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Woman missing for 11 days located safe By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief Crystal Collins is back at home in Tallassee after being missing for 11 days. Throughout that time, Crystal’s husband Jason remained hopeful that his wife would be found safe, and Tuesday morning she was. “She called me this morning,” Jason said. “I am so

relieved to have her back.” There are still questions as to how and why Crystal was missing for nearly two weeks. She even missed Thanksgiving with her family, who Jason said she loves dearly. “I am not sure what happened. She called me this morning and said she was lost and couldn’t find her way,” he said.

According to Jason, after getting the phone call from his wife Tuesday morning he called the Montgomery Police Department and Crystal was picked up not long after. “I called 911 and sent the police to get her,” he said. The Herald spoke to Jason while he and his wife were on their way home from Montgomery. Right now,

details on the disappearance remain limited. “We are just getting out of the police station and headed home now,” he said. Crystal went to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery on Sunday, Nov. 14. On Friday, Nov. 19, around 3:30 a.m. she was discharged from the hospiSee MISSING, Page A3

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Crystal Collins, who went missing on Nov. 19, has been located and reunited with her family.

Gas prices drop by more than 2 cents per gallon By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

Little Miss Division, Little Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Khloe Price, Little Miss Christmas Spirit- Kennedy Braswell, 1st Runner Up- Ashlyn Grace Reid, 2nd Runner Up- Layah Driver, 3rd Runner Up- Isabella Richardson, 4th Runner Up- Amelie Violet Kujala, Photogenic- Amelie Violet Kujala.

Tiny Miss Division, Tiny Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Aubrie Leigh Walker Tiny Miss Christmas Spirit-Ensley Gober, 1st Runner Up- Emma Lynn Evans, 2nd Runner Up- Magnolia Shayne Worthy, 3rd Runner UpRamsay Paxton, 4th Runner Up-Abby Grace Baker Christmas Princesses Piper Ann Sales and RaeLynn Jace Evans, Photogenic- Ramsay Paxton.

MISS CHRISTMAS COOSA WINNERS ANNOUNCED

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he annual Miss Christmas on the Coosa Pageant was held Saturday, Nov. 20, where some of the smartest, most caring, and beautiful young ladies

in Elmore County participated in the pageant. 65 contestants from around Elmore County took the stage in gorgeous gowns while introducing themselves and answering questions about their thoughts, community, and schools. The contestants gave great

suggestions from the young people of our community. The annual pageant builds selfconfidence and strengthens public speaking abilities. The young women and girls also met new See COOSA, Page A3

Over the past week, Alabama gas prices have dropped 2.1 cents per gallon, with an average of $3.12 per gallon on Monday, Nov. 29, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of over 3,000 gas stations throughout the state. Here in Alabama, the price of gas per gallon is down 8 cents per gallon from this time a month ago and is $1.26 per gallon more than this time a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the lowest reported gas price in Alabama is $2.87 per gallon, and the highest reported price is $3.49 per gallon, which is 62 cents per gallon higher. The national average for the price of gas is down by 3.4 cents a gallon over the last week, with an average of $3.37 See GAS, Page A3

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A new coronavirus “variant of concern” referred to as the Greek letter Omicron by the World Health Organization (WHO) Friday has prompted new travel restrictions from several southern African nations to the United States. The Omicron variant, reported to the WHO from South Africa Tuesday, is described by the WHO as having “a large number of mutations, some of which are concerning,” and preliminary evidence “suggests an increased risk of reinfection with this variant, as compared to other VOCs [variants of concern]” such as the Delta variant. The classification as a “variant of concern” also suggests the variant may be more transmissible and more resistant See VARIANT, Page A3

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Christmas tree farms have advanced over the years into more than tree farms. Now, tree farms are destinations for entertainment. Many farms offer tractor and wagon rides, snacks and hot chocolate, seasonal crafts like wreath-making, play areas for children, souvenir shops and visitors could get a chance to visit Santa Claus at the tree farm.

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Christmas would not be Christmas without a Christmas tree, and Christmas tree farms across the state are ready to supply freshly-cut trees for area families. “Our Alabama Christmas tree growers offer a plethora of Christmas tree varieties, including Leyland Cypress, Arizona Cypress, Virginia Pine, and Carolina Sapphire, from the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley,” the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Greenhouse, Nursery & Sod Division director Blake Thaxton, said. “Any of these trees are perfect for decorating — and bring that wonderful, woodsy, Christmas scent into your home.” While there have been recent reports that Christmas trees will be in short supply this holiday season, Federation’s Governmental and Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department Director Brian Hardin said that is because of supply chain breakdowns due to shipping different assortments of trees from outside of the state. “Many times, at retail or box outlet stores, those are Christmas trees that are coming from out of state. Yes, there are fewer of those, and you will see the impact of the supply chain issues,” said Hardin, the Federation’s Governmental and Agricultural Programs (GAP) Department Director. “However, we have plenty of Alabama Christmas trees that you can purchase locally. There are many Christmas tree farms in our state where a family can go and enjoy cutting their own tree.” Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm, located at 3071 Dexter Rd., in Wetumpka is just one of many Alabama Christmas tree farms that plans to sell hundreds of trees this season. Wadsworth opened the tree farm on Saturday, Nov. 20. “We have plenty of trees here at the farm,” said farm owner Frank Wadsworth. “I just tell people to be patient and be ready for a large crowd, especially the day after Thanksgiving. We call that Green Friday up here instead of Black Friday, because it’s our busiest day.” Wadsworth encourages customers to find that perfect tree early. While the farm raises 8,000 trees, only those that are four to five-year-olds will be tagged and ready to purchase this season. Ray Gilbert of Gilbert Christmas Tree Farm in Lanett said raising Christmas trees is a “labor of love”. Gilbert and fellow Christmas tree farmers are looking forward to opening their tree farms to the public this year, which began the day following

Thanksgiving on his tree farm. “The sales season is the fun time of being a Christmas tree farmer,” he said. “It’s fun watching families grow up. All the hard work during the year to grow our trees is worth it during the Christmas season.” Growers trim and shape the trees two to four times each year, and routinely cut the grass surrounding the tree to promote better growth. Christmas tree farms have advanced over the years into more than tree farms. Now, tree farms are destinations for entertainment. Many farms offer tractor and wagon rides, snacks and hot chocolate, seasonal crafts like wreath-making, play areas for children, souvenir shops and visitors could get a chance to visit Santa Claus at the tree farm. When picking out the perfect tree, keep the following tips in mind. Measure your tree first. Be sure to measure the space where you will display the tree. Don’t forget to account for added height due to the tree’s topper and stand. Pick out a tree that has an appealing shape that will nicely fit your space. Check for space between branches so that ornaments can hang straight. When purchasing a harvested or fresh-cut Christmas tree, check for flexible branches and darkgreen needles. The tree’s needles need to be flexible, well affixed to the tree branch, and should not fall off easily. After finding the perfect tree, make a 1-inch cut in the trunk of the tree before placing it in the stand. As soon as the tree is placed in the stand, add water to the basin of the stand right away. Keep your tree away from direct sunlight and heat vents in the home because that can cause a tree to quickly dry out. Fresh cut Christmas trees can last up to 30-days if watered regularly and placed in an optimal area of the home. It is also important to check the level of water in the tree stand daily. Christmas trees need up to one gallon of water per day. For the first days in the home, try to check the water level every two hours. Once the tree has been in the home for more than a week, the water intake will begin to slow, and daily water refills should be acceptable. Remember that once Christmas is over, don’t throw away your Christmas tree. Instead, try to convert it into mulch, or repurpose it in an animal habitat. If you have a living Christmas tree, replant it. Looking for a nearby Christmas tree farm? Check out SouthernChristmasTrees.org or SweetGrownAlabama.org. for more information on where to find your perfect Christmas tree.

