Millbrook man arrested in connection with fatal shooting
Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
A Millbrook man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a juvenile that took place Wednesday.
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A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
WSFA, the shooting took place Wednesday night on Hwy. 14 in Millbrook. A car traveling on the road was struck by gunfire from another vehicle. There were three occupants in the car that was shot into, one of whom was pronounced dead
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.
Convicted murderer’s sentence lowered from 55 years to 30
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at the scene. Millbrook Police Department officers responded to the scene.
Wilson was the head basketball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Rich ard Dennis. “We had a re port,” Dennis said. “We had a preliminary
According to a WSFA article, Maurio D. Williams, 16, of Montgomery was identified as the victim. The other two juveniles in the vehicle were
both treated for non-life threatening injuries at the scene.
investigation and handed it off to the appropriate authorities. He was also placed on administrative leave at that time.”
Dennis said school officials follow the same procedure when administrators receive a report of allegations against school staff and employees.
Just one day later, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mose Abrams, 18, of Millbrook, in connection with the shooting, according to jail
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the
records. Court documents show Abrams as being charged with murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle. He is currently awaiting trial at Elmore County Jail; his bond is set at $1.5 million, according to jail records.
Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes af ter turning himself in accord ing to the Elmore County Jail website.
Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assis-
One of five individuals involved in a 2015 crime spree across Mongtomery and Elmore counties saw his sentence reduced this week.
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
According to court records, LaKeith Smith was just 15 when he and five others came together in Montgomery before crossing county lines and burglarizing a Millbrook home. Smith was tried as an adult in 2018. Initially, he was sentenced to 65 years in prison which was reduced to 55 years until Tuesday’s hearing, during which Circuit Judge Sibley Reynolds resentenced Smith to 30 years.
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.
The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gath erings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
“It was a 36-40 hour crime spree that started in Montgomery and included murder, armed robbery, carjacking and drugs in Montgomery,” 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney CJ Robinson said. “Then they came across the river into Millbrook and started breaking into houses armed with guns.”
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“We haven’t been able to do this for the last cou ple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
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Robinson said Smith and four others were noticed when breaking into a second Millbrook home.
“The second house they went into, a neighbor saw five guys going into a house,” Robinson said. “They said, ‘We know that is not who lives there,’ and called 911. Then law enforcement responded.”
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Storms brings out the best of people in Coosada
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Holley Cannon has been living on Meadow Lane Drive in Coosada for 15 years. She has seen neighbors come and go but after Sunday’s possible tornado passed through she saw neighbor helping neighbor.
The storm left first responders without the ability to get into the neighborhood just off
Airport Road.
“It was locked down in here,” Cannon said while helping to clear a neighbor’s yard Monday. “You couldn’t get out and you couldn’t get in. Power lines were down. Trees were down.”
Cannon said the worst of the storm passed in five minutes and soon after she waschecking on neighbors. But she wasn’t the only one outside following the storm event.
Dog’s birthday to benefit animal shelter
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Guppy grew on the Yourman farm.
The second name came quickly as well.
Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call.
Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
“It was all pouring rain,” Cannon said. “All the neighbors were out. Everyone was asking, ‘You OK? You OK? Yes, we’re good.’”
The home next to Cannon’s was basically destroyed by two trees falling on it.
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
“On Sundays there are usually a bunch of (people) over there,” Cannon said. “They cook out. Thank God nobody
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
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“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton. Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
Almost a year ago a 1-day-old
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Shih Tzu-beagle mix puppy was near death. It had a deformity —
“chicken wing for a leg.”
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“All I was doing was bringing it home for my shift of feeding her,” Yourman said. “As soon as I brought her home, my daughter saw her.”
“She saw the leg and said that is just like the character from Scary Movie 2 — ‘Take my strong hand,’” Yourman said. “That is where Hanson came in.”
But instead Becky Yourman and her family took in Guppy Hanson from an “oopsy litter” and is using her first birthday to seek food donations for the Elmore County Humane Society. Yourman didn’t intend to take on the small puppy forever but
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed
The family had just days prior seen a small chihuahua on Facebook named Guppy.
“My daughter said she was, ‘So cute,’” Yourman said. “She had wanted to name the next family animal Guppy. She says, ‘Look, it’s Guppy. Just what we need.’”
the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
Three days later the Yourmans created a Facebook page for Guppy Hanson to share her story.
“She became our dog,” Yourman said. “Suddenly people were like, ‘Can I send her a present?’
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 per cent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
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Guppy Hanson inspects some of the food donated to the Elmore County Humane Society in honor of her first birthday.
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A possible tornado created damage in Coosada Sunday night. Several area received damage but the heaviest was along Meadow Lane Drive. Molly Cannon helps with cleanup on Meadow Lane.
JERALYN JONES
“JERRI” TAYLOR
Mrs. Jeralyn Jones “Jerri” Taylor, 84, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living on the Eastern Shore in Onancock, VA. Jerri made her home on the Eastern Shore of Virginia after moving from Alabama to be near her daughter in February of 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Earl Taylor and her 4 siblings John Paul Jones, Jean Ann Jones Ferguson, Justine Lucy Jones Rozier and Janice Sue Jones Fossen. She is survived by her daughter Valerie Taylor Gsell, two grandchildren Ian Foster Gsell and Olivia May
Gsell and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. One of Jerri’s talents and interests was genealogy, and she created a detailed family tree for her family and forged relationships between lost or never known relatives.
Born February 25, 1938, in Ashland, KY, she was the youngest of five children, born to the late John Paul Jones and Anna Nicholls Jones. Jerri attended Centre College in Danville, KY, studying to be a teacher of French and Latin. Changing her mind, she switched her course of study to chemistry and then moved to Birmingham, AL to attain her medical technology degree. While in Birmingham, she worked at University Hospital where she met her husband. Following their marriage, they moved to Iowa City, IA for a year so Foster could complete his higher education. They then returned to Al-
If you began working in a Textile Mill, Tire Plant, Paper Mill, Steel Mill or any other
abama and lived in Birmingham where Valerie was born, and finally settled in Wetumpka, where Jerri resided for over 40 years.
She took and taught painting classes and was an accomplished artist, with most of her works being in oil paints. She worked as both a portrait artist and in labs at doctor’s offices before she settled in Lab and X-ray for Lister Hill Health Center in Montgomery where she worked for over 20 years until her retirement.
Throughout Jerri’s life, she made time for important interests in addition to her profession. These included serving as a Girl Scout leader through her daughter’s twelve years in scouting; and being a member of the Montgomery Bridge Club, where she held many offices and was a Silver Life Master. She organized and coordinated bridge
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OCIE ESTES
tournaments and loved playing in them as well. She loved cats, Star Trek, and words. In college she was known to read the dictionary and throughout her life was never without the definition and proper use for any word presented to her.
Jerri was a devoted member of The Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, attending First Christian in Birmingham and later First Christian in Montgomery. She sang in the choir at both churches and sang in the Montgomery Civic Chorale. While she enjoyed everything she did throughout her life, most importantly loving her family and God, perhaps the most personal reflection of how Jerri approached living is captured in the following shared by her daughter: “I grew up believing there was nothing my mother could not do. She taught me tenacity, creativity and that I
could do anything to which I put my mind. She taught me to accept no limitations, and to stop and smell the flowers. We went on many adventures, sometimes just to sniff out a special flower. She loved the beauty in the world and always took the time to stop and appreciate it.”
A service to celebrate Jerri’s life will be held at First Christian Church, in Montgomery, Alabama, on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to First Christian Church, 1705 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117 (www.fccmontgomery.org).
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.
Charles Ocie Estes, of Maysville, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. He will be so greatly missed. Charles was born near Dexter, Alabama on October 25, 1937 and spent most of his life there. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the
MARY “MAURA”
Berlin Crisis and later in the Army Reserves. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School director, teacher and a youth mentor. He served faithfully as a deacon for more than 40 years.
Charles managed body shops and service departments at Montgomery dealerships for many years before starting his own business in 1981. After retiring, and until his final days, he pursued his passion of buying and selling antiques and collectibles.
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Judge Mary (Maura) Elizabeth Culberson, 74, of Wetumpka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23, 2023 after a very private battle with cancer. She was born on June 26th, 1948 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland to Joseph and Mary Ellen Burke. Maura attended Ballinruane National School and Holy Rosary College in Ireland, immigrating to the United States in 1964.
Maura was a proud member of the United States Air Force, serving as a personnel specialist from 1972-1976. During this time, she met her husband, Bryant, a fighter pilot in the Air Force. They were married in Sumter, South Carolina in December of 1976. Bryant and their children were stationed in various states throughout the US… FL, HI, SC, VA, OK, and finally AL, which she would call home for the next 30+ years.
After leaving the military Maura pursued paralegal work and set her sights on obtaining her law de -
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MARCH 19
• Harassment was reported at Corn Creek Park. MARCH 17
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. MARCH 16
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. MARCH 15
• Menacing was reported on Rivercrest Drive.
