Wetumpka Herald 01-12-22

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DAILY COVID-19 UPDATE: TUESDAY, JAN. 11 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Here’s the latest on COVID-19 in the Lake Martin area, updated every weekday:

ELMORE COUNTY

Positivity rate — 42.9 percent Seven-day caseload — 917 new cases (as of Friday) Average daily caseload — 131 new

cases per day (as of Friday) Current one-day record — 251 on Aug. 11

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY

Positivity rate — 28.9 percent Seven-day caseload — 722 new cases (as of Friday*) Average daily caseload — 103 new cases per day (as of Friday*) Current one-day record — 161 new cases on Jan. 3

COOSA COUNTY

Positivity rate — 35.6 percent Seven-day caseload — 158 new cases (as of Friday) Average daily caseload — 23 new cases per day (as of Friday) Current one-day record — 44 new cases on Jan. 4

ALABAMA

Positivity rate — 41.2 percent Hospitalizations — 1,779 as of Jan. 10

Source: Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). *Note: seven-day caseloads and seven-day moving averages represent the most recent week of data, with a twoto four-day lag depending on the county. The number of COVID-19 cases on each calendar date represents the data the case occurred, not the date it was reported to ADPH, and is therefore subject to change.

New prisons ‘generally ineligible’ for COVID-relief aid, U.S. Treasury says But mixed messaging may leave Elmore County ‘mega-prison’ on the table

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter A new U.S. Treasury Department ruling on how COVID-19 relief funds can be spent declares the construction of correctional facilities “generally ineligible,” but falls short of issuing a clear verdict on Alabama’s prison plan.

The $1.3 billion prison overhaul, passed by the state legislature and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in October, makes use of $400 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allo-

cated to the state for COVID-19 relief.

The plan includes the construction of two 4,000-bed men’s prisons, replacing facilities in Elmore and Escambia counties, with a new women’s prison to be built in a later phase that would replace the Julia Tutwiler Prison for women in Wetumpka.

But according to the Treasury Department’s final rule Thursday, issued to all state and local funding recipients, “construction of new correctional facilities as a response to an increase in rate of crime” and “construction of new

congregate facilities to decrease spread of COVID-19 in the facility” are generally ineligible as capital projects.

The rule went on to say new facilities would be a “disproportionate” response to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, which could be better addressed with “personal protective equipment, ventilation improvements, utilizing excess capacity in other facilities or wings or temporary facility capacity expansions.”

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Julia Tutwiler Prison in Wetumpka, pictured above in 2017, would be replaced in a later phase of Alabama’s prison construction plan signed by Gov. Kay Ivey in October.

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Members of the Republican House Caucus platform committee unveil the caucus’ agenda for the 2022 legislative session.

State republicans gearing up for legislative session

By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Herald The Alabama House Republican Caucus revealed its 2022 legislative agenda Wednesday following the theme of “standing tall for Alabama.”

Many of the issues on the agenda are not a surprise: banning Critical Race Theory from classrooms, allowing permitless pistol carry, expanding rural broadband and more.

One item that did not appear on the agenda is creation of a state lottery.

“Members of the caucus have various opinions about the gaming and lottery bills,” said House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville. “I’m not sure that’s going to be a part of the caucus agenda. There are too many unanswered questions.”

No healthcare measures were listed on the agenda either. Ledbetter said Gov. Kay Ivey will lead the distribution of American Rescue Plan funds. “We don’t want to step on that,” he said.

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Bill would remove limits on special district sales tax revenue

By JACOB HOLMES Special to the Herald Nearly 20 years ago, Elmore County and the City of Prattville agreed to establish a special district in the portion of Prattville that lies within Elmore County.

At that time the area was largely undeveloped. To spur development, a special sales tax was created to levelize the rate in that district to the rest of the city

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of Prattville and split the proceeds between Prattville, Elmore County and the district.

Now that area is booming, and both parties have put forward a bill to stop limiting any of the proceeds specifically to that district.

“The commission and city have had this on our radar,” said Troy Stubbs, chairman of the Elmore County Commission. “We’ve had discussions about how we

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could modernize the agreement to reflect the growing communities and the needs of our respective constituents.”

The initial agreement split the proceeds of the special 1-cent sales tax 50-50 between Prattville and Elmore County, with each committing 10% to a special fund for improvements within the district.

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ey to that special fund, freeing up more funds for use elsewhere in Prattville and Elmore County.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth there and there likely will continue to be growth ,” Stubbs said. “We’re excited for growth not only in that area, but the entirety of Elmore County.”

The special funds for each will be abolished once all funds have been spent, or no later than Oct. 31, 2024.

Stubbs and his fellow commissioners said the change reflects the synergy between the district and other parts of the county.

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Obituaries

PET OF THE WEEK – LIBRA

Libra is a female Bulldog looking mix, about two years old and around 50 lbs. She is a super sweet and laid-back gal, great with other dogs and cats. She came to the Humane Society of Elmore County as a stray with another dog and no one ever came for them.

The adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-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 Libra or any of the pets at the humane society, please first email them at hselco@ bellsouth.net for an adoption application. Once that is cleared, the humane society will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, and their phone number is 334-567-3377. You can also visit them online at www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

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GANELL BOTTOMLEE Ganell Bottomlee, 83, of Longview, Texas, passed away on January 2nd, 2022.

Ganell was born on December 25th, 1938 to Doris and Charlie Breeden in Mobile, Alabama.

Ganell had a fulfilling career of service. She spent over 30 years as a civilian worker for the United States Air Force.

Following her retire- BOTTOMLEE ment, she lived in Wetumpka, Alabama and worked as a licensed real estate agent. Ganell loved helping others finishing her professional career working for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Disaster Relief Worker.

She was a loving mother to two children, Bruce Cope and Ann Gilmore.

She enjoyed going on cross-coun-

try road trips and visiting her grandchildren.

Ganell is survived by her brother Charles Breeden (Jeanne Breeden), children Bruce Cope (Lise Cope) and Ann Gilmore, her grandchildren Daniel Gilmore (Hailey Gilmore), Austin Gilmore, Christopher Cope (Collette Cope), Dominique Cope, Gabrielle Cope, and her great-grandchildren Madison Cope, Julie Cope, Nicole Cope, Braden Cope, Maizie Cope, Conrad Banks Gilmore, and Isla Claire Gilmore.

Memorial service date TBD in Lucedale, Miss.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Adullam House (https://adullamhouse.org/donate/ ), Christus Good Shepherd Hospital (https://www.christushealth.org/ good-shepherd/about/giving/online-giving), The American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or the charity of your choice.

RANDELL “BRETT” SMITH Randell “Brett” Smith passed away January 3, 2022 in Cusseta, He was born July 29, 1988 in Talladega, Alabama to David and Annette Smith.

Mr. Smith graduated as co-president of his senior class from Beulah High School in 2006.

He is survived by his parents; children Audrey Katherine age 2, Ashton Max age 4 both of Wetumpka; ex-wife Caren Chase of Wetumpka; grandparents: Jerry and Patricia Spivey of Opelika; brother: Eric Lyle Smith of Auburn; aunts and uncles: Tony and Connie Coleman, Lyn and Jonathan Brown, William and Leann Smith; cousins: Tony, Camile, and Blake Coleman; Jaimie and Jacob Brown, Hannah and Brittany Smith.

No services will be held at this time. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home is directing.

Humane Society of Elmore County News – 10 Jan ‘22

By REA CORD Executive Director The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) says January is both National Train Your Dog and Walk Your Pet Month. Since it takes a bit of training to teach your dog how to walk nicely on a leash, these two certainly go hand-in-hand.

One very common reason bigger dogs are surrendered to Shelters is because they need more exercise than they are getting, but they were never taught decent leash manners, so the owner never takes them out of their yard leading to a frustrated dog with pent up energy and no manners. No one wants to be pulled down the road behind their dog so why not start the New Year off great for both yourself and your dog by adding your dog into your new exercise program – good for you and good for your dog! 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 too, so it is a win-win for both of you.

Teaching your dog to walk or run with you on a leash, to not jump and just to have basic nice manners is not rocket science though if owning a dog is new to you, then you might want to seek a professional trainer. Our dogs

simply love making us happy so think reward for when they do what you want as they will quickly figure out what makes you happy. Some dogs are motivated by treats (use a treat they do not get at any other time and 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 five 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 will also be YOU spending time with your dog 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 2022 with daily nice long walks/runs with your dog – the reward will be a tired and better behaved dog, and perhaps a more fit & more relaxed YOU as well!

JAN. 7

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Tallassee Highway.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious person was reported on Floyd Lane.

• Trespassing was reported on Herren Street.

Police Reports WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT JAN. 3

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

JAN. 1

• Domestic violence was reported on Hollowood Lane.

DEC. 31

• Theft and Criminal trespass were reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on on Barnes court.

DEC. 30

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

Dec. 27 • Criminal trespass was reported on Cherry Street.

• Theft was reported on Cherry Street.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT JAN. 10

• A white male was arrested on Kent Road.

JAN. 9

• A Black female was arrested on Gilmer Avenue.

• A verbal altercation was reported on Recreation Center Road.

• Assistance was provided to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on North Ashurst Avenue.

• Reckless driving was

reported on First Avenue.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on North Ann Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Potts Drive.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Friendship Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A subject was shot on Third Street.

JAN. 8

• A domestic dispute was reported on Benson Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Outer Drive.

• Reckless driving was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A noise complaint was filed on East Roosevelt Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Harassing communications was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• A noise complaint was filed on East Roosevelt Street.

• Debris was reported in the road on Highway 229.

• A Black female was arrested on West Roosevelt Street.

• False reporting was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on E.B. Payne Sr. Drive.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• An intoxicated person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Notasulga Road.

• Identity theft was reported on Carr Street.

• Harassment was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• A civil dispute was reported on Popular Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on Paxton Drive.

• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A missing person was reported on Delta Road.

JAN. 6

• A domestic dispute was reported on Clay Street.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A civil disturbance was reported on East Patton Street.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Highway 229.

Harassing communications was reported on James Street.

JAN. 5

• A welfare check was conducted on Fourth Street.

JAN. 4

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.

• A private property accident was reported on Friendship Road.

• A white male was arrested on Lower River Road.

• A white female was arrested during a traffic stop on Central Boulevard.

• A private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A parking violation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Jack Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Airport Road.

JAN. 3

• An assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A Black female was arrested on Hanil Drive.

• A suspicious person was reported on Cobb Road.

