The Wetumpka Herald 12-07-22

Obituaries

MELVIN ROY KERBY

Melvin Roy Kerby, 90 of Opelika, passed away December 03, 2022. Mr. Kerby, who died Saturday, December 03, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, was born April 24, 1932, in Benzie County, Michigan to parents Rose and Jesse Kerby.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jean Kerby. Mr. Kerby is survived by their children: Sonny Kerby (Carol), Sandra Smith (Stan), Cyndi Merijanian (John), Vicki Mangiafico (Candace); grandchildren: Jillian M. Manning, Jacob Kerby (Ginger), Luke Kerby, Nicholas W. Merijanian, Molly Anne Hunsinger (Matthew), Jack K. Merijanian (Julia), Daniel P. Smith, Benjamin K. Smith (Kelly); great-grandchildren: Adam Mangiafico, Savannah Manning, McKenzie Kerby, Harrison Kerby, Sidney Kerby, Blake

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Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOV. 23

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

NOV. 22

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

NOV. 20

• Domestic violence was reported on Hollowood Lane.

• Criminal mischief was reported on East Micanopy Street.

NOV. 19

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

NOV. 18

• Theft was reported on East Bridge Street.

NOV. 17

• Identity theft was reported on Country Club Loop.

NOV. 16

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

NOV. 13

• Domestic violence was reported in Wetumpka.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

DEC. 1

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Martin Street.

NOV. 30

• A suspicious person was reported on East Patton Street.

• A vehicle accident with no injuries was reported on Rifle Range Road.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Notasulga Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Recreation Center Road.

• Debris in the road was reported on Highway 229.

• A Black male was arrested during a traffic stop on Jordan Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Friendship Road.

• Animal control was requested on Cliff

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Stubbs said the future and the decisions made will not always be correct, but with time everyone should learn and things will correct themselves.

“We are always going to have challenges,” Stubbs said. “We are always going to have trouble. We are always going to have bumps in the road. We can’t wish those things away. But what we can do is be better at overcoming them and learn from them. Then we come out better on the other side and make a greater difference. I encourage you to not stop when you come to a barrier in the road, but learn from it, grow from it and become

Kerby, Colt Hunsinger, Olivia Hunsinger, Kevin Wilkinson, Isabella Sanchez; sister-in-law Glenda Miller; numerous nieces and nephews.

LOIS JEAN LAMBERTH

Lois Jean Lamberth, 92, of Eclectic, passed away November 25, 2022. She was born February 3, 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Lamberth; grandson, John David Lamberth and brother, W. E. Overman. She is survived by her son, Charles F. Lamberth. No services have been scheduled. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com.

• Theft was reported on Wall Street.

• Animal control was requested on Cliff Street.

• Animal control was requested on East Roosevelt Street.

• Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department on New Quarters Road.

NOV. 29

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Rickey Lane.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on West Main Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Central Boulevard.

• Harassment was reported on Washington Street.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested during a breaking and entering a vehicle call on Highway 229.

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

• Trespassing was reported on Mott Lane.

• A welfare check was conducted on Hudson Place.

• A vehicle accident was reported on South Dubois Street.

• Theft was reported on Washington Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Washington Street.

NOV. 28

• A traffic accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Central Boulevard.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Washington Street.

• Harassment was reported on Second Street.

• Animal cruelty was reported on Hicks Store Road.

• A welfare check was conducted on East Roosevelt Street.

• Theft by deception was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested during a suspicious person call on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• A suspicious person was reported on Third Street.

NOV. 27

• A traffic accident was reported on Highway 229.

better for it. Life doesn’t get easier, we just get better at dealing with it with time.”

Stubbs said the issue is that people see faults in things and don’t look at what is going well.

“It’s really hard to take time to show real intent and to work through problems to make a difference,” Stubbs said. “It’s easy to cast stones at others. And to say you wouldn’t make that decision. That is the easy route. I encourage everyone to not take that route.”

Stubbs said negative thoughts have a way of growing and cautioned about constantly being negative.

“Our emotions are contagious,” Stubbs said. “If we are cynical and negative, then our kids are cynical and negative. Then their friends are cynical and negative and we are

• Identity theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to medics on Seventh Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on West James Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Rushing Circle.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Friendship Road.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Shoplifting was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

A parking violation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on Second Street.

• Theft was reported on North McKenzie Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on East Roosevelt Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on the Fitzpatrick Bridge.

• The roadway was reported blocked on Notasulga Road.

NOV. 26

• A domestic incident was reported on Washington Street.

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

• A motor vehicle accident with injuries was reported on Highway 229.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Hicks Store Road.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Washington Boulevard.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Sims Avenue.

NOV. 25

• A domestic dispute was reported on Cliff Street.

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

• A suspicious person was reported on Washington Street.

• Lost property was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Washington Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on North Ann Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Little Road.

creating an environment that I don’t think any of us want in the future in the state of Alabama. We want to create a positive, healthy environment. We have a great responsibility as adults and leaders to do that and to be positive and uplifting.”

Stubbs said the environment has changed in the last decade making people choose something other than public service.

“We are seeing less and less people willing to serve in elected positions because of the challenges they face, the scrutiny they find themselves under and in many cases they feel they can never win,” Stubbs said. “They feel they can never be truly appreciated.”

Stubbs said the opposite is true and that there are many

ways to serve one’s community without running for political office or feel the need to try and influence every issue at once.

“There are many ways that we do serve and some are in elected capacities but others perhaps just serving our neighbor, serving our friends, being a light in our community in whatever we do,” Stubbs said. “Wherever we work, whatever circle of friends we are in, whatever church we belong to, we can make a difference. That is where change is going to happen. It’s not going to happen in Washington D.C.”

As a commissioner, Stubbs was big on what he called the five pillars of a great community — education, public safety, economic development, healthcare and infrastructure. Stubbs said individuals make a difference by identifying needs in those areas and taking action.

“If we can find a way in our sphere of influence to lift one of those pillars up, then positive things will happen,” Stubbs said. “We have seen positive things happen in Elmore County and we have seen positive things happen in the state of Alabama over the last couple years. But there is plenty of work to do and I look forward to being a part of that. I look forward to working with my fellow delegation from Elmore County.”

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trees down.”

Dillard runs track at Wetumpka High School and was surprised to see the Wetumpka High School football team help clear the area including trees in his yard.

“Most people won’t do something like this,” Dillard said. “It makes me feel good.”

But Dillard wasn’t clearing debris from his yard Thursday. He was operating a chainsaw with the help of the football team to clear trees that fell across an 82-year-old

neighbor’s driveway.

Wetumpka football coach Bear Woods quickly said yes to Dennis’ call for help Wednesday afternoon.

“Living on North Bridge Street and being one of the houses hit in 2019, my family was part of that,” Woods said. “If it weren’t for everyone showing up from the county and Wetumpka, the cleanup wouldn’t have been possible. I was the recipient of this hospitality and now being able to pass it along to others. It’s wonderful.”

Woods was out with his team helping pull limbs and vines making the

Tallassee.

“At first we started to roll back over to go back to sleep,” Mays said while sifting through the rubble of his home Wednesday afternoon. “Let’s face it, we live in the South and are used to hearing a tornado siren.”

But something tugged at Mays to be proactive and get ready.

“We didn’t go back to sleep — something told us to get up and get dressed,” Mays said. “We had the news playing and stepped out the door looking the direction it was coming from. I was waiting for them to say something to where I could judge ‘Do we leave or do we stay.’”

Mays had stepped outside looking west to see if there was anything visible when announcers said Dark Corners Road — less than a quarter mile away from the Mays’ family home. He knew there was no time to go somewhere else. With only seconds to spare, Mays packed his family into a small three feet by three feet space between a bedroom, bathroom and living room.

“It was kind of sketchy,” Mays said. “We said, ‘Oh Lord, it’s either going to be the end or You are going to watch over us.’ It’s going to be one or the other. There was no question about it. If the AC unit came down we were done. If it didn’t we were good.”

The house started to rip apart from around the family. The roof peeled back and the wind took the air conditioning unit and threw it hundreds of yards away.

“God said, ‘I’ll take that on over there,’” Mays said. “There is the squirrel cage out in the field. My cook top and roof to my porch is somewhere out there too.”

Then it got quiet.

“We couldn’t get out without help,” Mays said. “It was dark and didn’t know what was there because we couldn’t see a thing.”

Mays was able to peek around from the safe spot.

“At first we were like we’re good,” Mays said. “The tornado is gone and it quit raining. I peeked my head out and thought my

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has been with TPI, he has covered many of the issues in Elmore County on a part time basis including the 2019 tornado in Wetumpka and the last year covering news surrounding Tallassee City Hall.

Williams is looking forward to furthering his knowledge and coverage of Elmore County.

