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Christmas Under the Lights set for Dec. 11 By CARMEN RODGERS BUREAU CHIEF The City of Wetumpka is gearing up for the annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade will be held at night starting at 6 p.m. “This is the first year that we have had the parade at night,”

Special Events Coordinator for the City of Wetumpka Valencia Johnson said. “Every float must be illuminated.” The parade will start on W. Bridge St. and travel over the Bibb Graves Bridge and into downtown Wetumpka. While the parade will start at 6 p.m., Christmas festivi-

ties start early with a Character Breakfast Session at 7:30 a.m., and another set for 9:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the breakfasts. The entertainment stage at Gold Star Park will be open from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Beginning at noon, there will be arts and crafts for children,

also at Gold Star Park., and there will be a car show from noon until 3 p.m. There will be children’s activities at Gold Star Park from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. At 4 p.m. there will be a Christmas Wakeboard Show. “They will perform skits,” Johnson explained. “It’s really

neat.” Then, after the parade, a Christmas favorite will return when Skiing Santa hits the water at 7:30 p.m. with a fireworks show to accompany. For more information about the upcoming Christmas festivities, call 334-567-5147 or visit www.cityofwetumpka.com

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Billie Rawls and Theresa Crum presented the thread my Needle Club with a $500 check on behalf of the African American Heritage Association.

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Britt campaigning for votes in the U.S. Senate race By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

atie Britt has never held a political office, but she is no stranger to politics — even Washington D.C. politics. Britt is seeking to replace Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator Richard Shelby. She vows to remember her small town roots of Enterprise and Coffee County and never back down from her values if elected. “The most important things in life are faith, family and freedom,” Britt said while campaigning in Tallapoosa County this week. “I grew up going to the tiny church my great grandparents started and my parents still attend.”

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At Russell Medical Katie Britt spoke with voters as she campaigned for a seat in the U.S. Senate, including Mabry Cook.

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Wetumpka has been in the national spotlight recently thanks to the exposure that Hometown Takeover brought to this city on the river. This national spotlight has also brought a lot of attention to a group of local quilters, the Thread My Needle Club. “They were on HGTV when Wetumpka had their hometown makeover a few months ago, and it got good publicity from it,” Winfred Wise with the Lucille Wise Memorial Foundation said. See DONATE, Page A3

Bill Anthony Memorial Battles for the Armory will be held this weekend By CARMEN RODGERS BUREAU CHIEF The 24th annual Bill Anthony Memorial Battles for the Armory will be held this weekend, starting Friday, Nov. 12, Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14. This 3-day event starts Friday, with gates opening at 9 a.m. for School Day where there will be numer-

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ing histories during School Day. Admission is $5. Gates also open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday for general admission. Everyone is encouraged to shop the many sutlers, or time period vendors, tents as well as modern vendors. A Lady’s Tea begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Anthony Barn. Activities at the Lady’s Tea will include a skillet toss

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contest. Period dress is required. The Period Ball will also be at the barn Saturday night starting at 7 p.m. Period dress is also required for the ball. There will be a period church service starting at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Anthony Barn. There will be both time period food as well as modern food vendors on site each day

serving up bar-b- que, camp stew, hamburgers and more. Carriage Rides over the beautiful Gibson’s View Plantation grounds will be provided along with tours of soldier encampments up until battle time a 2 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The Battle of Chehaw will be reenacted on Saturday See MEMORIAL, Page A3

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Obituaries OLLIE MAE DENNIS

Dennis Jr., one grandchild, Deacon Ellis Antley, and two brothers, Jerry and Bobby Driver. Mrs. Dennis is survived by her sons, John David Dennis II, James Allen Dennis. Bobby Dennis, Donnie Dennis, Daniel Dennis, and Charlie Dennis; daughters, Brenda Carol Dennis Antley, and Tammy Louise Dennis Johnson. Twenty Grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren. Five sisters, Joyce McNeal Skinner, Betty Sue Jones

DENNIS, Ollie Mae, a resident of Wetumpka, AL, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the age of 74. Graveside services will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Coosa River Cemetery, with Pastor Bob McCelvey officiating. Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing. Mrs. Dennis was preceded in death by her husband John David

Hagans, Elaine Singleton, Ruth Ann Lyons, Shirley Skinner. One brother, Paul Driver. Numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday November 7, 2021 at Gassett Funeral Home, from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Justin Johnson, Josh Johnson, Tyler Dennis, Sam Antley, Bo Antley, and Casey Antley. Online Guest Book available at www.gassettfuneralhome.net

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOV. 1

• Harassment was reported on Welch Drive.

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• Identity theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. • Harassment was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

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Elmore County commercial truck driving program meets industry need STAFF REPORT Transportation is big business in Alabama with employers seeking qualified candidates for jobs in every facet of the supply chain network. Ingram State Technical College, located ta 5375 Ingram Rd, Deatsville, is helping to produce those qualified workers by offering a variety of transportation-related career technical training options. The newest addition in this area is Commercial Truck Driving. Under the direction of program instructor Allen Johnson, the program enrolled over 30 students in the first 24 months of operation. “Interest in the program was outstanding from the very beginning,” said Johnson. “Even as we paused the program due to COVID students continued to ask about enrolling. They know this is a career

field where they can earn good wages and build a promising future.” To date 17 students have completed the program. In addition to Class “A” driver licenses, the students have also earned endorsements needed to operate certain types of commercial motor vehicles and transport special types of goods. “We have four graduates who earned double, triple, tanker and passenger endorsements in addition to their commercial license,” Johnson explained. “Other students are going to follow their lead because having those credentials opens doors across the industry.” Many of the program’s first graduates have already joined the workforce. “Our job placement team has placed five graduates in the workforce and a sixth is working as an instructional aide in the CDL program,” said

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Britt went to the University of Alabama and served as SGA president and then went to Washington to work in Shelby’s office. Britt returned to Alabama to go to law school and was a practicing attorney before helping Shelby in his last campaign. She stayed with Shelby, joining his team in Washington as Chief of Staff before returning to her roots to lead the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in 2019. Britt said her parents’ work ethic rubbed off on her. “Both of my parents are small business owners,” Britt said. “They really instilled the value of hard work and I think we are missing that right now in this country and missing what the American dream is built on. That dream is you can roll up your sleeves and work hard and do better than those before you.” Britt said there is now a culture of taking a hand out with the government giving instead of relying on “the good Lord and hard work to make ends meet.” “It is something that will ruin this country,” Britt said. “We have to stand up against it.” Britt said her grandfather taught her a lesson that has already worked in her time as SGA president, walking the halls of the U.S. Capitol with Shelby and heading the BCA. “He said, ‘Don’t be intimidated by where somebody is from or what their parents do or what’s in their bank account. The things that will determine your path in life are your character, your integrity, your work ethic and the way you

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Since Hometown Takeover aired, the Elmore County Black History Museum’s Facebook page has been getting requests for these one-of-a-kind handmade quilts. To help the Thread My Needle Club fill all of the new requests for quilts, the Lucille Wise Memorial Foundation and the African American Heritage Association both donated $500 to the Thread My Needle quilters. “For a total of $1,000,” Wise said. Councilmember Cheryl Tucker participated in the check presentation. “We are here this morning to present two organizations that have had a positive impact here in the Wetumpka community, The Elmore County African American Heritage Association,” Tucker said. Billie Rawls, who is the curator at the museum, and Theresa Crum spoke on behalf of the African American Heritage Association. “We, too, appreciate you ladies. We want to help you all buy materials and whatever you need

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ABOVE: At Russell Medical Katie Britt spoke with voters as she campaigned for a seat in the U.S. Senate, finding an old family friend in Dr. Karen Mockler. RIGHT: At Russell Medical Katie Britt spoke with voters as she campaigned for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

treat people. I have good news for you, you control all four of those things,’” Britt said. “I promise you I will keep my head down and work hard and make you proud.” Britt campaigned in the area Tuesday visiting the Tallapoosa County Girl’s Ranch, the Tallapoosa County Courthouse, Elmers, Whippoorwill Vineyards and Russell Medical. She also visited with businesses and first responders. Growing up just outside the gates of Ft. Rucker, Britt said freedom has a price. “I saw day in and day out the sacrifices of our service men and women,” Britt said. “You realize really quickly when you sit next to their kids in class, when their parents are gone for months on end and some of the parents don’t have the opportunity to return home, their sacrifice is that of the entire family.” Britt said she learned after taking over the BCA she needed to ask better questions during the interview. But is still proud she could navigate the “chess game,” ultimately bringing small business to the table at the BCA. She resigned from her position earlier

this year to campaign. Britt believes the skills she refined at the BCA would help her in Washington. “Coming into that environment where there was division, you have to lead in a way that allows others to follow you,” Britt said. “You have to be passionate and stand firm on your principles and bring people to the table to create resolution to actually move the needle.” Britt wants mental health to be taken seriously along with substance abuse. Education also plays a big role into improving issues for Alabamians. Britt said if a child is not reading at grade level by third grade they are four times less likely to graduate from high school. She said non-high school graduates’ chance of being arrested goes up five times and most on welfare did not graduate high school. “That tells you our 8-year olds deserve better and that is not on them, that is on us,” Britt said. “I believe in our state and this nation. I want a country where we teach our children everyday, that they live in the greatest nation in the world.”

