The Wetumpka Herald 09-28-22

A jump start in farming

Elmore County family gets grant for upstart farm

Holtville High School basketball coach arrested

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

A virtual teacher at Elmore County School’s Edge program has been arrested and charged with school employee distributing obscene material to a student.

Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery turned himself into authorities Tuesday afternoon.

Wilson was the head basketball coach at Holtville High School and was placed on administrative leave Jan. 13 according to Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.

and they will ask how many fifth generation or fourth generation, even seventh generation farmers there are,” Pate said. “They are real proud and should be. But nobody ever asks if there are any first generation farmers.” It’s because there are few

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

investigation and handed it off to the appropriate authorities. He was also placed on administrative leave at that time.”

first generation farmers and the barriers to entry are hard. There is finding property for some would-be farmers or finding the capital to start a farming operation. But Pate said there are still

Dennis said school officials follow the same procedure when administrators receive a report of allegations against school staff and employees.

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

Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sher iff’s Office have the alleged vic tim’s phone. Authorities collect ed Wilson’s phone as well.

“You could see a conversa tion between the two,” Frank lin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”

‘Back 2 Back’

ville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.

Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.

Some gas prices below $3, Hurricane Ian could change that

Wetumpka basketball legends ringed after 43 years of waiting

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

Staff report TPI Staff

By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Writer

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

As the saying goes, better late than never.

No one knows that better than the 1979 and 1980 Wetumpka Indians basketball team members and staff, who received their championship rings on Sunday after 43 years of waiting.

Surrounded by friends,

family, and members of the community, the men and women of Wetumpka High School’s only two basketball championships finally got their championship rings from the AHSAA.

The reasoning for why the teams never received their rings originally is widely disputed, but that is all in the past as former players and coaches now have their jewelry to celebrate their historic accomplishments.

“We wanted to bring some excitement and joy to Wetumpka,” said Curtis Mitchell, member of the ‘79 team.

“That was our one goal.”

As attendees filed into the Wetumpka Civic Center, a slideshow was playing, displaying pictures and memories of those legendary seasons.

The crowds murmured after every picture, as people remembered their friends, classmates and former team members as they once were.

“Look at him…”

“Remember her?”

“I forgot you had hair like that!”

Nowadays, the afros are long gone and the playing days are over, but the memSee LEGENDS, Page A3

Holtville’s

The lowest price of gasoline in Alabama fell to $2.82 Sunday, but some experts are saying Hurricane Ian could cause prices to climb again.

Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected

many factors driving prices both up and down across the country.”

“As Ian nears the U.S. coast, some refiners could see limited disruption,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said Monday morning. “As a precaution, GasBuddy has activated its Fuel Availability Tracker for motorists in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Hopefully, disruptions will be very limited due to Ian, but there remain

By Jake Arthur Chief Videographer

Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.

Average gasoline prices in Alabama fell 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 24.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 33.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.88 per gallon.

Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call.

According to GasBud-

Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.

According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.

“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”

This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.

Blessing of the pets coming to Wetumpka Farmers Market

“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Alabama principal of the year

Trinity Episcopal Church led by Rector Ally Perry, will bless all the barking dogs and meowing cats.

shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACTproficiency in the last five years. See

The church is planning a special for 3 p.m. Sunday at the Wetumpka Farmers Market to commemorate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi.

“The service will recognize the significance of and give thanks for the gift of animals and nature in our lives,”

, Page A3

PRINCIPAL

Perry said in a release. “The blessing of each animal by name means that God is mediating health, healing and life for the benefit of the animal in its relationship with its human partners.”

Perry will bless each animal and its human partner by name.

“Each pet will receive a blessing certification reminiscent of the event,” Perry said. “This event promises to be a fun event, especially for

WILSON

FUTURAL

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

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

CLIFF WILLIAMS/ THE HERALD

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD Ashley and Kade Campbell are given one of five $10,000 grants at an Alabama Ag Credit banquet.

See FARMING, Page A6

Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

SEPT. 20

• Criminal trespass was reported on Camellia Drive.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. Sept. 14

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

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

SEPT. 22

• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

SEPT. 21

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on East Roosevelt Street.

• A prowler was reported on Little Road.

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on West Roosevelt Street.

• Panhandling was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Cannon Road.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Redden Avenue.

• An arrest was made on Tallassee Highway.

• A welfare check was conducted on Harris Street.

SEPT. 20

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A citizen was given assistance on Third Avenue.

• Suspicious subjects were reported on Redden Avenue.

Obituaries

LINDA JEAN (SMITH) DUKE

Linda Jean (Smith) Duke, passed away on September 20th at the age of 72. Linda is predeceased by her parents Norman J. Smith, Jr. and Marie E. (Glor) Smith.

Linda is survived by her husband, Lt Col (retired) William (Bill) Duke, Wetumpka AL; her son, Robert A. Lenn, II, Montgomery AL; step-children William W. Duke, II, Brantley AL and Dixie A. Duke, Colorado Springs CO, three sisters Carol (Jimmy) Barfield, Panama City, FL, Barbara (David) Earle, Batavia, NY, Kathleen (Phil) Roush, Youngstown, FL; two brothers, Robert Smith (Kim), Warsaw, NY and Gerald Smith (Kathy), Youngstown, FL.

From 1971 to 1980, Linda was the Secretary to the Principal, Rutherford High School, Panama City, FL. In 1980, she moved to Washington DC and began her 32-year Federal Civil Service career as Inves -

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Quail Run Drive.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Notasulga Road.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Highway 229.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Central Boulevard.

• A white male was arrested on South Tallassee Drive.

SEPT. 19

• An intoxicated driver was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on Tallassee Highway.

• Trespassing was reported on Willow Street.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on First Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Noble Road.

• Breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft was reported on Story Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Oak Heights Road.

• Harassment was reported on Second Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Comer Lane.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Lower Tuskegee Road.

SEPT. 18

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• Loitering was reported on Friendship Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia

tigative Research Assistant, Headquarters, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Bolling AFB. In 1984, Linda transferred to Montgomery, AL and resumed her career as an Investigative Assistant, Fraud Division, Headquarters AFOSI District 8, Maxwell Air Force Base. In 1990, Linda transferred to the Air Force Standard Systems Group at Gunter Annex serving as the Executive Support Assistant to the Air Force Commander and First Sergeant. Linda retired in 2012, Detachment 1, 554th Electronic Systems Wing, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex AL. Linda received numerous commendations including the Air Force Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award.

Viewing: September 30th, 2022, Time: 10:00 am F uneral Service: September 30th, 2022, Time 11:00am

Gassett Funeral Home, Wetumpka, Alabama (334) 567-8433.

Graveside service will be held on September 30th 2:00pm at the Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Highway 119, Montevallo, Alabama (205)665-9039

The family requests that in lieu of flowers,

Road.

• Gunshots were reported on Oak Heights Road.

• Animal control was requested on Friendship Road.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Harassment was reported on Ben Worthington Road.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Lowe Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Hillcrest Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Gladys Street.

SEPT. 17

• A noise complaint was reported on McNeal Street.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on South Dubois Street.

• Gunshots were reported on Oak Heights Road.

• A burglary was reported on Kent Road.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Herd Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious person was reported on Ashurst Bar Road.

• A domestic incident was reported on Rickey Lane.

• A welfare check was conducted on Hillcrest Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Third Avenue.

• An assault was reported on Gladys Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Notasulga Road.

SEPT. 16

• Reckless driving was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A domestic dispute was re-

all memorials be made to the Redland Volunteer Fire Department, 4367 Redland Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36093

LOUISE LAMBERT

Louise Lambert, a resident of Wetumpka, AL, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, Sept 18, 2022, at the age of 94. For more information on her service, visit www.gassettfuneralhome.net.

CATHERINE

FRANCES MCDONALD STAHLKUPPE

October 21, 1951 — September 13, 2022 Catherine “Cathie” McDonald Stahlkuppe, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Cathie is survived by her husband Gerald “Joe” Stahlkuppe and son Shawn.

Stahlkuppe and his wife Christy, grandchildren: Ann-Catherine “Catie” Stahlkuppe, Peter Joel Stahlkuppe, Julia

ported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Ashurst Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Fourth Street.

• A private property motor vehicle accident was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A domestic incident was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Forgery was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Hanil Drive.

• A welfare check was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A white female was arrested on Gilmer Avenue following a report of a suspicious person.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Riverside Avenue.

• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Ashurst Bar Road.

SEPT. 15

• Harassment was reported on Grimes Street.

• A noise ordinance violation was reported on Second Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on East Patton Street.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal cruelty was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Menacing was reported on East Patton Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Jordan Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Monroe Street.

Elise Stahlkuppe, Alexandra Jade Stahlkuppe. She was the daughter of Bross Kimbrough McDonald and Bennie Brewer McDonald and sister of Joe McDonald of Titus, AL and B. Kim McDonald of San Antonio, TX. Her nieces include Tecla Cosgrove, Amy Roberts and Shannon McDonald. Her nephews are Alan McDonald and Chris Stahlkuppe.

