Holtville High School basketball coach arrested
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor By Cliff Williams Staff WriterThe Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) announced that an inmate who left his work
A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.
release assignment in Montgomery Tuesday was apprehended in Columbus, Georgia, Thursday afternoon.
“Linwood Harris left his assigned job at Maaco Paint and
Tornado tracks across Lake Jordan
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News EditorWilson was the head basketball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.
“We had a report,” Dennis said. “We had a preliminary
Damage from Tuesday storms in Elmore County is mainly associated with Lake Jordan.
Elmore County EMA Director Keith Barnett said no injuries were reported in the storms that started Tuesday afternoon and stretched into Wednesday morning. The first line of storms brought a EF-2 tornado, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The more than 14 hours of storms left numerous trees down, power lines dam -
By Cliff Williams Staff WriterBody in Montgomery,” ADOC said in a release about his escape. “The subject may be driving a 2007 Silver Infiniti G35. [Harris] was last seen wearing brown pants, a black Maaco shirt and a blue hat.”
investigation and handed it off to the appropriate authorities. He was also placed on administrative leave at that time.”
Dennis said school officials follow the same procedure when administrators receive a report of allegations against school staff and employees.
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well.
The vehicle was located in Columbus, Georgia, and Harris was later taken into custody by the Columbus Police Department. It is expected Harris will be extradited to Alabama.
Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website.
Harris was sentenced in May 2021 to 15 years in prison following a third-degree robbery conviction in Russell County and was incarcerated at the Frank Lee Community Work Center in Deatsville.
Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.
“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”
“You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS News EditorFor 20 years the Friends of the Wetumpka Library (FOWL) have been welcoming mystery authors to town for Murder on the Menu.
This year is no different. On Sunday, Feb. 5 16 authors will cross the Bibb Graves Bridge to have lunch and speak with guests at the Wetumpka Civic Center. It’s a Idea brought to Wetumpka by Tammy Lynn who got to know Margret Fenton in Birmingham through a similar event called Murder in the Magic City.
Another round of severe storms possible Thursday
By KAITLIN FLEMING Managing EditorAs cleanup from last week’s storms continue, another day of stormy weather could be possible Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a dynamic system is expected to move through the Mississippi/Alabama region early Thursday morning. This system could bring gusty winds outside of thunderstorm activity, including sustained winds up to 25 mph.
Apart from strong winds, a tornado or two could be possible, along with periods of heavy rain.
Rain amounts up to one inch are expected as the system moves through the area.
tral Alabama. In the “slight” risk area, wind gusts up to 60 mph and a tornado or two are possible with thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
The NWS emphasized that 60 mph straight-line winds can be just as dangerous as some smaller tornadoes, and that the best course of action is to not be outside during a severe thunderstorm.
The main timeframe for severe storms comes Thursday around 2 p.m. and could last until around d 7 p.m.
Colder air will return to Alabama behind the storms. Friday could see temperatures hovering just shy of 50 degrees and a few snow flurries could be possible early Friday morning for the northern third of the state.
Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.
Police
Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
too early to know at this time.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
The NWS’s Storm Prediction Center has outlined a level two out of five “slight” risk for all of Cen -
Another round of storms could be possible Monday and Tuesday of next week, but forecasters say it is
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
Staff ReportAs for all severe weather days, the NWS urges everyone to prepare ahead of time for the possible storms. This includes having a severe weather plan — which means knowing what to do in case your area is placed under a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning — and making sure everyone in your family knows the plan. The most important step in the plan is having more than one reliable way of receiving warnings. The two most reliable ways are having a properly programmed NOAA weather radio in your home or business and having Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) enabled on your cellphone. When WEA is enabled on your cellphone, your phone will sound a loud alarm and vibrate strongly when your location is placed under a tornado warning.
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
“[Fenton] did it on behalf of a group called Sisters in Crime,” Wetumpka Public Library Director Susan Hayes said. “When Friends of the Wetumpka Library started in 2001. We played around with bringing in
The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said,
As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed
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the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years. See PRINCIPAL, Page A3
could help find James Lewis Upchurch, 74, a white male.
“He may be living with a condition that may impair his judgment,” the release stated. “He was last seen on Tuesday at approximately 8:45 a.m. in the area of
Rives Road in Millbrook, Alabama.”
Upchurch was described as being six feet tall weighing 218 pounds with brown eyes and partially gray hair.
The search was canceled after the man had been located later that evening.
Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
JAN. 1
• Harassment was reported on Crommelin Drive.
• Domestic violence was reported on Hollowood Drive.
DEC. 28
• Theft was reported on North Bridge Street.
• Domestic violence was reported on Spinning Wheel Drive.
DEC. 27
• Assault was reported on Crommelin Drive.
DEC. 26
• Domestic violence was reported on Country Club Loop.
DEC. 25
• A domestic incident was reported on River Oaks Drive.
DEC. 24
• Domestic violence was reported on West Micanopy Street.
DEC. 23
• Criminal mischief was reported on James Street.
• Harassment was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
DEC. 22
Criminal mischief was reported on Rivercrest Drive.
• Domestic violence was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
DEC. 20
• Domestic violence was re-
ported on Elmore Road.
TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
JAN. 5
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Notasulga Road.
JAN. 4
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Peachtree Street.
• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Assistance was given to another agency was reported on Friendship Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.
• A Black male was arrested during a suspicious activity call on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department on Lee Street.
• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Hanil Drive.
JAN. 3
• Property damage was reported on Birch Street.
• Theft was reported on Friendship Road.
• A domestic incident was reported on Birch Street.
• Harassment was reported on John Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Riverside Drive.
• Trespassing was reported on Tallassee Highway.
• A Black male was arrested during an attempted burglary on Delta Road.
• A welfare check was conducted on Friendship Road.
TEXTILE MILLS ASBESTOS CLAIMS
• An animal complaint was reported on First Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Monroe Street.
JAN. 2
• Assistance was provided to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• A burglary was reported on Upper River Road.
• A hit and run accident was reported on Burt Mill Road.
• Theft was reported on Florence Street.
• A suspicious subject was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A Black male was arrested during a criminal mischief call on Hillcrest Street.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• An intoxicated person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
JAN. 1
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Dorman Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Lee Street.
• Gunfire was reported on Caldwell Street.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Friendship Road.
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.
• A juvenile complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Mott Lane.
• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• A vehicle accident was reported on South Tallassee Drive.
• A downed power line was reported on Stanfield Street.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on East Patton Street.
• A vehicle accident was reported on Peachwood Drive.
• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Menacing was reported on Herbert Street.
• A person with a gun was reported on Herbert Street.
• An intoxicated driver was reported on Weldon Road.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
DEC. 31
• Suspicious activity was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A missing juvenile was reported on Third Street.
• A suicidal subject was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Gunfire was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Riverside Avenue.
• Harassment was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Highway 229.
• Theft was reported on Hickory Street.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on South Ann Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on East Patton
Street.
• A civil disturbance was reported on East Patton Street.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A civil disturbance was reported on East Patton Street.
DEC. 30
• A tree in the roadway was reported on Ashurst Bar Road.
• A tree in the roadway was reported on Gammils Store Road.
• A tree in the roadway was reported on Riverside Avenue.
• A hit and run accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 229.
• A private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Forgery was reported on Yesac Drive.
• Suspicious activity was reported on South Dubois Street.
DEC. 29
• Gunfire was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.
• Harassing communications was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• A white male was arrested on Gilmer Avenue.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• A white male was arrested on Thelma Drive.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Riley Road.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Hillcrest Street.
• Animal control was requested on Second Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Cliff Street.
• A vehicle accident was reported on South Dubois Street.
• A noise complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A disorderly subject was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Dorman Road.
• Animal control was requested on Cliff Street.
DEC. 28
• A noise complaint was reported on Hornsby Drive.
• Assistance was given to medics on Poplar Street.
