The Wetumpka Herald 10-12-22

STUDENTS TAKE PART IN ELMORE COUNTY WATER FESTIVAL

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Holtville High School basketball coach arrested

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Students from across Elmore County took part in the eighth annual Elmore County Water Festival at the Alabama Nature Center (ANC).

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

The ANC in collaboration with Elmore Schools held the water festival over six days at the ANC in Millbrook. Almost 800 sixth grade students from Eclectic Middle, Holtville Middle, Millbrook Middle, Redland Elementary and Wetumpka Middle schools took

part.

Rising gas prices could be due to cut in oil production

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

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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.

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

$4.01 per gallon, a difference of $1.23 per gallon.

The program was specifically designed to discuss the water cycle and the importance of clean water, including personal responsibility for water resources in an educational, fun and engaging atmosphere.

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

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

“Once we hand it over, we

Students were exposed to water through a wide variety of activities including a creek hike.

Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well.

The hike in Still Creek sparked a discussion about how humans contribute to the overall health of our waterways, including man’s effects on water quality, erosion

“You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

and pollution.

Wilson was released on a $6,000 bond 90 minutes after turning himself in according to the Elmore County Jail website.

Students learned that our drinking water is the result of a treatment/filtering process provided by our local water systems. They also saw firsthand what happens to precipitation when it reaches the

Dennis said Wilson also coached other sports at Holtville schools including being the head track coach and assistant football coach.

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have risen 19.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 8.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 38.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 18.0 cents in the last week and stands at $5.04 per gallon.

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.78 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was

The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92 per gallon Monday. The national average is up 22.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 67.0 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.

“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each

Wetumpka’s Jenny Stubbs has been named as a participant in the upcoming class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute.

“With OPEC+ deciding to cut oil production by two million barrels a day, we’ve seen oil prices surge 20 percent, which is the primary factor in

See CHAMBER, Page A3

gram focuses on ARC’s strategic investment priorities, which aim to strengthen economic and community growth in Appalachia.

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‘WARM WELCOME’

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Know the Community celebrates 500th greet in Wetumpka

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Know the Community and exploreMedia conducted their 500th “Warm Welcome” greet in Wetumpka on Wednesday, September 21.

Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis and members of the Know the Community and exploreMedia team were in attendance to welcome a new family to the area and provide them with the resources they need to get connected to their new community.

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

Stubbs, owner of Yellow House Publishing LLC, will participate in the nine-month long curriculum anchored by six multi-day seminars across the Appalachian region with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The pro -

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The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

The focus in skill-building seminars and best practice reviews prepare fellows to: design effective economic development project proposals; integrate community assets into long-term economic development strategies; identify resources avail -

The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a

Willis expressed his gratitude for Know the Community’s involvement in the community. He also shared his appreciation for newcomers to the Wetumpka area.

“It makes a difference in our community when you choose us as your home,” said Willis.

schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.

“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said,

The homeowners who were on the receiving end of the 500th Warm Welcome greet conveyed their appreciation as well as their excitement about moving to Wetumpka.

Know the Community was founded in 2006 to help River

As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed

the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to

shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years. See PRINCIPAL, Page A3

into their new communities.

For more information about Know the Community, Warm Welcome, or exploreMedia, contact angie@exploremedia.org.

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

were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston,

FUTURAL

Home Town” luncheon.

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Region newcomers discover the area’s history, culture and neighbors. Know the Community’s Warm Welcome service aims to help newcomers feel at home and get plugged

Jenny Stubbs to represent Alabama in leadership development program

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Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis (right) along with Know the Community’s Rita Kafka greet new homeowners in Wetumpka as part of a “Warm Welcome.” It was Know the Community’s 500th Warm Welcome in Wetumpka.

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Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCT. 5

• Identity theft was reported on Jeanette Barrett Boulevard.

OCT. 4

• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

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

• Theft was reported on Cotton Lakes Boulevard.

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

OCT. 3

• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Theft was reported on North Shelby Street.

OCT. 2

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

• Domestic violence was reported on South Pine Street.

OCT. 1

• Domestic violence was reported on Opothleohola Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on South Pine Street.

• Domestic violence was reported in Autumnwood Village.

• Harassment was reported on Cherry Street. Theft was reported on Bridge Street.

SEPT. 29

• Burglary and theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

SEPT. 28

• Domestic violence was reported on River Ridge Street.

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

SEPT. 27

• Harassment and criminal trespass was reported on Camelia Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCT. 6

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Alber Drive.

OCT. 5

• A juvenile complaint was filed on South Tallassee Drive.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Gilmer Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Freeman Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Alber Drive.

• A white female was arrested on U.S. Highway 231.

• A noise ordinance complaint was filed on Magnolia Road.

• A noise ordinance complaint was filed on Gilmer Avenue.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on Notasulga Road.

• Panhandling was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• Animal control was requested on Central Plank Road.

• Animal control was requested on West James Street.

• Animal control was requested on Eubanks Street.

• Animal control was requested on Softball Way.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

OCT. 4

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Highway 229.

• Property damage was reported on Hillcrest Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Redden Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Kent Road.

• Animal control was requested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A prowler was reported on Hickory Street.

OCT. 3

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Asbury Ridge.

• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A Black male was arrested during a trespassing call on Second Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a

motorist on Tallassee Highway.

• A white female was arrested on Main Street.

• A white female was arrested during a traffic stop on Gilmer Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was re ported on Macedonia Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• A welfare check was conducted on Upper River Road.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Harassment was reported on Cliff Street.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

OCT. 2

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Little Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Joy Street.

• A white male was arrested during a domestic incident on Gilmer Avenue.

• An animal complaint was reported on James Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Wall Street.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Camelia Drive.

• Theft was reported on Joy Street.

OCT. 1

• A noise complaint was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A Black male was arrested during an intoxicated person call on Gilmer Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on James Street.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested during a domestic violence call on Grimes Street.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Macedonia Road.

• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Friendship Road.

• A welfare check was conducted on South Tallassee Drive.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Third Avenue.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Macedonia Road.

• An animal bite was reported on Darnell Road.

SEPT. 30

• A noise complaint was reported on Washington Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Third Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Mott Lane.

• A welfare check was conducted on Walter Place.

• Harassment was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on Walter Place.

• Theft was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A welfare check was conducted on Jefferson Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Story Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on King Street.

• A private property motor vehicle accident was reported on Notasulga Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on Murphy Road.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Freeman Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Friendship Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

SEPT. 29

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Ransom Drive.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A hit and run motor vehicle accident was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Gilmer Avenue.

• An arrest was made on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Animal control was requested on Courtland Drive.

work of professionals representing all 13 Appalachian states and a wide spectrum of perspectives and sectors, including tourism, healthcare, education, civil service and more.

able to spark economic and community development; loc ate and access investment capital from a variety of public and private sources, prepare competitive applications for public grant opportunities; and use expanded connections and leadership skills to create strong regional partnerships.

“Congratulations to the incoming 2022-2023 class of Appalachian Leadership Institute fellows,” ARC Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin said. “These leaders are already growing their Appalachian communities and will be even better equipped to drive positive change after their work with this program. I am eager to see this class of fellows collaborate across state lines to set big goals that will help the entire Appalachian region thrive.”

Stubbs was selected via a competitive application process to reflect the Appalachian region’s wide range of economic development challenges, opportunities and strategies.

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Upon completion of the program, Stubbs will automatically become part of the Appalachian Leadership Institute Alumni Network, a peerto-peer working group of experts helping foster collaborative solutions that will build a stronger future for Appalachia.

Dickie Blondheim, co-founder of the Joy to Life Foundation, believes Stubbs will prove to be an asset to the program.

