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Chamber celebrates 30 years at annual dinner By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Friends and members of the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce filled the Wetumpka Civic Center last Tuesday night for the chamber’s annual dinner and awards ceremony celebrating 30 years of promoting the area.

“The chamber is very important to us,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “They help meet the needs of this city.” Willis said the city wants the organization to be a part of the discussion on how to best move Wetumpka forward and rebuild in the aftermath of the Jan. 19 tornado.

Following the interview, I could tell she was definitely the right person for the job.” During the dinner, Fain and outgoing chamber president Eric Hyde presented awards to a number of local businesses in attendance, all of which are Challengers for the chamber. See CHAMBER • Page A3

Following Willis’ comments, event emcee Dennis Fain recognized longtime chamber executive director Jan Wood for her service to the community and the organization. “We’re so proud to have Jan here tonight,” Fain said. “I interviewed her for that position while I was serving as the treasurer of the chamber board.

Titus resident prepares for annual Relay for Life event

First responders look for evidence that might have come from a car at the boat ramp at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka Thursday night after the car eluded law enforcement and drove into the Coosa River. Cliff Williams / The Herald

Wood has raised nearly $90K for organization in 30 years By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Relay for Life organization has become one of the most recognizable groups to raise money for cancer patients and survivors. Titus resident Bubba Wood said he enjoys taking part in the local Relay for Life event and he has been highly successful in raising money for the organization. “This will be my 30th Relay for Life,” Wood said. “Since I started participating, I have raised nearly $90,000. Currently, I’m about $2,500 short of that.” Wood’s involvement with the organization began when a friend invited him to take part in a Relay for Life event in the Birmingham area. Since then, he has enjoyed doing all he can with the group, including participating in the Tri-City Relay for Life, which brings together participants from the Millbrook, Wetumpka and Prattville areas. In previous years, Wood joined with his fellow church members at Faith

Child saved after vehicle drives into Coosa River Body pulled from river; 2 arrested after incident in Wetumpka

custody. Another eyewitness said an unidentified man dove into the water and saved the child. The Alabama Department of Corrections confirmed its officers were conducting a surveillance operation Thursday evening when the subjects fled, leading to a pursuit that ended when the vehicle drove into the river. Arrested were Rufus Brown, 31, and Jonisha Jordan, 21, both of Montgomery, the ADOC said. Agents of the ADOC observed the suspects parked See RIVER • Page A3

By DONALD CAMPBELL and CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writers

Two people were arrested, another died and a 2-year-old child was rescued after a car plunged into the Coosa River at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka during a police chase Thursday night. The body of a male was pulled from the river late Thursday night and eyewitnesses said law enforcement officials took two adults, one male and one female, into

See RELAY • Page A2 Holtville Elementary School principal Chris Holley watches as some of his third-grade students work on a lesson, properly identifying geometry terms like ‘point,’ ‘ray’ and ‘line segment.’

Holley builds rapport with all students Editor’s Note: This is the eighth in a series profiling school principals in the Elmore County School System. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer Building students up, encouraging them to do their best and achieve greatness is an important part of being a teacher or a school administrator. To accomplish this task, Holtville Elementary School principal Chris

Holley spends much of his work day visiting classrooms and engaging students, making sure they are working hard on their lessons no matter what that may be. “I enjoyed teaching but I felt serving as an administrator would allow me to have a greater impact on all the students in the school,” Holley said. Holley said he has spent all 13 of his years in education in the Elmore County system. He started as a See HOLLEY • Page A2

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Obituaries Mrs. Jean Freeman Mrs. Jean Freeman, 78, of Eclectic, passed away on March 24, 2019. She was born September 6, 1940. Funeral service will be Thursday, March 28, at 2 p.m., at Good Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Hill and Pastor Douglas McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 28, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Freeman, Jr.; son, Jesse Freeman III; parents, Robert and Lois Segrest; brother, Bobby Segrest; and sister, Annie Lee. She is survived by daughters, Debbie (Ricky) Williams and Renee (Bruce) Holman of Tallassee, AL; sons, Tom (Vicki) Freeman and Doug Freeman of Chapel Hill, NC; sister, Faye (Richard) Garcia; sister-in-law, Maydean Segrest; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Jean’s family wants to express their love and appreciation to her devoted sweetheart of thirteen years, Harrell Fulmer; and his family, Wes, Stephanie, Hayes and Hudson Fulmer; and Ben, Missy, Mallory and Morgan Nichols. She loved them as her own and they have been a major part of her life. Jean worked all her life in different occupations, most recently as a caregiver. She is loved and respected by many because of her kindness and compassion. She was an accomplished artist and feisty little lady who left a lasting impact on many friends. She will be greatly missed. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama

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Baptist Church on a team in the Relay for Life walk but has participated for the past six years walking with his daughter on the team “Jessica’s Cancer Busters.” Not only does Wood enjoy taking part in the Relay for Life but participating and raising money for the organization has a personal significance to him. Wood was diagnosed with melanoma in the past and is currently a 13-year survivor. “The fellowship, meeting new people and to know that you’re helping others, that’s what I enjoy,” Wood said. Wood said raising nearly $90,000 since first participating in the Relay for Life is not a highly common fundraising plateau for individuals to reach, especially in more rural areas. “I just love it,” Wood said. “I know most of the money we raise stays in the area to help pay for programs like wigs for cancer patients, helping volunteers who drive patients to their appointments pay for gas, the HOPE Lodge and things like that.” For those interested in contributing to Wood’s fundraising efforts in preparation for the 2019 TriCity Relay for Life event in April, he said people can go to his personal Facebook page, where they can find a link to his donation page. Donors can also mail checks made out to the American Cancer Association to Wood at 1271 Jackson Trace Rd., Titus, Alabama, 36080.

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second-grade teacher at Wetumpka Elementary School and Redland Elementary School then was hired as an assistant principal at Holtville Elementary in December 2012 before being promoted to principal in May 2016. “When I started my education degree, I knew I wanted to work in elementary education,” Holley said. “My grandfather was a bus driver, my grandmother was a Head Start teacher, my mom taught first grade at Eclectic Elementary School, my sister is the bookkeeper at Eclectic Middle School and my wife teaches too. Education runs in my family.” When he arrived at Holtville Elementary as an assistant principal at the end of 2012, Holley said watching thenprincipal Kathy Terrell had a large impact on how he oversees the school. Holley said he has continued to lead the school in much the same way Terrell did during her lengthy career. To have an impact on all his students, Holley said he has five main areas of focus to establish a strong foundation for students as they move from elementary school to middle and high school. “I want the end result to be that our students are academically prepared to start college or a successful career when they graduate high school,” Holley said. The first area of focus is to be visible in the school and create a family atmosphere. The second is maintaining a highly qualified team of educators at the school while the third is effectively planning for the growing number of students walking

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Holtville Elementary School principal Chris Holley works with some of his students working with letter tiles Friday morning.

the halls of Holtville Elementary. The fourth is to provide all of the necessary resources for both teachers and students and the fifth is striving to improve the overall education at the school and making sure everyone becomes a strong lifelong learner. Holley said approximately 75 percent of the teachers at Holtville Elementary have at least 10 years of teaching experience. As such, the experienced teachers are arguably the best resource the school’s newer teachers have. “I stand out in the car line every morning and afternoon, so I’m one of the first people our car riders see in the morning when they arrive at school and I’m one of the last people they see when they leave,” Holley said. “I sit down and eat lunch with our students.” Smart Boards in every classroom has been among the resources the school has obtained in recent years while fundraising efforts led by the teachers this school year have

raised $2,500 to obtain additional resources. Holley said he believes these efforts have successfully kept students motivated to do their schoolwork. One program incentivizes students to gain a greater love of reading in the Accelerated Reader program by allowing every student who earns a score of 100 on five consecutive AR tests to drop a marble into a jar marked with their grade, earning one more entry into special drawings. Holley said the incentive led to more than 60,000 books being checked out last school year. “We make sure to recognize academic achievement throughout the school,” Holley said. “We just held our most recent honor roll breakfast. The board of education representative for our area was in attendance and spoke to the students at the breakfast.” Further evidence the school is succeeding in its mission comes from looking at its results on the report card issued by the Alabama Department of Education. On the

most recent report card, Holtville Elementary earned a high “B,” just shy of an “A.” One of the biggest challenges Holley said the school faces is attendance and Holtville Elementary is emphasizing a “finish strong” campaign in which Holley said he has been reaching out to local businesses to donate door prizes to be given away in special drawings for those who achieve high attendance. “We want to do this quarterly starting next year and see the impact it has on student attendance,” Holley said. “We also need to think outside the box to keep our students motivated and learning.” Despite this key challenge, Holley believes Holtville Elementary is doing the right things. “The students know the expectations our teachers and I have for them,” Holley said. “They understand our vision here. The school and the community are moving in the right direction together. Our students are achieving.”

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County commission approves liquor license, public hearing By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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A diver surfaces, above, at the boat ramp in Gold Star Park in Wetumpka on Thursday night after searching for a car that ran into the Coosa River while eluding law enforcement, which looks for evidence, right.

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continued from Page A1 got there really quick and started looking for the car.” Grindle said he didn’t see the woman swimming but figured she must have gotten herself into shallow water from where the car went under. “She was standing knee deep in the water when she was hollering that the car was about 15-20 yards out in the water, so she had to have swam in,” Grindle said. “The baby was floating in the water. I’m not sure if it was ejected or what. The (unidentified) guy found the child just south of where the car submerged. The car had been submerged for a minute or two when the child was saved. The guy was having some difficulty when swimming back in and was screaming for help himself but made it back in. He was beating on the child’s back and it spit out a bunch of water. It appeared to be OK.” At approximately 10:15 p.m., Benton said dive teams were in the water looking for a potential fourth occupant of the vehicle. Dive teams pulled a body out of the water afterward.

on ADOC property and when they approached the car it sped away, according to the ADOC. The pursuit led to Wetumpka, where the suspects drove into the river. Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton said his department got a call shortly after 8 p.m. and officers were dispatched to Gold Star Park. “Three people were taken out of the river,” Benton said. “One of those was a 2-year-old who was taken to Elmore Community Hospital.” Eyewitness Jason Grindle said the car being pursued almost hit him during the incident. After following the chase into the park, Grindle said he saw the vehicle as it sank into the river and heard shouts coming from the car’s occupants. “The car almost hit me,” Grindle said. “I followed them and the cops into Gold Star and got there while the car was submerging. The guy was hollering he couldn’t swim and the female was hollering for someone to save her baby. They put a male and the female in custody. The fire department

With the Elmore County Commission taking action on liquor licenses during Monday night’s meeting, a business on Lightwood Road in Deatsville will be able to sell beer and wine, and a public hearing is set for a business on Kowaliga Road applying for a license. A public hearing was scheduled for Monday night’s meeting regarding liquor licenses for Lake Jordan Bait and Tackle but no individuals were present to speak either in favor of or against the application. During the regular business meeting of the commission, the applications were approved 5-0. The commission also took action on a lounge retail liquor Class II license application submitted to the county by GID Capital for Nails Liquor on Kowaliga Road. With a 5-0 vote, the commission approved holding a public hearing on the matter during its April 8 meeting. Looking to improve road safety, the commission approved a resolution to replace guardrails at bridges on Sewell Road, Baltzer Road and Peach Church Road. Commission chair Troy Stubbs said these spots were classified as high-risk rural roads and thus are eligible for grant money through the High Risk Rural Roads program. County engineer Richie Beyer said the county applied for grant money with the Alabama Department of Transportation requiring a 10-percent match from the county. Beyer added passing this resolution will allow the county to let out bids on the work in the near future. Beyer also recognized longtime Elmore County Highway Department employee Felton “Pep” Townsend, who for more than 40 years was a mainstay of the highway department.

He began working with the department part-time during his senior year of high school, then joined the department full-time after graduation. Townsend passed away earlier this year. Beyer said he wants the commission to pass a special resolution recognizing Townsend. During the work session, commissioners recognized Elmore County Emergency Management Agency director Keith Barnett and local volunteer fire departments for their quick response and dedication to helping neighbors following the recent tornado in the Titus community. The commission approved a pair of bids submitted for surplus scrap metal owned by the county. Bowden Metal submitted a $380 bid and Robinson Recycling submitted a $300 bid. Along with the upcoming countywide cleanup day on April 6, Stubbs said April 6 will also be the second annual Operation Spring Clean, encouraging everyone to get out and help make Elmore County a more beautiful place. To further encourage younger residents of Elmore County, Stubbs said the county will participate in the social media campaign “#Trashtag” challenge, where participants will tag themselves in photos holding filled trash bags, along with photos of before and after shots of the area they helped clean up. “Trash is something we get a lot of calls about,” Stubbs said. The memorandum of warrants for the period of March 6-14 totaling $1,058,044.77 was approved. The consent docket, including the travel memorandum and a sick leave donation of 40 hours from a county employee, was also approved. The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 8 in the meeting room of the Elmore County Courthouse.

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According to Fain and Hyde, Challengers go above and beyond what standard chambers members give. Challengers are broken down into three levels — the Chairman’s Circle are the top members, followed by Keystone Challengers and Catalyst Challengers. Additional awards given during the dinner included Hyde presenting Fain with the Community Involvement Citation Award while Fain subsequently presented Hyde with the William F. Saley Award. “(Fain) is still actively involved in the community,” Hyde said. “He continues by serving on Main Street Wetumpka and with the Wetumpka Rotary Club.” Fain said, “(The Saley Award) is given to someone with longstanding service, someone who exhibits character that demonstrates a passion for the community. (Hyde) serves the

continued from Page A1 community in so many ways.” Elmore County Probate Judge John Thornton swore in the newest chamber officials and board members. These included Tracy Hart as the new president, Scott Greer as first vice chair, Sarah Summerville as second vice chair and Ricky Roberts as treasurer. “I think this is truly a great board,” Thornton said. Rounding out the night, Hart made remarks about the evening, her service with the chamber and her selection to serve as chamber president. “I first volunteered with the chamber in 2009,” Hart said. “I’ve worked a lot of events and always had a good time. Exciting things are coming to the community. I look forward to working with all of you.” Fain added, “I think this chamber is in good hands.”

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ne of the obvious political changes in Alabama government over the last few decades with the Republican takeover of the legislature has been the reluctance to raise new revenue to fund state government. Many of the current Republican legislators came to Montgomery in 2010 with a no-new tax pledge. Voting for any kind of tax or fee increase was considered blasphemous. In bygone days, powerful governors such as Big Jim Folsom and George Wallace would raise taxes at the drop of a hat, especially when it came to a gasoline tax to build roads. It was perfunctory and almost mandatory for a governor to have a road program; that was their legacy and how they and their legislative allies made friends. It was expected that a governor would build roads and raising the gas tax was the only way to create a road program. Folks didn’t seem to mind. It looks like this current legislature may have realized it needs a road program. One day, Gov. Wallace was having a benign news conference to talk politics and garner publicity. A young reporter out of the blue asked him a pointed question: “Governor, why do you give all the road-building contracts and permits to your cronies, contributors and legislative allies?” Wallace looked at him quizzically and replied, “Who do you think I ought to give them to? My enemies?” In 1983 I was a young freshman legislator and Wallace was in his last term as governor

STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt and, as usual, he was going to have a road program. He wasn’t just interested in raising the gas tax, he was taxing just about everything that wasn’t nailed down. He had already asked us to pass eight or nine “revenueenhancement measures” before he came with the whopper gas tax for roads, highways and bridges. I was actually Wallace’s representative since I represented his home county of Barbour. Therefore, I was dutifully voting with the governor because, believe me, our area was going to get more than our fair share with Wallace as governor. To get his gas tax passed, he went to the wall and resorted to a tactic he had used in his past administrations. He would bring us down to his office, 10 to 15 at a time, and hot-box you and prod a commitment out of you. I was in a group with a particularly bad boy named W.F. “Noopie” Cosby from Selma. “Noopie” had voted against all of Wallace’s revenue-enhancement measures. Wallace, besides being almost completely deaf, had also gotten prematurely senile because of the tremendous amount of painkillers he had to take every day to even survive because of the devastating gunshot wounds he suffered in a 1972 assassination

attempt while running for president. Wallace was very hazy this day and he called Cosby “Nudy.” He must have called him “Nudy” 20 times. I could hardly contain my laughter. Several of us in the room laughed so hard we started crying. It was the most humorous dialogue I ever recall. ‘“Nudy’, you need you a road program,” Wallace said. “When I was a legislator, I had a road program for Barbour County. ‘Nudy,’ you need a road program for Dallas County and ‘Nudy’ we need these taxes for our road programs, so ‘Nudy’ here’s the way it works here. ‘Nudy,’ if you vote for my taxes your road program will be part of my road program but ‘Nudy’ if you don’t vote for my taxes I’m afraid you won’t have a road program and your road program will go to Barbour County.” Folsom had a road program. He built farm-to-market roads in every corner of the state so Alabama small farmers who lived on dirt roads could get their crops to market. He made his legacy that way. When I make a speech anywhere in the state, many times I will share Big Jim stories with my audiences. Afterward, some old timer will invariably come up to me and say, “Flowers, if Big Jim was running for governor today, I’d vote for him. He paved my daddy’s road.” Steve Flowers served 16 years in the Alabama Legislature and can be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

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Is Common Core bill justified or just politics? Dear Editor, This past week State Sen. Del Marsh (R-Anniston) made headlines when he introduced a bill that effectively removes Alabama schools from Common Core by 2021. Do you support or oppose this bill and what does Common Core mean to the average citizens? The Common Core State Standards Initiative (Common Core) was a byproduct of President George Bush’s No Child Left Behind program. A broad consortium of educators, governors and business executives convened to allegedly address the concerns of the business world and postsecondary educational institutions that America’s schools were falling behind in teaching techniques and quality of education for today’s business and academic environment.

In 2004, this group adopted the Common Core State Standards Initiative and drastically changed not only the curriculum of mathematics and language arts but the method of testing and evaluating students. This agenda has not set well with all states although 45 have signed on to the program. Opposition appears to be more focused toward methodology and implementation that actual changes to improve the quality of education. Much of the criticism has been centered around this being seen as an attempt to establish a national curriculum disseminated from Washington. Supporters of Common Core say no, yet the very philosophy of the project does not support their denials. While some attempt has been made to tie mandatory compliance with Common Core to local federal funding for education, such action has been strictly prohibited with

the signing of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015. Marsh’s bill would totally remove Alabama’s schools from Common Core by 2021. The state, to date, has only partially implemented Common Core standards. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey stated Marsh’s bill would create a nightmare within state education mandating systems be returned to the methods and procedures of the 1990s and triggering enormous costs. Is Marsh’s Common Core Bill viable? Is it a necessary thing or possibly political posturing by a politician hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL)? Are we as voters prepared to surrender further local control of our schools to Washington by opposing Marsh’s bill and embracing Common Core? James W. Anderson Talladega

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Rotary Club learns more about SpiritHorse group By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Members at Tuesday’s meeting of the Wetumpka Rotary Club received a special presentation from Gail Thorn of SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center, where people with special needs receive a unique form of therapy. “I started SpiritHorse in 2013,” Thorn said. “We use horseback riding to improve the lives of children with special needs.” Since opening the center in the Pine Level area of Autauga County, Thorn said she and her volunteers have worked with children between the ages of 2 and 21. While many of the children SpiritHorse works with are on the autism spectrum or have physical or learning disabilities, Thorn said the center also works with military veterans and their families. Not only does horseback riding serve as a fun activity for participants at SpiritHorse, Thorn said it can also prove

valuable for stimulating the vestibular system, which contributes to balance and special orientation. During the year, Thorn said the center offers two six-week sessions, one in the spring and one in the fall, as well as a wide variety of special events throughout the year. As SpiritHorse continues to work with children throughout the area, Thorn said the center is looking to expand what it offers. “Right now, we are looking to obtain a covered riding arena,” she said. In striving to keep the program free for all of its participants, Thorn said SpiritHorse is always looking for volunteers to walk alongside the horses while riders are enjoying their sessions, among other roles. Individuals and organizations are also welcome to donate financially to the center’s mission, including sponsoring individual participants, according to Thorn. The club also welcomed fellow Rotarian and consul-general Takashi

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During Tuesday’s meeting of the Wetumpka Rotary Club, the group was thrilled to have both Gail Thorn with SpiritHorse and Consul-General Takashi Shinozuka from the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta as special guests during the meeting.

