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Small Business Saturday set for this weekend

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief Coming on the heels of Thanksgiving and Black Friday is Small Business Saturday, a day set aside to shine a spotlight on shopping small businesses. Small Business Saturday was established in 2010, during a recession, to encourage more people to shop locally owned small businesses.

The concept stuck, and, now, 11 years later, Small Business Saturday is set for this Saturday, Nov. 27, which is also the day of the Iron Bowl, and

in a state where football comes just after religion and family, the Auburn vs. Alabama football game often hurts Small Business Saturday more than it helps.

But, according to Main Street Wetumpka’s Haley Greene, Small Business Saturday doesn’t have to be one day only.

“I’m going to try to encourage people to shop this Saturday, a little bit next Saturday, then the next Saturday, and just spread it out since the Iron Bowl, will limit it,” Greene said.

Shopping locally not only benefits

local shop owners, but it also promotes the local economy.

“It is so important to shop local.

One, it helps the local economy,” Greene said. “Money that is being spent in your local area, and it goes right back into the economy. It supports the small business owners, and that this is their passion. They wake up every day, go to work, this is what they love, this is their business, and business owners are the heart of the community. So if you shop small,

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Shoppers and shop owners show their support of small businessSee SMALL, Page A3 es on Small Business Saturday in Wetumpka in 2017.

Search continues for missing Tallassee woman

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ABOVE: Children lined up visit with Santa at the Kick Off to Christmas. BELOW: Alicia Ingram gives James Franklin Kelly some freshly made cotton candy at the Kick Off to Christmas.

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Crystal Collins was last seen leaving Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery after she was released from the hospital around 3 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19.

Crystal’s husband Jason Collins said there is no place for his wife to go in that area.

Crystal’s disappearance has been shared on social media, and Jason said he has gotten a few tips since asking for the public’s help locating his wife.

“I got a couple of tips where people tell me COLLINS that they have seen her on Ann Street, which is an hour and 10-minute walk from the hospital. It just makes no sense to me, the way everything panned out,” he said.

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ALDOT limits road construction for Thanksgiving

The streets were filled with people as Wetumpka celebrated the beginning of the holiday season with a Kick Off to Christmas on Sunday, Nov 21 in the downtown area.

The event was hosted by The GAB Salon, The Yellow Daffodil Boutique, Copper House Deli, Coosa River Craft House,

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief As people around the state begin to travel to their Thanksgiving destinations, the Alabama Department of Transportation urges motorists to drive safely and use caution on roads, highways, and interstate.

This year, travelers on Alabama’s roadways should expect elevated traffic volumes as the holiday season begins. For motorist safety, as well as construction workers and maintenance crews, the Al-

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EARL HOWARD ‘BUD’ PARMER Earl Howard “Bud” Parmer, Jr., was born in Wetumpka, Alabama, May 25, 1935. He departed this earth November 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Alyce Carta Parmer, his daughters Kelley Thomason (Cleve), Carolyn Salanitri (Rick), his step sons, retired Army Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., (Kathy), Patrick T. Hodges (Rani), his grandchildren, Holly Thomason, Spencer Endsley, Stephen and Michael Salanitri, Logan Dorsey, Tyler, Shelby, Wyatt, and Sam Hodges, as well as five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, his forPARMER mer wife Earline Parmer, sister-in-law, Sandra Parmer, and son-in-law, David Dorsey. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Kathryn Parmer, brother, John Parmer, sister Diane Parmer Smith, daughter Elizabeth Parmer Dorsey and grandson Beau Thomason.

Bud’s distinguished and varied professional career began at age 14, as a radio announcer and disc jockey, on WMGY in Montgomery, Alabama.

Bud’s college alma mater was Auburn University, where he was also a radio disc jockey. He served in the Air Force, earning honors such as Airman of the Year and yet found time to broadcast on the Tokyo radio Far East Network (FEN) and at station WKRG in Mobile, Alabama. After serving his country, Bud became a radio journalist for WMGY in Montgomery, Alabama and later joined NBC TV affiliate WFLA in Tampa, Florida as a TV news journalist.

Bud left broadcasting to enter public administration, serving as the Assistant City Manager for Clearwater, Florida, then as the City Manager for Kissimmee during the time Disney World was being built, where he was

a guiding change agent, transforming Kissimmee from a cattle town to a tourist destination. Other public service positions included serving as the Director of Housing and Community Development for the State of Florida, a Land Acquisition Administrator for the Department of Corrections and as Gadsden County’s first County Manager, making Gadsden County one of the first in in the state to establish a recycling program.

His innovative legacy in public administration also included being known as the “father of the Development Impact Fee” and the initiating force behind the establishment of the Florida Institute for Government. He is a 60-year lifetime member of the Florida City and County Managers’ Association (FCCMA). He served as FCCMA’s President and as a “Range Rider” helping Florida’s small communities make sound public policy decisions and solve problems.

His professional career also included positions as Marketing Director for a management consulting company and for two engineering firms.

Bud was also a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Havana, Florida, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and Habitat for Humanity and leant his beautiful broadcast voice pro bono for public service announcements and charity promotions.

A memorial service is scheduled on December 4, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church, 601 Centre St., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Warner Center Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, or the Amelia Tree Conservancy in Fernandina Beach, or Wisdom’s Wellspring, a ministry for at-risk young adults in Tallahassee, Florida. Additional information is available from Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, Fernandina Beach, FL and condolences and remembrances may be posted at www. oxleyheard.com.

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WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT NOV. 15

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

NOV. 13

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

• Domestic violence was reported on Pauline Circle.

• Public intoxication was reported on Pauline Circle.

NOV. 12

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

• Cruelty to animals was reported on Holtville Road.

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

NOV. 8

• A runaway was reported on Lee Street.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT NOV. 22

• Assistance was given to medics on Gilmer Avenue.

NOV. 21

• Panhandling was reported on Peachtree Street.

• Panhandling was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• Reckless driving was reported on Herd Street.

• Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department on Derry Street.

• Harassment was reported on Quail Run.

NOV. 20

• A domestic incident was reported on Dorman Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Drug activity was reported on Herren Hill Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Golden Drive.

• A Hispanic male was arrested on Central Boulevard.

• A suspicious person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Animal control was re-

quested on East Sixth Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A noise complaint was reported on East Patton Street.

• A prowler was reported on Lilly Avenue.

• Two Black males were arrested on Herd Street.

NOV. 19

• A domestic dispute was reported on Benson Avenue.

• A missing person was reported on North McKenzie Street.

• Gunfire was reported on Macedonia Road.

• Disorderly conduct was reported on Friendship Road.

• A traffic accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Highway 229.

• Theft was reported on Outer Drive.

NOV. 18

• Trespassing was reported on Floyd Lane.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Macedonia Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Theft was reported on Third Avenue.

• An intoxicated person was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Theft was reported on First Avenue.

• Harassing communications was reported on Quail Run Drive.

NOV. 17

• Suspicious Activity was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Robbery was reported on Guesthouse Drive.

• Burglary was reported on Riverside Drive.

• Domestic violence was reported on Howard Street.

• Animal control was re-

quested on Pinehurst Street.

• Harassment was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A suspicious person was reported on First Avenue.

NOV. 16

• A Black male was arrested on Poplar Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Central Boulevard.

• A Black male was arrested on Third Street.

• Reckless driving was reported Gilmer Avenue.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Oak Heights Road.

• Suspicious activity was reported Cherry Street.

• A white male was arrested on Herren Hill Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Willow Street.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A white male was arrested on McArthur Street.

• A noise complaint was reported on Howard Street.

• A white male was arrested on Third Street.

• A white female was arrested on Willow Street.

• A suspicious person was reported on Jordan Avenue.

NOV. 15

• Animal control was requested on West Patton Street.

• Animal control was requested on Knox Street.

• Animal control was requested on Gilmer Avenue.

• An animal bite was reported on Little Road.

• Harassment was reported on Third Avenue.

• Livestock was reported in the roadway on North Ann Avenue.

• A vehicle accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Littering was reported on East Patton Street.

• Theft was reported on Rifle Range Road.

• Trespassing was reported on John Street.

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The Alexander Alexande Alex anderr City City City City Council Council faces faces tough tough ecisions ns to achieve achieve a balan bbalanced alanced ced budg budget. et.

Department artme rtment nt heads heads are ask asking ing for more pos posiions too provide provide better better services services for Alexander Alexand Alexander er ity residents. siden idents. ts. They are also also making making requests request req uestss of he council uncil un cil to fund fund capital capital projects. projects proj ects..

Alexander xande anderr City City finan ffinance inance ce direc ddirector irector tor Sand Sandyy tanbrough ough ou gh said said the fiscal fiscal year year 2021 working working udget includes inclu ncludes des a 3% cost cost of living living adjustment adjustme adju stment nt nd thee requests requests for new employees. employe employees. es. But conserconserative revenue reven evenue ue estim eestimations stimatio ations ns leave leave only only $142,9 $1 $142,913 42,913 13 o cover er nearly nearly $4 million million milli on in in capital capitall requests capita requests reques ts for for he city’s y’s general general gener al fund. fund.

Mayor Spraggins yorr Tommy yo Tommy Spra Spraggin gginss said said aatt a budget budget work session Thursday the city council faces ough decisions as it seeks to pass p a budget g Oct. .

“It doesn’tt leave leave much much for for capital capital capit al projects,” pproje rojects, cts,”” praggins said. id. “We have either either got to have have more revenue, e, cut cut expens ex expenses penses es or or borrow borrow mon money.” ey.”

Spraggins an Stanbrough revenue andd Stanbr St anbrough ough mad madee revenu re venuee proproections based on fiscal year 2019. The record evenue of the past few months is not taken into ccount.

“We purposely didn’t forecast an increase in ales tax,” Spraggins said.

The last few months have seen 10% increase n sales tax collections over 2019 and the council greed to keep revenue estimates conservative.

In the city’s general fund, labor and its benets will cost an estimated $14.7 million.

“The total includes a 3% percent pay ncrease,” Stanbrough said. “It also includes ll of the employer matching taxes, healthcare, Retirement Systems of Alabama) contributions, vertime and other benefits.”