to continue your quilting. We appreciate you all carrying on the tradition because it is an art that has been lost,” Crum said. Quilt requests started pouring in from around the country, and since Hometown Makeover aired earlier this year, there has been an influx of visitors to the Wetumpka area, some from as far away as California. “They wanted to see Wetumpka,” founder of Thread My Needle Jacqueline Lacey said. The Thread My Needle Club meets every Tuesday. Before the group began meeting at the Elmore County Black History Museum, they would meet in Lacey’s home where they would practice different crafts. “Our story started at my house,” Lacey said. “When we came here the ladies started making crochet and we weren’t making progress, but we started quilting. We did better quilting so we put the other crafts down.” Martha Piner is a member of the quilting club, who, like Lacey and most of the ladies in the group, grew up quilting. “Since I was a little girl,” Lacey said. “All of the ladies in the commu-

nity were doing this and I said, ‘I would love to do this,’”. Even as a child Lacey was helping others thread a needle. “Some of them didn’t know how to thread a needle then and I was a little girl but I could thread it for them. And I would thread their needle for them,” Lacey said. You may think that’s where the name Thread My Needle came from, but it wasn’t. The name came to Lacey years later. “One of the ladies that used to come here, she would quilt but she would ask us to thread her needle. She couldn’t see so good. That was at my house. I went to get more fabric and I heard her say ‘thread my needle’. Do you know, it came to me in the night after that? I said ‘oh my goodness. I think that would be a good name for us’,” Lacey explained. At the next meeting, Lacey asked the other ladies what they thought of the name. They liked it, and that’s how Thread My Needle came to be. Today, the group meets to quilt, and for fellowship. Mazell Townsend, who is an Elmore County native, is 98-years-young

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afternoon at 2 p.m. The Battle of Franklin, Alabama on will be reenacted on Sunday at 2 p.m. There will be hundreds of Civil War reenactors on the battlefield each day and numerous cavalry and artillery. A salute to American veterans will

be observed at the end of each battle. The general public is invited to attend each day’s activities. Admission is $5. Gibson’s View Plantation is located on Elmore County Road 4, known locally as Rifle Range Road, which is about 2 miles south of Tallassee. Seating will be provided for the battles, but seating is limited. Lawn chairs are allowed.

Wesley Britt has been a best friend to Katie for the last 21 years and her husband for the last 14. They have two children. Wesley is a former University of Alabama and New England Patriots offensive lineman but realizes his wife has skills he doesn’t — skills he believes would be valuable in Washington. “Her heart and passion for people is just incredible,” Wesley said. “I have never seen anybody on top of that to get things done, to always get results no matter what the issue is at hand. “I know I married a Tom Brady and we have to put her in. She is a big girl, tougher than me.” Britt’s name will be on the Republican primary ballot in May for U.S. Senator along with Lynda Blanchard, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville), Mike Dunn, Michael Durant, Jake Schafer and Jessica Taylor. Brandaun Dean is seeking the seat as a Democrat. There is a Jan. 28 filing deadline for the ballot.

and enjoys her time with the Thread My Needle Club. “I love this,” Townsend said. “I enjoy coming here and spending time with these ladies.” The ladies in the Thread My Needle group say their main goal is to preserve the art of quilting and pass the skill on to the next generation of quilters. For more information about the Thread My Needle Club, contact the Elmore County Black History Museum at elmorecountyblackhistorymuseum.org

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ur annual Veterans Day assemblies were held over the past week. The public, as always, was invited to join with any and all veterans from all services. This program is one of the highlights of the school year, particularly the one at Southside. Grown men and women, as well as even the most jaded and cynical teenagers, are always moved to tears by the presentation. The first Veterans Day was celebrated at the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918, the armistice that ended World War I. In fact, for many years, this holiday was known as Armistice Day. Raymond Weeks of Birmingham, Alabama, was a World War II veteran who pushed hard for this celebration to become a federal holiday. He led the Armistice Day celebrations in his hometown from 1947 until his death in 1985. He petitioned President Dwight Eisenhower to name this observance as a national holiday, which it became in 1954 and has been ever

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MICHAEL BIRD Columnist since. The middle school has hosted this assembly for a number of years, with each year increasing in sophistication as far as the number of students involved in numerous activities. We have always had assembly programs for veterans in our community, but the one at the middle school has become the biggest. The school goes out of its way to find veterans and first responders at nursing homes, community centers, armories, military bases, hospitals, and other places throughout the community. Reporters and photographers from radio, television, and newspapers are present. There is a white table ceremony; a slideshow; dance routine; special music; flag and wreath presentation; guest speakers; and more.

Our students have a major part to play, as well. They serve as the masters of ceremonies, flag bearers, “Taps” performers, dancers, and various other roles. The 5th grade classes combine as a 140-member children’s chorus, as they perform patriotic music they have spent weeks rehearsing. There is nothing quite like listening to the innocent voices of children singing these songs. Happy Veterans Day to one and all. If you see a veteran, thank them for their service to our great country. It is because of them that we have the freedom to read this newspaper today and attend school assemblies like the fine ones we hold in this community. My father attended the assembly, and was moved to send this text as he walked to his truck: “Good to be in the South. I can only imagine how raucous his would be in some places if people even tried to show respect.” Amen. Michael Bird is a music teacher and disc jockey in Tallassee.

Growing up with PBS

et’s talk about the Public Broadcasting Station for a second. The station that brought us Sesame Street, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow and so many more. Growing up, we didn’t have cable and if the rooftop antennae wouldn’t pick it up, we couldn’t tune it in. I may have missed out on cable service, but the airwaves that the antenna did pick up were pure gold. Fun fact, I share a birthday with Sesame Street. Though it first aired many years before I was born, we both made our debut on Nov. 10. That’s right… happy birthday to us! Sesame Street was my favorite PBS show to watch. And today, we can take some lessons from the show. Sesame Street embraced each character’s differences. It’s what made the show so great. Imagine if it were a cast

CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief of all Big Birds. That would be so boring. Nothing against Big Bird, I adore that tall yellow fellow. The characters are modeled after all different types of personalities. I think I identify with Elmo on most days, Big Bird on others, and Oscar on those tough days. As a kid, when I was absent from school the only television station that I was allowed to watch was PBS. Probably because soap operas or bad talk shows filled most of the other airwaves back then, and remember, we didn’t have cable. In fact, I am about to really show

my age. I was in the 6th grade when we got our first VCR. Then we could at least rent movies. That was an upgrade. My brother and I got it for Christmas, along with a fresh cut version of Crocodile Dundee, courtesy of Santa Claus. But before the VCR, and after it, for the most part, we depended on that rooftop antenna for programming. And I think that is literally what it was doing, programming us as we watched… especially as children. I am thankful I was able to watch PBS programming. I think it has helped me navigate life in many aspects. Not only intellectually, but overall. Not only did the television shows the broadcasting company aired teach positive social skills, but it also taught a lot of real-life of skills. So, here’s to PBS and the informative programing it offers. If you haven’t lately, check it out!

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n recent days I’ve read news bits where Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey has taken issue with President Joe Biden on a couple of important issues. Most recently, Ivey has openly defied President Biden’s mandate requiring employers of 100 or more persons, and certain contractors, to either get vaccinated or provide proof of testing on a regular basis. This mandate applies to a few others as well. Right off the top let me say that it is entirely acceptable for anyone to disagree with anyone. But to see Alabama’s Governor issue an Executive Order banning even the cooperation with the Biden administration reference COVID-19 vaccination is the height of hypocrisy. On the one hand Ivey voices encouragement for persons to get vaccinated, yet her EO bans state executive departments from doing that very thing. But, perhaps we should not be surprised at this because this is the same governor who, once again, voices words that she wants all Alabamians to be healthy and have access to health care yet she eschews the expansion of Medicare through this State. Anyone with reasonable intelligence knows that this refusal is steeped in the belief that such expansion is tantamount to support of the Affordable Health Care – loosely referred to as ‘ObamaCare.’ To Governor Ivey, and many others, the Biden Admin-

istration being Democratic, is reason enough to not only not support, but warrants banning others from supporting. It is long past the time for Alabamians to stop being so polarized when it comes to political views, when it comes to issues involving diversity. It is encouraging, in fact quite refreshing to see that Auburn University and the University of Alabama have announced plans to move forward with mandatory vaccination. COVID-19 is a public pandemic, one which requires leaders to lead. And while I fully support personal freedoms there comes a time when ‘the good of all has to weigh more than the good of the few.’ Alabama is still a State with one of the lowest rates of vaccinated persons. Last count I know lists more than 15,000 persons who have died from this virus; many of whom were not vaccinated. In as much as I am troubled by Ivey’s stance here, I am even more troubled by the loud silence of Alabamians, especially elected officials, to speak up against this action. Governor Ivey seems to take pride in the fact that she, and other Governors have come together and filed a lawsuit to thwart the Biden mandate. “I am proud to take this important step…to pursue the most effective legal path to stop this vaccine mandate dead in its tracks,” Ivey said. I wish to God she’d be

proud to take one important step in the pursuit of stopping the spread of COVID-19. What is that important step…glad you asked…issue a state mandate in support of the Biden plan take the da.. vaccination. But doing that would be viewed as supporting Democrats and, heaven forbid, in Alabama that is tantamount to sacrilege. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has weighed in saying something to the effect that the Biden plan “was strategically designed with an unreasonable timetable to exert maximum coercive pressure on states.” I believe it was in 2017 that Alabama legislators had no problem rushing to judgment in passing Draconian law prohibiting the removal of certain monuments and statutes. And these same legislators, and this same Governor would have no problem in supporting this vaccination mandate if it’s proponent was named Donald Trump. And these same legislators, and this same Governor are feverishly at work to approve re-districting lines designed to ensure the continued election of officials who will continue to govern in this backwoods manner. Heaven help us all! BOBBY L. MAYS, PRESIDENT Elmore County NAACP Branch # 5026

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Local students attend ALFA Youth Leadership Conference By CARMEN RODGERS BUREAU CHIEF Five students from Elmore County were selected to attend the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference on Monday, Nov. 1, and Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference was designed for 9th and 10th grade students because it teaches them how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. Sponsors for the Youth Leadership Conference are the Alabama Farmers Federation, Elmore County Farmers Federation and Alabama Farm Credit. Edgewood Academy representatives were Paula Masclans of Millbrook, Matthew Bailey of Wetumpka, and Addison Hisel of Wetumpka. Wyatt Mulder a resident of Wetumpka who attends Ezekiel Academy was a representative. Lauren Clardy, also of Wetumpka, represented Wetumpka High School SUBMITTED | THE HERALD at the Alfa Youth Lead- Five Elmore County students attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 1-2. Pictured from left to right: Alabama Farmers Federation’s Hunter McBrayer, Bailey, Clardy, Hisel, ership Conference. Masclans, Mulder and Alabama Farm Credit’s Jacob Robertson.

