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Brief EF-0 tornado confirmed in Elmore County Friday

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter A brief EF-0 tornado that touched down in Elmore County Friday afternoon is so far the only confirmed tornado to have occurred in Alabama during this past weekend’s outbreak.

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado inflicted a path of dam-

age less than a quarter mile and about 50 yards wide near the Old Bingham community, northeast of Montgomery and Southeast of Wetumpka, at 4:12 p.m. Friday, with a maximum estimated wind speed of 70 mph. The county was not under tornado watch at the time, with the greatest risk for severe storm in Alabama forecast for Saturday.

Three homes suffered minor damage, including blown-off roofing and shingles, according to NWS. No one was injured.

As of Monday, 78 have been confirmed dead across Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri as a result of Friday night’s tornado SUBMITTED | THE HERALD outbreak, the Associated Press A brief EF-0 tornado that touched down in Elmore County Friday afternoon is reports. Sixty-four of those fa- so far the only confirmed tornado to have occurred in Alabama during this past talities were in Kentucky alone. weekend’s outbreak.

Elmore County Commission approves hiring incentive

CHRISTMAS ON THE COOSA

‘Premium pay’ promised for employees to aid recruitment, retention efforts

By JACOB HOLMES Special to the Herald

Governor Kay Ivey poses with winners of Miss Christmas on the Coosa. The originally scheduled events for the afternoon activities were canceled for Saturday, December 11 due to the threat of severe weather. The Street Parade was moved to Tuesday, December 14 at 6 p.m. Skiing Santa was canceled and the fireworks show has been postponed. The Character Breakfast went on as planned on Saturday, December 11.

Ivey speaks to Millbrook, Prattville Rotarians

By JACOB HOLMES Special to The Herald

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Gov. Kay Ivey speaks to Millbrook and Prattville Rotarians on Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Willis Bradford Branch YMCA in Prattville.

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Momentum against federal vaccine mandates is on Alabama’s side, Gov. Kay Ivey told Millbrook and Prattville Rotarians Tuesday.

Ivey stopped by the Willis Bradford Branch YMCA in Prattville to speak to members of the two clubs about current affairs in Alabama and to campaign for reelection.

The governor cited the order of a federal judge in Georgia to halt vaccine mandates for federal contractors as the latest step forward in the state’s fight.

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“This was the very first suit I put my name on,” Ivey said. “Y’all, momentum is on our side. I’m confident Alabama’s best days are ahead of us.”

Ivey said she is still strongly encouraging vaccination, but believes the mandates are an overreach by the federal government.

“The Biden White House is trying to make Americans choose between getting vaccinated or putting food on the table for their families,” Ivey said. “I wanted everyone to get the shot in their arm from day one. But the White House is trying to force the vaccine on Americans and Alabama is See ROTARIANS, Page A3

Some Elmore County employees could make up to $8,400 a year each of the next three years thanks to a plan by the Elmore County Commission to distribute federal pandemic assistance funds.

The commission voted unanimously Monday night to create a “premium pay plan” for its lower and middle-income employees to alleviate struggles recruiting and retaining employees, particularly in the public safety and public works departments.

“Over the last year, y’all did a very good job providing leadership with the onset of Covid; but now we’re seeing after-effects on the job market and the way it’s affecting employees’ retention and recruitment,” said Chief Operating Officer Richie Beyer. “This will help our low to moderate-income employees and help stem off problems we are having in public safety and public works. Those are the two main areas we are really struggling to recruit and maintain employees.”

The three-year program will cost approximately $7 million, funded out of the $15.8 million in American Rescue Plan funds granted to Elmore County by the See COMMISSION, Page A3

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Elmore County Commission chairman Troy Stubbs listens to a speaker at the commission’s Dec. 13 meeting.

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Millbrook police searching for theft suspects STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Millbrook Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the occupants of a vehicle involving a theft that occurred on December 9, 2021.

The occupants of a white van with the Penske logo on the side are wanted for theft of property first degree, involv-

ing theft of industrial equipment from the 2400 block of Cobbs Ford Road in Millbrook.

The vehicle possibly has a broken taillight or rear end damage from backing into a backhoe during the commission of the offense.

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Millbrook police are searching for suspects who were possibly driving this white Penske van. The suspects are wanted in connection to a theft of property first degree on Cobbs Ford Road in Millbrook.

Police Reports WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 5

• Criminal mischief was reported on West Tuskeena Street.

• Criminal mischief was reported on West Tuskeena Street.

Dec. 3 • Theft was reported on Tucker Drive.

Dec. 2 • Harassment was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

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

• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and theft was reported on Main Street.

Dec. 1 • Harassment was reported on Micanopy Street.

• Domestic violence was reported on Micanopy Street.

Nov. 30 • Theft was reported on Cambridge Drive.

Nov. 29 • Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card and theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

Nov. 28 • Domestic violence was reported on Alabama Street.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT DEC. 14

• A traffic accident was reported on Ashurst Bar Road.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

DEC. 13

• Harassing communications were reported on Laurel Street.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Central Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on Central Boulevard.

• A domestic incident and a Black male was arrested on Dolan Road.

• Burglary was reported on Dolan Road.

• Theft was reported on East Roosevelt Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Camellia Drive.

• A white male was arrested on Second Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Gunfire was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A domestic incident was reported on Rickey Lane.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white female was arrested on South Dubois Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Benson Avenue.

• A Black male was arrested on CC Blalock Street.

DEC. 12

• A domestic incident was reported on Dolan Road.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Indian Trail.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Washington Street.

• Harassing communications were reported on Rec Center Road.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Washington Street.

• Debris was reported in the roadway on Highway 229.

DEC. 11

• Harassment was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle

was reported on South Ashurst Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• Harassing communications were reported on North Wesson Street.

• A prowler was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on East Patton Street.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

DEC. 10

• Harassing communications were reported on Rickey Lane.

• Menacing was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Third Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on James Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Harris Street.

DEC. 9

• A domestic incident was reported on James Street.

• Theft was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

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• Reckless driving was reported on Oak Heights Road.

• Noise complaint was reported on James Street.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Stewart Street.

• Menacing was reported on Stewart Street.

• Animal control was requested on Sims Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Main Street.

• An intoxicated person was arrested on Riverknolle Road.

DEC. 8

• Harassment was reported on Rosemere Drive.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Friendship Road.

• A domestic incident was reported on Ashurst Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Herren Hill Road.

• A suspicious person was reported on Third Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

Dec. 7 • Assistance was given during a medical call on Third Avenue.

• A white male was ar-

rested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Reckless driving and a Black male were arrested on Jordan Avenue.

• A hit and run accident was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Gilmer Avenue.

Harassment was reported on Third Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Trespassing was reported on Stewart Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Sims Avenue.

DEC. 6

• Harassing communications were reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on Third Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Riverside Avenue.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Washington Street.

• A domestic dispute was reported on Washington Street.

• Trespassing was reported on Highway 229.

• A vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

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standing strong against it.”

The majority of Ivey’s speech focused on her accomplishments as governor and her goals moving forward if reelected.

“I’ve been addressing what the state has neglected decade after decade: addressing road and bridges infrastructure and building new prison infrastructure,” Ivey said.

“I’ve made it my mission as governor to put renewed focus on our education system …

We’re investing a record amount of funds toward educational institutions.”

The keys to strengthening the education system, Ivey said, are focusing on the core subjects and ensuring children are proficient in reading by third grade.

“Ensuring every child has a solid educational foundation is key to everything we do,” Ivey said.

Ivey also drew attention to the Rebuild Alabama Act and the projects that have been completed due to the $4 million in revenue

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federal government to assist in pandemic recovery.

