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Two charged with attempted murder after pursuit

By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

A man and a juvenile, both of Eclectic, were taken into custody on Sept. 2 after a manhunt through various parts of Elmore County. Ronald Jason Mann, 32, who lists an address on Ginger Lane, and a 16-yearold juvenile were both charged with two counts of robbery in the first degree and attempted murder in the first degree. According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, Mann and the juvenile picked up a middle-aged couple, who the suspects knew, from the 6000 block of Holtville Road in Wetumpka and drove

them to the “Purple Cow” Chevron gas station on Alabama 143 in the town of Elmore. Franklin said they forced the couple to withdraw money from an ATM, and the couple fled after they gave the money to Mann and the juvenile. Mann and the juvenile drove away and hit an iron Mann guard on a railroad crossing close to 143 in Elmore. According to Franklin, a 47-year-old “good Samaritan” saw that their car was incapacitated and stopped to help. Mann allegedly tried to take the man’s cell phone and then stabbed the man seven times. “He actually was leaned over, trying

Mann and the juvenile, Franklin said they received information from an area in Coosada that led to the arrest. Both suspects were arrested and booked into the Elmore County Jail on bonds totaling $750,000 each. Attempted murder and first degree robbery are both Class A felonies, which are punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison. Both cases were assigned to Elmore County Circuit Court Judge Glenn Goggans. Franklin said Mann’s arrest came only days after he bonded out of the Elmore County Jail on previous charges. “Mr. Mann is a frequent flyer here. He’s been in jail several times,” Franklin said.

to look at the battery (in their car) when he was stabbed,” Franklin said. Franklin said Mann’s knife pierced one of the man’s lungs, his liver, his back, his neck and his lower abdomen. The man was transported to a nearby hospital and was reported to be in critical condition as of Tuesday. “We’re concerned about him, because he was in that condition last week. We’re hoping he’ll get better soon,” Franklin said. Franklin said Mann and the juvenile tried to leave in the victim’s car, but could not find the keys and left on foot. While police were searching for

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County school board holds first budget hearing By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

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An Elmore County deputy was transported to a nearby hospital on the morning of Sept. 5, after he made contact with an unknown substance and began experiencing symptoms. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said the deputy was on patrol when he made a traffic stop on Highway 111, halfway between Wetumpka and the Holtville community. Franklin said the deputy arrested 50-year-old Anthony Chapman and 47-year-old Scott Bilbo, both of the Birmingham area, and confiscated evidence from their car. “As he was examining the evidence he was able to seize, some of the See HOSPITALIZED • Page A3

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4-H club launches Good Dog Project By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

he Elmore County 4-H Club held its first meeting of the Good Dog Project Friday afternoon. Through the Good Dog Project, volunteer and club leader Stephanie Person said local kids between 9 and 18 have the opportunity

Elmore County Revenue Commissioner Lee Macon explains the difference between using tax sales and selling tax liens during Monday’s work session.

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County changes procedure for delinquent property tax collection By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The Elmore County Commission discussed and unanimously voted to adopt an alternative method of collecting delinquent property taxes during a regularly scheduled work session and business meeting on Monday. According to Elmore County Revenue Commissioner Lee Macon, the resolution will change the sale of property to the sale of tax

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The Elmore County Board of Education discussed federal and state allocations, as well as projected expenditures, for the 2018 and 2019 fiscal years during a budget hearing Thursday afternoon. According to Elmore County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Jason Mann, the majority of the allocations from the state increased from last year. The projected budget for the 2018-19 academic year is more than $106 million. The majority of funding comes from the state and roughly $26 million is expected to come in from local sources. Mann said they were allocated more than $67 million from the state to cover more than 11,000 students enrolled in Elmore County. However, they are

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liens to ensure delinquent property taxes are paid. “We’re going away from a tax sale, which is the sale of property (and) gives certain rights to purchaser, to a lien sale, where we just sell the lien itself,” Macon said. “It helps keep a lot of that property that would rollover to the state every year in the county.” Macon said the resolution will allow people who have a lien placed on their property to See COMMISSION • Page A3

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Jerry Wingard Thomas Jerry Wingard Thomas, 77, husband of Mary Thomas, died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, after a brief illness. Born in Elmore County, AL, he was a son of the late Beulah Wingard and Raymond Lee Thomas. Jerry graduated from Auburn University, served in the United States Army, and enjoyed a long career with Central Soya, later ISE America, in Newberry, SC. He was a dedicated servant to his church and community, including 33 years as a supporter of Newberry and Mid-Carolina High School Bands. Jerry loved Christmas, strawberries, a good bargain, hunting, peaches, Cabela’s, yardwork, Yellowstone National Park, traveling, and ice cream. Jerry believed you could never own too many coats. Most of all, he loved his family. In addition to his loving wife, Jerry is survived by their children, Nancy Thomas Kennedy (Patrick) and Jed Thomas (Amy); Elizabeth

Monts (Michael Miranda); and daughter-in-law, Sonya Monts. He was a fun Grandaddy to William and Mary Camilla Kennedy; Morgan, Jimmy, and Jesse Thomas; and Henry and Clara Monts. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Thomas Barrett, of Wetumpka, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Ed Broadway Thomas of Newberry, SC; his brother, Harold Thomas; and his stepson, Thomas Monts. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7 Shannon Drive, Greenville, SC 29615. The family greeted friends prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. A graveside service was held Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Rosemont Cemetery on College Street in Newberry, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7 Shannon Dr., Greenville, SC 29615. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www. thomasmcafee.com. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown

Barnett announced as new EMA director By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Elmore County Chief Engineer and Operations Officer Richie Beyer announced the appointment of the county’s new Emergency Management Agency director during the Elmore County Commission’s Monday work session. According to Beyer, Keith Barnett was appointed through an interview committee that consisted of public safety and fire service officials. “I think he’ll be an asset to the county, and strengthen

the skill set in the EMA, altogether,” Beyer said. Beyer said Barnett has more than two decades of public safety experience, and is a long-time Elmore County resident. “He graduated from Edgewood High and lives in the Wetumpka area,” Beyer said. “As soon as we get him on the ground, I’ll make sure we introduce him to everybody.” Barnett is replacing former county EMA director Eric Jones, who resigned in August to accept a position as the Alabama EMA Program Coordinator.

Wetumpka Police Department Thursday, Aug. 31

• There was a report filed of fraudulent use of a credit card a felony at the 700 block of Wilson Street. The incident was reported when $738.41 was stolen.

Friday, Sept. 1

• There was a report filed of theft by deception a felony at the 20 block of Harvest Court. The incident was reported when $10,000 was stolen from a residence. • There was a report of theft of property at the 4000 block of US Hwy231. The incident was reported when $24.72 in food items was stolen from a department store. • There was a report filed of theft of property a misdemeanor

at the 4000 block of US Hwy 231. The incident was reported when $184.70 was stolen from a department store. • There was a report filed of theft of property a misdemeanor. The incident was reported when a Stanley tool set valued at $97.00 was stolen from a department store.

Monday, Sept. 3

• There was a report of theft of property a misdemeanor at the 4000 block of US Hwy 231. The incident was reported when $161.30 in merchandise was stolen from a department store. • There was a report of theft of property a felony at the 1000 block of Georgia Road. The incident was reported when a 1991GMC Sierra valued at $3,000 was stolen. • There was a report of theft of

property a felony at 8000 block of US Hwy 231. The incident was reported when a 2017 U Haul valued at $5,5000 was stolen.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

• There was a report of theft of property a felony at the 50 block of Dunmar Way. The incident was reported when $100.00 was stolen from an individual bank account. • There was a report of criminal mischief at the 100 block of Wittjen Court. The incident was reported when there was damage to a driver’s side tail light cover valued at $200.00. • There was a report of criminal mischief at the 10 block of Cottingham Drive. The incident was reported when there was damage to the passenger side hood and rear bumper of a SUV valued at $2650.00.

SEHS put into short lockdown By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

Stanhope Elmore High School briefly went into lockdown on the afternoon of Sept. 5. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis said the incident occurred after a parent and three males came into the school’s front office to check out a student. Dennis said it is unclear if the three men were teenagers or young adults. As the parent was checking out the student, Dennis said the men went outside and made comments to students that were reported to administrators. He did not elaborate on the nature of those comments. Dennis said the school’s assistant principal, Brad Mann, decided to put SEHS in a precautionary lockdown, which lasted between five to eight minutes. As they left, Dennis said the school’s student resource officer contacted authorities. The men were later pulled over by Millbrook police and have been banned from campus. “We do that to individuals who conduct themselves inappropriately,” Dennis said. Dennis said there was never any incident, and no one is in immediate danger. As of Tuesday, multiple messages seeking comment from the Millbrook Police Department have not been answered.

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Development authority seeking new director By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

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The Elmore County Economic Development Authority is looking to hire a new director, according to ECEDA Board Chairman Art Faulkner. “We understand how important this position is. It touches all areas of the county,” Faulkner said. “We’re working diligently to find the right person.” Because of the many economic changes that have happened locally over the past few years, Faulkner said they are hoping to find someone with more than seven years of experience for the full-time position. “We’re looking for someone who has economic development experience, especially with the uptick in the economy,” Faulkner said. According to a job profile compiled by Next Move Group, the ideal candidate should be a strategist who makes plans based on research and have well-developed leadership skills. “Our eight municipalities are all different,” the job outline read. “Our ideal candidate will work

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training. “We went to another club, and she was much younger than all of the people there,” Person said. “I thought it would be a good thing in the community to have for kids.” Because it is entirely run by the kids, Person said the Good Dog Project can also teach leadership skills and instill a sense of ownership in the group. “They have (an adult) leader for the group, but they have a president, a secretary, a treasurer, a vice president that run and facilitate the meetings, and they’re children,” Person said. Eighth grade homeschool student Angel Adams said she decided to join the group to get more involved in the community, while tackling her dog’s behavioral issues. “Our dog misbehaves a lot, so we wanted to be able to try to train her,” Adams said. While she has previously participated in athletics, Adams said she wanted to do something more communityservice oriented. “I was hoping to get better involved with the community and help around at the Humane Society, and to be able to raise money for 4-H,” Adams said. “I’ve never really been in anything besides sports, and I just wanted to give back to the community.” The Good Dog Project’s first training session is scheduled for Sept. 21, and they will be making an appearance at the Humane Society’s Bark in the Park event on Sept. 16. Person said the Good Dog Project is still accepting members, and anyone interested in joining can learn more at Al.4honline.com.

with them to build a customized plan for economic growth for each of them, rather than having a cookie cutter approach to economic development. In addition to recruiting new businesses to Elmore County, Faulkner said the new director will work to maintain and improve the quality of life for residents and existing businesses. He said the director will also place an emphasis on local tourism. Hopefully, Faulkner said the ECEDA should have the position filled before Thanksgiving. “This will take about a month, and then we’ll start the process of narrowing down our search,” he said. Faulkner said former director Leisa Finley submitted her resignation in late June and left the position in early July to pursue other opportunities. “Leisa worked really hard on a number of projects here,” Faulkner said. “We wish her the best.” The ECEDA will be accepting applications until 5 p.m. on Oct. 3. A cover letter, résumé and references can be submitted via email to chad@ thenextmovegroup.com.

Commission retain their property rights. “For example, if my house goes up for lien sale, I will still have all the rights to the property.” Macon said. “This will allow the owner of the property to still have certain rights until due time, under that lien process.” Over the next six months, Macon said additional information about the resolution will be available on Elmorerevenuecommissioner.net. Additionally, the commission voted to authorize Elmore County Commission Chair Troy Stubbs to execute an agreement that would allow the county to receive reimbursement from the Alabama Department of Transportation for emergency repairs on a sinkhole that appeared on

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Redland Road in the summer of 2017. In other business, the commission: –Approved the extension of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Workers Compensation Self-Insurance coverage through the end of the 2021 fiscal year. –Approved an agreement and the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public accounts for audits. –Renewed an agreement with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for disposal of scrap tires and –Approved the county’s holiday and commission meeting schedules for the 2019 fiscal year.

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The deputy was transported to the Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, was reported to be in stable condition and has since been discharged. Franklin said he resumed working the next day.

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Bilbo and Chapman were each charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, and were booked into the Elmore County Jail on bonds totaling Chapman $6,500. Possession of a controlled

substance is a Class D felony, which is punishable by up to five years in prison upon conviction. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class A misdemeanor. While many believed the substance was fentanyl, Franklin said tests conducted by the Elmore County drug Task Force have indicated that it is methamphetamine based.

