevention is so important to us.
Long-term neglect is not ‘fixable’ overnight, so it is not uncommon for us to have had dogs or cats a month or more before they are recovered and ready to be placed for adoption.
Too often we receive animals that are terribly underweight from starvation and/or severe intestinal parasites. Re-feeding a starved pet is not just putting food in front of them as they may need multiple small meals during the day to get their recovery safely started. Pets with large internal parasite loads have to be de-wormed carefully so as not to shock their system and then often have to be de-wormed multiple times to finally rid them of their parasites.
Many, many cats and kittens come to us with upper respiratory issues that can be from contagious cat diseases or just bad overall health from poor nutrition, internal and external parasites, and stress.
Goopy eyes and runny noses are more the norm for large numbers of kittens during ‘kitten season,’ and our kitty quarantine area is generally full during those months as we work to help many of these kittens get well enough to be placed for adoption.
What about all of those puppies and kittens too young to be without a mother?
Our staff whips up kitten and puppy meals geared to their needs and that means a lot of goopy foods and dirty puppy and kitten faces needing to be cleaned after they eat throughout the day. That is a lot of puppy and kitten cleaning going on depending on the time of year.
If we have a nursing mother that is able and willing to take on new babies it makes life a lot easier and we are certainly grateful for some wonderful mother dogs and cats who prove to be incredible moms.
Of course, our foster families are unsung heroes as they take on babies to raise until they are ready to find their new homes.
Shelter work is a lot more than just putting food and water down daily. There are medications, vaccinations and parasite preventives to be given, feeding to be monitored, baths to keep them clean, illness/injury issues to be dealt with, exercise to help their physical and psychological health, behavior assessments so that we can help pets and adopters find great matches and lots of documentation to go along with it all.
Spay and neuter surgeries have to be scheduled with all the accompanying paperwork followed by photography sessions so the world can see our wonderful pets online.
Of course, helping a potential adopter meet the pet they may adopt is the goal of all of this work so that we can turn our focus back to all those still coming in so we can start the process all over again.
So, while this is likely our slowest month of the year based on normal statistics, there is truly very little ‘down’ time in a shelter as there is no end to caring for 200 plus pets every day. But no matter the numbers, you can trust that our staff is there to help all that come to us to the best of our ability as we all love animals and work to find them better futures.
Pet of the Week – Franklin
Franklin is a 10-month-old Husky mix, who weighs about 45 pounds. Franklin is a great dog, but he is a high energy boy — young, all puppy, loves people, and would thrive with a very active owner or maybe as a running buddy. He is good with other dogs, cats and children.
Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old; cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian.
If you are interested in meeting Franklin or any of our pets, our first step is our Adoption Application you can do here: https://elmorehumane.org/adoption-application-online-form2.html. Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet & adopt.
We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.
West of the Old River Bridge
Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge. It is a beautiful winter morning here in the city of natural beauty as I write this week’s column. It is a little cool, but the sun is shining, which makes all the difference in the world. I came across some startling news last week. While perusing various recaps of all things 2022, I came across an article about the Big 5 petroleum distributors. The article stated the Big 5 are expected to post combined profits of more than $200 billion for 2022.
Because I never trust information I receive from any single news article, I did a little research. What I found was so far, four of the Big 5 have posted 2022 profits. Exxon topped the list with $55.7 billion, followed by Chevron with $36.5 billion,
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Marathon with $14.56 billion, and Valero with $11.66 billion. Chevron’s fourth-quarter profit doubled its fourth-quarter profit from 2021. Marathon’s overall yearly profit was up 331% while Valero’s was up 866%. Before anyone dismisses my comments here as extremism, please make note I am as moderate as moderates come. In every quiz aimed at identifying a person’s political leaning, I land smack dab in the middle. I am fiscally conservative, I favor limited government, and I
believe all human beings are created equal. Can someone help me find the party I belong to?
While I certainly have my issues with capitalism, I have no desire to replace it with any other “ism.” I support the free-market capitalism that has allowed this country to prosper. The issue I have is what I discovered recently regarding big oil profits makes no sense.
The companies that provide oil and its various byproducts are forprofit businesses. As such, they are entitled and expected to turn a profit. Shareholders and other investors in these companies deserve to be rewarded for their investments. Companies need to be profitable to continue to grow and provide services. I have no problem with that.
The problem I see is the overall
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picture. I am not complaining about prices at the pump. The vast majority of the workforce in these United States is being financially sacrificed in the name of bigger profit. I don’t know about you, but I have a real problem with that. Higher gas prices mean higher prices for all goods and services. Working class households are caught in a catch 22 scenario. Cutting back on consumption of petroleum products means less work, less food, less heat, etc. Failure to cut back means some bills won’t get paid, which also results in less work, less food, less heat, etc.
I don’t know about you, but my recent discovery left me with the feeling of a lose-lose proposition. Profits for some may be skyrocketing, but they will not last. At some point,
consumers will simply no longer be able to afford to live. In time, it turns out no one profits. When I first learned about capitalism, I remember thinking it sounded like a win-win possibility. For-profit companies provide needed services and charge prices intended to result in profit. Consumers pay reasonable prices for those services. Providers and consumers both pay taxes and the government does its part to maintain infrastructure. Everybody wins. Does our present economic reality seem off kilter to you? It does to me. It has for the last couple of decades. But what do I know? I work only a few hours one day a week!
Service at 11 a.m.
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Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334312-4913.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ EpiphanyTallassee/ For more informa-
tion, visit the church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
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“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet
Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee. com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”
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Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio.com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.
Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka
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Holtville baseball primed for another deep postseason run
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
After a school-record 35 wins and a state championship appearance, the Holtville baseball team is ready to make another postseason run. Holtville, which found itself on
the losing side of the AHSAA Class 5A state championship last spring, returns three of its top pitchers and six position starters from a year ago. Those returners, along with a solid squad of youngsters, has Bulldog coach Scott Tubbs excited about the season.
“What we accomplished last year was last year,” Tubbs said. “You can feed off of it, but you can’t hang your hat on that. This is a brand new group for us. We have a lot of the same guys on the field for us,
Stanhope Elmore girls clinch playoff berth, eliminate Wetumpka in area semi f inals
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The fourth time’s the charm. The Stanhope Elmore girls beat rival Wetumpka, 56-52, in the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A Area 3 basketball tournament at Carver on Monday.
It was the fourth time the rivals had met this year, but it was the first time Stanhope Elmore came out with the victory. It couldn’t have come at a better time for the Lady Mustangs as the win clinched a Class 6A playoff berth and a chance at the area championship.
To make it even sweeter for the Lady Mustangs is the win eliminated Wetumpka from the area
tournament and ended the Lady Indians’ season.
Stanhope Elmore now advances to the area championship to play the winner of Carver and Sidney Lanier at 5 p.m. Thursday.
“If you lose, you go home,” Mustangs coach Kelvin Stokes said. “We’ve played four times this year so we know each other. We just decided that we couldn’t let them beat us four times in a row. These girls, with the rivalry, we know we can win but we have to put it all together. We did that tonight. We didn’t want to go home.”
The game was a back-and-forth affair. Wetumpka led by one point at the end of the third quarter and the game was tied at 20 at halftime.
It wasn’t until the end of the third when Stanhope started to pull away. The Lady Mustangs led, 36-31, going into the final quarter, after Tamira Smalls and Rylee Williams each hit two big shots to give Stanhope the lead in the last 90 seconds of the third.
The lead wasn’t safe, however, as Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin scored seven straight points and quickly cut its deficit to one point midway through the fourth. But that was as close as the Indians got the score the rest of the way.
Behind Smalls’ dominance in the paint, Stanhope responded with a 11-2 run to take a 52-42 lead with just over a minute left. During that span, Smalls had
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The Wetumpka track and field team wrapped up its indoor season Saturday afternoon.
Wetumpka’s track team placed 21st out of 27 competing schools in the AHSAA Class 6A Indoor State Championships held at the Crossplex in Birmingham.
The Indians scored five total points as a team, which put them in a three-way tie for 21st.
The men’s team placed in three individual events, while the men’s relay competed once and the women’s relay competed once.
In the individual events, Quashawn Wright had the best finish for the team. Wright, who participated in the 60 meter hurdles, placed fifth across the state with a time of 8.78 seconds. That was a slight improvement over his preliminary time where he finished in 8.84 seconds and was seventh best.
His fifth-place finish earned the team four of its five points.
DeMalik Livingston participated in the shot put, and he earned the last point for the Indians. He placed eighth with a throw of 42-08.00.
Gavan Baxley was the only other individual participant for Wetumpka. He raced in the men’s 3200 meter race and he placed ninth, finishing in 10:03.94.
In the team events, the Wetumpka boys team placed 11th in the 4x800 meter relay. The team consisted of Collin Hardin, Baxley, Eli Holden, and Taylor Gunn. They finished with a time of 8:47.65.
Wetumpka’s girls team, which consisted of Nyema Walker, Jada Walker, Taliah Jefferson, and Briana Powell, placed 16th in the girls 4x200 meter relay, recording a 4:53.33 finish.
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
When Super Bowl LVII kicks off Sunday afternoon, there will be more than a handful of people from Elmore, Alabama rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Prince Tega Wanogho Jr., a former Edgewood Academy standout and Auburn Tiger, is playing in the Super Bowl this weekend for the Chiefs. He is currently the backup left offensive tackle for the AFC Champions.
Wanogho Jr. is the first Edgewood alumnus to play in a Super Bowl. He was also the first to make it to the NFL. Originally from Nigeria, he transferred to Edgewood Academy and graduated from the small private school in 2015 before attending Auburn University. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. After he was released over a year later, he was signed by the Chiefs. Now he will face his former team on the biggest stage in sports.
Michael Norris, the only coach left on Edgewood’s football staff who was coaching when Wanogho Jr. was in school, couldn’t be more proud of the star lineman.
“It just makes me proud for him and what he’s been able to accomplish,”
Norris said. “From where he’s from and all of his aspirations for himself, I’m just proud. … We need to invest in some t-shirts and start passing them out to get everyone excited for this weekend.”
While Wanogho Jr. is now on the biggest stage in the football world, he has never forgotten where he graduated from.
Wanogho Jr. regularly comes back to town, and the staff and family at Edgewood Academy try to help out as much as possible when he does.
That was evident this past summer, when Wanogho Jr. was in town for a free football camp he hosted at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. The day before the camp, he attended a youth football camp held at Edgewood and visited with
the camp. “He’s always kept in touch and knows where he came from and appreciates
the kids at the camp. The next day, Edgewood took a busload of kids to the camp to participate. Chad Michael and Norris also brought a handful of the varsity players to help
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Wetumpka’s track and field team finished 21st in Class 6A in the indoor state championships this weekend.
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Prince Tega Wanogho Jr., next to his banner that will be at Edgewood Academy.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Ariel Gilchrist drives to the basket for a layup. She scored 14 points in the win over Wetumpka.
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two putback baskets on offensive rebounds while star guard Ariel Gilchrist scored five points on two layups and a free throw.