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CRITICAL RACE THEORY

Banning Critical Race Theory has been a major talking point for Republicans over the past few months although the college-level theory has not been taught previously in Alabama schools and the State Board of Education has already passed a resolution banning the theory.

State Rep. Randall Shedd, R - Fairview, who chaired the Caucus platform committee, said it is important to codify the banning of Critical Race Theory despite the school board’s action.

“They could meet and reverse that at any time,” Shedd said. He also said lawmakers would be “very careful” with the legislation so that it does not cause confusion about what teachers can educate students on when it comes to historical events such as the Civil Rights Movement.

The agenda also calls for banning “other extremist social doctrines” but does not identify what those would be.

PERMITLESS CARRY

Permitless carry, dubbed “constitutional carry” by proponents, has advanced out of the Senate multiple times over recent years, only to die in the House.

However, this year the caucus has made it a priority.

Rep. Shane Stringer, R-Citronelle, said the difference this year is the creation of a database of people prohibited to possess a firearm.

The agenda says the bill will allow Alabamians to carry firearms “without first having to pay a gun tax in the form of permit fees.”

ABORTION

Under the category entitled “standing tall for the unborn,” the recent “heartbeat bill” mirroring the controversial Texas law was notably absent.

Ledbetter said that bill was filed after the caucus met to set the agenda and that the committee had discussed looking to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the

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proceeds to the municipalities in which they were collected, including Prattville.

The bill is currently being advertised and then will be

Texas law before following suit.

Instead, the caucus is pledging to “begin the process to streamline, clarify and improve the adoption process so foster care and adoption agencies may more easily move children into permanent families and forever homes.”

The agenda also calls for the passage of a resolution to urge the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks.

Alabama already has a law on the books banning almost all abortions, but the law has been blocked as it works its way through the courts.

BROADBAND EXPANSION

Republicans will continue to focus on expanding broadband in rural Alabama, with the caucus pledging “historic funding.”

Broadband expansion has been a focus in the State House for several years.

TheWetumpkaHerald.com When asked if there were any specific efforts

by Democrats to “erode election integrity,” Shedd said the caucus had simply “heard some things” and wanted to be prepared to oppose those efforts.

EDUCATION

The agenda includes legislation to provide pay raises for teachers and public education staff as well as a bill to provide a longevity bonus for education retirees.

SMALL BUSINESS AND FARMS TAX CUT

The caucus agenda says the members “will pass a historic tax cut that exempts the first $40,000 of business personal property from taxation in order to recognize the important role that small businesses and farms play in our state’s economy.”

SUPPORTING VETERANS

One item on the agenda vaguely states the caucus “will oppose any efforts

by Alabama Democrats to erode the state’s election integrity, voter identification, absentee ballot security laws.”

The caucus plans to approve a package of bills recommended by the Military Stability Commission and “designed to make Alabama the nation’s friendliest state for service members, dependents, and veterans.” The package will also help Alabama preserve and expand the military bases and infrastructure located throughout the state, according to the caucus agenda.

“I believe the platform committee crafted a document that truly reflects the needs, issues, and concerns that matter most to our fellow Alabamians,” Shedd said. “It is an ambitious but achievable agenda that is firmly rooted in constitutional principles, conservative policies, and commonsense philosophy.”

In addition to Shedd, the state representatives serving on the Republican agenda committee included Alan Baker, R - Brewton; Chip Brown, R Hollinger’s Island; Danny Garrett, R - Trussville; Joe Lovvorn, R - Auburn; Proncey Robertson, R - Mount Hope; Scott Stadthagen, R - Hartselle; Allen Treadaway, R - Morris; Ritchie Whorton, R - Owens Cross Roads; Margie Wilcox, R Mobile; and Debbie Wood, R - Valley.

brought forward by the local delegation in the Alabama Legislature.

In Alabama, counties do not have home rule and therefore must go through the legislative body to get local bills passed.

Stubbs said the local delegation supports the bill

but its exact path is not yet clear. The Legislature is not obligated to pass anything other than its general fund and education budgets, but uncontroversial local bills typically pass through quickly with only the local representatives voting.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

House Republicans will once again bring forward an anti-riot act in response to the 2020 riots following the killing of George Floyd by a police officer.

Legislators brought the bill in the last session but the bill was not passed by the Senate before the session concluded. The bill would bring new and strengthened penalties for involvement in riots.

The First Responder Protection Act would create new felony crimes of Assault Against a First Responder in the first and second degrees.

One item on the agenda states the caucus will “will protect state law enforcement officers from enforcing unconstitutional, anti-Second Amendment, federal executive orders that are signed and issued by the Biden administration.”

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However, the consequences of inappropriate spending remain unclear. The new provisions don’t kick in until April 1, 2022, and the department said would “generally not take action to enforce provisions contained in the final rule” on states who already started spending the funds based on the department’s interim provisions.

“We maintain that this is still an allowable use of Revenue Loss ARPA funds, and we look forward to moving forward on construction,” the governor’s communications director Gina Maiola said in an email.

Alabama has long struggled to reform its Department of Corrections, which has been sued by the U.S. Department of Justice for repeated 8th amendment (“cruel and unusual punishment”) violations. The suit alleges mismanagement and overcrowding has created facilities “riddled with prisoner-on-prisoner and guard-on-prisoner violence.”

In September, Gov. Ivey called a special legislative session, urging lawmakers to approve a new prison construction plan. A previous plan, to lease the construction of new facilities to private prison company CoreCivic, folded in June due to the company’s financiers backing out. September’s overhaul instead sought to fund the new prisons with a bond issue and state general fund allocation, in addition to federal ARPA money.

Proponents of the legislation, including local Rep. Ed Oliver (R-Dadeville) who

voted “yea” last year, defend the use of COVID-relief funds for the construction of prisons. “[The plan] utilizes federal dollars, which takes much of the burden off the Alabama taxpayers,” Oliver told The Outlook in September.

But opponents were skeptical of the eligibility of ARPA money — allocated for public health spending, premium pay for essential workers, replacement of lost public sector revenue, addressing the negative economic impacts of the pandemic, and new water, sewer and broadband infrastructure — for the construction of new prisons.

In a statement Thursday, ACLU of Alabama executive director JaTaune Bosby once again condemned the state’s use of COVID relief funds.

“Gov. Ivey and other state leaders have been unsuccessful in trying to build these prisons for years now, and even though they made the gesture of asking the Treasury Department whether they could use this money for prison construction, they never waited for an answer before rushing ahead,” Bosby stated. “Now, the department has issued their final rules, and as we knew all along, spending COVID-19 relief funds on prison construction is inappropriate, particularly while healthcare workers, teachers, small business owners, and so many other people in Alabama are struggling during this ongoing pandemic.”

The Outlook reached out to the Alabama State Department of Corrections, which has yet to make a public statement on the Treasury Department’s rule.

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emocrats control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives, but they still are unable to pass their unpopular agenda through the legislative.

The Build Back Better scheme is on life support, and Congress seems to be incapable of doing much more than going after President Trump, who has not been in office for over a year. But that legislative stalemate hasn’t stopped their power grab.

The vaccine mandates being pushed through by the Biden administration are incredibly unpopular and could never pass Congress. In fact, after Republicans forced a vote in the Senate, a bipartisan majority of Senators voted to revoke some of Biden’s mandates. But the Administration is exploiting its authority to advance its agenda, including by invoking an emergency provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to force those who employ more than 100 people to require vaccinations or weekly COVID testing.

That is not how accountable government is supposed to work.

Rightly, these vaccine mandates are being challenged in the courts, but arguments last week before the Supreme Court demonstrate what our freedoms are up against. Liberal Justice Sonia

BARRY MOORE Columnist Sotomayor, nominated by the ObamaBiden White House, betrayed a shocking misunderstanding of the facts of the case before her.

Sotomayor falsely claimed, “numbers show that omicron is as deadly and causes as much serious disease in the unvaccinated as delta did.” She also said, “we have over 100,000 children, which we’ve never had before, in serious condition and many on ventilators.”

Even the liberal Washington Post fact checker gave Justice Sotomayor “Four Pinocchios” for these whoppers! The highest court in the land is charged with protecting our constitutional rights.

But when its Justices let their political agendas and partisan pandemic hysteria come before facts and our constitution, our freedoms are endangered.

Last week, January 6 came and went without the security issues in Washington Democrats predicted without evidence. I have been clear that the violence one year ago has no place in pol-

itics, and all those who broke the law must face the legal consequences of their actions through our judicial system. But it is clear that Democrats are exploiting January 6 for political theater.

Last week Speaker Pelosi held what resembled a one-year anniversary party, inviting CNN and celebrities to the Capitol to bash Republicans and even including a performance by the cast of the musical Hamilton.

This is no surprise. Speaker Pelosi last year used a Congressional Gold Medal bill, meant to honor our fallen officers, to suggest an officer who was tragically killed in an unrelated event months later was somehow associated with January 6, and her sham January 6 Committee has made clear it is more concerned with attacking President Trump than legitimate investigations. Speaker Pelosi may hold the gavel for the remainder of the year, but that won’t stop me from serving my constituents.

Last year, I responded to over 17,000 letters, calls, and emails from constituents, and my office resolved over 750 cases, returning over $1 million to constituents.

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Year in Review, Part II

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ast week’s column was part one of the annual year-end roundup of what Cousin Rendell calls “info-tainment.” It was written before Christmas, so some things were left off.

Now that we are into the new year of 2022, here is the second half.

Virtual Learning: It’s the double-edged sword. In 2020-21, we had to reach out to people via nontraditional methods due to the pandemic. We teachers were forced to learn new platforms and find ways to move education online every time we went virtual. If you have a child in school, you’re probably familiar with Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and SchoolStatus. You may know about Remind or ClassDojo, or have received phone calls and emails from SchoolCast – just a few of the seemingly thousands of programs and services. The question remains: did it work? Educators worked overtime trying to get lessons out of the textbooks and chalkboards on to social media and the various digital services, and some students responded while others disappeared. While some students found success with the new format, there were others who fell through the cracks and never logged in to an iPad nor checked a single email. The fallout from not only the pandemic but the disrupted years of school will affect public education for years to come.

The Supply Chain: The biggest story that affected my other job in 2021 was the supply chain issues that were rumored to threaten Thanksgiving and Christmas. What was so special about Super Foods was that our managers, Hollis Mann and Craig Webster, were thinking way ahead of the game and had pallets of holiday merchandise in stock while all the other stores around us were scrambling for product, raising their prices in the process. We had soup and broth, confectioners sugar and cake mix, cranberry sauce and turkeys – and never ran out. I was the closing manager on the Wednesday night before

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist Thanksgiving, and it was such a pleasure to lock the door that night, fully confident that we had been so prepared for our customers.