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The 10 Commandments and religious freedom

or years, discussion over the public display of The 10 Commandments has animated Alabama’s political landscape. The issue is so energizing, it seems, that many politicians frame their own races through the lens of this battle — that support for their candidacy is a vote for the Ten Commandments. Even so, Alabamians have never actually gotten a chance to vote directly on the issue. This November, however, a constitutional amendment sponsored by Sen. Gerald Dial provides that opportunity. Statewide Amendment 1, if successful, would enshrine in the state constitution language signifying two things, a) The 10 Commandments are authorized to be displayed on public property, including public schools and b) that no person’s religion can affect his or her political or civil rights. This amendment, as expected, has received its share of support and criticism. Dean Young, Chairman of the Ten Commandments PAC, suggests this to be a vote where Alabama decides if we “want to acknowledge God.” He also remarks that we will be held accountable for our vote on judgment day. Not all Christians agree with Young, however. The Baptist Joint Committee, for example, argues “the government should represent all constituents regardless of religious belief” and not involve itself in “religious favoritism.” The question, of course, is of the real impact of this amendment. Essential to the discussion of impact is one provision within the amendment that will not be included on the ballot: the fact that any 10

PARKER SNIDER Columnist Commandments display must comply with constitutional requirements. This provision explicitly acknowledges 10 Commandments displays in Alabama are subject to the U.S. Constitution, and therefore the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court, it is important to note, has largely settled on an understanding of the constitutionality of this issue through three precedentsetting court rulings. In McCreary County v. ACLU, the Supreme Court ruled the display of The 10 Commandments in a Kentucky courthouse was unconstitutional. In Van Orden v. Perry, however, the Court allowed The 10 Commandments to be displayed, provided it was within a larger array of historical monuments and markers. In regard to the display of The 10 Commandments in public schools, the court ruled in Stone v. Graham posting The 10 Commandments in every public school classroom, as required by a Kentucky law, served “no secular purpose” and was therefore unconstitutional. As this amendment is subject to these precedents and already-existing First Amendment protections, the approval or rejection of this amendment will likely have limited immediate impact in Alabama. What, then, is the purpose? In a recent call with the

Alabama Policy Institute, Dial — the sponsor of the amendment — answered that question. He acknowledged, for the amendment to have greatest impact, the U.S. Supreme Court will have to rule differently in the future. Dial also offered another reason to support the amendment. He remarked this amendment would shift liability from the individual or government office displaying The 10 Commandments to the state. The hope of this amendment is to embolden displays of The 10 Commandments under the legal protection of the state constitution, Dial suggests, and let the state deal with any legal ramifications. It is important to mention, however, that the amendment specifies that no public funds can be used to defend its constitutionality. If there are legal challenges, Dial suggests a third party will fund the defense. To be sure, this amendment brings yet again to the public eye an issue that some consider settled. The Supreme Court precedent will — new rulings notwithstanding — supersede any constitutional amendments the people of Alabama pass or fail to pass on the subject. If the U.S. Supreme Court were to, however, overturn past precedent, the success or failure of this amendment could be consequential. Snider is manager of policy relations for the Alabama Policy Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to strengthening free enterprise, defending limited government, and championing strong families.

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Letter to the Editor

Gubernatorial debate good for Alabama Dear Editor, We are a little more than two months away from Election Day and Gov. Kay Ivey is still dodging candidate Walt Maddox’s debate challenge. The Maddox campaign recently released a video on social media showing an empty debate podium with “Kay Ivey” written on it and a caption that lists the “debate topic” as abortion, guns and the U.S. Supreme Court. Ivey has refused to debate both her primary challengers and Maddox. Governor Ivey needs to remember that she is an “appointed”

incumbent as opposed to an “elected” incumbent and there is a difference. As the Lt. Governor she was appointed governor upon the resignation of Robert Bentley and many of us have questions about her views that would be vetted through actual debates during the election process. In addition to the “debate topics” that were listed in Maddox video, I have more questions that strike closer to home here in Alabama that I would like to hear their view on. These include statewide issues such as economic development in depressed areas, the growing healthcare crisis we

face, Medicaid expansion, and our prison crisis among others. I would also like to hear their views on local issues such as their role in addressing citizen’s concerns regarding possible illegal actions taken by county commissions (an issue I raised in Elmore County this year). The bottom line is straightforward. No candidate running for office should be given a pass on engaging in public debate in order to get fully vetted. Governor Ivey, the ball is in your court. Michael E. Waters Elmore

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Why Nike was right and why you shouldn’t be upset about it

efore people look away, let’s start with this: You have every right to burn your Nike shoes and never buy anything from the company again. If you believe it has done something wrong, you have the right to do your own form of protest without harming another person. But it seems a little ironic the protest would be about Nike using a player who protested in his own way. However, if you want to make a change, burning shoes is not doing a thing. Neither is buying extra shoes if you’re on Nike’s side. Athletic gear is not what’s on the line here. Colin Kaepernick was the perfect face for Nike’s iconic “Just Do It” campaign. It probably could have happened even sooner. According to Time, the company saw a 31 percent increase in online sales in the wake of the new ad, despite the backlash and protests. Whether this was a pure business decision by Nike or someone just decided to finally pull the trigger, it is good to see the company taking a stance. To be clear, no matter what you think about how he protested, the point of Kaepernick’s stance was to have accountability in a system that allows some police officers to abuse their authority. And that is something every American should support. At this point, it may be difficult to try to explain the protest was not meant to disrespect the United States, the veterans or even the police officers who do a great job working for their community and for true justice. After two years of the protests, many people have already made up his or her mind about Kaepernick and maybe even the NFL as a whole. However, in those two years, there has not been significant change. Racial bias still exists within the justice system. So does police brutality. And when people pretend those things do not happen because they care more about disagreeing with a protest, it is harmful to society. So buy Nike, don’t buy Nike. It may not matter in the long run. If people feel so strongly about an ad campaign they would rather burn some shoes or cut up some socks, that’s their right. It may be becoming rarer to see corporations be on the right side of history. Nike will be, though, as it helps with a stand against injustice and for equality with a face strong enough to use his fame for change. Kaepernick is not a Hall of Fame talent and while he still could probably play in the league, he likely isn’t an all-pro quarterback either. But when he had the attention of the largest audience he would ever have, he took a stand. He’s not playing the game he loves because of that stand. Because when you want to see some positive change in the world, you better have some conviction. “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” Caleb Turrentine is a sports writer for The Herald.

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Tyquan Rawls (6) and Terrance Thomas (22) have led Wetumpka to a 3-0 start behind a strong rushing attack.

Wetumpka, Opelika to meet in region showdown By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

The last two years, Wetumpka and Opelika have played in thrilling contests with each game coming down to a single point. Wetumpka (3-0, 1-0 Class 6A Region 3) has been on the losing end of both of those games but

the team hopes to break the curse in Friday night’s region matchup. “This is a team that we have a great deal of respect for,” Indian coach Tim Perry said. “The games in the last two years have gone down right to the last second. Our guys are excited to get ready because we know what

kind of challenge we’re facing this week.” In 2016, Opelika scored a touchdown and knocked in the game-winning extra point before its defense held on in the final four minutes to clinch the region title. The Bulldogs made a big postseason run before falling to Ramsay in the title game.

Last season, the Bulldogs knocked through a game-winning field goal to give Wetumpka its only loss of the regular season. Despite the result, Perry’s squad came away with the region title, snapping Opelika’s three-year streak, and made a run of its own to the state championship See SHOWDOWN • Page A8

Wetumpka archery range officially open By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The new archery range at the Wetumpka Sports Complex officially opened to the public during a Sept. 5 ribbon cutting ceremony. The multi-distance range includes 12 targets, a tower and a 100-foot pavilion. Director of Public Works Tex Grier said opening the range has been a two-year process. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner Chris Blankenship said the range came as the result of a successful partnership between his department and the city. “To partner with a city like Wetumpka that covers 25 percent of the cost allows us to draw down some federal money,” Blankenship said. “These partnerships make these things happen.” While the range still needs some work, Grier said the city is pleased it is finally ready for public use. “We’re glad to finally have

it open. The weather prohibited us from being on schedule, and we’ve had to move (the opening) a couple times,” Grier said. “We’ve got some more amenities to add; a barrier with some plantings, some signage and have a little more to do on the parking lot. We’ll do that gradually, but it’s in full use now, and we’re happy.” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis and Grier both said the archery range is a welcome addition to the already sizable sports complex. “I think it’s a wonderful venue for us to have here in our sports complex,” Willis said. “This is just an addition to the 175 acres that we have here, and there are other things yet to come. It’s a good thing for us.” Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Hunter Education Coordinator Marisa Futral said the archery range is conveniently located and easily accessible to locals. “This is a great asset for the community. It’s right in their

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Stanhope’s Taylor Roland (7) makes a rare appearance at the net for the Mustangs during Monday’s win over Holtville.

Mustangs erase two deficits in road victory By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

In the team’s final game before the beginning of area play, Stanhope Elmore traveled across the county Monday to face Holtville for the second time this season. The Mustangs (3-1) defeated the hosts

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Elmore County Player of the Week

DJ Patrick explodes for more than 300 yards for Panthers By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

During Elmore County’s first ever win over Leeds on Friday night, DJ Patrick burst onto the scene. Patrick’s performance, which got the attention of the high school football community around the state, was capped off with his fifth rushing touchdown of the game in the final minute to give the Panthers a 35-28 victory. “Coach looked at me and I knew it was coming,” said Patrick, who is the Elmore County Player of the Week. “I didn’t feel any pressure. I had no doubt that I was going to score on that play.” Patrick started his big night early in the first quarter with

a 61-yard touchdown run to give the Panthers the first lead of the game. The senior added two more long scores before Patrick halftime, rushing for another 61-yard touchdown and a 60-yard touchdown. He put Elmore County up 21-0 in the second quarter. “It didn’t feel any different from any other game at the time,” Patrick said. “I just wanted to come out, run hard and beat them.” When Leeds erased the threetouchdown deficit, Patrick said that feeling changed. With the

game tied 21-21 in the fourth quarter, he knew it would be a game to remember. “When they came back, I knew that I had to step up,” Patrick said. “I saw our guys looking down so I had to do something to be a leader and give us that excitement back.” As expected, Patrick delivered. Throughout the game, Leeds had been avoiding Patrick in special teams. However, on the kickoff after Leeds tied the game, Patrick caught the ball and broke free to midfield to set the Panthers up in a good position. On the first offensive play, the senior took the ball 50 yards for the touchdown to retake the lead for the home team.

“He plays offense, defense, every special team so it’s pretty impressive,” Elmore County coach Jordan Cantrell said. “He gives credit to the guys up front but he carries the ball really hard as well. He can read those blocks.” Patrick ran out of the wildcat for most of the game. The Panthers threw only six passes but the one completion made the difference for Patrick’s team. With Patrick off the field, fellow senior Shakwan Bickley caught a 35-yard pass to set the offense up at the 1-yard line. That set up Patrick’s final touchdown run of the night. “We knew who we were giving the ball to at the end,” Cantrell said. Patrick finished the night

with career highs in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a game. His 305-yard, fivetouchdown performance came on just 19 carries. In the two previous meetings with Leeds, Patrick rushed for just 84 total yards and one touchdown on 33 carries. The game was Patrick’s 17th 100-yard game and third 200yard game of his career. The senior now has 461 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through two games this season. At his current pace, he could set a new school record for rushing yards in a season and pass his personal goal of 2,000 yards. “I still have that goal so I just have to keep running hard and not go down easily,” Patrick said.

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Bulldogs on the road to success Home opener brings excitement for Holtville By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

After three weeks of being on the road, Holtville returns to the friendly confines of Boykin Field on Friday night to host the Childersburg Tigers. The Bulldogs are looking to win their home opener for the first time since 2010. “I don’t know who’s more excited to be back home between the fans, the players or the coaches,” Holtville coach Jason Franklin said. “It’s a different level of excitement. You can have a normal pregame and not worry about getting on to a hot bus and rush to get somewhere.” Holtville has won just one game at home since the start of the 2014 season but that is not stopping the excitement around the school this week. A win would be the first region victory for the program since 2013 and the Bulldogs would match their win total from last season. Holtville (1-1, 0-1 Class 4A Region 4) and Childersburg (2-1, 0-1) lost their region openers last week, both by rude awakenings. After strong showings in the jamboree and Week 1, the Bulldogs had to travel to Handley and were beat 30-7. “I’m disappointed in the outcome but overall it’s been a positive response from the team,” Franklin said. The Tigers started with two shutouts to start the season but the defense got exposed by the passing attack of Talladega in last week’s 41-28 loss. Childersburg allowed 241 yards and four touchdowns last week. The team fell behind by as many as 29 points before cutting into the deficit late in the fourth quarter. Childersburg quarterback Austin Douglas had to leave

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JaDarrius Carter, left, and JaDerrick Carter start on both sides of the ball for Holtville in just their second season with the team.