“I have been able to watch how Elmore County has developed and grown since I was a child,” Williams said. “It has an interesting history with caring and interesting people. Many of the communities of Elmore County and their people remind me of growing up in Tallapoosa County. I can’t wait to get to know more about Elmore County.”

Williams sees a huge potential in Elmore County especially for its residents.

“I think Elmore County has great things ahead of it,” Williams said. “Just look

driveway passable but was thankful for a team building moment bigger than football.

“This is everything that we preach on daily in our program,” Woods said. “We ask, ‘Are you a Me-tumpka guy or a We-tumpka guy? This is a Wetumpka opportunity right here.

“We are working together as a tribe and as a county as whole to help those that are in need today. It is good to have a team activity that has nothing to do with football, because we are showing the team it is never about you, it’s about us — we.”

TV might still be good. About two minutes later it started to downpour.”

But the family was still stuck until help arrived nearly a half hour later. Mays said a coworker was first to get there just in front of the Tallassee Fire Department. Mays said he started to hand children off to safety.

Wednesday afternoon, Mays was still trying to figure out how the family made it through a direct hit. All that stood safely of the home was where the family sought shelter and prayed as the winds struck.

“Just seeing where we were and trying to figure out how that is still standing with all that is around it, it’s not possible,” Mays said. “There are no words for it. It’s incomprehensible that one square of wall in our entire house is still standing. The walls are there, not the roof but they are still sturdy.”

But Mays said he believes he has an answer as to how the family survived.

“God is good and He held us all tight,” Mays said. “The kids have some scratches but that’s it. I’m like if that is all we got, we’re good. We’re good.”

The Tallassee community has stepped in to help pull together clothing, toiletries and more to aid the family as it recovers.

“Our community being what it is has gone head over heels helping,” Mays said. “They are coming together doing whatever they can to help us out in any way they can from clothes to whatever they can do.”

Dreamcatcher Comics and Collectables is taking donations of clothing and toiletries. Boys sizes 8-8, 1-12 and 12-14 are needed, mens 3x and women’s XL. Shoe sizes are boys 1, 3 and 6, men’s size 13 and women’s size 9 and all toiletry items.

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up by Kevin Schweitzer to help the family get reestablished and find another rental home in Tallassee.

“We were talking about moving into town,” Mays said. “I guess now we will move into town. We weren’t given a lot of options this time, but we will make it work.”

But Mays is most proud no one was seriously injured.

“Now it is a matter of trying to dig it all out and salvage what we can,” Mays said. “At least we are good. I would rather lose stuff than have a bad injury or death.”

around and there is growth everywhere. I look forward to seeing what all Elmore County has to offer.”

Williams has more than two decades of full-time experience in community journalism winning numerous awards along the way for photography, news writing and feature writing. Williams previously worked at the Opelika-Auburn News and at the Times-Georgian in Carrollton, Georgia before coming to TPI. Williams knows his way around big events, having photographed college and high school sports at all levels and spoken to many state and national leaders for stories. He still photographs various national championships for the NCAA and his work has been published in publications world wide.

Williams wants readers to let him know when they have story ideas or just want to chat. He can be reached by email at cliff.williams@tallasseetribune.com or cliff.williams@thewetumpkaherald.com.

Williams can also be reached on his cell phone at 334-740-1116.

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Some legislative leaders retire and pass away

Allow me to share the stories of three of my favorite legislative colleagues. Two of these gentlemen are retiring from the Alabama House of Representatives this year, and one passed away in April.

Representative Victor Gaston of Mobile and Representative Howard Sanderford of Huntsville are going home. A third legend and true gentleman, Steve McMillan of Baldwin County, passed away during the last session in April.

Representative Victor Gaston is Speaker Pro Tem of the House. Victor is retiring after 40 years in the legislature. He decided that at age 79 and having spent half of his entire life in the legislature, that the timing was right to end his career and not run for reelection. Gaston, who was an educator by profession and also has family timber interests, lost the love of his life, Jean, only two years ago. They were married for 46-years and were very close. You can tell he misses her immensely. His two sons, Hank and George, have been helpful to him.

Victor was first elected to the House in 1982. In that year, he was only one of eight Republicans in the 105 member House. His district is an affluent silk stocking area of Mobile, and one of the few areas that voted Republican in local races in that era.

He serves as a deacon of the Springhill Baptist Church. Additionally, he is active in Mobile with the Penelope House, Home of Grace for Women and the Mobile Mental Health Center. Besides serving as Pro Tem in the legislature, he has been active with the American Legislative Exchange Council and is on the State Building

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

Commission. Victor and I came to the House as freshmen together in 1982 and became and remain good friends. I like to give my friends nicknames, I dubbed him, “To the Victor goes the spoils.” He is a formal person and seemed to enjoy the frivolity of the term. Also in our class were Spencer Bachus, Beth Marietta Lyons, and Mo Brooks to name a few.

My friend Howard Sanderford came to the Alabama House of Representatives in January of 1989. We became fast friends. He succeeded my friend, Steve Hettinger, who became mayor of Huntsville. Howard has represented the 20th District which is comprised of southeast Huntsville. He was elected to this very Republican district seven times and has served a total of 33 years. He was a true blue business Republican, who was perfect for that district. He represented his people well with class and distinction. Howard was an accountant by profession and had a successful career with IBM, retired early, and was able to serve in the legislature with ample time and without the need for the renumeration.

He is a devoted family man. Howard and his wife Dot are very close. She accompanied him to Montgomery most of the time during his 33 years in the legislature. They are active members of the First Baptist Church

of Huntsville. At 87 Howard felt like it was time to retire from his second career.

Our friend, Representative Steve McMillan of Baldwin County, passed away at 80 in April after a tough bout with cancer. Steve was a great man and great legislator. He was a quiet yet very friendly gentleman. Steve served with distinction for 43 years in the House of Representatives. He was a very diligent and well prepared legislator. He was extremely conservative in a dignified way. He was not flamboyant and would seldom go to the well and speak. Yet, when he did, people listened. He was well-respected and knew what he was talking about. He exuded class and epitomized the term gentleman. Steve is survived by his wife Gayle, two sons, and six grandchildren.

The House is losing a lot of experience and leadership with the loss of Steve McMillan and Victor Gaston, and Howard Sanderford.

Coupled with the decision by Speaker of the House, Mac McCutcheon, to not seek reelection, this will leave a void in the Speaker and Pro Tem posts in the House. In addition, the House is losing veterans Mike Ball (R-Huntsville), Allen Farley (R-Jefferson), L.L. Brown (R-Jacksonville) and Harry Shiver (R-Baldwin).

The state and many of us will miss these folks.

See you next week.

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

Warnock focuses on voter rights, Walker deals with social issues

Georgia’s Senate Runoff Election may not decide party control of the upper branch of the legislature, but the battle is no less fierce between the Democrats and Republicans. Senator Raphael Warnock has chosen to focus on voting rights and the importance of participation in politics, while Herschel Walker is tackling the abortion subject and LGBTQ issues head on.

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I covered Senator Warnock’s rally at Emory University in Atlanta. He praised the young people there for their “impatience.” He added “we need that impatience. Just don’t get discouraged by the sometimes slow pace of democracy.” He called upon those in person to reject passivity as well as “those who traffic in division.” He not only discussed his public housing and Upward Bound experiences growing up. He defended expanding Medicaid, Pell Grants, and resolving student debt, and “Dreamers,” who are “living in the only country they’ve ever known.”

But with the greatest emphasis, Warnock focused on voting, noting that Georgians “would have to choose between January 5 and January 6” he included, noting the date of the runoff in 2021, and the insurrection attempt the following day, in emphasizing the importance of the ballot. As it stands, Chatham, Muscogee County and others are allowing early voting on weekends, thanks in part to Warnock’s lawsuit, but also court rulings and people speaking at public hearings.

Walker disagreed with Warnock’s efforts to enable early voting on the weekends. “You don’t change the rules in the middle of the game,” he 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.”

His base is likely to skip Early Voting, to the detriment of the Republicans.

Thanks to a court ruling, and the choice of several counties (mostly blue, but a few red ones like mine), Saturday and Early Voting, turnout has been high, something that’s likely to benefit Warnock. His events like the GOTV concert with Dave Matthews were a hit with crowd.

I spoke to a reporter who covered Herschel Walker’s event in Cobb County earlier that day (I didn’t get the invite). “It was a lot of old people there, and they were very pro-life,” the reporter from New York told me. “Very enthusiastic too.” Not sure that was the best issue to focus on.

Walker also decided to go very strongly for the most conservative base of the party with a long speech on LGBTQ issues. In his speech in Carrollton, Yahoo News posted that Walker gave a speech high critical of transgender people.