Shinozuka from the Consulate-General of Japan in Atlanta. Shinozuka said he was in Alabama Tuesday to meet with Gov. Kay Ivey to discuss various matters, including the development of the joint Mazda-Toyota factory in Huntsville and expressing

his sympathies following recent storms affecting Alabama. Following the meeting, club members in attendance gathered for a group shot with Shinozuka, who presented the Wetumpka Rotary with a token of appreciation.

Forestry commission urges caution in burning STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Holtville High School students Ella Grace Downs and Grace White were awarded scholarships from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for their involvement in Alabama’s livestock industry. From left, PBCI Tribal councilmember Keith Martin, PBCI Elder Billy Smith, White, Downs and Southeastern Livestock Exposition president Jimmy Holliman.

2 Holtville students receive ACA scholarships By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

For their participation in Alabama’s livestock industry, Holtville High School students Ella Grace Downs and Grace White were awarded scholarships from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians during a luncheon on March 16. The luncheon is held by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in conjunction with the Alabama Junior Beef Expo and the SLE Rodeo

in Montgomery. “The Poarch Band of Creek Indians are longtime sponsors of livestock events here in Alabama,” said Kayla Greer, the director of social media and communications for the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. According to a press release from the ACA, two students from each of Alabama’s 67 counties are awarded a scholarship annually from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, aiding future participation in youth livestock events or further education.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is advising people to use extreme caution with all debris burning and outdoor fires. After Monday, drier conditions are expected to return with no significant precipitation in the forecast. At this time of year with lower humidity and March winds, fires can quickly spread out of control, not only threatening lives but endangering homes and property and damaging Alabama’s forests. Both the number and size of wildfire occurrences have already increased, according to AFC fire officials. Over the last three days, 89 wildfires have burned more than 1,265 acres of forestland across the state. “The existence of drier conditions, combined with lower humidity and gusty winds, could potentially contribute to hazardous wildfire behavior,” state forester Rick Oates said in a release.

“Although no burn restrictions have been issued, the Forestry Commission encourages everyone to be very cautious with fire until conditions improve.” It is Alabama state law to obtain a burn permit before burning any woodland, grassland, field or wood debris greater than one-quarter acre or within 25 feet of flammable material. All necessary safety precautions should be exercised when doing any type burning. Be sure to clear down to mineral soil around the area to be burned. Have enough tools, equipment and manpower to safely control any fire. Once started, stay with the fire until it is completely out. To obtain a burn permit or for more information, call the Alabama Forestry Commission at 800-392-5679. For more information about the fire situation in specific areas or any other forestry-related issues, contact the local Alabama Forestry Commission office or visit the AFC website at www.forestry. alabama.gov.

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Jobless rate falls in Elmore County State sets record low rate of 3.7 percent STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alabama reached a new record low unemployment rate in February and Tallapoosa, Coosa and Elmore counties also saw their unemployment rates drop, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, down from January’s 3.8 and below February 2018’s rate of 4.0. “We’ve shattered employment records for nine months in a row now,” ADL Secretary Fitzgerald Washington said in a release. “People are continuing to join the labor force with the expectation that they will get a job — and they’re getting jobs. “More than 27,000 Alabamians are working now than a year ago and they’re bringing home more money in their paychecks, which is great news for our economy.” Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 percent in January to 4.3 percent in February, Coosa County’s fell from 4.6 to 4.1 and Elmore County’s dropped from 3.8 to 3.3. In February 2018, Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, Coosa County’s was 4.7 and Elmore County’s was 4.0. The numbers last month reflect 16,780 people employed in Tallapoosa County, 4,215 in Coosa County and 36,148 in Elmore County. Statewide, February’s rate represents 2.217 million employed persons compared to 2.123 million in January and 2.10 million in February 2018, representing yearly growth of 27,431. The unemployed total fell to 82,304 — the second-lowest number ever recorded, compared to 83,398 in January and 87,534 in February 2018. Total private average weekly earnings rose to $839.59 in February, representing an over-the-year increase of $33.54. Wage and salary employment increased over the year by 34,700 with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+7,100); the trade, transportation and utilities sector (+6,300); and the professional and business services sector (+5,100), among others. Wage and salary employment increased in February by 15,300 with monthly gains in the professional and business services sector (+5,400); the government sector (+4,000); and the education and health services sector (+3,200), among others. Sixty-six of 67 counties experienced drops in their unemployment rates this month and 64 of 67 counties saw equal or lower rates than in February 2018. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are Shelby at 2.9 percent, Marshall, Madison, Elmore and Cullman at 3.3 and Tuscaloosa and Morgan at 3.4. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are Wilcox at 9.8, Clarke at 7.6 and Dallas at 7.3. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are Vestavia Hills, Northport and Homewood at 2.7, Alabaster at 2.8 and Hoover and Madison at 2.9. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are Selma at 8.5, Prichard at 6.8 and Mobile at 5.4.

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Guests at Monday afternoon’s ribbon cutting at Elmore Community Hospital prepare to take a look at the new clinic facility.

Ivy Creek celebrates second ribbon cutting of March By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Top: Guests mingle at the event. Above: Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis, holding scissors, joins representatives from Ivy Creek Healthcare in cutting the ribbon to open up Elmore Community Hospital’s new clinic facility.

City officials and representatives from Ivy Creek Healthcare filled a back hallway at Elmore Community Hospital Monday afternoon as the facility held its second ribbon cutting of the month to open a new surgery clinic. “I want to thank everyone for being here,” Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce chairwoman Tracy Hart said. “We are excited for the services this brings to the community.” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis was also thrilled about Ivy Creek’s investment in Wetumpka. “I want to thank Ivy Creek for continuing to expand,” he said. According to general surgeon Dr. Chip Armstrong, the new clinic will allow for several doctors in the Ivy Creek system to see patients in one common location. Converted from a former intensive care unit, the new clinic features a handful of exam rooms that can cater to multiple needs for patients. “I’m glad we can have a designated place for this,” Armstrong said. “This gives us the ability to provide good, quality service in proximity to where our patients live.” The clinic will also give patients at the facility the option to provide a referral service, as well as giving them a good place to receive the appropriate tests needed to prepare for future procedures. “This helps us improve the space we have,” Armstrong aid. “This gives us a good multi-specialty clinic.” Once the ribbon was cut, guests enjoyed some refreshments and toured the new facility, taking a closer look at the various exam rooms. “This is going to mean that our doctors can have a place to come here and follow up on their surgeries,” Hart said. “This also can bring new doctors into the community.”

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There were nearly 200 participants in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miss Majorette of Alabama pageant where contestants showed off their talent.

Miss Majorette of Alabama names winners By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The Wetumpka High School gymnasium was a busy place Saturday as nearly 200 young women from across the state took part in the annual Miss Majorette of Alabama competition in hopes of moving to the national level. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today has been a big success,â&#x20AC;? event organizer Shirley DeVenney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have twirlers from all over the state here today and we have judges from Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.â&#x20AC;? During the competition, all the participants were judged in the categories of strut, twirl and modeling. During the strut portion in the early afternoon, five judges watched competitors twirl their batons and perform a dance-like routine to music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The girls are judged on their work, showmanship,

â&#x20AC;˘ WETUMPKA UNITED: A night of laughs and music to bring the community together, the Wetumpka United concert will be held at Calvary Baptist Chruch at 504 West Osceola Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 6. â&#x20AC;˘ BENEFIT DINNER: The Red Hill Community Club will be holding a fundraiser dinner at the former Red Hill School on Highway 229 in the Red Hill community. For $10 a ticket, guests can enjoy a dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. Following the dinner from 4 to 6 p.m., the band Montgomery Junction will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Proceeds go to help the group renovate the north wing of the school building.

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smoothness, speed, continuity and presentation,â&#x20AC;? DeVenney said. In addition to individuals, DeVenney said a handful of teams took part in the pageant, including dance studios from throughout the state and majorettes from Prattville and Beauregard high schools. Winners in three divisions (beginner, intermediate and advanced) secured a spot at the national competition this summer at the University of Notre Dame.

DeVenney said the beginner division winners were Juliana Steed in the age 10-12 category, Caris Blake in 13-15 and Madison Chapman in 16-up. Winners in the intermediate division included Sofie Hoch in 7-9, Madison Randall in 10-12, Sarah Hill in 13-15 and Alannah Harte in 16-up. The advanced division

winners were Susan Otts in 10-12, Sally Otts in 13-15 and Erin Smith in 16-up. DeVenney said many of those who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win Saturday will get a second chance to punch their tickets to Indiana in the upcoming weeks by taking part in a regional majorette competition against participants from Mississippi and Tennessee.

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â&#x20AC;˘ BENEFIT SINGING: Spoken For with special guest Barbara Kay Edwards will be holding a benefit singing for the Wetumpka Police Department at the Wetumpka Civic Center beginning at 7 p.m. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s give back to those who give so much. There is no admission to the event, but a love offering will be taken up during the singing.

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â&#x20AC;˘ QUAIL FRY: The fourth annual Lake Martin Area United Way quail fry and baked good sale with auction will be held at The Stables at Russell Crossroads, located at 288 Stable Loop in Alexander City. Running from 5 until 8 p.m., guests at the event will be able to enjoy fried quail, gumbo and a wide variety of sides. Tickets are $35

per person and are available at the United Way office at 17 Main Street in Alexander City Al or through a board member. We are also looking for baked goods donations for the auction and sale. For more information, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600. â&#x20AC;˘ FAMILY FUN DAY: The Elmore County Family Resource Center is hosting a family fun day at Gold Star Park in Wetumpka. Join the center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as it kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month in an inaugural county-wide event to bring resources and families together in one place. Bring your family and connect to services that can empower you to take charge and lead a life of self-sufficiency and happiness you are meant to live. There will be free food, entertainment, games and prizes for children. Other sponsors include Butterfly Bridge and the Alabama Parent Education Center. For more information, call the center at 334-2356091 or visit www.elmorecountyfrc.org

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â&#x20AC;˘ LUNCH AND LEARN: The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association will be hosting its monthly lunch and learn program at the extension center auditorium, located at 340 Queen Ann Road in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. The subject this month will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Native Plants for Our Area.â&#x20AC;? Bring a sack lunch, and the association will provide drinks. The program is free to attend. For more information on the monthly meetings, call the Elmore County Extension Office at 334-567-6301.

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AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 5412006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 2855545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 5142881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville

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Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5675191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist 1554 Hwy. 143, Millbrook 285-0094 Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 2855125 Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 5672486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 5145922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 5678750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Titus 514-7304 Millbrook Baptist 3431 Browns Road, Millbrook 2854731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Crossroads Community Church 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 5674441 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka

567-4458 New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 312-1878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 5670923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 5678649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 5412418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5673665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist 5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851

BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 5677455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5141097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 5672141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 5673668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 5675966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5676493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334538-9415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 567-0620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka

Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 5672804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 569-1510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 5143656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 5676786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God 2080 Main Street, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 567-0476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 5692122

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EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 5677534 St. Michael & All Angels Church 5941 Main St., Millbrook

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Indians grab 3 wins at Alex Wilcox tourney By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Wetumpka went undefeated in pool play to advance to the quarterfinals of the first annual Alex Wilcox Softball Tournament over the weekend. The Indians (9-8) were knocked out by Class 2A No. 2 Sumiton Christian but are now sitting above .500 for the first time this season. “There were 32 teams here and a bunch of good ones,” Wetumpka coach Jimmy Reeves said. “There were only four left when we walked off the field so you have to feel good about that.” The 32-team field was spread across all seven classifications in AHSAA and had 10 teams ranked in the top five of their classes. Wetumpka faced two of those top-five teams, defeating 4A No. 5 LAMP before falling to Sumiton Christian.

The Indians opened their weekend with a 3-0 win over LAMP on Friday morning. Katie Hart had an RBI single to break a 0-0 tie in the fourth inning before Ashlynn Campbell added a tworun double to secure the victory for Wetumpka. Rebeka Cannon got the win for the Indians, pitching three scoreless innings in the circle. Savannah Shoemaker picked up the save after throwing a perfect fourth inning while striking out one batter. “It was really just a team effort the whole weekend,” Reeves said. “It wasn’t about just one person standing out, we played good team ball. And that’s what you want to see.” Campbell was one of four players to record an RBI in Wetumpka’s 5-2 win over Luverne in the second pool play game. Mya Holt added two hits and an RBI double to go with earning the win

in the circle. Holt and Shoemaker combined to shut down Opp’s offense as the Indians clinched a spot in the quarterfinals with a 5-1 victory. The two pitchers allowed just two baserunners across four innings. Wetumpka had to sit and wait for its quarterfinal matchup with Sumiton Christian as the tournament games started to run long. The Indians fell behind 6-0 after two innings as Holt could not find a rhythm in the circle. “They started all of by reaching base with a strikeout and a bunt,” Reeves said. “And when you’re playing a good team like that, you can’t give them more than three outs. When you do that, you’re going to get beat.” Anna Kate Norton hit a three-run homer in the top of the third to cut the deficit in half but Wetumpka never got See INDIANS • Page B3

In a loaded 32-team field at the Alex Wilcox Tournament in Montgomery last weekend, Holtville found itself among the final four teams standing after winning its first four games. However, the Bulldogs (19-5) ran into Class 6A No. 4 Gardendale and fell 3-1 after allowing three runs in the first inning of the semifinal game. “These girls don’t like to lose no matter who we play,” Holtville coach Darryl Otwell said. “But everybody we played in this tournament has a great team and great coaches. We like the challenge because we’re trying to prepare for postseason play.” Gardendale was the third team in the rankings Holtville faced during the tournament. One error in the top of the first inning cost the Bulldogs three runs and the team could not bounce back against Gardendale’s top pitcher. “We didn’t do a good job of hitting the ball but credit to their pitcher,” Otwell said. “She was great at keeping us off balance. She had a weird spin on the ball that we just couldn’t figure out.” Cyndi Thornton had an RBI double in the third inning but the Bulldogs could muster only three hits across five innings. Alexus Hindman pitched four scoreless innings in relief but it was not enough for Holtville to make it to the championship game. “I thought we had some good swings at times but we just couldn’t execute how we wanted,” Otwell said. “You’re facing girls who are going to be on the mound with a chance to win a state championship in late May. That’s good for us because we don’t know what the playoffs hold for See BULLDOGS • Page B3

Wetumpka track takes home 11 gold medals STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Wetumpka boys and girls track teams combined for 11 first-place finishes at the River Region Invitational in Selma on Friday. Terrance Thomas and Cory Anthony each grabbed two gold medals while the Wetumpka girls team combined for victories in five different events. Thomas won gold in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.12 seconds. He followed that with a victory in the 200, edging Elmore County’s DJ Patrick by one one-hundredth of a second. Anthony is the top distance runner for the Indians and he got his day started with a second-place finish in the 800. He responded with a 14-second win in the 1600 before claiming gold in the 3200 by more than a minute. The Wetumpka boys team won first place in the 4x100 with a time of 44.03, beating the team from Demopolis by more than four-tenths of a second. The relay team finished third behind Elmore County and Prattville in the 4x400 and second behind Elmore County in the 4x800. Wetumpka’s Colby Golson won first place in the discus finals, setting a personal record in the event. Golson’s throw of 121 feet beat second place by more than 14 feet. Lynasha Simms had a strong showing for the girls team, finishing second in the 100 by less than a tenth of a second. She won the 200-meter dash with a time of 27.07 seconds. Wetumpka’s Lakenya Bracy won the 400, just beating Shonedra Richardson of Demopolis by less than a second. Hannah Bunn-Munck kept the streak going for Wetumpka, winning the 800 with a time of 2:49.27, two seconds ahead of Stanhope Elmore’s Khloe Jackson. Morgan Causey finished in first in the varsity javelin event with an 87-foot throw, finishing nearly three feet ahead of second place. Shavonna Lucas finished in third place with a throw of 80 feet-8 inches.

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Mason Elmore, left, connects with a pitch during Wetumpka’s win over Sweet Water on Friday.

Ranked opponent no match for Wetumpka By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

etumpka baseball coach Michael Dismukes has been searching for more pitching depth as the Indians look to build momentum before the postseason. Some of those concerns went away when freshman Douglas Johnson took the mound and shut down a two-time defending state champion on Friday night. “He was lights out for us,” Dismukes said. “He was throwing his breaking ball for a strike and getting ahead on most batters. When you get a good pitching performance from the other team, you have to match it and Douglas did that for us.” The Indians (15-5) hosted Class 1A No. 4 Sweet Water for a chance at their fifth win over a ranked opponent this season. The Bulldogs jumped on Johnson early with an RBI single

in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead against Wetumpka. The night only got better from there for Johnson and the Indians. “He didn’t get rattled,” Dismukes said. “He showed a lot of maturity and he’s grown up this season. I don’t really think of any of them as ninth-graders anymore. He competed well and when you do that, it doesn’t matter how old you are.” Johnson sat down seven of the next eight batters to keep Wetumpka in the game against Sweet Water’s JT Etheridge. The Indians had just one baserunner and struck out five times in the first two innings. Wetumpka found an answer in the third inning when Trey Jones came to the plate with two runners in scoring position and only one out. Garrit Terrell crossed the plate on a wild pitch to tie the game and Noah Jones scores on an RBI groundout from Trey Jones to put Wetumpka ahead 2-1.

