The Wetumpka Herald 11-09-22

SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR CELEBRATING VETERANS DAY

Holtville High School basketball coach arrested

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Friday will be filled with Veterans Day options in Wetumpka.

regardless of what else is going on.

will start at 11 a.m.

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

Gardner Perdue is involved with several programs and opportunities for the community to observe the annual holiday first celebrated in Alabama.

Perdue said organizers celebrate the holiday on Nov. 11

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

“It’s on a Friday night,” Perdue said. “There are other things going on but we always try to do it on the actual Veterans Day. We celebrate it on that day even though it falls on a Friday, that’s when we do it.”

Perdue said Veterans Day in Wetumpka starts and finishes at

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

Camp Chandler carnival provides YMCA camp scholarships

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

“We have a lot of things going on across town,” Perdue said. “It will start at the church about 8 a.m. with the Wetumpka Fire Department’s ladder truck. There will be a 15 by 30 flag on [U.S.] Highway 231. That will be there all day unless they get a call.”

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.

Perdue said Cub Scout 50 will place flags on military graves at Pineview Cemetery.

“Once we hand it over, we

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

“They will have an opening prayer and the Star Spangled Banner,” Perdue said. “There will be a speaker and a wreath presentation by the Women’s Auxiliary. There will be lunch afterwards.”

ia,” Perdue said. “It will be on display until 8 p.m. There is a musical, ‘A Tribute to Veterans’ that starts at 6:30 p.m.”

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

Programs start back up at Trinity Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. with a Gallery of Honor.

“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

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

Perdue said organizers are happy to see the musical honoring Veterans return to Wetumpka.

“It’s a great musical program,” Perdue said. “The last one we had was in 2019. Because of COVID, it will be the first time

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

In its 24th year, Camp Chandler YMCA held its annual Halloween Carnival to raise over $5,000 for their camp scholarship fund.

The camp scholarship fund allows YMCA Camp Chandler experiences to be open to all children from all walks of life, regardless of the ability to pay.

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

“We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of our Halloween carnival,” Wetumpka YMCA and Camp Chandler Executive Director Scot Patterson said. “Because of our community, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children this summer.”

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

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

More than 700 people attended the YMCA Hal loween Carnival and took part in family activities offered such as a cake walk, carnival games, dance party inflatable, silent auction, hayride, bonfire smores, haunted house, concessions, raptor exhibit, pumpkin playhouse, candy walk, costume contest and more.

Thanks to the over 85 Halloween carnival vol unteers and generous monetary and in-kind support from the community, children from diverse cultural, religious and economic backgrounds will leave Camp

FRONTIER DAYS

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

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

al principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed

Pamella Shelton will serve a life-sentence in prison for the

Judge Bill Lewis, of the

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

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

paused for more than a year as prosecutors

“A jury was empaneled in late June 2021, but the

material witness, the defen dant’s daughter, but not the mother of the deceased child, who was present in the home when the

murder of her step-grandchild Rosalie Rawls.

Shelton, a Wetumpka woman, this week after an October 2019 trial ended in a mistrial and Shelton was found guilty in a second trial that started in June 2021 and completed in August of this year.

searched for a key witness — Shelton’s daughter.

trial was put on hold due

fatal injuries

SUBMITTED | THE HERALD Camp Chandler YMCA held its annual Halloween Carnival and raised over $5,000 for their camp scholarship fund. The fund allows YMCA Camp Chandler experiences to be open to all children from all walks of life, regardless of the ability to pay.

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CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD

Ft. Toulouse Ft. Jackson held its annual Alabama Frontier Days last week. There was an Indian village with stomp dancing, a music camp, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and militia explaining the history of the area.

Obituaries

Baptist Hospital, Miami.

He was born to Lee Rae Ott and Willie Headley on Feb 19,1953. His career included retirement from the MFD in 2001, cabinet shop owner and security at the casino. Boog’s love for his growing family was followed

by his love for sports. He was an avid Alabama football and Atlanta Braves fan, and his love for golf was equated to his frustration for it.

He coached the softball and baseball teams of his children and continued to share his love of sports with his grandkids and wife. Favorites were the beach and adventures with Debbie!

Boog is survived by his wife Debbie, three children; Jason Headley (Beth), Ryann Lashley (Chad), and Bryan Headley (Peyton), his 4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter and hopefully a few more to come. His family includes 4 brothers

Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

OCT. 30

Mike (Kim), Tracy (Debby), Robbie (Natalie) and Bubba (Lori), and a sister Carla (Dwayne), and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a small private gathering to reminisce, grieve, support, celebrate and just chat at a later date.

EMMA FRANCES SMYLY SUTTON

Emma Frances Smyly Sutton was born October 22, 1922 in Eclectic, AL and died November 3, 2022. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with funeral service to follow at 10:00 am at Eclectic United Methodist Church on Monday, November 7, 2022. Rev. Rob Gulledge will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. She was a faithful servant to God, homemaker, role model, and peacemak -

• Harassing communications was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

OCT. 29

• Domestic violence was reported on Williams Road.

• Theft was reported on Williams Road.

OCT. 28

• Theft was reported on South Main Street.

OCT. 27

• Theft was reported on East Micanopy Street.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOV. 3

• Prowlers were reported on South Ann Avenue.

NOV. 2

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was provided to another agency on West Butler Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on East Roosevelt Street.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A welfare check was conducted on Jordan Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on West Butler Street.

• Breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Joy Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on Third Street.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on South Wesson Street.

• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A welfare check was conducted on East Roosevelt Street.

NOV. 1

• A civil disturbance was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on

er. She was a member of Eclectic United Methodist Church since 1939 and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1967. She is preceded in death by Thomas A. Sutton, husband of 57 years. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Sutton Wingard; grandson, Thomas J. Bryan (Cara); granddaughter, Tracey Bryan Eason (Justin); great-grandsons, Cole Benjamin Bryan, Jackson Wyatt Bryan, and Cooper Sutton Eason; step-grandsons, Troy Wingard (Adena) and Art Wingard (Jenni); step-great-grandson, Paxton Wingard; and step-great-granddaughters, Reagean Wingard and Emily Wingard. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy and love may take the form of contributions to Eclectic

Washington Street.

• Animal control was requested on South Dubois Street.

• A Black female was arrested on Burt Mill Road.

OCT. 31

• Gunfire was reported on North Dubois Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Rickey Lane.

• Gunfire was reported on First Avenue.

• A verbal altercation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Gunfire was reported on Third Avenue.

• Breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported on West Patton Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Second Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Delta Road.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Carter Lane.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Jordan Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Highway 229.

• Animal control was requested on East Patton Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Highway 229.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on South Ann Avenue.

• Theft was reported on South Ann Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on James Street.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Notasulga Road.

OCT. 30

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Tallassee Highway.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Notasulga Road.

• Burglary was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Wall Street.

• Menacing was reported on Wall

United Methodist Church Missions. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Eclectic, Alabama

RENA HALL HALL, Rena, a resident of Eclectic, Alabama passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 89.

Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her parents Albert & Lena Roberts; Siblings Rosetta Wesson, Albert Roberts, Jesse Roberts, and Lily Roberts. She is survived by her children Robert Ballentine and James Ballentine. Private services at a later date.

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Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Macedonia Road.

• Domestic violence was reported on Cotton Ridge Road.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.

OCT. 29

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.

• Reckless driving was reported on Friendship Road.

• Assistance was provided during a medical call on Highway 229.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A disorderly person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Clair Street.

• A Black male was arrested on Cotton Ridge Road.

OCT. 28

• Suspicious activity was reported on Notasulga Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Riverside Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Derry Street.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Kent Road.

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

• Animal control was requested on Freeman Avenue.

OCT. 27

• A suspicious person was reported on Old Bridge Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Gilmer Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Quail Drive.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Gilmer Avenue.

Inspired

WILLIE RAY HEADLEY Feb. 19, 1953 – Oct. 16, 2022

Willie Headley “Boog” of Wetumpka, Al passed away peacefully during a vacation in the Florida Keys with Deborah A Tew Headley (his wife since June 6th, 1987) at

HEADLEY

The Penguin Project returns to the Wetumpka Depot

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Penguins are back in Wetumpka.