• Theft was reported on River Oaks Court.
• Harassing communications was reported on Hospital Drive.
Charles is preceded in death by his father and mother, Emery and Etta Estes; brother, Boyce Estes, Sr.; brothers-in-law, Sims Dunlap and Billy Moody and his grandson, Josh P. Ledbetter. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Betty Dunlap Estes; children, Lissa (Paul) Ledbetter of Tallassee and Christina (Jeff) Cotton of Maysville, Georgia. His grandchildren include Carmen Ledbetter, Blake Cotton and Nic Cotton; great-grandson, Jackson Ledbetter. He also leaves
gree. She worked for several different offices including the Assistant Attorney General’s office for the State of Alabama, eventually earning a MS Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. One of the great honors of her life was serving as a District Judge in Elmore County for 18 years.
Maura was very involved in her beloved church, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her devotion to her faith was evident. She helped grow and develop the church at the location where it proudly stands today. She devoted countless hours of loving dedication to various ministries and Catholic charities.
Judge Culberson also had a wide array of hobbies: she was a member of the American Legion, the Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars, she was an avid runner, having run a marathon in every state in the United States, she loved Golden Retrievers, she was a HUGE University of Alabama fan (ROLL TIDE!), enjoyed playing golf, was an insatiable reader,
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DEPARTMENT MARCH 26
• Advice was given during a citizen inquiry on Second Avenue. MARCH 25
• A noise complaint was reported on Little Road.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Highway 229.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Second Avenue.
• A suspicious person was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
behind his only sister, Barbara Estes Moody of Homer, Georgia; his uncle, Billy (Nellie) Estes of Seman and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 P.M. at Beulah Baptist Church, 2320 Grier Road, Wetumpka. Visitation at 1:00, prior to the service. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in his name to the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2320 Grier Road, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092.
and loved her family and friends.
Maura is survived by her husband Bryant Phifer Culberson, his children William Culberson of Mobile, AL, Christina Hoehn (Michael) of Indian Harbour Beach, FL, and Carolyn Thompson (Scott) of Oklahoma City, OK. She is also survived by her brothers Bob Burke, Eugene Burke, Jarlath Burke, 22 very beloved nieces and nephews and 4 grandchildren, all of whom she was very proud. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Ellen Burke, her siblings Sean Burke, Tom Burke, Paddy Burke, Ann Quirke and Catherine Burke.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ivy Creek Hospice or Elmore County Humane Society.
The family will receive friends at 10am on Friday, March 31st, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with Mass beginning at 11:00am, followed by a lunch at the church. A committal service will follow for immediate family at Evergreen Cemetery in Tuscaloosa.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Yates Dam Road.
• An intoxicated driver was reported on Clover Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Taylor Road.
• Gunfire was reported on Claire Street. MARCH 24
• A welfare check was conducted on Honeysuckle Lane.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Wall Street.
• A welfare check was
conducted on Honeysuckle Lane.
• Burglary and theft was reported on Ice Plant Road.
• A Black male was arrested during a domestic dispute call on Stewart Street.
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Central Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Freeman Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to
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ESTES
Choose a toy over a real duck this Easter
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
We are hoping for a great turnout Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Alabama Town, which is located in Montgomery. Both our shelter and the Montgomery Humane Society will be joining in the Market Day fun with some of our great pups looking for homes.
Mark your calendar to visit Old Alabama Town as there will also be a large number of vendors looking forward to your support. If you have never visited this great historical site then this Saturday will be the perfect day.
Easter is coming up in a couple weeks and we want to caution against getting or giving baby chickens, ducks or rabbits as pets to children for Easter.
Why? Thousands of these baby animals end up dying of neglect or injury from unprepared or uncommitted
owners and that simply is not in keeping with the message of Easter.
Raising chickens, ducks or rabbits can be quite rewarding but are you prepared baby chicks and ducklings needing to be kept at 95 degrees the first week of their life, 90 the next, and so on, until they are 4-5 weeks old and fully feathered?
The ideal source of heat is a red heat bulb, and you’ll want a thermometer in their cage along with their own special food and fresh water at all times, bedding, shelter and space to grow.
Baby rabbits also need to be kept clean, warm and safe and as they grow, they’ll need a roomy house or pen where they can romp and be kept safe from predators, which could turn out to be your own dog or cat.
One chicken or duck can be quite lonely since they are flock animals, so are you prepared to maintain
more than one? Do you know chickens and ducks live 10 to 16 years and rabbits 8 to 12?
What are your plans for your child’s duckling, chick or rabbit if you are not truly committed? And what if you make a mistake and keep a boy and girl rabbit together? It is possible for some breeds of rabbits to breed as early as 8-12 weeks.
We think a much better idea to celebrate Easter is to purchase a stuffed toy duck, chicken or rabbit for your child because a toy can be set aside when the child tires of it with no repercussions.
After all, if you are not fully prepared for what these babies need and they die in a few days, then isn’t that a sad Easter memory for your child? Easter is about life, so let’s celebrate that by not putting baby animals at risk as a living child’s “toy.”
Pet of the Week – Ella
Ella is a 1-year-old female American Pit Bull Terrier who weighs about 39 pounds. She was found as a stray and never reclaimed, which is sad considering how sweet and loving she is. Her only “roughness” is beating you up with her tail. She loves to cuddle and give kisses. She is good with laid-back, male dogs and children.
The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the
a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Cottage Hill Court.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was filed on Notasulga Road.
• Animal control was requested on Sylvan lane.
• An animal complaint was reported on Sims Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Central Boulevard.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Claire Street. MARCH 23
• Reckless driving as reported on Riverknolle Road.
• An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Jordan Avenue.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Joy Street.
• A Black male was arrested during a suspicious person call on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department on Highway 229.
• Animal control was requested on Washington Street.
• Burglary and theft was
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SATURDAY, APRIL 15
COOSAPALOOZA: Main Street Wetumpka is hosting the 2023 CoosaPalooza Brewfest from 3 to 6 p.m. April 15. Featured will be different beers as well as live music. General admission tickets are $45, or $20 for non-drinkers; while VIP tickets are $85, or $30 for non-drinkers and includes one-hour early entry as well as a t-shirt and access to the VIP Tent, which will have specialty food and beer. CoosaPalooza will be held in Merchants Alley.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
DOWNTOWN ART SHOW: Don Sawyer is hosting a Downtown Artists Art Show in downtown Wetumpka Saturday, April 22. CRAWFISH BOIL: The rotary club will be hosting its first drive-thru crawfish boil from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22. It is $25 for dinner, which includes fresh Cajun crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn. You can preorder at www.Facebook.com/rotary and pick up at God’s Congregational Church fellowship hall in Tallassee. For more information, contact Stephanie Weldon at 334-306-1161.
ONGOING
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME:
After more than a year long hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.
ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL
MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday
of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street. NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka. LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information. OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission. RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025
mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Cola or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.
reported on South Wesson Street.
• Suspicious activity was reported Joy Street.
• Identity theft was reported on Ladys Lane.
• Animal control was requested on Sylvan Lane.
• Animal control was requested on Notasulga Road. MARCH 22
• Gunfire was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• A noise complaint was reported on Ashurst Avenue.
• A civil dispute was reported on Sims Avenue.
• Reckless driving was reported on Friendship Road.
• Identity theft was reported on Richard Street.
• A Black male was arrested on U.S. Highway 231.
• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Sims Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Second Avenue.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Evergreen Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Central Boulevard. MARCH 21
• An animal complaint was reported on North Ashurst Avenue.
• Assistance was given to
a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Burglary was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• A Black female was arrested on Charles CC Blalock Street.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassment was reported on Riley Road.
• A child custody dispute was reported on Riley Road.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Notasulga Road. MARCH 20
• A domestic dispute was reported on Central Boulevard.
• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Hanil Drive.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious person was reported on Burt Mill Road.
• A white female was arrested during a disorderly subject call on Friendship Road.
• An animal complaint was reported on Washington Street.
• Trespassing was reported on South Wesson Street.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Wood Street.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Cliff Street.
• Animal control was requested on Sylvan Lane.
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Someone recently asked me, “If you had to choose between two dogs to take home and they are completely equal except one has three legs, which one would you choose?”
If you know me, you know my answer. Of course, I would choose the baby with only three legs.
Before we got married, we decided we’d wait until after our honeymoon to adopt our fourth dog, which we had been wanting for some time.
Well, about a month before our wedding, I saw a dog, Pebbles as I would later call him, on Pups on the Plains while on Facebook. One, she fit in with our naming scheme (Pebbles, Que, Raven, Stella and Toby the cat; can you figure it out?) but more importantly, she had been in foster care for more than six months. She had some behavioral issues as well as chronic eye problems and had to be given five different eye drops four
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“Bring that baby home!” I thought. We did a meet and greet prior to the wedding and lucky enough, Pups on the Plains gave us a few weeks to consider before we adopted her because I hated the thought of leaving a new baby alone for a whole week while she was still getting adjusted.
