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or the first time in school history, Wetumpka will play in a Class 6A state semifinal game for the second consecutive season. The No. 9 Indians (11-2) host No. 6 Saraland (12-1) Friday night at Hohenberg Field with a spot in next week’s Super 7 at Auburn’s JordanHare Stadium on the line. “It’s very exciting and very special opportunity to be playing in the semifinals,” said Wetumpka coach Tim Perry, who is trying to take the Indians back to the Super 7 for a second consecutive season. “You can’t take this for granted. We
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The jury trial of a Deatsville man accused of strangling a Wetumpka woman to death in 2017 is set to begin in January. The trial of David Arnold Helms II, 42, who lists an address on Lakehaven Circle, is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. on Jan. 28, according to court documents. Helms Helms was initially charged with murder on June 5, 2017, after the estranged husband of Jane Huddleston, 59, asked Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin to conduct a welfare check on her at her residence on Tallassee Highway, close to the Claud Road community, according to court documents. When Franklin and a sergeant from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office arrived, Franklin said they spoke with Helms, who had been staying with Huddleston, and a man Franklin referred to as Huddleston’s co-worker. Franklin said the co-worker indicated Huddleston’s body had been placed in a partially filled well on the property. While they were unsure how long the body had been in the well, Franklin said Huddleston had been missing for several days and a lanyard found around Huddleston’s neck is believed to be the murder
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August and has been working with children of all ages who have suffered from abuse and neglect. Harris said Zurg graduated from Canine Companions for Independence in Orlando, Fla., after about two years of training. Before they received Zurg for free, Harris said Butterfly Bridge had to go through a rigorous application process. Currently, Harris said Zurg knows about 40 commands ranging from sitting and staying to giving high fives and flipping light switches. Harris said Zurg’s learning process is ongoing. “We’re learning how to bowl, so we can give kids an activity while they’re waiting,” Harris said. “He’s learning to push the ball and knock over the pins.” Before Zurg’s arrival, Harris said there had been only one other facility dog in the state, based out of Child Protect in Montgomery. “They were working the whole state, so we reached out to (the dog’s handler) and we went through the process of
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A Wetumpka woman was taken into custody on Nov. 13 on multiple drug-related charges, including chemical endangerment of a child, according Gould to court documents. Joy Michelle Gould, 45, who lists an address on Lands End Road, was arrested by the Central Alabama Drug Task Force at her residence during a “knock and talk” investigation by a CADTF agent, according to an
affidavit. Gould was charged with trafficking opium, chemical endangerment of a child, possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. The affidavit stated Gould’s opium-trafficking charge stemmed from the discovery of more than four grams of hydrocodone or acetaminophen in her purse. According to the affidavit, the CADTF agent also found Lorazepam and a marijuana cigarette in Gould’s purse. The affidavit also alleged marijuana was left on a coffee table of the living room of Gould’s residence,
within reach of a 2-year old, and marijuana smoke was detected inside the house. Gould was booked into the Elmore County Jail on bonds totaling $16,600, and was released on Nov. 21. Trafficking opium is a Class A felony, which is punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison and up to $60,000 in fines. Chemical endangerment of a child is a Class B felony, which can result in a twodecade prison sentence and up to $30,00 in fines. Possession of a controlled substance is a Class D felony. Second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia are Class A misdemeanors.
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weapon. According to Franklin, Helms later admitted to the murder. After Helms was booked into the Elmore County Jail, Franklin said he damaged an interior window in the facility and was subsequently charged with second-degree escape and third-degree criminal mischief. Helms currently remains in jail on bonds totaling $133,000. During the course of the investigation, Franklin said an inmate at the jail provided authorities with a note containing information about the murder. Franklin said inmates frequently write notes or letters providing misleading, false or “grandiose” information on crimes, but the details enclosed in this note proved to be somewhat
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accurate. Several days prior to his arrest for murder, court documents indicate that Helms had been released from jail on an unrelated misdemeanor charge. Franklin, who attended Wetumpka High School with Huddleston in the 1970s, described finding her body as a “heart-wrenching” experience. “She was a good friend to all of us. She was a member of the band and was always one of the ‘who’s who’ in the high school yearbook,” Franklin said. “She was well received and well respected by all of our classmates.” Murder is a Class A felony. If convicted, Helms could be sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay up to $60,000 in fines.
The trial date was recently scheduled for an Elmore man accused of fatally shooting his former employer at the victim’s Deatsville residence. Brown Efrem Edrick Brown, 57, who lists an address on Highway 143, is slated to appear in court for a jury trial at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 28, 2019. Brown’s plea date was scheduled for Nov. 19, and he elected to take an open plea. Brown was initially arrested by the Elmore County Sheriff on April
26 and charged with the murder of 55-year-old Tony Ned Carr and was indicted in October. Authorities think Carr died before noon on April 16. On the evening of his death, Carr’s body was discovered by his wife and brother in the garage behind his home on Fern Road. Authorities initially believed Carr died as the result of blunt force trauma, but later discovered that he had been shot in the head with a .22-caliber firearm. Carr’s cell phone was missing and a large sum of money had been taken from his left pocket, leading investigators to suspect that a robbery had taken place at the time of the murder. Prior to Carr’s death, court documents state that Brown had been an
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The parade, which is said to be Christmas on the Coosa’s biggest event, will be held on Dec. 8. Local businesses, schools, churches, dance studios, scout troops, recently crowned Miss Christmas on the Coosa pageant winners and Santa will be featured in the parade.
City anticipating ‘magical’ Christmas on the Coosa Coosa River. After the fireworks, Smith said Santa will get back on the water. “What better way to end the events than have Santa skiing on the river?” Smith said. Christmas on the Coosa’s final event, Luminary Night, will be held at on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. in the city’s downtown area. Smith said Luminary Night tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through the efforts of local churches. Smith said each church is assigned a scene from the Biblical Nativity story and a place in the downtown area to set up for a live reenactment. “It’s a night of fellowship and fun,” Smith said. According to Smith, the theme of this year’s events is “It’s a Magical Christmas,” which she said reflects the atmosphere in Wetumpka during the holiday season and year-round. “Wetumpka is magical, not just on Christmas but every single day,” Smith said. “This year, we wanted to make Christmas bigger and better and more enjoyable for everybody, and to give everybody different things to do.”
their children to take pictures with Santa and eat cake, cookies and juice.” The tree-lighting ceremony will be followed by the decorating contest on Dec. 6, in which Smith said residents and businesses are invited to express their creativity and holiday spirit. Smith said each address entered stands a chance to place in two categories: whimsical and traditional. An overall winner will also be named. In addition to bragging rights, Smith said the winners of each category will receive a sign to display in their yard or storefront. Smith said the bulk of the events are scheduled for Dec. 8, beginning with the character breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and ending with the fireworks show in the evening. In between, the city will host an arts and crafts event, a car show and a parade. “(The parade) is the main attraction,” Smith said. “Local businesses, schools, dance studios and churches all participate. And Santa is in the parade, of course.” Before the fireworks start, Smith said visitors will be able to watch Santa wakeboard on the
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Wetumpka will open its Christmas on the Coosa festivities with the annual treelighting ceremony on Dec. 4 and culminating Dec. 14 with Luminary Night. City planner Valencia Smith said the lineup of events has attracted between 8,000 and 10,000 people in the past, and the city is hoping to grow that number this year. “I think it’s convenient for everybody to plan for one day,” Smith said. “You can bring the family out just to have a good time.” The tree-lighting event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Gold Star Park. At the event, Smith said Chrietzburg Photography will be onsite to take pictures with Santa Claus, the Wetumpka City Pops will perform and refreshments will be provided. “It’s kid friendly and family oriented. Everybody can participate,” Smith said. “We encourage parents to bring out
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ur new 55th governor looked and sounded more like the old Kay Ivey, than the one we have seen the past few years and during the campaign. She was vibrant, succinct to the point, had a perfectly timed and unscripted victory speech. Her green jacket was becoming. She will be a good governor. She will tackle the tough issues the state must face in the next four years, especially our infrastructure needs. She is extremely qualified and ready to be governor. She is a real Republican with a real Republican super majority state legislature. There are 27 Republicans and eight Democrats in the senate. The numbers are 77 Republicans and 28 Democrats in the house. Kay also has a unique and advantageous relationship with all of the Alabama senate. She was the presiding officer of the senate the last six years and was considered fair and impartial. She worked with and developed a very good working relationship with the GOP leadership. The three primary leaders of the senate, Del Marsh, Jabo Waggoner and Greg Reed, have a close knit, trusting bond with Kay. Kay not only becomes the 55th governor, she is the first Republican female elected as governor and the second female governor in our state history. Ironically, Kay cut her teeth in politics working in our first female governor, Lurleen Wallace’s campaign for governor. Kay was a student at Auburn University. Little did she know that 52 years later she would be the second female governor of our state. The more things change, the more they stay the same in Alabama politics. The Alabama
STEVE FLOWERS Columnist that Kay and I grew up in and knew 50 years ago was totally Democratic. In fact, the word tantamount was used continually to describe the dominance of the Democratic Party. It was an accurate statement. The dictionary describes tantamount as “the same as.” Today I use the word tantamount when explaining winning the Republican Primary in Alabama. We were a oneparty state 50 years ago and we are a one-party state in statewide politics, today. The difference is we changed parties. We are now a Republican state, yesteryear we were a Democratic state. Winning the Republican nomination for statewide office in Alabama is tantamount to election. The proof is in the pudding. We have 29 elected statewide offices in Alabama, all 29 are held by Republicans. I’m not prophetic, but allow me to share a short passage with you from my column the week before the election. “In bygone days the Democratic primary nomination was tantamount to election. Today, it is just the other way around. Nowadays, winning the Republican primary is tantamount to election in the good ol’ Heart of Dixie. The more things change the more they stay the same in Alabama politics. Boy, when we change, we really change. We were a one-party state then and we are a one-party state now. When Kay won the GOP mantle back in June, she essentially won the governor’s race.” That
was my statement Wednesday before the election. My belief was overwhelmingly confirmed on Tuesday, Nov. 6. We are a Republican state and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. That was my foremost takeaway from the election. My second observation is akin to my first, we are so Republican that folks are just voting a straight ticket. We have joined the rest of the nation in that we simply vote straight Republican or straight Democratic. Our voting has become nationalized. Over 65 percent of Alabamians voted a straight lever ticket. It is primarily along racial lines. Alabamians are essentially African American Democrats or Caucasian Republicans. Therefore, Alabama is a red Republican state for statewide politics. However, just the opposite is true for the metropolitan counties of Jefferson and Montgomery. If you are going to win a countywide office in these locales, you must run as a Democrat. The third takeaway was the tremendous turnout at the polls. A record-breaking 50 percent of Alabamians voted on Nov. 6. Again, this was driven by national politics. Folks are either hardcore, conservative Republicans or hardcore liberal Democrats. There are few in between. Alabamians voted the national party brand. It is apparent that more Alabamians like and agree with Donald Trump than they do with Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. See you next week. Steve is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column is seen in more than 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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Zombie apocalypse has arrived I ’m pretty sure I am living through the zombie apocalypse. Looking at the Gulf of Mexico, waves rhythmically crash onto the beach. I notice two people sitting on a concrete bench. Backs turned to the blue horizon, their heads stare down at the tiny screens anchored in their hands. The only hint of life is the twitching of their thumbs, repeatedly asking the screen to keep them entertained. The couple is somewhere — but certainly not a few yards from Mother Nature’s big show. I am increasingly worried about the unintended impact of people disengaging from life, addicted — for a lack of a better word — to tiny devices in their hands. Their world is less about where they are or whom they are with at the moment and more about the environment pouring from a tiny screen. Looking back at the concrete bench, waves dancing behind the couple, they have yet to move or say a word to each other. Mother Nature is doing all she can do short of splashing them with salt water. You don’t have to look too far to see what I’m talking about.