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Holtville’s Alexander Gibbons, left, looks to escape from an opponent last season. The Bulldogs need to be at its offensive best to earn a victory against Childersburg on Friday night.

last week’s game after being hit hard on a scramble. The first-year starter won the job in the offseason but his status for the game against Holtville is unknown. Childersburg will have to turn to Terry Thomas to make big plays for the Tigers. Thomas scored on a 75-yard kick return and a 71-yard rush in last week’s loss. During Week 1, Thomas combined with Maurice Bennett and Xzavion Garrett to rush for 250 yards and three touchdowns. “They play hard,” Franklin said. “They have a lot of new faces that we have to get familiar with. Their strength is going to be running the football.” Last week, the Bulldogs allowed 345 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Franklin said it comes down to competing on

every snap. Offensively, Holtville will hope to have the same success in the passing game Talladega had against the Tigers. Bulldog uarterback Drake Baker will be looking to have a bounce back game for himself after completing just seven passes for 42 yards and an interception in the loss to Handley. Snapping the region losing streak is important to the Bulldogs. Franklin said the team knows what is at stake every Friday night but finding ways to improve is the first step. “Every game is big and has implications so our guys understand that each one is important,” Franklin said. “But you can’t look ahead, you have to focus on this one and fix our mistakes from last week.”

Carter twins making impact for Bulldogs By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

When Jason Franklin took the head coaching position at Holtville last year, the football program was prepared for a positive change. Twin brothers JaDerrick and JaDarius Carter were a part of that change when they joined the team for their junior seasons. “They’re both tremendous athletes but it took us a while to teach them the game and for them to really grasp it,” Franklin said. “But now, both of them are starters on both sides of the football and do a great job.” The Carters are now

seniors and hope to see success for the Bulldogs in their final season. Both players are leaders in the secondary while doubling as wide receivers on offense. JaDerrick was the No. 2 receiver for Holtville in his first season, finishing with 785 yards and seven touchdowns on 49 receptions. His brother completed the season with 278 receiving yards on 21 catches. This season, both brothers have gotten off to a quick start after a jamboree and two regular season games. JaDerrick is continuing to lead as a See TWINS • Page A8

Stanhope splits tri-meet with Park Crossing, Opelika STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Stanhope Elmore (3-1) had a split result during its tri-match at Park Crossing last week. The Mustangs lost in three sets to Opelika, 25-19, 25-22, 15-9. Stanhope then rebounded against the hosts, defeating Park Crossing 25-21, 25-9. Lotte Preusser finished the event with 11 kills and seven digs. Senior Allison Evans added four kills and three blocks while Taylor Roland had 15 assists and 13 digs. Wetumpka (3-5) has gotten off to a bit of a slow start with its young squad but the team grabbed two wins during its tri-match at Lee. After falling 25-18 in the opening set, Wetumpka rallied to grab the last two, finishing off the hosts 15-4 in the final set. The Indians added a 25-21, 25-9 win over Sidney Lanier. Yennifer Gomez and Madison Kennedy each had five kills while Caroline Tyler finished with 19 assists and five aces. No. 2 Edgewood defeated No. 4 Lee-Scott in an AISA showdown last week. The Wildcats (8-1) dropped the first set but stormed back on the road to win the match in four sets. Madison White finished with 68 assists on the night. Haylee Brown connected on all 29 of her service attempts and added six aces, five kills and five digs in the match. Katie Roberts led the team with 10 kills and 11 blocks. Elmore County continued its strong start to the season last week with a win at Dadeville.

The Lady Panthers pushed their record to 4-1 with the 25-15, 25-23, 25-16 victory. The threeset sweep was led by Madison Traylor who finished the match with a team-high 12 kills to go along with four digs. Katie Pack led the team with seven aces and setter Alexis Esco finished with seven assists.

Corey Anthony wins at Chickasaw Trails

The Chickasaw Trails Invitational was held at Oakville Indian Mounds Park on Saturday. There was a total of 507 runners and 71 teams at the meet, including both teams from Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore. Cory Anthony led the way for Wetumpka but fell 25 seconds shy of his personal best for a 5K race. The senior ran the course in 16:37.30 and finished 18th out of 274 runners in the boys division. His teammate Brennan Worrell finished 121st after running the race in 18:48.38. As a team, Wetumpka finished 21st out of 39 teams. The Stanhope Elmore boys team was led by senior Freddy Patton. He finished 107th in the race, finishing in 18:30.96. Sophomores Keegan Rafferty and Tajairus Brown also finished in the top 150. The Mustangs averaged a 19:27 running time and finished 27th overall. Sophomore Kayley Key was the top runner for Wetumpka’s girls team. Key finished 149th out of 233 runners with a time of 24:44.65. As a team, Wetumpka finished 28th with an average time of 26:08.

Mustangs host winless Eagles By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

After a shutout win in last week’s region opener, Stanhope Elmore hosts Calera as they look to win back to back games for the first time since Week Six of last season. The Mustangs (2-1, 1-0 Class 6A Region 2) look for their first 3-1 start to a season since 2012. Stanhope hopes to build off last week’s upset victory over Benjamin Russell. The defense allowed just 133 yards and nine first downs in the 19-0 win. The win marked the first shutout for a Stanhope Elmore defense since 2009. This season the Mustangs have allowed 11 points per game and just three offensive touchdowns in three games. Calera enters Friday night with an 0-3 overall record after losing its first region game at Wetumpka last week. This week’s trip to Millbrook will be the team’s third consecutive game on the road. The Eagle offense has struggled this season and things may not get easier with the way Stanhope has played defensively. Quarterback Cornelious Brown got injured in the first half of

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Top: Stanhope Elmore’s Tray Duncan (24) has been a speed demon for the Mustangs so far this season. Above: Cordell Love (9) is one of several defensive studs for Stanhope this year.

the loss to Wetumpka but he is expected to be on the field against the Mustangs. The senior is a 3-star recruit with several offers from around the country. Brown

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Don’t put too much pressure on one person’s shoulders

igh school is hard enough. Speaking from someone who had a tough time getting through those daunting four years, high school is not easy. There’s pressure to perform in school, there’s pressure to be popular and there’s pressure from parents to follow in their footsteps. Add being a student-athlete on top of that, and I can only imagine what a person goes through in high school. I was talking to Dadeville coach Richard White a few weeks ago, and he said something we should all remember. “When you’re dealing with 15-, 16-, 17-year-old boys, you never know what you’re going to get,” White said. “It’s like a box of chocolates; you just go in there and grab something and hope it’s something that you like.” Think about being the star quarterback for your high school football team, and your girlfriend just broke up with you Friday after school. Or you bombed on a test you really needed to ace. Or you had a big interview for a job or internship that didn’t go so well. Then you have to turn right around and put the weight of your team on your shoulders. Living in the South, I’ve learned just how much high school football means. White also told me the Tigers’ loss last week to Reeltown wasn’t just an embarrassment to the team, it was an embarrassment to the community. That’s a lot of pressure to bear. It’s extremely important to remember not to put too much pressure on these kids’ shoulders and also not to single one person out. Imaging being a kicker that misses a potential game-winning field goal in the playoffs. Even if you made every field goal and extra point for three years prior to that, somehow the big miss is what you feel like you’ll be remembered for. While the quarterback or stud running back is always looked to as the star of the game — or the failure if things don’t work out — there’s a lot more to it than just one person. If the offensive line doesn’t block well, there’s no room to run, and if the receivers didn’t run their routes well, the quarterback wouldn’t have anyone to throw the ball to. If the defense wasn’t playing well, it wouldn’t matter how much work the offense was doing. And if the coaches, trainers and administrators weren’t giving them time and expertise, the team would have no room to learn and grow. There’s a whole process involved in football games, or any competitive sport, for that matter. It’s also key for coaches not to put too much stock into one player; we’ve all seen how one injury causes teams to change their entire outlook for the season. Regardless of wins and losses, it’s important to remember, at the end of the day, these players are kids and they’re playing a game. Yes, winning is the ultimate goal. It’s good for morale of the team and the community, and every player wants to see their hard work pay off. But there’s a lot more to learn from football than just how to win. Football teaches kids how to work hard; it can teach them never to give up. It helps them learn about adversity and how to overcome it, and it shows them how family doesn’t just mean blood. So whenever you’re out there screaming your head off at a kid whose done something wrong during a game, try to remember it’s only a game. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Herald.

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Edgewood Academy returns home to continue region play By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Edgewood Academy has spent the last two years being an underdog on Friday nights but that role seems to be shifting this week as it hosts Evangel Christian Academy. The Wildcats (3-1, 1-0 AISA-AA Region 1) are currently riding a two-game winning streak after beating Springwood in the region opener last week. Evangel (0-4, 0-1) has been shut out in three of its four games. “I don’t just see a team that’s winless but I see a team that’s hungry to change that,” Edgewood coach Darryl Free said. “We have a team coming in here for a region game and they’re looking for that first victory. They’re going to do everything it takes to get that first win.” Edgewood is 10-0 all-time against the Lions but the two schools have not faced each other since 2015. The Wildcats have an average margin of victory of 44.8 points per game in the series. This season, Edgewood has shot out of the gates with

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Edgewood quarterback Alex Johnson has helped the Wildcats have a balanced offensive attack this season.

region play and a win Friday would have them in a great spot to earn a playoff berth this season. “We try not to get caught up in the instant success,”

a surprising start. The team has won back-to-back road games and has outscored its opponents 91-65 this season. The Wildcats have an opportunity to start 2-0 in

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level. In three games this season, Brown’s completion percentage is down to 53.4 percent. His QB rating is down 32.5 points lower than his 101.0 rating from his junior season. If Brown is unable to go on Friday, junior Edwin Karanja will step in as the backup. Karanja led both scoring drives against Wetumpka, including one capped by his own 8-yard touchdown run. However, he finished with just one pass completion and 60 total yards of offense. Lead running back Blake Shoddie has yet to find the endzone this year. He has 115 yards on 28 total touches this season. This year is Calera’s first season in 6A and after a rough welcome by Wetumpka, things will not be getting any easier for the Eagles. If the offense continues to struggle this week, Stanhope Elmore’s defense will be prepared to take advantage. If the Mustangs hold Calera scoreless, it will be the first time since 2004 that Stanhope recorded back to back shutouts. The Mustangs have some kinks to figure out on the offensive side of the ball still but their success has started in the rushing game. Tray Duncan has been the most effective piece in the backfield. The junior has already rushed for six touchdowns this season.

ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL Week 2 — Sept. 11, 2018

This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings:

CLASS 7A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Hoover (27); 2-1; 351 2. Central-Phenix City (3); 3-0; 268 3. Thompson; 2-1; 229 4. Auburn; 3-0; 202 5. Hewitt-Trussville; 2-1; 168 6. McGill-Toolen; 2-1; 164 7. Lee-Montgomery; 3-0; 124 8. Mountain Brook; 3-0; 87 9. Bob Jones; 2-1; 41 10. Vestavia Hills; 2-0; 31 Others receiving votes: Prattville (2-0) 20, Austin (2-1) 11, Sparkman (2-0) 4, Theodore (2-1) 4, James Clemens (1-2) 2, Oak Mountain (1-1) 2, Spain Park (1-2) 2. CLASS 6A 1. Wetumpka (24); 3-0; 331 2. Oxford (3); 3-0; 260 3. Pinson Valley (1); 2-1; 243 4. Clay-Chalkville (2); 3-0; 231 5. Spanish Fort; 2-1; 177 6. Saraland; 3-0; 162 7. Hartselle; 3-0; 111 8. Homewood; 2-1; 73 9. Jackson-Olin; 3-0; 31 10. Muscle Shoals; 2-1; 29 Others receiving votes: Hueytown (2-1) 10, Opelika (1-2) 10, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (1-2) 9, Bessemer City (2-0) 7, St. Paul’s (2-1) 6, Decatur (2-1) 4, Eufaula (2-1) 4, Benjamin Russell (2-1) 3, McAdory (3-0) 3, Carver-Montgomery (3-0)

2, Stanhope Elmore (2-1) 2, Calera (0-3) 1, Paul Bryant (3-0) 1. CLASS 5A 1. Briarwood (27); 2-0; 351 2. Etowah (3); 3-0; 274 3. Vigor; 2-0; 239 4. Carroll-Ozark; 2-0; 200 5. Wenonah; 1-0; 177 6. Jackson; 2-0; 147 7. Demopolis; 2-1; 109 8. Sylacauga; 3-0; 92 9. Tallassee; 2-1; 24 10. Madison Aca.; 2-1; 23 Others receiving votes: Greenville (2-1) 19, Boaz (3-0) 12, Pleasant Grove (2-1) 8, Ramsay (2-1) 7, Alexandria (1-1) 6, Scottsboro (2-0) 5, Charles Henderson (1-1) 3, Citronelle (2-0) 3, Hamilton (2-0) 3, Mortimer Jordan (2-1) 2, Valley (2-1) 2, Brewer (2-0) 1, Dora (1-2) 1, Faith-Mobile (2-1) 1, St. Clair Co. (1-2) 1. CLASS 4A 1. UMS-Wright (30); 3-0; 360 2. Hokes Bluff; 2-0; 265 3. Hillcrest-Evergreen; 2-1; 216 4. Fayette Co.; 2-1; 174 5. Catholic-Montgomery; 2-1; 171 6. Brooks; 2-1; 135 7. Jacksonville; 3-0; 119 8. American Chr.; 2-0; 75 9. Andalusia; 1-2; 65 10. Dale Co.; 2-1; 49 Others receiving votes: North Jackson (2-0) 26, Montevallo (3-0) 10, Good Hope (3-0) 9, Headland (3-0) 9, W.S. Neal (0-2) 6, Williamson (2-0) 6,

Cherokee Co. (1-1) 4, Rogers (3-0) 4, Escambia Co. (2-0) 3, Clarke Co. (0-2) 2, St. John Paul II (3-0) 2. CLASS 3A 1. Randolph Co. (23); 2-0; 338 2. Saks (6); 3-0; 271 3. Piedmont; 2-0; 223 4. Mobile Chr.; 2-1; 200 5. Thomasville (1); 2-0; 195 6. Winfield; 3-0; 136 7. Fultondale; 1-1; 112 8. T.R. Miller; 2-0; 84 9. Gordo; 1-2; 33 10. Wicksburg; 1-1; 22 Others receiving votes: Providence Chr. (3-0) 16, Westminster-Huntsville (3-0) 16, Oakman (1-1) 10, Clements (2-0) 7, Flomaton (2-0) 7, Weaver (2-0) 7, Beulah (3-0) 6, Pike Co. (1-1) 6, Pike Road (3-0) 6, St. James (2-1) 6, Bayside Aca. (2-1) 3, Midfield (2-0) 3, Lamar Co. (2-1) 1, Susan Moore (3-0) 1, Walter Wellborn (2-1) 1. CLASS 2A 1. Fyffe (29); 2-0; 357 2. Luverne; 2-0; 258 3. Reeltown; 3-0; 227 4. Ohatchee (1); 2-0; 210 5. Leroy; 1-1; 168 6. Thorsby; 3-0; 149 7. LaFayette; 1-1; 101 8. Cedar Bluff; 2-0; 70 9. Goshen; 1-1; 61 10. Collinsville; 3-0; 37 Others receiving votes: Red Bay (3-0) 17, Ariton (1-2) 13, Abbeville (2-0) 12, Addison (2-1) 7, Cold Springs (3-0)

7, Sulligent (2-1) 6, Cottage Hill (2-0) 5, Ranburne (2-0) 3, Geneva Co. (2-1) 2. CLASS 1A 1. Lanett (23); 2-1; 337 2. Maplesville (5); 2-0; 255 3. Linden (1); 2-0; 215 4. Marengo; 3-0; 190 5. Brantley (1); 2-0; 166 6. South Lamar; 2-0; 130 7. Elba; 2-0; 117 8. Pickens Co.; 1-1; 70 9. Sweet Water; 0-2; 56 10. St. Luke’s; 2-1; 54 Others receiving votes: Georgiana (2-1) 53, Falkville (3-0) 23, Isabella (2-0) 16, Millry (2-0) 6, Mars Hill Bible (2-0) 5, Ellwood (0-2) 4, Holy Spirit (3-0) 4, R.A. Hubbard (3-0) 3, Decatur Heritage (3-0) 2, Marion Co. (3-0) 2, Wadley (1-1) 2. AISA 1. Tuscaloosa Aca. (25); 3-0; 345 2. Autauga Aca. (3); 2-1; 267 3. Monroe Aca. (2); 4-0; 252 4. Chambers Aca.; 4-0; 196 5. Escambia Aca.; 2-1; 178 6. Pike Liberal Arts; 4-0; 149 7. Bessemer Aca.; 2-2; 113 8. Lakeside; 2-1; 73 9. Morgan Aca.; 3-1; 38 10. Patrician; 3-1; 33 Others receiving votes: Wilcox Aca. (3-0) 19, Kingwood (3-1) 12, Macon-East (3-0) 12, Edgewood (3-1) 9, Pickens Aca. (1-3) 5, Springwood (2-1) 5, Glenwood (1-3) 3, Crenshaw Chr. (3-1) 1.

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City and state officials take the first shots at the recently-opened archery range at the Wetumpka Sports Complex.

Showdown game. Wetumpka remains as the top-ranked team in 6A, according to the Alabama Sports Writers Association, and is currently one of the favorites to make a return trip to the Super 7. After a slow start by Opelika, the Bulldogs are sitting just outside the top 10 but Perry said their record is no indication of how good the team is. Opelika (1-2, 1-0) started the season with road losses to Callaway (Georgia) and Auburn but bounced back in a big way last week. The Bulldogs defeated Selma 66-6 in the region opener. Opelika’s Brantan Barnett rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns on just seven first-half carries in the win. Barnett already has 447 rushing yards this season, averaging 9.7 yards per carry. He’s surpassed the century mark in every game in 2018. Quarterback Matthew Blackmon, who is a three-year starter for the Bulldogs, has completed 62 percent of his passes this season, averaging 131 yards per game. He has thrown for five touchdowns but has been intercepted three times. Stopping the run will be Wetumpka’s first priority but forcing a turnover in

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the passing game could be a game-changing play for the hosts. Defensively, the Opelika held Selma to just 64 yards of offense. The Bulldogs forced two turnovers and recorded a safety in the game. The team has allowed 21 points per game this season. “Defensively, they’re very fast,” Perry said. “They run to the ball extremely well. They’re very physical. That’s always been their reputation and this year’s team reflects those same characteristics.” Wetumpka will look to shake off the losses to Opelika from the last two seasons. Perry admitted there is a different level of excitement for this kind of game but he said the preparation will have to stay the same. “There’s obviously still some things that we need to improve but that’s why we practice,” Perry said. “That’s why we work.” Wetumpka has not faced a close-game situation this season. The defense has allowed just 15 ppg helping the team stay undefeated with an average margin of victory of 23.6 ppg. Wetumpka has not lost a home game since the 38-37 loss to the Bulldogs in 2016.

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The last two meetings between Wetumpka and Opelika have each been decided by one point.

Wildcats in. If we don’t continue the success then what we did in the past doesn’t matter.” Over the next four weeks, Edgewood will play in three home games and have a bye week. Free said the team understands the opportunity it has before them but it is never good to look too far forward. “It’s great to be able to come home and play a few games but we preach our opponent doesn’t matter,” Free said. “If we’re playing Edgewood football then whoever is lined up across from us doesn’t matter. I want our guys to focus on us every play and every possession.” Edgewood has sustained a balanced offense over the last two weeks, led by Kolby Potts in the rushing game. He combined for six touchdowns in wins over Lee-Scott and Springwood. His success on the ground allowed the Wildcats to open up the

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passing game for quarterback Alex Johnson. “It’s about trying to keep the other teams guessing, and you do that by staying as balanced as possible,” Free said. “It helps that Alex has done a good job evolving as the quarterback. We trust him with the ball and we’re confident on when to take shots with him.” Edgewood may have already surpassed the expectations many people had but there is still plenty of football to be played. A quick start has set the Wildcats up for success and Free said the team is ready for that next step. “Getting that first region victory was huge, for our guys to get that weight off their shoulders,” Free said. “However, the next step is just as challenging. Every time you win a ball game, you set a new standard.”

backyard. It’s very visible,” Futral said. “This is where soccer moms can bring their kids, and then the moms and dads can hone their archery skills. It adds a little extra something for those who live in the area.” Willis said the range could potentially serve as an attraction for visitors. “This will draw people from all over the state of Alabama for competition archery and bring a lot of people our way,” Willis said. Grier said he has been “amazed” by the enthusiasm for archery he has noticed since the project was announced. “I didn’t really realize there was that much interest in it,” Grier said. Futral described archery as a lifelong sport and is open to people of all skills and ability levels. “Anybody can do it from a young age up to 96. We’ve had folks of every ability shoot, some with one arm or a wheelchair,” Futral said.

Volleyball 25-23, 26-24 despite trailing late in both sets. “Obviously it was exciting to be a part of a game like that but I was a little disappointed from a coaching standpoint,” Stanhope coach Virginia Barber said. “We started slow and sluggish. I called that timeout and they finally got it together and started playing hard.” In the first set, Holtville took an 11-8 lead which forced Barber to call a quick timeout. The Lady Mustangs did not respond immediately though, as the Bulldogs extended the lead to as many as seven points. “Last time we played them, we had a really slow start,” Holtville coach Alison Franklin said. “We lost the first set and rebounded. So our plan for this match was not to come in slow and start full and see what happens.” With Holtville leading 21-14, the comeback began. With Harley Bowen serving, the Mustangs reeled off eight consecutive points to take their first lead since the score was 3-2. Holtville responded to tie it up 23-23 but a kill and an ace by Lotte Preusser finished off the first set. “It’s intense but we were able to pull through,” Stanhope’s Alisson Evans said. “We just keep pushing each other and our coach is pushing us from the sideline to we just stay up.” Stanhope needed that extra push from the bench one again in the second set. The Bulldogs got off to another quick start, taking a 7-2 lead. “We’re starting to gel together,” Barber said. “Everybody has a role on the team. In a game like this, when the crowd is loud and the bench is loud, that’s a big part of the

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Stanhope Elmore’s Harley Brown (21) makes a pass during the team’s win at Holtville.

game and we were able to come out on top.” The visitors evened up the set 14-14 but Holtville once again pulled ahead with four straight points. The Bulldogs maintained their advantage and held a 24-19 lead with a chance to serve for the set. With a third set looking inevitable, the Mustangs never gave up. Stanhope reeled off seven consecutive points with Rikki McAdams serving. “There’s nothing I’d rather do than play with this team,” Stanhope setter Taylor Roland said. “They get you up and when one of them is down, it’s fine because they’re all going to come up together.” Roland led the team with 12 assists in the match to go along with three digs. Four different Mustangs recorded a kill. Preusser finished the match with seven kills on 12 attack attempts for the Mustangs. Evans was 4-for-7 on kill attempts in addition to two blocks. Bowen connected on 11 of her 12 service attempts and had a team-high five digs. Holtville (1-3) struggled to land its kill attempts throughout

Twins receiver, catching seven passes for 139 yards and scoring one touchdown. JaDarius has already matched his touchdown total from last season (1) and has 115 yards on two receptions, one rush and one pass completion. “Hopefully we can lead our time and maybe get somewhere with this team,” JaDerrick said. “We have a good opportunity to win some games this year.” Franklin has been impressed with the brothers’ ability to pick up the game as quickly as they did. The Carters played in the city league when they were younger but 2017 was the first season the two played at the school level. “They’ve improved so much,” Franklin said. “The transformation is crazy if you look at where they were when I got here to now. When they get the ball in their hands, both of them can do some good things. They give us that extra element on both sides of the ball.” Defensively, JaDarius plays safety while JaDerrick lines up at cornerback. The brothers

“We just encourage everybody to come out and enjoy some archery.” Unlike many team sports, Blankenship said archery allows families to play and enjoy the outdoors as a group. “People enjoy doing things with their kids, watching them play football and baseball, but this is something they can do together. Everybody can participate,” Blankenship said. “It’s a good family event and family atmosphere, and it’s exciting to be able to provide just another type of recreation in the city of Wetumpka.” Willis said Grier and Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Director Ron Dickerson were “instrumental” in the establishment of the archery range. Anyone 16 and older is required to have a state-issued hunting license to shoot at the range, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are required to bring their own bows and arrows.

the match. The Bulldogs finished with eight kills on 22 attacks. Kaylyn Dismukes led the team with four kills while Kelsey Franklin connected on a teamhigh eight serves and finished with three aces. “We are just hoping to change what people think of Holtville volleyball,” coach Franklin said. “We had the idea that people thought of us as the easy win. We want people to know that we’re here to play and we’re ready to fight.” Next up for both teams will be the start of area play. Stanhope traveled to Wetumpka on Tuesday night to begin its push for an area title. “We’re going to have to clean up our mistakes big time,” Barber said. “One of our goals is to win area so we want to play harder in those games.” After a cancellation to this week’s match at Elmore County, Holtville’s first area match will be next Tuesday when they go on the road to Handley. “We’re hoping that if we keep playing and improving that the rate we’re going that those area games will be easier for us,” Franklin said.