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friends at the pageant. Miss Division Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Lamonica Smith Miss Christmas SpiritHaley Griffith Top InterviewLamonica Smith 1st Runner Up- Ashlyn Campbell 2nd Runner UpKatelyn Whitehurst 3rd Runner Up- Abby Wright 4th Runner Up-Layken Morgan Photogenic- Haley Griffith Teen Division Teen Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Lillian Gober Teen Miss Christmas Spirit- Haylie Campbell 1st Runner Up- Abby Mullino 2nd Runner Up- Harley Richardson 3rd Runner UpCharlotte Brown 4th Runner Up-Megan Hogan

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Photogenic- Payton Jackson Junior Division Junior Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Carli Smith Junior Miss Christmas Spirit- Brooke Smith 1st Runner UpKeliscia Ward 2nd Runner Up- Jaycee Alexander 3rd Runner Up- Baylie Barrett 4th Runner Up-Avery Castro Photogenic- Lilly Key Little Division Little Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Khloe Price Little Miss Christmas Spirit- Kennedy Braswell 1st Runner Up- Ashlyn Grace Reid 2nd Runner Up- Layah Driver 3rd Runner UpIsabella Richardson 4th Runner Up- Amelie Violet Kujala Photogenic- Amelie Violet Kujala

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was being released from the hospital. The couple has a 9-year-old son and Jason stayed home with him while a family friend went to pick her up from the hospital.

According to Jason, when the family friend arrived at the hospital Crystal was not there, and no one had seen her since she left the hospital, until Tuesday morning.

When Crystal’s disappearance was shared on social media, there was an outpouring of concern for her wellbeing from Tallassee and surrounding communities.

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per gallon. The national average is 1.4 cents per gallon lower than this time a month ago and $1.26 per gallon higher than a year ago. “Gas price declines are slowly picking up momentum. With oil’s recent fall and the jury out on a new Covid variant, Omicron, we could be in store for lower prices based on many countries turning back to travel restrictions, limiting oil demand and potentially accelerating the drop in gas prices,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “There remains a very high level of uncertainty ahead of us as OPEC has also delayed its meetings to

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to vaccines; however, the variant is yet to be fully understood. According to a WHO statement Friday, the Omicron variant is believed to be in all South African provinces now and coincides with a recent steep increase in infections, following a decline in cases in the wake of the Delta variant. The strain was first

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Petite Division, Petite Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Henley Easterling Petite Miss Christmas Spirit-Necole Kolendar, 1st Runner Up- Ella Kate Newton, 2nd Runner Up- Molly Lloyd, 3rd Runner Up- Braylen McGinty, 4th Runner Up-Isabella Todd, Photogenic- Emie Talley.

Petite Miss Christmas Spirit-Necole Kolendar 1st Runner Up- Ella Kate Newton 2nd Runner Up- Molly Lloyd 3rd Runner UpBraylen McGinty 4th Runner Up-Isabella Todd Photogenic- Emie

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await more market movements and information on Omicron. But so far, Americans can expect the new variant to push gas prices even lower. Beyond the next few weeks, it remains nearly impossible to predict where oil and gas prices will head, though turbulence is guaranteed.” Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back five years: Nov. 29, 2020: $1.86/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g) Nov. 29, 2019: $2.27/g (U.S. Average: $2.59/g) Nov. 29, 2018: $2.18/g (U.S. Average: $2.48/g) Nov. 29, 2017: $2.21/g (U.S. Average: $2.49/g) Nov. 29, 2016: $1.94/g (U.S.

detected in Botswana on Nov. 9 but has since been detected across southern Africa and in travelers to Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel. On Friday, President Joe Biden joined several other countries in imposing air travel restrictions on South Africa and seven other countries, effective Monday, as “a precautionary measure” until there is more information on the Omicron variant. In his statement, Biden

Tiny Miss Division Tiny Miss Christmas on the Coosa- Aubrie Leigh Walker Tiny Miss Christmas Spirit-Ensley Gober 1st Runner Up- Emma Lynn Evans 2nd Runner Up-

Average: $2.15/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Birmingham- $3.10/g, down 3.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.13/g. Montgomery- $3.14/g, down 1.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.16/g. Huntsville- $3.12/g, down 1.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.13/g. GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-todate in the country. GasBuddy data is accessible at http://prices. GasBuddy.com.

also called on Americans to get their COVID-19 booster shot or, if they haven’t already, get vaccinated. Last week the C.D.C. cleared all Americans 18 and older for the Pfizer or Moderna booster six months after receiving their second Pfizer or Moderna dose, or two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. “Most hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama are among unvaccinat-

ed people,” Alabama Department of Public Health spokesperson Dr. Karen Landers said in a statement. “The best way to protect everyone is to be vaccinated, including people who have been infected with COVID-19 before.” As of Friday, 46 percent of Alabamians had been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, according to the CDC. data. Just under one in five Alabamians have been vaccinated with a booster dose.

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choolchildren all over the United States know the story: the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and shared in the bountiful harvest of the Wompanoag Native Americans back in 1621, exactly four hundred years ago. Since then, Americans have been giving thanks at this time of year. And since President Roosevelt moved the holiday to the fourth Thursday in November in 1941 (the holiday itself being proclaimed by President Lincoln nearly 80 years prior), we have celebrated Thanksgiving on this day. These golden autumn days are so glorious, so beautiful; we have much for which to be grateful, but sometimes it seems that grace runs in short supply. However, my hope for you today is that you will thoughtfully consider what it means to be not only a Tallasseean, but an Alabamian; not only an Alabamian but an American; not only an American but a citizen of the world. And while you’re thinking of others, be thankful for them, too – the ones who make you mad or the ones who hurt your feelings just as much as the ones who make you smile or the ones who are in your care. Sometimes, characters in movies and television shows, with the help of great

From its first episode in 1956 until her death during the final month of MICHAEL production in 2010, Helen Wagner portrayed matriarch Nancy Hughes on BIRD As the World Turns. Columnist Although those fictional citizens of Oakdale didn’t realize it, the Thanksgiving episode of 2009 would be writers, are able to accurately articulate their last. Nancy Hughes spoke these moods and feelings so much better than beautiful words at the Hughes family we can in reality. An example was a Thanksgiving on that episode, and I character who appeared on a soap opera would like to share them here. continuously for 54 years. “Oh God, when I have food, help As the World Turns was legendary me to remember the hungry. When I for its family relationships. For have work, help me to remember the instance, the rural Snyders would gather jobless. When I have a home, help around the dining room table at the me to remember those who have no Snyder Farm as the hubbard squash home at all. When I am without pain, was cut each Thanksgiving. The help me to remember those who suffer. upper crust Walsh-Dixon family, such And remember, help me to destroy my as it was, would probably be at their complacency, to stir my compassion house arguing and throwing food at one and be concerned enough to help by another. word and deed those who cry for what The middle class, middle American we take for granted. Amen.” Hughes family was there from And so, let us pause today to be the beginning, and their holiday grateful to that all-powerful and evercelebrations often came and went living God who has allowed us to live without melodramatic fireworks; in such a wondrous place; who has rather, they were celebrated quietly in granted us the grace to get by under standalone episodes that didn’t really sometimes difficult circumstances; and propel the story forward, but served as whose Master Plan our lives are but a glimpses into the lives of the characters. part.

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elieve it or not, we are six months away from the 2022 elections. All statewide offices will be decided in the May 24, 2022, Republican Primary. Winning the Republican Primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie. Therefore, garnering the endorsement of the most conservative group in the state is vitally important towards election. That group is the Alabama Farmers Federation or commonly known as Alfa. The Farm PAC Alfa endorsement is the gold standard for conservatism, and it is the ticket to election in Alabama. The Alabama Farmers Federation is governed by county federation leaders in each of the state’s 67 counties, and the word leaders should be emphasized. The leaders of each county federation are respected men who have been born and raised in their community. Many have owned farmland for generations, are respected agribusinessmen, deacons in their churches, and board members of their local banks. In other words, they are centers of influence, and their words and recommendations extend well beyond their agricultural base. To win the Alfa endorsement statewide candidates have to go see each of the county federation members in all 67 counties. There are over 100,000 actual farmers in the state that vote the Alfa endorsed ballot right down the line. There are also affiliated agribusiness groups that toe the Alfa line. In addition, there are over 100,000 insurance policyholders throughout the state who have their car and homeowners’ insurance with Alfa and they see the Farm PAC endorsement and usually follow it because they have contributed to Farm PAC. Additionally, a good many Alabamians will see their friends and neighbors with an Alfa ballot and ask them who Alfa has endorsed in certain races. Then they will vote that