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People are so engrossed in the tiny screens in their hands they blindly plod along city streets, dangerously unaware of their surroundings. Restaurants are filled with couples on dates, both pouring their valuable attention into millions of pixels instead of each other. And more and more you see entire families sitting around a table, each with a device in their hands, totally disengaged from each other. This zombie apocalypse could change the world as we know it. Humans are social animals. And the art of conversation is a skill you hone over time, drawing out and listening to others. And as predictable as the algorithm feed is before your eyes, real life is as equally unpredictable. While one is based on feeding you the cotton candy of what you already like, the latter is like a form of Russian roulette — you never know exactly what will come your way. And therein lies the fun, the develop-
ment of skills, the appreciation for others and different points of view. I can’t help but wonder if our new zombie culture won’t lead to our undoing or at least severely damage our ability to build successful families, friendships and society. Today’s zombie culture is fed by a diet of predetermined content and interests and the reinforced by like opinions. The very platform heralded as the opening Pandora’s box of information is instead closely controlled by sophisticated formulas designed to sharpen, narrow and shallow out our pools of interests. We are, technologically speaking, not too far removed from cattle being led to the slaughterhouse. We could all end up as tasteless and homogenized hamburger. I look back at the couple at the water’s edge. I wish they would speak to each other, learn something new about the other, and build a deep well of conversations to one day build upon. But, then again, zombies don’t feel or speak. Leonard Woolsey is president and publisher at The Daily News in Galveston County, Texas.
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Above: Wetumpka is hoping to use its home field to its advantage this week, as it has won 15 consecutive games at Hohenberg Field. Below left: The Indians will be looking to stay undefeated at home this season when they host Saraland on Friday night. Below right: Hezekiah Nowden (26) and the Wetumpka defense have allowed only five touchdowns through three playoff games.
Indians using home-field advantage in playoffs By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
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ith last week’s 21-17 victory against Spanish Fort, Wetumpka extended its home winning streak to 15 consecutive games, setting a program record. Hohenberg Field has become a scary place for opponents to play and the Indians are taking advantage of that during the Class 6A playoffs. “It’s so much better to be able to play at home because you’re familiar with that,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “Our guys have developed some confidence at home. We want playing at Hohenberg to be something special and they have bought into that. You always want to play well at home.” Wetumpka’s last defeat at home was a 38-37 loss to Opelika on Oct. 14, 2016. Wetumpka has outscored its opponents 21.5 points per game at Hohenberg Field since then. There will be one last chance to extend the home winning streak this season when Wetumpka hosts Saraland in the Class 6A semifinals Friday night. Both teams had two home games in the first three rounds of the postseason but Wetumpka gets the nod this week because of its region title this season. “Every team wants to win the region championship but what goes along with that is positioning yourself to be able to play at home,” Perry said. “Even though we were able to handle the trip to Tuscaloosa (a 20-17 overtime win over Hillcrest in the second round), we would prefer to play at home. You can
focus more on the game plan. The players have earned that.” Now, the class of 19 seniors are preparing for their final home game. Senior lineman Torey Loftin said defending the home turf may be a more important goal than just advancing to the Super 7. “We don’t lose at The Berg,” Loftin said. “We’re going to go out and get this ‘W’ and head to Auburn. I want to leave my legacy here at home and this is the last step.” Perry said the players already understand the significance of this week’s game but they are not adding on the extra emotion of being the final home game of the season just yet.
“We want them focused on Saraland and the game plan,” Perry said. “We don’t want them to be too emotional this early in the week. There will be a time when we talk about that but not right now.” Wetumpka has a chance to go unbeaten at home in two consecutive seasons for the first time since 1964. Last season, Wetumpka rode its homefield advantage into the state championship game. The stakes are just as high this season as Wetumpka is hosting a semifinal game for just the third time in school history. The team lost to Blount in 1995 but defeated Hillcrest last year. See HOHENBERG • Page A8
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It had been 364 days since Wetumpka and Spanish Fort met in the Class 6A state quarterfinals at Hohenberg Field. The two teams were back in Wetumpka on Friday night for this year’s playoff meeting and a familiar face was once again the hero of the night. Junior Malik Davis — whose 37-yard scoring pass from Tyquan Rawls earlier in the fourth
quarter gave the Indians a 21-17 lead — made his second interception of the game deep in Wetumpka territory with 1:17 left to seal the victory and a spot in the semifinals against Saraland. Davis, who had an interception in last year’s 69-41 win over Spanish Fort, jumped in front of a Toros wide receiver at the Indians’ 3-yard line. “They ran that play earlier,” Davis said. “I told the team he was going to come out and do a wheel. So I baited him
and ran with the other dude, so when I turned around I saw the ball and just went up for it.” Two plays later, Wetumpka senior De’Angelo Jones had his longest run of the night to clinch the win, going around right end for 32 yards as the Wetumpka sideline began to celebrate. “Our goal was to get out of the end zone,” Jones said. “We wanted to run the ball and run the clock out to end the game. I just wanted See WIN • Page A8
Wetumpka to host Spartans in battle for state berth By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
For the first time in school history, Wetumpka is making its second straight trip to the Class 6A semifinals and coach Tim Perry said the Indians are not overlooking the significance of the occasion. “It’s very exciting and very special opportunity to be playing in the semifinals,” Perry said. “You can’t take this for granted. We emphasize that to the players.” Wetumpka (11-2) will host Saraland (12-1) Friday at 7 p.m. in the first-ever meeting between the two schools. The Spartans finished second behind Spanish Fort in 6A Region 1. “When you start watching them on film, you See INDIANS • Page A9
Indians hold off Spanish Fort to head to semifinal for 2nd straight season
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Malik Davis (24) scored two touchdowns last week, one offensive and one defensive. He is one of several Wetumpka players to have vital roles on both sides of the ball during the postseason.
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2018 All-Area Volleyball Team Player of the Year
Madison Traylor finishes off career with strong senior season By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
After losing seven seniors from the 2017 area championship squad, Elmore County needed leaders to step up this season and live up to the program’s expectations. Madison Traylor was the first one to make a mark on the team as the Panthers ran away with their ninth consecutive area championship. “Madison is just a strong leader in everything she does,” Elmore County coach Kim Moncrief said. “She takes everything seriously and is a dedicated player. She was that girl that showed up every time as a leader. We’re going to miss her.” Traylor led the team with 203 kills across 29 matches. She is the AllArea Volleyball Player of the Year. The Panthers finished 21-8 and did not drop a set in area play but fell in the first round of the super regionals. “It didn’t end the way we wanted it to but I wouldn’t trade my senior season for anything,” Traylor said. “I don’t know what I’m going to do without volleyball now.” While Traylor was the No. 1 option on the front row for the Panthers, her defensive abilities did not go
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Holtville coach Alison Franklin took the Bulldogs to the super regionals for the first time since 2011.
Coach of the Year
Franklin builds foundation in first year at helm By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
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Madison Traylor led all players in Elmore County with 203 kills this season. She is the All-Area Volleyball Player of the Year.
unnoticed. She finished the season with 153 digs, one shy of the team leader. “She had the mindset
that no one could stop her from being the best she could be,” Moncrief said. “If the challenge was there, she would
work harder and she would never give up.” Traylor was rarely taken off the court this See PLAYER • Page A7
With the 2018 season on the horizon, Holtville’s volleyball program had very little outside expectations. After the Bulldogs won just two matches in the previous two seasons, Alison Franklin was hired as the team’s head coach and it took just seven matches to double the combined win total of the last two sea-
sons. Holtville went on to win 11 matches, including its first area matches since 2015, and earned a super regional berth for the first time since 2011. For those achievements, Franklin is the All-Area Volleyball Coach of the Year. “They know they can win now,” Franklin said. “We’re hoping other girls will come in and want to See COACH • Page A7
FIRST TEAM Libero: Shannon McKee Wetumpka
Outside Hitter: Mirriam Foster, Elmore County After returning from a shoulder surgery over the offseason, Foster returned to the court with a purpose. Foster joined Madison Traylor as the two-headed attack for the Panthers this season, leading Elmore County to a 21-8 record and its ninth consecutive area title. Foster finished second on the team with 139 kills to go along with 103 digs and 32 aces this season. She had a season-high 11 kills in the team’s win over Holtville in the area tournament championship match.
