Wetumpka officers involved in shooting
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
A 20-year-old Black male has died after being shot by law enforcement.
The Wetumpka Police Department was dispatched to a call of
an armed individual at the intersection of Coosa River Parkway and Highway 14 about 3:30 a.m.
Thursday.
“When officers got there, an officer spotted some ammunition inside the vehicle,” Wetumpka police chief Greg
Benton said. “They asked him about it, if he had a gun.”
Benton said a short foot pursuit ensued and the subject was tased.
“He fell to the ground and a gun fell from his hands,” Benton said. “He started to reach for it.
The officers told him to stop.”
Benton said the offender fired shots towards officers. He is unsure how many shots were fired by Wetumpka Police Department officers on the scene.
“(Alabama Law Enforce-
ment Agency’s) State Bureau of Investigation is investigating,” Benton said. “This is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.”
Benton said he couldn’t release the name of the person who died.
Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.
Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.
not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.” Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website.
Quinn case still being prosecuted
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Tristen Quinn still faces a resisting arrest charge from a March 2022 traffic stop in Wetumpka.
erings 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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Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon. CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD
Quinn’s trial was scheduled for July 12 but has been continued because the law enforcement officer called as a witness was involved in a funeral. Quinn’s attorney Jim Bodin also has a motion filed to dismiss the charge.
County schools trying to find money for future school buses
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
County Board of Educa-
tion chief financial officer
Jason Mann told the board at a meeting Wednesday.
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Costs are going up, including the price of school buses.
The State of Alabama provides $7,700 per year per bus that is less than 10 years old, but it is not enough.
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
“The buses are now costing between $120,000 and $139,000.”
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
“We can’t afford to pay for the buses. We need to keep our fleet at 10 years old or less,” Elmore
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.
Mann said buses were between $80,000 to $90,000 just a few years ago. The $7,700 payment per bus from the state was meant as a way of keeping
Elmore
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said,
As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed
lence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
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Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected
Quinn was pulled over by the Wetumpka Police Department for what was purported in the arrest narrative as not having any tag lights.
By Jake Arthur Chief Videographer
According to court documents, the City of Wetumpka dismissed all the charges and an Elmore County grand jury no-billed the charges as well.
Bodin said in his motion to dismiss the original offense of no tag light was never cited and subsequent charges “arose out of this uncharged and unconstitutional stop.”
Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
The traffic stop soon saw six law enforcement officers from Wetumpka and the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department. Ultimately a video from a nearby convenience store showed Quinn was tased and an officer stepping on him.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
Bodin, representatives from the 19th Circuit District Attorney’s Office went to the chambers of Elmore County district court Judge Glenn Goggans to discuss a matter surrounding the case and possible dismissal. Everyone returned to the courtroom and Goggans said the matter would go to trial.
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
“All of the other charges have been dropped,” Bodin said after a Wednesday court hearing. “This one wasn’t dropped.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
Growing a program by 39%
Board of
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
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Obituaries
NORA JEAN FLIPPO CULVER
Nora Jean Flippo Culver, 89, died peacefully at home on July 9, 2023. She was the daughter of Lassie Willis and Alonzo Flippo . Nora was a resident of Millbrook, Alabama for sixty-six years. She is survived by her husband of seventy years, Joseph C. (Rabbit) Culver; her daughter Ginger Barganier (Jon); son, Danny S. Culver; grandchildren, Jonathan Barganier (Leigh) and Emily Alexeev (Denys); and great grandchildren: Nash Barganier, Jeb Barganier, Everly Alexeev and Kate Alexeev.
Nora was a graduate of Wetumpka High School in 1951 and upon graduation joined Alabama Power Company where she was employed for over thirty-six years. After retir-
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JULY 9
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Domestic violence was reported on Pemrose Trail.
ing she was active in the Alabama Power Company’s Energizers, the Millbrook Garden Club and she served as a Pink Lady with Baptist Health. When at home you could oftentimes find Nora in her yard and the garden which she loved to tend daily. She was an active member of Coosada Baptist Church for sixty-five years. Nora was a loving wife, mother, and “Grandmama” and family was always her first priority. Her Christian faith was strong and she faithfully followed her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Coosada Baptist Church was her home away from home and her pastors and friends there were her treasures. She was a true friend to her neighbors in Millbrook and she loved her com-
Gilmer Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Notasulga Road.
munity with all her heart. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 14 at Coosada Baptist Church from 9:30 to 10:30, followed by a service led by Dr. Jim Graham at 10:30. The burial will follow at Brookside Memorial Gardens in Millbrook.
Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Barganier, Dennis Alexeev, Jerry Flippo, John McKinnon, Matt Thomas, Brian Robertson and Donnie Wilkens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy Naylor and the Ruth Sunday School Class. The family wishes to thank the special sitters who have loved and cared for Nora this last year. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coosada Baptist Church.
JULY 7
• Theft was reported on Cambridge Drive.
JULY 6
• Criminal mischief was reported on North Opothleohola Street.
JULY 5
• Identity theft was reported on South Main Street.
JUNE 18
• Burglary was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
JULY 17
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• A prowler was reported on Evergreen Street.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
JULY 16
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Burglary was reported on Noble Road.
• A stolen vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A domestic disturbance was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• A tree was reported in the roadway on South Wesson Street.
JULY 15
• A civil disturbance was reported on Rickey Lane.
• A parking violation was reported on First Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Rickey Lane.
• Theft by deception was reported on Little Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on
• A private property accident was reported on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Freeman Avenue.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Ashurst AVenue.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on South Dubois Street.
• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Central Boulevard.
• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
JULY 14
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Central Boulevard.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A noise complaint was reported on Kellys Place.
• A trespassing complaint was reported on Washington Street.
• An animal bite was reported on Little Road.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Grimes Street.
• Assistance was given to medics on West Patton Street.
• A domestic incident was reported on Popular Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Central Boulevard.
• Trespassing was reported on Washington Street.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Central Boulevard.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
JULY 13
• Assistance was given to medics on Kent Road.
• A noise complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• A prowler was reported on Washington Street.
• A verbal altercation was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.
• Theft was reported on East Patton Street.
• An assault was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A vehicle fire was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious person was reported on Highway 229.
• An animal complaint was reported on Greenwood Road.
JULY 12
• Trespassing was reported on Evergreen Street.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• A welfare check was conducted on Friendship Road.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Notasulga Road.
• A child custody dispute was reported on Macedonia Road.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Dorman Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Riverside Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Herrin Hill Road.
• A prowler was
reported on East Patton Street.
JULY 11
• A noise complaint was reported on Thompson Avenue.
• A Black male was arrested on Jordan Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Notasulga Road.
• A welfare check was conducted on Freeman Avenue.
• Gun fire was reported on Stewart Street.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Second Street./.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.
• A white male was arrested on Weldons Drive.
• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Domestic violence was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Joy Street.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Courtland Drive.
• A domestic incident was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
JULY 10
• Harassing communications was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Attempting to elude was reported on Second Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Friendship Road.
• Property damage was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A white male was arrested on Freeman Avenue.
• Trespassing was reported on Notasulga Road.
Cola is a most wonderful lady who is 2 ½ years old and she weighs 40 pounds. She came to us as a stray at the end of 2022, and we are sad this super sweet dog is still with us. She is incredibly loving, knows how to sit, loves tummy rubs, excels at playing fetch, is good with children, dogs and cats and has great leash manners. She will get all excited at first for attention but then settles down and simply craves attention.
The Humane Society of Elmore County’s 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 covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, 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 Cola or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.
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Volunteers make our thrift store, shelter run
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
As a nonprofit organization we have many supporters but also work quite hard to ensure income for our shelter. Most important to us is our Tail’s End Thrift Store, co-located with our shelter at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka.
This 100% volunteer-run operation is absolutely vital to our non-profit Shelter as all of the proceeds generated by sales come to our humane shelter. Volunteering in our thrift store is a fantastic way to help our pets in a very big way.
While the store is open for shopping from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, there are also volunteer opportunities Monday to Wednesday. When the store is open for donations from
9 a.m. to noon Thursday through Saturday, we need volunteers to receive donations, help shoppers, move items ready for sale to the store, check people out at the front register and all the things any store needs done to keep customers happy and merchandise flowing.
On open and closed store days, there is plenty to do as received items have to be sorted, priced and tagged. Clothes have to be sorted and sized and hung to make it easier to move them to the store and for customers to find what they are looking for. Some items need cleanup or testing to ensure they actually work (small appliances, lamps, electronics, power tools, etc).
Price researching is sometimes necessary for unique or collectible items, and items that have been sitting in the
store for too long may need to be removed or marked down.
Basically, there are many, many ways you can volunteer in our Tail’s End Thrift Store. We have volunteers who do a little of everything, some who specialize in certain areas, some who come multiple times a week, others who come once a week and some who help as they can.
There is something for everyone and this is simply a great way to volunteer and help our shelter and all the pets in our care. And these volunteers run a firstclass operation.
You will find our volunteers are a big family, happy to help customers and proud of what their hard work is accomplishing for our shelter. We are absolutely indebted to all the thrift store volunteers for the positive
Back to School tax holiday starts Friday
By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
The first day of school is right around the corner and now is the time to shop.
For participating counties, select school supplies, computers, books and clothes will be both state sales tax and use tax free from 12:01 a.m. on Friday through midnight on Sunday.
Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Shellie Whitfield said this is a great time for families to get their kids ready for school.
“It’s a gift from our government to our families,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for people to take care of their kids with some help. Not all communities do that. We are very blessed to live where we do.”