After more than two years off the stage, The Penguin Project returns to the stage of the Wetumpka Depot Players with the cabaret ‘Don’t Stop Believing.’

Wetumpka Depot Players artistic director Kristy Meanor said the penguins are ecstatic to return to the stage.

“This is their first entry back into production since the pandemic shut us down,” Meanor said. “We are really excited they are back. They are ready to put together a whole evening of song and dance and just fabulous music.”

The last production the penguins performed for the public was ‘Annie.’ They were in rehearsals for ‘High School Musical’ more than two years ago when the COVID-19 pandemic halted everything.

“They have been over the moon to be back,” Meanor said. “They were so excited for ‘High School Musical’ when it got shot down. The last thing they really did was ‘Annie’ and they did a phenomenal job with that.”

To help ease the penguins back into the routine, Meanor said organizers just pulled

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together something easy and fun before cranking things back up big time.

“What we decided to do when we came back from the pandemic, was we were going to do a little soft opening with the cabaret,” Meanor said. “They have been rehearsing songs from some of their favorite Broadway musicals. Then in January they will hit it hard again and start working on ‘High School Musical.’”

Meanor said The Penguin Project is the brainchild of a developmental pediatrician.

“He had a love of theater and a big population of special needs kids in his practice,” Meanor said. “He put together this penguin project program

occurred to the victim and who initially gave statements to investigators,” 19th Judicial Circuit Chief Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said. “The state produced evidence that this material witness was intentionally subverting attempts by law enforcement to be served and whilst doing so was communicating with Shelton about the status of court proceedings. Shelton even secretly informed her daughter that a warrant had been issued to secure her daughter’s attendance as a witness.”

Prosecutors contend Shelton and her daughter were the only people present when Rosalie’s injuries occurred.

Authorities kept tabs on Shelton and the daughter by monitoring phone messages. Court documents detail how Shelton hid her daughter from law enforcement, paying rent for an apartment in Prattville and driving her halfway to Florida while trying to prevent her daughter from being served a summons to testify against her.

“Shelton’s daughter was located by law enforcement and was taken into custody,” Robinson said.

Judge Bill Lewis set the trial to resume immediately with the same jury empaneled 13 months earlier. Through her attorney Jennifer Holden, Shelton objected stating it was prejudicial and argued for the release from jail of Shelton’s daughter.

Rosalie’s mother Quneshia Rawls testified describing her toddler daughter being full of energy from the witness stand.

“She liked to dance around and sing into silverware,” Rawls said in 2019. “Her dad snores, so she would go around the house fake

to give special needs individuals an opportunity to take part in a theater experience because he knew it would help them grow self confidence and self esteem.”

Meanor said the penguin project is just as important to others involved in the project as the penguins.

“The concept is that the special needs artists are front and center,” Meanor said.

“They are the stars of the show and they are paired with a non-disabled peer mentor who helps them along the way if they need help with any kind of movement or remembering lines. The peer mentor and the special needs artist work together to create this

snoring. She was sassy too, quick to express her opinion. She was a happy child.”

Rosalie died in Birmingham at Children’s Hospital three days after what prosecutors described as a brutal attack on July 20, 2017.

The state called witnesses to explain the trauma caused to Rosalie would not come from an accident.

“The state elicited expert testimony detailing the extensive head injuries and abusive head trauma that could only be caused by ‘violently shaking and slamming the skull of this child against a hard surface’ resulting in her death,” Robinson said. “The long-time expert testified the fatal injuries came from force imposed on the victim’s head that was equivalent to a high-speed car wreck with the car flipping end-over-end and then being slammed onto a hard, ungiving surface.”

Shelton chose not to put on a defense.

Robinson thanked law enforcement and the victim’s family for their diligence and unwavering resolve to obtain justice.

“First of all, this case does not end this way without patience and a commitment to the process from Judge Lewis and the circuit clerk,” Robinson said. “The Wetumpka Police Department is to be commended for their dedication and hard work on this case as investigators worked tirelessly to uncover the truth. Evil is real. What Shelton did to this child was evil. I am proud of the Wetumpka Police Department and our prosecutors for never blinking an eye and staying focused in our search for truth and our pursuit of justice for Rosalie. She was a beautiful two-year-old girl who deserved to have us fight for her with all our being. I also thank the victim’s family for supporting us every step of the way. It is unfortunate the defendant showed no signs of remorse nor accepted any responsibility for her actions.”

performance.”

Meanor said the performance is important but what happens behind the curtains is where the real magic of the program occurs.

“What is really important is the relationships that are built during the rehearsals,” Meanor said. “It teaches empathy for the non-disabled peer mentor. It teaches them patience and tolerance for people who may have different needs than them. It’s truly a beautiful program and one we find so important.”

Showtimes for The Penguin Project at the Wetumpka Depot Players are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

MARILYN HAWKINS | THE HERALD

Penguin Project Artists rehearse for this weekend's performance of 'Don't Stop Believin' a musical revue and variety show. The Penguins will perform at 7

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Kay Ivey is governor again

Governor Kay Ivey’s 2022 reelection victory run has been very impressive. Some of you may be wondering how quickly I have been able to resolve that she has indeed culminated her victorious run when the General Election was held Tuesday and my column’s published date is Wednesday. It is simply as I have told you numerous times over the past two decades, winning the Republican Primary for governor in the Heart of Dixie is tantamount to election. The General Election in Alabama is an afterthought. We are a one-party state when it comes to statewide races.

Kay Ivey laid to rest the last hope of the Alabama Democrats being able to win a statewide race, especially for governor in my lifetime and probably in yours, when she beat Walt Maddox like a rented mule in 2018.

Walt Maddox was the best shot and best mule the Democrats could ever dream up. Maddox is the young, articulate mayor of Tuscaloosa. He has been and had been mayor of the Druid City for a good while. He has been an excellent mayor with an impeccable record. He ran a good well run, well financed campaign for governor. He got 40 percent of the vote. This seems to be the threshold for a Democrat for governor.

Therefore, Kay Ivey’s 2022 run may not be as impressive as her 2018 race. Although, this run has been extremely impressive. Probably the reason that 2022 has gone so well is because she ran so well in 2018. She beat a very formidable field four years ago. She beat the popular mayor of Huntsville, Tommy Battle, in the Republican Primary. His credentials and fundraising prowess were equal to Maddox’s, if not better.

Opinion?

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

Having beaten the 2018 thoroughbreds, Battle and Maddox, so thoroughly, made serious candidates not even consider challenging her. In 2022, to compare Lindy Blanchard, Tim James and Yolanda Flowers to Tommy Battle and Walt Maddox is like comparing Mutt to Jeff.

Governor Kay Ivey has done a good job as governor during the four years, 2019-2022, and folks knew that, and they knew her. There also have not been any scandals or controversy. She had garnered one of the finest men and managers in Alabama political history, Congressman Jo Bonner, to be her right arm and Chief of Staff. They together ran a pretty solid ship of state.

Most of us who follow Alabama politics felt like Kay was going to only serve one four-year term when she won the 2018 race. She, deep down, may have thought the same thing. Therefore, she governed with the attitude of what is right for the state and not what is right for reelection.

When she decided to run, most of us were in agreement that she would win. She would be well financed, and national polls revealed that she was one of the most popular incumbent governors in the nation.

My thoughts were and I conveyed to you, that the only way Kay Ivey could lose the race was if she beat herself. If she misspoke or did a debate and made a miscue or misstep. She did none of the

above.

She ran a perfectly scripted, flawless campaign. She campaigned as governor and looked gubernatorial. Most importantly, her campaign TV ads were brilliant. They were folksy with the perfect Alabama flavor. They had her looking good, speaking well and southern with a grandmotherly appeal. They made her age and demeanor an advantage. She came out of the campaign being better liked than before. Some of her ads came close to being racist when she said, “Folks think we ought to require our schools to teach everyone to speak Spanish. Well, I say, ‘No Way Jose’.” This prompted ultraliberal Democrats around the nation to deride her. When Maxine Waters, the liberal Democratic California Congresswoman criticized her, Kay quipped, “I ought to give Maxine Waters an in-kind contribution proxy for her help in my Alabama Republican Primary campaign.”

