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Community lends a helping hand to historic Wetumpka church By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

Members of the Wetumpka community recently gathered at Second Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 22, to clean up land adjacent to the church. Church member Betty Smith said the cleanup effort was much needed. The church

purchased the land years ago to serve as a space for the church’s youth department, but in recent years the space has become overgrown with weeds. The church is rich in history. It was created after the Civil War when African American congregants of the Coosa River Baptist Church left to establish their own

church. A plot of land was donated and the first church was erected in 1887. However, a violent storm destroyed the building in 1899. Despite the devastation, members rallied and rebuilt the structure in the same year. During the fight for Civil Rights, the church served as a meeting place for Civil Rights activists and

leaders, and commencement ceremonies for the Elmore County Training School, which educated the area’s black children, were also held at the church. In August, the church will celebrate its 134th anniversary. Smith said the church doesn’t have the manpower needed to clean the property or financial means to hire

someone, so she reached out to Wetumpka’s District 2 Council member Cheryl Tucker for help. “She immediately showed interest and wanted to help,” Smith said. “We are very grateful and blessed to have Ms. Tucker over District 2.” “I knew I couldn’t use city See CHURCH • Page A3

‘LIVE HERE, BUY HERE’ Commission, ECEDA partner to promote local spending By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

The Elmore County Commission has partnered with the Elmore County Economic Development Authority to create a campaign that raises awareness about the importance of shopping local. The ‘Live Here, Buy Here’ campaign kicked off in mid-May and the Commission and ECEDA have hit the ground running with trying to spread the word. With the tagline, ‘A Better Way of Life,’ the campaign is designed to educate the citizens of Elmore County on how spending locally in the county yields positive results in every sector of the local economy.

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A dedication ceremony was held for this Veterans Memorial Monument on Memorial Day. Above: A wreath is placed at the Veterans Memorial Monument, which is located on the grounds of VFW Smith Leonard Post 4572.

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Chamber job fair ‘There are no greater heroes’ VFW Post 4572 hosts Memorial Day ceremony, dedication set for June 2 By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

The Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair on Wednesday, June 2, that focuses on careers in the hospitality industry. The job fair is set to take place at the Wetumpka Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chamber executive director Shellie Whitfield said the job fair will include hotels, restaurants and other businesses in the hospitality industry that are looking to hire. The event will also include Wharf Casual Seafood’s food truck and snow cones. The idea for the event was formed out of need. “If you drive through our downtown, we have lines outside of our restaurants and sometimes our restaurants can’t even open because everyone is so shortstaffed,” Whitfield said. “We went from

crowd of veterans, active duty service members, first responders, Boy Scouts and

members of the community united at VFW Smith Leonard Post 4572 on Monday, May 31, for a Memorial Day ceremony that doubled as a dedication ceremony for the newly erected Veterans Memorial Monument.

The ceremony and luncheon began at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 4572, which is located on Otter Track Road in Wetumpka. See HEROES • Page A10

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Members of the Wetumpka community came together to clean up land adjacent to the historic Second Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday.

Church funds to get this done, so I reached out into the community,” Tucker said. “I got busy reaching out to various young people to ask if they would volunteer to help. They graciously sacrificed their Saturday to help with this task.” Trent Hetherington, with Wetumpka’s nonprofit Hetherington Foundation, Best Choice Lawn Service and Davis International General Contractor all helped with trimming

continued from Page A1 trees, extracting weeds and mowing the roughly one-fourth acre lot. Volunteers also helped by walking around the neighborhood and picking up trash and debris. After the work was done, the volunteers were treated to food and beverages. Other volunteers included: Elaine Lewis, Wetumpka’s first black city councilwoman; Idell Gibbs, who was

Now that the land is cleared, Smith said it would once again be used for youth, community and church events. Smith said the church is also seeking financial help from the community to replace the roof on the church. Those interested in helping may contact Smith at 334-567-4505. Checks are payable to Second Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 773 Wetumpka, Alabama, 36092.

described as a pillar of the community; and Faye Thomas, Isaiah Tucker, Geno Terrell, Sarah Bowman, John Hunt Jr., Tommy Hetherington, Lewis Washington IV, Tae Kendrick, Elmore County Commissioner Desirae Lewis and Regis Jackson. Smith also thanked and church trustee Martha McCray and Dec. Lewis E. Washington Sr. for their dedicated leadership at the church.