Incumbent PSC Commissioners, Chip Beeker and Jeremy Oden, STEVE received the coveted Alfa nod. FLOWERS One of the most critical endorsements Alfa made was selecting Columnist Greg Cook for the Alabama Supreme Court seat of retiring Judge Mike Bolin. This endorsement of Greg way because they know Alfa has vetted Cook is pivotal. It proves that he is the the candidates and chosen the most conservative probusiness candidate for conservative ones. the Supreme Court. It will probably The Alfa endorsements for the assure his victory. May 24, 2022 elections were decided Popular incumbent Supreme Court on September 28, 2021. These Justice Kelli Wise got the endorsement endorsements will be decisive. Katie even though she may be unopposed. Britt won the endorsement for the Three candidates for secondary open U.S. Senate race, which will be constitutional offices received the the marquee race next year. She got it endorsement of Alfa and will be the old fashioned way. She worked for instrumental towards their elections it. She got out and visited and got to are Wes Allen for Secretary of know almost every farmers federation State, Young Boozer for State member in the state. This endorsement Treasurer, and Rusty Glover for will probably propel her to victory. State Auditor. Glover’s getting the Governor Kay Ivey received the endorsement is that race is pivotal endorsement. She has been the darling as is Wes Allen’s in the Secretary of Alfa her entire career. The Farm PAC of State. endorsement was critical in allowing Alfa has endorsed all of the her to win the governorship without a incumbent Republican Congressmen runoff four years ago. They have been including Jerry Carl, Barry Moore, with her from the get-go when she Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt and was State Treasurer two terms and Lt. Gary Palmer. They have endorsed Governor two terms. Dale Strong in the open 5th district Will Ainsworth received the Alfa congressional race. He appears to be the endorsement for reelection as Lt. favorite. Governor. This endorsement is the All of Alfa’s statewide endorsements reason he upset Twinkle Cavanaugh in are Republicans. That makes sense their race four years ago. Alfa was the because every statewide officeholder reason he won that race and has made in the state is a Republican. If you his political career. made me bet, I would wager that all Incumbent Attorney General Steve of the above mentioned Alfa endorsed Marshall has been endorsed by Alfa candidates will win next year. We will because he has proven to be a real see in about six months. conservative. See you next week. Rick Pate has won the Alfa endorsement for a second term as Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading Agriculture Commissioner. He had political columnist. His column appears the endorsement four years ago and in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He it helped him win. Folks are really served 16 years in the state legislature. interested in who Alfa endorses for Steve may be reached at www. Agriculture Commissioner. steveflowers.us.

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he nursing home was done up for Thanksgiving. There were stuffed turkeys on bookshelves, twinkly lights on the nurse’s station, and one of the cafeteria workers wore a puritan hat shaped like a traffic cone. I was here to make an appearance at the book club. The nurse buzzed me through the front doors. She gave me a name tag. “They’re ready for you,” she said. “Follow me, please.” We walked past a hallway adorned with colorful artwork. One wall featured a dozen tempera-paint handprints on individual sheets of construction paper. The handprints were decorated to look like turkeys. “Art therapy,” the nurse explained. “Our residents just did fingerpainting. I’ll be cleaning paint off the ceiling till June.” I felt vaguely like I was touring a kindergarten classroom. All that was missing was a portrait of George Washington and the class hamster. She led me to the garden area where a small group of elderly people sat in a semicircle beneath the North Florida sunshine, waiting for yours truly. They were seated in folding chairs, wheelchairs, and roller walkers. “Okay,” announced the nurse. “Let’s give today’s guest author a warm welcome.” When the deafening applause from my sixperson audience finally died down, club meeting

was in session. It bears mentioning that I don’t get many requests for in-person book club visits anymore. I used to, but these days most book clubs prefer internet video calls. I faithfully fielded questions from club members. The inquiries about my book came in all shapes and sizes. “Your chapters were too short,” said one man. “You bounce around topics too much,” said another. “I couldn’t follow your writing.” Another woman weighed in. “The print was too small. I had a headache five minutes in. I couldn’t finish your book.” I smiled. Another lady cheerfully added, “Did you bring any peanut butter?” And then it was time for lunch. On my way out, I listened to two old ladies have a vicious argument about something pertaining to—I swear— HGTV. And one club member asked me with complete sincerity what I did for a living. “You should stay for lunch,” said the nurse. “Right,” I said, “because clearly these people love me.” She laughed. “No, they’re like that with all the authors.” “You mean there have been other authors? Was there enough of them left to bury?” “These people grow on you. Come on. Eat with us.” The aromas of the nursing home cafeteria were reminiscent of a grade school mess hall,

and the basic premise was the same, too. You stood in line, then presented your tray to a clinically depressed cafeteria worker behind a sneeze guard who doled out lukewarm chipped chopped ham on a bun. Surprisingly, the food was great. I had lots of company for my lunch. I was— to put it mildly—the novelty that afternoon. “We don’t get many visitors,” said one elderly woman. “Can I sit beside you?” “You look like my son,” remarked another. “Do you know my son? He used to visit me before he got so busy.” “Hey,” said a persistent white-haired man. “Do you like chess? I used to play chess every day, but I can’t find nobody to play with me no more. Can you play with me? Please?” When you visit an assisted living facility, if you hang around long enough, and eat enough chipped ham, you will eventually start to hear stories. This just goes with the territory. The stories will come at you like coal from an industrial barge. You must be ready for this or the tales will overwhelm you. But if you listen, you might actually learn something. “…I died on the operating table, the doctor said I’d be lucky to live until forty. I’ll be ninety next month.” “When I was a girl in Texas, nobody wanted to adopt my sister and me after my mom shot herself. But a lady in our town who couldn’t have kids adopted us. She

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SEAN DIETRICH Columnist became our mama even though she was Mexican and we were white.” “…I lost my daughter and my husband on the same day. We had a double funeral, and I wished it had been a triple funeral. I didn’t think I would survive, but God brought me through.” “…Can I show you a picture of my wife? I have a picture in my wallet. God I miss her.” “…Cancer tried to kill me three times and didn’t succeed.” “…The biggest thing I miss about being young is getting dressed up to go do stuff.” “…Even at this age, I’m still trying to learn to forgive my parents.” “…I wish I would have been more adventurous when I was

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was at the dermatologist’s office for my semi-annual cancer screening, wearing the gown that’s open at the back. My phone buzzed. “Please call me,” my wife texted in all caps. I called to find “someone” had left the lights on overnight in her car and the battery was dead. In the midst of helping her decide what to do, the doc and her entourage came into the exam room. I explained apologetically that I needed just a minute. “That’s fine,” she said. “Just stand still and I’ll start on your back.” So while I completed the call, she began to probe my hinder parts with three female assistants looking on. I suppose it was no time for modesty as I dealt with the crisis of the dead battery and the potential crisis of precancerous spots!

MICHAEL BROOKS Columnist The doctor wacked off two suspicious lesions that, fortunately, were benign, and a kindly neighbor pulled his truck into our driveway and jump started the car. So, we survived the crisis of the moment. I thought how often trouble comes when we’re busy doing other things--trouble much worse than I experienced. This happened in our church over the past months. A church member had a government agency show up at his business and declare he had to spend thousands of dollars for site improvements

he’d not planned for. Another member went for a routine blood test. His doctor saw something he didn’t like and sent him to a specialist. Another person got a call that her mom in another state had fallen and needed brain surgery. A church staff member learned that a teen-ager in a former church was in an accident and died a few days later. I’m sure every community of faith can recount seasons of difficulty. In the midst of trouble we often feel no one cares about us. We may even feel abandoned by God. Phillip Yancey wrote, “Where Is God When It Hurts?”—a sentiment commonly expressed. “Why is God letting this happen to me?” we think, and “What’s this all about? I’m trying to be the best person I can be.”