The big question in the Republican Primary was whether Kay Ivey could win the May 24 Primary without having to go to a June 21 runoff to win. Some doubted that anyone could beat eight opponents without a runoff, especially given that Blanchard and James spent a total of $16 million dollars. She proved them wrong. She beat the field of eight without a runoff and got 54 percent of the vote.

My guess is that she got a higher percent than that on Tuesday.

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

So, how is the economy?

The United States got some fortunate news about the economy as the recession of 2022. But how strong is the overall economic picture? How bad is inflation compared to other countries? What’s to blame for it? And what might the coming years look like for our businesses?

“Gross domestic product rose 2.6 percent in the third quarter versus the estimate of 2.3 percent,” wrote Jeff Cox from CNBC at the end of October. This was reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, covering July to September of 2022.

In fact, the graph from the Federal Reserve Economic Data showed growth from 2021 greatly exceeded that of 2018 and 2019, while the historic 30 percent decline in 2020 left America in a big hole. Luckily, the post-pandemic recovery helped regain those losses from 2020.

The good news boosted the numbers from Wall Street for that time. The weekly jobless claim was up 217,000, but still below the 220,000 estimate.

So, the economy has recovered from the recession; NBER didn’t declare the first six months of 2022 a recession, but that’s their usual definition, so I’m using it. And the jobs lost from the economy in 2020 are all back.

That leaves inflation, which at 8.3

JOHN TURES Columnist

percent is higher than usual.

So, what’s causing inflation? If Republicans are right, then America should have a much higher inflation rate than other countries. If Democrats are right, and it has to do with supply chain issues related to the persistence of the pandemic, then other countries can expect to also have higher inflation rates. I analyze Inflation Data to see.

Clearly America isn’t like other failed states like Sudan, Venezuela and Lebanon, whose inflation rates exceed 200 percent. But Turkey (in some first world organizations) faces 69.97 percent and Argentina, one of the leading South American economies, is suffering under 58 percent inflation. Those who fawn over Vladimir Putin would do well to know that Russia’s inflation is 17.8 percent.

Nearly 20 European countries have double-digit inflation. In fact, the European Union average is 8.1 percent, just barely below America’s inflation level, and the United Kingdom’s inflation is running at 9 percent after years of British

Conservative Party leadership. Now some countries are fortunate to have lower inflation rates, including Italy (6 percent), Norway (5.4 percent), France (4 percent), and Switzerland (2.5 percent). Some tiny countries like Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands and Malta also make the list.

What the evidence shows is that no, Joe Biden has not single-handed jacked up inflation in America, or in the world for that matter. America’s economy is impressive but not strong enough to affect the monetary and fiscal policies of nearly 200 countries. Given how many other first world countries are experiencing the same thing as the U.S., the supply chain explanation is the superior one to “It’s all Biden’s fault.”

And it’s important to note that Japan’s and the Swiss’ lower inflation rates is what’s being pursued by the Federal Reserve, though pushing down inflation too fast could risk another recession. It’s an important factor to keep in mind as America determines the next steps in recovering from the devastating economic downturn of 2020.

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.

Kenneth Boone, Chairman Tippy Hunter, General Manager Kaitlin Fleming, Managing Editor

Sacrifice is a big part of serving in the United States military. Active duty personnel spend significant time away from their families, and many who have served overseas return home with injuries that affect both their physical and mental well-being. As the nation commemorates Veterans Day, individuals and organizations can take steps to honor the sacrifices millions of veterans have made on behalf of their families, friends and neighbors who call the United States home.

• Encourage a veteran to share his or her story. This

can

Individuals who ask veterans to share their story also benefit, gaining valuable insight into what is required to protect their freedoms.

• Work with We Honor Veterans. We Honor Veterans is a program sponsored by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization that is designed to help organizations serve veterans in their communities. The program aims is to provide

the highest quality of care to military veterans. Organizations can learn more at www.wehonorveterans.org.

• Support veterans events in your community.

Veterans Day parades are a fun and simple way to show support for the veterans in your community.

Additional events that are not affiliated with Veterans Day also provide great opportunities to reassure veterans that their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated.

Veterans Day is a great time to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military.

Richard Woodham Army

Patricia Singleton Jandt Air Force

Herbert Whitfield Marines

David Norrell Army

Sonya Thorton Army

C.J. Jandt Air Force

Mike DeWitt Marines

Doyle Frazier Air Force

Charles Albert Singleton Army

Senator Dan Crenshaw Navy

Ronnie Abbott Navy

SGM Bernard Lee Grimes Army National Guard

Slyvester Jenkins Jr. Army

Jerry Beasley

Navy

SPC Bernard Lee Grimes Jr. Army Reserve

Sgt. Patricia Ann Grimes Army National Guard

Walter Frank Singleton Navy

John R. Jones Army

Charles L. Hathcock Army

Mark C. Dulaney Air Force

reassure veterans that others care about the sacrifices they made and let veterans know that their sacrifices and service to their country were not in vain.

Veterans

Differing

while

Veterans Day occurs each year on November 11, marking the end of World War I. The day has evolved into a celebration and remembrance of the heroism of America’s brave soldiers.

Americans celebrate Veterans Day,

Capt. Edward Rogers Sr. Army

Paul Kerr Bainester Navy

Rea Cord

Mark Dulaney Air Force

Mike Knox Air Force

Pvt. Charles C. Blalock Army

Van Forrester Army

SMSgt. Theresa Dulaney Air Force

Kathryne Segrest Air Force

JL Shepard Air Force

Morrell Sherrer Army

Don Sawyer Marines

Joel Burdette Marines

Melanie Jordan Army

CW4(R) Johnny D. Allen Army

Fletcher Horance Miller Navy

Jerry Beasley Army

Donald Williams Army Sgt. Newman Williams Marines

JD Railey Army Lois Martin Air Force

Day, once known as Armistice Day, was first celebrated on November 11, 1919, the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1928, the United States Congress passed a resolution for Armistice Day to be an annual observation, and by 1938, the day became a national holiday.

from Memorial Day in May, Armistice Day, which would be renamed Veterans Day in 1954 under President Dwight Eisenhower, pays tribute to veterans who survived various wars. Memorial Day commemorates those veterans who lost their lives.

residents of Great Britain, Canada and Australia celebrate Remembrance Day.

A United States Veteran is a man or woman who has served the USA in military service with the Armed Forces. Every year on November 11, we honor these brave men and women. Unlike Memorial Day, which is a holiday to honor soldiers who have died in service or battle, it celebrates all military personnel, both retired and active. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was the celebration of the end of World War I. Before the war officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, all combat ended with a ceasefire on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 am. This armistice between the Allied troops and Germany became known as the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and is the basis for the Veterans Day that we now observe. In 1926, it was made an official legal holiday, and on November 8, 1954, the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day honoring all Veterans. Similar celebrations honoring the end of World War I are still held in other Countries, such as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, and Remembrance Sunday. On this day, take the time to thank someone who has served our Country.

Set a watch over my mouth

It happened again a few weeks ago when I raked leaves at home. I heard Nolin Chambers speaking inside my head: “You can blow those leaves around all day, but at some point, you’ve got to get them up.”

Nolin was a retired police officer who worked as building superintendent at First Baptist Church in Selma. I asked him one day why we couldn’t buy a leaf blower for the custodian and he shared his thoughts. The leaf blower is fine, he insisted, but not the end of the matter!

After all these years I still hear his comment whenever I power up the leaf blower. What is it about some comments that cement themselves inside our brains?

MICHAEL BROOKS Columnist

It was longer ago than Nolin’s comment when I was preaching one Sunday night. Remember Sunday night church? It’s rare these days, and perhaps one reason is that we preachers were somewhat braindead after a long day. Nevertheless, the congregation began to laugh during the sermon. I wasn’t aware of any humor I’d shared. I was so puzzled

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

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.

that I stopped to ask what was funny.

“You said ‘we all have feets of clay,’” Lewis said, speaking for the others.

I laughed along with everybody else, but insisted, “It’s true. We all do have feets of clay!”