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espite Democrats and the media downplaying the situation at our southern border, the Biden Border Crisis is still raging. Daily encounters are reaching nearly 6,000 individuals - the highest levels of border crossings in over 20 years. Additionally, human smugglers and drug traffickers are growing bolder in the Administration’s absence. In fact, CBP has experienced more fentanyl seizures and children rescue efforts in the first five months of 2021 than all of 2020. So where is Vice President Kamala Harris during all of this? Nowhere to be found. While our Border Czar’s dereliction of duty surpasses two months, Congressional Republicans continue to confront the chaos. Last week, my colleagues and I traveled to El Paso, Texas, where we heard directly from Border Patrol agents and witnessed the overwhelmed facilities firsthand. I implore the Vice President to face the devastating reality at the southern border. Currently, she’s focused on the “root causes” of migration in Central America, yet border apprehensions of migrants from overseas spiked in April. Maybe Harris would change her severely misguided course if she took the time to visit the border. *** It’s no secret that President Biden routinely puts Americans last. The latest example? Pipelines for Putin but high energy prices for Americans. In his first days in office, Biden shut down the Keystone XL

BARRY MOORE Columnist Pipeline, destroying thousands of American jobs and weakening our energy independence. Weeks later, the U.S. Colonial pipeline was attacked by a Russian ransomware group, creating widespread panic and long lines at gas pumps. Shortly after Colonial Pipeline paid $4.4 million in ransom, Biden waived sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline. By allowing the completion of this pipeline, Biden is handing Putin a major victory, diminishing America’s energy independence, and putting our national security at risk. Now more than ever, our nation needs to strengthen our energy infrastructure by investing in pipelines. Yet the Biden administration seems more interested in enriching Vladimir Putin. *** We’ve learned a great deal about COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, but we still don’t know its origin. After a year of death and destruction, Americans deserve answers. The more we learn, the more it looks like Trump was right all along; China lied and millions of people have suffered and died. New intelligence outlines how COVID likely came from a lab in Wuhan, increasing demands for a full investigation into the Chinese

Communist Party’s (CCP) actions. We must hold China accountable for unleashing the virus, covering it up, and killing millions around the world. I joined over 200 of my Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging her to use the House’s investigatory resources to examine the CCP’s role in COVID-19. *** Our great state of Alabama is thriving - in spite of Bidenomics. While Biden hinders our nation’s economic recovery with neverending spending, Alabama has the lowest unemployment rate in the southeast. Earlier this month, Governor Ivey announced all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation will end on June 19th. This move comes as many small business owners are struggling to fill job openings while the Biden administration advocates for paying people to stay home. Removing these payments that were meant to be short-term is necessary to advance our state’s economic recovery. While there is always room for growth, this exciting news provides a beacon of hope for our state. I’m proud of our progress and look forward to Alabamians’ ongoing success. *** Please reach out to my office at barrymoore.house.gov or 202-2252901 if we can help you or your family in any way. Barry Moore (R) represents Alabama’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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roblems can defeat us, right? Well, not necessarily. Not if we look at our problems as opportunities. Choose to do that, and you have made a major course correction in your life. Obstacles are like dandelions; they pop up in every person’s path. But we can choose how we respond. Someone said, “When you look at a field of dandelions, you can either see a hundred weeds or a hundred wishes.” That is the attitude we need when facing our obstacles. We can stumble over our obstacles or turn them into stepping stones. We all fail from time to time. We succeed by getting up, again and again. Henry Ford called failure “simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” Winston Churchill said, “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” My experience confirms that it is always wise to look for the opportunity in every problem. It comes down really to a choice between whining and whistling. Look at biblical heroes Paul and Silas. Arrested and beaten, they were thrown into a prison

WALTER ALBRITTON Columnistt that looked and smelled more like a dungeon. Did Paul and Silas whine? No, they saw their imprisonment as an opportunity to tell the prison guards about their friend Jesus. At midnight Paul and Silas were not actually whistling but singing. Imagine that! Singing instead of whining about their problems! Singing helps me see problems as opportunities. Of course, there are songs, and there are songs. It’s important to choose the right songs to sing. When grief comes knocking on the door of my heart, I don’t break singing about “99 bottles of beer on the wall,” or “Glory, Glory to old Auburn,” or “I’ve had one to many, come take me home.” I choose a song that helps me express my faith, a song that Old Man Grief will not like. One of my favorites is “Until Then” by Stuart Hamblen. I love his idea that heartaches can become stepping

stones “along a trail that’s winding always upward.” My sorrow melts when I start singing these words: My heart can sing when I pause to remember A heartache here is but a stepping stone Along a trail that’s winding always upward, This troubled world is not my final home. Hamblen’s chorus is a wonderful mantra or a great philosophy of life. I love it. His basic idea is that when trials overwhelm us, we can choose to “carry on with joy” and keep on singing until the Lord calls us home. When tribulation tempts me to whine, I choke back the tears and start singing: But until then, my heart will go on singing, Until then, with joy I’ll carry on; Until the day my eyes behold the city, Until the day God calls me home. Be careful as you read this chorus. You may break out singing because you see your problems as opportunities! Glory!