Fast forward a year and she is family — warts and all.
Of my four dogs, the only one who doesn’t have regular and chronic medical issues is Que — who, if you remember, just ran away for four months; no big deal.
person has to adopt the saddest cases they can find. However, Alex City, Tallapoosa County, Elmore County — we all have to just do better.
Bear this week around Alex City, get on Facebook and find him — the dog left on Hillabee Bridge, covered in scabs and scars, mange, and who knows what else all over his face and body. Looking at his photos was difficult, but almost hard to look away from because through all of his bloody and black scabs, you could see the true innocence of a pup who just wanted to be loved.
City. Kendallyn Presley went straight to Hillabee Bridge, posting “Boots on the ground in 3 minutes.” She res cued Bear.
We will soon be wrapping up the season of Lent.
This week is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week.
Soon, we’ll celebrate Easter — the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which changed everything, including the calendar.
Someone said recently that expected the Lord to come back on Easter 2020 because everyone was at home. I’ve never subscribed to the theory we can predict any of that; somewhere, it’s been said we won’t know the day nor the hour, so I suspect it’s foolish of us to even try and play a guessing game. And here we are, three years after the fact.
In John chapter 16, Jesus says, “In all truth I tell you, you will be weeping and wailing while the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy.”
The miracle of Easter is repeated every year. For a moment, subtract the pretty dresses and hats, and forget about the Easter Bunny hopping around. One need look no further than scripture for a clearer understanding of the greatest miracle in human history.
The fact that it was all foretold made this week all the more powerful as events unfolded 2,000 years ago.
I am no theologian or
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scholar, but the story of Holy Week should give us all pause as we reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey while Pontius Pilate entered with troops. The crowd shouted Hosanna at this unlikely king during the holiest of times, Passover.
Jesus preached in the temple for the next three days and called out the moneychangers, throwing them out as he said they had “turned it into a den of thieves.”
It was during this time Jesus spoke in parables and visited the Mount of Olives. He said one would betray him (Judas did for silver) and one would deny him three times (Peter did then realized it too late).
Pilate, in a power grab worthy of a reality show competition, allowed his audience to vote on whose life would be spared. Known as a guilty criminal, Barabbas was freed and Jesus was condemned. Pilate literally washed his hands of the issue.
Thursday, Jesus celebrated Passover with the disciples. Today, Christians
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call it Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday, and there are foot washing rituals. Overall, we recall the words Jesus spoke as he offered His body and blood: “Do this in memory of me.”
Condemned to death, Jesus spent Good Friday being ridiculed, spat upon, humiliated, beaten and tortured in violent and gruesome ways. A crown of thorns was weaved for him, and he was whipped and scourged. He took his place with two other criminals at Calvary after having to carry his own cross through town and was nailed to the cross. Above his head was the inscription I N R I, meaning “Hail, King of the Jews.”
This religious leader who had led and lived so humbly was now suffering a most brutal death surrounded by people who, through an outrageous scene of mob mentality, hated Him.
There are numerous quotes attributed to Jesus as he hung on the cross, but out of all of them the one that should speak directly to us as we realize His true gift as our Savior, is what he said to the dying thief.
“Today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Indeed – for all of us, God loved the world so much he sacrificed His only son. That love is what we should express, not
that judgmental version of Christianity we sometimes see and hear.
That version of Christianity is what our culture criticizes and ridicules — and rightly so because it is a corrupted version.
The Jesus of the scriptures walked among the poor and at every stop preached forgiveness and mercy to all. He was the ultimate example of turning the other cheek. While He called out sinners, He also showed everyone is welcome to believe, no matter what they look like or where they live.
Even in cultures around the world that either don’t know about Christianity or choose another religion, their calendar is still moving in the time of anno domini — in the Year of Our Lord. It is an amazing fact that the birth of Jesus is memorialized to this day by our very calendar. People who do not even know Him are still counting their days with a Gregorian calendar dedicated to Him. Easter marks the end of Lent, the 40 days of fasting and abstinence that began with Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and Ash Wednesday. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the regular calendar. It always occurs during the spring in March or April.
Easter is linked to the
2nd Annual Downtown Artists Art Show coming next month
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Don Sawyer sees the art scene growing in Wetumpka.
To help with Sawyer’s vision, he is again helping organize another art show, which will be held April 22 on the sidewalks of Company Street.
“It is going to be a fantastic show,” Sawyer said. “We got all of our great local artists who keep getting better and better every year. We got some big names coming. Right now we have 45 artists.”
Sawyer said out-of-town artists include Opelika’s Mary Ann Casey and Birmingham’s Dirk Walker.
“Each artist will have extra large spaces,” Sawyer said. “They have plenty of room to work and display. There will be thousands of pieces of art here. Really from folk art to mixed
media to fine, fine photo realism to impressionism, expressionism, symbolism, it will all be here.”
Sawyer believes everyone will be pleased with the quality of art and artists at the Downtown Artists Art Show.
“I research them; I look
made possible by people like Tara Bramblett Newbury, who runs Black Dog Rescue, an organization you should spread the word about on Facebook.
Other angels include Crystal Pemberton and Joanne Hatchett, everyone at Lake Martin Animal Shelter and so many more. These are the people who looked day in and day out for my Que when he was missing; these are the people jumping in their cars as soon as they hear the word go.
But again, we wouldn’t need these angels if people just do better.
Dogs cannot take care
of themselves. Some can survive out and about of course and dogs are resilient, but for the vast majority, they rely on their humans to live. These are living, breathing, real creatures who need food, water, shelter and warmth. If you look at the Facebook pages of those four ladies I mentioned, you’d be amazed to find not only the number of stray dogs in our area and even more so, the condition some of them are in. I don’t know how they keep doing what they are doing — as volunteers, no less. It would simply break my heart.
Designer dogs are beautiful (in many cases), and I know they are “valuable.” But why? For whom? Dogs aren’t meant
show every now and then.”
Sawyer will be demonstrating his techniques and expects some of the other artists too. But Sawyer said there will be even more for those attending.
“We have two super musicians,” Sawyer said. “David Jones will be on the horn and Dwayne Parker who is a recording star out of Nashville. He is making a comeback with his band, the Country Hound Dogs.”
There have been variations of an Art Walk but Sawyer has been directly involved in organizing the Downtown Artists Art Show.
at their work,” Sawyer said. “I want to know about the artist. The result is this is a team of artists that are dedicated to two things — helping us make Wetumpka the arts center for this part of the South. There is no reason we can’t do it. I’m not talking about just for a
to be sold and showcased and pranced around for money; they are meant to be snuggled and played with and loved on.
When I did training with Pebbles through RTN Dog Training (out of Notasulga, which I highly recommend), our trainers told us horror stories of people paying $1,000 or more for a designer dog then not putting in the work a dog needs when it is little, and suddenly the designer dog doesn’t seem so attractive anymore. Then people look to drop these dogs — at breeders, shelters, etc.
At the beginning of this column, I said I wouldn’t suggest people look for only dogs with medical or behavioral issues, but what I will suggest is this:
“It will be the second year we have focused solely on Company Street,” Sawyer said. Due to the attendance of recent events and last year’s art show, Sawyer believes there will be 4,000 people in downtown Wetumpka. He believes
Think before you get a dog and consider adopting rather than shopping.
Depending on the age, a dog can be a 15-plus-year commitment, and in a lot of cases, there’s nowhere for them to go if you no longer wish to commit. Make sure you’re getting the right dog for you and your family. I see so many people annoyed about a long application process, but that means a shelter or rescue center truly wants the best for the dogs in their care.
If you don’t want a beautiful, fulfilling life for your dog, you don’t deserve to have one.
Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.
the attendance shows how Wetumpka is progressing in the art scene and not just locally.
“We are looking for big things out of Wetumpka,” Sawyer said. “I was recently talking to an artist in Cincinnati. He’s heard all about what we are doing. We are getting this reputation and this name of an art town. I’m loving that. That is the whole objective. Wetumpka is set up perfectly for an art and entertainment community.”
Sawyer said the configuration of downtown creates an environment that is appealing.
“You got a town with a triangle,” he said. said.
“There are eight intersections and all of them lead to one place. With East Bridge, Hill Street, Company Street, you got a great venue. It’s a dramatic venue with the river, casino and the views.”
Jewish Passover by much of its symbolism as well as by its position in the calendar. Passover and Easter are interchangeable terms in many European languages, so the similarities are even greater for the early Christians who translated the Bible.
As the Passover lamb, Jesus was crucified at roughly the same time as the Passover lambs were being slain in the temple. To this day, 3 p.m. Good Friday is traditionally a time that is observed.
Every Friday during Lent, many Christians observe the Stations of the Cross. The Stations of the Cross are fourteen points on the via dolorosa in Jerusalem, from the Lions’ Gate to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This is one of the most powerful Lenten traditions, even more so than fasting and abstinence.
