Wetumpka Herald May 17 2023

New fire station to open around new year

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

The Coosa River presents a challenge for the Wetumpka Fire Department.

With a city on both sides of the river and only two bridges to cross, response to an emergency can be tricky.

In an effort to better serve the growing community on the west side of the river, a new fire station will be operational around the new year. “It will allow us to close a station that is deep in a residential neighborhood on West Coosa Street,” Wetump -

ka fire chief Greg Willis said. “We have always been concerned about having to go through school traffic.” The new station is currently being constructed on North Bridge Street near the intersection with Coosa River

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think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”

WETUMPKA RACECARS PLACE AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Wka junior and Greenpower head crew chief Judson Wood have learned to work smarter.

itors,” Wood said. “They have entire class periods devoted to it while we split ours with robotics. They also have more money.”

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Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected

Thursday night will be special in Holtville as it’s graduation at the high school. Following the ceremonies, the names of 128 graduates will be handwritten by Lyndee Antley in a leather-bound book honoring Holtville High School graduates, just like the 106 from the Class of 2022 including Class of 2022 valedictorian Hannah Daniel. It’s a tradition as old as the school itself going back to the Class of 1926. Daniel discovered the tradition as she

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The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

etumpka High School is developing a reputation of racing battery powered cars. The Wetumpka Greenpower team finished third in a national championship race at Talladega with its custom battery powered go-kart like car. But that is not all. It had two other cars in the race, including a stock car placing fifth and a modified car placing 14th. And it is all while competing against bigger schools with more class time and money devoted to the Greenpower cars. But students and staff at Wetumpka don’t allow that to be a disadvantage. Instead Wetump-

“I have learned if you are patient, if you are calm about what you do and you think things through, don’t speed through things or make stupid mistakes, you can easily keep up with them,” Wood said. “The funding and time difference can be fixed as long as you are smart and think through your decisions about competition. It can get challenging. We get one hour a day and it is split focused a lot with robotics.”

The program was started by Wetumpka science chair Dr. Virginia Vilardi when she was awarded a grant in 2014 to start the program.

“We got the frame and all the parts for our first car that year,” Vilardi said. “It took us until late spring until we had it all together and we raced in our first race at Barbers in 2015.”

the city took place in 2018.

“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the

Holtville’s Futral Alabama 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.

Wood said Wetumpka has frequent competitions with schools from Alabama especially Bob Jones and Oxford.

“They are our biggest compet-

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From there the program has grown from the school’s first stock car. It placed third in last year’s first national championship.

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This season Vilardi solicited

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The Wetumpka High School Green Car Team competed in three divisions — stock, modified and custom at the national championship in Talladega.

“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 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

shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.

for the organization and its other events and

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Obituaries

BERTHA LAZENBY

KNOX WHETSTONE

Bertha Lazenby Knox Whetstone, 92, of Montgomery, passed away May 8, 2023. She was born May 6, 1931. Visitation will begin at 11 am, Friday, May 12, 2023 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 12 noon with Rev. Mike Smith and Rev. Matt Albritton officiating. Pall bearers will be Stephen Knox, Lee Scoggins, Larry Nelson, Calvin Nelson, Tommy Knox and Michael Edwards. Honorary pall bearers will be Billy Joe Smith, Jack Modlin and Linda Godwin. Burial will follow in Good Hope Cemetery. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dawson and Zelef Haynie Lazenby; husbands, Earl Knox and Walton Whetstone; twelve siblings and grandson, Daniel Hubbard. She is survived by her children, Peggy Knox, Randy Knox and Steve (Tina) Knox; grandchildren, Stephen Knox (Dakota), Man-

dy Murrell (Charles), Lee Scoggins (Kelli) and Kristi Knox and great-grandchildren, Chloe, William, Andrew, Mac, Dalton, Kage Knox and Madison Murrell. Many thanks to Jimmy for his weekly calls to check on mom. Expressions of sympathy may be memorial contributions to Oak Valley Station Methodist Church, 162 Parsonage Road, Tallassee, AL 36078. Share memories and condolences online at www. linvillememorial.com.

More than $2.5 million in scholarship funds was awarded to the Stanhope Elmore High School Class of 2023 at graduation. Taylor Boyle and Averie Vulcano were valedictorians and Sara Black was salutatorian. The ceremony saw 244 seniors cross the stage in front of family, friends and faculty as they move to the next stage in life. Some have enlisted in the military and others will further their education. Others will join the workforce.

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capabilities.

“We like for people to learn more about the society and our partner the Elmore County Museum,” Chappelle said. “It is a friendmaker and fundraiser. It lets people know the activities of the Elmore County Historical Society. It gives them an opportunity to learn about our other events throughout the year.”

The society hosts monthly talks in the spring and fall at the Elmore County History Museum on a variety of topics.

“We help people with their genealogy and research,” Chappelle said. “It is a sim -

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prepared her valedictorian speech last year. She asked around about school history — teachers, staff and her mother Jennifer Daniel, who is a Hotlville graduate and teacher.

“They told me about the book,” Hannah said. “I was like, ‘That is so cool.’ It was very unique and I really liked the idea of history, the first class having its names there and now my name in it too.”

Daniel spoke with Jackie Earnest who taught at the school for 25 years and whose husband was principal.

Daniel said in looking through the book she was pleasantly surprised at the names, many successful in their own way.

“These names represent people that have gone before us from Holtville that pur-

ilar process we use to highlight some of the colorful characters and historical figures buried in the Wetumpka City Cemetery.”

The historical society offers several genealogical workshops throughout the year and just like the figures presented in the tour, interesting facts come up along the way.

“We research about seven or eight individuals each year,” Chappelle said. “Not everyone who is buried there lived in Wetumpka or died in Wetumpka. The vast majority were Elmore County citizens. Then we find local individuals to portray those people and tell their stories.”

This year’s tour features several interesting people

sued military careers that earned them honors on the field of battle, politicians, doctors, professors, independent business owners, teachers, successful farmers and countless others who are recorded that made their mark in our community, state and even the world,”

Daniel said in her speech.

Daniel said the list of names is impressive starting with the first one — Susie Nell Yarbrough.

“Many know her descendants in this community,”

Daniel said.

Earnest told Daniel last year and The Herald this year some of the history surrounding the book of names. It was started by the school’s first principal James Chrietzberg. Earnest recalled Holtville graduates using the records of the school, including the book of names, decades later.

“He was a meticulous record keeper,” Earnest said. “When I was teaching some would come back

from Elmore County’s history.

Chappelle said the Scottish immigrants William and Mary Douglas were husband and wife and from Scotland highlighting how many families came to the U.S.

“A lot of people in that time were coming to America for various opportunities,” Chappelle said. “We don’t know if it was religious or if they wanted a chance at new opportunities. Obviously money certainly was an idea for many people to get out of their current situation and become more prosperous in America.”

Many of the Scottish immigrants came to American between the late 1700s through the Civil War and some may have traveled the

who had reached the age they could draw Social Security and they couldn’t find records to prove their age. They could come to the school and we could find their records for them going back to the 20s.”

The book of names would aid staff in finding former students’ permanent records to aid in applying for government programs.

As the years have gone on and names added, other notations have been made in the book.

“In some cases people have gone in and added if someone was deceased or if they received some particular honor,” Earnest said. “Those things have been added, not in every case. That depended on who had the senior class at that time.”

Earnest believes the book is unique to Holtville.

“I’ve never heard of a continuous book of graduates from the beginning anywhere else,.” Earnest said. “It is an interesting record.”

river boats up the Coosa River.

There is also Florence Golson Bateman who is the first female newspaper editor in Alabama.

“But she is most known for her musical career,” Chappelle said. “As a young girl she had an accident and by the time she was 15 she was completely blind. She trained in voice and composition. She sang, played piano, she wrote her own music.”

Bateman also taught music in Wetumpka and Montgomery.

Chappelle said William Cary Penick was born in Virginia and spent a lot of time in South Carolina before a move to the area.

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cine and was also heavily involved in agriculture,” Chappelle said.

Another person buried in the Wetumpka City Cemetery and part of this year’s tour is Samuel Smith Simmons who served in the Georgia Militia during the War of 1812.

“There is also Mary Graham Campbell Cantelou who spoke Gaelic,” Chappelle said. “You wouldn’t think someone living in Wetumpka would speak Gaelic.”

This year’s cemetery tour is from 5 to 7 p.m. May 20. Tickets are $5 and available in advance at the Elmore County Museum, the Wetumpka Public Library and the Wetumpka City Administration Building. Tickets are also available the day of the event.

I need a favor

Ilike to think I don’t ask for many favors. Personally, my family is phasing out of the fundraising stage and professionally, if we speak about marketing, I assure you it’s for the vitality of your business and nothing more. But, today, I need to ask you to do me a favor and read what I have to say. It is for your own good!

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, do you understand how important it is to subscribe to and read your local newspaper? I do but until recently I didn’t realize how critical it is.

I love social media. How else would the world know Emma just finished her first year at Auburn or that I get the side eye from Hank if I post about him?

Unfortunately, social media has become more than picture sharing. It now has a much stronger hold on people’s thoughts and what they believe. There are no limits to the finger pointing and “fact”-based rhetoric that is broadcast to the world. Most people don’t even realize they’re sharing this false information. That is not how your local newspaper operates. Whether you trust big media or not, your local paper reports only unbiased facts.That’s it. When you reference your local newspaper you don’t have to waste precious time following social media rabbit holes for what people “think” they know, and you also prevent

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yourself from becoming part of the problem in sharing falsities. You need to also know your local newspaper provides accountability. We’ve been fortunate but if needed, your local paper is the driving force in keeping government officials accountable. According to multiple studies, less government accountability can lead to more public spending. Equally as urgent, being an active reader means you are privy to public and legal notices. This is where I need to be loud and clear. If you aren’t reading public notices, you need to start now.

For example (only), if a landfill is considered for your area, wouldn’t you want to know? Currently, there is an access-restrictive bill proposed, HB106, that would allow for less government transparency by posting notices to government only websites. Sounds trustworthy, right? This eliminates access to thousands of Alabamians without broadband, whereas notices printed in your paper are also uploaded to a statewide public notice website as well as our business

site. The best of both worlds. Also, very few people are going to remember to visit certain websites for public and legal notices, which, if I had to guess, is exactly the point. If you want to keep the public in the dark, this is how you do it.

Now, more than ever, we need transparency. We need the truth. The fox should never guard the hen house, right?

These are the most urgent reasons for being a reader, but, if nothing else, it also means you never have FOMO. It means you’re getting to know your community. It means following the super talented local athletes to the next level. It means so much. I liken being a reader to being a voter. Don’t we need to know? Don’t we want to know?

Please call Erin if you’re not already a subscriber (256-234-4281). It cost 96 cents per paper for an annual subscription, with a discount and less than that for digital only. I believe so deeply in my soul you should be a reader that if you sign up from reading this column, let Erin know and she’ll give you a year in print for $78. That’s only three quarters per paper, and you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor! *Not in favor of HB106? Make sure your voice is heard. Contact your local House member today.

Tippy Hunter is the general manager of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.

Sometimes losses rearrange the world

Grief is something I thought I understood. Between the tragic and untimely deaths of Mitch Sneed, which changed my life impermeably, and Lee Hamilton, who was my best friend’s boyfriend when he passed, I thought I had learned how to handle things. I thought I knew how to be strong.

But as I reflect back on the last month, I now know grief is something I’ll never truly understand.

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On April 15, there was a mass shooting in Dadeville and it felt like the worst two weeks of my whole life. I attended babies’ funerals and listened as mommas

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shouted for their children. I watched as friends cried and teammates sobbed; I heard preachers talk about how amazing these kids were in life.

We worked round the clock for two weeks straight, covering the shooting from every angle and giving survivors a chance to tell their stories. (We aren’t done either.) May 1 marked the start of the third week after the shooting; it seemed

like maybe finally things would go back to at least a semblance of normal. Then I got a call that evening that changed everything.

My little brother-in-law died Monday, May 1. He was 21 years old.

As I write this column, it’s the start of the third week since his death and I can’t fathom ever getting back to normal.

Someone described the Dadeville massacre as our community’s Sept. 11, and the death of my little brother, Sgt. Dylan Gentry, is our family’s Sept. 11. Our lives will never be the same. My husband’s family is not exactly good with words. Let’s just say — Charles got through his brother’s eulogy with only three curse words, and I was fairly impressed.

But my other brotherin-law, Wayne, the middle

Grief has taken on a whole new meaning over the last month. It’s a physical pain in every part of your body. It’s a pendulum swinging at your heart, smashing into it over and over again. It’s the waves on a beach, coming forever — “big ones, really close together.” It’s standing up and feeling like your legs are about to give out. It’s feeling like nothing will ever be the same again.

