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Holtville High School basketball coach arrested Franklin said investigators Wilson was the head basket- investigation and handed it off Wilson was released on a ball coach at Holtville High to the appropriate authorities. with the Elmore County Sher- $6,000 bond 90 minutes afSchool and was He was also placed on adminis- iff’s Office have the alleged vic- ter turning himself in accordA virtual teacher at Elmore placed on adtim’s phone. Authorities collect- ing to the Elmore County Jail trative leave at that time.” County School’s Edge program ministrative website. Dennis said school officials ed Wilson’s phone as well. has been arrested and charged leave Jan. 13 “You could see a conversaDennis said Wilson also follow the same procedure By CLIFF WILLIAMS Authority BELand opportunities foramany in Alabama,” with school employee distrib- according tion between the two,” Frank- coached other sports at Holtto El-director Cary Cox said when administrators receive Staff Writer a fast-growing apparel Blakeslee said. “After a lin comprehensive report of allegations against uting obscene material to a stu- more LA+CANVAS, said. “Mr. Wilson is going ville schools including being County manufacturer U.S.A” we ultimately concluded that our school staffsearch, and employees. dent. to contend someone had the the head track coach and assisSchools super- with a “Made in the Wetumpka native Isaac Stubbs evacuated Ukraine about PortionsCounty of a Wetumpka building focus. location in Wetumpka was notcode only to his phone “Once wenew hand it over, we security Elmore Sheriff Bill vacant and tant football coach. intendent RichRussia invaded the country on Feb. 24. since 2013 will see life again. “It’s always exciting when aknow company optimal to enhance manufacturing very little about what isour he Franklin said Emmanuel Andre ard Dennis. was not responsible.a month TherebeforeDennis said other staff would WILSON Gov. Kay Iveyofannounced Thursday Los chooses to put down roots here,”going Cox said. advanced on,” footprint Dennis and said.technologically “We is other Wilson II, 32, Montgomery information we can’t fill in for the duties of Wilson at “We had a reAngeles-based BELLA+CANVAS will “They had opportunities to go elsewhere. operations levels, butifalsodisclose ideal in terms cooperate with authorities turned himself into authorities port,” nowof but I don’t think Holtville while he is on adminDennis invest $11.9 million to establish an operIt’s satisfying when so many necessary.” entities in support from the local government and ac- to Mr. Wilson.” istrative leave. Tuesday afternoon. it’s beneficial said. “We had a preliminary ation in a building once operated by Rus- Elmore County came together to put this cess to great new team members.” sell Corp. together.” Elmore County is home to many former “The decision by BELLA+CANVAS BELLA+CANVAS president Chris textile industry employees. Frontier Spinto locate its high-tech cutting facility in Blakeslee said in a statement the company ning Mills opened in Wetumpka in 2001. Wetumpka is welcome news for Elmore produces clothing for the retail and whole- The plant closed in 2019 and 148 employCounty and for Alabama,” Ivey said in a sale markets, while also offering clothing ees lost jobs as the company consolidatstatement. “Not only will the company’s design and manufacturing services. The ed operations to Carolina. Frontier had growth project spark the creation of a sig- company is known for its domestic manu- just two years earlier invested more than Wetumpka native reflects on nificant number of jobs, but it also under- facturing mission, the development of in- $6 million to expand its operations in Elmission, evacuation from Ukraine scores how Alabama is ready and eager novative new fabrics, and its sustainabili- more County. to play a role in America’s manufacturing ty practices. Cox said the workforce in Elmore CounBy JACOB HOLMES renaissance.” “We are thrilled to be part of the comSee JOBS, Page A3 Special to The Herald Elmore County Economic Development munity and look forward to creating jobs By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Over 500 new jobs coming to Wetumpka

‘HOPE Police LAST’ Chamber holds luncheon DIES continue

welcoming members By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Industry announcement just part of growth in Wetumpka

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka. “We haven’t been able to do this for the last couBy CLIFF WILLIAMS ple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your Staff Writer attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each Wetumpka is on nearly everyone’s radar. See CHAMBER, Page A3 Hometown Takeover has brought growth, visitors and new industry. While Los Angeles based BELLA+CANVAS just announced its opening a high-tech textile plant in Wetumpka, its presence is already in town. “[Thursday] I was downtown in one of our merchants and happened to notice in the shop she carries this line,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said. “It’s one of the products they will be producing and it’s alCLIFF WILLIAMS / THE HERALD ready on the shelves of some of our Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis holds up a shirt made by new stores in downtown.” Wetumpka industry BELLA+CANVAS. It can be found in Willis said he has met with comdowntown Wetumpka. pany officials and the product of

Members of the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce attend the chamber’s “A Taste of Our Home Town” luncheon.

the plant will be different from the CLIFF WILLIAMS/ textiles produced in the area in the THE HERALD past. “They are not screen printed,” Willis said. “They are down with the old block and paint thing. It’s a unique method they use and we’re happy to have them here.” Willis said officials have been working hard for almost a decade to find another tenant for the building. “We have been marketing through the county and the state the old Russell facility for a number of years,” Willis said. “Phoenix came in and purchased the property about a year ago. It gives us the opportunity to continue marketing it. The state was a great help to us See GROWTH, Page A3

investigation, man no longer suspected

Wetumpka native Isaac Stubbs evacuated Ukraine about a month before Russia invaded the country on Feb. 24. “Saying goodbye to my friends in those circumstances was heartbreaking,” Stubbs said. Stubbs had been serving in Ukraine on his two-year mission with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He in the footsteps of his father, Troy Byfollows Jake Arthur Stubbs, chairman of the Elmore County ComChief Videographer mission and candidate to represent District 31 inPolice the Alabama of Representatives. are stillHouse investigating the fatal The elder Stubbs took his mission shooting in the Wetumpkatwo-year Walmart parkto Russia from 1998-2000. ing lot on Jan. 20. ThePolice tensions and Ukraine were between dispatchedRussia to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. SeeCentell UKRAINE, Page A3 Once there, they found Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle. According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting. “This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.” This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018. “It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton. Benton didn’t want to speculate on the

Two employees put on leave at Wetumpka High School

By CLIFF WILLIAMS See SHOOTING, Page A3 Staff Writer Elmore County Schools superintendent has placed two employees at Wetumpka High School on administrative leave. “Two personnel at Wetumpka High School were placed on leave [Wednesday] morning,” shift in a positive direction. Thesaid. “There’s an investigation. I canDennis school experienced a 62not percent comment further.” decrease in discipline referrals, Dennis said he could not identify the person50 percent decrease in nel chronic involved or what led to his decision for the absenteeism, 7 percent increase administrative leave. in the graduation rate, 33 percent The Elmore County Board of Education held increase in CCR rate and a 20 pera special called meeting Monday where it briefcent increase in ACT proficiency ly went into executive session. in the last five years. “That was for an unrelated matter,” Dennis said See PRINCIPAL, PageWednesday. A3

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year Staff Report The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a

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Bills banning transgender puberty-blockers advances to House

Obituaries MRS. KARIN A. GODDARD Mrs. Karin A. Goddard of Titus passed away at the age of 78. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mrs. Goddard was born in 1944 in a bunker in Hamburg, Germany. She is survived by her sons Michael (Maria) Goddard and George Goddard, sister-in-law Bonita Burgess, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Wetumpka Memorial Funeral Home directing.

By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Herald A bill that would criminalize the prescription and administration of puberty-blocking medications and sex-change surgeries to Alabama minors passed a House committee on Wednesday. The House Judiciary Committee gave HB266, sponsored for the third consecutive year by Rep. Wes Allen, R-Troy, a favorable report after about an hour of debate between committee members. Rep. Allen Farley, R-McCalla, called the bill “the toughest bill (the House Judiciary Committee) has ever had in my 12 years.” “I locked my office for three hours today, I didn’t go to lunch, because I wanted to go through the many letters I have gotten from both sides,” Farley said. “It broke my heart on both sides. We’ve got not one, but several medical doctors telling me on one side why this must be stopped, and medical doctors on the other side why this must not be stopped. I have mommas and daddies talking about how this bill must be passed. Others are telling me the horrors they’ve gone through as to why this should go forward.” Farley ultimately voted in favor of the bill. Rep. Mike Ball, R-Madison, told the committee the bill is clearly political. “Once upon a time, I was a political animal— but I have just about lost my appetite for it, that’s why I’m leaving the Legislature,” Ball said. “The legislative findings (in this bill) almost immediately tells me it is making a statement … There is a political agenda movement from the left to empower various … sexual diversity — whatever the cor-

JERRY WAYNE SIDES January 28, 1944 – March 8, 2022 Jerry Wayne Sides passed away at his residence in Eclectic, Alabama on March 8, 2022. He was 78 years old. He was born on January 28, 1944 to the late, Jessie Lee and Tossie Pearl Brooks Sides. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Howard Sides. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Wanda Brooks Sides; sons, Jerry Wayne, Jr. and Michael Craig Sides; daughter, Kristie L. Tillery; brothers, Jessie, Paul and Thomas Sides; and sister, Paula Sides. Jerry was a great husband, father, and mechanic. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter. Family and friends will be received at the family home on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. CT. Frederick-Dean Funeral Home servicing Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers of Camp Hill, Alabama is handling arrangements.

Police Reports WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT MARCH 8

• Domestic violence was reported on Tuskeena Street.

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• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Domestic violence and disorderly conduct was reported on West Charles Avenue. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Theft was reported on North Street. • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

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Mia Raven displays the transgender flag alongside a group of protestors outside the Alabama Statehouse on Wednesday opposing a bill that would ban puberty blockers from being prescribed to minors.The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon.

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include that “some in the medical community are aggressively pushing for interventions on minors that medically alter the child’s hormonal balance and remove healthy external and internal sex organs …” “We really shouldn’t be putting these sorts of declarations in legislation,” England said. “Some of these are really just political statements. There’s nothing substantive in the findings. As Rep. Ball pointed out, it’s just political statement. You can make those on your own time, I don’t want to have a part of it.” The amendment was denied by voice vote. England pressed Allen on whether prescribing the medications equates to child abuse. “In my opinion, administering these powerful medications to minors whose minds are not made up, it is not good for these children,” Allen said. “Yeah, I’d consider it child abuse.” England then asked whether Allen would consider the parents seeking this treatment for their children would also be guilty of child abuse. “It’s not lost on me how parents are making tough decisions,” Allen said. “For this situation, it is not good to give these medica-

tions to these children. I consider it abuse … Would it be child abuse if I gave my child alcohol or any number of drugs?” “How big does government have to be to substitute the parent’s judgment for our own?” England asked. He then listed other examples where the Legislature could try to step on parents’ judgment including somebody who doesn’t want their children to be vaccinated or hav a life-saving surgery. England also challenged how the law would be applied practically, saying it could lead to teachers, parents or the children themselves having to testify against doctors who are providing treatment. Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, challenged the notion and said that a district attorney could subpoena a pharmacist for the proof that the doctor prescribed the medication to a minor. An equal mix of citizens spoke out in favor and against the bill last week, including medical professionals that disagreed on the correct treatment for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. Parents of two separate transgender teens made pleas before the committee not to pass the bill, while a woman who formerly spent a year as a transgender man shared her experiences and asked the committee to approve the bill. About 20 people held signs and waved transgender flags outside the statehouse Wednesday in opposition to the bill. The committee voted to give the bill favorable report, and did the same with the Senate version of the bill, which has already passed in the upper chamber. Both bills now go to the full House for consideration, and if passed would go to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to become law.