“The pandemic has altered the landscape of retaining employees and hiring employees and continuing operations as we need to to serve citizens of Elmore County,” said commission chairman Troy Stubbs.

“Being fiscally responsible like we have the past few years has put us in the position to do something like this. We have deliberately taken time to evaluate how we could implement a program like this without putting ourselves in a position that it would be so temporary that it would not be a lasting change for the people of Elmore County.

We’ve all seen some counties and municipalities who have given a one-time bonus to employees. We want this to be something that, over a three-year period … we can prepare financially to sustain these pay raises in year four and moving forward. It’s not our desire to give someone a quick inflow of one-time funds that they may not be able to budget properly, and then it goes away. We will build into our budget for year four and beyond so that we can be a competitive county in a very competitive world for employees.”

Beyer said the federal funding caps the max amount per employee at $25,000, which the program divvies up over three years to arrive at the maximum of $8,400 each year if the employees meet the benchmarks required by the government.

The commission wasn’t done rewarding employees for their efforts during the pandemic.

Employees are typically capped annually at 240 hours of leave, but Beyer said the needs of the pandemic have made it difficult for employees to be able to utilize those hours. With the year winding down and those benefits on the verge of being lost, Beyer said employees typically try to burn those hours off at the end of the year, causing complications for workflow.

Or even worse, some employees would simply sacrifice those benefits out of a sense of duty.

“Most of these employees that are on this list are the ones that are here through thick and thin, they are the first ones who would be OK losing the time because they’re going to do their job and serve their departments well,” Beyer said.

Instead, Beyer recommended the county pay out those hours of excess to the employees to return them

the gas tax has brought in. The governor also touted the state’s economic rebound, with Alabama’s unemployment rate down to 3.1 percent.

“This not only demonstrates we’re well on our way to full recovery from the pandemic, we’re doing that and then some,” Ivey said. “It’s something we will all be proud of; our work is putting the rest of the country on notice.”

Two new challengers have entered the governor’s race in Tim James and Lynda Blanchard.

Blanchard was running for US Senate until Tuesday, when she officially announced her shift to the governor’s race.

Both candidates have called politicians in Montgomery out of touch. When asked for a response, Ivey said she does not know who Lynda Blanchard is.

“I’m running strong on my record and working hard to get my message out,” Ivey said. “I don’t think many people have heard of Lynda Blanchard — I certainly haven’t.

So we’re going to keep doing what we’re doing.”

to the normal cycle.

The commission approved the measure unanimously.

The commission also took a step to resolve a decades-long issue concerning the area of Prattville in Elmore County which has seen an explosion of development over the past 20 years.

At that time, a special district was created by agreement between the City of Prattville and the Elmore County Commission with 20 percent of a 1 percent special sales tax from that district being obligated to be spent in that district.

“We’ve been working several years with the City of Prattville to modify the restrictions on which those sales tax dollars can be expended,” Stubbs said.

“For nearly two decades the expectation was they were to be spent only in that district. We’ve come to a point where we feel, as with all other sales tax dollars, they are received and then they are expended, but not restricted to a geographic area.”

Stubbs stated that decisions made outside of that district, such as a fishing tournament, can have a positive impact on the district, so the funds generated should be able to be spent outside that district as well.

The commission unanimously approved to pursue local legislation through the Alabama Legislature in the upcoming session, but Beyer said they are waiting for the Prattville City Council to approve the same before crafting the final version of the bill, which should be available in the coming week.

The commission approved authorizing Stubbs and Beyer to execute necessary documents to assist the City of Wetumpka with master planning for the Hohenberg and Wetumpka Sports Complex facilities, with the county to participate in up to 50 percent of the costs of the master plan and design work.

“When the concept was being thrown out about a stadium that would be away from Hohenberg the discussion was that the city and the board of education wanted to repurpose Hohenberg and turn it into a soccer complex and then have further development of the Wetumpka sports complex,” Beyer said.

“Any time we make a transition of the use of a facility, we want to also have a plan to repurpose the existing facility ... before we abandon it,” Stubbs said. “This is a great opportunity to work with the city and board of education on this project.”

In other business, the commission: ● Appointed Samuel C.

Turner to the Elmore County Health Care Authority/ Elmore Community Hospital Board ● Authorized Stubbs and Beyer to serve as the awarding authority for the ACCA’s Investing in Alabama Counties (IAC) Joint Bidding Program ● Authorized Stubbs and Beyer to participate in the ACCA’s IAC Joint Bidding Program ● Approved Beyer as program director for the county’s ARP allocation ● Approved annual contribution to Liberty Learning Foundation ● Authorized Stubbs and Beyer to execute a threeyear service plan with Johnson Controls for Elmore County Jail boilers ● Approved a contract addendum with Keet Consulting Services, LLC (KCS) to implement ArcGIS fabric parcel conversion and enterprise portal. Item to include necessary budget amendments for the expenditure from revenue project funds ● Approved the sheriff to execute three-year leases for Sheriff Department copiers off State Contract ● Approved a resolution to install guardrail, end anchors and pavement markers on Claud Fleahop Road from Alabama Highway 14 east 2.84 miles to South Fleahop Road ● Set a public hearing for 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2022 to consider the proposed vacation by adjoining land owner of a portion of Providence Road Personnel Notifications: ● Notification of resignation of Barbara Self, office administrator, effective Nov. 18, 2021 ● Notification of promotion of Michelle Williams, office administrator (replacing Self),effective Dec. 6, 2021 ●Notification of promotion of Brittany Smith-MacLean, engineer tech to assistant administrator, effective Dec. 6, 2021 ● Notification of resignation of Joe Unger, corrections officer, effective Nov. 20, 2021 ● Notification of promotion of Kameron Ricks, sergeant to lieutenant, effective Nov. 21, 2021 ● Notification of promotion of Jesse Hill, sergeant, effective Nov. 21, 2021 ● Notification of promotion of Tyrondia Heard, sergeant, effective Nov. 21, 2021 ● Notification of promotion of Joshua Tidwell, sergeant, effective Nov. 21, 2021 ● Notification of hire of Dylan Ammerman, PREA coordinator (replacing S. Dudley), effective Dec. 6, 2021 ● Notification of reclassification of Sherri Markos, license specialist, effective Dec. 20, 2021

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‘Twas the Last Night Before Christmas at Montgomery Mall

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his poem was inspired by a real-life event. I took my family to Montgomery Mall and was approached by one of Santa’s photography helpers. The elf asked if we wanted our picture made. I said I didn’t have money for pictures. Santa motioned for us to join him anyway.

And away we went.

A Visit with the Last Santa Claus Montgomery Mall, Christmas Eve 2005

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the mall One creature was stirring, yea elf came to stall: “Come hither! Take pictures with good old St. Nick!”

I brought the children to the camera, and quick.

I rode that mall’s carousel when I was a lad, And visiting Montgomery Mall was a tradition I had.

My favorite stores were vanishing fast, So I knew that this Christmas might be our last.

There were no customers, no jangle or jingle,

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist So it surprised me to see a forlorn Kris Kringle!

Lonesome and sad, with one elf for a friend We saddled up for pictures once more, at the end.

With awkward silence, we approached Santa’s chair And noticed that we were the only ones there!

Only a few years ago, tons of shoppers were packed, But the deck of time against this mall was stacked.

Santa sat lowly, speaking with nary a grin As my one-year-old daughter tugged at whiskers on his chin; “Take note of the reindeer,” he said, “the pretty little fawn, for this time next year, t’will be a Title Pawn.”

The elf set up shop, to the camera

behind, As Santa Claus held us so gentle and kind.