‘I’m waiting on the day’

May 17, 1966 is the day the barn doors blew open in rock and roll.

Only a couple months earlier, The Beatles had released “Rubber Soul,” an eclectic collection of personal songs that featured radically different instrumentation and subject matter from anything they had released previously. Fifty-five years on, it may be that “Rubber Soul” is the greatest of all Beatles records in that it crystallized a moment and influenced the direction of popular music for years to come.

At that time, Bob Dylan had already been anointed (against his will) “spokesman of a generation,” based on his groundbreaking work in the folk music movement of the early 1960s. But he wasn’t done; in fact, he was just getting started.

“Blonde on Blonde” was rock’s first double LP, and it is a wild assortment of musical styles and genres thrown together with Dylan’s raucous, streamof-consciousness poetry. Nearly every track explores a different facet of Dylan’s musical personality while he was in his, as Rolling Stone magazine later said, “frizzed-out jeremiad period.”

There’s quiet Baroque country on “4th Time Around” and “Just Like a Woman,” fuzzy blues rock on “Obviously 5 Believers” and “Leopardskin Pill-box Hat,” achingly personal details on “Sad Eyed Lady of the

Lowlands” and “Visions of Johanna,” and even a touch of Dixieland jazz on “Rainy Day Women #12 and 35.” Working with the cream of Nashville musicians, Dylan made an album that sounded like nothing else before or since. It can be said that Dylan’s expansion on “Blonde on Blonde” is responsible for his continued career success.

Dylan is backed by not only the Nashville session men, but a group formerly called the Hawks – later known to the world as The Band. There are so many good musicians playing on this record, it’s just a feast for the ears. Every time I put it on, I hear something new.

On that same day in May 1966, The Beach Boys re-emerged from a period of relative inactivity with “Pet Sounds,” often ranked as the No. 1 most influential rock LP of all time.

The creative genius behind Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson crafted a masterpiece of symphonic rock, built upon layers of vocal harmonies and instrumentation unlike any heard on a

rock album. The Beach Boys’ record label had pressured them for new material for months, but as the group took up residence at the studio where all of the Wrecking Crew played, a new kind of musical alchemy was taking shape.

“Pet Sounds” is a solid set of songs, working against the sun-surf-cars-girls formula of past Beach Boys success. This album featured songs about uncertainty in relationships as well as the sadness that comes with the realities of growing up.

There are many sublime moments on this record and many are classics: “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “God Only Knows,” “Sloop John B”. But the lethargic “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)” and “I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times” point to the album’s final track, “Caroline No” – a song so personal and direct, it’s hard to believe only a few months before, these same guys were singing about being true to their school.

The fact that both “Pet Sounds” and “Blonde on Blonde” were released on the same day should tell us all something about the time period that followed: a fertile period of unsurpassed creativity in the world of popular music that may never happen again.

Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools.

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Humane Society of Elmore County News

There are many ways to give back to shelter

By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

As a nonprofit organization, we are most appreciative to all who donate money and supplies to help work as well as donate to our Tail’s End Thrift Store so we can raise funds through sales.

We have numerous ways for you to donate financially on our website, where you will find links to PayPal and Venmo and you can donate just once or set up recurring donations. We are notified via email of all donations received and the donations are deposited directly into our shelter bank account.

You can also donate on our Shelter Facebook page and

Facebook donates 100% of any donated monies to us — they don’t charge any fees. We are so grateful to so many people who have held birthday and other fundraisers on Facebook on our behalf!

And, of course, checks via snail mail or in-person visits to 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka still work just fine as does calling in to us at 334-567-3377 to do a donation via credit card over the phone. Are you an Amazon, Walmart, Chewy shopper perhaps?

We always need items like pet food (dry and canned), cleaning supplies (Fabuloso, liquid dishwashing detergent, Ammonia), pet toys, cat litter, ink pens and more and

you can just have it shipped directly to the shelter.

You can always check out our basic needs Wish List here: http://www.elmorehumane.org/hsec-wish-list.html

For our cat lovers who purchase cat litter online, two different companies have a program where your purchases help get us donated litter.

Cat’s Pride Litter for Good program gets the shelter you designate (hopefully ours) one pound of cat litter for every jug of litter you purchase.

Another company, Fresh Step, has the Fresh Step Paw Points Program. When you sign up for the Fresh Step Paw Points Program and when you pick our shelter, we get points from your

purchases (and they have a lot more than cat litter). The best use of these points for our shelter is when we amass enough to order a full pallet of cat litter and that goes a long way!

So don’t like lugging cat litter from the store to your car to the house? Just shop online, have your litter delivered to your door and help our shelter at the same time.

Donations of clothing, household items, knickknacks, art, furniture, collectibles, outdoor items and most anything that will resell is very much appreciated at our Tail’s End Thrift Store located across the parking lot from our Shelter. Our thrift store volunteers receive donations from

Pet of the Week – Dice

Dice is a 4-year-old male Bluetick Coonhound, who weighs about 75 pounds. He is a handsome fellow, who is house and cratetrained. He is good with other dogs and best with older children as he might play a bit too hard for small children. No cats please.

The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immuni -

brother, recently sent a text message to the family that resonated with me; he somehow put into words what I, the writer, have been trying to say.

“In this world, we can be taught everything but how to live without the ones we love, the ones in our heart,” Wayne wrote. “Sorrow and grief is not aged nor has an expiration date. There are losses that rearrange the world — deaths that change the way you see everything.” Losses that rearrange the world. Sit with that for a second. Losses that rearrange the world. We’ve experienced far too

zations, 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

much of that lately. The Dadeville massacre certainly rearranged the world for Tallapoosa County and the death of my little brother has quite literally rearranged ours.

I know most of you didn’t know Dylan, so I want to let you know he was basically just like Phil Dowdell. He had a smile that was almost too big for his face. Dylan loved life, and he was so passionate about his future. His family and friends meant everything to him. He was an athlete, a soldier, an amazing brother and so, so much more. I wish I could end this column with some wise, sage advice about how to deal with grief, but I’ll be honest — for the last month, I’ve had absolutely no idea what I’m

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 334-5673377 and the website is www.elmorehumane. org.

9 a.m. to noon Thursday through Saturday and can provide tax-exempt donation receipts if needed. Of course, we also love all who shop at our thrift store as all proceeds go to our shelter and the animals we care for. We are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

With 285 pets currently in the shelter, we greatly appreciate everyone’s support and promise to always do our very best to ensure bright futures for the animals that come into our care. Thank you to everyone for your support.

Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.

doing. But what I do know is you never know what day will be the last. You never know what the next moment is going to bring. It’s easy to say it when times are hard, but it’s not always easy to follow through. Let Dadeville be a lesson. Let my brother’s tragic death be a lesson.

I’ve been listening to Cody Johnson’s “Til You Can’t” daily, and I’ll just leave you with a line from that song.

“Don’t wait on tomorrow ’cause tomorrow may not show. Say your sorries, your I love you’s, ’cause man you never know.”

Lizi Arbogast Gwin is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.

another car from programs that had put theirs in storage. The team also built its custom car. Now just like Oxford and Bob Jones, Wetumpka has three cars. Just because the school has cars doesn’t mean the expenses stop and the students did all the work.

“They have had to add motors, gears and everything else,” Vilardi said. “The cars were basically a frame. They had to redo all the construction on them. They are very diligent and worked hard.”

Adults are there only to supervise the work.

“The adults aren’t allowed to touch anything in my room,” Vilardi said. “We are at the race and stuff goes wrong. The adults stand up to go and I was like, ‘Back off.’”

Wetumpka has placed first twice following racing seasons in the past using a points system but no actual championship race. Vilardi likes the new format with points earned during a season deciding qualifiers for the national championship. But the final race weekend is more than just driving.

“People think you are just racing a car,” Vilardi said.

“They don’t understand it is a whole curriculum behind the whole thing. The race is half the score. The other half of the score is you have to do some sort of a marketing presentation. It changes for each race.

For Talladega we had to do a two minute commercial that gave a year in review and it had to be entertaining. It had to be catchy. It had a whole rubric we had to follow. We scored a 96

on the presentation.”

Wetumpka had to compete in a minimum of four races to qualify for the Talladega national championship. This season the Indians competed in Oxford, Lafayette, and Columbus and LaGrange, Georgia. But it was still several early Saturday mornings. “We would love to have one at the Wetumpka Sports Complex but we haven’t quite lined up all the stuff with that yet,” Vilardi said. But they did use the sports complex to practice for the national championship instead of the bus parking lot.

Vilardi said the team consists of about 20 students and everyone works with the car in some capacity. And all have to keep up with all of their school work to participate. This is the third season for Wood. As an incoming fresh-

roads to respond to future emergencies.

Parkway. It will allow easy access to main

“There is so much development going on the west side of the river,” Willis said.

man he was interviewing with the robotics team as do all freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested.

“They asked me what I enjoy doing?” Wood said. “I enjoy cars. I have always enjoyed them. They said, ‘We have a racing team.’ They kind of pulled me into that.”

Wood has an extensive knowledge of gas powered cars thanks in part to his father John.

“I have been around cars my whole life, pretty much,” Wood said. “My dad has always had different vehicles running around the house. We have a shop at our house that we keep projects in.”

Wood had to figure out the battery powered cars as he was used to the gas engine.

“It is definitely different. It caught me off guard for a minute,” Wood said. “But I transitioned from focusing on getting

“That is also where our schools are located. It is a good new location. It is right there near the sports complex.”

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a motor to run or getting something to connect up correctly to I got to figure how to make a battery last or change the gearing on these cars to make them run correctly.”

After his freshman and sophomore year Wood finally became comfortable with the newer technology.

“It just got easier and easier,” Wood said. “I slowly understood more and more about it.”

Wood now has a full season as head crew chief and crew chief of the school’s custom car. He already has plans for how his senior year will look for the three cars. The stock car was taken down to the frame about a year and half ago and new wiring was installed to go along with the rebuild.

“This summer our modified car will have a similar treatment, maybe not quite as extensive,” Wood said. “The custom

also have sleeping quarters. After it is open the Wetumpka Fire Department will have two manned stations — one on each side of the

car is currently in a design phase of figuring out what we will do. With the custom car, we can cut, chop and move what we want as long as the car is safe and works.”

Wood may not know how the next race season may look but he already has his eyes set on the future once he graduates from Wetumpka High School in a year. He already knows he will most likely attend Auburn University’s College of Engineering.

“I’m not completely sure what field of engineering I want to go into,” Wood said. “As it stands, mechanical sticking out the most. From what I have seen and when I talked to people, mechanical is the type you can sit in an office, draw up plans and make designs or you can go out and work with your hands which is something I enjoy.”

river. Currently the only sleeping quarters for the fire department are in the Main Street Station 1 near the administrative complex. To answer calls of the west side of the river, fire fighters must leave Station 1 and either drive equipment across the river or go to Station 2 on Coosa Street to retrieve equipment.

“It will separate our stations a little on both sides of the river and improve our response times,” Willis said. “We anticipate taking some of the staffing from here and to over there.”

Willis said no new equipment is needed to put in the new station once it is completed.

The new station may seem large but Willis said it isn’t — especially when compared to the history of Station 1.

to have when it opened five decades ago.

The location also backs up to the Elmore County Technical Center where the Elmore County Board of Education has a public safety program. The fire department has an old fire truck there and teaches some courses to help students begin their firefighting career.

“We have already had discussions with the board of education to facilitate as much job shadowing as we can,” Willis said. “We already do a lot where we go over there. We have said when we pack our stuff up and go to them to teach, they don’t get as good a show as when they come to us.”

There will also be a Wetumpka Police Department substation in the new fire station. The 2019 tornado destroyed the building housing the police department and forced it to relocate.

The police department is now near the U.S. Post Office on U.S. Highway 231 south of downtown Wetumpka and on the east side of the river.

“When the building on Main Street was built in 1972, there were people going, ‘Wow that is a huge building.’ A fire truck looked like a bowling ball sitting in a warehouse. Now you look at and go how do they get those trucks in and out of there. That building was a lot further ahead of its time than this new building will be. It may be a little overwhelming at first.”

The new space is needed not only for fire response but to meet expanding needs of the community.

“We are expanding into swift water rescue,” Willis said. “We got boats and brush trucks. We don’t plan on doing the fire EMS transport. We already do a lot of the care initially, just not the transport.”

The new station will have equipment rooms, a decontamination room and an exhaust removal system, something Station 1 wasn’t required

“We were trying to get this about five years ago and the tornado struck, taking out the police department,” Willis said. “We had to put this on hold until they got in place and then COVID hit.”

Mayor Jerry Willis said the new station is badly needed to help the citizens of Wetumpka and the fire district.