CACC graduates can now easily transfer classes to Troy University By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer ALEXANDER CITY — A small hurdle between an associate degree and a four-year college degree has become smaller for Central Alabama Community College (CACC) graduates. Now CACC Trojan graduates can easily become a Troy University Trojan through an agreement of the two colleges signed this week. “CACC’s articulation agreement with Troy assures the acceptance into its baccalaureate degree program in Occupational Education those graduates of CACC’s Associate in Applied Science degree programs with the

appropriate admission qualifications,” CACC president Jeff Lynn said. Troy has a Bachelor’s of Science in Occupational Education (BSOE) degree is to provide a pathway for individuals with specialized skills to earn a bachelor’s degree designed to provide expertise in the design, delivery and practice of instructional programs for adults in a variety of professional and technical vocations including online instruction, workforce development, continuing education, higher education and military education. The BSOE combines theory with experience to prepare students as workforce development professionals in a

variety of settings and occupations. “A lot of kids don’t know what they want to do,” Troy University vice chancellor Ray White said. “Sometimes after a two-year degree they are still unsure what they might want to do.” The agreement allows students to transfer directly to Troy even if they take a couple years off after getting an associate degree. “It is an agreement to encourage them to get their education or continue their education regardless of what stage of life they are at,” White said. “The two year degree is a direct translation to the four year degree with this.”

White and Lynn said the agreement can possibly help with current teacher shortage. White said the leadership skills developed by those who have worked and served in the military can translate to a teaching career. “They haven’t necessarily thought about teaching,” White said. “It seems to me there are more teachers coming out of the community college system or at least got their start in the community college system. Now they can go to Troy with this articulation agreement and become a teacher in K-12. They could go and teach workforce development too as they might have experience in a trade.” Lynn believes the agree-

Pediatric Associates now vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds for COVID-19 BY SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter Pediatric Associates of Alexander City is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine for patients ages 5 and up after receiving its first shipment of the smaller doses Monday. As of last week, the COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for elementary school-aged children by the CDC, following the Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval for emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11. Pediatric Associates special projects coordinator Justin Moseley said the practice, with clinics in

Alex City and Kellyton, has already vaccinated about 300 local children aged 12 to 17, who have been eligible for the Pfizer vaccine since May. “We definitely gave a lot of it — I guess compared to other clinics — on [ages] 12 and up so we’re hoping for a good turnout with the 5- to 11-year-olds,” he said. “We’ll schedule clinics according to demand.” Moseley said the practice had yet to schedule any vaccine clinics as of Monday but planned to do so during the week. While children do not have to be patients of Pediatric Associates to receive the COVID-19

vaccine, Moseley recommends they check with their own provider. “We strongly encourage everyone to use their medical home, so if they have a medical provider who’s offering it, we encourage them to go there,” he said. As of last week, 42.6 percent of Tallapoosa County residents are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, compared to 45.1 percent statewide, according to Alabama Department of Public Health data. While minors are not broken down by age group, fewer than 10 percent of Tallapoosa County children age 0-17 have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose.

ment will help keep young people in the area. Lynn said those high school graduates who work in the community after high school tend to stay in their communities. “We are hoping this will encourage students to go and get their four year degree and come back,” Lynn said. “They can come back to the community as teachers and more.” White said he hopes the agreement will add to the skillsets many in the workforce already have. “We want students to see you can continue your education as an adult,” White said. “You can go to your occupation and come back to finish your bachelor’s degree.”

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Gov. Kay Ivey dedicates Sylacauga memorial honoring local veterans

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BY SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter SYLACAUGA — Gov. Kay Ivey made an appearance in Talladega County Tuesday to dedicate a veterans wall at Pinecrest Veterans Memorial Park bearing the names of more than 600 service men and women in Sylacauga and the surrounding area, including Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. “We live in the greatest country on earth and it’s because of these veterans,” Ivey said. “Let me be clear — Alabama will always stand behind our veterans. My hope today is we honor those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice.” Veterans Day is Thursday, Aug. 11.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member Patricia Williams shared Halloween treats with the Wetumpka Senior Center. The Omega Xi Zeta Chapter prepared over fifty treats, and the Jack o lantern came with with a pair of cozy socks, a snack size bag of Cheez-IT, and a sweet treat.

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CACC’s Coosa Valley School of Nursing celebrates 100 years STAFF REPORT TPI Staff This year Central Alabama Community College celebrates the 100th year of the Coosa Valley School of Nursing, educating and training nursing students. Established upon the Sylacauga Infirmary’s opening in 1921, the nursing training program has spent the last 100 years trying to reach the healthcare needs of the community. “Over the last 100 years, healthcare has changed dramatically,” health science program administrator Dr. Jennifer Steele said. “With the American population exploding post-World War II and the lifespan lengthening, healthcare must answer the call to care for a growing aging population. As a profession, nursing is also experiencing an exodus of older nurses from the bedside and the classroom. Now more than ever, it is important to nursing education to prepare the nurses of the future to meet healthcare demands.” The Coosa Valley School of Nursing works in partnership with its healthcare affiliates. While the nursing program began as a means to provide nurses for the mill workers and their families, ultimately, Coosa Valley Medical Center became the home base for the program before it transitioned to Central Alabama Community College in 1995. “We are so proud of the work that CACC is doing with their [school of

nursing],” Coosa Valley Medical Center chief nursing/operating officer Amy Price said. “This program is built on a strong tradition of excellence and is the main pipeline for the future of nursing here at CVMC. We are proud of the work Jeff Lynn and Dr. Steele are doing to produce high quality nursing graduates and we value our partnership with them.” Glen Sisk, Coosa Valley president and CEO, also highlights the strong relationship that exists between the nursing program and Coosa Valley Medical Center. “Coosa Valley Medical Center has maintained a long-standing relationship with the Central Alabama Community College School of Nursing dating back to the early 1950s,” Sisk said. “The program has produced competent, caring LPNs and RNs for decades that have been the cornerstone of caring for CVMC and the patients our organization serves. There are few higher professional callings than a commitment to meet people at their point of need at the bedside. Our region is very fortunate to realize the many benefits that the CACC School of Nursing produces, but most especially the impact their graduates have on lives every day.” Russell Medical Center in Alexander City is another partner of Coosa Valley School of Nursing. “Russell Medical is blessed to have had such a close relationship

with Central Alabama School of Nursing program for many years,” Russell Medical president and CEO Jim Peace said. “It is through that long relationship that many of our leaders today are created with earning their education. To have such a devoted and committed nursing program in our area is priceless. Thank you for growing our caregivers of today and the future.” Other essential partnerships exist with long-term care communities, including Schmidt Wallace Healthcare and Prime Management. “The CACC nursing program has provided skilled and qualified nurses to provide care and attention to our medically compromised residents,” Schmidt Wallace Healthcare owner Christopher Schmidt said. “The quality of their graduates has encouraged us to [provide a] scholarship [to] many nurses to attend CACC with great success.” CACC president Jeff Lynn praised the program’s healthcare partnerships. “We understand and appreciate the importance of our healthcare professionals maybe more than ever with what we all have endured with the COVID-19 pandemic,” Lynn said. “We have strong partnerships with our healthcare providers throughout our service area, and we are dedicated to the continuation of outstanding healthcare education here at CACC.”