Smalls ended the night with 17 points and a double-double, while Gilchrist added 14 points and Jada McLeod scored 11.
“It’s crazy to see that because it’s only Tamira’s second year of playing basketball,” Stokes said. “She’s just absorbing everything in the moment. She’s just playing basketball. Those free throws and putbacks late in the game were incredible. I’ve coached a lot of girls and she’s made the biggest jump of any girl I’ve ever coached.”
Despite leading by 10 points with just over a minute left, the game was never over for Fannin and the Indians. They forced a few turnovers and Fannin ended her senior year with a performance for the ages.
The star Wetumpka guard scored a game-high 31 points and helped trim the lead to only four points with 20 seconds left in the game. She scored sixstraight to make the score 56-52, but the Lady Indians didn’t connect on three late 3-pointers.
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and Edgewood,” Norris said. “We have a good relationship with him and it’s just great to have him represent us and himself in that type of game.”
Two years ago, Wanogho Jr. was honored by the school in one of the biggest ways possible. In his honor, Edgewood Academy now recognizes March 11 as Prince Tega Day. The school also has a massive sign that sits in its parking lot honoring him. The sign features
three photos and two emblems on it. The three photos are a picture of Wanogho Jr. when he was at Auburn, one when he was at Edgewood and one of him in a Philadelphia Eagles jersey after he was drafted. The two emblems are one of Edgewood Academy and one of the Kansas City Chiefs. “He means so much to the school,” Norris said. “There’s not many people at the school who were at the school when he was, but everyone still knows who he is. The school is so proud of him and we’re proud to claim him.”
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but this is a new group. We have to find our own way. If everything lines up the right way, I like our chances.”
Holtville will start and end with its production on the pitcher’s mound.
The team lost ace Todd Wilson to graduation, but returns both Tanner Potts and Southern Miss commit Drey Barrett to the
mound.
Potts went 7-2 last season with a 2.70 earned run average, while Barrett went 5-1 with a 2.56 ERA. Alongside them will Randy Davis, who is back after not pitching in 2022 due to an arm injury.
The Central Alabama Community College signee went 7-2 with a 2.03 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 70 innings his sophomore season in 2021.
The Bulldogs will also look towards some new
names on the mound. Ethan Alston, a sidearm pitcher, and Markus Broderick will both be relied upon to pitch many innings.
“Randy is back to 100% health this season,” Tubbs said. “He was that one guy we were missing last year. And now that guy is back. You know what Tanner is going to give you every outing, and Drey is a high-caliber arm who throws the ball very hard and with command. If some of these young guys can step up the way we need them to and have somewhat of a breakout season, we’re going to be pretty dang good.”
In the field, Holtville returns almost its entire infield.
Potts returns as one of the most reliable third basemen in the area, and Broderick will play third base when Potts is on the mound. Barrett and Jacksonville State signee Sam Silas will both play the middle infield, while Davis plays first base interchangeably with Lane Talley.
In the outfield, Weston Tubbs returns in left field as the lone outfield starter, while Broderick will patrol centerfield when he’s not pitching or at third base. In right field is Alston, and Holtville has some young depth as well. Freshman Kelan Kimbro will platoon in the outfield when needed.
One of last season’s outfield starters, Braxton Potts, has made the move to catcher. There’s a tough battle at catcher between Potts and two young players, but Potts looks to lead the pack there.
The junior batted .402 last season with 33 hits in 33 games.
“Braxton has kind of taken the catching duties, but we have two other pretty good guys behind them,” Tubbs said. “The catcher spot is our biggest dogfight for positions right now But Braxton has taken that spot for the moment.”
The Bulldogs are hopeful for another deep postseason run for the third-consecutive season. All six of Holtville’s returning starters hit over .360 last season and recorded a combined 223 hits last season.
On the mound, they combined for nearly 20 wins and more than 100 innings pitched.
“I really do like our maturity level this year,” Tubbs said. “This group has played a lot of games together and had a lot of success together. The returning guys know it’s their responsibility on how to get to where we need to get to. The young guys have an idea, but now the pressure is put on them.”
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Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin scored a game-high 31 points in the loss to Stanhope Elmore.
Main Street ‘Love This Place’ campaign kicks off
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
It’s in the logo of Main Street
Wetumpka — “Love This Place.”
The organization is hopeful the community will support small local businesses during one of the toughest times of the year.
“February is a slow retail downtown and small business owners,” Main Street
Wetumpka executive director Haley Greene said. “We decided we are going to do a ‘Love this Place’ campaign which plays off our logo. We are hoping that it will encourage people to support the downtown business and to unite the businesses in downtown Wetumpka behind the same motto.”
There are no big signs and no big media blitz for the campaign. The “Love This Place” is all grassroots and has lots of work on Facebook and other social networking sites.
“It is really a social media push for the community to like, share, comment and leave reviews for small businesses,” Greene said. “We are trying to get the community to remember how much they love this place and what downtown looked like before.”
Downtown Wetumpka looked a lot different just a few years ago before several enhancement projects took place.
“We plan to share before pictures of each street of what it looked like in 2016 and what it looks like now to show how much we have grown,” Greene said. “We want to remind the community why they should love our historic downtown. We also want to encourage people to support local businesses in the process.”
At the same time, Main Street Wetumpka is trying to highlight the people who make downtown Wetumpka tick.
“We want to show the faces of the business owners and the people who work down here,” Greene said. “There are actual people who own these businesses and they are passionate about their business. They also have a love for downtown Wetumpka.”
The campaign will run throughout February.
“During the month, the public is encouraged to participate in weekly calls to action by liking, commenting, reviewing and sharing small businesses on their social media platforms,” Greene said.