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BAKE SALE AND CAR WASH: Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine majorettes are hosting a car wash and bake sale on June 5 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Agape Assembly of God, which is located next to Aaron Park. MOVIES FOR TEENS: The Wetumpka Public Library is inviting local teens to socialize and enjoy a movie on Wednesdays. Movies for Teens will kick off on June 9 and will take place on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the library. Teens in the seventh through 12th grade are invited to participate. The event is free. WETUMPKA PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Tails and Tales summer reading program kicks off on June 8 and ends July 20. Each session will take place on Tuesdays at the Wetumpka Civic Complex from 2-3:30 p.m. The reading program is open to kids in the first through sixth grade. Space is limited, so parents are urged to register their child(ren) as soon as possible. To register for the program, stop by the library to complete a registration form, or print out and complete a form and then drop it off at the library. Registration must be completed by June 8. More volunteers are also needed to help with the program. To volunteer, contact Cathy Saylor at 567-1308 or Cookie Knott at 531-6930. ECLECTIC PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Eclectic Public Library is inviting local children to participate in the upcoming Tails and Tails summer reading program. The animal-themed program will kick off on June 1 and will end on June 29. Pre-registration is not required. The free summer program will take place at the

Warehouse each Tuesday in June at 2 p.m. Students entering kindergarten through the sixth grade are invited to participate. The Warehouse is located in downtown Eclectic at 45 Main St. ART WALK: A monthly event that takes place from 4-8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month in downtown Wetumpka. The event is a collaboration featuring several handpicked artists who come together to offer an outdoor art show and sale in the heart of downtown Wetumpka. The monthly event was created by Don Sawyer, a seasoned artist who owns an art studio in downtown Wetumpka. COMMUNITY MARKET: The Community Market is held at Merchants Alley in downtown Wetumpka every first Thursday of each month from April through November. The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. and is organized by Main Street Wetumpka’s Promotions Committee. Ongoing Events PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a yearlong hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m. ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street. NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in

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Wetumpka. LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General. Call 334-492-0777 for more information. OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission. RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill 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. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334541-2025 LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at Wetumpka Civic Center at 110 East Bridge Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits

and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail. com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christcentered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

Hammock to hold fraudulent PPP loan filers accountable By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Bureau Chief

The Small Business Administration published specified information about borrowers who received funds from the federal government’s multibillion-dollar Paycheck Protection and Economic Injury Disaster Loans Program. Borrower’s names, precise loan amounts, addresses, industry codes used, as well as lender information were all made public. Previously, the SBA released detailed information only for loans that exceeded $150,000 and gave dollar ranges instead of specific amounts. In the Mayor’s Report segment of the May 25 Tallassee City Council Meeting, Mayor John Hammock questioned the

legitimacy of some of the loans listed in the 36078 zip code and asked the city attorney, John Smith, to cross-reference all of the business licenses on file at city hall with the businesses on the PPP Loan list. “I have this report right here. It’s very disturbing to me,” Hammock said. “We by far have the lowest business license fee of any one (city) that I know. Over 300 businesses are listed in the 36078 zip code. “According to this list right here we have 339 businesses in the 36078 (zip code). When I started looking at this, I saw businesses that are fraudulent. Some people live in governmentassisted housing saying they have a business and getting $20,000. Some

people for more than that. I see businesses that never skipped a beat, probably have record numbers. I might not have a problem with that if they put it back in their business, but they are the ones who have to answer for that.” Hammock asked the city attorney to check the business license status of those businesses listed on the PPP loan list. If no business license is on file at city hall, a fee for one will be sent to the business address. “I want to crossreference all these businesses, so-called businesses inside the city limits, and send them a bill for a business license. If they don’t pay, then send them to municipal court,” he said. Hammock did not stop there. He went on to say that those on the PPP list that appear to be fraudulent could see further action taken. “The ones (businesses) that I think are fraudulent, which I see a lot of them that are, thousands and