This Alabama tax-free holiday first began in 2006. In 2017, the holiday was moved from the first full weekend of August to the third full weekend of July. The Alabama Department of Revenue has a breakdown of what items are eligible for the tax holiday.
For clothing, eligible items include apparel that is $100 or less per article of clothing. Some examples are belts, boots, diapers, dress -
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This weekend the Back to School tax holiday will begin. A variety of school supplies will be sales and use tax free starting on Friday.
es, gym suits, hosiery, neckties, pajamas, robes, school uniforms, shoes and underwear. Clothing accessories, protective equipment or sports equipment are not eligible. Some examples include handbags, helmets, goggles or cleated athletic shoes.
For eligible computers it must be a laptop, desktop or tower computer system with a central processing unit and display monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers sold as a package for $750 or less. Individual computer parts or accessories will not be eligible. However, some computer software is included in the tax-free holiday such as diskettes, compact disks, handheld electronic schedulers or
personal digital assistants aside from cell phones, computer printers, printer paper and printer ink.
As far as school supplies, eligible items must be $50 or less per item. It can include binders, composition books, glue, index cards, lunch boxes, pencils, pens, writing tablets, certain paints, drawing pads and reference maps or globes. Eligible books must be $30 or less per book.
A full inclusive list of eligible school supplies for this year can be found on the Department of Revenue’s website. Tallapoosa County does not participate in the sales tax holiday, so Tallassee shoppers will need to be mindful of county lines.
More work starts at 17 Springs
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The 17 Springs Field House and Marketplace are starting to come to life in Millbrook.
Just last week, Stone Builders informed Millbrook city leaders and the Elmore County Commission at a preconstruction conference it was ready to begin work on Phase 2 to include a fieldhouse, stadium and softball fields.
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Elmore County has started to pave the parking lots at 17 Springs in Millbrook. Phase 2 construction is set to begin in the next week and the field house, stadium and softball fields should be completed within 18 months.
“The contractor will mobilize in the next couple weeks and Phase 2 will be under way,”
difference they make for our shelter!
For those not familiar with our thrift store, we carry clothing, furniture, collectibles, art, books, jewelry, toys, shoes, appliances, electronics, furniture and so much more. We are incredibly grateful to all who donate items; that is where this all starts and all donations are tax-deductible.
Please do not leave donations outside of the designated hours as items left outside are subject to theft and the weather. Please note we do not accept stained/dirty/dry-rotted clothing, broken appliances/tools/electronics/ furniture, the old-style heavy televisions, old style large/heavy computer monitors, stained mattresses and soiled or damaged furniture.
To our shoppers/ donors/supporters –you will find super
deals and high-quality items at our thrift store.
Shoppers can feel confident in getting nice items when they come shop with us while also supporting what we think is a great cause. And many thanks to all who shop at our
Tail’s End Thrift Store; we greatly appreciate your support. We hope you shop and adopt.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
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Let’s be thankful for Russell’s safe return
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nless you were living in some sort of box last week, you likely heard about the mysterious disappearance of Carlee Russell, 25, of Hoover.
Russell, who has family in Alexander City, called police Thursday night in Hoover reporting a child walking alone along Interstate 459. Russell said she was near the Galleria. After speaking with dispatch, Russell checked on the child and called a family member.
The family member allegedly heard Russell scream then lost contact with her but the line remained open, according to Hoover police. When law enforcement arrived, they found Russell’s car, her purse, Apple watch and phone but no sign of her or the toddler she told dispatch about.
Fast forward about 48 hours and police received a call Russell had returned to the home she shares with her parents in Hoover. Law enforcement said she was alone,
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but other than that, very little details have emerged about her disappearance or where she was or who she was with for those two days.
Some people are demanding answers.
I challenge those who are quick to question to try to be a little less worried about what happened and instead be thankful for Russell’s safe return.
I recently saw a post on Facebook from digital creator Debbie Wright that said, “It was the public that was praying; It was the public that was searching; It was the public that was sharing; It was the public that was giving. Now you owe the public an explanation.”
I did a little digging on Wright’s Facebook page and other than a post about Russell missing,
it didn’t seem obvious Wright had put in a lot of effort searching for Russell. I don’t know Wright’s backstory so I can’t say for sure, but it got me thinking.
I’ve seen a lot of these similar sentiments from people who I know did little more than share a post about Russell missing, and I can’t help but think, “Are you really owed an explanation because you clicked a share button?”
Of course people who donated money to the reward fund should have their money returned. Obviously the police, who spent their time, money and resources on searching, need an explanation, and the family and friends who actually spent time with boots on the ground searching are owed some type of commentary.
However, what I’ve learned as a journalist is just because you don’t know something doesn’t mean law enforcement and those closest to the situation haven’t been made aware. For the
whole world to feel entitled to know all the answers immediately seems unnecessary and extreme. It also seems awfully judgemental.
Several theories are going around, and it seems many are jumping to a conclusion this was all just a hoax. Even if that were true, it seems very unlikely this entire extended family who was donating money, contacting newspapers and media outlets, searching and asking for help were all in on some giant conspiracy.
Regardless of what happened, those people had a loved one disappear and return safely. For them, their prayers were answered. In a world with so much going wrong, it seems like we should at least take a few days and be thankful for this young woman’s safety. All the answers will come out eventually.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor at Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
Annual legislative session a success
The recently completed regular session of the Alabama legislature was a success. It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Both the general fund and education budgets had historic amounts of money.
Most of the focus of the session was on budgeting, as it should be, because that is the only constitutional mandate the legislature is tasked with in the 105-day regular session.
Gov. Kay Ivey laid out her agenda in her State of the State address then sent her proposed budget requests over to the legislature. The governor’s speech outlining her legislative agenda was about doing good things for education.
However, her desires were vague and her ask list was long and wishful, like a kid’s Christmas wish list. It called for the state to give away the store. It was as though she was running for reelection which everyone knows she cannot do. Therefore, the veteran Senate treats her politely but has relegated her to a lame duck status.
The legislature has taken total control of the budgeting process as it should under the Constitution. The governor proposes and the legislature disposes. The days of a strong armed, powerful, omnipotent governor that controls both the executive and legislative branches are over.
The King George Wallace era is
gone, probably forever. The surplus in the education budget was enormous. How to spend this surplus became the focus of the entire session. There is a very accurate political assessment that it is much more difficult to deal with a surplus budget than a lean or deficit budget. Wallace told me about this same thing during his last term as governor when I was a freshman legislator.
Accolades go out to Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), chairman of the Senate Education Finance and Taxation Committee and Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), chairman of the House Education Ways and Means Committee. These two gentlemen essentially, single handedly wrote the education budget and did a masterful job. They were cognizant that what goes up has to come down. Therefore, they created several savings accounts and rainy day funds for the rainy days ahead because they will come.
The education budget was an historic $11.5 billion. It gave increases for pre-kindergarten programs, school supplies, school nurses and a significant 2% cost of living salary
increase to teachers and support personnel.
All colleges and universities in the state received increased funding. Non-education entities were given money. There was $100 million for prison education.
The high profile aspects of the education budget windfall were a one-time rebate going back to taxpayers in November. Ivey had wished for a $400 per person and $800 per couple rebate. However, the final result is $150 per person and $300 per married couple. Most legislators preferred eliminating the grocery tax or long-term tax cuts to this one-time check back in November.
The surprise in the Christmas stocking from the Education Budget surplus is the reduction on the state sales tax on groceries. Eliminating or reducing the state tax on groceries has been championed by Democrats for years, as the tax is regressive and hurts the state’s lowest income earners the hardest. However, the measure garnered Republican bipartisan support this year after 20 years and passed with an overwhelming vote in both Chambers. It is, however, a gradual reduction. The grocery tax would decrease 2% in two steps, with the tax being reduced 1% this year and another 1% percent new year, if the funds are available. The state general fund had a good year as well. The $3 billion
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Alabama legislature begins special session this week
By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
After a landmark court ruling declaring Alabama's congressional districts unconstitutional, state lawmakers are gathering in Montgomery on Monday to decide on the new map.
On June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Alabama congressional districts violated Section II of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, specifically regarding voter discrimination based on race, color or membership in one of the language minority groups identified in Section IV.
Alabama is roughly 26.8% Black according to the 2020 Census.
Alabama’s congressional districts had only one Black majority district out of seven.
The Supreme Court has required Alabama legislators to redraw the map so there are two Black majority districts.
During the July 13 second public hearing, Committee co-chair Rep. Chris Pringle said the committee received an overwhelming number of proposed maps. At that time, not all of the maps had been processed and Pringle assured the committee they were processing the maps as quickly as possible.
The first public hearing on June 27 showcased two proposed maps. During the July 13 hearing, two more were discussed.
The VRA Plaintiffs Remedial Map, introduced in the first public hearing, moves Elmore County into District 3. The other counties included in this district are Coosa, Tallapoosa, Lee, Chambers, Randolph, Clay, Talladega, Cleburne, Calhoun, St. Clair and Cherokee counties.
The Hatcher Remedial Congress Plan 1 also moves Elmore County into District 3. This District 3 includes parts of Autauga, Chilton, Tallapoosa, Lee, parts of Russell, Chambers, Randolph, Clay, Talladega, Cleburne, Calhoun and Cherokee counties. It also moves
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Coosa County to be a part of District 6.
The CLC Milligan Map 1 primarily keeps Elmore County in District 2 and adds Tallapoosa, Coosa, Lee, Chambers and Russell counties. The southwest portion of Elmore County becomes District 7 along with Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Pike, Crenshaw, Butler and Conecuh counties.