“Because of the growth and how our fire district is laid out, it cuts down our response times,” Willis said. “To put a major station like that on the west side is a big deal because it will help us achieve the ISO rating we want. We needed to do it to help insurance rates.”

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The Wetumpka Green Car Team took three cars to the national championship at Talladega where 56 total cars were present.

May flowers indicate growth, harvest

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Bridge and Bridge! I hope everyone reading this week’s column is well. The month of May is advancing at breakneck speed as I write this column!

I am a huge Looney Tunes and Bugs Bunny fan. There is one particular encounter between Bugs and Yosemite Sam involving Sam’s efforts at damming a river. Throughout the story, Bugs can be found showering in the river while singing, ‘Those April showers may come your way. They bring the flowers that bloom in May.’ It seems helpful to me to think of the end of another school year in general and graduations in specific in this context. The storms of April that arrive following spring

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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.

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break give way to new growth and potentially bountiful harvest in May. Just look at the faces of teachers in those two months and you will see what I am talking about.

Teaching is perhaps the most noble of professions. Teachers at all levels are entrusted with the education of young people. That education involves much more than memorizing and/or mastering factual material. True education means teaching young people to think, reason and make wise decisions. Typically, by the time

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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,

spring break arrives, students and teachers need a break from the learning process. In all honesty, they need a break from each other. We all have a limited capacity for listening to instruction and applying it after all.

Once everyone returns from spring break, however, the mad dash to the end of the school year begins. Final performances of groups that have been working together in one way or another all year are scheduled. The clock ticks more loudly as levels of completion approach. Everyone involved is simply ready to be done with whatever they have been working on for the term or even the whole school year.

For some, the period of instruction comes to a screeching halt with graduation. The time for continued

and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

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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 church

teaching ends and the time for celebrating accomplishment begins. The race that has been run reaches the finish line.

Unfortunately, many approach this time in life in “checking the box” fashion. Completion is something to be marked off the proverbial “To Do” list. Certainly, there are aspects of it that warrant such an approach, but graduations are so much more than items to mark as done with.

During graduation season this year, we all would do well to take a moment and really think about what graduation represents. High school and college graduations are milestone events in the lives of young people, or at least they should be. It is up to the adults in these young people’s lives to make

website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.

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sure empowering recognition happens.

Fortunately, this is very easy to do. First, find out which young people you know who are graduating. Second, make the time to tell them you appreciate and respect their accomplishment. That is all it takes.

Young people respond favorably to sincere encouragement and interest. They always have and they always will. Make the time to tell the young people in your life that you recognize what they have worked through. Celebrate the growth and potentially bountiful harvest ahead of them with them. They will not forget it.

Rev. Jonathan Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka.

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

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Wetumpka, Elmore County softball prepare for state tournament

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Elmore County and Wetumpka are hitting the road one last time looking for a blue map.

The two softball teams are heading to Choccolocco Park in Oxford this week to compete in the AHSAA State Softball Tournament in their respective classifications.

Wetumpka is one of eight teams remaining in Class 6A, while

Last hurrah at second home

Silas ends high school career on future college field

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Holtville senior shortstop Sam Silas is getting an extremely rare opportunity.

When the Jacksonville State signee finishes his high school career on Friday, win or lose, he will play his final high school game on the same field where he is set to begin his college career.

Holtville is playing for the AHSAA Class 5A state championship this week.

The Bulldogs face Sardis in Game 1 of the best-ofthree series on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Choccolocco Park in Oxford.

Game 2 will be played on Friday at 10 a.m. at Jacksonville State University, and the decisive Game 3, if needed, will directly follow. So Silas is guaranteed at least one game on his future field, and possibly two if the series goes the full length.

“It’s a unique opportunity for sure,” Silas said.

“It can either be really bad like it was last year, or it could be good. But it’s a special opportunity for me to go out there with my teammates and end this where I’m going to play in the fall. So I’m really hoping we can get back to where we were last year and have a different result so I have a different memory of the field when I get there in the fall.”

While this won’t be the last time Silas plays on JSU’s field, it isn’t the first time either.

Holtville played two games at Rudy Abbott Field last year in the 5A state title series, but it came out on the wrong side, falling 2-1 to Russellville.

Most of the members of last year’s team had never played a game, especially of that magnitude, on a college baseball field before. But with much of the lineup back with experience on the field, Silas is hoping his team won’t press as hard and will just be within themselves.

Because at the end of the day, the only real difference is the playing surface.

“I think the only really big difference is the turf,” Silas said. “They have an artificial playing surface. Other than that, it’s just a unique feel because that’s where I’m going to call home for the next four years. It holds a special place in my heart for sure.”

As Silas and the Bulldogs take the field on Thursday and Friday in the state title series, Silas is finding his stride at the plate. The slick-fielding shortstop has been a force at the plate all season as he’s hitting .386, but he’s taken his hitting to another level since the start of the playoffs.

In the playoffs, Silas is 16-for-36 for a .444 batting average and has five doubles, one triple, one home run, and nine RBIs.

Part of his recent success is his comfortability since a move in the lineup.

Silas was hitting leadoff for the Bulldogs for the entire regular season, and was still finding success there. He hit .361 from the leadoff spot, but he had only three doubles, one home run and 10 RBIs in that spot.

When the playoffs began, he was moved down to the two-hole, where he’s hit all his life. He instantly

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Wetumpka softball wins four straight in regionals

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Wetumpka softball team is headed to Oxford.

Wetumpka claimed the second and final state tournament qualifying berth out of the South Regional on Thursday afternoon. The Indians, which lost their opening game of the tournament last Wednesday, won four-consecutive games in the losers’ bracket to punch their ticket.

It will be the first time the Indians have made the state tournament since 2015, the year they won the AHSAA Class 6A state championship.

“We have a little saying and

that is ‘The only thing we’re guaranteed in sports is adversity,’” Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell said. “We lost and we played awful in our first game. But from the very first pitch today against Saraland to the very last, they competed with no doubt. They gave this coaching staff and the Wetumpka family everything they had today. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

After losing to Baldwin County where the team struck out 17 times, Wetumpka’s offense rebounded in a big way the rest of the tournament. The Indians beat Theodore, 10-0, to wrap up play on Day 1. To begin Thursday, Wetumpka faced another No. 1 seed in Saraland in an elimination game. The Indians scored one run in each of the first three innings and Mya Holt pitched a complete game shutout in the 3-0 win. Lily Davenport drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the first, Holt had an RBI walk in the second, and Riley Dismukes added an RBI single in the third. In the semi finals matchup against Pike Road, Wetumpka trailed 2-0 in the third inning before exploding for 11 runs in four innings to win, 11-4. They scored their first run of the game on a dropped fly ball in center, and that was all the momentum

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Wetumpka’s Davenport

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Whenever Wetumpka needed a big hit this weekend, it was sophomore Lily Davenport who stepped up and delivered time and time again.

Davenport, the Indians’ first baseman, provided Wetumpka’s go-ahead RBI in three consecutive games as the Indians punched their ticket to the AHSAA Class 6A Softball Championships. In a 3-0 win over Saraland, Davenport delivered the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first. In the next win, a 11-4 victory over Pike Road, Davenport hit a tworun single to center field to put Wetumpka up, 3-2. She did it one final time in Wetumpka’s final game of the tournament. Facing elimination for a fourth-consecutive game, Davenport hit a two-run home run in the first inning against Baldwin County to spark Wetumpka to a 10-0 win. For her clutch performances, Davenport is the Elmore County Player of the Week. “Lily got that big hit against

Baldwin County that really sent our dugout into the mindset of ‘We’re going to do this,’” Wetumpka coach Daryl Otwell said of winning the regional. Overall, Davenport had a successful week out of the cleanup spot. The slugger went 6-for-15, good for a .400 batting average, with two doubles, a home run, and six RBIs. She recorded an RBI in all four wins and the only game she did not was the opening game shutout. Her week was very on-pace

for her performance this season. She is currently third on the team in hitting with a .424 batting average, while she’s second on the team in doubles (13), home runs (9) and runs batted in (54). She, along with the rest of the Indians, will try and continue their season this week at the state tournament. Wetumpka, the South’s No. 2 qualifier, will face Oxford in its opening game of the tournament at 9 a.m. Thursday at Choccolocco Park in Oxford.

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Sam Silas, a Jacksonville State signee, will end his high school career playing at JSU’s Rudy Abbott Field this Friday.

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Wetumpka’s Mya Holt, who hit four home runs in the regional tournament last week, rounds the bases against Pike Road. Wetumpka enters the state tournament with a state-best 50 wins.

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DALTON MIDDLETON | THE TRIBUNE Wetumpka’s Lily Davenport provided the go-ahead RBI in wins over Saraland, Pike Road, and Baldwin County in the AHSAA Class 6A South Regional this week.

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Wetumpka’s softball team poses with the regional qualifying plaque after earning the South’s No. 2 qualifier last week in Gulf Shores.

John Carroll Catholic, 3-1; Beat Demopolis, 2-1; Beat Tallassee, 7-6.

Players to Watch: OF Ashtyn Pannell, Sr.; P/INF Hailey

O’Brien, Sr.; OF McKenzie Owens, Sr.; SS Anna Catherine Segrest, Sr.

JASPER (NORTH QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 22-6-3

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Lawrence County, 7-2; Lost to Springville, 4-3; Beat Hayden, 4-0; Beat Lawrence County, 8-1; Beat Springville, 3-1.

Players to Watch: Missy Odom, Fr.; Idaysia Mercer, Jr.; Brinlee Clark, So.

SCOTTSBORO (EAST QUALIFIER 1)

Record: 36-9-2

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Moody, 7-1; Beat Southside, 1-0; Beat Alexandria, 12-0.

Players to Watch: P/OF Anna Stuart Dawson, Sr.; P/ UTIL Alyssa Smart, Sr.; 3B/ PF Austin McNeece, So.

BREWBAKER TECH

(SOUTH QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 41-9

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Faith Academy, 10-8; Beat Rehobeth, 7-2; Lost to St. Paul’s, 2-1; Beat Faith Academy, 8-0.

Players to Watch: P/1B Taniyah Brown, Sr.; 3B Gabbie York, Sr.; C/UTIL Khamiyah Brown, Sr.

ARDMORE (NORTH QUALIFIER 1)

Record: 32-18

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Pleasant Grove, 7-0; Beat Brewer, 9-1; Beat Springville, 4-3.

Players to Watch: P Ella Singletary, Sr.; C Sara Sanders, Sr.; 3B Alaina King, So.

MARBURY

(CENTRAL QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 19-15

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Sylacauga, 4-1; Lost to Tallassee, 5-1; beat John Carroll, 14-3; Beat Demopolis, 6-1; Beat Tallassee, 6-3.

Players to Watch: P Elizabeth Woodfin, So.; OF Morgan Turner, Jr.; SS Addyson Jarman, Jr.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL

(SOUTH QUALIFIER 1)

Record: 23-21

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Holtville, 3-1; Beat Gulf Shores, 5-1; Beat Brewbaker Tech, 2-1.

Players to Watch: P Madeline Howard, Sr.; OF Emily Lockhart, Fr.; 1B Caroline McLendon, Sr.

MOODY (EAST QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 27-17

Regional Path to Oxford: Lost to Scottsboro, 7-1; Beat Lincoln, 11-4; Beat St. Clair County, 17-5; Beat Sardis, 8-7; Beat Alexandria, 8-1.

Players to Watch: P Bella Turley, 7th; P/OF Ryleigh Hodges, Jr.; 1B Kendall Trimm, So.

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Game 2: Helena Huskies vs. Hazel Green Huskies

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they needed. Two batters later, Davenport gave Wetumpka the lead with a two-run single and they never looked back.

Leadoff hitter Ashlynn Campbell added three RBIs while Mari Beth Parette added two.

“It’s a funny game,” Otwell said. “They misplayed a ball in center and it opened the floodgates for us. They gave us some momentum when I thought we were running out of gas, and then Lily got that big

Eagles vs. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa Patriots

Game 4: Spanish Fort Toros vs. Pell City Panthers

WETUMPKA (SOUTH QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 50-6-1

Regional Path to Oxford: Lost to Baldwin County, 3-0; Beat Theodore, 10-0; Beat Saraland, 3-0; Beat Pike Road, 11-4; Beat Baldwin County, 10-0.

Players to Watch: P/OF Mya Holt, Jr.; P/OF Ella Watson, Jr.; SS Ashlynn Campbell, Sr.; 1B Lily Davenport, So.

OXFORD (EAST QUALIFIER 1) Record: 29-11

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Minor, 18-1; Beat Mountain Brook, 7-3; Beat Pell City, 4-1.

Players to Watch: P Berkley Mooney, Jr.; UTIL Reagan Sanders, Jr.; UTIL Kenlee Rodgers, Sr.