Classroom facelift gets student Eagle Scout By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer Tallassee High School junior Jake Sharpe was wondering if his timing was right for an Eagle Scout project. Afterall the COVID-19 pandemic was closing the door on project-based opportunities for to achieve the highest of ranks in the Scouts BSA. “I called countless places — animal shelters, homeless shelters, food banks, and 90 percent I didn’t get a call back,” Sharpe said. “There was just nobody. Then those I did get calls back from, they said they weren’t taking volunteers.” Sharpe’s mother Tara said it took a little push from her to find something else to meet the Eagle Scout project requirements. “It was difficult — hardly anyone was letting in volunteers,” Tara said. “Other projects he tried to start, got canceled. He was like, ‘Is this even the time?’ I was like, ‘You let it sit and it will sit forever.’” Some organizations said Jake could volunteer, but that wouldn’t work. “As you progress through the ranks, there are plenty of service hours that you have do and more,” Jake said. “The project is a dedicated thing that you do to prove that you are a leader of a group of people.” Striking out elsewhere,

Jake quickly realized a project under his nose in the halls of Tallassee High School — a classroom facelift for Spanish teacher Cayla Baker. “They were in the process of tearing down the old building and they had just let that building know they were not going to be renovated,” Tara said. “It was kind of a double whammy. They thought they were going to get this new building and then it was like, no sorry you’re not. Jake was like I got you.” Jake put together a team and ‘Project Classroom Facelift’ started. “I took it upon myself to fix the cracks, fix the holes,” Jake said. “We painted it and reorganized all the stuff. There were some shelves that go back to when it was a kindergarten room in 1956. We got all the gum up.” The Scouting Start Jake’s scouting adventure almost didn’t happen, but Jake was seven and wanted to play with his friend, Jacob Hutto, who was involved in Cub Scouts. “He was an inside kind of kid,” Tara said. “I was like OK, but he really loved his friend and wanted to play together. Jacob was busy with scouting, so for Jake to play with Jacob, he had to go to scouts.” After a couple of years in Cub Scouts, Jake made a decision to stick with scouting.

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“After I got to Boy Scouts I realized Cub Scouts is not really a good representation of what scouting really is,” Jake said. “Where I really learned about what scouting is at a camp, a week long summer camp called Woodlore Camping School. I learned so much about myself and leadership there. It changed my life.” Jake’s mother questioned dropping him off for the week-long summer camp, something Jake hadn’t yet experienced. “When you dropped them off, they had a twoand-half mile walk with all their equipment — they had to carry it all,” Tara said. “It rained for the first four days. Jake quickly added, “Monsoon.” From there Jake had to use his knowledge of knots and other skills acquired in scouting to build tents from tarps and ropes. Jake had a chance to wave the white flag on the next to last day of Woodlore. “They had a family day on Saturday and I was begging them to take me home, but they were like, ‘Just one more night and stick through it,’” Jake said. “Looking back, I’m so glad I made it through.” Tara noticed a difference in Jake after the rain soaked week-long camp. “He came back a different kid,” Tara said. “He realized it was a personal choice to not raise the white flag and

say, ‘Mommy, come get me. My feet are wet. My clothes are wet.’” Even if Woodlore might have scared Jake from scouting, the camp instilled some important skills. “He earned his personal responsibility check in his heart, like if I can get through this, I can get through anything,” Tara said. “It was perfect timing for junior high.” Jake has not only succeeded in Scouts BSA. He is on the Tallassee High School Scholars Bowl team and holds one of the highest GPAs in his class at 4.3. Only a junior, Jake already has an idea of what to do after high school. “I would like to go to Auburn or Alabama,” Jake said. “I really enjoy computers and really enjoy the engineering field.”

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am a flawed person living in a broken world. Since the death of my wife last December, loneliness engulfs me daily, inviting me to give up. Yet I survive. I exhale despair; I inhale joy. I ask myself, what keeps you going? The answer lies in what I believe. I believe God loves me. He created me. Before I was formed in my mother’s womb, God had a plan for my life. I am not a tiny leaf being tossed madly about on the raging seas of life. As child I began to believe that God wants me to know Him, love Him and be blessed by His love. His purpose for my life gradually unfolded as I learned to trust Him. His gracious plan continues to

WALTER ALBRITTON Columnist be revealed as I obey Him. God guides. He provides. In the midst of pain and misfortune, He comforts. He infuses His strength into my weakness. He gives me the grace to persevere when I am tempted to give up. He fills my mind with truth that overwhelms despair. He gives me friends who encourage me to carry on. He provides mentors whose remarkable insights stir and energize my

soul. One of my mentors is my Master. His name is Jesus. Since my teenage years I have been amazed by His forgiveness for my sins, amazed by the joy of His Presence, amazed that He chose me to become one of His disciples. When the despair of death devastates me, and the inevitability of my own death chokes me, I find victory in His remarkable insight about the future: “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is

ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” (John 14:1-3, NLT) My mentor E. Stanley Jones taught me how to get connected to Jesus. I had to give up myself. Realizing that in the shrine of my heart I would bend my knee to some master, I chose to let Christ master me. I shall never forget listening as Jones described the time he bowed before the marvelous statue of Thorvaldsen’s “Christ” in a Copenhagen cathedral. A Danish friend whispered to Jones, “You will not be able to see His face unless you kneel at His feet.” Brother Stanley knelt at His feet, “and only then was His face look-

ing into mine.” Then Jones observed, as though he was speaking to me, “You cannot really see Christ till you surrender to Him. Those who stand afar off, surveying Him, never really see His face. So bend the knee. Be conquered by Him.” I did. I bent my knees. He changed my life. Now, like the blind hymnwriter Fanny Crosby, I too can sing “Someday my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon ‘twill be; but this I know – my All in All has now a place in heaven for me.” Shall I cringe at the thought of death? No! Why? Because I have been saved by grace and one day I shall see my Master not in a statue but face to face!

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Holtville’s Todd Wilson commits to Southern Union State CC baseball By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Holtville’s Todd Wilson has shown time and time again that he can go the distance at the high school level, and now the senior southpaw will get the chance to prove it at the college level. Wilson committed to play college baseball at Southern Union State Community College last week. He is the second Holtville baseball player to commit to SUSCC this offseason, joining teammate Gar-

rett Ingram, and third player to commit to the college level. Teammate Drey Barrett recently committed to Southern Miss. “All the facilities over there at Southern Union are really top notch for a junior college in the state of Alabama,” Wilson said. “I know a bunch of guys that are on the team and are going to be on the team, and I really like the coaching staff. I really like coach (Aaron) Everett and everything about the environment.” Wilson and coach Everett

started talking just over a month or so ago, and he called and offered Wilson over the phone. Since the offer, Wilson and his family found a day to go tour the campus and talk to Everett in person. Once there, Wilson was able to see what all SUSCC was able to offer college baseball players, and he wasted no time committing that day. “Whenever we got there, we went to the locker room and the baseball field and training facilSee WILSON, Page B2

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Holtville’s Todd Wilson, a senior left-handed pitcher, committed to play at Southern Union State CC last week. The southpaw led the state of Alabama in wins (11) and complete games (8) last year.

RUNNER-UP Tallassee’s Dean finishes second in Class 5A state championship

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The most exciting state championship cross country race lived up to the hype on Saturday afternoon. In the AHSAA Class 5A state championship, Tallassee’s Woodrow Dean, the 2020 defending state champion, faced UMS-Wright’s Joseph Perry - the 2019 Class 4A state champion - in a thriller. Perry upended Tallassee’s Dean by only .33 seconds to win the state championship. Perry finished the race with a time of 15:20.51 with Dean right behind him at 15:20.84. Perry’s younger brother, Charles, finished third as UMS-Wright finished second overall in the team standings. Tallassee placed 9th overall with 11 runners clocking times. Dean, despite narrowly losing, put together an outstanding senior season for the Tallassee cross country team. The Liberty University commit won five of the six meets he raced in this season, including a season-best 15:30.30 win at the Trinity Trailblazer in September. To qualify for the state championship, he won the Class 5A, Section 1 meet with a 15:49.06. His successful season comes after a knee injury that kept him from running for nearly eight months this year. He suffered a knee injury in December, and that kept

Lady Indians hope to carry momentum into 2021-2022 basketball campaign By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Wetumpka high school girls basketball team opens its season this week, and head coach Jermel Bell hopes his guard-centric team can build off the success they endured last season. Wetumpka begins its 2021-22 campaign on Thursday, Nov. 11 against Montgomery Catholic at 10:30 a.m. in the LAMP High School Veterans Day Tournament. The Lady Indians return three starters, all guards, from its postseason run a season ago. Wetumpka finished last season 18-4 and reached the AHSAA Class 6A Sweet Sixteen before ending its season against Gulf Shores. Now, senior guard Janae McCall and junior guards Zariah Fannin and Khloe Harris hope to continue that run. “The expectation this year is to try and continue the momentum that we built last year,” Bell said. “I’m very excited. We have our top two scorers coming back and three of our top four scorers from last year, and we have some new girls who played valuable minutes last year to step in new roles.” McCall was the team’s leading scorer last season at 12.4 points per game and she was second on the team with 6.6 rebounds per game. Right behind her, good for second-best on the team, was Fannin’s 11.8 ppg. Harris added 5.3 ppg. The Lady Indians will be more guard-centered this year, and they don’t have many true bigs on their team. So players like the 5-foot-6 McCall are expected to play multiple positions, and she has been practicing a See BASKETBALL, Page B2

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Tallassee senior Woodrow Dean finished 2nd overall in the boys Class 5A cross country state championship on Saturday. Dean, a Liberty University commit, finished with a time of 15:20.84.

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Janae McCall and the Wetumpka Lady Indians open the 2021-2022 season on Thursday, Oct. 11. McCall is the leading returning scorer from last season at 12.4 points per game.

Short football season filled with terrific highlights

ootball season in Elmore County ended last Friday night, with all six county teams either not making the playoffs or losing in the first round of their respective classes. The first-round exits make for a rather short year for county teams, but even with the season only lasting 12 total weeks for our teams, there were plenty of memorable moments this season. I was only able to cover one or two games a week, so there were tons of mo-

DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor ments that I missed, but here are a few of the highlights that stood out to me in my first season of covering high school football in Elmore County. I’ll start with some extremely impressive individual highlights.