The Singleton Congressional Plan 3 also keeps Elmore County in District 2 and adds part of Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Lee and Russell counties. It moves Macon, Bullock, Montgomery, parts of Crenshaw, Butler and Conecuh counties into District 7. It also
general fund was record shattering. The largest in history. The chairmen, Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Escambia) and Rep. Rex Reynolds (R-Huntsville), oversaw a $159 million increase over the current year. The largest increases in the budget were in Medicaid by $69 million and Corrections by $59 million more.
State employees will see a 2%
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ley said. “They said 18 months to get it done.”
At the same time, timber is being cleared from the area to develop the retail district called 17 Springs Marketplace.
Millbrook project manager Stuart Peters said there are a lot of moving pieces at the moment as work shifts from Phase I to Phase 2. The construction of the fieldhouse, stadium and softball complex with six fields will cost about $80 million. The entire project is a cooper-
moves most of Covington County into District 1.
Alabama State Rep. Ed Oliver said last week he went through about 15 different proposed maps, but he knows there are more out there.
Going into the special session, Oliver is prioritizing for there to be two competitive districts. He wants to ensure the lines are not redrawn to a point that there are two Democrat-safe districts.
“The only thing that I really care about is that they are competitive, that they are near 50%” he said. “In other words, we are looking for fairness.”
On July 21, the congressional map is due
increase in pay, which will go into effect as the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1. The legendary head of the Alabama State Employees Association, Mac McArthur, has quietly garnered state employees a cost of living raise, five out of the last six years.
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political commentator. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Flowers may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
ative effort by the City of Millbrook, Elmore County Commission, Elmore County Economic Development Authority, the Elmore County Board of Education and Grandview YMCA to develop nearly 100 acres to benefit all of Elmore County through taxes collected as a result of the project. The project came to life in 2015 as leaders daydreamed about new athletic fields and more for the area.
Beyer said state grant funding has been awarded to help with the commercial development portion of the project.
“ALDOT has let us know about $1.5 million
in federal funds to help us with the Highway 14 project at 17 Springs,” Beyer said. “It will help with signals and access improvements to get into the commercial part of the project.”
Millbrook Economic Development director Ann Harper said all of the work and funding is working to bring 17 Springs Marketplace to life.
“We are getting a lot of interest in the commercial area of 17 Springs as well as around the city,” Harper said. “It takes time and just working with people, convincing them Millbrook is the place to be.”
to a three-judge federal district court. If the legislators cannot agree or what they decided on does not pass the federal court, a federal judge will appoint a “special master” to redraw the map for the state.
“If they do that, that jeopardizes the balance of power in Washington in the congress,” Oliver said. “The House of Representatives would be in danger. And the reason I say that is Georgia and Louisiana would probably follow suit.”
The plaintiffs in the litigation have until July 28 to file an objection regarding the map. On Aug. 14 there will be a hearing at the federal courthouse in Birmingham if there are any issues.
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Starting on Monday, the Alabama state legislature went into a special session. This session is in regard to the redrawing of congressional lines.
Millbrook council almosts misses own meeting
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley was the first person in attendance for a Millbrook City Council work session Tuesday
morning.
Kelley found it a bit strange considering some council members are almost always there early. At its last meeting, the council approved changing the time of the
first council meeting of each month to a 9:30 a.m. work session and 10 a.m. meeting. Council president Michael Gay said he almost missed the meeting.
“I put a reminder in my phone at the last meeting for it,” Gay said. “Thank goodness I did.”
The reminder triggered Gay to call Millbrook city clerk Lori Davis to remind the other council members of the time change. They had already called to make sure.
The Millbrook City Council still meets on the same days. The time for the second Tuesday of the month meeting is now a 9:30 a.m. work session
and a 10 a.m. meeting. The time for the fourth Tuesday of the month remains a 5:30 p.m. work session and 6 p.m. meeting.
Kelley said he is hopeful the change will allow people who can not attend evening meetings to at least be able to come one meeting a month. Gay said he welcomes the change.
“It is a new world in Millbrook,” Gay said. “Let’s jump in and go.”
At its Tuesday meeting, the council approved applying for an Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Community Block Grant for the purposes
“We had gains in every category but two,” Wetumpka High School assistant principal and AP coordinator Brad Mann said. “I think a lot of that attributes to having a grant with A+ College Ready. They gave our teachers curriculum guidelines to teach by. They gave us some tools and training and professional development. It really kept the teachers and students engaged on the AP material.”
A+ College Ready is a State of Alabama Department of Education program to help strengthen AP programs across the state. Wetumpka just completed its second of three years of the grant program.
Some might argue the school is selectively allowing students into AP courses but 25% of the student population was enrolled in 2023.
Wetumpka principal Kyle Futral said he hopes students continue to enroll in AP classes and be successful.
“We need to celebrate and recognize this so the students see the success and know they can be successful. It will help us get more students involved,” Futural said. “A+ College Ready helps our teachers do all they can do. As we continue to get that training and they continue in their ability to teach we will continue to improve.”
Last year, Wetumpka offered AP courses in biology, calculus, chemistry, computer science, computer science principles, English language, English literature, environmental science, physics, U.S. government and U.S. history There are plans to add more AP class offerings.
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buses up to date and safer. But inflation and supply chain issues are forcing Mann to get ideas for funding from the board.
“I’m about to come to y’all with more information to try to figure it out,” Mann said. “We are going to have to place the order a year to two years
of demolishing up to 15 dilapidated structures in the city. The proposed grant is for $185,000 with the city furnishing 10% in matching funds.
Kelley introduced Brent Helms as a possible attorney to replace retiring city attorney Kelly Lee. Helms currently serves as town attorney in Elmore, has held the position for seven years and has ten years of experience as a municipal attorney.
“He comes highly recommended,” Kelley said.
IN OTHER ACTION THE MILLBROOK CITY COUNCIL:
• Approved the minutes of the June 27 meeting.
Futral said AP classes are basically college courses you take in high school and are taught by high school teachers. The curriculum is approved at a national level and students must score a three or better on a final exam to qualify for potential college credit. The highest score is five.
Dual enrollment most often involves a student paying tuition to take a class. The only cost is the exam.
Wetumpka 2023 graduate Becca Worrell is enrolling at Auburn University this fall. The past two years she took nine AP classes and received a three or better in all nine. Worrell took the classes to be better prepared for college.
“It was a great opportunity for me to advance myself,” Worrrell said. “Even if I didn’t pass on the exam, I’m learning something to carry with me into college so I’m more prepared.”
Worrell took psychology, calculus, chemistry, U.S. History, computer science, language, U.S. government, environmental science and literature. She said two stood out as being hard.
“It is between AP Chem and AP Cal,” Worrell said. “Those were really tough. I’m not a math person. They are both very heavy on math. My strong suit is definitely English.”
Worrell gave credit to teachers at Wetumpka for her success in providing great instruction and materials but she also turned to Youtube for pointers for success with AP classes.
“The AP Daily study sessions or videos on Youtube are super helpful,” Worrell said. “I watched a lot of those. I really studied up on those.” Futral taught AP biology when he was at Elmore County High School.
ahead of when we need the buses. They are 12 to 20 months behind on delivery.”
Mann said the delay gives the school system a chance to put some money away for the purchase. But the system will need at least 40 buses — a purchase estimated to cost more than $5 million.
“Even if we tried to accumulate funds, that might only be $2 million in that time frame,” Mann
• Extended the site plan approved 13 months ago by the council for Grandview Pines Baptist Church. This will allow construction to start on an office and bathroom addition.
• Authorized the purchase of a new lawnmower for $12,437.81 to replace a mower purchased by the city in 2006.
The next meeting of the Millbrook City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 25. Councilmember Jimmy Harris was absent from the meeting as he was out of town.
He took the exam as part of his training to teach the class.
“I was a biology major in college,” Futral said. “The exam covered almost all four years. It was a comprehensive exam.” Mann said with the addition of AP courses at Wetumpka, staff hope to get more students involved earlier and become more successful.
“We are trying to get the sophomores engaged in that type of rigor earlier,” Mann said. “We want them to see the exams. We want them to learn how they need to prepare for it and what comes with it.”
Mann said the AP courses and their success are bettering the entire student population as they move through high school and beyond.
“We are excited we are opening doors that aren’t normally open for them,” Mann said. “It is not just AP classes, the general education scores are higher. A lot of it goes to our teachers. We have a lot of really good teachers that are pouring their hearts into these kids.”
said. “I don’t know how to do it without taking out a loan.”
To help with current transportation issues the board approved the purchase of five smaller 60 passenger buses at $119,000 per bus and two of the normal 84 passenger buses at a cost of $133,000 each.
Elmore County Board of Education superintendent Richard Dennis said the school board staff was
trying to figure out a new calendar for 12-month employees.
“It is currently at 230 days per year,” Dennis said.
Dennis said 12-month employees should be working 240 days per year. He explained to the board some affected employees were interested in 11-month contracts.
Dennis also said staff were trying to figure out additional supplements for coaches and assistant coaches winning state championships.
The board approved a bid in the amount of $318,484 to replace the roof at Eclectic Middle School. The funds came from savings on other projects from across the system that came in under budget. Ten bids were received on the project.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:
• Approved the employment of 20 new personnel across the system.
• Approved the transfer of seven employees within the system.
• Approved the resignation of 27 employees across the system.
• Approved the retirement of one employee from the central office.
• Approved wording changes to the student handbook.