Such words may fire up a

crowd in a conservative county. But perhaps his campaign was unaware of the shooting in Colorado Springs the previous night, described as a hate crime, which led to at least five deaths and 20 wounded by a shooter allegedly in tactical gear. Instead of expanding his voting appeal, Walker appears to contract it. Earlier this week, I was interviewed for a story about the runoff by the Savannah Morning News, covered by USA Today and other publications. When asked about what should be the campaign strategy, I suggested both candidates think about reaching out to the center, focus on independents, Libertarians, and maybe moderate members of the other party. A Republican strategist also quoted suggested that it would be better to play to the base in a special election, where turnout was likely to be lower.

Clearly both candidates are seeking to fire up their base for the final battle on December 6. But Warnock’s message has sought to reach those voters beyond his base, while Walker’s campaign prefers an appeal to the core members of his voting bloc. This runoff will be an excellent hypothesis test about Georgians, special elections, and voting turnout in America.

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.

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Pet of the Week – Mia

Mia is an eight-month-old, 40 lb. female hound looking mix that came to us as a stray and was never reclaimed. She is incredibly sweet, great with other dogs, very playful and just a very happy girl!

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

Humane Society of Elmore County News

By Rea Cord Executive Director

With Christmas now coming up fast, many families may be thinking of adding a new pet to the family. Christmas can be a good time as many people are on extended time off from work and have time to integrate a new pet into the home. But it can also be a super busy time with shopping, parties, church activities and, for some, too busy a time to bring in a new pet. And no matter the holiday, come January 2, most people are back to work and getting into the pattern of another year. What this means is before getting a pet for Christmas (or anytime for that matter), we ask that everyone give some thought to personal schedules to ask if this is truly a good time to add a cute new puppy or kitten to the family. Getting off to a good start will set the tone for the rest of the pet’s life so please plan ahead before bringing home a new pet, no matter what time of year.

We love helping families find their new pet but also remind everyone that a pet is a serious commitment in money, time, training, patience and love. And considering that many of our dogs and cats live well into their teens, may have medical needs during their lives, and look to us for all of their needs, adding a pet to the family should only be done

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

If you are interested in meeting Mia 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.

after much consideration and planning for both the near-term and long-term. For those who bring in a new puppy or kitten – they will be small and puppy/kitten adorable for only a few very short months. Then you will have the fun of a gawky, unruly, wild teenager for another few months before they begin to settle down into adulthood. Some breeds will challenge you with two-three years of boisterous, sometimes maddening behavior and you simply need to be up to that challenge. Doing some breed research before bringing home that new puppy can help you prepare for what challenges they may bring as there is a rather big difference in the antics of a three-month old Yorkie puppy versus a three-month old Labrador puppy – think digging and chewing on two very different scales. But the rewards of learning your new pet’s personality, integrating them into your family routine, and being given complete and unconditional love are all worth it to those of us who think of our pets as family.

Most Shelters, us included, discourage giving pets as gifts to nonfamily members as getting a pet is a very big and special thing and all of us don’t look for the same thing in a pet. But for your children or parents or siblings, what can work perfectly is

Alabama Department of Transportation were out Wednesday cleaning it up. The line crossed over Jasmine Hill Road and Willow Springs Road damaging several homes and damaging utility poles. One homeowner found himself lucky. He had trees blown down but the only significant property damage was to a large bird bath.

“We were watching it on the phone,” the property owner said. “We saw it in Prattville. We had lost power here. We

to gin up an Adoption Gift Certificate, perhaps get a stuffed toy dog or cat and some toys, food bowls, etc. and put everything in a big basket with a bow as that first step towards finding that next pet. Then, after all the hoopla of the holidays has settled a bit, the search for that great pet match can begin. We have found that the #1 most adopted pets at our Shelter just prior to Christmas are kittens. This is an odd year in that kitten season has never really slowed so we have many kittens that will be ready for adoption before Christmas. Please understand that all our adoptions require an application and once approved we then set up an appointment for everyone to meet and finalize any adoption. There will be no adoptions done on Saturday, Dec. 24 – only pick-ups of preapproved adoptions. And yes, you can apply for just a kitten as opposed to naming one in particular as we know that about 50 percent of folks who come to meet a particular kitten or cat end up going home with another. For those that might want a puppy – sadly January is generally a huge month for puppy intake from those that were not sold or given away for Christmas. So, waiting into late Jan. - Feb. can not only get you through the hustle and bustle of the holidays but save a life when the need is the greatest!

heard the siren go off nearby and the phone too. We got to our safe spot just in time. It was like five to seven seconds of chaos then it just went silent.”

By 9 a.m. the driveway was passable but lots of work will be needed to clean up the yard.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham dispatched survey crews to evaluate the damage caused by the storm and to confirm if a tornado did touch down. The surveys revealed that an EF-2 tornado did touch down in Elmore County. The same storm that produced the tornado in Elmore County produced a tornado in Montgomery County that killed two people.

Winter recipes

Cooking a new recipe is a fun, indoor activity that you can do during the cold Winter months. A recipe is a set of instructions that teaches you how to make a type of food. A good recipe tells you what ingredients you need, what tools you will need to prepare and cook it, and how long each step should take. Always read the entire recipe first to make sure that you have all the necessary tools and ingredients before you begin. It is also absolutely necessary to always have an adult’s permission before using the kitchen. Ask an adult for any help that you may need when using kitchen tools, knives, and appliances. Safety first is the most important rule of all! Have a great time cooking!

hoMeMAde hot cocoA

There is nothing like a warm mug of hot cocoa on a cold Winter day. Here’s how to make a single cup.

You will need: one large microwave-safe coffee mug, 2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 cup of milk, and three drops of vanilla.

Step One: Place the sugar and cocoa in the mug and mix them together.

Step Two: Add a small amount of milk and mix it with the sugar and cocoa.

When it is well-blended, add the rest of the milk and stir until well-mixed.

Step Three: Microwave on high for one minute. Ask an adult to remove it and stir. Then microwave for 30 more seconds. Allow it to cool some before enjoying!

Always have an adult helper!

Melted snoWMAn cookies

To make your very own melted snowman cookies, you will need round sugar cookies, marshmallows (one per sugar cookie), one can white frosting, and decorating pens or food coloring.

Step One: Take one (pre-baked or cooled) round sugar cookie and place a small amout of frosting in the middle. This is the melted portion of your snowman.

Step Two: Place one marshmallow on a paper plate and microwave it for 20-30 seconds. Watch the marshmallow and remove it from the microwave as soon as it begins to puff up. While it is still warm, ask your adult supervisor to place it on the edge of the cookie. It should rest on part of the frosting. Repeat Steps One and Two for each cookie.

Step Three: Allow the marshmallow to cool and the icing to harden. You can let them cool on the counter or place them in the fridge for around five minutes.

Step Four: Now you may decorate your snowmen with eyes and noses. Use the decorating pens to add their features. If these are not available, you can use leftover icing and food coloring to do the job. Add the small details to the snowmen using a toothpick.

recipe Word Find

Hidden Words: Bowl, Flour, Fork, Glass, Knife, Measuring Cups, Microwave, Milk, Oven, Pan, Pepper, Plate, Pot, Rolling Pin, Salt, Spatula, Spoon, Stove, Sugar, Timer

eAsY lunch pizzAs

Get creative in making your own lunch pizzas. This recipe calls for you to find what you have in your kitchen to make them. You will need: A crust, a sauce, and toppings.

Step One: Find a crust. You could use bread, half a bagel, or even a can of biscuits.

Step Two: Create a sauce. Most pizzas have a tomato-based sauce. You can use pre-made pizza sauce. You can make one with tomato sauce by adding herbs such as oregano. You could also use spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, or even a barbeque sauce.

Step Three: Add some healthy toppings like lowfat cheese and vegetables.

Step Four: Have an adult help you bake or toast your creation and enjoy!

A Present for the Man

Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: take some of the choice fruits of the land in your bags and carry a present down to the man, a little balm and a little honey, gum, myrrh, pistachio nuts and almonds.”

- Genesis 43:17

‘Tis the season. Have you been buying gifts? Some of you are probably finished. Good for you. To the rest of us, have you at least started thinking about gifts you want to give? We are so blessed. Many of us will try to find a good gift in the next few days for someone who, like most of us, does not really need anything. It sounds like an ad for some luxury item: “What can you give the person who has everything?”

Jacob and his sons had a similar problem. A severe famine had come and they were starving. Crops failed, stores of grain were exhausted. But there was still grain in Egypt. The sons had already been to Egypt once

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to buy grain. The man in charge spoke roughly to them, accused them of spying and detained one of their brothers. He told them not to return without their youngest brother. On the way home, they were terrified when they found their money still in the sacks with the grain they went to buy. Through all this, they didn’t recognize that the powerful man was actually their long-lost and presumed dead brother, Joseph.

When fear of starving overcame their other fears, Jacob finally agreed to let Benjamin go to Egypt. Jacob wanted to send a present to the prime minister—a token, a little gift to the big man. The grain bins were empty, but they did have some fruit, honey, spices and nuts they could put into

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.