Some of the increase in labor costs comes rom 78 of the 267 city employees under the eneral fund receiving step raises for employment longevity.

“Everything is figured in,” Stanbrough said.

Any changes down in the pay raise would educe the cost of labor.”

Parks and recreation director Sonny Wilson equested two new positions — a maintenance worker that would cut grass and a landscaping mployee, who would lead a grass cutting crew ut not be a supervisor. Wilson said the department’s responsibilities have grown

Brewer Brew er also also requested requeste requ estedd two two new new positions positi positions ons to cut grass. grass.

“We are cutting cutting grass grass at Sugar Sugar Creek Creek (Wastewater (Wastewa (Was tewater ter Treatment),” Treatmen Trea tment),” t),” Brewer Brewer said. said. “They “They did it with with overtime.” overtime over time.” .”

Brewer Brew er said said water water treatment tr treatm eatment ent employees employee empl oyeess were were cutting cutting the grass grass most most often often accruing accruin acc ruingg overtime overtime overti me at at rates rates of $30 and more more per per hour. hour.

Alexander Alexande Alex anderr City City polic ppolice olicee chief chief Jay Turner Turner said said he was going going to fill fill two two positions positions positi ons in animal animall control anima controll contro because because it created created creat ed issues issuess with issue with the the population populatio popul ationn at the animal animal shelter. sshelt helter. er. Turner Turner wants wants to shift shift the the posipositions tions to create create a lead lead dispatcher. dispatche dispa tcher.r.

“Currently “Current “Cur rently ly we we have have police policee officers polic officers office rs trying tryingg to tryin supervise supervis supe rvisee dispatchers,” dispat dispatcher chers,” s,” Turner Turner said. said. “(The “(The posiposition) tion) was was there there at one one time.” time.”” time.

Turner Turn er said said the city’s city’s dispatch dispatch dispa tch requires requires three three people per shift and certifications specializing in dispatch. dispatch disp atch.. Recreating Recreating Recrea ting the lead lead dispatch dispatch dispat ch position position posit ion will solve solve several several sever al problems, problems, probl ems, he said. said.

Turner Turn er also also requested requeste requ estedd creating creating creati ng security security secur ity posipositions tions for for the the entrance entran entrance ce at at the the new new municipal munici municipal pal complex. complex. Turner Turner hopes hopes to be able to use retired retired law enforcement enforcem enfo rcement ent in part-time part-time parttime positions positio pos itions ns but but may may need to hire a full time employee if that measure doesn’t work.

Turner and fire chief Reese McAlister asked for help moving forward with increasing pay for public safety employees.

“It will help with retention,” Turner said. “We are becoming a training ground for other departments. Officers can go to other departments 30 minutes away and make $5,000 more per year.”

Councilmember Scott Hardy said Tier 1 benefits help in recruitment and retention but more needs to be done.

“We are losing people on an exponential basis,” Hardy said. “We are losing more by not paying attention to public safety.”

Turner said starting salary was an issue but pay for seasoned officers needs to be addressed.

“When I started in 1992, an officer started out at $26,000 per year,” Turner said. “We only pay $31,000 now to start out with. We have people working overtime to get a sustainable wage. We were one of the highest paid departments at one time. Now we are low to midrange.”

Councilmember Eric Brown said the pay structure for all city employees, public safety included, needs to be addressed.

“There is no incentive to work hard,” Brown said “You just have to work enough to not get

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Education Educatio Educ ationn properproper-proper collected ty taxes taxes are col collect lected ed between October and December Dece mber thr through ough the Tallapoosa County Tallapoo Tall apoosa sa C Count ountyy Commissioner’s Revenue Reve nue Comm Commissi issioner oner’s ’s Office.

Offi ce. Sale Saless ta taxes xes levi levied ed Tallapoosa by the the T Talla allapoos poosaa Co County unty Commission Commissi Comm ission on go go to the Alexander City Board of Education. But the City of Alexander City provides more. The extra allocations were discussed at an Alexander City City Council budget work session Thursday.

“We are all very proud of the city’s relationship with the school system,” Mayor Tommy Spraggins said. “We not only support them financially, but with in-kind services too.”

Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Keith Lankford said the school system is proud to have the additional funds and help from the city. The extra funds and services help the school system’s bottom line and provide more for the students of Alexander City.

“I do believe a successful city starts with a successful school ” Lankford

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“We use that tow toward ard maintenance maintain maintena main tenance nce and main facilities,” Lankford ing faci faciliti lities,” es,” Lan Lankfo kfo said. “We said “We have have spent spent $397,000 in that area this year.” year. year .

The coun council cil provided $360,000 $360 ,000 to go toward fine arts pro program gram st staff.

“It allows allows us us to have a musicc and musi and arts arts teacher at every school,” Lankford said.

The total cost of staff fo music and arts teachers las year was $716,000.

The city also provides $125,000 that covers insur ance on the school system property. Lankford said property insurance totaled $124,750 last year.

The council for fiscal year 2020 provided just over $1 million in appropr ations to city schools.

The council passed an ordinance and sales tax Aug. 2, 1971 providing ¼ of 1% to schools. Lankford said for fiscal year 2020 th estimated collection on it i $713,000 and is pledged to capital projects.

Beyond direct funding, Alexander City Schools receives in-kind services from the city. The city covered nearly $155 000

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Dolly is a two-year-old female Hound, about 60 lbs. She is a tall girl, super sweet, lovely as can be, does have a wonderful melodious hound voice.

Dolly is great with other dogs and cats, good on a leash, loves toys and belly rubs.

The HSEC adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-yearold; approved adopters for a fee of their choosing can adopt cats over one-yearold. 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 Dolly or any of the pets at HSEC, please first email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth. net for our Adoption Application. Once that is cleared, HSEC staff will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road, the phone number is 334-5673377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org for more information.

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The characters from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation made an appearance the Kick Off to Christmas in downtown Wetumpka.

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We-2 Nutrition, B&B Health Boutique, A Chance To Dance, and Andy’s Heating and Air. Kringle Klaus, The Grinch, The Griswalds, and the Minions were all present for the event.

In addition to the Kick Off to Christmas, Alabama Backs the Blue also held a CARMEN RODGERS | THE HERALD Holiday Market in the parking lot of Coaches Corner on Alicia Ingram gives James Franklin Kelly some freshly made cotton candy at the Kick Off to Christmas.

Sunday, Nov. 21.

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you’re supporting your neighbors.”

When shopping locally owned small businesses, shoppers are more likely to find that one-of-a-kind gift that cannot be found elsewhere.

“Most of the businesses are selling unique items you can’t find at WalMart or a big box store. They are

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abama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstates beginning noon Wednesday, Nov. 24. until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28.

“Traffic volumes during the Thanksgiving holiday period are expected to return to almost pre-COVID pandemic levels,” Drive Safe Alabama coordinator with ALDOT Allison Green said. “Give yourself extra time to make it to your holiday celebration. If there is a crash along the

customized or unique, and they are great gifts that most people won’t be receiving so it’s something different,” Greene said.

With Christmas one month and one day away, Small Business Saturday aims to recognize the mom-and-pop shops.

“It’s just one big push right before the holidays to try to get people out here shopping,” Greene said.

With so many supply chain break-

road, give first responders room to work by moving over a lane, or slow down if it is impossible to move over.”

ALDOT reminds motorists to drive safely and buckle up this Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers, as well as passengers in both the front and rear seats, should wear a seatbelt. According to ALDOT, motorists involved in a crash are much more likely to survive when wearing a seat belt. Almost 60 percent of people who die in a crash on Alabama highways were not buckled up, according to statistics from Drive Safe Alabama.

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According to Jason, one person said they believe they saw Crystal at the Z MART, located at 1100 Ann Street.

Jason said his wife was taken to Baptist Medical Center South late last week and stayed at the hospital from Sunday until early Friday morning.

According to Jason, his wife called him when she was being released from Baptist Medical Center South asking for a ride home.

“At 3:30 in the morning, she called me and said that they were just discharging her. I asked, what do you mean they are just discharging you?

They are letting you go at 3:30 in the morning,” Jason said he asked.

A family friend, Jamie Cullars, went to pick Crystal up while Jason stayed at home with his and Crys-

downs, shopping locally owned small businesses might be a good option.

“Also with the supply and demand, shortages are going on, and it’s awesome to be able to go to your neighborhood stores, grab your presents, right there in your hand, without having to wait on ordering or shipping and hoping they will get there on time, we have it. We have it down here,” Greene said.

When you see a vehicle on the side of the road remember to slow down. For the safety of law enforcement, emergency responders, tow truck drivers, and others, the Alabama Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane or slow down when there are vehicles with flashing lights on the side of the road.

It is important to stay alert when driving. A distracted driver is 23 times more likely to get into a crash than someone who isn’t. Drivers should avoid distractions such as texting, or changing the radio station, according to ALDOT.

tal’s children.

When Cullars arrived, Crystal was not at the hospital, and he was told she had left only 15 minutes earlier.

The overnight temperatures were low Friday morning and Crystal was not dressed for the cold weather.

“She didn’t have a coat on. She had flip-flops on. A pair of stretchy pants, and it was like 41 degrees if I remember correctly,” Jason said.

Jason arrived at the hospital around 7 a.m. He believes that his wife would not have left on foot.

“I drove all around that area,” he said. “There’s nothing around there. She wouldn’t have walked.

She would not have tried to walk down Eastern Boulevard. She knew we were coming. She wouldn’t have took a ride from anyone else.”

According to Jason, this disappearance is completely out of his wife’s character.

ALDOT also offers a highway travel-planning tool. Planning the trip ahead of time is now easier. To see Alabama traffic and road condition information, including live traffic camera feeds, go to www.ALGOtraffic.com or by downloading the ALGO Traffic app. Using the app or the website, motorists can see Alabama traffic and road condition information, including live traffic camera feeds.

Drivers should never use a mobile device while operating a vehicle. ALDOT asks motorists to use the ALGO Traffic app responsibly.

“She loves taking care of kids.