He asked what we wanted for him to bring, But none of us asked for shiny new things.

“I remember you at Normandale,” to Santa I said, “the first mall in the state,” as his face turned red.

“Why must Montgomery Mall say goodbye, too?”

I asked him, as the Jolly One’s cheerfulness grew.

“Ho, ho, ho,” St. Nick said with a smile, “It’s not where you shop, or what you find in the aisle.

Christmas is about a special birthday, That’s why we’re here taking pictures today.”

I paused for a moment and looked at my brood, Santa’s words putting me in a most Christmassy mood.

I heard him exclaim as we walked out of sight, “Your photos were free, now to all a good night!”

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State Senate will have little turnover in 2022

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he year 2022 was anticipated to be an exciting competitive election year. However, it is going to be a yawn of a political year.

If you thought there was no competition for the constitutional offices and the House of Representatives’ seats in next year’s elections, then you have not seen anything like the lack of turnover in the Alabama State Senate. Incumbency will prevail.

In fact, the power of incumbency in the Alabama State Senate is on par with the incumbent return percentage for Congress, which is probably comparable to the Russian Communist Politburo. There are 35 state Senate Seats, 27 of the 35 are held by Republicans. Out of the 27 Republican state senators, 24 are running for reelection and all 24 probably will be reelected. Almost all of them have no opposition.

The Democratic minority has just as high a reelection bar. Of the eight Democrats, seven probably will be running unopposed. The only Democrat not running will be Priscilla Dunn who has not been to the Senate this entire four-year term. Most of the first-term State Senators have never met her. According to rumors she is in poor health and cannot attend. The 150,000 people in Senate District 19 in Jefferson County have been without a voice or vote in the Alabama Senate for four years.

The three retiring Republican State Senators are giants. Del Marsh, Jimmy Holley, and Jim McClendon’s shoes will be hard to fill. These three seats will be filled by new Republicans. The 27-8 super Republican majority will continue.

State Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has been a leader in the Senate for 23 years. He served as President

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist Pro Tempore of the Senate most of that time. He ran a very effective ship of state.

State Senator Jimmy Holley (R-Elba/Coffee) is an icon. He was a master of Senate rules. He also was a mentor to a good many young senators.

State Senator Jim McClendon (RSt. Clair) will be sorely missed in the state senate. The gentleman from St. Clair served with honor and distinction for eight years in the State Senate and 12 years before that in the House of Representatives.

This freshman class of senators have bonded and work cohesively with the veteran leaders. The Freshman Class includes Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road), Tom Butler (R-Huntsville), Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville), Dan Roberts (R-Jefferson), Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), Randy Price (R-Lee), Donnie Chesteen (R-Geneva/Houston), David Sessions (R-Mobile), Jack Williams (R-Mobile), Chris Elliott (R-Baldwin) and Andrew Jones (R-Cherokee/Etowah). Senator April Weaver (R-Shelby/Bibb) won her seat recently when Cam Ward left to become head of Pardons and Paroles.

April Weaver previously served in the House of Representatives. She is the only female GOP Senator. She has a bright future. All twelve of these new senators have done an excellent job and all will be reelected.

Ten of the twelve will probably run unopposed.

There are some exceptionally talented and dedicated veterans in the Senate that will coast to reelection.

Most, if not all, will be unopposed.

This stellar group of legislative leaders include President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper/Walker), Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville), Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Autauga/Elmore), Senator Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro/Jackson), Senator Shay Shelnutt (R-Jefferson), Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn/ Lee), Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa), Senator Greg Albritton (R-Escambia) the Chairman of the Senate Finance General Fund, Senator Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) Chairman of Senate Finance Education, and last but certainly not least, the legendary Jabo Waggoner (R-Vestavia), who chairs the Senate Rules Committee.

There will be some outstanding veteran Democrats returning to the State Senate. There are several giants, who include Senator Bobby Singleton (D-Greene), Senator Vivian Figures (D-Mobile), Senator Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), and Senator Billy Beasley (D-Barbour).

Senator Kirk Hatcher (D-Montgomery) is new to the senate. However, he bears watching. He is gregarious, likeable and a quick study. He will be effective for the Capitol City.

The senate abounds with outstanding leadership on both sides of the aisle. The lack of competition the members are garnering is a testament to their good work. This returning group of leaders could well portend for a successful future quadrennium. With this kind of experience and leadership, they will also be an independent group. They will not be a rubber stamp for governor.

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Wetumpka Depot announces auditions STAFF REPORT TPI Staff The Wetumpka Depot Players are looking for actors for their 42nd season.

Plays and musicals that all celebrate and revisit home will be featured in the season. Auditions for Popcorn Falls will be December 12 and 13 and auditions for A Storm Came Up on December 13 and 15.

“Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic it’s wonderful to be back together creating theatre.” Depot Artistic Director Kristy Meanor said in a press release.

She stated that holding auditions again is a positive step in the right direction as the theatre is ready to get back up to full speed.

“Getting back to normal all hinges on having artists back in the theatre creating shows and the support of patrons attending what they create. We have two special shows to launch our Welcome Home to the Depot, 42nd Season.”

Popcorn Falls is about a small town forced into bankruptcy when a neighboring town threatens to turn them into a sewage treatment plant. Their only hope is to open a theater!

Two actors play over twenty roles in a world of farce, love, and desperation, proving once and for all that art can save the world. Kim Mason, Depot veteran actor and director, is casting two actors who will create this

delightful comedy.

A Storm Came Up written by Meanor, was adapted from Doug Segrest ‘s electrifying novel of the same title. The new play was a Semifinalist in the 2020 ScreenCraft Stage Play Contest and a 2020 ACCT New Play Finalist. Directed by Meanor, the play takes place in the summer of 1963 in a small Alabama town. Three young boys find themselves caught up in a complex crossfire-between George Wallace, the KKK, the desegregation of the local school system and memories of a murder they witnessed five years earlier. Narrated by the town’s gravedigger who knows all the skeletons in the closets of this small town, the play examines the relationships of the boys and their families during the volatile backdrop of the Jim Crow south.

“We are looking for adult, COVID vaccinated actors, of all all ages, ethnicities, genders and people with disabilities to participate,” said Meanor. “Popcorn Falls is a small cast of two, but Storm calls for a large cast.

There really is no better way to have fun, make friends, build a strong community by working together to create theatre.”

The Depot is located at 300 S Main St. All casting may be found on the audition page at wetumpkadepot.com. For more information contact Meanor by email, at kmeanor@weThe Wetumpka Depot Players are looking for actors for their 42nd season. tumpkadepot.com

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Ingram State Technical College receives Lumina Foundation grant STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Ingram State Technical College has received a Lumina Foundation grant to increase adult student enrollment. Ingram is one of 20 colleges across eight states to receive funding, technical and planning assistance from several sources including the nationally recognized non-profit “Achieving the Dream” initiative.

“We are so honored to have been selected for this award,” said Ingram president Annette Funderburk in a press

release. “The support of Lumina Foundation and their partners reinforces our commitment to delivering quality education opportunities to our unique student population.”

According to the release, Ingram, which serves incarcerated students exclusively, will use the $75,000 grant to boost enrollment through an education-focused live/work environment for students preparing to enter the workforce. The “vocational village” concept is part of Ingram’s larger Prison to Work Pipeline initiative, which combines education

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he confluence of timing of the great pandemic, U.S. elections, and world events raised a lot of red flags in the minds of many sincere Christians regarding “end times” and Jesus’ return. Similarly, during the days prior to His crucifixion, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

The disciples surely sensed imminent world-changing events.