Michael Bird is a music teacher at Tallassee City Schools.
Adopt, don’t shop.
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David Jones plays in downtown Wetumpka last year for Art Walk. Jones returns to Company Street this year as Don Sawyer is organizing the Downtown Artists Art Show on April 22.
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We started doing a wish list.” Even the mailman noticed the extra family member at the Yourmans’ house in Wetumpka.
“He was like, ‘Who is Guppy Hanson? You guys are getting all sorts of packages,’” Yourman said. “She has gotten toys, stuffed animals, chewies, stroller, a splash pad, a dog car seat, tons of clothes. It’s been a lot of fun.”
Yourman said despite the deformity and being deaf Guppy has quite the personality. Guppy even gets into the posts on her Facebook page Guppy Hanson. With the recent storms Guppy “barked” back at Yourman with a post.
“...it was time to go
back in when the sprinkles started again,” Guppy “said” in the post. “Gotta stay dry, or she will try to make me have another bath. No, thank you!” And Guppy doesn’t let her challenges stop her.
“I may fall down, but I get up again,” Guppy “said” in another Facebook post. “Ain’t nothing gonna keep me down! Hehehe, I bet you sang that last part!”
Guppy’s first birthday is April 27 and the family wants to celebrate by “Paying it forward.”
“Everyone has been so supportive of Guppy,” Yourman said. “People love her so much because she is three-legged and just a goofy looking creature with a personality. We can take care of our animals. We want to celebrate by holding a food fundraiser in Gup -
py’s honor.”
Yourman is using Guppy’s Facebook page to hold the food drive.
“I put a little Amazon wish list on there that has where the shelter requested Pedigree,” Yourman said. “Several people have already bought.”
Guppy has already collected more than 150 pounds of dog food, 28 pounds of kitten found and cash donated via Cashapp and Venmo to be used to purchase even more food.
Yourman plans to let Guppy make the trip to the shelter on or around her birthday to make the donation official.
“I see pictures where people document their fundraising efforts,” Yourman said. “I think it would be fun to Guppy do it.”
Inside today’s Herald are ads sponsored by local businesses to help get animals from the Elmore County Humane Society adopted.
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Law enforcement encountered Smith and four others, Jhavarske Jackson, A’Donte Washington, Jaderrian Hardy and Le’Anthony Washington. Adonte Washington was shot and killed by law enforcement in the encounter.
Robinson said Jackson, Jadron Hardy and Le’Anthony Washington took plea deals to avoid going to trial. Most of the defendants were charged with felony murder as A’Donte Washington died during another criminal act — first-degree burglary, first-degree theft and second-degree theft.
“Jackson had the highest sentence of the plea agreements reached at 28 years,” Robinson said. “He had an additional count of attempted murder for firing a gun at police officers. The other
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was there. It took out pretty much that whole house.”
Cannon and neighbors went to check on Kristin Hand, whose home and car were closed off by fallen trees.
“She couldn’t get out,” Cannon said. “She had just had surgery. They got her out [Monday] morning.”
Cannon now has a trampoline in her backyard.
“It’s not ours,” Cannon said. “It’s the state bird of Alabama during
who fired a gun was A’Donte Washington who law enforcement shot and killed. Smith was offered 25 years. The evidence showed he physically had a gun.”
Robinson said Le’Anthony Washington was cooperative from the point of arrest.
“He did not have a gun but had bullets in his pocket,” Robinson said. “He did go in the house. His plea was for 17 years. He was the one from day one who said, ‘I will tell you what you want to know. I’m sorry we screwed up.’”
Robinson said Hardy was the getaway driver and agreed to a 20-year sentence.
“He had a gun but never went into the house,” Robinson said.
Robinson said Smith was offered 25 years in prison as part of a plea deal before trial, which he denied. After Smith’s conviction he was sentenced to 30 years for felony murder, 15 years for burglary, 10 years for
a tornado.”
Just down the street
Tanya Roberts Golden was taking cover with her family as the possible tornado struck.
“I never heard it, I was screaming,” Golden said. “I was getting everyone safe.”
Golden’s cat Meme was resting near an electrical outlet that had been ripped from the wall. In her yard was a carport from a few houses down the street.
“There is this dryer vent,” Golden said. “I’m not sure where it came from.”
Volunteers with the Elmore County EMA were in the neighbor-
first-degree theft and 10 years for second-degree theft to be served consecutively for a total of 65 years.
Smith previously had filed an appeal with the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals stating he had ineffective counsel and for being missentenced.
“The appellate court reduced the sentence to 55 years because the sentences on the two theft charges should be served concurrently,” Robinson said. “(Tuesday’s) hearing changed the consecutive sentence to concurrent, moving it from 55 years to 30 years.”
That includes the eight years Smith has already served.
An Elmore County Grand Jury cleared the officer who killed A’Donte Washington. Court records show Leroy Maxwell as the attorney for Smith. The Herald has reached out to Maxwell but has not heard back yet.
hood checking on residents and giving out tarps. Golden was thankful for the temporary covering.
“I called Allstate at 2 a.m.,” she said. “I just got turned down for emergency services. I have holes in [the storage shed], in the garage. They won’t assign me an adjuster. They say they have 24 to 48 hours.”
Like many in the neighborhood, Golden didn’t have power Monday.
“I have an electrician lined up,” Golden said. “He has to do work before they can hook the power back on. But
I need insurance to say something.”
Golden is like most and understands it might take a while for things to return to normal.
“It’s going to be a long process but we will get it back,” Golden said. “I have been up for two days. Had I known this was coming I would have gone to bed earlier the night before.”
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative reported more than 6,000 customers without power at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday. As of 3 p.m. Monday the cooperative was reporting about 200 customers without power.
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Guppy Hanson is deaf and has only three legs. She considers herself lucky and wants to pay it forward by seeking food donations for the Elmore County Humane Society in honor of her first birthday next month.
Easter is just around the corner
Sbudding, flowers are blooming, and we just suffered one of our coldest nights and days of winter. We have begun to think about Easter. This is one “movable” day each year that Christians celebrate.
According to the Gregorian calendar, it is always observed between March 22 and April 25. Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. It’s worth noting Christmas is fixed to a solar calendar and is always Dec. 25, whereas Easter is based on the lunar calendar — a lunar month has 29.9 days. The Christian church decided to simplify the process of calculating Easter’s date by always observing the spring equinox. Over time, date changes are actually getting earlier each year.
from the dead. The resurrection represents the triumph of good over evil, sin over death and the physical body. Many think the word Easter came from the writing of the apostle Paul as recorded in 1 Corinthians 5:7, as he referred to “Christ as the Paschal lamb; hence, the Christian view of Christ as the spotless Lamb of God, who by his death freed mankind from the bonds of sins.”
One of the most beloved hymns sung during the Easter season is “ Up From the Grave He Arose.”
Easter is one of, if not the holiest day on the Christian calendar representing the day Jesus Christ was resurrected
BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.
CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Paschal can be translated as Easter in the Latin and Greek languages. There is no absolute as to where the origins of the word Easter originated although there are many ideas.
EAST TALLASSEE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the
All of the lines in the hymn are based solely on scripture as written by Pastor Robert Lowry. This hymn emphasizes both the facts and the importance of the resurrection of Christ. Stanza 1 talks of how Christ lay in the tomb waiting for resurrection day. Stanza 2 tells how preparations were made to keep Christ’s body in the tomb. Stanza 3 declares the words of Christ triumphantly coming forth from the tomb to defeat death and the grave. As spring has arrived and
Easter is around the corner, remember these words: “Up from the grave He arose, with a mighty triumph o’er His foes! He arose a Victor from the dark domain and He lives forever with His saints to reign. He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!” The resurrection of Christ is recorded in scriptures and is an actual event. It is presented as the basis for our hope and we can rejoice and have hope because of the fact that Christ arose!
Jackie Wilbourn, member of Bethel Baptist Church, is a chaplain with Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.
church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants.
CHILDREN & YOUTH:
meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”
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WETUMPKA SOFTBALL BOUNCES BACK WITH TOURNAMENT WIN
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
One loss wasn’t going to stop the Wetumpka softball team from its winning ways.
Wetumpka, which lost its first game to Calera by one run in extra innings March 14, competed in the annual Gulf Coast Classic II Tournament. The Indians swept through its opponents and claimed the tournament championship. It’s the fourth tournament win for Wetumpka (32-1) this season. “We had a lot of things going on this weekend with prom and traveling to the beach, and I was really proud of them with how they dealt with what I call distractions,” Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell said. “We didn’t practice Friday and had prom Saturday and traveled on Sunday, so we just kind of showed up on Monday after three days off. They showed some maturity and played a really solid tournament over three days.”
The Indians were 8-0 in the tournament and wasted no time flexing their muscles on opposing teams. The first two days were pool play, and
ball Tournament this week.