Favorite Television Series: Last week, I mentioned the reboot of “The Wonder Years” on ABC for its heart and humor. “All Creatures Great and Small” on PBS was just what we needed – or perhaps what the doctor ordered.

Documenting the memoir of rural veterinarian Dr. James Herriot, this quiet series set in 1930s Britain was very comforting in the troubled months of 2021.

Somehow, this show was able to wring drama from an abcess on a horse’s hoof, a cow with milk fever, or a horse with twisted bowels. The new season debuts this week on Masterpiece Theatre and is highly recommended.

Favorite Limited Series: Last week, I heaped praise upon the seven-hour “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything” on AppleTV and eighthour “Get Back” on Disney+. While both are recommended, there was an even longer one that I left out – Ken Burns’ deep dive into the life of “Muhammad Ali,” nine hours of which aired on PBS in September. Ali called himself the Greatest, and he may have been.

Certainly, nobody kept him down for long – his braggadocio was as impressive as his bravado when it came to boxing. I learned a lot about his relationship with the Nation of Islam, as well: when Cassius Clay signed over his career to Elijah Muhammad, Ali became the new poster child for Muslims, inadvertently helping to hasten the demise of Malcolm X. It was a fascinating watch.

The Rest of the Cast: Last week, I wrote about “Mary Tyler Moore” show

actors Ed Asner (Lou Grant) and Cloris Leachman (Phyllis Lindstrom) passing in 2021, without mentioning Gavin MacLeod (Murray Slaughter) and Betty White (Sue Ann Nivens). The entire cast of that glorious sitcom is gone now.

While most people these days know MacLeod as Captain Stubing from “The Love Boat” and White as Rose Nylund from “The Golden Girls” due to their near-constant airing on rerun channels, I have always been more of a fan of their characterizations on the “Mary Tyler Moore” show.

Magazines: I did something I thought I’d never do this year – I allowed magazine subscriptions to cease. While I still receive the scholarly journals that are part of my memberships in the Alabama Music Educators Association, Alabama Education Association, Knights of Columbus, and other organizations, I ended some longtime subscriptions because I just don’t read the magazines like I used to. And this seems to be a part of a larger trend, as 2021 was another year of scaled back production at newspapers and other publications across the country. Strangely, however, circulation of the big boys like The New York Times and the Washington Post was at an alltime high, thanks to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in January.

The 50th Anniversary Party: In June, my sister Meredith and I planned a 50th anniversary party for our parents, Chris and Sherril Bird, at Restoration 49. For months, we collected pictures and stories for a slideshow; we created playlists filled with the music of ’71; and located childhood friends as well as relatives near and far, inviting them to surprise our parents. It was a nice event that was made very memorable by the number of people who came out to show their love and appreciation for them. And with all that went on in 2021, we were grateful to have our family close and let them know how much we cared about them in such a public way.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a civil rights activist, and a Christian minister, just as his father was before him. He became the Pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1953. Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, married and had four children. He began his non-violent, civil rights activism in the 1950’s. He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott which began when Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man. King emphasized the use of non-violent protest using boycotts and sit-ins and through rallies and speeches. His most famous moment as a public speaker was the “I Have a Dream” speech made during the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

His words from that day have echoed through history and are still taught to children today. King was also well-knownWetumpka for his written works, such as the piece “Letters from Birmingham Jail” written Kidzafter Page during an incarceration his arrest at a non-violent protest. He helped bring about changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, as well as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the American Liberties Medallion in 1965 for his efforts to create equality among all races. Dr. King was assassinated

by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968, while organizing a local march in Memphis, Tennessee. On January 20, 1986, the first Martin Luther King Day was observed after being signed into law as a national holiday by President Ronald Reagan. Each year since, Martin Luther King Day is celebrated every third Monday in January to honor the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For over 50 years, his words have been an inspiration to millions of people, and his legacy will live on through history. In 2011, a monument to his legacy was opened in Washington, D.C. His birthplace in Atlanta is a museum for all to visit and learn about his legacy.

COLOR IT! Peaceful marches and rallies were two of Dr. King’s most powerful tools during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Wetumpka police investigating felony shoplifting STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Wetumpka Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a felony shoplifting case.

On Dec. 30, two people entered a retail business that, based on photos, appears to be the Walmart store in Wetumpka. Investigators say the unidentified pair allegedly stole two flat screen televisions, diapers and other merchandise by placing the items in shopping carts and pushing them out of the store without paying.

The suspects were seen arriving and leaving in a silver sedan.

If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects or their whereabouts, please immediately call police or CrimeStoppers using their 24-hour tip line at 256-215-7867 or 1-833-AL1STOP or download their P3tips app. Tips leading to arrests might be rewarded with cash.

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Police are searching for two unidentified suspects allegedly involved in a felony shoplifting cases in Wetumpka. They were seen arriving and leaving in a fourdoor sedan that was silver in color.

Sheriff opposed to eliminating gun permits

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Alabama House Bill 6 has been prefiled and likely to get its first reading as state legislators meet this week.

“This would authorize individuals to carry a pistol or other firearm concealed or in a vehicle without a permit,” the proposed bill states.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett is opposed to the bill, but he – and other sheriffs across Alabama – are not opposed to constitutional rights to carry arms.

“If you take away the permits, you are unable to check a background on any of these individuals that comes in, you are not checking on mental status,” Abbett said. “They can go on school grounds or anywhere – or on private property.”

Abbett said not having conceal carry permits puts the lives of law enforcement officers at stake.

“Without a permit we can not ask about the guns on private property; they can go on private property carrying a gun without a per-

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The Sure Shot in Tallapoosa County saw the sale of more than 100 handguns in December 2020 compared to 77 sold in December 2018. Many purchasers at The Sure Shot said they were buying guns for their wives or daughters.

mit,” Abbett said. “We feel like it is a bad bill in regards to safety of the officer and the safety of citizens.”

Abbett said if the bill passes there would still be no firearms allowed in places such as courthouses and sheriff’s offices.

Abbett said some legislatures have questioned the fees that sheriff’s departments charge citizens to obtain conceal carry permits. Sheriffs have said it covers the cost of staff to run the needed background checks and to produce the

permit. Abbett said the remaining funds are accounted for.

“We do have funds that come in from [conceal carry permitting] and are used for law enforcement purposes,” Abbett said.

“Those funds are audited by the [Alabama Department of] Examiners of Public Accounts.”

Abbett said there are several proposed bills to do away with the permits but in all cases he is opposed to them as they put the safety of law enforcement and the public at harm.

Fatal car accident claims one life Sunday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff A single-vehicle accident Sunday, Jan. 9 has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man.

Marion F. Simpson, 66, was fatally injured Sunday night when the 2005 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway around 7:15 p.m.

According to a press release from Ala-

bama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the vehicle struck a culvert, causing the truck to overturn. Simpson was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred on Colley Road in Elmore County, about four miles east of Wetumpka.

No other information was available as the ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate the crash.

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Polar Plunge is back

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer After taking a break for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lake Martin Young Professionals Polar Plunge is back.

For the sixth time participants can take a cool plunge into the waters of Lake Martin and have a little fun all to benefit the Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA).

“We want everyone to come out and have a good

time with the plunge this year supporting a great cause in LMRA,” Lake Martin Young Professionals Jacob Meacham said.

“We had to pause it last year due to the restrictions but with the vaccine and a higher comfort level, we feel confident in holding the event again this year.”

The plunge includes a costume contest and a dash for cash where participants make a run and swim through water to collect prizes.

LMRA will use the proceeds from the event to support its ongoing endeavour to make Lake Martin safer for boaters.

“They are going to use the funds to enhance the lighted buoy program,” Meacham said. “Those buoys are a high priority on Lake Martin as they help mark dangerous spots for boats on the lake.”

The fun gets started at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 at Kowaliga Restaurant. A $30 entry fee gets partici-

pants into the event and includes food from Kowaliga Restaurant’s special polar plunge menu and live music. Participants can come and watch.

“But the brave will take the plunge,” Meacham said.

Changing tents will be on-site for anyone taking the plunge to dry off and change clothes. Participants taking the plunge are asked to bring a pair of water shoes as the beach is a little rocky.

Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example

By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Tribune The author of a 2019 bill banning almost all abortions in Alabama is urging lawmakers to drop a new bill taking a different angle to accomplish the goal.

The new bill mirrors a Texas law that has been in effect since Sept. 2021. It would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, but instead of enforcing that ban through criminal penalties, the law creates the ability for anybody to sue a person or organization who performed or aided in the abortion.

With a $10,000 minimum reward for successful suits, some critics have called the law a “bounty hunting scheme.”

Birmingham attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, has written more than 12 of the state’s anti-abortion laws, including the 2019 overall ban.

He says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”

“There are proper ways to do things and improper ways to do things,” Johnston said. “In order to sue someone, you have to show some sort of injury that gives you a right to sue. Under this law, anyone can sue abortion clinics and get a $10,000 judgment.”

Opponents of the bill have argued the bill was written to be enforced by private action as a way to sidestep Roe v. Wade.

Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, said he is sponsoring the bill as a “stop-gap” measure while the 2019 bill makes its way through the courts.

“The 2019 bill is currently being appealed and is not in effect,” Kiel said.

“The Texas bill is in effect in Texas. There are 16 abortions in Alabama every day … My only concern is saving the lives of those who cannot protect themselves.

If it stays on the books one day, that’s 16 lives in Alabama.”

Kiel pointed to the law’s success in Texas, where it has been able to remain in effect even after being reviewed by the Supreme Court.

However, Johnston said the Supreme Court’s 8-1 opinion is merely a procedural issue and not based on the merits of the law.

“Basically, the court was saying it could not address the merits of the case on appeal “pre-enforcement” of the law and based only on a motion to dismiss the case, that is, the earliest stage of pleading,” Johnston said.

Although the Supreme Court did not block the law, Johnston said the opinion provides “the road map” for challenging

the law on its merits and would mean the law would never have a chance to be enacted in Alabama if the Legislature passed it.

“The case has a long ways to go and a lot of potholes in it,” Johnston said.

Although the 2019 abortion ban is still “held up in Judge Myron Thompson’s court,” Johnston said the bill is progressing through the courts exactly as expected. It was designed to be immediately blocked and work its way up to the Supreme Court to challenge Roe v. Wade.