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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.

a gift basket. Joseph didn’t need the things they would give him. They were trying to win the favor of the man who held the grain they needed and their lives in his hands.

Most of the gifts we’ll give (or receive) this Christmas will be like that. It’s not that we are giving or getting to meet some dire need. Our presents are thoughtful gestures, tokens of affection and appreciation. Gift-giving is a thoughtful way to express love and friendship.

Can you also see a picture of our giving to God in Jacob’s gift? What can someone who is starving give the man who has everything? How about a little fruit basket? That’s what Jacob had and what he gave. God, who is infinitely greater than the greatest man, does not need anything we humans have to give. God needs nothing, and cannot be enriched by any offering. God put it this way in Psalm 50:12: “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world, and its fullness are mine.” When David prayed over 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.

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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-

great contribution for the temple, he confessed, “All things come from you, and of your own we have given you... All this abundance we have provided for building you a house for your holy name comes from your hand and is all your own” (1 Chronicles 29:14,16). The gifts we bring to God are expressions of love and worship. We need to give them. But God doesn’t need them.

What Joseph really wanted was the relationship with his family, not their little gift basket. When his brothers came back with the paltry gift, he told them who he was and brought the whole family to Egypt to ride out the famine. Just so, God longs for a loving relationship with us. He wants us, not the gifts we bring. God’s greatest gift to us is his Son, Jesus. He was born in human flesh to die for the sins that destroyed our relationship with him. God raised him to give us assurance that we can live with him forever.

I published an article similar to this one in a recent edition of our

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.

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“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

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17

weekly church bulletin. When I write the article, I also write a title and a subtitle to go with it. The subtitle appears just above my name in the byline. That particular byline made an unintentional, sobering point. It read: “God doesn’t need Mike McElroy.” I didn’t mean it that way. I don’t like the sound of it. But it is true. He doesn’t need me, my sermons or my writing. But he does love me. He gave his Son for me. By his grace he has given me gifts and abilities to use for his glory and purpose. But I can’t add anything to God by giving to him. Neither can you. We give to God for our benefit, not his.

It’s fine to exchange gifts among people who don’t actually need the gift. They’re good expressions of your love. And give your gifts to God to express your love for him. But remember the gifts are only tokens. What the God who has everything really wants is you. He wants a close, eternal relationship with you.

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

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Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. – Proverbs 10:12

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Two-Way Player of the Year: Edgewood Academy’s LeMaster uses intelligence to advantage on field

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Edgewood Academy junior Gabe LeMaster is combining his intelligence and his athletic skills on the football field.

LeMaster, a junior on the Edgewood Academy football team, played all over the field for the Wildcats this season, but mostly served as a running

back, receiver, cornerback, and a safety.

To be able to handle all of the different positions he plays, LeMaster has taken to learn every play from each different position on the field. That led to reading both offenses and defenses at a high level, and resulted in a stellar junior season on both sides of the ball.

On offense, LeMaster finished

this season with 115 carries for 619 yards and three touchdowns while also catching 24 passes for 594 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 72 tackles, five tackles for loss, six interceptions, and 10 pass breakups.

He also starred on special teams and 251 return yards and one touchdown.

For that reason, LeMaster has

been named the 2022 Elmore County Two-Way Player of the Year.

“He’s just so intelligent,” head coach Chad Michael said. “He watches a lot of film and he picks up on things. It’s outstanding. As a player, it makes it a lot easier when you know where everyone else is supposed to be.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Elmore County’s Kyle Caldwell faced a near impossible challenge when he took over as head coach this past offseason.

He inherited an Elmore County program that had not been to the playoffs in over a decade. The Panthers went winless last season, and had only won four games in the last three seasons. But despite that, Caldwell took over the program with a plan to get the team back on the right track. He did that, and more, in his first year as head coach.

Caldwell led the Panthers to a 7-4 record and the first round of the playoffs, their most wins and first playoff appearance since 2011.

For that reason, Caldwell has been named the 2022 Elmore County Football Coach of the Year.

“Coming in, we knew we had some good players,” Caldwell said. “We just had to get our players in positions to succeed. They bought into our plan so all the credit really goes to them. The kids are fantastic here. If anybody else would’ve come in here, they would have had just as good of a shot as I did. The kids did a great job this year executing our game plan.”

It didn’t come easy for Caldwell and Elmore

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Justin Crumbaugh was already one of the best linebackers in the state, but learning from first-year head coach Bear Woods took the talented Wetumpka senior to the next level.

Crumbaugh entered the 2022 football season coming off a 94-tackle season where he earned All-County honors. He made tackles all over the field, and had a knack for being in the right place at the right time.

But when Woods, a former middle linebacker, took over the program fresh off a lengthy playing career in college, the NFL, and the CFL, he was able to teach Crumbaugh the ins and outs of playing linebacker at an elite level.

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Payton Stephenson has always wanted to develop into a better passer, and he was able to do just that under first-year head coach Kyle Caldwell.

Stephenson, Elmore County’s star senior, has started 30 games at quarterback for the Panthers in his career. He’s found success on the ground during his sophomore and junior seasons, but never passed for more than seven touchdowns in a season.

But with Caldwell coming in with his quarterback and offensive coordinator experience, Stephenson was able to find a scheme that helped develop his passing game and elevate

him to new heights.

To cap off his Elmore County career, Stephenson completed 129 of 221 passes for 1,890 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions. He set new career highs in every passing category across the board, and he finished the year with a 104.5 passer rating.

He still found plenty of success on the ground as well as he rushed 98 times for 704 yards and 14 touchdowns. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry.

For his success leading the Panthers’ offense, Stephenson has been named the Elmore County Offensive Player of the Year.

“I’ve always wanted to develop

For his play, he has been named the 2022 Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year.

“You can’t coach his intuitive nature of the game,” Woods said of Crumbaugh. “You have to have a knack for it. The timing, the space, the angles it takes, those are things that set him apart. The biggest thing, and it sounds simplistic, is the want-to. He wanted to make 100 tackles. He wanted to lead the team in tackles. He wanted to be that guy and that’s why he was that guy for us.”

Crumbaugh credits his success to

into a passer because that’s what being a quarterback is all about,” Stephenson said. “It really was a great season. Coach Caldwell brought in a great offense that fit my capabilities and everyone bought in to the process. I have to give credit to the whole offense for allowing me to achieve everything.”

Stephenson’s passing ability was shown from the start of the season. In the season opener against Marbury, Stephenson passed for 154 yards and four touchdowns. That was just the start of his stellar season.

He went on to pass for over 135 yards in nine of his 11 games this

Crumbaugh already had the intuition and nose for the football, like Woods mentioned, so he had to better him before the snap. That came from studying the playbook, which Crumbaugh had no issue doing. He’s a hard worker, and has the dedication to better himself.

So he took what Woods wanted to teach him to heart, and he improved heavily on the things he knew he struggled at the most.

“I really just helped him with the fundamentals of the game,” Woods said.

Crumbaugh took every bit of knowledge that Woods would pass on, and he put together a stellar senior campaign where he recorded 110 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, two quarterback hurries, and one interception.

Woods. The star linebacker said that when Woods came into the system, he instantly made him a better linebacker by making him a better player in practice.

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD Edgewood Academy junior Gabe LeMaster has been named the 2022 Elmore County Two-Way Player of the Year after recording six interceptions on defense and 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns on offense.

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

Elmore County first-year head coach Kyle Caldwell has been named the 2022 Elmore County Football Coach of the Year after leading the Panthers to the playoffs for the first time in 11 seasons.

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Elmore County’s Payton Stephenson has been named the 2022 Elmore County Offensive Player of the Year after totaling 2,594 offensive yards and 36 touchdowns during his senior year.

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Wetumpka linebacker Justin Crumbaugh has been named the 2022 Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year after recording 110 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception this year.

There aren’t many high school players who can know and direct everyone’s job on the field, so to have someone like Gabe who does know everyone’s job is outstanding.”

He’s does exceptionally well at reading opposing offenses. The junior started the season out at cornerback, but was eventually moved to safety to allow him to roam more of the field.

At corner, he was stuck only being able to cover one half of the field. He also had to keep his eyes on one specific receiver, and he couldn’t help out covering anyone else. But once he moved to safety at midseason, he was able to react easier and cut off receivers.

He recorded all six of his interceptions after his move to safety, and Edgewood’s defense held three of their last six opponents under 12 points.

“I would really just read the ball from the quarterback,” LeMaster said. “A high school quarterback usually isn’t going to be looking around trying to make the defense go somewhere with his eyes. They’re usually just looking to go to one specific receiver, so you can read his eyes and follow and just break on the ball. Reading his eyes from safety allows me to react everywhere.”