She is not a bad person. We have a 9-year-old boy and she wouldn’t let him think something is wrong with her,” Jason said.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Crystal Collins, call the Montgomery Police Department at 334- 241-2651. Or CrimeStopper at using the 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download the P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a tip ID and password to communicate with investigators in case there is a follow-up question.

The Herald reached out to Montgomery Police Department and Baptist Medical Center South for more information, but at the time of publication, neither party could be reached. This story will be updated online at thewetumpkaherald.com with new information as it becomes available.

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What happens after Thanksgiving?

Then all the people left, each for their own home, and David returned home to bless his family. - 1 Chronicles 16:43 NIV

W

hat happens after Thanksgiving? Perhaps the obvious answer to you is, “We go Black Friday shopping!” Or maybe you’d reply, “I go on a diet.”

While those things are very much part of the post-Thanksgiving experience for many of us, I’d like to suggest something different today.

The ark of the Covenant had arrived in the capital city. It was a day for jubilant celebration. When the ark and tabernacle were set up and the appropriate burnt offerings and peace offerings made, David appointed a large company of priests to make a great thanksgiving service. He wrote a special thanksgiving song for the occasion. After the big celebration, priests and musicians were appointed to carry on daily offerings and music.

But the exhilarating, mountain-top event came to an end, like all such experiences do. And our text for today tells us what the king did next: “Then all the people left, each for their own home, and David returned home to bless his family.”

I chose to quote the NIV to get the word “family.” The KJV and NKJV have David going home to bless his house. We know better, but that still sounds a little bit like a dedication service for the building where he lived, doesn’t it? The ESV and NASV say that David went home to bless his household, which is clos-

MIKE MCELROY Columnist er to the idea. But the word “family” should help us make and take the point of today’s column.

Our community Thanksgiving service was very good last Sunday. We had a very meaningful Thanksgiving service at church, and I hope you did, too. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with loved ones this week. Those special times tune our hearts to the key of gratitude. They heighten our sense of being so richly blessed. But what happens to you and me after the service, after the big gathering, after Thanksgiving, when we go home?

Do we do what David did? Do we return home to bless our family? Are the people in your most intimate circles of influence blessed because you’ve been to worship God? Are we changed (for the better) from what we’ve heard and done when we go to worship?

If my heart overflows with gratitude to God for his grace and mercy to me, I should be able to show some of that grace and mercy to people around me, especially those closest to me who know me best. They would be blessed if I did. Home and family relationships provide an excellent context for obeying the com-

mands to express thanks, to love, to forgive and bear with one another.

Your speech at home is either a blessing or a curse to the people who share your space. We’re supposed to say things that build others up, not tear them down (Ephesians 4:29).

Returning home from an edifying worship event, shouldn’t I be better suited to say things that will encourage and help my family and friends?

But if I return as a bitter, caustic, fault-finding, cantankerous grouch, my family’s not going to be blessed.

Thanksgiving reminds us of all our blessings and the beauty of the gospel. The messages we’ve heard and our meditations should challenge us to allow the Spirit to rule in our hearts. Shouldn’t we be a blessing to our family by being better husbands, wives, parents or friends? If we are doers and not just hearers of the word, we will be blessed (James 1:22-25). And we will be a blessing to people around us.

After Thanksgiving, I ought to be better. We should imitate David and return home to bless our family.

What needs to change about you, after Thanksgiving?

Mike McElroy is the preaching minister of East Tallassee Church of Christ in Tallassee, Alabama. He is the author of The Abiding Companion—A Friendly Guide for Your Journey Through the New Testament and Christmas Pilgrims—A Journey o See Jesus, both available locally from from the author and at Amazon. com.

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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 writers, are able to accurately articulate moods and feelings so much better than we can in reality. An example was a character who appeared on a soap opera continuously for 54 years.

As the World Turns was legendary for its family relationships. For instance, the rural Snyders would gather around the dining room table at the Snyder Farm as the hubbard squash was cut each Thanksgiving.

The upper crust Walsh-Dixon family, such as it was, would probably be at their house arguing and throwing food at one another.

The middle class, middle American Hughes family was there from the beginning, and their holiday celebrations often came and went without melodramatic fireworks; rather, they were celebrated quietly in standalone episodes that didn’t really propel the story forward, but served as glimpses into the lives of the characters.

From its first episode in 1956 until her death during the final month of production in 2010, Helen Wagner portrayed matriarch Nancy Hughes on As the World Turns.

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist Although those fictional citizens of Oakdale didn’t realize it, the Thanksgiving episode of 2009 would be their last. Nancy Hughes spoke these beautiful words at the Hughes family Thanksgiving on that episode, and I would like to share them here.

“Oh God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And remember, help me to destroy my complacency, to stir my compassion and be concerned enough to help by word and deed those who cry for what we take for granted.

Amen.”

And so, let us pause today to be grateful to that all-powerful and ever-living God who has allowed us to live in such a wondrous place; who has granted us the grace to get by under sometimes difficult circumstances; and whose Master Plan our lives are but a part.

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What are you thankful for this year? Thanksgiving is a National holiday that is always observed on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a holiday that we set aside to think of all the things that we are thankful for and to gather with friends and family. There are many traditions that surround the holiday, such as making traditional meals, participating in special events, and even attending or watching parades. The history of Thanksgiving Day dates all the way back to 1621 when a group known as the Pilgrims sailed from Europe to America on Wetumpka a ship named the Mayflower; they were seeking religious freedom. While the Page new American settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, tried to establishKidz colonies, they endured great hardships. The local Indians, the Wampanoag Tribe, saw the Pilgrims in desperate need of food and shelter. Being a friendly and gracious tribe, they aided the colonists by teaching them how to harvest the local lands and build shelters from local materials. Because of the generosity of the Indians, the settlers were able to survive the Winter. The Wampanoag Tribe had a ritual which they performed five times a year. They would gather over a large feast to celebrate and give thanks for their many blessings. To thank the Tribe for all of their help, the Pilgrims prepared a feast in the Wampanoag Tribe’s honor. The Pilgrims and the Indians dined together. This was the very first Thanksgiving dinner, and it has become an American tradition. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving Day a National holiday. Today, for many people the holiday is synonymous with turkey dinners and family gatherings. Whatever you and your family do for Thanksgiving, remember to give thanks!

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Crossword Ans: Across- 1)Turkey Day 2)Mayflower 6)Pilgrims 8)Lincoln 9)pumpkim Down-1) Thanksgiving 3)Wamponoag 4) Plymouth 5)turkey 7)November

Word Game: Column 1: Plymouth, Settler, Casserole, Houseful, Blessing, Grateful, Turkey Column 2: Pilgrim, Holiday, Cooking, Pumpkin, Friends, Dinner, Thanks, Cornucopia

Across: 1. Slang term referring to Thanksgiving.

2. The name of the Pilgrims’ ship was?

6. Who came over on the Mayflower?

8. President who made Thanksgiving an official holiday.

9.

Popular pie served on Thanksgiving.

Use the following words to fill in the Down: blanks to find the names of different 1. Name of a popular November holiday.

Thanksgiving terms: CORN, END, INN, KEY, KING, LESS, 3. Name of Indian tribe that assisted the Pilgrims through the harsh Winter.

LID, MOUTH, POT, PUMP, RATE, 4.

What city lies where they landed?

RIM, ROLE, SET, THAN, USEFUL 5. Traditional bird served on this day.

7. Month in which this holiday occurs.

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Wetumpka Depot Players gearing up for holidays STAFF REPORT The Wetumpka Depot Players are decking the halls with two holiday musicals for patrons of all ages. Jingle Arrgh the Way and Christmas at the Canteen will open Nov. 30 and Dec. 9, respectively.

“We are delighted to be completing our 41st Season with two Christmas shows that will certainly lift spirits and provide an experience to gather as a community to enjoy live theatre,” The Depot artistic director Kristy Meanor.

Jingle Arrgh the Way, a pirate themed Christmas adventure based on the popular “How I Became a Pirate” series, will be performed at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30, Thursday, Dec. 2, and Friday, Dec. 3.

Director Kaitlyn Lawless, local actor and theatre teacher, is excited to share this delightful story filled with pirate adventure.

“The musical has something for the entire family. And rumor has it, Santa makes an appearance to help guide Jeremy Jacob to the North Pole,” Lawless said.

Adrian Bush, local actor, playwright and director has built on the success of her Hometown Canteen script she directed for the Wetumpka Depot this summer, to write and direct a sequel called Christmas at the Canteen. Opening Thursday, Dec. 9, and running through Sunday, Dec. 19, the nostalgic musical is filled with songs and dance of the 1940s.

“Staging an original play is never easy, especially a musical,” said Bush. “But the entire company has been working diligently to bring some WWII nostalgia and merriment to the community. We look forward to sharing with audiences the harmonies, dance numbers, comedy, and heartwarming moments that comprise Christmas at the Canteen. “ Tickets for both shows are $15 each and should be purchased in advance at wetumpkadepot.com. Please contact the box office by emailing kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com with questions. The Depot Theatre is located SUBMITTED at 300 S. Main Street in historic downtown Jingle Arrgh the Way, a pirate themed Christmas adventure based on the popular “How I Became a Pirate” series, will be performed at 7 p.m.

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A Downtown Dickens Christmas set for Dec. 3-4

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief Go ahead and mark your calendars because the Downtown Dickens Christmas is less than 2 weeks away. This two-night event will be held on Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5-8 p.m. and it will transform the entire downtown Wetumpka area into a page from a Charles Dickens novel.

“It’s the most magical event of the whole year,” the Director of the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce said. “We completely transform the downtown into a Dickens Christmas Village with a carriage, and everyone’s in full costume.”

There will also be Victorian-inspired crafters selling goods at the event.

“All the artisans are time period appropriate,” Whitfield said. “We will have quilters and soap makers, and woodcarvers… it’s amazing.”

There will be plenty of fun for the kids during the Downtown Dickens Christmas.

“Father Christmas will be there in his full velvet robes and a crown,” Whitfield said.

“He will be in the alleyway and all the children that come can get their pictures taken with Father Christmas for free.”

A downtown Dickens Christmas will incorporate all of the downtown areas.