Johnston said the fetal heartbeat laws don’t directly make the case for the personhood of the fetus, which is the key element that anti-abortion-choice advocates seek to argue before the justices.

The Supreme Court’s opinion on Roe v.

Wade explains: “[Texas] argues that the fetus is a ‘person’ within the language and meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment…

If this suggestion of personhood is established, the appellant’s case collapses, for the fetus’ right to life is then guaranteed by the 14th Amendment.”

The House Republican Caucus did not list the bill as part of its agenda Wednesday, but House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, R-Rainsville, said the caucus would consider supporting it. The bill has 23 Republican co-sponsors.

Tax credit available to build storm shelters

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Alabama is no stranger to dangerous storms and the destruction that follows those storms.

Residents of the state can now get some help with construction of protection from storms through the Alabama Storm Shelter Tax Credit.

Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Association (EMA) director Jason Moran said the Alabama EMA and the Alabama Department of Revenue are in charge of the tax credit.

“You can get 50 percent of

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Lake Martin Storm Shelters in Tallapoosa County sells a variety of types and sizes of shelters. the cost up to $3,000 of the submitted to apply for the tax total cost of a storm shelter,” credit.

Moran said. “Every [Alabama] “The total costs for qualicitizen is eligible to make an fication of the tax credit will application.” exclude any costs reimbursed Alabama EMA is in the or expected to be reimbursed process of creating a website by any other reimbursements, where documentation can be grants or other government

subsidies or incentives,” Alabama EMA said in a statement.

The state legislature authorized up to $2 million annually to be reimbursed to Alabama citizens through the tax credit.

The credit can not be used to make a taxpayer’s liability less than zero.

“Tax credit certificates will be first-come, first served until the annual cap is met,” Alabama EMA said. “The tax credits allowed will be effective Jan. 1, 2022 for the 2022 tax year and will continue through the 2025 tax year unless continued by the legislature.”

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Speech that honors God M

y generation remembers the TV serial “Dallas” featuring the oil-baron Jock Ewing family.

All the mischief was done by corrupt son J.R., but son Bobby was the luckiest Ewing. He married three beautiful women, including April (Sheree Wilson who later married “Walker Texas Ranger!), Victoria Principal and Priscilla Presley.

“Dallas” gave us the “cliffhanger” episode every spring that kept us interested until fall. The most well-known cliffhanger was “Who shot J.R.?” This mystery inspired a very collectible political pinback featuring Ronald Reagan from a Western movie holding a six-gun. The caption reads, “I shot J.R. I despise bleeding-heart liberals!”

I heard about a new Western serial and

watched a few episodes during my recent COVID isolation. This series has a ranch, a patriarch and an evil spawn, too.

A friend alerted me to expect shocking language, and he was correct. One word is the most frequent and profane. The word deals with God’s gift of marriage, and this gift is cheapened by this cheap word. And God’s name is constantly taken in vain. I never heard anyone in the episodes I saw ask God for wisdom or thank him for his kindness.

Even the children in this series have foul mouths for alleged comedic effect.

I suppose the plot escaped me, shrouded in the continuous and shocking profanity.

At least President Nixon had the decency to use “expletive deleted” when he published his Oval Office taped conversations.

In an article entitled, “Why Do People Swear” on psychcentral.com, the writer cites researcher Timothy Jay who suggested cursing is like sounding the horn in our cars—it can mean different things, including anger, joy, frustration or surprise.

I remained at the intersection for two seconds after the light turned green last week and the driver behind me blasted her horn.

What was she saying? I can only imagine that it wasn’t very nice.

“Taboo words,” as Jay calls them, can be a substitute for violence, and this is a good thing. We’d rather be cursed at than assaulted. But Jay said these words can also be the springboard for hate speech, verbal abuse, sexual harassment and obscene phone calls.

Jay further noted we make word

MICHAEL J. BROOKS Columnist choices due to the company and situations they’re in. Thus, he insisted, we exercise control over our speech.

Since this is true, the obvious question is why not choose not to use profanity?

The Bible commands we never take God’s name in vain, and Jesus said “yes” or “no” should suffice. The Apostle Paul cautioned that our speech must always be full of grace.

The new year is a good time to humbly ask God to help us use our speech to honor him at all times. -30Reflections is a weekly devotional column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster, Ala. The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

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Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

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Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting.

Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

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vices at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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Elmore County boys, girls win county championship

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The Elmore County boys basketball team won the Elmore County Tournament Championship on Saturday.

The Panthers beat Stanhope Elmore, 64-62, on a buzzer-beater by junior Garrett Allen.

For the first time in school history, both Elmore County tournament champions reside in Eclectic.

Both the Elmore County boys and girls basketball teams won the Elmore County Basketball Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

Both teams beat Stanhope Elmore in the championship game, and

both were thrillers that came down to the wire.

The Elmore County boys beat Stanhope 64-62.

After Stanhope tied the game at 62 with 11 seconds left, junior guard Garrett Allen dribbled down the court, passed the ball, then got the ball back and hit a buzzer-beating game-winner.

See CHAMPIONSHIP, Page B2

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The Elmore County girls basketball team won the Elmore County Tournament Championship on Saturday.

The Lady Panthers beat Stanhope Elmore, 46-44, on two Seanna O’Daniel free throws in the final seconds.

Darnell signs with Wallace CC-Dothan baseball

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Wetumpka head coach Byron Gaskin has his Indians entering AHSAA Class 6A, Area 5 play with an 11-5 record. The Indians have won seven of their last eight games.

Wetumpka boys face tough week as area play begins

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Wetumpka boys basketball team begins area play this week, and head coach Byron Gaskin likes where his team is entering the matchups.

Wetumpka, which has an 11-5 record, travels to Benjamin Russell on Thursday night to begin AHSAA Class 6A, Area 5 play. The Indians then turn around and host Stanhope Elmore on Saturday night.

The Indians (11-5) have won seven of their last eight games following back-toback losses to Prattville early in December, but lost their last game. The Indians

faced Stanhope Elmore in a non-area game in the Elmore County basketball tournament, and lost 87-79.

“I feel like we’ve been playing better lately,” Gaskin said. “We fell to Stanhope in the county tournament, and it happened last year as well. I think the guys’ mindset will be in the right place. I think it was a wake-up call for us. We’ve been playing good ball as of late, but had that one drop to Stanhope last week.”

Gaskin said his team made way too many miscues that he hopes can get cleaned up this week before facing Stanhope again. But before the Indians host the Mustangs on Saturday, Gaskin’s team has their eyes on Benjamin Rus-

sell.

Benjamin Russell enters the week with an 8-4 record. The Wildcats have won three consecutive games, one against Montgomery Catholic and two against Talladega. They open area play against Stanhope on Tuesday night, where Gaskin can get a better look at each team.

Gaskin remembers Benjamin Russell well from last year, and said the Wildcats returned most of their team from last season. The two teams split the two regular season games last year, each team winning their respective game by 11 points.

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Sean Darnell’s journey to playing college baseball has been a long one, but the Elmore County star has finally accomplished that goal.

Darnell, who serves as a utility player playing the infield, catcher and pitcher, signed his National Letter of Intent on Friday morning to play college baseball with Wallace Community College-Dothan.

“This has been such a big journey to get where I am now,” Darnell said of signing.

“There’s so many people that have contributed and helped along the way, and this is just a celebration for me and my family and everyone who has supported me. To be given a chance to play college baseball is big.”

Darnell first came into contact with Wallace CC-Dothan this fall when his travel ball coach, Nick Singleton, referred him to a private workout on campus with a few other kids.

Darnell went and worked out and took ground balls to show the team what he can do. A few weeks later, his travel ball team scrimmaged the college team. The following week, coach Mackey Sasser offered him.

He took his time before committing and weighed his different options, but eventually committed to play for Sasser the week before Thanksgiving. Wallace-Dothan was always at the top of his list, but he didn’t want to move too fast and made sure to think about everything.

“I thought they gave me the best opportunity to further my baseball career,” Darnell said of Wallace-Dothan. “They have a great baseball legacy there. They have a wonderful organization and team. I love the coaches. I think it’s just a great fit for me and my next opportunity for me.”

Wallace-Dothan has had quite the baseball program under Sasser.

Under Sasser, the Governors have won 779 games since the 1997-1998 baseball season, and they’ve found plenty of success over the years. They hold six conference championships, and won one as recently as last season.

They also won a Region XXII championship in 2017 and finished region runner-up six times.

Last season, the Governors went 39-19 overall with a 24-8 conference record before winning the conference championship and finishing as region runner-up.

That success played a large role in Darnell choosing Wallace-Dothan.

“I think it’s really big having a successful baseball background,” Darnell said. “This school is huge in the junior college world See DARNELL, Page B2

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Elmore County senior Sean Darnell, the 2021 Elmore County Baseball Player of the Year, signed to play college baseball at Wallace Community College on Friday morning.

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“We’re trying to take those miscues and getting them cleaned up,” Gaskin said. “We had probably our worst game of the year both offensively and defensively against Stanhope. Benjamin Russell is always a scrappy, hard-fighting team. They shoot the ball well, so we have to be aware of where their shooters are and rebound the ball well.”

Wetumpka has plenty of talented players on its roster this season, but the two most consistent have been sophomore point guard Nate Rogers and senior forward/center PJ Merkerson.

Rogers is the team’s leading scorer at right near 20 points per game, but Merkerson has improved every game this season and is right behind Rogers at 18.

Merkerson is also the team’s leading rebounder on the year.

“They work well together,” Gaskin said of Rogers and Merkerson. “PJ handles everything inside and grabs a lot of rebounds on both sides of the court and gets a lot of baskets that way. Nate just kind of finds a way to score. He can score inside and shoot outside as well. Having both of those guys doing those things propels us a lot.”

While those two continue being consistent and leading the team, Gaskin is hoping to have a few more guys step up as area play begins. Guards Xavier Harris and D’marcus Peake are playing right behind Rogers, and have both been playing well every game.

Peake has led the team in assists in every single game this season, and center Breyin Young has helped bring the team another big presence inside. Standing at 6-foot-7, Gaskin said Young is averaging nearly 3 blocks per game and 6 rebounds per game this season.

“We need to get those guys going and keep playing well for at least these next four or five games so we can be sitting where we want to sit in area play. We’ll let the chips fall where they may after that.”

“We are looking forward to big things from those two guys going into area play and the rest of the season as well,” Gaskin said. “PJ has been coming along as the season is moving. He’s definitely helped us offensively and he’s been a machine rebounding. Hopefully he can keep that up and we need to get a little bit more help from some of our guys as well.”