• An assault was reported on Second Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on North Dubois Street.
• A vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Fraudulent use of a debit or credit card was reported on North Wesson Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Cliff Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on the Fitzpatrick Bridge.
• A private property accident was reported on Friendship Road.
• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Debris was reported in the
roadway on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to another agency on Gilmer Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Riverside Avenue.
DEC. 27
• Gunfire was reported on Parker Street.
• A noise complaint was reported on Second Avenue.
• Criminal mischief was reported on Third Avenue.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.
• A runaway juvenile was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• Harassing communications was reported on Barnett Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to city departments on Little John Drive.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on West Main Street.
• Animal control was requested on Paxton Drive.
• A domestic incident was reported on Birch Street.
• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Paxton Drive.
• Animal control was requested on Gene Street.
• Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue.
• A Black male was arrested following a vehicle accident on Lower Tuskegee Road.
• Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue.
DEC. 26
• Assistance was given to medics on Preer Street.
• A domestic dispute was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• A vehicle accident with entrapment was reported on Highway 229.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Friendship Road.
• A private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on South Tallassee Drive.
• A domestic dispute was reported on East Roosevelt Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on Magnolia Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Paxton Drie.
• A tree on a powerline was reported on Littlejohn Drive.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on New Quarters Road.
DEC. 25
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Animal control was requested on Herd Street.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal bite was reported on North Ann Avenue.
• Animal complaint was reported on Paxton Drive.
• A ground cover fire was reported on Weldon Road.
• Reckless driving was reported on Eighth Street.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Notasulga Road.
• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Highway 229.
• Animal control was re -
quested on Gilmer Avenue.
DEC. 24
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Main Street.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Riley Road.
• Trespassing was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
Harassment was reported on Greenwood Road.
• Assistance was given during a medical call on Little Road.
• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.
• A welfare check was conducted on Clay Street.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on West Butler Street.
DEC. 23
• An intoxicated driver was reported on Upper River Road.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• A noise complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Notasulga Road.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.
• A hit and run accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Central Boulevard.
• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.
• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on Central Boulevard.
• A domestic dispute was reported on White Oak Lane.
• Debris was reported in the roadway on Jefferson Street.
• A juvenile complaint was filed on South Tallassee Drive.
DEC. 22
• Suspicious activity was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Barnett Boulevard.
• A welfare check was conducted on South Wesson Street.
• An assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• Theft was reported on Rickey Lane.
• A juvenile complaint was filed on Rickey Lane.
• A domestic dispute was reported on Birch Street.
• An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.
• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on South Tallassee Drive.
• Assistance was given to a motorist on Jordan Avenue.
• An animal complaint was filed on Dorman Avenue.
• An animal complaint was reported on Freeman Avenue.
• A vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Oak Heights Road.
State health department offers free radon test kits
By KAITLIN FLEMING Managing EditorThe Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is offering one free radon test kit per Alabama household as part of an initiative to cut down on dangerous radon exposure.
According to ADPH, radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
“Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen or smelled. It is produced when uranium breaks down in soil and water,” ADPH said in a press release. “Radon is harmlessly dispersed in outdoor air, but it can increase the risk of lung cancer when trapped in buildings.”
Symptoms of dangerous radon exposure include persistent coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, one in 15 homes has a radon problem.
In Alabama, 15 counties have been identified as having the highest potential for elevated radon levels: Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Shelby and Talladega.
Another 32 counties have been identified as having the second highest potential: Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Cherokee, Chilton, Choctaw, Cullman, Dallas, Dekalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.
The remaining 20 counties in the state are labeled as having the lowest potential for elevated radon: Baldwin, Butler, Chambers, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Pike, Tallapoosa, Washington and Wilcox.
According to ADPH, the only way to tell if a home has a radon problem is to check with a radon testing kit.
Alabama households can order one free radon test kit online at the ADPH website. Recipients are only responsible for paying a return shipping fee.
Law enforcement searching for fugitive
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the location of fugitive, Jonathan Thomas, 43.
According to a CrimeStoppers statement Thomas is described as a black male approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall weighing approximately 160 pounds
“Thomas is wanted for second degree domestic violence assault,” CrimeStoppers said. “Court documents indicate that Thomas struck the victim with his fist, causing injury to the victim.”
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers continues to take a stand against domestic violence and is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the location and arrest of Thomas.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Thomas is asked to call the police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. A tip may lead to a cash reward.
aged, boats sunk, piers damaged and homes damaged.
“On the Holtville side damage is primarily along Coosa River Road and Lightwood Road,” Barnett said. “On the Titus side is Island Road and all the roads that run off it. There was also damage in the Holiday Shores area along Island Lake Road and Speigner Road.”
Barnett said his office doesn’t have any official damage numbers yet.
“We are doing damage assessments right now,” Barnett said Wednesday afternoon. “There were no injuries reported. We are asking citizens to refrain from site seeing and let utilities and public work folks finish cleaning the roadways and restoring power.”
According to the NWS, the EF-2 tornado that touched down in Elmore
County was the strongest tornado produced by the storms that day, with maximum winds at 120 mph. The damage path was a little over nine miles long.
The tornado began in a wooded area near the Autauga/Elmore County line, with snapped tree tops observed west of Highway 143. It continued northeastward and began to intensify as it reached Coosa River Road and Foreman Road, where multiple trees were uprooted, a barn was damaged, and minor shingle damage occurred to residences.
The tornado reached its maximum intensity as it reached the northeast side of Lake Jordan. Multiple residences on Circle Drive suffered roof damage with much of the roof removed from one residence. Many trees were snapped and some boat houses were destroyed.
The tornado became progressively weaker while continuing to down a few trees, eventually dissipating northeast of Titus Road prior to reaching Highway 231.
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When January 6 occurred, Americans watched with horror as the insurrectionists tried to stop Congress from certifying the results of the 2020 election.
It was also a day that the Republicans set themselves up for not only their 2022 electoral shortcomings, but the coming chaos of the 2023 election season.
The unprecedent length it is taking to pick a House Speaker among the GOP members is only just the beginning. And this is no reason for any Democratic Party celebration. This is a nightmare for all Americans.
We know that on January 6, 2021 that the rioters who stormed and desecrated the U.S. Capitol weren’t just going after Democrats. Many Congressional Republicans were also the targets of those who launched the assault.
On that day, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy got in a heated verbal exchange with defeated President Donald Trump, according to NBC News and numerous other sources.
“McCarthy placed the call to Trump, according to a source familiar with the matter. Another source told NBC News that McCarthy was shaken up during the call and was asking the president for help. Trump told McCarthy on the call, “Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about the election than you are,” according to Rep.
JOHN TURES ColumnistAt one point during the
call, McCarthy told Trump: “Who the f—k do you think you are talking to?” according to a Republican lawmaker briefed on the conversation.”
That assertive Kevin McCarthy might have won the House Speakership. But that’s not McCarthy today. After he went to Mar-A-Lago and kissed the ring to get back into the former President’s good graces, nobody could take him seriously as a leader. As Stephen Colbert told his audience, “Kevin McCarthy’s weakness is….his weakness.”
Trump decided to make an 11th hour pitch for McCarthy late on Tuesday. All it did was make McCarthy perform worse on Wednesday. Every concession McCarthy made to conservatives didn’t win any votes. Even if he does manage to eventually win, he’ll be wearing a metaphorical barrel, without any clothes, having given away any power he might have once had.
That’s because if January 6 itself didn’t expose our now ex-leader for what he is, then the
January 6th Committee provided a lot more information to connect the dots on everything. We now realize exactly how lucky we were, and how close we came to losing it all that day.
