The Wetumpka Herald 11-23-22

Downtown Dickens Christmas looks to be best ever

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Downtown Wetumpka will step back in time for the fourth Downtown Dickens Christmas.

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

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

The event hosted by the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce has grown steadily over the last few years and this year promises to be no different. Especially considering the success of Main Street Wetumpka’s Candy Crawl just a few weeks ago where 6,400 people filled downtown streets for the one night event.

“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

See CHAMBER, Page A3

“Given what happened at the candy crawl and we had like nearly 9,000 people at last year’s Dickens Christmas, we are foreseeing a really successful festive event this year. People know we are doing it,” chamber director Shellie Whitfield said. “That was over two nights coming out of a global pandemic. We have posted it to a lot of the [HGTV] Hometown Facebook pages. So we think there will be a lot of people coming in for the event.”

Whitfield said the event is a win for everyone involved and just in time to kickoff the Christmas holiday season Dec. 2-3.

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

Knitting good time

Yarn comes to downtown Wetumpka

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Knitting and crochet enthusiasts no longer have to travel to find quality supplies.

Yarn, supplies and lessons can now be found in downtown Wetumpka at The Yarn Box.

“I moved here and decided to continue knitting but I could find any yarn around here that I liked,” Knapp said. “My knitting group was complaining about having to go to Dadeville or Auburn, Birmingham or Mobile. They were like, ‘You are the young one, jump in. You still have the energy to start something new.’ I was like maybe you are right.”

Knapp and her husband quickly identified the shipping container at the end of

Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.

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

Company Street used as The Tourist Trap.

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

“We live in Wetumpka right across the bridge,” Knapp said. “We were passing this area a lot. I saw this place and was like it was small. It’s nice for a beginner, for someone who has never had a business.”

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

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

Knapp’s store has been open since Nov. 1 and is stocking different natural fiber yarns along with knitting and crochet supplies.

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the

“I have wool and warm fiber now,” Knapp said. “For the spring and summer I

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

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“We are creating this magical Christmas, people are shopping local and local businesses are succeeding,” Whitfield said. “It is exactly what a small town Christmas should be.”

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

What makes a Downtown Dickens Christmas special is the environment the chamber, businesses and even those attending the event create. Businesses are creating windows and owners and

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

Police department to get two new cars

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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

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

The Wetumpka City Council quickly approved the purchase of new police vehicles at its Monday meeting.

As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed

Wetumpka Police Chief Greg Benton had gotten a quote earlier in the day from the state

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

bid list and just a few hours later, the council approved the purchase totaling $99,116.88. The price includes outfitting the vehicles with lights, sirens and cage.

“I will also give up my Tahoe and put it in the patrol fleet,” Benton said. “It will get a wrap and such. I will drive a

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

SOFTBALL FIELD MAINTENANCE

2008 Charger.”

The idea behind the quick purchase is because of supply chain issues. Benton said the Wetumpka Police Department would be up to full staff by February and this move would give the department one spare vehicle.

At least 60 cubic yards of dirt per field will be installed on five softball fields at the Wetumpka Sports Complex. The council approved the $3,500 per field expenditure and no city labor will be used.

fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.

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FUTURAL

Kateryna Knapp moved to Wetumpka in the spring and couldn’t find a shop nearby carrying the supplies she wanted.

Obituaries

William Herbert Varner went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the age of 86. Herbert died peacefully in his sleep. He will be greatly missed.

Herbert was born the first of three children in Elmore County on December 22, 1935, to Hosie and Trudie Varner. He is preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Shelby Jean Davis Varner; daughters Joanne (Eddie) Lucas, Diane (Lee) Arant, Vicki (Ray) Mullino,

Jennifer (Lee) Colquitt, Stephanie Varner; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother John (Duretta) Varner and sister Sue (Ronald) Martin.

Herbert lived a full life, proudly serving his country in the Marines and Army, as well as his community for 35 years as a mail carrier with the Wetumpka Post Office. His military career included tours to many different countries and active service during the Korean Conflict and Berlin Crisis. During his life he enjoyed a myriad of activities that include traveling inside and outside the US, raising various animals - miniature horses. llamas, goats,

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cows. homing pigeons - belonging to several square dancing clubs, camping trips with his family, showing off his green thumb through his many productive gardens, attending countless ballgames and pageants to watch his daughters, son-inlaws and grandchildren, and many years of singing with The King’s Kids gospel quartet. His ability to entertain his family and friends through his comical story-telling and corny dad jokes will be ingrained in everyone’s hearts and memories. Visitation is planned for Thursday. November 17, 2022 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Gassett Funeral Home in Wetumpka. Funeral services will be held on Friday,

• Theft was reported on Holtville Road.

NOV. 13

• Theft was reported on Rivercrest Drive.

NOV. 12

• Theft was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on McDonald Drive.

NOV. 9

• Theft was reported on Main Street.

• Forgery was reported on Wilson Street.

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NOV. 17

• A welfare check was conducted on Highway 229.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

NOV. 16

• Assistance was given to another agency on Kent Road.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• Harassing communications was reported on Industrial Parkway.

• Animal complaint was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A reckless driver was reported on Highway 229.

• A suspicious person was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• An animal complaint was reported on Notasulga Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white female was arrested during a domestic dispute on Third Street.

NOV. 15

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

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

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Weldon Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on Paxton Drive.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident

November 18, 2022 at 11:00am at New Home Missionary Baptist Church, Elmore Road, Wetumpka.

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to New Home Missionary Baptist Church, 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka, AL 36092.

Pallbearers will be Kyle Lucas, Cody Arant, Jason Colquitt, Brant Clayton, Brayden Vaillencourt and Chuk Shirley.

Special thanks to the Bill Nichols Veteran Home, Amedisys Hospice group and Merry Wood Lodge Nursing Home for the tender care and support. Online Guest Book available at www. gassettfuneralhome.net

was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

NOV. 14

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A vehicle fire was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Joy Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Notasulga Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on McNeal Street.

• Breaking and entering of a motor vehicle was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Ashurst Avenue.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Barnett Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Second Avenue.

• An animal complaint was reported on Second Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Cherry Street.

NOV. 13

• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Highway 229.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• A Black male was arrested on East Patton Street.

• Theft was reported on Roberts Street.

NOV. 12

• Assistance was given to medics on Riverhills Drive.

• An animal complaint was reported on John Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Stewart Street.

• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Dorman Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on South Dubois Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on John Street.

• A verbal altercation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A parking violation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A verbal fight was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Macedonia Road.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Gunshots were reported on John Street.

NOV. 11

• Debris was reported in the roadway on East Patton Street.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on James Street.

• An assault was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on West James Street.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A disorderly person was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Eighth Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Central Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Friendship Road.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Highway 229.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Benson Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Gladys Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Gladys Street.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

NOV. 10

• A noise complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Notasulga Road.