I frequently share Paul’s word in 2 Corinthians 1:4 at funeral services where families often feel this abandonment. Paul said in trouble we receive the “comfort of God.” We have the assurance that he cares for us whether we realize it at that moment or not. Paul went on to say that we use the same comfort to comfort others in their time of need. Thus every experience of trouble is a stewardship. God gives us strength sufficient, and later we can confidently and lovingly share our testimony of endurance to encourage others in their trials. -30Reflections is a weekly devotional column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster, Ala. The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

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

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Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

East Tallassee United Methodist Church ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

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

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Tallassee wrestling opens season with dominant tournament win weight classes. “Being the first match of the year, you’re nervous and you The Tallassee wrestling really don’t know what you team opened its season with a have. We have a lot of guys dominant performance in the who have wrestled before and I Jamie Blakely Duals Tournament have high expectations for them, last Tuesday. and I’d say they exceeded those Tallassee was named the expectations. They wrested really champion of the tournament after well, and we had a lot of guys going a perfect 5-0 on the day. step up.” Tallassee beat Elmore County Tallassee entered the season 53-25, Reeltown 84-0, St. James with over 30 wrestlers on its 45-30, Stanhope Elmore 66-12 team, and in last week’s duals and Beauregard 70-12. tournament, they were split up Head coach John Mask liked across 14 different weight classes what he saw from his team in the and lined up to face each other opening tournament, and he was team’s wrestlers that matched up equally impressed with all 14 weight wise. By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

Life and sports between haircuts By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor When I walked into the Wetumpka Herald office on Monday morning, I decided it was finally time. It was actually way past time, but I finally decided to go through with it. I walked across Company Street and walked into City Barber Shop and finally got my hair cut. It’s not that big of a deal, but it was past time to do it. I am not a big haircut guy. I usually cut it once every six months or so, but this time was a little bit longer. It got to the point where I had the old Justin Bieber haircut, except my bangs could reach my mouth if I held them straight down instead of swooping them like I do. The last time I cut my hair was September of 2020. The reason for cutting it then was because I was going to be in a wedding in October. A lot has changed since that last haircut, both in sports and just in my life in general. Let’s go through a few things. Since my last haircut in September of 2020, Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl, and won, in his first season as the starting quarterback there. Drew Brees, the greatest quarterback of all time, retired from the NFL. Yes, he is the greatest QB of all time in my eyes. No, I don’t care that you think Brady, Manning, Rodgers or Montana is. You won’t change my mind. So bite me, Patriots and bandwagon Buccaneers fans. In college football, Alabama won the national championship (no surprise there) since my last haircut. Not only that, but Devonta Smith won the Heisman and was the first receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991. Smith’s quarterback, Mac Jones, was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft and currently starts for the New England Patriots. He has the Patriots sitting with an 8-4 overall record right now, which is already one more win than they had all of last season. Pretty good rookie season he’s got going on. Ed Orgeron was fired from LSU since my haircut, and to people who pay attention to college football, it’s not that surprising. At least he led the Tigers to a national championship a few years ago. The few LSU fans I know love him just for that alone. They pretty much ignore last season and this year. In college baseball, Mississippi State won its

first College World Series title. It was the school’s first national championship in any team sport, and it was the Bulldogs’ first title in 12 CWS trips. I was able to cover the team during their run, and what a run it was. In Major League Baseball, we got to see Shohei Ohtani put on a year for the ages. He unanimously was named the American League MVP, only the 19th player to be voted unanimously. He finished the year with a .257 batting average, 46 home runs and 100 RBIs. He also stole 26 bases, and he pitched quite well too. On the mound, Ohtani had a 9-2 record with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts in only 130 innings. It was one of the greatest seasons ever recorded and quite honestly, probably the best since Babe Ruth’s dualplayer days. Also in the MLB, the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series, their first title since 1995 (the year I was born). That came during a year where the Braves looked dead in the water after losing Ronald Acuna Jr., Mike Soroka and Marcell Ozuna before midseason. What a second half and postseason run it was for them. In my own personal life, a lot has changed since then as well. I was a groomsmen in two weddings, got engaged myself, and am currently scheduled to be in another wedding in just a few months. I completely moved states because of my fiancé, who is now an attorney in Montgomery. I left my job covering the Mississippi State beat and took this job, and it’s been a fun ride so far. I got to cover an entire football season and volleyball season in Elmore County, and I got to watch the Edgewood Academy girls win their third consecutive state championship to cap it off. I probably won’t wait another 15 months to get my next haircut. I was simply just lazy and never felt like actually going. I’ve gone a long time without getting it cut before, and this past year wasn’t the longest I’ve done. I grew it out for over two years in college, but got the occasional trim, before donating 10 inches of it one fall. That won’t happen again. Mostly because Gillian probably won’t let me. Especially since we are currently planning our wedding. I’m sure I’ll be instructed to stay well-groomed for that pretty big event.

Mask was confident he would have a good team before the season started, and the tournament furthered that belief. “We did really well. We went 5-0 and we had several of our kids went 5-0 and undefeated in the tournament,” Mask said. “We always host this tournament every year right before Thanksgiving, and hopefully get them some matches under their belt. Our schedule gets really tough here soon, so it was nice to start the season the way we did.” Tallassee had six individual wrestlers go undefeated in See WRESTLING, Page B2

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The Tallassee wrestling team went a perfect 5-0 in the Jamie Blakely Duals Tournament last week.The Tigers beat Reeltown, Elmore County, St. James, Stanhope Elmore and Beauregard.

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etumpka junior Davis Wells has always wanted to go the junior college route, so when Southern Union State Community College coach Aaron Everett called, Wells knew where he wanted to go. Wells, a catcher and outfielder, committed to play baseball at SUSCC on Oct. 30. Everett called Wells early in October, and the two scheduled a visit. Wells visited SUSCC two weeks later, and he fell in love with the facilities. Not even a week after that, Wells called Everett back and told him he was committing to his program. “Coach Everett invited me dow n there, and I knew I wanted to take the juco route pretty early for my development and to keep playing ball,” Wells said. “I wanted to get better on the field and I thought going there would give me the best opportunity to do that. When I saw campus, I was kind of mind blown. I didn’t expect a junior col-

lege to have those kind of facilities.” Wells plays both catcher and outfield for Wetumpka high school and his summer league team, but SUSCC is recruiting him strictly as a catcher right now. Behind the dish, Wells excels at throwing baserunners out. He has a 1.85 to 1.95-second pop time to second base, he said. At the plate, he’s found success at Wetumpka and hit .300 last season with 15 hits, three doubles and 12 RBIs. He was originally a switch hitter but has recently changed to only hit from the left side. He wants to focus on seeing the ball lefty to lefty, and fully focus on one swing instead of trying to perfect two. “Behind the plate, I have a really good arm and I’m confident in my arm,” Wells said. “Throwing my guys is probably my best attribute as a player. I hit from the left side. I used to switch hit, but I decided to just stick to the left side and I just try to hit line drives over the shortstop’s head. I push the ball that way and good things happen.”

Wells has now joined the list of current Wetumpka baseball players who are either currently committed or signed to play with coach Everett at SUSCC. Senior infielder Noah Jones, pitcher Dawson Fuller and utility player Douglas Johnson all recently signed to play at SUSCC. Wells has played with Johnson and Jones nearly all his life, so continuing to play with his current teammates played a big part in his commitment. “That was one of the factors that played into my decision to go there,” Wells said. “It’s good to play with those guys and I’m looking forward to continuing to play with them. I’ve actually been playing with Noah and Dawson since I was probably 10 years old, so it will be good to continue playing with them. That was definitely a factor in my decision.” Wells considers himself to be a competitive guy and just wants to win, and that’s shown as Wetumpka has found success over the last few seasons. That also shows in the See BASEBALL, Page B2

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Wetumpka’s Davis Wells committed to play college baseball at Southern Union State Community College last month. The junior catcher hit .300 with 15 hits and 12 RBIs last season.

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the tournament on the day, including tournament MVP Micah Cole. Cole, a junior and third-year wrestler, went 5-0 with some impressive wins on the day. One of his wins came in overtime. After three periods, if both wrestlers are tied, they line back up and the first wrestler to earn a takedown wins. He did that and won his match. Another match he won by decision, so it was a close match, but Cole was able to get a few takedowns throughout the bout and that separated him. “We’ve seen a lot of growth from Micah, not just me but other coaches as well,” Mask said. “I think just not only myself, but other coaches seeing his growth and seeing him coming around. He’s a big strong kid. The way in which he won those matches showed great determination and showed a lot of pride in his wrestling. That impressed a lot of people.” Cole wasn’t the only wrestler to go undefeated on the day, however. The five other wrestlers who were undefeated during the tournament were Rutland Phillips, Bry Hathcock, Land Bell, John Burnham and Caden Griffith. Despite the perfect

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Tallassee junior Micah Cole (top right) wrestles with an Elmore County wrestler last week in the Jamie Blakely Duals. Cole went 5-0 on the day and was named the tournament’s MVP.

tournament record, Mask knows there are still areas his team needs to improve on going forward. He has film of the entire event, and he is going to go back and watch film and see what his team can do better, especially in the individual matches that they lost. There were points that

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school he has chosen, as SUSCC has seen steady improvement over the last three years. After going 20-30 in the 2019 season, the Bison finished the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season with a 12-10 record. But in 2021, they took the next step and finished the year with a 32-21 overall record with an 18-14 conference record. That paced the Bison to a fourth-place finish in the North Division Standings, and they continued that success in the postseason.