Needless to say, the disciples were wrong about what they expected, and were clearly confused and overwhelmed by what did happen. For days in fact they languished as Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Did they contemplate Jesus’ answers to their questions about His coming or the end of the age? Not likely. Jesus was dead and gone. Until the next

day when arose from the dead.

The past two years have been particularly tumultuous in America and around the world. Everyone seems to be wondering why all these things have been happening and when can we get back to the way things were whenever. All “sides” of those battling political and social issues sense the same frustration and predict the same collapse of government and society if “we” cannot stop “them.”

Interestingly, Jesus gave His disciples signs they should look for before His return or the end of the age. No one knows the day or the hour except God the Father alone. Nevertheless, Jesus told the disciples the signs they would see before the end came.

“And Jesus answered and said to them, ‘See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name,

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DANIEL GARDNER Columnist saying ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many. And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes.

But all of these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.’” Matthew 24:4-8 Jesus described turbulent times, but not times so very different from other turbulent times, with the exception of those who would come in Jesus’ name who “will mislead many.” We can all likely agree there’s been a whole lot more “misleading” going on during the last few

years. Thus, Jesus’ admonition to His disciples is more pertinent than ever today: “See to it that no one misleads you.”

Wouldn’t it be nice to be capable of recognizing and rejecting those who mislead us? Trust is the biggest casualty today.

We don’t trust government, media, scientists, politicians, academia, religion, or anybody else these days due to very good reasons and very bad experiences.

Jesus has already come once and accomplished His Father’s will. God promised literally from the beginning He would send One to redeem the world.

Now what? We wait again? We hope again? We truly believe the answer to all our worries and trials is in the One Who is coming?

Considering all the other alternatives we’ve learned we can’t trust, Jesus is not only our best hope for redemption; Jesus is our only hope! We should consider Jesus’ offer and promises to us the next few weeks. He’s asking us to trust Him alone for our redemption.

Church Briefs Bethlehem East Baptist Church Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary.

We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

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

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p . m . t h e c h u r c h o ff e r s

Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 334-312-4913.

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

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Coach of the Year

Tallassee’s Mike Battles leads Tigers to playoffs for first time since 2017

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Four weeks into the 2021 Tallassee football season, it looked like the Tigers were about to have the same kind of season they did in each of the last three years.

Tallassee was sitting at 1-2 with an 0-1 record in Class 5A, Region 4 after the first four weeks. The Tigers beat rival Reeltown in the season opener, then lost to Wetumpka on a hail mary pass in the second week of the year.

After a bye week, Tallassee lost to Sylacuaga, 35-33, to open region play. With his team’s backs against the wall, however, head coach Mike Battles had a ‘Come to Jesus’ meeting with his team.

Following that meeting, Tallassee reeled off six straight wins, including five region wins, to finish the regular season 7-2 and 5-1 in region play. The Tigers finished in a three-way tie for the region championship and made the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Because of the team’s success this year, Battles is the 2021 Elmore County Coach of the Year.

“This season was a blessing in disguise,” Battles said. “Last year, my son was a senior and we had to forget the Talladega and the Holtville games due to COVID, and that knocked us out of the playoffs.

It was devastating. But all you can do nowadays is go right back to

work, and this senior class has been through a lot. They can handle adversity. It was a breath of fresh air to know that guys would still go out there and do what was necessary to have success.”

In the team’s ‘Come to Jesus’ meeting, Battles allowed each of the kids say what they wanted and let people get their frustrations out.

The team was not playing up to the standard he knew they could play at.

They were better than a 1-2 team, and had a chance to be 3-0, and the Tallassee team agreed. They jumped on board, and Battles said the following Monday was an entirely new practice.

He saw a newfound excitement, and that’s when he knew his team was special.

“This whole season had to do with the guy’s mindset,” Battles said.

“It had nothing to do with me or anybody else. They just wanted to have success. They knew we lost two games we shouldn’t have lost, and they decided to start having some fun.”

The next Friday night, Tallassee beat Elmore County 48-10 to give the Tigers their first region win of the season. After another open week, Tallassee hit the road for three straight weeks.

The Tigers beat Beauregard 357, Talladega 34-0, and Holtville 21-14.

The next home game for the

Tallassee’s Mike Battles communicates with Tallassee players during a game.

Tigers was then Central of Clay County, an opponent they lost to last year 33-0.

Tallassee went on to win that game against Central Clay 39-28 to finish the region schedule with a 5-1 record and tied for the division championship.

“You have to beat them. They’re not going to beat themselves. You have to go in there and block and tackle and just beat them. When we did that, I thought that was a special victory for our seniors. That’s something that they can look back

on because they’re just not an easy team. They don’t lose much. I think that was the victory, for us, that made the year.”

Despite being tied for the division championship with a 5-1 record, Tallassee lost a three-way tie breaker and ended up getting the No. 3 seed in the region. The Tigers then hit the road for the first round of the playoffs and lost to Greenville, 32-0.

It was the first trip to the playoffs for Tallassee since 2017, and it was the first career trip to the playoffs

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for any member of the Tallassee football team.

“I think it was important to these seniors to get the standard back,” Battles said. “At Tallassee, it’s expected to be in the playoffs. We need to be playing Week 11, and we hadn’t done it the last three seasons.

I think it was important for these kids to do that. They left their mark.

Now when they come back, they can say they’re a team that won a piece of a region championship and got things back to where they were supposed to be.”

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Tallassee’s Daniels runs wild in senior campaign

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Holtville linebacker Mikey Forney is the 2021 Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year.

Forney finished his four-year Holtville career with 427 total tackles.

Holtville’s Forney finishes illustrious career in dominant fashion

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Holtville senior Mikey Forney has been one of the county’s best tacklers since his freshman season back in 2018, but the star linebacker etched his name into state lore as a senior.

Forney wrapped up his Holtville football career last month, and he did so in an impressive way. With his third-consecutive 100+ tackle season, Forney finished his four-year career with 427 total tackles, which ranks 23rd best all time in the state of Alabama.

He joins a list with names such as An-

fernee Jennings and CJ Mosley among numerous others.

In 2021, Forney recorded 124 total tackles, 95 of which were solo, as well as 7 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 interception. For his impressive season and career, Forney has been named the 2021 Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year.

“Mikey just always did whatever it took for the team to be successful,” Holtville coach Jason Franklin said. “It’s never been about him. He’s not a kid who goes around bragging about being Top 25 all time in tackles. There’s probably only a See DEFENSIVE, Page B3

Jalyn Daniels played a multitude of roles for the Tallassee football team this season, but the results stayed the same the entire year.

Daniels, the senior running back for Tallassee, finished his career with another impressive statistical season. The speedster finished the year with 216 carries for 1,396 yards and 19 touchdowns.

He did that while playing multiple positions. He played the majority of the season at running back, but also played the team’s wildcat quarterback, slot receiver, and played the team’s full-time quarterback when starter Tyler Ellis had to miss a game.

Because of his season and what he meant to his team, Daniels is the 2021 Elmore County Offensive Player of the Year.

“This is the best way I can put it right here. Basically, there were some games CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD where we put everything Tallassee’s Jalyn Daniels is the 2021 Elmore County Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,396 yards and 19 touchSee OFFENSIVE, Page B3 downs.

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2021 All-Elmore County Football Team

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The 2021 Elmore County football season finished earlier than usual this season, with no teams making it past the first round of their respective playoffs. But despite the shorter than usual season, there were no shortage of highlights and star players this season.

The 2021 All-Elmore County Football team is headlined by Offensive Player of the Year Jalyn Daniels, Defensive Player of the Year Mikey Forney, and Coach of the Year Mike Battles.