• A domestic incident was reported on Hillcrest Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Dusty Road.

• A motor vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Greenwood Road.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Mill Circle.

• Animal control was requested on Second Avenue.

• Forgery was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Harassment was reported on Notasulga Road.

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employees are encouraged to dress in a fun Dickens-inspired costume — some complete with top hats.

“We have more people saying they are going to show up in costume,” Whitfield said. “The more people we have show up in costume, the more magical it feels.”

Even the vendors will have wares to match the time period.

“Everything is time period appropriate,” Whitfield said. “We will have kettle corn, fudge, jams, cookies, Christmas ornaments, yarn spinner, wood carvers, nuts, candies, a nut roaster. It will be really good.”

Valley Bank is once again sponsoring Father Christmas in The Alleyway where everyone can take a free photograph and Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is helping take care of other expenses as the title sponsor.

“This isn’t a fundraiser for the chamber,” Whitfield said. “It is meant to be a way for everyone to have a magical Christmas.”

The Makers Market will be in the open restaurant space below The Lofts at Bridge and Hill.

“It will be a true maker’s market,” Whitfield said. “Vendors will actually be making things there.”

In the past vendors such as Scent Wizards made candles on the spot.

“The kids just went bananas,” Whitfield said. “Anytime you do something people can watch, like the yarn spinner, it’s amazing. Kids don’t see that. They don’t see wood carvers. They don’t see people making things.”

The surroundings will be more magical than in previous years.

“The city has wrapped all the trees in lights,” Whitfield said. “That is huge, making it more magical than ever. Weather permitting we will have a horse drawn carriage, for atmosphere but not for rides. We will have different churches providing music. We have more than double the vendors than we have had before.”

The lighting of the city’s Christmas tree will take place at 6 p.m. Friday Dec. 2

“We had to move it to the courthouse lawn,” Whitfield said. “So many people are trying to attend it.”

Whitfield said the First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka will have a live nativity scene at the courthouse as well. The Elmore County Museum across the street will have its large nativity as well.

The growth of the Dickens Christmas has made a few things easier for Whitfield in organizing the event.

“The first year I was seeking vendors to put in empty buildings so that the town looked full to create a happy Christmas vibe,” Whitfield said. “This year I’m trying to find a place to put the vendors.

“The first year I was reaching out trying to find vendors. Now it’s become such a successful event vendors are reaching out to be a part of it. Everyone that has come, wants to come back.

It is so good. We have a lot of new businesses participating. I don’t know if they realize how great it is going to be.”

Whitfield is confident if the weather is good, everyone will have a good time Dec. 2-3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Dickens Christmas.

“This sure to be the best year ever,” Whitfield said. “All of the buildings are full of businesses and everyone will be dressed up, geared up for it.”

want to wear all of them while we have this weather.”

Knapp and husband were living in Ukraine before moving to Wetumpka.

Millbrook police seek public’s help identifying theft suspect

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Millbrook Police Department has released a photograph of an unknown subject wanted for felony retail theft.

“The offense occurred Thursday, Nov. 3 at Walmart at 145 Kelly Boulevard,” Millbrook Police Department said in a statement. “Investigators say the suspect entered the business at this location, took two 43-inch televisions without paying, and exited the business. The suspect was seen entering a blue Toyota Camry and leaving in an unknown direction. There is no other information available currently. The suspect is wanted for Theft of Property 3rd Degree, a Class D Felony.”

Anyone with information regarding the identity of this suspect or his whereabouts is asked to call the Millbrook Police Department at 334-285-5603 or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. A tip may lead to a cash reward.

will have more cotton, more linen so people can knit something more summery.”

But Knapp isn’t stopping at just supplying current knitters, she wants to grow the hobby in the area.

“I have all the basics to start or continue whatever project you have,” Knapp said. “I’m hoping to have a class each Friday and alternate knitting and crochet. It’s so everyone can find something they like or want to learn.”

While visiting The Yarn Box it is highly likely Knapp will be wearing one of her knitting or crochet projects.

“I have my bag of sweaters here,” Knapp said. “I’m like I’m bored of this one, I’ll change. I’ll put on another. I

“My husband is from this area,” Knapp said. “We moved to Ukraine and then moved back and were looking for a place to rent. We made some new friends and they owned a house in Wetumpka and asked us to take a look. It was just a chance. But we like this area a lot.”

Knapp hasn’t just learned the craft. Despite being young she has years of experience weaving yarn into items.

“It wasn’t my decision to get into knitting,” Knapp said. “I was taught to crochet by my grandmother when I was little and then in school my first teacher taught me how to knit. It kind of stuck with me. Some people don’t like it, it’s just not their thing. For me, it just stuck.”

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The Millbrook Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying this theft suspect.

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

Limiting early voting is a slap in the face

On Election Day, I got to do some exit polling in a conservative town in a bright red county. I assure you; the results were great for the GOP. But the evidence showed me that early voting matters, and it doesn’t just benefit one party. Both sides should support expanding the freedom to vote that our ancestors fought so dearly for, instead of buying into partisan myths.

At the start of the day, the lines were long. Most of those waiting might have wanted to express their views to me afterwards, but many apologized, sprinting for the door. A number of them had kids in tow. Some looked at the long lines and left without casting a ballot, probably not wanting to be fired. During the day, after the morning shift, the lines eased up to a trickle. I got to chat with retirees, and those who seemed to have a lot of flexibility in their schedule.

But as the clock wound down, turnout again surged. Some workers and parents with kids peeked in, judged the long lines, and ducked back out, without casting a vote. I never knew how many wouldn’t return. That’s not America, or not the way America should be. The vote of someone who works long hours, and those having to juggle kids and schedules should be just as precious as those well off, or out of work, who have more time on their hands.

Early voting is big, and

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important. Not only did 2022 early voting shatter records for midterm election ballot casting, but even topped numbers from the high-volume presidential contest of 2020. Last month, CBS News reported “In Georgia this weekend, more than 80,000 voters showed up on one day alone – a 159 percent increase from the same day of voting four years ago.” And 2018 was a high turnout midterm contest as well.

But in the Georgia runoff, the legislature limited the election time for such contests, as well as the time available for early voting. Rev. Raphael Warnock sued for an extra Saturday for voters to cast their ballots in early voting, even though it will likely include all those conservatives from the city and county I was exit polling in. As USA Today reports some counties may allow Sunday voting on November 27, but only if local officials agree. We evidently can’t vote on Saturday, November 26, because it’s a holiday, named “State Holiday.” According to USA Today, it was once used to celebrate Robert E. Lee’s birthday, but he wasn’t even born in November, so that’s why it has the generic designation, which is blocking many working Georgians from voting when they have time.

I was so sure Herschel Walker would join Warnock, to ensure that even his own supporters and base of workers and parents of schoolkids would get time to vote.

