02-23-22 The Wetumpka Herald

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Holtville High School basketball coach arrested

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Elmore County Black HisBy Cliff Williams tory Museum Staff Writer will celebrate local Black history this week.

Sophia B. Harris willatbeElmore at the A virtual teacher museum SaturdayEdge for program a book County School’s has beenHarris’ arrestedbook and “Findcharged signing. employee distribingwith My school Own Way: A Journey to uting obscene material to a stuWholeness Against the Odds” dent. tells the story of Harris growing Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.

up in a segregated South. “‘Finding My Own Way’ is the story of my experiences as a Black who challenged Wilsonwoman was the head basketthe drawn

by Jim Crow, balllines coach at Holtville High poverty, illness School and wasand gender bias and whaton would placed ad- later prove to be my biggest challenge yet — ministrative self-acceptance,” leave Jan. 13 Harris said. according El“My book to encourages and emmore County powers the reader to confront Schools internalized supernegative messages intendent Richard Dennis.

WILSON “We had a report,” Dennis said. “We had a preliminary

of self-doubt with the knowledge that they can offer themselves a different message — one that communicatesand thathanded they areit worinvestigation off thythe andappropriate whole.” authorities. to willplaced be atonthe Elmore HeHarris was also adminisCountyleave Black Museum trative at History that time.” atDennis 202 Lancaster Street in Wesaid school officials tumpka the fromsame 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. follow procedure a when administrators Saturday.

Harris willreceive have her report of allegations against book available for purchase and school staff and employees. autograph.

“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”

Harris’ visit to the Elmore WD Doby School before that.”

County Black History Museum Wise said the museum contains is the highlight of the museum’s artifacts of local history and disBlack History Celebra- Wilson plays honoring Dr. Martin Franklin said Month investigators was released on a Lution.the The museum will be open $6,000 ther King, U.S. President with Elmore County SherbondJr.90and minutes af9 a.m. to have 6 p.m. iff’s Office the Thursday alleged vic-and terBarack turningObama. himself in accordFriday for free tours. collect- ing to “On and Friday tim’s phone.

Authorities theThursday Elmore County Jail we museum will have a documentary played “The Wilson’s phonehighlights as well. Black website. historycould of Elmore “ Win- Dennis ing,” Wise said.Wilson “It is a self-guid“You see aCounty, conversasaid also tion the“Before two,” Franksportsare atwelcomed Holtfredbetween Wise said. desegre- coached ed tourother and guests lingation said. the “Mr. Wilsonwas is going schools museum the El- ville to come andincluding go throughbeing the doctomore contend someone had the the head track coach and assisTraining School. Then the umentary.” security code to his phone and tant football coach. he was not responsible. There Dennis said other staff would is other information we can’t fill in for the duties of Wilson at disclose now but I don’t think Holtville while he is on adminit’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.” istrative leave.

‘PUTTIN’ ON Chamber holds luncheon THE PAST’ welcoming members Wetumpka Middle School students Members of the hold annual lip sync competition Wetumpka

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce heldByitsCLIFF WILLIAMS annual luncheon to install new officers and board Staff Writer members for the first time in a while Thursday.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gathMusic hits of the 60s and 70s erings but the chamber celebrated the successescame of to life at the annual Alabusiness in Wetumpka. bama Alpha Iota Chapter of Al“We haven’t been able to do this for the last coupha Delta Kappa lip sync contest. ple years,” chairperson Clay/ THE McConnell said. “Your SUBMITTED HERALD Wetumpka Middle School stuis and an indication people want to get back ABOVE:attendance Ansley Green Makayla McCullers dents in grades fourth through together andliphave these opportunities to see each placed second in the sync contest.

BELOW: Wetumpka Middle School students Isabella RichSeeKynadee CHAMBER, Page A3 ardson, Mary Ross Rolling, Sophie Arant, Seavers and Layah Driver won first place in the lip sync contest.

Chamber eighth treated the audience to ofa Commerce variety of hits. attend the E’lissa Ritchey organized the “A event and was pleasedchamber’s with the Taste of Our outcome.

“Many thanks to allHome the Town” perluncheon. formers for their enthusiastic conCLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD See PAST, Page A3

Police continue investigation, Reward offered man no in missing longer person case suspected

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George Erick James has been missing since 1998.

CrimeStoppers has offered a reward to help find James.

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By Jake Arthur The Montgomery Police Department Chief Videographer and family continue their decades-long search for George Erick James.

Police are still investigating the fatal CrimeStoppers has offered a $5,000 reshooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parkward information that leads to James’ ing lot onforJan. 20. whereabouts.

Police were dispatched to the parking lot “James the call. age of around 10:45was p.m. last for a seen “shotsatfired” 22 on November 23, 1998, leaving Once there, they found Centell Winston,his residence and was 42 mother’s of Tallassee, dead ofinaMillbrook gunshot wound witnessed in Montgomery thereafter,” in the driver seat of his vehicle.

CrimeStoppers said in a release.

“James According to Wetumpka police chief was familiar in the areas of Mobile Greg Benton, this was not a random shoot-and ing.Florida doing construction type work.”

James described male, “This wasisnot random,asnota awhite random 6’1” height and act,” saidin Benton.

“We weighing believe the170 vic-lbs. has tattoos ofknew a lighthouse on his timJames and the perpetrator each other.” chest, skull the rightinside of his neck This is athe firston homicide Wetumpka words “Brick andhomicide Robin” oninhis in and overthe three years.

The last arm. place Jamesinmay go by “George Ertheright city took 2018. ick not Conquest” or “Ceasar.”

“It’s a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.

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County BOE sees robotics in schools first hand

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

the way into first grade begin to expe- was a bit awkward for us,” Dennis said. rience various pathways the system has “We had a setback with COVID but for students to generate interest early on. culture once wefrom got back anda past that,inwe have direction. The Staff Report schoolwide assembly at Holtville the school that of shift a positive The Elmore County Board of Educa“You are going to have visitors come started to reestablish that pathway, you High School. Elmore County Su- school struggling with low mo- school experienced a 62 percent tionThe left its home office to visit with the in and look at how it is impacting stuwill see great things.”

Alabama Association of perintendent Richard Dennis was rale, achievement and attendance decrease in discipline referrals, robotics programs at Millbrook Middle dents and they are abletotoa do,” Students from Millbrook Middle Secondary School Principals in attendance forwhat the presentation. school that strives for excel50 percent decrease in chronic School before a recent meeting.

Dennis told the board and school staff School gave a demonstration in the re-7 percent increase (AASSP) named Holtville High “Kyle Futral is an exception- lence. By collaborating with staff, absenteeism, The ideaprincipal was to letKyle boardFutral members gatheredand for isthevery meeting. completed STEM room at the rate, 33 percent School the see al principal proac-“I think manyit’s of thecently school’s issues were in the graduation CLIFF WILLIAMS / THE HERALD the2022 success of elementary aged students exciting to see what has taken place in school as to how the robots they Alabama High School Prin- tive and innovative in his think- identified and addressed. Futral’s increase increatCCR rate and a 20 perTheproficiency Elmore County Board of Education met last week at Millincipal programs a very short period of time.” leadership style ed and Adminof thesuch Year.as robotics and coding ing and approaches to managing of programmed listening, en-could centdo. increase in ACT andThe to share success with the of public.

DennisDennis said the initiative wascouraging, started supporting, istrators from other schools in Stanhope Highthat School Principal his school,” said, organizing in the last five years.brook Middle School in the STEM room to see what students are doing with robotics and coding and to conduct a regular Elmore County 2018 with “Project Lead Way.” the Year awardsuperintendent was presentedRichard to As in principal of Holtville Hightheand challenging the staff and stuSee A3 PRINCIPAL, Page A3 See ROBOTICS, Page meeting.

Dennis the ideaJan. is to28letduring students “This has been through COVID, which Futralsaid on Friday, a all School, Futral has transformed dents, caused the school culture to FUTURAL

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Obituaries CECIL RHODES Jan. 5, 1928 - Feb. 17, 2022 Cecil Rhodes passed away at his Wetumpka residence on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at age 94. The youngest of seven children, he was born in Clanton Alabama on January 5, 1928, to the late Linnie M. and Carrie Easterling Rhodes, he is also preceded in death by his siblings, William, Leroy, Grady, Clara Mae, Glasper, and J.P. “Jack”.

Cecil was married to Barbara A. Rhodes on April 22, 1969 and was previously married to Martha Hatley. He has five children, Richard M. “Rick” Rhodes, Stephen P. Rhodes, Melissa E. Rhodes Dennis, Elizabeth M. Rhodes, and Lynn E. Rhodes. six grandchildren, Lisa Michelle Dennis, Michael Dennis, Melanie Rae Oats, Jessica George, Amber Nicole Rhodes, and Summer Noel Rhodes; six great grandchildren, Regina Harris, Tyler Oats, Lucy George, Mia George, Mattie George, and Angela Malena Thaggard.

He was a quarterback with Wetumpka High School football team and graduated from WHS in 1945. He joined the U.S. Air Force and serviced 22-1/2 years as an Air Traffic Controller. He retired from the Air Force in 1968 as Senior Master Sergeant, then served another 121/2 years as Air Traffic Controller for the Civil Service, retiring again in 1986. He loved to hunt and fish with his close friends and family and loved working in the yard.

The family will receive friends at Gassett Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 22, from 5-7 p.m. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at Pine View Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Anthony Counts officiating.

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

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

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

• Public intoxication was reported on Pemrose Trail.

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Bond increased for Deatsville man in alleged sex crime

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff writer A Deatsville man was returned to the Elmore County Jail just weeks after he bonded out.

Leon Prince, 78, was arrested last month for the Class B felony sex abuse of a child under 12 after a direct presentation to an Elmore County Grand Jury.

Prince was released on a $40,000 property bond.

Prince is currently in the Elmore County Jail with a $300,000 cash bond available to him.

Elmore County Sheriff’s Office investigator Eric Bruner testified he spoke with the victim, who is now 16, about a disclosure of abuse by Prince when she was 6 years old. Bruner said the victim told him and a forensic interviewer that Prince fondled her genitalia multiple times between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2011. Bruner said the victim disclosed other details that supported her story.

“She described the house from the outside, the interior as far as how it was designed — the layout of the home,” Bruner testified. “When I went to interview him the first time at his home, it fit it to a ‘T’.”