“Jenny is very detailed and enthusiastic with every project that she has handled either for the Foundation or the community at large,” Blondheim said. “She is a woman of dignity and highly respected by everyone who has known her. Jenny is also a natural leader and will be an asset to the Appalachian Regional Commission.”

To learn more about the program, visit: arc.gov/ leadership. To view the 2022-2023 class of fellows and learn more about how they are working to transform their Appalachian communities, visit: arc.gov/appalachian-leadership-institute-class/.

Holtville High School students to host The Velcro Pygmies

Holtville High School is taking a fresh approach to education by participating in Reach and Teach, a nonprofit educational program that facilitates the opportunity for students to plan, promote and execute a real concert on their school campus.

“This real-world experience allows students to gain knowledge in bud -

earth’s surface by tracing water’s journey from its source as a natural spring to its destination in a stream. They also learned about the extraordinary aquatic biodiversity we have in the state of Alabama.

In Aquatic Life Roundup students explored the myriad of life that is supported by a pond by using nets to sample for animals that live there. Students discovered how animals adapt to aquatic life and how their survival is related to water quality.

In the Aquatic Animal Presentation students had the opportunity to meet several of the ANC’s education animals, including water snakes, turtles, salamanders, frogs and alligators. The ANC is funded in

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geting, logistics, marketing and much more, while also developing essential life skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork,” a press release from Holtville High School states.

Holtville High School will host 80’s rock cover band, The Velcro Pygmies, for a student planned and promoted concert on November 14, 2022. The students have been working

part by Alabama Power Company, Elmore Water and Sewer Authority, Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority, Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board, Elmore County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Elmore County Community Foundation.

The Alabama Nature Center is a hands-on outdoor education facility located at Lanark in Millbrook. It is a joint project of the Alabama Wildlife Federation and benefactors Isabel and Wiley Hill.

The Lanark property, State Headquarters for the Alabama Wildlife Federation, contains 350 acres of forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds that are traversed by five miles of trails and boardwalks. In addition to the trails, boardwalks and pavilion, the ANC includes the Nature-

the national average rising for the third straight week,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Some of the refinery snags that have caused prices to surge in the West and Great Lakes appear to be improving, with prices in those two regions likely to inch down, even with OPEC’s decision, as the drop in wholesale prices has offset the rise due to the production cut. But where gas prices didn’t jump because of refinery issues, they will rise a total of 10-30 cents due to oil’s rise, and some areas are certainly seeing the jump already. For now, I don’t expect much improvement in prices for most of the country, with California and the Great Lakes as the exception, with downdrafts likely in the days and weeks ahead.”

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years:

October 10, 2021: $2.98/g (U.S. Average: $3.25/g)

through the program over the last few months with the guidance of their teacher, Natalie Perkins. They have set goals, analyzed target market, maintained an event budget, developed and obtained sponsorship packages, and more.

The hard work and effort of the students will culminate on November 14, at 1 p.m., in the Holtville High School Gymnasium.

Plex, a 23,000 square foot structural facility that serves as the Welcome and Education Center. The grounds at Lanark contain five destinations: AWF Headquarters, Historic Lanark, Lanark Pavilion, ANC and the new NaturePlex.

The Alabama Nature Center has a partnership with the Alabama Power Foundation, City of Millbrook, Hyundai, International Paper Company, The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation, The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, The Hobbs Foundation, US Forest Service, Vulcan Materials Company Foundation and Walmart.

Alabama Wildlife Federation is the state’s oldest and largest citizens’ conservation organization dedicated to the conservation and wise use of Alabama’s wildlife and related natural

October 10, 2020: $1.90/g (U.S. Average: $2.18/g)

October 10, 2019: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.64/g)

October 10, 2018: $2.63/g (U.S. Average: $2.91/g) October 10, 2017: $2.29/g (U.S. Average: $2.46/g)

October 10, 2016: $2.09/g (U.S. Average: $2.25/g)

October 10, 2015: $2.03/g (U.S. Average: $2.32/g)

October 10, 2014: $3.05/g (U.S. Average: $3.23/g)

October 10, 2013: $3.16/g (U.S. Average: $3.34/g)

October 10, 2012: $3.54/g (U.S. Average: $3.81/g)

GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data. GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices.GasBuddy.com.

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Students at Holtville High School will host The Velcro Pygmies November 14 as a part of the Reach and Teach program.

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The death of the pro-life movement

Even before the damaging revelations for a prominent political figure in Georgia became public, the concept of being “pro-life” in politics in America was on life-support. Now for American politics, and a wide swath of voters, what it means to be “pro-life” has functionally ceased to exist.

During the Newt Gingrich era “Contract with America,” I asked a Republican congressional candidate from Wisconsin what he would do if he only had one law that he could get through the House of Representatives. “I’d pass a ‘Human Life Amendment’ which would protect life from cradle to grave,” he told me. “So, you oppose the death penalty and want to demobilize our military?” I asked him. He became very uncomfortable, trying to explain how capital punishment and combat didn’t count in his concept of Human Life.

For years, we had a pro-life disconnect between Democrats and Republicans. Each would be pro-life….at least on some issue. Republicans, like this Wisconsin politician attacked abortion and euthanasia. Democrats had a beef with executing someone and were more likely to be antiwar.

Perhaps both sides could lean a little more toward criticizing their foes on the issues, instead of advancing a positive agenda.

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Many Republicans would be more likely to blast Democrats for being pro-abortion, instead of developing a strong system backing adoption or kids born into poverty. And Democrats back then were more likely to criticize warmongering instead of crafting a competent alternative that could stand against our foes and save human rights victims.

In other to show toughness, some Democrats began to support capital punishment as a means of competing with Republicans. They could even become more pro-military than the GOP at times. It won them the votes, but in the process, they lost some of that commitment to life.

And plenty of conservatives were quick to say that only old people were dying from the coronavirus, so it wasn’t that bad. Or they shared memes and antivax conspiracies that worsened the COVID-19 pandemic without a shred of empathy for the victims, old and young.

Now we’ve learned all we need to in the past week about where the importance of life is in the GOP structure.

There’s been the “fake news” reflex which is trotted out by some on every occasion for bad publicity for the right. But for many, there’s a recognition that there’s a good chance that this evidence can be substantiated. That’s why this week, some conservatives are saying “So what if he paid an abortion…or abortions?”

That’s right. When you’ve sunk a substantial amount of election spending into a contentious campaign where the stakes could involve control of the U.S. Senate (and more for the party coffers if you win), who cares about paying for an abortion? Nobody on the right is calling for him to step aside, on principle if not for the good of the party. Instead, they would like to reward this person whose actions would be criminalized by nearly every red state (and maybe his own policies) with one of the most powerful political positions in America. If you want an abortion, just run for the U.S. Senate! And that’s how the prolife movement died.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia. His views are his own. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange. edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

National trends do not affect Alabama

As mentioned last week, all polling points to a significant Republican pickup of congressional seats in the upcoming November General Election. It is a historical fact that the party that loses the White House in a presidential year, picks up congressional seats in the following midterm elections. Furthermore, Democrats are in disfavor because of runaway inflation. Voters blame Biden and the Democratic Congress for the inflated price of gas, groceries and everything else. Americans vote their pocketbook. It’s the economy that counts, is what they say.

We, however, in Alabama will vote party no matter what is going on in the economy. Over 60 percent of Alabamians will vote Republican. Although, the libertarian party fielding a slate of state candidates may skew these numbers.

We have six Republican congressional seats, all white men and one Democratic congressional seat held by an African American woman. It would not matter if the inflation rate was 30 percent and a Republican was in the White House, we would still elect six Republican congressmen and one Democratic congressperson.