On offense, LeMaster ended up being the team’s top big-play threat. That was especially evident in the second half of the season. After scoring five touchdowns in five games, he turned in a Randy Moss type performance against Hooper Academy.

In the 20-7 win, he recorded two catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns. In the first round of the playoffs against Banks Academy, a 14-7 win, he recorded three catches for 180 yards and scored both touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a playoff victory.

Their playoff run came to an end in the AISA Class AA semifinals, but LeMaster continued to show what he could do in that game with a touchdown catch and the team’s most offensive yards in the game.

“Offense is all about finding holes and just following your blocks,” LeMaster said. “You have to let things develop and just run and react. I would have some runs where I’d only get a yard or two, but then I’d just have to read the defense and pick up things from each player and figure out what they do. Some are more aggressive than others, and you can pick up on those tendencies and know what they’re going to do in 1-on-1 situations and then beat them at it.”

2022 All-Elmore County Football Team

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The 2022 football season came to an end in November for Elmore County schools, but it was a successful season for the six teams in county. Five of the six teams reached the playoffs, and two of the five reached the second round.

While teams had collective success, individual players from across the county also found plenty of success on the field. The 2022 All-Elmore County team is headlined this season by our three players of the year, Offensive Player of the Year Payton Stephenson, Defensive Player of the Year Justin Crumbaugh, and Two-Way Player of the Year Gabe LeMaster.

First-year head coach Kyle Caldwell of Elmore County has been named the Coach of the Year. Here is the 2022 All-Elmore County Football Team.

QB: PAYTON STEPHENSON, ELMORE COUNTY SENIOR Stephenson capped off his third year starting for Elmore County with a stellar senior season. The 2022 Elmore County Offensive Player of the Year completed 129 of 221 passes for 1,890 yards and 22 touchdowns. He added 704 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground.

RB: SHAWN BRACKETT, HOLTVILLE SENIOR Despite battling an injury for much of the season, Holtville’s star running back carried the ball 142 times for 869 yards and 14

1-2 area record. During that stretch, Caldwell saw the frustrations.

County. When he took over, the football roster was depleted and was one of the lowest of any school across Class 5A.

So he set out to meet with every single boy in the school. And he wanted to be honest with them and tell them that it wasn’t about him and it wasn’t about the player. It was about representing the school and what each player can do to help their school while they are there.

He then met with players from last year’s team to see what they liked and didn’t like. He then met with coaches about what worked and didn’t work. From there, he and the coaches put together a game plan.

“You have to have a good plan to start,” Caldwell said. “Once you put that together, you have to work on the 1% goal. You want to get 1% better every day. You have to have trust in your plan and be honest with your kids about your plan for them and for the scheme and teammates. It all goes together.”

It didn’t take long for Caldwell’s group to learn how to win, as they started the season 3-0 with an area win over Sylacauga. But the toughest thing Caldwell dealt with was keeping his team up during losses.

The Panthers ended up losing three of their next four games and were entering their final area game with a

“You could definitely see where frustrations, especially early in the season, took over at points,” Caldwell said. “When bad things happened, some of the younger kids would start to hang their heads like ‘Oh yeah, here we go again.’ But we were able to respond and tell them ‘No, that’s not the way it goes. We aren’t looking back.’ And we responded, and we kept looking towards the next play.

But following a 17-13 win over Valley, Elmore County clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2011 and the Panthers had a chance to finish the season on a high note. They won their last three games of the regular season and traveled to face No. 1 seed Demopolis in the playoffs.

It didn’t end the way the Panthers wanted in the first round, but they fought and played Demopolis closer than nearly any other team on their schedule.

“You could really see the kids start to believe in themselves around the middle of the season,” Caldwell said. “They trusted us coaches, but you could see them start to believe in themselves and their teammates. They started to work harder, and they saw what we could be. You take three or four plays from Beauregard or Tallassee losses, and we’re sitting there with an eight or nine win season. Even in the playoff game against Demopolis, we were only a few plays away.”

touchdowns. He was also one of the team’s top receivers with 28 catches for 344 yards and one touchdown.

RB: CJ WILKES, ELMORE COUNTY JUNIOR Wilkes finished his junior campaign as the county’s leading rusher. He carried the ball a team-high 178 times for 1,303 yards and eight touchdowns, good for 7.3 yards per carry. He added 125 receiving yards to cap off an excellent offensive season.

WR: JACKSON THOMAS, STANHOPE ELMORE SENIOR Thomas, a Troy football commit, was Stanhope Elmore’s do-it-all offensive weapon this season. The star receiver recorded 73 catches for 734 yards and six touchdowns, and he added 39 rushes for 233 yards and seven touchdowns, mostly out of the wildcat formation.

WR: JABARI MURPHY, ELMORE COUNTY JUNIOR Murphy had his best season yet as a Panther and was nearly unstoppable in all facets of the offense. He recorded 55 catches for 793 yards for a county-high 10 touchdowns. He added 79 rushing yards and another touchdown to help the run game.

TE: COLTON WALLS, STANHOPE ELMORE SENIOR Walls, who is a Troy football and baseball commit, showed off his skills as a tight end, long snapper, and back-up quarterback this season. He recorded 18 catches for 228 yards and five touchdowns,

season, and he passed for multiple touchdowns in seven games. He had only one game this season without a passing touchdown.

He was as efficient with the football as ever, as he completed over 65% of his passes in a game six separate times, and he was held under 50% only twice. He ended the season with eight interceptions, but five of them came in two games.

He played six games in which he did not commit a turnover.

“Coach Caldwell brought in a lot of RPO reads into the offense that spread the ball out to everyone,” Stephenson said. “It’s easier to make reads when you have receivers who will play for you and an offensive line that will protect you. It was a lot of the scheme, but it’s also a lot to him trusting in me to do what I do and spread the ball out. It gave us the ability to win games. He helped me with reads and helped me understand it’s not always taking the long ball. It’s okay to take

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“If you can count, you can play. I was coached by a great coordinator, and he made that simple comment to me. What does it mean? It means simplify the understanding of the game. What

nine carries for 63 yards, and 197 passing yards and one passing touchdown.

OL: AUSTIN GRAY, TALLASSEE SENIOR Gray proved to be one of the county’s most consistent offensive lineman this year. The senior center graded out at 83% this season and graded above 80% in eight of 10 games he played in this year.

OL: WES REEVES, EDGEWOOD ACADEMY SENIOR Reeves served as the Wildcats’ most consistent offensive lineman this season. Playing at right guard, Reeves graded out at 84%. He also recorded 80 tackles and five tackles for loss on defense.

OL: ETHAN ALSTON, HOLTVILLE SENIOR Alston was arguably the county’s best offensive lineman this season. The star senior graded out at 89% for the entire season while he also tallied 61 pancake blocks and allowed only three sacks over the course of 11 games.

OL: JACOBIE JENKINS, WETUMPKA SENIOR Jenkins lands on this list for the second consecutive year. He had another stellar season blocking for the Indians, and he wraps up his career by helping lead a Wetumpka offense to nearly 200 rushing yards per game.

OL: JONATHAN THAMES, ELMORE COUNTY JUNIOR Thames was excellent this season for the Panthers as a tackle, and he helped Elmore County to See TEAM, Page B3

seven or eight yards on a pass completion and that helped me.”

While he passed for career highs, it didn’t stop Stephenson from making teams pay with his legs.

Stephenson rushed for over 50 yards in eight games this year, and he eclipsed the 100-yard mark twice. He scored a rushing touchdown in eight separate games this year, and he did his most work in a rivalry game against Holtville.

He carried the ball eight times for 71 yards and five touchdowns in the matchup. Stephenson still had his least amount of carries (98) in his career this season, but he recorded his most rushing touchdowns and highest yards per carry in his three years as a starter.

“Being able to sit in the pocket and make throws and just trust my receivers to catch the ball really helped me run the ball,” Stephenson said. “When I had my number called, I was able to do what I do. Some teams would put a linebacker on to spy me, but when they would start to, I was able to pick apart defenses through the air. You had to pick your poison.”

Justin was already good at was being intuitive. He knew where the ball was going to be. Then to be able to line up pre-snap and be able to read the offense and see the big picture helped his game. That’s what I was able to bring to the table for him.”

The defense that Crum-

baugh headlined is the defense that Woods brought in from the professional level, and it was the defense that Woods excelled in.

Woods knew exactly what it took to be successful at the exact position that Crumbaugh is playing, so he was able to help him be successful at that position. The most important aspect of the position is tackling, and both Woods and Crumbaugh have taken pride in the fact that they don’t miss many tackles.

But they can always improve, so Woods brought in tackling drills and specific practice techniques that he learned at the professional level to his team and Crumbaugh.

Crumbaugh found it very successful, and that was evident as he recorded 19% of the team’s total tackles this season.