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In Week One, Tallassee running back Jalyn Daniels put on an absolute show to start the season on a Thursday night. Quarterback Tyler Ellis was out with sickness, so Daniels and the Tigers ran the ball mostly out of the Wildcat formation. It worked. And then worked again. Then worked again. Daniels ran the ball on 89% of his team’s offensive plays, and he finished with a stat line of 32 carries for 310

yards and three touchdowns. What a game.

AUSTIN CHAMPION

Edgewood Academy quarterback Austin Champion had a very successful season throwing the ball this year, but he really stood out in a homecoming win over Lakeside on Oct. 1. In the win, Champion accounted for five total touchdowns - three passing and two rushing - and scored the game-winning touchdown with his legs with just two minutes left in the game. The

game was also Champion’s first career game with multiple rushing touchdowns. Payton Stephenson Elmore County’s offense saw some success on the ground throughout the year, but Stephenson and the Panthers’ offense scorched Talladega in a region loss late in the season. Stephenson scored four rushing touchdowns in the game, two in each half, as he ran for over See HIGHLIGHTS, Page B2

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him out for three months. After returning, however, he sustained a tissue tear in his right shin and that kept him out until July. Dean wraps up his high school cross county career with a plethora of achievements. He won the Class 5A state championship last year in 2020, while finishing runner-up both this year and in 2019. He also clocked a time of 14:48.99 last season, which put him in the Top 8 best times in the entire county for senior runners. He also won the AHSA North vs. South Cross Country All-Star Event in July this year. He beat the state’s best 19 returning cross country seniors in that event. Also for Tallassee on Saturday afternoon, senior Caleb Mason finished 63rd with a time of 18:40.81, while Brady Mason finished 83rd, Grant McCraney finished 86th, Alex Harrison finished 117th, Jacob Patterson finished

COOPER MANN

I hit the road for Holtville’s non-region game against Marbury midway through the season this year, and I’m glad I did. Cooper Mann, who plays defensive end for the Bulldogs, went off with five tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks and a fumble recovery. Most of his work came in the second half, and especially on the last drive of the game. With Marbury threatening to score on the six-yard line, Mann sacked the Marbury quarterback on second and third down to push Marbury back to around the 20. Marbury didn’t score, and Holtville held on for the 31-17 win.

GABE BRYANT AND MARCUS HAYNES

In Reeltown’s regular-season finale against Holtville, Bryant and Haynes stepped in and delivered in a big way in the passing game. The two, with Bryant at quarterback and Haynes at receiver, connected for five completions for 227 yards and four touchdowns. Bryant finished the night 7 of 10 passing for 232 yards, and Haynes added an interception on defense to make his impressive night even better. The Rebels beat Holtville, 40-26, in the game.

BIGGEST MOMENTS

Those were the most impressive performances I saw, but how about the biggest moments from the year? These may not be the best statistical performances, but these players showed up when their teams needed them the most.

WETUMPKA’S TYLER JOHNSON VS. STANHOPE ELMORE

Wetumpka and Stanhope Elmore faced each other on Oct. 22 with a playoff berth on the line. Wetumpka entered the game without starting quarterback Nate Rogers, and back-up quarterback Dorian Jackson left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury. In comes freshman quarterback Tyler Johnson, and the freshman did exactly what he was supposed to do. On third-and-goal from the 20-yard line, Johnson tossed the game-winning touchdown pass to running back Quinn Wilson with just seven minutes left in the game. It was the only touchdown of the night for Wetumpka, and the Indians won 8-7 to clinch a playoff berth.

STANHOPE ELMORE’S JACKSON THOMAS VS. EUFAULA

In Stanhope Elmore’s homecoming game, the Mustangs trailed 20-17 in the closing minute of the football game. Eufaula had just kicked a field goal to give itself the lead, but Stanhope quarterback Jacob Bryant and receiver Jackson Thomas had other plans. At midfield with about 20 seconds left, Bryant hid Thomas on a slant pass, and Thomas cut back outside to open field. He raced 50+ yards to the end zone, and gave Stanhope the 24-20 homecoming win.

WETUMPKA’S NATE ROGERS AND JAMARION THRASHER VS. TALLASSEE

In just the second week of the season, fans around the county were treated to the best finish of the football season. Tallassee was leading Wetumpka, 14-12, at Hot O’Brien Stadium when Rogers and company faced a 4th-and-20 at the Tallassee 40-yard line. But with 7.3 seconds left and on seemingly the last play of the game, Rogers rolled out to his right and threw the ball towards the right side of the end zone. There, Thrasher caught the pass in stride next to two Tallassee defenders and the buzzer sounded with Wetumpka winning the game, 18-14, on the touchdown.

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147th, Nathan Mason finished 148th, Eli McCraney finished 153rd, Baxlee Burton finished 155th, and Thomas Patterson finished 170th. Also in the Class 5A boys race, Elmore County senior Sawyer Lett finished 51st with a time of 18:28.01. He was the only Elmore County boys runner. In the Class 5A girls race, Holtville senior Bella Rhodes placed the county’s best time. She finished 46th overall with a time of 22:41.68, while five of her teammates followed behind her. Hope Staton finished 49th with a time of 22:51.63, while Alexis Troglen finished 82nd, Laurie McGough finished 89th, Ana Segarra finished 94th, and Kylea McCord finished 100th. Holtville finished 12th overall in the team standings. Elmore County also sported one racer in Class 5A girls, with junior Bella Robinson finishing 52nd overall with a time of 22:56.52. In the Class 6A boys

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lot as a forward. She will still run the point interchangeably with Fannin and Harris, but has been working on her inside shot as she expects to line up against girls taller than her. “All three of them can play point guard, and all three of them can play the four position,” Bell said. “All of them can rebound and they can all shoot the ball well. That makes them more dynamic and gives them the ability to score because any one of them can bring the ball down and set up a scoring opportunity. Any time you have interchangeable girls, you’re going to have success.” Out of the team’s seven players right now, only two are bigs. McCall and company hope to continue improving on their post moves as well as their guard play. McCall has been focused on being able to set up her own shot in isolation plays, both while she’s in

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ity,” Wilson said. “At the end of the tour, we went inside to sit down and talk and that’s when I decided to commit.” The college attention didn’t show up for Wilson until the beginning of his junior season. At

race, Wetumpka impressed with five racers finishing in the Top 100 and all 10 racers finishing in the top 165 places. Due to the success, Wetumpka finished 12th out of 23 teams. Sophomore Ken Martin and junior Gavan Baxley finished in 44th and 46th place, respectively, while Cameron Mann finished 69th, Jack Walden finished 80th, Matthew McGehee finished 111th, Collin Hardin finished 122th, Taylor Gunn finished 129th, Eli Holden finished 144th, Rhett Pinkston finished 149th, and Zachary Pierce finished 165th. Stanhope Elmore also had 10 racers finish, and the Mustangs finished 23rd overall in the team standings. Ninth grader Jay Myers finished 177th overall for the team’s top finish, while DeMarco Ott finished 197th, Mario Escobar finished 212th, Emaunel Peralta finished 223rd, Isaac Weiss finished 230th, Cade Rattan finished 231st, Ed Westbrook finished 236th, Kristian Seals finished 242nd, Cash

“I’m very excited. We have our top two scorers coming back and three of our top four scorers from last year, and we have some new girls who played valuable minutes last year to step in new roles.” Jermel Bell Head coach

the post and while she’s running the point. She’s also been working on her left hand this year, trying to develop her ability to both get to the basket and post-up. “We have to really drive to the hole with our guards this year and when our bigs are open, double-down to them,” McCall said. “We have to really work on our guards defending their guards since we don’t really have many bigs. I’ve been running the four. I’m going to run the one, of course, but I’m a big apparently so I’ll be at the four a lot.”

the end of his sophomore season, Wilson was still throwing in the 70s and only had two pitches in his repertoire. But then coach Scott Tubbs was hired to lead the Holtville squad last year, and he helped Wilson develop a slider as well as hit the weight room, and Wilson has everything clicking for him now. Now Wilson is sitting between 81-84 MPH with his fastball, and he has a slider and changeup to work with it. He can find the zone with all three, and he’s shown that over and over again. “I can throw all of my pitches for strikes,” Wilson said. “I have good command over all of my pitches, and I really can throw all of them whenever I need to. I have a good mix of pitches and locating my pitches is really what leads to my success on the mound.” Wilson showed that last year with a stellar

Reese finished 243rd, and Jackson Wade finished 244th. 21 teams competed in the girls Class 6A race, and Wetumpka finished 20th overall while Stanhope finished 21st. Both teams sent eight total racers to the championship, with Wetumpka ninth grader Haley Bethea finishing the best of the two schools. She finished 76th overall with a time of 21:18.54, while teammates Sophia Rawls finished 148th, Liberty Kemp finished 156th, Julianna Rogers finished 185th, Kaitlyn Lomeli finished 194th, Jacey Williams finished 196th, Harley Bethea finished 201st, and Eva Gallander finished 209th. For Stanhope, Joanie Patton had the best finish on her team with a time of 23:37.00, good for 160th overall. Isabella Brown finished 187th, Juliana Peralta finished 210th, Caleigh Reese finished 213th, Madison McElrath finished 219th, Jada Coleman finished 224th, Amelia Yell finished 227th, and Cailyn Fisher finished