McKee was one of the few stable parts of Wetumpka’s team this season and she played a vital role in the team’s second consecutive area tournament championship. She led the team with 167 digs. Wetumpka coach Margo Thomas said McKee’s presence on the court gave the team a sense of confidence. Early in her first varsity year, McKee was handed the libero jersey and did not disappoint. She will likely be back in the important role next season when Wetumpka looks to make it three area titles in a row.
D-spec: Denisha Reeves, Holtville
Setter: Madison White, Edgewood Academy Despite falling in the state championship match, Edgewood had a tremendous season and finished 28-1. The Wildcats used several hitters on the front row for the team’s strong attack throughout the season. However, if you watched any of Edgewood’s matches, it did not take long to figure out who was the heart of the attack. White, a junior, was supposed to be in a competition to be the team’s starting setter this season but quickly set herself apart to earn the role. White assisted on 65 of the team’s 75 points in its final-four match against Glenwood and followed that performance with 48 assists in the championship match.
Holtville’s resurgence this season was led by a strong senior class and Reeves was in the middle of it all. Holtville coach Alison Franklin said Reeves had been through the rebuilding process and understood what it took to win, which was important for the Bulldogs this season. After returning to the court from a torn ACL, Reeves put together the best season of her career, leading the team with 47 blocks, including three against American Christian Academy in the super regional match. Reeves, who played only on the front row for the Bulldogs, also added 50 kills.
OH: Lotte Preusser, Stanhope Elmore When Preusser left Germany for Stanhope, she brought newfound expectations to the volleyball team. Mustangs coach Virginia Barber said she was a program-changing player and Preusser lived up to those expectations. In her lone season as a high school athlete, Preusser led the Mustangs with 180 kills on 209 attempts. And while her swings always got the attention of the crowd, her impact did not stop there. She also finished the season with 76 digs and 32 aces.
Libero: Brianna Baker, Elmore County As with most players in Baker’s position, Elmore County trusted her to receive opposing serves. The Panthers thrived off the success of their front-row hitters, who needed good set-up passes. Baker, a junior, would often be the one called upon to make the first pass for Elmore County’s attack. Baker was used on only the back row this season and led the team with 154 digs.
HONORABLE MENTION Wetumpka: Erin Douglass (Fr.), Ryleigh Hamm (Sr.); Tallassee: Kayla Jolly (Sr.), Jordan Walters (Jr.); Elmore County: Grace Barlet (Sr.); Holtville: Kaylyn Dismukes (Sr.); Stanhope Elmore: Gabbi Taylor (Sr.); Edgewood Academy: Avery Roberts (Sr.)
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Holtville looks to find competitive side By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer
The Holtville girls basketball team has won just one game over the last three seasons. However, firstyear coach Jason Franklin is looking to help the team take the small steps to build the program to a competitive level. “We just want to go out and compete,” Franklin said. “Our expectation level is slim but I want them to go out there and relax. Don’t let the game be too big. We’re trying to build something here.” The Bulldogs have just two players returning from last year’s team and Franklin said they are at a point where everything is being rebuilt from the ground up like a brand-new program. In fact, Franklin, who is also the head football coach at Holtville, has never coached basketball, although he played in school. There are players on the team who have never played
basketball at a competitive level and Franklin said there have to be attainable goals for the team to reach this season. “We set realistic goals for them,” Franklin said. “We didn’t come in on the first day and say we were going to win the area. We want to be competitive. I told them to be competitive against teams that beat you by 60 last year.” Last season, Holtville struggled to do the little things on the court and was held to single digits in 12 of its 16 games. The team has not broken the 20-point mark since Jan. 13, 2017. “People are always paying attention to the scoreboard,” Franklin said. “We want them to come up with positive victories without looking at the scoreboard. We find positives to build on, improve off the negatives and let the scoreboard be.” Those small positive victories could come often but Franklin said the Bulldogs are still a long way from where they need to be. He
said the team is growing in numbers and the players are more athletic than last season but they’re still learning the game of basketball. “I watched them a little bit last year and they struggled against the press,” Franklin said. “So when we learn to break the press, that’s one goal. Then it’s about breaking our season high in points. We will increase the expectations as the season goes on.” Franklin said Holtville will slow the pace of play, try to make a lot of good passes and not force bad shots. Kennedy Mullis returns as the team’s starting point guard this season. Franklin said her knowledge of the game can help the rest of the team learn the right way to play. Sophomore Kelsey Franklin and senior Zoe Lowe are expected to fill out the other two starting guard spots. Returning senior Jessica Whitehurst will be one of Holtville’s starting forwards.
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Jason Franklin, who is also the football coach at Holtville, has now taken over as the girls basketball coach.
Edgewood Academy goes unbeaten at Springwood tourney STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Edgewood Academy boys basketball team won two games at the Springwood Tournament over Thanksgiving break to improve to 3-1. In the opener, the Wildcats got a game-high 18 points from Jackson Welch to defeat Calvary 57-46. Kaleb Varner added 14 points while Robert Stewart finished with 11. Edgewood erased a 21-15 first-quarter deficit to get the win. The Wildcats defeated Flint River 71-57 in the second game. Welch added 22 more points to lead the team and Stewart knocked down three 3-pointers to finish with 14 points. Edgewood’s girls split two games in the tournament. The Wildcats lost to Lakeside 53-39 in the opener despite 16 points from CJ Weldon. The team responded with a 52-26 victory against Flint River, jumping out to a 22-2 start and never looking back. Kenzie Johnston scored a gamehigh 17 points in the win.
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Wetumpka grad Kavosiey Smoke (20) scored his first collegiate touchdown during Saturday’s win over Louisville.
Former Wetumpka star scores first collegiate touchdown STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Former Wetumpka running back Kavosiey Smoke, now a freshman at Kentucky, got his first game action at the college level Saturday, breaking
a 37-yard touchdown run late in a 56-10 win over Louisville. Smoke carrying four times for 45 yards as UK won the Governor’s Cup for the second time in three years with the most lopsided victory in the series since 1922.
After the game, Smoke tweeted “First of many” with a video of his touchdown run. Under new NCAA rules, Smoke can redshirt this season despite playing in the team’s regular-season finale.
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Elmore County senior Madison Traylor finished with a season-high 20 kills in her final match as a Panther.
Player season and played every point during the team’s postseason run. In the area championship victory over Holtville, Traylor had a season-high 14 kills on just 18 attempts. She followed up that performance with 20 kills on 30 attempts in the team’s loss at the super regional. Traylor’s ability to play anywhere on the court already set her apart from most players in the state but her accuracy this
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season has put her at the top of the list. Traylor connected with 66.5 percent of her kill attempts, also had a 92-percent serve percentage and finished the season with 76 aces. “She’s amazing,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said after a match against Elmore County this season. “If we’re at a tournament with Elmore County, I’m watching her play … She’s going to get her kills. She’s
probably one of the best players in the state.” Traylor had been a starter for the Panthers since her freshman season. She said people had always told her when she was playing well but she said it means more when its coming from an opponent. “It’s surprising but it means a lot,” Traylor said. “It means all that hard work and dedication pays off and for other people to see it means a lot.”
be a part of it. We are looking to bring in more talent and build something.” Franklin spent 11 years as Horseshoe Bend’s head coach but took on a different role last season during her first year at Holtville. She was the assistant coach for a 1-14 season in 2017 but said the experience taught her more about being a head coach. “As an assistant, I got to learn a lot about the girls,” Franklin said. “There’s so much stress involved as a head coach that doesn’t always happen. That experience helped me as a head coach.” Franklin had the help of a strong senior class this season. Four seniors led the team in four major statistical categories: Kaylyn Dismukes (kills), Denisha Reeves (blocks), Zoe Lowe (assists) and Cyndi Thornton (digs). Franklin said the program owes a lot to the senior class and all its hard work in building the program to where everyone wants it to be. “We are just hoping to change what people think of Holtville volleyball,” Franklin said early in the season. “We had the idea that people thought of us as the easy
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win. We want people to know that we’re here to play and we’re ready to fight.” Entering this season, Holtville had won just 14 sets in best-of-five matches over the last two seasons. In 2018, the Bulldogs won 15 sets in best-of-five matches. In nine of the team’s 11 victories this season, the opponent did not win a set. Other opponents in the area are taking note of Holtville’s resurgence as well. Elmore County coach Kim Moncrief just won a ninth consecutive area championship but said Holtville may not be far off as a challenger. “Coach Franklin is a very knowledgeable coach,” Moncrief said. “She’s a strong competitor and I knew she would be able to add to their program.” While the “easy win” mindset of opponents may be gone, Franklin said the team needs to be ready to take the next step. “They’ve set the bar now,” Franklin said. “This team went to super regionals and that means next year’s team will want to do the same or better. It’s huge for them to work as hard as they did and do something that has not been done in a long time.”
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Hunting season requires following safety measures
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Who will miss out on the College Football Playoff?