We do not fit into national politics. We are automatically placed in the Republican column for presidential elections, regardless of the Democratic or Republican nominees. We are colored red way before the election night numbers are counted. Both of our U.S. Senate seats are held by Republicans. When Katie Britt won the Republican Primary in June, the race was over. This race will be on the ballot next month. However, Katie Britt will win. Winning the Republican Primary in the Heart of Dixie is tantamount to election.

The same was true for the

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Democratic Party in Alabama six decades ago. Folks, when we change, we change. We do not do things halfway. Sixty years ago, every statewide official was a Democrat. Every state judge was a Democrat. Our entire congressional delegation was Democratic. Today, not only is our congressional delegation 6-to-1 Republican, our legislature, both Senate and House, is 75 percent Republican. Every statewide elected official in Alabama is a Republican. The Republican control of Alabama politics today is so dominating that we could safely be called a oneparty state, again, when it comes to statewide politics.

A prevailing theme has continued in Alabama for over a century, and it is still pronounced today. Our state is divided politically based on race. Over 84 percent of whites vote Republican and almost all, 96 percent of Black voters, vote Democratic. It is that simple, most parts of the country vote based on pocketbook issues, but Alabama and the Deep South vote on race and religion. Therefore, the national congressional numbers in the U.S. House may change to Republican, but we are Republican regardless.

Our legislature will not change our congressional makeup of Alabama’s delegation from 6-to-1 Republican. However, that does not mean that the Federal Courts will not.

African American Democratic lawmakers filed suit in federal court in the Northern District of Alabama late last year asking the court to change the lines to create a second

Black majority congressional district. They argued that the current six Republican seats to one Democratic seat majority, which has been in effect since 1992, blatantly violates their Constitutional rights under the 1965 Voting Rights Act. If you put a percentage of the Black citizens, who as we have said vote straight Democratic, into having one African American Democratic Congressman, that gives Black voters 13 percent of the representation. The Black population of Alabama is 27 percent. The argument that there should be two majority minority districts has some merit.

A three judge federal panel made up of two Republicans appointed jurists and one Democratic appointee agreed with the plaintiffs and ruled in their favor. They ordered the state legislature to go back to the drawing board and map out a second African American Democratic district.

The Supreme Court intervened on January 24 and stayed the lower court’s decision. However, the stay was granted not on the merits of the case, but because it was too close to Alabama’s election, which had already begun. Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh, wrote that the high courts have set precedents that federal courts should not disrupt state election procedures close to the time of an election.

We have not seen the last of this issue. We could see our congressional line-up change to five Republicans and two Democrats in the 2024 election.

We will see.

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

Kenneth Boone,

Pet of the Week – MooMoo

MooMoo is a tenmonth-old male, about 45 lbs. so not going to get much bigger. He is just a lush, wants to be a lap dog as he loves to snuggle. Very gentle taking treats, great with other dogs and cats. Just a boy that came to the shelter as a stray and now searching for a family to call his forever home.

Our 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

Humane Society of Elmore County News

By Rea Cord Executive Director

Huge thanks to students, parents and staff at Millbrook Middle School as they donated $2,500 to our Shelter last week. This incredibly generous donation was made possible through the dances held at MMS during the school year for students. That was a most wonderful surprise indeed and we are humbled that they chose our Shelter to benefit from their generosity.

This coming Friday night, October 14, at the Alabama National Fair is a tremendous opportunity to attend the Fair for $5 off of regular admission if you bring a donation of dry or canned pet food, pet toys, blankets or towels with you. These donations will be shared by the three area shelters – Humane Society of Elmore County, Prattville-Autauga Humane Society and Montgomery Humane Society. We are thankful to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery members and Alabama National Fair for their hard work making the Alabama National Fair such a success and for helping our River Region Animal Shelters like this.

On Saturday, October 15, join the fun starting at 4 p.m. at Lily Pad Place, 4852 Main St., Millbrook. This is an Open House and Customer Appreciation with proceeds being donated to our Shelter and hosted by:

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.

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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 informa -

dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting MooMoo or any of the pets at the shelter, the first step is the adoption Application you can do here https:// elmorehumane.org/ adoption-application-

online-form2.html. Once approved, the shelter will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL., 36092, the phone number is 334-5673377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

LUX Salon, Color Copy Shop, Thirsty Turtle, The Nail Lounge and Abundant Grace Ministries and featuring DJ LULU! There will be food truck(s), bouncy house, ballgames on all the TVs, door prizes and some fun contests. To enter the contests just bring a needs item donation for the Shelter. Raffle tickets will be sold on Saturday for the Booze wagon. Events schedule is below and the ‘after party’ will feature Jones Social Club!

4:30 - Cutest Kid Costume: Prize Awarded 5:00 - Live Auction

5:30 - Cutest Dog: Prize Awarded 6:00 - Live Auction 6:30 - Booze Cart Drawing

For our members, our Humane Society’s Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 6 p.m., Wetumpka Civic Center, 410 S. Main St., Wetumpka, AL 36092. Hope to see you there!

For our supporters who work for the Alabama State Government and want to donate financially, no better way than through the 2022 State Combined Campaign (SCC) and our Agency Code is 106803. The SCC is critical to Alabama non-profits and helps make donating to deserving charities easy either one time or via monthly payroll deduction. We want to thank all who so generously donate to help not only our shelter, but non-profit agencies everywhere.

tion, 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 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. located 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.

Autumn In The Garden

Did you know that Autumn is a great time to plant certain types of plants in your garden? The hot summer months may be over, but the ground beneath still retains warmth from the hot weather. It will take time for the ground to cool, or possibly even freeze. Planting items in the autumn months allows plants time to grow and establish a root system before it becomes too cold. Then, when the ground begins to warm again in the Spring, flowers and plants will appear to come to life even faster than if they were planted that day! Annuals are plants that last one season, while perennials may last many seasons and come back year after year. Many people plant perennial bulbs in the Fall. A bulb is a type of plant that lives underground and is seen when their flowers and leaves grow through the surface of the ground. Daffodils are a great example of bulbs that are planted in the Fall and come up in the Spring. Bulbs are usually round and about the size of a tennis ball. Onions are another cold weather bulb that likes cooler weather. Other types of plants like to be planted in the Fall because they prefer cooler weather, such Chrysanthemums (better known as mums). Dahlias, Fuchsia, Sunflowers, and Asters are goof flowers for Fall. Many types of trees, grasses, and shrubs prefer to be planted in cooler months, as well. Foods such as broccoli, cabbage, kale, carrots, and onions are all good for Fall planting and growing. What will you plant in your garden this Autumn?

Across Clues:

Yellow flower planted in the Fall.

Plant that only lasts one season.

A type of bulb that is eaten.

Fall planting helps establish __.

A plant that lives underground.

Nickname for chrysanthemums.

Downs Clues:

A good season to plant bulbs.

A plant that blooms each year.

It is beneficial to plant in Fall before the ground _______.

Bulbs are around the size of a _____ ball.

Fall Garden Word Find

Annuals, Asters, Autumn, Bulb, Cabbage, Carrots, Daffodils, Dahlia, Fuchsia, Grasses, Kale, Mums, Onion, Perennial, Roots, Shrubs, Spring, Sunflowers, Temperature, Trees

Edgewood Academy playing for home playoff seeding

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Coming off a huge region win over Macon East, the Edgewood Academy football team now has an even bigger game in front of it.

Edgewood Academy hosts Hooper Academy this Friday night in an AISA AA Region 1 matchup. The Wildcats, which are 3-4 overall and 2-2 in region play, can clinch a first-round home playoff game with the win.