Bell doesn’t believe offense will be the issue this year, and his high-intensity offense will be able to score when needed. But where the Lady Indians lack the most experience is on defense, and that’s mainly because of the loss of Morgan Causey from last year. Causey led the team in most defensive categories last year. She was the only player on the team with double-digit rebounds, with 10.7 per game. She added 2.1 steals per game and 2.7 blocks per game. With her gone, Bell is expecting a few newcomers and role players last year to step up. Some of those athletes are senior Kaitlin Swindle and freshman Emily Smith. Swindle is coming off a two-year break where she didn’t play basketball, but she is expected to be a defensive specialist for the team. “Some of our other role players who were seniors were defensive presences, so with our newcomers and our girls who are going to play in those star positions, they have to bring the defensive intensity,” Bell said.

junior season where he was named to the Elmore County First-Team. He finished the year with an 11-1 record, the most wins in the entire state of Alabama, and had a 2.1 ERA with a team-high 97 strikeouts in 77 innings. He went the distance multiple times as well, and tallied up a state-leading eight complete games. All three area games he pitched were complete games, and he went the distance in each of his three playoff starts. One playoff start in particular, against St. Paul’s Episcopal in the third round, Wilson threw a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts to set up a Game 3 in the Elite Eight. “I can locate really well, and throughout the year last year I got better and better,” Wilson said. “I didn’t throw any complete games in the beginning, but as the year went on coach Tubbs just

trusted me to go out there and complete games. It wasn’t exactly on low pitch counts, but my arm is in good enough shape to throw as many as we needed.” Wilson still has one more high school season left in him, but he will join a Southern Union State CC team in 2022 that has continued to rise in the junior college ranks the last few seasons. Southern Union State has seen a successful rise over the last few years. The Bison finished the 2021 season with a 32-21 record and a 18-14 conference record, good for a fourth place finish in the the North division. In the conference tournament, SUSCC made it to the semifinals before losing to Chattahoochee Valley CC and eventual champion Shelton State CC. The Bison went 12-10 in the COVID-shortened 2020 season and had a 20-30 record in 2019.

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A United States Veteran is a man or woman who has served the USA in military service with the Armed Forces. Every year on November 11, we honor these brave men and women. Unlike Memorial Day which is a holiday to honor soldiers who have died in service or battle, it celebrates all military personnel, both retired and active. Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day and was the celebration of the end of World War I. Before the war officially ended with the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, all combat ended with a ceasefire on November 11, 1918, at 11:00 a.m. This armistice between the Allied troops and Germany became known as the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and was made an official legal holiday. On November 8, 1954, the holiday was officially changed to Veterans Day honoring all Veterans. Similar celebrations honoring the end of World War I are still held in other Countries, such as Remembrance Day, Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. On this day, take the time to thank someone who has served our Country. The day is honored in Canada and is called Remembrance Day. This year Veterans Day will be observed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Poster Answers 1)1983 2)1992 3)2003 4)1994 5)1996 6)2020 7)1982 8)2018 9)2006 10)1979 11)2019

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The above (800) 275-7171 alternative to high drugstore sale is made for the purpose mortgage foreclosure sale has FT21@mccalla.com prices! 50 Pill Special - $99 RI SD\LQJ WKH LQGHEWHGQHVV VH- been postponed from July 21, File No. 992917 + FREE Shipping! 100% FXUHG E\ VDLG PRUWJDJH DV ZHOO 2021 until September 15, 2021, www.foreclosurehotline.net guaranteed. CALL NOW: as the expenses of foreclosure. during the legal hours of sale 866-505-0828. The Mortgagee/Transferee re- in front of the main entrance of Wetumpka Herald: VHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR ELG IRU DQG the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 FOR SALE purchase the real estate and to Elmore County, Alabama. The 992917 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Directv Satellite Service credit its purchase price against above mortgage foreclosure SS 8 cyl rwd, garage kept, starting at $59.99/month! PUBLIC NOTICE the expenses of sale and the in- sale has been postponed from 27k miles. $12,200.00 1 Year Price Lock! 155+ GHEWHGQHVV VHFXUHG E\ WKH UHDO September 15, 2021 until OcInfo: ch659967@gmail.com Channels available. Call Now LEGAL NOTICE HVWDWH 7KLV VDOH LV VXEMHFW WR tober 27, 2021, during the legal or 205-284-2639. to get the Most Sports on TV! postponement or cancellation. hours of sale in front of the main 888-404-2087. entrance of the Courthouse at Notice is hereby given that apLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING Wetumpka, Elmore County, Al- plication has been made to the NEED NEW Flooring? LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee abama. The above mortgage Council of the City of Wetumpka Call Empire Today to schedule foreclosure sale has been post- for approval of 040- Retail Beer a Free in-home estimate on THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY poned from October 27, 2021 (On or Off Premises Only) and Carpeting and Flooring. 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PUBLIC NOTICE dressed to the City Council, 408 Reach the Tallapoosa and Elmore 184363 South Main Street, Wetumpka, County markets for less using The AUTOMOTIVE Midsouth Paving, Inc. here- AL 36092. PUBLIC NOTICE Wetumpka Herald classifieds. Need SUPPORT THE BLIND! by gives notice of completion Persons with disabilities who a quick quote? Submit your ad Donate a car to the American of contract with the Alabama may need special assistance BID NOTICE online at Council of the Blind. FAST Department of Transportation should contact the City Clerk’s www.thewetumpkaherald.com. FREE PICKUP. 24 hour As is required by the Alabama for construction of Project No. RI¿FH DW WKH DERYH DGGUHVV RU Call 256.414.4250. response. Running or not. Competitive Bide Law, Code ATRP2-26-2020-026-3 Elmore call (334) 567-1306 at least two maximum tax deduction and of Alabama 1975, NOTICE IS County. This notice will appear business days in advance of the no emission test required! HEREBY GIVEN that the El- for four consecutive weeks meeting, the meeting facilities Call 24/7: 844-601-1342. more County Emergency Man- beginning on Wednesday Oc- are wheelchair accessible. agement Agency shall receive tober 20, 2021 and ending on Tiffany Robinson, City Clerk and open sealed bids for the Wednesday November 10, purchase of one (1) or more $OO FODLPV VKRXOG EH ¿OHG Wetumpka Herald: items of Inquiry EMA2022-1, at 4238 West Blvd., Montgom- Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 LED LIGHT TOWER, at the ery, Alabama 36108 during this APPLICATION Elmore County Emergency period. PUBLIC NOTICE Management Agency located Midsouth Paving, Inc. at 8917 US Highway 231, WeIN THE PROBATE COURT tumpka, AL 36092 at 10:00 AM, Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27, OF ELMORE COUNTY, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 CST, Wednesday, November PUBLIC NOTICE ALABAMA COMPLETION 3, 2021. %LG VSHFL¿FDWLRQV DUH NOTICE OF FILING available at the Elmore County NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR Emergency Management AgenUNDER POWER ADOPTION cy and the County’s website FORECLOSURE NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE CASE NUMBER: A2021-029 (http://www.elmoreco.org), or FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE TO: WHEREAS, default has oc- by email request: kbarnett@ STATE OF Alabama WEBB LEE CURENTON, curred in the performance of elmoreco.org COUNTY OF ELMORE WHOSE WHEREABOUTS the covenants, terms and conARE UNKNOWN, Default having been made of ditions of a mortgage from JO- The Wetumpka Herald: THE FATHER OF M. L. 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Public Notices Take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in The Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama on July 8, 2021 by DIANE KIDD GARNETT, as Petitioner, for the adoption of M.L.C., a minor child. Such minor child was born to APRIL KELLY DAVENPORT HUFFMAN on August 30, 2004. You have the right to contest this adoption. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice. The Probate Court of Elmore County is located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Failure to file an objection will result in the Court proceeding to consider such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY. ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner JOHN OLSZEWSKI MINOR & OLSZEWSKI, LLC 7004 BROCKPORT COURT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-265-6200 john@minols.net Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 A2021-029 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RUSSEL COUNTY ALABAMA DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: DEIRDRE WILSON, AND CAREY WILSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE CASE NUMBER: ____ TESTIMONY OF HUSBAND My name is Carey Wilson, and I am the Husband (Plaintiff) in this action for divorce. My spouse’s current mailing address is 62] Georgia Hwy 26, Cusseta, GA 31815. I have lived in Alabama for more than six months and I am over the age of nineteen years. My spouse, Deirdre Wilson, is over the age of nineteen years and she has been a resident of the State of Alabama for more than six months. We were married in Russell County, Alabama on October 15, 2002, and we have not lived in a marital state since April 2015. There were no children born of this marriage; wife is not pregnant. The separation and this action are based on the existence of a complete incompatibility of temperament having developed between us. Our goals, life styles, and expectations have become so different that we can no longer tolerate our marital relationship. We have grown further and further apart. This incompatibility is irreconcilable and irremediable and as a result there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Any further attempt at reconciliation is impractical and would not be in the best interest of either party. SIGNED AND SWORN on this the 14th day of Oct., 2021. Cary Wilson, Husband STATE OF ALABAMA RUSSEL COUNTY BEFORE ME, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, came Carey Wilson, whose name is signed to the foregoing Testimony of the Husband and who is known to me, and acknowledged before me on this date that being informed of the contents of said instrument, executed the same voluntarily on the date the same bears date. GIVEN under my hand and of¿FLDO VHDO WKLV WKH WK GD\ RI Oct., 2021. /s/Beverly Cooper [SEAL] NOTARY PUBLIC My Commission Expires: 7/12/2025 Prepared by: Gaines R. Harrell (HAR410) Harrell and Associates, LLC 2751 Legends Pkwy #171 Prattville, AL 36066 Telephone: 404-358-5092 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 CASE NUMBER: ______ PUBLIC NOTICE Wiregrass Construction Co, Inc hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The Alabama Department of Transportation, for construction of Project No: IM-HSIP-I065 (472) & HSIP-I065 (476) Autauga & Elmore County, 26.819 mi. of constructing Planing, Resurface, Safety Side Slope ImSURYHPHQWV 7UDI¿F 6WULSH RQ I-65 from south of the CR-61 overpass to the Chilton County line to include Cable Guiderail installation on I-65 from north of the Cobbs Ford Road interchange to the Chilton County Line. In the County of Autauga & Elmore, State of Alabama. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on October 27, 2021 and ending November 17, 2021. All FODLPV VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW Wiregrass Construction Co, 1342 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama 36106 during this period. Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 COMPLETION Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE 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 “Mechanical Replacement for Main Building at ISTC Draper Campus, Elmore, AL GMC Proj. No. AMGM200017-001” for J.F. Ingram State Technical College, Owner, and have made a request for final settlement 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 Ln., Suite 200, Montgomery, AL 36117. Frasier-Ousley Construction and Engineering, Inc. 1105 Singleton Drive Selma, AL 36701 The Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Liberty Construction Co., LLC., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of A New Stem Room at Millbrook Middle School for The Elmore County Board of Education, Owner, and have made reTXHVW IRU ¿QDO VHWWOHPHQW RI VDLG Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with the project should immediately notify Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robinson Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Liberty Construction Co., LLC 791-A Anderson Road, Montgomery, AL 36110 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 3, 2021 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT OF COMPLAINT ISSUED OUT OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CV-2021-900072, U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as collateral trust TRUSTEE OF FIRSTKEY MASTER FUNDING 2021- A COLLATERAL TRUST v. FAYE CARR, and CHRISTY CARR. Notice is hereby given that the above-named Plaintiff filed in said Circuit Court, a cause of action to determine the priority of the Retail Installment Contract, Security Agreement, Waiver of Trial by Jury and Agreement to Arbitration or Reference or Trial by Judge Alone, held by U.S. BANK TRUST NATION ASSOCIATION, not in its individual capacity but solely as collateral trust TRUSTEE OF FIRSTKEY MASTER FUNDING 2021- A COLLATERAL TRUST. That on the 8th day of October, Paul J. Spina, III, Attorney for Plaintiff, filed in the above entitle cause an Affidavit stating that the Defendant Christy Carr’s location of residence is known, and Defendant has been avoiding service from its location of residence for more than 30 days since the filling of the Complaint. NOW THEREFORE, the above-described Defendant is hereby commanded to answer or plead to the Complaint filed in the above-entitled cause withing thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this legal notice. WITNESS my hand this the 12th day of October, 2021 /s/ CIRCUIT COURT CLERK ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Plaintiff SPINA & LAVELLE, P.C One Perimeter Park South, Suite 400N Birmingham, AL 35243 Telephone: (205) 298-1800 Fascimile: (205) 298-1801 Email: pspina@spinalavelle. com The Wetumpka Herald will publish this once a week for four (4) successive weeks beginning the 20th day of October, 2021 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 CV-2021-900072 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION Jody D Tyson, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer Carol Tyson’s petition for divorce and other relief by Nov 19, 2021, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case # DR-2021-000079.00, Circuit Court of Elmore County. E-notice for publication granted on the 17th day of Sept, 2021, Sibley G Reynolds, Circuit Judge of the Circuit Court of Elmore County. Carol Tyson, Plaintiff, Representing Self. Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 DIVORCE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-328 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGIE HOLMAN ADDISON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARGIE HOLMAN ADDISON, deceased, having been granted to SUE HOLMAN COOPER on the 13 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County,