thousands of dollars. Some of them are in our court system, they owe the court money. I want to pursue this through the Department of Justice.” While city hall was closed for a short time beginning in March of last year, city employees continued to report to work throughout the health pandemic. “I am so very disappointed in some of the people in this town because the police officers here in this town, the EMTs, the firemen, the utility workers, the people here in this building we came to work every day. The police were in people’s houses with COVID. They put their lives on the line. Just about everyone who works for the city had it. We had an employee die. We had two people in the building who were on ventilators and barely made it out. It just really upsets me that we have so many sorry, crooked, people in this town. I don’t understand how they

can live with themselves.” According to Hammock, PPP loans were aimed at helping businesses owner navigate during a pandemic, and while most of the businesses listed are legitimate, he said some are not. “This money was for people who owned businesses, to help them pay their employees and pay themselves if they were a small businesses owner, to keep from going under. We have people robbing the system,” he said. With the growing inflation rate, regular expenses are getting more expensive. The extra costs will quickly add up and that extra expense will most likely be passed along to the paying customer, according to Hammock. “I don’t want to hear any complaints in the next year or two when inflation has already gone up from 2.7 (percent) to 4.2 (percent). All the chemicals and stuff that I have to buy for the city are already going up. The inflation rate is climbing, construction is up, all the pipes that we have to buy are up. I just had

to buy a lot of stuff for the gas department that is normally $11,000, it was $16,000. So, when we jack those utility bills up in the next year or two, when we do another feasibility study, and we have gone from losing 11 percent on utility bills to losing 40 percent again, all the hard work, all the beatings that we took raising rates and trying to get to a break-even point, inflation is just going to make that gap even more.” According to Hammock, this is one of the reasons the city cannot afford new facilities. “People wonder why we don’t have swimming pools, we don’t have nice rec centers or $13 million complexes. This is why,” he said. Hammock said he plans to see this matter through to the end, regardless of what it cost. “We do the best we can every day but I can promise you this, don’t vote for me next time if you don’t want to if I even run, but I can promise you this, I’m going to do everything within my power for these crooks to go to jail,” he said.

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency swore in 13 new members to its ranks Thursday.

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated the 13 members of Trooper Class 2021-A on Thursday, May 27, at ALEA’s Training Center in Selma. Before swearing in the agency’s newest sworn members, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor congratulated the class and said, “In my opinion, you have been trained by the best.” He also promised he and ALEA’s leadership will work to ensure everyone had what they needed to successfully perform their jobs and serve the citizens of Alabama. ALEA’s new Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director and Colonel Jimmy Helms was the guest speaker at the

ceremony. As the former commander of ALEA’s Training Center, he recalled welcoming the class when they first reported to training in mid-March. Colonel Helms addressed the class and commended them on their hard work and perseverance to become ALEA Troopers. In addition, he said, “You are bringing with you a tremendous amount of experience, which will be an asset to this agency.” Colonel Helms encouraged all members of 2021-A to continue to build upon the lessons learned during training which include meeting expectations, being professional and remaining dedicated and fully committed to serving the citizens and visitors of the state of Alabama.

Secretary Taylor also recognized the families and friends for their continued support of Trooper Class 2021-A, made possible with continued support from Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama’s Legislature. It was a first since the COVID-19 pandemic began in spring 2020 that the commencement was open to individuals outside the agency. Still, the number of attendees remained limited, and seating was arranged to ensure social distancing. All members of 2021-A were certified by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST-C) and had prior experience in law enforcement before attending the training center. Nine of the new Troopers will be assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol

Division, one will be assigned to the Marine Patrol Division and three will be assigned to ALEA’s Capitol Patrol Unit within the Protective Services Division. Seven of the new Troopers previously worked with the Montgomery Police Department, one of which is former Major Carlton Demetrice Cook, whose brother George Cook, is a Captain with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation. Montgomery PD alumni also includes Thomas Logan Nash, Sammuel Shykwon Vason, Jamie Michael Parker, James Matthew Roberts and Shon Terri’ Wright, whose brother is Capt. Will Wright, commander of Highway Patrol’s Troop A (Mobile area). In addition to working for Montgomery PD, Jake

Edwards Taylor worked for Prattville Police Department, and he will be assigned to ALEA’s Marine Patrol. Among the other new Troopers are Kimberly Charles Tomlin who previously served with Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Johnathan Charles Wilkerson from the Opelika Police Department, Marcus James Williams from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Jonathan Andrew Hastings served previously with Columbus (Ga.) Police Department, Steve Darnell Enfinger served previously with Dale County Sheriff’s Office and Daleville Police Department and Justin Dwight Frazier served previously with the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office. Troopers Cook, Parker and Williams will be assigned to Capitol Patrol.