HELENA (CENTRAL QUALIFIER 1)

Record: 33-12-1

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Northridge, 14-3; Beat Brookwood, 10-8; Beat Hillcrest, 5-3.

Players to Watch: P/SS Hayden Traywick, Fr.; 3B Emma Olive, Jr.; OF Presley Lively, Jr.

HAZEL GREEN

(NORTH QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 29-21-1

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Buckhorn, 7-2; Beat Mortimer Jordan, 14-4; Lost to Athens, 8-2; Beat Mortimer Jordan, 6-0.

Players to Watch: 1B

Mariah Bazile, Sr.; 3B Allie Cole, So.; UTIL Mason Quinnie, Jr.

ATHENS (NORTH QUALIFIER 1)

Record: 43-9

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Fort Payne, 4-3; Beat Hartselle, 9-2; Beat Hazel Green, 8-2.

Players to Watch: P Mya Clark, Sr.; SS Morgan Stiles, Sr.; OF Abby Tucker, Sr.

HILLCREST-TUSCALOOSA

(CENTRAL QUALIFIER 2)

Record: 38-12-3

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Pelham, 10-1; Beat Calera, 4-3; Lost to Helena, 5-3; Beat Calera, 4-1.

Players to Watch: P Jewel Brooks, Jr.; UTIL Mackenzie Harper, Jr.; SS Haley Holleyhand, Sr.

SPANISH FORT (SOUTH QUALIFIER 1) Record: 29-12-1

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Benjamin Russell, 7-1; Beat Saraland, 5-2; Beat Baldwin County, 5-3. Players to Watch: P/1B Mckenzie Boullon, Jr.; P/INF Anne Thomas Luke, So.; 1B Kennedy Sevcik, Jr., OF/C Madison Griffith, So.

PELL CITY (EAST QUALIFIER 2) Record: 31-15-1

Regional Path to Oxford: Beat Parker, 18-0; Beat Gardendale, 7-3; Lost to Oxford, 4-1; Beat Mountain Brook, 6-2.

Players to Watch: C Nyla Treptu, So.; P Addy Simmons, So.; UTIL Kherington Keith, 8th. STATE

hit really sent our dugout into the mindset of ‘We’re going to do this.’” Davenport came through again in the qualifying game against Baldwin County. Facing the pitcher that struck out the Indians 17 times, Davenport deposited a tworun home run to dead center in the bottom of the first to give them the lead. The Indians then struck for five runs in the bottom of the second inning and never looked back. Holt hit two home runs and then ended the game with an RBI single in the bottom of the fifth to give Wetumpka the 10-0 win.

Dream season ends for Stanhope Elmore baseball

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Stanhope Elmore baseball coach

Coach Kaleb Shuman did the only thing he knew to do after his Mustangs lost, 9-6, in Game 3 of the AHSAA Class 6A semifinals to Spanish Fort — hug them all.

Just as the fog enveloped the field after a weather delay in the middle of the fifth inning, Shuman wrapped his arms around every Mustang.

“I don't have any words to make them feel better right now,” Shuman said. “I just tell them I love them and I’m proud of them because I am. I love all of these guys. I am proud to have coached them.”

Shuman is especially fond of his seniors — all 10 of them.

“I love them more than anything else,” Shuman said. “This class was a freshman when I got here. They have turned this program around. It was them. This program was almost over the edge, almost off the cliff. We have fought and scratched all the way back and made this a pre-

mier program.”

The Mustangs (30-7) entered the night needing a win to advance to the state championship next week.

Early on, Stanhope stranded baserunners. Twice the Mustangs had bases loaded and one out but couldn’t take advantage. Hayden Anderson and Tevin Landrum scored in the third inning for the Mustangs and Ethan Walls scored in the fourth.

But a few mistakes defensively by Stanhope in the top of the fifth allowed five Toros to cross home plate before a rain and lightning delay.

But afterward, the Mustangs fired back after the delay with Evan Duncan and Walls crossing the plate in the bottom of the frame to tie the game, 5-5.

But Spanish Fort came back and plated four more runs in the sixth inning to keep the Mustangs at bay.

Despite falling in the semifinals, the loss doesn't take away from how good the Mustangs were this season.

“I couldn’t be more proud of

what they were able to do, what they were able to accomplish,” Shuman said. “I wished it would have ended a little differently. I wish we would have had some happy tears at the end. It wasn’t meant to be.”

Now that baseball is over, Shuman will head home a little more often instead of the baseball diamond.

“I got to reintroduce myself to my wife and kids.” Shuman said. “They probably wonder who the stranger in their house is. I’m just joking. My wife is super supportive.”

Shuman said his children are always at the ballpark interacting with his team, including Thursday night.

“The little ones like to come out on the field and shake the boys' hands after the games, usually in celebration,” Shuman said. “My 2-year-old son, Hank, he doesn’t quite understand the difference between wins and losses. He was wanting to go give them high fives.”

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found more success as he has a 10-game hit streak entering the

state championship and has seven extra-base hits in that span.

“When the playoffs hit, especially with being a senior, it really resonates with you that it might be your last chance to

make something happen,” Silas said. “I’m comfortable in the two-hole and when I moved there, it really started to click for me and I’ve been able to take off there.”

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Stanhope Elmore head coach Kaleb Shuman picks up his son after a loss against Spanish Fort in Game 3 of the AHSAA Class 6A semifinals last week.

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ABOVE: Holtville’s Sam Silas slides into home safely against Demopolis last week in the AHSAA Class 5A Semifinals matchup. BELOW:

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No. 2 spot in the lineup, he is hitting 16-for-36 with seven extra base hits and has

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Stanhope Elmore sent home in second round of regionals

Holtville softball falls short in 5A regionals

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Holtville softball team made a run for the ages, but the Bulldogs came up just short of punching their ticket to Oxford on Friday.

In the AHSAA Class 5A South Regional at Gulf Shores, Holtville (29-13-2) saw its season come to an end just two games short of the state tournament.

The Bulldogs won back-to-back games in the losers’ bracket of the regional tournament but fell in extra innings in the semifinals of the second qualifying spot, 6-3 to Faith Academy.

“This was one of the most gutsy efforts I’ve seen out of a softball team,” Bulldog coach Reese Claybrook said. “I don’t ask any single player to win us a game, and we didn’t depend on one person. I think that’s what made us so tough this week. We played team softball and we’re a really good softball team.”

The Bulldogs showed they could play and compete with any team in the tournament.

Holtville started off against St. Paul’s Episocpal and lost, 3-1, to fall into the loser’s bracket. St. Paul’s went on to win the entire tournament by going undefeated, claiming the first qualifying bid. In the loser’s bracket, Holtville beat Headland, 14-2, to advance to Day 2. To start Day 2, Holtville faced a tough matchup with Rehobeth. The Bulldogs found themselves down, 4-1, in the sixth inning but put together an inning for the ages.

Holtville scored eight runs in the sixth, capped off by an inside-the-park grand slam by Bailea Boone, to win, 9-7, and advance in the tournament. Next up was Faith Academy.

Holtville took a three-run lead into the sixth inning, but the Rams battled back with a solo home run to cut the lead to 3-1, then tied the game with a two-run home run in the top of the seventh. In extra innings, Faith Academy took a three-run lead and went on to win the game.

“It’s just a willingness to compete,” Claybrook said. “We talked about this during the area tournament. We were down eight runs and it just never phased them. They know what they’re capable of and don’t doubt themselves. They know when they step on the ballfield, they have a chance to win no matter who they’re playing.”

Holtville is still a young team. The Bulldogs had only two seniors on the squad, Reagan Thorn and Kennedy Bradshaw. While a bright future is ahead for the young team, both seniors played prominent roles the last two seasons and will be missed going forward.

“They both mean a ton to this program,” Claybrook said. “When I took over, we were coming off the COVID year and those two were the only two from that class who stuck with the program and stuck with me. We are going to miss them on the field but even more so in the locker room. They’re both absolutely wonderful leaders.”

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The Stanhope Elmore Mustangs regional softball run came to a close on Thursday, as the team was eliminated in the second round of the losers bracket by Calera, 7-2.

“We have had an up and down year,” SEHS coach Keith Jones said. “When we are focused mentally and physically, we are a very good team that can play with anybody in the state. I am just super proud of the girls. It is tough on that last speech you give.”

Jones’ last speech came after the Lady Mustangs were held scoreless for six innings against the Eagles.

In the sixth, Stanhope’s bats finally exploded, and the team scored a pair behind a Jada McLeod double.

McLeod led the team with two hits, both doubles, collecting half of her squad’s total.

Shakeria Washington and Taylor Burkett had the other two hits for the team.

On the mound, Savannah Wyatt pitched her third straight outing, striking out a pair while giving up 10 hits.

“If we come out flat, games like this happen,” Jones said.

This season, Stanhope Elmore went 16-30, finishing second in its area tournament and winning its first regional game in a handful of years. In regionals, Stanhope lost its first game to Brookwood 11-3, but turned around and defeated Northridge 12-1.

Historic season ends for Elmore County soccer

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Elmore County soccer team saw its historic season come to an earlier end than the Panthers wanted this weekend.

Playing in the AHSAA Class 5A Final Four for the first time in program history, Gulf Shores defeated Elmore County, 5-0, to end the Panthers’ season.

The Dolphins scored two goals in the first four minutes of the game and never looked back. But despite the loss, nothing takes away from what Elmore County accomplished this season.

The Panthers claimed the area championship for the first time since 2017, while both the girls and boys won the area championship in the same season for the first time in school history. Not only that, but the Elmore County boys had never won a playoff game until this season, and they won two of them.

“They stepped up to the challenge when it was presented in order to get to the playoffs and fought their way through multiple teams that were considered better than us to get to the Final Four,” ECHS coach Josh Pack said.

“That just shows how tenacious this team was and how focused they were. We are disappointed we couldn’t get the job done, but what a heck of an effort from them all year.”

The Panthers claimed the area title with a 6-2 record against area opponents. They lost both games to rival Tal-

lassee but took down Brewbaker Tech, Beauregard and Valley in tough games all year.

After getting a first-round home game in the playoffs, Elmore County beat Marbury, 4-0, in the first round. The Panthers followed that up with a 1-0 defeat of Sylacauga, a team that previously beat the Panthers by three goals. Elmore County will return many key players that will contribute again next year as the Panthers try to make another run, but Pack will say goodbye to a lot of seniors too.

Part of that senior group is Logan Pack, Josh’s son, who has been a key member of multiple sports across his high school career.

Overall, Elmore County has 11 seniors on its roster as the Panthers end their season. Most of the 11 started the majority of the year, while some saw their seasons end to injury either before or during the year.

Pack has coached most of his team since they were six years old, and others since they joined the program in seventh grade six years ago.

“This group is really special,” Pack said. “Probably the most special group of kids I’ve ever coached. Every single one of them have such qualities both on and off the field. It’s really, really difficult emotionally to accept that I won’t have this group. That really weighed heavily on me at the end of that game.”

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Elmore County’s Logan Pack kicks a corner kick against Tallassee earlier this season. Pack is one of 11 seniors that the Panthers had on roster this season.

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Stanhope Elmore pitcher Savannah Wyatt pitches a win against Northridge in the AHSAA Class 6A Central Regional last week.

DALTON MIDDLETON | THE HERALD

Holtville’s Holley DeVaughn forces a Faith Academy baser unner out at second this week in the AHSAA Class 5A regional tournament in Gulf Shores.