Edgewood has not hosted a first-round playoff game since 2019 and have played all three playoff games (1-2) on the road since Chad Michael took over as

ELMORE COUNTY (4-3)

AT VALLEY (3-4)

THE PLAYERS

Elmore County: QB

Payton Stephenson has completed 77 of 138 passes for 1,166 yards and 13 touchdowns; he’s rushed for 516 yards, 7 TDs. … RB CJ Wilkes has rushed 121 times for 796 yards and 7 touchdowns.

… WR Garrett Allen has 31 catches for 492 yards and 6 TDs.

FOUR DOWNS

Elmore County lost to Beauregard, 31-20;Valley lost to Tallassee, 25-7.

Both teams are 1-3 in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4.

The winner of this game clinches a playoff spot while the loser is left out.

Both teams have lost two straight games entering the matchup.

NEXT UP: Elmore County hosts Holtville;Valley hosts Carroll.

DEMOPOLIS (7-1)

AT HOLTVILLE (4-4)

THE PLAYERS

Holtville: RB Shawn Brackett has scored 12 touchdowns this season; he has over 900 yards of total offense. … QB Keiland Baker has totaled 851 yards of offense and 10 touchdowns. … LB Conner Hackett has recorded 80 tackles and 14 tackles for loss.

FOUR DOWNS

Holtville lost to Marbury last week, 35-12; Demopolis beat Jemison, 68-22.

Demopolis is 4-0 in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 3; Holtville is 2-2.

Demopolis has won six straight games and is allowing only 14 points per game.

Holtville and Demopolis have never played each other before.

NEXT UP: Holtville at Elmore County; Demopolis hosts Greenville.

PIKE ROAD (5-2) AT STANHOPE ELMORE (1-6)

THE PLAYERS

Stanhope Elmore: QB Jacob Bryant returned from injury and passed for 293 yards and a touchdown last week. … WR Tevin Landrum had seven catches for 84 yards last week. … WR Jackson Thomas had seven catches for 79 yards last week; he also scored a rushing touchdown out of the wildcat formation.

head coach in 2020.

“This a huge game and a huge opportunity for us,” Michael said. “I’m not sure anyone but us would believe we’d be in this opportunity four weeks ago. To be in this situation, it’s a big opportunity for us and it’s something we’re excited about. We have to go out there and compete and hopefully come out with a victory.”

Hooper Academy enters the game with a 2-5 overall record and an 0-2 record in region play. The Colts lost their first three games of the season, including region games to Abbeville Christian and Macon East, but

FOUR DOWNS

Stanhope Elmore lost to Lanier, 41-17, last week; Pike Road beat Russell County, 40-7. Pike Road is 4-0 in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 2; Stanhope Elmore is 1-3.

Stanhope Elmore and Pike Road have never played each other before.

Stanhope Elmore has allowed over 41 points in three of its last four games.

NEXT UP: Stanhope Elmore at Park Crossing3; Pike Road at Carver.

SYLACAUGA (0-8) AT TALLASSEE (4-4)

THE PLAYERS

Tallassee: QB Tyler Ellis has rushed for 593 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. … RB Joshua Griffin rushed for 482 yards and six touchdowns this season. … DB Travarious Langford recorded an interception for the Tigers defense last week.

FOUR DOWNS

Tallassee beat Valley, 257, last week; Sylacauga Tallassee is 2-2 in AHSAA Class 5A, Region 4 and has already clinched a playoff spot.

Tallassee RB Josh Griffin has rushed for 358 yards and five TDs the last two weeks.

Sylacauaga’s defense is allowing 46 points per game this season.

NEXT UP: Both teams have a bye week next week.

HOOPER ACADEMY (2-5) AT EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (3-4)

THE PLAYERS

Edgewood Academy: QB Austin Champion has completed 58 of 117 passes for 1,062 yards and 9 touchdowns. … DL Bryson Boone recorded a team-high seven tackles last week. … ATH

Gabe LeMaster totaled 211 yards and a touchdown last week.

FOUR DOWNS

Edgewood beat Macon East, 35-34, last week; Hooper beat Sparta, 7250.

Edgewood is 2-1 in AISA AA Region 1; Hooper is 0-2.

With a win, Edgewood will clinch a first-round home playoff game.

Hooper’s defense is allowing 39 points per game this season.

NEXT UP: Edgewood Academy at Lakeside; Hooper at Chambers Academy.

STANHOPE ELMORE VOLLEYBALL TRYING FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT POSTSEASON APPEARANCE

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Stanhope Elmore volleyball team is hoping to make the playoffs for the sixth straight season on Thursday.

Stanhope Elmore, which is the No. 2 seed in the AHSAA Class 6A, Region 3 volleyball tournament, plays No. 3 seed Carver Montgomery on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the semifinals of the area tournament.

The winner of the game advances to the playoffs, while the loser will be eliminated.

“We’re going to have to be consistent,” Stanhope Elmore coach Flavia Freeney said. “The last few times we’ve played Carver, we’ve stayed up but then for some reason our energy goes down and we drop a set or two. This time, we dropped two sets to them. Carver is one of these teams that start slow and build up, and once they warm up, they’re on.”

Stanhope Elmore beat Carver in both gamest that the two teams played this year. In the first matchup, Stanhope won 3-1, but the Lady Mustangs let Carver stick around in the last matchup

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

HIGH SCHOOL

VOLLEYBALL

AHSAA Class 5A, Region 7 Tournament (at Elmore County) Elmore County vs. Holtville, 4 p.m. Marbury vs. Tallassee, 5:30 p.m.

as they only won, 3-2, on Oct. 5.

The teams traded the first four sets, before Stanhope ultimately won the decisive Set 5, 15-8.

“They have a couple of hitters that one those girls warm up, they’re able to place the ball pretty well,” Freeney said. “Once they start running their system and get into a rhythm, they’re pretty strong. We have to play with urgency and try to get it over quick. Because the winner has to turn around and play in the championship. We have to find some energy fast.”

On the other side of the bracket, No. 1 seed Wetumpka will face No. 4 seed Sidney Lanier in the first game at 3 p.m. The Lady Indians not only swept the area with a 6-0 record, but they also did not even allow another team to take a set from them.

Wetumpka beat Sidney Lanier 3-0 both times they played this season. The first matchup ended 25-11, 25-12, 25-5.

It was a little closer the second time they faced, but not by much. On Sept. 27, Wetumpka won 25-15, 25-14, 25-12.

The winner advances to the playoffs and to the championship game at 6 p.m.

Championship, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13

SCHOOL

HIGH

VOLLEYBALL

Chambers Academy at Edgewood Academy

AHSAA Class 6A, Region 3 Tournament (at Wetumpka) Wetumpka vs. Sidney

AHSAA Class 5A, Region 7 Tournament

This area tournament on Wednesday features half of the schools from Elmore County, plus Marbury.

Elmore County enters the area tournament as the No. 1 seed and the Lady Panthers are searching for their 13th area championship in a row. Elmore County will face No. 4 seed Holtville at 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Elmore County swept Holtville this season in area play, winning 3-0 in both matches against the Bulldogs. The winner will advance to the playoffs to play in the regional tournament.

For the other semifinal game, No. 2 seed Marbury will face No. 3 seed Tallassee.

Marbury and Tallassee split the season series. Marbury won the first matchup, 3-1, before Tallassee took the second matchup, 3-2, on Sept. 19.

The Lady Tigers will try to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-2017 season when they were the No. 2 seed out of the area. Tallassee and Marbury will play at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday following the Elmore County/Holtville matchup.

Lanier, 3 p.m.