I remember that incident when I yet insist we all have feet of clay. (By the way, this is a phrase borrowed from the Old Testament book of Daniel.)

I met Dr. John Howell several years ago at a conference. He was at the time a professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. I told him I’d

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-

recently read one of his books and was struck by a story he told. A counselee revealed she grew up feeling worthless. She traced her inferiority complex to her father whose most oft-spoken comment to her as a child was, “You are stupid.” This lady came to believe what her father told her. His terrible comment cemented itself to her brain.

In Proverbs King Solomon noted, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Prov. 18:21). Our words have capacity to uplift, to encourage and to inspire. But our words also have power to tear down, to discourage and to depress.

Most of us can remember

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

fairly insignificant or humorous things people said that have stayed with us over the course of our lives. And sadly, we can remember caustic words people have spoken to us that grieved our spirits.

King David agreed with his son when he prayed, “Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips” (Ps 141:3).

We need God’s help to use our words constructively.

Reflections is a weekly faith column by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster, Ala. The church’s 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.”

OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY

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

County runners wrap up cross country season in state championship

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The AHSAA Cross Country season wrapped up on Saturday afternoon as runners from across the state participated in the state championship run held in Cullman.

Between the five schools from Elmore County, 41 racers completed their 5k run against the state’s best.

In Class 5A girls, Elmore County’s

Bella Robinson had the best time of any girl county runner with a 23:11.63. She finished 64th in Class 5A, while Annabelle Orr placed 107th, Alle Hernandez placed 124th, and Ally Orr placed 133rd.

Holtville’s Alexis Troglen wasn’t too far behind Robinson as she finished with a time of 24:36.11 and placed 89th. Tallassee’s Mallory Glass finished 105th with a time of 25:18.85. Troglen and Glass were the only girl runners from Holtville and Tallassee.

In Class 5A boys, Elmore County’s team loaded in the Top 100 finishes. Bryant Duckett paid the team with a 62nd finish and a time of 18:27.85. Behind him was William Mann (73rd), Lucas Drost (74th), Logan Pack (87th), Zane Davis (99th) and Mark Redden (120th).

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McGehee finished 17th with a time of 16:58.63 while Baxley finished 26th overall with a time of 17:09.75. The only other boy runner from Wetumpka to place in the Top 100 was Eli Holden with a time of 18:39.05. He placed 85th.

Stanhope Elmore had four runners compete in the boys division, and the best finisher for the Mustangs was Cade

Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week: Jackson Thomas

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The votes are in, and this week’s Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the week is Stanhope Elmore wide receiver Jackson Thomas.

Thomas, a senior and Troy football commit, earned 366 of the 700 total votes. As he earned over half the total votes, Elmore County receiver Jabari Murphy earned 176 votes while Wetumpka cross country runner Gavan Baxley earned 158 votes.

Thomas is the second Stanhope Elmore football player to win this season and it is his first honor of the year.

The star wideout had a stellar game last Friday as he capped off his Stanhope Elmore career. In a 21-7 win over Minor, Jackson scored all three of the Mustangs’ touchdowns. He caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Colton Walls, then scored his other two touchdowns via the run as he lined up in the Wildcat formation.

Stanhope, which didn’t make the playoffs this year, finished the season with a 4-6 overall record and Thomas was a huge part in the team’s success this season. He scored multiple touchdowns in seemingly every game this year, and capped the season with one of his best performances yet.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Gabe LeMaster is making the most of his two position changes.

LeMaster, a senior on the Edgewood Academy football team, has made a position change both on offense and defense this season. That has helped lead him to a stellar senior season where he’s help lead the Wildcats (6-5) to the second round of the playoffs.

He scored both touchdowns last week as Edgewood beat Banks Academy, 14-7, in the first round of the AISA Class AA playoffs. It was the first playoff win for Edgewood since 2020.

LeMaster currently has nine touchdowns on offense and five interceptions on defense.

“He’s just done a great job of preparing and doing what we ask of him,” head coach Chad Michael said. “We put a lot on his plate and we move him around a lot to a bunch of different positions. There’s a lot for him to know and to learn. He’s smart enough to learn it and know all the positions. That’s hard to do. We can put a lot on him and not overwhelm him.”

It was simple for his position change on offense: get him the ball. LeMaster, in the team’s first two games this season, had four touches. He had three catches in the season opener and one carry in the team’s second game.

Edgewood was 0-2 after the first two weeks.

So LeMaster moved to running back to get more touches and to also help keep running back Bradley Boone healthy. The move immediately worked as LeMaster recorded 13 carries for 175 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in the backfield.

He’s had five games where he rushed over 50 yards since that move, and twice he’s gone over 150 yards rushing. He’s still as prominent as ever in the receiving game as he’s racked up over 50 receiving yards in five of his last six games.

Even better, he’s racked up over 100 receiving yards in three of his last four games. He’s had five catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, two catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns, and

three catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

“I think the running back thing was more trying to keep Bradley healthy, but he does a great job,” Battles said.

“We weren’t getting him the ball enough early so we had to find a way to do that.

That was a way for him to get more touches and get the ball in his hands up to 15 times a game.”

On the defensive side of the ball, LeMaster was playing cornerback but the team kept giving up big plays in the middle of the field. With LeMaster being the fastest player on the field, Michael moved him to safety and let him patrol the field more.

That worked wonders for his game. The tackles stayed around the same volume for LeMaster, but his interception numbers skyrocketed. He’s intercepted five passes the second half of the season, and he’s helped Edgewood’s defense improve heavily.

Edgewood is allowing 25.5 points per game this year, but most of that came in the first half of the season. The Wildcats

have won four of their last five games, and only two teams have scored over 12 points during that span.

Two teams were held to seven or less points.

“Defensively, we were getting beat on big plays a lot early in the season, so we put our fastest guy back there to stop,” Michael said. “Those 75-yard plays were turning into 15-20 yard plays. Putting him back there has made him more free to read the quarterback and he doesn’t have to lock in on specific person. We let him play free and go where he feels the ball is going. That’s letting him have the big plays that he has.”

Edgewood will need LeMaster’s big play threat this week as they take on the No. 1-ranked team in all of AISA. The Wildcats travel to Patrician Academy on Thursday night in the AISA AA semifinals.

Patrician is outscoring its opponents by an average of 32 points per game this season and has not lost a game. They beat Abbeville Christian, 55-13, in the first round.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The 64th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star football game has released its rosters and three football players from Elmore County have been selected to play in the event.

Brandon Dean, the Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association, made the announcement of the two 37-member rosters on Tuesday morning.

Wetumpka safety Dorion Jackson and kicker Logan Weighall were both selected for the Indians, while Stanhope Elmore tight end Colton Walls was selected for the Mustangs.

The teams were selected by nominations submitted by AHSAA member school coaches. The All-Star selection committee consists of the two coaching staffs participating in the game.

The game, which will be played at Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on December 16, will kick off at 7 p.m. and will be televised over to the AHSAA TV Network and live streamed on the NFHS Network.

Head coaches for both teams were announced last month, with Opelika coach Erik Spearman heading the south team while Pickens County coach Michael Williams will lead the north.

No coaches from Elmore County were selected.

“We have an abundance of talent in our state each year, and both teams selected reflect that talent,” Dean said in a press release. “We are looking forward to another exciting game this December.”

All three players selected from around the county have had stellar senior seasons.

Jackson, who recently committed to play at Troy University as a safety, has been one of the most versa-

Class

the Wetumpka boys

ished 11th overall as a team and had 10 runners complete their run. Matthew McGehee and Gavan Baxley had

two times as they both finished in the

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Stanhope Elmore’s Jackson Thomas celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wetumpka.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Edgewood’s Gabe LeMaster runs past defenders in a game earlier this season.

HENRY ZIMMER THE HERALD

Gabe LeMaster tries to break a tackle against Banks Academy in the Wildcats’ first round playoff game.

Edgewood Academy (6-5) at Patrician Academy (11-0)

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

When: Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.

Where: Hannah-Hesselman Field (901 South Mulberry Avenue, Butler, AL 36094)

Series: Series is tied, 4-4

Synopsis: Edgewood Academy, which is coming off its first home playoff game since 2019, is in the semi-finals of the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five seasons. The Wildcats are a mainstay in the AISA playoffs, and they

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tile players for the Indians this year. On defense, he has recorded 55 tackles, nine tackles for loss, two interceptions, and three passes defended.