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ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage given by Vicki Evans aka Vicki E Phillips to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Residential Mortgage Network, Inc. d/b/a SurePoint Lending, Inc., dated November 29, 2005, and recorded in Book 2005 at Page 91442 on December 8, 2005, Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, as last transferred to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON f/k/a THE BANK OF NEW YORK as Trustee for CWHEQ Home Equity Loan As2006-S1 by assignment, re-

of Elmore County, Alabama, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Forty-Five Thousand and 0/100 dollars ($45,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein. Brock and Scott, PLLC, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main courthouse entrance of Elmore County, Alabama, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property: The following described real estate, situated in the County of Elmore, and State of Alabama: Lot 18, Bellview Heights Subdivision, as said Map appears of recordbate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 10 at Page 14. Being the same property conveyed to Vicki E. Phillips, by Warranty record in Deed Book 128, Pagebate Records of Elmore County, Alabama. Being the same property commonly known as:

secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the sale, as provided in Mortgage and by law, including attorney’s fees. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, enthose contained in the records

Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or reto 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. 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. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Vicki E. Evans or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 431 Bellview Dr, Deatsville, AL 36022. The sale will be conducted subject is not prohibited under the U.S.of the loan with the holder of of redemption or other lien not Brock & Scott, PLLC 120 Bishop Circle (205)988-4202 B& S File No.: 21-02484-FC01 Wetumpka Herald: 210189 PUBLIC NOTICE

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Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Logan Mccollum And Chelsea Mccollum Husband And Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee,

yg g as nominee for Home Point Financial Corporation, its successors and assigns dated March 16, 2021; said mortgage being recorded on December 8, 2022, in Book 2022, Page 70792 in the Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Home Point Financial Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 1173 in the of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Home Point Financial Corporationunder and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at an iron pin at the NE corner of the West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence S 02 degrees 40’ 05” W, 411.17 feet to an iron pin; thence N 78 degrees 17’ 08” W, 220.65 feet to an iron pin; thence N 69 degrees 13’ 23” W, 84.60 feet to an iron pin; thence N 58 degrees 27’ 40” W, 530.18 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of County Road No. 155, Cherokee Trail, 80’ R.O.W.; thence N 29 degrees 01’ 11” E, along said right of way, 107.39 feet to an iron pin on the North line of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27; thence leaving said right of way, S 87 degrees 10’ 017” E, along the Quarter Section line, 714.93 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying in the S 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27, Township 19 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 4.98 acres, more or less, according to the survey of Ronald Burke, Ala. License No. 16670, dated November 29, 2011. Said property is commonly known as 5632 Cherokee Trl, Tallassee, arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. HOME POINT FINANCIAL

CORPORATION as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03395AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 22-03395AL PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Vivian P Thompson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Bank, its successors and assigns dated May 18, 2012; said mortgage being recorded on May 29, 2012, in Book 2012, Page 25165 in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to CAG National Fund II LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 65394 in the of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, CAG National Fund II LLCunder and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 26, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF COUNTRY MEADOWS PLAT 1, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF

ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGE 101.Said property is commonly known as 541 Baltzer Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Should property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject is not prohibited under the U.S.status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. CAG NATIONAL FUND II LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205)216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03778AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023 22-03778AL PUBLIC NOTICE

LAWN MAINTENANCE BID for THE HOLTVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT BID #23-016 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H. H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092, and publicly opened and read aloud in the Maintenance Building conference room at 10:00AM Thursday, June 1st. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on the PROPOSAL FORM. The company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. All contractors bidding this project shall visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. Questions may be directed to Mike Czerpak at 334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com

Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: May 17 and 24, 2023 BID #23-016 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jason Rawlinson and Pamela Joy Rawlinson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for

gy Everett Financial, Inc. d/b/a Supreme Lending, on February 12, 2016, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2016 and Page 5879; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 6, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lots 11 and 12 of the Hickory Hollow Subdivision Plat No, 1 as shown by the plat recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama Plat 8, at Page 78.. Property street address for informational purposes: 628 Creamer Rd , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www. tblaw.com TB File Number: 2302903

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023 23-00854 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE

MURPHREE BRIDGE CORPORATION hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Alabama Dept. of Transportation for the construction of Project Number(s) STPMN-2615(262) & STPMN-2615(250) Elmore County, 1.031 mi. Bridge Replacement on CR-8 over Harwell Mill Creek & Intersection Improvements on CR-8 at CR4, Northeast of Montgomery. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on May 17, 2023 and ending on June 7, 2023. All claims should 1627 COUNTY ROAD 1149, TROY, ALABAMA 36079 during this period.

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Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24, 31 and Jun. 7, 2023 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kristin Leighann Causey, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for GTC Mortgage Company Inc. for use in Alabama by Guaranty Trust Company, on April 27, 2012, said mortgage recorded Probate of Elmore County,

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County, Alabama as shown by plat made by Consulting Engineering Services, Inc, Montgomery, Alabama and recorded in the Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 8, at Page 19.. Property street address for informational PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wells Fargo Bank, Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place

23-00883 PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tasha Nichole Deininger, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Certainty Home Loans, LLC, on December 7, 2017, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017 Page 59890; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power

yp of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Ala-ingsley Subdivision as the same at Page 60.. Property street address for informational purposes: 809 Willow St , Tallassee, WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-

TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place

Wetumpka Herald: 23-03135 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Richard Louis Calhoun, a single man, and Mary Neely, single, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, on April 14, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, on Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent Securities

2006-M1, the current 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 of sale, the following described

g real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT OF TWIN OAKS SUBDIVISION

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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 ofbama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the properhelp persons avoid or delay theney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclofor the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the exsuccessful bidder must tender

form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check,

award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender theed, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid 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 subject to postponement or Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Argent

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ARPA Project No. 01051-061221116-0015

Town of Eclectic, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the City of Wetumpka at the Administrative Building, Conference Room, 408 S. Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, until 10:00 a.m. (CST) on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. The scope of work involves furnishing all labor, materials, services, and equipment required to perform of Wetumpka Administrative Building located at 408 S. Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 in accordance with the Bid documents and drawings will be distributed via email / pdf following the mandatory pre-bid meeting. Please contact Roof Asset Management, Inc. at dlee@roof-asset.com or klee@ roof-asset.com to reserve project documents. The prebid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023, onsite at 10:00 a.m. (CST). All bidders or their representatives are required to attend in order to submit a bid for this project. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and waive technicalities. Contract shall not be binding upon either party or considered closed until authorized by the Owner’s Representative. The successful bidder is required to carry Workmen’s Compensation Insurance and Public Liability Insurance, and if a subcontractor is employed, Contractor’s Contingent Liability Insurance.

the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised spec-

y ceased, his respective heirs and assigns, and anyone else claiming an ownership interest in, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims any interest whatsoever in the subject of property of this action YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 3rd day of May, -

All persons having an interest in the above described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations con-plaint within thirty (30) days in the event said Defendants fail to so appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered Said lands which are more par-WITNESS my hand and seal, /s/Michael Dozier -

CV-2023-900101

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY JOE AUSTIN, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-112 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BILLY JOE AUSTIN. SR., deceased, having been granted to BILLY JOE AUSTIN. JR., JOANNA MASON and PAMMY WAITE on the 26th day of April, 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.

BILLY JOE AUSTIN. JR., JOANNA MASON and PAMMY WAITE CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY JOE AUSTIN. SR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS. P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 EST/AUSTIN, B.

Separate sealed BIDS for a Sanitary Sewer Pump Station & Force Main for the Town of Eclectic will be received by the Town of Eclectic at the Eclectic Town Hall, 145 Main Street, Eclectic, Alabama 36024 until 10:00 A.M., C.S.T., May 25,licly opened and read aloud. Wastewater Improvements: Construct a 6’ x 15’ Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station, 8-inch gravity force main, 6-inch PVC force main, 2” force main, 5” conduit and all appurtenances. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following location: Eclectic Town Hall, 145 Main Street Eclectic, AL 36024 Larry E.Speaks & Associates, Inc. 535 Herron Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 Copies may be Larry E. Speaks & Associates, Inc. located at 535 Herron Street, Montgomery, AL upon payment of $100.00 for each set. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set promptly and in good condition, will be refunded his payment, and any non-bidder upon so returning such a set will be refunded $50. An electronic copy is available upon request at no charge. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on May 9, 2023, at 10 A.M. C.S.T. at Town of Eclectic Town Hall. Attending the Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory to bid on this project. The owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Each bidder must deposit with his bid security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Attention of bidders is particularly called to the requirements of the ARPA as to conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the contract, Section 3, Segregated Facility, Section 109 and E. O. 11246. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. This project is being funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Date: 05/03/2023, 05/10/2023 & 5/17/2023 Gary Davenport, Mayor Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 BIDS/ARPA

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bond through a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Alabama; either form made payable to the City of Wetumpka for an amount not less than 5% of the estimated cost or of the contractor’s bid, but in no event more than $50,000.00. Bidders are hereby Section 80, Act No. 571 Regular Session of June 19, 1959, approved November 19, 1959, entitled “An Act to Regulate the Licensing of General Contractors” shall be strictly observed. Also, it is necessary for persons submitting bids for work involving $50,000.00 or more to show satisfactory evidence of license as a general contractor. A bond in a reliable surety company authorized to do business in the State of Alabama must be given by the successful bidder, such bond to be for the sum of 100% of the contract price conditioned for the prompt and faithful performance of contract terms and a surety bond in the amount equal to 50% of the contract prices as security for the payment for all persons performing labor and furnishing materials in connection with the contract. In compliance with the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, § 31-13-1 et seq. of Code of Alabama 1975 (Act No. 2011535), all bidders are required stating they are enrolled in the E-Verify Program with their Bid Proposals.

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023 BIDS/RE-ROOFING PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA COREY J. BISHOP, Plaintiff, v. CASE NO.: CV23-900082 CHARLES A. MITCHELL, AND PARTIES A, B, C, D & E WHOSE IDENTITIES ARE CURRENTLY UNKNOWN BUT WHO ARE OR REPRESENT ANY AND ALL PARTIES WHO MAY CLAIM ANY INTEREST TO THE SUBJECT LAND, Defendants. NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the Defendants, anyone having an interest in the herein described real estate, to plead, answer, or demur on or before the 30th day of June, 2023, setting out any right, title, or interest claimed in the following described real estate or decree pro confesso will be entered against you: Tract Number 2 – containing 10.79 acres and as designated in that survey map of lands of Hampton Mitchell Estate according to a survey done the 17 th day of April 1980 by W.B. Scott, said survey map at plat Book 8 Page 91 in the of Elmore County, Alabama in the 31 st day of March, 1983. with the Circuit Court of Elmore County on the 14th day of April, 2023, against the herein described land to establish that the Plaintiff named herein are seized of a fee simple absolute title thereto.

/s/Michael Dozier Circuit Clerk

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Federal Aid Project No. CRSAMN-2621(252) ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CORTES KRYSTAL, Plaintiff, V. Case No.: DR-2023-000034.00 CORTES-RAMOS ANTONIO, Defendant. ANTONIO CORTES-RAMOS whose whereabouts are unknown, is required to answer the Complaint for Divorce and/ or other relief requested by KRYSTAL CORTES within THIRTY (30) DAYS, or thereafter default judgment may be rendered against ANTONIO CORTES-RAMOS in case DR2023-000034, Elmore County Circuit Court. DONE this 23rd day of April, 2023. /s/ J AMANDA BAXLEY CIRCUIT JUDGE Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2023 DR-2023-000034.00

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA KIMBERLY GIDDENS Plaintiff, v. Jeffrey Merritt, and if deceased, his heirs and assigns, and Fictitious Parties “A”, “B”, “C”, being any and/or all persons, or entities, which may hold or claim any right, title or Interest in the herein describe real estate located in Elmore County, Alabama; And Lot 20, BLock 4, Unit 3, Kowliga Bay Estates, as the same is recorded of probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat 3, Page 169. Defendants. CASE NO. CV-2023-900101 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS TO: Jeffrey Merritt, and if de-

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ERIC RANDU BENAVIDES, CASE NO: 2023-101 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ERIC RANDU BENAVIDES, deceased, having been granted to RODNEY DAVIS on April 24, 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. RODNEY DAVIS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ERIC RANDU BENAVIDES, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: RODNEY DAVIS 810 5 TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE A BIRMINGHAM. ALABAMA 35203 205-5781597 rodney@reginaldmcdaniel.com Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 EST/BENAVIDES, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY GROSS CARR, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-108 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to GLORIA A. SOLOMON as Personal Representative on the 24th day of April 2023, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

GLORIA A. SOLOMON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY GROSS CARR, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 EST/CARR, M.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA S.DONALDSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-123 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LINDA S. DONALDSON, deceased, having been granted to SCOTT DONALDSON on May, 8th 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.

SCOTT DONALDSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA S. DONALDSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MARK EDWARD SMITH ATTORNEY AT LAW 631 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-834-8100

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023

EST/DONALDSON, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORI KESSEL DRISCOLL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-102 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration with

Will Annexed over the Estate of LORI KESSEL DRISCOLL, deceased, having been granted to KELSEY MARTIN WILLIAMS on the 10 th day of May, 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.

KELSEY MARTIN WILLIAMS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LORI KESSEL DRISCOLL, 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: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 EST/DRISCOLL, L.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES LEON EVANS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-067 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES LEON EVANS, deceased, having been granted to KAREN EVANS, formerly known as KAREN KILLINGSWORTH on May 15, 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.

KAREN EVANS, formerly known as KAREN KILLINGSWORTH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES LEON EVANS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:

D.JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 EST/EVANS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY RAYVON HUDSON, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-092 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of JERRY RAYVON HUDSON, SR., deceased, having been granted to REID G. TOLAR on May 5, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County. Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

REID G. TOLAR

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY RAYVON HUDSON, SR., DECEASED

Address of Administrator:

250 WINTON M. BLOUNT LOOP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-303-2258 reid@reidtolarlaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/HUDSON SR.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH WAYNE FISHER, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-052 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KENNETH WAYNE FISHER, SR., deceased, having been granted to WANDA JEAN FISHER on May 11, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

WANDA JEAN FISHER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH WAYNE FISHER, SR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LINDA BENSON ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 780818 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-5800

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023

EST/FISHER SR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY CORNELIUS GEER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-072 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GARY CORNELIUS GEER, deceased, having been granted to JERRY GEER on April 27, 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.