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combined for two interceptions and six pass deflections during their first season. As the safety, JaDarius is responsible for setting up the pass defense which means he gets to be in charge of his brother. “It’s cool when I’m playing safety because I get to tell him what to do with the coverages and stuff,” JaDarius said. Franklin said while each of them is good in coverage, JaDarius makes an impact by getting into the box from the secondary to make some big hits. Franklin said both players have grown on both sides of the ball but each of them has a strong spot. “JaDerrick is probably a better offensive threat but JaDarius is a little bit better on the defensive side of the ball,” Franklin said. Since the twins are playing with the first team on both sides of the ball, the Carters rarely get the chance to go up against each other in practice. JaDarius said he enjoys the rare chance to go up against each other because he has always been

competitive with his brother. “They’re after each other more than anyone else,” Franklin said. “I know it’s just brotherly love but they’re competitive with each other. They get on each other pretty hard and that’s good.” The Carters also play basketball for Holtville and get to use their connection more when they are on the court at the same time. JaDerrick plays points guard while JaDarius is a shooting guard. “He probably has me at football but in basketball, I can shoot better than him,” JaDarius said. “He can drive a lot and sense that I’m open so I just try to make my shot.” The two brothers have the rest of this year to make an impact on the field and on the court at Holtville. This a time neither of the twins is taking for granted. “It’s a good opportunity to get to play with my brother,” JaDerrick said. “We communicate on the field really well and I hope that I’ll be able to go to college with him.”

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ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET OVERVIEW Budget projected to be:

Federal funds:

$106,151,249

Low-income students Professional development ESL students Special education Career tech education

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$2,431,596 $412,105

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$21,669 $2,493,961 $149,693

Child nutrition projected to be $7.2 million

State funds projected to be: 67,529,273* Classroom instructional support $1,022 per unit

At-risk students $290,691

Textbooks

Transportation

$70 per student

School nurses $419,717 Tech coordinator $55,940

$4,713,608

Career tech education $60,281 First class pre-k grants $759,000

*expected to receive less fund-

Local funds projected to be: $26,937 Expenses projected to be: $109,388,089

ing than initially stated due to fluctuating numbers of students at the J.F. Ingram Trade School, which is attended by residents of the Frank Lee Youth Center.

Salaries $57,101,150

Other

$523,436

Employee benefits $23,879,124

Debt service

$6,260,261

Purchased services $9,570,183 Materials & supplies $10,320,917 Capital expenses

Montgomery teen arrested after shots fired at Millbrook party A Montgomery man was jailed six weeks after a July shooting at a party in Millbrook. According to a press release from the Millbrook Police Department, Roderick Lee Harris, 19, was charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle on Sept. 5. Police said Harris was charged in connection to gunshots fired at a party in a large field in the Woodview subdivision on July 20 Harris attended by about 300 juveniles and young adults. Authorities arrived at 11:30 p.m. after receiving reports of multiple gunshots. Reports said a fight broke out at the party, and someone fired a handgun to break up the fight. But after the first shot was fired, other people fired multiple rounds as well. As cars were leaving the area, police said someone fired from the parking lot of a business on the 2100 block of Main Street. The following day, authorities discovered that several rounds struck a vehicle carrying a minor. “That young man was extremely fortunate that he was not killed or seriously injured,” Chief P.K. Johnson said. One person suffered a broken jaw, and another had been shot in the leg. Johnson said Harris was a suspect since the night the incident took place, but police were initially unable to find him. After police enlisted the help of the U.S. Marshal’s Service, Harris turned himself in. “I’d say he made a wise decision, because we weren’t going to stop looking for him. You don’t get to commit these types of crimes in our city and run down the interstate to avoid arrest and prosecution,” Johnson said. After his arrest, Harris was placed in the Elmore County Jail on a $15,000 bond.

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expected receive less funding than initially stated due to fluctuating numbers of students at the J.F. Ingram Trade School, which is attended by residents of the Frank Lee Youth Center. He said the decrease will not affect day-to-day business. “I know for a fact the number in this budget is (currently) half a million dollars more than it’s going to be, come October 1,” Mann said. Superintendent Richard Dennis said the decrease in funds will be a loss for the system, but will allow for a more accurate accounting process at a state level. “For the greater good, I think it’s in the right direction,” Dennis said. Mann said state allocations for classroom instructional support, pay raises, school nurses, technology coordinators, programs for at-risk

students, transportation and career-technical education increased from last year. Elmore County was also awarded grants from the state for the pre-K classrooms at several elementary schools. In federal funding, ECPS Mann said allocations for students from low income households, teacher training special education and career-technical education increased, while funding for English as a Second Language (ESL) students slightly decreased. Mann said the decrease was due to a decline of ESL students in the area. ECPS’s projected expenditures amount to more than $109 million and by the end of 2018, the general fund balance is expected to be about $13 million. Mann said portions of the budget will be

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Vandalism spike reported throughout city By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The Wetumpka Police Department has reported a spike in vandalisms in the week before Wetumpka High School’s homecoming game on Friday. Since Sept. 1, Wetumpka police said they have received nearly 50 calls related to the vandalism. According to assistant Chief Ed Reeves, police believe the vandalisms are connected to a rivalry between the school’s junior and senior classes. Reeves said paintball guns have been used to vandalize numerous cars and houses in the area. Elmore County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Dennis said no vandalism has been reported on school grounds. “They have a ‘Junior-Senior War’ every year, so to speak,” Reeves said. “It’s kind of a tradition, but it always gets out of hand, and they have a lot of vehicle damage and property damage from the paintballs.” In addition to property damage, Dennis said shooting paintball guns could pose a danger to students.

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Numerous vehicles throughout the city, along with homes and other personal property, have been reportedly vandalized by students using paintball guns since the beginning of September. The rise in vandalism is believed to be due to the ‘Junior-Senior War’ homecoming tradition at Wetumpka High School.

“It sounds fun, but it could hurt them,” Dennis said. Reeves said evidence gathered by police has been turned over to school officials. As of Friday, Reeves said

no one has been arrested or charged. However, he said there will be consequences for vandalism if anyone is caught. “School officials, and us as well,

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• On September 25, 2018, at the MLK Center located at 200 Lancaster St., Wetumpka, AL at 6:30 p.m. there will be an election of the Nominating Committee. • On October 23, 2018, at the MLK Center located at 200 Lancaster St., Wetumpka, AL at 6:30 p.m. the Nominating Committee will submit its report to the General Membership. After the Nominating Committee has presented its report, nominations will be received from the floor. After all nominations have been received from the floor, the Election Supervisory Committee shall be elected. • On November 27, 2018, at the MLK Center located at 200 Lancaster St., Wetumpka, AL at 6:30 p.m. the election of Officers and AtLarge Executive Committee members will be conducted. We look forward to the participation of all eligible members. Questions should be directed to either Bobby Mays @ 334-475-0795 or Pamela P. Williams @ 334-224-4814. Submitted / The Herald

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dozen” costs $50 and a “flock” of 25 ducks costs $100. Hyde thanked the event’s primary sponsors, Wind Creek Wetumpka and Information Transport Solutions, as well as the Wetumpka Police and Fire Departments for their help in organizing and orchestrating the Duck Dash. Hyde also credited his fellow Rotarians for their volunteerism. “They have big hearts, and they’ll go out of their way to do something for other people,” Hyde said. More information about the River Region Duck Dash can be found online at Duckrace.com/ wetumpka.

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The 2018 River Region Duck Dash, hosted by the Wetumpka Rotary Club, is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 6. According to former Wetumpka Rotary President and event organizer Eric Hyde, the Duck Dash will raise funds for a number of organizations that the Wetumpka Rotary has taken on over the years, the most recent being the Deputy James Bart Hart Rotarian Memorial Scholarship. “That provides a scholarship for a family member of a first responder,” Hyde said. During the Duck Dash, Hyde said thousands of rubber ducks will be dumped into the Coosa River from the bridge at Gold Star Park. The ducks will float through the river’s old lock system to a cage at the end of the route. The owner of the first duck that makes it into the cage will receive $1,500 in cash. The second will receive $1,000 and the third place winner will receive $750. Initially, Hyde said rotary members had been brainstorming fundraising ideas when Wind Creek Hotel and Casino General Manager Cody Williamson brought this up. “It was fun. It was different. We hadn’t had anything like that around here,” Hyde said. “We have a river. Why can’t we do something that includes where we’re at?” Hyde said this is the third year that the Duck Dash will take place in Wetumpka. The inaugural Duck Dash was a part of the last Craterfest event, and last year’s event was held by itself. While fewer ducks were adopted last year, he said the Wetumpka Rotary had “awesome” sponsors. “We got better at what we were doing, so we spent less money,” Hyde said. “Hopefully, next year, we’ll attach it to another event like that.” As a reminder of the event, Hyde encouraged locals to keep their eyes peeled for several giant, inflatable ducks at various places throughout Wetumpka. Hyde said about 30 of them will be displayed at sponsor locations. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase your business, having a big duck out front,” Hyde said. Hyde said the Wetumpka Rotary is currently accepting sponsorships. Individual ducks cost $5, a “quack pack” of five costs $20, a “quacker’s

will prosecute anybody who’s caught committing any damage to the property,” Reeves said. In addition to vandalizing property, Investigator Joshua Barfoot said anyone caught firing a paintball gun from a vehicle or using a paintball gun in an unsafe manner will also be prosecuted. While the “Junior-Senior War” has been part of the school’s homecoming festivities for years, Barfoot said the students who are taking part in the vandalism “have no respect for anyone else’s property or safety.” He urged parents to maintain an appropriate level of supervision. “Countless man hours are utilized working these crimes, which could altogether be avoided if parents would be more conscious of their students’ ‘extracurricular’ activities,” Barfoot said. Dennis said the school does not condone vandalism, and will be working with law enforcement to prevent it. “We hope that individuals will make decisions, as not to jeopardize themselves or their futures,” Dennis said.

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Chamber, Wind Creek honor local businesses By JULIANNE PURCELL Contributing Writer

Hundreds of area business people representing nearly 50 local businesses were celebrated recently for their service to the community and their contribution to the local economy from atop the Wind Creek Wetumpka Casino penthouse. Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, with co-host Wind Creek Hospitality, conducted the inaugural Business Appreciation Reception, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event honored more than 150 local business owners and key employees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was our first time doing this event, and we are very pleased. Our members thoroughly enjoyed it,â&#x20AC;? Chamber Executive Director Gerry Purcell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to send a big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Wind Creek for hosting us. Everything they do is done with excellence.â&#x20AC;? The honored guests at last Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reception included doctors and dentists, bankers and investment consultants, photographers and art museum curators, and clothing and specialty store owners, mingled with radio advertising executives, flooring and dĂŠcor store owners, lawn equipment repair specialists, and a bait and tackle shop owner, as well as a physical therapist and a fitness center owner. Kristy McGehee, owner of NOW Physical Therapy and board certified orthopedic clinical specialist, was excited to participate in Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Business owners and community leaders mingle at during the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Business Appreciation Reception.