Mask would like to work on, like his wrestlers getting more separation when they are on bottom and getting away from opposing wrestlers that are trying to ride them. “Even in a victory, you can see ways to improve,” Mask said. “There’s a lot of things as a coach that we take notes

In the conference tournament, SUSCC reached the semifinals before falling to Chattahoochee Valley CC and eventual champion Shelton State CC. That success helped lead to Wells’ decision, and he thinks he can help continue those winning ways. “I’m there to win and I’m really competitive. I just think that I can help my team win, no matter where I’m at in the field or lineup. I’m a team first guy. Winning his huge. I’m really into being a competitive guy on the team. It’s a big deal to me to win. One of the things I hate most in the world is losing, and I just think I can help bring some wins to Southern Union.”

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on and watch film and try to work on. Probably more than anything, we are going to work on takedowns. If you can take down your opponent, you can win. It’s just great to get out there and get the season said and find success.” Mask and his team will have more film to watch this

week after 7A Auburn and 6A Prattville visit for a match on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Tuesday’s match with Auburn and Prattville finished later than the Tribune’s print deadline. “Those are two great teams, so we are going to have to wrestle a lot better than we did last week,” Mask said.

Where has this AU defense been all year? ANDY GRAHAM Columnist

here has this AU defense been all year? On Saturday, I was reminded, yet again, of a statement I have made many times over the years. The more I watch college football, the more I realize how little I actually understand it. I made a prediction last week that Alabama would win 41-17 based upon the evidence I had witnessed through eleven games this season. Of course, I’m certainly not alone. Practically every prognostication I came across was somewhere in the vicinity of an Alabama blowout. It’s true, the Iron Bowl is a unique game and rivalries tend to bring out the best in each other, but that doesn’t begin to explain the improbable dominance by the Auburn defense for 58 minutes. It was one of, if not the, finest defensive performances I have ever witnessed considering the circumstances. I was absolutely crestfallen the Tigers couldn’t pull off the win, but also immensely proud of the effort. Bryce Young and Alabama deserve an enormous amount of credit for driving 97 yards for the game-tying TD. Auburn defenders sacked Young seven times and constantly harassed him throughout most of the game. They completely shut down Alabama’s run game outside of one 37 yard dash by Brian Robinson.

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Auburn’s Roger McCreary breaks up a pass intended for Alabama’s John Metchie.

The Tigers have been pretty good against the run all year, but pass defense has been their kryptonite in no small part due to a lack of pass rush. So, this brings up a very good question. Where has this defense been all season? The Crimson Tide have one of the most productive and explosive offenses in college football. Obviously, Auburn is capable of an elevated level of play as evidenced on Saturday. Again, the Iron Bowl is special and there’s an energy that cannot be duplicated week in and week out, but everything was different. The Tigers played more press-man coverage. They played faster and more physical. There was a passion I haven’t seen nearly enough this season. Depth has been a problem, but can only be remedied through recruiting. Derek Mason better find a way to inspire more performances like this one or his tenure on the Plains will be short-lived. I haven’t said anything about the AU offense, because there’s not a lot to say. They were completely dominated by the Alabama front seven.

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TJ Finley showed a lot of toughness on a bad ankle and the receivers made some incredible catches, but it just wasn’t enough. OC Mike Bobo will not return in 2022 and I’d be surprised if Bryan Harsin doesn’t make more changes to his staff. Bo Nix has stated that he doesn’t know if he’s going to be back next year. The Tigers will also undoubtedly hit the transfer portal hard looking to fill in some gaps. There’s no telling what this team might look like a year from now. It’s probably wise to wait until after Signing Day and the bowl game to truly look back and evaluate Harsin’s first year. He emphatically stated that 6-6 was not good enough. That’s obvious, but it was only year one. I do know this. Auburn was erratic under Gus Malzahn and they never could seem to establish a true identity. Unfortunately, that did not change under the new regime in 2021. The Tigers will never get to where they want to go if they don’t who they are.

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NatioNal Cookie Day December 4 is National Cookie Day! Cookies are small, sweet treats that many people enjoy. These baked goods can be purchased at a professional bakery or in grocery stores, or they can be made at home. The word cookie is derived from the Dutch word “koekje” which means little cake. It is believed that cookies were first made in the 7th Century in Persia between 600- 700 AD. The Country of Persia, which is now Iran, was one of the first to grow sugarcane. The cookies were probably little test cakes that checked oven temperatures for bakers. Many people around the World, especially in Britain, refer to cookies as biscuits. The Chocolate Chip Cookie was invented in America in 1937 by Ruth Graves Wakefield. She ran the Toll House Restaurant in Massachusetts. The cookie recipe was discovered by accident when she was substituting one type of chocolate for another. The Nestle Candy Company bought the recipe, and Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies are still sold today. There are many other types of cookies from all over the World. Biscotti from Italy, Animal Crackers from England, Shortbread from Scotland, Lady Fingers and Macarons from France, Anzac Biscuits from Australia, Stroopwafel from the Netherlands, and Kourabiedes from Greece. In 1987, Matt Bader from the Blue Chip Cookie Company created National Cookie Day.

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Reeves, non-borrowing the power of sale contained in it convenient to shop from spouse, originally in favor of said mortgage, will sell at public home. Professional installation. Mortgage Electronic Registra- outcry to the highest bidder for Top quality - Made in the USA. tion Systems, Inc., as nominee cash before the main entrance Call for free consultation: for One Reverse Mortgage, of the Court House in Elmore 844-809-9165. LLC, on September 25, 2015, County, Alabama during the Ask about our specials! said mortgage recorded in the legal hours of sale (between 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH 11am and 4pm), on the 23rd ELIMINATE ROACHES of Elmore County, Alabama, in day of December, 2021 the GUARANTEED! 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County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2 Said property will be sold subRI 5HGODQG 2YHUORRN (VWDWHV ject to any outstanding ad valorAUCTIONS 3ODW 1R DV VKRZQ LQ SODW UH- em taxes (including taxes which 2 DAY FIREARMS AUCTION FRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH are a lien, but not yet due and LIVE & ONLINE December RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $O- payable), the right of redemp10th 2pm & 11th 10am DEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN 3DJH tion of any taxing authority, all 1500+LOTS Military, Sporting & 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV outstanding liens for public utiliModern Firearms for informational purposes: ties which constitute liens upon www.montroseauction.com. -XVWLQ &KDVH :HWXPSND the property, any matters which 478-376-4559 $/ 7+,6 3523(57< might be disclosed by an accu:,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 rate survey and inspection of :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 the property, any assessments, :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( liens, encumbrances, ease(;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 ments, rights-of-way, zoning TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN- ordinances, restrictions, special -2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' assessments, covenants, the 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) statutory right of redemption 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5- pursuant to Alabama law, and 7,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 $O- any matters of record including, abama law gives some persons but not limited to, those supePUBLIC NOTICE who have an interest in property ULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW the right to redeem the proper- out above. Said property will be MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ty under certain circumstances. sold on an “as-is” basis without SALE. Default having been 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW any representation, warranty made in the payment of the help persons avoid or delay the or recourse against the aboveindebtedness secured by that foreclosure process. An attor- named or the undersigned. The certain mortgage executed by ney should be consulted to help successful bidder must present Anthony Piliero, unmarried, you understand these rights FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI originally in favor of AmSouth and programs as a part of the the winning bid at the time and Bank, on December 16, 2005, foreclosure process. 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The rights and programs as a part of virtue of the power of sale con- balance of the purchase price the foreclosure process. tained in said mortgage, will sell plus any deed recording costs The sale will be conducted subat public outcry to the highest and transfer taxes must be paid MHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ WKDW WKH bidder for cash, in front of the LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH sale is not prohibited under the main entrance of the Court- next business day at the Law U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) house at Wetumpka, Elmore 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW WR ¿QDO FRQ¿UPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW County, Alabama, on December the address indicated below. 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This LLC 7, Page 159, thence North 00 sale is subject to postponement Two North Twentieth degrees 42 minutes 42 seconds or cancellation. The above mort- 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 West, 125.73 feet to an iron gage foreclosure sale has been Birmingham, AL 35203 pin lying on the Southerly side postponed from November 22, (800) 275-7171 of Tanglewood Court (50 feet 2021 until February 23, 2022, FT21@mccalla.com radius); thence along said Tan- during the legal hours of sale in File No. 21-02268AL glewood Court a chord of North front of the main entrance of the www.foreclosurehotline.net 74 degrees 18 minutes 17 sec- &RXUWKRXVH DW :HWXPSND (Oonds East 27.80 feet to a point; more County, Alabama. Ameri- Wetumpka Herald: thence leaving said Tanglewood FDQ $GYLVRUV *URXS ³7UDQVIHU- Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 Court South 33 degrees 05 min- HH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ 21-02268al utes 37 seconds East 166.52 +LJKODQG $YHQXH 6RXWK 6XLWH PUBLIC NOTICE feet to a point; thence North %LUPLQJKDP $/ 86 degrees 53 minutes 18 sec- ZZZ WEODZ FRP 7% )LOH 1XPThe following will be auctioned onds West 111.00 feet to an iron EHU off by J&J Towing 334-558-1595 pin; thence North 87 degrees 22 minutes 21 seconds West :HWXPSND +HUDOG 'HF on 12/29/21 @ 10 a.m. 1997 Ford Ranger 1FTCR10U5.29 feet to an iron pin and the 21-04584 7VUC50492 Point of Beginning.. Property PUBLIC NOTICE 2004 Chevy Suburban 1GNstreet address for informationFK16ZX4J270019 al purposes: 37 Tanglewood 2000 Pontiac Bonneville NOTICE Ct , Millbrook, AL 36054. THIS 1G2HZ5410Y4295814 OF MORTGAGE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BAFORECLOSURE SALE Wetumpka Herald: SIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY STATE OF Alabama Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED COUNTY OF ELMORE AV/07 FORD OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 Default having been made of Do you have available jobs? $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 the terms of the loan docuCall 256.414.4250 to let others TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMP- ments secured by that certain know about job opportunities TION OF ALL PARTIES EN- mortgage executed by Angela D at your business. TITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. g One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE information kit. Call 844-322-9935.