Cathie was a retiree of the Alabama Red Cross and also a retiree of Regions Bank. She grew up in Wetumpka, AL and attended Wetumpka High School and the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Cathie was a longtime resident of Gardendale, Alabama and an active church goer. Her funeral service was conducted by Rev. Wayne Shelton of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Gardendale. She was laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Montevallo, Al. on Monday September 19, 2022. Visitation was SEP 16. at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home. Celebration of Life was at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home with burial in the Alabama National 3133 Alabama 119 Montevallo, AL.

DUKE

LAMBERT

STAHLKUPPE

ories made along the way remain the same.

“The experiences we had impacted my life forever,” said Charlie Crenshaw, member of the ‘80 team.

An almost 20 minute documentary was made about the back-to-back championship teams. While the documentary highlighted some of the greatest moments in Wetumpka High School’s history, it also showed just how difficult it was to get there.

43 years ago was an age in time much different than the one we are in now. Aside from the fact that the three-point line had not been implemented and dunking was not allowed, the mostly black members of the championship teams had to fight for their right to even be on the teams.

Back in the late 70s, Wetumpka High School had just been integrated.

The first real testament to Wetumpka basketball prowess in the late-70s was the 1975 team, which was one of the first integrated teams at the school

and was very nearly the first championship team.

That squad was one win away from playing for a championship in Tuscaloosa, now referred to as “Title Town” for the ‘79 and ‘80 teams.

The ‘75-squad was about five men deep, just enough to have a full team but hardly enough to withstand a long playoff run.

Kenny Marshall, member of the ‘75 team, said his squad paved the way for the future championship runs and lamented that had his team been deeper, he too would have earned his ring.

“It didn’t work out for us,” Marshall said. “We set the tone for those guys. They had the same kind of identical team we had.”

Back in those days, for the ‘75, ‘79 and ‘80 teams, they mainly played on make-shift goals in their backyards or on the outdoor courts at the old Wetumpka Rec.

All that is left of the Rec court is the asphalt, now a parking lot.

Ed Jackson of the ‘75 team said playing at the Rec in the summer was what gave him a love for basketball. Bill Franklin

said the memories he and his buddies made out there can’t be taken by anyone.

With the precedent set by the team in 1975, the 1979 team found its stride early and did what no team before it had ever done: go the whole way.

The 1979 squad finished the year 29-1, for what is widely regarded as one of the best seasons of basketball in Alabama state history.

Winfred Wise, member of the ‘79 squad, said adjusting to playing at an integrated school was a challenge before the season.

He said he and other black players had to play what he called more “organized” ball, but said when push came to shove, he and his teammates simply “did it on our own.”

The greatest aspect of the ‘79 team was exactly what the ‘75 team was missing. Depth.

The ‘79 team was so good in fact, and so deep, that Bernard Mack made the 1979 All-Tournament team, despite never starting a game.

Mack was a bit before his time in that regard, as the term “sixth man” was not in basketball vernacu-

lar until the 80s.

Wetumpka did not blow every team out on its way to the history books, and very nearly did not win at all. With the Championship on the line, it was up to Danny Williams to sink a pair of free throws to give the Indians a lead late in the title match.

As for what Williams was thinking before he attempted his shots?

“I did not want to go home empty handed,” Williams said with a laugh.

With the big blue trophy in hand, the goal for the 1980 season was simple. Win another. Why not?

“The pressure was off in 1980,” said Lewis Washington. “We never felt like we could lose a game. We never lost a game at home. Those sea-

sons made a whole lot of difference in our lives.”

1980 assistant coach Charles Johnson said it took his team very little motivation at the time to try and go back-to-back. The team was returning solid players, and adding the best talent the school had to offer.

“It did not take much motivation in 1980,” Johnson said. “We tried to stay focused because we knew we had something special.”

Something special they had indeed, as the team went 28-4 on the year, returning home with a second trophy in hand.

That team was so good in fact, that every senior on the squad was offered a college scholarship from a team, though no one can remember exactly what school it was.

College scholarship

or not, rings or not, the teams had each other and still do to this day. Their mark on the city of Wetumpka will live on far after they are gone.

Up on the Civic Center stage, the men and women of Wetumpka’s most heralded basketball teams finally received their rings. Some almost in tears, many hugging, the day had finally come when the two squads were recognized for just how great they truly were.

Each ring has “back 2 back” written on it, to forever memorialize one of the greatest runs in Alabama’s basketball history.

The players would have waited another 43 years if they could. But Sunday was the ultimate day for those select few to be recognized for what they are, and always will be.

Champions.

Our Directory Staff

Telephone: (334) 567-7811

Website: www.thewetumpkaherald.com

Management

Steve Baker Publisher, 256-414-3190 steve.baker@thewetumpkaherald.com

Kenneth Boone Chairman, 256-234-4284 kenneth.boone@thewetumpkaherald.com

Angela Mullins Business & Digital Publishing Director, 256-414-3191 angela.mullins@thewetumpkaherald.com

Kaitlin Fleming Managing Editor, 256-234-3412 kaitlin.fleming@alexcityoutlook.com

Betsy Iler Magazine Editor in Chief, 256-234-4282 betsy.iler@alexcityoutlook.com

Tippy Hunter Advertising Director, 256-414-3177 marketing@thewetumpkaherald.com

Audra Spears Art Director, 256-414-3189 audra.spears@thewetumpkaherald.com

Erin Burton Audience Development Director, 256-234-7779 erin.burton@thewetumpkaherald.com

Lee Champion Production Manager, 256-414-3017 lee.champion@thewetumpkaherald.com

Newsroom

Dalton Middleton Sports Editor, 334-350-3922 dalton.middleton@thewetumpkaherald.com

Advertising Sales

Marilyn Hawkins Regional Sales Manager, 334-350-3917 marilyn.hawkins@thewetumpkaherald.com

Sheryl Jennings Marketing Consultant, 334-452-6011 sheryl.jennings@thewetumpkaherald.com

Circulation

Linda Ewing Office Clerk, 256-414-3175 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com

Wetumpka

Teachers, state employees looking good in new fiscal year

The new state fiscal year begins October 1, and the two state budgets are flush. Both the General Fund and the State Special Education Budgets will be the largest in state history.

The General Fund Budget is a record breaking $2.7 billion. It increases the revenue to mental health and prisons. Medicaid continues to be a money eating monster. State employees are getting a four percent cost of living raise. This is the third time in recent history that state workers have gotten a back-to-back pay raise. In addition, retired state employees will get a bonus. State Senator Greg Albritton (R-Escambia) and Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) the budget chairmen deserve accolades.

Veteran Alabama State Employees Association executive director, Mac McArthur deserves a lot of credit for state employees getting a four percent pay increase this year and two percent last year. Ole Mac has put together four raises in five years for his folks.

Alabama Education Association (“AEA”) head, Amy Marlowe, and her chief lobbyist ally, Ashley McLain, deserve kudos for garnering a four percent teacher pay raise. Once again, the AEA has become a power to be reckoned with on Goat Hill.

The legislature passed a record breaking $8.17 billion Education Budget. The historic spending plan increases education funding by about $502 million over the current year. It drew praise from all corners of education for its increases, which includes teachers’ salaries and workforce development. There will be more money for classroom materials, the hiring of technology coordinators and reading coaches and $20 million to

Opinion?

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

implement the K-5 math instruction bill.

The budget includes a four percent raise for teachers and lump-sum bonuses for retirees. There is also about a $33 million bonus to increase teacher longevity. Other states have been giving similar salary adjustments. One of the budget allotments that has gotten the most accolades is the increase from $700 to $900 per classroom in supply money.

The story that has been building the past several years is the resurgence of the AEA as a power player on Goat Hill. The fruits of their labor emerged immensely during the regular session. It is apparent that AEA was instrumental in crafting the Education Budget with the four percent pay increase for teachers and the money that is going into the classroom. You would have thought that Dr. Paul Hubbert was still sitting in the gallery directing legislators votes with a thumbs up or a thumbs down. They have built AEA into a power to be reckoned with at the Statehouse.

The new leadership of Marlowe/ McLain have reorganized by acknowledging that Alabama. and especially the Alabama Legislature. is very Republican. They understand the rule that “money is the mother’s milk of politics,” and “you win more bees with honey.”

The AEA has generously donated to House Republicans like nobody’s business and no other Special Interest

entity. It is no longer taboo or heresy for a Republican legislator or State Senator to accept teacher union money. They have made $10,000 to $15,000 contributions to House members on both sides of the aisle. In reviewing campaign disclosure statements, AEA is the only entity writing checks that large. Checks to senator’s coffers are $25,000 or more.

AEA lobbyists, especially Ashley McLain, have earned the friendship and respect of the Republican House members and Senators. She and her team have gone out to their districts all over the state and gotten to know them and their families. They have connected the legislator with key educators in their hometowns who are respected centers of influence and can orchestrate a field or army of teachers to work the districts for their legislative friends. This footwork and shoe leather coupled with large campaign checks hits home with legislators of both parties.