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Reclaiming Memorial Day Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge!

une is upon us. The weather has been beautiful as of late, with warm sunny days and cooler nights. It won’t last, but it sure is nice! We have just come off another Memorial Day weekend. We have all been surrounded by images of remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to country. Every American alive today truly owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to those who fought and died for the freedoms we enjoy. In the Christian world, we

honor the same sacrifice. The one who gave his life so that others might live is lifted up. All who call on his name and enjoy the freedoms his sacrifice brought to bear are called to go and do likewise. This call is not a call to martyrdom. All who claim to follow Christ are called to give up their lives, but not in any kind of meaningless fashion. On the contrary, in order to truly memorialize Jesus Christ, anyone seeking to do so must imitate all Christ embodied. This can be best summed up in a lesson from the New Testament. “Do not accept the grace of God in

JONATHAN YARBORO Columnist vain” (2 Corinthians 6:1). The statement needs no explanation. It speaks for itself. Doesn’t this statement apply at the national level? Would anyone argue with the statement, “Do not accept the freedom enjoyed as an America citizen in vain?” I don’t know about you, but I cannot think of anyone who would argue against the

truth of that statement and its subsequent wisdom. At the same time, so much of what we see in our nation today says otherwise. It seems that many living in America today have forgotten the greatest strength of our nation. When faced with overwhelming challenge, we come together for the greater good of the whole world. As I highlighted in my last column, we all understand the wisdom “Together we stand, divided we fall.” Perhaps the reason for the present error in judgment has to do with the source of definition. Extremists are being allowed to define the terms we live by. This was never the intention for our nation. It certainly was never the intention of the God who created everything and

everyone. As this Memorial Day turns from active to passive memory, perhaps we would all do well to reclaim its purpose and meaning. Rather than look to social or current media for definition, we should all go the source. We all know how to do that. In other words, if we want to know what it means to truly serve one’s country, we should ask someone who has done it or is currently doing it. We can add to our understanding by talking with the family of friends whose lives were lost in service. I am certain we will all be surprised by the clarification and reorienting that would follow. Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka and a regular faith columnist for The Herald.

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567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 2855545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 5142881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka

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being a sleepy little town, to being closed up from the pandemic and now to this huge tidal wave of tourists, and everyone’s just doing their best to catch up.” On Saturday, May 22, popular downtown eatery Coaches Corner Bar and Grill was forced to close because the restaurant was so short-staffed and could not keep up with the demand. As a result, everyone went to Coosa Cleaver, which resulted in the restaurant closing early on Sunday and remaining closed on Monday. A message on Coosa Cleaver’s Facebook page said the restaurant’s staff was “extremely overworked and needed a day off.” Both Coosa Cleaver and Coaches Corner are in need of good employees. Several other businesses are having similar issues. “If you are in need of a job, if you are in need of a better job, if you’re looking for something different, if you want to be a blessing to our community, come out to our job fair,” Whitfield said. “The Chamber of Commerce is doing the best we can to help our restaurants and our local businesses, so you do your part too. Let’s all come together. Wetumpka needs to work together.”

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Elmore County commissioner Troy Stubbs encourages everyone to shop local.

Buy local Residents are encouraged to be deliberate when it comes to making purchases, like buying gas and groceries, in Elmore County rather than neighboring counties. As the chairman of the Elmore County Commission and as a local business owner, Troy Stubbs is already abreast of the impact that shopping local has on a community, but it’s a message that needs to be reinforced to residents throughout the community. “The pandemic really put into focus the need for residents to support their local economy,” Stubbs said. “We were blessed because we weren’t severely impacted, but there are some businesses that are struggling. This campaign is a reminder to spend your money and shop where you live.” Stubbs said residents should think of spending locally as an investment in the community. The tax money generated impacts the public education system and other ad valorem taxes impact public safety, infrastructure improvements, local government operations and helps improve the overall

continued from Page A1 quality of life in a community. “Spending locally also keeps businesses thriving, and job opportunities will grow when businesses are successful,” Stubbs added. ECEDA executive director Cary Cox said digital billboards are visible at entry points into Millbrook and Wetumpka and the campaign is being promoted on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Municipalities within the county are also echoing the same message. Stubbs said the ‘Live Here, Buy Here’ yard signs can be adapted to meet the needs of the municipalities. The Commission and ECEDA are also partnering with the local chambers of commerce to distribute stickers, yard signs and banners to businesses throughout the county. “We have more than 23,000 citizens in Elmore County,” Cox said. “If we can inspire them to make incremental changes, this could be a huge success. Everybody’s participation in necessary.” While shopping locally residents are encouraged to take pictures and post them on social media with the hashtag #LiveHereBuyHere.