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By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Tallassee senior wrestler Russell Phillips knew his team was going to win the AHSAA Region 2 wrestling championship before they even started their most important match on Friday night.

With Tallassee sitting in the Region 2 tournament with a 2-0 record after beating Russell County and Beauregard, the Tigers were set to face Benjamin Russell in the de-facto region championship.

As the team warmed up, Phillips turned and said “Tallassee will win the region championship. Mark my words.”

Two matches later, Phillips’ words came true as Tallassee clinched the Region 2 championship with an undefeated night.

The Tigers went 4-0 on the night with wins over Benjamin Russell, Beauregard, Russell County and Opelika to clinch a No. 1 seed in the playoffs next weekend. Benjamin Russell finished as the No. 2 seed.

Tallassee will face No. 2 seed Spanish Fort out of Region 1 while Benjamin Russell faces No. 1 seed Gulf Shores from Region 1.

“As a whole, from the second match on, it seemed like our kids really turned the corner and hit a different gear,” Tallassee coach John Mask said. “We’ve had a great year.

We have tremendous leadership and hard workers. Since we came back Monday, we’ve been really getting after it. I thought it was a great tournament and the kids exceeded any expectations that we had.”

Phillips’ statement could have seemed cocky or overconfident, but he backed them up with one of the best performances of the night. The senior won all four of his matches, and was one of six Tallassee seniors who went undefeated on the night.

He was named All-Region in the 138 pound weight class for not losing. And while he beat his opponent from each team, his most important win came against Benjamin Russell, shortly after making his championship statement.

Russell was the third wrestler to face Benjamin Russell, and he began his match with Tallassee trailing 6-3 in the team score.

He quickly gave his team their first lead of the match, 9-6, after a dominant pin in the second round, and Tallassee never looked back after that.

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and being able to further play at a four-year college after that. Everyone loves winning, but being able to be successful gives you a great chance at furthering your career past the junior college level.”

When Darnell gets to Dothan, he will continue to serve in a multitude of roles like he has at the high school level. He said when being recruited, he

The Tigers pushed their lead out to 19-9 after three more wrestlers, then cruised to the 52-18 victory over the No. 2 seed.

“Russell is a senior and has been wrestling for a while,” Mask said.

“It’s great to see those guys who have been with you for a while have success. A lot of them fought through for a spot in the lineup, and now it’s really clicking for those guys. It’s great to see them have success.”

Tallassee was pretty dominant both in individual and the team scores all night long. The Tigers beat Russell County in the opening round, 5130. They then beat Beauregard, 729, and closed the night with a 69-12 win over Opelika.

Six Tallassee wrestlers earned All-Region honors after going undefeated on the night. Those wrestlers were Rutland Phillips in the 106 weight class, Brendan Emfinger in the 120 weight class, Land Bell in the 132 weight class, Phillips in 138, Christian McCary in the 160 weight class and Caden Griffith in the 182 weight class.

Benjamin Russell also had a very successful night on the mats.

The Wildcats went 2-2 on the night, with wins against Beauregard (4436) and Opelika (39-36) and losses to Tallassee (52-18) and an upset loss to Russell County (39-31).

Their most important match of the night and the one that sent them to the playoffs was their opening match against Opelika. The match was back and forth, but Opelika took a lead after winning four consecutive weight classes.

That didn’t matter, however, as

was told he would be expected to play third base and shortstop and then he would also have the chance to pitch some.

He found plenty of success playing in the field and on the mound in high school, especially as a junior last year.

Last season, Darnell led the Elmore County Panthers in every hitting category on the team. He had a whopping .545 batting average and .605 on base percentage while recording 55 hits, 30 RBIs and scoring 29 runs.

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Freshman Tallassee wrestler Land Bell attempts to pin an Opelika wrestler.

Payton Stephenson was named the tournament MVP while Allen grabbed All-Tournament honors.

In the girls’ game Elmore County beat Stanhope 46-44. With a tie game dwindling down to the end, senior Seanna O’Daniel was fouled late. She went to the free throw line and hit both attempts to put the Panthers up by two points, a lead they held onto.

O’Daniel was named to the all-tournament team while Courtney Bolton was named the tournament MVP. Head coach Rodney Taylor said it is the first time in school history that both teams won the tournament on the same day.

“Both teams just played unbelievably well with each other,” Taylor said. “It was almost identical how the games finished. The kids just persevered and played so hard. They did what they had to do to win. I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years now, and it was probably one of the most special days I’ve had in coaching.”

The tournament championship wins

Benjamin Russell stormed back to take the last weight class of the match and took a slim 39-36 victory to the playoffs.

“We had a big, emotional win over Opelika,” Benjamin Russell coach Michael Ransaw said. “We had given up four weight classes, and it’s hard to make up those points after giving up that many weight classes.

I told the guys they did a great job and did what they were supposed to do. I had some seniors and juniors that knew exactly what they had to do and they did it.”

Following the big win over Opelika, Ransaw said his team let a match against Russell County, that they should’ve won, slip out from under them. Russell County won the match, 39-31, after a pin and a forfeit gave them 12 points in the last two weight classes.

After losing to Tallassee in the their third match, the Wildcats had to cap off the night with a win over Beauregard to punch their ticket.

They did just that, winning 44-36, after holding on for the win. The Wildcats led, 38-30, going into the final two weight classes. A Beauregard wrestler pinned a Benjamin Russell wrestler to cut the lead to 38-36, but a late forfeit in the final weight class gave the Wildcats a comfortable win.

Four Benjamin Russell wrestlers were named to the All-Region team with their undefeated performances.

Those wrestlers were Sandlin Pike in the 126 weight class, Jamarion Whetstone in the 152 weight class, SaVon Spradley in the 170 weight class, and Trace McCaleb in the 220 weight class.

He added 12 doubles and 3 triples.

Serving as the team’s No. 2 pitching option, he finished the year with only a 2-3 record but had a 2.58 earned run average in 38 innings of work.

He allowed earned runs in only four of his nine starts, and he recorded 39 strikeouts on the year.

Darnell will bring that talent to Dothan in a year’s time, but he doesn’t just bring a high batting average and low ERA. He also hangs his hat on being a

over Stanhope come just a few weeks after both Elmore County teams were blown out by the Mustangs. On Dec. 2, the Stanhope girls beat Elmore County, 57-33, while the Stanhope boys won, 76-55.

Taylor has used both of those losses as a point of emphasis this season. Since that loss, the girls team has reeled off seven consecutive wins while the boys have won six of their eight games since.

Despite losing those games by 20+ points, Taylor didn’t think his teams were 20 points worse than Stanhope.

They proved that they weren’t on Saturday.

In the girls’ game, Taylor was able to take advantage of a few mismatches his team had, especially at the guard position. Taylor put sophomore Kyasia Brown in the game, and her speed and quickness gave Stanhope issues.

Another one of the mismatches was sophomore Emily Mason, who also ran the point.

“Going into both games, I’m not going to sit here and say I knew we were going to win them both, but I felt like we had an opportunity to win,” Taylor said. “With the way both teams played and executed and made the plays they

team leader, and hopes he can bring that to the next level as well.

“I think I’m able to do everything,” Darnell said.

“I’m technically a utility player, but I’m willing to do anything. I think I have a big responsibility as a pitcher and a hitter. The team relies on me to succeed both on the mound and at the plate. I try to be a leader for everybody else and hold the leadership role. I want to influence everybody to work their hardest and do their best.”

needed to make when they made them, it made for a great day.”

Going forward, both teams jump right back into area play this week. Elmore County hits the road for another matchup with Holtville on Thursday, then they play Marbury on Friday and Tuesday.

The Elmore County girls, which are 9-3 and 2-0 in area play, played and beat Holtville on Friday night in a non-area game. They’ve already beaten area opponent Jemison twice, both before Christmas, to take an early lead in the area standings.

The boys team is not far behind and currently holds a 9-4 record and a 2-0 record in area play. It also beat Jemison twice already this year, and they beat Holtville in a close game in the first round of the county tournament.

Elmore County won that non-area game against Holtville 79-74 last week.

“If we can continue playing like we are playing, both teams, we have a good opportunity to take care of business in these next three games and wrap up hosting the area before we even play Holtville again on Jan. 31,” Taylor said.

“Winning those games and hosting the area tournament is our total focus right now.”

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from TIMOTHY J LEWIS, AND MURIEL D LEWIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., on the 6th day of March, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ March 29, 2007, in Deed/MortJDJH %RRN 3DJH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD 5Hcords, said Mortgage having VXEVHTXHQWO\ EHHQ WUDQVIHUUHG and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, QRW LQ LWV LQGLYLGXDO FDSDFLW\ EXW solely as Trustee of BCMB1 7UXVW E\ LQVWUXPHQW UHFRUGHG LQ WKH DIRUHVDLG 3UREDWH 2I¿FH QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in LWV LQGLYLGXDO FDSDFLW\ EXW VROHO\ as Trustee of BCMB1 Trust, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under DQG E\ YLUWXH RI WKH SRZHU RI sale contained in said mortJDJH ZLOO VHOO DW SXEOLF RXWFU\ WR WKH KLJKHVW ELGGHU IRU FDVK in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ February 9, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the IROORZLQJ GHVFULEHG UHDO HVWDWH situated in Elmore County, AlaEDPD WR ZLW LOT NUMBER 5 OF LAKE WOOD ESTATES ACCORD,1* 72 3/$7 5(&25'(' ,1 3/$7 5(&25'(' ,1 3/$7 %22. 3$*( 352%$7( OFFICE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. 6DLG OHJDO GHVFULSWLRQ EHLQJ FRQWUROOLQJ KRZHYHU WKH SURSHUW\ LV PRUH FRPPRQO\ NQRZQ as 6491 PINELEAF DR, ELMORE, AL 36025.

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Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described Wilmington Savings Fund So- property: ciety, FSB, not in its individual Lot 14, Block C, according to FDSDFLW\ EXW VROHO\ DV 7UXVWHH the Map of Jamestown Subdiof BCMB1 Trust, Mortgagee/ vision Plat No 2, as recorded Transferee in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, AlTHE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY abama, in Plat Book 14, Page BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS 40.