“There’s going to be Victorian dancers in full costume at the museum,” Whitfield said. “A live nativity on the courthouse lawn, a twelve-piece full costumed orchestra on the courthouse steps. We’re going to have music throughout town. Everyone will be in full costume.”

Students from Wetumpka High School will also take part in the upcoming event.

“The high school chorus department are

our carolers and they’ll be in full costume,” Whitfield said.

In its 3rd year, last year Downtown Dickens Christmas was toned down due to COVID precautions.

“Last year, you know, because of COVID we had to do things different. We did not have Father Christmas, and we had to do things a little bit differently. But we still had a pretty decent turnout for being in the middle of the pandemic.”

Now, with fewer restrictions, coordinators are expecting a very good turnout for this event.

“This year, there has not been any lodging available in the whole area for that weekend for a long time. So we are expecting record-breaking crowds,” Whitfield said.

A lot goes into the Downtown Dickens Christmas, and it’s all for the community, “It is a huge collaborated event. People come together to make a magical Christmas,” Whitfield said Local organizations will also participate in the event.

“The Elmore County Master Gardners work all year and make sachets,” Whitfield said. “They come in full costume and they walk around in a handout and they sachets to all the people that are part of the event.

Wishing everybody a merry Christmas.”

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative is the event sponsor, and Valley Bank sponsors Father Christmas.

“It really is just a time for the community to come together. This is really an employee community to come together,” Whitfield said.

While visitors are not expected to dress in period attire for this event, they are welcome to dress in Victorian-style clothing and join in the old fashion Christmas fun.

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Christmas decorations began going up all around Wetumpka this week.

Auburn raptor center show Nov. 26 to feature bald eagles Spirit, Indy STAFF REPORT Auburn University’s Southeastern Raptor Center will hold a special Football, Fans and Feathers show at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, featuring retired bald eagle Spirit and young bald eagle Independence, or Indy.

The university’s Board of Trustees recently passed a resolution naming Spirit an Honorary War Eagle upon her retirement from pregame flights after the Nov. 13 game with Mississippi State. The 25-year-old eagle, which made her first flight in Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2002, continues to be part of the raptor center’s educational programs.

“Auburn’s official War Eagles are always golden eagles, but Spirit has become a major part of Auburn tradition,” said Andrew Hopkins, assistant director of raptor training and education.

Indy has made three pregame flights this season, making her debut Sept. 4 at the Auburn vs.

Akron game.

The hour-long Football, Fans and Feathers show is presented at the raptor center’s 350-seat Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater at

1350 Pratt-Carden Drive off Shug Jordan Parkway. Tickets are available on the Football, Fans and Feathers website.

During the show, hawks, falcons, eagles and other birds of prey are free-flown from towers and around the amphitheater, enabling visitors to see these raptors flying up close. At the conclusion, several of the raptors are brought back out so attendees can have an up-close view and talk with the trainers.

All birds used in the programs are permanent residents that are non-releasable due to prior injuries or human imprinting.

The Southeastern Raptor Center’s mission is to rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned raptors, educate the public about their importance and research raptor-related issues.

The center, a division of the Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is given permission by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to house, care for and showcase birds of prey in its educational mission.

Financial donations to help support the Southeastern Raptor Center can be made online or by contacting the college’s Advancement office at giving@vetmed.auburn.edu or 334-844-1446.

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4A Downtown Dickens Christmas: A Downtown Dickens Christmas will be held on December 3rd and 4th from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, 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.

4Christmas 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.

4The 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 334-4783366.

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Tallassee’s Dallas Weldon and Ken Walters from Deatsville came in second place in the ABA 100 Fishing Tournament. The pair fished Lake Guntersville.

Auburn alumna appointed to Supreme Court clerkship STAFF REPORT Former Miss Auburn Caroline Stephens Milner has earned yet another crowning achievement—recently being appointed to a clerkship on the nation’s highest court.

Milner, of Huntsville, Alabama, recently accepted a clerkship with Justice Clarence Thomas on the U.S. Supreme Court, a position that will start in 2023. Currently, she works as a litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, D.C., and prior to that served as a law clerk to Judge William H. Pryor on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

“I am most excited about having the opportunity to learn from Justice Thomas and to play a small role in helping him do his job,” Milner said. “Justice Thomas’ opinions have had a profound impact in our time and will continue to influence generations to come.

I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to work for Justice Thomas.”

Milner, who graduated from Auburn in 2015 with degrees in political science

and psychology and a minor in human sciences, earned her law degree from the University of Alabama. Most recently, she worked as a law clerk for Judge Neomi Rao on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

During her time on the Plains, Milner was a member of the Honors College, which she credits with providing her invaluable learning opportunities. Tiffany A. Sippial, director of the Honors College, said Milner always was a standout leader.

“The Honors College remains so proud of Caroline’s outstanding accomplishments,” Sippial said. “It is no surprise that she has gone on to reach such momentous heights in her career. Milner continues to exemplify the spirit of excellence that distinguishes our graduates.”

Auburn has always been a special place for Milner, as 18 members of her family have attended the university. Between her mother, sisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, Milner is surrounded by the Auburn Family even when she is away from the Plains.

“I knew Auburn was home and where I needed to be,” Milner said. “It was the best decision. Auburn gave me so many opportunities to grow as a student and as a person. Even though many of my family members went there, I learned that everyone has the chance to make his or her own path at Auburn.”

Milner was elected Miss Auburn in 2014. Her campaign, “Spark a Change with Stephens,” aimed to emphasize random acts of kindness and encourage others to abide by her chosen line of the Auburn Creed, which was “doing justly, loving mercy and walking humbly.”

Milner’s Auburn years proved instrumental in shaping her path and leading her to where she is today. In her classes, Milner’s professors taught her how to think for herself, encouraging her to be intellectually curious and never stop learning. One of her favorite courses—Steve Brown’s constitutional law class—pushed Milner to analyze both sides of arguments and coincidentally first exposed her to Justice

Thomas’ opinions, sparking her interest in his jurisprudence.

Milner served as president of her sorority and was also a War Eagle Girl for Auburn.

During her time as a member of the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, or WEGP, she acted as vice president of Alumni Relations. Milner also was elected as the Student Government Association’s senator-at-large for two terms. Additionally, she was a student recruiter, showing her love for Auburn by engaging with prospective students.

As she now reflects on her time at Auburn and looks forward to her next lofty opportunity, Milner said she knows she’ll always have the Auburn Family to rely on and encourage her along the way.

“The impact that Auburn connections have had on my life cannot be overstated,” Milner said. “The friends I made at Auburn have been there with me through the best and worst of times.

There are many things I am grateful for about my time at Auburn, but the friendships I made top the list.”

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The roundabout at the end of Company Street is near completion. This week, crews were busy paving, landscaping and putting up decorations. Paving of the roundabout and temporary striping will begin after Thanksgiving.

4PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a yearlong hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.

4ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall.

Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m.

Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

4NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka.

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

4OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission.

4RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

4MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic.

Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025 4LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org.

4 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.

4CELEBRATE 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.

4GAMBLERS 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.

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

4RED 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.

4MASTER 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.

4CHILDREN’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 334857-2008 for more information.

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Be strong and courageous F

ind my wife’s grave in the old cemetery in Wetumpka and beside her grave you will see a stone bench. It was placed there by a group of women who loved Dean, women Dean loved, women who have suffered the loss of a child. On the bench are carved the words “Be strong and courageous.”

The women, whose fellowship is aptly named “Mourning to Morning,” chose those four words because they were the title of Dean’s final message to her friends. At the time no one had any idea that she would die later that year at age 88.

Students of the Bible will know that Dean found the familiar phrase in the books of Deuteronomy and Joshua. It comes out of the story of Moses handing the leadership baton off to Joshua. Having led the Is-

raelites through the wilderness, Moses understands that it will be his assistant Joshua, not he, who will lead God’s people into the Promised Land. So, in his farewell address, Moses includes this dramatic phrase to the Israelites, and to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous.”

When Joshua gives his account of this historic transition of leadership, he credits the Lord with having said those words to him. He even provides us with the profound reason why he could become “strong and courageous.” He heard the Lord say to him, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

No greater confidence builder was ever given to a man!

In her message encouraging her friends to “be strong and courageous,” Dean was sharing the

great testimony of her life. For decades I had heard her inspire audiences with that message. She did not speak much of Moses and Joshua. She spoke with passion of the time Jesus came to her and said, “In your great sorrow over the loss of your son, be strong and courageous. As I have been with Moses and Joshua and many others, I will be with you and I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

After wallowing in an initial self-pity party, overwhelmed by the suffering, death and burial of her firstborn, Dean found a way out of that dismal darkness.

“Jesus came to me,” she would say. “He told me He loved me and He took me by the hand and said, ‘Enough of this grieving! It is time for you to be strong and courageous so you can help others who are struggling with sorrow

find the joy I have given you!’”

And she spent the rest of her life doing that. I was privileged to witness the many ways the Lord used her strength and courage to encourage others to trust Jesus, as she had trusted Him, to move beyond grief into a life of joy, fulfillment and service to Christ.

In the Bible Moses and Joshua are described as “servants of the Lord.” That’s what Dean was too – a servant of the Lord Jesus.

She refused to allow grief to color the rest of her life after David’s death. All because, when He came to her and said, ‘Be strong and courageous,’ she said, “Yes Lord, I will!”

These days, often when the sun is setting in the west, I get quiet and I can hear Dean saying to me, “I know sometimes you feel like giving up, my dear; but don’t do it! The Lord wants you to be

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strong and courageous so get out of that recliner and get going!

There are hurting people who need to hear your testimony. You can encourage them because the Lord is not done with you! And He will be with you just like He was with me. Use your remaining days to help people trust Jesus to help them move through their sorrow. And when He decides to move you up here with me, I’ll meet you at the gate.”

Some afternoon, when you can spare an hour or so, drive up to that cemetery in Wetumpka. Find Dean’s resting place. Sit on that stone bench.

Close your eyes and pray awhile.

You may hear God saying to you, “Be strong and courageous.” Your reply could change your life.