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physical therapy office.â&#x20AC;? McGehee praised the WACC and Wind Creek for hosting the Business Appreciation Reception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy events like the business reception because it gives local business leaders the opportunity to come together in a relaxed environment to meet people they would only see in a work setting, or possibly not ever meet at all,â&#x20AC;? she said. Getting the word out to help grow local businesses is Cumulus Media, according to Montgomeryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cumulus Broadcasting executive Darlene Dixon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love things like the reception,â&#x20AC;? Dixon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because I always meet new and interesting people, and they often wind up trusting me to help them grow their business through radio and digital advertising.â&#x20AC;? Radio advertising can offer as much as a 10 to 1 return on investment, and digital advertising, which Cumulus also offers, can further increase the ROI, added Dixon. Cumulus radio has 6 radio stations including WLWI Radio. Wetumpka is home to a growing number and wide diversity of businesses, which serve, treat, clothe, feed and minister locals Since 2010, the Elmore County Food Pantry, also represented at the Business Appreciation Reception, has served over 1.3 million pounds of free food to Elmore Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most needy families, and currently assists more than 500 families per month.

Holtville Slapout VFD raising funds for new station By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The Holtville Slapout Volunteer Fire Department is raising funds to build a new fire station in Deatsville. According to fire chief Forrest Gregg, the fire department has already acquired the property for the new station at 10181 Holtville Road, and hope to have the driveway paved by the end of the year. Gregg said a new station has been a goal for years. He said the fire department has outgrown its current location, which was built in the early 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Around 2012 is when we started shopping around and looking at plans and getting some stuff done. Once you see how expensive it is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just hard,â&#x20AC;? Gregg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have just one room to do our training (and) our meetings. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no office space. When we do barbecues and fundraisers we do it all right here. This is all weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got.â&#x20AC;? Ideally, Gregg said the new station would have a designated training facility, 10 bays for fire trucks, offices, a kitchen and a gathering area for firefighters to â&#x20AC;&#x153;hang out.â&#x20AC;? He said the station would also possibly have a small bunk room for firefighters to stay in the event of an emergency. As one of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s busiest stations that is not part of a municipality, Gregg said the new station could help better serve the community. Once they have moved, Gregg said the plan is to keep their current building and use it as an event venue for the community while raising funds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(They could) use it for parties, or gettogethers or one of the ball clubs might want to use it to have a fundraiser and use the grill,â&#x20AC;? Gregg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully, if we let people use it, we can get money to help keep it up and do repairs.â&#x20AC;? As of now, Gregg said the majority of the money they receive goes toward keeping equipment up to date and the general maintenance of the current station. He said the station will have to be funded through a long-term loan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to us. They give us good money, but when you start talking about fire stations, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be cheap,â&#x20AC;? Gregg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at upwards of $800,000. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to raise a good amount of money, if we can, to offset anything we borrow.â&#x20AC;? Gregg said the new station would be a better investment than staying and making repairs at the current station. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have to keep putting money into this old building. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

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Fire chief Forrest Gregg said the Holtville Slapout Volunteer Fire Department has outgrown its current station, pictured here, and is seeking the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help in building a bigger one.

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couple of years ago, I read an article in an old Newsweek. It was about population problems in China where the population is growing so fast, couples are not allowed to have more than one child. The article told of a Chinese peasant who found out that his wife was pregnant with their second child. The soothsayer told him that the child to be born was a boy. The peasant took his four-year-old daughter, and threw her down a well, as she cried, “Papa, Papa!” That story hit me so hard, on such a deep and primitive level, that I’ve not been able to get it out of my head. I could feel the terror that child must have felt when she realized that her Papa was not playing a game; and the hopelessness she must have felt when she realized that the Papa she loved and trusted was not going to save her. I think that article touched the child in me, the one that is afraid of being abandoned, the one that is afraid that someone I love, someone I trust and depend on, will throw me in the well, and let me drown, It’s the same child that wonders if I’m good enough, if I’m acceptable, if anyone can really love me. I don’t think that inner child

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or those feelings are uniquely mine. I think that all of us feel that way, some time or another. And, I think that no matter how much we protest otherwise, most of us fear that God is going to do the same thing to us. We think that sooner or later, we will do something so bad, God will abandon us, throw us down the well, and do nothing as we cry out, “Papa, Abba, Father.” It’s so easy to think that God will abandon us, knowing ourselves as we do, knowing our imperfections and sins, and believing that we must be perfect, sinless, good, to be worthy of God’s love. It’s even easier to think about God abandoning us, when we hear the parable of the Wheat and Tares. When we hear Jesus say the weeds will be bound up and thrown in the fire, we know where we’ll be: we know that it’s the fire for us. All of us have heard too many sermons about how we’d better shape up, or we’ll be thrown in the fire. But that’s not what the parable of the Wheat and Tares is all about. The point is not that God will abandon us and throw us in the fire if we’re not good. The Point of the parable is that Evil and Good exist side by side in us, and that God loves us so

REV. BOB HENDERSON Trinity Episcopal much, He won’t risk hurting us by separating our good and evil. As easy as it is to believe that we are the tares if we don’t keep all Ten Commandments, if we fail to do what is morally or ethically right, or if we just aren’t “good,” the fact of the matter is, that we are neither completely wheat nor completely tares. We are both. As someone once said, “We aren’t good enough to be completely Wheat, we aren’t bad enough to be completely Tares.” Oh, there are times when we are good enough or bad enough to be either, for a while. But, a graph of our lives would show us bouncing back and forth, up and down from evil to good, good to evil, almost Christ-like, then despicably evil. So, what does God do with us, we who are not all good, nor all evil? What does the parable mean for us? At least for me, the parable means this. The good and evil

that is in all of us, will remain there as we grow to maturity, just as the owner of the field let the wheat and weeds ripen together. The evil that is in us all is so intertwined with the good, the roots are twisted together so closely, that if the evil that is in us is rooted out, the good will be damaged. God could do it. But, he loves us so much, that he leaves us free to do it ourselves, knowing in advance, we will never fully succeed. We will never be all good. As we mature and grow toward the harvest, we become more and more sensitive to the evil in ourselves and in the world around us. But, try as we might, we’ll never get rid of it all. Remember what Paul said (Rom. 7:15,19): 151 do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 19I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want. We will never root out all the evil, and that’s OK. Listen again: We will never root out all the evil, and that’s OK. God loves us, good and evil that we are, and God is never

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going to throw us into the fire. God judges with mercy, He teaches man to be kind, by being kind. He fills His Daughters and Sons with good hope because God, in Jesus, has forgiven our Sins. When it’s time to be judged, we won’t be thrown into the fire. Not because we are good, not because we deserve it, not because of anything we did, or didn’t do, but because God, in Christ has forgiven us for the evil we had done. When we stand before God at the end of the age and God’s healing love touches our lives and hearts, that which is not good, will be made good; not because God ripped out the evil, but because in God’s love we see ourselves as we are, and want the evil that is in us, to be out. His healing power will enable us to do it. Then, the tares will be thrown into the fire, but it won’t be us, we are too precious. It will be those parts of our lives which we cannot change on our own, those parts that, with God’s healing love, we can change, or cast out. God will never abandon us. He will judge us with kindness and mercy and give us repentance for our sins. That is our hope, our good hope, and that is our joy.

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mitch L. Roberson and Ashley Roberson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on the 29th day of June, 2007, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2007 Page 51898; the undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB Doing Business As Christiana Trust, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Trustee For BCAT 20144TT, 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 October 17, 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: Commencing at the NW Corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 26, Township 20 North; Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 1 degree 20 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 720.20 feet to an iron pin found at the Point of Beginning; thence North 86 degrees 51 minutes 52 seconds East, a distance of 470.83 feet to an iron pin found on the West Right-ofWay line of Co. Rd. No. 80 and the point of curvature of a non-tangent curve, concave to the West having a radius of 3001.58 feet a central angle of 4 degrees 33 minutes 04 seconds and a chord of 238.36 feet bearing South 2 degrees 11 minutes 52 seconds East; thence Southerly along said curve, a distance of 238.42 feet; thence South 10 degrees 40 minutes 37 seconds West, a distance of 55.73 feet; thence South 37 degrees 39 minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 101.02 feet to the north Right-of-Way line of Co. Rd. No. 337 and point of curvature of a non-tangent curve, concave to the South, having a radius of 6157.76 a central angle of 0 degrees 39 minutes 05 seconds and a chord of 70.00 feet bearing South 88 degrees 25 minutes 29 seconds West; thence Westerly along said curve a distance of 70.00 feet; thence South 88 degrees 05 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 329.05 feet; thence leaving said Right-of-Way line North 1 degrees 20 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 360.10 feet to the point of beginning, said described tract. Property street address for informational purposes: 8820 Bradley Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. 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. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB Doing Business As Christiana Trust, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Trustee For BCAT 20144TT, Mortgagee/Transferee

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Cornelius T. Peoples and wife, Janie McGhee, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ComUnity Lending, Incorporated, on the 11th day of December, 2006, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 3DJH PRGLÂżHG in Book 2012, Page 39509; the undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT, 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 October 17, 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: Lot 4, Block 3, according to the Plat of Silver Pointe Subdivision, Plat No. 1, as recorded LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13 at Page 35. Property street address for informational purposes: 66 Sterling Dr, Elmore, AL 36025 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS IS, WHERE ISâ&#x20AC;? BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV E\ noon the next business day DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6LURWH Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 20144TT, Mortgagee/Transferee

LAKE JORDAN STORAGE, LLC 1955 TITUS ROAD TITUS, AL 36080 334-567-9200 NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC SALE AND/OR AUCTION

ber 14, 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: Lot 3, Block E, according to the Map of Waterview Estates Plat, as the same is recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 7, at Page 165, as said plat was amended by instrument recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama, on Card No. 013397. Property street address for informational purposes: 55 Pineneedle Dr , Wetumpka, AL 36092. 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , Mortgagee/Transferee

Southeast Storage 1901 Holtville Rd. Wetumpka, AL, 36092 Â&#x2021; 'HEUD +RGJHV McDonald Drive Wetumpka, Al 36092, Porch Swing, Chair, Garbage Disposal, Books, Tiki Torches, Boxes Â&#x2021; -HQQLIHU %X]EHH Eagle Nest Drive Wetumpka, Al 36092, Books, Totes, Metal Bed Rails, Baseball Bat and Glove Â&#x2021; 6KXQWHDVKD +XQW 1 2SWKOHRKROD 6WUHHW Wetumpka Al 36092, Boxes, Clothes, Bed, Toys, Â&#x2021; 9DQHVVD )XQGHUEHUJ 961 Hillcrest Avenue BirmingKDP $O )XUQLWXUH Boxes, Totes Southeast Storage 8 6 +Z\ Wetumpka, AL, 36093 Â&#x2021; 5HJLQDOG %HOO Shade Tree Court Wetumpka, Al 36092, Chevy Automobile, Fishing Gear, Tires, Boxes Â&#x2021; 'XVWLQ )DUOH\ County Road 6 Double 6SULQJV $O 'HVN %R[ Bag Â&#x2021; &KDUOHV &KDSPDQ Bond Drive Wetumpka, Al 36093, Clothes Â&#x2021; -HUU\ 2GRP *OHQdale Acres, Eclectic Al 36024, Furniture, Totes, Golf Clubs, Dishwasher, Doll, Boxes Â&#x2021; 'DYLG +XUVH\ *LQger Lane Eclectic Al 36024, 79V )XUQLWXUH /DPSV Clothes, Tote, Boxes Â&#x2021; 3DXO 3DUULVK 86 Hwy 231 Lot 19 Wetumpka Al 7RWHV 6KRS 9DF )DQ Luggage, Trash Cans Â&#x2021; 3DWULFLD +DUULV Tiffany Lane Montgomery Al 36110, Furniture, Queen Mattress, Iron Board, Lamp Southeast Storage 8 6 +Z\ Wetumpka, AL, 36093 Â&#x2021; 6HDQ $GDPV East Main Street Prattville, Al 36066, Fridge, Boxes, Clothes, Totes, Toys Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12 and 19, 2018 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLINTON JONES, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-105 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: RONALD C. JONES AND ALL HEIRS AND NEXT OF KIN OF CLINTON JONES, DECEASED: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 2nd day of May, 2018, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WKH VDLG GHFHDVHG ZDV ÂżOHG in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, WANDA P. JONES, and her Petition for the Probate thereof as such Will; and that the 10th day of October, 2018 at 10:30 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. has been appointed as the day for Hearing said Petition, 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 7 day of SEPTEMBER 2018. JOHN E. ENSLEN, JUDGE OF PROBATE REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner Regina B. Edwards, PC, 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/JONES, C. PUBLIC NOTICE ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF PROJECT NO STPMN-2615 (256) & STPMN-2615 (257) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elmore County. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 2018 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Emmett Wayne Campbell, Jr., an unmarried individu-