Bruner said Prince told him he had a relationship with the alleged victim’s mother.

At issue when Judge Bill Lewis set the bond last month was Prince’s prior criminal conviction of a similar charge. The issue arose when there was no case for prosecutors to attach such information and is forbidden by law. But Lewis issued an administrative order to prevent it from being a hurdle in the future.

“I issued an order as presiding judge in this circuit the district attorney’s office will always disclose prior criminal histories for Class A and B felonies that are directly presented to the grand jury and sex offenses and violent crimes regardless of class so we don’t have this issue again,”

or criminal history was not provided in this case.”

Lewis said there was enough there to greatly increase Prince’s bond.

“The defendant is a danger to the community and to the general public at large,” Lewis said. “The court also finds that based on his age and health condition that he may be a flight risk.”

Lewis said he is upset CLIFF WILLIAMS / THE HERALD the state allowed Prince An Elmore County Sheriff’s deputy places handcuffs on Leon Prince to serve only half of his in Judge Bill Lewis’ courtroom after his bond was increased from prison sentence, but said $40,000 to $300,000 cash Tuesday.

Prince still gets the benefit of doubt.

Lewis said. “A judge is not 20s in 1988 to law enforce“While he is out, there an advocate. The system is ment leading to the 1991 seems like there is a combroken if I’m an advocate. conviction. mon thing that he befriends The court can only take Cornelius testified she be- someone and victimizes a into account what is pre- lieves there are more vic- family member of the persented to them.” tims who were abused by son he befriends,” LewCurrent state bond rec- Prince. is said. “He is presumed ommendations for Class “I think it is also import- innocent in this case. The B felonies is a maximum ant that when he did what court will give him all of of $30,000 unless the cir- he did to me and some oth- the due process.” cumstances show a need er victims, we had to also for higher bond. watch him do it to his own FINDING MORE VICTIMS daughter who was four at Currently Cornelius is CAUSE FOR A DRASTIC the time,” Cornelius said. working with the district CHANGE IN BOND Cornelius testified she attorney’s office and VicAllison Black Cornelius saw evidence that upon re- tims of Crime and Lenienwas the victim in Prince’s lease from prison Prince cy (VOCAL) to help iden1991 conviction of carnal was again involved in a tify other potential victims knowledge where Prince church and mentoring ju- of Prince. would serve 15 years of a venile sex offenders at Mt. Victims can contact VO30 year sentence. Cornelius Meigs. Cornelius also tes- CAL 24/7 at 800-239-3219 is now CEO of the Greater tified Prince uses faith and and representatives will Birmingham Humane So- community organization to connect potential victims ciety. find his victims. with the appropriate invesCornelius confirmed what Cornelius said during the tigative body.

Prince did to her in the 1991 trial alleged victims Speedy trial 1970s when she was just started to contact her and Lewis intends for Prince seven years old. She said her family and many had to stand trial before health yes when assistant district a common link. or age catches up to him. attorney asked her if Prince “They were women, Lewis instructed all attorraped, sodomized and sex- mothers who were be- neys to work to get on a ually tortured her. Corne- ing prostituted or sexual- docket as quickly as poslius said Prince used his ly trafficked,” Cornelius sible, possibly as early as connections to be able to said. “They feel like they April by issuing a gag orvictimize her between Jan. had no way to report be- der.

1, 1972 and the weekend cause of their choices.”

“We are going to fast before Easter of the same Lewis also took into ac- track this case so we can year. count Prince’s health, hav- get some finality to it,” “Mr. Prince’s family ing been diagnosed with Lewis said. “I don’t need was close friends with my cancer three years ago and any excuses for there to be grandmother’s family,” having several other medi- a delay in this case. At this Cornelius said. “My aunt cal issues in determining a point I’m admonishing and and mother knew Leon and new bond. restricting any parties, athis older brother from high “Had I known that the torney or possible witnessschool. They went to our initial bond would have es from making statements church. Leon was my youth likely been set higher,” about this case. minister.”

Lewis said. “I think my I don’t need any motion Cornelius said she dis- track record would speak to change venue based on closed at the time of the itself. The judge goes by pretrial publicity. This man abuse but it went nowhere. information produced by deserves a fair trial and we She again disclosed in her all of you to set bond. Pri- are going to give it to him.”

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Mercer inducted into Alabama Manufactured Housing Industry Hall of Fame STAFF REPORT Elmore County commissioner Bart Mercer was recently inducted into the Alabama Manufactured Housing Industry Hall of Fame.

The accomplishment was announced by the Alabama Manufactured Housing Association (AMHA). Eric Boehm of Maryville, Tennessee joined Mercer in the hall fame ceremony last week to honor the occasion.

Mercer has more than 30 years of business experience as the vice president of Jenilyn’s Creations, Inc. He is president of Mercer MERCER Property Management, Inc. and serves on the Alabama Manufactured Housing board of directors where he served as chairman for three years.

Bart is a licensed home builder, landscaper and serves on boards including the National Association of Counties’ Broadband Task Force and the Elmore Fire Department. He is also a member of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama’s Legislative Committee. Mercer is married to Lori Mercer, and they share two children, Katelyn and Owen.

Boehm is a successful regional vice president for Clayton Homes located in Maryville, Tennessee. Clayton Homes is widely known as an industry leader in manufactured housing. Clayton Homes is dedicated to a socially conscious future through innovation and sustainable building practices. Boehm is responsible for all aspects of the retail operations with 29 locations and more than 200 employees. His Clayton Homes career began in 2003 as a general manager. Over the years, Boehm has worked for Clayton Homes in Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi and Florida. A strong work ethic combined with acquired knowledge from the Manufactured Home industry propelled Boehm to the regional vice president position where he has served for the past 10 years. Boehm is married to Angela Boehm, and they share two children, Sydney and Erin.

Nominees for the AMHA hall of fame must have made a significant contribution to the industry, owned, managed, or been a part of a successful business that contributed to the manufactured housing industry. In addition, nominees must be active in the manufactured housing industry for at least 10 years.

The Hall of Fame location is at the AMHA building in Montgomery.

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The Elmore County Board of Education met last week at Millbrook Middle School in the STEM room to see what students are doing with robotics and coding and to conduct a regular meeting.

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tributions,” Ritchey said.

“In addition to the talented student contestants, the closing act was performed

by Charles Lawrence, a student from the Wetumpka High School Theatre Guild, singing ‘New York, New York.’”

Isabella Richardson, Mary Ross Rolling, Sophie Arant, Kynadee Seavers and Layah Driver came together as the group Sugar & Spice Girls earning first place for their rendition of the 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” made popular by The Tokens.

Second place was awarded to the group, Country Peeps, featuring Ansley Green and Makayla McCullers singing the 1974 Dolly Parton’s No. 1 song “Jolene.”

The emcee for the evening was June Carpenter. Judges included Kay Spriggs, president of Alabama Alpha Delta Kappa; Ron Spriggs, immediate past international president of the Alpha Delta Kappa Association for men; and Sheikla Blount, Alabama Alpha Delta Kappa scholarship chairman.

Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary organization for women educators united in the ideals of education. Alpha Delta Kappa promotes excellence in education, altruism and world understanding. Its endeavors encompass the recognition of outstanding women educators, the building of fraternal fellowship, the promotion of educational and charitable projects, the sponsorship of scholarships, including cooperation with worthy community programs relating

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to education and charities as well as contributions to world understanding, goodwill and peace.

The proceeds from Puttin’ on the Past fund two scholarships at Auburn University Montgomery: the Emily Milner and the Annie May Morriss Memorial Scholarships, named for two charter members of the Wetumpka chapter.

The scholarship recipients must be graduates of or teach in the Elmore County Schools. Alpha Delta Kappa members also support the Benjamin Russell Hos-

pital for Children in Birmingham, the Alzheimer’s Association and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ritchey said she Alpha Delta Kappa appreciate the support and help behind the scenes from staff at Wetumpka High School who allowed use of their facilities including Mr. Jeff Glass WHS theatre teacher, WHS Theatre Guild students, Wetumpka Middle School administration and staff and Winn-Dixie for decorations.

Elmore High School path describe to the board and public what students were doing and experiencing thanks to robotics and the Lead the Way program.

In other action the Elmore County Board of Education: • Approved policy changes to virtual teaching among the campuses of Elmore County to follow state recommendations.

• Approved vacation accrual and accumulation. The amended vacation policy now allows no more than 25 days of vacation to be accumulated and days cannot be bought, sold or given away. Accumulated vacation days would be paid to the employee at retirement, resignation, termination or death. Eleven month employ-

ees will earn vacation days at a rate of .91 days per month. Twelve employees will earn vacation days at a rate of .83 days pay month.

• Heard from one teacher about low morale among teachers.

• Approved minutes of the Jan. 25, Jan 31 and Feb. 8 meetings.

• Approved personnel actions including naming Cory Eckstein as principal of Redland Elementary School to replace Chad Walls who was named principal of the new Redland Middle School.

• Recognized Holtville High School principal Kyle Futural who was recently named Alabama principal of the year.

• Appointed Zoe Frazier to 2022 English Language Arts textbook committee.

The next scheduled meeting of the Elmore County Board of Education is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday March 15.

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The Coronavirus album Note: Paul Simon’s self-titled debut LP came out in February of 1972, 50 years ago this month. It’s a great record and I revisited it recently. Two years ago, in March of 2020, I wrote in this newspaper about it in a column called “The Coronavirus Album.” In honor of the 50th anniversary of the album’s release, this week I’d like to repeat some of what was discussed then.

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hen searching for a song that featured the word ‘corona’ to play on my first radio show following the announcement of our societal shutdown, I immediately thought of “Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard,” by Paul Simon.

The jaunty Latin-styled tune was Simon’s first solo hit single after his split with former performing partner Art Garfunkel two years earlier. The line I needed was there: “Goodbye to Rosie / the queen of Corona” It kicks off side two of Paul Simon’s first solo album, released in February of 1972. Leaving it on the turntable, I started finding clues to our current crisis between the lines.

Although there are interesting people playing with Paul – members of the Jamaican reggae band Toots and the Maytals bringing the funk to “Mother and Child Reunion”; jazz legend Ron Carter provides bass on “Run That Body Down”; country legend Charlie McCoy blows harmonica on “Papa Hobo”; French fiddler Stephane Grappelli is featured on “Hobo’s Blues” – the overall effect of this album is that it is extremely personal, and a definite break from every expectation that came before it on Simon & Garfunkel albums.