The telling blow that resonated and echoed off the walls of the Statehouse was the defeat of the so-called School Choice Bill. Senator Del Marsh made it his final mission to place state education dollars into private, parochial and charter schools. His school choice was given a stinging defeat by none other than the AEA. Folks, make no doubt about it, the AEA is back in Alabama politics.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

She gave the people a constant during a period of dramatic social, political, and cultural change. Her royal countenance is on more currency than anyone else in the world. She presided over an empire that was changing fast, yet she managed to remain popular, maintain her dignity, and keep the monarchy relevant for 70 years.

Nine out of ten people on Earth weren’t even alive when she became the Queen. She reigned while fourteen different men served as President of the United States – from Harry Truman to Joe Biden -- and she met them all, save for Lyndon Johnson. She was even working right up to her last day on the job earlier this month.

The second Elizabethan era is over.

Last week, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II officially became the most-watched television event in history.

It surpassed the 1996 Atlanta Olympics opening ceremonies, until now the biggest assembled audience of all time at 3.6 billion viewers. The funeral also blew past the finale of “M*A*S*H” and all those Super Bowl games.

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist

Five billion people – 63 percent of the population of the entire world – was watching the same television program at the same time.

The most watched event in the history of our planet observed centuries-old traditions playing out in real time, accompanied by a marathon of choral music and Christian liturgy. And they watched with reverence and respect.

The twelve days of mourning concluded last Monday as the Queen made her way to her final resting place at Windsor Castle’s Royal Vault in the King George VI Memorial Chapel.

But in those twelve days, thousands waited in lines for upwards of 30 hours to pay their respects. British newspapers estimated that over 250,000 people stood in the streets waiting for their opportunity to say goodbye.

Her son, heretofore known for 73 years as Prince Charles, became

King Charles III upon the death of his mother.

Along with a powerful rendition of “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” that concluded with antiphonal brass, the funeral held all the expected pomp and pageantry. The national song of mourning, “Nimrod,” from Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations, was performed beautifully. There was a nonstop parade of processionals, responsorials, recessionals, and traditional music the likes of which are rarely heard on any type of programming.

During the darkest days of World War II, singing star Vera Lynn had a massive hit in England with her song “We’ll Meet Again.” During the Covid lockdowns of 2020, Queen Elizabeth quoted this song as she concluded her message to her subjects: “we will meet again,” she said.

At her funeral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, concluded his sermon with those words.

As this incredible television programming was passing by, all I could think of was how rare the whole event was – a long-lasting queen, yes, but the entire world stopping to watch a church service.

Kenneth Boone, Chairman Steve Baker, Publisher Kaitlin Fleming, Managing Editor Opinions

“Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press, nor that be limited without danger of losing it.” —Thomas Jefferson

The passing of a monarch and an era

PETS

Continued from A1

children and will provide an opportunity for connection with all in the community.”

The actual feast day of St. Francis is Oct. 4, but special services are now common worldwide on a Sunday near that date.

Numerous services, large and small, are held throughout the United States and internationally, one being at Washington National Cathedral. The largest service held in the U.S. is on the campus of Duke University. The Blessing of the Animals brings together people, their pets, working animals and their handlers, guardians and their charges, reveling in the diversity, harmony, and joy of God’s creation.

St. Francis provided the foundation for this event through his

GAS

Continued from A1

remarkable life which began in the 12th century. He was born to a wealthy family but chose a path of poverty and selflessness and became one of the boldest religious figures in history.

“He is most frequently portrayed as a quiet bird watcher, but he was much more,” Perry said. “He was also a great preacher who was outspoken in his concern for poverty and ecology. He was steadfast in his generosity to the poor, his willingness to minister to lepers, and his love for animals and nature. His activism for the environment and ecology are striking modern qualities. St. Francis is now remembered as the patron saint for animals and the environment.”

Perry asked those attending the Blessing of the Pets to consider bringing canned or bagged pet food to be donated to the Humane Society of Elmore County Shelter

dy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.82 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $3.89 per gallon, a difference of $1.07/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.67 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 17.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 49.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

“One of the longest gas price declines on record has finally come to an end after 14 weeks, with gas prices shooting up in several regions amidst myriad refinery issues from the West Coast to the Great Lakes and in between,” Haan said. “I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a wider gamut of price behaviors coast to coast in my career. A slew of unexpected refinery disruptions, including fires and routine maintenance, have seemingly all happened in a short span of time, causing wholesale gas prices to spike in areas of the West Coast, Great Lakes and Plains

states - and some of those areas could see prices spike another 25-75 cents per gallon or more until issues are worked out.”

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: September 26, 2021: $2.85/g (U.S. Average: $3.17/g) September 26, 2020: $1.89/g (U.S. Average: $2.19/g) September 26, 2019: $2.32/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) September 26, 2018: $2.54/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g) September 26, 2017: $2.44/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g) September 26, 2016: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) September 26, 2015: $1.97/g (U.S. Average: $2.28/g) September 26, 2014: $3.12/g (U.S. Average: $3.34/g) September 26, 2013: $3.20/g (U.S. Average: $3.42/g) September 26, 2012: $3.57/g (U.S. Average: $3.80/g)

GasBuddy is a voice for gas prices and a source for station-level data. GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from a diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide.

SUBMITTED THE HERALD

Rev. Ally Perry, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Wetumpka pets Marla held by Humane Society of Elmore County Director Rea Cord.

Community Calendar

ONGOING

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a year long hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library.

The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.

ECLECTIC TOWN

COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka.

LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information.

OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission.

RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the

month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334541-2025

LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly. org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15

people who farming appeals to.

“I think it appeals to people, not everybody though,” Pate said. “Some people want to live in the city and go to the ballet. But there are people who want to raise their children in the rural community.”

But Alabama Ag Credit started this year participating in the JumpStart program helping those in agriculture with some free money.

“This is our first time to do this,” Alabama Ag Credit CEO Doug Thiessen said. “Giving away money is something we like to do everyday but we usually make you sign a piece of paper that you are going to pay it back. Today we don’t. Today we are giving it away.”

But the free money of the JumpStart program is to help those just getting their start in agriculture.

“It’s focused on beginning farmers,” Thiessen said. “How to get people excited about agriculture, entering a rural lifestyle that some of us are getting older and may not be around too much longer. But there needs to be other people coming into this. That is what this is all about.”

Alabama Ag Credit had more than 50 applications for a chance at one of five $10,000 grants for newcomer farmers or soon to be farmers.

“They had to have started their business in the past two years or in the coming year,” Thiessen said. “Their purpose had to be for something we would typically loan money for, agriculture, put a down payment on a piece of land or equipment, something.”

Alabama Ag Credit made the applicants take part in

Calling all artists

Winners featured on the cover and inside pages of our October magazine edition. Submissions accepted in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastels, pencil & photography. (Up to three works of art per artist accepted)

Entries must reflect life and scenes in Tallapoosa County or the Lake Martin area.

All entries must be framed, matted or mounted on boards and ready to hang.

A panel of local artists will judge the entries. There is no fee to enter, and no prizes or monetary awards will be made. This year’s contest is just for fun!

Clearly mark each entry with the artist’s name, address and telephone number and deliver entries to the office of Lake Martin Living magazine on or before 5 p.m. September 23.

The office is located at 548 Cherokee Road, Alexander City, across from Benjamin Russell High School.

Please call magazine editor-in-chief Betsy Iler at 256-234-4282 with questions or email editor@lakemartinmagazine.com.

p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www. Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail. com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist. org.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information.

AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. locat -

ed at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka.

RED HILL SCHOOL: The Red Hill School on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments.

MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August.

CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

a free program it offers its customers already.

“[The applicants] go through and take our ag based business training,” Thiseen said. “It’s a standard program we offer for anybody online about how to fill out a business plan, how to think about your own agricultural enterprise. This doesn’t guarantee tomorrow will be perfectly successful for all of you, we get that. But maybe it gives you the jumpstart you need.”

Elmore County natives Kade and Ashley Campbell received one of the grants recently to help construct a 30x50 equipment and hay barn that will help prolong equipment life and preserve the nutritional value of the hay for livestock.

Kade is a native of Eclectic and Ashley of Wetumpka. They purchased property near Fleahop with the idea of raising a family on a farm and the children, ages one and three, attending schools in Eclectic.

“We had to think about that and where our kids would grow up,” Ashley said. “When we bought our property, our big goal was to put cows on it. I’m not sure where that desire came from.”

The idea was to use the farm to help teach responsibility to the children.

“It’s one of our priorities to understand when they grow up to have responsibility for taking care of animals, that they can’t just go out and play video games,” Kade said.

The couple still work full time jobs. Kade is an engineer with Montgomery Water Works and Ashley is a chemist there. The jobs help the Campbells make ends meet while their farming operation grows. Justin and Neily Barret have helped the Campbells be successful as first generation farmers.