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in bringing this factory here to Wetumpka.” Willis said Wetumpka’s uniqueness attracted BELLA+CANVAS to town. “The president of the company said they looked everywhere,” Willis said. “The pres-

TheWetumpkaHerald.com ident of the company said they chose Wetumpka. We are happy with that because the building has been sitting there unused for a number of years.” Willis said Wetumpka has seen its bumps and bruises through recessions and the team has helped bring Wetumpka to everyone’s attention. “We had to climb out of a lot of holes and ditches to get

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ty is one reason why BELLA+CANVAS chose to locate an operation in Elmore County adding to its more than 1,000 people at a Los Angeles cutting facility it calls North America’s most advanced, thanks to proprietary software and cutting tables that enable the cutting of about three million garments per week. The Wetumpka facility is expected to be modeled after this operation. “We have a lot of textile experience in Elmore County,” Cox said. “There will be no spinning here. This is not a traditional textile operation. They will be doing high technology cutting.” Cox said the company is already hiring and will be in operation mid to late

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have been simmering for more than a decade, with the Russo-Ukrainian War beginning in earnest in 2014 with the Russian annexation of Crimea. Despite the ongoing conflict, Isaac said the Ukrainian people did not initially show concern that Russia would take the step of invasion. “In general, the Ukrainian people were very relaxed themselves regarding their relationship with Russia,” Isaac said. “Because of the constant threats, border issues, and past conflicts, I think that they became somewhat numb to the ill treatment they received.” Isaac spent the majority of his time in the Eastern city of Kharkiv, which has dominated the news over the past two weeks as a flashpoint of conflict due to its position so near the Russian border. “I saw occasional gatherings/parades celebrating Ukrainian independence and had isolated incidents with both radical Pro-Russian and Pro-Ukranian citizens,” Isaac said. “The divide was often only a matter of age. As the Russian troops gathered around the border, my service changed and I was relocated to Kiev, further away from a potential border conflict. Like I

where we are today,” Willis said. “We have a lot of people who are part of this and help move Wetumpka forward.” Willis said the average pay of $46,000 for the company’s 557 workers will help Wetumpka and Elmore County. “It is a wonderful boost to our economy here,” Willis said. “The county, economic development, we have all been in-

summer. The 557 jobs being created at the new Alabama facility include spreaders, general cutting laborers, forklift operators, shipping and receiving clerks, and administrative staff. Average annual wages for the new positions are $46,000. “Alabama’s manufacturing sector provides an ideal home for technologically advanced operations like the one planned by BELLA+CANVAS in Wetumpka,” secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce Greg Canfield said in a statement. “This is a state-of-the-art facility, designed to be highly efficient with precise processes, and I know our capable workforce will help make it successful.” AIDT, the state’s primary workforce development agency, will assist BELLA+CANVAS with pre-employment and job training services.

stated previously, the people were generally nonchalant about the threats, but in late December and January it was a common conversation on the street to mention the potential conflict. “It was also generally unexpected – we heard from most native Ukrainians that ‘this happened every year’ or that ‘they wouldn’t reasonably cross the border.’” Isaac and the others were evacuated to Kyiv on Christmas Eve to be further from the Russian border, but the Ukranian capitol soon became another prime target as Russia began collaborating with Belarus to position troops there. “He moved from one place close to Russia to another close to Belarus,” Troy Stubbs said. Russia and Belarus are obviously working together— now we know— so mid-January there began to be a buildup of Russian military on the Belarus border with Ukraine which escalated things.” Stubbs said Isaac and 60 other missionaries had to ensure all their documentation was together and had to get negative Covid tests to leave the country. Finally, Isaac made it home to the U.S. to carry on his mission in Chicago. Even though his mission work in Ukraine is done for now, Isaac said he re-

volved. It’s a great day for us. We know it’s going to be a wonderful partnership between all of us. We appreciate all the jobs.” BELLA+CANVAS isn’t the only thing about to come alive along Highway 14 just west of Wetumpka. Willis said good things are coming to the property adjacent to the 890,000 square foot building. “I have in my hand a permit

Thanks to significant job creation, BELLA+CANVAS’ project is expected to have a massive economic impact in the Wetumpka area of central Alabama. “We are excited to welcome BELLA+CANVAS to Elmore County,” Elmore County Commission chairman Troy Stubbs said. “In addition to the boost our local economy will receive from the infusion of jobs, we are proud to be part of the efforts of Phoenix Investors and BELLA+CANVAS to reshore manufacturing jobs to the United States.” BELLA+CANVAS will use a portion of an 890,000-square-foot building just west of Wetumpka on Highway 14. BELLA+CANVAS is leasing the building from Wisconsin-based Phoenix Investors, a national private real estate firm. Phoenix announced that an affiliate had acquired the former Russell Brands building in 2020.

mains in contact with some of his friends he made in the country. “Most of the young men are either engaged in fighting or on the way to do so,” Isaac said. “Many of my friends are strong, and, all things considered, optimistic. Many are also scared. I am connected with a few Russian citizens as well, or others who have many connections with Russia, so my current communication pool has a variety of political opinions. Ultimately, the resounding sentiment is to end violent aggression in favor of more diplomatic pursuits.” So far, the war has waged on for nearly two weeks despite sanctions from the majority of the international community against Russia for the unprovoked invasion. So far, all attempts at peace talks have fallen through. Because Kharkiv is so close to Russia, Russian is spoken conversationally and both Russian and Ukrainian are spoken natively. So Isaac learned Russian, although he said people were “occasionally surprised … because it seemed unpatriotic.” Isaac called back to a Russian phrase though in regards to the Ukrainian people: “Надежда умирает последней” or “hope dies last.” “It is true and evident from the Ukrainian people

that their hope is the fire which fuels their defense, and it is that very hope that they will cling on to in the difficult, coming days,” Isaac said.

March 16, 2022 • Page A3 request for the development of a new subdivision,” Willis said. “It will have between 120 and 130 new rooftops which we need badly.” Willis said he is happy to see the positive announcements of the last couple of years — many coming on the heels of Hometown Takeover, even months after the show aired. “[Wednesday] I was in a

meeting with eight mayors from throughout Alabama,” Willis said. “Wetumpka is a hotspot,” Willis said. “Everybody is talking about Wetumpka. We want to keep it going. [Thursday] I was downtown, the big buses are still rolling — unloading about 80 people downtown [Thursday]. We love that and see people come and enjoy Wetumpka.”

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The Parable of the “Phanty Cat”

used to listen to preachers on the radio and television. Pat Robertson, Jim Bakker, Rex Humbard, Jack Van Impe, Ernest Angley, Jerry Falwell, Jimmy Swaggart, Robert Schuller, Oral Roberts – you name ‘em, I watched ‘em. There were some locals, like Coy Barker (of First Assembly of God) and Marcus & Joni Lamb (founders of WMCF-TV 45) who could be seen, live and in person, with real TV studios in Montgomery. Barker went on to form a megachurch in Oklahoma, and the Lambs began the DayStar Network. Lamb passed away from Covid19 earlier this year. Further north, you could actually visit Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, where Mother Angelica operated Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). EWTN’s programming was produced in the Birmingham suburb of Irondale, and Mother Angelica welcomed live audiences for her entertaining talk show. I was recently reminded of this radio preacher I used to listen to. He sounded like he had just fallen off the turnip truck on the way to the radio station. His scratchy, country delivery was unique; his pronunciations were often so wrong I could barely understand the point he was making. He once spent an entire episode talking about a parable I’d never heard. In it, a father threw a big party that included a Phanty Cat.

Upon returning home from Troy, where I had been talking MICHAEL with this former student about the prodigal story, I turned on BIRD the TV and saw that Jim Bakker Columnist is back in the TV-preacher business. Jim Bakker, the guy who The Phanty Cat sounded lost everything? He was the mysterious, like a job for first host of the 700 Club with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the Pat Robertson, then went on to Mystery Machine gang. I start the Trinity Broadcasting envisioned a ghostly feline, Network with Paul and Jan coming back home for this big Crouch before beginning his shebang that was being thrown. PTL empire. But just where in the Bible was Jim Bakker may have this Phanty Cat? been the most famous of This past weekend, a former all the televangelists. But, student was talking about how unfortunately, for all the wrong long it had been since she’d reasons. It was revealed that been home to visit her parents. he and his ex-wife Tammy “I am the Prodigal daughter,” Faye were living large on the she said of herself. donations made by faithful The Prodigal. The word PTL Club viewers – and some means “wastefully extravagant.” money had been spent on Such a fascinating story: keeping his mistress quiet for a father has two sons. The several years. younger son asks for his Ah, the prodigal again. inheritance and then squanders I was reminded that the it all, living the high life while Phanty Cat was really the seeing he world. He returns Fatted Calf. home, expecting to have to beg And I was also reminded for a job on his father’s farm. that, no matter how bad we can Instead, the father orders up a be sometimes, we can always feast for his long-lost son. The come home. It looks like Jim older son, who had stayed loyal, Bakker did his time. He’s a refuses to participate. But the lot older now. Even though he father reminds him why they was railing against government are celebrating: the younger son mask mandates, he was still was once lost, but now is found. Jim Bakker. But he was also The father instructs the oldest preaching about forgiveness, son to get the fatted calf. This and loving everyone like Jesus would have been a big deal did even if they look or act or back in the day. believe differently than you. Where do these stories That’s something even the intersect, exactly? Phanty Cat could believe in.