Area Church Briefs BETHLEHEM EAST BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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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 can food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

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“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer,

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Beginning Thursday Oct. 7 through Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. nightly.

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Rogers’ 26 points leads Wetumpka basketball past Holtville

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Sophomore point guard Nate Rogers and the Wetumpka boys basketball team dominated in every phase of the game on Friday night.

Rogers scored a team-high 26 points while adding seven assists and two steals as Wetumpka beat Holtville, 77-47, in a non-region game. The Indians improve to 3-0 on the season and have beat their three opponents by an average of

28 points per game.

Holtville’s record drops to 1-1 after the Bulldogs beat Verbena in the season opener on Thursday.

“I think we played above average tonight,” Wetumpka coach Byron Gaskin said. “I think we can play better. We are still missing a couple of guys, but all in all, it was a great team win. Our guys are excited to play. That Holtville team is getting better and better and is a pretty good team.”

There wasn’t much separation between the two teams after the

first period, but Wetumpka led 19-14 at the buzzer. The two teams traded baskets for much of the quarter, and Wetumpka pulled away and went up by eight points after using a 6-0 run in the final minute.

Four of the six points were scored by DJ Lyons, and Wetumpka led 19-11. Right before the buzzer, however, Holtville’s Zach Monfee hit a 3-pointer to cut the lead to five points.

To start the second quarter, Wetumpka’s defense turned up their

intensity and their full court press and started causing problem after problem for the Holtville offense.

Wetumpka held Holtville to only six points in the second quarter, including only two field goals, and held the Bulldogs scoreless for over a four-minute stretch as the quarter moved along.

During that time, Wetumpka used a 10-0 run to push their lead to 18 points, 35-17, then finished See ROGERS, Page B2

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Wetumpka sophomore Nate Rogers scored a team-high 26 points as the Indians beat Holtville, 77-47, on a non-region matchup on Friday.

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Time to actually enjoy Thanksgiving and the Egg Bowl

I Wetumpka’s Jasmine Russell signs NLI with Albany State

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Wetumpka senior infielder Jasmine Russell fulfilled a childhood dream on Thursday afternoon.

Russell, who plays both third base and first base for the Lady Indians, signed her National Letter of Intent to play college softball at Albany State University on Thursday. Albany State University is a public historically black university in Albany, Georgia.

Russell began getting college interest from several programs as a junior last year, but she quickly fell in love with Albany State after talking to the coaches and taking a visit to campus. Since the visit, coaches have remained in contact with her, and she knew that’s where she wanted to be.

She committed to Albany State on November 5.

“I love the HBCU-type vibe and I just love the coaches because they love me,” Russell said. “I can’t wait. This has been a long ride and a long time coming. I feel like I deserve it and it’s a really big achievement for me. I just pray that I keep this support system that I have for the years coming.”

Russell primarily served as Wetumpka’s starting third baseman before suffering through a few injuries last season. She was then moved to first base, but she continued to terrorize opposing pitchers at the plate.

As a junior, she played finished the season with a .333 batting average with a

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Wetumpka first baseman Jasmine Russell, an Albany State University signee, hit .333 with 17 extra base hits as a junior last year.

.415 on-base percentage with 49 total hits in 49 games. She showed her power at the plate and slugged 17 extra-base hits, which included 12 doubles, 1 triple and 4 home runs.

She also added 39 RBIs and scored 43 runs with six stolen bases. Her plate discipline was also showcased as she walked 14 times and only struck out 19 times in 171 total plate appearances.

Russell still has one more season left with the Lady Indians, but she feels like she is ready to play at the college level already.

She said she plays with a lot of grit and love for the game, and she always plays with all her heart.

Wetumpka head coach Daryl Otwell

agrees.

“The thing about Jasmine is that she’s such a great teammate and a hard worker,” Otwell said. “The way she plays and the way she works is a great player quality and what you need. At the next level, she’s going to do a lot of good stuff and I can see her being really successful up there. She’s really worked hard for this opportunity.”

Albany State has seen some success during the past few seasons, but the Golden Rams will be under new leadership when the 2022 softball season starts. Albany State announced on November 3 that See RUSSEL, Page B2

think this is the most excited I’ve been for a Thanksgiving holiday in probably close to a decade.

I love Thanksgiving. It’s one of my favorite holidays every year. But I usually have way too many plans to actually enjoy Thanksgiving. That comes with the job of being a sports writer, especially a high school one.

For the last six years, I was covering sports in Mississippi. I covered about 60 high schools and Mississippi State. So every year for the last six years, I was usually covering a game on Thanksgiving day or the day after.

In Mississippi, just like it is here in Alabama, the day after Thanksgiving serves as the high school football semifinals.

When you have 60 schools in your coverage area, at least one team will make the semifinals each year.

So those times when I was able to enjoy Thanksgiving, either with my family or my fiancé Gillian’s family, I was having to drive 4-5 hours back that afternoon to make it back in time for a game on Friday. There was very little time to enjoy the actual holiday.

And that was during the years that I was actually able to have a Thanksgiving holiday. When I was covering Mississippi State, there was no holiday because of the annual Egg Bowl game on Thanksgiving.

The Egg Bowl, for people who maybe don’t know, is the Mississippi version of the Iron Bowl. It’s the annual rivalry game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss. They play it on Thanksgiving, for some odd reason, and that quite frankly sucks for people who cover the team and enjoy the holiday.

Luckily for me, the Egg Bowl is wild and it seems chaos happens every year, so it can be enjoyable even if you are working. More often than not, the game between MSU and Ole Miss is a close game and usually has a fun ending.

For example, here’s a few examples of the crazy Egg Bowls from the last few years. Let’s start in 2013. The Egg Bowl was in Starkville and it went to overtime.

Mississippi State tied the game with two minutes left in the fourth quarter, 10-10, then got the ball first in overtime.

On fourth down, Dak Prescott scored a touchdown to put the Bulldogs up, 17-10, then Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace See EGG, Page B2

Troy fires head coach Chip Lindsey after three seasons

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Troy University football program made a change in leadership on Sunday afternoon.

Troy University Director of Athletics Brent Jones announced on Sunday that Troy was parting ways with head football coach Chip Lindsey after three seasons at the helm. Lindsey had one season left on his current contract, so he will be owed a buyout of about $700,000 for being fired.

Troy has fired head coach Chip Lindsey after three With his firing, defensive coordinaseasons of leading the program. Lindsey went 15-19 tor Brandon Hall will serve as the inwith a 9-13 record in Sun Belt play before being fired terim head coach for the remainder of on Sunday. the season.

Lindsey was mostly unsuccessful in his three years leading the Trojans. After being hired before the 2019 season, Lindsey finished his three-year stint with a 15-19 overall record and a 9-13 in Sun Belt Conference play.

This season, Troy has a 5-6 record with a 3-4 SBC record and is coming off a 45-7 loss to Appalachian State on Saturday. The Trojans have lost three of their last four games to Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, and App. State.

Hall will lead the Trojans into their season finale this Saturday, Nov. 7, on the road at Georgia State. Troy is looking to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2018.

“I appreciate Coach Lindsey’s hard

work over these last three years,” Jones said. “However, after significant review, a change in leadership is needed. I met with Coach Lindsey this afternoon and informed him that we would be making a change effective immediately. Our expectation for our football program is to compete for championships, and that resolve has not waivered. A full national search will begin immediately for the next head coach of our storied program.”

In other coaching news across the country, Florida fired head coach Dan Mullen after only four years leading the program. The move was announced by Athletics Director Scott Stricklin.

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Elmore County’s Aubrey Allen signs NLI with Alabama State

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Elmore County’s Aubrey Allen not only fulfilled her commitment last week, but she also fulfilled a childhood dream of hers.

Allen, a senior pitcher, signed her National Letter of Intent to play college softball at Alabama State University last week. She has always wanted to play college softball, so when the opportunity for her to play at ASU popped up, she didn’t let it pass.

She committed to ASU on July 30, and fulfilled her commitment by signing. She had been in talks with ASU coach Todd Bradley, and she impressed the coaching staff at a camp earlier this past summer.

“I really enjoyed the coaching,” Allen said when she committed. “I had been to a few camps and it felt like it was where I was supposed to be.

I also know some of the players that are currently there who I’ve played against in school and they told me some great things about the academics.”

Allen had previously been

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Elmore County pitcher Aubrey Allen (front middle) signed her National Letter of Intent to play college softball at Alabama State last week. committed to the University of velocity usually only sits beMontevallo, but hadn’t heard tween 58-60 MPH. from the school following a The velocity doesn’t matter coaching change. After con- when she can locate and spin tinuing to work hard, she said the ball as well as she can. She God opened up another oppor- showed how talented she was tunity for her and she couldn’t as a junior last year and finpass it up. ished with a 21-9 record and a Alabama State had always 1.59 ERA. She recorded 258 been in the back of Allen’s strikeouts compared to only mind, as she wanted to find a 40 walks in 192 1/3 innings, great program that was close a whopping 6.45 K/BB ratio. to home.

Because of that, she was “We really thought it was the named to the All-Elmore Counbest program for me to grow as ty First-Team in the spring. a player and ultimately get the “Her biggest strength is spinbest experience playing at the ning the ball really well,” Elnext level,” Allen said of ASU. more County head coach Matt Allen won’t be the hardest Segrest said. “She has a realthrowing pitcher on Alabama ly good rise and a really good State’s roster when she gets curve. So her spin is what there in the fall of 2022. She’s makes it difficult for good hitmore of a spin-pitcher, and her ters to barrel her up. One thing

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the half with a four-point play from Austin Johnson. Rogers had nine of his 26 points in the first half to lead the team at the break.

“We want to put pressure on the other team and make them turn the ball over,” “That’s really what we are built on. The more pressure we can put on them, the less offense they’re going to get and we feed off that energy.”

Wetumpka’s 19-point halftime lead turned into a 23-point lead at the end

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was about to score on the next possession but fumbled as he ran into the end zone.

MSU jumped on the ball and the Bulldogs won, 17-10.

In 2018, Mississippi State was up big on Ole Miss in Oxford, when a full-team brawl broke out between both teams. MSU’s Johnathan Abram and OM’s AJ Brown both started throwing punches, and then everyone got involved.