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y 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. SUE HOLMAN COOPER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGIE HOLMAN ADDISON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 EST/ADDISON, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLOETTA ANN ALFREY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-325 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CLOETTA ANN ALFREY, deceased, having been granted to PHILLIP D. ALFREY on the 12 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. PHILLIP D. ALFREY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLOETTA ANN ALFREY, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 EST/ALFREY, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE BOATNER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-348 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CHARLES WAYNE BOATNER, deceased, having been granted to MARY DOROTHY BOATNER on the 28 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. MARY DOROTHY BOATNER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WAYNE BOATNER, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: THOMAS A. RADNEY RADNEY, RADNEY & JACKSON, LLC PO BOX 819 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-234-2547 thomas@radneylaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/BOATNER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA AYALA BURT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-341 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of LINDA AYALA BURT, deceased, having been granted to LISA D. YUEN on the 19 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. LISA D. YUEN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA AYALA BURT, 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: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/BURT, L. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKIE LEE JEFFERSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-298 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES LAVOYDE BUSH, deceased, having been granted to DOROTHY JEAN PILGRIM BUSH on the 13 day of October, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. DOROTHY JEAN PILGRIM BUSH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES LAVOYDE BUSH, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Robert B. Reneau, Esq. Law offices of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Phone: (334) 514-1011 Email: reneauthornton@aol. com Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 EST/BUSH, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID YEWELL CAIN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-297 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of DAVID YEWELL CAIN, deceased, having been granted to FRANK PAUL CAIN, SR. on the 5 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. FRANK PAUL CAIN, SR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID YEWELL CAIN, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: STEPHEN M. LANGHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 680416 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-546-2135 smlangham@yahoo.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/CAIN, D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-211 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES W. DANIEL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES W.DANIEL, deceased, having been granted to JULIE FETT on the 21 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JULIE FETT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES W. DANIEL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: CHARLES W. EDMONSON 621 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-265-9034 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/DANIEL, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLYDE W. HATFIELD, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-344 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to REBECCA HATFIELD, as Administrator on the 20 day of October, 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of CLYDE W. HATFIELD Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/HATFIELD, C.

Letters of Administration over the Estate of FRANKIE LEE JEFFERSON, deceased, having been granted to DEBORAH JEFFERSON on the 17 day of September, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. DEBORAH JEFFERSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKIE LEE JEFFERSON, 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: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/JEFFERSON, F. PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEMUEL JOHNSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-295 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT LEMUEL JOHNSON, deceased, having been granted to SUE C. JOHNSON on the 25 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. SUE C. JOHNSON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEMUEL JOHNSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry @GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/JOHNSON, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MYRTICE T. LAIRD, DECEASED CASE NO 2021-301 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE A TO: ASHLEY LAIRD, NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF MYRTICE T. LAIRD; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF MYRTICE T. LAIRD, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 17, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of MYRTICE T. /$,5' GHFHDVHG ZDV ¿OHG LQ the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by MICHAEL DAVID LAIRD, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of MYRTICE T. LAIRD. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of WKH ¿QDO SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRtice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON, JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: PAUL DOUGLAS ESCO ATTORNEY AT LAW 2800 ZELDA ROAD, SUITE 200-7 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-832-9100 paul.esco @aol.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 3, 10 and 17, 2021 EST/LAIRD, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-303 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH KAY LANIER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JUDITH KAY LANIER, deceased, having been granted to SHERRI RICHBURG on the 14day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

Public Notices SHERRI RICHBURG PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH KAY LANIER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRANDON COOTS JONES & COOTS, LLC PO BOX 367 6 SOUTH GLENWOOD AVENUE LAVERNE, ALABAMA 36049 334-335-6534 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 EST/LANIER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE LASHLEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-340 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to DIANE LASHLEY WHITE as Personal Representative on the 20 day of October 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of MARIE LASHLEY, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/LASHLEY, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD LEE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2018-110 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of ROBERT EDWARD LEE, deceased, having been granted to FRIEDA LEE on the 20 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. FRIEDA LEE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD LEE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: DWIGHT M. RICHARDSON, III COURTNEY & MANN, LLP 1881 HOLTVILLE ROAD PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/LEE, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-337 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM TITUS MANASCO, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM TITUS MANASCO, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM JEFFREY MANASCO and JASON LEE MANASCO on the 18 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. WILLIAM JEFFREY MANASCO and JASON LEE MANASCO CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM TITUS MANASCO, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: JASON LEE MANASCO ATTORNEY AT LAW 110 NORTH JACKSON STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-293-3037 jason_manasco@asea.org Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/MANASCO, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-347 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA O. MCGINTY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BARBARA O. MCGINTY, deceased, having been granted to LISA ANN MCGINTY on the 26 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LAURA B. MCLEOD, deceased, having been granted to HENRY MADDOX JR. on the 26 day of October , 20 21 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.