There are songs about somebody stealing his Chinese food; a boy who

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becomes a man after encountering a revival preacher; the dangers of uppers and downers; and unemployment.

Not to overstate the importance of the album or view its lyrics as some kind of holy scripture, Paul was simply prescient with what he had to say.

He saw it all coming: paranoia, the queen of Corona, the hobo life, the pandemic, rioting in the streets, the plague of misinformation -- it’s all in these lyrics, accompanied by some of his most accessible melodies.

It was his first step away from his nearly two decade partnership with Art Garfunkel that had encompassed his entire career to that point — and while their last album, BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER, was still on the charts with singles on the radio and Grammys to win — it’s a huge leap in terms of what Paul was planning to do.

In 1971, while Garfunkel was making the film Carnal Knowledge, a lonely Simon took a job teaching songwriting at New York University.

Some of the students in that class included the Roche sisters and Melissa Manchester, all of whom went on to great success, but the experience rejuvenated Simon and gave him a chance to bounce his new ideas off the college students. The lyrics to these songs are about as far from a Simon & Garfunkel record as they can get and they have been speaking deeply to me during the Covid situation.

A great example comes in “Peace Like a River”: “Misinformation followed us like a plague/ Nobody knew from time to time if the plans where changed” From “Mother and Child Reunion”: “I never been laid so low in such a mysterious way” From “Run That Body Down”: “Went to my doctor yesterday / She said I seem to be okay She said, Paul, you better look around / How long you think that you can Run that body down?”

How about these lines from “Armistice Day”: “I’m weary from waiting in Washington, D.C. I’m coming to see my congressman but he’s avoiding me” Finally, in the album closer “Congratulations,” he sings: “I notice so many people slippin’ away And many more waiting in the lines in the courtrooms today” Rolling Stone magazine’s Rob Sheffield recently dedicated his column to this record in a loving tribute.

The article calls this “the funniest, nastiest, leanest, meanest, and possibly weirdest masterpiece of [Paul’s] great career. If had 35 minutes to persuade a jury to convict Simon of being a genius, this is the album I’d play.”

Yet, at the time, it was considered a commercial flop by Columbia Records and ‘only’ sold 800,000 copies compared to the final S&G album still riding the charts on its way to selling 25 million records.

This week, the Coronavirus Challenge™ is to pull out Paul Simon’s first solo album, and take a listen.

You may remember that spring of ’72 as if you were actually there!

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o, one-third of the 2022 Regular Session of the legislature is now complete. What remains to be discussed are controversial things such as gambling, school choice, permit less carry and a transgender bathroom bill. All four are as controversial as can be.

But legislation was introduced last week, which is much more educational and light-hearted, and Alabamians need something more educational and light-hearted. Legislation was introduced that would name the peanut the official state legume. So why not the state nut? We have plenty of those.

Because the peanut isn’t a nut. It’s a legume.

A legume is a seed, pod, or other edible part of a leguminous plant, used as food, especially grown as a crop.

It’s a member of the pea family. Thus, the naming of the state legume should be a peanut since 50% of all peanuts

grown in the entire U.S. are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan.

This is important for Alabama because Americans consume 700 million pounds of peanut butter each year, not to mention tons and tons of peanuts eaten for snacks or mixed with your favorite chocolate and or caramel to create candy and confections.

How much is 700 million pounds of peanut butter? It’s enough to cover the bottom of the Grand Canyon. So, here’s to Alabama’s 900 peanut farmers and the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. They deserve to have their crop officially recognized by our state.

I was taught in school to believe that Alabama’s Tuskegee Institute Professor, and famous inventor, George Washington Carver invented peanut butter, but contrary to my education, he did not. However, he was the most prominent black scientist of the early 20th century and discovered over 300 uses for peanuts including chili sauce,

shampoo, shaving cream and even glue.

While teaching at Tuskegee Institute, Carver discovered how to improve soils depleted by repeated plantings of cotton. He encouraged poor farmers to grow non-traditional crops, such as sweet potatoes (now our state vegetable) and of course, you guessed it – peanuts. Carver wanted people to improve the quality of their lives by planting foods that were healthy for them that they could harvest themselves. He also published 44 practical bulletins for farmers, which had more than 100 recipes that used peanuts.

Even though Carver didn’t invent peanut butter, he did invent so many other things that in 1941, Time magazine titled him a “Black Leonardo.”

Now, this column may never win a Pulitzer Prize, but it did manage to explain what a legume is and marry the subjects of peanuts and Black History Month together. That’s not an easy thing to do.

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what in the world is a tardigrade?

Tardigrades are tiny, microscopic invertebrate animals that live anywhere on Earth there is water. They are often called water bears or moss piglets, due to their resemblance to the four-legged animals and because they are often found in areas that have damp mosses, lichens, and other wet plants and soils. They do not require a body of water to live in, but they must have a thin layer of water surrounding them in order to keep from drying out. The cute invertebrates are named from the Italian word, Tardigrada, which means slow walker.

Most tiny invertebrate species move at very fast paces, but the Tardigrade waddles about slowly. They are plump, segmented creatures that have eight legs with claws at the end and a unique-shaped head with a pharyngeal apparatus that allows them to suck water from plants. Sone tardigrades also eat other microorganisms. Their back legs are attached backwards to aid them in moving. There are over 1,000 different species of tardigrades, and they range in size from 0.5-1 millimeter. They are usually translucent and can sometimes be seen by the naked eye with the right conditions, but they are always easily seen under a microscope. The most fascinating fact about the Tardigrade is their ability to survive in almost any environment, both on Earth and in Space! When these animals encounter an environment that is not suitable, they voluntarily dry themselves out and go into a state called cryptobiosis. As they desiccate (dry out) themselves, they tuck in their legs and head into a tiny ball called a tun. When in a tun state, the tardigrade uses a special protein it makes to form a glass-like shell around its cells. This preserves the tardigrade for years, even decades. A tun has been Wetumpka reanimated after 30 years. Scientists have discovered that the tardigrade can survive extreme temperatures, as low as -458 degrees and hotter than the boiling point of Kidz Page water. They have been exposed to the vacuum and radiation of space and have been able to be reanimated. Tardigrades are quite possibly the most resilient animal on Earth!

Across Clues: 1. A __ is an inactive tardigrade.

2. They need ___ when active.

6. They crash landed here!

8. They have a ___ body type.

9. Process where it dries out.

11. Can survive _____ conditions.

12. A nickname for a tardigrade.

Down Clues: 1. A microscopic invertebrate.

3. Tardigrades have ___ legs.

4. They are ____ animals.

5. Another nickname for them.

Cryptobiosis, Dessicate, Extreme, Invertebrate, 7. Term that means to dry out.

Microscopic, Moon, Moss Piglet, Protein, 10. Tardigrada is Italian for “___.”

Reanimate, Segmented, Survive, Tardigrade, Tun,

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Waddle, Water, Water Bear

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A photo of a Tardigrade under a microscope.

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Did you know that a group of Tardigrades crash landed on the Moon in April 2019? The Bersheet Lunar Lander carrying a library, which included Tardigrades in their tun state, crashed. Many people had hoped that the Tardigrades might be able to survive, but further tests show that the impact would have been too great, even for the mighty Tardigrade.

Crossword Ans: Across1)tun 2)water 6)moon 8) segmented 9)cryptobiosis 11)extreme 12)water bear Down-1)tardigrade 3)eight 4) invertebrate 5)moss piglet 7) dessicate 10)slow walker

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Humane Society of Elmore County News – 21 Feb ‘22

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The dog, described as a beagle-mix, was confirmed to have rabies at an ADPH laboratory following an examination by a local veterinarian. The dog was a family pet, but was not kept in an enclosure and reportedly did have some contact with strays in the area. This case of rabies follows another case a couple of weeks ago in the Titus community, also in Elmore County.

The ADPH is investigating any potential exposure to the animal in order to notify the individuals of the proper treatment to prevent possible human trans-

mission. According to Dr. Dee W. Jones, State Public Health Veterinarian, “First and foremost, our concern is identifying any person or animal that may have had direct contact with an infected animal, so preventative treatment is needed.

The nature of the risks of human exposure to rabies has dramatically declined over the last 60 years or so, but since the virus is still seen frequently in raccoons, that the risk is still relevant.”

Dr. Jones adds that the ADPH is sharing information with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and federal wildlife officials

to assess the origin of the rabies strain and to better understand the spread of rabies in animals.

The vaccination of pets against rabies is required in Alabama and is considered the best protection for pets and their owners.

This particular dog was recently taken in by the family as a stray and had no history of rabies vaccination.

In addition to vaccination, area residents are advised to take the following precautions to avoid possible exposure to rabies: Do not allow pets to run loose; confine them within a fenced-in area or with a leash.

Do not leave uneaten pet food or scraps near your residence.

Do not illegally feed or keep wildlife as pets.

Do not go near wildlife or domestic animals that are acting in a strange or unusual manner.

Caution children not to go near any stray or wild animal, regardless of its behavior.

Advise children to tell an adult if they are bitten or scratched by any animal.

A person who is bitten or scratched by an animal should wash wounds immediately with mild soap and water, apply first aid, and seek medical attention or contact the county health department immediately.

For more information contact Dee W. Jones, D.V.M., (334) 206-5969, or ADPH at (334) 206-5969 or https:// www.alabamapublichealth. gov/infectiousdiseases/rabies.html

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ECDEA hosts American Crappie Trail

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Nearly 150 people competed over the weekend in an American Crappie Trail qualifying tournament hosted by the Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA).

Locals Jonathan Phillips and Les Milligan finished fifth in the two-day tournament on the Alabama River bringing the maximum 14 crappie weighing a total of 22.67 pounds. More than $28,000 was paid out by the American Crappie Trail (ACT) to 12 of 40 teams in prize winnings. Daily weigh-ins of fish caught by the teams from across the Southeast were held in Millbrook on Highway 14 at Oak Tree Road.

Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley was happy to see the American Crappie Trail come to Elmore County.

“I’m excited that Millbrook is participating in this great

team event and that these visitors can enjoy our great river, the City of Millbrook and the surrounding region,” Kelley said.