Every single player on both teams got hit with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, and a handful of players were ejected due to the fight.

It was wild.

Then the two teams outdid themselves in 2019 in the

of the third quarter, and Wetumpka led 56-33. Rogers added four points to push his point total to 13 points, while Xavier Harris scored six points in the quarter.

Holtville’s offense continued to struggle, but Luc Cyr was able to find some success and had all five of Holtville’s field goals in the quarter. He scored 11 points in the quarter, 10 of which came on layups or putbacks.

Cyr continued his success in the fourth quarter with a layup and-one to cut the lead to 21 points, but Wetumpka pushed the lead back out. Cyr scored 26 points in the game, with 19 of them coming in the second half.

infamous ‘Piss and a Miss’ Egg Bowl.

Mississippi State led, 2114, with time running down in the game. Elijah Moore, the Rebels top receiver, scored a touchdown with four seconds left that cut the lead to one point and gave Ole Miss the chance to tie the game with the PAT. But he screwed up. He decided to celebrated his touchdown by getting down on his hands and knees and lifting his leg up, mimicking a dog lifting its leg to pee. As he celebrated his touchdown, the officials called a penalty on him, which backed up the PAT 15 yards.

As Moore paraded around the sideline as the hero, OM kicker Luke Logan, the OM kicker missed the game-tying PAT due to it being

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Jason Bryant has been named the new head coach for the team.

Bryant previously coached at Fort Valley State University and Brewton Parker College and has won over 400 soft-

The Bulldogs were unable to cut the lead any closer than 21 points, as Rogers closed the game with three 3-pointers down the stretch to allow Wetumpka to keep its healthy lead. Rogers scored 13 of the Indians’ last 15 points in the game and finished with 26 points.

Rogers shot 9 of 21 from the floor and 3 of 10 from 3-point range. All three of his 3-pointers came in the fourth quarter.

“I don’t really know what was working for me,” Rogers said of his night. “I could have had a better night. I guess driving really helped me a lot. My shot wasn’t really on early in the game, so driving to the basket really helped me.”

backed up 15 yards. That allowed Mississippi State to maintain the lead, 21-20, and then the game went final shortly after.

There’s been some fun games to cover, but back to my original point.

This year, I’m not covering any games.

All of our area high school football teams are eliminated, and I’m not required to cover the Egg Bowl anymore. Instead, I’ll be sitting at home with Gillian’s family because we are hosting Thanksgiving this year.

We are hosting her parents and her little sister this week.

It will be our first Thanksgiving to host, so it won’t be quite as enjoyable as it would be if we were visiting.

Anyone who has ever hosted a holiday will likely agree

ball games in his coaching career. He has also gathered four coach of the year awards in the various conferences he has coached in.

In his last stop, at FVSU, Bryant helped turn the program around greatly. In the two season prior to his hiring, the team went 6-57. In the four years that he was head coach, FVSU won 52 games.

she does extremely well is pitch on top. And when she does that, it forces the hitters to have to hit her pitch. With the spin and the control she has, it puts hitters at a real disadvantage early in the count.”

Allen is joining an Alabama State team that is coming off a NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021.

The Lady Hornets finished the year 19-29 overall, but had an impressive finish to the season and went 4-0 in the SWAC Conference Tournament to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

In the NCAA Tournament, the Lady Hornets lost to Alabama and Troy to end their season. Alabama State didn’t shy away from any competition in the spring and played six games against SEC opponents.

Allen believes her, and the rest of the 2022 signing class, can help continue the strong tradition of play that Alabama State has become known for.

I always try to get ahead in the count, and getting ahead in the count definitely gives the pitcher an advantage,” Allen said of what she brings ASU.

with that statement.

But the family time will be nice, and I’ll still get to enjoy my football games.

I’m still going to watch the Egg Bowl. Ole Miss at Mississippi State kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT in Starkville, and I’ll be watching on ESPN. If that game gets out of hand, I’ll switch it over to the Bills at Saints game at 7:20 until that game gets out of hand as well. I’m expecting it to since the entire Saints roster is hurt.

Woohoo, sports.

If both games are duds, I’m just going to turn them both off and cry myself to sleep.

But seriously. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Albany State will play its first full season this spring since 2019. Due to COVID-19, the Golden Rams have not played a full season in either of the last two years. They finished 4-14 last year with only an 0-2 record in conference play.

In the team’s last full season in 2019, Albany State went 20-31 with a 16-2 conference record.

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p y g 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.

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

BY MERGER TO RBC BANK (USA) FKA RBC CENTURA BANK, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 20-02927 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 20-02927 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Angela D Janes Brian K Janes Wife And Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns dated July 28, 2005; said mortgage being recorded on September 2, 2005, in Book 2005, Page LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New <RUN DV WUXVWHH IRU WKH EHQH¿W RI WKH FHUWL¿FDWHKROGHUV RI WKH CWHEQ Inc., CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007-A by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2012, 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.

The undersigned, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Indenture trustee for CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007-A, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 23rd day of December, 2021 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: /RW RI WKH 7KRUQ¿HOG 6XEGLvision, Plat No. 2, as recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat 12, at Page 100.

Said property is commonly known as 39 Allen Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054.

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Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE EXHIBIT A In the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama, Case No. 29-CV-2021-900101.00 HGM Holdings, LLC, v. Danny Lee Duncan, et al.

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

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 &9 PUBLIC NOTICE BUILDING INSPECTOR JOB OPENING WITH THE CITY OF TALLASSEE The City of Tallassee has an immediate opening in the Building Department for Building Inspector. This is a full time position which includes state retirement, individual BCBS Insurance and family coverage available paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time.

Applications can be found at the City’s website at www.tallasseeal.gov or picked up at City Hall, 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078. Position will be open XQWLO ¿OOHG The City of Tallassee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify.

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17 and 24, 2021 BUILDING INSPECTOR PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975 notice is hereby given that Mark Shaner Plumbing, LLC. Subcontractor has completed the two inch water line and Bore at Stanhope Elmore High School for the Elmore County Board of Education, Owner, And have PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO VHWWOHment of said work. All Persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with the project should immediately notify Elmore County Board of Education, 100 HH Robinson Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Mark Shaner Plumbing, LLC. 222 Jeanette Barrett Industrial Blvd.

Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, 2021 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-360 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY D’ ARCIPRETE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DOROTHY D’ARCIPRETE, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL J. D’ARCIPRETE 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.

MICHAEL J. D’ARCIPRETE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY D’ ARCIPRETE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: H. DEAN MOOTY, JR., MOOTY & ASSOCIATES, PC, 600 CLAY STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-264-0400 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 EST/D’ARCIPRETE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Clayton Reeves Conni Reeves Husband And Wife to Green Tree Financial Corp. - Alabama dated January 30, 1998; said mortgage being

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Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Home Improvement Loan Trust 1998-B by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2016, Page LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.

The undersigned, 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, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 23rd day of December, 2021 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the NE corner of Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama; Thence North 01 Degrees 57 Minutes 30 Seconds East a distance of 131.87 feet to a point on the North right of way of Alabama Highway #14; Thence South 69 Degrees 40 Minutes 20 Seconds West for a distance of 1511.82 feet along said right of way to the point of beginning; Thence South 69 Degrees 40 Minutes 20 Seconds West for a distance 95.00 feet along said right of way to an iron pin; Thence North 20 Degrees 19 Minutes 42 Seconds West for a distance of 201.88 feet to an iron pin; Thence North 75 Degrees 02 Minutes 08 Seconds West for a distance of 95.60 feet to an iron pin; Thence South 20 Degrees 19 Minutes 30 Seconds East for a distance of 191.29 feet back to the point of beginning, said parcel being known as Parcel 7.

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The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals Said property is commonly and to waive technical errors known as 220 Pinewood Dr, if, in the Owners judgment, the Millbrook, AL 36054. best interests of the Owner will 6KRXOG D FRQÀLFW DULVH EHWZHHQ thereby be promoted. the property address and the legal description the legal de- $ FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU %LG %RQG scription will control. payable to Elmore CounSaid property will be sold sub- ty Board of Education in an ject to any outstanding ad valor- DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH SHUem taxes (including taxes which cent (5%) of the amount of the are a lien, but not yet due and bid, but in no event more than payable), the right of redemp- PXVW DFFRPSDQ\ tion of any taxing authority, all the bidder’s sealed proposoutstanding liens for public utili- al. Performance and statutory ties which constitute liens upon labor and material payment the property, any matters which bonds will be required at the might be disclosed by an accu- signing of the Contract. rate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, All bidders bidding in amounts liens, encumbrances, ease- exceeding that established by ments, rights-of-way, zoning the State Licensing Board for ordinances, restrictions, special General Contractors must be assessments, covenants, the licensed under the provisions statutory right of redemption of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of pursuant to Alabama law, and $ODEDPD DQG PXVW VKRZ any matters of record including, evidence of license before bidbut not limited to, those supe- ding or bid will not be received ULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW or considered by the Architect. out above. Said property will be All bidders shall show such sold on an “as-is” basis without evidence by clearly displaying any representation, warranty current license number on the or recourse against the above- outside of sealed envelope in named or the undersigned. The which the proposal is delivered. successful bidder must present FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI PDFs of the project can be rethe winning bid at the time and viewed by going to the McKee place of sale. website @ www.mckeeassoc.