“This is an easy and free way to support the local economy and businesses that make up the heart of Wetumpka.”
Law enforcement seek burglary suspect
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The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary and seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Investigators released a photograph through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers of an unknown subject wanted for vehicle burglary.
“The offense occurred Thursday, Feb. 2 in the 2200 block of Forbes Drive in Montgomery,”
CrimeStoppers said in a release. “Investigators say the suspects unlawfully entered a vehicle, rummaged through the vehicle, and left the scene.” There is no additional information available for release at this time. The suspect is wanted for unlawful breaking and entering into a vehicle, a Class C felony. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
There is no additional information available for release at this time.
Police seeking Prattville theft suspect
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The Prattville Police Department is investigating a felony theft of property and seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
Investigators released a photograph through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers of two unknown subjects wanted for third-degree theft of property.
“The offense occurred Thursday, Jan. 26 at Ulta located at 1466 Cotton Exchange in Prattville,” Crimestoppers said
Police seek help with stolen vehicle suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a theft of a vehicle and seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Investigators released a photograph through Central Alabama CrimeStoppers of an unknown subject wanted for a stolen vehicle investigation.
“The offense occurred Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the 500 block of Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery,” CrimeStoppers said in a release. “Investigators say the suspect is wanted for an ongoing stolen vehicle investigation.”
Investigators said the suspect was viewed on secu-
rity surveillance cameras wearing a dark in color jacket, blue jeans and dark-colored shoes.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification of the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
There is no additional information available for release at this time.
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NOW - FEB. 18
HOLLYWOOD, NEBRASKA: The Wetumpka Depot Players will be premiering HollYwood, Nebraska by Kenneth Jones Feb. 2-18.
FEB. 16
COFFEE MEETING: The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Rise and Shine Coffee and Conversation at CB&S Bank from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Feb. 16.
FEB. 18
MARDI GRAS: The Order of Cimarron is hosting the 2023 Wetumpka Mardi Gras and
Festival. Vendors will be in Goldstar Park starting at 9 a.m. and the parade starts at 1 p.m.
FEB. 23
CRATER TOUR: Auburn University professor of geology Dr. David T. King will give a lecture on the Wetumpka Crater at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
FEB. 25
CRATER TOUR: Guided tours of the Wetumpka Meteor Crater are being hosted by the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8:25 a.m., 9:55 a.m., 11:45
a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children over 10. Payments can be sent to 408 S. Main Street Wetumpka and checks made out to the Wetumpka Crater Commission. The tour starts at Trinity Episcopal Church.
MARCH 11
SPRING FESTIVAL: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual spring festival March 11 on the grounds of Tallassee City Hall.
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in a release. “Investigators say the pictured suspects, described as Black males, entered the business, took $957 in merchandise and left the business without paying.”
The suspects entered a newer red model Cadillac with a Florida tag and left in an unknown direction.
The suspect is wanted for third-degree theft of property which is a Class D felony.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification of the sus -
pect. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. There is no additional information available for release at this time.
SETTINGS: May Eason is bringing back the Beautiful Table Settings Bash March 20-25 at the Wetumpka Civic Center in two different sessions.
APRIL 15
COOSAPALOOZA: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting the 2023 CoosaPalooza Brewfest from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
APRIL 22
DOWNTOWN ART SHOW: Don Sawyer is hosting a Downtown Artists Art Show in downtown Wetumpka Saturday, April 22.
ONGOING
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a year long hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.
ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL
MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.
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Main Street Wetumpka is in the middle of its ‘Love This Place’ campaign to help support downtown businesses during one of the toughest times of the year.
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abama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.
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)
time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. 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. Everett Financial Inc. d/b/a Su-
wood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.
22-07023
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Melody J Sharpton and Jon Sharpton, husband and wife, originally in favor of Compass Bank, on August 13, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama,
successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 16, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 4 and 5, Block A of Tilltop Acres, as the map thereof appears of
for informational purposes: 983
WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT
SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF
abama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 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)
time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. 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.tion, successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known aswood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2023 22-00299 PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 30, 2020 executed by Gayle H. Toth, a single woman, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded October 8, 2020, in RLPY Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2020, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is here-
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by given that the undersigned, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 03/02/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 4, according to the Plat ofProbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 14 Page 28. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 110 Sunset Dr., 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 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-23-01001
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and 8, 2023 30-FC-23-01001
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LAWN MAINTENANCE BID for THE ECLECTIC COMMUNITY BID #23-006 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H. H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, and publicly opened and read aloud for lawn maintenance for Lawn Maintenance in the Eclectic community in the Maintenance Building conference room at 1:30PM Wednesday, February 22nd. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. All contractors bidding this project shall visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. Questions may be directed to Mike Czerpak at 334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com.
Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8 and 15, 2023 BID #23-006 PUBLIC NOTICE LAWN MAINTENANCE BID for THE MILLBROOK COMMUNITY BID #23-007
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H. H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, and publicly opened and read aloud for lawn maintenance for Lawn Maintenance in the Millbrook community in the Maintenance Building conference room at 2:30PM Wednesday, February 22nd. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The
a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. All contractors bidding this project shall visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. Questions may be directed to Mike Czerpak at 334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com
Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8 and 15, 2023 BID #23-007
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LAWN MAINTENANCE BID for THE WETUMPKA COMMUNITY BID #23-008
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H. H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, and publicly opened and read aloud for lawn maintenance for Lawn Maintenance in the Wetumpka community in the Maintenance Building conference room at 1:00PM Wednesday, February 22nd. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope.