“We’ve had some really good mentors,” Ashley said. “They have really helped us with our cattle operation. We would not have been able to have the experience we had without them.”

The Campbells own 28 acres and lease another 70 for their cattle operation with just more than 30 brood stock. And they are just getting into pigs.

“The pandemic brought the idea of farm to table with beef,” Kade said. “People are looking for the same thing with chicken and pork especially with the pricing.”

Ashley said a farm to table pork product is their niche with few smaller pork growers.

In time, the Campbells want to be able to get USDA approved so they can sell single cuts of meat, but for now they are growing the operation selling sides of beef and pork, mainly to those they know.

“Your biggest customers are repeat customers,” Kade said. “If the first thing they taste isn’t good, they won’t be back. We want to make sure we are putting out quality.”

Do you know anyone that enjoys the game of golf? Golf is a popular sport that is played by millions of people in the United States and around the World. The object of Golf is to use various types of clubs to hit a small ball several yards into a hole at the other end of the course. Courses usually have nine or 18 holes. The game is played on a grassy field called a Golf Course. Players use several types of clubs. A driver sends the ball long distances; the iron is used at shorter distances; and a putter is used at the end for precision. The course is made up of several elements. The player starts by hitting the ball at the Tee. The ball then travels down what is called the Fairway. Along the sides of the fairway are often wooded areas which are called the Rough. The hole is on a special area of grass called the Green. Other areas that are sometimes hard to avoid, like sand pits or small bodies of water, are called Traps. The object of the game is to get the ball into the hole with the least number of strokes to the ball with your clubs. The number of strokes that it should take an almost perfect player to get the ball into a particular hole is referred to as Par. Most holes are somewhere between Par 3 and Par 5. When a player gets the ball into the hole with one stroke, it is called a “Hole-in-One.” Players can play alone, in teams, or in groups. Players can travel along the course by foot or in a golf cart. Professional players often have a caddy. A caddy is an assistant who carries the golf bag and retrieves the clubs for them. The exact origin of golf is unknown. The oldest golf courses in the World are located in Scotland and some of them were used as early as the 16th Century.

Across Clues: 3. Assistant to professional golfers. 5. The number of strokes it should take to get the ball in a hole is called _____. 6. Sand pit or body of water. 8. When only one stroke is used. 9. Areas that run alongside the fairway. 11. Where the ball is first hit. Down Clues: 1. Stretch of grass that ball travels down.

Oldest courses are in which Country?

Club that is used for long distances.

Club that is used on the green.

A popular sport around the World.

Area on course where holes are.

Your own worst enemy

And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” - Luke 9:23-24

Does the title make you think this column is about Satan? He is a formidable foe, but he is not your worst enemy. Maybe you thought of some person who would be delighted to do you harm and see you suffer. As troublesome as such people may be, I do not think they are my own worst enemy, or yours.

Is it possible that we are our very own worst enemy?

The unconquered self threatens spiritual life and health. More than Satan, more than the most

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

MIKE McElroy Columnist

hateful person you know, when we have not surrendered ourselves to follow Jesus as Lord, we really are our own worst enemies. We harm ourselves deep in our hearts and souls, in a private place no other enemy can reach.

Our text reminds us that denying self is the first step of discipleship. We willingly give up self-direction. We follow Jesus by choice, not force. We do not follow perfectly. Like sheep, we are easily distracted and prone to wander.

This business of following

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jesus is not just an event in our past. It is instead a lifelong commitment that we renew each day, and really each moment of decision. It requires discipline and self-control.

The idea behind the Bible word for “self-control” is “having the strength to stay in place.” New Testament writers apply it to moral purity, anger management and controlling the tongue. It will govern our spending habits, our diet and how we use our time.

But why is the unconquered self my worst enemy, and yours, too? First the unconquered self competes with our first-place love for God. We’re supposed to love the Lord with all our heart, all our soul and all our mind (Matthew 22:37). But Paul warned of the danger of being a “lover of self” (2 Timothy 3:2). God will not

Church Briefs

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ EpiphanyTallassee/ For more informa-

tolerate loving anything or anyone (including ourselves) more than we love him. When we choose our way instead of his, we are loving ourselves more than loving God, and breaking the first and greatest commandment.

Also, my unconquered self challenges the Lordship of Christ in my life. Again, from the text, taking up the cross (dying to self) and following him (instead of our own will) are the essence and evidence of a surrendered life. He said the one who will not bear the cross and follow him “cannot” be his disciple (Luke 14:27). Jesus questioned the discipleship of those who called him Lord but did not do what he said (Luke 6:46).

Finally, the unconquered self contradicts living by the Spirit. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts two ways of living. We either

tion, visit the church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet

live by the flesh (our own will, appetites and desires) or by the Spirit (following the direction of God’s Holy Spirit within us). He gave two lists to show the kind of thinking, speech and behavior that comes from the two controllers in verses 19-23. Take the test for yourself. Will your life reveal that your unconquered self is in control? Or will your answer reveal that the Spirit of God is reigning in your life?

I realize this may be an uncomfortable subject to consider. But it is very important. Living in this evil world is tough. There are many dangers and foes to godly living all around us. But none of them can harm me as much as my own unconquered self. May God give us grace to see the need, and strength to surrender control of our lives to him.

Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee. com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”

OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio.com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.

Dalton MiDDleton SportS eDitor

Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week: Jushon Fleming

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The votes are in, and this week’s Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week is Wetumpka linebacker Jushon Fleming.

Fleming earned 160 of the 315 total votes cast. He beat out fellow teammate and Wetumpka running back Jamarion Thrasher by 45 votes. Thrasher earned 115 votes while Stanhope Elmore quarterback earned 40 total votes.

Fleming, like a few Wetumpka players have done, had a stellar defensive game

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Stanhope Elmore at Lanier

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Tallassee at Elmore County

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

last week. In the 49-7 blowout win over Russell County in region play, Fleming recorded five tackles, two tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one interception.

He was the opposing quarterback’s nightmare in the backfield, and his interception was returned for a touchdown in the second quarter to put the Indians up, 42-0, just before the half.

His performance helped move the Indians to 2-1 in region play while they have a 5-1 overall record. The Indians face Stanhope Elmore in a crucial region game this Friday night.

Glenwood Academy at Edgewood Academy Wetumpka at Carver Marbury at Elmore County

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Jemison at Holtville

Wetumpka at Stanhope Elmore Banks Academy at Edgewood Academy

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Edgewood Academy Varsity Tournament Elmore County at Central Coosa Tournament

MONDAY, OCT. 3

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Billingsley at Holtville Edgewood Academy at Chambers Academy Stanhope Elmore at Tallassee Elmore County at ACA

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

Holtville at Marbury Lee-Scott at Edgewood Academy Stanhope Elmore at Carver Pike Road at Wetumpka ACA at Wetumpka

WEEK 7 FOOTBALL CAPSULES

TALLASSEE (2-4)

AT ELMORE COUNTY (4-1)

THE PLAYERS

Elmore County: QB Payton Stephenson has completed 57 of 89 passes for 770 yards, 12 touchdowns, 2 INTs; he has rushed for 406 yards and five touchdowns. … WR Garrett Allen has 25 catches for 374 yards and two touchdowns. … LB

Jackson Mann has recorded 49 total tackles.

Tallassee: QB Tyler Ellis has rushed for 481 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. …

ATH Cade Everson has scored four touchdowns this year and rushed for 81 yards last week. … RB DJ Leonard has rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown in his last two games.

FOUR DOWNS

Elmore County beat St. Clair County, 35-13, last week; Tallassee lost to Chilton County, 2421, in overtime.

Tallassee is 0-2 in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4 while Elmore County is 1-1.

WETUMPKA, STANHOPE ELMORE CLASH IN ANNUAL RIVALRY GAME

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Wetumpka head coach Bear Woods will get his first taste of coaching in a rivalry game this weekend.

Woods and his Wetumpka Indians football team hit the road this Friday for a matchup with Stanhope Elmore in a AHSAA Class 6A, Region 2 showdown.

Wetumpka and Stanhope are each team’s biggest rival, and the two schools have faced each other every single year since 1970, and have even

Tallassee has won six consecutive games over Elmore County.

Elmore County’s defense is allowing 19.8 points per game this year. Tallassee is allowing 17.7.

NEXT UP: Elmore County hosts Beauregard; Tallassee hosts Valley.

WETUMPKA (5-1)

AT STANHOPE ELMORE (1-4)

THE PLAYERS

Wetumpka: QB Nate Rogers completed 7 of 16 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown last week; he also rushed fro 106 yards and two touchdowns. … RB

Mike Dillard scored two rushing touchdowns last week. … S Dorion Jackson scored his first defensive touchdown of the season on a pick-six.

Stanhope Elmore: QB Jacob Bryant has thrown 10 touchdowns passes this season. … WR Jackson Thomas has scored multiple touchdowns in three games this year and has

See CAPSULES, Page B2

faced each other twice in a season before due to playoffs.