It’s not much better for other congressional leader choices. Many of the alternates are members who voted against certifying the results. Obviously, the vast majority of the country (and even most GOP members) don’t support this, but with such a narrow margin of House control, mostly due to gerrymandering and questionable candidates like George Santos, the party doesn’t have a lot of choices. Once someone is eventually chosen, we’ll be subject to every conspiracy theory investigation of the Coronavirus, vaccines, Hunter Biden’s laptop, the 2020 election, and even those who investigated the tragic events of January 6.
When you have enough members to cost you your majority, who support shutting down the government and crashing the economy to support the same goals as the January 6 attackers who wanted to trash it all, we could see history repeating itself, in the very same place, metaphorically speaking.
John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. His views are his own. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.
MissionHow January 6 led GOP to their speaker mess I would like to revisit 1973
Author-humorist Willie G. Moseley, with whom I shared this page in the Tribune over many years, often says that the period of popular music recorded and released between 1967-1973 is without peer.
Moseley is currently out promoting his latest (ad) venture: “Basses and Guitars: The Mike Huckabee Collection,” a fascinating tour through the governor-turned-talk-show-host’s personal collection of instruments. The 1967-1973 era is a dear one for fans of guitars, and a great place to start listening as rock ‘n’ roll was reaching a new maturity during this era.
This fertile and creative period is remembered fondly for many reasons. It began with the Summer of Love and Sgt. Pepper, reached its zenith with Woodstock and Altamont, and ended around time the Vietnam War and Watergate were happening.
These years defined a generation of Baby Boomers, and vice versa.
As I began to research a list of era-defining records, I realized it would take up this entire space and then some. For this listener, rock and roll music reached its peak maturity during these years. But using Mr. Moseley’s opinion as an end point, I would like to revisit 1973 as we are now fifty years past.
Some of the all-time greatest records of the album era came out in ’73. Whose collection would be complete without Elton John’s masterpiece, GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD? John’s career would never be the same if not for the wildly contrasting styles heard on this double LP. From the sublime (“Candle in the Wind”) to the nasty (“Dirty Little Girl”) to the just plain rocking (“Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting”), this is by far his best work and an album I revisit often.
QUADROPHENIA, by the
MICHAEL BIRD ColumnistWho, also stands out from the 1973 pack as a solid double LP –and, as concept records go, it is one of the best. Complete with a lengthy booklet explaining the entire odyssey, QUADROPHENIA is really the story of the Who themselves – from Mods to maximum R&B, in four sides. Some of the best Who music ever made is in the grooves: “The Real Me,” “5:15,” and “Love Reign O’Er Me” are classics.
Pink Floyd’s THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON remained on the Billboard 200 album chart for an astonishing 741 weeks, and deservedly so. The darkness and bitterness of the Floyd’s usual subject matter (insanity, mistrust, fear and loathing) was leavened somewhat by the superior production by Alan Parsons and genre-defining, slick sound that tied all the tracks together and made the album a must-listen for millions.
HOUSES OF THE HOLY, by Led Zeppelin, appropriately set the tone for the rest of Seventies rock. It was heavy, it was harsh, it was loud, but it was beautiful. Check out the lyrical “Rain Song,” the pounding “Song Remains the Same,” or the goofy “D’Yer Mak’er”. It is a classic.
For lovers of horn bands, Chicago released one of the best albums of their career in 1973, CHICAGO VI. With the appearance of a dollar bill on the album cover, many people saw the faceless band for the first time. The album contained some great tracks but especially the hits, “Just You ‘N Me” and “Feelin’ Stronger Everyday,” my particular favorite Chicago tune.
Finally, an artist who continues to inspire and impress released his most coherent work in 1973, and traveled to Muscle Shoals to make it happen: Paul Simon’s THERE GOES RHYMIN’ SIMON. This album featured some of his biggest hits, like “Kodachrome,” “Something So Right,” and “Loves Me Like a Rock” – but a couple of favorites are “One Man’s Ceiling is Another Man’s Floor” and “Learn How to Fall” – two songs that were only B-sides but are very interesting musically.
Honorary mention goes to the eponymous Aerosmith album, which gave us “Dream On,”; BILLION DOLLAR BABIES by Alice Cooper, featuring the shockrock classics “No More Mr. Nice Guy” and “Elected”; The Eagles put out their only concept record, DESPERADO, a suite of songs imagining themselves as characters in the Old West and producing hits like “Desperado” and “Tequila Sunrise”; PIANO MAN by Billy Joel, an outlier in his album catalog but featuring the wellknown title track as well as some nuggets buried within like “Captain Jack”; and perhaps the best known of the post-Beatles albums, BAND ON THE RUN, recorded by Paul McCartney and Wings as a threepiece band in Lagos, Nigeria. This album became a bestseller thanks to its title track, but some of Macca’s best deep cuts are on this LP and it is highly recommended.
If an era was ending in 1973, a new one was beginning. The disco sounds of “Rock the Boat” by the Hues Corporation began the American fascination with the fouron-the-floor dance beat of disco – and, one could argue, that is the sound of pop radio to this day.
Michael Bird is a music teacher for Tallassee City Schools and co-host of “The Saturday Morning Show with Michael Bird and Scott Adcock” on 580 WACQ & FM 98.5.
Home is where the heart is
It can be said that many people do not appreciate having a home until they don’t. This is certainly true in the wake of natural disasters. People whose homes are damaged or destroyed obviously experience sadness, vulnerability, and a host of other potentially crippling emotions. Such emotions are completely valid and justifiable.
The Bible has a term for these feelings. They are called laments. Laments go far beyond “Woe is me” declarations. Laments are expressions of deep emotion. Laments take many forms, except that they do not play the
REV. JONATHAN YARBORO Columnistblame game.
In other words, laments as defined in scripture do not try and identify guilty parties, pass judgment, or seek to make anyone feel guilty. Laments draw attention to the brokenness in the earthly kingdom. They are an outpouring of negativity longing for positivity in return from God.
I am no Psalmist and have never claimed to be one. At the same time, there is a communal lament I feel compelled to share. It has to do with the rise of homelessness in our
BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH
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community. Before I go any further, allow me to make a couple of things clear.
First, homelessness is a multifaceted problem facing the world in our time. There are no simple solutions or easy fixes. Some situations of homelessness are the result of poor decision making. Others are the result of neglect. Still others are the result of a shortage of safe, affordable housing.
Second, homelessness is a societal issue. It is not a problem to be solved by government or organized religion. Homelessness is not a disease or a plague. It is ultimately a failure of understanding God’s greater good.
Saturday evening, my wife and I headed to Montgomery to run a couple of errands and attend a
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EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334312-4913.
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concert at the MPAC. We both noticed several homeless people along the way and it sparked conversation. Alicia asked me what services were available. My response was “Yes, services are, but they can not accommodate the homeless population willing to accept them.”
The next morning, a homeless man came to church. Our church family responded as it always does with invitation, grace, and compassion. We determined to feed him, clothe him, and help him find a place to stay after worship until he could get back on his feet. I learned then that the Salvation Army in Montgomery closed its overnight shelter at the end of 2022.
The reason for the closure is that the current facility is being vacated as part of the development of the
whitewater park in Montgomery. This situation has been in the headlines off and on for years. Again, my observation is not intended to point fingers at any party in the conversation. As is always the case, there is plenty of blame to go around.
My observation is intended to point fingers at all of us. Whenever we hear or speak the words, “I don’t want a homeless shelter in my community”, what are we really saying? I don’t know about you, but I believe we are saying that we do not take God’s call to love others as we are loved by God seriously. Such words break the heart of God. We should all stop using them and change our tune. We can do better.
Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka.
tion, visit the church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/
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First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
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Holtville girls beat Wetumpka to win first county championship
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports EditorFor the first time in school history, the Holtville girls basketball team has won the Elmore County Basketball Tournament Championship.
Holtville beat the Wetumpka girls, 46-40, in the championship game on Saturday afternoon at the Tallassee High School gym. The Lady Bulldogs went 2-0 in the tournament beat host Tallassee and Wetumpka in back-to-back days.