ECEDA has worked to bring the ACT to Elmore County in the past with the hopes it helps hotels and restaurants and encourages other crappie fishermen to visit the waters of Elmore County.

“ECEDA is honored to partner with ACT and their SUBMITTED / THE HERALD efforts to promote our great The Elmore County Economic Development Authority sponsored crappie fishing,” ECDEA the American Crappie Trail Tournament on the Alabama River in Millproject manager Lisa Van brook this past weekend.

Wagner said. “The economic impact of full hotel rooms, highest guaranteed payout the ACT helps promote Elmeals, numerous tanks of in the industry. The use of more County through the gas, supplies, etc. is tremen- state-of-the-art trailers and ACT’s promotions for the dous and the return on in- weigh-in stations, full pro- highest quality compavestment becomes clear. Not duction live internet weigh- nies and anglers by providto mention pre-fishing trips ins, great film and editing ing premier and competiand, of course, return trips crews, established television tive crappie tournaments. to enjoy what Elmore Coun- networks and knowledgeable Anglers and sponsors comty has to offer.” staff will raise the bar in the bined will showcase their The mission of the ACTl is crappie fishing industry. The skills and products with the to provide anglers the abil- ACTwas started by fisher- most innovative television, ity to participate in premier men for the fishermen. web, print and social media crappie tournaments with the ECEDA’s partnership with available.

Southern fiction author to speak at library Staff Report Friends of the Wetumpka Library are hosting south Alabama native and award-winning author Kay Chandler Thursday.

It was only six years ago this inspirational grandmother of 23 published her first two novels, “Lunacy” and “Unwed,” both receiving a “Reader’s Choice Award” their inaugural year.

The awards started to pour in as Chandler published 19 more books all boasting 5-star reviews on Amazon. After winning multiple first place awards for her novels and short stories, Chandler was awarded the coveted “Best Overall Writer Award” at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference.

“Chandler is quickly becoming the new voice

of Southern fiction,” the Friends of the Wetumpka Library said in a release. “Kay’s work has been described as dark but redemptive, familiar but unpredictable; and most of all, addictive and impossible to put down.”

Chandler said growing up in the South CHANDLER has provided all the material for her writing.

“The South has a history of injustices,” Chandler said in a release. “I know them well. I was born and reared in lower Alabama.

Our history is tainted with ugliness. But there’s an old saying that ‘Nothing has ever been sliced so

thin that it doesn’t have two sides.’ I come from a long line of good, Christian church goers--and also from a line of backwoodsy, redneck moonshiners. The haves. And the have-nots.

“My two grandmothers had very different views of life during the Depression years. Both have shaped my life and the seeds passed down have helped shape my novels. My mother was a city girl who in 1935 fell in love with the son of a tenant farmer — a man who retold the same stories countless times and yet I never tired of hearing them. The seeds fell on fertile soil. They’ve taken root and I’m now seeing them spring forth in the lives of my characters.”

Chandler will speak about her writing and experiences at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Wetumpka Li-

brary. Chandler will have some of her books for sale and will be happy to autograph them.

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Yellow blue bus love Little children, let us not love pronunciation with English in word or talk but in deed and in characters. It sounded like this: truth. - 1 John 3:18 “Ya loo-bloo vas.” It’s one way to say “I love you” in Russian. t’s been almost thirty years The translators admitted they since I started going to taught it to visiting American Ukraine on short-term businessmen who wanted to mission trips. I was blessed to meet Ukrainian women. It was make a dozen two-week trips easy for the English speakers to over the eight or nine years I was remember, because it sounded involved in mission work there. (sort of) like the simple English I do not speak Russian, and words yellow, blue and bus. The communicated with the help of translators enjoyed watching talented young men and women their American employer say it whose language skills gave me a to a young woman, and seeing bridge to those people I came to the Ukrainian recognize it as a love. I learned enough Russian manipulative memorized phrase to be polite and understand some and react accordingly. You can of what was said in conversation understand how it sounded less around me. I could turn to the than authentic and heartfelt when Scripture texts we were studying a good old single boy from the in the Russian Bible. But my South might look deep into a Russian is quite rusty after not Ukrainian woman’s eyes and say, using it regularly for many years. “Hey darlin’ yeller blue bus to I remember one phrase the ya! Know what I mean?” You translators sometimes shared wouldn’t do that, and neither with English speakers. I can’t would I, right? Love is too pure type it in Cyrillic alphabet letters and holy and benevolent to ever here, but I can transliterate the be used in a manipulative way,

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God is a response to the great love he’s shown us. He proved his love in the ultimate way, MIKE sending his Son to die for our MCELROY sins on the cross. So we sing right? But isn’t it true that we and pray to him, professing our Columnist sometimes say the words without love for him. But is it real? Do really meaning them? I don’t our lives back up our claims? mean to be accusing or unkind, and abusive. That evening, he Jesus told the disciples, “If but let’s think about a couple of was angry and behaving badly. you love me you will keep my examples.

His face was red with anger. He commandments.” Do our actions Jesus taught his followers to raised his voice and shouted at nullify our expressions of love be people who loved. He taught his wife and at me, all the while and devotion? Do we really love us to love our neighbors as professing his love for the poor him with all our heart when ourselves, and to verify our claim woman cowering beside him. He we sing “I love you Lord” at to be disciples by loving one glared at her, and shouted, “I! church and then do precisely as another as brothers and sisters Love ! You!” Instead of purring we please without regard for his in Christ. He even told us to like a kitten, he roared like a lion. will at other times? Let’s make love our enemies. We all know Nobody who heard or saw him sure our prayers and songs aren’t it’s easier to say we love than would have believed what he just hollow memorized phrases, to actually do it, isn’t it? Paul said because they saw what he like those English speaking men explained how love behaves, did. He said what was supposed telling the women “Yellow Blue not how it feels in 1 Corinthians to sound like “I love you.” But Bus.” Like Peter in the high 13. This kind of love looks out it looked quite unloving and priest’s courtyard the night Jesus for the best interest of the other insincere. It reminded me of was on trial, our accent gives us party. It goes far beyond words. “yellow blue bus” love. away.

It’s important to tell people you Allow me to mention just one I pray that God will give us love that you love them. It’s other place where we’d better grace to love one another and even more important to show check our professions of love to him beyond spoken words. Like them, regularly and often. Many make sure we’re not riding the John wrote, “Let us not love years ago, a troubled couple sat yellow blue bus when we say it. in word or talk but in deed and in my office as we talked about Jesus said we are supposed to in truth.” Let’s not be guilty of their marriage. He had ruined love the Lord with all our heart loving with a “yellow blue bus” the marriage by being hateful and soul and mind. Our love for kind of love.

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Elmore County softball opens season with strong weekend

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Elmore County softball team opened its 2022 season in impressive fashion.

The Lady Panthers, playing in the Sidney Cooper Invitational this weekend, went 3-1 and scored 39 runs.

Elmore County beat Class 6A power Athens, 6-2, then beat 7A power Bob Jones, 11-5, and New Brockton, 13-3. Their lone loss on the weekend came from Smiths Station by a score of 12-9.

“Overall, I was really pleased with our effort,” head coach Mark Segrest said. “I thought we swung the bats extremely well for a first tournament. That’s something I was a little concerned about going into it, but we scored a lot of runs and that was good to see.”

The bats were working for the entirety of the weekend, and that showed in the run column. Elmore County scored its lowest total of the weekend in the first game against Athens, then put up

9 runs, 11 runs and 13 runs the rest of the tournament.

Offensively, the Lady Panthers had six players who finished the weekend with a batting average over .360.

Mackenzie Smith led the team with a .667 batting average, and she also clubbed two home runs in the four games. Ashtyn Pannell hit .643 with one home run, while Anna Catherine Segrest hit .500.

Emma Brown hit .462 while Morgan Spear hit .375 and Hailey O’Brien hit .364.

“I thought for the most part, we were attacking our zone early in the count and swinging at good pitches,” Segrest said. “I think that’s what made us effective all weekend long. We weren’t swinging at many bad pitches. We had a couple of girls who really had great weekends hitting over .400 and each driving in several runs.”

The Lady Panthers used two pitchers on the weekend - O’Brien and ace Aubrey Allen.

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LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4Holtville vs. Prattville at Troy University, 7:30 p.m.

4Edgewood Academy at Fort Dale Tournament 4Valley at Tallassee, 4:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4Alabama Christian Academy at Elmore County 4Stanhope Elmore at Pike Road, 4 p.m.

Springwood at Edgewood Academy, 3:30 p.m.

4Tallassee at Wetumpka, 5 p.m.

4Thorsby at Holtville, 6 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4Stanhope Elmore at Smiths Station, 6:30 p.m.

4Holtville girls at Wetumpka, 5:30 p.m.

4Tallassee boys at Holtville, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ANDY ANDERS / THE HERALD

Elmore County pitcher Aubrey Allen started her senior season with a 2-0 record over the weekend. She pitched Elmore County to wins over 6A Athens and 7A Bob Jones in the Sidney Cooper Invitational.

4Holtville vs. Spain Park at Troy University, 2:30 p.m.

4Edgewood Academy at Fort Dale Tournament 4Wetumpka at Tallassee, 6:30 p.m.

4Elmore County at Benjamin Russell, 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4Stanhope Elmore at Jefferson Davis Tournament, TBD 4Edgewood Academy at Pike Tournament,TBD 4Wetumpka at Pelham Tournament,TBD

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The Stanhope Elmore wrestling team had two wrestlers medal in the AHSAA Class 5A/6A state championship this weekend.

Caleb Foster (285) finished fourth while Connor Russo (160) finished sixth.

Seven county wrestlers medal in state championships

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

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Wetumpka junior Chad Strickland (black jersey) finished third overall in the 120 pound weight class in the AHSAA Class 5A/6A wrestling state championship. Strickland was one of four Indians to medal in the tournament.

The Wetumpka wrestling team, along with wrestlers from Stanhope Elmore, Holtville and Elmore County, turned in quality finishes in the AHSAA state championships this weekend.

All four teams participated in the state championship wrestling tournaments held in Huntsville. Wetumpka finished the highest out of all the teams in Elmore County. The Indians sent six total wrestlers to the state championship and four of them earned medals.

JuSee WRESTLERS, Page B2

4Helena at Stanhope Elmore, 5:30 p.m.