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n less than a week, the analysis of the final four college football teams will be in full swing and the complaints of those getting left out will already be getting old. On Sunday, the 13 members of the College Football Playoff committee will announce who will be competing for this year’s national championship. Last year, two of the five power conferences were left out and another team decided to claim a championship after not being given a shot at the playoff. This season, there are already two spots locked up but the final two are very much up for grabs. Notre Dame has finished its regular season undefeated and will likely be in the playoff while this weekend’s SEC Championship Game is essentially being played as a quarterfinal. The Fighting Irish will be somewhere in the top three seeds, likely finishing third unless Alabama or Clemson get upset on Saturday. The SEC champion will definitely finish in the top four but it is possible the Crimson Tide will still be in the playoff with a loss to Georgia. The remaining one-loss teams will be sitting on edge as they await the rankings Sunday. After Washington State’s loss last week, the Pac-12 will be left out of the playoff for the third consecutive season. Without any major upsets, that leaves the Big 12 and the Big Ten fighting for the final spot. Oklahoma will first need to defeat Texas in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Sooners would avenge their only loss of the season and finish 12-1, making a great argument for their third appearance in four years. Ohio State jumped back into the conversation with last week’s dominant win over Michigan. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites against Northwestern in Saturday’s championship game. However, based off last year’s selection, it feels like Ohio State will need some help from other teams to grab the fourth spot in the playoff. Even if Alabama and/or Clemson lose this week, Ohio State may not finish ahead of either of them. If the Buckeyes do not want to be left out again, they should be rooting for Alabama and Texas this weekend. Ohio State would then be the only oneloss team with a resume good enough to make the playoff. However, Championship Week is never as predictable as you would expect it to be. While an AlabamaClemson-Notre Dame-Oklahoma playoff looks exciting enough, it is definitely not set in stone. For this weekend’s games, I’ll take Alabama over Georgia and Clemson over Pittsburgh as the top two seeds will be set by Saturday night. Notre Dame will not have to play in a conference championship but will still grab the No. 3 seed. Oklahoma will get its revenge on Texas and Ohio State will beat Northwestern. Oklahoma would get the nod over the Buckeyes for the fourth spot. Since I have picked all of the favorites, you have to know that will not actually happen. But if it does, expect another year of Clemson and Alabama playing for a championship and another year of complaints from Ohio State fans and, of course, UCF fans. Caleb Turrentine is a writer for The Herald.
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Hohenberg Field was at its best during last season’s playoff run but the players and coaches have credited the fan base for much of the home success this season as well. “We’ve got the greatest community in the state,” Perry said. “It’s tremendous how the whole community has rallied around the team. It’s special when you can go around town and people come up and congratulate you and the players. It’s just really special.” This week’s game is likely going to be another standing-room-only crowd. Wetumpka wants to return to the Super 7 for another chance at a state title but perhaps more importantly wants a chance to continue its home winning streak into next season.
It is every hunter’s worst nightmare — an accident. Just last week in Tallapoosa County, a hunter fell from his tree stand while trying to climb in. While to some it may seem like a huge task, according to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources conservation officer Johnny Johnson, there are a few simple things to make hunting go safely. One of the first steps is an inspection of all of your hunting equipment including tree stands. “Make sure you examine each piece of equipment ahead of time,” Johnson said. “Check to make sure all pieces of the tree stand are in good order.” There is more equipment needed if you hunt from a tree stand — all for the safety of the one hunting. First Johnson recommends wearing a harness attached to safety lines both while climbing up and down and while in the tree stand. “The harness and safety lines will catch you before you hit the ground,” Johnson said. Johnson has more tips for those while climbing up and down from the tree stand. “Use a hoist line,” Johnson said. “Use it to pull
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When hunting deer, there are several safety tips to take into consideration.
up your gun and pack. The gun can get caught in limbs and cause you to lose your balance and fall. The pack makes you off-balance to start with. The extra weight can cause you to fall.” Other tips and some requirements involve clothing. “Everyone is required to wear 144 square inches of hunter safety orange,” Johnson said. “It has to be visible from 360-degrees and above the waist.”
Johnson said it can be a cap but not one with camouflage or large logos. It can be a toboggan or it can be a vest. It’s so other hunters can see and not fire a gun in your direction. For waterfowl hunting, Johnson said a life preserver is highly suggested. “You are wearing so many clothes,” Johnson said. “Your clothes are heavy and restrict movement. Getting wet makes it even worse. A life preserver can help save
your life if you fall in the water.” He also recommends dressing in layers to provide a buffer against the cold. Johnson said everyone purchasing a hunting license is required to have taken a hunter education class. Something to be aware of, according to Johnson, is guns are to be unloaded when transporting them to the hunting areas on public property and is suggested on See HUNTING • Page A9
Win to get as many yards as possible.” Jones finished with 50 rushing yards on six carries. He scored the game’s opening touchdown to give Wetumpka a 7-3 lead in the second quarter. It took only 47 seconds for the Indians to extend their lead as Davis returned his first interception 30 yards for a touchdown and a 14-3 lead. “He’s a big-time player,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry. “He wants the ball in the critical situation. He’s done that and we needed it.” Spanish Fort (11-2) responded quickly, picking up its initial first down with 6:30 to go in the second quarter. The Toros used a 10-play, 49-yard drive to score their first touchdown of the night on a 3-yard run by Mike Franklin. “We knew what a great football team Spanish Fort was,” Perry said. “We kept telling our guys this would be the best team we’ve played so far. It’s a fourquarter game. We just have to stay focused and keep believing.” Wetumpka (11-2) still led 14-10 at halftime and neither team scored in the third quarter. On the opening play of the final quarter, Spanish Fort’s D.J. James blocked a punt to set the Toros up for a touchdown to take a 17-14 lead. “There wasn’t any panic,” Perry said. “I’m just so proud of our guys that we came up with plays when we had to have them.” Wetumpka’s offense was needed one more time but
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De’Angelo Jones (20) carries the ball in the Indians’ win against Spanish Fort.
things did not look good after a botched snap forced a third-and-12. However, Rawls converted with a 20-yard scramble, his longest run of the night. Three plays later, Rawls rolled to his right and found Davis at the 37-yard line. Davis made one player miss before sprinting through defenders and into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown. “To be honest, I wasn’t expecting to see the open field after I juked him,” Davis said. “I was just trying
to juke him and get some more yards but when I saw it, I just took it.” Wetumpka’s defense was needed for two more stops before finishing off the game. The Toros were held to 134 yards of offense, scoring all 17 of their points on drives starting inside Wetumpka territory. “We lost our three-year starter at linebacker, Darren Nolen,” Perry said. “We’ve had guys having to fill in and they responded in a positive way. They want to play on both sides of the
ball.” Wetumpka advanced to the semifinals for the second straight season and third time in school history. The Indians can advance to the Super 7 for the second straight season by beating Saraland, and Perry said this team has what it takes to go all the way this year. “Our guys truly do love each other,” Perry said. “We get after each other in practice but when we get out here, we have each other’s back. It’s a very special team.”
AHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS Semifinals (All games Nov. 30, 7 p.m.) CLASS 1A Maplesville (11-1) at Linden (12-0) Pickens County (9-4) at Mars Hill Bible (12-1), Florence CLASS 2A Luverne (12-1) at Highland Home (12-1) Aliceville (11-2) at Fyffe (13-0) CLASS 3A Providence Christian (12-1) at Flomaton (10-3) Randolph County (12-1) at Piedmont (11-2) CLASS 4A Andalusia (9-4) at UMS-Wright (12-0), Mobile Oneonta (10-3) at Deshler (8-5), Tuscumbia CLASS 5A Vigor (12-1) at Greenville (11-2) Central-Clay County (10-3) at Mortimer Jordan (12-1), Kimberly CLASS 6A
Saraland (12-1) at Wetumpka (11-2) Clay-Chalkville (12-1) at Pinson Valley (11-1) Finals Dec. 5 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City (13-0) vs. Thompson (12-1) Semifinal results CLASS 1A Maplesville 29, Lanett 6 Linden 44, St. Luke’s Episcopal 43 Mars Hill Bible 41, South Lamar 27 Pickens County 13, Spring Garden 0 CLASS 2A Luverne 26, Leroy 7 Highland Home 28, Ariton 14 Fyffe 21, Ohatchee 13 Aliceville 38, Addison 22 CLASS 3A Flomaton 12, Pike County 10
Providence Christian 23, Gordo 20 Piedmont 27, Westminster Christian 26 Randolph County 19, Saks 8 CLASS 4A Andalusia 28, Hillcrest-Evergreen 21 UMS-Wright 21, American Christian 19 Oneonta 29, Good Hope 8 Deshler 20, Hokes Bluff 14 CLASS 5A Greenville 27, Ramsay 13 Vigor 27, Demopolis 7 Central-Clay County 35, Etowah 13 Mortimer Jordan 41, Jasper 21 CLASS 6A Saraland 24, Opelika 19 Wetumpka 21, Spanish Fort 17 Pinson Valley 48, Homewood 7 Clay-Chalkville 45, Oxford 9 Semifinal results CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City 34, Lee-Montgomery 27 Thompson 31, Hoover 28
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Loser Lions, back to the hardwood and a fish memorial
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riting a column the day after Thanksgiving is tough. There are several things on my mind today, so I’ll take a page out of Luke Robinson’s book and give you a splash of a little bit of everything. RIP Franklin, the best fish that ever lived When I first arrived in Alexander City, I didn’t know anyone or anything. One of my first ventures into the town was attending the Alexander City Kiwanis Club Fair. I love carnivals — there’s something about the mixture of funnel cakes, unsafe rides and fair games I can’t help but enjoy. So anyway, I went to the fair and played one of those games where you throw the ping-pong ball into the bowl and if you get one in, you win a goldfish. I spent $5, didn’t win and figured I’d move on with my life. But the guy at the stand sweet-
LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor talked me into buying another $5 worth of balls, and I actually won. (I literally never win anything, so a goldfish was kind of a big deal.) I did all this research about how to take care of a goldfish — ones you win at carnivals almost always die, according to Google. I even asked my Twitter followers what to name him. We settled on Franklin, named after one of the counties I covered in Pennsylvania. Franklin was a good fish. He lived at The Outlook office, was fed by my coworkers and grew so big he required a large bowl with fish amenities. No one thought he would live more than