“We had never won a game in the county
tournament before today,” Holtville head coach Jason Franklin said. “I’m really proud of our girls to first off win a game and then turn around and beat a really good Wetumpka team today. Our girls had to fight through a lot of adversity. We were down big and looked like we were going to get run out of the gym in our first game here, but we made some adjustments and played a lot harder in the second half. The girls were very coachable at halftime.”
PREP NOTEBOOK Edgewood Academy wraps up impressive road trip
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports EditorEdgewood Academy basketball finishes road trip with impressive record
The Edgewood Academy basketball teams wrapped up a month-long road trip this weekend, and they did so in impressive fashion. The two teams went on the road and swept area opponent Autauga Academy.
The Edgewood Academy girls beat Autauga, 46-19, while the boys won, 47-40. The two teams have not played a home game since December 5th. During that span, the teams went a whopping 17-1 over an 18-game span.
Wetumpka boys beat Tallassee in county championship
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports EditorThe Wetumpka boys basketball team led nearly wire-to-wire to claim the Elmore County Basketball Tournament Championship on Saturday night.
Wetumpka beat Tallassee, 69-60, in the championship final held at the Tallassee High School Gym. The Indians went 3-0 across the tournament.
They beat Stanhope Elmore, 69-61, on Thursday, Elmore County, 80-62, on Friday, and Tallassee, 69-60, on Saturday.
“From the start of the year, our guys have wanted to make a statement that they’re one of the best teams in the county, one of the best teams in our area, and one of the best teams in Class 6A,” Wetumpka head coach Steven Thomas said. “From the first practice, they’ve taken that challenge and coming in here being able to win three in a row, that marks a checklist off a box that they’re seeing that success happen.”
Wetumpka led for much of the first quarter, but Tallassee was able to take a 15-14 lead behind seven points from Rowan Thornton.
That lead went back and forth for much of the second quarter, but Wetumpka found itself with a one-point lead with two minutes left, 24-23. The Indians then went on a 6-0 run from Nate Rogers, D’Marcus Peake and Elisha Williams to end the quarter to give themselves a healthy 7-point lead.
“That was a much needed run,” Thomas said. “When we play fast and go up-and-down, we’re able to make it easier for ourselves and we can just play. Whenever they see that success and see the ball go through the hoop, they get a little bit more juice. That’s when you see runs happen, and that’s what we saw to end the half. After that happened, I told them at half that we just had to weather the storm and we could make it work for us.”
There was no change in the third quarter as Wetumpka continued to lead by seven points, 45-38, but pulled away midway through the fourth quar-
ter. The Indians were able to push their lead out to 18 points at one point, but Tallassee never went away.
The Tigers strung together nine points at the end of the game on free throws and a few steals and layups to cut the game closer, but the lead was too much to amount to a comeback.
Wetumpka was led in scoring by Nate Rogers for the third consecutive game. Rogers scored 19 in the game after scoring 26 and 28 points in the first two games, good for an average of 22 points per game.
“Nate is a competitor and he’s a gamer,” Thomas said. “Scoring is what he does best. He’s one of the catalyst on this team and one of the biggest guys on the team when it comes to scoring.”
Peak added 14 points to score in double digits for the third-consecutive game, while Malik Owens scored over 10 for the second straight game. Williams added 10 points.
Kayden Slay led the Tigers with scoring with 15 points while Thornton added 13 points.
OTHER GAMES
(B) Wetumpka 80, Elmore County 62
Wetumpka star junior guard Nate Rogers continued his scoring streak with his second-straight dominant day. Rogers scored a game-high 28 points as Wetumpka led wire-to-wire against the Panthers.
Rogers, who scored 26 points
against Stanhope Elmore in the first round, is averaging 27 points per game so far in the tournament. He was helped out by D’Marcus Peake and Malik Owens, who scored 17 points and 18 points respectively.
Elmore County was led in scoring by Logan Pack, who had 14 points and hit four 3-pointers in the matchup.
(B) Tallassee 82, Holtville 41
The Tigers dominated Holtville from start to finish on Friday afternoon, and doubled up the visiting Bulldogs. Tallassee took a commanding 26-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, and led by a whopping 34 points at halftime.
That lead was pushed to 43 points at the end of the third, and never got within 39 points the rest of the way.
Tim Washington was efficient in his scoring for Tallassee as he led with 18 points and four 3-pointers. Rowen Thornton added 16 points.
(B) Wetumpka 69, Stanhope Elmore 61
Nate Rogers and D’Marcus Peake combined for 45 points as the Indians raced past rival Stanhope Elmore in the first round of the county tournament on Thursday afternoon. Rogers led all scorers with 26 points while Peake added 19.
Rogers did most of his scoring in the first half, as Peake did his late in the game. The star guard scored 12 points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter to push the Indians up by five points.
The girls went undefeated during the month while the boys lost only one game by two points to Macon East. The girls won three separate tournaments during the span, winning the Tri-County Tournament, the Lowndes Christmas Tournament, and the Shoemaker Classic.
The boys finished runner-up in the Tri-County Tournament while winning the Lowndes Christmas Tournament and the Shoemaker Classic.
Both teams return home this Tuesday to face Hooper Academy. The Edgewood girls enter the game with a 16-0 overall record while the boys enter with a 13-3 overall record.
Stanhope Elmore’s Russo continues undefeated streak
Stanhope Elmore wrestler Connor Russo is putting together one of the most impressive wrestling campaigns of anyone across the state of Alabama.
Stanhope Elmore participated in the 2023 Julian McPhillips Invitational hosted by St. James, and Russo went unbeaten once again. Russo, who wrestles in the 170-pound weight class, won his weight class during the tournament. Even more impressive, however, is the fact that he went undefeated and did not allow a single point to be scored on him during the entire tournament.
He has a knack for not being scored on as he has not allowed a single point in three consecutive tournaments and 32 consecutive matches.
Russo was one of five Stanhope Elmore wrestlers to place in the tournament. Kristian Seals placed third in the 145-pound weight class, Jackson Wade placed third in the 152-pound weight class, Michael Berringer placed fourth in the 126-pound weight class, and Cameron Hodge placed fourth in the 285-pound weight class and earned the best match award.
Stanhope Elmore finished fifth overall in the tournament.
Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin, Edgewood’s Austin Champion reach 1,000 points
Two of the area’s best scorers both reached the 1,000-point club in the last two
CHAMPIONSHIP
The first half of the championship game was all Wetumpka, and the Lady Indians looked to be cruising to the win. They led after the first quarter, 15-5, and then took that 10-point lead into the halftime break with a score of 23-13.
Wetumpka’s defense held Holtville star Julie Nekolna to only three points in the first half, and they did not allow her to record a field goal during that stretch.
That changed quickly to begin the third quarter. Nekolna scored 11 straight points on field field goals and a free throw across a four minute stretch to tie the game, 26-26, with 3:08 left in the quarter.
With the defense closing on Nekolna, Kaila Higgins took advantage of being left open on the 3-point line. She hit back-toback 3-pointers within a 30-second stretch to put the team up, 32-26.
Holtville took a 34-29 lead into the final quarter after outscoring Wetumpka, 21-6, in the third.
“We had some wide open shots in the first half, we just didn’t make them. “I thought we cranked it up in the second half. We made a few adjustments on some small things. We were then able to force some turnovers and put some pressure on them. Once we got ahead, they started playing from behind and they played with more pressure than they’d like to.”
Holtville was able to push its lead back out to 12 points midway through the quarter, but Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin hit back-toback 3-pointers to cut the lead to six. Wetumpka was able to cut the lead to three points, 43-40, with three minutes left, but couldn’t score again down the stretch.