I was stunned to see the Senate candidate’s opposition to common sense early voting. “‘You don’t change the rules in the middle of the game,’” Walker said, as reported by Fox News. “‘They’ve known this, and it’s sad that right now they’re making it harder on the voters by bringing questions into the election system rather than just letting people vote and getting this done when there’s more time,’ Walker said when asked about Warnock’s lawsuit.”

Despite being a UGA Bulldogs fan, I’m going to have to disagree with Walker on this one. It’s not about partisan advantage, though that’s how it’s being treated.

I saw pipefitters, restaurant workers, nurses and teachers, some in the automotive industry and others in landscaping and construction have to make tough choices about their jobs and voting, and when everyone’s got a narrow time frame to vote, it can be like a major accident on I-75. I hope Herschel will change his mind and join Warnock in fighting for change to give everyone a shot to vote.

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.

All politics is no longer local

The legendary Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Tip O’Neill, is credited with coining the slogan, “all politics is local.” He quoted it often and lived it.

The old Boston machine Democratic politician went home to his Irish neighborhood every week. He knew everyone in his blue collar district. He knew who was kin to whom. He knew their names, birthdays, parents, grandparents, and children. He did favors, made sure their mail was delivered, lost Social Security checks were found, and even made sure that potholes were fixed and streetlights replaced. He lived the saying, “all politics is local.”

He also worked in Washington in an era of bipartisanship. They worked and socialized with each other regardless of party affiliation to get things done. It was well known that Tip O’Neill and Ronald Reagan were best friends and drinking buddies when Reagan was the Republican President and O’Neill was Speaker. That is why Reagan was so successful as President. He had O’Neill as a friend.

It was certainly a different day in Washington than today. Democrats and Republicans now not only do not work together, they do not even talk to each other. They despise and denounce each other more than Reagan and O’Neill hated and denounced the Russians.

For years, in my column as well as in college classrooms, lectures and speeches around the state, I have declared the cornerstone of political theory, “all politics is local,” as a truism. However, as we end this 2022 election year and begin the 2024 presidential election campaign, I am changing my song and dance.

My theory now is that all politics is no longer local. All politics today is national. It is all partisan based and derived from national

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and Washington politics. Folks are either in the Republican tribe or the Democratic tribe and it applies nationally, and especially in Alabama.

Seventy-five years ago, Alabama was a rural state. Alabama voters were much more interested in the sheriff’s race than presidential races. In fact, Alabamians very seldom even voted in presidential contests. There were more votes cast in an off year Democratic primary for sheriff and governor than in presidential years. That has changed dramatically. Alabama is a more urban state than rural.

Today, Alabamians follow national congressional and presidential politics and could not care less who is the sheriff of their urban county.

In the just completed Jefferson County Sheriff’s race, it was a Democrat vs Republican contest. Personalities were irrelevant. The Democrat, Pettway, won because he was Democrat. Hudson lost because he was a Republican. They could have been named Jones and Smith rather than Pettway and Hudson and neither campaigned and the results would have been the same.

This 2022 election confirmed and solidified the fact that Alabama is a Ruby Red hardcore Republican state in statewide elections. Twenty-three out of 23 statewide elected offices are held by Republicans.

The three candidates, Kay Ivey, Katie Britt and Wes Allen, who each had a Democrat opponent got 66 percent of the vote. The Republicans, who had only Libertarian opposition, like Rick Pate, Young Boozer and Will Ainsworth, got 84 percent. Lt.

Governor Will Ainsworth got the most votes, about 960,000. He also got the most votes of any contested candidate in 2018. This will hold him in good stead as he eyes the 2026 governor’s race.

The Democratic Party is dead and irrelevant on the state level in the Heart of Dixie. Everybody with walking around sense knows this. That is why no serious candidate will run as a Democrat. Some idealistic Democrats will write me and lament that the Alabama Democratic Party leadership is inept. My reply is that it is irrelevant whether you have a Democratic Party office in Alabama or not, the result of Alabama races is going to be the same, all politics is national, now. The vote is driven from Washington. The same is true of the Alabama Republican Party. It does not matter who is the Chairman of the Alabama GOP, the GOP vote in Alabama will be the same. In fact the current GOP Chairman is a butterfly farmer and his butterflies probably know more about Alabama politics than he does.

Folks, Alabama is in the Republican tribe, make no doubt about it. Our largest metropolitan counties of Jefferson and Montgomery are in the Democratic column.

As I have said for the past 20 years, if Mickey Mouse is the Republican candidate for President, he will carry Alabama even if he does not campaign or spend any money here and the same applies to the governor’s race. Why? Because all politics today is national.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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

Kenneth Boone,

Gas price predictions break holiday records

Staff Report

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Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.19 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama.

However, as Americans prepare to hit the road for Thanksgiving, average gasoline prices will be at their highest seasonal level ever for the weekend according to GasBuddy. The national average is projected to stand at $3.68 on Thanksgiving Day – nearly 30 cents higher than last year, and over 20 cents higher than the previous record of $3.44 set in 2012. But that won’t slow many down, with 20 percent more Americans planning to hit the road this year.

The number of Americans traveling over the weekend this year is up from 32 percent last year to 38 percent, with 62 percent of Americans not planning on road tripping for Thanksgiving. Twenty-one percent say they are choosing not to drive due to high fuel prices.

“It has been a dizzying year at the pump, with motorists likely feeling nauseous not from the eggnog, but from the roller coaster ride at the pump with record gasoline prices earlier this year, which have fallen significantly since mid-summer,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said. “Americans, however, are proving that while we’ll openly complain about high gas prices, most of us aren’t deterred from taking to the highways to observe Thanksgiving with those that matter most to us, especially as precautions from the pandemic have eased.”

According to De Haan, travelers can expect Wednesday afternoon between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.to be the busiest on the nation’s highways, and on Friday between 8 - 11 a.m. Twenty-three percent of

respondents to GasBuddy’s Thanksgiving survey say they’ll spend one to three hours in the car, compared to 2021, when most indicated they’d travel less than an hour away. While 21 percent say high fuel prices are impacting their travel, surprisingly fewer are citing high gas prices this year (46 percent vs. 51 percent in 2021) for impacting their travel plans. Seventy-three percent of Americans traveling won’t be crossing state lines to do so.

This week, prices in Alabama are 18.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 4.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 6.7 cents in the last week and stands at $5.28 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $2.83 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $3.89 per gallon, a difference of $1.06 per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.64 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 16.4

cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 24.5 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.

“What an incredible turnaround in the last week. While a decline was expected in more states than last week, I didn’t expect every single state to hop on the bandwagon so quickly. But it’s terrific news as motorists prepare for Thanksgiving travel, with tens of thousands of stations under $3 per gallon, and thousands more to join in the next few weeks, barring a dramatic turnaround,” De Haan said. “Everyone will be seeing relief at the pump this week, with even more substantial declines on the way as oil prices plummeted last week to briefly trade under $80 per barrel. It’s not impossible that if oil markets hold here, we could see a national average of $2.99 around Christmas, certainly the gift that every motorist is hoping for. Drivers shouldn’t be in a rush to fill up as prices will come down nearly coast-to-coast into the heavily traveled Thanks-

giving holiday.”