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Letter to the Editor

Democracy requires getting off our butts

n Athens, young adults spent two years in public service. Many over 30 formed a huge city council to make laws for the population. In Rome, citizens had extensive and regular civic duties. Elected officials served only one-year terms, so many would have the opportunity of being leaders. In Israel, land owning parents administered the law among all relatives, boarders, and workers on their land. Parents

taught law and literacy to their children. In England, families contributed labor to the castle guard, just as in America men rotated duty as night watchmen. Both democracies had extensive militia and jury duty requirements. Today, Americans shirk even jury duty and can’t be bothered to vote in local elections. We have withdrawn from charitable causes, and civic, electoral, and church participation. We

are too busy with social media, video gaming, Netflix binging, on-line shopping, porno, and the new sports gambling craze to be of service to our country and our fellow human beings. The shame falls squarely on business, political, and even church leaders, who regularly invite us to lead highly privatized lives dedicated to their products, services and causes. Can’t we do better? KIMBALL SHINKOSKEY

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Saint Patrick’s Day is inspired by the life of a man named Maewyn Succat, also known as Saint Patrick. Mr. Succat was born around 400 A.D. in Britain. When he was around 16 years old, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland. After he escaped those who enslaved him, he returned to Britain where he became a Monk. He changed his name to Patricius and returned to Ireland where he performed many good deeds as a missionary. Legend even states that he drove all snakes from the Island. (This is not true since there are no native snake species in Ireland.) For his good works, he was made the Patron Saint of Ireland. He died on March 17, 461 A.D. The holiday was originally created as a religious feast day in honor of Saint Patrick. In other parts of the World, it has almost become a celebration of Ireland itself. Today people celebrate the holiday by wearing green and having parties where foods are often dyed green. Parades are held in many Wetumpka major cities around the World. Rivers have even been dyed green to honor the occasion. Kidz Page If you are not wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day, tradition states that friends might teasingly pinch you. The holiday is celebrated every year on March 17, and this year the holiday will fall on a Thursday. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

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Clifton Potts Jr. is called before Elmore County district court Judge Glenn Goggans for a first appearance hearing Tuesday.

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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Accusesd murderer Clifton Potts Jr. made his first appearance in court since the Friday shooting death of his wife Britney Potts. The Tuesday hearing before Elmore County district court Judge Glenn Goggans was to let Potts know his rights. No questions were asked of Potts and Goggans cautioned Potts he did have to say anything about the incident as it could be used against him. But Goggans’ warning didn’t stop Potts. “I don’t deserve to get out,” Potts said. “I deserve to be in prison the rest of my life. I plea crime of passion.” Goggans stopped any further response from Potts until Potts either hires an attorney or one is appointed for him. Prior to Potts’ utterance of wanting to return to prison, chief assistant district attorney C.J. Robinson told Goggans the circumstances of the case.

“He twice shot the victim at point blank range,” Robinson said. “One was to the face and [the round] exited entering other parts of her body and the other was a kill shot to the head.” Robinson said another shot struck the building at Tallassee’s Hanil manufacturing plant Friday and that no shots from Potts’ .40 caliber handgun were fired inside the building. Robinson said it is not a question of who killed Britney Potts. “It’s on video,” Robinson said. Robinson said Potts was driving his wife’s car when he fled to Phenix City. Robinson said he couldn’t comment on possible motive but said it would come to light during the proceedings of the case. Robinson also said an upgraded charge of capital murder is possible, but not until all the evidence had been taking into account. Robinson said in the last 25 years there have been few opportunities when Potts was out of jail and every time he was quickly in trouble.

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Robinson told Goggans that Potts has an extensive criminal record with 19 arrests that he could find in Elmore, Jefferson, Macon and Tallapoosa counties. Potts has five prior felony convictions — 1998 second-degree assault in Elmore County; 2001 domestic violence and intimidation of a witness in Elmore County where he was sentenced to 10 years in prison; 2011 and 2018 distributions of narcotics in Tallapoosa County. Potts was just released from Holman Prison in Atmore Thursday. Robinson addressed concerns of bond for Potts. “There is no hope of returning to the free world upon conviction,” Robinson said. Due to his five prior convictions, if Potts is convicted of murder the only option for sentencing is life in prison without the chance of parole. Goggans set a $2 million cash bond and if the charge is upgraded to capital murder Goggans said there would be no bond.

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Humane Society of Elmore County News – 14 Mar ‘21 BY REA CORD Executive Director This Saturday, 19 March, come out and join the fun at The Rex, 3630 Edgewood Rd in Millbrook, AL starting at 3 pm. We will have some of our adoptable pups there to also enjoy some great music, food truck, great drinks, children’s game and more. One of the most frustrating things in the Shelter world is all the animals that come to us that no one ever reclaims. About 15% of dogs are reclaimed by owners and only about 1% of cats sadly. We are constantly screening the lost (and found) reports that have been called in to see if we might have a match as nothing makes us happier than reuniting a lost pet with its very relieved owner. We are also looking at all the lost and found pages on Facebook daily with the two best for our area being, “Lost & Found PETS in Elmore County Alabama” and “Elmore County Alabama Lost & Found Pets.” We highly recommend that you post a lost pet to at least one of these pages as they will get the widest circulation by people who will share them. Many owners’ post their pet

to neighborhood pages and while that is good, those pages/groups tend to be private meaning a wider audience cannot see the posts and the post also cannot be shared. We also highly recommend you post your lost pet to our own page in case a finder is trying to verify ownership. Probably 90+% of pets coming into our Shelter have no collars and of those with collars only a small fraction have rabies or identification tags. When we get an animal in with a rabies or ID tag the very first thing we do is call the veterinarian so they can help us get pet and owner reunited. And it does work – in most cases an animal with a tag can be reunited with its owner the same day. For those who say their pet loses their tags we highly recommend two other methods of identification – microchip and writing your phone number on your pet’s collar. We scan every animal coming into our shelter for a microchip. Microchips are placed by your veterinarian under the skin between the shoulder blades of your pet via a simple injection. If a pet has a microchip our scanners will pick it up, we then contact the chip maker who

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Community Calendar MAR. 18 CALL FOR ART - The annual Capitol Showcase Art Exhibition will be in person this year. Tours of the Alabama Capitol Building have resumed, so the expectation is that there will be an audience present to view the artwork. Please fill out the online entry form and send your best digital photo of your artwork and your typed artist statement by March 18 to participate. Acceptance letters with details about sending your artwork in, and the reception will follow. Completed artwork will be due by April 8, 2022. You can find the entry form online here: http://bit.ly/capitolshowcase More information about the show can be found here: https://mh.alabama.gov/capitol-showcase/. MAY 14 ART IN THE PARK - Everything’s Art! and Pennington Park will host Dadeville’s 3rd annual Everything’s Art in the Park (AITP) on May 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Pennington Park located at 121 N. Spring St. in downtown Dadeville. AITP will feature juried original oil, watercolor, and acrylic art, and crafts created by local and regional artists. AITP has become known for quality and original hand-made creations to include crafts, jewelry and artwork. The event will also host local food vendors and a free family-friendly live concert from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and bring your lawn chairs and coolers. Friendly, leashed pets welcome. Vendor applications can be obtained from Everything’s Art by sending an email to everythingsartguild14@ gmail.com or calling 770-3282094. Additional information may also be found on Everything’s Art

and Pennington Park’s Facebook pages. MAY 24 - 31 MEMORIAL DAY - Pennington Park will observe Memorial Day 2022, beginning May 24 through May 31. Pennington Park will display over 2,000 American flags in honor of those former military members who have passed. Additionally, memorial markers will be placed to recognize deceased veterans by name, rank and service component but only 300 markers are available. If you would like a marker placed in Pennington Park to honor your loved one (and his/ her deceased spouse), please private message “Pennington Park” on Facebook with the individual’s name(s), rank and branch of service or call/text Kurt Pfitzner at 334-233-9852.

JUNE 26 FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@gmail. com or call 334-233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

JUNE 12 FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@ gmail.com or call 334-233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

JULY 10 FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@gmail. com or call 334-233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

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grandson was with me a few years ago when he picked up something and puzzled over it. “Papa, what’s this?” he asked. He held a roadmap. At the time I’m sure I had at least three in the car from ours and neighboring states. A colleague once taught me to stop at rest areas in new states and get fresh roadmaps to keep in the car. This experience gave opportunity to launch into a grandfather story. “Brooks,” I said, “a long, long time ago in a far distant land, ancient peoples used these documents to chart their travels across the planet, until God in his goodness gave us the

Garmin!” I didn’t tell him how distracted we were in the day when we unfolded the roadmap on our laps and attempted to read it while driving. This was “unsafe at any speed” before texting and driving. But the trusty roadmap was a useful tool for many years. I only remember one “epic fail” when either it or I messed up in West Virginia. We drove all night attempting to find the interstate instead of the dark and desolate “country roads” we were on—the ones John Denver sang about so appealingly. One of Jesus’ most well-known stories is what we call that of the prodi-

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MICHAEL J. BROOKS Columnist gal son. “Prodigal” isn’t a word we use much these days, though I remember my mother often declared “the prodigal is home” when as an adult I came home to visit, though she said it with a laugh. The younger son in the story decided he wanted out of the father’s house. He wanted to find new adventures to celebrate and to spend his money on pleasure. In effect, he told the father he couldn’t wait for death to claim his inheritance; he wanted it then. We have no record the wise father argued with

him. He simply divided his estate. Then the boy went to the far country. I’ve often wondered where this was. If we searched on a roadmap, or typed “far country” on our GPS or cellphone, where would it take us? I rather doubt we’d find it on the other side of the globe. The far country might be down the street. The elder brother has been called “the prodigal who stayed home” since he didn’t leave but either did he have the father’s love in his heart. Thus, the far country isn’t so much a place as an attitude. If we reject the father’s plan we’re in the far country no matter the ZIP code. Home is where the father is. Home is where we find fulfillment in serving him. Home is such a better place than the far country.

Surrounding Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 5674413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5678144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231, Wetumpka 5679143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 5412006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook

New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church 2520 Lynwood Dr., Millbrook 2855213 Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist 3111 Grandview Rd., Millbrook 2856792 Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 5674729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 5412556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church

203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 5675191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 5674178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist 1554 Hwy. 143, Millbrook 285-0094 Grace Baptist 304 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 2855125 Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist

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Five Wetumpka football players sign with college programs By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

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4Tallassee at Pike Road

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The Wetumpka football program sent five seniors to play at the collegiate level on Thursday morning. Wetumpka’s Avery Thomas (Belhaven University), Imarius Roberts (Birmingham Southern University), Alex Londell (Huntingdon College), Lamarius Jackson (Lane College) and P.J. Merkerson (Chilton Prep Academy) all signed their National Letters of Intent with their respective colleges. The five signees join a long list

4Sylacauga at Tallassee 4Holtville at Stanhope Elmore 4Wetumpka at Central Clay County 4Elmore County at Lee

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From L-R: Wetumpka’s Avery Thomas, Alex Londell, Imarius Roberts, Tim Perry, P.J. Merkerson, Lamarius Jackson.