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C., Bowdy J. Brown, Esq., 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Our File No.: 49696-2033, ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 FC/CAMPBELL JR., E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION In accordance with the provisions of the Self-Service Storage Act, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lien of the goods hereinafter described and stored at the Oak Tree Rental Properties, LLC Mini Storage location listed below. And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, DQG WKH WLPH VSHFLÂżHG LQ VXFK notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction at the below stated location to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of on September 25, 2018 at 9:00 A.M: Oak Tree Rental Properties, LLC Mini Storage 5046 Oak Tree Road, Millbrook, AL 36054 (334) 517-680 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unit A-8 Shane Bryan, 552 Carpenter Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed Frame, Television, Chest of Drawers, Nightstand, Mattresses, Tool Box, Shark Steam Cleaner, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toys, Small Air Hockey Tables, Gas Grill, Table Saw, Weed Eater, Gaming Chairs, Miscellaneous Household Goods - Unit C-3 - Shane Bryan, 552 Carpenter Road, Deatsville, AL 36022 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; China Cabinet, Sofa, Mattresses, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bed Frame, Floor Lamp, Television, Wood Table, Dresser, Nightstand Miscellaneous Household Goodsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unit B-8 - Christy House, 3911 Steam Mill Road, Apt. E11, Columbus, GA 31907 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Space Heater, Baby Crib with Mattress, Sectional Sofa, Suitcase. /s/ Brandon C. Stone Attorney for Oak Tree Rental Properties, LLC Stone, Britt, & Webb, LLC P. O. Box 1609 Millbrook, AL 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12 and 19, 2018 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Code of Alabama 39-1-1(f) related to public works contracts of less than $50,000, notice is hereby given by the Elmore County Commission that the public works contract to install new carpet tiles in the Elmore County Administrative Complex at the Historic Courthouse is complete. Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 2018 COMPLETION

Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P.O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 440045 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 FC/440045 Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Jahan Berns, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www. sirote.com/foreclosures, 440029 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 FC/440029 Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF GARY EDWARD MCDOWELL, DECEASED PROBATE COURT CASE NO.:2018-120 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 6 day September 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 same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. TINA SPEARS, ADMINISTRATRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF GARY EDWARD MCDOWELL, DECEASED Attorney: Robert B. Reneau, Reneau & Thornton 114 South Main Street, P. 0. Box 160 Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 567-8488 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/MCDOWELL, G.

LAKE JORDAN STORAGE, LLC PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE ALABAMA SELF-STORAGE ACT (CODE OF ALA, 1975, 8-1530) HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF SALE UNDER SAID ACT TO WIT: DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM LOCATION: LAKE JORDAN STORAGE, LLC 1955 TITUS ROAD TITUS, AL 36080 LESSOR WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC SALE FOR CASH REIMBURSEMENT OF STORAGE DUES FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTENTS OF THE FOLLOWING SPACES: NAME: BRAD BIRNELL ADDRESS: 405 SPIGENER ROAD, TITUS, AL 36080 UNIT NO.: 78 THE OCCUPANT HAS THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE CONTENTS ANYTIME PRIOR TO SALE. THIS SALE IS BEING HELD TO SATISFY A STATUTORY LESSORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LIEN. CASH ONLY Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12 and 19, 2018 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUNICE LUCILLE MILAM GOODMAN, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-160 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to RAMONA CARMEN MILLER as Personal Representative on the 5 day of September 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 EDWARDS, torney for the Estate of Eunice Lucille Milam Goodman, deceased.

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REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/GOODMAN, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: E.S.B., a minor child. CASE NO.: JU-2017-92.03 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: BETTY SWEAT You are hereby given notice WKDW D SHWLWLRQ KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG E\ WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ 'HSDUWPHQW RI +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV requesting that your parenWDO ULJKWV EH WHUPLQDWHG WR E.S.B., born on 09/17/2002 in 6SDUWDQEXUJ 6RXWK &DUROLQD You are hereby given notice WKDW \RX DUH UHTXLUHG WR ÂżOH DQ $QVZHU ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH -XYHQLOH &RXUW DQG ZLWK the Petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, MiFKDHO ( 0H\HU 0RQWJRPHU\ 5HJLRQDO /HJDO 2IÂżFH 3 2 %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD ZLWKLQ IRXUWHHQ GD\V RI WKH GDWH RI WKH ODVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRWLFH RU D GHIDXOW MXGJPHQW FDQ EH HQWHUHG DJDLQVW \RX $ ÂżQDO KHDULQJ KDV EHHQ VHW IRU 1RYHPEHU DW S P DW WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ -XGLFLDO &RPSOH[ LQ :HWXPSND $ODEDPD <RX PD\ DSSHDU DQG FRQWHVW WKH VDPH LI \RX choose. :HWXPSND +HUDOG 6HSW DQG 2FW JU2017-92.03 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James S. Adamson and Leesa S. Adamson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, on the 30th day of May, 2008, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2008 Page 33979; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on Novem-

Elizabeth Loefgren, SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C., P. O. Box 55727, Birmingham, AL 35255-5727, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee, www.sirote.com/foreclosures, 439649 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 FC/439649 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: A.K.C., a minor child. CASE NO.: JU-2016-244.04 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: A.K.C. TO: GABRIEL RAMIREZ (ALLEGED) or UNKNOWN FATHER You are hereby given notice that a petition has been ÂżOHG E\ WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ 'HSDUWPHQW RI +XPDQ 5Hsources requesting that your SDUHQWDO ULJKWV EH WHUPLQDWHG to A.K.C., born on 06/05/2003 DW 'HFDWXU *HQHUDO LQ 'HFDWXU $ODEDPD You are hereby given notice WKDW \RX DUH UHTXLUHG WR ÂżOH DQ $QVZHU ZLWK WKH &OHUN RI WKH -XYHQLOH &RXUW DQG ZLWK the Petitionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, MiFKDHO ( 0H\HU 0RQWJRPHU\ 5HJLRQDO /HJDO 2IÂżFH 3 2 %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODEDPD ZLWKLQ IRXUWHHQ GD\V RI WKH GDWH RI WKH ODVW SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRWLFH RU D GHIDXOW MXGJPHQW FDQ EH HQWHUHG DJDLQVW \RX $ ÂżQDO KHDULQJ KDV EHHQ VHW IRU 1RYHPEHU DW D P DW WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ -XGLFLDO &RPSOH[ LQ :HWXPSND $ODEDPD <RX PD\ DSSHDU DQG FRQWHVW WKH VDPH LI \RX choose. :HWXPSND +HUDOG 6HSW DQG 2FW JU2016-244.04 PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PETER AUSTIN BUSH, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 2017-105 ORDER SETTING HEARING ON FINAL SETTLEMENT A Petition for Final Settlement DQG 'LVFKDUJH KDV EHHQ ÂżOHG in the above estate by Chris Henry Wesson, Administrator of the estate of Peter Austin %XVK GHFHDVHG DQG D ÂżQDO settlement hearing has been scheduled for October 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama. DONE AND ENTERED this 27th day of August, 2018. /s/ John E. Enslen, JOHN E. ENSLEN, JUDGE OF PROBATE Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/BUSH, P.

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Judge of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law or else will be forever barred. Ed Parish, Jr., Administrator/ Personal Representative of the Estate of William Hobert Mardis, deceased

more County, Alabama on October 10, 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: SubLot Four (4) and the north 16.63 feet of Sub-Lot Five (5) of Original Lot No. 179 according to the Plat of Town of Wetumpka, Alabama, Elmore County, Alabama, as the same is recorded in Plat Book 2, at Page 89 in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. Property Street Address: 505 Government St, Wetumpka, AL 36092 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is VXEMHFW WR DQ\ WLWOH GHÂżFLHQcies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW VHW RXW above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. 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. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, Mortgagee or Transferee

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orable 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.

and wife, originally in favor of Residential Mortgage Corporation, and recorded in Book 161 at Page 2470 on May LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as reĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ LQVWUXPHQW UHFRUGed in Book 2014, Page 4242 RI WKH VDPH 2IÂżFH 6KDSLUR and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on October 3, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at an iron SLQ DW WKH 6: FRUQHU RI WKH 6( RI WKH 1: RI 6HFtion 3, T18N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence N GHJ Âś Â´ ( DORQJ section line, 209.50 feet to an iron pin, said point being the point of beginning; thence N 02 deg. 09â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 17â&#x20AC;? W, 348.81 feet to an iron pin on the south right of way of County Road No. 198, Old Tallassee Road, JUDYHO WKHQFH 6 GHJ Âś 01â&#x20AC;? E, along said right of way, 131.50 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right RI ZD\ 6 GHJ Âś Â´ ( 315.11 feet to an iron pin on WKH VRXWK OLQH RI WKH 6( RI WKH 1: RI 6HFWLRQ WKHQFH 6 GHJ Âś Â´ : DORQJ VHFWLRQ OLQH feet to the point of beginning. The above described properW\ OLHV LQ WKH 6( RI WKH 1: RI 6HFWLRQ 7 1 5 ( Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 1.0 acres, more or less. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 152 Old Georgia Plank Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and FRQYH\DQFH $6 ,6 :+(5( ,6 1HLWKHU WKH PRUWJDJHH QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) Â§ 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and QR LQ FHUWLÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP at the address LQGLFDWHG EHORZ 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY MAX BEATTY, DECEASED CASE NUMBER: 2018-215 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of September, 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. Doris Peddy Beatty, Executor of the Estate of Billy Max Beatty, deceased Debra D. Spain, Esq., Capell +RZDUG 3 & 3RVW 2IÂżFH Box 2069, Montgomery, AL 36102-2069 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/BEATTY, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN, F. ROGERS, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to PATRICK BRIAN ROGERS as Personal Representative on the 31 day of August, 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 Helen F. Rogers, deceased. Regina B. Edwards, Esq., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, AL 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/ROGERS, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM H. DENNIS, DECEASED PROBATE COURT 2018-210 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to WILLIAM TROY DENNIS as Personal Representative on the 31 day of August 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 EDWARDS, Attorney for the Personal Representative of the Estate of William H. Dennis, deceased REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ., 109 East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19 and 26, 2018 EST/DENNIS, W. PUBLIC NOTICE State of Alabama County of Elmore Notice to the Creditors of Estate of Roy Rayford Duncan, Deceased Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 30 day of August, 2018, by the Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law or else will be forever barred. Brenda Kay Blanton Duncan Personal Representative THE PARISH LAW FIRM, 323 Adams Avenue (36104) Post, 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ )D[ Attorney for Personal Representative Wetumpka Herald: 6HSW DQG EST/DUNCAN, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of Alabama County of Elmore Probate Court Case No.:2018-193 In the Matter of the Estate of William Hobert Mardis, Deceased Letters of Administration on the estate of said decedent having been granted to Ed Parish, Jr. on the 30 day of August 2018, by the Probate f C

THE PARISH LAW FIRM, 323 Adams Avenue (36104), Post 2IÂżFH %R[ 0RQWJRPHU\ $/ )D[ :HWXPSND +HUDOG 6HSW 12 and 19, 2018 EST/MARDIS, W. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tammie D. McGlamry, an unmarried woman , to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated October 22, 2003, said mortgage recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2003, Page 91076. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama on October 10, 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: Lot No. 34 of Ferndale Subdivision as shown by plat made by R. H. Heys, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 25, 1965, and recorded in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 5, at page 137. Property Street Address: 6463 Airport Road, Elmore, AL 36095 (provided for informational purposes only). Said property will be sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;?. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is VXEMHFW WR DQ\ WLWOH GHÂżFLHQcies including but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior WR WKH 0RUWJDJH ÂżUVW VHW RXW above. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. 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. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, Mortgagee or Transferee Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC, 1709 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, AL201800000067 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 2018 FC/MCGLAMRY, T. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Janet L. Turner, to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, USDA, f/k/a the Farmers Home Administration, dated April 3, 1996, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 172, Page 000469. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, F/K/A THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, ElC

