The Wetumpka Herald 12-21-22

‘I just got caught’

‘Cat Ladies’ found guilty of misdemeanors after feeding cats on county property

Holtville High School basketball coach arrested

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Two Wetumpka women were found guilty Tuesday in Wetumpka Municipal Court of trespassing and other charges related to their feeding of feral cats on Elmore

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

Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin said Emmanuel Andre Wilson II, 32, of Montgomery

County property.

Wetumpka City Judge Jeff Courtney sentenced Beverly Roberts, 85, and Mary Alston, 61, to 10 days in jail suspended, two years unsupervised probation and $100 in fines plus court costs.

Following sentencing, Roberts

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

“We had a re-

took an opportunity to comment to the court.

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

“I’m not the first person in Wetumpka to feed cats,” Roberts said. “People were doing it long before me, probably before

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

“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We

security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”

‘The Golden Ticket’ to see Santa

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Frank Bertarelli was grinning from ear to ear as he helped Santa hand out toys to Elmore County children.

Bertarelli and others pulled off a

special event — ‘The Golden Ticket’ to see Santa.

For three years Bertarelli and a few other volunteers have created Christmas magic. This year it was Santa’s Golden Ticket mimicking Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The program started weeks

ago as letters to Santa were solicited from the children of Elmore County.

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

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

Dennis said other staff would fill in for the duties of Wilson at Holtville while he is on administrative leave.

The Lofts at Bridge and Hill are open

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Visitors coming to Wetumpka can now stay downtown.

The Lofts at Bridge and Hill now have seven rooms open at the corner of Bridge and Hill streets with a restaurant space to be built out. According to co-owner Webb Smith everyone is already loving it.

“We have been taking guests for about two months,” Smith said. “We haven’t even advertised yet. They have been leaving great reviews. We have been very blessed.”

Police continue investigation, man no longer suspected

The Lofts have two rooms with balconies overlooking Main Street. One room has a kitchenette and the other

By Jake Arthur Chief Videographer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the

Elmore County Museum displays 100s of nativity scenes

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

“They all have different stories,” Fox said. “Some came from her son in Japan.”

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

More than 30 years of collecting nativity scenes has produced an annual exhibit at the Elmore County Museum.

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

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

Fox said Ellis has been collecting nativity scenes for at least 30 years.

Museum curator Sharon Fox said the exhibit has grown over the eight years it has been displayed during the Christmas season.

“When we first started there were about 16 totes,” Fox said. “We are now up to about 32 totes now. It has grown from about 350 scenes to about 528 this year.”

All of the scenes belong to the same person — Fox’s sister Kathyrn Ellis.

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

The collection has pieces produced by local artists and others are from around the world.

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

“It started because she was looking for a Sears nativity scene from growing up,” Fox said. “Somehow it got lost. She found one but in her searches she found others.”

Fox said it took five people and one week to set up the display this year.

“Last year it was two of us and it took two weeks,” Fox said.

But the 528 — or is it 529 — on display at the museum is not all that Ellis has according to Fox.

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

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD Beverly Roberts and Mary Alston were convicted of trespassing after feeding and trapping cats on property belonging to Elmore County. See

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The Lofts at Bridge and Hill are open. The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce a function to help introduce the new AirBnB property to the community. It features seven rooms and a restaurant space.

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The eighth annual nativity display is up at the Elmore County Museum. There will be a special Christmas Eve opening this year.

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Volunteers help pull off Santa’s Golden Ticket Saturday. In its third year the program has served hundreds of Elmore County children.

Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

DEC. 14

• Criminal trespass was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

DEC. 13

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

• Burglary was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

DEC. 12

• Harassment was reported on Cotton Street. DEC. 9

• Domestic violence was reported on Main Street. DEC. 6

• Theft was reported on Austin Street. DEC. 1

• Theft and identity theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

DEC. 15

• Suspicious activity was reported on Third Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

DEC. 14

• Gunshots were reported on John Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on John Street.

• A domestic incident was reported on Sims Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Gunshots were reported on

Obituaries

EDWARD EARL ROGERS

Freeman Avenue.

• Gunshots were reported on Old Bridge Street.

DEC. 13

• Assistance was given to medics on Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious person was reported on Worthington Circle.

• Assistance was given to medics on South Ann Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Cliff Street.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Muskogee Road.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Animal control was requested on South Tallassee Drive.

• Animal control was requested on Alber Drive.

• An animal complaint was filed on Stewart Street.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on Muskogee Road.

• Property damage was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• An animal complaint was filed on Riverside Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Noble Road.

DEC. 12

• A welfare check was conducted on Redden Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Gun fire was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Property damage was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Identity theft was reported on Hunters Ridge.

• An animal complaint was reported on Noble Road.

On December 6, 2022, Edward Earl Rogers went to be with the Lord at the age of 71. Ed was born on August 22, 1951, in Greenville Alabama, to Leah and Gilbert Rogers. Ed was the oldest brother to Joel (Gepetta) Rogers, Mickey (Starla) Rogers, and Jane Rogers Emerton.

In 1972, Ed married the love of his life, Marlene, and they enjoyed 50 beautiful years together in Wetumpka, Alabama. They raised two sons Steven and Michael (Amy) Rogers. They have five grandchildren: Joseph, Amaya, Haley, Connor, and Abigail. They are also blessed with a great granddaughter Elliana.

After graduating from Robert E Lee in 1969, Ed worked a variety of construction type jobs including Millbrook Sand & Gravel with his dad and brothers. Ed found his calling in 1984 when he began work at AMSCO which was later bought by Steris, until his retirement in 2021. Ed was known by many to work through illness and injury and at one point had over 20 years of perfect attendance.

Ed was a man of many talents; he was known to always be working around the house on chores or projects. He had a brilliant mind and the gift of ingenuity for fixing things and solving problems. He was an honest man who only gave and never took. He was tough and showed strength even when times were difficult. He was not only hardworking but did his best to instill this amazing quality in his sons. Although he was often solemn his smile and laugh were contagious. Despite his sudden passing he lives on in the hearts of those who knew him.

The family would like to thank everyone that called, visited, or brought food during our time of grief.

BOB ADKINS

Bob Adkins, 84, of Wetumpka Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home in Ta-

• Assistance was given to a motorist on E.B. Payne Sr. Drive.

• A white male was arrested on Ashurst Avenue.

• An animal complaint was reported on Grimes Street.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A domestic incident was reported on Third Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on Kent Road.

• A traffic accident with no injuries was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

DEC. 11

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Rickey Lane.

• A welfare check was conducted on Monroe Street.

• A motor vehicle accident was reported on Notasulga Road.

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

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Gilmer Avenue.

• A violation of a protection order was reported on Little John Drive.

• Harassment was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

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

• Theft was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

vares, Florida on December 12, 2022 with his wife by his side. Remembrance of life for Bob will be Friday, December 16th 2022 at 3:00 pm at Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish 226 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, Fl. Visitation will be held at the same location beginning at 2pm.

Bob was born November 14th, 1938 in Midkiff, WV. The son of Robert and Nora Adkins, sisters Doris Adkins Cupp and Evelyn Adkins Price, each of whom he will be reunited with.

The family, along with many friends, have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Uncle. His sense of humor and love of life will be greatly missed.