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: November 21, 2021: $3.14/g (U.S. Average: $3.39/g)

November 21, 2020: $1.84/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g)

November 21, 2019: $2.24/g (U.S. Average: $2.60/g)

November 21, 2018: $2.30/g (U.S. Average: $2.58/g)

November 21, 2017: $2.22/g (U.S. Average: $2.52/g)

November 21, 2016: $1.94/g (U.S. Average: $2.13/g)

November 21, 2015: $1.86/g (U.S. Average: $2.08/g)

November 21, 2014: $2.66/g (U.S. Average: $2.83/g)

November 21, 2013: $3.10/g (U.S. Average: $3.21/g)

November 21, 2012: $3.21/g (U.S. Average: $3.42/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.

By Rea Cord Executive Director

Thanksgiving Week is a time for family, friends and giving thanks and we always have much to be thankful for. We have to ask that you please thank our extremely dedicated staff who are there 365 days a year caring for 300 pets/day and doing all they can to give them better and brighter futures. Our board members are volunteers who give tirelessly of themselves to ensure the present and future of our shelter. Our Tail’s End Thrift Store is 100 percent volunteer run and we cannot thank them enough for their dedication and hard work as all of our store’s proceeds go to our Shelter and the animals in our care. Of course, all who donate and shop at the Tail’s End Thrift Store contribute greatly, and we hope everyone continues their

wonderful patronage.

We so appreciate all veterinarians and their staffs for helping pets and educating their owners to help those pets live healthier and longer lives. An often-unsung group that deserve our thanks are the animal control officers who work to protect the public and help animals in need.

We have a most wonderful group of dog exercisers who show up daily to help our dogs spend fun time out of their kennels for their physical and mental health. And to our foster families who open their hearts and homes to help us save even more lives we are incredibly grateful. So that our pets can be posted on-line and be seen we are indebted to our intrepid volunteer photographers and so appreciate their time and talent every week taking photos.

Of course, as a nonprofit we are incredibly grateful to our donors

Pet of the Week – Turkey

Given that this is Thanksgiving week, we simply have to make Turkey our Pet of the Week! Turkey is a twoyear old, female Pit that came to us as a stray. She is beyond sweet, has a funny broken bark hence her Turkey name. She is a very petite little Pit, only 27 lbs. Great with other dogs, very playful and just a little clown who loves people!

Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-yearold; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting Turkey or any of our pets, our first step is our Adoption Application you can do here: https://elmorehumane. org/adoption-application-onlineform2.html. Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

Canned Food Drive receives donation

and supporters as it certainly takes money, food, supplies and more to keep our doors open and care for 300 animals on any given day. We are indebted to all the individuals, businesses, and civic groups who help us through donations, sponsorships and event support and we truly appreciate how your efforts help us be the best Shelter we can be as we all work together to save lives.

Special thanks to our Adopters for opening their homes and hearts to our Shelter pets and giving them time to adapt to their new lives. We are indebted to the public who supports our mission directly and indirectly – your moral support for the welfare of animals is important to all of us in the sheltering community. For those we may never meet but who love and care for your pets, keep them safe at home, make sure they are a part of your family and cherish them, you have our utmost thanks as you are the homes we strive

for every day as we do adoptions.

Our final and most heartfelt thanks go to all the wonderful animals that ask so little of us but give so much in return. Our pets enhance our human lives in so many ways and we are grateful for the selfless love, joy and companionship they bring to our homes and families.

We hope everyone has a family filled Thanksgiving and so that our staff can also enjoy some time with family, the shelter will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, but will be back open on Sat, Nov. 26. Our Tail’s End Thrift Store, however, will be open for Black Friday sales – on Friday all clothing is buy one, get one of equal or lower value free. All linens and select pet items will be 50 percent off Friday and Saturday, and on Saturday jewelry will be on sale for 50 percent off!

We hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!

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The Prattville Dragoons Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 made a donation to the Autauga Interfaith Care Center (AICC) for its Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive. The Camp donated 330 pounds of non-perishable food and a check for $1,100 and is just one of the things the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp does for the local community. Pictured left to right are Josette Dudle Codirector of the AICC, First Lieutenant Commander Rob Schwartz, Second Lieutenant Karl Wade, Adjutant Wayne Southerland and Commander Stuart Waldo.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Every year in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November families gather for a day of giving thanks, feasting, and family time. Thanksgiving is a National holiday which is set aside to give thanks for the many blessings you have received in the past year and the ones you have to look forward to in the year to come. The history of Thanksgiving Day dates all the way back to 1621 when a group known as the Pilgrims sailed from Europe to America on a ship named the Mayflower; they were seeking religious freedom. While the new American settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, tried to establish colonies, they endured great hardships. The local Indians, the Wampanoag Tribe, saw the Pilgrims in desperate need of food and shelter. Being a friendly and gracious tribe, they aided the colonists by teaching them how to harvest the local lands and build shelters from local materials. Because of the generosity of the Indians, the settlers were able to survive the Winter. The Wampanoag Tribe had a ritual which they performed five times a year. They would gather together over a large feast to celebrate and give thanks for their many blessings. To thank the tribe for all their help, the Pilgrims prepared a feast in the Wampanoag Tribe’s honor. The Pilgrims and the Indians dined together. This was the very first Thanksgiving dinner, and it has become an American tradition. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a National holiday.

Follow the directions to make your own no-bake pumpkin pie.

You will need: Graham crackers, canned pumpkin pie filling, marshmallow creme, whipped cream, cinnamon, small bowls, spoons.

Step One: Take the graham crackers and line the bottom of the bowls with them. You may also use mini storebought graham cracker pie shells.

Step Two: Mix 1 cup of pumpkin pie filling with 1/2 cup marshmallow creme. Add a sprinkle of the cinnamon.

Step Three: Place mixture on top of the graham crackers.

Step Four: If desired, ask an adult to microwave your pie for 10-15 seconds until warm. Then add whipped cream and enjoy! Be sure to place any leftovers in the refrigerator.

TURKEY DAY SUDOKU

Using the Thanksgiving symbols shown below, complete the puzzle. You are to have one of each of the six symbols in each vertical and horizontal row, as well as only one of each of the symbols in each of the six bold box areas. Check your answers.

Cornucopia, Dressing, Friendship, Gravy, Indians, Massachusetts, Mayflower, New World, Pilgrims, Plymouth, Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, Settlers, Survival, Thankful, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Wampanoag, Winter

Thanksgiving and being thankful

Ilike that little three word sentence at the end of the verse. It’s imperative, not optional. “And be thankful.”