Wetumpka outscored its four opponents by a combined score of 41-6. The Indians were held under 12 runs only once during the first four games. Due to its success in the pool play, Wetumpka was one of the seven teams given a first-round bye in the single-elimination portion. When the Indians got back on the field, they wasted no time by beating Westridge, 11-0. Following that win, Wetumpka entered the quarterfinals and began facing some better arms, resulting in lower score games. Wetumpka beat Demopolis, 4-0, in the quarterfinals and was held scoreless in the first four innings. The Indians accounted for only five hits off of Demopolis ace Ashton Moorer. She had given up just seven total earned runs in 12 appearances before facing Wetumpka. In the semifinals, Wetumpka faced the No. 2-ranked team in Class 5A Brewbaker Tech and Memphis signee Taniyah Brown. Wetumpka won that matchup, 2-1. The Indians went on to beat the No. 1-ranked Class 4A team Curry, 7-4, in the championship. “We put the ball in
play enough and caught some breaks,” Otwell said. “We faced some really good competition down here this week that will be really good for us as we move forward into area play.”
While Wetumpka faced good pitching, its pitching was at its absolute best over the week. The Indians’ trio of pitchers, headlined by Mya Holt and Ella Watson, gave up only five earned runs in eight games.
Holt pitched 22 innings and allowed just two earned runs across her five games. She added 21 strikeouts, fanning at least four in her five appearances. She pitched a complete game in the semifinals against Brew Tech in what Otwell described as one of the “best performances” he’s seen from her. Watson also threw in five games and had two complete games. She pitched 17 total innings and allowed only three runs, all of which came against Curry in the championship. She struck out 19 batters.
Ashley Burgess, Wetumpka’s No. 3 pitcher, also pitched three innings and finished with one hit, no runs and two
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County teams ranked in latest ASWA softball, baseball polls
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The area softball and baseball teams continue to be recognized across the state for their play this season.
Four county softball squads and one baseball team have earned statewide rankings in the most recent Alabama Sports Writers Association poll released last Thursday.
In softball, Wetumpka remained atop Class 6A while Elmore County, Tallassee and Edgewood Academy each rose in their respective classes.
The Indians, who are 32-1 this season, have been the No. 1-ranked 6A team for the last few weeks. They have 15 more wins than the next
closest 6A opponent, and they’ve won four tournament championships this season. Since their first loss, they’ve rebounded by winning eight straight games and outscoring opponents, 65-11, in that span.
Elmore County, which is ranked No. 3 in Class 5A, is 16-9-1 on the season and 3-0 in area play up to this point. The Panthers went 4-2-1 this week at the Gulf Shores Classic, losing only to 5A’s No. 2 Brewbaker Tech and 7A’s No. 2 Fairhope. Tallassee is also ranked this week and comes in at No. 6 in Class 5A. The Tigers are 11-10 but have dominated their last two opponents before a week off for spring break.
Edgewood Academy had the largest jump this week; the Wildcats are now ranked No. 5 in AISA with a 20-11 record. The Wildcats were ranked No. 10 last week but beat the then-ranked Nos. 3, 4 and 1 teams during a tournament over the weekend.
On the baseball side of the world, Stanhope Elmore continues to bring in statewide attention. The Mustangs, whi0 are 11-3 this season, are ranked No. 5 in Class 6A. Wetumpka, which is 10-7, was nominated but did not receive enough votes to crack the Top 10. In Class 5A, Elmore County (9-5) and defending state runner-up Holtville (9-6) were both nominated but did not receive a ranking.
Church soccer league reaches record-breaking number of players
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
A Wetumpka church soccer league has seen its numbers soar to record-breaking heights this spring.
The Mountain View Baptist Church located in Wetumpka started a youth soccer league in 2011 with 57 participants. Now after over a decade of both a fall and spring soccer season, the church is seeing record numbers this spring.
There are 204 kids, anywhere from kindergarten to eighth graders, who are signed up to play this spring. The current high for the fall league is 173 players. The spring season begins on Saturday with every game being played on the soccer fields behind MVBC.
The league is not only for church members. It is a community event where any kid who wants to play is able to join the
league. The current players range all the way from Montgomery to Eclectic.
“We’ve seen our numbers rise from 50 and 75 players in each league to almost 200 in the fall and over 200 in our spring season now,” Pastor Tim Thompson said. “The one thing that helps our program is first-of-all, we don’t charge an arm and a leg. The price for a kid to play soccer with us is minimal. Secondof-all, we are very family friendly and that is what draws the most people to us.”
When the soccer program started, it was initially partnered with Upward, a non-profit organization that looks to promote the discovery of Jesus with sports. That partnership lasted from 2011 until 2019 when Thompson dropped Upward and decided to just run the program through the church.
Two county basketball stars named finalists for Player of the Year
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The honors have continued rolling in for the county’s top basketball players. Just one week after being named First-Team All-State by sports writers across the state, Edgewood Academy’s Lindsey Brown and Holtville’s Julie Nekolna have both been named finalists for the girls basketball Player of the Year awards in their respective classes.
The finalists were chosen by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The top three players in each of the state’s classifications are eligible for Player of the Year while Miss Basketball is chosen from the players of the year. All finalists are firstteam selections from the ASWA All-State team released last week.
The boys and girls Player of the Year winners will
The Wetumpka softball team, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A and 32-1 this season, won the Gulf Coast Classic Soft-
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Edgewood’s Lindsey Brown drives against Lakeside in the AISA Class AA state championship game. Brown has been named a finalist for the AISA Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Walls refuses to get out
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
It was basically impossible to get Stanhope Elmore’s Colton Walls out this week.
A Troy football and baseball signee, Walls has been a staple in the Mustang baseball lineup and pitching rotation for the last few years. He showed exactly why that was the case this weekend in Madison.
Stanhope played in the Spring Take Off Tournament held at Toyota Field and James Clemens High School. The Mustangs went 3-1 during the tournament and Walls was a big reason why.
In the four games, he went an impressive 9-for10 at the plate with four doubles, four singles, one home run and 12 RBIs.
On the mound, he pitched a complete-game shutout allowing only four hits and striking out eight.
For his .900 batting average and ability to drive in runs, Walls is the Elmore County Player of the Week.
“Colton has always put up great numbers because he’s a great hitter,” Stanhope Elmore coach Kaleb Shuman said. “We talked about what he’s been focusing on at the plate and he told me he’s just
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be announced alongside the Super All-State team and Mr. and Miss Basketball at a luncheon April 6 in Montgomery.
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trying to stay simple and keep his head still. We told him whatever he’s doing, keep doing it.”
On the mound, Walls’ complete-game performance does not come as a surprise to anyone who has watched him pitch this season.
Walls has had a stellar senior season so far and that has been especially true in his last four performances. Thursday, he pitched his complete game on only 63 pitches. He threw 48 pitches for a strike and averaged just three pitches per batter.
He didn’t walk any and allowed only four hits, which is the most he’s given up in the last month.
In fact, he’s been nearly flawless in his last four appearances. Walls is 4-0 in his four starts and has allowed only eight hits in his last 24 innings pitched. During that span, he’s
off the season.
plate with five extra base hits and 12 RBIs. He added to his case with a complete-game shutout on the mound.
allowed only one earned run and struck out 29 batters.
On the year, he’s allowed only two earned
Holtville’s Julie Nekolna, who was named the 2023 Elmore County Girls Basketball Player of the Year, is one of three finalists in Class 5A.
Lindsey Brown has been selected as one of the three finalists in AISA and is joined by Clarke Prep’s Grace Davis and Glenwood’s Takayla Davis. Brown is a repeat finalist after she was one of the top three players selected last year as well. She is one of just nine repeat finalists on the list.
Brown, an Alabama volleyball signee, shined during her junior season as she helped lead Edgewood to an undefeated 27-0 record and its second-consecutive AISA Class AA state championship.
In the process, she averaged 16.5 points, 4 rebounds, 3.9 steals, and one assist per game. During the Wildcats’ playoff run, she scored 24 points in both the semifinals and state championship game to cap
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strikeouts.
“Our pitchers threw more than they normally do with playing two games each day and then four in the elimination day,” Otwell said.
“Mya did a tremendous job all week and pitched great. We pitched Ella in the championship game and did a really good job. I was proud of her in that moment. She really stepped up and was big for our team.”
HOLTVILLE FALLS IN ELIMINATION PLAY
The Holtville softball team shined in its first two days of the Gulf Shores Classic Tournament but saw its tournament run fall short in the second round of the double-elimination bracket. Holtville (16-7-2) went 4-0 across the first two days and outscored its opponents
Nekolna is a foreign-exchange student from the Czech Republic and she dominated her one year in the United States. She is the first Holtville girl to earn All-State honors which also makes her the first girl to become a finalist. She had a stellar senior campaign, during which she averaged 21.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.6 blocks, and 2.6 steals per game. She was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs seemingly every game and took over games left and right.