Daniels, a senior running back for Tallassee, had 216 carries for 1,396 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.

Forney, a senior linebacker for Holtville, had 124 tackles and finished his career 23rd all time in tackles in the state of Alabama.

Here’s the 2021 All-Elmore County Football Team.

QB: Austin Champion, Edgewood junior

In his first year leading the Edgewood offense, Champion found plenty of success both through the air and on the ground. He completed 143 of his 271 pass attempts for 2,215 yards, 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

He added 184 yards and 4 touchdowns rushing.

RB: Antonio Trone, Stanhope junior

Trone was arguably the county’s biggest workhorse this season, averaging over 150 yards per game. He finished his junior campaign with 139 carries for 1,546 yards (11.1 yards per rush) while scoring 17 touchdowns.

RB: Quinn Wilson, Wetumpka senior

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Wilson was one part of the Indians’ two-headed rushing attack, and he thrived in the position this year. The 6-foot, 210 pound running back rushed 95 times for 606 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the passing game, he had 13 receptions for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns.

RB: Shawn Brackett, Holtville junior

Brackett, in his first full season as the main starter, showed why he can excel in that role. He finished the year with 174 carries for 854 yards (4.9 yards per rush) and 10 touchdowns. He also caught 20 passes for 247 yards and one touchdown.

WR: Trevor Rodie, Edgewood senior

The senior receiver broke out in a big way this season and put up receiving numbers like Edgewood coach Chad Michael had never seen before. He finished they year with 63 catches for 1,146 yards and 17 touchdowns.

WR: Jackson Thomas, Stanhope junior

Thomas, in his second year as a starter, broke out in a big way as a junior. He led the Stanhope passing attack with 44 catches for 602 yards and three touchdowns in only seven games. He also added 7 rushes for 61 yards and a touchdown.

WR: John Williamson, Holtville senior

Williamson, in his senior year, had one of the area’s biggest breakout seasons.

The two-way player had 35 receptions for 521 yards and three touchdowns on offense, and he added two interceptions as a defensive

DB: Tre Seabon, Wetumpka senior

Seabon took a new role with the Wetumpka defense this year and played a hybrid role between outside linebacker and safety. He showcased both the ability to tackle and the ability to cover by recording 40 tackles, 2 interceptions and 1 pass breakup.

DB: Jashawn Mays, Stanhope junior

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Stanhope Elmore running back Antonio Trone carries a punt at the football game between Benjamin Russell and Stanhope Elmore on Friday, Sept. 4, 2021.

back.

TE: P. J. Merkerson, Wetumpka senior

DL: Steven Nolen, Wetumpka senior

Merkerson showcased all season that he can be effective both as a pass catcher and a blocker. Through the air, he finished with six catches for 118 yards and three touchdowns, nearly a 20 yards per catch average.

Nolen is one of the biggest players in the area at 6-foot3 and 305 pounds, and he used that size to stuff the run all season long at defensive tackle. The senior finished the year with 50 total tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 4 quarterback hurries.

ATH: Payton Stephenson, Elmore County junior

DL: Caleb Foster, Stanhope senior

Stephenson, in his second season as starting quarterback, proved why he was one of the biggest dual threat players around. He passed for 1,048 yards on the year and added 1,104 rushing yards on 198 carries.

OL: Colton Jones, Edgewood senior

Jones anchored the Wildcats’ offense for the entire year, and he ended the season grading out at 87 percent. He was selected for the AISA All-Star game where he won the East’s Most Valuable Offensive Lineman.

OL: Jacob Reeves, Stanhope senior

Stanhope’s top offensive lineman finished his career with yet another impressive campaign, and he helped lead a very strong Stanhope rushing attack this year. He recorded a team-leading 37 pancake blocks while grading out at 88 percent.

OL: Lane Talley, Holtville junior

As a first-year starter this year, Talley helped dominate the left side of Holtville’s offensive line. Talley powered a strong Holtville rushing attack as he graded out at 88 percent on the season.

OL: Jawon McCurty, Tallassee senior

McCurty finished his Tallassee career with a stellar junior campaign where he headlined a potent rushing attack from the Tigers. In 10 games, he graded out at 84 percent and also played on the defensive line, where he recorded 17 tackles.

OL: Jacobie Jenkins, Wetumpka junior

Jenkins is a large body at 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds, and he showed his strength this season in the passing game. In 167 passing plays, Jenkins allowed only three sacks while he recorded 22 pancake blocks and graded out at 82 percent.

DL: Cooper Mann, Holtville senior

Mann highlighted a strong Holtville front, recording 51 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 8 sacks. He also intercepted two passes, recovered one fumble and defended one pass.

Foster joined a long list of dominant Stanhope defensive lineman this year. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive end was nearly unblockable as he recorded 80 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 6 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.

DL: Jordan May, Tallassee senior

May, at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, used his long frame to his advantage this year. In only 10 games played, the defensive end recorded 68 tackles, 5 tackles for loss and 5 sacks.

LB: Justin Crumbaugh, Wetumpka junior

Crumbaugh turned in another impressive campaign this year to lead Wetumpka’s dominant defense. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker recorded 94 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hurries and 1 interception.

LB: Fred Bass, Stanhope senior

Bass, in his final season as a Mustang, was all over the field in every game he played in. The star linebacker finished the year with 77 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 1 sack and 1 interception. He also forced two fumbles, blocked a kick and scored one defensive touchdown.

LB: Dylan Price, Wetumpka senior

Price had one of the best overall defensive seasons of any player in the county, and he showcased his versatility by recording 65 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 11 quarterback hurries, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.

LB: Zavion Carr, Tallassee senior

Carr headlined the Tallassee defensive unit which held six of their 11 opponents to 18 points or less.

Carr was the leading tackler out of the Tigers’ linebackers and finished the season with 62 tackles and 2 sacks.

DB: Patrick Williams, Stanhope senior

Week in and week out, Williams put opposing receivers in jail. The senior cornerback finished his Stanhope career by recording 52 tackles, 4 tackles for loss and a county-high 6 interceptions.

Mays only played in eight games this year, but his presence was instantly felt when he was playing. The junior safety finished the season with 42 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble.

DB: Avery Thomas, Wetumpka senior

Thomas is one of the most skilled defensive backs in not only the county but also the state. This year, he recorded 30 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups and 1 forced fumble. He recently played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game.

K: Alex Londell, Wetumpka senior

Londell proved this season to be one of the area’s most consistent kickers. Over the course of the season, he made 18 of his 21 point after touchdown attempts, good for an 86 percent rate of success.

P: Cooper Mann, Holtville senior

Mann was extremely effective nearly every single punt he kicked this season.

He had 40 punts for an average of 37.6 yards per attempt, and he downed 20 of his 40 punts inside the 20yard line. His longest punt of the season went 69 yards.

HONORABLE MENTION: Edgewood Academy OL/DL Bryson Boone, Jr., LB JT Brazell, Sr., OL Jake Allison, Sr., DB Gabe LeMaster, So.; Elmore County RB/DB CJ Wilkes, So., LB Jackson Mann, Fr., OL Myles Eyerly, So.; Holtville OL Ethan Alston, Jr., QB Tanner Potts, Jr., WR Dalton Yarroch, Sr., DE Kei Webb, Jr.; Stanhope Elmore DT Jaquize Buycks Sr., LB Orenthal Martin, So., DE Darrion Clemons, Sr., QB Jacob Bryant, So.; Tallassee LB Marciano Smith, Sr., QB Tyler Ellis, Jr., WR Ziggy Holloway, So., OL Logan Thompkins, Sr., OL Max Moore, Sr.; Wetumpka RB Stone Minnifield, Sr., QB Nate Rogers, So., WR Quashawn Wright, Jr., P Logan Weighall, Jr., DE Ronald Harris, Jr., LB Lamarius Jackson, Sr., DB Kadarius Brown, Jr.