“I thought our guys handled the game very well,” Dismukes said. “That guy on the mound (Etheridge) is a playoff-caliber guy we are going to see down the road. I was proud of the way our guys responded and fought to find a way to win.” Johnson returned to the mound in the fourth inning with the lead and some extra confidence. He struck out the side in the fourth inning and retired nine of the final 10 batters he faced before exiting after six frames. He finished with six strikeouts while allowing just two hits and one run. “We want to find some more depth on the mound and performances like we had tonight showed we have it,” Dismukes said. “We just want to be able to compete and play good baseball.” Wetumpka turned to Kyle Johnston to close the game in the seventh inning. After walking the leadoff See BASEBALL • Page B4

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ou may not realize it but the 2019 Major League Baseball season is already underway. And I do not just mean the exhibition games in Florida and Arizona that get us excited CCALEB ALEB every year. TURRENTINE There was actual Sports meaningful, regular season baseball played Writer last week in Japan between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A’s. After a few days of Ichiro’s farewell dominating the headlines (rightly so), the rest of the teams in the league are ready to take the field for the first time Thursday. For non-baseball fans, this is the time of year where you say things like the baseball season just ended and 162 games is way too long. But for those of us that love the game, Opening Day is near the top of the list for best days of the season. The first day of the regular season brings you back to caring about the results of your favorite team and giving you hope that this year is the year. The pitching matchups on Opening Day are some of the best you will see all season with every team’s top starter taking the mound. Even with injuries holding out the likes of Clayton Kershaw and Luis Severino, there will be plenty of top talent on display Thursday. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will get things started in the nation’s capital at noon Thursday. Bryce Harper will make his regular season debut with the Phillies in front of what is sure to be an electric crowd in Philadelphia. Atlanta has high expectations as its young core continues to grow and Julio Teheran will take the mound against Philadelphia ace Aaron Nola. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros will open their seasons at possibly the worst stadium in baseball but that should not distract from the fact the top two pitchers in the American League in 2018 will be on the mound. Blake Snell and Justin Verlander finished first and second respectively in the AL Cy Young voting last season and will now face off on the first day of the season. There are several other stars on the mound who are usually must-watch pitchers throughout the regular season. With Severino out, Masahiro Tanaka will take over as the starter for the New York Yankees against the Baltimore Orioles. Corey Kluber finished third in the Cy Young voting last season and will be the Opening Day starter for Cleveland for the fifth consecutive season. Luis Castillo is on the opposite end, making his first Opening Day start of his career for the Reds. While the pitching might be on display on Opening Day, it’s the power at the plate which brings the casual fans to the game. For the first time since 2012, the top six players in the AL MVP vote hit at least 30 home runs last season. Mike Trout playing baseball is always recommended viewing and somehow, he seems to be getting better. Boston brings back MVP winner Mookie Betts along with J.D. Martinez to provide one of the best one-two lineup punches in the game. Cleveland brings back the top hitting middle infield in baseball with Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor leading the way for the AL Central division favorites. The Yankees are back after setting a record for home runs in a season and are hoping to knock off the Boston Red Sox this year behind the power of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Gary Sanchez. The National League brought several surprises last season, including Christian Yelich coming out of nowhere to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a division title and win the league’s MVP award. The Atlanta Braves shocked the NL East by winning the division by eight games behind the debut of Ronald Acuna Jr. Two tiebreaker games were needed at the end of the season to determine the five teams in the postseason for the NL and there does not seem to be much separation again this season. The Phillies made plenty of additions to compete in the NL East but the Braves, the Nationals and even the Mets will make it difficult. The L.A. Dodgers are the favorites to make it back to the World Series and should ease to a title in the NL West but the Central is a different story. The Chicago Cubs, Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds all have their eyes on a playoff spot to start the season and could still be pushing for the postseason into August. There is plenty of storylines to watch and things to get excited for this season. And everything gets started in full force Thursday. Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Herald.

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Above: Wetumpka’s Arthur Davis (8) looks to split two Tallassee defenders during Wetumpka’s 4-1 win on Thursday night. Below: Wetumpka’s Hunter Johnson (23) crosses the ball into the box from the right wing during the game at Tallassee on Thursday.

Wetumpka dominant in win over Tigers By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Wetumpka boys soccer team grabbed its third consecutive win with a 4-1 victory at Tallassee on Thursday night. The Indians moved to 6-2-3 on the year and take some momentum into a long break before the season’s final stretch. Anthony Auen scored his second goal of the year to go along with an assist to lead Wetumpka to the win. Caio Pelogia, Ethan Blecher and Brennan Worrell each added a goal, allowing the Indians to run away from a struggling Tallassee squad. “The biggest thing I look for is to not play down to the level of the competition,” Wetumpka coach Desmond Knight said. “We have to still play our game. This is a game where we can develop and get some of those guys in who don’t get a lot of time.” Wetumpka was dominant to start the match but could not get a shot on target until the ninth See SOCCER • Page B4

Mustangs streaking after weekend wins By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Herald

Wins were tough to find at the first part of the season, but the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs piled them up heading into Spring Break and the Hoover Invitational. The Mustangs, who are winners of five straight, will compete against Briarwood Christian and Tennessee’s Farragut High School on Friday. Through the first 14 games of the season, the Mustangs were their own worst enemy, compiling a 2-12 record. That changed after a road trip to Selma. The Mustangs ran roughshod over the Saints outscoring their blue and gold

foes a combined 37-12. The stampede continued at Furlow Field over the weekend as the Mustangs upended Fayetteville 4-0 then rallied early to avenge a loss to Elmore County. “We’ve made a couple of adjustments in the line-up, and we had an eighth-grader making his first start at short (during the losing streak),” Mustangs coach Wes Dunsieth said. “And (on Saturday) he made several big plays for us.” The eighth-grader in question, shortstop Zach Stevens, ended an Elmore County threat by fielding a sharply hit grounder and turning it into a double play to get the Mustangs out

of the inning. “That was unreal,” Dunsieth said. “Everybody is just more comfortable now of where they are on the field and in the line-up. We are starting to see some of that chemistry develop and I’m really proud of them.” The Mustangs scored two late to upend Fayetteville and pick up the 4-0 win and carried that momentum over into the rematch with the Panthers. Stanhope Elmore’s Alex Johnson singled to lead off the home half of the first. Chase Eddings and Connor Gregg were issued passes to load the bases. Nate Hodge emptied them with one swing, driving an Elmore County See MUSTANGS • Page B3

Wetumpka, ECHS split pair of games in 3 days STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Wetumpka and Elmore County softball teams each hosted the other for a game last week with the road team coming away with a win in both games. Tuesday, Wetumpka traveled across the river to Eclectic for a non-area matchup with the Panthers. The Indians jumped in front with two runs on two errors in the first inning before Elmore County began battling back. The Panthers took their first lead of the game after Madison Britt hit a 2-run homer in the bottom of the third inning to put ECHS ahead 4-3. The Panthers extended that lead to 6-3 with back-to-back RBI doubles by Madelyn Becker and Kelina Daniels in the fourth inning. Wetumpka quickly stormed back, scoring three runs in the fifth inning to tie the game. The Indians blew the game open in the sixth inning with five

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Wetumpka’s Ashnlynn Campbell, left, lays down a bunt against Elmore County on Thursday.

different players knocking in runs during the sevenrun inning. The Indians added another run in the seventh inning, scoring the final 11

runs of the game in a 14-6 victory. Lily Gray led the way with three hits and three RBIs for the Indians. Savannah Shoemaker got the win in the circle after

pitching 1 1/3 innings of relief, while striking out three and allowing just one hit. Elmore County got See SPLIT • Page B4

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Nobles throws perfect game in area victory STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

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Baynes still eyeing stolen-base record

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

With Tallassee hosting Auburn last week, fans witnessed something they had not seen for nearly two years. Chloe Baynes was thrown out trying to steal third base, ending her streak of 115 consecutive stolen base attempts without being caught. “Losing my streak really upset me and I had to try to deal with it throughout the game,” Baynes said. “I also wanted to stay up for my team but it was tough because that meant so much to me.” The 115-base streak sits in third place for the most consecutive steals in a career, according to the AHSAA website. Baynes was 36 games shy of the state record which is held by Danville’s Kristy Roberts. “We really started noticing it about midway through her seventhgrade year,” Tallassee coach Pat Love said. “She was 39 of 40 that

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Top: Tallassee’s Chloe Baynes has reached base in 68.9 percent of her plate appearances this season. Above: Baynes (18) stands on second after stealing a base during Tallassee’s win over Dadeville last week.

year. It’s something you start paying attention to every game and keep that tally going. If she gets a single, it’s pretty much a double.” It did not take long for Baynes to get redemption

after being thrown out in the third inning of the win over Auburn. She finished the game with a seasonhigh four stolen bases in one game, stealing second two more times in the final three innings.

“She is always going to have the green light,” Love said. “If she wants to steal, I’m going to let her do it. She was upset about it but we’re going to move on from there and she’s already started a new streak now.” Baynes, a freshman centerfielder, has now been thrown out twice during her varsity career and is looking to set a new number for herself during her final three and a half high school seasons. She has her sights set on a specific name on the list ahead of her. “Being in the record books is something that means a lot to me,” Baynes said. “Seeing my name right next to Haylie McCleney, who was one of the greatest centerfielders for Alabama, that amazes me so now I’m trying to get my name above hers.” McCleney was a former standout at Mortimer Jordan and had a streak of 137 consecutive See BAYNES • Page B4

The Holtville baseball team started area play with two huge victories against Booker T. Washington last week. The Bulldogs exploded for a season-high in runs while getting a perfect pitching performance on the mound from Drew Nobles. Holtville (10-4) scored 10 runs in the first inning, including two-run singles from Chappelle Washam, Payton Coburn and Todd Wilson. Nobles took the mound in the first inning with a 10-run lead and the Bulldogs were in cruise mode from there. They added nine more runs in the fourth inning on their way to a 19-0 win in five innings. Washam, Coburn and Wilson each finished with three RBIs and every Holtville player in the lineup finished with at least two runs. Nobles needed only 45 pitches to get through five perfect innings. He struck out 11 batters and got two groundouts and two flyouts to earn his fourth victory of the season. The Bulldogs got their second area win two days later when they hosted BTW. Washam pitched five scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowing just three hits. Washam also added four RBIs at the plate as Holtville ran to a 16-0 victory. Mikey Forney and Hunter Martin each scored three times in the win. The Bulldogs will return from the break with a chance to clinch the regular season area title. They have two games against Class 4A No. 10 Elmore County next week before starting a series against Handley the following Tuesday.

Stanhope sweeps Selma to start area play

Stanhope Elmore ended a six-game losing streak last week with three wins against Selma to begin play in Class 6A Area 5. The Mustangs scored 10-plus runs in all three games, including a season-high 16 runs in the opener on the road. Alex Johnson finished a home run shy of the cycle and knocked in four runs as Stanhope won 16-4 at Selma. He was one of seven Mustangs to record multiple hits in the victory and led the team with three runs scored. Bradley Dobbs had a home run and a triple in the victory. Leadoff batter DJ McGhee had three hits and three RBIs for the Mustangs. Stanhope (8-14) returned home for a doubleheader against Selma on Thursday. Nate Hodge led the way for the offense, finishing with three hits including a three-run homer in the first inning. The Mustangs took advantage of three key fielding errors by Selma, leading to three unearned runs in the 11-8 victory in the first game. Stanhope finished off the sweep with 12 runs on just six hits across three innings before the game was called in favor of the Mustangs. Jackson Floyd pitched three scoreless innings, striking out five without allowing a hit for his first victory of the season.

Bulldogs us. That’s some top pitching we faced.” The loss to Gardendale came on the heels of a quarterfinal victory against Class 7A No. 2 Spain Park. Holtville’s offense struggled against the Jaguar pitcher but got just enough run support for KK Dismukes to earn the victory. In the fifth inning, Bella Farmer got the only hit of the game for the Bulldogs with a single to right field. She moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Haley Walker, setting up Alexus Hindman to drive in the run. Hindman hit a fly ball to right field and Farmer tagged up, attempting to advance to third base with two outs. The throw got away from the third baseman and Farmer sprinted home for the only run of the game. “Sometimes you have to be a little more aggressive in those games,” Otwell said. “We tagged up with a runner

continued from Page B1 on second, kind of a gamble, but the ball bounced our way. Next thing you know the ball kicks away and we get a run. Sometimes you need those breaks.” That run was all Dismukes needed for her 16th win of the season. She pitched a complete game, throwing six innings and striking out 12 batters along the way. The Jaguars threatened in the final inning with two runners in scoring position but Dismukes got Spain Park’s Maddie Majors to pop out after a six-minute at bat to end the game. “Anytime you play a team like Spain Park, you know the runs are going to be limited,” Otwell said. “We played them early in the year and we didn’t play great so I really challenged our girls to show up and compete hard.” Holtville got wins over Faith Academy, Baker and Montgomery Catholic during

pool play to advance to the quarterfinals. Dismukes had five hits, including a home run, during the three victories. “We still had a great week of softball,” Otwell said after the loss to Gardendale. “I’m still very happy with the way we played this week. Anytime you can go 6-1 in a week and beat a lot of 6A and 7A schools, there’s no reason to hang your head.” Holtville is currently ranked No. 3 in Class 4A and is hoping to make a return to Lagoon Park for the state tournament in May. The Bulldogs have been in the final eight only once in their program’s history but Otwell is confident this team can make some noise in the postseason. “As long as we have some really good pitching and really good defense, the bats will show up,” Otwell said. “We’re too solid all the way through the lineup. I’m just looking for that consistency.”

Mustangs offering into the gap for a triple. DJ McGhee (running for Hodge) strolled home on a passed ball to put the hometown squad up 4-0 and the Panthers on their heels. “I think we played well,” Dunsieth said. “We scored every inning except one and that helps a lot. It takes a lot of pressure off. They just kept going. When that happens, it makes my job easy.” The offensive output continued in the second as Kerenski McGhee reached on an error and then scored on an Eddings sac fly. The 5-0 lead turned blossomed to 7-0 in the third as the Mustangs brought two more ponies home. Sully Stevens drew a walk and

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Holtville’s Cyndi Thornton throws to first after fielding a grounder during the team’s semifinal game on Saturday.

continued from Page B2 then scored on a scoring error as the Panthers’ catcher dropped strike three and allowed Bradley Dobbs to reach safely. The catcher’s toss was wide and into the outfield scoring Stevens and moving Dobbs to third. Dobbs later scored on a wild pitch. After being silenced in the fourth, the Mustangs put two more on the board in the fifth following an Elmore County call to the bullpen. Cody Freeman and Parker Wagner drew walks to open the home half of the fifth frame. Freeman scored on a passed ball and Johnson singled to score Wagner. The Panthers, whose offense

could best be described as one appearing in fits and stalls, found a spark and pushed two runs home. Payne Watts and DeAngelo Splunge drew walks to open the sixth and later scored on a Jamie Singleton single. A force out a third and then a toss to first ended the threat. Stanhope Elmore ended the game in the bottom of the sixth by driving home four runs, securing the 12-2 victory. Hodge led off the inning with a solo shot over the leftfield fence moving the mark to 10-2. Two more runs were added to the book and the game was ended with the Mustangs up 12-2.

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close enough to bring the tying run to the plate in a 7-4 loss. “I don’t feel great about how we played in that last game but they play three good ones before that,” Reeves said. “We’re young and we’re battling. We’re never out of a game and we can come back from any kind of deficit. I want our kids to know that and never get down because of the scoreboard.” Wetumpka will return from spring break with a chance to clinch the regular season area title. After going unbeaten in the first two area games, the Indians will return home to host Selma and Stanhope Elmore in the first nine days of April. “We told them to get away from the game for a couple of days,” Reeves said about spring break. “When you do that, sometimes it can make you appreciate it a little more. We want them to get away and get some rest so they can come back next week fired up and ready to play some ball.”

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SEHS caps busy week by clinching section By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The Stanhope Elmore boys soccer team clinched the Class 6A Section 6 title with a 5-1 win over Calera on Friday night. Maicol Torres had his second hat trick of the season to go with free kick goals from Arly Ramirez and Wilder Menjivar in the victory. The Mustangs (9-2-1) had three games in four days last week with big tests against Pelham and Hewitt-Trussville on back-to-back nights. While clinching the section championship may stand out to some teams, Stanhope coach Johanna Angelo said the other results of the week meant more to the team. “Obviously, that’s really important but our goals are much loftier than that,” Angelo said. “Honestly, for me, Pelham was the game of the week for us. Winning against them is something we’ve never done and that’s a huge step.” Stanhope traveled to Pelham on Tuesday night and came away with a 3-2 victory. Cristo Rocha and Gonzalo Chao scored goals in the first half before Romeo Perez scored in the second half to clinch the victory. The Mustangs will likely have to go through Pelham during the postseason if they want to reach their goal of an appearance in Huntsville. The win showed Stanhope

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Stanhope Elmore’s Donovan Johnson (7) looks to clear the ball along the sideline during the Mustangs’ 1-1 draw with Hewitt-Trussville.

is capable of making a run at a state championship but they did not have much time to celebrate, turning around against 7A Hewitt-Trussville on Wednesday night. “I didn’t realize the quality of Hewitt-Trussville until after I schedule those games back to back,” Angelo said. “I probably wouldn’t have done that to them. But they handled it well and it was a character-building thing, especially because of how

Baynescontinued from Page B3 stolen base attempts without being thrown out. Baynes is hoping to beat McCleney’s number and take the same path to Tuscaloosa to play college softball. Despite losing her streak, Baynes said she has not lost her confidence. The Tigers rely on Baynes on the top of the order and she delivers more often than not. In her first 84 plate appearances this season, Baynes has reached base 70 times and has recorded 47 stolen bases. She leads Tallassee with a batting average of .692 and 42 runs scored. “Whether she’s getting a hit or walking or reaching base by an error, it creates such havoc on the bases,” Love said. “Every throw has to be perfect and they’re so busy worrying about her so it helps out at the plate.” Baynes is a slap hitter from the left side of the plate but will lay down a bunt more often than not, giving the third baseman no chance at throwing her out at first. Once she reaches base, Baynes is going to score more often than not, thanks to Tallassee’s top sluggers Lexi Love and Belle Haynes. Tallassee has started the season 21-3 and expects to compete for a state championship in Class 5A. With Baynes at the top of the lineup, it is going to take something special to knock off the Tigers — for this season and many years to come.

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its revenge two days later with a comeback victory of its own in Wetumpka. It was the first game this season Wetumpka hosted at its on-campus field but the Panthers played spoiler. Runs were limited in the opening innings with Wetumpka’s Rebeka Cannon and Elmore County’s Maci Curlee exchanging scoreless frames through the first four innings. Wetumpka struck first, taking the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Anna Kate Norton gave the Indians a 2-0 lead after her first hit of the game brought home Mya Holt. Markie Hicks added an RBI single in the sixth inning to put Wetumpka ahead 3-0 with Elmore County down to its final three outs at the plate. Curlee and CJ Thornton got hits to put two runners in scoring position but Wetumpka got two outs before any runs scored. The Panthers saw their next four batters reach base and took the lead after back to back two-run singles by Becker and Daniels. Curlee returned to the circle with a 5-3 lead and pitched a perfect inning in the bottom of the seventh to give Elmore County the win.

intense Tuesday’s game was.” In the first 15 minutes of the match, both teams looked to make runs inside their opponent’s third but could not create any clear-cut chances. After a save from Isaac Stubbs on one end, the Mustangs broke through with their first chance on a quick counter attack. Rocha, who has been moved to a central forward position, found Torres on the right wing in the midfield. Torres returned

the pass down the line and Rocha moved into the box before drawing a foul 15 yards from the goal. “He doesn’t realize how much he can affect the play around him,” Angelo said. “Where he is changes where we go. So, when he sits too deep, he will hold the ball and we don’t go forward. The higher we sit him, the more the rest of us move forward to get him the ball up the field.”