It points us to attitudes and behaviors that glorify God, bless the people around us and improve our own disposition. I certainly have room for improvement in all three areas. “And be thankful.” It’s added onto what’s already in the verse. “And be thankful.”

Today I’ve been thinking about Thanksgiving as an additive--something put with what’s already there. I know we add the fourth Thursday

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

in November holiday called Thanksgiving to our calendars each year. But Thanksgiving needs to be something added to our routines, our relationships and our requests.

Let’s think about our routines. We’re all busy. Some of us are so busy we might use our busyness as an excuse to hurry past being thankful to God and one another for the blessings and gifts we receive in a day. But whatever the agenda, however crowded the schedule, we will do better when we add some

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.

thanksgiving to the day. If we’re in too big a hurry to acknowledge kindnesses shown to us with genuine thanks, we need to slow down. While it would be good to make or take time to write some thank-you notes, we could at least slow down long enough to notice and verbally acknowledge what’s done for us. Do what the day’s list demands, “and be thankful.”

Couldn’t your relationships use some added heartfelt expressions of gratitude from you? Paul knew it was important to express thanks for the people in his life. He told the Philippians, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. (Philippians 1:3). How many husbands and wives fail to give and receive thanks from one another for all the

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-

cooperation and assistance it takes to make a marriage what God intends it to be? Would your workplace be happier and maybe more productive if the management noticed and showed more appreciation for workers’ efforts? Would your attitude about going to work be better if you were more grateful for the privilege of working? When you say “thanks” out loud, it blesses the ones you tell and it speaks to your own heart, too. “And be thankful.”

Making requests to our heavenly Father is one of the high privileges of being a child of God. We should never be too busy to pray, asking God’s blessings. And when we pray, we ought to grow beyond rote recitation and listing our requests to genuine worshipful

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

thanksgiving. Remember, thanksgiving is the appropriate accompaniment to requests: “in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). God is exalted when we give thanks to him. We are humbled when we acknowledge that God is the one who gives us all the good things we enjoy. Fight anxiety by exercising your privilege. Ask in faith, “And be thankful.”

Some additives are not helpful. A whole industry produces and markets all-natural foods without additives. But some additives are essential and healthful. Being thankful is one of the good ones. So, enjoy your days, cherish your relationships, say your prayers, “and be thankful.” Happy Thanksgiving!

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.

MIKE McElroy Columnist

Elmore County’s Rogers signs with Lurleen B. Wallace baseball

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Cooper Rogers’ route to college baseball hasn’t been the easiest one, but the Elmore County senior finally achieved his goal.

Rogers, a left-handed pitcher, signed his National Letter of Intent with Lurleen B. Wallace Community College last Wednesday. Rogers learned the hard way that coaches don’t “come to you.”

So Rogers went out and found the coach-

es himself, and he showed the coaches what he could do. In that process, he picked up multiple college offers and ultimately picked Lurleen B. Wallace over the others.

“It’s just good to know you’re wanted somewhere and you’re going to go somewhere after high school,” Rogers said.

“They have a really good coaching staff and they were all really down to earth. I knew they wanted something out of me and

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Elmore County had no answer for Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin last week.

Fannin, Wetumpka’s star senior, scored 25 points as the Lady Indians beat Elmore County, 66-24, in Wetumpka’s home opener.

Fannin scored 17 of her 25 points in the first half as Wetumpka (3-1) jumped out to nearly a 20-point lead. She added two 3-pointers and another two in the third quarter as the Lady Indians pulled away.

“When Zariah is on, she’s on,” head coach Harriett Winchester said. I love that about her. What we have to do is make sure she’s a threat at the 3-point line and attacking. Tonight, I challenged her to do that and she made it happen.”

The other half of Wetumpka’s dynamic duo also had a good night.

Khloe Harris added 11 points and was the only other player to reach double digits for Wetumpka.

She came out hot in the second half and was a big reason for the Lady Indians pulling away like they did. She hit three 3-pointers in the third quarter and did not miss an attempt in the quarter.

“I am seeing her improve,” Winchester said of Harris’ shooting. “I had the seniors come in during seventh period and get as many shots up as they could. When I got out here, she told me made over 200 and that she was ready for tonight.”

Elmore County was led by Emily Mason with nine points.

On the boys side of things, Wetumpka cruised past Elmore County with a balanced attack. The Indians won their opener, 71-41.

Wetumpka was led in scoring by Nate Rogers with 14 points, but five Indians scored over eight points

while three scored in double digits. Landon Sargent scored 13 points as D’Marcus Peake added 10.

“We have to work on our offensive flow, but I like the aggressiveness that a lot of our guys had,” Wetumpka boys coach Steven Thomas said. “I want to make sure they get the flow of the offense and they understand the opportunities to attack and being aggressive. They need to understand that if they move the ball, they’ll get the opportunities as a group and not just an individual.”

Elmore County was playing without star point guard and 2021 Herald Player of the Year Payton Stephenson, but the Panthers showed flashes of offensive talent.

Jaden Eason led all scorers with 19 points and hit five 3-pointers in the game, while point guard Garrett Allen added 12 points to complement Eason.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Sam Silas finally achieved his goal of becoming a college baseball player.

Silas, a senior shortstop at Holtville high school, signed his National Letter of Intent with Jacksonville State University.

Silas has been committed to Jacksonville State since January 28, but said finally signing takes a load of pressure off of his shoulders.

“When you finally put pen to paper, there’s no more stress and no more anxiety about possibly losing that scholarship,” Silas said. “You can just go out there and play baseball. You have to continue to work hard of course, and now I’m ready to get over there and get on the field.”

Silas had multiple offers over the last year or so, but most of his offers were spread out across the entire country. He had offers from the University of San Diego, Army West Point, and the University of Tennessee-Martin.

So once the Jacksonville State offer came in, it was an easy and quick decision to pick the hometown team.

“When I looked at colleges, I wanted to go somewhere I could develop that had nice facilities and a great coaching staff,” Silas said. “I have a great relationship with the coaching staff at Jacksonville State and they checked off every box I wanted to check. Jacksonville State is close to home. When they offered, I knew that’s where I wanted to go.”

Silas has proven to be one of the top all-around baseball players across the entire state during the last two seasons. As a junior last year, Silas hit .401 with a team-high 55 hits, five triples, one home run, 40 RBIs, 49 runs scored, and 30 stolen bases.

He has totaled 90 hits and 50 stolen bases over the last two seasons and has been an elite defender. At shortstop, Silas posted a .924 fielding percentage and had only two games last season where he recorded more than one error.

Outside of his two games where he recorded five total errors, he had six errors in 40 games.

“I think I will be a plus defender and I think I can elevate all of the things that I do well in high school,” Silas said about what he can bring to the college level. “I think I can be a strength at the plate. I can make my strengths stronger and I’ll continue to work on things my weaknesses. Right now, I’m working on my mental training and trying to get my mindset right going into games.”