He married Barbara Hill on August 16th, 1959 and they were married for 63 wonderful years. Bob is survived by his wife Barbara and two children, Robert Alan Adkins ( wife Mary ) and Debra Adkins Garrity ( husband Glen). Grandchildren Chris Wadlow ( wife Samantha ), Sean Wadlow, Robert Dale Adkins, Daniel Alan Adkins (wife Katie ), Amanda Melton Dean (husband David), Jason Melton ( Loren ), Shane Garrity (wife Lindsay), and Sean Garrity ( wife Yaideliz ). Great Grandchildren Levi Wadlow, Vivian Wadlow, and in God’s arms, Lila Grace Wadlow, Marley Wadlow, Aurora Wadlow, Brandi Dean, Jackson Melton, Starr Petersen, Miller Garrity and Liam Garrity.

Bob was a civilian with the USAF in Washington D.C. and Montgomery, AL. He traveled extensively overseas with his “Bat Mobile” team supporting our computer defense systems. His passions included golf, watching sports on TV, Nascar Racing and traveling with his wife ( especially in the Northwest and Southwest. He enjoyed music of all genres, casino slot machines, and never passed a garage sale or thrift store without stopping.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be sent to the Wounded Warriors

Willis, Elmore County Chief Operations Officer Richie

Beyer, Wetumpka

DEC. 10

• A juvenile complaint was filed on Rosemere Drive.

• A traffic accident was reported on East Patton Street.

• A civil disturbance was reported on Sims Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Fourth Street.

• Property damage was reported on Cherokee Trail.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Little Road.

DEC. 9

• A verbal altercation was reported on Little Road.

• Assistance was given to medics on Gilmer Avenue.

• Suspicious activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Panhandling was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

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

• A white male was arrested during a traffic stop on Friendship Road.

• A Black male was arrested during a domestic dispute on Lower Tuskegee Road.

DEC. 8

• A juvenile complaint was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• A Black male was arrested on Gilmer Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Highway 229.

• An animal complaint was reported on Quail Run Drive.

Project ( www.woundedwarriorproject. org ) Arrangements are being handled by Steverson, Hamlin and Hilbish Tavares, FL. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family @ www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com.

From Rob and Deb. BEST DAD OF ALL TIME!

CARRIE RUTH ‘MS. RUTH’ ROBERTSON

Carrie Ruth ‘Ms. Ruth’ Robertson, 90, of Eclectic entered into the arms of her beloved Jesus on December 17, 2022 after a short illness. She was born March 26, 1932, in Bullock County Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Howell Robertson, son George Thomas Robertson and brothers John Daniel Brooks and John Thomas Brooks. She is survived by her daughter Ella Robertson, Eclectic, son Joel Robertson (Dianna), Bristol, TN, grandchildren Jason Robertson, Richmond VA, Joshua Robertson (Samantha), Raleigh NC, Cassandra Robertson, Bristol TN, Kaitlyn Robertson and Grace Robertson, Bristol TN, numerous nieces, nephews and countless friends.

She showed her love for Jesus by living a life that pointed others to His saving grace and goodness. As an active member of First Baptist Church Eclectic, she was involved in the Kindness Ministry, missions locally and abroad, teaching Sunday School and most of all praying for others.

The celebration of life and homegoing of Ms. Ruth will be Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10 am at First Baptist Church Eclectic with Rev. Britt Green officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. A receiving of friends and family will be Monday, December 19, 2022 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church Eclectic.

Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com.

Wetumpka was here. I just got caught.”

Courtney said the charges were not for feeding cats.

“You weren’t convicted for feeding cats,” Courtney told Roberts.

Roberts quickly responded.

“I know, because that’s not illegal,” Roberts said.

Alston was convicted of criminal trespassing and interfering with governmental operations. Roberts was convicted of criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. All of the charges are misdemeanors. The trespassing charges related to an arrest made about 200 yards up the hill of Ready Street from the municipal courtroom.

The five and half hour trial saw witnesses including Wetumpka Mayor Jerry

All of the charges come from a June 25 incident but with trespass warnings to Roberts prior to that.

Beyer testified the county owned the parking lot across from the Elmore County Courthouse near the intersection of Hill and Ready streets. The county also owns the property going up the hill to U.S. Highway 231.

Law enforcement visited Roberts at her home twice before — in March 2022 and August 2021. Testimony from officers said she was told she was trespassed from the property and couldn’t return to feed or trap cats on the courthouse property.

Willis testified he traveled by the property on the way to

downtown Saturday, June 25 and that he noticed a vehicle. Willis said he called Wetumpka assistant police chief Ed Reeves. Officers found Alston on the property and instructed her to leave and that she was also trespassed from the property.

Between 30 minutes and an hour later officers returned to the property to find Alston never left and Roberts joined her. They were seen by officers removing traps. Officers then placed Alston and Roberts under arrest. Roberts’ disorderly conduct charge came from creating a scene that was seen by automobiles passing by. Alston’s obstructing charge came from her approaching Roberts during her arrest.

Willis testified he had previous conversations with Roberts concerning dogs in the city, but said he did not order the arrest of the ladies.

Willis acknowledged a

feral cat issue and that the city did not have an active program to control the cats. Willis said the city has been trying to deal with the issue for the last couple of years. When Willis was asked about a trap, neuter and return (TNR) program, he said he didn’t know what TNR was.

The director of Alley Cat Allies, Burton, testified the best way to control a feral population was with TNR. She said the cats would be trapped, fixed and returned to where they were trapped. Burton’s studies and her experience show it would control the issue.

Roberts said while awaiting Courtney’s verdict she had more than 20 cats from the location fixed.

Alston and Roberts did not testify.

Attorneys for Alston and Roberts said appeals to circuit court for the convictions are planned.

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animal control officer Terrance Sutton, the arresting officers and Alley Cat Allies Programs Director Alice Burton testify.

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tarelli said. “The children don’t really know if they are getting anything. They come, we feed them cookies, milk and they get a little gift.”

While the lists are sometimes long, volunteers try to find at least one item from a child’s wish list. But Bertarelli said the entire experience is magic.

“They aren’t really expecting anything back,” Bertarelli said. “They are just happy they sent a letter to Santa. When they get one back they are excited. We sent a ‘Golden Ticket’ with them this year.”

Saturday saw ‘The Golden Ticket’ holders being greeted by Batman, Santa and elves many would recognize, including the Christmas on the Coosa Queens. There were other business owners, the Family Sunshine Center and the Alabama Department of Human Resources, some of whom helped sort through all the letters to Santa.

Smiles and excitement could be seen in everyone, especially the children. Bertarelli said one mother has documented the process with her child and shared photographs of the experience with him.

“She sent us photos of her child dropping the letter off at the mailbox,” Bertarelli said. “Then another when he opened his letter. Then she sent me a picture of him happy with a ‘Golden Ticket.’ This kid when he got here was excited.”

Bertarelli said plans are already in the works to do Letters to Santa again next year as he and the other volunteers are enriched by it.

“It is just a way some of us give back,” Bertarelli said. “It’s great to see the kids have a time of enjoyment. It gives them something to look forward to.”

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has a full kitchen with a separate sleeping area. Upstairs features four more rooms and there is an ADA complaint room downstairs opening onto Bridge Street.

“We have had a corporation come in to stay for a retreat,” Smith said. “They used the large suite as their meeting area.”

Downstairs also features a restaurant space that Smith hopes will be built out soon.

“We had a letter of intent with some people for six months,” Smith said. “It fell through. We now have a letter of intent from some other people. I believe they will be here.”

The building had been donated to the City of Wetumpka before it was purchased by Smith and others for The Lofts at Bridge and Main.

“We bought it with the understanding that we would use the downstairs for a restaurant,” Smith said. “We were going to do loft apartments. Then we decided to turn them into AirBnBs. The city has been great. They have worked with us.”