**This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened**
No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. All contractors bidding this project shall visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. Questions may be directed to Mike Czerpak at 334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com.
Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8 and 15, 2023 BID #23-008
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Duncan & Thompson Construction Services, L.L.C. (Contractor) has completed the Contract for Construction of Dining and Kitchen Renovations to Stanhope-Elmore High School, DCM (BC) Project #2021136 at 4300 Main Street, Millbrook, AL 36054 for the State of Alabama and the Elmore County Board of Education, Wetumpka, AL, Owner(s) and have made said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Architect, Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. or the Contractor, Duncan & Thompson Construction Services, L.L.C., 520 Mineral Trace Suite D, Birmingham, Alabama 35244.
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 2023 COMPLETION
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LAWN MAINTENANCE BID for THE REDLAND COMMUNITY BID #23-009
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H. H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, and publicly opened and read aloud for lawn maintenance for Lawn Maintenance in the Redland community in the Maintenance
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y Building conference room at 2:00PM Wednesday, February 22nd. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted
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The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. All contractors bidding this project shall visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All bidders shall have general
334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8 and 15, 2023 BID #23-011 PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39 Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that W. S. Newell and Sons, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Sitework/Enabling Works Construction Agreement dated March 1, 2022, for site grading for the New Men’s Corrections Facility in Elmore County Alabama, DCM (BC) Project No. 2022038, with the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA), as assignee of the Alabama Department of Corrections, and has made request for settlement of said Contract referenced as DCM (BC) Project No. 2022038. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this Contract should immediately contact Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 2660 EastChase Lane, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117, 334-271-3200. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on February 8, 2023 and ending on March 1, 2023. W. S. Newell and Sons, Inc. P. O. Drawer 241327 Montgomery, AL 36124-1327 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8, 15, 22 and Mar. 1, 2023 COMPLETION
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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY TOWN OF COOSADA ADVERTISEMENT AND NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Coosada, Alabama, a Municipal Corporation, at Town Hall, 5800 Coosada Rd., Coosada, AL 36020, on the 17th day of February, 2023, until 4:00 P.M. local time, and then publicly opened and read for the furnishing of all labor and material (where required) and equipment for performing a demolition project according to and Contract Documents.
Town of Coosada is taking sealed bids for labor, equipment, and any incidentals required to complete the work required for the Demolition of the Unsafe Structure located at 5935 & 5949 COOSADA ROAD, TAX PARCEL # 15-0735-0-001-0047.000 & 15-07-350-001-048.00.
All bids must be marked with the word “BID: on the outside of the bid package, along with Bid Proposal for, Demolition of the Unsafe Structure located at 5935 & 5949 COOSADA ROAD, TAX PARCEL # 15-0735-0-001-0047.000 & 15-07-350-001-048.00.
The Contractor shall meet all Bonding and Licensing requirements as well as all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of the U.S. Government, the State of Alabama, any relevant municipality, and Elmore County. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Coosada at 5800 Coosada Rd., Coosada, AL 36020 until 4 P.M. Central Time on February 16th, 2023, and then publicly opened soon thereafter as practicable. Award will be made at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Town of Coosada.
Town of Coosada, Alabama at 5800 Coosada, AL 36020. Phone Number (334) 285-3700. The Town of Coosada reserves the right to accept of reject bids or any portion thereof.
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8 and 15, 2023 BIDS
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Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100/500 Year Floodplain & Wetland
To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Town of Coosada has determined that the following proposed action under ADECA’s CDBG Program Project No. SMCE-PF-22-026 is located in the 100/500 Year Floodplain & Wetland, and the Town of Coosada will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action in the Floodplain and Wetland and the potential impacts on the 100/500 Year Floodplain & Wetland from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order(s) 11988 and 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The project is for demolition and/ or clearance of 30 vacant, abandoned and dilapidated structures throughout the structures are yet to be every precaution if any are areas. The total number of The proposed project(s) is located throughout Alabama. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in the Town of Coosada and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about the demolition activities can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in the Town, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk. Written comments must be received by the Town of Coosada at the following address on or before 2/23/2023: Town of Coosada, P.O. Box 96, Coosada, AL 36020 and 334-285-3700
Attention: James Houston, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at 5800 Coosada Road, Coosada, AL 36020. Comments may also be submitted via email at
Wetupka Herald: Feb. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS REROOFING PROJECTS AT ELMORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
PROJECT NO: 22-342
The sealed proposal shall be received by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, February 16, 2023, then opened and read aloud for the above referenced project.
A Pre-Bid Walk through shall occur at 10:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 of the school.
All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
payable to Elmore County Public Schools in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website @ www.mckeeassoc. com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting manage your bid may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, SubContractors, and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is maintain other websites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@ & last name, company name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets are to be returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening.
All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax. Completion Time: See Scope of Work in Project Manual. Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision for all work.
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Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, Elmore County Public Schools, 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 | Architect: McKee and Associates, Architects Inc., 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 | Phone: (334) 834-9933 Wetumpka Herald: BIDS 22-342 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ONA JEAN ABBOTT, CASE NO: 2023-021 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ONA JEAN ABBOTT, deceased, having been granted to LINDA B. BOWEN on February 2, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. LINDA B. BOWEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ONA JEAN ABBOTT, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 8, 15 and 22, 2023 EST/ABBOTT, O.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF ELMORE
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Elmore County; to amend Section 45-26-101, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide for the appointment of the county superintendent of education; and to repeal Act 258 of the 1931 Regular Session (Local Acts 1031, p. 117).