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g g g PUBLIC NOTICE recorded on February 23, 1998, in Book 194, Page 3188 in the EXHIBIT A 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH In the Circuit Court of Elmore of Elmore County, Alabama. County, Alabama, Case No. Said Mortgage was last sold, 29-CV-2021-900101.00 assigned and transferred to HGM Holdings, LLC, v. Danny U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Lee Duncan, et al. Home Improvement Loan Trust 1998-B by assignment recordTO: DEFENDANTS DANNY ed in Deed Book 2016, Page LEE DUNCAN AND JOHN LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH DOES 1-99, representing the of Probate of Elmore County, heirs, devisees, personal repre- Alabama. sentative(s), successors, and/or The undersigned, U.S. Bank assigns of Defendants who may National Association, as Trustclaim an interest in the Property ee, as successor to U.S. Bank NQRZQ DV 1 6SULQJ¿HOG 'U Trust National Association, as Millbrook, AL 36054 (Parcel No. Trustee, which was successor 29-15-08-28-0-014-017.000): to First Trust National Association, as Trustee, for Home ImTAKE NOTICE that this pub- provement Loan Trust 1998-B, lication of service of process under and by virtue of the power in the above-styled action has of sale contained in said mortbeen ordered by the Clerk of gage, will sell at public outcry Elmore County Circuit Court. By to the highest bidder for cash January 10, 2022, Defendants before the main entrance of the Danny Lee Duncan and/or Court House in Elmore CounJohn Does shall appear, de- ty, Alabama during the legal fend, and serve upon Plaintiff’s hours of sale (between 11am counsel an Answer, including and 4pm), on the 23rd day of any related counterclaims they December, 2021 the following may have, to the civil complaint property, situated in Elmore ¿OHG LQ (OPRUH &RXQW\ &LUFXLW County, Alabama, to-wit: Court in the above- referenced Commence at the NE corner of action on June 2, 2021. Judg- Section 18, Township 18 North, ment by default will be rendered Range 18 East, Elmore County, against Defendants Danny Lee Alabama; Thence North 01 DeDuncan and/or John Does grees 57 Minutes 30 Seconds any time thereafter for failure East a distance of 131.87 feet to answer. The action seeks to to a point on the North right of quiet title and eject any occu- way of Alabama Highway #14; pants of property know as 70 N Thence South 69 Degrees 40 6SULQJ¿HOG 'U 0LOOEURRN $/ Minutes 20 Seconds West for a 36054. A true copy of the Com- distance of 1511.82 feet along plaint may be obtained from the said right of way to the point Circuit Clerk of Elmore Coun- of beginning; Thence South 69 ty. Plaintiff’s counsel, Megan Degrees 40 Minutes 20 SecWare-Fitzgerald of Nelson Mul- onds West for a distance 95.00 lins Riley & Scarborough LLP, feet along said right of way to an may be served with the above- iron pin; Thence North 20 Dereferenced Answer at 949 Third grees 19 Minutes 42 Seconds Avenue, Suite 200, Huntington, West for a distance of 201.88 West Virginia 25701, or may be feet to an iron pin; Thence North contacted at 304-526-3500. 75 Degrees 02 Minutes 08 Seconds West for a distance of Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, 95.60 feet to an iron pin; Thence Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 South 20 Degrees 19 Minutes &9 30 Seconds East for a distance of 191.29 feet back to the point PUBLIC NOTICE of beginning, said parcel being known as Parcel 7. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Said property is commonly STATE OF ALABAMA known as 5770 Elmore Road, COUNTY OF ELMORE Elmore, AL 36025. CASE NO: 2021-360 6KRXOG D FRQÀLFW DULVH EHWZHHQ IN THE MATTER the property address and the OF THE ESTATE legal description the legal deOF DOROTHY scription will control. D’ ARCIPRETE, DECEASED Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorLetters Testamentary in the em taxes (including taxes which Estate of DOROTHY D’AR- are a lien, but not yet due and CIPRETE, deceased, having payable), the right of redempbeen granted to MICHAEL J. tion of any taxing authority, all D’ARCIPRETE on the 12 day outstanding liens for public utiliof November, 2021 by John ties which constitute liens upon Thornton, Judge of Probate of the property, any matters which Elmore County, Alabama, no- might be disclosed by an accutice is hereby given that all per- rate survey and inspection of sons and parties having claims the property, any assessments, against said estate are required, liens, encumbrances, easewithin the time allowed by law, ments, rights-of-way, zoning to present the same to the Court ordinances, restrictions, special or the same will be barred. assessments, covenants, the MICHAEL J. D’ARCIPRETE statutory right of redemption PERSONAL REPRESENTA- pursuant to Alabama law, and TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF any matters of record including, DOROTHY D’ ARCIPRETE, but not limited to, those supeDECEASED ULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW out above. Said property will be Attorney of Record for Person- sold on an “as-is” basis without al Representative: H. DEAN any representation, warranty MOOTY, JR., MOOTY & AS- or recourse against the aboveSOCIATES, PC, 600 CLAY named or the undersigned. The STREET, MONTGOMERY, AL- successful bidder must present ABAMA 36104, 334-264-0400 FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI the winning bid at the time and Wetumpka Herald: place of sale. Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 Alabama law gives some perEST/D’ARCIPRETE sons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the PUBLIC NOTICE property under certain circumstances. Programs may also NOTICE exist that help persons avoid or OF MORTGAGE delay the foreclosure process. FORECLOSURE SALE An attorney should be consultSTATE OF Alabama ed to help you understand these COUNTY OF ELMORE rights and programs as a part of Default having been made of the the foreclosure process. terms of the loan documents se- The sale will be conducted subcured by that certain mortgage MHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ WKDW WKH executed by Clayton Reeves sale is not prohibited under the Conni Reeves Husband And U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) Wife to Green Tree Financial WR ¿QDO FRQ¿UPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW Corp. - Alabama dated January of the status of the loan with the 30, 1998; said mortgage being holder of the Mortgage.