4Prattville at Wetumpka, 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4Holtville vs. GW Long at Troy University, 2:30 p.m.

4Edgewood Academy at Fort Dale Tournament 4Alabama Christian Academy at Wetumpka, 11 a.m.

4Clarke County at Wetumpka, 4 p.m.

4Minor at Stanhope Elmore, 12 p.m.

4Tallassee at Elmore County, 12 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4Stanhope Elmore at Jefferson Davis Tournament, TBD 4Edgewood Academy at Pike Tournament,TBD 4Wetumpka at Pelham Tournament,TBD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28

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Edgewood Academy’s Fisher, senior trio participate in All-Star game

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Edgewood Academy girls basketball team wrapped up its 2021-22 season with the AISA Class AA state championship last Monday, but head coach Jason Fisher and Edgewood’s three seniors were able to take the court one last time on Friday night.

Edgewood Academy seniors Molly Snow, Emma Weldon COURTESY PHOTO and Kennedy Mensch were all Edgewood Academy head coach Jason Fisher poses with Edgewood seniors Kennedy selected to play in the AISA Mensch (11), Emma Weldon (3) and Molly Snow (1) after the AISA 2022 All-Star game.

2022 All-Star game on the East team.

Fisher was one of two coaches team beat the West team, 51-42, ry before they end their high selected to coach the East team. and Snow, Weldon and Mensch school careers.

Behind solid play from Edge- were able to continue their win“It was really special to coach wood’s trio of seniors, the East ning ways with one last victo- them one last time,” Fisher said.

“We actually spent a lot of time together the two days that I had them, just talking and reminiscing on the season. We talked about their futures and what they’re going to do. I told them just because they graduated and aren’t able to play anymore, the door’s always open and I’m only a phone call away.”

Fisher was not surprised to see his East team come out and win the game like they did. The three Edgewood players proved that they know how to win, especially in this past season, not only on the basketball court but also the volleyball court.

The Edgewood girls won both the volleyball and basketball See ALL-STAR, Page B2

4Coosa Valley at Edgewood Academy, 4 p.m.

4Wetumpka at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. DH

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4Stanhope Elmore at Montgomery Catholic, 4 p.m.

Edgewood Academy at Springwood, 3:30 p.m.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4Sylacauga at Holtville, 5 p.m.

4Chilton County at Stanhope Elmore, 4:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4Elmore County at Stanhope Elmore, 4:30 p.m.

4Central Phenix City at Wetumpka, 6 p.m.

4PCA at Tallassee, 6:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4Stanhope Elmore at Park Crossing, 5:30 p.m.

4Marbury at Holtville, 5:30 p.m.

4Pike Road at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m.

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nior Chad Strickland finished in third place in the 120 pound weight class, sophomore Noah Smith finished third in the 126 pound weight class, sophomore Christian Preston finished sixth in the 195 pound weight class, and sophomore Willie Cox finished fifth in the 285 pound

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weight class.

Kaleb Robinson and Roman McWilliams both participated in the tournament but did not medal.

“I was really impressed with the guys,” Wetumpka coach Anthony Byrd said. “Some of the guys, like Willie, were there for the first time ever. So seeing them not get caught up in the moment was impressive and they fought hard.

A bunch of the matches

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Chad and Willie both lost their semifinals matches by one point. It was good to see them fight back and still place on the back side.”

While both Strickland and Cox lost by one point in their semifinal match, Smith was forced to medically forfeit his semifinal.

His opponent had Smith in a move, and the move hurt Smith’s ribs.

He iced his ribs down and pushed through the pain, and went on to win his next two matches in the consolation bracket to claim third place in the tournament.

For Stanhope Elmore, the Mustangs had two wrestlers medal in the tournament. Senior Caleb Foster, who entered the tournament undefeated on the season, finished fourth in the 285 pound weight class.

Foster won his first match

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Elmore County wrestler Ramon Lozada (right) participated and medaled in the AHSAA Class 5A/6A wrestling state championships this weekend. Lozada, wrestling in the 113 pound weight class, finished in fifth place.

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O’Brien, making really her first real varsity action in the circle in her career, served well as the team’s No. 2 pitcher. She went 1-1 on the weekend with a win over New Brockton but lost to Smiths Station.

Allen, the team’s ace and an Alabama State signee, allowed only seven runs in two games as she dom-

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state championships, and Snow and Weldon were on both teams. And they continued their winning ways on Friday night.

Mensch, who Fisher refers to as the team’s sparkplug, did on Friday what she did every game for the

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round, but lost in the thirdplace match to secure his fourth place finish.

Connor Russo finished in sixth place in the 160 pound weight class. Russo

inated and went 2-0 on the weekend against Athens and Bob Jones.

Allen has already had an impressive career with the Lady Panthers, and she was arguably the county’s best pitcher last season after racking up a 21-9 record with a 1.64 ERA and 258 strikeouts.

“I still think she has room for improvement throughout the year, but she competed,” Segrest said of Allen.

“She gave up a few home runs but didn’t let that get to her. She made the

Lady Wildcats. She came in and rebounded and got points inside as she energized the team.

Snow came in off the bench, like she did for Edgewood most of the time, and hit a big 3-pointer to help increase the lead in the second quarter.

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won his first two matches of the tournament to reach the semifinals round, but was pinned and declared unable to continue due to concussion symptoms following the semifinals. He went on to place sixth.

Jared Cherry Daniel and Kristian Seals both participated in the tournament, but did not medal.

Elmore County’s Ramon Lozada entered the state championships as one of the favorites to win in the 113 pound weight class, and he had a good weekend of wrestling. He won his first two matches of the tournament but fell in the semifinals by decision.

He then lost his first match in the consolation bracket but won the fifth place match.

Holtville’s Brady Goodwin also participated in the championships but lost his first two matches of the tournament and did not medal.

pitches when she needed to and kept us in the game. Her biggest strength is the spin she has on the ball. That makes it really hard for batters to square the ball up. She hits her spots and gets ahead early.”

Expectations are high for Elmore County this season, and the Panthers will continue their tough schedule on Tuesday afternoon against Alabama Christian Academy.

Tuesday’s game results were not available at the time of publication.

rebounds to help spark a strong defensive effort.

Those three, plus two other state champions in Glenwood’s Jasmyn Burts and Abbeville Christian’s Amiyah Govan, led the East to a victory.

“We actually had five state champion players on that team, so it was kind of neat to have that kind of camaraderie,” Fisher said.

“They joked with other girls that they were state champs, so they were gonna win this one too. They had a lightheartedness about the All-Star game.”

It was a different kind of experience for Fisher, who was coaching girls he coached against all season long. Out of the 12 girls on the East team that were not part of Edgewood’s team,

Fisher had coached against eight of them.

The only four he hadn’t coached against this year were the three girls from Chambers Academy and a player from Meadowview Christian School.

It was also special for Fisher because he was able to coach against his old high school coach, Jeff Hines from Chambers Academy, who was the coach alongside Fisher.

“It was neat to be on the same sideline in the same gym with him taking my ideas and me reinforcing his ideas,” Fisher said of coaching with Hines. “It was really neat. It was also different, but cool, because you got to coach against so many of the girls you coached against.”

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Public Notices TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR ANCHOR MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., on the 29th day of April, 2010, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on May 10, 2010, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2010, Page 18341, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F, by instrument recorded in the DIRUHVDLG 3UREDWH 2I¿FH QRWLFH is hereby given that the undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F, 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 March 29, 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: LOT 47, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF MANGUM FAMILY FARM, PLAT NO. 1, LOCATED IN SECTION 22, T17N, R17E, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 13 AT PAGES 90 AND 91.

Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 328 AL HIGHWAY 143, MILLBROOK, AL 36054-4867.

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 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.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F, 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. CMS-22-002181 Ad Run Dates: 02/09/2022, 02/16/2022, 02/23/2022 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 187195 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on December 21, 1998 by Timothy C Esco and Marianne H Esco, his wife, originally in favor of Regions Mortgage, Inc., and recorded in Book 214 at Page 1762 on DeFHPEHU LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale

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y p contained in the said mortgage will, on March 31, 2022, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, Township 18 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama. Thence North 12 deg.

00’ 52” East for a distance of 1564.74 feet to a iron pin marking the point of beginning of the following described property.

Thence North 00 deg. 00’ 00” East for a distance of 208.75 feet to a iron pin. Thence North 90 deg. 00’ 00” East for a distance of 208.75 feet to a iron pin. Thence South 00 deg.

00’ 00” East for a distance of 208.75 feet to a iron pin. Thence North 90 deg. 00’ 00” West for a distance of 208.75 feet back to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Said property contains 1.00 acres more or less and is located in the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 Section 23, T18N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama. ALSO THE FOLLOWING UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT, TO-WIT: Commence at the Northeast corner of the above described property; Thence North 90 deg. 00’ 00” West for a distance of 11.03 feet to the point of beginning of the following described 30’ wide easement. Thence North 90 deg. 00’ 00” West for a distance of 34.00 feet to a point. Thence North 28 deg. 05’ 08” East for a distance of 237.07 feet to a point. Thence North 36 deg. 06’ 19” East for a distance of 51.95 feet to a point. Thence North 56 deg. 41’ 35” East for a distance of 132.59 feet to a point. Thence North 26 deg. 42’ 57” East for a distance of 55.13 feet to a point on the center line of Chaulk Hill Road. Thence South 63 deg. 17’ 03” East for a distance of 30.00 feet along said center line to a point. Thence South 26 deg. 42’ 57” West for a distance of 63.17 feet to a point. Thence South 56 deg. 41’ 35” West for a distance of 135.17 feet to a point. Thence South 36 deg. 06’ 19” West for a distance of 44.40 feet to a point.

Thence South 28 deg. 05’ 08” West for a distance of 218.96 feet back to the point of beginning. Together with and subject to covenants, easements and restrictions of record. Said property contains 0.32 acres more or less and is located in the N.W. 1/4 of the N.B. 1/4 Section 23, T18N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama.