Silas is joining a talented Jacksonville State squad. The Gamecocks has been a premier Division I baseball team in the Atlantic Sun Conference over the last few years, and that doesn’t look to change anytime soon.

The Gamecocks have had over a .500 record in conference play in each of the last two seasons, and they’ve had success against top-notch programs in non-conference games.

Just last season, the Gamecocks faced Kentucky, Alabama, Auburn, and Southern Miss. They even beat Auburn in a mid-week game.

Just three years ago, the Gamecocks beat both Auburn and Georgia en route to an NCAA Tournament appearance and a 39-win season. The Gamecocks lost to Ole Miss in the regional round that season.

Holtville’s Silas signs with Jacksonville State baseball Stanhope Elmore’s Gilchrist

“The baseball program has a lot of tradition and success,” Silas said. “They’ve produced great players and they’ve put a lot of players in the MLB Draft, which is ultimately my goal.”

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Stanhope Elmore girls basketball team is off to a 4-0 start this season, and junior point guard Ariel Gilchrist has been a big reason for that.

Gilchrist, who was an All-Area point guard for the Lady Mustangs last year, has taken a much bigger scoring role this season as she has scored more than 15 points in every game this season.

That’s much different than the pass-first role she played as a sophomore last season when the team mostly relied on the duo of Jacey Haynes and Kelbi Johnson for scoring.

is turning defense into offense

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD Elmore County’s Cooper Rogers signed his National Letter of Intent with the Lurleen B. Wallace baseball program.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Elmore County’s Cooper Rogers signed his National Letter of Intent with the Lurleen B. Wallace baseball program.

JAKE ARTHUR | THE HERALD

Stanhope Elmore’s Ariel Gilchrist looks to pass the ball against Benjamin Russell last season.

DALTON MIDDLETON | THE HERALD

Wetumpka’s Zariah Fannin scored a game-high 25 points as the Lady Indians beat Elmore County, 66-24.

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That senior duo, both of which are playing college sports now, averaged 35 points per game last year, so that was a lot of scoring not returning to the team this year. But Gilchrist has taken it upon herself to try and fill that void.

She’s done that and some as she is averaging 22.7 points per game and has finished first or second in scoring in each of Stanhope’s four games.

“We lost a lot last year,” Stanhope Elmore coach Kelvin Stokes said. “I told Ariel at the beginning of the year that we’re losing nearly 35 points per game so scoring is essential for her now. I told her I needed her to score and do what she does best and that’s play great defense. Now her mindset is more of a scorer than distributor and we are trying to figure out what she can do. Her downhill attacking is really benefiting us early this year.”

Gilchrist’s junior season could not have started any better than it did. In the season opener against Booker T. Washington, a 54-41 win, Gilchrist nearly outscored the entire other team. She paced the game with 37 points, and set the tone early for her year.

Since that game, she has recorded 20 points, 6 steals and 11 rebounds against Robert E. Lee, 19 points and 13 steals against Tallassee, and 15 points, 9 steals, and 7 rebounds in an overtime win over Chilton County.

Her offense is coming from her defense, as she’s racked up handfuls of steals. She’s averaging nearly eight steals per game. She’s always been an elite defender, but Stokes has helped her level of play by taking her off the ball on defense.

“I can’t wear her out on defense because I need her to score on offense,” Stokes said of taking her off the ball. “She’s very fast and strong and quick on defense so I took her off the ball and let her roam. She’s good at shooting the gap and getting steals and attacking the glass. Her aggressiveness and her play is coming because of relentless defense.”

Gilchrist’s level of play began this summer during her AAU circuit. She played in Columbus, Georgia, and played with seniors despite only going into her junior season.

Playing against tougher and older opponents made her step her game up, and that’s translated well over into the school season.

Gilchrist mentioned to Stokes how much tougher it was and what she had to do to escape defenders and get a shot up. Her working on that all summer has changed her to be a better player.

“She saw a lot of stronger guards and more athletic guards this summer,” Stokes said. “With doing that, she changed her mindset. She was always a player who knew in her head she could score, but now she knows what she has to do to carry us this year. She’s worked on it this summer and she’s stepping up to the next level.”

While she has replaced the majority of the scoring absence, she isn’t the only player producing for the Lady Mustangs.

Rylee Williams has been actively scoring double digits, and Stokes describes her as the team’s “Draymond Green.” Jada McLeod is also pacing the team with double digit scoring, and Tamira Smalls has recorded two double-doubles this year already.

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I knew what I was going to get out of them ahead of time because coach (Michael) Byrd has been there. It was a good campus and it felt like Eclectic put over. it felt like home when I went over there.”

Rogers doesn’t have the most overpowering stuff on the mound. The tall, lanky southpaw isn’t going to step

TPI readers say pumpkin pie is the worst Thanksgiving dish

By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia reporter

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the readers of Tallapoosa Publishers have spoken about their least favorite Thanksgiving food.

With 31 percent of voters in agreement, pumpkin pie was voted the least favorite followed by green bean casserole with 21 percent.

Out of the 86 responses, 27 voted for pumpkin pie as their least favorite and 18 voted for green bean casserole. Stuffing had 11 votes, sweet potatoes 10 votes, cranberry sauce 10 votes, turkey seven votes, gravy two votes and dinner rolls one vote.

Pumpkin pie was notably not served at the first Thanksgiving, according to “Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon” by Cindy Ott. Even the consumption of pumpkin at the feast is questionable with no recording of pumpkin in squash or pie form.

One of America’s first cookbooks titled “American

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Ott speculated the first recipe in the cookbook likely had similarities to cheesecake and was meant to appeal to wealthy society. The second recipe was designed for families with less wealth as it used more common and cheaper ingredients.

Ott noted most colonists could easily grow and harvest pumpkins and soon the serving of pumpkin dishes became a signifier of self-sufficiency and American ideals.

Despite its vegetable status, the pumpkin was gradually accepted in pie form and slowly made its way to the dinner tables for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Meanwhile the second least favorite thanksgiving food, may be a regional issue. According to Lucy Long, author of “Green Bean Casserole: The Logic of a Midwestern Foodways Aesthetic,” the green bean casserole was an invention of the 1950s.

Willis said if more dirt was needed the company would provide and install it at no extra cost.

HOHENBERG FIELD

The council agreed to spend $8,250 to partner with the Elmore County Commission for new drawings for renovations at Hohenberg Field. Renovations had been bid but came in over budget. The hope is new design work will lower the cost. The commission is also spending $8,250 bringing the total for the new design work to $16,500.

on the mound and throw it past most pitchers. He knows that. And he’s proved he can work around that at the high school level.

Last season, Rogers excelled on the mound over and over again while not overpowering batters. He went 2-0 on the year, but he recorded a 2.86 earned run average in 29 innings pitched across 12 appearances.