Alabama law gives some per- com and selecting “Project Bid sons who have an interest in List”. Also, if you are not receivproperty the right to redeem the ing NOTIFICATIONS from us, property under certain circum- please register on our website, stances. Programs may also “Project Bid List” by selecting exist that help persons avoid or PDQDJH \RXU ELG OLVW SUR¿OH delay the foreclosure process. The documents may be viewed Said property is commonly An attorney should be consult- on-line and printed by General known as 5770 Elmore Road, ed to help you understand these Contractors, Sub-Contractors Elmore, AL 36025. rights and programs as a part of and Suppliers. Documents 6KRXOG D FRQÀLFW DULVH EHWZHHQ the foreclosure process. published through this procethe property address and the The sale will be conducted sub- dure are the only documents legal description the legal de- MHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ WKDW WKH endorsed by the Architect. The scription will control. sale is not prohibited under the Architect is unable to monitor, Said property will be sold sub- U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) FRQ¿UP DQG PDLQWDLQ RWKHU ZHEject to any outstanding ad valor- WR ¿QDO FRQ¿UPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW sites that provide documents. em taxes (including taxes which of the status of the loan with the Addendums will be provided to are a lien, but not yet due and holder of the Mortgage. entities that have CONFIRMED payable), the right of redempbidding for this particular projtion of any taxing authority, all NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE ect. The Architect retains ownoutstanding liens for public utili- LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER ership and copyrights of the ties which constitute liens upon as holder of said mortgage documents. If bidders require the property, any matters which McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, printed sets, the following shall might be disclosed by an accu- LLC apply: Submit to the Architect rate survey and inspection of Two North Twentieth at mckeeplans@gmail.com the the property, any assessments, 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 FRPSDQ\¶V QDPH ¿UVW ODVW liens, encumbrances, ease- Birmingham, AL 35203 name, phone number, address, ments, rights-of-way, zoning (800) 275-7171 SURMHFW QDPH QXPEHU DORQJ ordinances, restrictions, special FT21@mccalla.com ZLWK D GHSRVLW RI SHU assessments, covenants, the File No. 9247320 set. The deposit shall be refundstatutory right of redemption www.foreclosurehotline.net ed for each set returned in repursuant to Alabama law, and usable condition within ten days any matters of record including, Wetumpka Herald after bid opening. but not limited to, those supe- 10/06/2021,10/13/2021,10/20/2 ULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW 021,11/24/2021 All RFIs and RFAs regarding the out above. Said property will be bid documents shall be sent and sold on an “as-is” basis without AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF addressed through emails found any representation, warranty MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE on the RFI and RFA forms in the SALE or recourse against the aboveproject manual. NOTE: ONLY named or the undersigned. The THE RFI AND RFA FORMS successful bidder must present The sale date under the above IN THE PROJECT MANUAL FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI mentioned Notice of Mortgage WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Arthe winning bid at the time and Foreclosure Sale has been chitect will not accept inquiries postponed until January 18, via telephone or fax. place of sale.

Alabama law gives some per- 2022, and public notice thereof sons who have an interest in having been given, the above Completion Time: See Scope property the right to redeem the notice is hereby republished of Work in Project Manual. property under certain circum- with this amendment. stances. Programs may also Supervision: Contractor to provide Superintendent(s) to enexist that help persons avoid or Wetumpka Herald: sure proper supervision for all delay the foreclosure process. Nov. 24, 2021 work.

An attorney should be consult- 9247320 ed to help you understand these PUBLIC NOTICE Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, rights and programs as a part of Superintendent, Elmore County the foreclosure process.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 3XEOLF 6FKRROV 2I¿FH + + The sale will be conducted subOF ESTATE Robison Drive, Wetumpka, AlaMHFW WR FRQ¿UPDWLRQ WKDW WKH STATE OF ALABAMA EDPD 3KRQH sale is not prohibited under the COUNTY OF ELMORE U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) CASE NO: 2021-149 Architect: McKee and AssociWR ¿QDO FRQ¿UPDWLRQ DQG DXGLW IN THE MATTER DWHV $UFKLWHFWV ,QF 6RXWK of the status of the loan with the OF THE ESTATE +XOO 6WUHHW 0RQWJRPHU\ $ODholder of the Mortgage.

OF PAULEEN N. HOLLOWAY, EDPD 3KRQH DECEASED

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS Letters Testamentary in the Es:HWXPSND +HUDOG SUCCESSOR TO U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIA- tate of PAULEEN N. HOLLO- 1RY 'HF DQG WAY, deceased, having been BIDS/RENOVATIONS TION, AS TRUSTEE, WHICH WAS SUCCESSOR TO FIRST granted to BENITA DIANNE HOLLOWAY on the 18 day PUBLIC NOTICE TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR of November, 2021 by Riley IN THE PROBATE COURT HOME IMPROVEMENT LOAN McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, AlOF ELMORE COUNTY, TRUST 1998-B abama, notice is hereby given ALABAMA as holder of said mortgage IN THE MATTER OF THE McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, that all persons and parties having claims against said estate ESTATE OF JOANNE B. LLC are required, within the time HORNSBY, DECEASED Two North Twentieth CASE NO. 2021-368 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same NOTICE TO CREDITORS Birmingham, AL 35203 will be barred.

OF ESTATE (800) 275-7171 BENITA DIANNE HOLLOWAY FT21@mccalla.com PERSONAL REPRESENTA- Letters Testamentary on the File No. 21-02386AL TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF estate of said decedent having www.foreclosurehotline.net PAULEEN N. HOLLOWAY, DE- been granted to SHARON ANN CEASED H. BRANTLEY as Personal Wetumpka Herald: Representative on the 19 day Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 Attorney of Record for such Per- of November 2021, by the Hon65645 sonal Representative: orable John Thornton, Judge of Roderick B. Perdue Probate of said County in said PUBLIC NOTICE 2033 Holtville Road State, notice is hereby given Wetumpka, AL 36092 that all persons having claims NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 334-567-7373 against said Estate are required FORECLOSURE SALE to present same within the time STATE OF Alabama Wetumpka Herald: allowed by law or the same will COUNTY OF ELMORE Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 be barred.

Default having been made of the EST/HOLLOWAY, P. /s/Regina B. Edwards terms of the loan documents sePUBLIC NOTICE REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorcured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert S. Sexton ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ney for the Estate of MARIE LASHLEY, deceased.

Husband Janie Sexton Wife to Mortgage Electronic Regis- RENOVATIONS TO ELMORE Name and Address of Attorney: tration Systems, Inc., as mortCOUNTY TECHNICAL The Law Firm of Edwards & Edgagee, as nominee for Everett CENTER Financial, Inc. DBA Supreme FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY wards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Lending, a Texas Corporation, BOARD OF EDUCATION Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 its successors and assigns datWETUMPKA, ALABAMA ed June 10, 2013; said mortWetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, gage being recorded on June MCKEE PROJECT NO. Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 18, 2013, in Book 2013, Page 19.118A EST/HORNSBY, J. LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Al- The sealed proposal as dePUBLIC NOTICE abama. Said Mortgage was last scribed above shall be received sold, assigned and transferred by Mr. Richard Dennis, SuperinNOTICE TO CREDITORS to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by tendent, at the Elmore County OF ESTATE assignment recorded in Deed 3XEOLF 6FKRROV 2I¿FH + + STATE OF ALABAMA Book 2017, Page 12814 in the Robison Drive, Wetumpka, AlCOUNTY OF ELMORE 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH DEDPD 3KRQH CASE NO: 2021-342 of Elmore County, Alabama.

IN THE MATTER until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, DeThe undersigned, Nationstar cember 14, 2021, then opened OF THE ESTATE Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Coo- and read aloud.

OF WILLIAM CURTIS per, under and by virtue of the JENNINGS, SR., DECEASED power of sale contained in said A non-mandatory Pre-Bid

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, SR., deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM CURTIS JENNINGS, JR. on the 4 day of November, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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

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NANCY P. THOMAS and WILLIAM MICHAEL PEAVY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM W. PEAVY, DECEASED

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 Attorney of Record for such Per- are required, within the time sonal Representative: Robert B. allowed by law, to present the 5HQHDX (VT /DZ 2I¿FH RI same to the Court or the same Edwards & Edwards, P.C., 109 will be barred.

East Bridge Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092,(334) 514-1011 JAMES ORREN KELLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VIRWetumpka Herald: GINIA R, KELLEY, DECEASED Nov. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/JENNINGS, SR., W. Attorney of Record for Personal PUBLIC NOTICE Representative: JEREMY P. SUMMERS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ATTORNEY AT LAW OF ESTATE 1275 CENTER POINT PARKSTATE OF ALABAMA WAY COUNTY OF ELMORE BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-315 35215 IN THE MATTER 205-853-3911 OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, DECEASED Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/KELLY, V. Letters Testamentary in the PUBLIC NOTICE Estate of ROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, deceased, having been IN THE PROBATE COURT granted to SHERYL LYNE on OF ELMORE COUNTY, the 4 day of November, 2021 ALABAMA

by John Thornton, Judge of IN THE MATTER Probate of Elmore County, AlOF THE ESTATE abama, notice is hereby given OF ROBERT MICHNA, that all persons and parties havDECEASED ing claims against said estate CASE NO. 2021-356 are required, within the time NOTICE TO CREDITORS allowed by law, to present the OF ESTATE same to the Court or the same will be barred.

Letters Testamentary on the SHERYL LYNE Estate of said decedent having PERSONAL REPRESENTA- been granted to JENNIFER TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALAYNE POUMEY as ExecuROBERT L. KAWZINSKI, DE- trix on the 8 day of November, CEASED 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Attorney of Record for said County in said State, noPersonal Representative: tice is hereby given that all perD. JASON BRITT sons having claims against said STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC Estate are required to present ATTORNEYS & COUNSEL- same within the time allowed by ORS AT LAW law or the same will be barred.

114 S MAIN ST /s/Regina B. Edwards PO BOX 967 REGINA B. EDWARDS, AttorWETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 ney for the Estate of ROBERT 334-517-6520 MICHNA, deceased.

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2021 EST/KAWZINSKI, R. PUBLIC NOTICE

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILLARD FRANKLIN KEITH, III, DECEASED CASE NO: 2020-351 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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 MILLARD FRANKLIN KEITH, III, deceased, having been granted to KEVIN KYLE KEITH 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.

KEVIN KYLE KEITH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MILLARD FRANKLIN KEITH, III, DECEASED

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: TERRY P. WILSON, WILSON & JACKSON, LLC, 1785 TALIAFERRO TRAIL SUITE 6, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117, 334260-9998, tpwlaw@protonmail. com

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/KEITH, III, M. PUBLIC NOTICE 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 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 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.