Out of the 53 total matchups, 45 of them had extra importance as they were region games. Stanhope Elmore leads the overall series 32-21, but the Indians won last year’s matchup at home.

“For me, it’s another region football game,” Woods said. “For everyone who has been involved in this community, it’s a game that makes sports fun. This one game can be talked about more than the whole season, no matter if the season goes good or bad. This game

See RIVALRY, Page B2

Tigers, Panthers face off in rivalry showdown

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

When the Elmore County and Tallassee football teams take the field this Thursday night, all records are being thrown out the window.

Elmore County enters the rivalry game with a 4-1 overall record and a 1-1 region record while Tallassee is 2-4 this season and 0-2 in region play. The teams both play in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4.

Tallassee started the season 2-0 but has lost four consecutive games for the first time since 2015 and only the second time under current head coach Mike Battles. It’s also the first time the Tigers have started region play 0-2 since 2011.

But despite the records, Tallassee has dominated Elmore County as of late. The Tigers have won six straight with their last loss

coming in 2015. They’ve won 9 of the last 10 games and lead the overall series, 36-23-1.

With that being said, first-year head coach Kyle Caldwell knows not to look at records.

“You can throw out records any time these teams play each other,”

Caldwell said. “I’m an Auburn fan and anytime they play Alabama, they’re going to give them their best no matter what the records are. To us, they’re 6-0 right now. They play very physical at the

Help us with our award-winning sports coverage

Tallapoosa

JACOB WATERS THE HERALD

Wetumpka’s Jushon Fleming celebrates after scoring a defensive touchdown against Russell County.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

Tallassee’s Tyler Ellis runs the football against Reeltown.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Stanhope Elmore’s Jackson Thomas has seven receiving touchdowns this season.

CAPSULES

seven receiving touchdowns. … RB Davion Thomas scored the lone touchdown for the Mustangs last week.

FOUR DOWNS

Wetumpka beat Greenville, 42-21, last week; Stanhope lost to Prattville, 49-10.

Wetumpka beat Stanhope, 8-7, last season to end the Mustangs’ season.

Wetumpka is 2-1 in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 2; Stanhope Elmore is 1-1.

Stanhope Elmore has lost three games by one possession this season.

NEXT UP: Wetumpka hosts Carver; Stanhope Elmore at Lanier.

BANKS ACADEMY AT EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (2-3)

THE PLAYERS

Edgewood Academy: QB Austin Champion has completed 33 of 60 passes for 597 yards and five touchdowns. … ATH Gabe LeMaster rushed for 183 yards on 22 attempts last week. He has two 100-yard performances this season. … ATH Bradley Boone has totaled 430 yards and three touchdowns this year.

FOUR DOWNS

Edgewood beat Fort Dale, 21-14, last week; Banks beat Coosa Valley, 33-14.

Edgewood beat Banks, 26-12, last season. Edgewood is 2-0 against Banks all-time. This is a non-region matchup.

NEXT UP: Edgewood Academy at Macon East Academy; Banks **

JEMISON (2-3) AT HOLTVILLE (2-3)

THE PLAYERS

Holtville: RB Shawn Brackett has rushed for 437 yards and 10 touchdowns this season; he also has 20 catches for 226 yards. … WR Erik Adkins has 21 catches for 320 yards and four touchdowns. … LB Conner Hackett has recorded 61 tackles and 14 tackles for loss.

FOUR DOWNS

Holtville lost to West Blocton, 26-7, last week; Jemison beat Montevallo, 20-12.

Both Holtville and Jemison are 1-1 in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 3.

Jemison beat Holtville, 35-14, the last time they met in 2013.

Holtville’s offense has only scored two touchdowns in its last two games.

NEXT UP: Holtville at Marbury; Jemison hosts Demopolis.

RIVALRY

is what people will remember. But for the purposes of what our team has set out to do, this is just another region football game.”

The Indians (5-1, 2-1) are off to a great start this season under Woods’ first year. Wetumpka has already reached last year’s win total and the Indians are fighting for a home playoff spot midway through region play.

Stanhope Elmore (1-4, 1-1) has not had the hottest start to their season, but the Mustangs’ record does not tell the whole story. Three of their four losses have come by only one possession, and the Mustangs had the ball and a chance to tie it on their last possession in each game.

The only loss by more than a touchdown was last week against 7A Prattville.

Woods knows the record is no indication of what Stanhope Elmore brings to the table, and he is throwing records out the window this week.

“People who watch film, which are the coaches, understand that the record is not what represents how good a football team is,” Woods said. “This Stanhope team is only a handful of plays away from only having one loss. … I think Stanhope is the best one-win football team in the state right now. They have players like they always do traditionally, we have players like we do traditionally, and that’s what makes for a good football game.”

Stanhope Elmore’s offense has been talented this year, but a slight change from what the Mustangs are used to. Instead of primarily running the football, Stanhope has thrown the ball more than past teams.

Quarterback Jacob Bryant is in the midst of a stellar season, and receiver Jackson Thomas, a Troy commit, is scoring touchdowns in every game this season. He has yet to find a defen -

sive back who can keep him out of the end zone.

Woods and the Indians have not faced a passing attack like Stanhope’s yet this season, but he also believes the Mustangs have not faced a defense like his yet.

“That’s kind of the same thing that Baker did, but Baker

didn’t want to do that against us,” Woods said of the passing attack. “That’s because of what we do and how we play defensively. That’s going to be a fun matchup seeing what they come out and try to do and want to do versus what we do. No team has faced our defense unless you’ve actually faced our defense.”

point of attack and the linebackers fly around. They have a lot of different guys who run the ball and run the ball hard.”

Tallassee’s led by quarterback Tyler Ellis, who is in his fourth year of starting for the Tigers.

Ellis has mostly been known as a passer in his time at Tallassee, but has evolved into more of a dual-threat quarterback his senior year. This season alone, Ellis has rushed for 481 yards and has totaled 10 touchdowns.

If anyone knows dual-threat quarterbacks, it’s Caldwell and Elmore County. Caldwell was a dual-threat who shined both at the high school and college level, and he coaches one of the best in the state in Payton Stephenson.

Stephenson has both rushed and passed for over 2,000 yards in two years as the starting quarterback. This season, he’s already passed for 770 yards and rushed for 406. He has 17 touchdowns on the year.

So what stands out to Caldwell when looking at Tallassee’s Ellis?

“He’s tough to tackle and gets downhill fast. Once you get momentum going, it’s tougher to get someone down rather than running east to west. They do a good job in their scheme of being able to keep you off balanced, running powers and traps and different formations. They try to out-formation you and out-flank you sometimes. It’s a tough task to prepare for. It’s going to be a difficult game like it always is.”

When Elmore County takes the field, it will be without lineman Nicobe Hooks. Hooks, one of the team’s best linemen, was injured against St. Clair County and is now out for the season after having to have surgery.

SHOWDOWN Continued from B1

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD

Elmore County’s Payton Stephenson runs the football against Sylacauga.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD Wetumpka’s Justin Fleming applies pressure to the Greenville quarterback.

Pet of the Week – Chi

Humane Society of Elmore County News

By Rea Cord Executive Director

Do you know about our Tail’s End Thrift Store co-located with our Shelter at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka? As a nonprofit organization fundraising is at the top of our priorities so that we can continue our mission to help the 4000 animals that come through our doors each year. Our 100 percent volunteer run thrift store is a vital asset and our single largest fund-raising activity. The store is open for shopping Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. –3 p.m. and you might be amazed at what you can find there.

Chi is a four-year-old male Lab, about 65 lbs.

He came to the shelter when his former owner felt they did not have enough room for him.

Chi would love a big, fenced yard to romp in but also couch time to help you watch TV. He loves attention and tummy rubs and is good with other dogs and cats.

Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can

be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting Chi or any of the shelter’s pets, the first step is the adoption application you can

do online at https:// elmorehumane.org/ adoption-applicationonline-form2.html. Once approved, the shelter will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

The Elmore County Humane Society shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, their phone number is 334-567-3377 and their website is www. elmorehumane.org for more information.

Our store carries donated clothing, furniture, collectibles, art, books, jewelry, appliances, electronics, furniture and so much more. We are incredibly grateful to all who donate items since that is where this all starts, and all donations are tax-deductible. Our volunteers are there to receive donations Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.; please do not leave donations outside of these hours as items left outside are subject

to theft and the weather. Please note that we do not accept stained/dirty/ dry-rotted clothing, broken appliances/tools/ electronics/furniture, the old-style heavy televisions, old style large/heavy computer monitors, mattresses and obviously soiled or damaged furniture.

Of course, our thrift store wouldn’t even be open if not for our incredible group of dedicated volunteers who are there to receive, sort, price, place and sell donated items. We are indeed blessed with volunteers who give of their time so that all profit goes to our shelter to ensure we can continue helping sick, injured and homeless pets. These volunteers are running a first-class thrift store operation and if you have not been there to shop, you are truly missing out as there is something for everyone.