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEG-
ISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-26-101 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ45-26-101
(a) Commencing with the of the Elmore County Superintendent of Education holding the act amending this section, the Elmore County Board of Education shall appoint the Superintendent of Education of Elmore County pursuant to the general law of the state. The county superintendent of education shall possess all the county superintendent of education by the general law, shall possess all the powers granted by the general law, and shall perform and discharge all the duties of a county superintendent of education prescribed by the general law. The county Superintendent of Education of Elmore County shall devote his or her entire time to the public school business of the county and shall receive as compensation a per annum salary in an amount set by the county board of education. The board shall have discretion to grant expenses from time to time during the term of the superintendent. The compensation shall be payable from the public school funds of the county and shall be the total compensation.
(b) The Elmore County Superintendent of Education serving on the effective date of the act amending this section shall continue to serve as an appointed superintendent of education without following the posting and selection procedures required under Section 16-9-11 by entering into a contract with the board. The contract may be executed at any time duringed superintendent of education, but not later than September 1, 2023.” Section 2. Act 258 of the 1931 Regular Session (Local Acts 1931, p. 117), is repealed. Section 3. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2023
DRAFT BILL PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEWELENE BAZZELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to CLAUDE O’NEAL BAZZELL as Personal Representative on the 18th day of January, 2023, by the Honorable JOHN THORNTON, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
CLAUDE O’NEAL BAZZELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JEWELENE BAZZELL, DECEASED.
Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 25, Feb. 1 and 8, 2023 EST/BAZZELL J.
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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Elmore County; to levy a lodging tax and room fee and provide for the collection of the tax and the distribution of the proceeds from the tax;
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act is intended to be retroactive and curative; to provide that the levying and collecting of the taxes authorized by this act be August 1, 2020; to provide that the collection of taxes pursuant the extent any amount of taxes authorized by this act was paid by a person prior to the effective date of this act, such amount shall be deemed to be legally levied and paid and shall be deemed to be a credit against the amount of taxes levied pursuant to this act; and to repeal Sections 45-26-246 through 4526-246.04 and 45-26-246.06, and Section 45-26-246.05, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-49, which authorized the levy of a lodging tax in Elmore County. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) In Elmore County, in addition to all other taxes imposed by law, there is levied a privilege or license tax in the amount prescribed in this section against every person within the county engaging in the business of renting or furnishing a room or rooms, lodging, or accommodations to any transient in any place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished to transients for a consideration.
(b)(1) The amount of the tax shall be equal to a percent of the charge for the rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, including the charge for use of rental or personal property and services furnished in the room or rooms within Elmore County equal to a percent in the corporate limits of each municipality levying a lodging tax and a percent in the remainder of the county outside of the corporate limits of any municipality levying a lodging tax so that the total lodging tax levied in each municipality levying a lodging tax on January 1, 2020, and in the remainder of the county outside of the corporate limits of any municipality levying a lodging tax is equal to 15.5 percent, based on the lodging tax levied by any municipality on January 1, 2020; provided, however, in any municipality levying a lodging tax on January 1, 2020, equal to or exceeding 15.5 percent, no additional lodging tax shall be levied.
(2) In any municipality where the municipality levies both a lodging tax and a cooperative district assessment for lodging, the lodging tax and the cooperative district assessment fee on lodging at any lodging establishment shall be added together and the total tax and fees on lodging at the establishments shall not exceed the 15.5 percent considering the combined lodging tax and cooperative district assessment fee that was in effect as of January 1, 2020.
(3) In the event that a lodging tax and a cooperative district assessment fee on lodging is required to be added together, the county shall receive a minimum of two percent of the lodging tax levied by this act prior to distribution to a municipality as provided in this act.
(4) In addition, there is levied, in all areas of the county other than within the corporate limits of the City of Prattville, an additional room fee on the rental of a room subject to the lodging tax in the amount of two dollars ($2) in order to equalize the room fee in Elmore County with the rate in effect on the effective date of this act in the corporate limits of the City of Prattville.
Section 2.(a) There are exempted from the provisions of the tax levied by this act and from the computation of the amount of the tax levied or payable both of the following:
(1) Charges for property sold or services furnished which are required to be included in the tax levied by the state sales tax act.
(2) Charges for the rental of rooms, lodgings, or accommodations to a person for a period of 30 continuous days or more pursuant to the exemption provision of Alabama’s Transient Occupancy Tax, Section 4026-1 of the Code of Alabama 1975. A subsequent amendment or change to the Alabama Transient Occupancy Tax shall also have the effect of similarly changing the exemption provision of this subdivision.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the tax shall not apply to the rental of living accommodations which are intended primarily for rental to persons as their principal or permanent place of residence.
Section 3.(a) The tax levied by this act, except as otherwise provided, shall be due and payable to Elmore County on or before the 20th day of the month next succeeding the month in which the tax accrues. On or before the 20th day of each month, every person on whom the tax is levied by this act shall render to the county on a form prescribed by the department a true and correct statement showing the gross proceeds of the business subject to the tax for the then preceding month together with other information as the county requires. At the time of making the monthly report, the taxpayer shall compute and pay to the county the amount of tax shown due. A person subject to the tax who conducts business on a credit basis may defer reporting and paying the tax until after the person has received payment of the items, articles, or accommodations furnished. In the event the taxpayer defers reporting and paying the taxes, he or she shall thereafter include in each monthly report all credit collections made during the then preceding month and shall pay the amount of taxes computed report. (b) It shall be the duty of
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() y every person engaged or continuing in a business subject to the tax levied by this act to keep and preserve suitable records of the gross proceeds of the business and other books or accounts necessary to determine the amount of tax for which he or she is liable. The records shall be kept and preserved for a period of two years and shall be open for examination at all times by the county or by a duly authorized agent, deputy, or employee of the county.