The build out took about a year and the COVID-19 pandemic delayed a few things.

“We stayed focused,” Smith said. “Everything in this building except the walls is brand new. All the plumbing, HVAC, roof, it’s all new.”

Smith said everyone has been impressed with how the project has turned out.

“We really like it,” Smith said. “We have had a lot of good responses.”

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The McMillan’s of Baldwin County

Alabama has a treasured history of famous political families. Many of the legacies are of father and son dynasties. The most prominent being the famous and powerful Bankheads of Jasper, which included a U.S. Senator, John Hollis Bankhead, and sons, Senator John H. Bankhead and Speaker of the U.S. House William Bankhead.

There is a long line of fathers and sons who both served in the state senate. We have had one father-son governor legacy. James E. “Big Jim” Folsom, was governor in the 1940’s and 1950’s. His son, Jim Folsom, Jr., was governor in the 1990’s. Little Jim was literally born in the Governor’s Mansion during his daddy, Big Jim’s first term as governor, 1946-1950.

During this generation there are two brothers from Baldwin County, who have made history. John and Steve McMillan have left a mark on Alabama political history. Decades from now, people will look at these twin brothers and say they have contributed a lot to Alabama. Yes, John and Steve are twins, both born on July 6, 1941.

Steve and John McMillan have deep family roots in Baldwin County. Before Alabama was even a state their ancestors settled in the Stockton Community near Bay Minette, which is where they call home. Their family is in the timber business.

Steve represented his home area in the Alabama House of Representatives for 43 years. The Baldwin County we see today as the fastest growing suburban county in the state was not the same Baldwin County they were born into 81 years ago. It was a large, sparsely populated, agricultural county. As fourth graders we would read that it was

The

Every Christmas Day from 1951 until 2008, radio broadcasting legend Paul Harvey would tell the story of “The Man and the Birds.” Here, presented in text form, is a transcript of what he would share each year. May you and yours have a blessed and merry Christmas.

The man I’m going to tell you about was not a Scrooge, he was a kind decent, mostly good man. Generous to his family and upright in his dealings with other men. But he just didn’t believe in all of that incarnation stuff that the churches proclaim at Christmas time. It just didn’t make sense and he was too honest to pretend otherwise. He just couldn’t swallow the Jesus story, about God coming to Earth as a man.

He told his wife I’m truly sorry to distress you, but I’m not going with you to church this Christmas Eve. He said he would feel like a hypocrite and that he would much rather just stay at home, but that he would wait up for them. So he stayed and they went to the midnight service.

Shortly after the family drove away in the car, snow began to fall. He went to the window to watch the flurries getting heavier and heavier and then he went back to his fireside chair and began to read his newspaper.

Minutes later he was startled by a thudding sound. Then another ... and then another. At

the potato growing county of the state. John remembers getting out of school for almost a month in the fall to help harvest potatoes when he was in high school.

John and Steve’s ancestors were not only the early leaders of Baldwin County but also of the state. Their great grandfather, John Murphy, was Governor of Alabama. John was named for him.

John M. McMillan, Sr., John and Steve’s father, was an outstanding civic and church leader and also served 30 years on the Baldwin County school board

Our current John Murphy McMillan graduated from high school in Bay Minette then went to Rhodes College in Memphis where he graduated with honors.

John was serving as county commissioner when he was elected to the state legislature in 1974. He was reelected in 1978. However, two years later, Governor Fob James chose John to serve in Fob’s cabinet as Alabama’s Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources. It was under his watch that the state created the Alabama Trust Fund, a plan that saved all revenues from leases on offshore oil operations. This fund has grown from the original investment of just over $400 million to a sum approaching $4 billion.

In 1985, John McMillan became the Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Forestry Association. He served as head of that powerful statewide association for 20 years.

In 2010, John was elected the 29th State Agriculture Commissioner. He was reelected, overwhelmingly

in 2014. Thus, serving eight successful years from 2011-2019 in this very important statewide office.

In 2018, he was elected Alabama State Treasurer. He served successfully in this post through late 2021, when he left to become the head of the newly created Cannabis Commission.

Steve McMillan, being John’s twin brother, had pretty much the same childhood as John. They grew up together in Stockton and worked on their uncle’s farm and family sawmill. Steve went on to Auburn University where he graduated with honors. He came back home and started a real estate business, along with overseeing their family timberland.

When John became Conservation Director, Steve was elected to the House seat John vacated. Steve served in that seat for 43 years. Steve was quiet effective voice for his beloved Baldwin County. He passed away in April.

Steve was a very diligent and well prepared legislator. He was extremely conservative and was always on the side of the business community. He was dignified, but if you got to know him, very witty. He was not flamboyant and would seldom go to the well and speak. Yet, when he did, people listened. He exuded class and epitomized the term gentleman.

The McMillan brothers of Baldwin County have made their mark on Alabama Political history.

See you next week

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

The Man and the Birds

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist MICHAEL BIRD Columnist

first he thought someone must be throwing snowballs against the living room window. But when he went to the front door to investigate he found a flock of birds huddled outside miserably in the snow. They’d been caught in the storm and in a desperate search for shelter they had tried to fly through his large landscape window. That is what had been making the sound.

Birds.

Well, he couldn’t let the poor creatures just lie there and freeze, so he remembered the barn where his children stabled their pony. That would provide a warm shelter. All he would have to do is to direct the birds into the shelter.

Quickly, he put on a coat and galoshes and he tramped through the deepening snow to the barn. He opened the doors wide and turned on a light so the birds would know the way in. But the birds did not come in.

So, he figured that food would entice them. He hurried back to the house and fetched some bread crumbs. He sprinkled them on the snow, making a trail of bread crumbs to the yellow-lighted wide open doorway of the stable. But to his dismay, the birds ignored the bread crumbs.

The birds continued to flap around helplessly in the snow. He tried catching them but could not. He tried shooing them into the barn by walking around and waving his arms. Instead, they scattered in every direction ... every direction except into the warm lighted barn.

Then he realized that they were afraid of him. To them, he reasoned, I am a strange and terrifying creature. If only I could let them know that they can trust me. That I’m not trying to hurt them, but to help them.

But how? Because any move he made tended to frighten them, confuse them. They just would not follow. They would not be led, or “shooed” because they feared him.

“If only I could be a bird,” he thought to himself, “and mingle with them and speak their language. Then I could tell them not to be afraid. Then I could show them the way to the safe warm barn, but I would have to be one of them so they could see and hear, and understand.”

“I would have to be . . . one of them.”

At that moment the church bells began to ring. The sound reached his ears above the sounds of the wind. He stood there listening to the bells, Adeste Fidelis. Listening to the bells pealing the glad tidings of Christmas.

And he sank to his knees in the snow.

Paul Harvey . . . good day!

Kenneth Boone,

Jolly good time at the farm

“She has all of her favorites in her living room,” Fox said. “She has a huge case that is wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Her favorites are up year round in her house.”

Fox said the nativity scenes displayed at the museum move to a storage shed purchased by Ellis just for them outside of the Christmas season.

The nativity scenes were set up in time for the Downtown Dickens Christmas event and more than 1,000 people have seen them.

“We had several come from out of town

to see them,” Fox said.

But the scenes are not up for much longer.

The museum is open Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The museum will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. Christmas Eve for the first time.

“It’s really pretty in the dark,” Fox said. “You get the full effect.”

If area residents can’t get by the nativity display this year, Fox plans to have it up again next year.