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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 JOSEPH DEATON AND ALECIA H. DEATON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, on the 17th day of May, 2018, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ May 17, 2018, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2018, Page 22466 (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD 5Hcords, said Mortgage having VXEVHTXHQWO\ EHHQ WUDQVIHUUHG and assigned to LAKEVIEW /2$1 6(59,&,1* //& E\ LQstrument recorded in the aforeVDLG 3UREDWH 2I¿FH QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH XQGHUsigned LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC, as Mortgagee/ 7UDQVIHUHH XQGHU DQG E\ YLUWXH of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at SXEOLF RXWFU\ WR WKH KLJKHVW ELGder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, Elmore County, AlaEDPD RQ April 14, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to WKH IROORZLQJ GHVFULEHG UHDO HVtate, situated in Elmore County, $ODEDPD WR ZLW

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g gage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on April 14, 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, toZLW /RW DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH 3ODW RI +RPHZRRG 6XEGLYLVLRQ 3ODW No. 2, as said plat appears of UHFRUG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 327 Homewood Dr , Millbrook, $/ 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW 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 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW WKH 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 $ DW the address indicated below. TifIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ UHVHUYHV WKH 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. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc., ³7UDQVIHUHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ +LJKODQG $YHQXH 6RXWK 6XLWH %LUPLQJKDP $/ ZZZ WEODZ FRP 7% File Number: 22-00468

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEG. 20 MIN. 00 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF 940 FEET TO THE “POINT OF BEGINNING” WHICH IS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PINEBROOK SUBDIVISION PLAT #3, THENCE NORTH 0 DEG. 26 MIN. 00 SEC. EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SUBDIVISION A DISTANCE 2) )((7 7+(1&( SOUTH 89 DEG. 56 MIN. 00 SEC. EAST A DISTANCE OF )((7 7+(1&( 6287+ 0 DEG. 34 MIN. 00 SEC. WEST $ ',67$1&( 2) )((7 THENCE NORTH 89 DEG. 56 MIN. 00 SEC. WEST A DISTANCE OF 493.20 FEET BACK TO THE “POINT OF BEGINNING”. THUS DESCRIBING A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, CONTAINING 2.76 For informational purposes only, ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ACthe property address is: 2269 CORDING TO THE SURVEY Chalk Hill Road, Tallassee, AL OF M.P. HAYDEN, AL. REG Wetumpka Herald: 36078.

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22-00468 PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF PUBLIC NOTICE THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION 6DLG OHJDO GHVFULSWLRQ EHLQJ OF THE PROPERTY SOLD controlling, however the propLEGAL NOTICE HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT erty is more commonly known STATE OF ALABAMA OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE as 3350 PINEWOOD LN, MILLJUVENILE COURT ELMORE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF- BROOK, AL 36054.

COUNTY CASE NO.: ERENCED HEREIN SHALL 29-JU-2021-000238.01 $ODEDPD ODZ JLYHV VRPH SHUCONTROL. IN THE MATTER sons who have an interest in OF STROCSHER ALANA This sale is made for the pur- property the right to redeem the FAYTHE YOUNG pose of paying the indebted- property under certain circumNOTICE TO: TROY ADAM ness secured by said mortgage, stances. Programs may also STROCSHER, ADDRESS as well as the expenses of exist that help persons avoid or UNKNOWN foreclosure. Furthermore, the delay the foreclosure process. property to be offered pursuant $Q DWWRUQH\ VKRXOG EH FRQVXOW- Please take notice that a petition to this notice of sale is being ed to help you understand these for the Termination of Parental offered for sale, transfer and rights and programs as a part of Rights in the above-styled matconveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. the foreclosure process. ter has been filed in said Court Neither the mortgagee, nor the by the Petitioner named above RI¿FHUV GLUHFWRUV DWWRUQH\V 7KLV SURSHUW\ ZLOO EH VROG RQ and that the Final Hearing is set employees, agents or autho- DQ ³DV LV ZKHUH LV´ EDVLV VXE- for, March 3rd 2022, at 10:30 rized representative of the mort- ject to any easements, en- o’clock a.m. in said Court in gagee make any representation FXPEUDQFHV DQG H[FHSWLRQV the County of Elmore, Alabama or warranty relating to the title UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG at the Elmore County Judicial or any physical, environmental, those contained in the records Complex, Wetumpka, Alabama. health or safety conditions ex- RI WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Please be advised that if you inisting in, on, at or relating to the 3UREDWH LQ WKH FRXQW\ ZKHUH WKH tend to contest this Termination property offered for sale. Any DERYH GHVFULEHG SURSHUW\ LV VLW- of Parental Rights, you MUST and all responsibilities or liabil- XDWHG 7KLV SURSHUW\ ZLOO EH VROG appear for the Termination of ities arising out of or in any way VXEMHFW WR WKH ULJKW RI UHGHPS- Parental Rights hearing and relating to any such condition, tion of all parties entitled thereto plead to, answer, and demur to including those suggested by DQG VXEMHFW WR DQ\ RXWVWDQGLQJ the Petition in the cause before Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, ad valorem taxes (including tax- final hearing as stated above, expressly are disclaimed. This es which are a lien, whether or by filing a written response sale is subject to all prior liens QRW QRZ GXH DQG SD\DEOH 7KLV within thirty (30) days hereof and encumbrances and unpaid sale is made for the purpose with counsel for said Petitioner, taxes and assessments includ- RI SD\LQJ WKH LQGHEWHGQHVV VH- whose name and address are ing any transfer tax associated FXUHG E\ VDLG PRUWJDJH DV ZHOO as shown below and with the with the foreclosure. The suc- as the expenses of foreclosure. Clerk of the said Juvenile Court. cessful bidder must tender a The Mortgagee/Transferee re- DONE this the 25 day of Jannon-refundable deposit of Five VHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR ELG IRU DQG uary, 2022.

Thousand Dollars and no/100 purchase the real estate and to LQ FHUWL¿HG RU FDVK credit its purchase price against Michael Guy Holton, Atty. funds at the time and place of the expenses of sale and the in- Attorney for Petitioner the sale. The balance of the GHEWHGQHVV VHFXUHG E\ WKH UHDO 95 Chickasaw court purchase price must be paid in HVWDWH 7KLV VDOH LV VXEMHFW WR Wetumpka, AL 36093 FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ FORVH RI EXVL- postponement or cancellation. ness on the next business day Michael Dozier, Circuit Court WKHUHDIWHU DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH RI LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING Clerk, Elmore County, AL LOGS Legal Group LLP at the LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee address indicated below. LOGS Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 2, 9, 16 Legal Group LLP reserves the THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY and 23, 2022 right to award the bid to the next BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS 29-JU-2021-000238.01 highest bidder, or to reschedule A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER PUBLIC NOTICE the sale, should the highest bid- FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY OBTAINED der fail to timely tender the total INFORMATION LEGAL NOTICE WILL BE USED FOR THAT amount due.

PURPOSE. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in 5XELQ /XEOLQ //& $WWRUQH\ IRU INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONproperty the right to redeem the Mortgagee/Transferee property under certain circum- 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite TRACT WITH THE ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS stances. Programs may also 406, Huntsville, AL 35801 exist that help persons avoid or 7HOHSKRQH 1XPEHU FOR ELMORE COUNTY VARdelay the foreclosure process. 0992 Case No. FLB-21-02524-3 IOUS ROADS PROJECT 21An attorney should be consult- $G 5XQ 'DWHV PW2-1 AND 21-PW2-2. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED ed to help you understand these 03/02/2022, 03/09/2022 AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTrights and programs as a part of rlselaw.com/property-listing GOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 the foreclosure process.

DURING THIS PERIOD. :HWXPSND +HUDOG Regions Bank successor by )HE 0DU DQG ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, merger with Regions Mortgage, 187789 INC. Inc., and its successors and asPUBLIC NOTICE signs Wetumpka Herald: Mortgagee or Transferee MORTGAGE FORECLO- Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2022 SURE SALE. Default having COMPLETION LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, been made in the payment of PUBLIC NOTICE the indebtedness secured by Suite 400 that certain mortgage executCharlotte, NC 28216 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ed by Sandra L. Massey, an SALE. Default having been 704-333-8107/ 22-021195 unmarried woman, originally Attorneys for Mortgagee or made in the payment of the in favor of Mortgage Electron- indebtedness secured by that Transferee ic Registration Systems, Ins., certain mortgage executed by as nominee for Quicken Loans James L. Conner and Luellen F. Wetumpka Herald: Inc., on September 27, 2019, Conner, husband and wife, origFeb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 said mortgage recorded in the inally in favor of Countrywide 187331 Do you have available jobs? 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH Home Loans, Inc., on May 26, of Elmore County, Alabama, in 2000, said mortgage recorded Call 256.414.4250 to let others 5/3< %RRN 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI know about job opportunities the undersigned Rocket Mort- Probate of Elmore County, Alat your business.

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y abama, in RLPY Book 2000 Page 22866; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A. Successor by merger to Bac Home Loans Servicing, 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 at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 17, 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, towit: Lot 7, Block C, Plantation Lakes Plat No. 1, as recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate. Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, at Page 51.. Property street address for informational purposes: 38 S Turkey Pond Lane , Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) 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 $ DW 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. Bank of America, N.A. Successor by merger to Bac Home Loans Servicing, LP, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-00534 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 22-00534 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL EDUCATION PLAYGROUND ADDITIONS BID #22-010 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SPECIAL EDUCTION PLAYGROUND ADDITIONS FOR ALL ELEMENTARY FACILITIES FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Sealed proposals will be received by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, opened and read aloud on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 10AM. This project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. A sepaUDWH FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU %LG %RQG payable to The Elmore County Board of Education in an DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH SHUcent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision of all work at each site. Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, Elmore County Public Schools 100 H.H. Robison Drive Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Phone: (334) 567-1200.

All contractors bidding this project are encouraged to visit the sites and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal.

All bidders shall have general liability insurance of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. All bidders must SURYLGH SURRI RI FHUWL¿HG JHQeral contract or sub-contractor license.

The project shall be bid excluding taxes. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Questions may be directed to Mike Czerpak at 334-567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@ elmoreco.com. Please see WKH 5)3 SURMHFW VSHFL¿FDWLRQ documents located on the ECBOE website under the “BIDS” tab. www.elmoreco. com Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092

Bids for LAWN & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE will be received by the Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka Herald: Wetumpka until 11:00 A.M. (Lo- Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 cal Time), March 17th, 2022, BID #22-010 DW WKHLU RI¿FH ORFDWHG DW Elmore Road, Wetumpka, AL PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter The project generally consists 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, of Lawn and Grounds Main- 1975, notice is hereby given tenance and related tasks at that Liberty Construction Co., approximately four (4) different LLC., Contractor, has completsites in the metro Wetumpka ed the Contract for Portable area.