Soccer minute. After a shot from Luke Tessier was saved, the Indians won a corner and Pelogia found the breakthrough. Auen swung in a low corner to the front post, allowing Pelogia to connect with the ball and put it through the traffic into the bottom left corner. “Anthony has been one of those guys we want to develop,” Knight said. “He’s an underclassman that we’ve brought up but he’s got a great right foot. We’re still trying to get him more spacial awareness but when the ball is on his foot, there’s not many on our team that has the leg he has.” Less than three minutes later, Wetumpka doubled its lead with a goal from Blecher. He cut inside from the left wing before putting his shot into the bottom left corner, easily beating the Tallassee keeper. The Tigers (0-0-7) did not go away though, cutting into their deficit just 23 seconds later. Tallassee quickly moved forward from the kickoff and Ruben Castaneda found the back of the net. Wetumpka continued to control the game and had several chances to extend its lead but the score remained 2-1 at the break. It did not take long for the Indians to extend their lead once the second half began. Worrell had a shot from outside the box go through the goalie’s arms and into the back of the net to restore Wetumpka’s two-goal lead in the 48th minute. Tallassee came back with another response but goalkeeper Zach Grindle was up for the challenge. Tallassee had its first major chance in the 53rd minute, sending a counter attack down the right flank. Fernando Marcos got a shot off but Grindle got his finger tips to the ball, pushing it over the goal and behind for a corner. “It’s phenomenal for us to be able to rely on him,” Knight said of Grindle. “I’ve seen a laser focus from him at

Rocha stepped up to take the penalty and sent the keeper the wrong way while slotting the ball into the bottom right corner to give Stanhope a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute. The Mustangs had a chance to double their lead before the break but Hewitt-Trussville made a double save to keep things at 1-0 after 40 minutes. “We weren’t doing poorly in the first half,” Angelo said. “It wasn’t because of a lack of effort or lack of skill. But in the second half, things started breaking down but then we recovered late when we needed to.” Hewitt came out for the second half and dominated the ball for the first 20 minutes. The Huskies found an equalizer in the 58th minute on a shot from just outside of the box after a corner kick. “For a good 15 or 20 minutes, we had no possession, which is amazing because that’s what we do, that’s what we focus on,” Angelo said. “So now, that’s my number one thing to figure out: why are we having those 15-minute breakdowns at the beginning of the second half.” The Mustangs responded well to the goal and created more chances in the final 20 minutes but could not find the final touch to score a winning goal. Hewitt had the final chance of the game but Dillon Lewis cleared a corner in the final minute to secure the 1-1 draw.

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Wetumpka’s Anthony Auen (13) scored a goal and had an assist in Wetumpka’s 4-1 win at Tallassee on Thursday.

keeper. He was one of those guys coming in that I had high expectations for and he’s not just meeting them, he’s exceeding them.” The Tigers got on the end of the ensuing corner but the header was high and wide to relieve some of the pressure. However, the Tigers would get another chance in the 66th minute after Castaneda drew a foul 24 yards from the goal. Wetumpka set up a five-man wall but Castaneda drove the free kick under the wall and heading into the bottom right corner. With his line of sight limited, Grindle reacted in time to push the ball away at full stretch. Wetumpka finally put the game away in the 71st minute when Auen struck again after a scramble inside the box. Worrell whipped in a free

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kick but Tallassee could not get the ball clear, setting up Auen to knock the ball into the roof of the net for the final goal of the game. “If it’s at his foot, we’ve encouraged him to shoot,” Knight said. “He got his first goal against Eclectic earlier this week and that gave him some more confidence. We’re proud of him but we’re not really surprised by it.” Wetumpka will have two weeks off before returning to the pitch. The Indians will play Carver-Montgomery on April 8 before it hosts Stanhope in a section rivalry on April 13. Tallassee will be back in action on Monday night when it hosts Prattville Christian. The Tigers continue to look for their first win of the season but have now scored in four consecutive games for the first time this year.

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Wetumpka’s Douglas Johnson got his first victory of the season after pitching six innings against Sweet Water on Friday night.

batter, Johnston responded with three consecutive swinging strikeouts to give Wetumpka the 2-1 victory. After splitting games against Madison Academy and Prattville on Saturday, the Indians are off to their best 20-game start since 2010. Dismukes admitted the success has been a little surprising due to the difficult schedule the team has played but he said the team has settled in and are playing at a high level consistently. Wetumpka was sitting just outside of the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s top-10 rankings for Class 6A in each of the first two polls. While Dismukes believes his team deserves to be there, he is more concerned with preparing for the playoffs. “I think we’re playing well enough to crack in (to the top 10),” Dismukes said. “But at the end of the day, we want to win the area first and the rankings can matter later. We care more about being in the top 32 than that top 10.”

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Part-time Sales Clerk Wetumpka Russell Do it Center is now accepting applications for a part-time sales clerk. Retail experience helpful. Applications accepted at Russell Do it Center, 7986 Hwy 231 Wetumpka, AL EOE

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Warehouse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Driver Wetumpka Russell Do it Center Accepting applications for the position of warehouseman/ delivery person at the Wetumpka Do it Center. Forklift and warehouse operations experience desired. )XOO WLPH SRVLWLRQ ZLWK EHQHÂżWV Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and good driving history required. Please apply in person at: Russell Do it Center 7986, Hwy 231 in Wetumpka, AL. Applications accepted Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 7am-4pm. Serious Inquiries Only. EOE

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

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a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for American Advisors Group, on the 7th day of November, 2015, said mortMISCELLANEOUS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gregâ&#x20AC;? JDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI OUR PRESENT Truth. Let Birmingham Fence Co. the Judge of Probate of Elmore the bible explain Free Book and Bible Study. P.O .Box 171 County, Alabama, in Book 2015, Specializing in: Page 53136; the undersigned Samantha, AL 35482. Â&#x2021;5HVLGHQWLDOÂ&#x2021;&RPPHUFLDO American Advisors Group, as 1-205-339-4837. 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Bowman and informational purposes: 123 Jessica Bowman to Discover Bellview Drive, Deatsville, Bank dated June 5, 2014, and AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY Recorded in RLPY Book 2014, WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, Page 22343 of the records in the WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, Elmore County, Alabama, notice EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS is hereby given that the under- TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENsigned as mortgagee will under JOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD power of sale contained in said SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF mortgage, sell at public outcry REDEMPTION OF ALL PARfor cash to the highest bidder, TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alduring legal hours of sale on the abama law gives some persons April 30, 2019, at the front door who have an interest in property entrance of the Courthouse of the right to redeem the properElmore County, Alabama, One ty under certain circumstances. Commerce St., Wetumpka, AL Programs may also exist that 36092, the following described help persons avoid or delay the Do you have available jobs? real property in the County foreclosure process. An attorof Elmore, State of Alabama, ney should be consulted to help being the same property de- you understand these rights Call 256.277.4219 to let others scribed in the above referred and programs as a part of the know about job opportunities to mortgage: LOT 28 OF RICH foreclosure process. This sale is at your business. FIELD SUBDIVISION PLAT made for the purpose of paying NO. 3, AS SAME APPEARS OF the indebtedness secured by RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF said mortgage, as well as the THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF expenses of foreclosure. The ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, successful bidder must tender a IN PLAT BOOK 12, AT PAGE non-refundable deposit of Five 91. *This foreclosure is subject Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) WR WKDW FHUWDLQ ÂżUVW PRUWJDJH LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH executed by Roger A. 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Public Notices ried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, on the 1st day of August, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in 5/3< %RRN 3DJH the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot %ORFN DFFRUGLQJ WR PDSV and plat prepared by Clarence - :KLWH -U 5HJLVWHUHG 6XUYH\RU RQ $SULO DQG UHvised on November 26, 1962, DQG UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGdress for informational purposHV &URVV 6W :HWXPSND $/ 7+,6 3523(57< WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the 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 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR DZDUG the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed XQWLO GXULQJ WKH OHJDO hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJHH Transferee, www.sirote.com/ IRUHFORVXUHV Wetumpka Herald: 0DU FC/445339 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SABRINA FANNIN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2019-039 Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on 19th day of March, 2019 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Priscilla F. Godfrey, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sabrina Fannin, deceased Attorney of Record: Bonita Caldwell, 576 Gilmer Avenue, Tallassee, Alabama 36078 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2019 EST/FANNIN, S. Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

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payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortIN THE PROBATE COURT Pursuant to 32-13-1 ET SEQ, gage executed by Meghan C. OF ELMORE COUNTY, Code of Alabama, the following Rutland, an unmarried woman ALABAMA described vehicles will be sold and Robert M. Dame, a married IN THE MATTER OF THE for the purpose of recovering man, originally in favor of MortESTATE OF DOUGLAS E. storage & towing bills on April gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ATKISSON, DECEASED 4, 2019 at 8:00 am at Seamon IberiaBank Mortgage Company, PROBATE COURT NO. 19-059 Wrecker Service Inc, 20 Sevarg an Arkansas Corporation, on NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lane, Millbrook, Alabama. Any the 22nd day of March, 2013, OF ESTATE owner, secured party, or lien said mortgage recorded in the holder may contest the right 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Letters Testamentary on the WR VHOO VXFK YHKLFOH E\ ÂżOLQJ DQ of Elmore County, Alabama, in Estate of said decedent having application for hearing with the 5/3< %RRN 3DJH been granted to David Eugene Circuit Clerk of Elmore County Atkisson as Personal Repre- at least 10 days prior to the date the undersigned Wells Farsentative on the 20th day of of sale. Seller reserves all rights go Bank, NA., as Mortgagee/ March 2019 by the Honorable to refuse any bid and to contin- Transferee, under and by virtue John Thornton, Judge of Pro- ue vehicles from one sale to the of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at bate of said County in said next. public outcry to the highest bidState, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims CALL #, YEAR, MAKE, MOD- der for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at against said Estate are required EL, VIN Wetumpka, Elmore County, to present same within the time Alabama, on March 20, 2019, allowed by law or the same will 54398, 2000 GMC SONOMA, during the legal hours of sale, be barred. GTCS1947Y8139882 all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described Regina B. Edwards, Attorney for 54514, 2001 CHEV- real estate, situated in Elmore the Estate of Douglas E. Atkis- ROLET BLAZER, County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin son, deceased 1GNCS13W112123879 at the SW corner of the SW 1/4 Name and Address for Attorney: 54403, 1999 FORD TAURUS, of the NE 1/4 of Section 30, T20N, R19E, Elmore County, Regina B. Edwards PC, 109 1FAFP58S4XG206809 $ODEDPD WKHQFH GXH 1RUWK East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, IHHW WR D 1R FDSSHG Alabama 36092 52360, 1992 CHEVROLET UHEDU WKHQFH GXH (DVW G20, 2GBEG25K3N4115309 IHHW WR D 1R FDSSHG UHEDU RQ Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 27, the West R/W of Laurel Creek Apr. 3 and 10, 2019 54926, 1997 CHEV- 5RDG WKHQFH DORQJ VDLG :HVW EST/ATKISSON, D. ROLET BLAZER, 5 : 6 GHJUHHV PLQXWHV 1GNDT13W1VK122688 VHFRQGV : IHHW WR PUBLIC NOTICE WKH 3 & WKHQFH DORQJ D FXUYH 54675, 2011 KIA SPORTAGE, to the right having a radius of KNDPCCA24B7085636 Notice is hereby given that the IHHW 6 GHJUHHV undersigned will sell for cash, PLQXWHV VHFRQGV : 53605, 1970 PICK UP, at an ONLINE public auction IHHW FKRUG WR D 1R UHEDU RQ F10GCN44700 on Monday, April 15th, 2019, at the South line of said SW 1/4 10:00am AT STORAGETREARI WKH 1( WKHQFH OHDYLQJ 53457, 2004 CHEVROSURES.COM. Please note: said West R/W, due West 10.10 LET VENTURE, 1GNDXTHIS AUCTION IS NOT IN IHHW WR WKH 3 2 % DOO LQ WKH 6: 13EX4D229639 PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 30, SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL T20N, R19E, Elmore County, 52978, 2011 DODGE CHARLOCATION. ALL AUCTION $ODEDPD DQG FRQWDLQLQJ GER, 2B3CL3CGXBH597320 PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN DFUHV PRUH RU OHVV 3URSHUW\ UP AND BID ONLINE. street address for informational 52738, 1998 FORD EXPEDI- purposes: 3301 Laurel Creek TION, 1FMPU18L4WLB17784 Southeast Storage 5RDG 7LWXV $/ 7+,6 1901 Holtville Rd. 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 53169, 1996 MERCUWetumpka, AL, 36092 21 $1 Âł$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6Â´ %$RY GRAND MARQUIS, 2MELÂ&#x2021; $SULO 6WRXW 7HHSHH 6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< M74W6TX635527 Street. Wetumpka, AL 36092, 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' Washer, Furniture 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( Â&#x2021; .DYLRXV 7KRPDV 53127, 1996 HONDA CIVIC, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 1HGEJ6123TL075091 Outhlacoochie Street. Wetump$1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 ka, AL 36092, Household, Elec72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(0353185, 2000 HONDA AC- 7,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,tronics CORD, 1HGCG2254YA027321 7/(' 7+(5(72 $ODEDPD ODZ Southeast Storage gives some persons who have 53277, 2002 HONDA ACCORD an interest in property the right 8 6 +Z\ SE, 1HGCG56752A097852 Wetumpka, AL, 36093 to redeem the property under Â&#x2021; 'DUUHOO %RZPDQ FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV 3UR53455, 1997 FORD CROWN South Shelby Street, Wetumpgrams may also exist that help LX, 2FALP- persons avoid or delay the foreka, AL 36092, Clothes, Furniture VICTORIA 74W5VX155304 Â&#x2021; 7HUUHQFH 'DYLV %LVclosure process. An attorney cayne Drive, Montgomery, AL should be consulted to help Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 27 and you understand these rights 36116, Furniture, Boxes Apr. 3, 2019 and programs as a part of the :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU DQG AV/00 GMC foreclosure process. This sale is Apr. 3, 2019 made for the purpose of paying PUBLIC NOTICE STORAGE AUCTION the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the Bullard Excavating, Inc. hereexpenses of foreclosure. The PUBLIC NOTICE by gives notice of completion successful bidder must tender a of contract with the State of non-refundable deposit of Five BULLARD EXCAVATING INC Alabama for construction of 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV hereby gives notice of compleProject No. STPAA-2618(250) LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH tion of contract with the State in Elmore County. This notice WR 6LURWH 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH of Alabama for construction of will appear for four consectime and place of the sale. The Project NO. STPMN-2615(258), utive weeks beginning on balance of the purchase price STPMN-2615(259) AND ST03/20/2019 and ending on PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PMN-2615(260) in Elmore 04/10/2019. All claims should County. This notice will appear EH ÂżOHG DW (YD 'ULYH by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH for four consecutive weeks beAndalusia, AL 36420 during 3HUPXWW 3 & DW WKH DGGUHVV LQginning on March 20, 2019 and this period. GLFDWHG EHORZ 6LURWH 3HUPXWW ending on April 10, 2019. All 3 & UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR DZDUG FODLPV VKRXOG EH ÂżOHG DW Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, the bid to the next highest bidder (YD 'ULYH $QGDOXVLD $/ 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2019 should the highest bidder fail to COMPLETION timely tender the total amount Bullard Excavating, Inc. due. The Mortgagee/Transferee PUBLIC NOTICE reserves the right to bid for and Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27, purchase the real estate and to $SU DQG MORTGAGE credit its purchase price against COMPLETION FORECLOSURE SALE the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real Default having been made in the f PUBLIC NOTICE

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated January 6, 2014, executed by Jason H. Wright, a married man, and Shannon Wright, his wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys*LQQ\ 5XWOHGJH 6,527( tems, Inc., solely as nominee 3(50877 3 & 3 2 %R[ for Quicken Loans, Inc., which mortgage was recorded on Jan %LUPLQJKDP $/ $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJHH uary 10, 2014, in Real Property Transferee, www.sirote.com/ Book 2014, Page 1094, of the PRUWJDJH UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH IRUHFORVXUHV of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, which :HWXPSND +HUDOG mortgage was, duly transferred 0DU and assigned to Quicken Loans FC/445311 Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power PUBLIC NOTICE of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell NOTICE TO CREDITORS at public outcry, to the highest OF ESTATE bidder for cash, in front of the STATE OF ALABAMA North Door entrance to the ElCOUNTY OF ELMORE more County Courthouse at IN THE MATTER OF THE Wetumpka, Alabama, during ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE the legal hours of sale on JanANN FAULKNER, DECEASED uary 23, 2019, the following CASE NO: 2019-052 described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, toLetters Testamentary on the wit: Land situated in the County estate of said decedent hav- of Elmore in the State of AL. Lot ing been granted to the under- 6, Block G, according to the plat signed on the 15 day of March, of Grandview Pines Plat No. 2019 by John Thornton Judge 1-A as the same appears of reof Probate of Elmore County, FRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH Alabama, notice is hereby given of Probate of Elmore County, that all persons having claims Alabama in Plat Book 7, Page against said estate are required 112. This sale is made for the to present the same within the purpose of paying the indebtedtime allowed by law or the same ness secured by said mortgage will be barred. MARY ERLINE as well as expenses of forecloFAULKNER RODGERS, PER- sure. This property will be sold SONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, THE ESTATE OF CHARLOTTE subject to any easements, enANN FAULKNER, DECEASED cumbrances, and exceptions UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG Attorney of Record: J. N. Buck- those contained in the records ner, Jr., 1795 East Main Street, RI WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Prattville, Alabama 36066, 334- Probate of the County where 365-2111 the above-described property is situated. This property will Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 be sold without warranty or reand Apr. 3, 2019 course, expressed or implied EST/FAULKNER, C. as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of PUBLIC NOTICE all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons IN THE PROBATE COURT who have an interest in property ELMORE COUNTY, the right to redeem the properALABAMA ty under certain circumstances. IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GENNY LANE GRAHAM, Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay DECEASED the foreclosure process. An CASE NUMBER: 2019-054 attorney should be consulted NOTICE TO CREDITORS to help you understand these OF ESTATE rights and programs as a part Letters Testamentary on the of the foreclosure process. The estate of said decedent hav- successful bidder must tender a ing been granted to the un- non-refundable deposit of Five dersigned on the 14th day of Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) March, 2019 by the Honorable LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH John Thornton, Judge of Pro- to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at bate of said County in said the time and place of sale. The State, notice is hereby given balance of the purchase price that all persons having claims PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV against said estate are required by noon on the second busito present the same within the ness day following the sale at time allowed by law or the same WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV 0LOlirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cewill be barred. dars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama BY: John D. Sanders, Jr., Ex- 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. ecutor of the Estate of Genny reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders Lane Graham, deceased should the highest bidder fail to Attorney for Estate: Keith A. timely tender the total amount +RZDUG /DZ 2IÂżFH RI .HLWK due. Quicken Loans Inc., TransA. Howard, LLC, 102 South feree Boundary Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, Telephone: The sale provided hereinabove 334-567-4356, Facsimile: 334- was postponed on the 23rd day of January, 2019; was fur567-7080 ther postponed on the 19th Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 day of March, 2019, by public announcement being made in and Apr. 3, 2019 front of the North Door to the EST/GRAHAM, G. Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 29th day of May, 2019, by public announcement being made in front of the North Door to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed XQWLO GXULQJ WKH OHJDO hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama.