(c) A person who fails to pay the tax levied by this act within the time required by this section shall pay, in addition to the tax, a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of tax due together with interest from the date on which the tax became due and payable at the rate due and payable on the state lodging tax. The penalty and interest shall be assessed and collected as a part of the tax. The county, if good may waive or remit the penalty or a portion of the penalty.
Section 4. (a) All of the following shall apply to the levied tax:
(1) All provisions of the state lodging tax statutes with respect to payment, assessment, and collection of the state lodging tax.
(2) Making of reports and keeping and preserving records, interest after due date of tax, or otherwise.
(3) The adoption of rules with respect to the state lodging tax.
(4) The administration and enforcement of the state lodging tax statutes, which are not inconsistent with this act when applied to the levied tax.
(b) The county shall have and exercise the same powers, duties, and obligations with respect to the district taxes levied as imposed on the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue and the department, respectively, by the state lodging tax statutes. All provisions of the state lodging tax statutes that are made applicable to this act, to the taxes levied, and to the administration of this act are incorporated herein by reference and made a part as if fully set forth.
Section 5. The county may contract with an agent for collection of the tax and the agent may deduct from the proceeds of the tax levied an amount equal to the contracted amount for the collections, provided the percent of the total amount of tax collected. Following that deduction, the agent shall pay the remainder of the tax proceeds to the county. Section 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this act, the balance of the proceeds from the tax levied by this act shall be deposited into the Elmore County Lodging Fund. The net proceeds from the tax collected outside of the municipalities shall be used by the county for economic development purposes. Sixty-seven percent of the remaining funds in the Lodging Fund shall be used by the county for economic development purposes. Thirty-three percent of the remaining funds in the Lodging Fund shall be distributed to the municipalities on an equal basis where the lodging tax was collected to be used by the municipality for economic development purposes pursuant to an agreement with Elmore County. Except as provided in subsection (b), if Elmore County and any municipality fail to agree on the use of the funds by the municipality, that portion shall revert to the Lodging Fund for appropriation by the county for economic development purposes. All of the net proceeds from any room fees shall be deposited in the Elmore County Lodging Fund to be used by the county for economic development purposes. All funds in the lodging fund shall be used for economic development purposes as determined by the Elmore County Commission. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the portion to be distributed to the City of Prattville of the 33 percent of the net proceeds described in subsection (a) shall be remitted to the City of Prattville by the Elmore County Commission for economic development purposes no later than March 31, 2022. Section 7. It is the intent of the Legislature that this act be construed as retroactive and curative, and the levying and collection of taxes pursuant to Act 2020-178 are hereby ratiany amount of taxes authorized by this act was paid by a person and collected by the county prior to the effective date of this act, such amount shall be deemed to be legally levied and paid and shall be deemed to be a credit against the amount of taxes levied pursuant to this act.
Section 8. Sections 45-26246 through 45-26-246.04 and 45-26-246.06, and Section 4526-246.05, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2022-49, authorizing the levy of a lodging tax in Elmore County, are repealed.
Section 9. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WENDEL THOMAS CHANDLER, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-379
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Letters of Administration over the Estate of WENDEL THOMAS CHANDLER, JR., deceased, having been granted to ELAINE CHANDLER on January 24th, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ELAINE CHANDLER
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WENDEL THOMAS CHANDLER, JR., DECEASED
Attorney: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 WEST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011
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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GARY ROLAND CLEAVER, deceased, having been granted to JULIE ANN STULTZ on January 26th, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
JULIE ANN STULTZ PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GARY ROLAND CLEAVER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P.O. BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BETTY HOLLAND FOSTER, deceased, having been granted to CAROL FOSTER REYNOLDS on January, 31, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred CAROL FOSTER REYNOLDS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY HOLLAND FOSTER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: J. CLIFF HEARD BENKWITH & HEARD, P.C. 4001 CARMICHAEL ROAD, SUITE 200 MONTGOMERY, AL 36106 334-395-9899
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Letters of Administration over the Estate of VALDIS VICTOR IESALNIEKS, deceased, having been granted to JEFFREY J. COURTNEY on January 18, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
JEFFREY J. COURTNEY
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VALDIS VICTOR IESALNIEKS, DECEASED Address of Administrator: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545
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barred.
WILLIAM OTIS LUCKIE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY G. LUCKIE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. PEAVY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-003 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM H. PEAVY, deceased, having been granted to MARGIE PEAVY on January 18, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
MARGIE PEAVY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WIL-
LIAM H. PEAVY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:
JAMES T. BAILEY ATTORNEY AT LAW
721 7TH STREET SOUTH CLANTON, AL 35045
205-755-1427
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE L. PLESSNER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023- 006 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to ROBERTA L. POPPELL as Personal Representative on the 18 day of January 2023, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
ROBERTA L. POPPELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE L. PLESSNER, DECEASED.
Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq.
The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN B. STRINGER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-009 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HELEN B. STRINGER, deceased, having been granted to BRENDA K. SHAW on January 20, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
BRENDA K. SHAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN B. STRINGER, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal
Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS. P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY TAYLOR, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-378 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to RICHARD D. KING as Personal Representative on the 2nd day of February 2023, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
RICHARD D. KING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY TAYLOR, DECEASED.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-260 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH, deceased, having been granted to SHARON WADE on the 1st day of February, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
SHARON WADE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative:
JONATHAN D. WYNN II THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC
707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-372 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN M. WHITTEN, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOAN M. WHITTEN,
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deceased, having been grant-
ed to ROBERT WHITTEN on the 23rd day of January, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
ROBERT WHITTEN
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN M. WHITTEN, DE-
CEASED
Address of Personal Representative: 4375 Springdale Road Millbrook, Alabama 36054
334-235-4517
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DIVORCE NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY Justin A. Vickers vs. Crystal Sauls
Said defendant Crystal Sauls will take notice that she has been served with divorce pa-vorce due to abandonment. The plaintiff has no way of locating notice of trying to get defendant to respond to papers. This will be ran for 6 weeks, after that it will be sent to the court to grant the plaintiff divorce from the defendant.