Stanhope Elmore vs. Carver, 4:30 p.m. Championship, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Elmore County at Valley Demopolis at Holtville Pike Road at Stan -

hope Elmore Sylacauga at Tallassee Hooper at Edgewood Academy

TUESDAY, OCT. 18

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Edgewood Academy Regional Tournament (schedule TBA)

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Gabe LeMaster and the Wildcats can clinch a home playoff game with a win over Hooper Academy on Friday night.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Stanhope Elmore’s Zyon Holmes attempts to pass ball to another Lady Mustangs player.

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WEEK 9 FOOTBALL CAPSULES

Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week: Gavan Baxley

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The votes are in, and this week’s Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week is Wetumpka cross county runner Gavan Baxley.

Baxley, a senior, earned 423 of the 723 votes, earning nearly 60 percent of the total vote. He beat out fellow classmate Dorion Jackson, a safety for the Wetumpka team, and Holtville running back Shawn Brackett in the vote.

Jackson earned 166 votes after his big performance against Stanhope Elmore while Brackett earned 134 votes after his 220yard performance against Jemison.

Baxley raced his best in the team’s biggest cross country race of the season. In the Jesse Owens Classic in Cullman, Baxley set a new personal record as he recorded the best time on the team.

He finished the 5k race with a total time of 16:42.05, and he was one of only two Wetumpka runners to record a sub-17 time.

Baxley has seen his time get better and better this season. On Sept. 11, he finished first on the team in the Chickasaw Trails Invite race with a time of 17:05.76.

Two weeks ago, he finished the 2022 Southern Showcase with a time of 17:01.41. He has steadily improved over the course of the cross county season.

Griffin shines as Tallassee wins back-to-back games

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Tallassee football team has gotten back on track with two straight wins, and a lot of that success has to do with the emergence of running back Josh Griffin.

Tallassee, after losing four of its five games in the month of September, has beaten region opponents Elmore County, 26-20, and beaten Valley, 25-7, in the last two weeks.

In those two wins, Griffin has put on a show. He has rushed 34 total times for a combined 358 yards and five touchdowns.

He rushed 14 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns against Elmore County, then a career-high 20 times for 218 yards and three touchdowns in the win

over Valley on Friday night.

“Josh has always been a good running back, and we have multiple guys who can run the football,” Tallassee coach Mike Battles said. “We’ve started blocking and doing the little things right. Josh has had some great games and he’s running the ball really hard. Even the runs where he hasn’t scored, he’s running hard. And he’s getting a lot of yards after contact.”

Tallassee is a run-first football team, and the Tigers feature multiple guys in the backfield every game. Quarterbacks Tyler Ellis and Cade Everson are both run-first quarterbacks, and the running back room features Griffin, DJ Leonard and James Bender as the primary running backs.

With five guys splitting carries, it’s tough for one person to stand out without long runs. That was seen in Tallassee’s first six games with Griffin.

In Tallassee’s first six games, Griffin only recorded 30 carries for 124 yards and one touchdown. His lone touchdown came against Reeltown in the opener, and his most yards (33) came against Chilton County.

He’s rushed for more yards and touchdowns in each of the last two games than he had in the previous six games combined.

“He’s a quality back and he’s very strong,” Battles said. “He made some runs against Valley where he got hit two yards behind the line of scrimmage and broke tackles and did a tremendous job of extending the play. He runs really hard. When he’s committed, he’s not trying to run around you. He’s going to run over you.”

With Griffin extending plays and rushing for career highs, Tallassee’s offense has also put up two of the best performances they’ve had all season.

The Tigers scored 26 and 25 points the last two weeks, which are the only two times they’ve scored over 21 points outside of the Reeltown game in the season opener.

During the five games from Aug. 26 to Sept. 23, Tallassee averaged only 14.8 points per game. During those Ellis or Everson was the leading rusher the majority of the time. With another running back taking on some of the load and gaining yards and touchdowns, the Tallasee offense is much better.

“It’s huge for our offense,” Battles said. “When we go out there and with some of our sets, we have three guys who can all tote the ball. They can all get the job done. It’s hard to key on one of them and look at one guy who is going to run the ball. Anytime you can be multiple, it gives all of them a better opportunity to have some success.”

EDGEWOOD

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have since won two of their last four games.

Hooper has allowed the most points in the region, allowing nearly 39 points per game this year. The Colts have only played one game where they allowed less than 35 points, and they’ve given up 45 points or more twice this season.

But while the defense has given up a plethora of points, the offense has put up points in a hurry in a few games and they’re averaging 30 points per game.

They’ve had two of their top three scoring outputs in the last two weeks.

“When you watch them throughout the season, they’ve gotten better every week,” Michael said of Hooper.

Battles doesn’t care which player is racking up the yards or touchdowns, as he’s just happy that his team didn’t quit when they could’ve. His Tigers were sitting at 2-4 with an 0-2 record in region play just two weeks ago.

But his team continued to play hard, and they cleaned up some of the penalties and turnovers that plagued the team during the four-game losing streak.

Now with the two wins, Tallassee is sitting at third in the region with a 2-2 record and have already clinched a playoff spot. They have one game left, against last place Sylacauga (0-8, 0-4) on Friday night.

With a win, Tallassee will wrap up the third seed in the region.

“It’s been really fun to see this team evolve and get to where I thought this team would be,” Battles said. “The thing I’m most proud of is that nobody gave up. You lose four in a row, and a lot of kids would fold up shop. Our kids haven’t. They’re still playing football and now they’ve put themselves in a position to play in the playoffs.”

“They’ve played a really tough schedule. They have three really good backs. They have a really good offensive tackle and they run behind him a lot. On defense, they’re very aggressive and make you get the ball out of your hands quick. We have to be prepared for that.”

When Hooper’s offense is rolling, it’s really rolling. In their two wins athis season, the Colts have put up 68 points and 72 points. The two games account for 140 of their 210 points scored this season.

All three of their top playmakers on offense each rushed for over 100 yards last week as they beat Sparta Academy, 72-50.

Edgewood’s defense has played well at times this year as they’ve allowed 200 total points in seven games, but the run defense has been especially spotty at times.

In three of their four losses, Edgewood has given up over 300 yards of rushing to opposing teams. In the win against Macon East last week, Edgewood gave up 214 rushing yards.

Edgewood’s defense has its work cut out for it, and the Wildcats will have to keep the Colts rushing attack in check if they want to play a playoff game at home.

“I don’t care who you’re playing against, if you score that many points in a game you’re moving the football,” Michael said. “Those three backs can all break loose at any time. Any run can go for a touchdown. They have one guy who is really physical but he can also break it 80 yards at any time. They have a good combination of speed and power, and they’re all going to get their touches.”

COURTESY PHOTO THE HERALD

Wetumpka cross county racer Gavan Baxley has been named the Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week after recording a sub-17 minute race in the Jesse Owens Classic.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD Tallassee’s Josh Griffin runs the football against Central of Clay County.

Tonight:

convincing. CANCER (June 21-July

Family

Perhaps

or entertaining, because you do have a strong focus on home and family at this time. You might be feeding a gang! Be careful about overestimating something today. Tonight: Ponder your values. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Today you are the optimist. You might begin by having such a busy schedule that it will be difficult to do everything, including short trips, errands, appointments and talking to siblings, relatives and daily contacts. Oh yes, you want it all! Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Tonight: You win! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today you might be focused on nancial matters and business negotiations, including perhaps a major purchase. If this is the case, be careful about going overboard, or expecting too much, or going along with something that looks too good to be true. Maybe it is. Tonight: Solitude.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a happy, upbeat day for you. Not only is the Sun in your sign, Mercury is in your sign as well, dancing with lucky Jupiter. Today you will be full of grand thinking and be quick to see the big picture. Others will see you as competent, even cocksure. (Nobody likes smug.) Tonight: Enjoy friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a feel-good day because you have a warm feeling in your tummy about things. It’s a relatively low-key day, which is why you will prefer working alone or behind the scenes. Nevertheless, you feel optimistic and condent about whatever you’re doing. Order in your favorite takeout.