OTHER GAMES
(G) Holtville 61, Tallassee 35
Holtville star se nior Julie Nekolna continued her season-long streak of dominance in the semi-finals of the Elmore County Basketball Tournament. Nekolna single-handedly out -
weeks. Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin and Edgewood Academy’s Austin Champion, both seniors for their squads, reached the milestone.
Fannin, the Lady Indianss top scorer, reached the milestone this weekend against Elmore County in the county tournament. Her 1,000th point came in the semifinals matchup against Elmore County when she led her team to a win with 21 points, 18 of which came in the second half. She averaged 20 points across the three games as Wetumpka finished runner-up.
Champion, Edgewood’s top guard each of the last two seasons, reached the milestone on December 30th in a matchup in the championship match of the Shoemaker Classic tournament. His 1,000th point came on a 3-pointer as he won the tournament’s MVP award.
Champion and the Wildcats are currently 13-3.
Wetumpka wrestling finishes runner-up in regional tournament
The Wetumpka wrestling team participated in the regional tournament this weekend, and the Indians advanced to the duals quarterfinals with a second-place finish.
Benjamin Russell won the tournament, which was hosted at Pike Road. The Indians finished second. In the process, Wetumpka had six wrestlers named to the All-Tournament team.
Roman Williams (122-pound weight class), Noah Smith (128), Chad Strickland (140), Kaleb Robinson (195), Christian Preston (220), and Wille Cox (Heavyweight) all earned honors.
The Indians now advance to the quarterfinals this weekend and will travel to Saraland since they earned the second seed out of the region.
scored the entire Tallassee basketball team as she recorded 36 points in the game.
The 36 points is the most points by any player, boy or girl, in the tournament this year. She shot 16 of 25 from the floor, including one 3-pointer and 15 made twopoint field goals. She added eight rebounds and five assists along with four steals for a complete game.
Holtville wasted no time in the matchup as the Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 18-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and led by 19 points at the half.
(G) Wetumpka 46, Elmore County 41
A day after Khloe Harris’ 21-point game against Stanhope Elmore in the first round, it was Zariah Fannin who took over against the Panthers. Fannin scored 21 points, 18 of which came in a strong second half for the Lady Indians.
Elmore County took a commanding 14-6 lead after the first quarter, and led 9-1 early. But Wetumpka fought back to take a halftime lead and never looked back. Jordan Harris hit a 3-pointer late in the second quarter to give Wetumpka the lead, then hit a buzzer-beating mid-range shot to put Wetumpka up, 21-18, at the break.
Elmore County took its final lead of the game late in the third quarter, but Fannin responded with four points in the final minute to put the Lady Indians back up while Gabby Jackson hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.
(G) Wetumpka 46, Stanhope Elmore 43
Khloe Harris found herself with the hot hand and lit up Stanhope Elmore in the first round of the tournament on Thursday night.
Harris scored 21 points and hit five 3-pointers, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 20 seconds left in the game.
Stanhope’s Jada McLeod scored on a putback layup with 45 seconds left in the game to go up, 43-41, but Harris knocked down her 3-pointer to give the Indians the win.
authors to a format she saw at conventions. You bring in a group and they sit down at tables and mingle and chat.”
Returning Murder on the Menu author Julia Spencer-Fleming suggested to Lynn to try and piggy back off of another event so authors could get two stops in a weekend making the efforts of organizers and authors better. Lynn then went to work.
“She pitches this as a three day, two city one track writers conference,” Hayes said. “They fly into Birmingham Friday night. They meet and socialize. Saturday during the day at the Homewood Public Library they do their thing. It is a little different than ours. It is in an auditorium and panels. They go eat dinner together. On Sunday they come to Wetumpka.”
But it’s the arrival that marks the occasion. Before recent years some of the authors had never heard of Wetumpka but coming in from Birmingham on Sunday morning they cross the Coosa River and are immediately taken aback.
“Some of these people come from all over the country,” Hayes said. “When they arrive they come over the bridge and get to the civic, they say it’s a beautiful town and river.”
The format for the authors is a little different in Wetumpka than the day before in Homewood.
The authors sit down with guests for a few moments as guests enjoy a catered lunch. The authors move some and then hold small panels allowing guests to interact with the authors.
Hayes said while some of the authors know each other, the couple days of interacting with each before Wetumpka makes Murder on the Menu special.
Hayes said even if a reader knows of or has read a certain author Murder on the Menu still has something to offer.
“If they are readers or aspiring authors, they love to talk to people about how they got started. How do they get ideas?” Hayes said. “There will be tables along the wall for every author. During breaks all the authors go to their own tables allowing for more individual interactions.”
Hayes said the authors will have their books at the table and available to sign
and there will be one place for everyone to finalize the purchase.
Murder on the Menu is the single largest fundraiser of the year for FOWL. Tickets are $40 and include lunch. They may be purchased at the Wetumpka Library or through the library’s web page. But ticket book sales are not the only way FOWL is raising money. Hayes said some of the authors will have a character auction where the author will write someone into their next book.
“It is totally left up to the author,” Hayes said. “They might have a small part throughout the book or it could be they are killed off on page two.”
Authors scheduled to be at Murder on the Menu from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Wetumpka Civic Center are Kelly Adamson, Don Bruns, Margaret Fenton, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Lexi George, Debra H. Goldstein, Greg Herren, Dean James, Joan K. Kennedy, Con Lehane, Lucy Merrill, S.C. Merritt, J. Michael Orenduff, Lissa Marie Redmond, Linda Sands and Erica Spindler. Hayes said advanced ticket purchases are requested to allow better preparation of the catered meal.
Pet of the Week – Kiara
By Rea Cord Executive DirectorThe American Veterinary Medical Association shows January as both National Train Your Dog Month and Walk Your Pet Month. How appropriate for these to be in the same month as who wants to walk a dog that is dragging you down the street the entire time.
Bigger dogs are very often surrendered to shelters because they need training and have terrible leash manners. This creates a lose-lose for dog and the owner as the dog is likely not getting enough exercise and has energy to burn so it simply wants to “go.” And frustrated dogs often become destructive (got to find something to do) or escape to just do what dogs do – run and check out their surroundings. Wouldn’t it be so much nicer to be able to go for walks and enjoy each other’s company. And since many of us humans make resolutions to start exercise programs this time of year, why not add your dog to the program. With just a little work your dog can happily be your walking/hiking/jogging partner so you can both get in shape together. Bottom line is a tired dog is a more well-mannered dog, so it is a winwin for both.
Teaching your dog to walk or run with you on a leash, to not jump and just to have basic nice manners does not take a PhD but it does take
a bit of effort and carving out small pockets of time to do some training. If you are new to having a dog and feel overwhelmed, then ask your Vet or friends about a good basic obedience trainer who can help. Our dogs love making us happy so immediate rewards for doing what you have asked is a fast way to get them on the right track. Some dogs are motivated by treats (use a special treat they do not get at any other time and something small so they don’t stop to chew), others are motivated by toys, and others just by your praise. Dogs understand clear, concise commands and most owners simply talk too much so the dog is confused and has no idea what is being asked of it. This is why a professional trainer can take your dog from you and in five minutes likely have it responding to commands. A good trainer simply knows how to clearly communicate with your dog. Kind of “oh, that is what you want me to do.”
In reality – training a dog is about 75 percent training the owner as to how to effectively communicate with their own pet.
Of course, our dogs are as different as we are so some pick up on lessons quickly while others take a bit longer. Knowing your dog’s attention span is very important as one dog may work great for 15 minutes before losing interest and for another 5 minutes is all they can
give you before they simply tune out. Some are quicker on the uptake than others and knowing what really makes your dog tick also makes a big difference. Does your dog respond to treats? Or toys? Or clicks or whistles? Every dog is different so finding what gets their undivided attention can greatly improve the chance of training success.