On offense, he has six catches for 114 yards in limited action.

Weighall, who is ranked as a 4.5 star kicker, has been as consistent as anyone across the state. He has made 36 of his 38 PATs this year, and he has made 6 of his 9 field goal attempts with a long of 49 yards.

He makes his presence known on kickoffs and punts too.

Through 10 games, Weighall has 58 kickoff attempts with 33 touchbacks to his name. He has an average kick of 59.2 yards and a long of 71. He also has 41 punts this year for an average of 39.7 yards per punt and a long of 56. He has landed 18 of his 41 punts inside the 20-yard line.

Stanhope Elmore’s Walls is also committed to play at Troy for both baseball and football. He is committed to football as a long snapper, but plays tight end and some quarterback as well at the high school level.

The star senior scored a touchdown in half of the Mustangs games this year, totaling five on the season. Four of those came through the air while his lone passing touchdown came in the team’s season finale last week when he was forced into quarterback action due to sickness.

On the season, Walls has nine carries for 63 yards, 18 catches for 225 yards and five touchdowns, and he is 16 of 25 passing for 197 yards and one touchdown.

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Rattan with a time of 19:36.51. He placed 131st.

In the girls race, Stanhope’s Joanie Patton was the best finisher from the county with a 90th finish and a time of 23:22.75. Behind her and placing in the Top 125 was Michelle Ruediger (114) and Isabella Brown (125). Both finished in under 25 minutes.

Wetumpka’s best girl finisher was Sophia Rawls with a time of 24:24.34. She placed 126th overall.

Here’s the full list of results from county runners. Times and finishes were provided by the AHSAA and Athleticlive.com

ELMORE COUNTY Girls

64;Bella Robinson;23:11.63 107;Annabelle Orr;25:27.63 124;Alee Hernandez;27:48.39

showed why with a big win over Banks Academy last week.

Edgewood has now won four of its last five games, with its only loss coming from No. 2 Lee-Scott Academy during that stretch. But as tough as Lee-Scott was, Patrician looks to be just as good if not better.

Patrician is the No. 1-ranked team in AISA this season and the Saints are showing why with their 11-0 undefeated record. The Saints have dominated opponents all season and have beaten every opponent by at least 17 points.

In their first round matchup, Patrician beat Abbeville Christian, 55-13. The Saints have scored nearly 50 points per game this year and are outscoring opponents 494-150.

Edgewood’s defense has been stellar during their current hot streak. In three of their last four games, Edgewood has allowed 12 points or less and held opponents to only one touchdown twice.

Edgewood has its work cut out for it this week, but don’t count out Chad Michael’s squad. They’re hot and anybody can win in the playoffs.

133;Ally Orr;29:56.85 Boys 62;Bryant Duckett;18:27.85 73;William Mann;18:46.20 74;Lucas Drost;18:46.21 87;Logan Pack;19:18.26 99;Zane Davis;19:37.55 120;Mark Redden;20:07.63

HOLTVILLE Girls 89;Alexis Troglen;24:36.11 Boys 132;Brenen Miscisin;20:57.49

TALLASSEE Girls 105;Mallory Glass;25:18.85

WETUMPKA Girls 126;Sophia Rawls;24:24.34 182;Haley Bethea;26:53.61 187;Nyema Walker;27:23.17 189;Jacey Williams;27:25.48 204;Grace Hines;30:14.40 205;Eva Gallander;30:31.77

211;Harley Bethea;31:19.99 Boys 17;Matthew McGehee;16:58.63 26;Gavan Baxley;17:09.75 85;Eli Holden;18:39.05 112;Zachary Pierce;19:10.82 122;Collin Hardin;19:26.17 147;Taylor Gunn;19:56.25 179;Olin Phillips;20:41.67 190;Walter Lynch;20:54.97 212;Jacob Dean;22:02.39 217;Nolan Blair;22:31.96

STANHOPE ELMORE

Girls 90;Joanie Patton;23:22.75 114;Michelle Ruediger;24:03.77 125;Isabella Brown;24:23.61 159;Juliana Peralta;25:45.29 168;Jessie Patton;26:08.25 198;Micah Dupree;28:42.95 206;Maria Escobar;30:37.76 Boys 131;Cade Rattan;19:36.51 157;Emanuel Peralta;20:08.49 240;Kenneth Rodgers;26:20.31 241;Liam Felio;26:26.99

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Wetumpka’s Dorion Jackson (4) intercepted a Stanhope Elmore pass in the end zone.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Stanhope Elmore tight end Colton Walls finds the end zone against Russell County. The touchdown was called back due to penalty.

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

Wetumpka’s Logan Weighall punts against Greenville.

Pet of the Week – Diesel

Diesel is a five-month-old male Lab/Pit mix, originally found as a stray. He is a sweet boy, all puppy with a lot of energy to burn and loves chewing most anything — so, typical Lab mix pup! He is a happy-go-lucky boy, just wanting a fun family who will include him in all the family travels and fun!

The adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs,

Humane Society of Elmore County News

By Rea Cord Executive Director

This is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and across our country, animal shelter staffs are working tirelessly helping the seemingly neverending flood of homeless and unwanted pets day in and day out. Shelters provide a place for homeless and unwanted animals to go when no one else can take them in — the young ones, old ones, nice pets, vicious and scared, diseased, injured, starved, healthy — shelters see them all. No matter where you live there is

likely a shelter in your area deserving of a bit of thanks.

The number one thing every pet owner can do to support shelters is to be a responsible pet owner:

A. Responsible owners keeping their pet safely at home, so it does not get lost or injured adding to the load for animal control officers, citizens and Shelters alike.

B. Responsible owners see to their pet’s physical and mental well-being so that they will live long and happy lives with the same family.

C. Responsible owners

Community Calendar

ONGOING

PRESCHOOL

STORYTIME: After more than a year long hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

RED HILL

COMMUNITY CLUB

MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month.

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

MOUNT HEBRON

CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m.

For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 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 334-5670476 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.

see to the medical needs of their pet, especially preventive veterinary care (vaccinations, parasite prevention to include heartworm prevention) to keep them healthy.

D. Responsible owners will spay or neuter their pet to prevent yet more unwanted litters – 60 percent of our shelter’s intake is under six-months old, so we know well the impact of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens.

E. Responsible owners do their homework before getting a pet so that it will be a good “fit” for their family and lifestyle and not end up needing to be rehomed due to a spur of the moment or ill-informed

decision.

F. Responsible owners educate their children on interacting with pets and helping in their care. After all, today’s children are tomorrow’s pet owners/ advocates.

G. Responsible pet owners keep pets from coming into shelters in the first place which needs to be the primary goal of our communities. True success in the animal sheltering world would be less need of our services, not more.

Shelters also need your moral support as what they deal with every day is very often overwhelming, heartbreaking and extremely frustrating.

Shelter staff live the reality of far more animals coming in than are going out but not for their lack of trying. Unsocialized, scared, injured, diseased and dangerous animals are sadly a daily occurrence making Shelter work also quite hazardous for the staff. Shelter work is a field very often taken for granted by the public and all but ignored too often by community leadership. If your community did not have a Shelter, then where would those often dozens or more animals a day go? Our Shelter averages 13 animals coming in every single day we are open with far too many days having 25-30 or even

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

If you are interested in meeting Diesel any of the Elmore County Humane Society’s pets, the first step is the adoption application you can do here: https:// elmorehumane.org/adoptionapplication-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.

more. In large cities those daily intake numbers are in the hundreds. Think about that!

Since most shelters are non-profit organizations, of course they can also use your financial support whether that be by donating money, food, supplies, your time and your advocacy. Just like every home and business, costs for utilities, pet food and supplies, wages, facility upkeep, insurance, vehicles, fuel costs and more keep going up. Your support helps ensure that your community will have a shelter as adopting and rescuing many pets starts with them having a place to go in the first place.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE TRIBUNE

The last Main Street Wetumpka Community Market happened last week.Vendors had everything from winter vegetables to honey to baked goods.