Tonight: You’re ambitious!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Discussions with friends or groups will be positive today. If you are involved in a planning session or important discussions, you’re ready to think big! All this is well and good, but don’t forget about the little details. Remember: What the big print giveth, the small print taketh away. Tonight: Explore!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is an excellent day for discussions with parents, bosses, teachers, VIPs and even the police, because people feel forgiving, warmhearted and ready to help if they can. Therefore, ask for help if you need it. More than likely, you will get it! Tonight: Check your nances.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might be excited about ambitious travel plans today. Similarly, this is an excellent day to pursue opportunities in publishing, the media, higher education and anything connected with medical or legal matters. Don’t overlook details! Tonight: Patience. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) This is a good money

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ING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 12 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 80.59 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF MCCAIN ROAD (80 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) SAID PIN BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 01 SECOND E ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 238.25 FEET TO AN IRON ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY (RADIUS 875.70 FEET) THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 86 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 52 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 92.10 FEET TOING SAID RIGHT OF WAY S 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 39 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 144.13 FEET TO AN IRON 17 MINUTES 29 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 180.68 FEET 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF THENCE S 89 DEGREES 17 MINUTES 32 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 150.47 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE, THENCE ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE N 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 168.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL LIES IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T18N R18E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 1274 MCCAIN ROAD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092.

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

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, mortgage and those contained the Judge of Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated.

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

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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 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 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

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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 -

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gy Inc. solely as nominee for American Advisors Group, on March 25, 2014, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014 Page 16450; the undersigned Reverse Mortgage Funding 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 September 1, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 20 East, thence North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 206.0 feet for the Point of Beginning.

Thence continue North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 620 feet, thence South 2 degrees 00 minutes East 140 feet, thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes West 620 feet, thence North 2 degrees 00 minutes West 140 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel of land lies in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 20 East. Also, an easement for a 25 feet road in ingress and egress to the above described property, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 20 East, thence continue North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 826.0 feet for the Point of Beginning. Thence continue North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 888 feet to the West Right-of-Way line of a County paved road, thence go in a Southerly direction along said Right-of-Way line 25 feet, thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes West 888 feet, thence North 2 degrees 00 minutes West 25 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel of land lies in the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 20 East. Said property is one and the same as property conveyed by Deed Card 13183 and encumbered by Mortgage recorded in RLPY Bk 2014 Page 16450.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1901 Pleasant Hill Road , Wetumpka, AL 36092.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PAR-

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TIES 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 1, 2022 until October 4, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from October 4, 2022 until December 14, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. com TB File Number: 22-04976

Wetumpka Herald:Oct. 12, 2022 22-04976

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The following vehicle will be auctioned off by J&J Towing 65 Pierce Rd Elmore on 11-10-22 2005 BMW 525 V.I.N. # WBANAA535X5B863243 2013 FORD FOCUS 1FADP3F28DL187473 2017 HD FLHXS 1HD1KRC18HB681353 2000 BUICK CENTURY 2G4WS52J8Y1184476

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12 and 19, 2022 AV/05 BMW

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants,

conditions of a mortgage from LATISHA S. WILKES AND HENRY D. WILKES, WIFE AND HUSBAND to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEEE, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICARE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA PREMIER CAPITAL LENDING, on the 25th day of November, 2008, said mortgage

Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on December 5, 2008, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2008, Page 65203, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Selene Finance LP, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid given that the undersigned Selene Finance LP, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on November 1, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT A STONE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION

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

Selene Finance LP, Mortgagee/ Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 11 N. Water Street, Suite 10290, Mobile, AL 36602

Telephone Number: (877)813-0992 Case No. SEF-16-00615-11

Ad Run Dates: 10/05/2022, 10/12/2022, 10/19/2022 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 198649

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

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 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William L. Jeffcoat and Linda L. Jeffcoat, husband and wife for and during their joint lives, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

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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

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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 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

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g 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 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

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rachel Peden, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Real Estate Funding Corporation, on February 21, 2020, said mortgage recordProbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2020 Page RLPY Book 2022 Page 50614; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on November 21, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 18 North, Range 21 East, thence South 00 degrees 04 minutes East 26.9 feet to the concrete marker on the North right of way of Patton Street; thence in the Southwest direction along said right of way 1322 feet to a 1/2 inch pipe at the intersection of the West right of way of Thornton Street and the North right of way of Patton Street and the Point of Beginning: thence North 31 degrees 25 minutes 58 seconds West a distance of 200.62 feet along the West right of way of Thornton Street to a 1/2 inch pipe; thence leaving said right of way of said Thornton Street, South 58 degrees 01 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 150.77 feet to a point; thence South 31 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East a distance of 205.61 feet to an iron pin; S. D. Martin, 11726, on the North right of way of Patton Street; thence North 56 degrees 07 minutes 57 seconds East a distance of 150.78 feet along said right of way to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel lying in the West 1/2 of Section 12, Township 18 North, Range 21 East, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 31 Thornton St , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 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 tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-07618

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 22-07618

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William D. Gibson, Jr. and Armie L. Gibson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc., on August 12, 2016, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage 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 atabama, 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 Elmorecel I Commence at an iron pipe being the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 20 North, Rangedescribed property. Thence

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minutes 16 seconds West a dis-

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gp 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

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. Nationstar Mortgage LLC,

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in and being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, TownElmore County, Alabama, and -

east Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 20 County, Alabama (said point also lying on the location of an along said fence line North 88-

pin located on the North side ofginning for the herein described said North side and crossing said roadbed, continue Northpin located on the South side said South side the following -

cated on the East Right of Way South side go along said East Right of Way North 06 degrees

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Containing 0.177 acres more or less, and intended to be thatcel II as shown on that surveyCEL III Commence at an iron pin at the Southeast Corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 27, Township 20 North, Range-

22-07341

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PLAYGROUND BID #23-001 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR PLAYGROUND FOR THE HOLTVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Sealed proposals will be received by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, opened and read aloud on Thursday October 27, 2022, at 10AM. This project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be check or Bid Bond payable to The Elmore County Board of Education in an amount not the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Owner; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. All contractors bidding this project are encouraged to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal.

All bidders shall have general liability insurance of no less thanness license.

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

Questions may be directed to Terri Carrico 334-514-2810 ext. 24006 or teresa.carrico@elmoreco. com, Mike Czerpak at 334567-1420 ext. 22003 or mike.czerpak@elmoreco. com, Kenneth Garner 334567-1420 ext. 22007 or ken.garner@elmoreco.com. Please see the RFP projectcated on the ECBOE website under the “BIDS” tab. www.elmoreco.

the East Right of Way of Countyonds East along said Right of thence leaving said Right of -

above-described property lies in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quart of Section 27, East, Elmore County, Alabama,dress for informational purpos-

TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-abama law gives some persons

g time: Tuesday, October 25th @ 1:00PM. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. Five percent (5%) retainage will be held on the estimated amount of work done and the value of materials stored on the site or suitably stored and insured off-site shall be held until all work, and completion of work advertisements for 4 consecutive weeks are made in the local county newspaper. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors ($50,000.00) must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. The Bidder must display current General Contractor’s License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered or it will not be considered by the Architect or Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. A separate payable to The Elmore County Board of Education in ancent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. Please contact Kenneth or Mike for bid documents or to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting a proposal.