Classrooms at Holtville Middle, Holtville High & Redland Copies of requirements and Elementary for Elmore County scope may be examined and Board of Education, Owner, REWDLQHG DW WKH %XVLQHVV 2I¿FH and have made request for final of the Water Works & Sewer settlement of said Contract. All Board of the City of Wetumpka, persons having any claim for ORFDWHG DW (OPRUH 5RDG labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with the project Wetumpka, Al. should immediately notify McKThe Owner reserves the right to ee and Associates, Inc., 631 waive any informalities, or to re- South Hull Street, Montgomery, ject any or all bids, and to award AL 36104 the contract to the best and most responsible bidder. The Liberty Construction Co., LLC, Owner has the right to exercise 791-A Anderson Road, Montall or any combination of delet- gomery, AL 36110 ing sections or parts thereof to (contractor) bring cost within funds available. All Bidders shall submit, The Wetumpka Herald: upon request, a list of projects Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2022 with references successfully COMPLETION worked in the last 3 years, havPUBLIC NOTICE ing similar scope of work.

All bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder and Bidder’s address. Envelopes containing bids should be addressed as follows and delivered to Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka, P.O. Box 69, 2909 Elmore Road, Wetumpka, AL. 36092: “BID FOR LAWN AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE”.

Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Wetumpka Water (OPRUH 5RDG 3RVW 2I¿FH %R[ :HWXPSND $ODEDPD TEL (334) 567-8404 FAX (334) 567-8410 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, 2022 BIDS/LAWN SERVICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with the Code of Alabama 39-1-1(f), notice is hereby given by A & C Construction Company, Inc. that Public Works Proceed Order 2022 PW1-1 project associated with Bid Inquiry# 2022 PW-1 has been completed.

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Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMY LEON BRAND, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-409 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: KADY MICHELLE BRAND, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF JIMMY LEON BRAND YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 27, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JIMMY LEON BRAND, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by JAIMIE LEON BRAND, 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 JIMMY LEON BRAND. 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. Also, you are hereby notified that a hearing has been scheduled by the Elmore County Probate Court to consider such Petition.

Such hearing is scheduled for March 24, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at which time you may appear and contest such Will and such Petition.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD P O BOX 780608 TALLASSEE. ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6855 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 an Mar. 2, 2022 EST/BRAND, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAY C. BREAZEALE, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-033 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: TIMOTHY N. FALLEUR, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF JAY C. BREAZEALE; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF JAY C. BREAZEALE, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 8, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JAY C. BREAZEALE, GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG LQ WKH Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by BRENDA BREAZEALE ROBINSON, 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 JAY C. BREAZEALE. 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 WKH ¿QDO SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRtice, 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: DOUGLAS M. VOGEL VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 310 EASTDALE CIR. STE. 200 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-409-0088

Carcel & G Const., LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with Elmore County of Alabama for construction of Project No. Concrete Bridge Culvert Work on Cherokee Trail ECP 26-18-17 in Elmore County.

Wetumpka Herald: This notice will appear for four Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 consecutive weeks beginning EST/BREAZALE, J. on February 9, 2022 and endPUBLIC NOTICE ing on March 2, 2022. All claims VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW &RXQW\ NOTICE TO CREDITORS 5RDG +DQFHYLOOH $/ OF ESTATE during this period.

STATE OF ALABAMA Carcel & G. Construction, LLC COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-034 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16, IN THE MATTER OF THE DQG 0DU ESTATE OF FRANK PAUL COMPLETION CAIN, SR., DECEASED Do you have available jobs?

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Completion McElhenney Construction Company, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project Number ATRP2-26-2020-026-2 Elmore County, 0.062mi. Roadway Improvements (Additional Turn Lane) on Coosada Parkway at the Junction of SR-14 in Wetumpka, AL. This notice will ap-

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FRANK PAUL CAIN, SR., deceased, having been granted to SARAH FRANCES WOOD on February 10th, 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.

SARAH FRANCES WOOD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK PAUL CAIN, SR., DECEASED

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Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: STEPHEN M. LANGHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 680416 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-546-2135 smlangham@yahoo.com

ing been granted to ALISA A. GREEN on February, 10th, 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.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AL IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN HAYNES, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-405 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-376 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD LEROY MCQUEEN, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO. 2022-025 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS EUGENE TUCKER, DECEASED

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JIMMY DOYLE PARKER as Personal Representative on the 9th day of February 2022, 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.

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HAROLD LEROY MCQUEEN, deceased, having been granted to HAROLD LEROY MCQUEEN, JR. on the 3rd day of February, 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.

HAROLD LEROY MCQUEEN, JR., PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HAROLD LEROY MCQUEEN, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FRANCIS EUGENE TUCKER, deceased, having been granted to DAVID EUGENE TUCKER and CATHERINE GRACE MARKS on the 14 day of February 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all 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.

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 EST/CAIN, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERT T. FOY, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-040 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALBERT T. FOY. JR., deceased, having been granted to LINDA M. FOY on February 17, 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.

LINDA M. FOY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALBERT T. FOY, JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: CHRISTOPHER S. SIMMONS RUSTON, STAKELY, JOHNSTON & GARRETT, P A 184 COMMERCE STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 P O BOX 270 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 334-206-3293 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/FOY, JR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. FULLER, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-010 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-027 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES TERRY GREEN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES TERRY GREEN, deceased, having been granted to ALISA A. GREEN on February, 10th, 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.

ALISA A. GREEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES TERRY GREEN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOHN D. FULLER, JR., deceased, having been granted to CHARLOTTE BEVERETT FULLER on February 18, 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.

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 EST/GREEN, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE MAE GREEN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-022 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

CHARLOTTE BEVERETT FULLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. FULLER. JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES F. HAMPTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 4267 LOMAC STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-213-0213 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/FULLER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/GREEN, C.

Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHNNIE MAE GREEN, deceased, having been granted to JOHNNIE ALEXANDER, JR. on the 8th day of February, 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.

JOHNNIE ALEXANDER, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHNNIE MAE GREEN, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-027 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES TERRY GREEN, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JAMES E. WILSON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 732 CARTER HILL RD MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-834-9899

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES TERRY GREEN, deceased, hav-

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JIMMY DOYLE PARKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN HAYNES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 EST/HAYNES, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DeRICO TIERRE HOUSER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-036 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of DeRICO TIERRE HOUSER, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on February 18, 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 DeRICO TIERRE IIOUSER, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/HOUSER, D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-016 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KIM ANGELA KING, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KIM ANGELA KING, deceased, having been granted to GARY L. KING on the 2nd day of February, 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.

GARY L. KING, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KIM ANGELA KING, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BARRY R. HOLT ATTORNEY AT LAW 3164 PARLIAMENT CIRCLE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-244-9030 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/KING, K. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2022-024 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY R. LOVELADY, DECEASED

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUDY R. LOVELADY, deceased, having been granted to MACK V. LOVELADY on the 3rd day of February, 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.

MACK V. LOVELADY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY R. LOVELADY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: J. N. MONTGOMERY, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 138 EAST STREET NORTH PO BOX 74 TALLADEGA, ALABAMA 35161 256-362-3154 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/LOVELADY, J.

Address of Personal Representative: 392 FLATWOOD CURVE WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-235-8245 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/MCQUEEN, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN J. MUMMA, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOAN J. MUMMA, deceased, having been granted to THOMAS CHRISTOPHER MUMMA on February 18, 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.

THOMAS CHRISTOPHER MUMMA PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN J. MUMMA, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KAMMIE B. LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 109 COMPANY STREET SUITE 240 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-478-3808 kammieblee@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/MUMMA, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY RIDGEWAY, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-264 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of BILLY RIDGEWAY. JR., deceased, having been granted to NICHOLE MCLAUGHLIN on the 11 day of February, 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.

NICHOLE MCLAUGHLIN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY RIDGEWAY, JR., 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 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 EST/RIDGEWAY, B. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO. 2021-404 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER RAY ROYSTER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WALTER RAY ROYSTER, deceased, having been granted to HAROLD S. ROYSTER on the 9th day of February, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all 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.

HAROLD S. ROYSTER EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER RAY ROYSTER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 EST/ROYSTER, W.

DAVID EUGENE TUCKER AND CATHERINE GRACE MARKS CO-EXECUTORS OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS EUGENE TUCKER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/TUCKER, F. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY C. WAINWRIGHT, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of HARRY C. WAINWRIGHT, SR., deceased, having been granted to PAMELA S. WAINWRIGHT on the 2nd day of February, 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.

PAMELA S. WAINWRIGHT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY C. WAINWRIGHT, SR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: BARRY R. HOLT ATTORNEY AT LAW 3164 PARLIAMENT CIRCLE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-244-9030 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/WAINWRIGHT, H. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Jonathan B. Shirley, an unmarried man, and Briana D. Beck, an unmarried woman, to Cadence Bank, N.A., dated the 14th day of September 2018, which Mortgage ZDV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2018, Page 44254.

The undersigned Mortgagee, Cadence Bank, formerly known as BancorpSouth Bank, successor by merger to Cadence Bank, N.A. will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 16, 2022, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Jevon C. Milner, a single man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Everett Financial, Inc. d/b/a Supreme Lending, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 18th day of December, 2017, which Mortgage was recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2017, at Page 61782; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Everett Financial, Inc. d/b/a Supreme Lending, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated the 13th day of April, 2020, and recorded LQ VDLG 3UREDWH 2I¿FH LQ 5HDO Property Book 2020, at Page 24333. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on March 23, 2022, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 14 of River Oaks Subdivision, Plat No. 4, as recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, at Page 19.