Naturally, it makes you a bit more excitable and emotional. Meanwhile, relations with co-workers are mutually sympathetic. You want to help someone if you can. Tonight: Toe the line.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) This is a lovely day to socialize, especially with romantic interests. (Romance might be the stuff of movies.) Relations with your kids will be tenderhearted and special. This is an inspirational day for artists or people involved in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry. Tonight: Be accommodating.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Family relations are warm and friendly today. You also might be hands-on with redecorating ideas or something to do with renovations, because you are keen to make things look more attractive at home or where you live. Tonight: Obey rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today it’s easy to appreciate your daily surroundings, which is a wonderful thing, because appreciation will always enrich your life. Relations with siblings, relatives and neighbors are warm and friendly, which is why you want to schmooze with others and share your ideas. Tonight: Stay calm.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You can attract money to you today. In fact, you might have some excellent moneymaking ideas. You will enjoy discussing these ideas with someone else, because today you want to shake things up a little. You want some adventure, fun and a chance to learn something new. Tonight: Check your money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Things will ow smoothly today, because the Sun, Mercury and Venus are in your sign. Furthermore, Venus is on tender terms with sympathetic Neptune. This means you’re happy to talk to others. You also will care about others and what is happening with them. If you can help, you will. Tonight: Be polite.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Some of you might be involved in a secret love affair, especially today. Nevertheless, because the Moon is opposite your sign today, you will have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. (This happens for two and a half days every month.) Tonight: Solitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is a lovely day to enjoy the company of good friends or members of groups, because you feel warmhearted and happy to see others. There is a sense of mutual sympathy and understanding with people. You also want to get down to work and make things happen. Tonight: Listen carefully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today you will happily accept the help of bosses, parents, teachers and VIPs if they extend an offer to you. In fact, a few of you might develop a close relationship -- a romance or an exciting irtation. Meanwhile, this is a great day to celebrate and socialize! Tonight: Show respect. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) This is a marvelous day to travel or do something to escape from your responsibilities and worries. Some of you might explore a new romance with someone different. You also might want to cocoon at home. Tonight: Cooperate.

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SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR NEW SOUTH FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, on the 29th day of November, 2005, said mortgage recorded Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on December 8, 2005, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2005, Page 91522, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, by instrument recorded in the is hereby given that 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 on the Front Steps of the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 East Conners Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on December 8, 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, towit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 14, T20N, R19E, AND CONTINUE THENCE N THENCE N 43 DEG. 23` E, 1481.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTINUE THENCE N 01 DEG.

THENCE S 60 DEG. 58` E, 308.4 FEET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF A PAVED COUNTY ROAD, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE GRIER ROAD FOR THENCE N 29 DEG. 30` W, 492.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL OF LAND BEING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 14, T20N, R19E, AND CONTAINS 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. THE ABOVE LEGAL DESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THAT CERTAIN SURVEY PREALA. REG. NO. 10364, DATED

Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 9575 GRIER RD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records

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 Justin Piatek A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership, its successors and assigns dated August 20, 2019; said mortgage being recorded on August 20, 2019, in Book 2019 Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 55932 in the OfElmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership, 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 8th day of December, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 31, Block 2, Blue Ridge Estates, Plat A, as shown on the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 4, Page 8. Said property is commonly known as 352 Blue Ridge Road, 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 superior to said Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful funds in the amount of 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 subject is not prohibited under the U.S. -

status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 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. 22-03571AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 22-03571al

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stevie F Shaw and Denise Shaw, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Coutnrywide Home Loans, Inc., on November 29, 2004, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in

TITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five

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.

successor indenture Trustee to as indenture Trustee for theuity Loan Trust, Series 2004-R,

22-07144

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Annie Pinkard, a widow, originally in favor of Morcap Inc., on January 9, 1998, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 193ment in RLPY 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 Secured Assets Corporation, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Series 1998-1, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bid-

pyg der 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, Township 18 North, Range 18 East and 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 Right of Way line of the Paved County Road; thence run South along said Right of Way line for 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 purposes: 1745 Mccain Rd , Wetumpka, AL 36092-8569. 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from November 2, 2022 until January 4, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota,

g National Association (formerly known as Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association), not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Trustee Secured Assets Corporation, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backedries 1998-1, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. com TB File Number: 22-40574

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 2022 22-40574

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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBERS: A2022-039 and 040

TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER, WHOSE IDENTITY AND WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, OF C. K. V., A MINOR AND OF R. C. V., A MINOR, AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for--

tice that a Petition for Adoption -

contest either or both of theseconsider such Petitions without JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

CLYDE T. BAILEY, III ATTORNEY AT LAW

A2022-039 AND 040 PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lester R. Brett and Laura C. Brett, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for

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gy Everett Financial, Inc. DBA Supreme Lending, A Texas Corporation , on December 26, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama,-

gagee/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 CourtCounty, Alabama, on December of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, toas said Map appears of record -

for informational purposes: 200 Tacoma Drive , Coosada,-

abama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)

time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tifright 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-

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 18, 2017 executed by Michelle E. Rushing, a married woman, joined by spouse, Johnny D. Rushing, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Ditech Financial, LLC, said Mortgage being recorded December 18, 2017, in RLPY Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing by instrument recorded in Book 2020, Page 19190, Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/03/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 32, Block E, Grandview Pines #2, as the same appears

Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 105.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 134 Camellia Rd., Millbrook, AL 36054. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE 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 mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.

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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 Christian Young And Mary L Young Husband And Wife to Green Tree Financial Corp. - Alabama dated August 19, 1998; said mortgage being recorded on September 14, 1998, in Book the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Trustee on behalf of the Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust 2005HE1 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2020, Page 66858

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2022-035

TO: THE FATHER OF T.B.M., WHOSE IDENTITY AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN,AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition forYou have the right to contest this adoption. Be advised that ifsponse with the Probate Court notice. The Probate Court of consider such Petition without ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA ATTORNEY AT LAW STREET

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One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-22-01320

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 30-FC-22-01320

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

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

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2022

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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that WAR Construction, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for 2022-PW7 Tennis Courts at Wetumpka Recreational Facility, located at 1178 Holtville Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092, for the Elmore County Commission, Owner, settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the Contractor: WAR Construction, Inc., P.O. Box 1218, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403.

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 2022

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Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Trustee on behalf of the Lake Country Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-HE1, 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 8th day of December, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 18 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, RUN WEST ALONG THE QUARTER SECTION LINE 719.52 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST QUARTER SECTION LINE 210 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE LAST NAMED COURSE 120 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 156 AT PAGE 29; THENCE RUN WEST 980 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF CRENSHAW ROAD (60 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 130 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED ROLL 63 FRAME 01923; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG NORTH LINE THEREOF 301.5 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 1 DEGREE 30 MINUTES EAST 70 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST 525 FEET AND ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF MILTON PROPERTY AND OTHERS 525 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Said property is commonly known as 1308 Crenshaw Rd, Wetumparise between 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 of 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 partof the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL OR BANKINGCAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE LAKE COUNTRY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-HE1 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. 9274720 www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23. 2022 9274720

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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBERS:

TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER, WHOSE IDENTITY AND WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, OF A. A. M. V., A MINOR, AND OF A. E. G. V., A MINOR, AND OF K. A. L., A MINOR; AND NOTICE TO JUSTIN AVERY LYNN, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, THE ALLEGED FATHER OF K. A. L., A MINOR, AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY. Take notice that a Petition forfor the adoption of A. A. M. V., take notice that a Petition forfor the adoption of A. E. G. V., take notice that a Petition for-

these adoptions. Be advised-

consider such Petitions without JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

CLYDE T. BAILEY, III ATTORNEY AT LAW

A2022-041, 042 AND 043

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE FARRELL, JR., DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2022 -330 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: ANGIE STINNETT, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA and TO: RITA JONES, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, BEING HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GEORGE FARRELL, JR., AND NOTICE TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF GEORGE FARRELL, JR AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 25th day of October 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of GEORGE FARRELL, JR., deceased, wasmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, LAURA LANGSTON, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next-of-kin of GEORGE FARRELL, JR. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. Jason Britt, Esq. STONE, BRITT, & WEBB, LLC 114 South Main Street

Wetumpka Herald: EST/FARRELL, G.