The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Questions may be directed to Kenneth Garner at ken.garner@elmoreco.com or Mike Czerpak at mike.czerpak@elmoreco.com or 334567-1420.

Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 BID #23-002

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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

METAL MASTERS, LLC (f/k/a ThermaMasters, LLC)

METAL MASTERS, LLC, an Alabama limited liability company (the “Company”), hereby gives notice that a Statement Company, effective October 3, 2022, and requests that all persons with claims against the Company present such claims in accordance with the following procedure:

1.Provide a detailed description of the nature of the alleged claim and the facts supporting such allegation, and all documents substantiating the determination of the amount claimed. If the claim is in the nature of an account due from or payable by the Company, the claimant must provide an itemized account indicating how the balance was derived.

2.Send this information by mail to the following address: Metal Masters, LLC Attn: David Livingston 317 Eastern Shores Drive Lexington, TN 38351

3. A claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the Claim is commenced within two (2) years after the publication of this notice.

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 2022

DISSOLUTION

PUBLIC NOTICE

GMC Blue Service, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Elmore County Public for the Elmore County Commission, Owner, and have made reContract.

Project Title: Elmore County Public Works Building

Owner: Elmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

com Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: BIDS PLAYGROUND PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CHAINLINK FENCE AND GATE INSTALLATION AT STANHOPE ELMORE HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 4300 MAIN STREET, MILLBROOK, AL. FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Separate sealed proposals will be received for the above referenced project at the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, opened and read aloud, on the following bid date and

Contractor: GMC Blue Service, Inc. 6062 Buford Hwy, Ste 207 Norcross, GA 30071

Property Location: Elmore County Public Works Building 155 County Shop Rd Wetumpka, AL 36092

Roof Consultant: Roof Asset Management, Inc. Millbrook, AL 36054

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19, 26 and Nov. 2, 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)

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROY ARNOLD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-304 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROY ARNOLD, who was also known as ROY GENE ARNOLD, deceased, having been granted to ROY GENE ARNOLD, JR. on October, 5, 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.

ROY GENE ARNOLD, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROY ARNOLD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: DOUGLAS M. VOGEL VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 310 EASTDALE CIR. STE. 200 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-409-0088

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022

EST/ARNOLD R.

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HEATHER BRADLEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-274 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to SUMMER HOFFMAN as Personal Representative on the 5th day of October, 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.

SUMMER HOFFMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HEATHER BRADLEY, DECEASED.

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

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/BRADLEY, H.

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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

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION

Charlotte Naomi Henderson whose whereabouts is unknown is required to answer Gary Henderson’s petition for divorce and/or other relief by November 18, 2022 or thereafter, a judgement by default may be rendered against said defendant in Case # DR-2022-000054.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County. Done this the 15th day of August, 2022. /s/ HON. SIBLEY G.

REYNOLDS Circuit Judge T.Randolph Harrold Attorney for Petitioner 124 6th Street S Clanton, AL 35045 (205)258-5190

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022 DR-2022-000054.00

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

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gy 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 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.

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ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Section 16, Title 50, Code of Alabama (1940), notice is hereby given that Construction One Inc. Contractor(s) has completed the Contract for the Storage Building for Elmore County or the owner, Elmore County Commission, and has made said contract.

Construction One Inc. 1702 Forest Avenue Montgomery, Al. 36106 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2022

COMPLETION

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 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

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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. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD C.McDANIEL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-295 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RONALD C. McDANIEL, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER LYNN GOLDEN CAMP on September, 28, 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.

JENNIFER LYNN GOLDEN CAMP PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD C. McDANIEL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MATTHEW W. WHITE ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 2507 OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36803 404 SOUTH 8TH STREET SUITE 307 OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36801 334-431-3777

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/MCDANIEL, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL I. McDANIEL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-294 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CAROL I. McDANIEL, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER LYNN GOLDEN CAMP on September 28, 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.

JENNIFER LYNN GOLDEN CAMP, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL I. McDANIEL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MATTHEW W. WHITE ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 2507 OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36803 404 SOUTH 8th STREET SUITE 307 OPELIKA, ALABAMA 36801 334-431-3777

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/MCDANIEL, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E. OZIER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-292 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES E. OZIER, deceased, having been granted to CLINT E. OZIER on September, 26, 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.

CLINT E. OZIER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES E, OZIER, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/OZIER C.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CELESTIA L. MEEKS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of CELESTIA L. MEEKS, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on October, 3rd, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CELESTIA L, MEEKS, DECEASED

Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/MEEKS C.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE EARL THORNTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-284 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIE EARL THORNTON, deceased, having been granted to NORMA BISHOP on September 27, 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.

NORMA BISHOP ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE EARL THORNTON, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ADELE BAKER UNDERWOOD BAKER UNDERWOOD LAW 215 NORTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-640-5011 adele@bakerunderwoodlaw. com

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/THORNTON, W.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JOSEPH NORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-300 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIAM JOSEPH NORRIS, deceased, having been granted to JUDY D. NORRIS on October 5, 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.

JUDY D. NORRIS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM JOSEPH NORRIS, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: 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: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/NORRIS, W.

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y 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.

SHEILA N. SPIERS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LAURA BELL NORRIS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 19 and 26, 2022

EST/NORRIS, L. 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 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.

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: Jeremiah King CASE No: JU-2019-293.04 Haven King CASE No: JU-2019-294.04 NOTICE

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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 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.

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THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama in Case No. Case No.: CV-2012-000209.00 on or about August 20, 2013, for a total of $222,315.01 plus interest which has accrued since that date, plus costs in which William B.Cashion, et. al. is the Plaintiff and Steven Mark Hayden, et.al. is the Defendant, as well as the Final Judgment in Elmore County Case Number CV-2017900189.00 on or about January 22, 2022 wherein certain deeds and subsequent deeds were declared to be void I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday the 24th day of October ,2022, at approximately 1 pm , in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U. S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Parcel: Commence at an iron pin at the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 87°09’19” East, along onehalf section line, 295.15 ft to an iron pin, said point being the point of beginning; thence North 38°08’59” East, 299.20 ft to an iron pin; thence South 53°11’36” East, 532.67 ft to an iron pin on the north right of way of Alabama Highway No. 14, Tallassee Highway, 80’ R.O.W.; thence southwesterly, along said right of way and curve to the right, having a radius of 2683.62 ft, 299.84 ft, chord being South 70°07’06” West, 229.77 ft to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, North 17°43’53” West, 99.77 ft to an iron pin; thence North 57°30’16” West, 98.56 ft to an iron pin on the south line of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, thence North 87°09’19” West, along onehalf section line, 282.06 ft to the point of beginning. Parcel ID: 17-02-10-0-000-002.001

Property address: 76297 Tallassee Hwy, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Any and all properties described above are subject to any and all restrictions, encumbrances, mortgages, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property.

The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered, nor has one been requested. Purchasers are solely and exclusively responsible for their own title history searches and accuracy of legal descriptions and the consequences thereof. Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises.