Your basket in the water
An evil Egyptian man came into power as Pharaoh. He decided to stop the growth and prosperity of the Hebrews or Israelites by making them servants. Pharaoh decreed that all male Israelites that are born to be thrown into the Nile River. A baby boy was born to an Israelite family and the mother knew that this child would be a very special baby, so she kept him in her home for three months. To prevent the child from being drowned, she made a basket and placed the baby boy in it and she and Miriam, the baby’s sister, set the basket afloat in the river.
The Pharaoh’s daughter, while bathing in the river, had her servant fetch the basket from the water, only to find a baby
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boy. Miriam had carefully been watching to see what happened to the baby. Although the Pharaoh’s daughter knew this to probably be an Israelite boy, she loved the child.
Miriam approached the daughter and asked if she wanted an Israelite to raise the child until it got older and the daughter replied yes. Immediately the baby, who had been named Moses, was taken back to the real mother and she was
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.
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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,
There comes a time – many times, actually – in the lives of our children where we have to put the basket in the water. We have to let go and trust the plan of the Father. The world is a scary place – a place where we fear our children could drown.
paid to raise the child. Later, the young lad returned to his adopted mother and moved back into Pharoah’s home. Moses grew and observed the evil Pharoah doing bad things against the Israelites. After Pharaoh ordered Moses to die, Moses escaped from Egypt, in the Book of Exodus.
There comes a time – many times, actually – in the lives of our children where we have to put the basket in the water. We
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have to let go and trust the plan of the Father. The world is a scary place – a place where we fear our children could drown. But we must remember that we have to let go so that God can draw them from the waters for His great purpose. He has called us to be their parent, but they were His first.
My friend, whatever water you may be getting ready to put your basket into, remember that you have to put them in the
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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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water for God to draw them out and place them into His perfect plan. Though you might not be physically present with your child as much during the next phase of life, you can always petition the heart of the Father on their behalf.
Teach and instruct your children with word and deed and “…provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
Jackie Wilbourn, member of Bethel Baptist Church, is chaplain with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.
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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Holtville’s Barrett, Stanhope’s Busbin play in All-Star events
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Two of the county’s top athletes played among the state’s best juniors Monday. The 2023 AHSAA North-South All-Star Week and Summer Conference kicked off play with golf and baseball. Stanhope Elmore senior Kara Busbin participated in the girls golf competition while Holtville senior Drey Barrett played in the NorthSouth baseball game.
Busbin and the rest of the golfers kicked off the All-Star week at the Arrow -
head Country Club in Montgomery. Teeing off at 9:16, Busbin was partnered with Andalusia’s Caroline Reeves.
The duo lost its match, 11-7, to two golfers from White Plains and Southside, but Busbin had an overall solid outing. Busbin shot an 81 overall and was happy with her score.
“It was a really great honor for me to get selected and I was really excited to be able to play,” Busbin said. “It was a really good event. We ended up losing our match, but I was still happy with the
WETUMPKA 14U ALL-STARS WIN WORLD SERIES
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
he Wetumpka 14U All-
TStar team ended its season with a championship trophy in hand.
Wetumpka, which found itself in the Silver Bracket of the 14U World Series, swept through the bracket en route to its championship.
Wetumpka beat Westside in the first round, 12-6, then faced Ponchatoula and won, 7-1, in the winner’s bracket. That win punched the ticket to the championship game, where the team faced Ponchatoula again.
Wetumpka won the rematch again, 8-5, to claim the championship win.
The championship roster consisted of Kameron Barry, Ethan Bielen, Coleman Davis, Tripp Edwards, Reshaun Floyd, Dre NesSmith, Kaden Ryals, Ayden Sides, Mason Thompson and Joel Whittington.
“We have such a good group of kids and with this
“We have such a good group of kids and with this team, every single player contributes,” coach Chris NesSmith said. “It really is amazing. After getting knocked down to the silver bracket, we just went to work and came back and won three in a row against some really good teams.”
team, every single player contributes,” coach Chris NesSmith said. “It really is amazing. After getting knocked down to the silver bracket, we just went to work and came back and won three in a row against some really good teams.”
Wetumpka went 4-1 over the entire course of the weekend. They started the weekend off with a win in pool play, then lost their only game of the weekend to Bloomfield, Indiana in the second pool play game.
Wetumpka was shut out in that game, 9-0, and faced the best pitcher that NesSmith has seen in 14U.
Bloomfield’s pitcher was a 6-foot-3 left-handed pitcher who could throw up to 89 miles per hour. With a 74 mph curveball in his repertoire, he pitched a shutout
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against Wetumpka.
“I told the guys that I wasn’t sure if I could even put the ball in play off that kid,” NesSmith said. “We lost that one to fall into the silver bracket. After seeing that big lefty, everybody looked like batting practice for the rest of the tournament.”
That certainly seemed the case as Wetumpka, after facing Bloomfield, went 3-0 and averaged nine runs per game the rest of the tournament. And while the offense supplied the run support, Wetumpka got some pretty good pitching performances as well.
Kameron Barry pitched the first game of the tournament and impressed in the complete game win
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Wetumpka’s Reshaun Floyd was the winning pitcher in the championship game against Ponchatoula. Floyd also served as the team’s leadoff hitter.
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Holtville’s offense will see plenty of skill players back on the field, but the Bulldogs’ success is going to start in the trenches. Holtville graduated two offensive linemen that were named All-County last year, while senior Tristan Gulledge, senior Carson Reese, and junior Clifford Edwards all return as starters. Gulledge will lock down
Mustangs face brutal schedule in Adams’ first year
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Stanhope Elmore enters the 2023 football season with a new energy surrounding the program. After a 4-6 record and back-to-back seasons of missing the playoffs, Hunter Adams has taken over as head coach and the Mustangs are looking to take one of Region 3’s playoff berths. It certainly won’t come easy, however, as Stanhope Elmore has arguably the toughest schedule in the county. Of the 10 opponents on Stanhope’s schedule, six teams had winning records while one was even. Overall, the 10 opponents had a record of 52-49 but that was largely due to Park Crossing’s 0-9 overall record.
Five of those six teams with winning records reached the playoffs, but all five lost in the first round. Stanhope also played five one-possession games. The Mustangs went 1-4 in those five games and will look to turn that around this year.
TRENDS
The first five weeks will likely be a large telling point on how Stanhope Elmore’s season will go. During that span, Stanhope will face three teamsEufaula, Shades Valley and Carver - with a winning
record a year ago, and lost all three of those games last season.
On the flip side, the end of Stanhope Elmore’s schedule looks to be the easiest, and that could be helpful if the Mustangs clinch a playoff berth. The last two teams of the yearMinor and Park Crossingwent a combined 4-15 last year. Stanhope won those games by a combined 48-13.
Stanhope’s schedule is filled with streaks. The Mustangs, which lost by two points last year, have lost seven-consecutive games to Carver dating back to 2011. Their last win came in the second round of the playoffs in 2010.
Stanhope has also lost three-straight to Sidney Lanier, and lost 9 of the last 10 games against rival Prattville.
In terms of winning streaks, Stanhope Elmore has never lost to Russell County. Stanhope is 15-0 against the Warriors and outscored them 633-181 over that span.
GAMES TO WATCH Stanhope Elmore’s 46-44 loss to Carver last season was arguably the most exciting game across the county the entire year. The Mustangs cut the lead to two points in the closing
Stanhope Elmore first-year head coach Hunter Adams will face a tough schedule in his first season at the helm. The Mustangs went 4-6 last season.
left tackle, Reese at right tackle, and Edwards will start at center.
While summers are usually highlighted by 7-on-7 tournaments with skill players at the forefront, Holtville hosted an OTA with Montevallo, Reeltown and Verbena last week. During the OTA, the linemen got some work in with 1-on-1 drills, team drills, and even some 11-on-11 work. Despite some players missing the practice due to a church camp, head coach Jason Franklin was pleased with
his line and where they are entering the fall.
“I thought once we were able to get together as a team, our offensive line looked really good and we protected well,” Franklin said. “For us, the biggest thing right now is being where we’re supposed to be and doing what we’re asking of them. We have to play as a group, and this team seems to be doing that. That’s been positive for us.”
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Holtville rising senior Drey Barrett was the starting pitcher for the South team in the AHSAA North-South AllStar Baseball game held at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery.
DALTON MIDDELTON THE HERALD Clifford Edwards returns to lead the Bulldogs at center this season. Edwards is one of three returning starters on Holtville’s offensive line.
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minutes, but Carver converted on two fourth down conversions on its final drive to hold on to the lead. With the majority of its playmakers graduated from a year ago, Stanhope will try to get revenge on the inexperienced Wolverines.
The biggest rivalry game of the year is Stanhope Elmore versus Wetumpka, and the matchup is always a good game. The two teams have traded the last five games with Stanhope holding a slight 3-2 edge. But none of those games have been decided by more than 10 points.
In the last two matchups, both Wetumpka wins, the games have been decided by a combined total of six points.
As surprising as it sounds, Stanhope Elmore’s two-point loss to Carver wasn’t the closest game Stanhope played last year. Against Pike Road, Stanhope pulled out its biggest win of the season with a 14-13 victory. The Patriots were without their star running back, and they’ll be without him again this season. Anthony Rogers, who has multiple SEC offers including Alabama, moved to IMG Academy in Florida. Expect another close game here.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
MALIK BLOCTON, PIKE
ROAD DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
Pike Road’s Rogers left, but that doesn’t mean the Patriots are out of talent. Malik Blocton is one of the best defensive lineman in the state, ranked as a three-star, and recently committed to play football for Auburn. He’s proven himself over the last two years as he recorded 12 sacks as a junior in 2022 and helped the Patriots to the 5A state title in 2021.