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LEE M. RUSSELL, JR. CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C. 150 SOUTH PERRY ST MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2069 334-241-8000

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Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRIAN W. MOORE ATTORNEY AT LAW 415A CHURCH STREET NW, SUITE 200 HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35801 256-534-4571

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of STEVE ANDREW MORRIS, deceased, having been granted to BETH P. MORRIS on the 15 day of October, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BETH P. MORRIS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE ANDREW MORRIS, DECEASED

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Public Notices AND ABIGAIL LEE PRESTON WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON, DECEASED, AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 22, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by LISA S. PRESTON. Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON or as an interested party. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: CHIP CLEVELAND THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 711 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 EST/PRESTON, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 14, 2017, executed by Amber N Holt, married, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CMG Mortgage, Inc. dba CMG Financial , which mortgage was recorded on September 18, 2017, in Real Property Book 2017, Page 46212, of the mortgage reFRUGV LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to CMG Mortgage, Inc., 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 December 14, 2021, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:

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y g VDOH DW WKH ODZ ¿UP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. CMG Mortgage, Inc. Transferee 5REHUW - :HUPXWK PJZ Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 FC/HOLT, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE SOUTHERN STATES BANK is the holder of that certain mortgage dated as of March 9, 2012 (the “Mortgage”) executed by C.S.H. INVESTMENT, L.L.C., an Alabama limited liability company, (“CSH Investment”) THORSBY DRUGS, INC., an Alabama corporation (“Thorsby Drugs”); CHRISTA HAYES, a married woman (“Hayes”) and BILLY G. SHIELDS, an unmarried man (“Shields”) (CSH Investment, Thorsby Drugs, Hayes, and Shield, hereinafter, each individually, collectively, jointly and severally, the “Mortgagor”), Said Mortgage being recorded with respect to Parcel III below, on May 9, 2012 in the Probate Office of Elmore County, Alabama, at Book 2012 Page 21738. The Mortgagor and borrower under the indebtedness secured thereby and thereunder has defaulted in payment of the indebtedness secured by said Mortgage. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage SOUTHERN STATES BANK, as mortgagee, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance to the Elmore County Courthouse in Wetumpka, Alabama on November 12, 2021 during the legal hours of sale, the following Parcel III of the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit:

PARCEL III (ELMORE COUNTY): Commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 20 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama, for the Point of Beginning; thence run South 88°46’16” West along 1/2 section line a distance of 443 feet; thence run South 29°29’19” East a distance of 761.43 feet to North right of way of Noble’s Ferry Road; thence run along North right of way on the following courses: North 24°20’22” East 33.0 feet, North 30°14’16” East 248.64 feet, North 38°45’04” East 246.93 feet and North 46°43’39” East 133.24 feet; Lot 18, According To The thence run North 52°03’10” Amended Plat Of Broadmoor West a distance of 210 feet; North Subdivision, As The Same thence run North 51°17’39” Appears Of Record In The Of- East, a distance of 105 feet; ¿FH 2I 7KH -XGJH 2I 3UREDWH 2I thence run North 51°35’52” Elmore County, Alabama In Plat West a distance of 319.41 feet to 1/2 section line; thence run Book 8 At Page 45. South 2°42’11” East a disThis sale is made for the pur- tance of 250 feet to the Point pose of paying the indebted- of Beginning. Said tract lying ness secured by said mortgage in the Northeast 1/4 of the as well as expenses of foreclo- Southwest 1/4, Northwest 1/4 sure. This property will be sold of the Southeast 1/4 and the on an “as is, where is” basis, Southwest 1/4 of the Northsubject to any easements, en- east 1/4 of Section 27, Towncumbrances, and exceptions ship 20 North, Range 17 East, UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG Elmore County, Alabama. those contained in the records RI WKH RI¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI These sales are made for the Probate of the County where purpose of paying the indebtedthe above-described property ness secured by said mortgage, is situated. This property will as well as the expenses of forebe sold without warranty or re- closure. course, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/or en- Attorney for Southern States joyment and will be sold subject Bank to the right of redemption of all Matthew D. Evans Evans PLLC parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some per- 19 Inverness Center Parkway, sons who have an interest in Suite 150 property the right to redeem the Birmingham, AL 35242 property under certain circumstances. Programs may also The Wetumpka Herald: exist that help persons avoid or Oct. 27, Nov. 3 and 10, 2021 delay the foreclosure process. THORSBY DRUGS An attorney should be consultPUBLIC NOTICE ed to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of Notice to Contractors Federal the foreclosure process. Aid Project No. The successful bidder must STPMN-2620(257), tender a non-refundable deSTPMN-2620(255) & posit of Five Thousand Dollars STPMN-2620(256) ELMORE LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV COUNTY, ALABAMA made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place Sealed bids will be received by of sale. The balance of the pur- the Director of Transportation chase price must be paid in cer- at the office of the Alabama WL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ RQ WKH VHF- Department of Transportation, ond business day following the Montgomery, Alabama until

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g y 10:00 AM on November 05, 2021 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Widening, Planing, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on Jasmine Hill Road from the junction of SR-9 (US-231) to the South City Limits of Wetumpka (Site 1); the Planing, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on Williams Road from the junction of SR21 (US-231) to the junction of SR-170 (Site 2); and the Resurfacing and Traffic Stripe on Haynes Road from the junction of SR-170 to the junction of SR14 east of Wetumpka (Site 3). Length 10.129 mi. The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Thirty-five (35) Working Days. A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $13.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made. Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,027,749 To $1,256,137 . The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation. The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director The Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 2021 STPMN-2620(257)(255)(256) Need to find the right employee?

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It’s a good time to check the smoke detectors in your home By CARMEN RODGERS BUREAU CHIEF Daylight savings time ended this weekend. Now that those clocks have been reset, it is a good time to check the smoke detectors in your home as well. The Red Cross responds to 27% more home fires in November-March than in warmer months. According to the National Fire Protection Association, home fires are most common in cooler months when people spend more time inside, and cooking and heating equipment are the leading causes of these crises. “Every day, people’s lives are devastated by home fires — a threat that’s increasing as winter approaches,” said

Damon Summers, Regional Disaster Officer. “Help keep your family safe now by testing your smoke alarms and practicing your two-minute fire escape drill.” It is a good time to test your smoke alarms and practice your two-minute home fire escape drill. A two-minute fire escape plan is important because that is the amount of time that experts say you may have to get out before it’s too late. It is also a good time to teach children what a smoke alarm sounds like and talk to them about fire safety and what to do in an emergency. It’s best to place smoke alarms on each level of the home, including inside and outside the bedrooms and

sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year, if your model requires it. Check the manufacturer’s date of your smoke alarms. If detectors are more than 10 years, they should be replaced because components such batteries can become less reliable. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions. Be sure to include at least two ways to exit every room in your home in your fire escape plan. Before an emergency, select a location to meet at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where every-

one knows to meet. Tailor your escape plan to everyone’s needs in your household. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, install strobe light and bed-shaker alarms to help alert you to a fire. When practicing your plan, include any devices or people that can help you to get out safely. If you cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install one, the Red Cross may be able to help. Contact your local Red Cross for help. Due to COVID-19 safety guidelines, smoke alarm installations are limited to where they’re safe to do so. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information.

“Every day, people’s lives are devastated by home fires — a thread that’s increasing as winter approaches. Help keep your family safe now by testing your smoke alarms and practicing your two-minute fire escape drill. ” Damon Summers Regional Disaster Officer

PET OF THE WEEK

Support your local animal shelter during Animal Shelter Appreciation Week By REA CORD Executive Director

Kid Rock is a male Lab/Heeler looking mix, six-months old and will be in the 40 lb range when fully grown. Kid Rock loves tummy rubs, playing with toys and hanging outside with his people. He is good with other dogs, cats and children. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough, free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Kid Rock or any of our pets, please first email us at hselco@bellsouth.net for our Adoption Application. Once that is cleared, we will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet & adopt. We are located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092, our phone number is 334-567-3377 and our website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

This is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and all across our country, animal shelter staffs are working tirelessly helping the seemingly never-ending flood of homeless and unwanted pets day in and day out. Shelters provide a place for homeless and unwanted animals to go when no one else can take them in — the young ones, old ones, nice pets, vicious & scared, diseased, injured, starved, healthy — shelters see them all. No matter where you live there is likely a Shelter in your area deserving of a bit of thanks. The #1 thing every pet owner can do to support shelters is to be a responsible pet owner: A. Responsible owners keeping their pet safely at home so it does not get lost or injured adding to the load for Animal Control Officers, citizens and Shelters alike. B. Responsible owners see to their pet’s physical and mental well-being so that they will live long and happy lives with the same family. C. Responsible owners see to the medical needs of their pet, especially preventive Veterinary

Care (vaccinations, parasite prevention to include heartworm prevention) to keep them healthy. Preventive care can D. Responsible owners will spay or neuter their pet to prevent yet more unwanted litters — 60% of our Shelter’s intake is under six-months old so we know well the impact of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. E. Responsible owners do their homework before getting a pet so that it will be a good ‘fit’ for their family and lifestyle and not end up needing to be rehomed due to a spur of the moment or ill-informed decision. F. Responsible owners educate their children on interacting with pets and helping in their care. After all, today’s children are tomorrow’s pet owners/advocates. Responsible pet owners keep pets from coming into Shelters in the first place which needs to be the primary goal of our communities. True success in the Animal Sheltering world would be LESS need of our services, not more. Shelters also need your moral support as what they deal with every day is very often overwhelming, heartbreaking and extremely frustrating. Shelter staff live the

reality of far more animals coming in than are going out but not for their lack of trying. Unsocialized, scared, injured, diseased and dangerous animals are sadly a daily occurrence making Shelter work also quite hazardous for the staff. Shelter work is a field very often taken for granted by the public and all but ignored too often by community leadership. If your community did not have a Shelter, then where would those often dozens or more animals a day go? Our Shelter averages 13 animals coming in every single day we are open with far too many days having 25-30 or even more. In large cities those daily intake numbers are in the hundreds! Think about that! As most shelters are nonprofit organizations, of course they can also use your financial support whether that be by donating money, food, supplies, your time, and your advocacy. Just like every home and business, costs for utilities, pet food and supplies, wages, facility upkeep, insurance, vehicles, fuel costs and more keep going up. Your support helps ensure that your community will have a Shelter as adopting and rescuing many pets starts with them having a place to go in the first place.