During that span, he struck out 36 strikeouts batters and

walked only 10. He earned two saves for his relief efforts.

“I can definitely keep hitters off balanced,” Rogers said. “I’m not an overpowering pitcher. I don’t throw very hard, but I can flip breaking balls and I have great command so it really helps with creating weak contact.”

Lurleen B. Wallace has been a very successful baseball program under head coach Steve Helms, and the Saints have had a winning

With its traditional ingredients of fried onions, cream of mushroom soup and green beans, Long said it was created by the Campbell Soup Company. However, according to Long, it is also a Midwest staple with some members of northwestern Ohio feeling it’s not a true Thanksgiving meal without the dish.

While the green bean casserole may not have a long American history, the casserole in general stands the test of time. Long noted casseroles gained popularity around the 1890s and 1930s as part of American ingenuity through obstacles faced during the two depressions.

It was also a dish used during World War I as food rations became a norm. Today, casseroles have a communal meaning, with them generally being served at large gatherings like church functions and potlucks.

However, for the folks locally, the poll suggests leaving the green bean variety at home and perhaps changing out some of the pie recipes for this year’s Thanksgiving feast.

In other action the Wetumpka City Council:

• Approved minutes of the Nov. 7 meeting.

• Approved a contract with Wetumpka Water Works and Sewer Board for installation of a 6-inch waterline along portions of South Main Street.

• Approved a retail table wine license for Stop N Shop on Georgia Road.

• Approved a contract to replace portions of the roof of the old city hall at a cost of $47,950.

• Renewed a telemetry gauge station subscription for Gossum Switch Watershed Study.

Councilmember Steve Gantt was absent from the meeting.

The next meeting of the Wetumpka City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5

record in six of their last 10 seasons. That also includes a winning conference record in five of the last 10 seasons.

The Saints have not been as successful the past few seasons, however. They have not had a winning season since 2019, and have right around .500 since COVID-19 struck in 2020.

They went 8-11 that season, then followed it up with a 24-25 record in 20211 and a 25-27 overall record last

season. In conference play, however, they finished 17-15 last year.

Despite the recent struggles, Rogers is planning on helping turn the program back around.

“They’e been very prestigious in the past,” Rogers said. “They’ve had a small decline of late, but coach Helms is really trying to get the program back to where it needs to be and I bought into that when I went and visited.”

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD Stanhope Elmore’s Ariel Gilchrist drives to the hoop against Tallassee last season.

Cookery” by Amelia Simmons is dated back to 1796. This cookbook has one of the first pumpkin pie-like recipes widely published in America.

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Readers voted pumpkin pie as their least favorite Thanksgiving food, followed by green bean casserole.

22) Today the New Moon is in your sign. This is the only time all year this will occur, and it is an opportunity for you.

Every New Moon is a chance to make resolutions and set new intentions. Think about how you can improve your relations with others. Take a look in the mirror. How you can improve your image? Tonight: Expand your world! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Even if we think we don’t believe in anything, that’s what we believe in. In other words, we all have beliefs. Today’s New Moon is a good time to ask yourself what you believe in. What is the highest good to your way of thinking? What really matters? Tonight: Increase your assets.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) We are gregarious creatures. We need to see others, and we need to be seen.

Today’s New Moon is the perfect time to think about what you can do to improve your friendships and interactions with groups. If you want more friends, be friendly! Tonight: Close relations are

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Everyone cares about the impression that they create on their audience.

Today’s New Moon is your chance to think about your public reputation and your style of relating to parents, bosses, teachers and even the police. Is there room for improvement? Tonight: Improve your job.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is the perfect day to decide how you can improve your life through learning, reading, studying, taking courses or travel. In other words, what can you do to enrich your life and expand your world. Any ideas? Tonight: Relax and have fun!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Life is easier if you feel nancially secure. Today’s New Moon is in one of your Money Houses. Make plans to reduce your debt or consolidate nancial arrangements about shared property and inheritances so you feel more reassured and condent. Tonight: Cocoon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

The New Moon today is opposite your sign, which is the best opportunity for you all year to think about how you can improve your partnerships and closest friendships. Think about what kind of friend you are to others. How can you be a

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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 Wyman E Jackson And Wife Sabrina Jackson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Hilton Mortgage Corporation II, its successors and assigns dated July 27, 2007; said mortgage being recorded on August 7, 2007, in Book 2007, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually but solely as Trustee for RPMLT 2014-1 Trust, Series 2014-1 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 53534 in the of Elmore County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually but solely as Trustee for RPMLT 2014-1 Trust, Series 2014-1, 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 16th day of December, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT THE NW CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, T18N, R17E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N 88 DEG. 19’33” E, ALONG 1/2 SECTION LINE, 39.98 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF KENNEDY AVENUE, 80’ROW, THENCE S 00 DEG. 34’08” E, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 240.25 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, N 88 DEG. 16’28” E, 180.03 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE S 00 DEG. 32’50’ E, 120.05 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE S 88 DEG. 17’23”W, 179.98 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ROAD; THENCE N 00 DEG. 34’;08” W, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 120.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY LIES IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 26, T18N, R17E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND CONTAINS 0.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Said property is commonly known as 820 Kennedy Avenue, Coosada, AL 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 part of 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. WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RPMLT 2014-1 TRUST, SERIES 2014-1 as holder of said mortgage

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by 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 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 FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Peter L. McCoy and Angela K. McCoy, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for IndyMac Bank, F.S.B, a federally chartered savings bank, its successors and assigns, on July 7, 2005, said mortgage being recorded

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on July 18, 2005 at Book RLPY 2005, at Page 50793.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005AR21, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Series 2005-AR21, the current holder, 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 Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on December 27, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 8, Dogwood Meadows No. 2, at Emerald Mountain, as recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 13, at Page 53. This conveyance is made subject to covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements, and rights-of- way, if any, heretofore imposed of record affecting title to said property, municipal zoning ordinances now or hereafter becoming applicable, and taxes or assessments hereafter becoming due against said property. More commonly known as: 150 Dogwood Meadows, Wetumpka, AL 3609 This Property will be sold on as “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 part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/ Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, th purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY as Trustee for INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-AR21, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Series 2005-AR21 (“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 3524 Phone: (801) 355-2886

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 AL21065

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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

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ing Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2004-R, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at -

during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Subdivision, as recorded in thestreet address for informational , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS

-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,

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NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JO ANN MCLAUGHLIN CANSLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-340

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JO ANN MCLAUGHLIN CANSLER, deceased, having been granted to PERRY DON CANSLER and SHERRY ANN CANSLER GALBREATH on the 10th 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.