KALARI GORDON, CARVER OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
Gordon is not one of the bigger names in Alabama, but that’s mostly because he’s made himself known in the trenches. He is an uncommitted three-star prospect who stands at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds. He has plenty of experience against top prospects as he was forced to block two Alabama signees in practice everyday last season.
ZAY PARRISH, PRATTVILLE DEFENSIVE BACK
Prattville’s Parrish is an up-and-comer on the defensive side of the ball and really made himself known with a stellar junior season last year. He recorded 29 tackles and six interceptions last season, including a game-high 7 tackles against Stanhope. In that same game, he recorded an interception.
SCHEDULE
Aug. 25 – Stanhope Elmore at Shades Valley
Sept. 1 – Eufaula at Stanhope Elmore
Sept. 08 – Stanhope Elmore at Russell County
Sept. 15 – BYE
Sept. 22 – Montgomery Carver at Stanhope Elmore
Sept. 29 – Stanhope Elmore at Prattville
Oct. 06 – Stanhope Elmore at Wetumpka
Oct. 13 – Sidney Lanier at Stanhope Elmore
Oct. 20 – Stanhope Elmore at Pike Road
Oct. 27 – Park Crossing at Stanhope Elmore
Nov. 3 – Minor at Stanhope Elmore
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way I played. I left a few strokes out there but I was content to shoot an 81.”
The North won the event, 48.5 to 41.5. The North now leads the alltime series, 3-1.
Edgewood volleyball impresses in Tuscaloosa
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The Edgewood Academy volleyball team is well known across the AISA, but the four-time defending champs got their chance to prove themselves against public schools this week.
The Wildcats traveled to Tuscaloosa to take place in a team camp held at the University of Alabama. The camp included multiple drills against other teams on the first day then the camp was capped off with six matches against opposing schools.
Edgewood went 4-2 in its six matches against Class 6A and 7A teams from Alabama, Mississippi
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and Tennessee.
“I think people joke about our league a lot, but I’ve been around AISA for a while now and the good AISA teams can compete with the AHSAA,” Wildcat head coach Brad Starks said. “To have the opportunity to go against bigger schools with nine or ten times as many students as us and not only compete, but to beat them, was fun.”
Edgewood took down some impressive opponents during the camp.
The Wildcats’ four wins came against Class 6A Wetumpka, Class 7A Smiths Station, Class 3A Cottage Hill Christian and Class 1A Social Circle (Georgia). The four wins
Gulledge, who earned all-county honors last year after grading out at 86% on the year with 82 knockdowns and allowing only two sacks, was one of the players who missed the practice due to being at church camp.
Instead, Reese played left tackle. Reese played a little left tackle last season, but mostly served as an interior lineman who moved around due to injuries. As he has been a starter for two seasons, has some of the most experience on the team, and is one of the biggest players at 6-foot2 and 265 pounds, he will start at right tackle.
For Franklin, it was an easy call to make.
“He has played tackle before when a lot of our guys haven’t,” Franklin said. “Him moving there allows us to move Tyson (Ratliff) and John (Sanders) inside too. But having our two most experienced linemen at tackle with Carson and Tristan is nice.”
The move was awkward at first for Reese, but he’s settled in nicely after playing there a few games last season. The biggest difference for him is the size of opposing players he is blocking.
Instead of shorter, heavier players who usually line up at nose guard or defensive tackle, now he’s facing some quicker players who may not be as heavy.
The size of opposing players doesn’t matter, and Reese says he’ll try to block any player that comes his way.
“Whoever lines up against me, we
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over Macon, the defending champions. Once the team got to bracket play, Dre NesSmith took the mound against Westside. Wetumpka scored 12 runs in the first inning, and Dre was just on cruise control the rest of the game.
Reshaun Floyd pitched the semifinal game against Ponchatoula on Sunday in the championship game. He entered in the third inning after Ponchatoula hit a grand slam early, and didn’t allow any more runs the rest of the way.
came when Edgewood was at full strength.
The two losses came after one of its top players left for another camp. The two losses came to Oakland (Tennessee) and Class 6A Lafayette (Mississippi).
Edgewood had previously beaten Lafayette during drills on Day 1, and Starks said the Commodores from Mississippi got their revenge on the final day.
Despite taking two losses, Starks liked what he saw from his team in its first game action under the first-year coach.
“They’re pretty impressive and they’re definitely fun to watch,” Starks said. “They really get after it and they have a
lot of knowledge about the game. I was definitely impressed.”
When the team wasn’t doing drills or playing in matches, they were able to just hang out and get closer as a team.
Most of Edgewood’s team has been playing together for multiple years, but there are a few new faces on the team this year as players have transferred in.
For Starks, having his team just spend time together, away from home, for 2 ½ days was one of the most important parts of the camp to him as he saw his team grow closer.
can go at it,” Reese said. “I don’t run from competition.”
None of Holtville’s returning starters are running from competition.
Reese, Gulledge and Edwards are all striving to improve, and they’ve each attended multiple offensive line camps this summer to do so.
Reese enjoys being at the camps, and he said the level of talent and competition there is always nice to work with. Players are bigger and stronger, especially the college guys, and they learn how to work at the same intensity the college guys are.
Since going to the numerous camps this summer, Franklin has seen improvement among his players.
“They understand that they have to get stronger and they’re learning how to get more physical there,” Franklin said. “They just have to keep working. There’s always more room to improve.”
“We had everyone step up,” NesSmith said. “It was a next man up type of mentality. We have such a good group of kids. It’s hard to have a good group like this nowadays. It was a collective effort and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”
The 14U team wasn’t the only team participating from Wetumpka.
With the work he and his teammates have put in this summer, Reese feels he and Gulledge can be two of the better linemen in the county. He doesn’t say it in a cocky way, but he’s certainly confident in his abilities and the intensity of his teammates.
It also helps that Reese said this is the closest group of teammates he’s had since joining the varsity team. The entire offensive line is friends, and that chemistry is something he hasn’t seen the last two years.
Franklin agrees.
“We feel good about this bunch,” Franklin said. “We need to find a little more depth, but I’m happy with our five right now. Having a couple of guys miss due to church camp has allowed us to get some younger guys some work and that’s the biggest thing for us. We need seven or eight guys on Friday nights that we can count on.”
Barry started the championship game but was removed due to an inning count. He only had two innings left after his complete game earlier in the weekend.
The 12U team went 4-2 on the weekend. They went 2-0 in pool play, which landed them in the gold bracket. After losing the first game of bracket play, they tried to fight their way out of the loser’s bracket. They won two games, but eventually fell in the loser’s bracket semifinals to end their season.
Wetumpka’s 10U team went 1-4 on the weekend.
The 8U team went 3-2 on the weekend. After
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starting 2-0 in pool play, they also landed in the gold bracket and went 1-2 in the double-elimination bracket.
Millbrook sent one team
Monday’s opening day was capped off with two baseball games. After leading Holtville to the AHSAA Class 5A state championship this spring, Barrett started the first game on the mound for the South team while playing the middle infield throughout the rest of the two games.
“It was a really competitive event,” Busbin said. “There were a lot of good golfers out here. I approached it as trying to make friends and also trying to win for my team.”
Barrett pitched only the first inning of Game 1, and he allowed two earned runs. At the plate, he went 1-for-4 on the day with an RBI single in Game 2.
“It feels great to represent Holtville and our town,” Barrett said. “It’s not just about me. It’s about representing our city, especially after winning the state championship. A lot of people have been asking me if we’re going
to win it again next year and I keep telling them yes.”
Barrett is the second Holtville player to play in the event in the last two years, following former teammate and Jacksonville State signee Sam Silas last summer. Barrett, a Southern Miss commit, enjoyed his time at Riverwalk Stadium on Monday. The Holtville star has played a lot of
high-level and travel baseball over the years, so he knew a lot of the players who took the field for both All-Star teams on Monday.
“I’ve played with a lot of these guys in travel ball and growing up, so there’s a lot of friendships out here,” Barrett said.
“There’s a lot of them that I haven’t seen in a while so it’s fun reconnecting and playing with and against them.”
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Holtville’s Carson Reese, a two-year starter, is moving from the interior to offensive tackle this season. Reese played a little tackle last season because of injuries among the line.
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Wetumpka pitcher Dre NesSmith pitched a complete game against Westside in the first round of bracket play this weekend. Wetumpka went 4-1 and claimed the Silver Bracket World Series.
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Thompson speaks at Elmore County Auburn Club meeting
By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Writer
The Elmore County
Auburn club held its annual Kickoff Fundraising Banquet on Monday, featuring Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson.
The group convened to raise money towards their scholarship fund, a fund that has raised more than $39,000 to date and was awarded to three students for this upcoming school year.
President JP Martin announced the club’s three recipients, including Taylor Boyle, Stanhope Elmore’s Mathew Gainey and Elmore County’s Annabelle Weldon.
Weldon was in attendance for the banquet and was beyond thankful for her scholarship. Through scholarships like the one given to her by the Auburn Club, she was able to enroll at Auburn. Without the help, her start into pre-nursing may have never happened.
“I don’t come from the wealthiest family, so anything I earned helps so much,” Weldon said.
“It means the most to me because I didn’t know if I was going to be able to go to Auburn. So, this money means everything to me to actually be able to go.”
Weldon will be joining a freshman class at Auburn that is the biggest to date.
Recently, Thompson spoke at Camp War Eagle to greet incoming freshmen who will be joining Weldon on the Plains in the fall.
Speaking to a much smaller group at the Wetumpka Civic Center, Thompson addressed all things Auburn and Auburn baseball.
“We have built a baseball program where we know we are a top-20 program,” Thompson said.