a few weeks. Friday morning, Franklin passed away. He was more than 1½ years old. He was the best fish that ever lived. We gave him a nice memorial and said our goodbyes. It was sad. The Lions are just terrible You know what else is extremely sad? The Detroit Lions. I’ll admit I didn’t watch the first half of Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears because I was cooking and driving. But there were several times in the second half the Lions had a chance to put the game away. I’m a huge proponent of Matt Stafford. I’ve always defended him, even going so far as to say he was a top-10 NFL quarterback just a few years back. All that changed Thursday. A pick six is bad enough, but to have a chance to tie the game with under two
minutes to go and in the red zone, an interception in the end zone can’t happen. It’s not all Stafford’s fault, though. The Lions need to invest in a legitimate tight end. Michael Roberts is no good. I still don’t care about the Iron Bowl It was about this time last year I wrote a column saying I had finally picked Auburn over Alabama after being in the state for a few months. At the time, I thought I was set on the Tigers and I had plenty of (mildly) good reasons to pick Auburn. But to be honest, I really don’t care either way. I can’t seem to get behind Alabama because the Tide always win and that’s boring to me. On the other hand, I have enough losers to root for (see above) and Auburn isn’t worth it for me. I do, however, love a good college football game and can
Indians understand why they have won 12 games,” Perry said. “You understand why they’re still playing. They’re playing at such a high level and play extremely hard.” Saraland defeated Opelika 24-19 in the quarterfinals with a late touchdown run by senior Karie White, who broke a 21-yard touchdown run on third down. In the win, quarterback Brett Nezat was 21-of-31 passing 260 yards. Jay Williams was the top target, finishing with 157 yards on 10 receptions. During its postseason run, Saraland has outscored its opponents 72-33. The Spartans defeated Stanhope Elmore 42-14 in the first round before letting its defense take over in a 6-0 win at Hueytown in the second round. “Defensively, they’re very fast,” Perry said. “They run to the ball well and play really aggressive.” Saraland’s defense has been its strength throughout most of the season. The Spartans have shut out five of their opponents and allowed 20 points only once this season. Their 9.5 pointsper-game average is first in 6A. The two teams have played three common opponents this season, all coming in the last four weeks for Saraland. Both teams defeated Opelika by less than a touchdown but have split results against Stanhope Elmore and Spanish Fort. “From a coaching standpoint, we have an opportunity to look at those games and get an
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private property. When it comes to using a gun to take an animal, Johnson said more precautions are needed. “First, properly ID what you’re about to take aim at with binoculars and not with a scope,” Johnson said. “Also make sure you are looking beyond your target to see what is there. Sometimes it is difficult.” Johnson explained one case where a hunter shot someone because they thought they were firing into a tree line. The line was not very deep and a home was on the other side. The last tip Johnson has might save someone’s life as well. “File a hunting plan,” he said. “Leave a note or message with someone saying where you will be hunting and when you will be back. It can be simple but if you don’t come back, someone will know where to go look.”
always enjoy one of the best rivalries in the country. So, I just wore my Alabama “Game Day” T-shirt and my Auburn necklace Saturday. Roll Eagle. War Tide. Basketball season is the best Of course I love covering high school football. As I wrote last week, we all pour our hearts and souls into the gridiron. But now basketball season is heating up, and I’m equally — if not more so, I’m being honest — excited about the hardwood. We have the potential to have some pretty good teams in Tallapoosa, Elmore and Coosa counties, and Cougar boys coach Jeremy Freeman keeps promising me I’m going to cover my first state championship team soon. So let the games begin. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Herald.
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evaluation,” Perry said. “As far as using those things with the players, it may be good in theory but it may not be applicable. We still have to go out and do what we do.” Saraland finished as the runner-up in its region behind Spanish Fort and Perry said his team won’t take the Spartans lightly despite beating the Toros 21-17 last week. “Any given Friday night,” Perry said. “At this point in the playoffs, any team is capable of beating any other team. We can’t just say we beat their region champion because it doesn’t give us an advantage.” While the game on the field does not start until Friday night, the battle on social media has already begun. While Wetumpka players are focused on keeping out the noise, one Saraland account got some attention with the use of the word “Wee‘CHUMP’ka.” “We’ve been here before and we know what we expect,” Wetumpka senior Torey Loftin said. “They’ve taken a lot
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Tyquan Rawls (6) throws a pass to Dvenio Davis (24) during the win against Spanish Fort.
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The Elmore Community Hospital recently teamed up with local first responders and schools to hold its annual disaster drill from on Nov. 14. According to hospital operations director Amanda Hannon, Elmore Community Hospital typically hosts an emergency drill with a different scenario each year. Hannon described the drill as a community effort that involved local schools and first responder agencies. This year, she said hospital staff are simulating a situation in which a tornado hit and 60 people required treatment. “We’re seeing how we would act in an emergency situation,� Hannon said. “Right now, there is no means of communication, other than our two-way radios. Cell phone tow-
ers and internal phone lines are down.� So far, Hannon said this is the largest emergency drill that has taken place at the hospital. While Elmore Community Hospital is required by the state to host drills, Hannon said it is something they look forward to doing. “It strengthens our abilities, because we’re able to observe how our team operates, how they communicate and what kind of teamwork we’re able to utilize,� Hannon said. “It also lets us know what our weak points are... so that we have an as-seamless-as-possible process, should an event like this occur.� During the drill, students from the Elmore County Technical Center and ARC of Eastern Elmore County sported fake injuries and acted as patients. “Our medical class and our public law and safety class came. They set us up in the cafeteria, gave us abrasions and wounds and did
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our makeup,� ECTC firefighting student McKenzie Bowen said. Previously, Bowen said students participated in a similar drill at a different hospital. Bowen said the drill at Elmore Community Hospital was a lot more exciting. “Last year, they just gave us tags and told us what was wrong with us,� Bowen said. “This is a different experience, because different people are running it. It’s a lot of fun to see how everything works. It’s very realistic, and it’s helpful to see how they would handle a disaster scenario. It’s a cool experience for everybody.� Elmore County Emergency Management Agency Director Keith Barnett
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County commission renews governmental affairs contract By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
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About 100 entries are expected in the city of Millbrook’s Christmas parade on Dec. 1. The parade marks the second and last of the city’s Spirit of Christmas events.
‘Musical’ Christmas events coming to Millbrook By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
Residents of Millbrook and the surrounding areas are gearing up for the city’s Spirit of Christmas events on Nov. 29 and Dec. 1. According to organizer Kathy Kelley, this year’s theme is “A Musical Millbrook Christmas.” Kelley said the theme was selected from several options and reflects recent events in the city. “It’s been a very musical year,” Kelley said. “One of our (Stanhope Elmore High School) band members is going to be marching in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.” The Spirit of Christmas begins with the tree lighting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Village Green Park. While there will be bleachers, Kelley said visitors are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs. After the tree is lit, Kelley said the event will feature a Christmas light display in the park, where visitors can tune in to a special radio station in their cars and watch as the lights flash in sync with the music. Kelley said the light show was added to the tree-lighting ceremony about five years ago and it has been popular with the locals ever since. “We started out small and kept growing,” Kelley said. “Each year, we add more music and more decorations.” Kelley said food vendors will also be onsite and the event will feature
performances by local musicians and local school choirs. The annual Christmas parade is set for 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. Each year, Kelley said the parade includes about 100 entries from local businesses, schools, churches and civic organizations. “Our parade is the best in Elmore County. At least, that’s what everybody says,” Kelley said. While many parades no longer throw items, the Millbrook organizers allow candy and prizes to be thrown to onlookers, Kelley said “We’d hate to not throw out candy because that’s so important to the kids,” Kelley said. Because of the musical accomplishments of many locals, Kelley said SEHS band director and choir director Wesley Morris was selected as the parade’s grand marshal along with members of both groups. Before they board their floats, Kelley said Santa and Mrs. Claus will spend most of the day at the park’s gazebo to take pictures with local families through Chrietzberg Photography. Additionally, Kelley said there will be vendors, food and activities at Village Green Park starting at 9 a.m. that day. Kelley said the Spirit of Christmas festivities have taken place annually for more than three decades and have become a much-anticipated tradition for many locals. “This is the start of Christmas for everybody here,” Kelley said.
The Elmore County Commission unanimously voted Monday evening to renew a governmental affairs service contract with a firm that helps protect local interests in Montgomery and shape local legislation. “They have represented us the entire time of our terms,” commission chairman Troy Stubbs said of the Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC. “They’ve done an excellent job over the last two years. They’re local people and they care about our county.” Stubbs said the Crosby Drinkard Group, LLC helps the county move forward with local legislation. “They focus on the immediate interests of our county. For example, in years past, we passed Sunday alcohol sales. (It) was a local piece of legislation that impacted Elmore County businesses,” Stubbs said. “This
particular group helps us with the preparation of the legislation so that it will accomplish the goals that we have.” Additionally, Stubbs said the group represents Elmore County’s interests regarding statewide legislation that affects the county. “If there are things that come up at the Statehouse that would directly or indirectly impact Elmore County, they help us to be aware of those things and to work with our local delegation to protect our interests,” Stubbs said. Before making a final decision, Stubbs said he spoke to two similar groups over the last six to eight weeks. “They did not present a specific contract, but they shared some of their thoughts on how they might be able to help the county,” Stubbs said. In other business, the commission unanimously approved retail table-wine license and retail beer license requests from Hog Wild BBQ, LLC in Deatsville.