Robert J. Wermuth/cls, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 27, 2019 FC/WRIGHT, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF JOSEPH KIMBLE FOR THE ADOPTION OF JORDIN GIOVANNI PARKHOUSE CASE NO. A2018-48 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF JORDIN GIOVANNI PARKHOUSE Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the above-styled matter has been ÂżOHG LQ VDLG &RXUW E\ -RVHSK Kimble, Petitioner, and that WKH WK GD\ RI -XQH DW RÂśFORFN D P KDV EHHQ set for hearing on the same LQ VDLG &RXUW LQ WKH &RXQW\ RI (OPRUH $ODEDPD 3OHDVH EH DGYLVHG WKDW LI \RX LQWHQG WR FRQWHVW WKLV DGRSWLRQ \RX PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V KHUHRI ZLWK FRXQVHO IRU VDLG 3HWLWLRQHU ZKRVH QDPH DQG DGGUHVV DUH VKRZQ EHORZ DQG ZLWK the Clerk of the said Probate &RXUW '21( WKLV WK GD\ RI )HEUXDU\ %5,$1 ' 0$11 / / & $77251(< $7 /$: 3 2 %2; 0217*20(5< $/$%$0$ :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU $SU DQG CASE NO. A2018-48

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on September 29, 2005 by Frederick C. Hines, A Single Man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., and recorded in Book 2005 at Page 89416 on December 2, 2005, in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Select Portfolio 6HUYLFLQJ ,QF DV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ instrument recorded in Book 2013, 44435; Book 2014, Page 36588; Book 2015, Page 28038; RLPY 2017, Page 52202 and RLPY 2018, Page 56921 of the same OfÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG ,QJOH / / 3 as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on April 23, 2019, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: BEGIN AT THE NW CORNER OF ORIGINAL LOT NO. 158 IN W. WETUMPKA, ALABAMA AND RUN THENCE S ALONG THE E LINE OF OPOTHLEOHOLA STREET 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, THENCE E 210â&#x20AC;&#x2122; TO THE S LINE OF TALLASEE STREET, THENCE W ALONG THE S LINE OF TALLASSE STREET TO THE POB, ALL ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY PREPARED %< 3 - -(11,1*6 $/$ REG. NO. 1593, DATED OCTOBER 17, 1983. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 609 West Tallassee St, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) Â§ 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR & Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro & Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee SHAPIRO & INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 19017115, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 03, 2019 FC/HINES, F. PUBLIC NOTICE ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF PROJECT NO STPAA-0143(503) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elmore & Autauga County. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3 and 10, 2019 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE Ordinance No. 2019-(2) f

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Hobbie, a married man joined herein W\ DQG WHEREAS, the governing body by Amy M. Hobbie, originally did determine that it is in the in favor of Mortgage Electronic public interest that said property Registration Systems, Inc., as EH DQQH[HG WR WKH &LW\ RI :H- nominee for Fairway IndepenWXPSND DQG LW GLG IXUWKHU GHWHU- dent Mortgage Corporation dba mine that all legal requirements Residential Mortgage Corp., on for annexing said real property the 31st day of January, 2012, have been met pursuant to Â§Â§ said mortgage recorded in the WKURXJK &RGH RI 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in Alabama (1975). 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Paul K. Lavelle, Esq., Attorney for Mortgagee, Spina, & Lavelle, P.C., One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N, Birmingham, Alabama 35243, (205) 298-1800, 18-01373-FC Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/HAYNES, C. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

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ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES MAE FOSTER, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 19-012 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lisa B. Mullin, single, originally in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association, on the 19th day of May, 2006, said mortgage reFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2006 Page 41058; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia 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, Alabama, on April 17, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A parcel of land located in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 19 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 19, Township 19 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 2 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 527.02 feet; thence South 41 degrees 50 minutes 34 seconds West, a distance of 481.89 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 5 degrees 18 minutes 51 seconds East, a distance of 396.19 feet to the North right-ofway line of County Road No. 34 and the point of curvature of a non-tangent curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 2863.27 feet a central angle of 4 degrees 26 minutes 11 seconds, and a chord of 221.64 feet bearing South 62 degrees 42 minutes 09 seconds West; thence Southwesterly along said right of way line and curve, a distance of 221.70 feet; thence leaving said right-of-way line North 11 degrees 46 minutes 58 seconds West, a distance of 205.10 feet; thence North 15 degrees 51 minutes 17 seconds East, a distance of 211.92 feet; thence North 57 degrees 33 minutes 46 seconds East, a distance 170.90 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to a 30 foot wide access and water line easement across the East side commencing at the NE corner of described lot; thence South 61 degrees 48 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 35.93 feet to the center of a gravel driveway; thence along the center of said driveway South 4 degrees 58 minutes 27 seconds East, a distance of 395.53 feet to the North right-of-way line of County Road No. 34. Property street address for informational purposes: 4727 Claud Fleahop Rd , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 352555727, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee, www.sirote.com/ foreclosures, 447454 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/447454

Kelly Brooke Darty, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Christopher Daniel Dartyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Petition for Divorce by April 26, 2019, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No. DR 2018900300.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County. Done the 21st day of February, 2019. Hon. Bill Lewis, Circuit Court Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit; Clyde Bailey, 231 Hill Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Attorney for Christopher Daniel Darty.

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Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to ANTHA MARIE MATTHEWS as Personal Representative on the 27 day of February 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of FRANCES MAE FOSTER, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 EST/FOSTER, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY STATE OF ALABAMA IN RE: THE ADOPTION PETITION OF SUSAN J. LARNEY CASE NO: A2019-011 LEGAL NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS TO: BECKY DENNIS LARNEY Natural Mother of the minor child, VAUGHN MICHAEL LARNEY, a minor child. Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption in the aboveVW\OHG PDWWHU KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ said Court by SUSAN J. LARNEY, Petitioner, and that the 6th day of June, 2019 at 9:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m., has been set for hearing on the same at the Elmore County Courthouse in Wetumpka, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH ZLWKLQ WKLUW\ GD\V KHUHRI ZLWK FRXQVHO IRU VDLG 3HWLWLRQHU ZKRVH QDPH DQG DGGUHVV LV DV VKRZQ EHORZ DQG ZLWK the Clerk of the said Probate Court. DONE this the 12th day of March, 2019. .</( 6+,5/(< 6+, $Wtorney for Petitioner 0F'RZHOO )DXON 6KLUOH\ LLC 145 West Main Street, 3UDWWYLOOH $/ N\OH#PFGRZHOOIDXON FRP Wetumpka Herald: 0DU $SU DQG 2019 ADOPT/LARNEY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of a 1RQ 3URÂżW 7D[ ([HPSW 6SHFLDO (YHQWV /LFHQVH IRU the following: Name of Applicant: Main Street Wetumpka, Wetumpka Downtown Address: Gold Star Park and Merchants Alley Wetumpka Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for April 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., before the Wetumpka City Council at the City Council meeting, in the Council Chambers, at City Hall at 212 6 0DLQ 6W :HWXPSND $/ Anyone desiring to be heard either for or against said application may appear at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing by communication addressed to the City Council, 408 South Main 6WUHHW :HWXPSND $/ Persons with disabilities who may need special assistance should contact the City &OHUNÂśV RIÂżFH DW WKH DERYH DGGUHVV RU FDOO at least two business days in DGYDQFH RI WKH PHHWLQJ 7KH meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible. 7LIIDQ\ 5RELQVRQ &LW\ &OHUN Wetumpka Herald: 0DU DQG MAIN STREET PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Denver Steven Irvine, a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Primelending, a PlainsCapital Company, on the 3rd day of May, 2010, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2010 Page 23359; havLQJ EHHQ PRGLÂżHG E\ /RDQ 0RGLÂżFDWRLQ $JUHHPHQW UHcorded in RLPY Book 2013, page 66958 and RLPY Book 2016 Page 50741; the undersigned PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, 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

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for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 15, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin at the center of Section 1, Township 18 North, range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 87 deg. 22 min. 23 sec. East, along Half section line, 85.99 feet to a point on the East Right of Way of County Road No. 73, Good Hope Road; thence North 10 deg. 08 min. 31 sec. West, along said Right of Way, 152.98 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said Right of Way, North 85 deg. 40 min. 00 sec. East, 810.19 feet to an iron pin in existing fence, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence South 07 deg. 44 min. 45 sec. East, along said fence, 303.15 feet to an iron pin on the North margin of County Road No. 187, Murchison Lane, gravel; thence Westerly, along the North margin of said road, the following three (3) calls: 1) South 79 deg. 52 min. 24 sec. West, 155.93; 2) South 80 deg. 58 min. 22 sec. West, 183.20 feet; 3) North 82 deg. 09 min. 13 sec. West, 38.25 feet to an iron pin in existing fence; thence leaving said road, North 05 deg. 59 min. 47 sec. West, along said fence, 251.38 feet to an iron pin on the South bank of existing pond; thence Easterly, along the South bank of said pond, the following seven (7) chord calls: 1) North 74 deg. 15 min. 25 sec. East, 41.67 feet; 2) South 81 deg. 50 min. 25 sec. East, 34.96 feet; 3) North 83 deg. 17 min. 31 sec. East, 57.38 feet; 4) North 34 deg. 17 min. 52 sec. East, 64.28 feet; 5) North 68 deg. 41 min. 28 sec. East, 31.44 feet; 6) South 78 deg. 20 min. 32 sec. East, 70.20 feet; 7) North 71 deg. 20 min. 46 sec. East, 61.23 feet; thence leaving said pond, North 61 deg. 28 min. 17 sec. East, 38.41 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described property lies in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 18 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 2.39 acres, more or less. Property street address for informational purposes: 1 Murchison Lane, Tallassee, AL 36078 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Mortgagee/ Transferee

the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on April 17, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Commence at an iron pin at the SE corner of Section 7, TWP 18 North, Range 18 E; Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 deg. 36 min. 33 sec. East, along the East line of Section 7, 219.67 feet to an iron pin on the North right of way of Alabama Highway No. 14, Elmore Road, 120 foot right of way; thence South 69 deg. 40 min. 20 sec. West, along said right of way, 680.01 feet to an iron pin, said point being the point of beginning; thence continue South 69 deg. 40 min. 20 sec. West, along said right of way, 274.21 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way North 17 deg. 04 min. 07 sec. West, 134.43 feet to an iron pin; thence North 76 deg. 02 min. 17 sec. East 272.57 feet to an iron pin; thence South 17 deg. 56 min. 42 sec. East, 104.08 feet to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the SE 1/4 of Sec. 7 and the NE 1/4 of Section 18, all in TWP 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama and containing 0.75 acres, more or less. Property street address for informational purposes: 5640 Elmore Road, Elmore, AL 36025 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Mortgagee/Transferee

Bank its successors and assigns dated December 20, 2010; said mortgage being recorded on January 4, 2011, in Book 2011, Page 710, in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2018, Page 14039 in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 9th day of April, 2019 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama and is described as follows: All that parcel of land in City of Deastsville, Elmore County, State of Alabama, as described in Deed Inst# 200590063, ID# 487940, ID# 29-15-04-170-002-102.00, being known and designated as: Lot 22, 5LFKÂżHOG V G 3ODW 1R ÂżOHG in Plat Book 12, Page 81, reFRUGHG +RUWHQFLD M. Crutcher by fee simple deed from W.G. Ingle, unmarried as set forth in Inst# GDWHG DQG UHFRUGHG (Omore County Records, State of Alabama. Said property is commonly known as 44 Harrison Hill Ct, Deatsville, AL 36022. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the 1RWH VHFXUHG E\ VDLG 0RUWgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Hortencia CrutcherHoward Crutcher or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure SURFHVV /$.(9,(: /2$1 6(59,&,1* //& DV KROGHU of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 7ZR 1RUWK 7ZHQWLHWK WK 6WUHHW 1RUWK 6XLWH %LUmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. FRP )LOH 1R ZZZ foreclosurehotline.net WeWXPSND +HUDOG 7+,6 /$: ),50 ,6 $77(037,1* 72 &2//(&7 $ '(%7 $1< ,1)250$7,21 2%7$,1(' WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 354912 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/354912 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Julius Baker and Jacqueline Baker, husband and wife, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 21st day of February, 2008, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2008 Page 12178; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company , 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

Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 445119 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/445119 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2019-051 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND M. SCANLON, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 8 day of March, 2019 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. JOHN SCANLON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND M. SCANLON, SR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Davis B. Hartley Red Oak Legal, PC 322 Catoma Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/SCANLON, SR., R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Hortencia Crutcherhoward Crutcher to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for USAA Federal Savings

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/CRUTCHER, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VALERIE M. BECHARD, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO.19-044 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to LISA MIXSON as Executrix on the 7 day of March 2019, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of VALERIE M. BECHARD, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/BECHARD, V. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE O C O O G G