“I was able to bring in some drills that got the entire team better at tackling,” “Tackling is a mindset, and Justin already had that. But I was able to bring in specific drills that helped me in that position and that helped Justin. What makes a good coach is good players, and Justin was already a good player when I got here.”

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‘Walking Wonderland’ coming to the Wetumpka Sports Complex

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The new birding trail between the Wetumpka Sports Complex and the farmers market will be getting into the festive spirit soon.

The Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Department’s Tiffany Chandler brought an idea from her hometown of Opelika — a walking tour at Christmas.

“We wanted a leisurely activity for families to enjoy over the holidays,” Chandler said. “We wanted something for everyone to walk through that everyone would like. I looked to the Victorian Christmas front porch tour in Opelika in the historic district where people walk through the historic district.”

The Walking Wonderland isn’t meant to compete with the other holiday events happening in Wetumpka, but instead is the Wetumpka Parks and Recreation Department contribution to holiday spirit.

“I wanted to make sure we were doing something as well,” Chandler said. “We have Christmas on the Coosa and the Dickens... This would be more relatable to the community for parks and recreation.”

The idea is for businesses, individuals and city departments to decorate a spot along the birding trail between the softball fields and the farmers market. Chandler said she has commitments from several businesses and city departments to decorate a marked spot along the trail.

“We just ask they tie it back to sports in some sort of way,” Chandler said. “We still have a few spots open for those interested.”

The brand new event will be from dark until 8 p.m. Dec. 15-18. Chandler said those wanting to visit Walking Wonderland are asked to park at the softball fields.

“They would walk to the roundabout and back to their car,” Chandler said. “It will not extend all the way to the farmers market. It’s an effort to let more people know about the trail, just to have a nice Christmas event for families.”

The best part is the event is free to the public. Even to decorate a spot this year is free.

“We are trying to build interest,” Chandler said. “In the future we want the companies to pay a small fee to reserve their lot to be able to promote their business. They should put up some sort of sign that it is their lot.

Chandler said the last night, Dec. 18, will be a little more special.

“We are going to allow the community to vote on their favorite one,” Chandler said.

Those interested in decorating a lot for the Walking Wonderland should call Chandler at her office at 334-731-8476.

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its best season in the past 11 seasons. He was one of the key blockers for an offense that scored 35.3 points per game this season.

OL: AVEON JOHNSON, STANHOPE ELMORE SENIOR Johnson served as the Mustangs best offensive lineman this season as he primarily played guard but would slide over and play center as well. He helped pave the way for a Mustangs’ offense that averaged 22 points per game.

ATH: CADE EVERSON, TALLASSEE JUNIOR

Everson is arguably the county’s most versatile athlete and he proved that in a stellar junior season. On offense, he recorded 13 catches for 203 yards and three touchdowns as he also tallied 55 rushes for 463 yards and five touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 20 tackles and he added an 84-yard kickoff return for a touchdown on special teams.

ATH: NATE ROGERS, WETUMPKA JUNIOR

Rogers, Wetumpka’s star quarterback, was the biggest dual-threat quarterback in the county this season. He did the most damage on the ground with 118 carries for 1,172 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, and he improved heavily in the passing game as he completed 102 of 208 passes for 1,378 yards and 10 touchdowns with only four interceptions.

K/P: LOGAN WEIGHALL, WETUMPKA SENIOR Weighall makes the cut for the second-straight year and proved his worth this year both as a kicker and punter. He punted the ball 46 times for an average of 40 yards per punt and downed 21 inside the 20-yard line. He kicked off 61 times for an average of 58.6 yards and 35 touchbacks. He was near perfect on PATs as he knocked in 35 of 37 attempts and hit six of his nine field goal attempts,

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including a school-record 49-yard field goal.

DL: MICAH COLE, TALLASSEE SENIOR Cole shined both on offense and defense this year, but he made the most impact as a nose guard for the Tallassee defense. He recorded 33 tackles with a team-high seven tackles for loss and five quarterback pressures. On offense, he graded at 77% at right guard.

DL: R.J. HARRIS, WETUMPKA SENIOR Harris haunted opposing offenses and got into the backfield better than seemingly anyone else in the county this season. The senior defensive end recorded 93 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, and one forced fumble.

DL: LUKE REINHART, ELMORE COUNTY SOPHOMORE Elmore County’s star defensive end terrified opposing offensive coordinators with his ability to get into the backfield. The sophomore recorded 68 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and a team-high nine sacks with two forced fumbles this season.

DL: JAQUIZE BUYCKS, STANHOPE ELMORE SENIOR Buycks, a Liberty commit, filled up holes on the defensive line at a high rate this season. The star senior recorded 30 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries, and one fumble recovery to cap off his stellar career.

DL: BRYSON BOONE, EDGEWOOD ACADEMY SENIOR Boone, who was named an AISA AllStar this season, was in opposing backfields all season long. The star senior recorded 83 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and one sack on the year. He also played right tackle on offense where he graded out at 81%.

LB: JUSTIN CRUMBAUGH, WETUMPKA SENIOR Crumbaugh, who is the 2022 Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year,

was a star in Wetumpka’s tough defense. He recorded 110 tackles in 11 games, good for 19% of the team’s total tackles. He also recorded 11 tackles for loss and one interception for a touchdown.

LB: LUKE BURDETTE, TALLASSEE SENIOR Burdette made a name for himself as Tallassee’s leader on defense. The multiyear star recorded 84 tackles and nine sacks from his outside linebacker position. He also recorded a tackle for loss and scored one touchdown on the season.

LB: CONNER HACKETT, HOLTVILLE SENIOR Hackett was a tackling machine this season as he led all player across the county in tackles. He recorded 143 total tackles, good for 13 tackles per game, along with 23 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.

LB: JACKSON MANN, ELMORE COUNTY SOPHOMORE Mann has led the Panthers in tackles for both his freshman and sophomore seasons now. This year, he recorded 116 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and he recovered four fumbles. He averaged 11 tackles per game.

LB: DONNIE ARNOLD, STANHOPE ELMORE JUNIOR Arnold put together a stellar junior season for the Mustangs, both with tackles and sacks. He caused mayhem in the backfield as he recorded 52 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, and two forced fumbles.

DB: TRISTAN BENNETT, WETUMPKA SENIOR Bennett was the Indians top cornerback and his stats show why he didn’t get tested very often. He recorded a team-high four interceptions and five passes defended, as well as 39 total tackles on the season.

DB: DORION JACKSON, WETUMPKA SENIOR Jackson made the move from offense

to defense this year and the position change instantly worked for the Troy commit. The safety was one of the Indians’ leading tackles with 65 total tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He also shined in coverage with two interceptions and four passes defended.

DB: GABE LEMASTER, EDGEWOOD ACADEMY JUNIOR LeMaster had a stellar season on both sides of the ball and was named the 2022 Elmore county Two-Way Player of the Year, but he shined brighter on defense. He recorded 72 tackles this season with five tackles for loss, six interceptions, and 10 pass break ups.

DB: DASHAUN CAFFEE, STANHOPE ELMORE JUNIOR Caffee was one of the best ball hawks in the secondary this season as he led his team in interceptions. He recorded 68 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions, four passes defended, and he blocked one punt.

HONORABLE MENTION

Edgewood Academy: QB Austin Champion, Sr., LB Parker Shaw, So., WR/DB Bradley Boone, Sr., OL Elias Collins, Jr., WR Brody Whitt, Jr., DL Brock Whitt, Fr.; Elmore County: WR/ DB Garrett Allen, Sr., LB/DL Chris Holt, Jr., LB Drew Thornton, Sr., OL Payton Hall, Sr., OL Nicobe Hooks, Sr.; Holtville: QB Keiland Baker, So., OL Lane Talley, Sr., OL Tristan Gulledge, Jr., WR Eric Atkins, Jr., DL Kei Webb, Sr., DB Chasen Webster, Jr.,

LB Ty Langley, Sr.; Stanhope Elmore: LB Asher Brendelson, Sr., DL Terry Burke, Sr., DB Cortrell Mandosia, Sr., DB JaShawn Mays, Sr., RB Davion Thomas, Sr., WR Tevin Landrum, Sr., OL Davion Brown, Sr.; Tallassee: QB Tyler Ellis, Sr., RB/DB DJ Leonard, Sr., RB Josh Griffin, So., LB Caden Griffith, Sr.; Wetumpka: RB Mike Dillard, Jr., ATH Jamarion Thrasher, Jr., WR Quashawn Wright, Sr., DB James Ball, Jr., LB Dasean Smoke, Sr., OL

Patrick Barfoot, Jr.

TEAM Continued from B2

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

Fifteen members of the Wetumpka High School Class of 1962 gathered at the Iron Horse Ranch Friday to celebrate their 60th reunion.There are still 50 of the 69 members still living.