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NOTICE OF CONTINUED MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by RIVER LAND, LLC, to CHARTER BANK on JULY 11, 2007, said mortgage being recorded in the of ELMORE County, Alabama,signed SOUTHSTATE BANK,
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g N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER BANK, as mortgagee (or 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, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE Coun2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: LOT 1D ACCORDING TO THEED IN THE OFFICE OF THEMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.
SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee
Leonard N. Math Montgomery, Alabama 36123-
FC/RIVERLAND C#2 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kingsley Walton, to Sensible Loans, Inc., on the 6 th day of June, 2011,
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y said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, mortgagee, 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 1 st , 2023, within 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: Commence at
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County basketball teams battle for playoff spots
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The Elmore County boys basketball team has already clinched a playoff berth, and now the Panthers are fighting to host in the first round.
Elmore County, which swept through its area opponents in the regular season this year, is the No. 1 seed in the AHSAA Class 5A, Area 6 basketball tournament this week.
With the area featuring only three teams and Elmore County having earned the No. 1 seed, the Panthers were given a bye in the first round and advanced directly to the championship game at 6 p.m. Friday night.
That means the Panthers are guaranteed to be one of the top 2 seeds and have already clinched a playoff berth. If the Panthers win Friday, they’ll host a sub-regional game. If they lose, they will travel in the playoffs.
Elmore County awaits the winner of the No. 2 and No. 3 seed, which is Marbury and Holtville, respectively. They play at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Holtville and Marbury have faced off twice this season, and Marbury has come out on the winning side both times. Marbury won the first matchup, 73-59, then won the second game two weeks later, 80-63. Holtville will need a big game if the Bulldogs want to see their season continue.
Elmore County went 2-0 against both Holtville and 1-1 against Marbury in the regular season. Against Holtville, Elmore County won by a combined 31 points, with the closest game being a nine-point victory.
The Panthers beat Marbury, 82-76, before dropping the second matchup against the Bulldogs by 16 points.
On the girls side of the bracket, Marbury earned the No. 1 seed and has already clinched a first round bye and playoff berth.
In the first round game, No. 2-ranked
Holtville hosted No. 3 Elmore County at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Find coverage online at www.thewetumpkaherald.com.
The Holtville girls are in the midst of the best season in school history. The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season with a 26-4 overall record, shattering their school record for wins in a single season (12). Two of those 26 wins have come against Elmore County this season, and neither game was a close matchup.
Holtville won the first game between the rivals, 46-15. Just eight days later, Holtville won again, 55-26.
CLASS 5A, AREA 7
Both Tallassee teams are fighting for a playoff spot. The Tallassee girls earned
the No. 3 seed after securing only one area win during the regular season.
Tallassee traveled to Beauregard on Monday night, with the winner advancing to the area championship. Beauregard won both matchups against Tallassee this season, but the Lady Tigers are playing much better as of late.
In the first matchup Jan. 13, Beauregard won 51-17. On Jan. 27, Tallassee lost again, but this time by only six points. During the last week of play, Tallassee went 1-2, but all three losses were big improvements from earlier in the season.
On the boys side of the bracket, Tallassee earned the No. 2 seed and hosted Beauregard on Tuesday night. The Tigers had no issue with Beauregard during the
regular season with the closest game being a 19-point win.
Tallassee beat Beauregard both times, 70-39 and 54-35. The Tigers have also won six of their last seven games to end the regular season.
CLASS 6A, AREA 3
The rivalry between Stanhope Elmore and Wetumpka reached new heights on Monday night. In the Class 6A, Area 3 girls tournament, Stanhope Elmore earned the No. 3 seed while Wetumpka earned the No. 2 seed.
That means the two rivals faced each other on Monday at Montgomery-Carver High School, with the winner advancing to the championship and the playoffs and the loser being eliminated. The Wetumpka and Stanhope girls have played three times this regular season, twice in area play and once in the county tournament.
Wetumpka has won all three times, and they’ve all been decided by 12 points or less. Their most recent matchup was Jan. 21, and Wetumpka won, 58-46. In that win, Emily Smith hit six 3-pointers to help the Lady Indians.
On the boys side of the bracket, also hosted at Carver, Wetumpka is the No. 4 seed while Stanhope Elmore is the No. 3 seed. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot.
On Tuesday, Stanhope Elmore faced Sidney Lanier. The two teams split the regular season series, 1-1, with both teams winning on their home court.
Stanhope won at home, 72-68, before losing on the road, 60-29, in a game where head coach David Cochran said his team never got off the bus.
Following that game, No. 4 Wetumpka faced No. 1 Carver. Wetumpka lost both regular season games against Carver, and neither game was closer than 17 points.
Carver beat Wetumpka, 69-52 and 87-41 this year. It’s a win or go home situation for both Stanhope and Wetumpka boys.
DALTON MIDDLETON THE OBSERVER
Payton Stephenson and the Elmore County boys basketball team have already clinched a playoff berth. They await the winner of Holtville and Marbury in the AHSAA Class 5A, Area 6 basketball tournament.