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION In accordance with the Code of Alabama 39-1-1(f), notice is hereby given by the Elmore County Commission that the Public Works contract for Milling Alabama Street & Opeothleohola Street under Proceed Order 2022-PW5-1, per Bid Inquiry 2022-PW5, has been completed.

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE

local time at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project includes the following Work: Electrical & SCADA upgrades to the Five Star WSD Treatment Plant along with miscellaneous system interconnects and related appurtenances. Information for the Project can be found on the following website: https://www. gmcnetwork.com/bids/ The Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood LLC, 1906 E Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420, Attn: Patsy Stinson patsy.stinson@gmcnetwork.com . Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Five Star Water Supply on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m., and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documentsscribed below. Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the indicated above, upon payment of a deposit of $20.00 for a one-time administrative fee for or $50.00 for each printed set. Said cost represents the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, therefore no refund will be granted. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “GMC.” Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuingneer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources othsecurity shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities, or to reject any or all bids, and to award the contract to the best and most responsible bidder. All bidders shall submit, upon request, a list of projects “successfully completed” in the last 2 years, having the same scope of work and approximate in this project. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be which the proposal is submitted. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. All Bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the opening thereof.

Owner: Five Star Water Supply District By: Jasper N. Buckner Title: Chairman Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 19 and 23, 2022 BIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN EDWIN COWAN, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-296

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOHN EDWIN COWAN, JR., deceased, having been granted to JONATHAN DAKOTA COWAN on October 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.

JONATHAN DAKOTA COWAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN EDWIN COWAN, JR., DECEASED

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

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/COWAN, J.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT HARTWELL BORDEN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-311

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT HARTWELL BORDEN, deceased, having been granted to CAROLE DURHAM BORDEN on October 18, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the

same will be barred. CAROLE DURHAM BORDEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT HARTWELL BORDEN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. KYLE JOHNSON CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C. 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, AL 36104 PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, AL 36102 334-241-8000

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/BORDEN, R. PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-332 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADLEY HARPER, JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM BRADLEY HARPER, JR., deceased, having been granted to JANE ROSE HARPER on the 4th day of November, 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.

JANE ROSE HARPER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADLEY HARPER, JR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: J. WILLIAM ROSE, JR. BUTLER SNOW LLP ONE FEDERAL PLACE, SUITE 1000 1819 5TH AVENUE NORTH BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 205-297-2200

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/HARPER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JESSE L. GRAVES, JR., CASE NO: 2022-210 DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JESSE L. GRAVES, JR., deceased, having been granted to JACQUELINE ZEIGLER, who is also known as JACQUELINE ZEIGLER GRAVES, on October 20, 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.

JACQUELINE ZEIGLER, who is also known as JACQUELINE ZEIGLER GRAVES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JESSE L. GRAVES, JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES D. FANCHER FANCHER LAW 105 4 th STREET NORTH CLANTON. ALABAMA 35045 205-530-1313

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/GRAVES, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM PHILLIP HOLLAND, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-325

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIAM PHILLIP HOLLAND, deceased, having been granted to SHELBY ANN HOLLAND on November 1, 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.

SHELBY ANN HOLLAND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM PHILLIP HOLLAND, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: MICHAEL G. STRICKLAND STRICKLAND & KENDALL, LLC 2740 ZELDA RD, STE 500 MONTGOMERY, AL 36106 PO BOX 99 MONTGOMERY, AL 36101 334-269-3230

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/HOLLAND W.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND P. BUTLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-321

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RAYMOND P. BUTLER, deceased, having been granted to PATRICIA L. BUTLER on October 20, 2022 by John

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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.

PATRICIA L. BUTLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND P. BUTLER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MITCHELL E. GAVIN ATTORNEY AT LAW 1258 LEE STREET PO BOX 248 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-2211 megavin@bellsouth.net

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/BUTLER, R. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN COOPER MONTIEL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-334 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SHEILA JEAN COOPER MONTIEL, deceased, having been granted to JULIE ANN HENDERSON DAVIS on November 3, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JULIE ANN HENDERSON DAVIS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SHEILA JEAN COOPER MONTIEL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT O. BURTON ATTORNEY AT LAW PMB #208 103 NORTH MEMORIAL DRIVE PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-538-5404

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/MONTIEL S.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD W. McANNALLY, SR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-323 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DONALD W. McANNALLY, SR., deceased, having been granted to GARRY S. McANNALLY on October 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.

GARRY S. MCANNALLY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD W. McANNALLY, SR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/MCANNALY, D.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LONNIE EARL FLOYD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-313

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of LONNIE EARL FLOYD, deceased, having been granted to RUBY FLOYD on October, 25, 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.

RUBY FLOYD

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LONNIE EARL FLOYD, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: FOSTER D. KEY KEY, GREER, HARRISON & CASEY ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2163 HIGHWAY 31 SOUTH SUITE 102 PELHAM, ALABAMA 36124 PO BOX 350345 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35236-0345 205-987-2211

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 2022 EST/FLOYD, L.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD A. HONAKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-328

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RICHARD A. HONAKER, deceased, having been granted to MARY JO CONROY on

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November, 2, 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.

MARY JO CONROY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD A. HONAKER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, AL 36092 334-517-6520

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by MARLIN MCKINNEY and DONNA MCKINNEY, husband and wife, as Mortgagor(s) to Gilberto Sanchez, as Mortgagee, dated the 6th day of May, 2013, and recorded in RLPY Book 2013, Page 32294, et of the Judge of Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama; said mortgage being lastly assigned to REGIONS BANK by instrument recorded in said Probate Court records; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 8th day of December, 2022, in the city of Wetumpka, at the front door of the Court House of Elmore County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama, to-wit: The NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, containing 10 acres more or less. Less and except the following described parcel already deeded to William A. Levins and Martha H. Levins: Begin at an iron pin at the SW corner of the N1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama, thence N 00 deg. 06 min. 16 sec. West along 1/4 section-section line, 30.00 feet to an iron pin; thence S 45 deg. 27 min. 59 sec. E 42.16 feet to an iron pin on the south line of the NW1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, thence S 89 deg. 10 min. 17 sec. W along said quarter-quarter section line, 30.00 feet to the point of beginning. The above described property lies in the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, Elmore County, Alabama and contains 0.01 acres more or less. Granted also is a non-exclusive easement of 30’ even width along the entire southern boundary of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 14, T20N, R18E, to provide ingress and egress to and from the above described parcel from US Hwy 231.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations and exceptions or those contained in the reof Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage. The sale will betion that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcytion and audit of the status of the loan with the Mortgagee.

REGIONS BANK Holder of said Mortgage Goodman G. Ledyard PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee Mobile, Alabama 36616 (251) 338-1300

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 FC/MCKINNEY

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA ANN BALL LACKEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022- 320 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to LOUIS HERBERT LACKEY, III as Executor on the 19th 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

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gq to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

LOUIS HERBERT LACKEY, III EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARTHA ANN BALL LACKEY, 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. 26, 2 and 9, 2022 EST/LACKEY, M.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by LARRY TROUTMAN AKA LARRY W. TROUTMAN AND MARGARET A. TROUTMAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION on DECEMBER 20, 2013, said mortgage being recorded in the of ELMORE County, Alabama, the undersigned GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION, 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 DECEM-gal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit:

LOT NUMBER TWENTY-SEVADDITION TO MILLBROOK, ALABAMA, ACCORDING TO-

BATE OF ELMORE COUNTY,

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 circumexist 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.

GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Montgomery, Alabama

Wetumpka Herald: FC/TROUTMAN

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN WHITE PARSONS, DECEASED

NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: DAVID E. PARSONS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 13th day of September, 2022, a certain paper in writing, dated March 4, 2014 purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of ANN WHITE in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama along with a Petition for Administration with Will Annexed requesting such Last Will and Testament to be admitted into Probate and for the appointment of DONALD WHITE PARSONS as Administrator with Will Annexed of such Estate. This Notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of ANN WHITE PARSONS. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition.

Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334)514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/PARSONS, A.

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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the principal debt secured by mortgage executed by Otis Robinson and Rosa Robinson in favor of the Rent To Buy Homes, Inc., dated February 12, 2008, and recorded in RLPY 2008 at Page Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and assigned to RTBH, II, Inc., by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in RLPY 2012 at Page 3224, in the OfElmore County, Alabama, and subsequently assigned to Wyatt Investment Group, LLC, by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in RLPY 2018 at Page 21290, inbate of Elmore County, Alabama the indebtedness being secured by said mortgage is due and payable and said mortgage is subject to foreclosure. Notice is hereby given that under the Powers of Sale as provided in said mortgage, the undersigned will on November 30, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, County of Elmore, State of Alabama, the following real estate described in and conveyed by said mortgage, the same being situated in Elmore County, State of Alabama, described as follows, to-wit: Lot 14, Block 1, of Scenic Hills Addition Plat No. 1, as the Plat thereof appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 7, at Page 90. This property will be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, subject to easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record and subject to rights 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. Such sale will be made as provided in the Code of Alabama and in said mortgage for the purpose of paying the debts secured by said mortgage with interest thereon, any amount required to be paid for taxes, insurance, or other charges provided in said mortgage, and the expense of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Wyatt Investment Group, LLC.

JOSEPH W. WARREN Attorney at Law 560 S. McDonough Street Suite C Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (334)323-5922

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 FC/ROBINSON

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA ROSALEE MURPHY, FORMERLY KNOWN AS VIRGINIA ROSALEE SCOTT WEBB DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-299

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of VIRGINIA ROSALEE MURPHY, formerly known as VIRGINIA ROSALEE SCOTT WEBB, deceased, having been granted to THERESA LEAZETTE MOSLEY on November, 1, 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.

THERESA LEAZETTE MOSLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA ROSALEE MURPHY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, AL 36092 334-517-6520

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/MURPHY V.

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NOTICE: James Anderson Nelson and Hanna Marie Meeks, whose whereabouts are unknown, take notice that a Petition for Termination of by James Michael Shields and Jessica Dee Shields in the Juvenile Court of Elmore County, Alabama (JU-2020-000027.03). You must answer, plead to, or demur to the Petition by the court date set December 30, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. and appear on said date at the Autauga County Courthouse, Prattville, Alabama, or said Petition may be Granted.

Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 19 ,26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 JU-2020-000027.03

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL NORMAN OVERTON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-329 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of PAUL NORMAN OVERTON, deceased, having been granted to WHITNEY LYNN WILKERSON on October 31, 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.

WHITNEY LYNN WILKERSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL NORMAN OVERTON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: J. KEITH RODGERS KEITH RODGERS & ASSOCIATES, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 640 SOUTH LAWRENCE STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-262-0508

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 16 and 23, 2022 EST/OVERTON P. PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 22-08 AMENDING CHAPTER 22 SECTION 22-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF COUNCIL WARDS WHEREAS, §11-44F-2 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, authorizes the City Council to establish the boundaries of the Council Wards; and WHEREAS, the City of MillCouncil Wards each Ward shall be formed of contiguous compact territory; and WHEREAS, the City Council, upon reviewing the 2020 Census data, has determined that changes in the population of each Ward warrant adjustments to the Ward boundaries to ensure equality in the voting process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILLBROOK, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Ordinance 12-02 amending section 22-32 of the Millbrook Code of Ordinances is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows: C. Sec. 22-32. Ward Boundaries. Pursuant to the authority contained in 11-46-23, Code of Alabama 1975, the City Council of the City of Millbrook, Alabama, does hereby readjust and reestablish the boundary lines of City and the territory composing each such Ward for purposes of City Council elections such that hereafter, said Wards shall be and are described using census blocks. The legal description forscribed in Ordinance 12-01 is re- described from metes and bounds to now be described by the 2020 census blocks attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 11-46-23, Code of Alabama, 1975, the City Clerk is hereby of this ordinance with the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama together with a map of the City depicting the Voting Wards as herein divided and described.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its Wetumpka Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in Elmore County, Alabama. SECTION 4. All other sections or provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Millamended herein remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or the Code of Ordinances of the City of Millbrook, Alabama, be held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of any section or provision thereof which are not of themselves invalid.

SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as required by law.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED

THIS 25TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022.

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 9, 2022 ORDINANCE 22-08

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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on 17th of November, 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

Wetumpka Herald Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 STORAGE AUCTION

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: Elizabeth Weathers CASE No: JU-2016-245.06

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

TO: Regina Weathers also known as Regina Gamache (mother)

You are hereby given notice that Elmore County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terElizabeth Weathers, born on August 17, 2015,ham, Alabama. You are hereby given notice Answer with the Clerk of the Petitioner’s attorney, Alan H. Polson, Alabama State Department of Human Resources,

January 12, 2022, at 1:30 P.M. at the Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama contest the same if you choose.

ELMORE COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK

JU-2016-245.06

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LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Council of the City of Wetumpka for approval of a 070-RETAIL TABLE WINE (Off Premises Only) for the following. Trade Name: Stop N Shop Licensee: Elmore 2021 INC Address: 1000 Georgia Rd Wetumpka, AL 36092 Public Hearing on said application has been scheduled for November 21, 2022 at 6 p.m., before the Wetumpka City Council at the City Council meeting, at the City of Wetumpka Council Chambers at 212 S. Main St., Wetumpka, AL. 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 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Persons with disabilities who may need special assistance should conthe above 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: Nov. 9 and 16, 2022 STOP N SHOP

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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 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, Monday, November 14, 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: Nov. 2 and 9, 2022 G MART

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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 November 21, 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: Nov. 9, 2022 STORAGE SALE

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Alabama Power rates rise ahead of winter

By KAITLIN FLEMING Managing Editor

Alabama Power Company (APCO) residential customers will soon see an increase on their bills.

Beginning in December, the “typical residential customer” bill will increase by about $10 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel used to generate electricity.

APCO announced the increase

Wednesday in a press release and offered customers tips to help minimize their electricity consumption.

“Using diverse fuel types and sources has helped dampen the adjustment. We do not make money from fuel expenses,” the company’s announcement read.

“To help customers reduce bills, we offer tips for better managing energy use, finding ways to

save and utilizing assistance programs.”

APCO customers are encouraged to reach out to the company if they have questions regarding their bill or need help finding assistance.

To discuss options, customers can chat online at AlabamaPower. com, call 800-245-2244 or visit in person at one of the APCO offices.

Gas prices trending down again

Staff report

TPI Staff

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 6.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 3.4 cents in the last week and stands at $5.32 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.95

per gallon Sunday, while the most expensive was $3.89 per gallon, a difference of 94 cents per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 6.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.78 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 11.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 37.8 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.

"Just over half of the nation's 50 states saw gasoline prices rise last week, pulling the

national average back up for the time being due to big jumps in the Great Lakes and continued increases in New England and mid-Atlantic states," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "For now, the rise in the Great Lakes, brought on by tight supply, has already started to ease, and declines should start again. In the northeastern U.S., prices are likely to inch up a bit more. National diesel supply remains tight but supplies of diesel did see a slight rise last week. The majority of stations, especially away from the East Coast and Northeast, should have very few issues with diesel supply, though

some stations in those regions could see diesel delivery times slip. Brief outages at a limited number of stations are possible, but with refineries continuing to churn out product and maintenance wrapping up, I'm optimistic the situation will improve."

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: November 7, 2021: $3.19/g (U.S. Average: $3.41/g) November 7, 2020: $1.83/g (U.S. Average: $2.10/g)

November 7, 2019: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.64/g) November 7, 2018: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.73/g)

November 7, 2017: $2.23/g (U.S. Average: $2.55/g) November 7, 2016: $2.03/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g) November 7, 2015: $1.96/g (U.S. Average: $2.22/g)

November 7, 2014: $2.76/g (U.S. Average: $2.93/g)

November 7, 2013: $3.14/g (U.S. Average: $3.21/g)

November 7, 2012: $3.24/g (U.S. Average: $3.46/g)

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

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Alabama Power Company customers will see rate increases beginning in December.