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Christmas Dickens event closed the streets of downtown as thousands of visitors walked the streets Friday and Saturday.The city’s Christmas tree was turned on for the first time this holiday season and visitors were greeted by those in period costumes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) This is a challenging day at work because of the Full Moon, and possibly with your pet and your health as well. Stop replaying past hurts, because this is a waste of your precious time and energy. All you have is now. The past is a memory; the future is a hope. Tonight: Be careful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Try to avoid squabbles with friends or members of groups today. Or possibly these arguments will take place with your kids or a romantic partner. This is because the Full Moon today can remind you of old injuries and insults. Let it go. Tonight: Be reasonable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today’s Full Moon creates a tug-of-war between home and family versus your career and public reputation. You might feel hurt by something in the past that damaged your reputation. Don’t get caught up in this again. It’s a waste of energy.

“These are not the droids you’re looking for.” Tonight: Stay cool.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Be careful, because this is an

accident-prone day for you due to the Full Moon energy. You might nd yourself caught up in religious or political arguments from the past that still sting or make you feel resentful. Why carry this baggage? Let it go and lighten your load. Tonight: Don’t get excited.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Don’t get embroiled in disputes about shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances or nancial matters, especially if you resent how something was handled in the past. You might still feel injured. But will your pain change anything? It only bothers you. It’s time to move on. Tonight: Rethink things.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today the only Full Moon opposite your sign all year is taking place. To aggravate things further, it is lined up with retrograde Mars. This means you might be caught up by old resentments from the past, feelings that stop you from enjoying this relationship. Is it worth it? Tonight: Listen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Be careful at work today. Likewise, be careful when dealing with your pet and your health, because today’s Full Moon might aggravate or trigger something. It could create tension. It also might cause you to rehash past hurts and resentment. Lighten up, for your own good. Let it go. Tonight: Work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Romantic disappointments from the past might come to the surface with today’s Full Moon. For some, these old resentments might involve dealing with your kids. It’s so hard to forgive and let go, I know. But why walk around with a pebble in your shoe? Tonight: Be patient.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Relations with authority gures and parents are stressed today because of the Full Moon. Possibly, this triggers bad feelings and anger from the past. Because lucky Jupiter is in your sign now, you have largess. You have the wisdom for forgiveness. Be wise. Tonight: Don’t overreact.

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

TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN--

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. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2022 22-08141

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID V. BISHOP, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-307

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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pyg est bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the CourtCounty, Alabama, on February 1, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A tract of land containing two acres, more or less, located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 30, Township 20, Range 20, Elmore County, Alabama, more particularly described as East right of way of Alabama road intersects the quarter section line between the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Secthence continue in a Southwesterly direction along said road

thence run in an Easterly direction along the South side of said in a Southwesterly direction thence Northwesterly direction East right of way of said road: thence run in a Northeasterly direction along the East right of way of said road a distance -

TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-

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

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.

22-08685

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g undersigned Regions Bank dba Regions Mortgage, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on January 5, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A portion of Lot 2, Valley Brook Subdivision, Plat “B” (A Replat of Lots 1-3 & 5-7) as reof Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 8, Page 32, and more particularly described as follows: Begin at an iron pin at the Southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence North 14 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West, along the West line of said Lot 2, 100.00 feet to an iron pin at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2, thence North 63 degrees 23 minutes 18 seconds East, 1.27 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument on the South Right of Way of Cobb’s Ford Road; thence Easterly along said Right of Way the following three (3) calls: 1) North 70 degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds East, 133.33 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument; 2) South 79 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds East, 19.91 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument; 3) South 46 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East, 84.60 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument on the west Right of Way of Valley Brook Road; thence South 15 degrees 54 minutes 21 seconds East, along said Right of Way, 14.72 feet to an iron pin at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of the afore-mentioned plat; thence leaving said Right of Way, South 70 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds West, along the South line of said Lot 2, 197.81 feet to the Point of Beginning.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1751 Valley Brook Rd , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a

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non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Regions Bank dba Regions Mortgage, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. com TB File Number: 22-08712

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 22-08712

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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, at 11:00am AT STORAG ETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE.

821:Southeastern Scales. PO Box 210368,Montgomery, Alabama 36121

Contents: Appliances, boxes 736: Rhonda Brown. 5 Cherry Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092

Contents : Furniture, Pool Table 160: Kenneth Blackmon. 155 Pine Forest Drive,Wetumpka, Alabama 36093

Contents : Furniture, Boxes,Clothes 204:Lisa Machado. 744 Burbank Drive,Montgomery, Alabama 36117

Contents: Furniture, Electronics, Boxes

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 2022 AUCTION

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Letters of Administration over the Estate of DAVID V. BISHOP, deceased, having been granted to JIM BISHOP, III on December 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.

JIM BISHOP, III ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID V. BISHOP, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JOSEPH K. BAMBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW 409 LAY DAM ROAD CLANTON, ALABAMA 35045 205-755-1975

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/BISHOP D.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Timothy A Sneed, married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Interlinc Mortgage Services, LLC, on May 31, 2018, said mortgage recorded in the OfElmore County, Alabama, in

Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the high-

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LEE JONES, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-338 NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EDWARD LEE JONES, JR., deceased, having been granted to LEE RANDALL JONES and CUMBERLAND TRUST AND INVESTMENT COMPANY on the 21st 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.

LEE RANDALL JONES and CUMBERLAND TRUST AND INVESTMENT COMPANY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF EDWARD LEE JONES, JR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: R. EUGENE CLENNEY, JR. JOHNSTON HINESLEY PC 291 NORTH OATES STREET DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36303 P O BOX 2246 DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36302 334-793-1115

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2022 EST/JONES, E. PUBLIC NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Lanny Walters, an unmarried individual, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on March 11, 2016, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2016 Page 10761; the

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2022-019, A2022-020 and A2022-021

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TO: DUSTIN L. BAKER, THE FATHER OF B.S.C, C.L.B. AND J.R.B. AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for -

ERIC WILMER JAGUSCH, as Petitioner, for the adoption of MASHONA EVELYN BAKER and that a Petition for Adoption -

ER JAGUSCH, as Petitioner, for the adoption of for the C.L.B. a EVELYN BAKER JAGUSCH -

USCH, as Petitioner, for the born to MASHONA EVELYN BAKER JAGUSCH on August contest these adoptions. Be ad---

Court proceeding to consider such Petitions without further

JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner SAMUEL J. MCLURE THE ADOPTION LAW FIRM P O BOX 640667 PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 36064 334-546-2009

A2022-019

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, WHO IS ALSO KNOWN AS DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-356 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, who is also known as DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL ANN ROBERSON and KAREN LEE COLLEY on the 30th day of November 2022 by Justin Edwards, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 908 108 COURT ST CHERYL ANN ROBERSON and KAREN LEE COLLEY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, who is also known as DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, DECEASED WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/LAMBERTH, D.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MAYS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES G. MAYS, deceased, having been granted to ANITA C. MAYS on December 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.

ANITA C. MAYS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MAYS. DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KYLE C. SHIRLEY MCDOWELL, FAULK & SHIRLEY, LLC 145 WEST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE. ALABAMA 36067 334-365-5924

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022

EST/MAYS J.

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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 Carol B Ford and Bill Ford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, on July 13, 2020, said mortgage being recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, on July 21, 2020 at Book 2020, atgage Corporation, 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, Alduring the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE -

CATED ON THE NORTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 AND THE THE HEREIN DESCRIBED AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OFING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 111 AND THE RIGHT OF WAY THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT FEET TO A FENCE CORNER;

OF BEGINNING Being the same property as conveyed -

husband and wife as set forth in-

ranty or recourse, expressed 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.

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

form of a wire transfer, bank or Halliday, Watkins & Mann, award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voidreturn the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid

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.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Wetumpka Herald: AL21116

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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

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CORA SUE TURNER MOODY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-348

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CORA SUE TURNER MOODY, deceased, having been granted to BOBBY JON MOODY on November, 18, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

BOBBY JON MOODY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CORA SUE TURNER MOODY, DECEASED

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

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2022 EST/MOODY, C.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to AL Self-Service Storage Facilities Act 2021 & to satisfy Owner’s lien Storage Sense Millbrook, formally Store All. Will hold an online public auction of the personal property stored in units located at 4180 Hwy 14, Millbrook, Al, 36054, 334-472-9650 to satisfy Operator’s lien. Everything sold is purchased AS-IS for CASH ONLY. See & bid on all units 24/7, sale ending on December 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM @ www.

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,, @ Storageauctions.com. Auctions subject to cancellation at any time for any reason until winning bidder takes possession of property. TERMS listed on auction website.

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 2022 AUCTION

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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

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.