“I try to get it ready for the first Christmas event,” Fox said. “It will be up again for next Christmas, as long as I am healthy enough.”

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Santa visited Blue Ribbon Dairy Sunday afternoon listening to children who shared their lists while enjoying pony rides, hot chocolate, cookies, s’mores and more.

Law enforcement ends search for missing Montgomery teen

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Montgomery Police Department has located a missing teenager.

According to a release from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Chalysse Thomas, 18, Thomas was originally last seen on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Montgomery, Alabama, in the area of Sylvest Drive in Montgomery.

“A missing person lookout for Thomas was sent out to our local media partners and was posted and shared on social media,” CrimeStoppers said in a release about finding the teenager.

“CrimeStoppers received an overwhelming number of social media shares and interest in the case.

Thanks to a swift response from our media partners, Thomas was made aware of the lookout and reached out to Carol Robinson, a reporter with AL.COM.”

Robinson notified CrimeStoppers and CrimeStoppers commu -

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Prattville police looking for five suspects in two theft cases

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nicated with Thomas and police investigators.

“Thomas met with police investigators and she was found to be safe and unharmed,” CrimeStoppers said. “CrimeStoppers would like to send out a big thank you to our loyal Facebook followers, our local media partners, and especially Carol Robinson for remaining diligent in locating Thomas,” CrimeStoppers said. “This is an outstanding example of the support shown to CrimeStoppers day after day by our local community, local media partners, and law enforcement.

Working together, we can accomplish so much more.”

Thomas is no longer reported as a missing person.

The Prattville Police Department is investigating a felony theft of property and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspects in two cases.

Prattville Police Investigators released a photo of unknown subjects wanted for third-degree theft of property.

“The offense occurred Saturday, Dec. 10, at JCPenny at 550 Pinnacle Place in Prattville,” CrimeStoppers said in a release. “Investigators say the pictured suspects, described as three black females, entered the business, took assorted clothing and left the business without paying.”

There are no other details available for release at this time.

Two other unknown suspects are sought for theft from a business in November.

“The offense occurred, Saturday, Nov. 26 at T-Mobile located at 2259 Cobbs Ford Road in Prattville,” CrimeStoppers said in a release. “Investigators say the two pictured suspects,

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described as black males, entered the business, used a victim’s personal information to purchase three sets of Apple Airpod Pro 2’s and left the business.”

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these suspects or their whereabouts is asked to call police or CrimeStoppers using its 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1STOP or download the P3-tips app. If anyone gives a tip, they are asked to make sure they receive a tip ID and password in order to dialog with investigators in case there is a follow-up question. A tip may lead to a cash reward.

Ember is a three-year old female Shepherd looking mix, 46 lbs. She came to us with a horribly imbedded collar and even in pain she was sweet and loving. She has healed up and you can barely tell she was so badly injured.

Ember has a bit of an independent nature, is great with other dogs and loves everyone.

Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one-year-old;

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

If you are interested in meeting Ember any of our pets, our first step is

our Adoption Application you can do here: https:// elmorehumane.org/ adoption-applicationonline-form2.html. Once approved, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

Christmas week is upon us and looks like it is going to be a cold one indeed! Where our pets are concerned, the easiest way to keep them warm and safe is to bring them inside. Since we call our dogs and cats “companion” animals, it would seem inside with their humans should be easily understood. But, for those pets that are not allowed to come inside, please make sure they have shelter and protection from the cold, wind and rain. Shelter means a solid floor and walls, and adequate dry bedding to help provide warmth. Under the house where rain can run through is not appropriate, nor is a pet crate meant for transport since those have slots for air flow and the animal cannot build up any warmth or stay dry. Placement of the pet house opening away from the prevailing wind direction can also go a long way to helping a pet stay warm inside. Cold air is also very dry (just think of your chapped lips) and livestock and pets need more water than you think in the winter. Keeping outside water from freezing for your outside pets/livestock is easy. Just go to your local feed store, pet store, or online and purchase in-tank water heaters or heated water buckets. They do need to be plugged in (can run a long outdoor extension cord if need be) and are quite safe. Hauling water is no fun at all and these heating devices will ensure your pets and/or livestock will have clear fresh water no matter how low the temps go. It is possible, of course, for the water source like the standpipe/faucet to freeze, but there is heat tape or even heated hoses that can help. For our area of Alabama, generally, if your pets/livestock have a large tank of water that is kept from freezing, the daytime higher temps and sun will thaw out the hose/pipe/faucet so it can refill.

Don’t worry about our shelter

pets, as we are locking all the dogs inside in our heated kennels at night and the dogs and cats have plenty of bedding because of the continuous donations by so many pet loving people – thank you all so very much! We do need a continuous influx of bedding as some dogs destroy their beds and some just reach a point of no return so thank you to all who bring us their old comforters and blankets to help our pets.

While adopting a pet should never be a last minute decision, our pets available for adoption can always be seen on the online adoption sites like www.petfinder.com and www. adoptapet.com. If you see a pet that is of interest, please get your application (link is in the narrative for every pet) in soon. We will do adoption appointments this week through Friday. Saturday is only for pickup of already approved adoptions and the shelter will close at noon on Sat., Dec. 24 and reopen Tue., Dec. 27. The Tail’s End Thrift Store will also close noon, Fri. Dec 24 and reopen Thu. Dec. 29.

Just like at Thanksgiving, please watch for too many treats or rich food that might make pets sick. And please keep an eye on Christmas trees, presents, decorations that might be unsafe for an inquisitive pet – especially a new puppy or kitten. The last thing you want is an emergency veterinary trip over the Christmas holiday weekend.

Our board and staff hope that everyone has a peaceful Christmas with family (pets included) and friends. We want to thank so many incredibly generous supporters who have stopped by this month to donate food, supplies, money and more, and are grateful to all who share our love for animals and their welfare. And a huge thanks to adopters who have welcomed a Shelter pet to their home at any time this year in the spirit of Christmas. Thank you for your support and we wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

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SUBMITTED THE HERALD Chalysse Thomas, 18, was reported as missing by the Montgomery Police Department, but has since been found safe.

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The Prattville Police Department is investigating a felony theft of property and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspects above.

It’s Christmas Once Again!

Holiday word find

Angel, Bells, Bows, Candy Canes, Cards, Carols, Cookies, December, Gifts, Holly, Lights, Mistletoe, Ornaments, Pudding, Ribbons, Santa Claus, Snow, Star, Stocking, Tree

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Christmas Day. Christmas is perhaps the biggest holiday of the year for some people. Many families and cultures have their own special traditions during the holidays, including celebrating the birth of Christ, hanging wreaths and holly, decorating cut fir trees, baking cookies and special foods, singing Christmas Carols, hanging strands of bright Christmas lights, sending out cards, exchanging gifts with loved ones, and preparing for Santa Claus, or Saint Nicolas. This legend began several hundred years ago with Saint Nicholas, a man who was credited with performing many miracles. In Germany, he is known as Kris Kringle. In many other parts of the World, including the U.S., he is known as Santa Claus. His legend spread across Europe and then to the rest of the World because he gave children gifts and performed miracles on Christmas Eve!

Holiday Cookies

You will need: 1 package pre-made sugar cookie dough, cookie cutters, cookie sheet, rolling pin or round object to roll with, flour, and sprinkles or colored sugars

Directions: Place a small amount of flour on rolling surface. Rub some flour on rolling pin and place 1/3 of the dough down. Roll out with rolling pin. Place cookie cutters on top of dough and press down. Place cutout on cookie sheet. Repeat until sheet is full. Place sprinkles and colored sugars on cookies before baking. Place in oven and bake until golden brown around the edges (around 7-10 minutes). Remove and allow them to cool. Enjoy!