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 realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C. Bowdy J. Brown, Esq. 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050 Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Our File No.: 49696-3155 ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY ASSIGNEE Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 9, 2022 FC/49696.3155 PUBLIC NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Elmore County, Alabama and Incorporated Areas

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, reÀHFWLQJ SURSRVHG ÀRRG KD]DUG determinations within Elmore County, Alabama and IncorpoUDWHG $UHDV 7KHVH ÀRRG KD]ard determinations may include WKH DGGLWLRQ RU PRGL¿FDWLRQ RI Base Flood Elevations, base ÀRRG GHSWKV 6SHFLDO )ORRG +D]DUG $UHD ERXQGDULHV RU ]RQH GHVLJQDWLRQV RU WKH UHJXODWRU\ ÀRRGZD\ 7HFKQLFDO information or comments are VROLFLWHG RQ WKH SURSRVHG ÀRRG KD]DUG GHWHUPLQDWLRQV VKRZQ on the preliminary FIRM and/ or FIS report for Elmore County, Lot 15 according to the Map of Alabama and Incorporated ArForest Trail Plat No. 1, as said HDV 7KHVH ÀRRG KD]DUG GHWHUPlat appears of record in the minations are the basis for the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH ÀRRGSODLQ PDQDJHPHQW PHDof Elmore County, Alabama, in sures that your community is required to either adopt or show Plat Book 14, at Page 8. evidence of being already in efAlabama law gives some per- fect in order to qualify or remain sons who have an interest in TXDOL¿HG IRU SDUWLFLSDWLRQ LQ WKH property the right to redeem the National Flood Insurance Proproperty under certain circum- gram. However, before these stances. Programs may also determinations are effective for exist that help persons avoid or ÀRRGSODLQ PDQDJHPHQW SXUdelay the foreclosure process. poses, you will be provided an An attorney should be consult- opportunity to appeal the proed to help you understand these posed information. For inforrights and programs as a part of mation on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, as the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the pur- well as a complete listing of the pose of realizing the mortgage communities affected and the debt, together with all expenses locations where copies of the of the sale, including a reason- FIRM are available for review, please visit FEMA’s website at able attorney’s fee. https://www.floodmaps.fema.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main. asp or call the FEMA MapP.C. ping and Insurance eXchange Bowdy J. Brown, Esq. 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

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BY MERGER TO CADENCE BANK, N.A. Default having been made in the MORTGAGEE payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortWetumpka Herald: gage executed by WINSTON Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 H. BARRETT AND CROOM FC/49864.237 M. BARRETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to CB&S BANK AS SUCPut your ad here CESSOR BY MERGER TO call 256.414.4250 PRIMESOUTH BANK on JULY

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26, 2005, said mortgage being UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2005 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 APRIL 7, 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:

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

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.

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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.

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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,

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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 369.48’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 06°29’15” E 313.10’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 89°15’10” W 556.09’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF A 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)); THENCE ALONG SAID 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) N 08°52’38” E 611.04’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) N 72°16’27” E 354.80’ TO A 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

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JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN JUSTISS ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 U S HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-306-4713 brian@jh-legal.com Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 16, 23 and Mar. 2, 2022 LWT/THOMPSON, L. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Milton Weaver and Latricia N. Weaver, Husband and Wife, for and during their joint lives and upon the death of either of them, then to the survivor, to Mortgage

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Making a difference in uniform School resource officer builds rapport with students along with respect

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Many people don’t know a law enforcement officer can dress as ‘The Grinch,’ ‘Cousin Eddie,’ or appear to be on a beach vacation in front of a school. But Elmore County High School school resource officer Robert Moncrief does and earns respect along the way.

Moncrief has roamed the halls of the nearly century old school on his days off as a deputy sheriff with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office since 2000. Just because he retired in November 2020 doesn’t mean he has gone away. In fact he is probably at the school more now.

“After 28 years with the sheriff’s office, I retired,” Moncrief said. “I took two weeks off and started up here. This is considered part time because I only work when the kids are here.”

But just because the SRO position is part time does not mean Moncrief works part time hours. According to guidance counselor Jerie Browning-Lewis, Moncrief likely puts in more hours than faculty and staff.

“It’s not uncommon for his day to start at 7 a.m. and end at 9 or 10 p.m.,” Lewis said.

Moncrief doesn’t spend those long days cracking a

whip. Moncrief serves in just about every role at the school from directing traffic, answering phones calls and working with students earning respect along the way.

“Some SROs make an impact because they are the police present on campus,” Lewis said. “Make no mistake, our students are afraid of our SRO but he knows every single student on this campus by name. He has helped several unlock their cars, change flat tires.”

But Moncrief does more than just perform tasks, he helps teach skills to students they can use the rest of their lives.

“He set up this ‘For Real Friday’ and he was showing them what to do if they had a dead battery, and how to change a flat tire,” Lewis said. “We had more students sign up for his class than any other class. He showed them how to change tires and how to do all that stuff.”

Lewis said Moncrief can be found at football games, basketball games, selling concessions at games.

“He is at 95 percent of the games,” Lewis said. “He does whatever is needed anywhere in the school.”

Sometimes Moncrief appears out of uniform. It could be attending a game – on a rare day off – but most often

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Capt. Robert Moncrief donned scrubs to complete the Elmore County High School version of Grey’s Anatomy.

when he is out of uniform on campus, he is engaging faculty, students and family through fun activities.

“High Schools are well known for dress up days,” Lewis said. “We dress up for homecoming; we dress up for Christmas.”

Lewis noted Moncrief’s efforts to participate in fun activities, especially during post COVID times, have made him as one of the most recognizable people on campus.

“Whenever we would have dressup days to help get the kids back to some sense of normalcy, he completed our office staff of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’” Lewis said. “On island dress up day during homecoming week, he brought beach chairs and umbrellas and dressed up and greeted car riders.

“He was our ‘Grinch.’ We did Christmas Vacation dress up day and he was cousin Eddie with the faculty. He stood out there and greeted everyone to start school.”

Moncrief said students come up to him all the time, even when he is off running errands around town or stopping by a restaurant to eat.

“I wouldn’t be able to do an undercover operation,” Moncrief joked. “At least not around here.”

Lewis said Moncrief does far more than just have fun with students and staff.

“He contributes so much more than just being the cop around campus,” Lewis said.

“He is such a positive influence on our campus. If a student has a problem and the principal isn’t available, they are like, ‘Can I go speak to Officer Moncrief?’ They feel that comfortable with him.”

It’s all part of what Moncrief wants the SRO position to be.

“I want to do the stuff because it gives me a chance to be with a small group of kids,” Moncrief said. “It may be someone who is scared to talk to law enforcement.”

Some students just drop in on Moncrief to get advice on life in general and possible career paths.

“They come to me a lot,” Moncrief said. “Sometimes they just stop by to talk and ask about how to get into law enforcement. The ones who are going to the military they stop by because I was in the Air Force for 10 years. They just talk about different things.”

Lewis said a lot of what Moncrief does is not a requirement of Moncrief’s position but the students at Elmore County are better because of it.

“It’s not what you think of as a SRO but it is exactly what we need,” Lewis said.

“He has been such a positive influence on our kids through everything.”

Multiple members of a single household in the Harris Road area of Elmore were exposed to an unvaccinated dog that contracted rabies.

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said in a release that all of the individuals exposed are currently undergoing treatment that prevents human infection following exposure. An ADPH lab confirmed a dog described as a beagle-mix had rabies following an examination by a local veterinarian.

“The dog was a family pet, but was not kept in an enclosure and reportedly did have some contact with strays in the area,” ADPH said in a statement. “This case of rabies follows another case a couple of weeks ago in the Titus community, also in Elmore County.”

According to Dr. Dee W. Jones, state public health veterinarian ADPH is investigating any potential exposure to the animal in order to notify the individuals of the proper treatment to prevent possible human transmission.

“First and foremost, our concern is identifying any person or animal that may have had direct contact with an infected animal, so preventative treatment is needed,” Jones said.

“The nature of the risks of human exposure to rabies has dramatically declined over the last 60 years or so, but since the virus is still seen frequently in raccoons, that the risk is still relevant.”

Jones added the ADPH is sharing information with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and federal wildlife officials to assess the origin of the rabies strain and to better understand the spread of rabies in animals.

ADPH wants to remind everyone of the importance of awareness and prevention of rabies.

The vaccination of pets against rabies is required in Alabama and is considered the best protection for pets and their owners.

This particular dog was recently taken in by the family as a stray and had no history of rabies vaccination.

In addition to vaccination, residents are advised to take the following precautions to avoid possible exposure to rabies: · Do not allow pets to run loose; confine them within a fenced-in area or with a leash. · Do not leave uneaten pet food or scraps near your residence. · Do not illegally feed or keep wildlife as pets. · Do not go near wildlife or domestic animals that are acting in a strange or unusual manner. · Caution children not to go near any stray or wild animal, regardless of its behavior. · Advise children to tell an adult if they are bitten or scratched by any animal.

A person who is bitten or scratched by an animal should wash wounds immediately with mild soap and water, apply first aid, and seek medical attention or contact the county health department immediately.

For more information about rabies and prevention, please contact ADPH at 334-2065969 or visit www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ infectiousdiseases/rabies

Tornadoes touchdown in state, local area safe Staff report Alabama saw at least three confirmed tornadoes touchdown during severe storms Thursday afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service sent out survey crews Friday morning to assess the damage in northern Shelby County and eastern Jefferson County, near Meadowbrook and Leeds.

The NWS survey crews confirmed EF-1 tornado damage in northern Jefferson County in the area of Lynns Crossing, according to the NWS. EF-1 tornado damage was also found in area of Lake Purdy in southern Jefferson County and northern Shelby County. EF-0 damage was also found at Boley Springs, in Fayette County.

“NWS Birmingham storm survey teams have confirmed at least three tornado damage paths from severe weather that occurred yesterday…”

NWS Birmingham said in a tweet Friday evening. “We continue to evaluate additional storm

reports from across Central Alabama.”

So far, there have been no reports of serious injuries related to the severe weather event across the state, although a couple was briefly trapped in a mobile home in Leeds after a tree fell onto the structure. That couple emerged with only minor scratches.

The tornado watch was never extended to Elmore County, and the watch for Coosa County was allowed to expire on time, with no tornado warnings issued for the area.

After the threat of tornadoes subsided, the main concern was flash flooding for north central Alabama. Central Alabama saw upwards of 3.91 inches of rain, whereas areas further south saw only about an inch of rain.

Rain returned to the state Monday and should fade over the first half of the work week. Strong storms could creep into the state again toward the end of the week, but forecasters are not confident in any forecast that far in advance.

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The National Weather Service sent out survey crews Friday morning to assess the damage in northern Shelby County and eastern Jefferson County, near Meadowbrook and Leeds.