/s/Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 SHERIFF’S SALE

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Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Elmore County Commission for a 050 - Retail Beer (off premises only) Alcohol License

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAURA BELL NORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-305

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LAURA BELL NORRIS, deceased, having been granted to SHEILA N. SPIERS on October 6, 2022 by John

Transfer Application from Holley Mark 6 to G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024. The Public Hearing on said application is set before the County Commission at 5:00pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Anyone desiring to speak either for or against said application should appear in person at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing to: Elmore County Commission 100 East Commerce St., Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 wrbechd@elmoreco.org

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12 and 19, 2022 G MART

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBIE I.WALLS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-283 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BOBBIE I. WALLS, deceased, having been granted to TERRY WAYNE WALLS on September, 26, 2022 by Justin Edwards as Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

WAYNE WALLS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBIE I. WALLS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LARKIN RADNEY BARNES & RADNEY, P.C. 80 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PO DRAWER 877 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-8438

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 EST/WALLS, B.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by MILDRED INGRAM, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on OCTOBER 21, 2014, said mortgage being recorded Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2014 PAGE 44659, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on NOVEMBER 2, 2022, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 4, T18N, R21E, EL-

MORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 42.06 FEET TO A ½” REBAR CAPPED MARTIN, #11726 ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY (40’ TO CENTERLINE) OF COUNTY ROAD #155, CHEROKEE TRAIL; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 797.24 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 400.60 FEET TO A ½” REBAR CAPPED, MARTIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 336.70 FEET TO A ½” REBAR CAPPED, MARTIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 73.30 FEET TO A 5/8” SOLID STEEL PIN ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF A GAS LINE; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 327.78 FEET TO A ½” REBAR, MARTIN; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 82.52 FEET TO A ½” REBAR, MARTIN; THENCE NORTH 43 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 35 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 246.12 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 58 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 19.03 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 33 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.04 FEET TO A 1.5” PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 65 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 04 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 220.18 FEET TO A¼” PIPE ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID COUNTY ROAD #155; THENCE ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD NORTH 24 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 14 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 29.93 FEET TO A ½” REBAR, MARTIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD NORTH 65 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 02 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 229.08 FEET TO A ½” REBAR, MARTIN; THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 31 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 124.82 FEET TO A ½” REBAR, MARTIN; THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 342.54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL LYING IN THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 4, T18N, R21E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. SAID PARCEL WAY FOR DIXIE PIPELINE 50 FEET IN WIDTH WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID

AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 4, T18N, R21E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 42.06 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, MARTIN ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY (40’ TO CENTERLINE) OF COUNTY ROAD #155, CHEROKEE TRAIL; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 797.24 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 400.60 FEET TO A ½” REBAR CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 336.70 FEET TO A ½” REBAR CAPPED MARTIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 04 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 20 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 73.30 FEET TO A ½” PIPE ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID PIPELINE; THENCE SOUTH 05 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 05 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID PIPELINE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG THE SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PIPELINE, NORTH 87 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 32 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 521.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF ENDING. SAID DESCRIBED LINE BEING THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF A 50’ GAS PIPELINE RIGHT OF WAY AND CONTAINING 0.52 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 4, T18N, R21E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TOPRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022 FC/INGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: William Heisler II CASE No: JU-2021-107.02

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Unknown Father You are hereby given notice that -

WILLIAM HEISLER II, born on May 18, 2021, at hereby given notice that you are--

JU-2021-107.02

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of Final Assessments entered by the Alabama Department of Revenue on or about June 17, 2022, for a total of $28,041.21 plus interest at the rate of $3.08 per day in which the Alabama Department of Revenue is the plaintiff and Barry O. Webster aka Barry Webster is the Defendant, I,

Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday the 24th day of October, 2022, at approximately 1 pm , in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U. S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Lots “A” and “H” of Holton Gardens, according to plat of same as recorded in Plat of the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama. Also, an easement of ingress and egress to the waterfront over and across a certain 20 - foot passageway shown on the above referenced plat. Being that same certain real property as described in RLPY Book 2011 at page Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.

Subject to any and all restrictions, encumbrances, mortgages, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered, nor may such be expected or demanded.

Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises. Tiof any kind, including legal descriptions, are at all times the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Purchaser.

/s/Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5, 12 and 19, 2022

SALE

SHERIFF’S

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to AL Self-Service Storage Facilities Act 2021 & to satisfy Owner’s lien Storage Sense Millbrook, formally Store All. Will hold an online public auction of the personal property stored in units located at 4180 Hwy 14, Millbrook, Al, 36054, 334-472-9650 to satisfy Operator’s lien. Everything sold is purchased AS-IS for CASH ONLY. See & bid on all units 24/7, sale ending on October 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM @ www.Storageauctions.com. Auctions subject to cancellation at any time for any reason until winning bidder takes possession of property. TERMS listed on auction website.

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12, 2022 STORAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of a 050-Retail Beer (Off Premises Only) for the following: Stop N Shop Elmore 2021 INC 1000 Georgia Road Wetumpka, AL 36092 Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for October 17, 2022 at 6 p.m. before the Wetumpka City Council meeting at the City of Wetumpka Council Chambers at 212 S. Main St. Wetumpka, AL 36092 Anyone desiring to be heard either for or against said application may appear at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing by communication addressed to the City Council, 408 Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Persons with disabilities who may need special assistance should contact the address or call (334)567-1306 at least two business days in advance of the meeting. The meeting facilities are wheelchair accessible, /s/Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 12 and 19, 2022 STOP N SHOP

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on10th of October 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 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092

-3145: Lindsey Driver 490 McDonald Dr. Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: clothes, totes, pictures, jewelry box, metal self -1511:Gwendolyn Hood.199 Kid Ln,Wetumpka, Al 36092 Contents:A/C unit, totes, tv stand, books, pictures, boxes Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 5 and 12, 2022 STORAGE SALE Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTION TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT STATEWIDE CONSTITUTION OF ALABAMA OF 2022

STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

Made In America

Istruggled with a car purchase three years ago wondering what my dad would’ve said. He was a steel worker, and his company was keen on buying American.

So, I’ve always done so, until then. I did careful research and purchased a “foreign” car.

MICHAEL BROOKS Columnist

We had a pastor when I was growing up who drove a foreign car. Someone reminded him half the men in his church worked at the

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

nearby steel plant. He never saw this as an issue; instead, he got angry.

“When they start making American as good as this, I’ll buy American,” he shouted.

Though I was a teen-ager, I knew he was wrong. The American steel industry was beginning to suffer and steel workers were worried.

I thought it was important for him, at the time, to show solidarity with the men in his church. “I become all things to all men,” the apostle Paul wrote. I saw the same anxiety in east Alabama when we lived there. The textile mills are now gone. As Ross Perot famously said, there was a “giant sucking sound.”

But things are a bit

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.

different currently. The “foreign” car I drive was made in Kentucky. It’s hard now to know where supplies originate since we’re in a global economy.

And we’re in a global population, too.

Another boyhood memory I have is of a Mexican family in our neighborhood. This was unusual, but not now. The Hispanic population is our largest American minority. We had a death in our neighborhood lately and I learned that the family down the street was from Kenya. The USA is, indeed, a mirror of the world.

I’ve heard preachers say because America failed to evangelize the world, God

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-

has brought the world to us. I’m not sure this is the case. Many minorities are bringing the gospel to us. My denomination has seen a surge in African American and Hispanic congregations, and we can learn from their zeal.

Of course, my generation remembers the shameful legacy of racial discrimination. A Baptist preacher challenged us to be better. He said we shouldn’t judge others on the color of their ski n, but on the content of their character.

Michael Thurman was an annual guest to Judson College chapel when he was pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in

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

Montgomery. He hosted a meeting several years ago at Dexter and invited me to stand behind Dr. King’s pulpit. I did so but felt unworthy. King was a prophet who spoke truth with courage.

In so many ways we’re a better country today. But we must continue the quest for understanding. As King said, we must “sit down at the table of brotherhood,” and foster love, not hate.

Reflections is a weekly faith column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster, Ala. The church website is siluriabaptist. com.

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.”

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