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Alabama will be received by the State Lands Director until 3:00 P.M. APRIL 16, 2019, at which time all bids will be publicly RSHQHG DQG UHDG LQ WKH RIÂżFH of the State Lands Division, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Room 464, Default having been made Folsom Administrative Building, under the terms of a security 64 North Union Street, Montagreement executed and delivgomery, Alabama 36130-1901. ered to Merchants and Farmers Bank of Greene County on PERSONAL PROPERTY: All Also pursuant to the above refMarch 22, 2016 by Hog Wild ,QYHQWRU\ $FFRXQWV (TXLSPHQW HUHQFHG &RGH 6HFWLRQ 2IÂżFHUV BBQ, LLC and that certain DQG *HQHUDO ,QWDQJLEOHV )RU LQ- and employees of the Departmortgage executed by Mat- formational purposes the street ment of Conservation and Natuthew Miles Hall and Tina Re- DGGUHVV IRU 3DUFHO 1R RI WKH ral Resources and the Alabama nee Hall, as husband and wife, real property described above Department of Corrections, as on the 1st day of July, 2014 to and said personal property is: well as members of their famiCommunity Bank & Trust which 1333 Lightwood Road, Deats- lies, shall be excluded from bidsaid mortgage is recorded in YLOOH $ODEDPD 7RJHWKHU ding on any tract(s) described WKH 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH RI (OPRUH with the hereditaments and ap- herein. County, Alabama, in Real Prop- purtenances thereunto belongerty Book 2014, at Page 25672, LQJ DQG DOO Âż[WXUHV QRZ DWWDFKHG Two parcels of land in Elmore and subsequently assigned to to and used in connection with County, Alabama, being more Merchants & Farmers Bank of WKH SUHPLVHV KHUHLQ GHVFULEHG commonly known as portions of Greene County by that certain Said sale will be subject to the the DRAPER CORRECTIONAL Assignment of Mortgage re- right of way easements and FACILITY, which parcels are FRUGHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH restrictions of record in the Pro- more particularly described as RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ EDWH 2IÂżFH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ follows: Real Property Book 2019, at Alabama, and will be subject to Page 9700, and by reason of existing special assessments, if Parcel 1: A tract of land located such default, having declared any, which might adversely af- in Section 1 Township 18 North all of the indebtedness secured IHFW WKH WLWOH WR VXEMHFW SURSHUW\ Range 17 East, and Sections by said security agreement and Said property will be sold on an 35 & 36 in Township 19 North mortgage due and payable, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Is, Where Isâ&#x20AC;? basis without Range 17 East, comprised of such default continuing, notice warranty or recourse, express Field Nos. 51, 52, 57, 60, 63, 64, is hereby given that, acting un- or implied as to title, use and/or 113, 122, 123, 124, 125 and 128 der the power of sale contained enjoyment and without warranty as depicted in Elmore County in said security agreement and DV WR PHUFKDQWDELOLW\ RU ÂżWQHVV Alabama USDA Farm Service mortgage, and as authorized IRU D SDUWLFXODU SXUSRVH $OD- Agency maps for Farm #1440 by Section 7-9A-604(2) of the bama law gives some persons Tract 1970 and as recorded in Code of Alabama of 1975 as who have an interest in property the USDA Farm Service Agenamended, Merchants & Farm- the right to redeem the proper- F\ 2IÂżFH *RVVRP 6ZLWFK ers Bank of Greene County will W\ XQGHU FHUWDLQ FLUFXPVWDQFHV Road, Wetumpka Alabama. sell at public outcry, for cash, Programs may also exist that This tract contains 397 acres, to the highest bidder, before help persons avoid or delay the more or less. The minimum bid the main entrance of the Court- IRUHFORVXUH SURFHVV $Q DWWRU- IRU WKH ÂżUVW \HDUÂśV UHQWDO RQ WKLV house, in the City of Wetumpka, ney should be consulted to help tract is $19,590. (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD DW you understand these rights and noon or otherwise during the programs as a part of the fore- Parcel 2: A tract of land located legal hours of sale on April 4, FORVXUH SURFHVV 6DLG VDOH ZLOO in Section 4 Township 18 North 2019 the following described be made for the purpose of pay- Range 17 East comprised of SURSHUW\ VLWXDWHG LQ (OPRUH ing the indebtedness secured Field Nos. 20, 28, 29, 34, 43, &RXQW\ $ODEDPD WR ZLW 5($/ by the above described security 44, 45, 112, 130 and 138 as 3523(57< agreement and mortgage, and depicted in Elmore County Althe proceeds thereof will be ap- abama USDA Farm Service PARCEL NO. 1: Commence at plied as provided by the terms Agency maps for Farm #1440 D Âł3LQH .QRWÂ´ DW WKH 6( FRUQHU RI RI VDLG PRUWJDJH 7KH 0RUWJDJ- Tract 1970 and as recorded in Lot 311, Plat of Arrowhead Plat ee reserves the right to bid for the USDA Farm Service Agen1R DV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH RIÂżFH and purchase the real property F\ 2IÂżFH *RVVRP 6ZLWFK RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (OPRUH and personal property and to Road, Wetumpka Alabama. County, Alabama, in Plat Book credit its purchase price against This tract contains 162 acres, 10, Page 28A; thence North 88 the expenses of sale and the in- more or less. The minimum bid degrees 15 minutes 52 seconds debtedness secured by the real IRU WKH ÂżUVW \HDUÂśV UHQWDO RQ WKLV West, along the south line of SURSHUW\ DQG SHUVRQDO SURSHUW\ tract is $7,293. VDLG /RW IHHW WR D The failure of any high bidder concrete monument at the SW to pay the purchase price and Any lease will be made subject corner of said Lot 311; thence close this sale shall, at the op- to: continue North 88 degrees tion of Mortgagee, be cause for 1) Reservation of all oil, gas and 15 minutes 52 seconds West, rejection of the bid, and if the minerals rights; IHHW WR DQ LURQ SLQ RQ bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall 2) All other reservations and the east right of way of County have the option of making the restrictions of record; 3) Reser5RDG 1R /LJKWZRRG 5RDG sale to the next highest bidder vation of all rights and interests Âś 5 2 : WKHQFH 6RXWK who is able, capable and will- not inconsistent with the restrictdegrees 49 minutes 28 seconds ing to comply with the terms ed agriculture rights made sub(DVW IHHW WR DQ LURQ SLQ WKHUHRI 7KLV VDOH LV VXEMHFW WR ject of the leases; on the west right of way of said SRVWSRQHPHQW RU FDQFHOODWLRQ 4) The term for these leases Lightwood Road, said point be- Merchants & Farmers Bank will commence on the date of LQJ WKH 32,17 2) %(*,11,1* of Greene County Assignee WKH *RYHUQRUÂśV VLJQDWXUH DQG thence southerly along said of Community Bank & Trust, will conclude on December 31, right of way and curve to the 0RUWJDJHH 5REHUW 3 5H\Q- 2023 with an option to renew for ULJKW KDYLQJ D UDGLXV RI ROGV 5(<12/'6 5(<12/'6 an additional three (3) year term IHHW IHHW FKRUG EHLQJ /,77/( //& $WWRUQH\V IRU pending written approval from South 02 degrees 37 minutes Mortgagee, 2115 11th Street, the Department of Corrections VHFRQGV (DVW IHHW WR 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 7XVFD- to be granted in its sole discrean iron pin; thence leaving said loosa, Alabama 35403-2863, tion; (The bid submitted shall be right of way, South 89 degrees Telephone: 205-391-0073, File based on the full annual rental amount for 2019; however, 40 minutes 13 seconds West, 1R payment shall only be required IHHW WR D SRLQW LQ FHQterline of ditch; thence northerly :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU for that portion of 2019 that the lease is in effect.) along centerline of said ditch and 27, 2019 (DFK \HDUÂśV UHQWDO ZLOO LQthe following two (2) chord calls: FC/HALL, M. crease by 1% over the previous 1) North 05 degrees 49 minutes PUBLIC NOTICE \HDUÂśV UHQWDO DQG VHFRQGV (DVW IHHW 6) Premises shall be used and 2) North 07 degrees 26 minutes NOTICE OF SPECIAL occupied solely for agricultural VHFRQGV :HVW IHHW ELECTION FOR RENEWAL purposes. thence leaving said ditch, North AND CONTINUATION 62 degrees 38 minutes 35 secOF THE LEVY EACH bid submitted must be RQGV (DVW IHHW WR WKH OF THE 3 MILL DISTRICT DFFRPSDQLHG E\ D FHUWLÂżHG RU SRLQW RI EHJLQQLQJ SCHOOL TAX FDVKLHUÂśV FKHFN LQ WKH IROORZIN SCHOOL DISTRICT T ing amounts: Parcel 1 - $3,918; The above-described property (TALLASSEE CITY) Parcel 2 - $1,459; as a bid delies in the SW 1/4 of the SW IN ELMORE COUNTY posit made payable to the State RI 6HFWLRQ 7 1 5 ( Lands Division which will be for(OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD DQG (Amendment No. 3, Section feit if the bid is accepted and the FRQWDLQV DFUHV PRUH RU 2, Constitution of Alabama of 1901) Bidder does not complete the OHVV transaction. Any bid submitted without such check will not be PARCEL NO. 2: &200(1&( Notice is hereby given that the Elmore County Commisconsidered. Unsuccessful bid$7 $ Â´ 3,3( 3853257GHUVÂś GHSRVLWV ZLOO EH UHWXUQHG (' 72 %( 7+( 6: &251(5 sion has called and ordered promptly following the bid openOF OLD LOT #75 OF COOSA a special election to be held in School District T on April LQJ 7KH VXFFHVVIXO ELGGHUÂśV +(,*+76 68%',9,6,21 $6 23, 2019, at which there will deposits will be applied to the 5(&25'(' ,1 3/$7 %22. 3$*( (/025( &2817< EH VXEPLWWHG WR WKH TXDOLÂżHG ÂżUVW \HDUÂśV UHQWDO DPRXQW RI WKH electors of said district, for successful bid. $/$%$0$ 7+(1&( 6287+ '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 $ their determination by ballot, the question of whether EACH bid submitted must be ',67$1&( 2) )((7 72 submitted in a separate enve$ Â´ 3,3( 7+(1&( 6287+ a special district tax of thirty lope and each envelope must '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 $ cents on each one hundred dollars (equal to 3 mills on be clearly marked on the out',67$1&( 2) )((7 72 side â&#x20AC;&#x153;SEALED BID FOR DRAP$ Â´ 3,3( 7+(1&( 6287+ each dollar) of the assessed value of the taxable propER CORRECTIONAL FACILITY '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 PARCEL NO. ___, ELMORE $ ',67$1&( 2) )((7 erty located within the said COUNTY, ALABAMA, NOT TO 72 $ 32,17 7+(1&( 1257+ school district shall be levied for public school purposes for BE OPENED UNTIL 3:OO P.M. '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 $ ',67$1&( 2) )((7 a period of twenty-eight (28) APRIL 16, 2019.â&#x20AC;? and mailed 72 $ Â´ 5(%$5 &$33(' consecutive years commencto: State Lands Division, Room 0$57,1 &$ 21 7+( ing with the tax year that will 464, Folsom Administrative 1( 5,*+7 2) :$< /,1( begin on October 1, 2021 (for Building, 64 North Union Street, ZKLFK ÂżUVW WD[ \HDU WKH WD[ ZLOO Montgomery, Alabama 36130OF JACKSON ROAD (SAID 32,17 %(,1* Âś 1( 2) 7+( become due and payable on 1901. (36104 IF DELIVERED October 1, 2022), which levy &(17(5/,1( 2) 7+( (;BY PRIVATE COURIER). ,67,1* 3$9(' 52$' $1' shall be in renewal and continuation of the 3 mill school 7+( 32,17 2) %(*,11,1* NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED 7+(1&( 1257+ '(* district tax now being levied in FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME the district. 0,1 6(& ($67 $ ',6AFTER THE ADVERTISED 7$1&( 2) )((7 72 $ DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE The boundaries of School Â´ 5(%$5 &$33(' 0$5SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF District T are coterminous 7,1 &$ 7+(1&( &21THE BIDDER TO ENSURE AC7,18( 1257+ '(* 0,1 with the corporate limits of the TUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID City of Tallassee in Elmore 6(& ($67 $ ',67$1&( 2) BY THE STATE LANDS DIVI )((7 72 $ 32,17 21 County. SION PRIOR TO THE ADVER7+( 6+25(/,1( 2) /$.( TISED DEADLINE. -25'$1 7+(1&( $/21* The said election will be held at the voting places regu7+( 6$,' 6+25(/,1( 7+( The successful bidder for each larly established for County FOLLOWING (4) CALLS; (1) parcel shall reimburse the De6287+ '(* 0,1 elections in School District T partment of Corrections for the between the legal hours for 6(& ($67 $ ',67$1&( 2) cost of the appraisal and for the )((7 6287+ holding elections. advertisement fees incurred for this notice. Appraisal cost and '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 $ /s/ Bill Franklin ',67$1&( 2) )((7 advertisement fees due as to 6287+ '(* 0,1 Sheriff of Elmore County, Aleach parcel will be determined 6(& ($67 $ ',67$1&( abama on a pro rata basis based on the 2) )((7 6287+ PLQLPXP ÂżUVW \HDU ELG IRU HDFK Wetumpka Herald: '(* 0,1 6(& ($67 $ parcel. Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, ',67$1&( 2) )((7 2019 7+(1&( /($9,1* 6$,' The successful bidder must SPECIAL ELECTION 6+25(/,1( 6287+ '(* complete the transaction within 0,1 6(& :(67 $ ',630 days of award or forfeit the ELG GHSRVLW 6SHFLÂżFDWLRQ RI D 7$1&( 2) )((7 72 $ PUBLIC NOTICE minimum bid amount to be con Â´ 5(%$5 &$33(' 0$5sidered does not suggest ac7,1 &$ 7+(1&( &21STATE OF ALABAMA ceptance of any bid which may 7,18( 6287+ '(* 0,1 DEPARTMENT equal or exceed that amount. 6(& :(67 $ ',67$1&( 2) OF CONSERVATION AND The State does not warrant )((7 72 $ Â´ 5(%$5 NATURAL RESOURCES nor guarantee title to the lands &$33(' 0$57,1 &$ STATE LANDS DIVISION herein advertised or otherwise 21 7+( 1( 5,*+7 2) :$< INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR /,1( 2) -$&.621 52$' THE LEASE OF STATE LAND warrant or guarantee the condition of the land or improvements Âś 72 &(17(5/,1( 2) 7+( LOCATED IN ELMORE related to the land herein adver(;,67,1* 3$9(' 52$' COUNTY, ALABAMA tised. 7+(1&( 1257+ '(* 0,1 6(& :(67 $ ',6- Notice is hereby given pursuant 7$1&( 2) )((7 72 to Code of Alabama, 1975, Sec- This lease is conducted pursu7+( 32,17 2) %(*,11,1* tion 9-15-70 et seq. that sealed ant to the provisions of the Ala6$,' 3$5&(/ &217$,1,1* bids for the lease of state prop- bama Land Sales and Leasing $&5(6 025( 25 /(66 erty located in Elmore County, Act (Act 95-280) and/or other * 6 2 f S f

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Merrill announces new online filing tool for businesses STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill recently announced a new online filing tool for businesses to submit incorporation documentation to his office and probate judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices. This project has been completed in collaboration with Elmore County Probate Judge John Thornton. This service is offered at no cost to Alabamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 67 counties by the secretary of stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. As additional counties express interest, they will be added to the system. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This service will dramatically reduce the time it takes Alabamians to file corporation documents in Elmore County,â&#x20AC;? Merrill said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is time

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we joined the 21st century and modernized the services the people of Alabama use each and every day, as long as we can ensure the integrity and the credibility of the process.â&#x20AC;? When Merrill was campaigning, he learned state filings were delayed more than 30 weeks from the time of receipt. Since taking office, the efforts Merrill and his team have made have removed years of excessive red tape which constricted the procedure. The most significant change has been a new requirement that all checks must be deposited on the date received in the secretary of stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. These changes resulted in same-day processing on all business documents filed. The process is currently available for citizens in Jackson, Baldwin and Montgomery counties.

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laws of the State of Alabama governing this transaction whether or not included in this notice. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and further reserves the right to negotiate a higher lease with the highest bidder. No lease may be made at a price less than the highest bid received or published minimum, whichever is highest.

UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2018, Page 22466; the undersigned United Shore Financial Services, LLC d/b/a United Wholesale Mortgage, 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 The Department of Conser- Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alavation and Natural Resources bama, on April 17, 2019, during does not discriminate on the ba- the legal hours of sale, all of its sis of race, color, religion, age, right, title, and interest in and to gender, pregnancy, national the following described real esorigin, genetic information, vet- tate, situated in Elmore County, eran status, or disability in its Alabama, to-wit: Commence hiring or employment practices at the Southwest Corner of the nor in admission to, access to, Northeast Quarter of Section 9, or operations of its programs, Township North, Range 17 East, thence South 89 deg. 20 min. services, or activities. 00 sec. East a distance of 940 8QOHVV VSHFLÂżFDOO\ SURYLGHG feet to the point of beginning otherwise in subsequent correc- which is the Southeast Corner tive advertisement, the terms of Pinebrook Subdivision Plat # and conditions as stated in this 3, thence North 0 deg. 26 min. notice shall be controlling over 00 sec. East along the East line of said subdivision a distance this transaction. of 243.70 feet; thence South The property may be inspected 89 deg. 56 min. 00 sec. East a before April 12, 2019 by con- distance of 494.16 feet; thence tacting the State Lands Division South 0 deg. 34 min. 00 sec. at the above address, or by tele- West a distance of 243.70 feet; thence North 89 deg. 56 min. 00 phone at (334) 242-3484. sec. West a distance of 493.20 Potential bidders may obtain a feet back of the point of beginmap and a copy of the Depart- ning. Thus describing a tract or ment of Corrections lease re- parcel of land lying and being ferred to herein at http://www. situated in the Northeast Quaroutdooralabama.com/land- ter of Section 9, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore sales-leasing-act. County, Alabama, containing Patricia Powell McCurdy, State 2.76 acres, more or less. According to the survey of M.P. Lands Director Hayden, AL. Reg. No. 12692, Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20, dated November 4, 1998. Property street address for informa27 and Apr. 3, 2019 tional purposes: 3350 PineBIDS wood Ln , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE PUBLIC NOTICE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARNOTICE OF SPECIAL RANTY OR RECOURSE, EXELECTION PRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO FOR THE LEVY TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYOF A THREE MILL MENT AND WILL BE SOLD DISTRICT SCHOOL TAX SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF IN SCHOOL DISTRICT A REDEMPTION OF ALL PARIN ELMORE COUNTY TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Al(Amendment No. 382, abama law gives some persons Constitution of Alabama who have an interest in property of 1901) the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Notice is hereby given that Programs may also exist that the Elmore County Commishelp persons avoid or delay the sion has called and ordered foreclosure process. An attora special election to be held ney should be consulted to help in School District A on April you understand these rights 23, 2019, at which there will EH VXEPLWWHG WR WKH TXDOLÂżHG and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is electors of said district, for made for the purpose of paying their determination by balthe indebtedness secured by lot, the question of whether said mortgage, as well as the a special district tax of thirty expenses of foreclosure. The cents on each one hundred successful bidder must tender a dollars (equal to three mills on non-refundable deposit of Five each dollar) of the assessed Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) value of the taxable property LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH located within the said school to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the district shall be levied for pubtime and place of the sale. The lic school purposes for a pebalance of the purchase price riod of thirty (30) consecutive PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV years commencing with the by noon the next business day tax year that will began on DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH October 1, 2019 (for which Permutt, P.C. at the address inÂżUVW WD[ \HDU WKH WD[ ZLOO EHdicated below. Sirote & Permutt, come due and payable on P.C. reserves the right to award October 1, 2020), which levy the bid to the next highest bidshall be in addition to all taxes der should the highest bidder now or hereafter levied in the fail to timely tender the total district. amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right The boundaries of School to bid for and purchase the real District A are coterminous estate and to credit its purchase with those of Elmore County price against the expenses of and include all the territory sale and the indebtedness selying therein LESS AND EXcured by the real estate. This CEPT the territory lying within sale is subject to postponement the corporate limits of the City or cancellation. United Shore of Tallassee. Financial Services, LLC d/b/a United Wholesale Mortgage, The said election will be held Mortgagee/Transferee at the voting places regularly established for County Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE elections in School District A & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box between the legal hours for 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255holding elections. 5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee, www.sirote.com/ /s/ Bill Franklin foreclosures, 447388 Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 Wetumpka Herald: FC/447388 Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION(4) PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joseph Deaton and Alecia H. Deaton, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, on the 17th day of May, 2018, said mortgage 2IÂż I

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR RENEWAL AND CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY OF THE 3 MILL DISTRICT SCHOOL TAX IN SCHOOL DISTRICT A IN ELMORE COUNTY (Amendment No. 3, Section 2, Constitution of Alabama of 1901) Notice is hereby given that the Elmore County Commission has called and ordered a special election to be held S

Police Reports Wetumpka Police Department Wednesday, March 13

â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of failure to pay for gasoline, a misdemeanor, at the 8000 block of Highway 231. The incident was reported when $38.60 of gasoline was stolen from a service station.

Thursday, March 14

â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of harassment, a misdemeanor, at the 4000 block of Highway 231.

â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of domestic violence in the form of harassment, a misdemeanor, at the 80 block of Eagle Creek Drive. â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of domestic violence in the form of harassment, a misdemeanor, at the 200 block of Blue Ridge Road. â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of harassment, a misdemeanor, at the 400 block of River Oaks Drive.

Saturday, March 16

â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report

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in School District A on April 23, 2019, at which there will EH VXEPLWWHG WR WKH TXDOLÂżHG electors of said district, for their determination by ballot, the question of whether a special district tax of thirty cents on each one hundred dollars (equal to 3 mills on each dollar) of the assessed value of the taxable property located within the said school district shall be levied for public school purposes for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive years commencing with the tax year that will begin on October 1, 2021 (for ZKLFK ÂżUVW WD[ \HDU WKH WD[ ZLOO become due and payable on October 1, 2022), which levy shall be in renewal and continuation of the 3 mill school district tax now being levied in the district.

Notice is hereby given that the Elmore County Commission has called and ordered a special election to be held in Elmore County on April 23, 2019, at which there will EH VXEPLWWHG WR WKH TXDOLÂżHG electors of said County, for their determination by ballot, the question of whether the said County shall be authorized to levy annually, for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive years, commencing with the levy for the tax year that will begin on October 1, 2021 (for which tax year taxes will become payable on October 1, 2022), for public school purposes in said County, a special property or ad valorem tax at the rate of ten cents on each one hundred dollars (equal to one mill on each dollar) of the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the said County. If the said special tax is authorized at the said election, its levy will not increase the rate of taxation presently levied in the County but will constitute a renewal and continuation of the special tax at the same rate and for the same purpose now being levied in the County, the said tax having been heretofore authorized at a special election held in the County on December 3, 1991.

The boundaries of School District A are coterminous with those of Elmore County and include all the territory lying therein LESS AND EXCEPT the territory lying within the corporate limits of the City of Tallassee. The said election will be held at the voting places regularly established for County elections in School District A between the legal hours for holding elections. /s/ Bill Franklin Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION(3) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR RENEWAL AND CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY OF THE 3 MILL COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL TAX IN ELMORE COUNTY (Amendment No. 3, Section 1, Constitution of Alabama of 1901) Notice is hereby given that the Elmore County Commission has called and ordered a special election to be held in Elmore County on April 23, 2019, at which there will EH VXEPLWWHG WR WKH TXDOLÂżHG electors of said County, for their determination by ballot, the question of whether the said County shall be authorized to levy annually, for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive years, commencing with the levy for the tax year that will begin on October 1, 2021 (for which tax year taxes will become due and payable on October 1, 2022), for public school purposes in said County, a special property or ad valorem tax at the rate of thirty cents on each hundred dollars (equal to three mills on each dollar) of the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the said County. If the said special tax is authorized at the said election, its levy will not increase the rate of taxation presently levied in the County but will constitute a renewal and continuation of the special tax at the same rate and for the same purpose now being levied in the County, the said tax having been heretofore authorized at a special election held in the County on December 3, 1991. The said election will be held at the regularly established voting places in said County between the legal hours for holding elections. /s/ Bill Franklin Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION(2) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION FOR RENEWAL AND CONTINUATION OF THE LEVY OF THE 1 MILL COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL TAX IN ELMORE COUNTY (Section 269, Constitution of Alabama of 1901)

The said election will be held at the regularly established voting places in said County between the legal hours for holding elections. /s/ Bill Franklin Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 SPECIAL ELECTION(1) PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN REES A/K/A JOHN HAROLD REES DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 2019-040 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION with WILL ANNEXED on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on 4 day of March 2019 by the Honorable John R. Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. JON PAUL REES, Administrator of the Estate of JOHN REES, Deceased Attorney of Record: Kyle C. Shirley McDowell, Faulk & Shirley, LLC Attorneys at Law 145 West Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 334/365-5924 334/365-6016 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 EST/REES, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY CASE NO: A2019-009 To: Terron Mims, or any other Unknown fathers, and Monica Nicole Mobley, the Mother of N.G.M. a minor, address unknown Please take notice that Petition for the Adoption of the above named minor who was born on January 22, 2014, KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ VDLG &RXUW A hearing is scheduled June 6th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. be advised that should you intend to contest said adoption you PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH with the attorney for the Petitioners named below and ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH 3UREDWH FRXUW 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is

filed of theft of property, a misdemeanor, at the 4000 block of Highway 231. The incident was reported when $58.68 in merchandise was stolen from a department store.