She helped lead the Bulldogs to a school-record 27 wins this season as they reached the playoffs for the first time in school history. In the process, Nekolna also helped Holtville win the Elmore County basketball tournament for the first time.
32-12 in the process. The 4-0 start gave Holtville a first-round bye Wednesday, but the Bulldogs fell in their first game. Against Demopolis, Holtville fell 2-0 in an extra innings affair. The Bulldogs tallied only three hits against Moorer, who struck out eight across eight innings.
Holtville pitcher Taylor Price allowed just four hits and struck out six but came out on the losing side of the pitcher’s duel. Price had a stellar tournament in the circle. The Holtville ace pitched 18 innings and allowed only three earned runs while striking out 18 batters.
Kylie Snowden and Summer Hutcheson pitched the other two games and both threw well. They each allowed only one earned run in five-inning complete games.
Bailea Boone and Abbi Snider both led the offense with 11 hits apiece.
runs in 28 innings. He has struck out 33 batters and walked just six.
“As eye-popping as his offensive numbers are
this week, his pitching numbers have been that good all year,” Shuman said. “His fastball is really heavy and he throws
strikes. He works ahead of hitters and makes them earn everything off of him. With stuff as good as his, not allowing free bases make him very difficult to handle for opposing batters and a lot of fun to watch from our dugout.”
Walls and the Mustangs returned from spring nreak happy and now turn their sights towards area play.
Stanhope (14-4), which won the area last season, is looking for a repeat. It opened area play last Tuesday at home against Sidney Lanier then played the second matchup of the area series Thursday.
The Mustangs are playing well as of late and are riding a three-game win streak into area play. They’ve won seven of their last nine games with their only losses coming to Collierville (Tenn.) and Class 7A James Clemens.
“Our team has been improving all year,” Shuman said. “We have been stressing to the team for the last four years to try to be a little better every day. We’ve definitely been doing that, but we still have a lot of things we could clean up and get better. With area play starting, we want to be playing good baseball right now, but we’re hoping we keep improving and end up playing our best baseball in a month or so.”
On game days, introductions of the teams begin at 8:45 a.m. and every game is an hour long and begins at 9 a.m.
That decision was made for a few reasons, mostly due to the price of playing while partnered with Upward. The price has gone down since leaving the partnership with Upward, and the cost to play in the league is only $55 per athlete now. That covers shirts, socks, trophies, a celebration day at the end of the season and more. The league also offers discounts to families with multiple children.
To make the league even more family friendly, Thompson has set the league up to where families aren’t stressed about having to be at a field five or six days a week.
Each team practices only one hour a week and every game in the league is played on Saturday mornings.
“For families trying to balance life and everything else, we try to give a child an outlet to play a sport without having to be away from home every night,” Thompson said. “Being family friendly with that aspect has really helped our league.”
There are 24 teams playing this spring season, and they are divided into five age groups. There are K-4 and K-5, while first and second grade is grouped together, third and fourth grade is grouped together, while the oldest group is fifth through eighth grade.
The amount of kids on each team is dependent on each age group. The younger teams will have six players while the older teams will have 11 or 12.
The league is reliant on volunteers from both the church and parents around the league. Those volunteers help coach, referee and get the fields ready to play.
The teams play on the fields behind the church. There are around nine acres cleared out and made into fields of varying size for the league, while the church has another eight to nine acres that can be cleared and made into more fields if the need arises.
“I do think that we offer smaller children a chance to get adapted into sports quicker,” Thompson said.
“You see with baseball and T-ball that kids have to be 5 or 6, but you can start playing soccer here when you’re four. So that’s pretty huge for parents who want to get their kids playing early. Between our 4 and 5 year olds, we have about 60 kids right now.”
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Holtville’s Davis signs with Central Alabama CC baseball
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Randy Davis has always wanted to play college baseball, but he didn’t know what his future looked like when he suffered an arm injury.
Davis, now a senior, had to sit out basically his entire junior season. But the Holtville left-handed pitcher kept working hard at his craft and rehabbed.
Now back healthy, Davis has signed a National Letter of Intent to pitch at Central Alabama Community College.
“My arm feels great now,” Davis said. “It took me maybe two starts to get back into the swing of things but I feel really good. With the injury, I didn’t know if playing college baseball was still in the picture. It means everything to me to sign. It’s been my dream to play college baseball since I was 3.”
When choosing his school, Davis’ deciding factor was ultimately his relationship with CACC coach Larry Thomas.
Thomas, a former left-handed pitcher himself, was once a Major League Baseball pitcher.
He was drafted in the second round of the 1991 MLB draft and spent seven years playing professional baseball in the Chicago White Sox organization. Thomas visited Holtville to see Davis work out, and the two had a really good conversation. After setting up a visit to look at the campus, it was clear CACC was exactly where Davis wanted to be.
“I really liked coach Thomas and how his philosophy of being on the mound was,” Davis said. “He was a lefty just like me so I felt like I would learn a lot just by being around him every day.”
Even after missing a season of pitching due to his injury, Davis has more than made his mark in high school. The southpaw had a stellar sophomore season in 2021 when he finished 7-3 and recorded a 2.04 earned run average across 72 innings of work. He struck out 69 batters and has continued his level of play this season. He has four starts under his belt and has allowed more than two earned runs only once. He has pitched 22
innings.
He will continue to get back into form as he wraps up his high school career and enters college. When he does reach the college level, he knows he will earn his spot on the team.
“I know for sure that I will show up every single day ready to compete,” Davis said.
“(Holtville) coach (Scott) Tubbs has done a great job of teaching all of his guys how to compete at a really high level and I feel like that is the most important thing I will bring to the next level.”
Central Alabama is off to a good start in its 2023 baseball season. The Trojans are 17-12 overall with a 6-6 record in conference play. They’ve had moderate success the last two seasons as they’ve accumulated 47 wins and 23 conference wins during that time.
Davis knows his team will continue on the recent success when he gets there.
“CACC has had a lot of success over the last couple of years and I know that they are a team that is gonna compete for a championship year in and year out,” Davis said.
MOAB Burgers coming next month to Wetumpka
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Jeremy Fail and Chef Joey Hancock are bringing the “Mother of All Burgers” (MOAB) to Wetumpka next month.
The name is a play off of a military term, Mother of All Bombs. Fail is bringing the military themed burger restaurant to U.S. Highway 231 Souths.
“This restaurant came available and we were at the right place at the right time,” Fail said. “We are excited to open up.”
Fail once operated Ranger Burger in Cusseta, Georgia, but as an Elmore County native, he settled on the location on the hill looking west.
“I was born and raised in Millbrook,” Fail said.
“Elmore County is home. It made the decision a lot easier.”
The self described hamburger fanatic said MOAB will be something unique in Wetumpka.
“There isn’t anything like it here — not homemade anyway,” Fail said. “They have fast food but not homemade. The concept is American burgers.”
There might be only eight or nine different hamburgers on the menu at any one time. But with just two weeks until opening day, Fail already has a favorite.
“My personal favorite is the classic American MOAB,” Fail said. “It’s a one-pound burger, four-four ounce smash patties with all-American cheese melted down into them. It’s just your classic type burger.”
Fail said MOAB will have other hamburgers to satisfy almost everyone.
“We do have specialty burgers with cheese skirts, jalapenos, cream cheese and just all kinds of toppings,” Fail said.
Fail said he and Hancock plan to open MOAB Burgers to the public on April 8.
Rotary pancake breakfast Saturday
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Wetumpka Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast to help fund the Deputy James Bart Hart Rotarian Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The fund was established following the death of Bart in the line of duty in November 2014.
“We donate the proceeds to the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) for the scholarship fund,” Rotarian Eric Hyde said. “It helps first responder kids go to school through the foundation with scholarships.”
According to the CACF the scholarship is a needbased $1,500 award given to a graduating senior from Elmore County High School. Applicants must have a min-
imum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and be the child of a first responder such as a police officer, paramedic or firefighter.
The breakfast is from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Must Stop Cafe. Tickets are $6 each and can be purchased at the door or through Hyde’s office by calling 334-567-6723.
Hyde said the breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, syrup and butter and can be ordered to go.
“We are accepting donations at the door,” Hyde said. “In the past people have added that way. That has really helped that pancake breakfast and added more funds for that foundation.”
Three Wetumpka students, Hoyt Hardin, Austin Augustine and Dylan Bieber, also lost their lives in the 2014 accident that killed Bart.
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Randy Davis, sitting with family, signed a National Letter of Intent to play college baseball with Central Alabama Community College.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY C. MANN, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-080 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL AND PETITION FOR PROBATE TO: ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF BETTY C. MANN, DE-
CEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 16th day of March 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of BETTY C. MANN, deceased, andbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, DIANN HARRIS, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This Notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of BETTY C. MANN Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10] days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition.