Attorney for Mortgagee or Transferee, Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC, 1709 Devonshire Drive, Columbia, SC 29204, AL201800000198 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 2018 FC/TURNER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES ORSI, DECEASED CASE NO. 18-199 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTOR ESTATE OF ROBERT JAMES ORSI, DECEASED Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27 day August 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of 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 or the same will be barred. VERONICA C. AURELIO, Executrix of the Estate of Robert James Orsi John E. Enslen, Probate Judge, Elmore County, Alabama Chip Cleveland, Esquire The Cleveland Firm, LLC 711 McQueen Smith Rd. S. Prattville, Alabama 36066 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/ORSI, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLENE ANN ORSI, DECEASED CASE NO. 18-198 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTOR ESTATE OF CHARLENE ANN ORSI, DECEASED Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27 day August 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of 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 or the same will be barred. VERONICA C. AURELIO, Executrix of the Estate of Charlene Ann Orsi Chip Cleveland, Esquire The Cleveland Firm, LLC 711 McQueen Smith Rd. S. Prattville, Alabama 36066 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/ORSI, C. Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on September 29, 2005 by John M. Clement and Christy D. Clement, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., and recorded in RLPY Book 2005 at Page 74320 on October 4, 2005, in the OfÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper DV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ LQVWUXPHQW recorded in RLPY Book 2013, Page 45652 of the same OfÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG ,QJOH / / 3 as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on October 16, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commencing at the southeast corner of SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 29, Township 20, North, Range 19 East, thence North 2Â° West 40 feet, more or less, to the North side of a County paved road for the point of beginning, thence continue North 2Â° West 243.4 feet, thence south 88Â° west 300 feet, thence south 2Â° east 243.4 feet to the north side of said road, thence North 88Â° east along the north side of said road 300 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel of land lying in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 29, Township 20, North Range 19 east, containing 1.5 acres more or less. All according to survey of P.J.Jennings, Registered Surveyor, dated April 3, 1971. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 2369 Antioch Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) Â§ 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

REGINA B. EDWARDS, P.C., 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 EST/TAYLOR, N. PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by Anita K. Setliff, a single woman to Administrator of the Small Business Administration, an agency of the Government of the United States of America dated November 21, 2005, and Recorded in RLPY Book 2006, Page 11465 of the UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that the undersigned as mortgagee will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, during legal hours of sale on October 1, 2018, at the front door of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, One Commerce Street Wetumpka, AL 36092, the following described real property in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama, being the same property described in the above referred to mortgage: LOT 9, BLOCK B, COBBS FORD RUN SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8 AT PAGE 46 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. 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 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 MXGJH RI WKH probate 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. Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee. The sale will be conducted subject (1) WR FRQÂżUPDWLRQ WKDW WKH VDOH LV not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to ÂżQDO FRQÂżUPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW RI the status of the loan with the mortgagee. Administrator of the Small Business Administration, an agency of the Government of the United States of America, Mortgagee Beth McFadden Rouse, McFadden, Rouse & Bender, LLC, 718 Downtowner Blvd., Mobile, AL 36609 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/SETLIFF, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LEMUEL FRANK BOOZER, DECEASED CASE NO. 18-102

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 17013412, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF LEMUEL FRANK BOOZER., DECEASED. Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on 24 day of August, 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Judge of 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 or the same will be barred. WILLIE SUE BOOZER, Executrix of the Estate of LEMUEL FRANK BOOZER.

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/CLEMENT, J.

JOHN E. ENSLEN PROBATE JUDGE, ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC, 711 McQueen Smith Road S. Prattville, Alabama 36066

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY GRANT TAYLOR, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO. 18-180 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to STACY W. TAYLOR as Personal Representative on the 27 day of August 2018, by the Hon-

Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/BOOZER, L. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 23, 1995 by Charlie H. Lewis and Tracy D. Lewis, husband f f f

6+$3,52 $1' ,1*/( //3 10130 Perimeter Parkway, 6XLWH &KDUORWWH 1& 015545, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, 6HSW DQG FC/LEWIS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 2, 2010 by Gena Harper and Jaime Harper, wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, and recorded in RLPY Book 2010 at Page 21850 on -XQH LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC DV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG E\ LQVWUXPHQW UHcorded in RLPY Book 2015, Page 21409 of the same OfÂżFH 6KDSLUR DQG ,QJOH / / 3 as counsel for Mortgagee or f

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Eclectic holding 26th Alabama Cotton Festival on Oct. 13 By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Bureau Chief

The town of Eclectic is getting ready to celebrate the 26th annual Alabama Cotton Festival, which will be held on Main Street from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13. Assistant Town Clerk Elizabeth Geer said the Cotton Festival serves to celebrate the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origins as a cotton-growing community while also providing a plethora of fun activities for the whole family. Geer said the Cotton Festival will feature a variety of vendors, a live DJ, live entertainment, a car show, a dog show, an art and photography show, the Alabama Cotton Queen Pageant and a Kids Zone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just to get out there and mingle and have fun without technology,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. This year, she said they are bringing back the Cotton Run 5k and fun run, which has not been a part of the Cotton Festival for about three years. The Cotton Run starts at 7 a.m., and is expected to last about an hour and a half. Geer said the Cotton Festival will also hold the second annual chicken race at noon, where they plan to race live chickens.

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The 26th annual Alabama Cotton Festival will be held on Main Street in Eclectic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 13.

Because both the University of Alabama and Auburn Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football teams have home games on the day of the event, Geer said the games may be projected on a wall for people to watch at the Eclectic Warehouse event venue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have an Alabama or Auburn game, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on, projected somewhere,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re crossing our fingers that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re late

games. The live DJ will be here, so if there are games going on, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll announce touchdowns and scores.â&#x20AC;? Town Clerk Deborah Rowe, who has been involved with the Cotton Festival in some capacity since its inception, said something new has been added to the event every year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been more vendors and more events, and those have changed over the years, depending on what

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and Observer by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-2346550, sending your event to the.editor@thewetumpkaherald.com or logging on to http://www.thewetumpkaherald.com/. sell. Canned goods will be donated to the Elmore County Food Pantry. If you are intersected in selling your gowns please email cotc@cityofwetumpka.com to confirm your spot.

Wednesday, Sept. 12

â&#x20AC;˘ Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ Dementia Caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church Highway 231 in Wetumpka at 6 p.m.This is a support group for those with loved ones suffering from memory loss and for caregivers of those with memory loss. This is a place to learn more and share with others experiencing the same issues. Free to the entire community and there will be light refreshments served. For more information call Tonia Ayers at 334-235-4151.

Monday, Sept. 17

â&#x20AC;˘ Taste of Eclectic 2018, hosted by Eclectic the Beautiful will be at Elmore County High School located at 155 North College Ave. in Eclectic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are available now! Leave a message on the page at https://www. facebook.com/events/2255084854720835/ and one of us will make sure you get a ticket. Only 350 tickets are available. Once they are gone no more will be sold, so you better get them quick! $10 adult, $5 children 4-12 and free for ages 3 and below. No take outs. Contact Carmen Winslett at 334-201-0092 or Dean Williams at 334399-6451.

Thursday, Sept. 13

â&#x20AC;˘ Wetumpka High School Parent Report Day will be at 1251 Coosa River Parkway Wetumpka from 1 to 7 p.m. Please make plans to attend Parent Report Day. This will be an opportunity to meet with your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers and pick up mid-quarter progress reports.

Saturday, Sept. 29

Saturday, Sept. 15

â&#x20AC;˘ Gospel Singing with the Fuggat Family and The Mike Lowery Trio will be hosted by Bubba Wood and Mike Lowery Trio. It will be at Faith Baptist Church located at 64 Chapel Road in Wetumpka from 6 to 8:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Haunted Wetumpka Paranormal Investigation will be at 116 East Bridge Street in Wetumpka from 7 p.m. to midnight. Investigate the Haunted Chamber of Commerce building where each and every room has a story dying to be told. $25 per person. Reserve today to guarantee your spot. Reservations limited to 10 people each month. Call 334-567-4811 or email jyoung@wetumpkachamber.org â&#x20AC;˘ The Elmore County Bama Chapter will be having a watch party for the Bama/Ole Miss game Sept. 15 at the Coosa River Craft House located at 108 South Main

works, what people want and what people respond to,â&#x20AC;? Rowe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It started out as a yard sale, and then it just kind of grew.â&#x20AC;? Rowe said the Cotton Festival was initially started by Eclectic the Beautiful as a community-wide flea market, and morphed into an annual festival after local merchants got involved. Typically, Geer said the turnout at the Cotton Festival is high, and people come â&#x20AC;&#x153;from all overâ&#x20AC;? to participate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, we had about 5,000 people come through. Eclecticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only got about 1,100-ish people,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had good attendance for years, but I do believe the last year was the largest weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in a while,â&#x20AC;? Rowe added. Currently, Geer said she has over 90 vendors registered to participate in the Cotton Festival, and she is expecting about 20 more to sign up before the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of our vendors use this as their first event. It kind of gets their names out there,â&#x20AC;? Geer said. More information about the Alabama Cotton Festival can be found on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, Townofeclectic. com, or on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Town of Eclecticâ&#x20AC;? Facebook page.

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After years of construction, the Wetumpka Hampton Inn and Suitesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; officially opened its doors on Friday. The hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction began in 2015, halted for a while and resumed in August 2017. Street in Wetumpka at 6 p.m. Cost is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Buffet by Grumpy Dog and cash bar. RSVP for reservations to elcobama@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;˘ King Bridal & Formal will celebrate its Third Year Anniversary at 409 South Main Street in Wetumpka Al from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Time flies when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re busy treating your family like royalty! King Bridal & Formal Boutique is approaching its 3rd Year Anniversary and wants to celebrate with you. The first 25 ladies will receive a gift and there will also be giveaways,

refreshments, savings and more.

Sunday, Sept.16

â&#x20AC;˘ Pageant Prom and Homecoming Dress Sale will be at the Wetumpka Civic Center located at 410 South Main Street in Wetumpka time from 2 to 5 p.m. Have an upcoming pageant or wanting to sell some of your pageant gowns? This is your opportunity to buy sell or rent pageant dresses for all ages. Sellers, you will have an opportunity to bring your dresses at 1 p.m. The cost to participate is one canned good for each dress brought to

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Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on October 16, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot 111, of Brookwood Subdivision Plat 4B, as the Plat thereof appears of record LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 17, at Pages 87 & 88. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 102 Southern Hollow Ct, Wetumpka, AL 36093. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) Â§ 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂż I

ÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

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SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 15008193, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2018 FC/HARPER, G. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 2018-217 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVIEON WILLIAMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 21 day of August, 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

Joanne Mitchell, Administratrix, for the Estate of Davieon Williams, Deceased Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/WILLIAMS, D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SYLVESTER JACKSON, DECEASED PROBATE COURT NO: 2018-182 NOTICE TO CREDITOR â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on August 20th, 2018, by the Honorable John E. Enslen, Probate Judge 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 required by law or the same will be barred. Ada Mae Jackson, Personal Representative, Estate of Sylvester Jackson, Deceased Jack Owens, Esq., Ball, Ball, Matthews, & Novak, PA, PO Box 2148, Montgomery, AL 36102-2148, 334-387-7680 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 29, Sept. 5 and 12, 2018 EST/JACKSON, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WHITE COUNTY, TENNESSEE TOM MILTON RANKIN, JR., Plaintiff, vs. JENNIFER REBECCA RANKIN, Defendant. Court File No. 2017-CV-80 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Jennifer Rebecca Rankin

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â&#x20AC;˘ Titus Bluegrass Festival located 10 miles north of Wetumpka on US Hwy 231 then north on County Road 29. It will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your favorite lawn chair and your friends. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the best of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bluegrass music. This is a wonderful festival: a place you can bring the entire family and have a great time. â&#x20AC;˘ New York Missions 5K Run will be hosted by Servants for Missions Fort Toulouse Road in Wetumpka from 7:45 to 10:30 p.m. We want to invite everyone to come out and support the missionaries from the local Montgomery Campus Church of the Highlands as they are preparing to serve as the hands and feet of God in New York City. They will be hosting a 5K run and all the proceeds from this run will go directly to the cost of the trip.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 7, 1989, executed by Mary L. Shufford, unmarried, to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, herein called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Governmentâ&#x20AC;?, which mortgage was recorded on June 7, 1989, in Roll 90, Frame 000458, of the mortgage UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on September 25, 2018, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at a point where the Northerly ROW of County Highway No. 14 intersects the East line of Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama and run Southerly 463 feet, more or less, along said ROW to the point of beginning; thence continue along said ROW, South 49 degrees 45 minutes West for 104.36 feet; thence leaving said ROW, North 40 degrees 15 minutes West for 208.71 feet; thence North 49 degrees 45 minutes East for 104.36 feet; thence South 40 degrees 15 minutes East for 208.71 feet to the point of beginning. All lying within the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 0.5 acres, more or less. According to survey of O. Guthrie Jeffcoat, Jr. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the

Public Notices 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, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee Robert J. Wermuth/mgw, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 5, 12 and 19, 2018 FC/SHUFFORD, M.