For each row of Santa’s hats shown another row is an exact mirror image. Find the mirror images for each row.

Hat Trick Ans: 1-4, 2-7, 3-6, 5-8

Merry Christmas!

traditions of others.

Recently I overheard a conversation bemoaning the present reality of the season. A group of Christians were lamenting the fact that, in some circles, it isn’t deemed appropriate to wish others a Merry Christmas anymore. The lament was a mixture of sadness, frustration, and rage.

I don’t know about you, but I am certainly a person who grew tired of talk about issues of political correctness years ago. Each time I hear that speaking in a certain way might offend someone whose beliefs and traditions differ, I immediately cringe. I simply do not find such conversations

BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

REV. JONATHAN YARBORO Columnist

helpful. Before anyone dismisses me as noncaring, crass, or any other curmudgeon type term, let me explain.

The problem with these conversations, as I and many others see it, has to do with the “P” of “PC”. Is there such thing as political correctness? There certainly used to be. I like to think of it as statesmanship, but I digress.

It seems more worthwhile, meaningful, and potentially beneficial to have conversations about the way we talk to each other without

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting.

Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

any mention of being or not being politically correct. Rather than focus on some outlying definition of “correctness”, what if we allowed scripture to define human interaction?

Every major religion has at least one thing in common. The overwhelming majority of forms of religious expression contain some advocation for doing unto others.

Jesus explained it this way. Love one another as I have loved you. Share the love God has for you with everyone you encounter. Care for neighbor is a universal virtue.

This teaching was not intended solely for Jews. It was not intended solely for Gentiles. It was the word of God to the whole of the earthly kingdom. It originated at the time of creation. Jesus became that teaching in the flesh for all to hear.

Church Briefs

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

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

What does your tradition direct you to share as a blessing to others at this time of year? Is your blessing “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hannukah”? Do you celebrate Kwanzaa, or does your belief system contain no celebration at this time of year? Do such differences really amount to anything?

Again, I don’t know about you, but my clear response to that question is “No, they do not.” Speak the blessing of your tradition in love and forget about the rest. No child of God has the market cornered on worthiness to share blessing.

In other words, it is correct for a follower of Jesus Christ to wish others a Merry Christmas. It is correct for Jews to wish others Happy Hannukah. Extending the greetings of personal tradition are not a threat to the

tion, visit the church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet

Unless, of course, they are intended as such. Now we are getting somewhere. Again, as Jesus taught, it is not what one puts in the mouth that defiles. It is what comes out. In other words, it isn’t the words themselves that help or harm. It is the heart behind them.

Perhaps the way to proceed in the midst of the great diversity of the earthly Kingdom is to speak from the heart; the ransomed heart. Any child of God, regardless of religious identification, experiencing the redemptive love of God should share that blessing as revealed to them by God. It is the best way to avoid intentional or even unintentional cursing of others.

Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka

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

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County football players selected to All-State teams

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

A large number of county football players were named to the Alabama Sports Writer Association’s All-State Football Team this weekend.

Twelve players from across the country earned honors. Edgewood Academy earned the most honors with five players selected in

the AISA group, while Elmore County and Holtville each had two players selected in Class 5A.

Wetumpka had two players selected in Class 6A, while Stanhope Elmore added one player in 6A.

Tallassee was the only school to not have a player selected to the teams.

See TEAMS, Page B2

Edgewood basketball teams sweep Lowndes Christmas Tournament

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The Edgewood Academy girls and boys basketball teams had impressive performances at the Lowndes Christmas Tournament this weekend.

Both the girls and boys teams for Edgewood Academy swept through their competition and took home the championship trophies. Both teams beat Southern Academy in the first round and beat Lowndes Academy in the championship game.

“We played quality opponents on both the boys and girls side,” head coach Darryl Free said. “On the girls side, we played two really highly-ranked teams and ended the tournament with a very good 1A Lowndes team. They’re probably the best team in 1A, and we knew it was going to be a good game. That was probably our most complete game to date.”

The girls team, which is undefeated at 11-0 this year, beat Southern Academy 49-26 in the first round. They then turned around and beat Lowndes, 47-41, in the championship.

In the first game, the trio of Lindsey Brown, Jaylyn Strength and Madison Martin scored 31 of the team’s 49 points, while Lexie Smith added 10 points and Aubrey Newton scored six.

In the championship game, however, nearly all of the scoring was done by the three-headed monster of Brown, Strength and Martin as they scored 41 of the team’s 47 points.

Brown scored 22 of those points with five 3-pointers.

“They’re definitely the core for us scoring for sure, however I do think we have some really good role players who are crucial for us,” Free said. “Lexie is stepping in to a huge role and we have Aubrey Newton, a new girl who is in ninth grade who plays big minutes. Anna Guillot is playing big minutes for us. We knew we had that core three, but we’re building up some good role players around them.”

On the boys side of things, Edgewood beat Southern, 70-52, in the first round to hand Southern their first loss of the season. Both teams are in Class 2A, so it was a good game to see where the team stands. In that game, Austin Champion scored 24 points while Cooper Hall scored 23 to lead the team.

In the championship game, Edgewood cruised past Lowndes, 56-26, to claim the championship.

While the Edgewood boys are not undefeated on the season, all three of their losses have come to Class 3A teams, and two have come to Macon-East.

STANHOPE ELMORE NAMES HUNTER ADAMS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, ATHLETICS DIRECTOR

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Stanhope Elmore has found its new head football coach and athletics director.

The Elmore County Board of Education voted last week to approve Hunter Adams as the Mustangs’ new head coach and athletics director. Adams, who is currently in his second stint with

the team, has most recently served as the Stanhope Elmore wresting coach and defensive coordinator since 2017.

He replaces former head coach Brian Bradford, who resigned in October after six years as head coach and athletics director.

While leading the defense, Stanhope Elmore has reached the playoffs four of the last six seasons and has had many stel-

Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week: D’Marcus Peake

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The votes are in, and this week’s Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the week is Wetumpka basketball player D’Marcus Peake.

Peake, one of the top scorers for Wetumpka this season, earned 232 of the 452 total votes, which resulted in over half of the total votes. Behind him, Edgewood Academy’s Lindsey Brown earned 123 votes while fellow Wetumpka athlete earned 97 votes.

Peake is the first Wetumpka basketball player to earn the honor this season. He had a stellar week last week as he helped lead Wetumpka to a 2-1 record across three games.

In those three games, two wins against Calhoun and Elmore County and a loss to Chilton County, Peake averaged 19 points per game.

He scored 19 points against Calhoun, 18 points against Chilton County, and then wrapped his week off with a 20-point game against Elmore County.

Peake and the Indians are currently off to a great start to the season with a 9-2 overall record.

lar seasons. The Mustangs have allowed under 21 points per game in three of his six seasons, while his defense has allowed over 24 points per game only one season.

While he has plenty of experience leading the Mustangs’ defense, Adams also has five years of head coaching experience.

Before taking a job at Stanhope

CLIFF WILLIAMS THE HERALD

Wetumpka’s Logan Weighall kicks off against Greenville.

COURTESY PHOTO THE HERALD

The Edgewood Academy boys basketball team (8-3) beat Southern Academy and Lowndes Academy by a combined 48 points in the tournament.

DALTON MIDDLETON THE HERALD

Wetumpka basketball player D’Marcus Peake drives to the lane against Elmore County earlier this season.