JOHN THORNTON
JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 22, 29 and Apr. 5, 2023 EST/MANN, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERNEST LOYD SHOEMAKER, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ERNEST LOYD SHOEMAKER, JR., deceased, having been granted to KATYE N. DELASHAW on March 9, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
KATYE N. DELASHAW PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ERNEST LOYD SHOEMAKER, JR., DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RONALD A. HOLTSFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW 7956 VAUGHN RD #124 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-220-3700
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 EST/SHOEMAKER, E.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY GARNETT TRANTHAM, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023071 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: MITSI BOYD JAMES (RIVES), A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF MARY GARNETT TRANTHAM; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF MARY GARNETT TRANTHAM, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 10, 2023, a certain paper in writing
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ESTATE OF CURTIS JEROME WASHINGTON, SR., DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 22, 29 and Apr. 5, 2023
Wetumpka Herald: EST/TRANTHAM, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS WALKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN THOMAS WALKER, deceased, having been granted to BILLIE GLAZIER on March 8, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
BILLIE GLAZIER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN THOMAS WALKER, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: WILL O’REAR, JR. SASSER & O’REAR, LLC 7007 FULTON COURT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-356-2400
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 EST/WALKER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN CANNON WARD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-035 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KAREN CANNON WARD, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER WARD LAMMON on March 16, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
JENNIFER WARD LAMMON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN CANNON WARD, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for
Personal Representative: THOMAS C TANKERSLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 11386 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36111 334-819-7890
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 22, 29 and Apr. 5, 2023
EST/WARD K.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CURTIS JEROME WASHINGTON, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-027 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CURTIS JEROME WASHINGTON, SR., deceased, having been granted to PHYLLIS K. WASHINGTON on March, 14, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. PHYLLIS K. WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
EST/WASHINGTON, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARL WINGARD, CASE NO. 2023055 DECEASED. NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: KARI MCPHERSON, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, A NEXT OF KIN OF EARL WINGARD, DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF EARL WINGARD, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 27, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of EARL in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by DANNY WINGARD, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of EARL WINGARD. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 EST/WINGARD, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATSY JUANITA WINGARD, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023056 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: KARI MCPHERSON, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, A NEXT OF KIN OF PATSY JUANITA WINGARD, DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF PATSY JUANITA WINGARD, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 27, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of PATSY JUANITA WINGARD,bate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by DANNY WINGARD, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of PATSY JUANITA WINGARD. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 EST/WINGARD, P. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA MAE WOODFIN, CASE NO: 2023-047 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JULIA MAE WOODFIN, deceased, having been granted to LORETTA J. WOODFIN and BEVERLY WOODFIN PUGH on the 24 th day of March, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. LORETTA J. WOODFIN and BEVERLY WOODFIN PUGH CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA MAE WOODFIN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives:
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p REGINA EDWARDS LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS P.C.
109 EAST BRIDGE STREET
WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by ALPHA MORTGAGE INC, AN ALABAMA CORPORATION, to COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR
BANK F/K/A BUTLER COUNTY
BANK BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK on MAY 22, 2008, said mortgage being Judge of Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2008 PAGE 32168, the undersigned COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR
BANK F/K/A BUTLER COUNTY BANK BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on APRIL 19, 2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: COMMENCEMENT AT A FOUND ½” REBAR AND CAP (BLS # 16670) SITUATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA: THENCE N89° 42’ 19’’E A DISTANCE OF 329.89 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE N00° 17’41 “W A DISTANCE OF 109.04 F EET; THENCE N31° 32’57”E A DISTANCE OF 142.03 FEET TO THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SEVARG SUBDIVISION (PLAT BOOK 11 PAGE 71); THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY THE FOLLOWING THIRTEEN (13) COURSES, (1) S52° 30’20”E A DISTANCE OF 22.54 FEET, (2) N78°25’ 14”E A DISTANCE OF 58.21 FEET, (3) N81°01 ‘31”E A DISTANCE OF 54.05 FEET, (4) N77°17’15”E A DISTANCE OF 59.17 FEET, (5) S59°27’25”E A DISTANCE OF 49.18 FEET, (6) S47°20’45’’E A DISTANCE OF 57.85 FEET, (7) S50°25’09”E A DISTANCE OF 44.67 FEET, (8) S44”04 ‘36’’E 36.98 FEET, (9) S18° 18’ 10’’E A DISTANCE OF 35.29 FEET, (10) S38°30’34” A DISTANCE OF 46.18 FEET, (11) S50°47’39’’E A DISTANCE OF 35.53 FEET, (12) S65° 43’ 12’’E A DISTANCE OF 68.86 FEET, (13) S77°25’47”E A DISTANCE OF 31.84 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY, S89°42’19”W A DISTANCE OF 566.05 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 1 IS SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time of sale in cash or cersome persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR BANK F/K/A BUTLER COUNTY BANK BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Chambless Math & Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 FC/CORPORATION PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Chad A. Vance and Heather W. Vance, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc., its suc-
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cessors and assigns, on July 15, 2005, said mortgage being Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on July 29, 2005 at Book RLPY 2005, at Page 54405. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Cercurrent holder, 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 Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on April 21, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the 2” iron pipe marking the NE corner of the NW 1/4 of Section 34, T18N, R21E; thence North 88 DEG 05 min 06 sec West a distance of 1754.42 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped S.D. Martin, 11726 at the intersection of the Southwest right of way of Elmore County Road 110 and the West right of way of Ben Taylor Drive said point being the point of beginning; thence South 02 DEG 32 min 56 sec West along the West right of way of Ben Taylor Drive a distance of 221.89 feet to a 5/8” rebaring said right of way North 87 DEG 22 min 40 sec West a distance of 129.84 to a 5/8” rebartinue North 87 DEG 22 min 40 Sec West a distance of 123.65 to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence North 01 DEG 32 min 43 sec East a distance of 353.49 to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin on the Southwest right of way of Elmore County Road 110; thence along said right of way South 58 DEG 41 min 11 sec East a distance of 123.64 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence continue along said right of way South 56 DEG 42 min 53 sec East a distance of 24.96 feet to a 1/2” rebar capped Martin; thence continue along said right of way South 62 DEG 47 min 18 sec East a distance of 142.87 feet to the point of beginning, said parcel containing 1.67 acres more or less and lying in and being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 34 and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 27, all in T18N, R21E. Elmore County, Alabama More commonly known as: 14 Ben Taylor Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078 This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” 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 part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder noon the next business day to must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’scial check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, 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. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed(“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (801) 355-2886
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023 FC/VANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: Neveah Hall CASE No. JU-2020-137.04 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: Madison Thompson (Mother)and Edward M. Hall (Father) You are hereby given notice that Elmore County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to NEVEAH N. HALL, born on March 26, 2017, at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, Alabama. You are hereby given notice that you are the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Alan H. Polson, Alabama State Department of Human Box 304000, Montgomery, Alabama 36130, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last
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()y publication of this notice or a de-
fault judgment can be entered been set for May 17, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
ELMORE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 22, 29, Apr. 5 and 12, 2023
JU-2020-137.04
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ORDINANCE 2023 -3 AN ORDINANCE TO DECLARE AS SURPLUS A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY AT 408 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Pursuant to Section 11-47-21
Code of Alabama, (1975 as amended) BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1. It is hereby established and declared that the following described real property of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, is no longer needed for public or municipal purposes, to wit: located within the City of Wetumpka Administrative Building at 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama
SECTION 2. The City of Wetumpka, Alabama having reof Congressman Barry Moore to lease that real property described in Section 1, above, it is hereby declared to be in the best interest of the public and the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, to lease said real property to the Moore under the terms and conditions described on the Lease Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 11-47-21 of the Code of Alabama of 1975, as amended, the property described in Section 1 is declared surplus and the mayor of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama is hereby directed to execute said lease agreement in the name of the City of Wetumpka, Alabama. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional, or otherwise invalid, it shall have no effect on the remaining provisions of this ordinance. ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this the 20 day of March, 2023. Signed: Jerry Willis, Mayor ATTEST: Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 29, 2023
ORDINANCE 2023-3 PUBLIC NOTICE
EAST TALLASSEE MINI STORAGE
2587 NOTASULGA ROAD
TALLASSEE, AL 36078
SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 9:00 AM
UNIT #40 Demaya Mays, 104 Central Blvd, Tallassee, AL
36078
UNIT #68 Danielle Crawley, 186 Wall Street, Tallassee, AL 36078
UNITS #79, #90 & #116 Mary Fulmer, 25380 Water Rapids Road, Robertsdale, AL 36567
UNIT #98 Amber Bice, 404 Riverside Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078
EAST TALLASSEE MINI STORAGE 2587 NOTASULGA ROAD
TALLASSEE, AL 36078
SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 10:00 AM
UNITS #331 & #344 Stephen Webster, 6790 Upper River Road, Tallassee, AL 36078
UNIT #356 Rita Kendrick, 81 Quail Run Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078 UNIT #357 Scott Leonard, 3681 Notasulga Road, Tallassee, AL 36078 UNIT #359 Johnny Grace, 79 Quail Run Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078 UNIT #370 Regina Connell, address is unknown
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 22 and 29, 2023 STORAGE DISPOSAL PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project #23-512
Sealed proposals will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H H Robison Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092, until 2:00 PM April 27, 2023 Contractors at which time the proposals will be opened and read publicly.