County amends personnel vacation policy By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Elmore County Commission unanimously voted in favor of amending part of its personnel policy during a Nov. 14 meeting. According to commission chair Troy Stubbs, the amendment will increase the maximum number of vacation hours that can be carried over by county employees after the end of the year. In past years, Stubbs said employees were only afforded 120 carryover hours. Under the new resolution, Stubbs said the number of hours doubled to 240. Toward the end of the year, Stubbs said he noticed staffing issues arise due to the previous vacation policy. “During the months of November and December, we had a lot of people having to take off work because they had too many hours accrued and they couldn’t carry them over,” Stubbs said. “That, at times, found us short staffed.”
Commissioners Bart Reeves said the county has been working to amend the policy for a while, and he was glad to finally see the resolution benefit county personnel. “I’m glad to see it pass for our employees, because our best assets are our employees,” Reeves said. “If we take care of them, they’ll take care of us. I think this is a great thing to do.” In other business, the commission: • Approved meeting dates for the 2019 fiscal year. • Set a public hearing concerning a retail beer and a retail table wine liquor license application submitted by Hog Wild BBQ, LLC. • Approved a cooperation participation program between the Secretary of State’s office and the Elmore County Probate Office for an electronic processing program. • Passed a resolution to designate county depositories for 2019. • Resolved to install micro surfacing and traffic stripes on Firetower Road and Redland Road.
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The kingdom of Heaven on Earth?
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reetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge! I hope everyone is still basking in the glow of Thanksgiving. No, I am not talking about the Iron Bowl! I am talking about the blessings that accompany the season of giving thanks. My family loves Disney World. We are one of the many families who embrace its motto, “The Happiest Place on Earth.” We have been several times as a family and will go again. Sure, when looked at from a certain angle, Disney World is the pinnacle of American capitalism. It is more than simply expensive. The business machine of Disney enterprises is intricate and complex. In short, they know how to get people to spend a lot of money and have a good time doing it.
When observed from another angle, Disney World is also the pinnacle of customer service. The colossal business machine knows that large crowds make the business run. As such, they cater to the needs of hungry consumers. This past week, my family visited another special place. My nephew Benjamin, who is a senior in the marching band at Homewood High School, joined 379 other marching Patriots for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. As soon as we found out he would be there, my family decided we would be spending Thanksgiving in New York City as well. I love New York City for many of the same reasons I love Disney World. However, I would never identify New York City as holding any
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position on a “happy place” scale. I have traveled to NYC several times. The wonder of the city is always accompanied by painful reminders of the downsides of our capitalist society. The disparity between haves and have-nots is, at times, overwhelming. This visit changed my attitude towards NYC for the better in some respects. The change was not a glossing over of reality. It was more about embracing a different perspective. I have never seen as many
people in the city as were there for Thanksgiving. In truth, I have never visited the city during a major holiday. It was the coldest Thanksgiving Day on record, with a wind chill of five degrees. There were throngs of people everywhere. I have to confess I was a bit anxious for this trip because of those factors and others. Huge crowds make me nervous. I despise cold weather. Our nation seems to be more hostile and divided than ever. What a great way to spend Thanksgiving! I was pleasantly surprised to find all of those things working themselves out in a positive sense. People behaved civilly, in general. It wasn’t engineered like it can be at Disney World. For the most part, it just happened. Almost every person I
engaged, for whatever reason, appeared to be thankful. Store clerks, restaurant workers, security personnel, public servants, and most folks on the street shared some sense of gratitude for life. This helped put the harsh realities of life in a major city in perspective. Being surrounded by people of different cultures speaking different languages is a blessing, not a threat. Being immersed in groups of people with differing life experiences is a blessing, not a threat. Sharing thoughts and feelings of gratitude is good for us all. Could NYC be the kingdom of heaven on earth? After last week, I am beginning to think it can be. Rev. Yarboro is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka.
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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sonya Denae Harden and Rebecca Harden, as joint tenant, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, on the 12th day of December, 2009, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2010 Page 425; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, 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 January 9, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 10, according to the Plat of Pinewood Subdivision as said Plat appears of record
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LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, Page 71. Property street address for informational purposes: 160 Dunn Adams Rd , Eclectic, AL 36024. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Mortgagee/ Transferee
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inney, a married couple and Alabama residents, in favor of Gilberto Sanchez, on May 6, 2013, said mortgage recordHG -XQH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2013 at page 32294 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?); and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned Susan S. DePaola, Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the Estate of Gilberto Sanchez, Case No. 18-31218 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama, under and by virtue of the powers contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, during the legal hours of sale on December 12, 2018, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E containing 10 acres more or less. LESS AND EXCEPT the following described parcel already deeded to William A. Levins and Martha H. Levins: Begin at an iron pin at the SW corner of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, thence North 00 deg. 06 min. 16 sec. West, along 1/2 section line, 30.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 45 deg. 27 min. 59 sec. E, 42.16 feet to an iron pin on the south line of the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, thence S 89 deg. 10 min. 17 sec. W, along said quarter quarter section line, 30.00 feet to the point of beginning. The above-described property lies in the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 0.01 acres, more or less. Granted also is a non-exclusive easement of 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; even width along the entire southern boundary of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, to provided ingress and egress to and from the above-described parcel from US Hwy 231. The property is commonly known to be located at 20749 U.S. Highway 231 North, Titus, Alabama 36080. Said foreclosure sale and conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER MORTGAGES, 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, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Memory Memory & Causby Client Trust Account at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI Memory Memory & Causby, LLP at the address indicated below. The Bankruptcy Estate of Gilberto Sanchez 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. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Address: Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, 469 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The Bankruptcy Estate of Gilberto Sanchez
Rebecca Redmond, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 442552 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 FC/442552 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF: PAUL JEFFERY, SR., Deceased CASE NUMBER: 2018-270 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on November 15, 2018, by the Honorable John Thornton, Special Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. For: Annie Lee Lykes, Administrator of the Estate of Paul Jeffery, Sr., Deceased Attorney for Estate: Keith A. +RZDUG /DZ 2IÂżFH RI .HLWK A. Howard, LLC, 102 South Boundary Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, Telephone: (334) 567-4356, Facsimile: (334) 567-7080 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/JEFFERY, SR., P. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA MEADOR WALKER, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 2018- 276 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to REBECCA ELAINE WALKER GRIGSBY and VERONICA WALKER EARNEST, as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of BARBARA MEADOR WALKER, on the 15 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John THORNTON, Special Probate Judge, Elmore County, Alabama. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. D. Jason Britt, Attorney for Rebecca Elaine Walker Grigsby And Veronica Walker Earnest, Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of Barbara Meador Walker D. Jason Britt, STONE, BRITT, & WEBB LLC, 52 WisWHULD 3ODFH 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 1 609, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, (TEL) 334.51 7.6520, (FAX) 334.285.1940 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/WALKER, B. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER T. PENNINGTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-265 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Lauren Pennington, Personal Representative, on the 19th day of November, 2018 by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama Attorney of Record: Richardson B. McKenzie III, GilSLQ *LYKDQ 3& 3RVW 2IÂżFH Drawer 4540, Montgomery, Alabama 36103-4540, 334244-1111 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/PENNINGTON, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES PARRISH, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-273 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to DEBRA LEE MITCHELL as Executor on the 15 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John Thornton, 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. Regina B. Edwards, Attorney for the Estate of James E. Parrish, deceased, 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/PARRISH, J. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Overton Properties LLC/Wetumpka Self Storage, 4101 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka, AL 36093 334-567-5000, will sell or dispose of the misc houseKROG DQG VPDOO RIÂżFH JRRGV LQ the following units on Thursday, December 6, 2018 beginning at 9:00 am located at: Wetumpka Self Storage, 1102 Coosa River Parkway, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Unit 2010, Unit 2020, Unit 2025, Unit 2027 Barbara Townsend PO Box 85 Wetumpka, Al 36092 Village Centre Business Center, 4037 US Hwy 231, Wetumpka, Al 36093 Space 4037-C, 4037-E Charmika Reynolds 702 Powell Loop Wetumpka, Al 36092 To satisfy liens in accordance with the Self Storage Act of 1981 and lease agreement. Tenant may pay off lien with CASH prior to auction to reclaim their goods. Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21 and 28, 2018 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INGEBORG J. BROOKS, DECEASED. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 2018- 263 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Ingeborg Susan Brooks, as Personal Representative of the Estate of INGEBORG J. BROOKS, on the 13th day of November 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. D. Jason Britt, Attorney for Ingeborg Susan Brooks Personal Representative of the Estate of Ingeborg J. Brooks Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/BROOKS, I. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Marlin McKinney and Donna McK-
Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, By: /s/ Stuart H. Memory, 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWgomery, Alabama 36103, Tel (334) 834-8000, smemory@ memorylegal.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 FC/MCKINNEY, M. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.