Right now, we can use more volunteers and donated items as sales have been quite brisk this summer. With spring yard sales and house cleaning starting up we will be receiving even more donations so can always use more volunteers to help. Besides volunteering

during the store’s normal hours of operation there are opportunities on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with sorting, pricing, and placing items so all the new items are ready for sale by Thursday. Please stop by between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday to check it out and talk to the folks about volunteering. While you are there, please also thank our volunteers for their endless hard work operating our thrift store as all proceeds go to our shelter to ensure we can be there for all the pets that come to us needing our help.

To our shoppers/ donors/supporters – you will find super deals and high-quality items at our thrift store. Our volunteers take great effort in cleaning items, making sure clothes are all in good condition and checking that electronics/appliances work. Shoppers can feel confident in getting nice items when you come shop with us while also supporting what we think is a great cause! And many thanks to all who do shop at our Tail’s End Thrift Store - we greatly appreciate your support! We hope you shop and adopt!

Oktoberfest coming to Wetumpka this weekend

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Lucky Lawrence has seen his fair share of Europe, especially Germany.

Lawrence helped open Provisions Cheese and Wine Shoppe and wants to bring an original Oktoberfest to downtown Wetumpka.

“When we lived in Europe, we lived in a small town,” Lawrence said. “Every small town held an Octoberfest to honor all the farmers. It’s a

harvest festival. After all, that is what it originated from.”

Lawrence said the traditional Oktoberfest is far from the drunkfest some think it is and believes Wetumpka is the perfect place for the fall festival.

“Everyone thinks it’s about beer drinking but it’s about the farmers,” Lawrence said.

“We are surrounded by farmers here in Wetumpka and Elmore County. So I wanted to do something to celebrate the people around us, celebrate a small town.”

The festival will be in downtown from 4 to 9 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

“We will have 12 bands on three stages over the course of two days,” Lawrence said.

“It’s a free event and everyone is welcome. We are not charging farmers to sell their product. We are not charging our craft makers to sell their product. We are not charging people entry to come to it.”

Stage one will be between the Coosa Craft House and the tourist trap. Stage two

will be in The Alley and stage three will be behind the Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce.

Lawrence said there will be far more to the festival than just music.

“We are going to have numerous food vendors in town,” Lawrence said. “We will have a German food truck in town. We are going to have a lot of people doing German themed stuff to highlight Oktoberfest. The restaurants in town and the beer

serving establishments will have German beer available. Most of the stores in town will have some form of a sale going on.”

Lawerence said there will be plenty of other things to do and try.

“I want to start small and work on getting bigger over a period of time,” Lawrence said. “We are trying to bring out everyone to come hang out downtown. If you haven’t seen Wetumpka in the glow of the night, it’s beautiful.”

Eclectic Middle School homecoming court announced

SUBMITTED THE HERALD

Pictured (left to right, seated): 5th Grade Attendants Audrey Bass and Saylor McDonald; 6th Grade Attendants Baileigh Ames and Molly Kate Justice; (standing) 7th Grade Attendant Caitlyn O’Banion, 8th Grade Attendants Laura Jones, Addison Patterson, Addi Stephenson, and Libby Powell; and 7th Grade Attendant Ashlyn Peyton. EMS will celebrate Homecoming on Monday, October 3. The court will be presented and queen crowned during pre-game at 4:45 p.m. at Burt Haynie Field prior to kick-off at 5:30 p.m.

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE

be useful. Tonight: Conversations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You will make a strong effort today to study or explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law, because you see that making this effort will bring about results you hope to achieve. With the Sun in your sign, you have an excellent chance for this. Tonight: Review your money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign, which means things will tend to go your way. This will include discussions about shared property, inheritances, insurance issues and anything that you own jointly with others. You will work hard to get results in these areas today.

Tonight: You win!

is in your sign dancing with Saturn. This means this is an excellent day to do any kind of work where you have to keep plugging along until it’s nished. You’ll have the patience to do this. Furthermore, when the job is done, you will feel a sense of satisfaction. Tonight: Work.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your focus on home and family continues to be strong right now. Today you might work alone or behind the scenes to shore up something that supports your home or supports family relationships. In particular, this could include nancial planning and the practical support of others.

Tonight: Play! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You’re ready to work with others, especially in groups, to get a job done today. “Many hands make light work.” You might accomplish this by being the leader or by teaching this group. Or perhaps you will roll up your sleeves and join in because you know what needs to be done. Tonight: Cocoon at home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are ambitious to achieve something today. You will work hard because what you want to get done is practical and doable. It might be a modest goal, but because you know exactly what you want to get done, you will achieve it. Of course, it has to

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

With Mars opposite your sign, you can choose to be annoyed with someone or, instead, join forces with them and accomplish a lot by working together. This is always an option if you have the patience to make it happen. You might work behind the scenes today as well. Tonight: Solitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a hardworking day for you, which means you will accomplish a lot, especially if it is difficult or demanding work. You will keep plugging away at whatever you choose to do, and you won’t overlook details.

Tonight: Be friendly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

If you practice something today with great patience, you will hone or improve your skills. This might be related to the arts, a musical performance or honing a skill related to sports. Either way, you will work with diligence and patience. Tonight: You are noticed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You can make great strides by working at home today or perhaps working with a family member, because you have the energy and willingness to do the job. It might even be a small job, relatively modest; nevertheless, you’ll get it done. Tonight: Explore!

Job Opportunities

dividual capacity but solely as trustee of NRZ Pass-Through Trust XVIII, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidfront of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore County, Alabama, on October 20, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 4, Block B, of OakBrook Plat No. 1 as the same appears of record

Public Notices

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in plat book 13 page 119. This foreclosure is subject to the Mortgage from Vonda Lake and spouse, Thaddus Lake to Sebring Capital Partners, Limited Partnership, dated 12/11/2002, recorded 12/13/2002 in the original principal amount of $96,000.00, recorded in RLPY 2002, Page 76364, Elmore County, Alabama records. Property street address for informational purposes: 65 Mulberry Court, Wetumpka, AL 36092

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENREDEMPTION 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 tenpayable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale.

Aldridge Pite, LLP 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, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee of NRZ Pass-Through Trust XVIII, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP 15 Piedmont Center 3575 Piedmont Rd. N.E., Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee. Newspaper: The Wetumpka Herald Publication Dates: 9/14/2022,9/21/2022,9/28/2022 THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 197775

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2022-025

TO: BETHANY R. KIRK PARR, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, THE MOTHER OF R. J. A., A MINOR, AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for -

CHRISTY LYNN AMACKER, as Petitioner, for the adoption of R.

this adoption. Be advised that ifsponse with the Probate Court

notice. The Probate Court of consider such Petition without JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

A2022-025

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Steven T Rogers An Unmarried Person And Danielle C Tucker An Unmarried Person to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Alabama Home Mortgage Loans Inc., its successors and assigns dated July 5, 2017; said mortgage being recorded on July 11, 2017, in Book 2017, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mort-

Public Notices

gage, 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 26th day of October, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 58 OF THE WOODLANDS

BY BRENSEN CREEK SUBDIVISION PLAT NUMBER 4 AS SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 17 AT PAGES 53-54 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said property is commonly known as 395 Woodhaven Ln, Wetumpka, AL 36093.

the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03351AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 22-03351al

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Timothy E Rolan Married And Patty Rolan His Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, solely as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company, its successors and assigns dated April 9, 2019; said mortgage being recorded on April 19, 2019, in Book 2019, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Guild Mortgage Company LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 54878

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Guild Mortgage Company LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry 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 27th day of October, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Parcel 1 Begin at the intersection of the South line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 20 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, with the West right of way of a County Highway (Project No. SACP 4489A); thence North 5 degrees East along the West right of way of said highway 210 feet; thence West 210 feet; thence South 5 degrees West 210 feet; thence East 210 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING Parcel 2 Begin at the intersection of the South line of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 20 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, with the West right of way of a County Highway (Project No. SACP 4489A); thence North 5 degrees East along the West right of way of said highway 210 feet to the Northeast Corner of that certain Lot heretofore described in deed dated October 26, 1972 and recorded at Deed Card County, Alabama and being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the Lot herein described. From said Point of Beginning, run thence in a Northerly direction along the West right of way line of said County Highway, a distance of 210 feet; run thence in a Westerly direction parallel with the

Public Notices

yp North boundary line of the aforesaid Lot heretofore described, a distance of 420 feet; run thence Southerly, parallel to the West right of way line of said County Highway, a distance of 420 feet; run thence in an Easterly direction 210 feet to the Southwest Corner of the Lot heretofore described; run thence in a Northerly direction along the West line of the Lot heretofore described, a distance of 210 feet to the Northwest Corner thereof; run thence in an Easterly direction along the North boundary line of the aforesaid Lot, a distance of 210 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.