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Citizens listen as speakers honor Memorial Day.

Memorial The master of ceremony for this year’s event was SMSgt. Kelly Hight, U.S. Air Force, retired, and the guest speaker was Col. Ralph O. Clemens, Jr., U.S. Air Force, retired. As Clemens began his speech, he shared information about the history of Memorial Day.

continued from Page A1 The day was originally known as Decoration Day and was first observed three years after the Civil War. The day was called Decoration Day because in the years after the Civil War, Americans throughout the U.S. had begun holding springtime tributes to fallen soldiers by decorating their graves

with flowers and reciting prayers. In 1971, the National Holiday Act was passed, officially creating Memorial Day. Based on his calculations, Clemens noted that about 1.8 million male and female soldiers have died throughout the years in 11 major wars. He said

the thought of that brings him great sadness. The nation and nations abroad have spent so much time perfecting weapons, but Clemens said he’s starting to think that the time would’ve been better spent perfecting the art of coexisting peacefully. Staff Sgt. Vaughn ‘Frankie’ Hines, Army

National Guard, retired, provided the dedication for the Veterans Memorial Monument that sits at Post 4572. It was Hines who came up with the idea for the monument about three years ago when he was the commander of the post. Since that time, he’s designed the monument

and has been fundraising, organizing volunteers and working to make his idea a reality. He spent countless hours planning, preparing and coordinating workers to get the monument built. “There are not adequate words to express the gratitude we have for everyone who has helped us turn this idea into a reality,” Hines said. “There are no greater heroes than the ones this memorial represents. It is because of men and women past, present and future that we have the freedoms and liberties that we all enjoy today. Let us not forget that freedom is not free. Someone has paid the price to allow us these opportunities. Freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know. May God bless America, land that they loved.”

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THS evacuated at Awards Night due to gas leak By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Bureau Chief

Students, parents, faculty, and staff had to be evacuated during Senior Awards Night at Tallassee High School after Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin alerted the utility department of a gas leak at the school. Just after 6 p.m., members of the Tallassee Fire Department along with utility department employees arrived on the scene, and a gas leak was located near the school’s AG building. The leak was coming from a 6-inch pipe. “Dr. Nolin smelled strong gas fumes,” Mayor John Hammock said. “He could see it coming up through the asphalt.” According to Hammock, the utility department lost two blocks of natural gas. “That’s thousands and thousands of dollars,” he said. “A block is about 500,000 BTUs. That’s a lot of gas.” The utility department had already taken measures to locate the gas leaks. Natural gas doesn’t have a smell. The city uses Captan to help identify gas leaks. Captan is the common name for ethanethiol or ethyl mercaptan, which is used as an odorant for natural gas and liquid propane delivery to assist in locating gas leaks. Captan levels had already been increased prior to Thursday’s gas leak at the high school. The city’s gas lines have been a topic of discussion for many years. In the past, the Public Service Commission has put pressure on city officials to replace the outdated castiron pipes. The city allocates $300,000 for gas line replacement each year. Hammock said he would like to see new construction in the city, but right now he and his administration must focus on other priorities. “I’d love to be the mayor that takes your tax dollars and build shiny new things but this administration focuses on safety and having good infrastructure,” he said. On Wednesday, May 26, another gas leak was located and repaired. With both leaks repaired, the city’s gas delivery system is back to regular working order, according to Hammock. “We found another that was blowing pretty good the day before on Little Road. We repaired that. Now our gas is back to normal,” he said.

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THS seniors congratulated by elementary students Tallassee High School’s Class of 2021 takes part in the annual Senior Walk Through at Tallassee Elementary School on Friday, May 28.

THS 2021 graduation set for June 4 By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Bureau Chief

The Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is set for June 4 at J.E. Hot O’Brien Stadium. The ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. Student families and friends are encouraged to attend the ceremony. With COVID-19 cases on the decline, masks are optional. “We got to the point that we had zero cases this week,” Nolin said.

“We will space the students out on the field, and we will not allow the public on the field before or after the ceremony,” Superintendent of Tallassee City Schools Dr. Brock Nolin said. The 2021-22 school year will begin on August 18. Tallassee Summer Learning Program will begin June 7. “Will have 24 days of, basically, a school year extension,” Nolin said.