JAKE ARTHUR THE HERALD

New Stanhope Elmore head coach Hunter Adams during an AHSAA football game between the Stanhope mustangs and the Prattville lions at Stanley Jenson Stadium in Prattville, Ala on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021.

COURTESY PHOTO THE HERALD Edgewood’s girls, the only unbeaten team left in AISA, beat both Southern and Lowndes in the tournament to claim its second-consecutive tournament championship in back-toback weeks.

Elmore, Adams led the Holtville Bulldogs for five years. He was the head coach at Holtville from 2012 to 2016 before resigning following the 2016 season. He accumulated a 4-46 overall record in five seasons leading the Bulldogs, including a 29-game losing streak.

He is now tasked with getting Stanhope Elmore back on track and in the postseason. The Mustangs have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons after finishing 5th in the region each year.

This past season, Stanhope Elmore went 4-6 overall with a 3-3 record in Class 6A, Region 2. Four of their six losses came by one possession, and the Mustangs ended the season on a three-game winning streak where Adams’ defense held each opponent to under 13 points.

During the win streak, Stanhope Elmore upset defending state champions Pike Road.

TOURNAMENT Continued from B1

ADAMS Continued from B1 They are unbeaten against 2A and 1A teams.

“We really hyped up the Southern game to kind of see where we fell in terms of 2A teams,” Free said. “We wanted to see where we were. I thought our guys did a great job of coming out and setting the tone and played the game we wanted to play at. We played the tempo we wanted to. Southern has probably the best player in AISA, and we were able to overcome him playing a great game.”

Both Edgewood teams were ranked highly in the first Alabama Sports Writers Association poll last week. The girls team is the No. 1-ranked team in AISA and is the only undefeated team left in the state.

The boys are ranked No. 5 across the state, but they are the highest ranked Class 2A team. All four teams ranked above the Wildcats are Class 3A.

TEAMS Continued from B1

CLASS 6A

Wetumpka’s Logan Weighall and Justin Crumbaugh both made the cut, while Stanhope Elmore’s Colton Walls was selected.

Weighall was picked for the Class 6A Second Team placekicker. The star kicker and punter, who recently played in the North/South All-Star Game, made 35 of 37 PATs this season while also making six of his nine field goal attempts. He had

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a long of 49 yards.

Walls, a Troy football and baseball commit who also played in the North/ South game, was selected as a Second Team offensive lineman. Walls did not play offensive line this season.

He played tight end, long snapper and as a backup quarterback. He totaled 488 yards and six touchdowns this year.

Crumbaugh, who was the Elmore County Defensive Player of the Year, was selected as an honorable mention linebacker on the All-State Team. Crumbaugh had a stellar season

for the Indians and recorded 110 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and one intereception.

CLASS 5A

Elmore County had quarterback Payton Stephenson and wide receiver Garrett Allen selected, while Holtville had quarterback Keiland Baker and linebacker Conner Hackett picked.

Both quarterbacks were named to the Class 5A Second Team not as quarterbacks, but as athletes.

Stephenson, who was the Elmore County Offensive

Player of the Year, totaled 2,600 yards and 34 touchdowns this season. He had 22 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing.

Baker was also a dualthreat quarterback this season. He did not start the full season, but ended the year with 913 passing yards and nine touchdowns while adding nearly 650 rushing yards and nine more touchdowns.

Allen and Hackett were both selected for Honorable Mention in Class 5A. Allen, who did not play football last season, had a standout season for the

Panthers. He recorded 44 catches, second highest on the team, for 717 yards and eight touchdowns this year.

Hackett also had a stellar senior campaign at linebacker as he led all county players in tackles this year. He recorded 143 tackles, good for 13 tackles per game, along with 23 tackles for loss, two sacks and one interception.

AISA

Edgewood had five players selected between first and second team. Offensive lineman Bryson Boone and defensive back Gabe

LeMaster were selected to the first team, while defensive back Austin Champion, wide receiver Bradley Boone and defensive lineman Wes Reeves were each selected to second team.

Bryson Boone was selected as an offensive lineman after he graded out at 81% on the season and was selected to the AISA All-Star Game. On defense, he had 83 tackles with 15 tackles for loss this year.

LeMaster, who was the Elmore County Two-Way Player of the Year, recorded six interceptions this season on defense to lead the Wildcats. He also recorded 72 tackles and broke up 10 passes.

Champion, who mainly played quarterback but also played in the secondary, was picked for the latter. He recorded 49 tackles this year with one interception, but he passed for 17 touchdowns on offense.

Bradley Boone was one of his biggest threats on offense, and that is why he landed on the AllState team as a receiver. He totaled 600 yards of offense between rushing and receiving and added six touchdowns to the mix.

Reeves was one of the team’s best on the offensive line, but made the All-State team as a defensive lineman. He recorded 80 tackles with five tackles for loss and one sack this season. On offense, he graded out at 84%.

FILE PHOTO THE HERALD

Hunter Adams celebrates with Stanhope Elmore linebacker Donnie Arnold after a big play against Carver.

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD The City of Wetumpka Sports Complex is hosting Walking Wonderland for two more nights, Friday and Saturday from dark until 8 p.m. Area businesses and city staff have decorated portions of the complex’s birding trail.

Police seek help in International Paper theft

Staff Report TPI Staff

The Prattville Police Department is investigating a felony theft and seeks the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

Investigators with the Prattville Police Department released a photo of a truck and trailer that was used to commit a theft of copper wire valued at over

$5,000.

“Investigators say possibly four suspects committed the theft and left in the pictured truck and trailer,” a CrimeStoppers release said. “The offense occurred, Tuesday, Nov. 22 at International Paper in Prattville.”

The suspects are wanted for first-degree theft of property which is a Class C felony.

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash

reward for the identification of the subjects involved.

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

Santa Claus and the Grinch came to town

CLIFF WILLIAMS | THE HERALD

Who saw the Grinch in Slapout Monday night? The Christmas gremlin and Santa along with elves brought the Holtville/Slapout Christmas parade to life.

the Sun moves opposite your sign to stay for the next four weeks. This means you will need more sleep. It also means you have more objectivity, which will allow you to get a better understanding of your closest relationships. Tonight: Get organized.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The Sun changes signs today, which will inspire you to work hard. Suddenly, not only do you want to work hard, you want to work efficiently to make every action count. This new higher standard will be something that you will embrace for the next four weeks. “Hello, world!”

Tonight: Relax. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Once a year, the Sun enters the part of your chart that governs play, recreation, social outings, vacations, sports and fun activities with kids. This is what’s happening today, which means you want to have fun! (This lovely inuence will last for four weeks.) Tonight: Home and family.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today you might feel a shift of focus to

home, family and your private life. In fact, this focus will last for the next four weeks. You might be more involved with a parent. Home repairs and redecorating projects will be on your list. (Librans care about the appearance of their surroundings.) Tonight: Learn something.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Starting today, your daily pace will accelerate! Suddenly, you’ve got things to do, places to go and people to see! This high-energy window will last for four weeks. (Fear not; it will be “fun busy.”) Enjoy talking to siblings, relatives and neighbors, plus reading and writing more than usual. Tonight: Do paperwork.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

“Show me the money!” You will nd that your focus now turns to money, earnings and cash ow. Starting today, the Sun will travel through your Money House, which might trigger clever moneymaking ideas. It will also spark your desire to buy beautiful things.