Said property is commonly known as 1509 Union Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024.

the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03613AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 22-03613al

PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kristen Kizziah Smith and husband Brian Smith, originally in favor of GA Realty Consultants LLC, on March 12, 2021, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2021 Page 36527; the undersigned Colonial Impact Fund-II, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on October 4, 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: Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block A, of H.S. Holloway Subdivision surveyed by D. Herren, dated August 11, 1926, as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1121 E. Patton St , Tallassee,

Public Notices

AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Colonial Impact Fund-II, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www. tblaw.com TB File Number: 2205116 09/14/2022, 09/21/2022, 09/28/2022

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 22-05116

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Struthers Recreation, LLC., Contractor, has completed the Contract of Construction of “Special Education Playground Additions Bid #22-002” for The Elmore County Board of Education, Owner, and have made said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with the project should immediately notify Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robinson Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Struthers Recreation, LLC.. 200 Applegate Trce. Pelham, AL 35124

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 COMPLETION

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Colleen Tucker; Timothy Tucker, husband and wife, originally in favor of Ameriquest Mortgage Company, on July 12, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in undersigned Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Quest

as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on October 19, 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 7, Block D, according to the Survey of Scenic Hills 2nd Addition, as recorded -

address for informational purWILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT

TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENSUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OFTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

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)

time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. 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. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securi-

Public Notices-

tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-

Wetumpka Herald: 22-06708

PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Annie Pinkard, a widow, originally in favor of Morcap Inc., on January 9, 1998, said mortgage recordProbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 193 Page 1286; -

Book 2017 Page 5848; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association), not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Trustee on behalf of South-

Asset-Backed Pass Through 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 November 2, 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: A certain tract of land situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Townand more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Northwest Corner of the above described Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and run South along the West line of said Quarter-Quarter for a distance of 426.66 feet; thence run East for a distance of 1097.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue East along the last named course for a distance of 210.0 feet to the West

a distance of 105.0 feet thence run West for a distance of 210.0 feet; thence run North for a distance of 105.0 feet to the Point of Beginning. . Property street address for informational pur---

law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association), not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Trustee Secured Assets Corporation,-

Avenue South, Suite 330, Bircom TB File Number: 22-40574

Sept. 28, Oct 5, & 12 2022 22-40574

PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Derek Hathcock, a married man, sole owner, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, on July 8, 2021, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2021 Page 60522; the undersigned

Public Notices

gg Data Mortgage, Inc. , as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on November 16, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Lot 33, Jackson Trace Subdivision Plat No. 2 as the plat thereof appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 15, Page 61.. Property street address for informational purposes: 100 Jackson LN , 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) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Data Mortgage, Inc. , (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-07020 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28. Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 22-07020

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Elmore County Board of Education at 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, until 10:00 AM CST, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read, for:

HVAC RENOVATIONS FOR AIRPORT ROAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL COOSADA, ALABAMA DCM No: ME No: 21-134

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00AM CST, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Elmore County Board of Education at 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. All bidders must attend this meeting. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Elmore County Board of Education (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Drawings and specLLC, 903 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. PDF electronic bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon receipt of check for the amount of $25.00. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof. All bidders the established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the bidder shall show such evidence clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the seal envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby by promoted.

Elmore County Board of Education (Awarding Authority) Morris Engineering LLC 903 South Perry Street Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (Engineer)

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, 2022 BIDS 21-134

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Valarie J. Cook, unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Synovus Mortgage Corp., and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 15th day of December, 2014, which Mortof the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2014, at Page 52978; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, Synovus Mortgage Corp., and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated April 21, 2020 and in Real Property Book 2020, Page 24061. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, Alabama during the legal hours of sale on November 2, 2022, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the Northeast Corner of Lot 700-17 of Replat of Grandview Pines, Plat No. 7 the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, Page 159; thence S 00° 42’ 42? E, 45.15 feet to a point; thence S 89° 17’ 18” W, 84.19 feet to a point lying on the East right-of-way of Tanglewood Court (50’ radius); thence along said right-of-way N 37° 46’ 00” W, 39.01 feet to an iron pin at the end of said 50.00 foot radius; thence continue along said right-of-way N 00° 42’ 42” W, 14.02 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right-of-way N 89° 17’ 18” E, 108.00 feet to the point of beginning.

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

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

This sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

SASSER, SEFTON & BROWN, P.C. Bowdy J. Brown, Esq. 445 Dexter Avenue, Suite 8050 Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Our File No.: 49696-3129

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY ASSIGNEE

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 49696-3129

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES MARION ANDRESS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of JAMES MARION ANDRESS, deceased, having been granted to BESSIE ANDRESS on September, 15, 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.

BESSIE ANDRESS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES MARION ANDRESS, 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: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/ANDRESS, J.

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE Stone Electric Co. Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. ATRP2-26-2020-

This notice will appear for four on September 28, 2022 October 19, 2022.

Stone Electric Co. Inc. COMPLETION

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS

The Elmore County Commission and the City of Wetumpka are seeking bids for site demolition, erosion control, clearing & grubbing, grading & excavation, parking lot construction, athleticlighting, site drainage, water, and sodding in accordance with

Information, construction plans and bid book are available from Elmore County Richie Beyer, (wrbechd@ elmoreco.org). The Bid Document Received Form must be emailed to the Purchasing Department prior to submission of bid as stated in bid book.

A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, Septemto address your questions and provide additional information All interested respondents will be required to attend this meeting bid conference will be held at the Elmore County Historic Street, Suite 200, Wetumpka,tend, please provide a company name, representative and contact number via email to Richie org -

Failure to attend this meeting will result in the rejection of your Sealed bids are to be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022

the outside of the bid package along with Bid Proposal for Inquiry 2023-PW7, the bid date, name of the work, name of bidder, and the Alabama General Prepare bid on form bound in Project Manual or copy there-

bond payable to Elmore County Commission in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in

proposals to:

Elmore County Chief Beyer, Elmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092

Bidders must direct all inquiries concerning construction plans and bid book in writing to Elmore County Chief Oper(wrbechd@elmoreco.org).

Wetumpka Herald: BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-289 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE C. BROWDER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LOUISE C. BROWDER, deceased, having been granted to RAMONA MAXINE BROWDER LAZENBY on the 20th day of September, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, 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.

RAMONA MAXINE BROWDER LAZENBY, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE C. BROWDER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/BROWDER L.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice: In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Hawk, Inc. (Contractor) has completed the Contract for Foodservice Equipment at Redland Road Middle School for the State of Alabama and the Elmore County Board of Education (Owner), and havement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Architect: Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, 2660 EastChase Lane, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117.

Contractor: Hawk, Inc., 301 Hawk Place, Montgomery, AL 36117.

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2022

COMPLETION

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY FRANCES BARBOUR, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-118 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BETTY FRANCES BARBOUR, deceased, having been granted to VELVET GAIL BLISS on September 14, 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.

VELVET GAIL BLISS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY FRANCES BARBOUR, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/BARBOUR, B.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD TRAVIS BARBOUR, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-117 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LLOYD TRAVIS BARBOUR, deceased, having been granted to VELVET GAIL BLISS on September 14, 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.

VELVET GAIL BLISS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LLOYD TRAVIS BARBOUR, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/BARBOUR, L.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-279 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY H. CULP, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BETTY H. CULP, deceased, having been granted to JANET C. MULLINS on the 16th day of September, 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.

JANET C. MULLINS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY H. CULP, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444

Jerry@GADanielLaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/CULP, B.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Legal Notice In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that First Team Construction Co., Inc., Contractor, has completed the Redland Road MidWetumpka, Alabama 36093, for Elmore County Board of Education, Owners, and havement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately contact Goodwyn Mills Cawood, 2660 Eastchase Lane, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117. First Team Construction Co., Inc. Auburn, AL 36830 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022

COMPLETION

PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR PROJECT STPMN-2620(257)

Public Notices

()

STPMN-2620(255) & STPMN-2620(256) ELMORE COUNTY. ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022

COMPLETION

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD MAURICE DOUCET, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-277

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioners, CAROL ANNE DOUCET, RICHARD MAURICE DOUCET, JR., MALLORY MCMANUS and ALEX---

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. -

EST/DOUCET R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BILLY WAYNE RIDGEWAY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-264 NOTICE TO ANY INTERESTED PERSON, PARTY AND/OR ENTITY

A Petition for Final Settlement of the Estate of BILLY WAYNE RIDGEWAY, Deceased, has Court of Elmore County, Alabama by NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN, Personal Representative of such Estate. Such Petition has been set for a hearing to be held on the OCTOBER 31, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. At such Hearheld at such date and time at the Elmore County Courthouse located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama.

to such hearing date. You may appear and be heard at such hearing should you desire.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/RIDGEWAY, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EUGENIA P. McCARTNEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-288 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of EUGENIA P. McCARTNEY, deceased, having been granted to TABITHA MARIE MCCARTNEY on the 19TH day of September, 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.