A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER Assessor’s Parcel No: 15-08FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY 33-D-011-117.000 INFORMATION OBTAINED Property street address for WILL BE USED FOR THAT informational purposes: 112 385326( Jamestown Loop, Millbrook, AL 36054 5XELQ /XEOLQ //& $WWRUQH\ IRU THIS PROPERTY WILL BE Mortgagee/Transferee SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO +XQWVYLOOH $/ ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUM7HOHSKRQH 1XPEHU BRANCES, AND EXCEP &DVH 1R 3+/ TIONS REFLECTED IN THE 1 MORTGAGE AND THOSE $G 5XQ 'DWHV CONTAINED IN THE RE01/05/2022, 01/12/2022 CORDS OF THE OFFICE OF UOVHODZ FRP SURSHUW\ OLVWLQJ THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE :HWXPSND +HUDOG 'HF ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROP2021, Jan. 5 and 12, 2022 ERTY IS SITUATED. THIS 185494 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR Put your ad here RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR call 256.414.4250 IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE Do you have available jobs? AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO Call 256.414.4250 to let others THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION know about job opportunities OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED at your business.

THERETO. Alabama law gives some perPUBLIC NOTICE sons who have an interest in MORTGAGE FORECLO- property the right to redeem the SURE SALE. Default having property under certain circumbeen made in the payment of stances. Programs may also the indebtedness secured by exist that help persons avoid or that certain mortgage execut- delay the foreclosure process. ed by Jeremy Lydell Stokes, An attorney should be consultsingle man, originally in favor ed to help you understand these of Mortgage Electronic Regis- rights and programs as a part of tration Systems, Inc., solely as the foreclosure process. This nominee for InterLinc Mortgage sale is made for the purpose Services, LLC, on August 15, of paying the indebtedness se2019, said mortgage recorded cured by said mortgage, as well LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI as the expenses of foreclosure.

Probate of Elmore County, Ala- The successful bidder must tenbama, in RLPY Book 2019 and der cash or certified funds made Page 43057; the undersigned payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at AmeriHome Mortgage Compa- the time and place of the sale. ny, LLC, as Mortgagee/Trans- Aldridge Pite, LLP reserves the feree, under and by virtue of right to award the bid to the next the power of sale contained in highest bidder should the highsaid mortgage, will sell at pub- est bidder fail to timely tender lic outcry to the highest bidder the total amount due. The Mortfor cash, in front of the main gagee/Transferee reserves the entrance of the Courthouse at right to bid for and purchase the Wetumpka, Elmore County, Al- real estate and to credit its purabama, on February 17, 2022, chase price against the expensduring the legal hours of sale, es of sale and the indebtedness all of its rights, title, and interest secured by the real estate. This in and to the following described sale is subject to postponement real estate, situated in Elmore or cancellation. Wilmington County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 21 Savings Fund Society, FSB, as of Jacob’s Way Plat #1A as said trustee of Stanwich Mortgage plat appears of record in the Of- Loan Trust F, Mortgagee/Trans¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI feree ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Elmore County, Alabama in Plat 3575 Piedmont Rd. NE Suite Book 18 at Page 11. . Proper- 500 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorty street address for informa- ney for Mortgagee/Transferee. tional purposes: 150 Chase Dr , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BA- ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OBTAINED WILL BE USED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, FOR THAT PURPOSE. USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 29, TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMP- 2021, Jan. 5 and 12, 2022 TION OF ALL PARTIES EN- 185794 TITLED THERETO. Alabama PUBLIC NOTICE law gives some persons who have an interest in property the NOTICE TO CREDITORS right to redeem the property OF ESTATE under certain circumstances.

STATE OF ALABAMA Programs may also exist that CASE NO: 2021-413 help persons avoid or delay the COUNTY OF ELMORE foreclosure process. An attorIN THE MATTER OF THE ney should be consulted to help ESTATE OF SETH HENRY you understand these rights ALBRITTON, DECEASED and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying Letters Testamentary in the Esthe indebtedness secured by tate of SETH HENRY ALBRITsaid mortgage, as well as the TON, deceased, having been expenses of foreclosure. The granted to JAMIE A. TAYLOR successful bidder must tender a on the 6 day of January, 2022 non-refundable deposit of Five by John Thornton, Judge of Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) Probate of Elmore County, AlLQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH abama, notice is hereby given to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the that all persons and parties havtime and place of the sale. The ing claims against said estate balance of the purchase price are required, within the time plus any deed recording costs allowed by law, to present the and transfer taxes must be paid same to the Court or the same LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH will be barred. next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ JAMIE A. TAYLOR REPRESENTAat the address indicated below. PERSONAL Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF the right to award the bid to SETH HENRY ALBRITTON, the next highest bidder should DECEASED the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Attorney of Record The Mortgagee/Transferee re- for Personal Representative: serves the right to bid for and ROBERT J. MORRIS purchase the real estate and to ATTORNEY AT LAW credit its purchase price against 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD ALABAMA the expenses of sale and the in- DEATSVILLE, debtedness secured by the real 36022 estate. This sale is subject to 334-569-1820 postponement or cancellation.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from LATISHA S. WILKES AND HENRY D. WILKES, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEEE, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICARE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA PREMIER CAPITAL LENDING, on the 25th day of November, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, on December 5, 2008, in Deed/ Mortgage Book 2008, Page 65203 , Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Selene Finance LP, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid 3UREDWH 2I¿FH QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ given that the undersigned Selene Finance LP, 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 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on February 15, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT A STONE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T18N, R18E, ELMORE &2817< $/$%$0$ 7+(1&( N 89 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 54 SECONDS E ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 658.68 FEET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF 6$,' 6(&7,21 7+(1&( S 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 27 SECONDS E ALONG THE QUARTER-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 525.81 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 12 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 200.04 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 29 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 240.15 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 88.27 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 203.20 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MCCAIN ROAD (80 FOOT RIGHT OF :$< 7+(1&( &217,18ING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 12 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 80.59 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF MCCAIN ROAD (80 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) SAID PIN BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 01 SECOND E ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 238.25 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( &217,18,1* ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY (RADIUS 875.70 FEET) THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 86 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 52 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 92.10 FEET TO $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( /($9ING SAID RIGHT OF WAY S 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 39 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 144.13 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( 6 '(*5((6 17 MINUTES 29 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 180.68 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( 1 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 13.24 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( 6 '(*5((6 17 MINUTES 32 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 150.47 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE, THENCE ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE N 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 168.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL LIES IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T18N R18E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 1274 MCCAIN ROAD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG those contained in the records RI WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold

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p p y subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Selene Finance LP, Mortgagee/ Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 406, Huntsville, AL 35801 Telephone Number: (877) 8130992 Case No. SEF-16-006159 Ad Run Dates: 01/12/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG 185950 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by State of Alabama Department of Corrections at the Engineering Administration Division Conference Room, 222 Tarwater Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, until 2:00 PM CST, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read, for: KITCHEN HVAC UPGRADES TO RED EAGLE COMMUNITY WORK CENTER MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA DCM No: ME No: 20-122 A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 8:30AM CST, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, on site at Red Eagle Community Work Center, 1290 Red Eagle Road Montgomery, Alabama 36110. All bidders must attend this meeting.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to State of Alabama Department of Corrections LQ DQ DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH (5) percent of 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.

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Bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon deposit of $100 per set, which will be refunded in full on the ¿UVW VHW LVVXHG WR HDFK JHQHUal contract bidder submitting D ERQD¿GH ELG XSRQ UHWXUQ RI documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Electronic documents are available on CD in PDF format for $25.00 each and is non-refundable.

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.

The State of Alabama Department of Corrections (Awarding Authority) Morris Engineering LLC 903 South Perry Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (Engineer) Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 2022 BIDS/HVAC PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ronald Stiver and Patricia Stiver, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Advance Mortgage and Investment Company, LLC, on February 22, 2017, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017 Page 13431; 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,

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p Elmore County, Alabama, on February 9, 2022, 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 the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence West a distance of 465 feet to a fence corner; thence North 01 degree 01 minute 26 seconds East along a fence a distance of 360.00 feet to a 1/3 inch Rebar (S.D. Martin, 11726); thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds W a distance of 1751.04 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, 11726) on the East right of way of East Fleahop Road/ County Road Number 69 (60 row); thence along said right of way of said road along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 1783.11 feet and a chord of North 34 degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 62.58 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS) and the point of beginning; thence continue along said right of way of said road along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 1783.11 feet and a chord of North 39 degrees 28 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 265.42 feet to a 5/8 inch steel pin; thence leaving said right of way of said road North 88 degrees 01 minute 00 second East a distance of 606.95 feet to a 5/8 inch steel pin; thence North 86 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 86.15 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 01 degree 14 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 51.94 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 74 degrees 21 minutes 04 seconds West a distance of 228.80 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 69 degrees 05 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 136.42 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 11 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds East a distance of 59.96 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 177.49 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 54 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds W a distance of 14.58 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 1.99 acres more or less and lying in the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1029 E Fleahop Road , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 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) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH 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 LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ 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: 21-05980

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DOUGLAS S. GIBBONS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LISA KIMBERLY GIBBONS, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE NO. 2021-396 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY DAWSON, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520

$GGLWLRQDO TXDOL¿FDWLRQV DQG requirements for General Con3UHTXDOL¿FDWLRQ SURSRVDO UH- WUDFWRU %LGGHUV DQG VHSDUDWH quirements may be obtained Subcontractors and Manufacfrom the Architect, by written re- WXUHUV DUH LQGLFDWHG LQ WKH %LG Letters Testamentary in the quest on the Contractor’s com- and Contract Documents.

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SON, deceased, having been The Owner reserves the right to granted to DWIGHT EDWARD The Owner reserves the right reject any or all proposals and BARRON on the 22 day of Deto reject any or all proposals, to to waive technical errors if, in cember, 2021 by John Thorn- Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 waive technical errors, and/or their judgment, the best inter- ton, Judge of Probate of El- and 26, 2022 abandon this process if, in their ests of the Owner will thereby more County, Alabama, notice EST/GIBBONS, L. judgment, the best interests of be promoted. is hereby given that all parties PUBLIC NOTICE the Owner will thereby be prohaving claims against said Esmoted.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF tate are required, within the time IN THE PROBATE COURT CORRECTIONS allowed by law, to present the OF ELMORE COUNTY, 6HDOHG SURSRVDOV ZLOO EH UHENGINEERING DIVISION same to the Court or the same ALABAMA FHLYHG RQO\ IURP 3UHTXDOL¿HG Elmore, Alabama will be barred.