Tonight: Stay calm.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Today the Sun enters your sign, where it will stay for the next four weeks. This can happen only once a year, and when it occurs, it gives you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You will also attract people and favorable circumstances to you.

Tonight: Quiet time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today you might feel a desire to hide from the busyness around you. (This will last for four weeks.) Fear not, because you can actually use this opportunity to do research and work alone or behind the scenes. Some will have a secret love affair. Tonight: Set goals.

(Feb. 19-March 20)

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. PUBLICATION DATES: January 26, 2022, February 2, 2022, February 9, 2022, March 2, 2022, May 11, 2022, July 20, 2022, September 21, 2022, December 21, 2022. NEWSPAPER: Wetumpka Herald. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Carole D Gray, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Americare Investment Group, Inc dba Primier Capital Lending, on May 20, 2009, said mortgage recordProbate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY 2009 Page 2016 Page 467 and further in Book 2016 Page 39556 and further in Book 2016 Page 39976; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, 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 February 17, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the N.W. Corner of the East 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, Township 17 N, Range 19 E, Elmore County, Alabama. Thence run S 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 1273.41 feet; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 583.56 feet to an Iron Pin Found (12771) and the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 217.38 feet to an Iron Pin Found (12771); thence South 0 degrees 54 minutes 47 seconds West, a distance of 133.54 feet to a rebar found; thence N 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 217.46 feet to a rebar found; thence N 0 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds East, a distance of 133.54 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel of land is lying in the East 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, Township 17 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County Alabama and contains 0.67 acres more or less. Also an easement being 20 feet in width for the right of ingress and egress and utilities, the centerline being herewith described. Commence at the S.E. corner of the above described lot; thence run North 0

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degrees 54 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to the centerline of said easement; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline a distance of 437.46 feet to the Westerly R.O.W. of Dozier Road and the end of easement. Together with the Manufactured Home described as follows: Make: Redman; Model: Venture; Year 1997; Serial Numbers 11431513 A & B.. Property street address for informational purposes: 120 Meadow Ridge Dr , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from February 17, 2022 until April 28, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from April 28, 2022 until July 7, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from July 7, 2022 until September 15, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 15, 2022 until December 8, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from December 8, 2022 until February 16, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-06282

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 2022 21-06282

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Royal T. Hepburn, a single man, originally in favor of Residential Mortgage Corporation, on April 29, 2005, said mortgage recorded

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2005 and Page 32318; the undersigned NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 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 February 2, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Lot 16, Block A, according the Plat of Wylewood Subdivision, Revised, as said plat apCounty, Alabama, in Plat Book 8, at Page 34.. Property street address for informational purposes: 101 Rutherford Court, 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,

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

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

NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-09294 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 22-02438

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FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Douglas A Lovejoy An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Hope Federal Credit Union, its successors and assigns dated March 31, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on March 31, 2020, in Book 2020, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Hope Federal Credit Union by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 66150 in the of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Hope Federal Credit Union, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 19thing property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 58, in Block H-3, according to the Map of Hickory Hills at Emerald Mountain Plat No. 3, as the

County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12 at Page 96 & 97. Said property is commonly known as 30 Hickory Lane, Wetumpka, AL between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. HOPE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03908AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 22-03908AL

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Brandi S Taylor An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GMFS, LLC, its successors and assigns dated April 13, 2017; said mortgage being recorded on April 14, 2017, in Book 2017,

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Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to GMFS LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2022, Page 6321

Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, GMFS LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 19th day of January, 2023 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 18, of Stoneridge Subdivision Plat No. 2, as shown on that certain of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 15, at Page 22. Said property is commonly known as 167 Stoneridge Drive, Tallassee, AL between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to prohibited under the U.S. Bank-

of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. GMFS LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-02500AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 22-02500AL

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In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Prison, Wetumpka, Alabama, GMC Proj. No. AMGM19005715, for Alabama Department of Corrections, Owner, and havement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Goodwyn Mills and Cawood, Inc., 2660 Eastchase Lane, Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117.

Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc. 1105 Singleton Drive Selma, AL 36701

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 14, 21, 28 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. PUBLICATION DATES: July 13, 2022, July 20, 2022, July 27, 2022, August 3, 2022, September 7, 2022, October 12, 2022, December 21, 2022.

NEWSPAPER: Wetumpka Herald. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William L. Jeffcoat and Linda L. Jeffcoat, husband and wife for and during their joint lives, originally in favor of Mortgage Electron-

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gg ic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for American Advisors Group, on March 25, 2014, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014 Page 16450; the undersigned Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on September 1, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commencing at the Northwest corner of Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, Township 19 North, Range 20 East, thence North 88 degrees 00 minutes East 206.0 feet for the Point of Beginning.

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

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 1, 2022 until October 4, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from October 4, 2022 until December 14, 2022, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from December 14,

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pp 2022 until February 15, 2023, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-04976

Wetumpka Herald: December 21, 2022 22-04976

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Carol B Ford and Bill Ford, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, on July 13, 2020, said mortgage being recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, on July 21, 2020 at Book 2020, atgage Corporation, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alduring the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE -

CATED ON THE NORTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 AND THE THE HEREIN DESCRIBED AND ALONG SAID RIGHT OFING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 111 AND THE RIGHT OF WAY

THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT FEET TO A FENCE CORNER;

OF BEGINNING Being the same property as conveyedhusband and wife as set forth in-

ranty or recourse, expressed or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender

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

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

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

Wetumpka Herald: AL21116

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

Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2016 Page 10761; the undersigned Regions Bank dba Regions Mortgage, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on January 5, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A portion of Lot 2, Valley Brook Subdivision, Plat “B” (A Replat of Lots 1-3 & 5-7) as reof Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 8, Page 32, and more particularly described as follows: Begin at an iron pin at the Southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence North 14 degrees 50 minutes 00 seconds West, along the West line of said Lot 2, 100.00 feet to an iron pin at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2, thence North 63 degrees 23 minutes 18 seconds East, 1.27 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument on the South Right of Way of Cobb’s Ford Road; thence Easterly along said Right of Way the following three (3) calls: 1) North 70 degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds East, 133.33 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument; 2) South 79 degrees 00 minutes 10 seconds East, 19.91 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument; 3) South 46 degrees 50 minutes 24 seconds East, 84.60 feet to a concrete Right of Way monument on the west Right of Way of Valley Brook Road; thence South 15 degrees 54 minutes 21 seconds East, along said Right of Way, 14.72 feet to an iron pin at the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of the afore-mentioned plat; thence leaving said Right of Way, South 70 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds West, along the South line of said Lot 2, 197.81 feet to the Point of Beginning.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1751 Valley Brook Rd , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below.

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

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION

Keith Edward Myers, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Jerry M. Blevins’ Complaint for Defamation Per Se, Invasion of Privacy, and Wantonness, and request for an award of monetary damages in excess of $500,000, within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. CV-2022-900191, Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama. Done this the 11th day of December, 2022.