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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeulia E. Hendrick A Married Woman And Robert W. Hendrick Spouse to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated July 26, 2007; said mortgage being recorded in Book 2007, Page 55280, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2018, Page 28449 in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 11th day of December, 2018 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 13, according to The Oaks at Emerald Mountain Plat No. 6, as said Map appears of reFRUG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12, at Pages 52 &53. Said property is commonly known as 295 Twin Oaks Lane, Wetumpka, AL 36093. The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage. Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rightsof-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Jeulia E. Hendrick and Robert W. Hendrick or tenant(s). Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla. com File No. 988518 www. foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 11/21/2018,1 1/28/2018,12/05/2018 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 FC/HENDRICK, J. PUBLIC NOTICE To: Joshua Blake Wilson, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint and other relief ÂżOHG E\ WKH 3ODLQWLII :LOOLDP (GZDUG +DUUHOO -U E\ WKH WK GD\ RI -DQXDU\ E\ ÂżOLQJ D ZULWWHQ UHVSRQVH WR WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ &LUFXLW &OHUNÂśV 2IÂżFH )DLOXUH WR UHVSRQG ZLOO UHVXOW LQ WKH &RPSODLQW EHLQJ JUDQWHG E\ GHIDXOW :HWXPSND +HUDOG 1RY DQG 'HF WILSON PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 24, 2006, executed by Deborah Armstrong, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Delta Funding Corporation, which mortgage was
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Public Notices recorded on December 7, 2006, in Real Property Book 2006, Page 90664, of the mortgage records in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal KRXUV RI VDOH RQ -DQXDU\ 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described real estate, situated in the County of Elmore and State of Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the southeast corner of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 12, T 19, N., R 17 E., WKHQFH 1RUWK GHJUHHV minutes West 10 feet to the North side of a county paved road; thence South 86 deJUHHV PLQXWHV :HVW DORQJ the North side of said Paved Road 208.7 feet for the point of beginning, thence continue 6RXWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV West along the North side of VDLG 5RDG IHHW WKHQFH 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV West 208.7 feet; thence 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV (DVW IHHW WKHQFH 6RXWK GHJUHHV PLQXWHV East 208.7 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 12, T. 19 N., R 17 E. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrancHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG in the mortgage and those contained in the records of WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon on the second business day following the sale DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, AlaEDPD 6WHSKHQV 0LOlirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, Transferee 5REHUW - :HUPXWK PJZ 6WHphens Millirons, P.C., P.O. %R[ +XQWVYLOOH $ODEDPD $WWRUQH\ IRU 0RUWJDJee Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, DQG 'HF FC/ARMSTRONG, D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY WETUMPKA, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HERBERT R. COLLEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2016-318 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 20 day of September, 2018 by the Hon. John Enslen of the Probate Court of Elmore County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law of the same will be barred. Jeremy Taunton as Personal Representative for the Estate of HERBERT R. COLLEY, DECEASED. LINDA D. BENSON, Attorney for Personal Representative, P.O. Box 780818, Tallassee, AL 36078, 334-283-5800, 334-283-6354 (fax) John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate, Elmore County Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 EST/COLLEY, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN A. GUY, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Public Notices Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to LORRIE GUY GRIGSBY as Personal Representative on the 9 day of November 2018 by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of Benjamin A. Guy, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ., 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 EST/GUY, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WANDA L. DAILEY, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2018-030 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WANDA L. DAILEY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary for Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of October, 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Tommy Lee Dailey, Sr. Executor, for the Estate of WANDA L. DAILEY, Deceased Attorney for Estate Sebrina L. Martin 6728 Taylor Court, Montgomery, Alabama 36117, (334)-513-7171 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 EST/DAILEY, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN N. GODWIN, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 2018-252 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: KATHY JEANNETTE GODWIN, TERESA ELIZABETH GODWIN, AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF JOHN N. GODWIN, DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 26 day of October, 2018, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased was ÂżOHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW RI Elmore County, Alabama by 3HWLWLRQHU -RKQ 6 *RGZLQ DQG KLV 3HWLWLRQ IRU WKH 3URbate thereof as such Will; and that the 20 day of December 2018 at 11:00 a.m. has been appointed as the GD\ IRU +HDULQJ VDLG 3HWLWLRQ at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you deem it proper to do so. GIVEN, under my hand and seal of the Court this 6 day of November 2018. Chip Cleveland, Esq., 711 0F4XHHQ 6PLWK 5RDG 6 3UDWtville, AL 36066, (334) 3656266 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 LWT/GODWIN, J.
Public Notices gage being recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, at Book RLPY 2004, Page 44019; and subsequently transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association FKA The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as Trustee for RASC 2004-KS7; and subsequently transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass Through &HUWLÂżFDWHV 6HULHV .6 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed 3DVV 7KURXJK &HUWLÂżFDWHV Series 2004-KS7, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on December 5, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT NO.2, BLOCK NO. 3, OF WOODVIEW SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT MADE BY RALPH H. HAYS REG. LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1878 DATED MAY 10, 1971, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 7, AT PAGE 27. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, National Association fka The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed 3DVV 7KURXJK &HUWLÂżFDWHV Series 2004-KS7, Transferee Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC 244 Inverness Center Dr Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, 205-988-8888 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 FC/PARKER, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MARGARET B. MYERS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2018-274 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE LETTERS TESTAMENTARY on the Estate of MARGARET B. MYERS having been granted to the undersigned on the 7th day of November, 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, 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 the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. RANDLE AL MYERS, Executor, Estate of Margaret B. Myers, Deceased
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sharon D Parker, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc, on June 4, 2004, said mort-
Name and Address of Attorney: Frank H. Hawthorne, Jr. Hawthorne & Myers, LLC 322 Alabama Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, (334) 269-5010 I (334) 834-0080 facsimile Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 EST/MYERS, M. Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.
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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2018- 261 IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF BARBARA N. LENOIR, DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Elbert R. Smith, unmarried, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FirstBank, on the 29th day of April, 2016, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2016, Page 19718; the undersigned Live Well Financial, Inc., 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 December 26, 2018, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin known as the SE corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 2, T19N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama and run North 86 degrees 04 minutes 24 seconds West 113.06 feet to the intersection of the West ROW of County Road #23 and the North ROW of County Road #280; thence along said North ROW South 85 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 790.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue along said ROW South 85 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds West 180.0 feet; thence leaving said ROW North 15 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds West 680.0 feet; thence North 85 degrees 59 minutes 25 seconds East 180.0 feet; thence South 15 degrees 44 minutes 00 seconds East 680.0 feet to the point of beginning; Subject to a utility easement along the northern 15 feet of the above described parcel. All lying in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 2, T19N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 125 Asbury Ln, Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 AND WILL BE SOLD SUB-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase SULFH PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds by noon the next busiQHVV GD\ DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/ Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Live Well Financial, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 440268 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 FC/440268
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Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 7 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John Enslen, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. Burton LeNoir, Personal Representatives of the Estate of Barbara N. LeNoir, Deceased Name and Address of Attorney: Hon. Roderick B. Perdue Attorney at Law, 2033 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 EST/LENOIR, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF GABRIEL BRIAN COOK, Minor, by ELIZABETH COOK and ROBERT DANIEL KIDDY, PETITIONERS TO: BRIAN LEE SEGREST, address unknown Please take notice that a petition in the above-styled matWHU KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG LQ WKH 3URbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by the Petitioners and that a hearing on the same in said court will be held on January 8, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this DGRSWLRQ \RX PXVW ÂżOH D ZULWten response within thirty (30) days hereof with counsel for the Petitioners AND with the Clerk of the Probate Court. Attorney for Petitioners: Floyd Minor, Minor & Olszewski, LLC, 7004 Brockport Court, Montgomery, Alabama 36117, 334-265-6200 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 ADOPT/COOK PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE THE ESTATE OF MARY FRANCES TILL, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2018-255 Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to JUDY BRANNON and MARGARET WHITE, Personal Representative/ Executrixes on the 6 day of November 2018, by the Honorable John Enslen, Judge of Probate Court in Elmore County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. John E. Enslen, Probate Judge, Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 EST/TILL, M. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Richard D. Smith, a married man and Alabama resident, in favor of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on September 9, 2010, said mortgage recorded SeptemEHU LQ WKH 2IÂżFH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2010 at page 40748 (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mortgageâ&#x20AC;?); and, pursuant to the laws of S f
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Bond reductions denied for child sex abuse suspect By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
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ALEA lands the newest helicopter in its fleet in a small field adjacent to the Elmore County Firefighters Association building during a joint training session with Wetumpka firefighters.
Elmore County District Court Judge Glenn Goggans recently denied the bond-reduction request of a man accused of numerous sex crimes for the third time in several months. Michael Wayne Strength, 31, of Prattville, Strength filed multiple bond-reduction requests between September and November, all of which were denied, according to court documents. Strength was initially taken
into custody by the Elmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office on July 18 and charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Two days later, Strength was charged with first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of enticing a minor, according to court records At the time of his arrest, Strength listed an address on Windy Ridge Road in Wetumpka. According to authorities, Strength had been abusing an underage victim for years, starting before the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s 12th birthday. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said police received a report from the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
family in the week before Strengthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrest, and a search of Strengthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence turned up incriminating evidence. Strength was initially booked into the Elmore County Jail, where he is currently being held, on bonds totaling $300,000. Those bonds were later increased to $650,000 due to the severity of the charges, according to Franklin. First-degree sodomy and first-degree rape are Class A felonies. If convicted, Strength could face a life sentence in prison and owe a maximum of $60,000 in fines. Sexual abuse of a minor is a Class B felony. First-degree sexual abuse and enticing a minor are both Class C felonies.
Judge Bill Lewis is expected to preside. Cooper was arrested by the Elmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office on March 13. According to court documents, Cooper tried to kill a man by stabbing him in the back and neck with a knife. Sheriff Bill Franklin said Cooper was out of prison on parole from the William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer at the time of the incident. At the time of his arrest, Cooper listed an address in
Gary, Indiana. Cooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trial was initially set for Aug. 15 but was postponed. Attempted murder is a Class A felony. If convicted, Cooper could be sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay $60,000 in fines. After his arrest, Cooper was booked into the Elmore County Jail on a $25,000 bond, according to court documents He was later taken into custody by the Alabama Department of Corrections.