JERRY GEER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GARY CORNELIUS GEER, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092

334-567-2545

Washington Daily News: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023

EST/GEER, G. PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2023-106 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD E.HAYHURST, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DONALD E. HAYHURST, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER STODOLA on the 3rd day of May 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.

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative:

ROBERT O. BURTON ATTORNEY AT LAW

JENNIFER STODOLA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD E. HAYHURST, DECEASED PMB #208 103 NORTH MEMORIAL DRIVE PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-538-5404

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/HAYHURST, D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE GRAY JONES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-095 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUNE GRAY JONES, deceased, having been granted to JANET L. JONES on May 8th, 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.

JANET L. JONES

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUNE GRAY JONES. DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444

Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 EST/JONES, J.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAURITZ C.JENSEN, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2023-119 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE

TO: JULIE F. CIERLY, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF LAURITZ C. JENSEN; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF LAURITZ C. JENSEN, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 28, 2023, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of LAURITZ C. JENSEN, deCourt of Elmore County, Alabama by DEREK SCOTT SVEsuch Last Will and Testament-

tative of such Estate. This nois given to you as a next-of-kin of LAURITZ C. JENSEN. Unless an objection to admissuch Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed without further notice to you.

JOHN THORNTON ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Name and Address of Attorney

ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD

Wetumpka Herald: EST/JENSEN, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CRAWFORD KENNEDY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023-116 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to PHYLLIS K. KENNEDY as Personal Representative on the 4th day of May 2023, by the Honorable Roderick B. Perdue, Special Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

PHYLLIS K. KENNEDY

PERSONAL REPRESENTA-

TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAWFORD KENNEDY, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney:

Regina B. Edwards, Esq.

The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/KENNEDY, C.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY CLAY LYLE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-128 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JERRY CLAY LYLE, deceased, having been granted to HOLLI SMITH on May 10th 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.

HOLLI SMITH

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JER-

RY CLAY LYLE, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D.JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC

ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023

EST/LYLE, J.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2023122 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH HAYNIE MASON, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUDITH HAYNIE MASON, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MASON on the 2nd day of May, 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.

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL MASON PERSONAL REPRESENTA-

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TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH HAYNIE MASON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: EDWIN L. YATES ATTORNEY AT LAW 453 SOUTH HULL STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104

334-264-0182

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/MASON, J.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHANNON BRENT MCGHEE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-110 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of SHANNON BRENT MCGHEE, deceased, having been granted to KAYLA McGHEE on May 3rd, 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.

KAYLA MCGHEE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHANNON BRENT MCGHEE, 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: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/MCGHEE S.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAE FRANCIS MITCHELL, CASE NO: 2023-093 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MAE FRANCIS MITCHELL, deceased, having been granted to SHEILA LEWIS on April 26, 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. SHEILA LEWIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MAE FRANCIS MITCHELL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES E. WILSON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 732 CARTER HILL RD MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36106 334-834-9899

Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023

EST/MITCHELL, M.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO. 2023107 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ELEANOR SMITH, deceased, having been granted to MAURICE MATTHEWS, SR., on the 25th day of April, 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.

MAURICE MATTHEWS, SR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR SMITH

Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P. C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334)514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 EST/SMITH E.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2023-099 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL C.TURNER, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SAMUEL C. TURNER, deceased, having been granted to BEVERLY TURNER MACK on the 5 TH day of May, 2023 by Justin Edwards, Special, 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.

BEVERLY TURNER MACK PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL C. TURNER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: ED PARISH. JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52

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MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003

Wetumpka Herald: May 10, 17 and 24, 2023

EST/TURNER, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM WARREN WALKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-100 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIAM WARREN WALKER, who is also known as WILLIAM WARREN WALKER, JR., deceased, having been granted to JAMES BRINSON WALKER on April 25th, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JAMES BRINSON WALKER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM WARREN WALKER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: BRAIN JUSTISS ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 U S HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-306-4713 brian@jh-legal.com

Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 EST/WALKER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM KYLE WHITAKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-117 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM KYLE WHITAKER, deceased, having been granted to ANGELA J.BLANKENSHIP on May 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. ANGELA J. BLANKENSHIP PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM KYLE WHITAKER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 EST/WHITAKER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF Case No.: JU-2019000147.02 NELSON BENTLEY ANDERSON PUBLICATION ORDER

In this cause it is made to ap-vit of Robert Bradley Lee and Brandi Powell Lee, Petitioners, that the above-named child’s father, James Nelson, is avoiding service of process. It further appears that the underlying petition alleges the child is dependent and Petitioners are requesting that parental rights be terminated and that permanent custody of the child be vested in Petitioners. It is, therefore, ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 4.3, Ala. R. Civ. Proc. service by publication be made by Petitioner in The Wetumpka Herald, a newspaper of general The Wetumpka Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, County of Elmore, and any other newspaper as may be required under Ala. Code § 1215-318 (1975), for four (4) consecutive weeks notifying James Nelson to plead to, answer, and demur to the petition in the this matter in accordance with Rule 1(B), Ala. R. Juv. Proc. after the last publication, and appear for Judicial Complex, 8935 U.S. Highway 231 North, Wetumpka, Alabama. DONE this 17th day of April, 2023. /s/PATRICK D PINKSTON JUVENILE JUDGE Wetumpka Herald: JU-2019-000147.02

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated July 03, 2015, executed by Faye B. Barrett, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Citibank, N.A., which mortgage was recorded on July 13, 2015, RLPY Book 2015, Page 31357, of the mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama and which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. , notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mort-

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gage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on June 21, 2023, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama in Deed Book 2007 at Page 70673 and is described as follows: Lot 59, Block 219, Grandview Pines #6, as the same is recorded in Plat of the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama. Subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements and/or rights-of-way appearing of record which affect title to the above described property. Being the same property described in the deed to Faye B. Barrett from Joan C. Partridge, a married woman recorded on October 1, 2007 in Deed Book 2007, at Page 70673, of the Public Records of Elmore County, Alabama. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness

the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Padgett Law Group 4245 Balmoral Drive SW Suite 101 Huntsville, AL 35801

Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023

FC/BARRETT

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: JORDAN MCCLENDON CASE No. JU-2019-209.07 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: Shirley McClendon (Mother) You are hereby given notice the Elmore County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to JORDAN MCCLENDON, born on August 05, 2019, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. You are hereby given notice Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Alan H. Polson, Alabama State Department of Human Resources, Legalof the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can hearing has been set for July 19, 2023, at 9:00 A.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:

JU-2019-209.07

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by JASON S.MULLINS SR, A MARRIED MAN, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on NOVEMBER 8, 2016, said mortgage being recorded in the OfELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2016 PAGE 56808, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on JUNE 28, 2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: BEGIN AT AN OLD IRON PIN AT THE NW CORNER OF SECTION 23, T18N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N88°45’37”E 1237.70’ TO AN IRON PIN ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD NO. 59, FIRETOWER ROAD, 80’ R.O.W.; THENCE SOUTH 10 DE-

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BEING SOUTH 19 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST, 654.23 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 23; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, SOUTH 88 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST, ALONG 1/4 SECTION LINE, 1542.12 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE N01?36’20”W 1302.68’ TO THE P.O.B. CONTAINING 40.25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND SUBJECT TO GALLOWAY ROAD, A COUNTY GRAVEL ROAD, OVER AND ACROSS SAID PROPERTY Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as

for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mort-

gagee-Transferee

Leonard N. Math

Chambless Math • Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 24 and 31, 2023 FC/MULLINS PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 11, 2000 executed by Mary A. Orr aka Mary Ann Reeves Jackson, a single woman, in favor of American General, said Mortgage being recorded April 13, 2000, in RLPY Book 2000, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not

in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association by instrument recorded in Book 2021, Page 88630, in the of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 06/21/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: These certain lots, places, and parcels of land know and described on the map or plat of the subdivision known as Luckytown as Lots Number 16, 17, and 18, in Block D, the said Plat of Luckytown being surveyed and platted by C.A. Pickett, CE. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 261 Gill Road, Elmore, AL 36025. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust c/o U.S. Bank Trust National Association Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205)298-1800 37-FC-23-01093 Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 FC/ORR

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale State of Alabama, County of Elmore Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Soshia Nicole Ruiz and Nohel Alexander Ruiz, wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC, on November 20, 2018, said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 2018, Page 58262; the undersigned Towd Point Master Funding Trust 2021PM1, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore County, Alabama, on June 30, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 34, Block 214, according to the corrected Plat of Grandview Pines Plat No. 3, as said Map of the judge of probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 142. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as: 265 Cotton Blossom Road, Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: DAVID SASSER CASE No. JU-2021-171.04 KILLIAN SASSER JU-2021-172.04

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: Christopher Sasser (Father) You are hereby given no-

DAVID SASSER, born on October 14, KILLIAN SASSER, born on Oc-

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00)able to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law & Gregg, LLC at the address indicated below. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. If the sale is set aside, the Purchaser may be entitled to only a return of any tendered purchase funds less any applicable fees and costs and shall have no other recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC. 2100 Southbridge Pkwy, Suite 650, Homewood, AL, 35209. www.bellcarrington. com. File Number: 23-53380.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: ABIGAIL CALLIS CASE No. JU-2021-145.02 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

July 18, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama

JU-2021-171.04

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: TERRI SMITH CASE No. JU-2021-56.03

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: TERRY SMITH (Father) You are hereby given notice

TERRI SMITH born on January 22, 2020, at hereby given notice that you are

JU-2021-56.03

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Elmore County Commission for a 050 – Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) and 070 – Retail Table Wine (Off Premises Only) Alcohol License Transfer Application from Emerald Mountain Country Store by Emerald Mountain Country Store Inc. to ARS 1704 Inc. at 45 Emerald Moutain Expressway, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093. The Public Hearing on said application is set before the County Commission at 5:00pm, Monday, May 22, 2023 in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Anyone desiring to speak either for or against said application should appear in person at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing to: Elmore County Commission 100 East Commerce St., Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 wrbechd@elmoreco.org

Wetumpka Herald: May 17, 2023

LICENSE PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

TO: ELIZABETH SMITH (Mother) You are hereby given notice that

ABIGAIL CALLIS

hereby given notice that you are

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by JOHN ANDREW RICHARDSON AND ANDREA RICHARDSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND JOINTLY AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on MAY 2, 2011, said mortgage being recorded

August 30, 2023, at 1:30 P.M. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama

ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation

the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised spec-

evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown

this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this con-

JU-2021-145.02

Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2011 PAGE 19127, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on JUNE 14, 2023, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 30 SEC-

ONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 190.83 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 85 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 234.19 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 135.44 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1062.34 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF OSBORNE LANE (30 FEET TO CENTERLINE); THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 364.17 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 62 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST. A DISTANCE OF 549.95 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, A DISTANCE OF 566.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 5.00 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND LYING IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH. RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA. LESS AND EXCEPT; COMMENCE AT THE SE CORNER OF THE SW ¼ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 34, T18N, R20E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE NORTH 01 DEG. 38 MIN 30 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 190.83 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED S.D. MARTIN #11726; THENCE NORTH 85 DEG. 27 MIN 16 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 234.19 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE NORTH 01 DEG. 38 MIN. 30 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 135.44 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEG. 38MIN. 30 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 203.84 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEG. 02 MIN. 14 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 812.34 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEG. 31 MIN. 01 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF 200.01 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE SOUTH 87 DEG. 02 MIN 14 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF OSBORNE LANE (30 FEET TO CENTERLINE); THENCE SOUTH 02 DEG. 31 MIN 01 SEC. EAST ALONG THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD A DISTANCE OF 164.16 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD NORTH 62 DEG. 02 MIN. 15 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF 549.95 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 85 DEG. 39 MIN. 30 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF 566.65 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 3.85 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND LYING IN THE SW ¼ OF THE SE ¼ OF SECTION 34, T18N, R20E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. BEING THAT SAME REAL PROPERTY THAT WAS CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED FROM JOHN ANDREW RICHARDSON TO JAMES R. OSBORNE AND VIOLA P. OSBORNE ON OR ABOUT JULY 26, 2000 AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT RLPY 2000 27328 AND RLPY 2000 27329 ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 1, 2000 Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time of Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTHBANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Chambless Math • Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230 Wetumpka Herald: May 3, 10 and 17, 2023 FC/RICHARDSON

Extra-inning win

B y HENRY ZIMMER

Sports Reporter

Wins are that much sweeter when they come over a familiar foe.