4Tallassee at Beauregard 4Wetumpka at Elmore County 4Montgomery Catholic at Stanhope Elmore 4Holtville at Thorsby 4Edgewood Academy at Glenwood

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4Holtville at Elmore County 4Wetumpka at Benjamin Russell 4Lee at Tallassee

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4Tallassee at Shelby County 4Chelsea at Wetumpka 4Edgewood Academy at Evangel 4Elmore County at Trinity

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4Edgewood Academy at Macon East Tournament 4Wetumpka at Calera SATURDAY, MARCH 19

Stanhope Elmore’s Jacey Haynes overcomes injury for stellar senior season

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Stanhope Elmore senior Jacey Haynes has dealt with numerous injuries during her career, but the star center wasn’t going to let an injury end her Mustangs career. Haynes suffered a partial tear in her rotator cuff during the summer, the second injury in the same spot, after not resting long enough after the first time tearing it. She spent much of the first half of the 2021-2022 sea-

son not at full strength while she recovered from the injury, but she was near unstoppable once she got back to full strength around Christmas. Haynes finished her senior season averaging 16.5 points per game, 15.7 rebounds per game and a whopping 8.3 blocks per game as she helped the Lady Mustangs reach 21 wins on the year. She was a walking double-double and even recorded four triple-doubles on the year with points, rebounds and blocks.

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4Holtville at Trinity 4Elmore County vs Charles Henderson at Shelby County 4Elmore County vs Minor at Shelby County

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Stanhope Elmore’s Jacey Haynes (34) has been named the 2022 Elmore County Player of the Year.

For her dominant play, Haynes has been named the 2022 All-Elmore County Player of the Year. “Honestly, this year I felt like I started to find my groove back. It took me a minute because of that injury, but I felt like I started to find myself around midseason. That was when I got my

chemistry back and when I started to do my best.” The Stanhope Elmore offense ran through Haynes, and for obvious reasons. The 6-foot-3 center was taller than nearly every single player on opposing teams, and her height was compleSee PLAYER, Page B3

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Edgewood Academy’s Jason Fisher leads team to program’s first state championship By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

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Edgewood Academy coach Jason Fisher has been named the All-Elmore County Coach of the Year.

Entering the 2021-2022 school year, every single sport at Edgewood Academy had won a state championship except for the girls basketball program. Head coach Jason Fisher wanted to change that, and he knew entering the season that his team would have a chance to be special. He didn’t realize just how special, however, until midway through the season when his Lady Wildcats won the Macon East Tournament. After the tournament win, Fisher decided to keep what he thought close to the vest because he didn’t want his team to get cocky. But as soon as Edgewood beat Lowndes Academy in the quarterfinals of the AISA Class AA tournament for the third time this year, there was no hiding how special See COACH, Page B3

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4Edgewood Academy at Macon East Tournament

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4Stanhope Elmore at Wetumpka MONDAY, MARCH 21

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4Tallassee at Gulf Shores Classic 4Stanhope Elmore vs. Gadsden City at James Clemens 4Holtville at Beauregard

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4Elmore County at Gulf Shores Classic 4Wetumpka at Gulf Shores Classic

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4Wetumpka at Elmore County TUESDAY, MARCH 22

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4Tallassee at Gulf Shores Classic 4Stanhope Elmore vs. Grissom at James Clemens 4Stanhope Elmore at James Clemens 4Wetumpka at Auburn 4Holtville at Hoover

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4Elmore County at Gulf Shores Classic 4Wetumpka at Gulf Shores Classic

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Edgewood’s Lindsey Brown averaged 19.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.7 steals during her sophomore season.

Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin (5) averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals during her junior season.

Stanhope Elmore’s Kelbi Johnson averaged 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game during her senior season.

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Wetumpka’s Janae McCall averaged 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists during her senior season.

Elmore County’s Seanna O’Daniel averaged 13.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals during her senior season.

2022 ALL-ELMORE COUNTY

GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Basketball season in Elmore County came to an end in the middle of February, but that didn’t stop plenty of highlights from occurring over the course of the season. Two of the biggest highlights from the season were the Edgewood Academy girls basketball team winning the AISA Class AA state championship, the first state title in program history, to end the season as the county’s most successful season. No other team in the county made it out of the first round of the playoffs, but a few teams saw a lot of success. Holtville, for example, set a program record for the most wins in a single season. The Lady Bulldogs finished the year 12-11. Stanhope also saw a lot of success on the year. The Lady Mustangs finished 21-7, head coach Kelvin Stokes’ best record in Millbrook, as they won the area tournament and hosted a firstround playoff game. The 2022 All-Elmore County basketball team is headlined by one of the Lady Mustangs that helped propel Stanhope Elmore to that record. Senior

center Jacey Haynes has been named the Elmore County Player of the Year after averaging 16.5 points, 15.7 rebounds and 8.3 blocks per game. The 6-foot-3 senior recorded four triple doubles on the season with points, rebounds and blocks. She is currently committed to Bishop State Community College. Joining Haynes on the All-County team is a plethora of scorers and talented guard players, along with some strong defensive performers and rebounders.

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G: Lindsey Brown, Edgewood Academy sophomore Brown has already left her mark in the AISA ranks as just a sophomore. The star point guard averaged 19.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.7 steals and 1.1 assists per game this year. She reached the 1,000-point mark midway through the season and helped lead the Lady Wildcats to their first state championship in school history. G: Zariah Fannin, Wetumpka junior Fannin was the second piece of the 1-2 Wetumpka punch of Fannin and McCall. The star junior was a threat to

score at any time, and she averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists per game this year. She was also one of the top 3-point shooters in the county and finished with a 33.3 shooting percentage from deep. G: Kelbi Johnson, Stanhope Elmore senior Johnson’s name was already known as one of the most accomplished players in multiple sports in Elmore County, and she showed why during her senior season. The senior shooting guard led Stanhope Elmore in scoring, averaging 18.4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game. She was the area’s biggest threat from outside the arc as she hit 117 3-pointers on the year. G: Janae McCall, Wetumpka senior McCall was one of the best players in Class 6A at both scoring and rebounding, and she seemed like a walking double-double for most of the season. The senior ended her great career by averaging 15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists per game. Whenever the Lady Indians needed a basket or rebound, McCall was there to provide for the team. G/F: Seanna O’Daniel, Elmore County senior

O’Daniel was the leading scorer for the Lady Panthers, and she was another threat shooting the ball from 3-point range. She averaged 13.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. She was most efficient from deep and showed that with a 33.7 shooting percentage while hitting 60 3-pointers in only 22 games.

SECOND TEAM

G: Jaylyn Strength, Edgewood Academy junior F: Holly Smith, Holtville junior F: Kennedy Mensch, Edgewood Academy senior G/F: Bri Autrey, Elmore County senior F: Summer Hicks, Stanhope Elmore junior

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of 30 total Wetumpka football players that have signed to play college football in the last nine years. “Today didn’t happen by accident,” Former Wetumpka coach and Athletic Director Tim Perry said. “These young men and their families in front of us right now, this is the result of countless hours and hard work. This is sacrifice and determination. They had to learn very early to establish priorities and those priorities are academics first and athletics second.” Thomas, who signed with Belhaven University, was one of the top defensive backs and punt returners not only in Elmore County, but across the entire state. During the season for the Indians, Thomas helped lead a stout defense and recorded 30 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass break ups and 1 forced fumble. He was named to the Herald’s All-County football team and played in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game. He was the only player from Elmore County to participate in the All-Star event. He is joining a Belhaven squad that is on the rise. Belhaven has won 10 combined games in its last two seasons. In the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Belhaven went 3-2 and then followed that up with a 7-3 record in the 2021 season. Perry said that Belhaven’s coaching staff made multiple trips to visit the team and Thomas, and that was what ended up catching Thomas’ attention the most. “It’s a dream come true,” Thomas said. “I always had a dream that I’d be like my dad and play collegiate sports. I’m really excited. The coaches really came in and they told me about the team and how I’d fit in, and that really persuaded me.” Roberts, who signed with Birmingham Southern College, played defensive line for the Indians and ended his Wetumpka career with a strong senior season. Birmingham-Southern is coming off a fan-

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his team could be anymore. Edgewood went on to win the next two games and claimed the AISA Class AA state championship, the first in program history, as they finished the year 23-6 in Fisher’s second year leading the team. For that reason, Fisher has been named the 2022 All-Elmore County Coach of the Year. “Words cannot express what it means to me being the first coach to win a state championship in girls basketball for our school,” Fisher said. “I first have to thank God for giving me this opportunity to do what I love and my wife Rachel and daughters Ella and Lincoln for their continuous support. This being only my second year as a head Varsity coach was unbelievable. Knowing the returning players from my first year’s team I knew we had a chance to be very good.” Even when his team realized their full potential, Fisher never saw the team

men and their families in front of us right now, this is the result of countless hours and hard work. This is sacrifice and determination. They had to learn very early to establish priorities and those priorities are academics first and athletics second.” TIM PERRY Former Wetumpka High School football coach and athletic director tastic season where they went 10-2 and 6-1 in conference play. Roberts was heavily influenced by the family aspect of the team and coaching aspect, and said the coaches made him seem like he was included in the family and not just another player getting a scholarship. “It really means a lot because in my family, we have athletes but none ever really make it,” Roberts said. “I’m one of few that made it. I feel really proud of myself to pull through and sign. It was really a family thing. They were more family. I loved the campus and the coaching staff.” Londell, who signed with Huntingdon College, was one of top kickers in the state this past season. He was named to the Herald’s All-County team after making 18 of his 21 point after attempts. Londell had multiple scholarship offers to choose from, but ultimately decided on Huntingdon due to how close to home it was. “It means everything to me to sign,” Londell said. “This is what I’ve been playing for the last four years. It feels good. It’s like a weight off my shoulders now. Me and my family have talked about it and it was the best option financially and it’s close to home. Everything was in the right spot.” Jackson was another one of the Wetumpka players who had numerous offers, but he ended up deciding on Lane College after an official visit to campus just this past weekend. Jackson had a successful senior season where he recorded 47 tack-

get cocky like he feared early in the season. He constantly preached ‘Confidence, not cocky’ to his girls, and they embodied that as the season went on. The Lady Wildcats got better as the season progressed. They lost three of their first four games, then won 19 of their last 21 games including the postseason run. The only two losses during that stretch were a 3-point loss to Lakeside School in December and a 3-point loss to Evangelical Christian Academy in January in the regular season finale. That confidence didn’t go away in the postseason, and it paid off down the stretch. In both the quarterfinals matchup against Lowndes Academy and the semifinals matchup against South Choctaw Academy, Edgewood entered the fourth quarter in a one-point game. Against Lowndes Academy, Edgewood trailed by six points, 39-33, with five minutes in the game when Edgewood took over. The Lady Wildcats went on a 20-0 run to secure the win and punch their ticket to the

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les, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception and 2 pass break ups. During his official visit this past weekend, Jackson said he fell in love with the campus and the team and couldn’t wait to make it back. The Lane College Dragons went 6-4 last season with a 3-3 record in conference play. “I’ve been working since I was a little kid and it’s a dream turned into a reality,” Jackson said. “ It was the location where I wanted to be. It’s not too far from home but it’s far enough. I fell in love with the coaching staff and the team while I was up there.” Merkerson was one of the biggest and best tight ends in the area last season, and that showed by his production on the football field. Merkerson had an average of 20 yards per catch last year as he reeled in three touchdowns throughout the season, nearly half of the passing touchdowns the Indians had. He will join a Chilton Prep Academy squad that is entering its second season as a program. They went 4-6 and lost in the first round of the playoffs during the 2021 program. Merkerson decided to go with CPA due to his relationship with head coach Blake Shirah. “This feels great,” Merkerson said. “I want to thank my grandma because she is the one who got me here. I’m glad to be playing football at the next level. I’m just ready to play now. My dad coached coach Shirah, and I want to give him a chance. I’m picking him because he’s family to me. I’m glad to play for him.”