IN THE MATTER OF THE *HQHUDO &RQWUDFWRU %LGGHUV Jefferson S. Dunn, CommisESTATE OF BETTY JEAN by the $ODEDPD 'HSDUWPHQW sioner DWIGHT EDWARD BARRON HAYNES, DECEASED. RI &RUUHFWLRQV +HDGTXDUWHUV EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE CASE NO. 2021-405 located at 301 SOUTH RIPLEY GOODWYN MILLS CAWOOD, OF DOROTHY DAWSON, DE- NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL LLC CEASED FOR PROBATE AT 2:00 PM LOCAL TIME ON 0(0%(56 $0(5,&$1 ,167,THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, TUTE OF ARCHITECTS Name and Address of Attorney: TO: JENNIFER PARKER AND 2022; at which time and place 2660 Eastchase Lane, Suite Regina B. Edwards, Esq. STACY PARKER, WHOSE they will be publicly opened and 200 The Law Firm of Edwards & Ed- WHEREABOUTS ARE UNread.

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Thornton, Judge of Probate of BRUNER on the 21 day of De- as a next-of-kin of BETTY JEAN cember, 2021 by John Thorn- HAYNES or as an interested A cashier’s check or bid bond Elmore County Alabama, no- ton, Judge of Probate of Elmore party. payable to Alabama Depart- tice is hereby given that all per- County, Alabama, notice is here- Unless an objection to admisment of Corrections in an sons and parties having claims by given that all persons and sion to Probate and Record of DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH against said estate are required, parties having claims against such Last Will and Testament percent of the amount of the within the time allowed by law, said estate are required, within is submitted by you in writing to bid, but in no event more than to present the same to the Court the time allowed by law, to pres- this Court within ten (10) days of $10,000, must accompany the or the same will be barred. ent the same to the Court or the the final publication of this nobidder’s proposal. Performance same will be barred. tice. the Court will proceed with and statutory Labor and Materi- BARRY LEE BREWER considering such Petition withREPRESENTADO 3D\PHQW %RQGV LQVXUDQFH LQ PERSONAL GWYN D. BRUNER out further notice to you. compliance with requirements, TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DQG YHUL¿FDWLRQ RI ( 9HULI\ HQ- MARY B. BALLARD, DE- ESTATE OF JERRY GLENN JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF UROOPHQW also with Proposals CEASED DEAN, SR., DECEASED PROBATE will be required at the signing of ELMORE COUNTY ALABAMA Attorney of Record for such Perthe Contract.

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Public Notices ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHARLES JEFFRIES, II, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator WILL O’REAR, JR. SASSER & O’REAR, LLC 7007 FULTON COURT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-356-2400 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/JEFFRIES, II. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-349 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, deceased, having been granted to KELLY BUTLAND on the 7 day of January, 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.

KELLY BUTLAND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM T. NORMAN, III LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC PO BOX 680670 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-365-9955 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/JEFFRIES, S. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-399 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN INGRAM KNIGHTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ANN INGRAM KNIGHTON, deceased, having been granted to THOMAS RICHARD KNIGHTON on the 20 day of December, 2021 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.

THOMAS RICHARD KNIGHTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANN INGRAM KNIGHTON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: HELEN CRUMP WELLS RUSHTON, STAKELY, JOHNSTON & GARRETT, P.A. 184 COMMERCE STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 P O BOX 270 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 334-206-3219 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 29, 2021, Jan 5 and 12, 2022 EST/KNIGHTON, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-389 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HILDA MARIE RICE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HILDA MARIE RICE, deceased, having been granted to LINDA ANN DUNAWAY on the 28 day of December, 2021 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.

LINDA ANN DUNAWAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HILDA MARIE RICE, DECEASED

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Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JONATHAN D. WYNN II THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 jonathan@clevelandgroup.legal Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/RICE, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-411 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, deceased, having been granted to ELLA R. ROBERTSON on the 5 day of January, 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.

ELLA R. ROBERTSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: LEE A. RANKIN NORRIS & RANKIN, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2410 COBBS FORD ROAD MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-290-5071 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/ROBERTSON, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER RAY ROYSTER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-404 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: PATRICK SCOTT, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, A NEXT OF KIN OF WALTER RAY ROYSTER; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF WALTER RAY ROYSTER, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 21, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WALTER RAY ROYSTER, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by HAROLD S. ROYSTER, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of WALTER RAY ROYSTER. 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 of the final publication of this notice, 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: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/ROYSTER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT CASE NUMBER: 2019-279 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES HANSEL SELF, DECEASED NOTICE TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY OR ENTITY A Petition for Final Settlement of the Estate of JAMES HANSEL

SELF, Deceased, has been filed with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama

by VALISATA SELF, Personal Representative of such Estate.

Such Petition has been set for a hearing to be held on the 15 day of February, 2022 at 9:00a.m.

At such Hearing, the Court will consider such Petition. Such hearing will be held at such date and time at the Elmore County Courthouse located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Any written objections to final settlement must be filed prior to such hearing date. You may appear and be heard at such hearing should you desire.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 908 108 COURT ST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/SELF, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL C. TAYLOR, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-329 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to KYNDALL THOMAS TAYLOR as Personal Representative on the day of 22 December, 2021 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. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of HAZEL C. TAYLOR, deceased.

Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 29, 2021, Jan. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/TAYLOR, H. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-403 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., deceased, having been granted to HEATHER TAYLOR NAGLER on the 22 day of December, 2021 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.

HEATHER TAYLOR NAGLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/TAYLOR, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE BOB WATSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-345 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOE BOB WATSON, deceased, having been

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g granted to KIM O. WATSON on the 17 day of December 2021

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.

KIM O. WATSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOE BOB WATSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS. P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 29, 2021, Jan. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/WATSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-410 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on the 3 day of January, 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.

ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, DECEASED Address of Administrator: THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/WEAVER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF WALKER COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO PC2021-061 Notice of Publication to Probate Will IN THE MATTER OF LARRY DAVID EADS DECEASED To: Stacy Eads Singleton and all known and unknown heirs of LARRY DAVID EADS, deceased, whose whereabouts are known but unable to serve E\ 8636 &HUWL¿HG 0DLO GXH WR Covid-19 or by Process Server.

You will hereby take notice, TERESA EADS produced to the Court a paper in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of LARRY DAVID EADS, deceased, and moves the Court to admit the said will to Probate and Record. <RX DUH QRWL¿HG WKDW D KHDULQJ ZLOO EH KHOG DW P\ RI¿FH LQ WKH Court House Annex #2 of Walker County at 9:00 a.m., on the 8th day of February, 2022, when the motion will be considered. At said hearing you may appear and show, if anything you have to allege, why said paper writing should not be admitted to probate and record as the true last will and testament of LARRY DAVID EADS. DONE this the 10th day of December, 2021.

A. Lee Tucker, Judge of Probate

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y PAGE 53405, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on FEBRUARY 17, 2022, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: THE REMAINDER OF PARCEL IV IN THE SUBJECT MORTGAGE AT RLPY 2005, PAGE 53405: PARCEL “A” COMMENCE AT A POINT KNOWN AS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE S 89°38’25” E 513.86’ TO A POINT; THENCE S 02°56’45” E 297.46’ TO A POINT; THENCE S 89°12’29” E 1,142.85’ TO A POINT; THENCE N 08°54’51” E 160.26’ TO A POINT; THENCE N 80°52’29” E 112.53’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND (TIE TAKEN FROM SURVEY PERFORMED BY JAMES D. MONK, ALABAMA REGISTRATION NUMBER 14763, DATED MARCH 30, 2015); THENCE N 01°30’08” W 96.02’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 32°43’40” W 761.24’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN LOCATED IN A CURVE ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHTOF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: (1) CHORD BEARING S 84°06’44” E, CHORD DISTANCE 225.62’, RADIUS 995.70’; (2) S 77°38’26” E 102.03’; (3) CHORD BEARING S 83°09’09” E, CHORD DISTANCE 235.92’, RADIUS 1,422.07’ TO A SET IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD AND ALONG SAID WEST RIGHTOF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 S 18°13’41” E 619.41’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 S 77°30’01” W 346.21’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 34, T-19-N, R-18-E, AND THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. AS SHOWN BY THAT SURVEY OF STEPHEN E. SPEAKS REG L.S. 20897 DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2021 TAX PARCEL ID 13 08 34 0 001 012.000

PARCEL “B” COMMENCE AT A FOUND CONCRETE MARKER KNOWN AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 2, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N 01°12’43” E 783.15’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 01°19’59” E 67.91’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE S 66°08’38” W 350.39’ TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE S 80°18’26” W 520.49’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 00°17’26” W 128.20’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 80°19’36” W 136.67’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 00°02’02” E 288.15’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 89°14’29” E Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 29, 369.48’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 06°29’15” E 2021, Jan. 5 and 12, 2022 313.10’ TO A FOUND IRON PC2021-061 PIN; THENCE N 89°15’10” W PUBLIC NOTICE 556.09’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE OF A 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACSALE CESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE Default having been made in the GRAVEL ROAD)); THENCE payment of the indebtedness ALONG SAID 40’ NON-EXsecured by that certain mort- CLUSIVE ACCESS EASEgage executed by WINSTON MENT (HORSESHOE LANE H. BARRETT AND CROOM (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) M. BARRETT, HUSBAND AND N 08°52’38” E 611.04’ TO A WIFE, to CB&S BANK AS SUC- FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE CESSOR BY MERGER TO LEAVING SAID 40’ NON-EXPRIMESOUTH BANK on JULY CLUSIVE ACCESS EASE26, 2005, said mortgage being MENT (HORSESHOE LANE UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) Judge of Probate of ELMORE N 72°16’27” E 354.80’ TO A County, Alabama, at RPLY 2005

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Public Notices FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 19°44’21” E 421.62’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; S 00°53’56” W 183.58’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 74°38’56” E 586.47’ TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°21’46” W 323.41’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°28’31” W 108.95’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°11’15” W 100.07’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°14’31” W 99.97’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°05’48” W 99.91’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°18’02” W 31.99’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT IF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 21.08’ ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AS SHOWN BY THAT SURVEY OF STEPHEN E. SPEAKS REG L.S. 20897 DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2021 TAX PARCEL ID. 16 02 03 0 001 002.000 Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition.

The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time RI VDOH LQ FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure.