Sunday, March 17

â&#x20AC;˘ There was a report filed of theft of property, a misdemeanor, at the 4000 block of Highway 231. The incident was reported when a black MOTO G5 phone, valued at $109 was stolen from a department store.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY CASE NO: A 2019-09

time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon on the second business day following the sale DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee

To: Terron Mims, or any other Unknown Fathers, and Monica Nicole Mobley, the Mother of N.G.M., a minor. Addresses Unknown

Robert J. Wermuth/cls, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee 2018-16022

Please take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of the above named minor who was born on January 22, 2014 KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ VDLG &RXUW A hearing is scheduled June 6, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Be advised that should you intend to contest said adoption you PX W ÂżO D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH with the attorney for the Petitioner named below and ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 20, 27 and Apr. 3, 2019 FC/WOOD, T.

Attorney for Petitioners: &O\GH 7 %DLOH\ (VT +LOO Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU 20 and 27, 2019 CASE NO. A2019-009 PUBLIC NOTICE

Attorney for Petitioners: &O\GH 7 %DLOH\ (VT +LOO Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU 20 and 27, 2019 ADOPT/MIMS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated July 25, 2006, executed by Tabatha R. Wood, a single woman, to the United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, EHQHÂżFLDU\ ZKLFK PRUWJDJH was recorded on July 25, 2006, in Real Property Book 2006, Page 55544, of the mortgage records in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, 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 April 16, 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2, Block G, according to the Plat of Cotton Lakes Plat No. 4, as the same is recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 15, at Page 96. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the f

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Jason Reed, a married male & Kendra Reed, a married female, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, USAmeriBank, and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns), dated the 26th day of March, 2015, which Mortgage was UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2015, at Page 14630; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;MERSâ&#x20AC;?), (solely as nominee for Lender, USAmeriBank, and Lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated August 1, 2018 and recorded in said 3UREDWH 2IÂżFH LQ 5HDO 3URSHUty Book 2018, at Page 37203. 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 May 2, 2019, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 8, according to the Long Leaf Ridge Subdivision Plat No. 1, as said Map apSHDUV RI UHFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 16 at Page 58. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C., Bowdy J. Brown, Esq., 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Our File No.: 49696-2722, ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY, ASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 13, 20 and 27, 2019 FC/REED, J. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES

BUT ALL DOCTORS ARE HEROES Wishing all physicans a “WELL”

ONE DAY is not enough to THANK our DOCTORS for the OTHER 364 A Tallapoosa Publishers special supplement for The Wetumpka Herald, The Tallassee Tribune, and The Eclectic Observer March 27, 2019

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Doctors’ Day 2019

‘It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it’ Wetumpka High School seniors talk plans for futures in medicine Griffin and Foster said they have family members who work as nurses which helped reinforce the notion of pursuing a career in medicine. Both Many children dream of becoming also feel the desire to work with other a doctor when they get older and for two seniors at Wetumpka High School, people and improve their lives was key these dreams could soon become reality. in making this decision. Foster said he “I have wanted to be a doctor since I has tried to help his friends with some was a little girl,” Keyonna Griffin said. of their problems while Griffin’s inter“I want to end up being a physician so I est was further sparked when her grandmother died. can do a broad number of things.” After finishing medical school, Aaron Foster said he’s always been Griffin said she first wants to work in a interested in the human brain. “I plan to major in pre-med and psy- hospital setting and gain more experience as a doctor before eventually movchology to become a neuropsycholoing into private practice. gist,” he said. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Foster plans to pursue a master’s degree and doctorate in psychology before taking a position in a medical lab to analyze scans of the brain and its activity to find ways to help those with psychological issues. As Griffin and Foster prepare to pursue their medical careers, both said they have a vision for how they wanted to be remembered. “I want people to remember me as a caring physician doing my best to help them,” Griffin said. “I hope when they remember me, they felt like I was a kind and warming embrace when they needed me.”

Foster added, “I want to leave behind the belief that, no matter what people may think, psychology isn’t a waste of time. By looking, assessing and helping others, I want to bring more people back and lead to a mentally healthier society.” Both students offered advice to those who are thinking of following in their footsteps. “Psychology is not a waste of time,” Foster said. “It is a strong form of medicine.” Griffin said, “I want people interested to remember that it’s a lot of work but it’s worth it.”

To the doctors who have gotten me where I am today

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Amanda Orr, left, and Cecilia Smith have owned and operated The Apothecary since 2012.

The Apothecary serving Tallassee since 1973 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

While doctors and nurses play vital roles in patient care, a pharmacy such as The Apothecary in Tallassee is also important. The roots of The Apothecary Pharmacy go back to 1973 when Alphonso Davidson and Charles Funderburk opened the business on Gilmer Avenue. Several years later Elaine Bunn Thornton went to work with them. Davidson was ready to retire in 1988 and Thornton, who was working for Harco Drugs at the time, decided to buy The Apothecary. In 1996 she purchased Pinehurst Plaza, renovated the building and relocated The Apothecary there. A few years later The Apothecary closed. In 2006, Thornton reestablished The Apothecary at 1405 GilmerAve. and Amanda Emfinger Orr and Cecilia Daugherty Smith became staff pharmacists. They purchased The Apothecary in 2012 from Thornton and continue to offer the same customer care that has been the embodiment of The Apothecary since 1973. The Apothecary is a full-service, independent pharmacy with a hometown feel. It offers patient counseling on pre-

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Elaine Thornton, center, purchased The Apothecary in 1988. The pharmacy moved to Pinehurst Plaza in 1997 and closed in 1998. Thornton reopened it in 2006. Orr and Smith worked with Thornton from 2006 until 2012 when they bought the pharmacy.

scriptions, free blood pressure screenings, state and local government wellness screenings and immunizations. The Apothecary has a wide array of gift items, a full selection of over-thecounter medications and stock a variety of herbal products. The Apothecary takes pride in supporting the local community through membership in the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce, sponsorship of numerous school groups and church activities, and local youth ball leagues. To reach The Apothecary Pharmacy, call 334-283-3120.

there to look at my heart, do ver the course the normal tests and head of my 25 years back home. on this planet, However, the expression I have had on Dr. Israel’s face was clear my fair share this was not normal. After of encounters with doctors leaving the room and makacross the state of Alabama. ing a phone call, he returned Across 15 surgeries and to tell us I would need a numerous checkups, it is CALEB C ALEB put in as soon as easy to say several of them TURRENTINE pacemaker possible. have made a lasting impact Sportswriter Apparently, my heart rate on my life and my family. had declined gradually over I have never been shy approximately a four-month about sharing my stories span and was completely unrelated to about my heart problems and how my original heart condition. I know, I they have gotten me to where I am have the best luck. today. And my parents have always Dr. Israel shared tears with us and I told me to make sure those around me always look back wondering if it was know about my health issues so I am sure they will be thrilled in me publi- because he was scared of the surgery or if it was because he knew he’d be cizing this. losing the best patient of all time. When I was born, the doctors told Clearly it is the latter. my parents I had a congenital heart Four days after my appointment, I defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. went into the operating room with my There was a hole in my heart and I heart rate below 30 beats per minute. needed to have my first open heart Dr. Yung Lau performed the surgery surgery when I was 7 months old. and made the recovery as simple as Obviously, I cannot recall much possible. from that one but I can only imagine I was 14 when I had that surgery what those moments were like for my and Dr. Lau has been my cardiologist family. I am sure there was plenty of doctors and nurses along the way try- ever since. He made the transition easy, showing how much he cared by ing to explain every detail and what always asking about my personal life was needed to make sure the surgery, and even pushing me to become a betrecovery and long-term health would ter journalist. go over smoothly. Dr. Lau also prepared me for anothAlthough I have heard stories about er open-heart surgery in May 2017. the first surgeon, the only thing I This was a procedure we had been can really tell you is he was kind of expecting and got to plan around my a big deal. Dr. Albert Pacifico spent schedule to get it done. almost 40 years at UAB hospitals as With the right side of my heart a cardiac surgeon and the guy has his own Wikipedia page so you know he’s enlarged, I needed a valve replacement to make sure the heart would begin to important. shrink and start working as well as it The surgery went well and with should. Dr. David Mauchley did the some smaller follow-up procedures, everything turned out to be as normal procedure at UAB and helped me prepare for the recovery with every small as it could be. My parents moved us to Birmingham so I could be closer to detail I needed. If it were not for each of these the care I needed. doctors and many more who are not The first pediatric cardiologist I remember having was Dr. Paul Israel. named here, I would not be where I Even as a kid, I remember looking for- am today. Sure, I did not like when I was told I could not play sports in ward to some of those appointments and over time, Dr. Israel was basically high school but that pushed me to pursue a career around my passion. a part of our family. Doctors are seen for the treatment Over more than a decade of checkthey give to people and will someups and appointments, Dr. Israel times get the thanks when a patient showed how much he cared for his leaves their care. However, the lasting patients and their families and you could see his passion for his job. And impact they have made on my life and so many others shows it’s about more he showed that all the way until the than what happens inside the hospital. end when he had to break some news So, from everyone’s favorite partto my mom and me in the doctor’s cow, part-robot heart sportswriter to office. all the doctors pushing themselves to Less than 24 hours before leavmake our lives better, thank you. ing on a church trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I had my annual appointCaleb Turrentine is a sportswriter ment with Dr. Israel. We did not expect anything to be wrong; we were for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

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Kent happy how career turned out incident which occurred when he was wrapping up his sixth-grade year. “At the end of my sixth-grade year When a young doctor starts his or of school, my oldest brother was her journey through the medical world, involved in a major motor vehicle it is not always certain where life may accident,” Kent said. “A physician take them — a private practice, becom- met my parents and the ambulance at ing the senior member of a hospital Elmore County Hospital (now Elmore staff or heading in a completely differ- Community Hospital). He then had my ent direction. brother transferred to Jackson Hospital Among those who have followed ICU, where he spent three weeks with the many twists and turns of life is the life-threatening injuries. That set forth longest-serving doctor in the Ivy Creek my adventure into the medical field.” Healthcare organization, Dr. Bruce Kent said one thing that surprised Kent, who serves as a doctor at River him about his career field is how his Region Family Medicine. patients have returned the love and care “No (I did not see myself taking the he provided them. Kent, a native of path I took) but I am much happier that Wetumpka, added he feels one of his things turned out as they have,” Kent greatest accomplishments as a physisaid. cian is giving back to the same commuKent has served his patients as a nity that helped raise and educate him. doctor for more than three decades Kent hopes his patients think of him and joined the Ivy Creek staff 12 years as someone who always did the best he ago. Since he became a member of the could to give them the proper care. medical community, Kent has dedicated “I would hope my patients have felt himself to doing what is best for each that they were individual people with of his patients and ensuring this dedica- their own set of problems and that I tion is his first priority every day. was willing to take the time to address Kent said it’s not easy to pinpoint all of their needs,” Kent said. “That what led him to pursue a career as a each of them are as important to me as doctor although one key factor was an the last.” By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Dr. Melvin Russell began practicing medicine in Tallassee in 1969, and in those 50 years he has seen a lot of change but one thing has remained the same — his dedication and care for his patients.

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it and getting excited about the possibilities, it kind of rubbed off on me. I got kind of excited about it too. Since I was taking the same courses r. Melvin Russell has that they were, it was just a mental seen a lot of change since he began practicing change, a shift in my desires, and it medicine in Tallassee 50 worked out.” He was born in Lyndon, Kentucky, years ago but his dedication to his patients has been unwaver- and it was the military that landed him in the Tallassee area. ing. “The U.S Air Force,” he said. Russell graduated from the “When I finished my internship, I University of Louisville School of was drafted. Every doctor back then Medicine in 1966 and specializes in got drafted. They gave me a choice, family medicine. called the B.E.R.R.Y plan, and if I When Russell began practicing in went ahead and volunteered I was Tallassee, the Community Hospital able to pick my choice of services and included a labor and delivery ward location. I picked Air Force and the where Russell held many native Southeastern United States and they Tallasseans before their own mother and father. Those memories bring him sent me to Maxwell (Air Force Base in Montgomery).” joy and keep him practicing. Russell served at Maxwell dur“The look on a mother and father’s ing the day and began traveling to face when you hold up a little girl or Tallassee after sundown to work at little boy and they see their child for the Community Hospital. The rest was the first time, that is truly amazing,” history. Russell said. “A lot of patients come “I started coming up here and in and say, ‘You delivered me 49 years ago.’ I will treat them, their kids working at night,” he said. “Once I was out of the military I stayed and their grandkids.” because I liked it here.” Tallassee Community Hospital Russell said he still has patients to closed the labor and delivery ward see and has no intentions of retiring in 1977 but Russell said he receives anytime soon. great gratification watching genera“I am going to hang in there until tions evolve. I physically can’t anymore,” he said. “It’s a great feeling,” he said. “I am only working three days a week “There’s a lot of satisfaction and I now and I have two nurse practitioguess the best thing is I see the kids, I see the grandkids, I take care of the ners that work with me to help lighten the load.” parents as they get older. It’s amazJohnny Aldridge and Lori Woodley ing.” are the two CRNPs who work closely Russell did not always want to be with Russell. Aldridge has served the a doctor but once he was exposed to a taste of the medical field he quickly community for six years and Woodley has been practicing in Tallassee for realized that was his future. two years. “When I went to college I had no When Russell isn’t seeing patients, idea what I wanted to do,” he said. he has some hobbies. “I thought I wanted to teach because “I do a lot of woodworking and I that’s what everyone did back then. have old cars that I keep polished and I took the same courses as pre-med shined up,” he said. students. As they were talking about By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

Veterinarian provides pets with loving care By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

While a multitude of doctors ensure human patients receive the care they need, other doctors stand ready to help when pets get sick. Among the veterinarians who have set up practice in Elmore County is Dr. Ashley Watkins Ward, the current owner of the Bryson Veterinary Clinic in Wetumpka. “I’ve been a veterinarian for nine years now,” Ward said. “My brother and I bought the clinic about a year ago.” Ward, who grew up on a farm, was always around animals and has an uncle who is a veterinarian, said she wanted to be a vet since she was young. Ward’s first experience in veterinary science came shortly after finishing high school when she worked as a veterinary assistant at Bryson. This time proved valuable for Ward, helping her better understand everything she might

have to deal with as a vet. “We see a variety of things here every day,” Ward said. “Each day is different for us. We have to learn to take each day at a time.” Now that she has established herself at Bryson, Ward said her goal is to continue serving at the clinic, helping people throughout Elmore County keep their pets happy and healthy. “I enjoy helping the community and their pets,” Ward said. “I love what I do. I love caring for animals.” As she continues to serve residents and their furry friends, Ward said she wants people to remember how she does her best every day and works hard to keep her clients’ pets as healthy as possible. She also has advice for those interested in becoming vets. “I try to be as compassionate as I can for my patients,” Ward said. “I strive to do the very best I possibly can. Anybody looking into the veterinary field, I encourage them to get experience in ways like being a veterinary assistant.”

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National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 and physicians and healthcare facilities across the nation have evolved to meet the demographic and economic needs of their patients. Russell Medical Health Partners of Goodwater mainly treats patients who rely on Medicaid, Ivy Creek Urgent Care of Tallassee takes care of walk-in patients and Eclectic Family Care LLC is a primary care facility that operates the old-fashioned, personal way. Doctors’ Day honors physicians for the work they do for their patients, the communities they work in and for society as a whole. Dr. John Adams and nurse practitioner Lisa Steele see young and old patients at the Russell facility at Goodwater in northeast Coosa County. Because of financial restrictions, Coosa is the only one of 67 counties in Adams Alabama that doesn’t have a state-run health department. The Goodwater clinic is the only healthcare facility in the county. Adams, 33, avoided the word “poor” in describing the majority of his patients. “I would probably use the term underserved,” he said. “In Coosa County, we are the only practitioner out here, so the access to healthcare is a big issue out here. And I think that’s why Russell chose to put this clinic here.” Adams, who is from Calera in Shelby County, said he felt a calling to became a doctor. People who rely on the clinic range in age from 12 to their 90s, Adams said. Most rely on Medicaid but some pay cash. “Out here, you feel like you make more of an impact because there are less providers out here,” he said. “You see people who haven’t been to a doctor in so long. It’s something easy you can do. You can simply put them on blood pressure medicine, you can do it today and save them from a really bad outcome 15, 20 years down the road. And it’s the same thing with diabetes and controlling their blood sugar.” Adams said he has worked at the clinic since 2017 and has treated patients with some disturbing physical and mental health issues. “The most distressing thing we’ve seen is some people who come out here are suicidal, hallucinating,” he said. “They just have a mental illness, so that’s always a challenge.” A woman who had been injured in a vehicle crash came to the clinic complaining about severe pain in her shoulder,

Adams said. “She was in a really bad car wreck and five days prior had gone to a hospital in Alabama,” Adams said. “She came back and said, ‘My shoulder is hurting,’ and I saw gravel in her wound. You could see her tendons and all the way to the bone. “And a lot of times you see people who haven’t been to the doctor in 10 to 15 years and you see some things you are not expecting to see. I saw a guy two weeks ago, a 70-year-old man, 130 pounds, and he had a spot on the side of his shoulder the size of a cantaloupe, a big ball, I mean it was huge.” Annie Birts, 72, came to the clinic after suffering a dizzy spell. “They treated me very good, it just made me feel really good,” she said. “They checked everything to find out what caused the dizziness.” Birts said having the clinic nearby is more convenient when a health issue arises. “I have transportation but if I did not have transportation that would be great for me right here in Goodwater,” she said. “I’m not just speaking of myself but speaking for the other people, the older people, they don’t have the transportation, the younger person, they don’t have the transportation. So this is a good place that they would be able to come to.” Adams said he is content helping underserved people and feels financially secure at the small facility because it’s owned by Russell Medical. “I am Alabama born and have no desire to leave Alabama,” he said. “I like working for Russell. I have three young kids and hopefully I will stay here as long as they will have me.” The Ivy Creek urgent care facility in Tallassee was mainly created to handle walk-in patients who are pressed for time but it has evolved into a primary care facility. It employs doctors and nurse practitioners. Dr. Gabriel Hester said the company is affiliated with Elmore County Community Hospital and he stays busy. “I’ve been here about six months,” Hester said. “We’ve started primary care at this location so we will have walkin and primary care options available.” Hester, 39, said he grew up in Fayette and was studying chemical engineering but switched to medicine after the company he had planned to work for was bought out. “I took some classes and fell in love with it,” Hester said. “I’m trained as an internal medicine doctor, which is for adults. However, in an urgent care setting, I will see kids as well.” During the cold and flu season, about 95 percent of the patients come in complaining of

sore throats, runny noses, fever and coughs. “The rest of the year it’s anything,” Hester said. “We see a spectrum of stuff from rashes to chest pains, just acute things where they maybe can’t get in to see their regular doctor. They have an issue that has come up right then and they don’t want to go to the ER.” If a person comes in with a severe injury, they are sent directly to the nearest emergency room, Hester said. “A man came in and he was holding his hands over the left side of his jaw,” Hester said. “He was doing some work with a chain saw in his yard and it had bounced off a log. I could see his jaw bone. He was probably in his 40s. We just sent him to the ER. In that case, we called for an ambulance.” Heather Brock brought her 13-year-old son Andrew to Ivy Creek when he developed a bad cough and congestion. “It’s closest to where we live,” said Brock, 42, who lives in nearby Kent. “They are pretty good about getting people in and out quickly.” The doctor she normally takes her son to has an office in Montgomery. “It’s a long drive,” she said, “and it takes months to get an appointment to see him.” Dr. Gary McCulloch, 69, is an oddity in this day and age because he owns his practice, Eclectic Family Care LLC, which has been in Eclectic for 24 years. “We receive no outside funding, we are not affiliated with hospitals or government agencies,” he said. “It’s a private practice which is a dwindling oddity nowadays. ... Unless you’ve been in a place and established a practice, it’s difficult to survive nowadays.” McCulloch said the increase in urgent care facilities hasn’t hurt his business. “There is not another facility within 25 miles of here,” he said. “We are kind of equidistant between Alex City and Tallassee and Wetumpka. We are used sometimes as the emergency room, everything

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Top: Dr. John Adams, far right, poses for a photo with his staff of, from left, LPN Ashley Doss, CRNP Lisa Steele and secretary Becky Adams. Above: Dr. Gary McCulloch, left, talks with patient Kenneth Abrams.

from heart attacks to strokes to rattlesnake bites. We try to get folks patched up, stabilized and get them on to where they need to be. This is a practice where I see my patients in the grocery store, at Walmart in Wetumpka. I see them everywhere. I can’t go anywhere that I don’t bump into them. I see them at church. I enjoy that. I mean, if you don’t enjoy people, you don’t need to be in family practice.” McCulloch, a former Army Airborne Ranger, said he became a doctor to serve people. “It was something I had in my head for a number of years and I decided to go ahead and pull the trigger on it,” he said. “I was the oldest person in my medical school class. I was 31 when I started medical school.” One of his patients, Kenneth Abrams, 79, said he retired as a Dallas banker and decided to move back home to Kent, not far from Eclectic.