WFD trains alongside ALEA January trial scheduled for attempted murder suspect
By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The Wetumpka Fire Department and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency teamed up for a joint training session with ALEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest helicopter at the Elmore County Firefighters Association headquarters on Monday afternoon. ALEA pilot and training coordinator David Williams said the training session served to strengthen the relationship between the two agencies, which makes them more prepared in the case of a local emergency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any time we can share the burden â&#x20AC;&#x201D; financially, technologically or with manpower â&#x20AC;&#x201D; of the response weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re involved in with another agency, (they) can bring a lot of resources to the table that we would not be able to access on our own,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. Williams said a Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter, also known as a Huey, was used to train for rescue missions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The training is to be able to familiarize them with how we do rescue operations, so that we can bring both skill sets together from the fire and rescue side of the house and from the air operations side of the house,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re about is saving peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an inherent risk in how we do this, so we want to make sure that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re training together to make as safe of an operation as possible.â&#x20AC;? While there are many tools for rescue operations, Williams said the Huey features a higher payload and a longer internal hoist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With that hoist and the larger capacity payload, we actually can bring a victim all the way inside the rear cabin of the helicopter. And we can do multiple hoist operations from one scene,â&#x20AC;? Williams said. According to Williams, the Huey enables first responders to conduct
rescues more quickly, safely and efficiently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of places we can go and affect those rescues that you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go in any other type of aircraft,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the sheer amount of manpower, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riskier and takes longer to do it another way. We can come in with the helicopter and reduce the amount of time in that risk environment. In 10 or 15 minutes, we can have a rescue done that would take some high-angle guys hours to run a high-angle line and rope guys into a scene.â&#x20AC;? Williams said the Huey was obtained through the 1033 military surplus program at no cost to Alabama taxpayers. The helicopter was refurbished and repainted by ALEA mechanics. Williams said rescue helicopters are sometimes restricted by certain weather conditions and circumstances, such as downed power lines. Through the joint training session, Williams said ALEA and the WFD learned how to work around those obstacles together. Wetumpka fire chief Greg Willis said the training was prompted by the WFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous experiences with search and rescue missions in areas that are not accessible by roadways. During the summer, Williams said ALEA conducted different training sessions with the Alabama Fire College on a monthly basis in Wetumpka. Williams said ALEA was contacted by a Wetumpka firefighter who went through one of those. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all got to share our skill sets,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a monopoly on the industry. We need each other to be able to affect these rescue operations. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell you, over 21 years, the number of people throughout the United States that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the opportunity to network with thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paid off.â&#x20AC;?
By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
The trial date for a man charged with attempted murder has been rescheduled for January. Teddy Cooper, 37, is slated to appear in court for a Cooper jury trial at 8 a.m. on Jan. 28. Elmore County Circuit Court
Vintage car drive donations for food pantry, Toys for Tots By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
A Wetumpka woman is using her enthusiasm for unique and vintage vehicles to help those in need during the holiday season. A car show is scheduled Dec. 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Quail Walk Golf Course. Organizer Sharon Brooks said the purpose of the event is to gather toys and non-perishable food items to be donated to Toys for Tots and the Elmore County Food Pantry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand for a kid to go without toys, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand for people to go without food for the holidays. It just breaks my heart,â&#x20AC;? Brooks said. Brook said anyone who wants to display their car or motorcycle is welcome â&#x20AC;&#x153;We discriminate against no cars and no trucks, whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re old, new or oddities,â&#x20AC;? Brooks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At some of the car shows, you get turned away if your car is not â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;worthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enough, so they think. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not happening here. Anybody and everybody can join in.â&#x20AC;? Brooks said the vehicles will be split into two categories â&#x20AC;&#x201D; cars and motorcycles â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and
will be eligible to win â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best in Showâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choiceâ&#x20AC;? awards. Brooks said the Birminghambased band Hotwire will perform, there will be a station to make sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores, two fire pits, games and an area fashioned after the Dr. Seuss childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How the Grinch Stole Christmasâ&#x20AC;? will be set up to allow locals to meet Santa Claus. Brooks also thanked Quail Walk owner Earle Singleton for allowing her to use the venue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Quail Walk) was my first job ever. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known (Singleton) since I was 14,â&#x20AC;? Brooks said. In the event of foul weather, Brooks said the event would be rescheduled for Dec. 21. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to move to that date because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the weekend before Christmas,â&#x20AC;? Brooks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it would have to be, in order to get this done before Christmas. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just praying for no rain.â&#x20AC;? While the event is free, Brooks encouraged visitors and car owners to bring a $5 donation, a canned good or an unwrapped toy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take whatever anyone
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the State of Alabama, the undersigned First Community Bank of Central Alabama, under and by virtue of the power of sale provision and other terms contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable and will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, during the legal hours of sale on December 5, 2018, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 12 of Central Dogwood Estates, as the same appears RI UHFRUG LQ WKH RIÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in plat book 12, at page 89. The property commonly known to be located at 4835 Balm Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Said foreclosure sale and conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing of record. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY OTHO G G S S
ER MORTGAGES, 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, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a nonrefundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Memory Memory & Causby Client
Trust Account at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 0HPRU\ Memory & Causby, LLP at the address indicated below. First Community Bank of Central Alabama 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. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Address: Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, 469 S. McDonough Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. First Community Bank of Central Alabama
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Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows:
of 109.80 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin) at the NE corner of Lot 2, Block 6, of said subdivision; thence along the East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 48 min 13 sec East a distance of 109.80 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar (Martin) at the NE corner of Lot 3; thence along said East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 43 min 47 sec East a distance of 107.27 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar at the terminous of said Oak Street as shown on said Plat; thence leaving the East line of said Block 6, along said terminous, North 86 deg 28 min 37 sec East a distance of 49.46 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel containing 0.24 acres more or less and being a portion the Right of Way shown as Oak Street.
Memory Memory & Causby, LLP, By: /s/ Stuart H. Memory, 3RVW 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWgomery, Alabama 36103, Tel (334) 834-8000, smemory@ memorylegal.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2018 FC/SMITH, R.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MILLBROOK, ALABAMA CITY COUNCIL In accordance with Sec. 234-2 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Millbrook, Alabama City Council to be held at 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, at 6:00 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2108. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a Petition to the City of Millbrook for the Assent to Vacation of Right of Way by Abraham Missionary Baptist Church and Ola S. Billups, in their capacity as owners of real property abutting Oak Street a/k/a Lynwood Street on all sides, seeking to vacate and close a public right of way, namely Oak Street a/k/a Lynwood Street located in the City of Millbrook, County of Elmore, Alabama and described as follows: The Public Right of Way of Oak Street (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROW), as shown on the Plat of Woodview Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 37, LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI f C
Beginning at the 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar marking the SW corner of Lot 5, Block 5, of Woodview Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 37, in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama. thence along the West line of said Block 5, North 01 deg 36 min 40 sec West, a distance of 212.40 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar capped Martin CA563-LS at the SW corner of Lot 4; thence along the West line of said Block 5, North 01 deg 36 min 40 sec West a distance of 81.27 feet to a point; thence along the West line of said Block 5, along a curve to the right, said curve having a radius of 31.40 feet and a chord of North 43 deg 26 min 29 sec East a distance of 44.45 feet to a point on the South Right of Way of Dogwood Street (50â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROW); thence leaving said west line of said Lot 4, along said Right of Way of Dogwood Street, South 88 deg 29 min 38 sec West a distance of 81.85 feet to a 1/2â&#x20AC;? rebar at the NE corner of Lot 1, Block 6, of said subdivision; thence leaving said Right of Way of said Oak Street, along said East line of said Block 6, South 01 deg 48 min 13 sec East a distance f f /
City of Millbrook, Alabama c/o Kelly Lee, City Attorney 3160 Main Street Millbrook, AL 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5, 2018 VAC OF RIGHT
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Depot Players return to Tuna for holiday show By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief
For the second time this year, the Wetumpka Depot Players are paying a visit to the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, during its production of “A Tuna Christmas.” Depot Players executive director Kristy Meanor said the show is slated to run from Dec. 11-16, and is a follow-up to the play “Greater Tuna,” which was performed on the Depot Players’ stage in January. “If audiences did not see ‘Greater Tuna’ at the beginning of the year, it doesn’t matter. This play holds its own, has its own story and will be entertaining,” Meanor said. “The story has to do with who has the greatest Christmas display, and if one of the characters will win the best yard award for the 15th year in a row.” Meanor said “A Tuna Christmas” is the second of a trilogy of plays set in the aforementioned fictional town. All of the plays feature a two-person cast, local couple David and Brooke Brown, who perform more than 25 different characters throughout the show. “We have this amazing husbandand-wife duo. They came and did the first show for us, and they’re going to reprise their roles,” Meanor said.
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David and Brooke Brown, who played about 25 characters in the Wetumpka Depot Players January production of ‘Greater Tuna,’ are returning to the theater to star in ‘A Tuna Christmas’ in mid-December.
While juggling the roles can be challenging, Brooke Brown said she and her husband excited to play such a
diverse group of people. “We really get to fall in love with these varied and challenging charac-
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ters,” Brooke Brown said. “While we are reprising some roles, some characters are entirely new to this script.” “The rehearsal process is tough, with all of the lines falling on two people, but it is worth it,” David Brown added. In this show, David Brown said the backstage crew is just as important as the actors. Because of the short amount of time between scenes, Meanor said the technical mishaps that are anticipated add to the show’s comedic effect. “The shows are a riot. They’re funny to watch because the costume changes to get them into the next character are split-second,” Meanor said. “We have a costume crew that’s backstage, right in the wing space. They don’t even have time to get in the dressing room. There’s the occasional costume flub, and the audience just rolls because you know what’s going on backstage. That’s just part of the charm of the show.” While the holiday season can get hectic, Meanor said “A Tuna Christmas” will be a welcome distraction for audience members. “It’s just great, whenever everybody’s tired and stressed out from the holidays, just to come and enjoy something mindless,” Meanor said. “It’s just pure fun.”
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