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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR TO U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, WHICH WAS SUCCESSOR TO FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN TRUST 1998-B as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 21-02386AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 65645 PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RENOVATIONS TO ELMORE COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA MCKEE PROJECT NO. 19.118A

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-149 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAULEEN N. HOLLOWAY, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-363 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THURMAN JACK KELLEY, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-365 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. PEAVY, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PAULEEN N. HOLLOWAY, deceased, having been granted to BENITA DIANNE HOLLOWAY on the 18 day of November, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BENITA DIANNE HOLLOWAY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PAULEEN N. HOLLOWAY, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THURMAN JACK KELLEY, deceased, having been granted to STEPHEN G. KELLEY on the 12 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. STEPHEN G. KELLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THURMAN JACK KELLEY, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM W. PEAVY, deceased, having been granted to NANCY P. THOMAS and WILLIAM MICHAEL PEAVY on the 10 day of November by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. NANCY P. THOMAS and WILLIAM MICHAEL PEAVY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. PEAVY, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Roderick B. Perdue 2033 Holtville Road Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-567-7373

The sealed proposal as de- Wetumpka Herald: scribed above shall be received Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superin- EST/HOLLOWAY, P. tendent, at the Elmore County 3XEOLF 6FKRROV 2I¿FH + + PUBLIC NOTICE Robison Drive, Wetumpka, AlDEDPD 3KRQH IN THE PROBATE COURT until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, DeOF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA cember 14, 2021, then opened IN THE MATTER OF THE and read aloud. ESTATE OF JOANNE B. HORNSBY, DECEASED A non-mandatory Pre-Bid CASE NO. 2021-368 Conference site visit to be held NOTICE TO CREDITORS at the school on Monday, DeOF ESTATE cember 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM. All General Contractors bidding this project shall be required to Letters Testamentary on the visit the site and examine all ex- estate of said decedent having isting conditions prior to submit- been granted to SHARON ANN ting their proposal. All Bidders H. BRANTLEY as Personal shall have general liability and Representative on the 19 day workman’s compensation insur- of November 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of ance. Probate of said County in said The project shall be bid exclud- State, notice is hereby given ing taxes. Bids must be submit- that all persons having claims ted on proposal forms furnished against said Estate are required by the Architect or copies there- to present same within the time of. The Owner reserves the right allowed by law or the same will to reject any or all proposals be barred. and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the /s/Regina B. Edwards best interests of the Owner will REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of MARIE thereby be promoted. LASHLEY, deceased. $ FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU %LG %RQG payable to Elmore Coun- Name and Address of Attorney: ty Board of Education in an The Law Firm of Edwards & EdDPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH SHU- wards, P.C. cent (5%) of the amount of the 109 East Bridge Street bid, but in no event more than Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 PXVW DFFRPSDQ\ the bidder’s sealed propos- Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, al. Performance and statutory Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 labor and material payment EST/HORNSBY, J. bonds will be required at the PUBLIC NOTICE signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of $ODEDPD DQG PXVW VKRZ evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-315 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, deceased, having been granted to SHERYL LYNE on the 4 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of PDFs of the project can be re- Probate of Elmore County, Alviewed by going to the McKee abama, notice is hereby given website @ www.mckeeassoc. that all persons and parties havcom and selecting “Project Bid ing claims against said estate List”. Also, if you are not receiv- are required, within the time ing NOTIFICATIONS from us, allowed by law, to present the please register on our website, same to the Court or the same “Project Bid List” by selecting will be barred. PDQDJH \RXU ELG OLVW SUR¿OH SHERYL LYNE REPRESENTAThe documents may be viewed PERSONAL on-line and printed by General TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF Contractors, Sub-Contractors ROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, DEand Suppliers. Documents CEASED published through this procedure are the only documents Attorney of Record for endorsed by the Architect. The Personal Representative: Architect is unable to monitor, D. JASON BRITT FRQ¿UP DQG PDLQWDLQ RWKHU ZHE- STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC sites that provide documents. ATTORNEYS & COUNSELAddendums will be provided to ORS AT LAW entities that have CONFIRMED 114 S MAIN ST bidding for this particular proj- PO BOX 967 ect. The Architect retains own- WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 ership and copyrights of the 334-517-6520 documents. If bidders require printed sets, the following shall Wetumpka Herald: apply: Submit to the Architect Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 at mckeeplans@gmail.com the EST/KAWZINSKI, R. FRPSDQ\¶V QDPH ¿UVW ODVW PUBLIC NOTICE name, phone number, address, SURMHFW QDPH QXPEHU DORQJ IN THE PROBATE COURT ZLWK D GHSRVLW RI SHU OF ELMORE COUNTY, set. The deposit shall be refundALABAMA ed for each set returned in reIN THE MATTER usable condition within ten days OF THE ESTATE after bid opening. OF MILLARD FRANKLIN KEITH, III, DECEASED All RFIs and RFAs regarding the CASE NO: 2020-351 bid documents shall be sent and NOTICE TO CREDITORS addressed through emails found OF ESTATE on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS Letters of Administration over IN THE PROJECT MANUAL the Estate of MILLARD FRANKWILL BE ACCEPTED. The Ar- LIN KEITH, III, deceased, havchitect will not accept inquiries ing been granted to KEVIN KYLE KEITH on the 17 day via telephone or fax. of November, 2021 by John Completion Time: See Scope Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, noof Work in Project Manual. tice is hereby given that all perSupervision: Contractor to pro- sons and parties having claims vide Superintendent(s) to en- against said estate are required, sure proper supervision for all within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court work. or the same will be barred. Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, KEVIN KYLE KEITH Superintendent, Elmore County ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ES3XEOLF 6FKRROV 2I¿FH + + TATE OF MILLARD FRANKLIN Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Ala- KEITH, III, DECEASED EDPD 3KRQH Name and Address of Attorney Architect: McKee and Associ- for Administrator: TERRY P. DWHV $UFKLWHFWV ,QF 6RXWK WILSON, WILSON & JACK+XOO 6WUHHW 0RQWJRPHU\ $OD- SON, LLC, 1785 TALIAFERRO EDPD 3KRQH TRAIL SUITE 6, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, 334 260-9998, tpwlaw@protonmail. com :HWXPSND +HUDOG 1RY 'HF DQG Wetumpka Herald: BIDS/RENOVATIONS Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 Sell your home in the classifieds EST/KEITH, III, M. call 256.414.4250.

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Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR, LA W OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR, LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/KELLEY, T. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-366 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA R. KELLEY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of VIRGINIA R. KELLEY, deceased, having been granted to JAMES ORREN KELLEY on the 19 day of November,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. JAMES ORREN KELLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA R, KELLEY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEREMY P. SUMMERS ATTORNEY AT LAW 1275 CENTER POINT PARKWAY BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35215 205-853-3911 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/KELLY, V. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT MICHNA, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-356 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JENNIFER ALAYNE POUMEY as Executrix on the 8 day of November, 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of ROBERT MICHNA, deceased. Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 EST/MICHNA, R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS JAMES MOORE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-362 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of DOUGLAS JAMES MOORE, deceased, having been granted to CAMERON MOORE on the 17 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. CAMERON MOORE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS JAMES MOORE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: LOUIS C. COLLEY ATTORNEY AT LAW POBOX 680689 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 335-365-1500 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/MOORE, D. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business. Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: J. CLIFF HEARD BENKWITH & HEARD. P.C. 4001 CARMICHAEL ROAD, SUITE 200 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-395-9899 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 EST/PEAVY, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLATON REEVES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-372 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CLATON REEVES, deceased, having been granted to CONNIE REEVES on the 29 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. CONNIE REEVES ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF CLATON REEVES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JONATHAN D. WYNN II THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 jonathan@clevelandgroup.legal Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 EST/REEVES, C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-220 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACKIE ALDRIDGE SIMMONS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JACKIE ALDRIDGE SIMMONS, deceased, having been granted to CINDY LEE SIMMONS on the 18 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. CINDY LEE SIMMONS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JACKIE ALDRIDGE SIMMONS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MONICA G. MANN COURTNEY & MANN, L.L.P. P O BOX 100 1881 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/SIMMONS, J. PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice The Council of the City of Wetumpka will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday, December 20, 2021, concerning an ordinance to amend Ordinance 99-4, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka,” by amending Sections 81.1 concerning Billboards within the city limits of Wetumpka. Public notice of this hearing was ¿UVW SXEOLVKHG ZLWK WKH IXOO WH[W of the proposed ordinance on November 24, 2021, in the Wetumpka Herald. Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 1, 2021 SYNOPSIS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-369 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. STRICKLAND, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CHARLES D. STRICKLAND, deceased, having been granted to KRISTEN MARIE STRICKLAND on the 17 day