semifinals. In the semifinals against South Choctaw, Edgewood led 29-28 entering the fourth quarter and started the frame on a 10-0 run to push its lead too far for South Choctaw to catch back up. The confidence paid off in those games, especially in the fourth quarter, as Edgewood outscored its two opponents by a combined 38-15 in the fourth to punch their ticket to the state championship. “In the state tournament at the end of the 3rd Quarter I would always ask them who wants it more us or them,” Fisher said. “They would all respond with WE do. I challenged them in the three games we played at the Multiplex to leave no doubt. When that 4th quarter hit it was our way of leaving no doubt who wanted it more.” Edgewood had arguably the best player in AISA in sophomore point guard Lindsey Brown, but it was a complete and total team effort for the Lady Wildcats to claim their first title. Junior Jaylyn Strength played a huge role offensively when teams keyed

on Lindsey, while sophomore Madison Martin and senior Kennedy Mensch were as dominant of a 1-2 punch inside the paint of any AISA teams. To complement those four, senior Emma Weldon played excellent defense in every single game while the third and final senior, Molly Snow, was a dangerous sharpshooter off the bench. Every single player hit a big shot or played a big role during their season, but also during the three games held at the state tournament in February. “We played as a team and trusted each other to do what they all could do from the beginning,” Fisher said. “Knowing Jaylyn had it in her to facilitate and run the offense when teams didn’t want Lindsey to be a factor was huge. Knowing Emma and Molly could come in and hit a huge 3. Knowing Kennedy, Madison, and Avery could come in and get rebounds and blocks along with scoring a few put back points made this team special. We could not have won a state championship without any of these ladies who wore those Edgewood Green and Gold colors.”

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mented by 6-foot-2 junior forward Summer Hicks. The two were a dominant force inside, but it all began with Haynes. The Lady Mustangs tried to get the ball into Haynes’ hands in every possession, and that helped open things up for everyone. As soon as teams had enough of Haynes scoring easy layups and free throws, they’d start to double-team or triple-team her. That led to easy passes to her two guards, Kelbi Johnson and Ariel Gilchrist, who were able to keep defenses honest. Johnson was able to keep the defenses honest with her 3-point shooting ability. Johnson averaged 18.5 points per game and hit 117 3-pointers. Gilchrist wasn’t a 3-point shooter, but she was able to score 11.1 ppg to help out. “It was nice and gave us quick and easy buckets,” Haynes said of the offense running through her. “I felt like if we could set up the offense and get a good look for me, it not only got me open but it also got my teammates good looks. When I’d start getting trapped or double-teamed, I could pass it out to an open teammate and knew they’d knock it down.” Haynes’ offensive status was unmatched by any other big in the county, but what was more impressive than her offense was her defense. Haynes recorded 234 blocks on the year, more than double what she had recorded in her three previous years. She finished her career with 417 career blocks. Her height obviously helped with recording so many blocks, but she had to be strategic with her ability. Fouls are called at a high level, and she did what she did all season without spending much time in foul trouble. That was because head coach Kelvin Stokes worked countless hours with his bigs, teaching them how to block shots and not get called for fouls. It still happened every once in a while, of course, but Haynes was able to eliminate fouls for the most part and dominate. “It’s crazy because I feel like girls games are called really tight, but it’s important that you know the mechanics of how to move your body,” Haynes said. “You have to keep your body away from other girls and away from the offense. It’s really something that I’ve just learned over the years and I’ve kind of perfected at this point. When to jump and my timing and when to swing.” Her blocking ability really depends on who her opponent is in the paint. If Haynes is guarding a girl shorter than herself, she will wait until the ball leaves the offensive player’s hand. Immediately after the ball leaves her hand, she will swing. She likes to block the ball and swing it out of the gym. If the offensive player is taller than her, which is a rarity in itself, Haynes will just try to keep her arms and hands straight up in the air so she isn’t called for fouls. Despite the injuries, her height and her ability has garnered numerous college opportunities, but Haynes is currently committed to Bishop State Community College in Mobile. She is planning to spend two years with the program and see what opportunities open for her.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by David A Hester, unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc., on December 23, 2016, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, in 5/3< %RRN 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG 3HQQ\0DF Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the CourtKRXVH DW :HWXPSND (OPRUH County, Alabama, on April 20, 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 %HJLQ DW WKH 1RUWKZHVW FRUner of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 6HFWLRQ 7RZQVKLS 1RUWK 5DQJH (DVW (OPRUH &RXQty and run South 01 degrees 28 minutes 38 seconds West, 262.45 feet to a 4 in. x 4 in. conFUHWH PDUNHU WKHQFH DORQJ D privacy fence South 89 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds East, IHHW WR D FRQFUHWH PDUNHU WKHQFH FRQWLQXH VDLG IHQFH line and said line being the West OLQH RI WKH 2DN +LOO 6XEGLYLVLRQ 3ODW 1XPEHU 3ODW %RRN 3DJH (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD 1RUWK GHJUHHV PLQute 13 seconds West, 262.38 feet to a 4 in. x 4 in. concrete PDUNHU WKHQFH OHDYLQJ VDLG fence line West 262.24 feet to WKH 3RLQW RI %HJLQQLQJ $OO O\LQJ in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7RZQVKLS 1RUWK 5DQJH (DVW (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODbama, according to the survey RI 2 *XWKULH -HIIFRDW -U $ODEDPD 5HJLVWHUHG 6XUYH\ 1XPEHU GDWHG 6HSWHPEHU 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 1388 County Rd 39 , Deatsville, $/ 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 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 $Oabama 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 Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) 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 $ at the address indicated below. 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ UHVHUYHV 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. 3HQQ\0DF /RDQ 6HUYLFHV //& ³7UDQVIHUHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ +LJKODQG $YHQXH 6RXWK 6XLWH %LUPLQJKDP $/ ZZZ WEODZ FRP 7% )LOH 1XPEHU :HWXPSND +HUDOG Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 22-00305

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephen L. Gantt aka Stephen Lee Gantt, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Greater United Home Funding, on October 26, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2006, Page 85485; the undersigned U.S. Bank National Association, 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 28, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at a 2-inch flat iron at the NE corner of the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch re bar capped Holt 24969 ; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes

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g 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of lsland Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way, South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found ½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670 ; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West, a distance of 60.98 feet; thence leaving said easterly right of way South 68 degrees 38 minutes, 47 seconds East, a distance of 119.96 feet; thence North 81 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East, a distance of 85.04 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 67.24 feet; thence South 74 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 19.78 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described parcel; thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 34.71 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 196.77 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 5 degrees 5 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 200.09 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 225.00 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 178.16 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel being in the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 1.00 acres, more or less. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A twenty (20) foot in width ingress, egress and utility easement being ten (10) feet either side of the following described centerline: Commencing at a 2 inch flat iron at the NE corner of the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 ; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on the easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of Island Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670 ; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 60.98 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described easement; thence leaving said easterly right of way South 68 degrees 38 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 119.96 feet; thence North 81 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 85.04 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 67.24 feet; thence South 74 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 19.78 feet to the POINT OF ENDING for the herein described easement. Said easement being in the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama. A 2007 Englewood 08E6548V Manufactured Home, Serial Number(s) CV07AL0459544A/B has been permanently affixed to aforesaid real property. . Property street address for informational purposes: 769 Island Road , Titus, AL 36080. 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) in certified funds made payable 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 in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank National Association, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-00631 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 22-00394 Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Fermon L. Grays and Unana K. Grays, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., soley as nominee for IberiaBank Mortgage Company, An Arkansas Corporation, on April 27, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2012 Page 20867; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on April 28, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 19, according to the Map of Stonegate Plat No. 1, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 15, at pages 40 & 41.. Property street address for informational purposes: 285 Stonegate Trail , Wetumpka, AL 36093. 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) in certified funds made payable 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 in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-01288

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y g recorded in Deed Book 2022, 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH County, Alabama. The undersigned, GMFS LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 14th day of April, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 18, of Stoneridge Subdivision Plat No. 2, as shown on WKDW FHUWDLQ SODW ¿OHG IRU UHFRUG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 15, at Page 22. Said property is commonly known as 167 Stoneridge Drive, Tallassee, AL 36078. 6KRXOG D FRQÀLFW DULVH EHWZHHQ the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subMHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ WKDW WKH sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) WR ¿QDO FRQ¿UPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. GMFS LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-02500AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 22-02500al PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given Wetumpka Herald: that Liberty Construction Co., Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 LLC., Contractor, has complet22-01288 ed the Contract for A New Storage Facility for Elmore County PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Education, Owner, DQG KDYH PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO LEGAL NOTICE settlement of said Contract. All Notice is hereby given that appersons having any claim for plication has been made to the labor, materials, or otherwise Council of the City of Wetumpka in connection with the project IRU DSSURYDO RI D 1RQ 3UR¿W should immediately notify McKTax-Exempt Special Events Li- ee and Associates, Inc., 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, cense for the following. AL 36104 Trade Name: Main Street WeLiberty Construction Co., LLC, tumpka Licensee: Wetumpka Down- 791-A Anderson Road, Montgomery, AL 36110 town Address: Gold Star Park Mer- (contractor) chants Alley Wetumpka, AL Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23, 36092 30 and Apr. 6, 2022 Public Hearing on said appli- COMPLETION cation has been scheduled for PUBLIC NOTICE April 4, 2022 at 6 p.m., before the Wetumpka City Council at Notice of Completion the City Council meeting, at the City of Wetumpka Council McElhenney Construction ComChambers at 212 S. Main St., pany, LLC hereby gives notice Wetumpka, AL. of completion of contract with Anyone desiring to be heard the State of Alabama for coneither for or against said appli- struction of Project Number cation may appear at said time ATRP2-26-2020-026-2 Elmore or may indicate their wishes in County, 0.062mi. Roadway Imwriting by communication ad- provements (Additional Turn dressed to the City Council, 408 Lane) on Coosada Parkway at South Main Street, Wetumpka, the Junction of SR-14 in WeAL 36092. tumpka, AL. This notice will apPersons with disabilities who pear for four consecutive weeks may need special assistance beginning on February 23, 2022 should contact the City Clerk’s and ending on March 16, 2022. RI¿FH DW WKH DERYH DGGUHVV RU $OO FODLPV VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW 3 2 call (334) 567-1306 at least two Box 1409 Theodore, AL 36590 business days in advance of the during this period. me, ting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 2022 MORTGAGE APPLICATION FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedNOTICE OF MORTGAGE ness secured by that certain FORECLOSURE SALE mortgage dated October 10, 2003 executed by Rafael D. STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Quinones and Linda C. Quinones his wife, in favor of Default having been made of Regions Bank d/b/a Regions the terms of the loan docu- Mortgage, said Mortgage being ments secured by that certain recorded October 15, 2003, in mortgage executed by Brandi Book 2003, Page 86841, in the S Taylor An Unmarried Woman 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH to Mortgage Electronic Regis- of Elmore County, Alabama; tration Systems, Inc., as mort- having later been assigned to gagee, as nominee for GMFS, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint LLC, its successors and assigns Mortgage Servicing by instrudated April 13, 2017; said mort- ment recorded in RLPY Book gage being recorded on April 2020, Page 23500, in the Of14, 2017, in Book 2017, Page ¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH Elmore County, Alabama. Said of Probate of Elmore County, Al- default continues and notice abama. Said Mortgage was last is hereby given that the unsold, assigned and transferred dersigned, NewRez LLC d/b/a to GMFS LLC by assignment Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing,