“It will be a full-day program. They will have breakfast, lunch, arts and crafts, and P.E. Students inside the city limits will be bussed to and from school. We have a full house at the elementary school. A few slots are open at the middle school, and high school is as needed.” For more information about the Summer Learning Program, contact the Tallassee Board of Education at 334-283-6864.

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We hope everyone will take some time to pause and reflect on the true reason for Memorial Day. So many brave men and women gave their lives for our freedom so please take time to reflect on the sacrifices they made for all of us. Traditionally, Memorial Day signifies the start of summer and time spent on Alabama’s many wonderful lakes, rivers and even the Gulf. Many families take their dogs along for fun on the water (not too many take kitties), and we hope you have planned for your dog’s safety just like your own. If you didn’t head out this weekend and your dog hasn’t been on a boat, then it might help to let your dog explore the boat while it is still docked or on a trailer a few days before your outing. Just like you, your dog needs its own personal flotation device (PFD) which it should wear while aboard. You can find PFD’s for pets in area pet, sport and outdoor stores and on many on-line stores as well – make sure to get the correct size for your dog to ensure your dog’s safety. We may also have some at our Tail’s End Thrift Store, which is open for shopping Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have had dogs rescued from the middle of Lake Martin, brought to our shelter and never reclaimed. When in a body of water as large as Lake Martin, if

a dog falls overboard and is not noticed it might not be able to make it to shore before tiring out. Like getting used to the boat, let your dog get used to its PFD before heading out on the water. Make sure to carefully supervise your dog and have a plan in mind for how you would retrieve your dog from the water (especially a larger dog) should you need to get him back into your boat. Give your dog a shady, secure spot to rest and pack a dog first aid kit in the event of hazards from fishing gear and walking around unfamiliar shores. One last caution might be to not feed your dog too much before going out in case it is susceptible to motion sickness – smaller snacks might work better than a big breakfast. Dogs can get motion sickness just humans can, so perhaps talk to your vet for advice on what you can give your dog in the event it is exhibiting signs of sea sickness. Please also keep in mind that, just like people, not all dogs will enjoy being out on a boat all day, so, if you have one like that, let it chill at home in the air-conditioning. Our pets ask for so little from us – the least we can do is make sure they safe at all times and well cared for in our absence. We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day while also honoring all who gave so much to ensure the freedoms we embrace! Our Shelter will be closed on Monday, May 31, so our staff can also honor Memorial Day and what it stands for.

Pet of the Week: Yella Yella is a 9-month-old, male Lab mix who weighs about 40 pounds. He’s not expected to get much bigger. He loves people, and is very playful with a medium energy level. Yella loves to romp in our play yard. He’s good with other dogs, cats and children. He just wants a family to call his own. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats older than 1-year-old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. Adoption fees completely cover the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with a participating veterinarian. Those interested in meeting Yella or any other pet, please first email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net to receive an adoption application. Once the adoption application is approved, the shelter will coordinate an appointment to meet and adopt. Walkin adoptions are not being allowed right now. The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.

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Sean Darnell’s tireless ethic was key to Panthers’ first playoff team in 8 years By ANDY ANDERS Sports Editor

Games are never enough practice for Elmore County baseball junior Sean Darnell. After almost every contest the Panthers played in 2021, home or road, the infielder wasn’t to be found out at the mall with friends or at home resting. He’d be in batting cages, sometimes late into the night, ironing out the tiniest flaws in his swings from that evening. “Nobody’s ‘good enough,’” Darnell said. “I’m not making money to play baseball, so I’m not good enough right now. That drives me to be better, to stay after games.” It’s likely that work ethic drove his 2021 season for Elmore County, one of which saw him post the best batting average of the six teams covered by The Wetumpka Herald and Tallassee Tribune by a healthy margin. He was almost inarguably the most valuable player on the Panthers’ first playoff team in eight seasons. As such, he’s the Herald’s choice for Elmore County Baseball Player of the Year.