PERRY DON CANSLER and SHERRY ANN CANSLER GALBREATH CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF JO ANN MCLAUGHLIN CANSLER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/CANSLER J.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FIVE STAR WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA

WTP ELECTRICAL & MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CAMP GRANDVIEW GST Sealed bids for the WTP Electrical & Miscellaneous Improvements for the Camp Grandview GST CMGM220029(1) will be received by the Five Star Water Supply District at 251 Lakeview Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092, until Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. 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

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mickey R Willis, and Charlene M Willis, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB., on July 19, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the OfTallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number: 230774; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on December 13, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number 307 Block according to map and plat prepared by William R. Sizemore, surveyor of property known as Tallassee Mills, East Tallassee Subdivision dated February 7, 1951 and recorded among the land records of Tallapoosa -

dress for informational purposes: 211 Dorman Ave , Tallassee, WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS,

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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 or cancellation. Bank of AmeriAvenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.

Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 22-08141

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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

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yy 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 COMPLETION

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

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE H. LAMBERT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-339 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LOUISE H. LAMBERT, deceased, having been granted to TERESA POWERS RACHAL and MARCIA LAMBERT WASHBURN on the 9th 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.

TERESA POWERS RACHAL and MARCIA LAMBERT WASHBURN CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF LOUISE H. LAMBERT, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: DONALD R. HARRISON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 157 DADEVILLE, ALABAMA 35853 256-825-7393

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sons 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.

VONDA FARRIS WOOD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD C. FARRIS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: FRANK E. BANKSTON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW P O BOX 239 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0239 334-264-9472

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/FARRIS, R. PUBLIC NOTICE

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. 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

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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 EST/HONAKER, R.

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JONATHAN O’DELL EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES O’DELL, 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: Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 EST/O’DELL, J.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by RIVER LAND, LLC, to CHARTERBANK on JULY 11, 2007, said mortgage being recorded

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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.

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.

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Legal Notice: In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Hawk, Inc. (Contractor) has completed the Contract for Foodservice Equipment at 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:

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/LAMBERT, L. 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. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD C. FARRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-341 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RONALD C. FARRIS, deceased, having been granted to VONDA FARRIS WOOD on November 9, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all per-

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 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 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

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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NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES O’DELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-346 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JONATHAN O’DELL as Executor on the 15th day of November 2022, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2007 51282, the undersigned SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on DECEMBER 20, 2022, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: LOT 1D ACCORDING TO THE LEGENDS PARK AT HOMEPLACE PLAT 4, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 29 Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

SOUTHSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CENTERSTATE BANK, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 36123-0759 334-272-2230

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 FC/RIVERLAND

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN WHITE PARSONS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-282 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE To: CODY PARSONS, A NEXT OF KIN OF ANN WHITE PARSONS, DECEASED: 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 withincation of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

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: Nov. 16, 23 and 30, 2022 EST/PARSONS A.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ALICE L. RIDDICK, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-347

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: EDWARD B. RIDDICK,

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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: Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 EST/O’DELL, M. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT ANDREW SCHODORF, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-337

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of SCOTT ANDREW SCHODORF, deceased, having been granted to LISA M. SCHODORF on November, 7th, 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.

LISA M. SCHODORF ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SCOTT ANDREW SCHODORF, DECEASED

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on August 25, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of GAYLE HERRINGTON

the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by SHARON WADE, Petitioner, along with a certain paper in writing purporting to be a Codicil to such Last Will and Testament requesting that such Last Will and Testament and Codicil be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH or as an interested party.

Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament and Codicil is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.

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EDWARD B. RIDDICK 775 GLENNBROOKE BLVD

EST/RIDDICK A.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET O’DELL, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-345

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JONATHAN O’DELL as Executor on the 15 day of November 2022, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

JONATHAN O’DELL EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET O’DELL, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685

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

EST/SCHODORF, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2022-260

NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: GREGORY TODD TOTH and PATRICK GÖRDEN TOTH BOTH NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF GAYLE HERRINGTON TOTH, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY

Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: JONATHAN D. WYNN II THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 jonathan@clevelandgroup.legal

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 23, 30 and Dec. 7, 2022 EST/TOTH, G.

PUBLIC NOTICE 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

qygy 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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 TOBATE 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

pp 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

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A birthday surprise like no other

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Levi Rawls is no stranger to the sidelines of Dadeville High School sports.

On Friday nights in the fall, Rawls can be found roaming the sidelines at football games helping deliver water to the players and cheering on the Tigers with the cheerleaders. But Rawls really loves a different sport — basketball.

“He has been playing since elementary school,” Rawls’ mother Cameron Raines said. “It means the world to him. He will eat, live and breathe basketball. He loves it.”

Thursday, Rawls traveled to Eclectic for the game between Dadeville and Elmore County. It was supposed to be a home game for Dadeville, but gymnasium renovations have forced Dadeville to play all road games this season. Thursday was also special for the Dadeville High School senior — it was his 19th birthday.

Rawls has never taken to the field as a varsity Tiger, but that changed Thursday night as two coaches got together to make the special athlete’s birthday extraor-

dinary.

“He is in my class at school,” Dadeville basketball coach Jesse Foster said. “He just loves sports. He just loves Coach Foster. I told him when he got to be a senior, I’m going to do something special for him. [Thursday] is his birthday. That makes it even more special.”

Elmore County basketball coach Rodney Taylor held the same position several years ago at Dadeville and Taylor’s wife Amy Cowhick Taylor taught Rawls in the second grade at Dadeville. Foster and Taylor conspired to allow Rawls to make the first points of the game Thursday night in Eclectic.

Rawls would wake up Thursday morning shouting, “Basketball, basketball,” as Foster had started to prep Rawls for his special appearance. Rawls would warm up with the Tigers and don a jersey to take a shot in the game.

Rawls was surrounded by family and friends and even had the Elmore County High School student section cheering him on during warmups and as Rawls scored in the opening seconds of the game.

And Taylor was fine giving up

the tip and lead in the game for a bigger lesson and moment.

“I talked to the team [Wednesday] night and told them what was going to happen,” Taylor said. “I told them, ‘You got to understand that child doesn’t have all the blessings you have.

Y’all are good athletes, have physical abilities, smart kids.’ I said, ‘For this young man, this will be the highlight of his life.’”

Elmore County senior Matthew Stephenson would feed Rawls the first rebound to allow Rawls another chance as would Rawls’ teammates. Finally the ball bounced through the rim to everyone’s cheers.

Rawls would return to the stands to cheer on his teammates for the rest of the game.

Rawls’ family was grinning from ear-to-ear.

“Good job buddy,” Raines told her son.

Rawls was asked if the events of the night were the best gift ever.

“Yes sir,” the fresh 19 year old said.

Dadeville would win the game easily, but the best memory of the night will be rivals on the court coming together to make a special moment all will remember.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE OBSERVER

Dadeville High School senior Levi Rawls was treated to a special birthday surprise in Eclectic Thursday. Rawls was a special member of the Dadeville High School basketball team and scored the first goal of the night.