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p g g g under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 05/12/2022, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 8, of Block 3, according to the plat of Meadowbrook Subdivision, as the same is recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 3, at Page 194, 195 and 207. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 206 Lee Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE,6´ %$6,6 68%-(&7 72 ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF 7+( -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-20-01075 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 30-FC-20-01075 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received by the Montgomery Public Schools at 117 Marshall Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, until 10:00 a.m. CST, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read, for: HVAC RENOVATIONS FOR GOODWYN MIDDLE SCHOOL MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA DCM No: ME No: 21-046

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p ing located at 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 and at said time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary for: T-Hangar Taxilane Reconstruction at Wetumpka Municipal Airport. Major items of work include: pavement removal, grading, drainage, base, pavement and electrical. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Wetumpka Administrative Building located at 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Attendance is not mandatory, but encouraged. Information for the Project can be found on the following website: https://www.gmcnetwork. com/bids/. 7KH ,VVXLQJ 2I¿FH IRU WKH %LGding Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, located at 1906 E. Three Notch Street, Andalusia, Alabama 36421, Attn: Patsy Stinson Ph: (334) 2222699 or email: patsy.stinson@ gmcnetwork.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing 2I¿FH 0RQGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the ,VVXLQJ 2I¿FH GXULQJ WKH KRXUV indicated above, upon payment of a one-time administrative fee RI IRU GLJLWDO DFFHVV ¿OH sharing access and/or payment of $50.00 for each printed set. Said cost represents the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, therefore no refund will be granted. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.” Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Of¿FH 1HLWKHU 2ZQHU QRU (QJLneer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources othHU WKDQ WKH ,VVXLQJ 2I¿FH Each proposal must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the DPRXQW RI ¿YH SHUFHQW RI the total amount of the bid, but not to exceed $50,000. The bid JXDUDQW\ PD\ EH E\ FHUWL¿HG check or bid bond made payable to the City of Wetumpka. All Bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered. “A contractor must have a Heavy and Railroad major license or a Heavy and Railroad specialty license to bid as prime for this project.” Bids may be held by the City of Wetumpka for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract.

Award of contract is subject to requirements in the contract documents including, but not OLPLWHG WR WKH IROORZLQJ )HGHUDO provisions: A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting 1) Buy American Preference will be held at 10:00 AM CST, 2) Civil Rights – Title VI AssurTuesday, April 5, 2022, at the ances site: Goodwyn Middle School, 3) Equal Employment Opportu208 Perry Hill Road Montgom- nity ery, Alabama 36198. All bidders 4) Davis Bacon must attend this meeting. 5) Debarment and Suspension A cashier’s check or bid bond 6) Disadvantaged Business Enpayable to Montgomery Pub- terprise lic Schools in an amount not )RUHLJQ 7UDGH 5HVWULFWLRQ OHVV WKDQ ¿YH SHUFHQW RI /REE\LQJ )HGHUDO (PSOR\HHV the amount of the bid, but in 9) Recovered Materials no event more than $10,000, A Disadvantaged Business Enmust accompany the bidder’s terprise (DBE) Goal of 10.92% proposal. Performance and has been established for this Payment Bonds and evidence project. The City of Wetumpof insurance required in the bid ka, in accordance with the prodocuments will be required at visions of Title VI of the Civil the signing of the Contract. Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 'UDZLQJV DQG VSHFL¿FDWLRQV 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to PD\ EH H[DPLQHG DW WKH RI¿FH 2000d-4) and the Regulations, of Morris Engineering LLC, 903 KHUHE\ QRWL¿HV DOO ELGGHUV WKDW LW South Perry Street, Montgom- ZLOO DI¿UPDWLYHO\ HQVXUH WKDW DQ\ ery, Alabama 36104. contract entered into pursuant PDF electronic bid documents to this advertisement, disadvanmay be obtained from the Engi- taged business enterprises will neer upon receipt of check for be afforded full and fair opportuthe amount of $25.00. nity to submit bids in response Bids must be submitted on to this invitation and will not be proposal forms furnished by discriminated against on the the Engineer or copies thereof. grounds of race, color, or naAll bidders bidding in amounts tional origin in consideration for exceeding the established by an award. the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be The City of Wetumpka reserves licensed under the provisions the right to reject any and all of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of bids and to waive any informal$ODEDPD DQG PXVW VKRZ ity or irregularity in the bids reevidence of license before bid- ceived. ding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; City of Wetumpka the bidder shall show such ev- 408 South Main Street idence clearly displaying his or P. O. Box 1180 her current license number on Wetumpka, AL 36092 the outside of the seal envelope in which the proposal is deliv- Wetumpka Herald: ered. The Owner reserves the Mar. 16, 2022 right to reject any or all propos- BIDS/AIRPORT als and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the PUBLIC NOTICE best interests of the Owner will thereby by promoted. Gillespie Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of compleMontgomery Public Schools tion of contract with the State $ZDUGLQJ $XWKRULW\ of Alabama for construction of Project No. STPMN-2620(252) Morris Engineering LLC in Elmore County. This notice 903 South Perry Street will appear for four consecutive Montgomery, Alabama 36104 weeks. All claims should be filed (QJLQHHU at 3304 3rd Ave S Jasper, AL 35501 during this period. Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 2022 Wetumpka Herald: BIDS/GOODWYN Mar. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE REQUESTS FOR BIDS Wetumpka Municipal Airport Wetumpka, AL Sealed bids will be received until Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the City of Wetumpka Administrative Build-