For Elmore County’s softball team, the celebration will spill well into the weekend as the Panthers headed to state after beating Tallassee 7-6 in 10 innings.

The win marks the second straight regional championship win over the Tigers, and the third straight trip to state.

“This feels absolutely amazing,” said coach Mike Segrest. “Hats off to Tallassee, but I am so proud of this team. We talked a lot about mental toughness and we showed it the entire weekend. I could not be happier.”

Elmore County went undefeated in regionals, winning three straight games to get to Oxford.

The team beat John Carroll, Demopolis and then Tallassee to punch their ticket.

Each win was close, as the Lady Panthers’ biggest margin of victory was its 3-1 win over Demopolis.

Against Tallassee, ELCO jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first, before giving up three in the bottom of the frame.

Anna Catherine Segrest tripled to score a

May Market

Elmore County heads to state after downing Tigers

runner, followed by Ashtyn Pannell scoring Segrest during the next at bat.

Tallassee scored again in the bottom of the second, and took its 4-2 lead all the way to the top of the fifth.

In the fifth, the ELCO bats came alive for a pair of runs, again courtesy of Pannell scoring Segrest then Pannell stealing home. The game stayed

deadlocked at 4-4 until the top of the 10th.

Lady Panther pitcher Hailey O’Brien pitched an almost immaculate inning in the bottom of the ninth, throwing just four pitches in the frame.

Her ability to continue dealing well into the extras gave Segrest the confidence to let his ace continue to work into the 10th. But first, O’Brien

hit a go-ahead home run in her team’s second at-bat of the 10th inning that ignited a three-run scoring burst.

Mckenzie Owens sent the final two runs of the frame in for Elmore County behind a single.

From there, it was time to get three more outs to win.

O’Brien immediately got a fly-out to secure the first out.

Then, she let up a single before Tallassee grounded out. Two outs, just one to go. However, the tides turned on O’Brien as she walked four straight batters, walking in two runs and pushing the score to 7-6.

Segrest pulled his ace in favor of middle schooler Lalah Culpepper. Culpepper threw

just five pitches before earning the final out of the game.

“They had a chance to win it late,” Segrest said. “We put in an eighth grader to get the final batter. You just have to go with your gut. (Culpepper) came in and did a great job. You have to trust what you have been working on, and hope it pans out in the end. And it did today.”

Eclectic the Beautiful hosted its May Market and the Eclectic Fire Department hosted a crawfish boil

The events drew people from around the area for the vendors, food and music. Eclectic

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Elmore County softball poses with the state qualifier plaque after earning the No. 1 qualifying berth out of the Central Region in Class 5A.

Holtville High School Class of 2023

Holtville Class of 2023: Heath Abrams, Ethan Alston, Camden Barden, Ceth Barkley, Dixie Bass, Olivia Bechard, Madyson Blakely, Sydney Bowman, Kenley Boydell, Jatavion Bozemon, Shawn Brackett, Kennedy Bradshaw, Lillian Braxton, Dakota Bridges, Katelyn Bridges, Kimberly Brown, Emilee Cabral, Ella Cartmill, Ethan Cartwright, Corbin Clark, Kristopher Cole, Pruitt Culpepper, Jordan Cutchens, Alicia Daniels, Justin Damian, Amber Davis, Randall Davis, Abby Driver, Hailey Driver, Emily Eady, Faith Evans, Jayden Evan, Katherine Fenn, Matthew Ferguson, Alexis Garcia, Makala Glasscock, Curtis Glaze, Anna Godwin, Tamia Gonzalez, Bailey Goodwin, Brady Goodwin, Garrett Grant, Dawson Grier, Kendall Grier, Taylor Guy, Conner Hackett, Hannah Hall, Aaron Hammack, Jaden Harper-Oliver, Allison Haskell, Savanna Headley, Tori Headley, Hannah Helms, Thomas Helus, Madison Hembree,

Macie Henley, Laysa Hernandez, Caroline Hickey Peyton Hickey, Madison Hicks, Tania Jackson, Jarod Johnson, Noah Keller, Isabella Kennedy, Tyler Langley, Carlie Lanier, Sarah Lewis, Carlalee Livings, Jacqueline Lowe, Natalie Malpica, Kaleb Mann, Destini Mason, Joseph Mason, Sam McAnnally, Christopher McBride, Hannah McClurg, Amanda McQueen, Landen McQueen, Laney Mehearg, Kyan Miller, Benjamin Morrison, Karyn Muhammad, Sadrickson Myrtil, Sage Myrtil, Christopher Parkhurst, Abigale Patrick, Kailey Porter, Sunshine Potts, Tanner Potts, Arthur Price, Carl Pyron, Mya Roberts, Sydney Robertson, Liliana Rojo, Dalton Rylant, Abigail Saperstein, Jadon Schrader, Korie Seamon, Caleb Sexton, Piper Shaner, Elizabeth Shaw, Samuel Silas, Mason Simmons, Justin Smith, Marissa Smith, Hannah Solomon, Brionna Sprayberry, Jalyn Tait, Lane Talley, Bryan Tate, Reagan Thorn, Richard Thorn,

Edgewood Academy Class of 2023

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Mackenzie Todd, Hoyt Troglen, Weston Tubbs, Thomas Veltjes, Carly Walker, Desta Watson, Ya’Keidriez Webb, Jakob Welch, Shelby West, Colton Wheeler, Gage Williams, Karley Wilson, Lainey Winters, Jaycee Wisdom, Nathan Wood, Zyderia Woodfin

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Class of 2023 Edgewood Academy: Elena Adams, Bradley Boone, Bryson Boone, Bradley Brown, Justin Brown, T. Austin Champion, Shaylee Collier, J.B. Collier, Lauren Edwards, Marley Eldridge, Anna Guillot, Cooper Hall, Walker Hall, Will Kennedy, Karlee Mainor, Chance McDaniel, S. Katelyn Mercer, Emma Claire Moulton, Wesley Reeves, Jaylyn Strength, Eleanor Stubbs, Samantha Wheat, Katelyn Whitehurst

Stanhope Elmore High School Class of 2023

Class of 2023 Stanhope Elmore High School: Donald Joseph Abbott II, Moses Abram IV, Christian James Abrams, Alexis Martinez-Alvarez, Emily Katherine Nichols, Bradley Adair Acosta Martinez, Hunter Colby Adams, Terrickos Bontay Alexander Jr., Alexis Martinez-Alvarez, Cameron Dakoda Anderson, Shaylin Nicole Andrews, Rodrick LaShawn Arnold, James Robert Atchison, Jamirya Darnesia Austin, Niamia Alexieanna Averhart, Israel Michael Baker, Zara Elizabeth Baltzell, Andrew Timothy Bamberg, Bella Marie Barfoot, Dillon Jalon Barnes, Mario Hury Bautista, Hollie Berrie Bean, Elise Brie Bingham, Maycee Ann Birch, Da’Kya’ Marie Bivens, Sara Allison Black, Kailan Ashanti Boyd, Taylor Renee Boyle, Jamaya La’Tisa Braggs, Ashley Rianne Brantley, Asher Blake Brendelson, Lexi Brianna Brock, Brooklyn Kelly Brown, Davion Allen Brown, Madison Rebecca Brust, Terry Wayne Burke, Joseph William Buschman, Karli Sy’Mone Butler, Jaquize Antar William Buycks, Keriana Zhaniah Cain, Elsa Cano, Israel Cano, Kai Victoria Carroll, Lillian Marie Chandler, Kaitlin Giselle Chavez Prado, Osman Josue Chinchilla Maldonado, Brodie Alexander Cockrell, Alena Mashay Coleman, Natalie Taylor Combs, Alex Antonio Cortes, De’Warren Denoral Cotrell, Savannah Lyndall Cox, Juan Carlos Cruz Escoto, Demareion Trumell Davis, James Deon Davis, Hannah Nicole Dean, Dayni Anahi Diaz, Jesus Andres Diaz, Harlee Delene Dismukes, Victoria Isabel Dixon, Evan Lodell Duncan, Corben Julian Dyer, Ja’Daja Nykole Edwards, Tatum McKenzie Estes, Diamond Na’Kya Evans, Peyton Shaw Fisher, Kierra Monique Flake, Cade Alexander Fox, Brianna Amiyah Foxhall, Erica Kissiah Janae Franklin, Matthew Alan Gainey, Autumn Nichole Gamble, Toni Bianca Gardner, Joseline Garrido-Mondragon, Dylan William Gilbert, Devin Cymone Gipson, Alexis Hope

Gissendanner, Alex Jermaine Glover, Finley Simone Goodwin, Justin Alexander Grant, Lilian Grace Green, Curtis Arlie Greenlee, Ashlynn Marie Grissett, Abby Elizabeth Haire, Anastasia Faith Haire, Sophia Grace Haire, Ameen Jadrian Haneef, Dorothy Jane Hansen, Kaleb Michael Hardiman, Christopher Alexander Hardy Jr., DeAndrea Antrice Hatcher, Timothy Darren Hatcher Jr., Tyeisha Lashaun Henderson, Jose Daniel Hernandez Escobedo, Logan Andrew Hernandez, Luis Antonio Mendoza Hernandez Jr., Janessa Rae Sue Hilleary, Zyon Jalisa O’Neal Holmes, Kayla Danielle Hook, Jamarion Jashon Howard, Kenny Lamont Howell Jr., Travis Lopel Ivey Jr., Brandon Brooks Jackson, Sha’Rell La’Shayla Jackson, Steffon Nicholas Jackson, Marissa Adriahna James, Cameron Jerome Johnson, DeJuan Marquez Johnson, Jasmine Ashanti Johnson, Michael Allen Christopher Johnson, Quaderrius Aveon Johnson, Averie Elizabeth Jones, Cameron Derron Jones, Jacynthia Kaliyah Jones, Khloe

Grace Jones, Shyzerica Glennshea Jones, Kintavis Kentrell June, Amari Jide Keith, Sean Thomas Kelsoe, Mason James King, Alexandria Simons Knight, Imranullah Farid Kochi, Samiyllah Ajaz Kochi, Ava

Elizabeth Ladnier, Timothy Joseph Lambert, Tevin Dantrel Landrum, Jordan Janya Lane, Allicyn Ryan Lightsey, Lydia Paige Long, Axel Ulises De Leon Lopez, Aisha Yamil Lopez Calderon, Cesar Eliel Lopez Calderon, Kayla Miranda Sanchez Lopez, Robert Wayne Loyd, Samiya Shardea Nicole Lucas, Alysia Paige Luckie, Cortrell Santuan Mandosia II, Ashlee Sedana Mann, Cu’Koyia Kailionie Marshall, Iyana Jenai Martin, Emma LouAnn Maxon, Ja’Shawn Allie Mays, Emily Kathryn McCaa, Penelope Thomas McDaniel, Jacob Nathaniel McGuire, Payton Allen McIver-Neri, Jaslyn Erica McShine, Anthony Francis Mello IV, Zoe Evette Milford, Katelyn Ann Williams

Mishoe, John Patrick Mitchell, Ta’Dashia

Lashay Glorianna Mitchell, Evan Blane Mobley, Morgan Cole Moody Jr., Isabella Marie Morgan, Madison Grace Morrison, Logan Danil Moseley, Kristian Michael Mullins, Jayden Zachary Nelson, Mercedes Hope Nelson, Brenden Kale Nichols, Emily Katherine Nichols, JaCorey Immanuel Nobles, Curtis Lovell Markuye Oliver, Jecolia Rovita Operton, Karyme CiasOrtega, Jamie Renard Parker Jr., Ashiya Lanea Patterson, Christopher John Payne, Tereasha Shivonya Peasant, Abner PenaMorales, Winston Recardo Person, Genesis Anijah Powell, Tyler James Pritchett, Baylee Brooke Pugh, Lilith Mariam Quinlivan, Olivia Morgan Raife, Anna Belle Rainwater, Samuel Cade Rattan, Lanah Deann Ray, Jamiel Deniya Reeves, Kyzer Luke Reeves, Jenifer Resendez Balcazar, Genesis Monserrath Reyes Soto, Brent Alexander Rhinehart, Carrington Mariyah Robertson, Jalon La’Ray Robinson, Emmannuel Isac Rocha, Kenneth Paul Rogers, Hayleigh Lynn Rosser, Aaron Mitchell Rudnick, Connor Lane Russo, Talan Alexander Sanchez McShan, MaKayla Amari Savage, Jewels Kalia Scott, Josiah Shakyne Scott,