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y of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. KRISTEN MARIE STRICKLAND, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES D. STRICKLAND, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/STRICKLAND, C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-359 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CLARK WALKER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM CLARK WALKER, deceased, having been granted to BENJAMIN LYON WALKER on the 8 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. BENJAMIN LYON WALKER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CLARK WALKER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REID TOLAR TOLAR AND TOLAR 3779 HIGHWAY 14 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-5070 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 EST/WALKER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA LOUISE ROCHESTER WIDENER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-367 Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ANNA LOUISE ROCHESTER WIDENER, deceased, having been granted to JAC-

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g g QUELINE DIANE WIDENER COLOMBINI on the 17 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JACQUELINE DIANE WIDENER COLOMBINI PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA LOUISE ROCHESTER WIDENER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-5141011 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/WIDENER, A. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY M. WOOD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-370 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of PEGGY M. WOOD, deceased, having been granted to JO WOOD on the 22 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. JO WOOD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY M. WOOD, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/WOOD, P. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MILLBROOK, ALABAMA CITY COUNCIL In accordance with the recompiled Constitution of the State of Alabama, Section 94.01, notice is hereby given of a public hearing of the Millbrook, Alabama City Council to be held at 3900

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y Grandview Road, Millbrook, Alabama 36054, at 6:00 o’clock pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a Resolution to Approve Section 94.01(a)(3) Distributions. The City of Millbrook proposes to make Section 94.01(a)(3) distributions to support economic and/or industrial development with the objective of promoting public health, safety, morals, security, prosperity, contentment, and the general welfare of the community. Said distributions are proposed to various entities and/or agencies, namely the following: Alabama Wildlife Federation, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, ButterÀ\ %ULGJH &KLOGUHQ $GYRFDF\ Center, Central Alabama Crime Stoppers, Elmore County Economic Development Authority, Family Sunshine Center, Humane Society of Elmore County, Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority, American Red Cross, RSVP, The Welcome Center, Grandview YMCA and the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce. The City of Millbrook proposes to lend its credit or grant public funds or thing of value to each of the aforementioned entities and/or agencies for each to serve a public purpose. City of Millbrook, Alabama c/o Kelly Lee, City Attorney 3160 Main Street Millbrook, AL 36054 Wetumpka Herald: Dec. 1, 2021 HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE The Store All Family Two LLC 334-358-6054 Will hold Public Auction for cash Or otherwise disposal of contents On December 04, 2021 at 9:00 For the following units “all units contain household goods and misc. items” Highway 14 Store ALL 603 Jasmine Trail Prattville, AL 36066 1. Unit #8 Taina M. Jones 3971 Frasier St. Millbrook, Al. 36054 2. Unit#247 Zachary Holcombe 1633 Deatsville HWY Millbrook, Al 36054 3. Unit#203 Christine Rigsby 222 Rayburn Way Prattville, AL 36066 4. Unit#186 Jaime Stange 2305 Co. Rd. 21 N. Verbena, AL 36091 5. Unit #207 Tyler Jackson 222 Rayburn Way

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TheWetumpkaHerald.com

Vol. 31, No. 47

PET OF THE WEEK

HSEC NEWS By Rea Cord After the hectic pace of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday, this coming Tuesday, 30 November, has been designated as “Giving Tuesday.” If you would like to donate to our shelter on Giving Tuesday but aren’t in the area to stop by since it is a work day, you can donate via Credit Card or PayPal on our website (www.elmorehumane. org) or our Facebook, or you can call us at the shelter (334-567-3377) and we can take a credit card donation over the phone (MC, VISA, AMEX, Discover); or you can send a check to us at HSEC, 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092. We also have an Endowment Fund with the Central Alabama Community Foundation if you are interested in donating to that for our long-term future! While we hope and encourage everyone to shop locally, if you are on-line shopping and shop via www.Smile.Amazon.com you can choose our Shelter to support with a small percentage donation from all of your shopping. We have also had a Wish List on Amazon but recently found we have to rebuild it for some reason, so will get that taken care of this week, but of course any donations of pet food, cleaning supplies and the like can be shipped straight to us and are most appreciated. Another site popular with pet lovers is www.chewy.com and we also have a Wish List of items there so you can go to and order for our pets. The link to search for us is at the bottom of their home page, “Donate to a Rescue.” Right now donations of Pedigree Dry Dog or Puppy Food are our biggest need. As you are doing your Christmas shopping don’t forget to check out our Tails End Thrift Store (co-located at the shelter) for gifts for yourself and your friends! Our Thrift Store has clothes, linens, Christmas decorations, books, collectibles, small appliances, toys and so much more! The store is open for shopping Thu, Fri & Sat from 9-3 and is open to receive donations those same three-days from 9-Noon. While at our Thrift Store please thank our Volunteers who work so hard receiving, sorting and selling all of the donated items on behalf of all the animals we all work so hard to help. Want a personalized gift for a fellow pet lover, or yourself? We are also able to make custom engraved pet ID tags (as well as luggage tags and military style dog tags) in our shelter office and what better gift for any pet lover than a way to help protect their special pet! It only takes us a few minutes to make a tag and we have a wide variety of tag sizes, colors and shapes to choose from to include Auburn & Alabama tags! We even have medical alert tags for those pets that might be on medications or have special needs. For a measly $10 your pet can gain invaluable protection in the event they become lost. And – hint, hint, tags can be used for lots of things – luggage, pet crate ID, school book bags, even cool jewelry perhaps! Stop by the shelter during our normal business hours of Mon thru Sat and we will be thrilled to make tags for many uses! Rea Cord, M.S., Executive Director, Humane Society of Elmore County

PET OF THE WEEK – MANDY

Mandy is a typically talkative but super sweet hound mix girl, 15 months old, about 45 lbs. She is housetrained, very playful, great with other dogs. Sadly, Mandy came back to us due to her owner’s ill health. Mandy was well loved so let’s find her another home where she will be just as loved. Our adoption fees are $100 for

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

Mandy 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.

CommunityCalendar DECEMBER A Downtown Dickens Christmas: A Downtown Dickens Christmas will be held on December 3-4 from 5 to 8 p.m., where you’ll be transported back to scenes from “A Christmas Carol” with period costumes, photos with Father Christmas, authentic vendors, and decorated downtown businesses. Christmas on the Coosa: Dec. 11 begins with two Character Breakfast Sessions at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. From noon until 7 p.m. there will be arts and crafts and food at Gold Star Park. There will be live entertainment on the stage at Gold Star Park from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a car show beginning from noon until 3 p.m. There will be children’s activities from noon until 4 p.m. at Gold Star Park. Pops Band will take the stage at the park at 3 p.m. The Nigh the Light Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. and the skiing Santa and a fireworks show, which starts 7:30 p.m. will end the evening of events. The Kelley Artists Market: Dec. 2-11 The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery will offer original oils, jewelry, pottery, photos, pastels, abstracts, quilts,

ornaments, glass, knits, and cards by 20 artists. For more information, call 334-478-3366.

here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more ONGOING EVENTS information. PRESCHOOL OPEN MIC: The Equality STORYTIME: After more than Performing Arts Center hosts an a yearlong hiatus, Preschool open mic jam session from 7 to Storytime has resumed at the 9 p.m. every second Friday of Wetumpka Public Library. The the month at 560 Highway 9 in first story time was held on Equality. There is no charge but Friday, May 14, and will take donations are welcome as they place every Friday at the library keep the center running. Bring at 10 a.m. a snack or finger food to share ECLECTIC TOWN during the intermission. COUNCIL MEETINGS: RED HILL COMMUNITY Eclectic Town Council CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill meetings are held on the third Community Club Meetings Monday of each month at are held every second Monday Town Hall. Council meetings of the month. Join the Red begin at 7 p.m. with work Hill Historical Preservation sessions taking place prior to Association in the auditorium of the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings the Old Red Hill School, located are held in the Dr. M. L. off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. Fielder Municipal Building, to discuss upcoming events. 145 Main Street. MOUNT HEBRON NAACP MEETINGS: The CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come Elmore County Branch No. join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron 5026 of the NAACP meets at Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday school begins at 9 a.m. followed (executive committee) and by worship service at 10:30. every fourth Tuesday (full There is also a Wednesday night membership) at the Martin Bible study at 7 p.m. For more Luther King Center at 200 North information call Pastor Edwin Lancaster St. in Wetumpka. Walker at 334-541-2025 LIVING WORD: You LUNCH AND LEARN: belong here. You and your Lunch and learn Tuesdays with family are always welcome Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly

Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www. Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@ gmail.com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/

Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.