One caution – some folks think they can send their dog off to a trainer and they will come back and be the perfect dog – not. Remember – you, the owner, are a huge part of the training process and you have to also learn how to communicate what you want so your dog will understand. You can send a dog to a trainer but part of that should also be you spending time with your dog
Kiara is 4-5-years old, female, about 45 lbs. Her breed mix is really anyone’s guessbasically the great American Dog. Kiara is very affectionate, loves to give kisses, seeks out attention, great with other dogs and is just a super sweet girl so very sad that no owner ever came looking for her.
Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over oneyear-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.
If you are interested in meeting Kiara or any of our pets, our first step is our Adoption Application you can do here: https://elmorehumane. org/adoption-applicationonline-form2.html. Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.
We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.
and the trainer so the dog trainer can train you, the owner. Training of any kind takes patience and perseverance on everyone’s part, and it never really ends. Refresher training should honestly take place throughout your dog’s life – for both of you. A professional golfer isn’t successful only playing golf during tournaments – they practice, and get coaches, and research and practice more – true success entails dedication.
So, get out those comfy walking or running shoes, teach your dog first how to walk nicely on a leash, and start out 2023 with daily nice long walks/runs with your dog – the reward will be a tired and better behaved dog, and perhaps a more fit and more relaxed you as well.
day for your sign. However, you also might meet new faces, see new places and hear interesting news. Part of you will like the thrill of adventure. Part of you won’t. Tonight: Cooperate. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Keep an eye on your money and possessions today. Make friends with your bank account so you know what is happening. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage, because something unexpected will impact your wealth today. On the other hand, it might be a windfall! Tonight: Work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Guard against knee-jerk reactions to unexpected events today. Someone might say something that catches you off guard, and you’re tempted to respond in a way you will later regret. Be cool. Count to three before you react so you are in control of the situation. Tonight: Play! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You feel restless today. You have the feeling that you’re waiting for the
other shoe to drop. This is because something has surprised or perhaps will surprise you in a behind-the-scenes way. This means you might even sense it coming. Stay focused on home and family. Social outings will be fun. Tonight: Entertain.
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You might meet a real character today. Or perhaps someone you already know will say or do something that surprises you. This is because your interactions with friends and groups will be the source of something unexpected. You might nd this interesting. Or you might be intimidated because “strange” can be disconcerting. Tonight: Conversations.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This is a tricky day. For starters, you are high-viz, which means people notice you. They will also notice that something unusual has caught you off guard. You might hear surprising news that creates a reaction in you. Or perhaps you are the source of surprise to someone else. Stay tuned. Tonight: Count your money.
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Travel might be delayed or canceled, or alternatively, you might have to travel when you did not expect to do so. You also might meet someone unusual, from another country or a different culture. Something in the media might surprise you. Tonight: Old friends are back.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Double-check nancial matters, especially anything dealing with debt, credit cards, banking, inheritances or insurance issues. Something unexpected will impact these areas. Stay in the know, because this is the kind of situation where you snooze, you lose. It’s your money and your wealth. Tonight: Solitude. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) A partner or close friend might say or do something that catches you off
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ELMORE COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barbara H Leib an unmarried woman and Michael Dudash, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc., its successors and assigns. on August 29, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, at National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee For VRMTG Asset Trust, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidfront of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore County, 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: THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ELMORE, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT NUMBER 2 OF THE KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY THE HAYS, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, DATED NOVEM-ED IN THE OFFICE OF THEMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, -
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by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 20th day of January, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin located at the NW corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence N 86 degrees 25’ 11” E 1818.83’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 48’ 52” E 890.14’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 55’ 38&” E 1364.30’ to an iron pin; thence S 86 degrees 20’ 24” W, 30.00’ to an iron pin and point of beginning for the herein described parcel of land; thence continue S 86 degrees 20’ 24” W 109.00’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 39’ 36” E 64.37’ to an iron pin; thence West 216.47’ to an iron pin located on the centerline of a creek; thence meandering Northwesterly along said centerline which generally follows the following six (6) courses: (1) N 32 degrees 47' 17” E 12.82’; (2) N 70 degrees 41’; 51”; W 56.02’; (3) N 06 degrees 4’ 58’; W 44.97’; (4) N 28 degrees 10’ 13” E 38.60’;; (5) N 23 degrees 39’ 52” W 59.74’; (6) N 18 degrees 01’ 31” W 10.63’ to a point; thence leaving said centerline N 86 degrees 04’ 22” E 373.58’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 55’ 38” E 127.49’ to the point of beginning. Containing 1.37 acres, more or less, and lying in and being a part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, Township 17 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama. Said property is commonly known as 3521 Boxwood Drive, Millbrook, AL between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FKA FIFTH THIRD BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03546AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-03546AL
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gg py to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 16th day of March, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 10, according No. 2, as recorded in the ProAlabama in Plat Book 14, Page 28. Said property is commonly known as 23 Suncrest Ct, Deatsville, AL 36022. Should property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject is not prohibited under the U.S.the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 2757171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03977AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 2023 22-03977AL
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Anthea Caroline Brock Married Woman Joined By Her Husband Joseph T Crossley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated April 16, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on April 22, 2020, in Book 2020, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 70774 in the OfElmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 2nd day of February, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 47, according to the Map of The Woodlands at Brensen Creek Plat No. 4, as recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 17 at Pages 53 and 54. Said property is commonly known as 368 Woodhaven Ln, Wetumpka, AL 36093. Should property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any
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pppyy matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject is not prohibited under the U.S.status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03980AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-03980AL
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NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY STATE OF ALABAMA
MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. WILLIAM F. HALL, ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CAROLE D. GRAY AKA CAROLE A. GRAY, PATRICIA JEAN PHILLIPHEINER, REAGAN PIERCE MCGEE (LOWE), AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Defendants.
CASE NO.: 29-CV-2022-900161.00
To: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CAROL D. GRAY AKA CAROLE A. GRAY AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By Order for Service by Publication, dated the 9 th day of November, 2022, you are hereby
MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION (“MidFirst” or Reformation and Declaratoryat 120 Meadow Ridge Drive,-
Deed and Mortgage to include the Mortgage is a valid, enbeing entered against you, you Plaintiff’s attorneys, Amanda100, Peachtree Corners, Geordays from the date of the last
This the DAY day of MONTH /s/CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA 29-CV-2022-900161.00
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Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Noah Collier Single Person to BBVA
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jacqueline Salter And Jimmy R Salter , Wife And Husband, to Group Mortgage Associates dated March 14, 1996; said mortgage being recorded on March 25, 1996, in Book 171, Page 002557, as having beencorded on and recorded in Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2013, Page 44563 in the of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank successor
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FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Roger H Riley, Jr A Married Man And Shannon Riley His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, its successors and assigns dated October 26, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on November 2, 2020, in Book 2020, Page 80168 inbate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Guild Mortgage Company LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 67878
Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Guild Mortgage Company LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry
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g USA dated January 17, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on January 21, 2020, in Book the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.
The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 2nd day of February, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 21, according to the Plat of Suburban Estates as the same of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 7, at Page 6.
Said property is commonly known as 392 Old Central Plank Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092.
the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BBVA USA as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-04076AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 22-04076AL
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yg and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below.
Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09245
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-09245
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iron pin at the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 88 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds West, along the South line of Section 21, 938.02 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 88 degrees 44 minutes 35 seconds West, along said Section line, 382.38 feet to an iron pin in existing fence; thence North 01 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds East along existing fence, 15.14 feet; thence North 01 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds East, along said fence, 1097.47 feet to an iron pin; thence North 03 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds East, 206.77 feet to an iron pin on the South Right of Way of Alabama Highway Number 143, 80 feet Right of Way; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 41 seconds East, along said Right of Way, 61.03 feet to an iron pin on the East margin of existing gravel drive; thence Southerly, along the East margin of said drive, the following four (4) calls:
1) South 01 degrees 29 minutes 35 seconds East, 229.50 feet;
2) South 14 degrees 54 minutes 48 seconds West, 113.39 feet;
3) South 07 degrees 04 minutes 32 seconds West, 242.17 feet;
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Michael J Walker and Ramona L Walker, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Bay Equity LLC., on December 11, 2020, said mortgage reof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2020 page 96359; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, 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 January 18, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 24, according to the plat of Ashton Park Plat No. 1, as recorded in the ProAlabama in Plat Book 15, at Page 17.. Property street address for informational purposes: 325 Ashton Park , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. 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
SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Illya D. Bogan and Vicki Bogan, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Liberty Financial Group LLC, on January 14, 2008, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2008 Page 7456 and Page 27628; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, 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 February 16, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 11, Pine Acres, as the same is reof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 5 at Page 18.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2761 Pine Acres Street , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09321
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-09321
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SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William C. Jeffries, II, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, on May 17, 2021, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2021 Page 43308; 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 February 2, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an
4) South 01 degrees 42 minutes 07 seconds West, 142.28 feet to an iron pin; thence South 63 degrees 51 minutes 07 seconds East, 383.98 feet to an iron pin; thence South 01 degrees 20 minutes 17 seconds West, 436.00 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying in the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 6157 Al Hwy 143 , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.
The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09302
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-09302
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LEGAL NOTICE Case Nos. A-2022097 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF M.A.L., MINOR, BY BRUCE D. VERMILYER, JR.
NOTICE TO: WILLIAM REEVES, Address Unknown. Please take notice that a petition for adoption in the above styled Court by the Petitioners named above and that the 30th day of January, 2023, at 10:30 o’clock a.m. has been set for a hearing on the same in the Probate Court in the City of Hayneville, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must response within thirty (30) days hereof with counsel for said Petitioners, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court.
DONE the 19th day of Dec., 2022
Attorney for Petitioner: Douglas M. Vogel, Esq. Vogel Law Firm, LLC 41 Cambridge Court Wetumpka, AL 36093
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 A-2022097
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William D. Shirah Jr, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, on August 6, 2019, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2019 Page 40509; the undersigned NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing,
pggg as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 1, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 58, according to the Plat of Rich Field Subdivision, Phase III, as said Map of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12 at Page 81.. Property street address for informational purposes: 426 Mcrae Rd , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09515 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 22-09515
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBERS: A2022-052 and A2022-053 TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF J.M.H AND TO THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF J.L.A., WHOSE IDENTITIES AND WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for-
BLES and AMY BREEDLOVE NOBLES, as Petitioners, for to CLARISSA SHAWN A ALEX-
NOBLES and AMY BREEDLOVE NOBLES, as Petitioners, for the adoption of J.L.A., was born to CLARISSA SHAWNA ALEXANDER on August 9, You have the right to contest either or both of these adoptions. contest either or both of theseten response with the Probate -
of this notice. The Probate Court
consider such Petitions without JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
ROBERT M. ECHOLS, JR 4 OFFICE PARK CIRCLE, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
A2022-052/A2022-053
PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kristin Kennedy, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Compass Bank, on November 28, 2017, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017
Page 58128; the undersigned PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, 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 February 16, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 26 according to the Map of Summit Estates Plat 1-C as said Platmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 8 at Page 16.. Property street address for informational purposes: 4750 Summit Circle , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09668 Wetumpka Herald: 22-09668
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SEALED BIDS
The Elmore County Commission and the City of Wetumpka are seeking bids for site demolition, erosion control, clearing & grubbing, grading & excavation, parking lot construction, athleticstallation, site lighting, athleticter, and sodding in accordance Information, construction plans and bid book are available from Elmore County Chief Operations wrbechd@elmoreco.org Sealed bids are to be received WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, the outside of the bid packagequiry 2023-PW7 Revised, the name of bidder, and the Alabama General Contractor’s -
check or bid bond payable to Elmore County Commission in ancent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than of General Contractor’s License Submit bid proposals to: Elmore County Chief Richie Beyer, Elmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 concerning construction plansmore County Chief Operations -
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LEGAL NOTICE Dubose Construction Co., LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. HSIP-2616(250) in Elmore County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on 1/11/2023 and ending on 2/1/2023. All Box 117 Mt. Melgs, AL 36057 during this peroid. Dubose Construction Co., LLC Shelby County Reporter: Jan. 11, 18, 25 and Feb. 1, 2023 COMPLETION
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated January 29, 2021 executed by Patricia Noble Jackson, an unmarried person, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee Trustmark National Bank, said Mortgage being recorded January 29, 2021, in RLPY Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Trustmark National Bank by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2022, Page 72259, in the OfElmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustmark National Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 03/01/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 20, according to the Map of Cotton Lakes Plat No. 14, as said Map appears of record
Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 30, at Page 22. This conveyance is made subject to any and all easements, restrictions, reservations, and rights-of-way which appear of record and affect the above-described property. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 160 Hideaway Lane, 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 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “ASIS, WHERE-IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Trustmark National Bank Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park South Suite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 40-FC-22-01359
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan 4 and 11, 2023 40-FC-22-01359
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LEGAL NOTICE ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH ELMORE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR ELMORE COUNTY VARIOUS ROADS PROJECT 2022-PW2-1 AND 2022-PW23. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18, 25 and Feb. 1, 2023
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 23, 2018 executed by Lee M Burton an unmarried man, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Trustmark National Bank, said Mortgage being recorded April 27, 2018, in RLPY Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Trustmark National Bank by instrument recorded in RLPY Book the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustmark National Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 02/15/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot No. 36 according to Plat of Clairewood Subdivision Plat No. 2 Elmore County, Alabama as the same is recorded in Plat
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Book 13 at Page 102 in the Of-more County, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 230 Rosemere Dr., Tallassee, AL 36078. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.
Trustmark National Bank Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 40-FC-22-01376
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 2023 40-FC-22-01376
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals will be received by the Montgomery Public Schools at 117 Marshall Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, until 10:00 a.m. CST, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read, for:
HVAC RENOVATIONS AT BREWBAKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
DCM No: ME No: 20-126
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 AM CST, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the site: Brewbaker Intermediate School, 4455 Brewbaker Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36116. All bidders must attend this meeting.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Montgomery Public Schools in an amount not the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
of Morris Engineering LLC, 903 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.
PDF electronic bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon receipt of check for the amount of $25.00. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding the established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the bidder shall show such evidence clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the seal envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby by promoted.
Montgomery Public Schools (Awarding Authority)
Morris Engineering LLC 903 South Perry Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (Engineer)
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Alabama Department of Corrections Headquarters c/o the Engineering at 222 Tarwater Street, Wetumpka, AL at 10:00 AM Local Time on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023; at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read for:
SITE WORK / ENABLING WORKS SANITARY SEWER SERVICE PACKAGE FOR THE NEW MEN’S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY FOR THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA (State Funds)
GMC Project No. CMGM21-0151(4) The Work of the project includes, but is not limited to, a sanitary sewer concrete lift sta-
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y tion and vault, dual mechanical screen assembly with concrete channels, electrical building, electrical, standby generator and related appurtenances; as the Drawings; coordination and supervision of the entire project; and all related work, as indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Department of Corrections in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’;s proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, insurance in compliance with requirements,will be required at the signing of the Contract. may be examined at the of-Ashley.Morris@gmcnetwork. comwater Drive, Wetumpka, Al-
Bid Documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon payment of a deposit of Twenty dollars ($20.00) for a one-time sharing access or One Hundred-Fifty dollars ($150.00) are encouraged to use the digifor printed sets only issued by the Engineer to each general contract bidder
documents in good and reusgeneral contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, which is estimated to be the same as the deposit amount. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by licensed under the Provision and must show such evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considThe bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered; Bidder must also include their current license number on reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waiveer’s judgment, the best interestsdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE-
10:00 AM THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing the project and answering Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the PreBid Conference is Mandatory for all General Contractor Bidders intending to submit a Proposal, and is highly recomThis project is being bid EXCLUDING TAXES, and requires the Contractor comply with the which was signed into law onemption with the Alabama Dewill handle administration of shall account for the tax savings -
tractor Bidders and separateturers are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents.