SUPERLATIVES

Special Teams Star – John Williamson, Holtville Dual Threat – Payton Stephenson, Elmore County; Nate Rogers, Wetumpka Clutch Moment – Jackson Thomas game-winning catch versus Eufaula Big Play Threat – Jalyn Daniels, Tallassee Toughest – Colton Jones, Edgewood Academy Physical Monsters – Caleb Foster, Stanhope; Jaquize Buycks, Stanhope; Tre Seabon, Wetumpka Takeaway Machine – Patrick Williams, Stanhope Newcomer of the Year – CJ Wilkes, Elmore County Glue Player – Mikey Forney, Holtville Deep Ball Receiver – Trevor Rodie, Edgewood Academy Best Game – Wetumpka 18, Tallassee 14

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Tallassee’s Macey Stewart wins the 1A/5A 100 Backstroke.

Tallassee sophomore Macey Stewart wins two swimming state championships

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Tallassee sophomore Macey Stewart added two more trophies to her already impressive resume last weekend.

Stewart, a swimmer, won two state championships in swimming this year. Her two individual state championships now give her five state titles over the last three years after winning her first as an eighth grader and two championships both as a freshman and sophomore.

In individual races last week, she won the AHSAA Class 1A-5A 100-meter freestyle with a time of 51.27, and she won her second state championship of the day in the 100 backstroke with a time of 55.75.

Her 55.75 in the 100 backstroke broke the AHSAA record. Both of her times were the fastest times in the state, regardless of classification.

“She did exceptionally well,” Tallassee swimming coach John Mask said. “Only one word describes

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on Jalyn’s back and he still delivered,” Tallassee coach Mike Battles said. “He is an exceptional athlete. I’ve had a bunch of them, but Jalyn is a guy who likes competition. All you have to do is tell him ‘No, you can’t’ and you’ll find out really quickly that he can.”

Daniels’ season this year started with quite the bang.

Ellis was out for the Tigers’ season opener against Reeltown, a rivalry game that Tallassee hadn’t won since 1999. With Ellis out, Battles put Daniels at quarter-

watching her swim and that’s effortless. It doesn’t even look like she’s going really hard. It’s effortless. When she swims, it looks like she isn’t even trying hard and she’s still blowing people away. She’s really smooth and always under control. She has every attribute you could want.”

Not only did Stewart excel in the individual competitions, but she also helped lead the girls team to an eighth-place finish in Class 1A5A. She competed in two team relay races.

In the 200 medley relay, Stewart along with Ivy Davis, Lilly Haynes, Allison Johnson and Valerie Johnson placed fifth in the state. In the 400 freestyle relay, Stewart, Davis, Valerie Johnson and Allison Johnson placed fourth in the state.

In the boys individual races, Camden Mask, coach Mask’s son, won a bronze medal for his performance in the 100 breaststroke. He finished with a time of 1:04.88.

“I was just tickled to see him

back, and Daniels had one of the best games of his career.

Reeltown had no answer for the speedy runner, and Daniels finished the game with 314 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He played at quarterback for every play except for two, and Tallassee beat Reeltown 34-13.

That sparked his season, and he continued to run wild week after week. In a two-point loss to Sylacuaga early in the year he rushed for 239 yards and three touchdowns.

A week later, he added four touchdowns against rival Elmore County for the team’s first division win of the season.

“We had to have him make

place,” Mask said. “He loves the breaststroke. That’s his favorite stroke and he was seeded third entering the state meet, and that’s where he finished. He’s very talented and he’s great at the breaststroke.”

Mask also competed in the team competition, and Tallassee’s boys finished seventh overall in Class 1A5A. In the 200 medley relay, the boys team of Mask, Chase Webster, Adam Aldridge and Corbin Grover finished in sixth place. The same team of four also finished in sixth place in the 400 freestyle relay.

Webster also completed in an individual competition and placed eighth in the state in the 50 freestyle with a time of 25.65.

“We are so proud of every member of our swim team,” Mask said.

“All 19 members of this year’s team played a role in our success. We would like to thank the administration, city and parents for all of their help in making this our best season yet.”

plays, and he makes a lot of those plays that others can’t,” Battles said. “You see that when you watch him. He does things that other people can’t, and that’s what makes him special. He runs good inside, but where he’s most dangerous is on the edge and he has a chance to cut. He’s a slashing runner. He can turn on a dime.”

Daniels jumped onto the scene as a sophomore in a game against Wetumpka. Daniels entered the game in the second half and nearly ran for 200 yards in two quarters, per Battles.

That’s what ignited the speedster’s career, and he saw it come to life in his junior season. In only

handful of folks who know that. He’s just going to do what he’s supposed to do, how he’s supposed to and when he’s supposed to. Throughout a coaching career, you’re only blessed to coach a few guys like Mikey. I’ve been privileged and fortunate enough to coach him and it’s been a blessing.”

It was pretty clear from the start of his career that Forney was a generational talent. Forney started earning his first starts as early as his freshman year. That season, he recorded 61 tackles in 11 games, good for 5.5 tackles per game.

He has never been under 100 tackles in a season since then.

As a sophomore, Forney recorded 110 tackles in 11 games, then recorded a career-high 132 in 10 games as a junior last season.

Forney is always around the ball. Whether opposing teams are running the ball or passing, he is seemingly there on every play ready to make the tackle. How does he find himself near the ball every play?

Well it starts with being a student of the game and studying opposing teams for countless hours every week.

“Of course, you practice probably three hours every day with your team, so you see whatever plays the opposing teams are running unfold over and over again,” Forney said. “You see ‘Okay, they’re good at this and they like doing this.’

Then you go and watch film for three hours and you see who their key player is and you see certain things that their guards or tackles are doing on certain plays. You just look for small things that can give you ideas of what is going to happen on every play, and use that to your advantage on Friday night.”

Forney’s already long preparation days got longer this season as Franklin asked him to play some on the offensive side of the ball, both because of his skills but also because of the team’s needs.

He played multiple positions on offense, including tight end, running back and even offensive line.

He found success in all of his positions on that side of the ball, and finished the year with three catches for 26 yards and a touchdown and five carries for 40 yards.

In one game this season, Holtville was hit pretty hard with COVID-19 and needed players to step up and play on the offensive line. So what did Forney do?

He wore two jerseys on the night, and switched them out every time his team switched sides of the ball. He played every snap that night, both at linebacker on defense and center on offense. He showed that night just what it meant to be the ultimate team player.

“That’s just the competitive edge I have,” Forney said. “I don’t like to be bad at anything. When we had some guys get hurt or get sent out, coach said we needed people to step up. And I can’t teach people how to be leaders if I’m not willing to step up. So I felt like it was my job to step up and play those roles when we needed them.”

seven games, Daniels rushed for 1,041 yards and 14 touchdowns on only 104 carries.

In his biggest game of the year, and his career, he rushed for 372 yards and five touchdowns against Elmore County. Following his junior season, he knew he’d be able to play college football.

With everyone knowing about him and knowing what he can do this year, he still managed to put up a career high in rushing yards, carries and touchdowns as he helped lead Tallassee to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

“Jalyn is humble kid, but I think he really saw that he had a chance

to play at the next level last year,” Battles said. “Then he did his best in the offseason to get himself prepared to do it. That’s what he’s done and he deserves everything he’s going to get.”