/s/ Sibley G. Reynolds Circuit Judge Elmore County, Alabama Jerry M. Blevins, Esq. 2800 Zelda Road, Suite 200-3 Montgomery, Alabama 36106 Plaintiff - Pro Se

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023 CV-2022-900191

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mickey R Willis, and Charlene M Willis, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB., on July 19, 2007, said mortgage recorded

Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, in Document Number: 230774; the undersigned Bank of America, N.A., as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Dadeville, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, on January 24, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number 307 Block Number 22, on Plat Number 4, according to map and plat prepared by William R. Sizemore, surveyor of property known as Tallassee Mills, East Tallassee Subdivision dated February 7, 1951 and recorded among the land records of Tallapoosa County, Alabama in Plat Book 2, Page 81. Property street address for informational purposes: 211 Dorman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR 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 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 funds by noon the next busiTiffany & 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. Bank of America, N.A., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 22-08141

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023 22-08141

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GORDON GREGORY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-368 NOTICE TO

CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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

KIMBERLY KAY ADAMS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM GORDON GREGORY, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023 EST/GREGORY W.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy Lydell Stokes, single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC, on August 15, 2019, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2019 Page 43057; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in

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p 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 February 15, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 21 of Jacob’s Way Plat #1A as said Plat appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 18 at Page 11.. Property street address for informational purposes: 150 Chase Dr , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law 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. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. com TB File Number: 22-09123

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022 and Jan 4, 2023 22-09123

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

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

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

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

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

Court proceeding to consider such Petitions without further JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner SAMUEL J. MCLURE THE ADOPTION LAW FIRM P O BOX 640667 PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 36064 334-546-2009

A2022-019

PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 26, 2021 executed by Erica Sheree Johnson, an unmarried person, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for Trustmark National Bank, said Mortgage being recorded March 15, 2021, in RLPY Book 2021, the Judge of Probate of Elmore

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g County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Trustmark National Bank by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2022, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustmark National Bank, 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 02/15/2023, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 105, according to the Plat of Charleston Place Plat No. I, as same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 15, at Page 75 and 76 For informational purposes only, the property address is: 28 Turtle Dr., Elmore, AL 36025. 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.

Trustmark National Bank Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 40-FC-22-01351

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022, Jan. 4, 2023 40-FC-22-01351

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NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, WHO IS ALSO KNOWN AS DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-356

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, who is also known as DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL ANN ROBERSON and KAREN LEE COLLEY on the 30th day of November 2022 by Justin Edwards, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: JACQUELINE E. AUSTIN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 908 108 COURT ST CHERYL ANN ROBERSON and KAREN LEE COLLEY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES WAITES LAMBERTH, who is also known as DOLORES VERNELL LAMBERTH, DECEASED WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4874 jeaatty@aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/LAMBERTH, D.

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THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

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THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID V. BISHOP, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-307 NOTICE

TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of DAVID V. BISHOP, deceased, having been granted to JIM BISHOP, III on December 1, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JIM BISHOP, III ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID V. BISHOP, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney

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y for Administrator: JOSEPH K. BAMBURG ATTORNEY AT LAW 409 LAY DAM ROAD CLANTON, ALABAMA 35045 205-755-1975

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

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REGINA DENISE HONAKER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-358

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of REGINA DENISE HONAKER, deceased, having been granted to JOHN CHRISTOPHER HONAKER on December, 5, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

JOHN CHRISTOPHER HONAKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF REGINA DENISE HONAKER, 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. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/HONAKER R.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALAN DEWAYNE NOBLES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-297 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALAN DeWAYNE NOBLES, deceased, having been granted to KELLY MARIE NOBLES on December, 6, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

KELLY MARIE NOBLES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALAN DEWAYNE NOBLES, 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. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/NOBLES, A.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN VENNETTA HARRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-361

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOAN VENNETTA HARRIS, deceased, having been granted to BRENDA HARRIS LANGLEY on December, 16, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

BRENDA HARRIS LANGLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOAN VENNETTA HARRIS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: TERRY P. WILSON WILSON & JACKSON, LLC 1785 TALIAFERRO TRAIL SUITE 6 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-260-9998 tpwlaw@protonmail.com

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023

EST/HARRIS J. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNIE J. MADDOX, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-314

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DONNIE J. MADDOX, deceased, having been granted to FAYE EDMONDSON on December 9, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of

FAYE EDMONDSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONNIE J. MADDOX, DECEASED

Address of Personal Representative: FAYE EDMONDSON ATTORNEY AT LAW 135 N TALLASSEE STREET DADEVILLE, ALABAMA 36853 256-825-9559

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/MADDOX, D.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE SALES, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-363

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioners, LOTTIE MAE ABDULLAH, TONY TURNER, MARY TOWNS, PAUL SALES, DORIS SALES, KEVIN SALES, SANDRA SALES, BRENDA TOWNS, KENNETH TOWNS, DERRELL TOWNS, EZARIAH SALES,

the Estate of ROBERT LEE SALES, JR., DECEASED, 1975, Section 43-2-691, et. or interested parties having any

court within thirty (30) days of with the Court within such thirty an Order authorizing such JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attoney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334)514-1011

Dec. 21, 2022 EST/SALES, R.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS MICHAEL MCGOUGH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-365 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of THOMAS MICHAEL McGOUGH, deceased, having been granted to NANCY N. McGOUGH on December 9, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

NANCY N. McGOUGH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS MICHAEL MCGOUGH, 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. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 EST/MCGOUGH T.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN WHITE PARSONS, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-282

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of ANN WHITE PARSONS, deceased, having been granted to DONALD WHITE PARSONS, on the 16TH day of December, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said Estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

DONALD WHITE PARSONS, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANN WHITE PARSONS

Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. Attorney for Administrator 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 21, 28, 2022 and Jan. 4, 2023 EST/PARSONS, A.

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

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

STACEY PRICE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SANDRA MCLENDON, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: FRANK TRUNCALI ATTORNEY AT LAW 445 DEXTER AVE, SUITE 4050 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-557-7017 attorneyft@outlook.com

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/MCLENDON, S.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALLEN D. WAGES, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES FRED TOOMEY on November 30, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

CHARLES FRED TOOMEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALLEN D. WAGES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ANDREW ODOM THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 711 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE. ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 andrew@clevelandgroup.legal

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/WAGES, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES G. MAYS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-237 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Es-

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y tate of JAMES G. MAYS, deceased, having been granted to ANITA C. MAYS on December 1, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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

Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/MAYS, J.

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

Letters of Administration over the Estate of MARGARET JUNE WOODRUFF, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT GLEN WOODRUFF on November 29, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 2022 EST/WOODRUFF, M.

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

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID SCOTT WILSON, deceased, having been granted to LENA RENEE’ WILSON on November, 30, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 10, 2012, executed by Jeremy B. Cramer and Geneva M. Cramer, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for First Community Mortgage, which mortgage was recorded on September 18, 2012, in RLPY Book 2012, Page 47014, of the mortgage records in the Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Crescent Mortgage Company, notice is hereby given 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 19, 2023, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin at the Northeast Corner of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence South 01 degrees 09 minutes 29 seconds East, 891.35 feet to an iron pin in the centerline of Tanner Lane, a county maintained gravel road; thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 19 seconds West, along the centerline of said road (more or less), 165.33 feet to an iron pin, said point being the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 02 minutes 19 seconds West, along centerline of said road (more or less), 300.00 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said road, North 02 degrees 29 minutes 07 seconds East, 582.45 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 02 minutes 19 seconds East, 300.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 02 degrees 29 minutes 07 seconds West, 582.45 feet to the point of beginning. The above-de-

gg scribed property lies in the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 20 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama and contains 4.00 acres, more or less, and the South 30 feet is subject to ingress/egress and utility easement. 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, encumbrancin the mortgage and those contained in the records ofbate 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. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price by noon on the second business day following the sale atlirons, 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.

Crescent Mortgage Company Transferee Robert J. Wermuth/jmm Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 14, 21 and 28, 2022 FC/CRAMER

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

y E Commerce Street, Wetump-

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

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

THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF

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

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