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DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ENGINEERING DIVISION Elmore, Alabama
GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, LLC MEMBERS, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 2660 Eastchase Lane, Suite 200 Montgomery, Alabama 36117 Phone: (334) 271-3200 Fax: (334) 272-1566
CMGM21-0151(4)
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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION
Keith Edward Myers, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Jerry M. Blevins’ Complaint for Defamation Per Se, Invasion of Privacy, and Wantonness, and request for an award of monetary damages in excess of $500,000, within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. CV-2022-900191, Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama. Done this the 11th day of December, 2022. /s/ Sibley G. Reynolds Circuit
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Jerry M. Blevins, Esq. 2800 Zelda Road, Suite 200-3 Montgomery, Alabama 36106 Plaintiff - Pro Se
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 CV-2022-900191
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. GILMORE, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-374 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN L. GILMORE, JR., deceased, having been granted to LAURIE ROBITAILLE on December 20, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
LAURIE ROBITAILLE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN L. GILMORE, JR., DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 EST/GILMORE J.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF INA A. HIGHTOWER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-366 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of INA A. HIGHTOWER, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES A. HIGHTOWER, SR. on December 20, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
CHARLES A. HIGHTOWER, SR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF INA A. HIGHTOWER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RONALD A. HOLTSFORD ATTORNEY AT LAW 7956 VAUGHN RD #124 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-220-3700
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 EST/HIGHTOWER, I.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA VARNER HOLMES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-367 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of VIRGINIA VARNER HOLMES, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM CONARD HOLMES on December 19, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
WILLIAM CONARD HOLMES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA VARNER HOLMES, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 EST/HOLMES, V.
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DIVORCE
NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY Justin A. Vickers vs. Crystal Sauls
Said defendant Crystal Sauls will take notice that she has been served with divorce pa-vorce due to abandonment. The plaintiff has no way of locating notice of trying to get defendant to respond to papers. This will be ran for 6 weeks, after that it will be sent to the court to grant the plaintiff divorce from the defendant.
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4-Feb. 8, 2023
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MICHEL HOUSTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2023-001 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOHN MICHEL HOUSTON, deceased, having been granted to RITA GONZALEZ HOUSTON on January 5, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
RITA GONZALEZ HOUSTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MICHEL HOUSTON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. KYLE JOHNSON CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C. 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2069 334-241-8000
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 2023 EST/HOUSTON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MICHAEL JONES, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-377 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to BETTY ANN JONES as Executor on the 4th day of January 2023, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
BETTY ANN JONES EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MICHAEL JONES, DECEASED.
Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 2023 EST/JONES, C.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY JOE POINTER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-375 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of TOMMY JOE POINTER, deceased, having been granted to RALEY L. WIGGINS on December 29, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
RALEY L. WIGGINS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY JOE POINTER, DECEASED
Address of Administrator: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 EST/POINTER T.
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gq within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
DOROTHY K. POORE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. PURDY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: G. BART CRUM CRUM, ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. PO BOX 1186 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-1186 334-269-8461
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 2023 EST/PURDY, J.
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g the Courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on January 26, 2023, the following described real and personal property situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 18 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama, and running thence South along the East boundary of the public road 245 feet to the point of beginning of the land to be described; thence South along the East boundary of said road 138.2 feet to stake; thence East 315 feet; thence North parallel to said road 138.2 feet; thence West 315 feet to point of beginning and containing one acre, more or less.
INCLUDING a security interest in one (1) 2016 TRU MH manufactured home, Serial No. CWP029683TN; together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E. PURDY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-285 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES E. PURDY, deceased, having been granted to DOROTHY K. POORE on January 4, 2023 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required,
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY TAYLOR, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2022-378 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: KELLY L. STEWARD, who is also known as KELLY T. STEWART and who was formerly known as KELLY LYNN PILGRIM, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A PURPORTED NEXT OF KIN OF LARRY TAYLOR; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF LARRY TAYLOR, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 29TH day of December, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of LARRY in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by RICHARD D. KING, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a purported next-of-kin of LARRY TAYLOR.
Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: JUSTIN EDWARDS LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 EST/TAYLOR, L.
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OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by JEREMY CLARK and CHEYENNE CLARK AKA CHEYENNE DAKOTA BARRETT, a married couple, on the 24th day of September 2016, to VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as recorded in RLPY Book 2016, Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama; VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a) (2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of
This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encum-ed in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the the county where the above-described property is situated.
This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.
An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale. Lori C. Baird Attorney for Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A. 2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200 P.O. Box 2727 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 344-5000 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2023 FC/CLARK, J.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF W.N.R. Case No.: JU-2022-000166.01 PUBLICATION ORDER IN THIS CAUSE it is made to appear to the Court by the Af-
Commission gives update on storm cleanup
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News EditorLast week’s storm across Lake Jordan created more debris than the southern Elmore County tornado after Thanksgiving.
The roads are passable around Holtville and Titus following last week’s EF-2 tornado and Elmore County crews will help with cleanup in all areas. To be efficient, public work crews have returned to the southern part of the county for the next few days.
“Depending on whose eyes are looking at it, there are two to four times the debris [in Holtville and Titus],” Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer told the Elmore County Commission Monday. “Most of the damage is on the Titus side. Now that things are passable there, [crews] are trying to finish the Jasmine Hills and Willow Springs first and also gives residents and utility companies a chance to get debris to the right of way.”
Beyer said 45 structures were surveyed around Lake Jordan with 16 sustaining severe damage and two those totally destroyed. Beyer said cleanup in the Jasmine Hill and Willow Springs area saw 3,100 cubic feet of debris hauled away so far by county crews and two to four times that is estimated on Lake Jordan.
Beyer said the hope is the delay in returning to Lake Jordan will give property owners more time to clear their property.
“Those areas are very tight and minimize the times the county works staff has to go through there picking up debris,” Beyer said. “Normally you will see debris come multiple times to the right of way. We are trying to be as efficient as possible.”
Beyer said there were no fatalities and no injuries in last week’s storm.
REBUILD ALABAMA
The Elmore County Commission approved a report required under the
2019 Rebuild Alabama plan.
“This will be our third report under the Rebuild Alabama program,” Beyer said. “When the fuel tax was increased and further indexed in 2019, it started a process where the counties were not only receiving additional revenue for roads and bridges but also an accountability process.”
The new funds under Rebuild Alabama have allowed for over 21 miles of resurfacing and one bridge replaced with a large culvert totaling $1.723 million. Elmore County Commission chair Bart Mercer said the funding allowed some projects to be done ahead of schedule.
“We are able to push up resurfacing projects and bridge projects in some cases up to eight to ten years,” Mercer said. “If it had not been for money we would not have been able to do those projects. These funds give us the ability to better protect the largest investment our taxpayers have made — our infrastructure system and replace bridges.”
In other action, the Elmore County Commission:
• Approved minutes of the Dec. 12 meeting.
• Approved a memorandum of warrants in the amount of $4,061,812.34 for the period of Dec. 3 through Dec. 30.
• Approved the reappointments of Hertisene Crenshaw, Fagale Shuford Grant and Keith Means to the Crenshaw Park Board.
• Approved agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation and a memorandum of understanding with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) for work on Marion Spillway Road. Portions of the road are the county’s responsibility and others ADOC.
• Set a public hearing for 5 p.m. Jan. 23 for the vacation of property on Lake Region Drive.
The Elmore County Commission is scheduled to meet again at 5 p.m. Jan. 23.