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.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WESLEY POWELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-349 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN WESLEY POWELL, deceased, having been granted to MARK ALAN POWELL on November 18, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

MARK ALAN POWELL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN WESLEY POWELL, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: REGINA EDWARDS LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14, 2022 EST/POWELL J.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA MCLENDON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-355 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of SANDRA MCLENDON, deceased, having been granted to STACEY PRICE on November, 28, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

STACEY PRICE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA MCLENDON, DECEASED

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Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: FRANK TRUNCALI ATTORNEY AT LAW 445 DEXTER AVE, SUITE 4050 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-557-7017 attorneyft@outlook.com Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/MCLENDON, S.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Tanya Renee Hooks in favor of First Community Bank of Central Alabama, on May 6, 2021, said mortgage recorded May 7, 2021, in the of Elmore County, Alabama, and, pursuant to the laws of the State of Alabama, the undersigned First Community Bank of Central Alabama, under and by virtue of the power of sale provision and other terms contained in said Mortgage, elects to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said Mortgage due and payable, and will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse of Elmore County, Alabama, at 100 E Commerce Street, Wetump-

interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, toNo. 2, as the same appears of

conveyance incident thereto are subject to the legal rights of any existing federal tax liens, mortgages, special assessments, easements, restrictions, and reservations appearing-

THE

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THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under cermay also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a nonrefundable deposit of One to Memory Memory & Causby, time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price by noon the next business day address indicated below. First Community Bank of Central Alabama reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Address: MemS. McDonough Street, MontBy: /s/ Stuart H. Memory Stuart H. Memory, attorney for First Community Bank of Central Alabama

smemory@memorylegal.com Wetumpka Herald: FC/HOOKS

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

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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.

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

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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, J. PUBLIC NOTICE

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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET JUNE WOODRUFF, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-351

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Letters of Administration over the Estate of MARGARET JUNE WOODRUFF, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT GLEN WOODRUFF on November 29, 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.

ROBERT GLEN WOODRUFF ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET JUNE WOODRUFF, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/WOODRUFF M.

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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

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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: 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.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLEN D. WAGES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-278 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALLEN D. WAGES, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES FRED TOOMEY on November 30, 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.

CHARLES FRED TOOMEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALLEN D. WAGES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal

Representative: ANDREW ODOM THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 711 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE. ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 andrew@clevelandgroup.legal

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/WAGES A.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID SCOTT WILSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-357 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID SCOTT WILSON, deceased, having been granted to LENA RENEE’ WILSON on

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November, 30, 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.

LENA RENEE’ WILSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID SCOTT WILSON, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JAMES CLAYTON ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 640411 PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 36064 334-300-6015

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/WILSON, D.

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR PUBLICATION

WPC December 07, 2022

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held by the Wetumpka Planning Commission at City Hall, 212 South Main Street, on December 12, 2022 concerning: • A petition by Pilgreen Engineering, Inc. on behalf of Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund to amend the Zoning Map of Wetumpka, Alabama by rezoning a parcel of land lying in the East Half of Section 14, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama and containing 15.00 acres, more or less, as further described and recorded in RLPY 2008 pages 42123-42125 in the Elmore County, Alabama. The property will be rezoned from R-H (Rural and Holding) to B-2 (General Business)

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 2022 PETITION

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on 02/04/2020, by Michael Shorey Jr., unmarried, as Mortgagor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc. as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage is recorded inbate, Elmore County, Alabama,ly assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC and record-

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default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Secfollowing described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED STATE OF ALABAMA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 6 ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE -

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

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain 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. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Counsel for Mortgagee/Transferee Mobile, AL 36602

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Notice is hereby given that an application has been made to the Elmore County Commission for a 070 – Retail Table Wine (off premises only) Alcohol License Application for G Mart by Georgia Road LLC at 10790 Georgia Road, Eclectic, AL 36024. The Public Hearing on said application is set before the County Commission at 5:00pm, Monday, December 12, 2022, in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Ala-

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p bama. Anyone desiring to speak either for or against said application should appear in person at said time or may indicate their wishes in writing to: Elmore County Commission 100 East Commerce St., Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 wrbechd@elmoreco.org

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING

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Elmore County Commission Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Close Out of CDBG-CV Project No. CVNC-20-053 for Construction of an Emergency Storage Facility and FY 2023 CDBG

Application Consideration

The Elmore County Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:00 PM in the Commissioner’s Court at the Elmore County Courthouse located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

The purpose of this hearing is to allow public comment on the County’s recently completed Community Development Block

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yp Grant (CDBG) CARES Act/ COVID-19 grant project as well as consideration of CDBG-eligible needs within the County for 2023 CDBG funding opportunities. The following items will be discussed and information made available at the hearing: 1) proposed close out of CDBG-CV Project No. CVNC-20-053 which provided grant funds for construction of an emergency storage facility; and 2) consideration of CDBG-eligible needs for possible 2023 CDBG grant application opportunities, including discussion of activities viewed as the County’s most pressing community development needs.

CDBG funds may be used to assist economic development opand moderate income persons; aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight; or meet other urgent community needs posing a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community. Information to be presented regarding the upcoming FY 2023 grant cycle will include the range of eligible activities that may be undertaken, and a discussion of proposed needs for consideration of submission of an application to the

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pp State of Alabama requesting CDBG funds. All citizens are invited and urged to attend and express their views regarding items outlined above. Any person with a disability or communication impairment should contact Richie at (334) 514-5841, if special accommodations are needed. The Elmore County Commission will attempt to accommodate all reasonable requests.

Bart Mercer, Chairman Elmore County Commission

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING

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Lake Martin area organizations recognized with Governor’s Award

Thompson said.

Two Tallapoosa County organizations were recognized in November during the annual Alabama PALS Governor’s Award banquet.

Lake Martin Resource Association became the Alabama People Against a Littered State Governor’s Volunteer of the Year for their annual Renew Our Rivers cleanup. The magazine division of Tallapoosa Publishers (TPI) was awarded for their media coverage of the cleanup efforts.

John Thompson, former LMRA president, said he believes the award is a direct result of volunteers and businesses coming together to make the event happen every year.

“It’s grown to the point that, with the participation we get now, we’re not cleaning up the large items and the big amounts that we had for so many years. We’re starting to really have to look for trash. We’re no longer finding the bigger deposits that we did early on. It’s really paying off,” Thompson said.

Over the past 16 years of ROR cleanups, volunteers have collected over 170 tons of trash from Lake Martin shorelines and roadsides, including plastic and glass bottles, tires, television sets and refrigerators.

Including younger generations is an important part of the event for Thompson. Every year, artwork from a third- or fourth-grader at Stephens Elementary School is displayed on T-shirts distributed to cleanup volunteers. Alabama Power prints some 500 of the T-shirts for the ROR program, which the utility company started more than 20 years ago.

Alabama Power also provides trash pickers and bags for the volunteers.

“It’s extremely important to me to involve the younger generation. The kids love being outside, and it’s just a great time when they’re young to show them the trash. Let them see it, let them realize that not only is it ugly and makes a bad influence on people, but there are certain items that are dangerous to the environment,”

“We couldn’t have done this without the team effort. Wind Creek State Park, TowBoatUS, Lake Martin Dock and, of course, Alabama Power and Russell Lands, all have come together. Having entities like that work together, we just couldn’t have done it with a handful of employees and volunteers,” Thompson said.

As a reward to a volunteer each year, Tallapoosa Publishers collects donated items from businesses throughout the community for the Golden Picker Prize Bag. Tied up with a trash picker painted gold, the bag contains gift cards and other donated items. The name of the Golden Picker Prize Bag is drawn from volunteers who send their cleanup photos to the magazine during and after the cleanup.

“It’s wonderful that everybody jumps in to contribute to the bag when we call them. Everybody says yes, and everybody gives us great stuff – gift cards, Bluetooth speakers. One year, Nicky Spears gave us a laptop. This year, Kenneth Boone put in a beautiful, framed photograph taken from the top of Chimney Rock. Seeing how supportive this community is of the effort to keep Lake Martin liter free is just amazing. And to be able to be part of that is what makes this job really wonderful,” said Betsy Iler, editor-inchief of TPI’s magazine division.

Iler was presented with the Media Award at the ALPALS Governor’s Awards banquet for Lake magazine’s promotion of the annual cleanup.

“While I am honored and humbled to receive the recognition, the award belongs to the entire staff at TPI. Everyone here turns out to take photos on the cleanup days. Our newspapers feature articles about the cleanup, and our leadership – general manager Tippy Hunter, former publisher Steve Baker and TPI chairman Kenneth Boone –have always supported our efforts,” Iler said. “It says that Lake Martin has the best kind of people. Since the day I first landed here, I have been astounded by the way this community gives its heart and soul to things that matter. It’s the best place I’ve ever lived.”

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Former Lake Martin Resource Association president John Thompson and TPI’s magazine editor-in-chief Betsy Iler pose with their awards at the annual Alabama PALS Governor’s Award banquet.

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