TABITHA MARIE MCCARTNEY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EUGENIA P. McCARTNEY, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/MCCARTNEY E.

LEONARD

Personal Representative on the 15th day of September 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.

LAHOMA LEONARD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES CLAYTON JONES, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022

EST/JONES J.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES E, PURDY, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2022-285

NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE

TO: THEODORE JAMES PURDY, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND A BEING A NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES E. PURDY; DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES E, PURDY, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 14, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JAMES in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by DOROTHY K. POORE, 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 JAMES E. PURDY. 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 tention 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: G. BART CRUM CRUM, ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. PO BOX 1186 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-1186 334-269-8461

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/WILL/PURDY, J.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NATALIE W. SMITH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-265 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of NATALIE W. SMITH, deceased, having been granted to SPURGEON SMITH on September 13,2022 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.

SPURGEON SMITH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF NATALIE W. SMITH, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: CHARLES L. ANDERSON ANDERSON, WILLIAMS & FARROW, LLC 7515 HALCYON POINTE DRIVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-272-9880

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/SMITH, N.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK BURGE MITCHELL, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-221 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FRANK BURGE MITCHELL, JR., deceased, having been granted to RODERICK B. PERDUE on September 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

Public Notices

q allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

RODERICK B. PERDUE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK BURGE MITCHELL, JR., DECEASED

Address of Personal Representative: 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/MITCHELL, F.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 27, 2013, executed by April Oates, a married woman, also known as April B. Marks Abrams, and Keith Oates, her husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., which mortgage was recorded on January 10, 2014, in RLPY Book 2014, Page 1206;

corded on November 2, 2018 in RLPY Book 2018, Page 52534, of the mortgage records in the Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Quicken Loans Inc., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on August 16, 2022, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Northwest Corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 19 north, Range 17 East, and continue thence South 30.0 feet to the point of beginning; From said Point of Beginning, continue thence South and along the quarter section line 1266.1 feet; thence North 88 degrees 40 minutes East for 344.04 feet; thence North 1266.1 feet to a point on the South side of a gravel road, said point being 30.0 feet from the center of said gravel road; thence South 88 degrees 40 minutes West and along the South side of said gravel road for 344.04 feet to the point of beginning. Said Parcel of land being in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, and contains 10.0 acres, more or less. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, andgage and those contained in the of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)

to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price by noon on the second business day following the sale atlirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc.

Transferee

The sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on the 16th day of August, 2022, by public announcement being made at the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 25th day of October, 2022, at the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.

Robert J. Wermuth/jmm Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee

The Wetumpka Herald September 28, 2022

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, 2022 FC/OATES

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2022-270 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TENCE MAE REYNOLDS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the

Public Notices

y

Estate of TENCE MAE REYNOLDS, deceased, having been granted to LORI R. DUTTON on the 7th day of September, 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.

LORI R. DUTTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TENCE MAE REYNOLDS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/REYNOLDS, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

-

Public Notices

yp 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.

ALICE MAE SMITH, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD SMITH, III Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 EST/SMITH, R.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS TOLEDO, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-280 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Public Notices

g been granted to STEPHEN STETSON on September 12, 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.

STEPHEN STETSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WINSLOW ANTHONY STETSON, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: CHARLES W. EDMONSON 621 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-265-9034

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/STETSON, W.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF: Skylar Hall CASE No. JU-2020-244.04 Josiah Hall CASE No. JU-2020-245.04

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Sydney Winsett (Mother) You are hereby given notice -

SKYLAR HALL born on June 16, 2008, at JOSIAH HALL, born on Sep-hereby given notice that you are---

Letters of Administration over the Estate of LOUIS TOLEDO, who was also known as ANGEL LOUIS TOLEDO, deceased, having been granted to MARILYN J. STRIPLING on, September 16, 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.

MARILYN J. STRIPLING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS TOLEDO. DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: GERALD A. DANIEL. JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC POBOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 2022 EST/TOLEDO L.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notices

gg continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Section 3510-3 and 35-10-2, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on 11/01/2022.

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ELMORE, STATE OF ALABAMA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 6 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF COTTON TERRACE SUBDIVISION PLAT NO. 1 AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 15 AT PAGE 16.

Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property.

JU-2020-000244.04/245.04 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD SMITH, III, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022- 287 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of RICHARD SMITH, III, deceased, having been granted to ALICE MAE SMITH, on the 20th day of September

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WINSLOW ANTHONY STETSON, deceased, having

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, October 7th, 2022, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.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 109:Susan Smiley.5358 Redland Road,Wetumpka, Alabama 36093

Contents:Clothes, Boxes, Appliances 616: Leatha Robertson.PO Box 737, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

Contents : Furniture, Appliances, Boxes Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 2022 STORAGE AUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on 02/04/2020, by Michael Shorey Jr., as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2020, Page 9001 on 2/12/2020, and subsequently assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC and recorded in the OfElmore County, Alabama on 02/03/2022 in RLPY Book 2022, Page 7141, and default having

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 property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Kent D. McPhail Kent McPhail & Associates, LLC Counsel for Mortgagee/ Transferee 126 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-2333

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 28, Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 FC/SHOREY

Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.414.4250.

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year.

We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Tallapoosa and Elmore County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget. DON’T WAIT! Call TODAY 256.414.4250

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WINSLOW ANTHONY STETSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-273 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Accident claims life of Eclectic man

Staff Report TPI Staff

An early Sunday morning accident on Williams Road just north of Wetumpka caused the death of Justin C. Jones, 23 of Eclectic.

The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1:35 a.m. Sept. 25 involved the 1989 C1500 pickup driven by Jones.

“Jones was fatally injured when the [truck] he was driving left the roadway and overturned,” Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a statement. “Jones was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash, was ejected, and pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Nothing further is available as Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

Elmore County homecoming court announced

Staff Report TPI Staff

Homecoming for Elmore County High School is Oct. 7 and the homecoming queen will be crowned during pre-game at 6:30 p.m.

Senior attendants and queen nominees are Rachel Alle, Addi Ray, Courtney Sides and Kynslee Bishop.

Pictured are: Front Row, Bishop, left; Ray, Allen and Side Middle row are freshman attendants Addison Hicks, left, and Sydney Boardwine Back row are sophomore attendants, Ally Orr, left, and Bailey Arnold and junior attendants Jayla Brooks and Payton Jackson.

A DREAM COME TRUE Eclectic

Museum opening this Saturday

By KAITLIN FLEMING Managing Editor

Acinderblock building sitting behind the Eclectic Public Library might not look like much to the average passer-by, but to the townsfolk of Eclectic, it is an opportunity to learn about the town they call home.

Librarian for Eclectic Public Library, Betty Coker, has had a dream of opening a museum for the town for years. Now, after several months — if not years — of hard work, grant writing and coordinating with volunteers, Coker’s dream is finally coming true.

The Eclectic Museum will officially open its bright red doors Saturday afternoon. The grand opening event will offer a tour of the building, a journey through the hundreds of donated memorabilia and historic items on display, refreshments and more.

Coker plans to have a large poster thanking the dozens of helpers the museum has had since the beginning — helpers that gave countless hours or donations to the library or museum.

“There are a lot of great helpers here who put this together,” Coker said. “I couldn’t be happier.”

The museum had help from more than just the local volunteers. Coker sang the praises of the Daniel Foundation of Alabama.

The Birmingham-based charity group supplied the museum with $15,500 worth of grant money to help the project come to fruition.

“I wrote in for the grant from the Daniel Foundation in May of 2021,” Coker said. “They gave us $15,500 for the museum. They also gave us money for the library a few years ago. If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have any of this. I told them I wanted it open by the Cotton Festival and here we are, meeting our goal.”

Coker, who refused to brag about her accomplishments, shushed Donna Parr, a member of the museum board, who tried to praise Coker’s hard work.

“You can thank Betty,” Parr said while Coker tried to steer the conversation away from herself. “Really, she’s the one who got this going and the library.”

Eclectic Town Councilwoman Jackie Stearns bragged about Coker as well.

“I cannot say enough about this woman right here,” Stearns said. “It was her vision. The museum, the library, all of it. She loves this little town.”

A humble Coker said she was just happy to see it all come together.

“We’re preserving history for the next generation,” Coker said. “I’m a retired teacher. I want everyone to learn about this town. It really is a great town.”

The new museum features donated items from townsfolk. Items like retired cheerleading uniforms, files and items from the Teague Bottling Company, historic newspaper articles, items from various wars and much more.

The museum will operate on Saturdays only, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is completely free and open to the public. Volunteers hosts and hostesses will lead visitors through the museum and tell stories about certain items on display.

The museum is still accepting donated items to display. To donate items to the museum, visit the library during their hours of operation.

SUBMITTED | THE OBSERVER

Elmore County High School’s homecoming court poses for a photo outside the school.

KAITLIN FLEMING | THE OBSERVER

The Eclectic Museum opens Saturday, Oct. 1. Inside the building visitors will find artifacts and memorabilia from many different eras.