Daniels had six Division I offers entering his senior year, and he had an offseason where he really impressed collegiate scouts.

Battles clocked him running a 4.37 40-yard dash, and then he was clocked running a 4.38 at a Samford camp.

That put him on the radar, and now the nearly 3,000-yard career rusher will have the chance to play at the next level. Daniels is currently committed to play at North Alabama.

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ALL ABOUT IGLOOS! An igloo, or iglu in the Inuit language, means house or dwelling. It can refer to any home or shelter constructed of any type of material; however, in the United States, Igloos are structures that we often associate with extreme cold Winter weather. Many people assume that igloos are made from ice blocks, but they are constructed from bricks of tightly compacted snow which are cut out of the landscape with a snow spade and a knife. People in the Arctic regions used igloos as temporary shelters when traveling, going on hunting expeditions, or in emergency situations. Igloos can hold one person or be large enough to hold as many as 20 people. Generally, most igloos are built for about 4-6 people to use. These domeshaped shelters, when built correctly, are extremely strong and can withstand high winds in a blizzard and even a grown adult standing on top of them. Many skilled builders can construct them in as little as an hour. Snow is a very good insulator, as opposed to ice. It can trap the body heat of the inhabitants inside the igloo. An igloo can become as warm as 60 degrees inside, maybe more with a small fire, even when it is -50 degrees outside.

Windows, for light, can be made with blocks of ice. When someone uses an igloo for a few days, the snow inside begins to melt slightly. When the people exit the igloo, the air temperature goes back down, and the melting snow turns to ice. This will make the structure even stronger, although it does diminish some of the insulation. An igloo can be used for up to a Wetumpka month in some cases. The largest igloo ever built was constructed in Zermatt, Switzerland in 2016.

It is named the Iglu-Dorf building, and it is 42 feet wide inside and 33 Kidz Page feet tall. The Guinness Book of World Record-holding igloo took 18 people three weeks to construct. This Winter, always remember to never try to build your own igloo!

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g of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2016 Page 5442; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on January 6, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 4 of Fort Jackson Estates Subdivision as the same appears of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book, 9, at Page 22..

Property street address for informational purposes: 99 Bozeman Trl , Wetumpka, AL 36093.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable 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 in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

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

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-04678 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 21-00661 PUBLIC NOTICE EXHIBIT A In the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama, Case No. 29-CV-2021-900101.00 HGM Holdings, LLC, v. Danny Lee Duncan, et al.

TO: DEFENDANTS DANNY LEE DUNCAN AND JOHN DOES 1-99, representing the heirs, devisees, personal representative(s), successors, and/or assigns of Defendants who may claim an interest in the Property NQRZQ DV 1 6SULQJ¿HOG 'U Millbrook, AL 36054 (Parcel No. 29-15-08-28-0-014-017.000): TAKE NOTICE that this publication of service of process in the above-styled action has been ordered by the Clerk of Elmore County Circuit Court. By January 10, 2022, Defendants Danny Lee Duncan and/or John Does shall appear, defend, and serve upon Plaintiff’s counsel an Answer, including any related counterclaims they may have, to the civil complaint ¿OHG LQ (OPRUH &RXQW\ &LUFXLW Court in the above- referenced action on June 2, 2021. Judgment by default will be rendered against Defendants Danny Lee Duncan and/or John Does any time thereafter for failure to answer. The action seeks to quiet title and eject any occupants of property know as 70 N 6SULQJ¿HOG 'U 0LOOEURRN $/ 36054. A true copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Circuit Clerk of Elmore County. Plaintiff’s counsel, Megan Ware-Fitzgerald of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, may be served with the abovereferenced Answer at 949 Third Avenue, Suite 200, Huntington, West Virginia 25701, or may be contacted at 304-526-3500.

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 &9 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Jody D Tyson, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Carol Tyson’s petition for divorce and other relief by Nov 19, 2021, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case # DR-2021-000079.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County. E-notice for publication granted on the 17th day of Sept, 2021, Sibley G Reynolds, Circuit Judge of the Circuit Court of Elmore County. Carol Tyson, Plaintiff, Representing Self.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 31, 2007 executed by Emma L. Johnson and Leon Johnson, Jr., husband and wife; Monica R. Mims, single, in favor of Jim Walter Homes, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded November 21, 2007, in Book 2007, Page LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2021, Page 98152, LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/20/2022, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at a bent #5 rebar, located in a dirt drive (Ball Drive-prescriptive easement) purported to be the NE Corner of that property recorded in RPLY Book 2000, Page 20729 -XGJH RI 3UREDWH 2I¿FH (OPRUH County, Alabama point of commencement & point of beginning and run S88 degrees 44’ 00” W 100.19 feet to a #4 rebar capped w/Williford 21185; Thence N00 degrees 18’13” E 210.86 feet to a #4 rebar located on the South right of way (R.O.W) of Gober Road (Prescriptive Right of Way); Thence along said R.O.W. N90 degrees 00’ 00” E 105.20 Feet to a Bent “ crimped iron; Thence leaving said South R.O.W. S00 degrees 22’11” W 208.54 feet to a point in Ball Drive located 4.81 feet from point of beginning; Thence S88 degrees 44’00 W 4.81 feet to a bent #5 rebar being the point of beginning and contains 0.51 acres more or less, said acreage also includes that portion of Ball Drive located within said property.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 4110 Gober Road, Millbrook, AL 36045. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

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

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-19-01046 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 30-FC-19-01046 Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

PUBLIC NOTICE Wiregrass Construction Co, Inc hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The Alabama Department of Transportation, for construction of Project No: IM-HSIP-I065 (472) & HSIP-I065 (476) Autauga & Elmore County, 26.819 mi. of constructing Planing, Resurface, Safety Side Slope ImSURYHPHQWV 7UDI¿F 6WULSH RQ I-65 from south of the CR-61 overpass to the Chilton County line to include Cable Guiderail installation on I-65 from north of the Cobbs Ford Road interchange to the Chilton County Line. In the County of Autauga & Elmore, State of Alabama.

This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on December 8, 2021 and end-

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ELLSWORTH BAIRD, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-385 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-382 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA DARLENE HANEY, who is also known as CYNTHIA DARLENE CHERY, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to WILLIAM R. BAIRD as Executor on the 9th day of December 2021, 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. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of ROBERT ELLSWORTH BAIRD, deceased.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/BAIRD, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-387 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LARRY BYRD, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM LARRY BYRD, deceased, having been granted to JASON CAHOON on the 9th day of December, 2021 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.

JASON CAHOON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LARRY BYRD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LOUIS C. COLLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 680689 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 335-365-1500 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/BYRD, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA LOREE FULLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-380 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of DIANA LOREE FULLER, deceased, having been granted to CHARLOTTE B. FULLER on the 1 day of December, 2021 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.

CHARLOTTE B. FULLER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DIANA LOREE FULLER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JAMES F. HAMPTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 4267 LOMAC STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-213-0213 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/FULLER, D. Selling your home?

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-339 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RENEAU L. GATES, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RENEAU L. GATES, deceased, having been granted to VIRGINIA K. GATES on the 1 day of December, 2021 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.