Chloe Nichol Shamblin, Caroline Alexandra Shoaf, Alexander Nickoles Smith, Aljuise Smith IV, Carter Reed Smith, Thomas Edward Smith III, Shamelodia Myzona Sneed, Zachary Thomas Stevens, Kameron Olandus Stokes, Tai Rueben Stokes, Alicia Nicole Stone, Emily Kate Stuart, Da’Mari’On Ahmad Taylor, Esmeralda Macario Tetzoyotl, Justin Renoda Thicklin Jr., Davion GeJuan Thomas, Elijah Lakori Thomas, Jackson Will Thomas, Reagan Michelle Thomas, Kiara Yvonne Thompson, Paris Micheala Todd, Dennis Dariyon Toles, David Torres Lopez, Jaylon Deonte’ Trammell, Karlee Faith Tucker, Christian Reed Turner, Layton Sims Urban, Colin Ryan Vert, Sara Elizabeth Vice, Steven Daniel Villatoro Valladares, Jasmine Rachel Voss, Averie Grace Vulcano, April Holly Walker, Kaitlynn Marie Walker, Colton Lee Walls, Austin Omar Walter, Christopher Earl Washington, ShaKeria Rozena Washington, Kaylee Lyn Watts, Kamarreyon Gregory Wilkes, Chase Landon Williams, Emma Rylee LeEssien Williams, Colin Bryant Woodham, Emma Alyse-Houpt Wright, Keonta Dequez Zeigler, Michael Zeigler Jr., Sha’laria Nicole Zeigler, Norma Isabel Zuniga

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Class of 2023 New Life Christian Academy: Madison Elizabeth Bailey, Jack Douglas Bowers, Jackson Lee Brink, Emma Renee Chavers, Branson Kade Durden, Kaitlyn Grace Gitchel, Esperanza Isabel Gonzalez, Austin Cole Hudgins (Cole), Charlie Belle Irwin IV, Willow Sage Mills, James Cameron Nichols (Jimmy), Alexandria Jodi Pope, Emily Vazquez, Margaret Rose Wright

Wetumpka High School Class of 2023

Wetumpka Class of 2023: Leah Jade Adair, Miguel Angel Alcantara Garcia, Brady Tucker Amerson, John Darby Auen, McKinley Grace Baldwin, Americus O’mon-Da’Shaun Bartee, Dean Griffin Bass, Noah Jamir Bass, Filipe Ferraz Batistella, Gavan James Baxley, Reaghan Machea Bell, Rondell Jacob Bell, Kamya Denise Beman, Tristan Kashawn Bennett, Kyndall Elyse Bonet, Seth Jaden Bordlee, Julie Nicole Boshell, Cory Joe DeVaughn Bowden, Ashli Camille Bowers, Cameron Devon Bowman, Chloe Gabrielle Bowman, Dustin Lee Bracknell, Bjorn Onvie Bray, Robert Tyler Brooks, Dawson Douglas Brown, KaDarius D’Angelo Brown, Morgan Amanda Buelman, Justin Darnell Calloway, Ashlynn Taylor Campbell, Jackson Brian Celka, Emilia Chamorro Vacas, Taylor Elizabeth Colley, Tyson Brooks Collier, Akellan Leshun Collins, Madison Paige Brown Corkran, Justin Tywon Crumbaugh, Josselin Cuenca Aguilar, Kaleigh Lynn Culver, William Lee Culver, Keontay Marquis Cunningham, Mackenzie Jade Davenport, Tykel Isaiah Lamar Davidson, Nadja Janea Davis, Keely Danyelle Defee, Misti Dawn Delauder, Alexandria Rose Deloney, Shadiah Shardae Deputy, Kendrionna Charkia Dewhart, Kaden Isaiah Dowdell, Madalyn Desiree Driver, Josephine Jane Drummond, Anna Maria Easterling, Malia Tansy Ede, Jaylin Nicole Edwards-Steele, Charles Anthony Edwards, Tameria Denae Edwards, Jenna Lee Eldridge, Zariah Symon Fannin, Colundra Fitzpatrick, Sara Elizabeth Foshee, Alex Preston Frazier, Jacob Wells Fuller, Marlie Lane Fuller, Matthew Redden Furey, Kenneth Rodney Gauntt Jr., Mya Shantell George, Jasmine Rose Gillette, Mackenzie Nariah Joy Gipson, Irwin Damian Gomez Calderon, Grace Ann Gray, Emily Madison Green, Eris Leona Faythe Greer, Taylor Allen Gunn, Jamell Ki’Jana Hamilton, Jamell Ki’Jana Hamilton, Clover Jane Hardin, Jason Collin Ryan Hardin, Jason Collin Ryan Hardin, Jason Collin Ryan Hardin, Jason Collin Ryan Hardin, Khloe Amarianna Harris, Ronald LaTroy Harris II, Trenton Dane Harris, Ainsley

Marie Harrison, Ainsley Marie Harrison, Jackson Sorrell Hill, Kaityln May Hill, KZ Leigh Hodnett, KZ Leigh Hodnett, Datavious Jaray Hood, Hailey Lorraine Hopkins, Hailey Lorraine Hopkins, Timothy Robert Hughes, Teqia Lashae Humphrey, Tequia Tanae Humphrey, Amaya Nicole Hutson, Jacob Bryant Hutto, Gerald Evan Ingram, James Ethan Ingram, Kate Nicole Ingram, Dorion Jaikel Jackson, Dorion Jaikel Jackson, Jatravious Montrez Jackson, Jeremy Jakaylan Jackson, Kylie Nicole Jackson, Audrey Marie Jasso, Audrey Marie Jasso, Audrey Marie Jasso, Hunter Granger Johnson, Iyana Darlene Johnson, Jamya Charnice Johnson, Alexandria Elizabeth Johnston, Alexandria Elizabeth Johnston, Jonathan Mark Judah, Conner Shane Judy, Conner Shane Judy, Conner Shane Judy, Isabella Alexandra King, Kiwanna Lazalia Knight, Clayton Michael Knowles, Jada Mon’a Knox, Walter Curtis Lacey II, James Dylan LaPorte, Tucker Grace Laurenzi, Tucker Grace Laurenzi, Jaylon Tamir Lawery, Kamden O’Neal Levi, Deil’Malik Lewis Livingston, Brooklyn Jade Lockhart, Adelso Ronaldo López Díaz, Yaisel Lopez Gonsales, Yair Gonzalez Lopez, Jerrold Frederick Lovejoy Jr., Michael Benjamin Lowry, Jackson Tyler Lush, Troy Christopher Maclean, Mary Katherine Macon, James Earl Marshall Jr., Ashley Samantha Martinez Torres, Kemberly Michell Mazariegos Salazar, Zachary Thomas McCarthy, Lucas Xavier McCaslin, Mia Rose McClanahan, Bradley Mason McDade, Matthew Bryant McGehee, Matthew Bryant McGehee, Angela Coogan McMahan, Sierra Lashay Meniefield, Ciarra Jankira Merkerson, Kiarra Jasmine Merkerson, Jakyla Monet Miles, Ja’Vina Marshae Milner, Ja’Vina Marshae Milner, Ja’Vina Marshae Milner, David Alexis Montes Alvarez, David Alexis Montes Alvarez, Malachi Amin Muhammad, Malachi Amin Muhammad, Talia Seymone Neely, John Thomas Niedbalski, Jacob Wendell Norrell, Adonaijah Nyun Nowden, Willieria Prada Oliver, Melvin Romello Owens, Omarion Ka’Chad Owens, Phillip Tate Padouk, William

Chancey Pate, Alicia Danielle Patterson, Haylie Nicole Paulk, Devyon Jeffery Peake, D’Marcus Armon Peake, Demetre Keon Pettway, Baylor James Pickens, Ja’Mirea DeNise Player, McKenna Elizabeth Privett, James Luke Beasley Pullen, Brady Marx Quarles, Jaylon Jamari Rawls, Ashtyn Michelle Roberts, Ashtyn Michelle Roberts, Mason Neal Alexander Roberts, Jordyn Elizabeth Robertson, Jordyn Elizabeth Robertson, Spencer Page Walker Rogers, Keegan Louise Ross, William Avery Rouse, Trevor Graison Runkle, Nathan Richard Ryan, Damarion Montay Salter, Landon Jackson Sargent, Cali Elizabeth Saunders, Sara Elizabeth Saxman, Samantha Reneé Shaner, Jaxon Thomas Shineflew, Olga Marina Shoemaker, Jason John Grant Shupiery, Tyler Re’Jon Simmons, Karly Laine Simpson, Natalie Paige Sims, Kiley Nicole Sisson, Christopher Johnathan Smith, Kendall Lei Smith, Tayor Joann Smith, Kendell Dasean Smoke, Lily Frances Southwick, Terryn Kamea Stankard, Bailee Nicole Stewart, Chad Leland Strickland II, Branden Jayvon Suttles, Jaden Armon Talley, Jwon Antonio Taylor, Victoria Marie Taylor, William Matthew Taylor, Mark Tessier, Joseph Anthony Thomas, Mikayla Renae Thomas, Ny’Asia Janae Thrasher, Rafael Rodriguez Tillman, Makayla Abril Torres, Armiyah Shiyanne Trimble, Brian Heath Turner II, Logan Wagner Tustin, Marrieonna Trishae Valentine, Alexander James VanErmen, Bret Walker VanErmen, James Seth Vaught, Dovie Caroline Waid, Xander James Walker, Ava Catherine Walsh, Evan Lawson Ward, Isabella Rose Watson, Harrison Grant Weaver, Seven Antwon Webb, Austin Makain Webster, Blake Randall Webster, Kaelyn Grace Webster, Logan Christopher Weighall, Davis Dodge Wells, Kamaria Deshaunda Whiteside, Edward Carrol Whittington III, Garrett Michael Wood, John Tyler Wood, Becca Hall Worrell, Quashawn Deandre’ Wright, Brant Lee Yankie, Hunter James Yoder, Tylexis Elise Young, Jordan Andrew Zamora, Rodravius Reoncye Zeigler, Shaun Larmar Zeigler

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Elmore County High School Class of 2023

Class of 2023 Elmore County High School: Samuel Alford, Garrett Allen, Rachel Allen, Joel Alvarez, Justin Ausflug, Bonna Baughman, Tameria Benson, Kynslee Bishop, Michael Bishop, Cole Boardwine, Luke Bowron, Jarred Brannon, Andrew Brock, Devin Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Madison Byram, Zakary Campbell, Katie Capell, Brandon Carroll, Joseph Carroll, Tyler Carswell, Jackson Caver, Aniston Cole, Daniele Collier, Cameron Crumpton, Kirsten Cummings, Jessica Davis, Tkeyha Dejarnett, Skylar Dollar, Kyle Doucette, William Duckett, Jordan Dunaway, Ashton Evans, Hallie Evans, De Avion Floyd, Allison Folse, Alexis Fomby, Coden Gates, Logan Geer, Alyssa Gill, Joseph Girdner, Chastity Goggins, Jamie Gorman, Haley Griffith, Charles Hagler, Emily Hall, Martha Hall, Payton Hall, Jacobi Hand, William Harmon, Emily Harper, Landon Harrelson, Alycia Haynes, Brock Herring, Jesse Hicks, Jayson Hines,

Kyle Holton, Nicobe Hooks, James Howell, Jessica Hunt, Kaeleah Ingram, Caleb Jackson, Kaylie Jarman, Triston Jernigan, Elizabeth Johnson, Kaleb Johnson, Denae Jones, Victoria Jones, Allye Justiss, Sara Kassian, Kaleigh Kelley, Gabriel Kelly, Lexie Knight, Katelyn Long, Coranda Lozada, Ja’Khia Lykes, Shianne Mann, Colton Masten, Ethan McCormack, Aliha Mendoza Rosales, Leslie Moore, Madison Moreland, Madalyn Mulder, Zoe Mulder, Philip Nicholson, John Norris, Destiny Oates, Kirsty Oates,Hiley O’Brien, Lauren Ogburn, McKenzie Owens, Logan Pack, Ashtyn Pannell, Victoria Parsons, John Partin, Mariah Phillips, Dustin Powell, Gracie Powell, Lilly Pratt, Isabell Preston, Adali Ray, Mark Redden, Dennis Redondo, Carson Reece, Abigail Reese, Haven Rewis, Kilee Robbins, Bella Robinson, Marzavius Robinson, Coleman Rogers, Cooper Rogers, Sophie Jane Rogers, Wyatt, Ross, Savannah

Sanchez, Joseph Sansom, Tristen Scanlon, Anna Segrest, Courtney Sides, Albany Smith, William Smithson, Lexie Snell, Ashton Spivey, Matthew Stephenson, Addyson, Nadia Storrs, Haley Stubbs, Ntalie Sullivan, Riley Swicord, Jaylin Taylor, Carson Thomas, Jason Thomas, Julia Thomas, Andrew Thornton, Ian Tucker, Pernell Turner, Bary Waid, Kelsea Ward, Annabelle Weldon, Adam Widgeon, Price Williams, Carson Willis, Dylan Wilson, Clark Wood, Leah Woodruff

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