Wetumpka Middle School Access Project 23-512
Scope –Gravel Road, Repair Asphalt and Asphalt Overlay
Bid Documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon ($25) per set, which will be re(2) sets issued to each general contract bidder submitting documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, hancheck or Bid Bond payable to the Elmore County Board of Education in an amount not the amount bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Bidders must submit with the
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proposal a letter from an Insur-
ance Carrier approved by the State of Alabama as evidence of insurability. A performance contract amount and paymenttract amount will be required at the signing of the Contract. All other documentation required by the Pike Road School Board must be received in the Elmore County Board of Education prior to commencement of the project. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Owner. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Owner; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. A list of subcontractors shall be submitted to the Owner’s Project Designee within 24 hours after the bid to: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Dr Wetumpka, AL 36092
PILGREEN and BOSTICK
ENGINEERING, Inc. 10270 Highway 80 East Montgomery, Al 36117
Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 15, 22 and 29, 2023
PROJECT #23-512
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RE-ROOFING HOLTVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, AL
Project No: 23-147
The sealed proposal shall be received by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Public Schools Wetumpka, Alabama, Phone: 2:00
PM Central Time, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, then opened and read aloud for the above referenced project. A Pre-Bid Walkthrough shall occur at 10:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, March 29, 2023
school. All General Contractors bidding these projects shall be required to visit the site(s) and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal, prior to visit. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. A payable to Elmore County School District in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website @ www.mckeeassoc. com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting manage your bid may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, SubContractors and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is and maintain other websites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com company name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets
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are to be returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening. All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax.
Completion Time: See scope of work in Project Manual. Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision for all work. Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, Elmore County Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Phone Architect: McKee and 834-9933
PROJECT 23-147 PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
GYMNASIUM FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT HOLTVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, AL
Project No: 23-157 The sealed proposal shall be received by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Public Schools Wetumpka, Alabama, Phone: 2:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, then opened and read aloud for the above referenced project. A Pre-Bid Walkthrough shall occur at 9:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. the school. All General Contractors bidding these projects shall be required to visit the site(s) and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal, prior to visit. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. payable to Elmore County School District in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website @ www.mckeeassoc. com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting The documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, SubContractors and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor,sites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mck eeplans@gmail.com. Include name, address, phone number and the project name and number. Print sets are to be returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening. All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax.
Completion Time: See scope of work in Project Manual.
Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision for all work.
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Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, Elmore Countyson Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama
Architect: McKee and Associates ArStreet, Montgomery, Alabama
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PUBLIC NOTICE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) PERMIT AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE - 212 Elmore County Phillip B. Bush, 1008 Saddle Ridge Prattville, AL 36066, UIC Permit Number ALSI9926668 has applied for the reissuance of a permit for Class V Injection Wells at
written request for a public within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that of public interest in the permit application or draft permit. The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision. After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, determination. The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record. The Department will post responses to comments as well as the the Department’s website at http://app.adem.alabama.gov/ eFile/ determination, you may search by the permit number listed in this notice. The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are emailed legal notices regarding proposed permits. If you wish to receive such notices, please sign up at http://adem.alabama. gov by entering your email address on the left side of the page and clicking the submit button. Notice is hereby given this 29th day of March, 2023 by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Lance R. LeFleur Director Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.
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Elmore County softball shines in Gulf Coast Tourney
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Elmore County softball coach Mark Segrest was pleased with the way his team performed over spring break.
Elmore County, the No. 3-ranked team in Class 5A, traveled to take part in the Gulf Shores Classic II Tournament. The Panthers finished tied for fifth place in the tournament, going 4-2-1. Their only two losses came to Fairhope, Class 7A’s No. 2 team, and Brewbaker Tech, No. 2 in 5A.
“I’m really proud of the girls,” Segrest said. “I told the girls after we finished that our goal was twofold. We wanted to come down here and enjoy the beach, but we also wanted to improve and get better for the final stretch of the season. I think we did that. We played well and I really liked the attitude and effort from my team.”
The Panthers (169-1) showed off a multitude of pitchers in the circle. With Segrest trying to keep arms healthy for postseason play, all three of Elmore County’s pitchers did work over the three days. None of them allowed over three runs in a single game, and the trio held four of its opponents to less than two runs.
Hailey O’Brien, who has taken over the team’s ace role and has a 2.5 earned-run average this season, pitched 20 innings in four games. She allowed 16 hits and seven earned runs while striking out 16 batters.
Lalah Culpepper pitched the second most as she allowed 13 hits and six earned runs across 11 innings of work. She struck out 12. Capell, who Segrest said is doing great with
No injuries, major damage at Castaway Island
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Lisa and Joey Davidson were on the couch of a Castaway Road home when the storms came through Sunday.
The Davidsons didn’t realize how close the storms were when a tree fell on their roof and deck outside the window.
“It happened so fast you didn’t know what happened,” Lisa said. “We were just sitting there. You didn’t realize the tree had fallen. We knew there was some damage as a little water started coming in.”
Joey Davidson has seen and heard a few things in his 20-year career as firefighter, but it was the first time for a possible tornado.
“I haven’t had a fire that scared me that much,” he said. “It was pretty rough.”
Monday morning Joey Davidson was putting some of his firefighting skills to use, tying knots to help pull partially downed trees away from the lakeshore home.
The Davidsons weren’t the only ones who suffered damage to their home.
struck Castaway Island. Monday, Seale was waiting on a contractor to come tarp the roof to protect her belongings.
“It’s not fun but you have to look at things and be thankful no one was hurt,” Seale said. “It might ruin our summer plans but we will figure out how to make it work.”
the limited pitching she has done this season, threw six innings and allowed only one earned run on four hits with seven strikeouts.
“I’ve been really pleased with our pitching which was a concern coming into the year,” Segrest said. “If we can keep getting that from our three girls, I think we have a really good shot at advancing in the playoffs.”
The offense was up-and-down depending on the level of pitching it faced, but the Panthers scored 54 runs in their seven games. They were held under three runs only twice, but also crossed home plate more than 13 times in three games.
The middle of the order — Anna Catherine Segrest, Ashtyn Pannell, Morgan Spear and Culpepper — shined like it usually does. The biggest highlight for the Panthers this weekend was in the leadoff spot.
ECHS right fielder McKenzie Owens had a stellar week at the plate and on the base paths.
Owens recorded 14 hits across seven games and was held hitless only once. She recorded multiple hits in five games and even turned out a four-hit game in pool play. Her 14 hits resulted in her scoring 10 times, and she even drove in five runs despite hitting leadoff.
“She has really turned it on over the last two or three weeks,” Segrest said.
“She’s doing everything right that you want your leadoff to do. She’s just getting on base. She’s putting the ball on the ground and is able to drive the ball into the outfield.
She’s been really, really critical to our success this week as she was on base almost the entire time.”
“A tree came down and tore up the front and busted the glass,” Scott Ruper said. “It ripped my deck off. It knocked my boathouse over and made a mess.”
Like other Castaway residents, Ruper was cleaning Monday and trying to protect damaged homes.
“I got some friends bringing plywood to cover the windows,” Ruper said.
Jennifer Seale was in Montgomery when the possible tornado
Not far away from Castaway Island Alabama Power has repairs to lines crossing Lake Martin. Overnight, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol reported low hanging lines “just above the water’s surface between the Ridge Marina and Martin Dam in Elmore County.
Alabama Power reported as many as 12,000 customers were without power at some point Sunday night into Monday. Most outages were in Elmore, Tallapoosa and Autauga counties. As of 2 p.m. 950 customers were without power in Elmore County, 700 in Tallapoosa County, 250 in Autauga County and 140 in Wilcox County.
Alabama Power also opened the floodgates at Martin Dam and water could be seen topping the banks of the Tallapoosa River at Highway 50.
“The repair time for the power lines is currently undetermined and all boaters are asked to avoid the area,” ALEA said in a release Monday morning. “Troopers with ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division are currently on scene marking the area and will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.”
CLEANING UP OUR MESS
treated to breakfast and promptly
DALTON MIDDLETON | THE HERALD
Elmore County’s Katie Capell allowed only one earned run on four hits with seven strikeouts in two games this week.
CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD
Volunteers came out for the Reuben Thornton Memorial Cleanup in the Red Hill community Saturday. Everyone was
issued vests, bags and trash pickers before picking litter along the roadways.This is one of many community cleanups through Tallapoosa and Elmore counties each year.
CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD
A possible tornado created damage on Castaway Island Sunday night. No one was injured.