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 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 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL EUGENE STREET, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-354 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of MICHAEL EUGENE STREET, deceased, having been granted to BELINDA STREET on the 2 day of November, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

BELINDA STREET ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL EUGENE STREET, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 10, 17 and 24, 2021 EST/STREET, M. 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

Wetumpka Herald: Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, 2021 EST/MOORE, D. PUBLIC NOTICE 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 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

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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 JACQUELINE DIANE WIDENER COLOMBINI on the 17 day

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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 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Paul Mann and Kimberly Mann., husband and wife, Mortgagors, to Dabwood, L.L.C, Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2009 and recorded on December 7, 2009 in RLPY 2009, Pages 64042-64043 in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH (Omore County, Alabama, and further assigned to and assumed

by Ina Mann by that Loan Assumption Agreement dated -DQXDU\ DQG UHFRUGHG LQ WKH DIRUHVDLG 3UREDWH 2I¿FH in RLPY 2020, Pages 1001610023, and whose indebtedness thereby secured being due and payable and said Mortgage being subject to foreclosure, notice is hereby given that Mortgagee under the power of sale

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Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by this property. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation as Mortgagee may determine.

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3. No structural repairs, except those permitted pursuant to Subsection (b)(2) above changing the shape, size or design, shall be permitted except to make a non-conforming sign comply with all requirements of this ordinance.

WHEREAS, the Council has held a duly advertised public hearing as required by Sec. 1152-78, Code of Alabama 1975, and

4. In the event that a non-conforming sign is no longer in compliance with the terms and requirements of this Section, then it shall be subject to removal in accordance with SecWHEREAS, WKH &RXQFLO ¿QGV tion 81.5. that the proposed amendment is consistent with the authori- Amend Section 81.1 to delete ty granted in 11-52-70, et seq, sub sections (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Code of Alabama 1975 and This ordinance shall become the purposes of zoning regu- effective immediately upon its lations generally in 11-52-72, adoption and advertisement as Code of Alabama 1975 and the provided by law. purposes stated in the Zoning The hearing will be held at 6:00 Ordinances for the City of We- p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, located at 212 South tumpka; Main Street, Wetumpka, AlaNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT bama on the 20th day of DeORDAINED BY THE CITY cember 2021.

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF All persons who so desire shall WETUMPKA, ALABAMA, AS have a reasonable opportunity to be heard in opposition or in FOLLOWS: favor of this ordinance.

The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, being in- Wetumpka Herald: corporated by reference in Or- Nov. 24, 2021 dinance 99-4, entitled “Zoning ORD/AMEND Ordinance of the City of WePUBLIC NOTICE tumpka, AL,” adopted on September 2, 1998, be and is hereThe Store All Family Two LLC by amended as follows: 334-358-6054 Will hold Public Auction Amend Section 81.1 to read as for cash Or otherwise follows: For the purpose of this disposal of contents section, a “billboard” shall be On December 04, 2021 GH¿QHG DV DQ\ VLJQ VWUXFWXUH at 9:00 For the following or device, including electronic units “all units contain devices, which advertises or contains information about a household goods and misc. items” business, product, or service not located on or offered on the premises which the sign is Highway 14 Store ALL located. In addition to any reg- 603 Jasmine Trail ulations applying to all signs in Prattville, AL 36066 general, the following regula1. Unit #8 tions shall apply to billboards: Taina M. Jones 81.1 (a) to read as follows: Bill- 3971 Frasier St. boards are prohibited and shall Millbrook, Al. 36054 not be placed, constructed or 2. Unit#247 displayed within the City of We- Zachary Holcombe tumpka, Alabama, except those 1633 Deatsville HWY Billboards legally existing on the Millbrook, Al 36054 effective date of this ordinance 3. Unit#203 may be continued, even though Christine Rigsby such signs do not conform to 222 Rayburn Way this provision. Such non-con- Prattville, AL 36066 forming signs shall not be ex- 4. Unit#186 panded, relocated or replaced Jaime Stange by another non-conforming 2305 Co. Rd. 21 N. sign, except that the substitu- Verbena, AL 36091 tion of interchangeable poster 5. Unit #207 panels, painted boards or de- Tyler Jackson mountable material on non-con- 222 Rayburn Way Prattville, AL 36066 forming signs shall be allowed.

6. Unit#270 81.1 (b) to read as follows: Marcus Bardeaux Non-conforming Billboards shall 3971 Frasier St. be permitted until one of the fol- Millbrook, AL 36054 7. Unit#313 lowing conditions occurs: Tameisha McKay 1. The deterioration of the sign 158 E. Hidden Way Dr. or damage to the sign makes Millbrook, AL 36054 it a safety hazard or the sign is 8. Unit#371 abandoned according to Sec- Austin Wilson 218 Hidden Valley Rd. tion 81.4; or Deatsville, AL 36022 2. The sign has been damaged 9. Unit#377 by circumstances beyond the Keinodrick Sims control of the owner to the ex- 808 Byrne Dr. tent that more than minor re- Montgomery, AL 36111 pairs are required to restore the sign; provided that signs Autauga Station Store ALL damaged by an Act of God and 558 McQueen Smith Rd. N. not due to the owner’s action or Prattville, AL 36066 inaction may be restored to their pre-damaged condition within 1. Unit #15 Victoria Lawrence

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Pictured from left to right is Douglas (Bier) Buttler, Josette Dudle, Karl Wade, Rob Schwartz, and Tyrone Crowley.

A giving spirit STAFF REPORT Prattville Dragoons Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 recently held the Annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive benefitting the Autauga Interfaith Care Center.

Throughout the past month,

members of SCV Camp 1524 have accumulated canned and dry goods and contributed donations as part of the camp’s annual Thanksgiving drive to benefit the food pantry at the Autauga Interfaith Care Center.

Over 300 pounds of canned

and dry food goods were donated, and many members also contributed cash, which the AICC can use to purchase food wholesale.

On Tuesday morning Nov. 16th, 2nd Lt Karl Wade, Doug, and compatriots Rob Schwartz and Tyrone Crow-

Prattville Dragoons Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 gives back to community

ley took the food by the AICC pantry where they met Josette Dudle and presented her the load of food and a check for $500 which rolled up the camp members donations and camp matching funds.

“This food is invaluable to provide to needy families in

Humane Society of Elmore County News – 22 Nov ‘21

By REA CORD Executive Director While COVID has continued to impact us all well into 2021, our Shelter, and all other Shelters, have found ourselves dealing with ever increasing intake numbers and a slow-down in adoptions as the economy impacts families everywhere. Having seen this before, however, in 2007-2008, we are prepared, and continuing to be there for animals in need. But no matter the challenges, we are extremely thankful to everyone who supports our work, day in and day out.

Please help us thank our small but incredibly dedicated staff who are there 365 days/year seeing to the physical & mental health of our pets which can easily be 250 or more on any given day.

Our Volunteer Board and all the Volunteers at our Tail’s End Thrift Store are the backbone to our present and future, and their dedication and hard work should not go unnoticed. We are indebted to them for how they give so much of their time and energy, which greatly enhances our Shelter’s financial health. Of course, all who donate and shop at the Tail’s End Thrift Store contribute greatly, and we hope

everyone continues their wonderful patronage.

We thank all the Animal Control Officers who work diligently to protect the public and help animals in need.

And we appreciate all Veterinarians and their staffs for helping pets in need and educating pet owners to help pets live better and longer lives.

Foster families are very special indeed and we love how they give of their home, heart and time helping us save even more lives. We have a most awesome group of dog exercisers who show up daily to help our dogs spend fun time out of their kennels, so they stay physically and mentally healthy.

And if you love all the wonderful photos posted on the Adoption Websites and our Facebook, please thank our Volunteer Photographers whose talents showcasing our pets most definitely increase adoptions.

We are incredibly grateful to our donors and supporters as it certainly takes lots of pet food, supplies and money to keep our doors open and to care for animals a Shelter full of pets on any given day. Many, many individuals, businesses, and civic groups help us through donations, sponsorships & event support and we truly appreciate how your efforts help us be the best

Shelter we can be as we all work together to save lives.

Special thanks to those who give wonderful homes to our adopted pets and those who rescue pets in need. We are indebted to the public who supports our mission directly and indirectly – your moral support for the welfare of animals is important to all of us in the sheltering community and helps keep us going on the down days. For those we may never meet but who love and care for your pets, keep them safe at home, make sure they are a part of your family and cherish them, you have our utmost thanks as you are the homes we strive for every day as we do adoptions.

Our final and most heartfelt thanks go to all the wonderful animals that ask so little of us but give so much in return. Our pets enhance our human lives in so many ways and we are grateful for the selfless love, joy and companionship they bring to our homes and families.

We hope everyone has a family filled Thanksgiving and so that our staff can also enjoy some time with family, the shelter will be closed Thu & Fri, 25 & 26 Nov, but will be back open on Sat, 27 Nov. We wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

the Autauga County area and Prattville community especially as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. This is a terrific community service project which the Dragoons perform annually,” SCV Camp’s 1524 Rob Schwartz, said.

Black Belt Big Buck Photo Contest celebrates 10th year STAFF REPORT The 10th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) Big Buck Photo Contest officially began Wednesday, Nov. 17.

The contest, which takes place online, will run through Feb. 10, 2022 and is sponsored by Jonathan Goode and Southeastern Land Group.

“Over the past decade, we’ve held this friendly contest to highlight the long seasons, healthy populations and big bucks that the bountiful Black Belt region is known for,” said Pam Swanner, Director of the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association.

“We encourage experienced hunters and those new to the sport to scout our woods for an unforgettable adventure and enter the contest.”

The winner of the contest is selected through online voting.

To enter the contest, hunters must upload a photo of a buck harvested from within the 23-county Black Belt region to AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures.org/bigbuckphotocontest. The buck must be harvested during 2021-2022 whitetail deer season. Photo contest winners from the previous two years are not eligible for entry.

The contestant who receives the most online votes before the season closes in February will receive a $500 gift card donated by Jonathan Goode and Southeastern Land Group.

ALBBAA reminds all sportsmen and women to purchase a hunting license online through the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources before heading afield. Additionally, successful hunters are also reminded to report their harvested deer through Game Check.