“We want to be a top-10 program and be champions.”
On Monday morning, Thompson said he was joined in his office by leg-
endary Auburn coach Hal Baird.
The two got to talking about the current status at Auburn, and both agreed on the same idea.
“The alignment at Auburn University is better than it has been since I have been here,” the eighth-year Auburn coach said.
Thompson did note he plans to finish his career at Auburn, finishing off the program rebuild he started. Part of his rebuild includes the renovations to Plainsman Park, which begin July 24.
The club also heard from football trainer Robbie Stewart who spoke on the status of Hugh Freeze’s team.
Brett Whiteside from Auburn’s NIL collective On To Victory spoke as well, and laid out the three keys to Auburn’s NIL status thus far.
Whiteside said NIL is here to stay at Auburn, it’s being done the right way and On To Victory is
making a tangible impact on Auburn athletics and its athletes.
As Auburn grows in the ever blooming realm of
name, image and likeness, so too does Auburn’s baseball stadium. Thompson thanked the Elmore County Auburn
Club and noted it is because of groups like these Auburn can move forward on projects like the $30 million renovation
to the baseball stadium.
“I thank God for you guys trying to make Auburn better,” Thompson said.
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“These girls are just as fun off the court as they are on the court,” Starks said. “One of our things is we just want to be in a situation where they love to play together and with each other.”
Edgewood is now done traveling for team camps for the summer.
Like they did last year, the Wildcats will host individual college and premier coaches over the next few weeks to help the team with specialized skills. Other than that, the Wildcats could possibly scrimmage a team or two but are gearing up for the fall season.
Edgewood will play in a scrimmage at MaconEast Academy on Aug. 12 then the regular season begins the following weekend. When the regular season does begin, Edgewood will look to continue its dynasty.
The Wildcats have won four-straight state championships and six of the last seven. Led by Alabama commit Lindsey Brown, the Wildcats are looking to continue their impressive run.
“That camp is the last thing for us, and now we’re making the push to the regular season,” Starks said.
Edgewood Academy’s volleyball team went 4-2 in a team camp at the University of Alabama this weekend. The Wildcats are searching for their fifth consecutive state title this year.
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ABOVE: Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson signs autographs for donations at the Elmore County Auburn Club meeting on Monday.
BELOW: Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson speaks to the Elmore County Auburn Club on Monday at the club’s Annual Kickoff Fundraising Banquet.
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FARMERS MARKET GIVES AWAY TOMATO SANDWICHES
CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD Tomatoes are a staple of any farmers market in the summer. The juicy red fruit is a favorite to be sliced and layered between slices of bread slathered in mayonnaise, sometimes with salt and pepper. This year the Wetumpka Farmers Market started its inaugural Tomato Sandwich Day by giving away free sandwiches constructed by City of Wetumpka staff with tomatoes donated by Popwell’s Produce. Tomatoes will be available at the market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday as the season allows.
Students learn about accomplishing goals, staying drug free
B y CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
One question all parents seem to have is, “Just how do you keep children on the right track and off drugs?”
The Council on Substance Abuse (COSA) tries to answer exactly that.
The last two weeks
COSA hosted “Pay Attention 2 My Prevention,” a summer day camp in Wetumpka to interact with teens.
“We want to make sure they understand the issues surrounding opioids and other illegal drugs,” COSA prevention specialist Leroy Barrow said. “We want them to understand the problems they are causing in society.”
The two-day camp for males in grades sixth through 12th was held this week and for the females last week.
“We are trying to meet them where they are,” Barrow said. “It is primarily drug prevention along with other things we put in. We are hoping to teach them coping
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Rising freshman Peyton Finch, right, listens to Leroy Barrow talk about life goals and a process to achieve them including staying out of trouble.
skills, how to deal with triggers. Basically we want to give them tools to help be able to work through what teenagers are dealing with today.”
All of the students from the camps, which was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, were from Elmore County. Students said information from the program is helpful.
“We are learning more about right and wrong and how to make better decisions in life,” rising
freshman Tymori Player said. Barrow believes students who attended the camp responded well. He had campers creating vision boards and brainstorming how to achieve goals.
“If we get them involved and have a stake in what we are doing then they are more than likely to retain and use the information we give them,” Barrow said. “They have responded very well.”
Exchange program a benefit for host families
By LIZI ARBOGAST GWIN Managing Editor
A foreign exchange program isn’t just about students getting to experience the United States, but it’s also really for American families who are wanting to learn about other cultures.
And now families can have that chance as the ASSE International Student Exchange Program is looking for hosts in the tri-county area.
“The family gets as much out of it, or more, than the student,” ASSE area coordinator Pamela Stafford said. “They learn not only about another culture but they learn about themselves and their own family. Exchange students take you places you never thought you’d go before. It opens up your current world.”
Stafford said ASSE works with several different exchange programs internationally but 60% of the students coming to this area are on the FLEX, or Future Leaders Exchange Program, which is for students from Europe and Eurasia. There is also the YES Student Exchange Program, which was established after Sept. 11 for students who are living in countries that are primarily Muslim. There are also students from German, Spanish and Taiwanese exchange programs.
According to Stafford, these exchange programs aren’t easy for the students and there can be several rounds of interviews, tests and more.
“It’s gotta be something they really, really want to do,” Stafford said. “They really have to work for the scholarships (to come here), so most of the time they are very appreciative when they get to the United States. Without that, many of them wouldn’t even be in America to begin with. They are typically not your wealthier students, so this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a lot of them.”
Although there is no cost associated specifically with being a host family, Stafford said it is definitely a financial commitment to take on a student for an entire semester or year. The requirements are simple.
Barrow told the campers they have to visualize themselves being successful and drug free. He asked the campers to give a deeper explanation of being successful.
“My success might not look the same as yours,” Barrow said.
Rising freshman Peyton Finch said the camp also taught the difference between words and actions. Finch said he wanted to be successful and Barrow asked him to take it further.
“I want to complete all of my goals,” Finch said.
“Some of them are going to college, getting into the NFL, starting my own family, paying off my mom’s student loans.” Finch said he also wants to be hardworking and inspirational. Barrow said those are characteristics Finch needs to continue to strive for.
“You have to know that because that sets the foundation for what you allow yourself to become and surround yourself with,” Barrow said. “You got to know what kind of person you want to be.”
“The family must provide three meals per day plus snacks; transportation to and from school; and a bed for them to sleep in that is their own,” Stafford said. “The student has their own spending money, and they have an emergency medical plan.”
But families are also encouraged to include the students in all family activities and help introduce the student to American culture. Stafford said it’s always interesting to see how people from other countries view the United States.
“Not everyone has a positive image of America, which is interesting as we don’t see ourselves as enemies,” Stafford said. “It’s interesting to hear others’ perspectives. That’s what this is all about is building connections and sharing culture. We think this is a grassroots effort to building peace as Americans with other cultures.”
Stafford said anyone can be a host family, and volunteers range from single parents to newlyweds to empty nesters. Typically, it does not matter what school district a host family resides in and families must be willing to go through a screening process, which includes an in-home interview and visit.
Students are all ages 15 through 18 and reside in 66 countries, including Mexico and Canada. Stafford said it’s amazing how different the students are and the lessons they can teach host families.
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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kristin Leighann Causey, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GTC Mortgage Company Inc. for use in Alabama by Guaranty Trust Company, on April 27, 2012, said mortgage recorded
Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2012 and Page 20115; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 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, 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 17 and 18 of Tierce Subdivision, Elmore County, Alabama as shown by plat made by Consulting Engineering Services, Inc, Montgomery, Alabama and recorded in the Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 8, at Page 19.. Property street address for informational
PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Wells Fargo Bank, Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place
23-00883 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM EARL ALLEN, CASE NO: 2023-175 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM EARL ALLEN, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM SHAWN ALLEN on June 30, 2023 by John Thornton. Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice 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.