This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math &KDPEOHVV 0DWK &DUU 3 & P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19, and 26, 2022 FC/BARRETT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, 23rd day of March, 2011, a certain Mortgage was executed by Jean C. Harris and Leslie A. Harris, wife and husband, as mortgagor in favor of Bank of America, NA, a national banking association and was recorded on April 4, 2011, in RLPY Book: 2011, 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment; said mortgage transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company dated September 4, 2012 and recorded on September 11, 2012 in RLPY Book: 2012, Page: 45731 said mortgage transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company via corrective assignment dated September 4, 2012 and recorded on August 22, 2014 in RLPY Book 2014, Page 33845; said mortgage transferred and assigned to Bank

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g of America, NA dated November 1, 2017 and recorded on December 16, 2017 in RLPY Book 2017, Page 62273; said mortgage transferred and assigned to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated July 19, 2018 and recorded on September 14, 2018 in RLPY Book 2018, Page 44200; said mortgage transferred and assigned to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated August 17, 2018 and recorded on September 14, 2018 in RLPY Book 2018, Page 44203 LQ WKH 3UREDWH 2I¿FH RI (OPRUH County, Alabama; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on September 13, 2021 was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payPHQW KDV EHHQ PDGH VXI¿FLHQW to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of October 13, 2021 is $273,637.99; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded in RLPY Book 2019, Page 36076 in the Probate Records of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby giving that on the 9th day of February, 2022 between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, to the highest bidder: Begin at the Southwest corner of North One Half of Northwest One Quarter of Section 34, Township 20 North, Range 19 East, thence 1,786 feet to the East ROW line of a paved County Road (Grier Road); thence northwesterly along East ROW line of said road 506 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 86 degrees 15 minutes East 553.45 feet; thence North 8 degrees 45 minutes West 811.43 feet to the South right of way line of a paved county road; thence South 79 degrees 12 minutes West along said South ROW line 583.8 feet to the East ROW Line of said Grier Road ROW; thence South 11 degrees 21 minutes East along said East ROW

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g Line of Grief Road a chord distance of 741.43 feet to point of beginning. This parcel of land lying in the Northeast One Quarter of Northwest One Quarter of Section 34, Township 20 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama.

According to the survey of James B. Johnson, Alabama Registered Land Surveyor No. 3508, dated June 28, 1988.

Property being sold “AS IS”.

Property is subject to any title GH¿FLHQFLHV 1R UHSUHVHQWDtion is made as to the title to the subject property.

Commonly known as: 70 W Central Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $276,230.42 plus interest, fees and costs.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $27,623.04[10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a cerWL¿HG FKHFN RU FDVKLHU¶V FKHFN made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $27,623.04 must be presented before the bidding is closed.

The deposit is nonrefundable.

The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like bid deposits, must be delivered in IRUP RI D FHUWL¿HG RU FDVKLHU¶V check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance.

The extension fee shall be in the IRUP RI D FHUWL¿HG RU FDVKLHU¶V check may payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

Public Notices If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right or redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price accordance with terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure sale is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure CommissionHU LQ WKH IRUP RI D FHUWL¿HG RU cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed.

The amount that must be paid in if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $276,230.42 as of November 12, 2021, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

7HQGHU RI SD\PHQW E\ FHUWL¿HG or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.

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of which 10 percent shall be placed in a special fund to be used for improvements within the area subject to the tax. “(c) The balance remaining on the effective date of the act adding this amendatory language in the special fund established pursuant to Act 2003-435 in the Wetumpka Herald: Elmore County General Fund to Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 be used for improvements withFC/HARRIS in the area subject to the tax shall be expended as follows: “(1) Fifty percent shall be distributed to the City of Prattville no more than 60 days after the PUBLIC NOTICE effective date of the act adding this amendatory language.

A BILL “(2) Fifty percent shall be used TO BE ENTITLED by the Elmore County CommisAN ACT sion for capital improvements or Relating to the City of Prattville other investments for economic in Elmore County; to revise the development purposes in those distribution of certain sales and portions of the City of Prattville use tax proceeds in those por- that are located in Elmore Countions of the City of Prattville in ty. The county commission may Elmore County; and to autho- not expend these funds until the rize the Elmore County Com- FRXQW\ FRPPLVVLRQ QRWL¿HV WKH mission to remit certain lodging Prattville City Council of the intax proceeds to the City of Prat- tended expenditures. Any of the funds described in this subdivitville.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEG- sion that remain unexpended by the county commission on ISLATURE OF ALABAMA: Section 1. Sections 45-1A-43 September 30, 2024, shall imand 45-26-246.05, Code of Al- mediately thereafter be remitted abama 1975, are amended to as follows: “a. Fifty percent to the City of read as follows: Prattville. “§45-1A-43. “(a) Notwithstanding any provi- “b. Fifty percent to the Elmore sion of law to the contrary, in ad- County General Fund. dition to all other taxes, includ- “(d)(1) The special fund in the ing, but not limited to, municipal Elmore County General Fund gross receipts license taxes, established pursuant to Act there is hereby levied in those 2003-435 to be used for importions of the City of Pratt- provements within the area subville that are located in Elmore ject to the tax shall be abolished County an additional general upon the expenditure of all resales and use tax in an amount maining funds pursuant to subnecessary to equalize the gen- division (c)(2), but in no event eral sales and use tax in all of later than October 31, 2024. the City of Prattville. Provided, “(2) The special fund in the City however, the additional general of Prattville General Fund essales and use tax levied herein tablished pursuant to Act 2003shall not apply to automobiles, 435 to be used for improvemanufacturing machinery, farm ments within the area subject to the tax is abolished. machinery, or vending sales. “(b) The tax levied by this sec- “§45-26-246.05. tion shall be collected at the “(a) Except as otherwise providsame time and in the same ed in this part, the balance of manner as other Elmore Coun- the proceeds from the tax levied ty sales and use taxes and the by this part shall be deposited proceeds shall be distributed by into the Elmore County Lodging WKH ¿UVW GD\ RI HDFK PRQWK DV Fund. The net proceeds from the tax collected outside of the follows: “(1) Fifty percent to the Elmore municipalities shall be used by County General Fund, of which the county for economic devel10 percent shall be placed in a opment purposes. Sixty-sevspecial fund to be used for im- en percent of the remaining provements within the area sub- funds in the lodging fund shall be used by the county for ecoject to the tax; and. “(2) Fifty percent to the City nomic development purposes. of Prattville General Fund, Thirty-three percent of the ref Mark A. Pickens Foreclosure Commissioner for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development P.O. Box 26101 Birmingham, AL 35260 (205)933-1169 (205)933-6929 facsimile MAP#21-0194

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Public Notices maining funds in the lodging fund shall be distributed to the municipalities on an equal basis where the lodging tax was collected to be used by the municipality for economic development purposes pursuant to an agreement with Elmore County. If Except as provided in subsection (b), if Elmore County and any municipality fail to agree on the use of the funds by the municipality, that portion shall revert to the lodging fund for appropriation by the county for economic development purposes. All of the net proceeds from any room fees shall be deposited in the Elmore County Lodging Fund to be used by the county for economic development purposes. All funds in the Elmore County Lodging Fund shall be used for economic development purposes as determined by the Elmore County Commission. “(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), the portion to be distributed to the City of Prattville of the 33 percent of the net proceeds described in subsection (a) shall be remitted to the City of Prattville by the Elmore County Commission for economic development purposes no more than 30 days after the effective date of the act adding this amendatory language.”

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Katie Farris, left, and librarian Betty Coker show off books that can be found inside the Giving Library located outside Eclectic Public Library. The books inside are free to take.

Giving Library offers books free of charge

By KAITLIN FLEMING Managing Editor The Eclectic Public Library may only be open 16 hours a week, but that doesn’t stop librarian Betty Coker -- or the generous friends of the library -- from keeping books in the hands of citizens.

Toward the end of July 2021, retired teacher and library volunteer Katie Farris had an idea to create a giving library after she had seen many lending libraries around different cities and towns.

“I think one day Betty and I were just talking about how we just had so many books we kind of needed to sell or get rid of,” said Farris. “We talked about just giving some of them away, but we didn’t have any way to do it. So, I said ‘You need one of those boxes.’”

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overstock of books and the library’s limited hours, Coker knew It would be a great idea to have one just outside the front of the library.

Farris, who donates much of her time to the library, knew just the person to build the Giving Library box – Clyde Williams.

“I asked Clyde to build it and probably within two weeks it was out here,” said Farris.

Coker said it came ready to put in the ground.

The red box with a door affixed to a post stands just outside the entrance to the library.

It looks deceivingly small on the outside, but when opened, dozens of books wait inside.

When asked if the Giving Library was successful Coker said, “Oh, yes. It is a success. We keep putting books in there, especially Deb. I

ask her to find books that our patrons would enjoy. We have a variety of children, teens and adult books in there.”

The books in the Giving Library are free to take. You do not have to bring the book back or give one yourself.

“I just want people to know it is here and that they can come get books whenever they need them,” said Coker. “Most people might feel a little strange just taking something if they think it is someone else’s property, but it is totally free to take.”

Coker and the friends of the library have been trying to get the word out about the Giving Library. Eileen Kennedy, a volunteer at the public library posted some photos of the Giving Library on the public library’s Facebook page saying, “Look what’s new at Eclectic Public Library! Stop by and pick up a free book after hours for your reading pleasure. Thank you Clyde Williams for

building the Giving Library and Katie Farris for instigating the project.”

Coker hopes to be able to keep supplying the town with free books, so far, there are still plenty of books to replenish the box thanks to donations by locals.

“People here are so generous with their donations, they really support us,” said Coker. “They give us so many books. The ones we can’t use out [in the library] or donate to Better World Books we put them in the Giving Library box.”

Several boxes of donated books sat taped up in the Eclectic Public Library’s Annex Building Monday afternoon.

Those boxes will be sent to the organization Better World Books, which helps fight illiteracy in different countries.

According to the Better World Books website, the organization has helped to donate over 26 million books since its inception – and several hundred of

those books came from Eclectic.

“We have a ten-year rotation on books on the shelves,” said Coker. “When we get new books and older ones come off the shelves, we sell them to raise money for the library or we donate them.”

The public library, which runs off a very small annual budget, uses the funds made from their book and gift sales, as well as their annual fundraiser, to keep programs going.

“The town pays for my salary and the building’s electricity bill,” said Coker. “The rest of it we have to come up with.”

The library’s annual fundraiser is coming in the next few weeks, with the date to be determined soon.

For more information about the Eclectic Public Library, call 334-639-4727. The library is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1 – 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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LEFT: Retired teacher and friend of the Eclectic Public Library, Katie Farris shows off some of the children’s books available inside the Giving Library box located outside Eclectic Public Library. ABOVE: The Giving Library box stands outside the Eclectic Public Library and is stocked with dozens of books of a variety of books for all ages.