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p PUBLIC NOTICE quired to attend in order to submit a bid for this project. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Elmore County Commission reserves the right to accept Sealed proposals will be re- or reject any and all bids and ceived by Elmore County Board waive technicalities. Contract of Education at 100 H.H. Robi- shall not be binding upon eison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama ther party or considered closed 36092, until 2:00 PM CST, until authorized by the Elmore Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at County Commission. which time and place they will The successful bidder is rebe publicly opened and read, quired to carry Workmen’s for: Compensation Insurance and HVAC RENOVATIONS FOR Public Liability Insurance, and HOLTVILLE ELEMENTARY if a subcontractor is employed, SCHOOL Contractor’s Contingent Liability HOLTVILLE, ALABAMA Insurance. DCM No: %LGGHUV DUH UHTXLUHG WR ¿OH ZLWK ME No: 21-137 ELG D FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU ELG ERQG through a surety company auA Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting thorized to do business in the will be held at 2:00 PM CST, State of Alabama; either form Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the made payable to the Elmore Elmore County Board of Educa- County Commission for an tion at 100 H.H. Robison Drive, amount not less than 5% of the Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. All estimated cost or of the contracbidders must attend this meet- tor’s bid, but in no event more ing. than $50,000.00. A cashier’s check or bid bond %LGGHUV DUH KHUHE\ QRWL¿HG WKDW payable to Elmore Coun- all provisions of Section 80, Act ty Board of Education in an No. 571 Regular Session of DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH June 19, 1959, approved Nopercent of the amount of the vember 19, 1959, entitled “An bid, but in no event more than Act to Regulate the Licensing $10,000, must accompany the of General Contractors” shall bidder’s proposal. Performance be strictly observed. Also, it and Payment Bonds and ev- is necessary for persons subidence of insurance required mitting bids for work involving in the bid documents will be $50,000.00 or more to show required at the signing of the satisfactory evidence of license Contract. as a general contractor. 'UDZLQJV DQG VSHFL¿FDWLRQV A bond in a reliable surety comPD\ EH H[DPLQHG DW WKH RI¿FH pany authorized to do business of Morris Engineering LLC, 903 in the State of Alabama must be South Perry Street, Montgom- given by the successful bidder, ery, Alabama 36104. such bond to be for the sum PDF electronic bid documents of 100% of the contract price may be obtained from the Engi- conditioned for the prompt and neer upon receipt of check for faithful performance of conthe amount of $25.00. tract terms and a surety bond Bids must be submitted on in the amount equal to 50% of proposal forms furnished by the contract prices as security the Engineer or copies thereof. for the payment for all persons All bidders bidding in amounts performing labor and furnishing exceeding the established by materials in connection with the the State Licensing Board for contract. General Contractors must be In compliance with the Bealicensed under the provisions son-Hammon Alabama Taxof Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of payer and Citizen Protection $ODEDPD DQG PXVW VKRZ Act, §31-13-1 et seq. of Code evidence of license before bid- of Alabama 1975(Act No. 2011ding or bid will not be received 535), all bidders are required or considered by the Engineer; WR VXEPLW DQ ( 9HULI\ $I¿GDYLW the bidder shall show such ev- stating they are enrolled in the idence clearly displaying his or E-Verify Program with their Bid her current license number on Proposals. the outside of the seal envelope in which the proposal is deliv- Wetumpka Herald: ered. The Owner reserves the Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 right to reject any or all propos- BIDS/ROOFING als and to waive technical errors PUBLIC NOTICE if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will IN THE PROBATE COURT thereby by promoted. OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Elmore County Board of EduIN THE MATTER cation OF THE ESTATE $ZDUGLQJ $XWKRULW\ OF TERESA D. AMATUZZI, DECEASED Morris Engineering LLC CASE NO: 2022-044 903 South Perry Street NOTICE TO CREDITORS Montgomery, Alabama 36104 OF ESTATE (QJLQHHU Letters of Administration over Wetumpka Herald: the Estate of TERESA D. AMAMar. 16, 2022 TUZZI, deceased, having been BIDS/HOLTVILLE granted to VINCENT J. AMATUZZI on February 23, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, AlIN THE PROBATE COURT abama, notice is hereby given OF ELMORE COUNTY, that all persons and parties havALABAMA ing claims against said estate IN THE MATTER are required, within the time OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON, allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same DECEASED will be barred. CASE NO: 2021-408 VINCENT J. AMATUZZI ADNOTICE TO CREDITORS MINISTRATOR OF THE ESOF ESTATE TATE OF TERESA D. AMALetters Testamentary in the Es- TUZZI, DECEASED tate of JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON, deceased, having been Name and Address of Attorgranted to PAMELA PITTMAN ney for Administrator: ROYCE ALVERSON on February 18th, GREY WADSWORTH 2022 by John Thornton, Judge WADSWORTH LAW OFFICE, of Probate of Elmore County, LLC Alabama, notice is hereby given 472 S LAWRENCE STREET that all persons and parties hav- SUITE 207 MONTGOMERY, ing claims against said estate ALABAMA 36109 are required, within the time 334-819-7111 allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 will be barred. PAMELA PITTMAN ALVER- EST/AMATUZZI, T. SON, PERSONAL REPREPUBLIC NOTICE SENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON, IN THE PROBATE COURT DECEASED OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney of Record for IN THE MATTER Personal Representative: OF THE ESTATE OF MARY RALEY L. WIGGINS AMELIA ANDERSON, RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. DECEASED 322 CA TOMA STREET CASE NO: 2022-062 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 36104 OF ESTATE 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARY AMELIA ANDERWetumpka Herald: SON, deceased, having been Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 granted to ALESIA ANDERSON EST/ALVERSON, J. MCGRAW on March 3, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of PUBLIC NOTICE Probate of Elmore County, AlNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS abama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties havELMORE COUNTY ing claims against said estate COMMISSION RE-ROOFING THE ELMORE are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the COUNTY PUBLIC same to the Court or the same WORKS BUILDING Sealed bids will be received by will be barred. the Elmore County Commission MCat the Public Works Building, ALESIA ANDERSON 155 County Shop Road, We- GRAW REPRESENTAtumpka, Alabama 36092, until PERSONAL 2:00p.m.(CST) on Thursday, TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF March 31,2022, at which time MARY AMELIA ANDERSON, they will be opened and publicly DECEASED read aloud. The scope of work involves fur- Attorney of Record for Personal nishing all labor, materials, ser- Representative: vices, and equipment required LEE M. RUSSELL, JR. WR SHUIRUP UH URR¿QJ VHUYLFHV CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C. at the Elmore County Public 150 SOUTH PERRY ST ALABAMA Works Building located at 155 MONTGOMERY, County Shop Road, Wetumpka, 36104 Alabama 36092 in accordance PO BOX 2069 ALABAMA ZLWK WKH GUDZLQJV DQG VSHFL¿- MONTGOMERY, cations. The estimated brack- 36102-2069 et of cost is $125,000.00 to 334-241-8000 $175,000.00. The bracket range LV VKRZQ WR SURYLGH JHQHUDO ¿- Wetumpka Herald: nancial information and should Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/ANDERSON, M. not be used in preparing a bid. PUBLIC NOTICE Bid documents and drawings will be distributed for “no THE STATE OF ALABAMA charge” at the mandatory preELMORE COUNTY bid meeting. Please contact Roof Asset Management, Inc. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE @334-590-7999 to reserve project documents. The pre-bid By virtue of an execution on meeting is scheduled for Thurs- a judgment issued out of the day, March 24, 2022, on-site at Circuit Court of Macon Coun10:00a.m.(CST). 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Public Notices about February 4, 2020, for a total of $283,221.66 including interest and costs as of February 4, 2020 in which Thomas and Melinda Lampkin, et. al. is the Plaintiff and John Richardson is the Defendant, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 4th day of April, 2022, at approximately 1pm, in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U.S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 deg. 38 min.30 sec. West a distance of 190.83 feet to an iron pin; thence North 85 deg. 27 min. 16 sec. West a distance of 234.19 feet to an iron pin; thence North 01 deg. 38 min. 30 sec. West a distance of 135.44 feet to an iron pin and the point of beginning; thence continue North 01 deg. 38 min. 30 sec. West a distance of203.84 feet to an iron pin; thence South 87 deg. 02 min. 14 sec. West a distance of 1062.34 feet to an iron pin on the East right of way of Osborne Lane (30 feet to Centerline); thence South 02 deg. 31 min. 01 sec. East along the said east right of way of said road a distance of 364.17 feet to an iron pin; thence North 62 deg. 02 min. 15 sec. East a distance of 566.65 to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 5.00 acres more or less and lying in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama. Being that same real property that was conveyed by Warranty Deed from Jimmy Speake and Michelle Speake to John Andrew Richardson on or about July 6, 2000 and UHFRUGHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI WKH Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama at RLPY 2000 24905 and RLPY 2000 24906 on or about July 11, 2000. LESS AND EXCEPT: Commence at the SE corner of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T18N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 deg. 38 min 30 sec. West a distance of 190.83 feet to an iron pin capped S.D. martin #11726; thence North 85 deg. 27 min 16 sec. West a distance of 234.19 feet to an iron pin capped Martin; thence North 01 deg. 38 min. 30 sec. West a distance of 135.44 feet to an iron pin capped Martin and the point of beginning; thence continue North 01 deg. 38min. 30 sec. West a distance of 203.84 feet to an iron pin capped Martin; thence South 87 deg. 02 min. 14 sec. West a distance of 812.34 feet to an iron pin capped Martin; thence South 02 deg. 31 min. 01 sec. East a distance of 200.01 feet to an iron pin capped Martin; thence South 87 deg. 02 min 14 sec. West a distance of 250.00 feet to an iron pin capped Martin on the east right of way of Osborne Lane (30 feet to Centerline); thence South 02 deg. 31 min 01 sec. East along the said east right of way of said road a distance of 164.16 feet to an iron pin capped martin; thence leaving said road North 62 deg. 02 min. 15 sec. East a distance of 549.95 feet to an iron pin; thence South 85 deg. 39 min. 30 sec. East a distance of 566.65 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 3.85 acres more or less and lying in the SW 1/4

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y g of the SE 1/4 of Section 34, T18N, R20E, Elmore County, Alabama. Being that same real property that was conveyed by Warranty Deed from John Andrew Richardson to James R. Osborne and Viola P. Osborne on or about July 26, 2000 DQG UHFRUGHG LQ WKH RI¿FH RI the Probate Judge of Elmore County, Alabama at RLPY 2000 27328 and RLPY 2000 27329 on or about August 1, 2000. As part of the consideration herein it was agreed that the above-described property was conveyed subject to the following restrictions which shall run with the land and be binding upon any and all successors and assigns: 1. The above property is restricted to a single dwelling and necessary out buildings. 2. All dwellings constructed on the above-described property shall be a minimum of 1800 square feet excluding garages and porches. 3. No mobile homes, manufactured homes or trailers are allowed on the above described property for use as a dwelling either temporarily or permanently. 4. The above-described property cannot he further subdivided without written consent of the adjacent land owners. Further, the said real property is subject to: 1. Any item disclosed on any policy of title insurance obtained in connection with any transaction pertaining to the subject property; 2. Ad valorem taxes for any applicable year; 3. Any and all matters as set forth in Plat Book 2000, Pages 24905 and 24906 recorded on or about July 11, 2000, as well as Plat Book 2000, Pages 27328 and 27329 recorded on or about August 1, 2000 in Elmore County Records; 4. Subject to any and all mortgages, items notice and/or recorded, encumbrances, mortgages, restrictions, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered. Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises. Title searches and addressing the UHVXOWV WKHUHRI DQG YHUL¿FDWLRQV of any kind, including legal descriptions, are at all times the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Purchaser. Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 CV-2019-900052.00 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARA JO BAGLEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-047 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to BARBARA BAGLEY SHANKS as Executor on the 27 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.

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Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/BAGLEY, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE ABBOTT BARENTINE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-067 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARJORIE ABBOTT BARENTINE, deceased, having been granted to TRACEY B. BROWN on March 8, 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. TRACEY B. BROWN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE ABBOTT BARENTINE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CA TOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/BARENTINE, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA LEE CASEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-050 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of LINDA LEE CASEY, deceased, having been granted to RALEY L. WIGGINS on March 3, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. RALEY L. WIGGINS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA LEE CASEY, DECEASED Address of Administrator: RALEY L, WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/CASEY, L. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.414.4250.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-386 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALENE CLARK, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALENE CLARK, deceased, having been granted to PAUL D. ESCO on February 23rd, 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. PAUL D. ESCO PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALENE CLARK, DECEASED Address of Personal Representative: PAUL DOUGLAS ESCO ATTORNEY AT LAW 2800 ZELDA ROAD; SUITE 200-7 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-832-9100 paul.esco@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/CLARK, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-401 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBA ANN DUKE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of REBA ANN DUKE, deceased, having been granted to LINDA DIANE BOLES on the 22nd 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. LINDA DIANE BOLES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF REBA ANN DUKE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/DUKE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ARTHUR DANNY FAULKNER, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2022-007 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: LINDA LOUIS AKERS FAULKNER, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF ARTHUR DANNY FAULKNER; DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 6, 2022, a certain paper in writing pur-

p p g p porting to be the Last Will and Testament of ARTHUR DANNY FAULKNER, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by ARTHUR W. FAULKNER, 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 ARTHUR DANNY FAULKNER. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/FAULKNER, A. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN H. FINLAYSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-032 Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOHN H. FINLAYSON, deceased, having been granted to RITA M. FINLAYSON on March 4, 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. RITA M. FINLAYSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN H. FINLAYSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOHN A. NICHOLS LIGHTFOOT & NICHOLS P O BOX 369 84 EAST FOURTH STREET LUVERNE, ALABAMA 36049 334335-5628 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/FINLAYSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-035 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY R. HOOKS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BOBBY R. HOOKS, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL J. HOOKS on February 10, 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. MICHAEL J. HOOKS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY R. HOOKS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MICHAEL GUY HOLTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 95 CHICKASAW CT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-467-6958

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CLENDON, RENEE GIGNAC BOYACHEK AND JOSEPH DANIEL GIGNAC, ALL NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF THOMAS MICHAEL GIGNAC; YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 3, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of THOMAS MICHAEL GIGNAC, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by WILLIAM PATRICK SNYDER, 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 THOMAS MICHAEL GIGNAC or as an interested party. 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.

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JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/GIGNAC, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2022-058 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF J. T. HUDSON, JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of J. T. HUDSON, JR., deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL RUBEN COKER on the 8th day of March, 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. MICHAEL RUBEN COKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF J. T. HUDSON, JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/HUDSON, JR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF AMELIA ROSS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-048 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of AMELIA ROSS, deceased, having been granted to ANTHONY G. ROSS, on the 2nd day of March 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. ANTHONY G. ROSS, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF AMELIA ROSS Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/ROSS, A.