VIRGINIA K. GATES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RENEAU L. GATES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CYNTHIA DARLENE HANEY, who is also known as CYNTHIA DARLENE CHERY, deceased, having been granted to JANE HANEY on the 3 day of December, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JANE HANEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CYNTHIA DARLENE HANEY, who is also known as CYNTHIA DARLENE CHERY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RICHARDSON B. McKENZIE III OF COUNSEL GILPIN GIVHAN, PC LAKEVIEW CENTER, SUITE 300 2660 EASTCHASE LANE MONTGOMERY ALABAMA 36117 PO DRAWER 4540 MONTGOMERY ALABAMA 36103-4540 334-244-1111 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/HANEY, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD HANSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-358 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of ROBERT EDWARD HANSON, deceased, having been granted to KYLE HANSON on the 2 day of December, 2021 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.

KYLE HANSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD HANSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/HANSON, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-342 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, SR., deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, JR. on the 4 day of November, 2021 by Riley McCormick, 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.

WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, JR., PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, SR., DECEASED

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TERESA LYNN JOHNSON DELONEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF H. WADE JOHNSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: D. MITCHELL HENRY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 239 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0239 105 TALLAPOOSA STREET, STE 101 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 mhenry@websterhenry.com 334-523-8638 334-264-9472 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/JOHNSON, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND LEE LEONARD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-390 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of RAYMOND LEE LEONARD, deceased, having been granted to BRENDA LEONARD on the 9 day of December, 2021 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.

BRENDA LEONARD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND LEE LEONARD, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/LEONARD, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF NATOSHA ROCHELLE LEWIS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-379 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: NIKAYLA HARRIS, PETITIONER, has filed with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama a Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of NATOSHA ROCHELLE LEWIS pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 43-2-690, et seq., as amended. All persons or interested parties having any claim to such Estate or having an objection to the Summary Distribution of such Estate must make the same known in writing in an instrument filed with this court within thirty (30) days of the date of this Publication.

If no claim or objection is filed with the Court within such thirty (30) days, the Court may enter an Order authorizing such Summary Distribution.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Address of Petitioner: 2691 Englenook Drive Millbrook, Alabama 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 2021 EST/LEWIS, N. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-388 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAN STEWART MADDOX, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAN STEWART MADDOX, deceased, having been granted to VICKEY SUE SANFORD on the 10 day of December, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereAttorney of Record for such Per- by given that all persons and sonal Representative: Robert B. parties having claims against 5HQHDX (VT /DZ 2I¿FH RI said estate are required, within Edwards & Edwards, P.C., 109 the time allowed by law, to presEast Bridge Street, Wetumpka, ent the same to the Court or the Alabama 36092,(334) 514-1011 same will be barred.

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/JENNINGS, SR., W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-391 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF H. WADE JOHNSON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of H. WADE JOHNSON, deceased, having been granted to TERESA LYNN JOHNSON DELONEY on the 13 day of December 2021 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,

VICKEY SUE SANFORD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAN STEWART MADDOX, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/MADDOX, D. Do you have available jobs?

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-371 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ROBERT MILTON, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM ROBERT MILTON, SR., deceased, having been granted to VIVIAN FAY MILTON on the 30 day of November, 2021 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.

VIVIAN FAY MILTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ROBERT MILTON, SR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/MILTON, SR., W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-377 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANET KATHERINE PRINCE, who was formerly known as JANET R. SMITH, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JANET KATHERINE PRINCE, who was formerly known as JANET R. SMITH, deceased, having been granted to AMANDA SMITH WESSON on the 2 day of December, 2021 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.

AMANDA SMITH WESSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JANET KATHERINE PRINCE, who was formerly known as JANET R. SMITH, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOSEPH T. CARPENTER ATTORNEY AT LAW 450 SOUTH UNION STREET SUITE 2100 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-213-5600 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/PRINCE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLATON REEVES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-372 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CLATON REEVES, deceased, having been granted to CONNIE REEVES on the 29 day of November, 2021 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.

CONNIE REEVES ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLATON REEVES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JONATHAN D. WYNN II THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 jonathan@clevelandgroup.legal Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 EST/REEVES, C. PUBLIC NOTICE Viasat, Inc. is proposing a new build, Satellite Access Node (SAN) Facility not to exceed 10 feet in height near 5626 Holtville Rd, Wetumpka, Elmore County, AL 36092, on the east side of Holtville Rd, approximately 366 feet south from the intersection with Cain Rd. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to, Tetra Tech, C/O Viasat Comments, 301 Ellicott St., Buffalo, NY 14203, or by email viasatsite_comments@ tetratech.com, or by phone 1-833-460-0529.

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Public Notices Letters of Administration over the Estate of MICHAEL EUGENE STREET, deceased, having been granted to BELINDA STREET on the 2 day of November, 2021 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.

BELINDA STREET ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL EUGENE STREET, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/STREET, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA ANN WHITE, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-244 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: DAVID E. WHITE, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MILTON E. WHITE AND PATRICIA A. WHITE TRUST, PETITIONER, has filed with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama a Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN WHITE pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 43-2-690, et seq., as amended. All persons or interested parties having any claim to such Estate or having an objection to the Summary Distribution of such Estate must make the same known in writing in an instrument filed with this court within thirty (30) days of the date of this Publication.

If no claim or objection is filed with the Court within such thirty (30) days, the Court may enter an Order authorizing such Summary Distribution.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN JUSTISS ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 US HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-306-4713 brian@jh-legal.com Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 15, 2021 EST/WHITE, P. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 749 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36093 669: Leslie Hall. PMB 241, 92 Plantation Pt. Road, Fairhope, Alabama 35632 Contents: Furniture 839: Wesley Mitchell. 703 New Quarter Road, Tallassee, Alabama 36078 Contents: Furniture, Electronics

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g g yg en that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the North Door entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse at Wetumpka, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on January 4, 2022, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 18, According To The Amended Plat Of Broadmoor North Subdivision, As The Same Appears Of Record In The Of¿FH 2I 7KH -XGJH 2I 3UREDWH 2I Elmore County, Alabama In Plat Book 8 At Page 45.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG those contained in the records RI WKH RI¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

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The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars

LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in cerWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ RQ WKH VHFond business day following the VDOH DW WKH ODZ ¿UP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

CMG Mortgage, Inc. Transferee Robert J. Wermuth/mgw Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 FC/HOLT, A. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 402: Aletha Franklin. Camp Sherrye, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Boxes Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 8 and 15, 2021 STORAGE AUCTION Do you have available jobs?

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 14, 2017, executed by Amber N Holt, married, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc dba CMG Financial , which mortgage was recorded on September 18, 2017, in Real Property Book 2017, Page 46212, of the PRUWJDJH UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2I¿FH of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CMG Mortgage, Inc., notice is hereby giv-

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TheWetumpkaHerald.com

Vol. 31, No. 51

$17k check donated to Eclectic

JACOB HOLMES / THE HERALD

Mid-South RC&D Council donates a $17,237 check to the Town of Eclectic at the Dec. 13, 2021 meeting of the Elmore County Commission. The council also made donations to other area volunteer fire departments.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

PET OF THE WEEK

ONGOING EVENTS

PET OF THE WEEK – COCOA

Cocoa is a one-year old female Catahoula/Pit looking mix, about 65 lbs. She is a gorgeous gal indeed, great with other dogs her size, but no to smaller dogs, cats or small pets. She is good with older children, crate-trained but not housetrained.

Cocoa will do best with an active owner and a large well-fenced yard she can romp in when her family are working or busy.

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

If you are interested in meeting Cocoa or any of our pets, please first email us at hselco@bellsouth. net for our Adoption Application. Once that is cleared, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet & adopt.

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

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

ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall.

Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

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

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

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

RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Com-

munity Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30.

There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025 LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-cen-

tered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@ santuckbaptist.org.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka.

Call 334-567-0476 for more information.

AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka.

RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances.

No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments.

MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769.

The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August.

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

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