“I’ve been coming to Dr. McCulloch since about the time he arrived here, about the same time I retired,” Abrams said. “He is very nice. That was the initial reason I came because he was a local, community doctor. “When I was a kid, I always came to the doctor here, Dr. Will Owsley. At that time, the doctor might be the only person in the entire community who owned a vehicle. There weren’t too many people who owned cars until the late 30s. After World War II, people got around by horse and wagon; it was a long way. Doctors had cars and they came out to see you easier than you could go to see them.” McCulloch said he has no plans to quit although the future for old-fashioned doctors is not bright. “The hours are longer and the pay is less, so you’ve got to be motivated by something other than money,” he said.

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Dr. R. Lee England IV serves the Wetumpka community as an emergency room doctor at Elmore Community Hospital. Submitted / Tallapoosa Publishers

Irregular sleep could have negative impact on heart health STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

England sees educating patients as key for doctors for doctors to dispel these myths so patients can receive proper treatment. England believes his training as a The emergency room is one of the general surgeon is beneficial to being most important aspects of any hospian effective ER doctor. tal, as doctors serving in the ER must “I feel I am very well prepared handle a wide range of issues. to handle the things that can typiWhile there is no telling what may cally cause stress to some providers,” take place in an emergency room on England said. “The one thing the ER any given day, Dr. R. Lee England doc has to do is to have a very broad IV does the best he can to give knowledge base. We are by no means patients coming into the ER at Elmore experts in every field but have to be Community Hospital the best care he able to identify problems, make potencan provide. tially life-saving decisions and ultiEngland, a general surgeon who mately direct patients to someone who also treats patients in the emergency can provide definitive care.” room, was inspired to become a doctor England said there is no such thing after a childhood incident. as a typical or average day in the “I spent a month in Vanderbilt emergency room. Children’s Hospital for a viral illness “Most of the time things are pretty when I was 12 and saw the passion routine but there are always excepand dedication of the interns and tions and you have to stay diligent,” residents and knew at that time that I England said. “You have to be prewanted to make a difference in peopared for anything and everything.” ple’s lives,” England said. England said he hopes his patients Since becoming a doctor 25 years realize how hard he works to treat ago and joining the Ivy Creek famtheir conditions and help them leave ily nearly two decades ago, England the ER knowing they have received believes having access to good inforthe best care possible. mation and educating patients on “I want them to remember that I correct and incorrect information is provided the medical care that was important to being a doctor. With so necessary and proved a clear justificamany health-related myths floating tion and explanation of that care,” he around, England feels it is crucial said. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

According to American Heart Association News, a lack of sleep isn’t the only thing that can put the heart at risk. Getting to bed on time may also matter, new research suggests. The new study took the unique approach of looking at how much night-to-night difference a person had in sleep duration and what time he or she fell asleep. People with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk for a cardiovascular event, including stroke, congestive heart failure and coronary heart disease, the study found. “Sleep regularity is an understudied area with critical relevance to everyone,” said Tianyi Huang, the lead author of the study. “Understanding its relationship with cardiovascular disease has important public health implications and may identify novel strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention.” Researchers looked at data from nearly 2,000 people without cardiovascular disease at the start of the study. Participants wore sleep-monitoring wrist devices for seven-day periods from 2010 to 2013 and were followed for an average of four years. During that time, 95 people experienced or died from a stroke, heart failure or heart disease. After adjusting for various factors, researchers found people whose night-to-night sleep length during a seven-day period varied by more than two hours on average were 2.2 times more likely to have a cardiovascular event than people whose sleep length varied by an hour or less. The time they fell asleep each night had a similar impact. Compared to people who went to bed within the same 30-minute window each night, those with a bedtime that varied by more than 90 minutes had double the risk of a cardiovascular event. Digital distraction may be making the problem worse. Spending a lot of time staring at smartphones, tablets and other glowing screens could be messing with our sleep regularity, said Huang, an associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and

Harvard Medical School. “If our results are confirmed, the general public — particularly those at high risk for cardiovascular disease — needs to pay more attention to their sleep schedules,” he said. “People should be encouraged to reduce use of mobile devices or TV viewing before sleep to improve sleep regularity and maximize cardiometabolic benefits.” Huang said the study is the first of its kind and called for larger studies with longer follow-ups, especially those that explore gender and age differences. He said studies are needed to focus on how irregular sleep is related to specific cardiovascular outcomes. “I think it’s important for doctors to ask their patients about their sleep habits beyond the number of hours of sleep they get at night,” sleep and nutrition researcher Marie-Pierre St-Onge said. “Questions like, ‘How stable is your sleep?’ and ‘Do you have wide swings in the duration of sleep?’ would help to identify areas for improvement.” St-Onge, an associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University in New York City, was not involved in the new research and said the study seems to confirm people with poor sleep habits can’t simply “catch up” on sleep. “You can make an analogy between sleep and physical activity where you have weekend warriors who are absolutely sedentary during the week and then they hammer out two hours of physical activity in one day and think they’ll be fine,” St-Onge said. “That’s not what we recommend and it’s the same with sleep. For optimal health, there has to be regularity to these behaviors and that includes sleep.” Big changes in sleep timing can lead to a state of jetlag — referred to as “social jetlag” — without people realizing it. “People might not have outward signs — they might not even feel sleepy or yawn, just like people don’t feel it if they have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels,” St-Onge said. “But the risk factor is still there. People need to pay more attention and be more aware of the adverse impact poor sleep is having.”

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Routine checkup led to much-needed diagnosis

ou never know what might happen at a regular doctors checkup. In October 2017, I was at a routine checkup at Dr. Katharine Cooper’s office in Alex City when the staff detected my resting heart rate was abnormally rapid. The nurse couldn’t get the automated blood pressure cuff to work, and that’s when she felt my pulse racing. Dr. Cooper then manually counted my resting heart rate, and indeed, it was 182 beats per minute. I was just sitting there, y’all — calm, cool and collected — and my heart was doing what yours would do after running 5 miles. I was new to the area and didn’t have a team of local doctors yet. It was my first visit with Dr. Cooper, and she learned about my plethora of health issues I unfortunately have at only 24 years old. She wanted to be sure to refer me to Alex City physician Dr. Robert Edwards so I’d have a primary doctor to take care of me. But her first priority was getting me to a cardiologist that day. She sent me straight to Dr. Kevin Sublett, a cardiologist in Alex City, who hooked me up with all kinds of wires and sticky things; this was all new to me and, to be honest, it was kind of scary. In-office testing showed my heart rate was not irregular but it was abnormally fast. Dr. Sublett then prescribed I wear a 24-hour heart holter monitor. Oh joy, more wires to be hooked up to but this time for a whole day. What fun for a 20-somethingyear-old.

Results from that showed the same thing, then I had to do a stress test, which is basically just walking and running on a treadmill for about 20 minutes. The nurses told me I’d be on the treadmill for either 20 minutes or until my heart rate reached 120 bpm. I kind of laughed because as they were checking my vitals and telling me this, they realized my heart rate was already at 120 just sitting there. “Oh well, we’ll get you on the treadmill anyway and see what happens,” one of the nurses said. So, I obliged and started the test. I walked for two minutes and my heart rate reached 210 bpm. Remember how the test was supposed to be 20 minutes or 120 bpm? Yeah. Needless to say, they let me stop after those two minutes. I ended up being referred to something called a dysautonomia clinic in Birmingham. I had no idea what that was or what to expect, but I knew I’d be getting a tilt table test (again, no idea what to expect there). I had to lie flat on this table, get strapped up then a nurse raised the table slowly to be at 90 degrees. The nurse monitored me and checked my blood pressure and heart rate throughout the test, which lasted about 20 minutes. The nurse told me I might pass out during the test and the thought of that terrified me. Once the test was complete and I didn’t pass out, I thought that meant I “passed.” Surely I didn’t have whatever they were testing me for. My mama and I waited in a small waiting room until the

SANTANA WOOD Design Editor cardiologist, D Dr. P Paula Moore, l M brought us into a room to share us the results. “Have you ever heard of POTS?” Dr. Moore asked us. My mom had heard of it because she has a friend who has the syndrome, but I really didn’t know what it was. “Well, you have it,” Dr. Moore said. We sat there speechless. I couldn’t really believe it. You see, the backstory of all this is I have had extreme fatigue and other symptoms since I was about 14 years old. I went from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist and had test after test. I had sleep studies, extensive blood work, B-12 injections, trial and error with multiple medications, a prediabetic scare where I had to prick my finger every day multiple times a day for months — not an ideal teenage experience, let me tell you. But none of that ever led me to a diagnosis. I was still searching for what in the world could be wrong with me. So, to be sitting in a doctors’ office and be actually diagnosed with something — I had no words. Dr. Moore started to go over what she called “POTS Protocol” and tell me about this syndrome I’d never heard of, and you probably haven’t either. It’s Postural Orthostatic

Tachycardia Syndrome and the classic symptom of it is the heart rate immediately rising at least 30 bpm or reaching 120 bpm after going from sitting to standing and blood pressure dropping as well. So, it takes me three times the amount of energy to stand as it does for you. My heart feels like I’ve ran a marathon, but all I’ve done is stand up. Because of this, I have poor blood circulation meaning all of my blood stays at my heart. This causes problems like brain fog, dizziness, vision issues, digestion issues, body temperature regulation issues and more. If my heart rate gets too high and my blood pressure gets too low, I could faint. POTS is a form of dysautonomia, which means autonomic dysfunction. If you’re anything like me, you just read that and said “autonom… do what now?” Basically, your autonomic nervous system can be thought of as your “automatic” nervous system and it includes what you can’t control, such as your heart, brain, digestion, breathing, vision, etc. Everything you do without thinking about it, your autonomic nervous system is automatically doing that for you. So, normal things like breathing and digestion are very hard for me because of POTS. There are a lot of things I have to do to help my body cope with this illness, including drink a ton of water and eat a ton of salt. Weird I know, but it’s true. I would probably still be undiagnosed and suffering had I not went to that routine checkup with Dr. Cooper. I had

Singleton loves volunteering in Heart of Hospice program tions specialist Laura Leigh Peters, volunteers such as Singleton are vital to the organization. The Heart of Hospice volunteer “It really strengthens and solidifies program that works with patients and the quality that we are able to offer our families in the home setting is a vital patients and our staff because we have part of the Community Hospice Care such great volunteers,” Peters said. team. “Our volunteers, whether working in Volunteers take on various roles the office or working in the field with in the organization. Some visit with our patients and families, are carrying patients and sometimes read, play orders from local physicians and they games or just enjoy fellowship. make sure patients’ needs are met.” Some volunteers, including Millie Singleton said she is happy to help Singleton, 75, work in the office patients, nurses and doctors. answering phones, copying, filing and “I love the fact that if I am helping assisting with events and activities. them, it allows them more time to help Singleton, who lives in Red Hill, their patients,” she said. has been a volunteer for Tallassee’s When Singleton isn’t busy at the Home Health and Hospice for nine volunteer program, she enjoys watchmonths and said it is a rewarding ing TV, spending time with friends and experience. social media. “I am so happy to be here because “I love to watch old Westerns, these are the most loving, caring anything with John Wayne in it,” she people that I have ever been around,” said. “I like to piddle in the yard. Most she said. of my friends are in Montgomery Singleton answers phones, files because that’s where I worked. I love paperwork, makes copies, fills out meeting them and getting on Facebook paperwork, stocks supplies and more. and talking to them, things like that. I “Every patient gets a birthday card also have a cat, a big baby.” and at Christmastime they get a little Singleton has a message for anyone gift and I put the ribbons and little tags who is considering volunteering time on them,” she said. “Whatever they to the organization. need, I will do.” “Think about how much good you Singleton volunteers three hours on can do for someone else,” Singleton Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. said. “When you do it, it gives you a According to Community Home feeling of satisfaction to know that I Health and Hospice community relaam helping someone.”

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Millie Singleton is one of the volunteers at Community Home Health and Hospice’s Heart of Hospice volunteer program. She works with patients and families in the home setting and is a vital part of the care team.

Community Home Health and Hospice, an affiliate of Community Hospice Care, is the only locally owned and operated nonprofit home care and hospice agency serving Tallassee, Eclectic, Reeltown, Wetumpka and surrounding communities. It is located on Gilmer Ave. in Tallassee. For more information, call Community Home Health at 334-2834522 or Community Hospice Care at 334-283-4250.

Being ‘tox-sick’ causes our dysfunction in body mon baby shampoo and it contained three endocrine disrupters. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that negaDid you know the average human tively affect the way your hormones has 700 verified toxins in their bodies? function, and we certainly don’t need That sounds like a lot, but do these them in baby shampoos. toxins in your body really matter? Items applied on the skin will show Considering neurological disorders up in the bloodstream in less than a are 600 times more common than they minute. Many of these toxins have were 20 years ago and your chances well-known names and people know for cancer have climbed to 1 in 2 for to avoid them. Health-conscious conmen and 1 in 3 for women, I’d say sumers know to look to cleaner and yes. purer makeups, shampoos and deodorThe links are there; the research ants. We choose fresh organic foods is in. Toxins are negatively affecting that avoid fungicides, pesticides and us. Even undiagnosed people can suf- insecticides. However, not all toxins fer from many symptoms including can be avoided no matter how many very low sex drives, fatigue, forgetful labels one reads, where one buys food moments and joint pains. In just two or how cautious one is. generations testosterone is down 60 So how can we help rid our bodpercent due to toxins in our bodies ies of these toxins? First, drink more and endocrine disruption. Attention water. It is one of the simplest steps Deficient Disorder, anxiety and toward good health and helping detoxdepression all have become common- ify the body. Consider taking chlorella place. daily to bind up toxins. There are also Sadly, items we use every day con- medical breakthroughs that can help tain the very toxins that are causing the process of detoxification. Saunas, our bodies to slow down and wear out. especially the HOCATT, are great Out of curiosity, I looked up a comways to help the body expel harmful

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By DR. RYAN MCWHORTER Alabama Functional Medicine

noticed my heart racing before and my boyfriend had brought it up to me multiple times, but I really didn’t connect it to being the cause of my symptoms. But it was. And a routine checkup is what led me to getting the treatment and answers I so desperately needed. I suffer daily with this illness, although you wouldn’t know it by looking at me. I look like a normal 24-yearold, but I’m so far from it. I’m lucky to have a team of doctors taking care of me and trying to find the best treatment for me, including Alex City’s own Dr. Edwards who is very educated and familiar with dysautonomia. I travel to Birmingham to see Dr. Moore, who has specialized in POTS for more than 20 years, and is one of only three dysautonomia specialists in Alabama and one of only about 100 in the United States. Invisible illnesses are so very real. If you are having any type of symptoms or just don’t feel right, get checked out. Don’t give up if doctors don’t find anything at your first visit because one day, a doctor will notice something about your body that’s off and it could lead you to some answers. Go to your doctors’ appointments. If you’re not one who usually goes to the doctor, start going. You need to get a checkup at least once a year with a general physician and other specialized doctors. It’s important, and one visit could end up changing your life like it did mine.

pollutants. Our HOCATT (short for Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Technology) stimulates the body’s immune system, boosts energy and detoxes the body down to the cellular level. The HOCATT is a bio-chamber that has 10 modalities for optimizing your health in a single device. A HOCATT session lasts for 45 minutes, is extremely relaxing, and it is not painful. Most people will see changes early in the course of a series of treatments. The HOCATT has been very helpful in particular when paired with IASIS for chronic depression and anxiety. Even severe cases are responding. Other patients have seen a return of hormones, resolution of chronic vaginal infections, increase in energy, better sleep patterns, a restoration of sex drive, as well as much smoother skin. Consider the HOCATT before attempting to get pregnant to enhance fertility. We find the HOCATT dramatically supports cancer patients. In short, so many of today’s problems are related to toxicity and it is wise to make efforts to protect our body from them.

Once a doctor has completed medical school and is ready to begin practicing, the future is a blank canvas, full of opportunities and potential. Among those following their passion is Dr. Martin A. “Rocky” Lyons Jr., the newest physician serving the River Region as part of the Ivy Creek organization. Lyons said he began studying at the UAB School of Medicine in 2005, got his medical degree in 2009 and completed his residency three years later at Baptist Health in Montgomery. Seven years ago, Lyons joined the Ivy Creek Healthcare family and currently serves as an M.D. at River Region Family Medicine. Like many other doctors, Lyons said he was inspired to enter the medical field at a young age, thanks in part to an experience he had when he Lyons was 5 and the work of his father, Marty Lyons, a former University of Alabama football star. “I grew up in a rural part of Alabama, near Demopolis,” Lyons said. “When I was 5, my mother and I had a traumatic car accident. Our family physician, Dr. (Reese) Holifield, was called in from home to perform hours of surgery to save my mother’s life. Another contributing factor of inspiration is my father’s foundation for terminally ill children, The Marty Lyons Foundation. This foundation allowed insight into pediatric diseases and cancers, which also sparked my interest.” Lyons feels one thing that makes his job so important is having the special ability to empathize with patients when they come to him with their ailments and afflictions. As Ivy Creek works to establish its new clinical facility on U.S. Highway 231 in Wetumpka, Lyons feels being a part of the center is part of his future. “I see myself working with multiple specialists in a new state-of-the-art facility here in Wetumpka,” Lyons said. “This will improve the availability of healthcare options for the rural community. I see this being a model for future underserved areas and I hope it revitalizes community hospitals.” Since becoming part of the Wetumpka community, Lyons said one thing that surprised him was how close he has become to his patients, essentially becoming part of their families. With so much of his career still in front of him, Lyons has determined what he hopes he will be remembered for as a physician working with members of the community. “I would like to be able to hand off a large, healthy and loving patient population to the next young inspiring family physician,” Lyons said.