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HOLLIS G. JONES, deceased, having been granted to SCOTT E. JONES and BRADLEY G. JONES on the 23rd day of February, 2022 by Riley McCormick, Special 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. SCOTT E. JONES and BRADLEY G. JONES CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF HOLLIS G. JONES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Representatives: Robert B. Reneau, Esq. Law Offices of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Phone (334) 514-1011 Email reneauthornton@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/JONES, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFRY GILES LA DAGE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-352 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JEFFRY GILES LA DAGE, deceased, having been granted to PARKER C. JOHNSTON on March 10, 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. PARKER C. JOHNSTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFRY GILES LA DAGE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF GA DANIEL, JR, LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/LA DAGE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. LAWRENCE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-060 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN J. LAWRENCE, deceased, having been granted to STEPHANIE L. GAUNTT on March 10, 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. STEPHANIE L. GAUNTT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN J. LAWRENCE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/LAWRENCE, J. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.414.4250.

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to MAUREEN EVA LLOYD as Personal Representative on the 2nd day of March, 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. MAUREEN EVA LLOYD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WILLIAM LLOYD, 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: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/LLOYD, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL DEWAYNE NAVARRE, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-049 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of RUSSELL DEWAYNE NAVARRE, deceased, having been granted to DEBRA L. MERRILL, on the 24th 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. DEBRA L. MERRILL, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL DEWAYNE NAVARRE Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/NAVARRE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-256 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MURALL HAMER PHILLIPS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MURALL HAMER PHILLIPS, deceased, having been granted to LALLAGE JOHNSON NEILL on the 22nd 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. LALLAGE JOHNSON NEILL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MURALL HAMER PHILLIPS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: DANIEL L. LINDSEY, JR. RUSHTON, STAKELY, JOHNSON & GARRETT, P.A. PO BOX 270 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 184 COMMERCE STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-206-3212 dll@rushtonstakely.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/PHILLIPS, M. Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

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Public Notices IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA JO REAVES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-059 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of GLENDA JO REAVES, deceased, having been granted to SHERROW P. SANDLIN on March 2nd 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. SHERROW P, SANDLIN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA JO REAVES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/REAVES, G. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Eric Ryan Geer: Eric Ryan Geer, whose whereabouts are unknown, take notice that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been ¿OHG E\ 6KDQQRQ *HHU LQ WKH Juvenile Court of Elmore County, Alabama (JU-2021-189.01, 190.01). You must answer withLQ IRXUWHHQ GD\V DQG DSSHDU DW WKH FRXUW GDWH VHW -XO\ at 9:00 a.m. at the Elmore &RXQW\ -XGLFLDO &RPSOH[ RU VDLG 3HWLWLRQ PD\ EH JUDQWHG :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0DU DQG JU-2021-189.01,190.01 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF L’TANYA RENEE SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-052 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of L’TANYA RENEE SMITH, deceased, having been granted to STANLEY ANDRE SMITH on February 25th, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Al-

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y abama, 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. STANLEY ANDRE SMITH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF L’TANYA RENEE SMITH, DECEASED Address of Administrator: 192 SUNNYBROOK DRIVE DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-467-0353 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/SMITH, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SYBIL M. TAYLOR, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-383 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SYBIL M. TAYLOR, deceased, having been granted to BILLY D. HIL YER, AS PRESIDENT OF AND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FAULKNER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION on March 2nd, 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. BILLY D. HIL YER, AS PRESIDENT OF AND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF FAULKNER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SYBIL M. TAYLOR, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES D. COWELL ATTORNEY AT LAW 105 TALLAPOOSA STREET SUITE 101 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 PO BOX 239 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101 334-264-9472 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/TAYLOR, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA F. WALKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-028 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Public Notices Letters of Administration over the Estate of SANDRA F. WALKER, deceased, having been granted to TIMOTHY A. MCDOWELL on the 24 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. TIMOTHY A. MCDOWELL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA F. WALKER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JONATHAN S. WESSON WESSON & WESSON LLC 212 MAIN STREET WARRIOR, ALABAMA 35180 205-590-1128 jon@wessonandwesson.com Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/WALKER, S. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREA SURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 749 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36093 522: Cedric Sharpe. 71 Crenshaw Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Boxes, Furniture 639: Charis Lewis. 2038 Owens Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093 Contents: Boxes 730: Derrick Bailey. 925 Southern Hill Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093 Contents: Boxes Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 9 and 16, 2022 STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by NICOLE SUTTON, an unmarried person, on the 18th day of December 2017, to 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as recorded in RLPY Book 2017, Page 61830, in

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g WKH RI¿FH RI WKH 3UREDWH -XGJH of Elmore County, Alabama; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 13, 2022, the following described real and personal property situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 2, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama, a found iron pin; thence North 02°20’47” West a distance of 855.41 feet to a found iron pin; thence North 02°20’47” West a distance of 119.01 feet to found iron pin, being the Point of Beginning of the following described property: From said Point of Beginning, thence North 06°52’30” West a distance of 90.20 feet to a found iron pin; thence North 82°22’21” East a distance of 566.15 feet to a found iron pin; thence South 23°03’01” East a distance of 117.20 feet to a found iron pin; thence South 84°33’09” West a distance of 598.94 feet to the Point of Beginning; all lying in and being a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama containing 1.35 acres, more or less, property also has deeded rights to an 30.0’ egress and ingress easement. According to survey by Bill N. Sanford, AL License Number 10506 dated August 12, 2010.

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p p use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale. Kristofor D. Sodergren Attorney for 21st Mortgage Corporation ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A. -DFN :DUQHU 3NZ\ 6WH 200 P.O. Box 2727 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 (205) 344-5000 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 FC/SUTTON, N. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE TO CITIZENS OF ELMORE COUNTY Notice is hereby given that a Primary Election will be held at all Elmore County, Alabama Polling Places on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Additionally, if necessary, a Run-Off Primary Election will be held at affected Elmore County Polling Places on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. On both dates, the polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

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England calls for parole board to follow guidelines By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Observer Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, on Tuesday asked that his bill establishing oversight of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole be carried over. On Wednesday, England participated in a conference in front of the Statehouse in support of the bill. England said he pulled the bill in an effort to combat “misinformation” released Tuesday by Attorney General Steve Marshall. “This bill is highly problematic in that it would undermine the board’s independence—a hard-fought victory of the 2019 reforms—and make it more difficult for the board to deny parole. I strongly oppose this effort,” Marshall said in the statement. “While there is room for debate on matters of criminal justice, these debates must include the perspective of law enforcement, prosecutors, and victims of crime. Our state’s violent crime rates are an undeniable scourge on many of our biggest cities and their suburbs. And, around the country, we have seen what happens when politicians fail to appreciate the practical consequences of progressive criminal justice policies. We should not continue to entertain such proposals here in Al-

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Diane Files holds up a shirt with a photo of her son, David, who remains in prison on a 2006 murder conviction despite being deemed a very low risk for re-offense.

abama.” England said the 2019 bill Marshall is referencing was designed to crack down on the amount of people being paroled. “What’s interesting is that he doesn’t mention the

fact that the 2019 bill created parole guidelines that the board currently uses,” England said. “However, now they just ignore the recommendations.” HB 57, England said, is designed to provide struc-

ture and hold the parole board accountable to its own guidelines. “All HB57 would do is give meaning to what he supported back in 2019,” England said. “It would allow the Legislature to

adopt a validated risk and needs assessment to objectively assist in making the final decision. Again, not taking away independence or authority, but giving evidence based help.” Dillon Nettles, ACLU,

said the actions of the board’s actions do not match with its stated values. “This legislation enhances the accountability of the board by simply stating that the guidelines established by this Legislature in 2019 must be followed, or they must provide an actual reason when he board deviates from its guidelines,” Nettles said. “If you are denied parole in Alabama, you should know why.” Diane Files spoke about her son David, who was denied parole in 2020 on a murder charge. David Files was convicted in 2006 in the shooting death of his girlfriend, which he and his family have maintained was an accident induced by drug-fueled paranoia. The family says David has taken 32 courses to rehabilitate while in prison and received the best possible score of 0 on his risk assessment test, meaning he is very unlikely to reoffend. Diane Files held up a shirt with David’s photo on it and asked for passage of the bill. “I’m a mother just like any mother whose child is in jail,” Diane Files said. England said he is going to assist in working on the Senate version of the bill and plans to bring the bill forward again during the session.

Bill would require net-enabled devices to enable parental controls by default By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Observer An abbreviated hearing on a bill that would set phone parental controls to “on” by default brought passionate reasoning from both sides. One side argued that the bill is a simple, common-sense approach to protect children from early exposure to pornography, which they said is damaging. On the other were technology representatives, who said automatically filtering out content is anything but simple. Each only got two minutes with the committee running out of time before session, and most of the speakers were cut off before completing their prepared remarks. Speakers at public hearings are typically given three minutes each to speak. Melea Stephens, representing the

National Center on Sexual Exploitation, said the bill is “really straightforward” as the “solution is already on the device.” She spent most of her time educating the committee on the harmful impacts of children having early exposure to pornography. “We’re seeing younger and younger children addicted to pornography after two exposures,” Stephens said. She also said there has been a “drastic increase” in sexual incidents between children after exposure to porn. Lisa McCabe, director of state legislative affairs for CTIA, a lobbying arm of the wireless communication industry, told the committee the bill is “well-intentioned” but “unnecessary and unworkable.” “Content filtering is already provided for caregivers to manage the internet content their children have access to,” McCabe said “In

addition to filtering, there are controls to prevent the use of certain apps … There can’t be Alabama-specific requirements for devices used across the country because they’re not designed on a state-by-state basis.” McCabe also said the bill would put “burdensome requirements” on retailers at the point of sale. Eric Gerritson read a letter from Becky Gerritson of Eagle Forum, calling the bill “an elegant and simple step.” “There’s no real impact on providers,” Gerritson said. “It’s a checkbox. I challenge anyone to come up with a less intrusive solution.” Knox Argo, a lobbyist for the Motion Picture Association, told the committee that filters don’t even work. “Not like they want it to work,” Argo said. “You can’t have a filter establish prevailing community

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standard in Los Angeles and Wetumpka. I guarantee you they’re different.” The bill would create a cause of action against manufacturers of internet-enabled devices if those devices do not have content filters turned on by default, resulting in a minor accessing content that is “harmful to minors.” The bill defines “harmful to minors” to mean: “Any description or representation, in whatsoever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse when it: a. Taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest of minors; b. is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and c. taken as a whole, does not have serious value for minors, which includes only serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value

for minors.” The bill sets each violation at $10, with a single plaintiff able to claim up to $500. Each device which fails to have the content filter turned on at time of activation is considered a violation if the minor encounters harmful material on that device. “It appears big tech would rather protect profits over children,” said Stacey Oliver, founder of Awaken Ministries. Sponsor Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, said “checks and balances” are needed on children’s access to harmful materials. “It recklessly exposes kids to pornography,” Sells said. “It used to be dirty magazines that only 17-year-old kids could get. Now everything in the world is right here (on a phone).” The bill will come back up before the committee next week for a vote.

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