WILLIAM SHAWN ALLEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM EARL ALLEN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW P O BOX 908 108 COURT ST WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com
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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kathy G. Peoples, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Corporation of the South, on April 9, 2001, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2001 Page 17585; the undersigned MTGLQ Investors, L.P., as Mortgagee/
Public Notices gg 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 August 31, 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: Begin at the SE Corner of S 4, T18, R20; thence West along the South Section line a distance of 2104 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence N 11 deg. 33 minutes W a distance of 430.39 feet; thence S 83 deg. 06 seconds W, a distance of 320.98 feet; thence N 77 deg. 36 minutes W, a distance of 124.88 feet; thence N 74 deg. 13 minutes W, a distance of 300.17 feet; thence S 10 deg. 15 minutes E, a distance of 237.73 feet; thence S 25 deg. 14 minutes E, a distance of 163.73 feet; thence S 40 deg. 10 minutes E, a distance of 151.37 feet; thence N 89 deg. 25 minutes E, a distance of 605.9 feet back to the POB; thus describing a tract of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 & the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 4, T 18,R 20. The above described property fronts on the Easterly ROW of the Ware Public Road. But Less and Except the following described parcel to wit: Begin at the SE Corner of Section 4, T 18, R 20; thence W along Section Line, a distance of 2104 feet; thence N 11 deg. 33 minutes W, a distance of 430.39 feet; thence S 83 deg. 06 minutes W, a distance of 320.98 feet to the POB of said excepted parcel. From said POB; thence N 77 deg. 36 minutes W, a distance of 124.88 feet; thence N 74 deg.13 minutes W, a distance of 300.17 feet; thence S 10 deg.15 minutes E, a distance of 237.73 feet; thence S 76 deg. 43 minutes E, a distance of 336.81 feet; thence N 12 deg. 24 minutes E, a distance of 200.0 feet back to the Point of Beginning; lying in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 4, T18, R20, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 100 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MTGLQ Investors, L.P., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-01416 Wetumpka Herald: 23-01259 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2023-170 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES DAVID ALSTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES DAVID ALSTON, deceased, having been granted to KRISTEN BARR on the 29th day of June, 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. KRISTEN BARR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES DAVID ALSTON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: CHARLES L. ANDERSON ANDERSON, WILLIAMS & FARROW. LLC 7515 HALCYON POINTE DRIVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-272-9880
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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Randal B Ingram And Margaret F Ingram Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., its successors and assigns dated October 28, 2004; said mortgage being recorded on November 17, 2004, in Book 2004, Page 81624 in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 64018 in the of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLCunder and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 3rd day of August, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 5, Block D, according to the Map of Prattville East Addition Plat No. 5, as recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 11, at Page 80. Said property is commonly known as 1953 Tara Drive, Prattville, AL between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-
of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 23-04876AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
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Letters of Administration over the Estate of BENNIE JACK ARNOLD, SR., deceased, having been granted to JUSTIN R.ARNOLD on June 29, 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. JUSTIN R. ARNOLD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BENNIE JACK ARNOLD, SR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: GERALD A. DANIEL. JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC POBOX 638 MILLBROOK. ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerrv@GADanielLaw.com
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by JASON S.MULLINS SR, A MARRIED MAN, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on NO-
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VEMBER 8, 2016, said mortgage being recorded in the OfELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2016 PAGE 56808, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH 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 County, Alabama, on SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: BEGIN AT AN OLD IRON PIN AT THE NW CORNER OF SECTION 23, T18N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N88?45’37”E 1237.70’ TO AN IRON PIN ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 59, FIRETOWER ROAD, 80’ R.O.W.; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 629.91 FEET TO ANOTHER IRON PIN ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 59, FIRETOWER ROAD, 80’ R.O.W.; THENCE SOUTH 10 DEGREES 04 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 51.92 FEET TO THE “PC” OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1955.51 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY AND CURVE, 657.32 FEET, CHORD BEING SOUTH 19 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, 654.23 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, SOUTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, ALONG 1/4 SECTION LINE, 1542.12 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE N01?36’20”W 1302.68’ TO THE P.O.B. CONTAINING 40.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND SUBJECT TO GALLOWAY ROAD, A COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD, OVER AND ACROSS SAID PROPERTY 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 of sale in cash or cersome persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Chambless Math • Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 2023 CONTINUATION/MULLINS
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR., DECEASED CASE NO. 2023- 187 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR., deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL OMA CUTRUZZULA, on the 13TH day of July, 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. MICHAEL OMA CUTRUZZULA, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SALVATORE JAMES CUTRUZZULA, SR. Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 [334]514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/CUTRUZZULA, SR.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023-118 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: TIMOTHY W. DEMPSEY AND RHONDA LYNNE DEMPSEYWINFIELD NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY; AND TO: JESSICA LOEGLER AND CECELLA ANNE HOWELL HARBIN WHO ARE ALSO NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY AND WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 28, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY,bate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by DAMEAUGHN DEAUGHN DEMPSEY, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that thePetitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of WILLIAM JACK DEMPSEY or as an interested party. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19 and 26, 2023 EST/DEMPSEY W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNIE L.HARDEN, SR., DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023-154 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: DONNIE HARDEN, JR., A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF DONNIE L. HARDEN, SR.; DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 8, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of DONNIE L. HARDEN, SR., deCourt of Elmore County, AlaLast Will and Testament be ad-
such Estate. This notice of Filyou as a next-of-kin of DONNIE L.HARDEN, SR. Unless an oband Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court withincation of this notice, the Court will proceed with consideringtice to you. JOHN THORNTON ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 108 COURT ST
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Wetumpka Herald: EST/HARDEN, SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-185 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, deceased, having been granted to GAY HENDERSON MOBLEY on July 11, 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. GAY HENDERSON MOBLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY PICKENS HENDERSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ANGELA J. HILL ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1945 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-1441
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/HENDERSON, G.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARVEY JAMES, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of HARVEY JAMES, SR., deceased, having been granted to VALERIE PERKINS and BRIAN JAMES on the 7TH day of July, 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. VALERIE PERKINS and BRIAN JAMES CO-ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF HARVEY JAMES, SR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorneys for Administrators: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW P O BOX 908 108 COURT ST WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com
JIM T. NORMAN, III LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC P O BOX 680670 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-365-9955
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19 and 26, 2023 EST/JAMES, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF JASON BERYL KIRKLAND, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-174 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JASON BERYL KIRKLAND, deceased, having been granted to SANDRA OTT KIRKLAND on July 7, 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. SANDRA OTT KIRKLAND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JASON BERYL KIRKLAND, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: MARSHA SCOTT SCOTT ATTORNEYS, LLC 300 GUINEVERE COURT OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36801 334-303-1613
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19 and 26, 2023 EST/KIRKLAND, J.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY CAROL MARTIN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-173 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of PEGGY CAROL MARTIN, deceased, having been granted to DAVID R. MARTIN on June 30 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. DAVID R. MARTIN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY CAROL MARTIN, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19 and 26, 2023 EST/MARTIN P.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TED B. MOORE, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2023-178 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of TED B. MOORE, deceased, having been granted to JAMES COREY DICKINSON on July 14, 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. JAMES COREY DICKINSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TED B. MOORE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JASON M. JACKSON RADNEY, RADNEY & JACKSON, LLC P O BOX 819 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-234-2547
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023 EST/MOORE T.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LARRY POWELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-264 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Es-
tate of WILLIAM LARRY POWELL, deceased, having been granted to MARK A. POWELL on July 5, 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. MARK A. POWELL
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LARRY POWELL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC P O BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARRIE RUTH ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-136 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CARRIE RUTH ROBERTSON, deceased, having been granted to ELLA RUTH ROBERTSON on July 5th, 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.
ELLA RUTH ROBERTSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CARRIE RUTH ROBERTSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LEE A. RANKIN NORRIS & RANKIN, LLC
ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2410 COBBS FORD ROAD MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-290-5071 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 12, 19 and 26, 2023 EST/ROBERTSON, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-184 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL AND PETITION FOR PROBATE
TO: MICHAEL MADDOX AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, DECEASED AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF MICHAEL MADDOX IF DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7TH day of JULY, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON, deceased, Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, RONALD DOUGLAS ROBERTSON, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This Notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of FRANCEI ANN ROBERTSON Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within tention of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition.
RODERICK B. PERDUE SPECIAL JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner:
REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ.
The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334)514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26 and Aug. 2, 2023
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THE EXECUTIVE PARK ROOFING PROJECT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 2023
POSTPONEMENT PUBlIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA INTHE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON WATSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-176 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THOMAS JEFFERSON WATSON, deceased, having been granted to THOMAS RANDAL WATSON on June, 29, 2023 by Justin Edwards,
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y Special Judge of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
THOMAS RANDAL WATSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON WATSON, 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, ALABMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 5, 12 and 19, 2023 EST/WATSON, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WILLIAMS, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-149 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CHARLES WILLIAMS, SR., deceased, having been granted to NETTIE WILLIAMS HAYES on June 29, 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.
NETTIE WILLIAMS HAYES ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WILLIAMS, SR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: DESIRAE LEWIS ATTORNEY AT LAW THE LEWIS LAW FIRM. PC P O BOX 81 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-731-3198
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 5, 12 and 19, 2023 EST/WILLIAMS C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Marilyn Brown a/k/a Marilyn N. Brown, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) (solely as nominee for Lender, Flagship Mortgage of Alabama, LLC, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 10th day of December, 2007, which Mortgage was recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, 85299; said Mortgage having been corrected and re-recorded86905; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (solely as nominee for Lender, Flagship Mortgage of Alabama, LLC, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated December 12, 2019 and 66480. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority, as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on August 29, 2023, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 6, of Block No. 6 according to maps and plat preRegistered Surveyor, on April 1, 1955, and revised on November 26, 1962, and recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in 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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
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Wetumpka Herald:
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated July 03, 2015, executed by Faye B. Barrett, to Mortgage Electronic Reg-
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gg g istration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Citibank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on July 13, 2015, RLPY Book 2015, Page 31357, of the mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama and which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on June 21, 2023, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama in Deed Book 2007 at Page 70673 and is described as follows: Lot 59, Block 219, Grandview Pines #6, as the same is recorded in Plat of the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama. Subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements and/or rights-of-way appearing of record which affect title to the above described property. Being the same property described in the deed to Faye B. Barrett from Joan C. Partridge, a married woman recorded on October 1, 2007 in Deed Book 2007, at Page 70673, of the Public Records of Elmore County, Alabama. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records
Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the sale in the payable or endorsed to Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you outbid the lender and any other not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
Citi Mortgage, Inc. Transferee
The sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on the 21st day of June, 2023, by public announcement being made at the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 28th day of September, 2023, at the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.
Robert J. Wermuth/jmm
Padgett Law Group 4245 Balmoral Drive SW, Suite 101 Huntsville, AL 35801 Attorney for Mortgagee
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 2023
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Property is located at: SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec 19. T20N, R20E Parcel ID: 06 04 19 0 000 010.000 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19, 2023, a Petiwherein the following were SE 1/4 Sec 19, T20N. R20E:
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ER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on AUGUST 8, 2017, said mortgage being recorded inbate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at BOOK 2017 PAGE 39453, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH 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 County, Alabama, on AUGUST 15, 2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: BEING THE WEST HALF OF SUB LOTS 25 AND 26 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF SUB LOT 24 OF ORIGINAL LOT 178 OF WEST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: BEGIN AT THE SW CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF ORIGINAL LOT 178 IN WEST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF GOVERNMENT STREET A DISTANCE OF 124 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST AND PARALLEL TO OSCEOLA STREET 74 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH AND PARALLEL TO GOVERNMENT STREET 124 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF OSCEOLA STREET 74 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING 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 of Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.
CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Chambless Math • Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230
Wetumpka Herald: FC/HUSSEY
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LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF NEELY ROAD IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Pursuant to the proposal of the Elmore County Commission to vacate a portion of Neely Road in Elmore County, Alabama, the Elmore County Commission will consider the said vacation of a portion of Neely Road, which is more particularly and accurately described as follows: ANY AND ALL OF THAT PORTION OF NEELY ROAD THAT BEGINS AT THE NORTHERNMOST POINT OF NEELY ROAD WHICH LIES IN PARCEL 03 05 22 0 001 002.000 WHICH IS OWNED BY WILLIAM SIMS AND CONTINUES ON NEELY ROAD ADJACENT TO PARCEL 03 05 22 0 001 003.000 AND PARCEL 03 05 22 0 001
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by MARY H.HUSSEY, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERG-
001.000 WHICH IS OWNED BY DONALD ELWIN PRIESTER BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. action on said petition, the Elmore County Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed vacation. This public hearing shall be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Elmore County Commission set for 5:00 p.m. on the 14 th day of August, 2023, at the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E.Commerce Street, in Wetumpka, Alabama. Any citizen alleging to be affected by the proposed vacation may submit a written objection to the Elmore County Commission or may request an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Jeffrey J. Courtney Attorney for the Elmore County Commission
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023
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Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. HSIP-0009(588) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation
per set. Plans and Proposals
the decision to award this con-
the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised spec-
evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown only to
bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this con-
that in any contract entered into
this invitation and will not be
right to reject any or all bids is Transportation Director
bids. The bidder’s proposal
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that in any contract entered into this invitation and will not be
sideration for an award. The reserved.
Transportation Director
HSIP-0009(588) PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Action:
Jessie Liechty, Registered Agent for TALLASSEE AUTOMOTIVE, INC., whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer no later than thirty days after the date of the last publication of this notice, or thereafter a order by default may be entered against him in case no. CV-2022-900253.
Michael A. Griggs, Attorney for Plaintiff, 100 Executive Park Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078.
Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023 WHEREABOUTS LIECHTY PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. STPMN-2623(250) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation
LEGAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAKESHORE COURT IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Pursuant to the proposal of the Elmore County Commission to vacate a portion of Lakeshore Court in Elmore County, Alabama, the Elmore County Commission will consider the said vacation of a portion of Lakeshore Court, which is more particularly and accurately described as follows: A PORTION OF LAKESHORE COURT IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA THAT COMMENCES AT THE SOUTHWEST END OF PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001 020.002 THAT IS ADJACENT TO LAKESHORE COURT AND OWNED BY WILLIAM M.AND LAURA L. SPIVEY AND EXTENDING ACROSS LAKESHORE COURT IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001 022.000 WHICH IS OWNED BY PAUL HARRIS AND/OR PAUL HARRIS AND JUDITH V. HARRIS. THEN, EXTENDING SOUTHWESTERLY TO INCLUDE ANY AND ALL OF THE AREA OF LAKESHORE COURT THAT IS ADJACENT TO PARCELS 13 04 18 0 001 021.00 OWNED BY PAUL ALLEN HARRIS AND JUDITH V. HARRIS AND 13 04 18 0 001 022.000 THAT IS OWNED BY PAUL HARRIS AND/OR PAUL HARRIS AND JUDITH HARRIS, AND PARCEL 13 04 18 0 001 024.000 THAT IS OWNED BY ELIZABETH V. BONNER. Prior to takthe Elmore County Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed vacation. This public hearing shall be held at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Elmore County Commission set for 5:00 p.m. on the 14 th day of August, 2023, at the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce Street, in Wetumpka, Alabama. Any citizen alleging to be affected by the proposed vacation may submit a written objection to the Elmore County Commission or may request an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Jeffrey J. Courtney Attorney for the Elmore County Commission Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 19, 26, Aug. 2 and 9, 2023 VACATION/LAKESHORE
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MUCH-NEEDED MAINTENANCE
ECHS GETTING NEW ROOF AND PARKING LINES OVER THE SUMMER
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Rain shouldn’t come into Elmore County High School — not that it did.
The Elmore County Board of Education is installing a new 30-year architectural shingle roof on much of the school this summer at a cost of $360,000.
“It is the single largest project at ECHS this summer,” Elmore County BOE operations manager Mike Czerpak said. “That roof was 25 years old. It was pretty old. It was due for a replacement.”
The ag shop, the main building and the J building are all getting a new roof. The roof might have lasted a few years longer but it is unknown how it might hold up to a severe storm or hail. Hail can greatly damage a roof and its damage is more severe on aging roofs. Replacing it now prevents potential issues if rain gets by the roof.
ABOVE: New striping and numbers in the parking lots of Elmore County High School will greet students this fall. The painting was part of ongoing maintenance to ensure the lines were visible.
Parts of ECHS are aging with hardwood floors nearly a century old. There are plaster walls. Water damage to those elements would create a situation difficult to repair if children were in school. Over the years, the old school has been modernized where it can. There is no longer heat provided by a boiler. Instead there is a gas furnace, electric cooling split units heating and cooling the building. There was a new entrance built in the last three years. It provides a secure entrance to the school. But the old bones are still there in places.
BELOW: A new roof is installed on Elmore County High School.The roof is one of several projects being completed over the summer at the school.
“The auditorium is in t he J building,” Czerpak said. “We are replacing the air conditioning units on that building. They probably aren’t going to be here until October or November.”
Czerpak said because the school is older, it requires more maintenance.
But the roof and air conditioning for the auditorium aren’t the only changes coming to ECHS. New paint has recently been installed in the school’s parking lots. Orderly
parking is now easier around the school. Fresh blue paint lines the handicap spots up front and white lines help guide drivers into regular spots.
“The parking lot is something we paint as needed,” ECHS principal Jason Eason said. “Our student parking lot is numbered for students to buy a reserved spot.”
Czerpak said a new well will soon be completed to irrigate the baseball field.
ECHS isn’t the only school to get a new roof.
“We have replaced the roofing at the Holtville Middle School,” Czer-
pak said. “We will be reroofing Eclectic Middle School soon.”
Czerpak said the school system systematically looks at the school system’s facilities to determine what work needs to be done. He said system staff are constantly evaluating what is the next most needed project the Elmore County Board of Education has the funding for. Projects might include replacing roofs or replacing HVAC units.
“We sit down and pass around a spreadsheet,” Czerpak said. “We are now working out the larger 202425 construction projects.”
Teal Town to benefit Butterfly Bridge
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
EXIT Realty Hometown
is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Butterfly Bridge Children's Advocacy Center on Aug. 3.
Butterfly Bridge serves children of Elmore County who are going through tough times and EXIT owner Lori Lee said the realty company saw a chance to help out a good cause with the At a corporate level, EXIT Realty has created a charity fund with monies coming from every real estate transaction across the country to match monies raised for local charities. Lee said locally her office hopes to raise $10,000 through ticket sales, a silent auction and dona -
tions. Any amount raised will be matched at the corporate level and donated to Butterfly Bridge.
Butterfly Bridge assistant director Emily Hutcheson said the organization is dependent on the generosity of others to serve children.
“Last year our agency saw a total of 304 children walk through our doors with allegations of abuse and neglect,” Hutcheson said. “We would not have been able to serve all those children and families if it weren’t for the amazing businesses, organizations, individuals and volunteers who help to support our mission each and every day.”
She said Butterfly Bridge offers a safe, child-friendly environment to children victimized by abuse or neglect
as it carries out the mission to provide restoration and justice in their lives. There are three locations — in Elmore, Autauga and Chilton counties.
“Every day children victimized by abuse come to Butterfly Bridge where they find caring professionals and community partners who dedicate themselves to helping them through the nightmare of abuse and neglect,” Hutcheson said. “The center provides a friendly environment where children can safely tell their story and receive the support they need.”
Hutcheson said Butterfly Bridge works closely with local law enforcement, child protective services, therapists, caseworkers, interns, nurses and volunteers.
“We form a strong team able to handle the most difficult of situations,” Hutcheson said. “We work hand-in-hand with the district attorney’s office. Every day our team provides families security, support and the resources they need for restoration to some semblance of normal life.”
She said the Teal Town fundraiser is much appreciated.
“It is businesses like EXIT Realty Hometown who understand the need and reason why our agency exists and they will do anything they can to help give us to be the voice for those who need one the most,” Hutcheson said.
Lee said the Teal Town fundraiser is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Eclectic Warehouse. There
will be a catered dinner and DJ. Tickets can be purchased and more information found by texting TEALTOWN to 85377.
Hutcheson said Butterfly Bridge is also hosting its 6th Annual Clay for Kids fundraiser on Aug. 18 at the Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports. The morning shoot is already full but space remains for the afternoon shoot at 1:30 p.m.
“The money raised from this event will go right back to our offices in Prattville and Wetumpka,” Hutcheson said. “We are still in need of teams, sponsors and volunteers to help make this event a success.”
More information on Butterfly Bridge’s Clay Shoot can be found online at clay4kids.swell.gives.
CLIFF WILLIAMS THE OBSERVER