“It’s the most amazing season I’ve ever seen. I’ve never seen one like that. He started out the first ten games over .600 ... He kept rising.” — Michael Byrd Elmore County head baseball coach “It’s the most amazing season I’ve ever seen,” Elmore County head coach Michael Byrd said. “I’ve never seen one like that. He started out the first ten games over .600. He’s at .520, and I looked at him and said, ‘You can’t keep going up man.’ Then he’s 2-for-3, 3-for-4, goes through the two weeks of area play 11-for-14. He kept rising.” Byrd and Darnell both noted the same source of his drive to improve: His parents, Keith and Melissa Darnell. His mother and father taught him the value of practice and commitment from a young age. “They say, ‘You get out what you put in,’” Darnell said. “Anything you

do, do it to the fullest.” That mentality has generated a tremendous level of self-awareness for the player, Byrd said. “He knows his swing and knows his body,” Byrd said. “If it doesn’t look right or feel right, he goes and works until it feels right. And he doesn’t take a bucket or two [of baseballs to the cage], he’ll be over there for two hours. We get back from a road trip, he’ll be up there 10 o’clock at night.” Darnell posted respectable numbers in COVID-shortened 2020, batting .346 with a team-high 15 RBIs, but the then-underclassman remained unsatisfied.

He recorded five strikeouts against four walks in 10 games, and said he was disappointed by a lack of aggression at the plate. “There’s always more progress to be made,” Darnell said. “Always more work to put in.” Few could have anticipated the jump he took in 2021. Even the rare times he was retired were impressive. “Just about every out he made was a hard-hit ball,” Byrd said. “Offensively he hit in that three hole, and as he went, we went. You just knew that he was gonna have a good at-bat, even if he didn’t get a hit.” Of course, Darnell did collect plenty of hits. Fifty-five to be exact. While the Elmore County area saw several hitters piece together incredible seasons at the plate, some with better power numbers than Darnell, who hit one home run — Wetumpka third baseman Kyle Morrison and Edgewood Academy catcher Alex Johnson, most notably — Darnell’s value to the Panthers is hard to compete with. It went beyond his .545 batting average. He led the Panthers in RBIs, doubles and triples. He was one of the See DARNELL • Page B7

ELMORE COUNTY COACH OF THE YEAR Holtville’s Scott Tubbs leads Bulldogs through adversity to miraculous playoff run By ANDY ANDERS Sports Editor

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Holtville head coach Scott Tubbs speaks to his team post game while players hug following the team’s season-ending loss to St. Paul’s May 8.

Given that five of the six baseball teams in the Elmore County area made it to the state playoffs in 2021 with three winning area championships and two advancing through multiple playoff series, there was a litany of options for Coach of the Year in the county. But after an improbable run to the AHSAA baseball Elite Eight led by a true ensemble cast of players, The Wetumpka Herald’s choice for the honor goes to Holtville head coach Scott Tubbs. “You don’t win an award like coach of the year without

incredible players and incredible coaches around you,” Tubbs said. “It really is a team award.” For the Bulldogs to come within one victory of a state final four appearance was nothing short of miraculous. Nearly every athletic team was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but few spring sports teams had to navigate the turmoil of their lost 2020 season with a new head coach and a new class to compete in. Such was the case for Holtville. 2021 was Tubbs’ first year with the squad, which moved up from Alabama Class See TUBBS • Page B3

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Gene and Slim Schroeder pose together at Gene’s 92nd birthday celebration May 15. The brothers are two of six Schroeder brothers that were stars for Wetumpka High School football and left lasting legacies in the community. Below: The six Schroeder boys line up for a game of backyard football at their home.

‘Lord, you see what you got here’ How Wetumpka’s first family of football lifted others like it from poverty By ANDY ANDERS Sports Editor

Scattered amongst the numerous occupations Franklin “Slim” Schroeder has held in his 86 years of life is a stint as a Baptist minister. Since that time, whenever the Schroeders hold one of their gargantuan family gatherings, Slim often leads prayers before meals. As such, the Schroeders have added an extra book to their bibles. One is titled “The Book of Slim.” Chapter one, verse one reads, “Lord... you see what you got here.” “Our generation, now we’ve got that next generation, and we want those cousins and those second cousins to see, don’t lose touch,” Margie Roate, Slim Schroeder’s niece, said. “These are your people. They bring you back.” It’s the ideal pre-dinner dedication for a 123-member family that rose from povertylaced circumstances to provide success for itself and other families like it, largely due to Slim and his older brother Gene Schroeder’s contributions, the last two alive from their generation. It’s a genealogy that’s touched many lives in Wetumpka and Alabama in general, whether through football, Gene’s 33 years serving poor families in the Community Action Program or Slim’s time as a Baptist minister in Dothan. Mayor Jerry Willis stated as much in a speech at Gene’s 92nd birthday celebration on May 15. “The Schroeder family has meant so much to Wetumpka. Some of it we can talk about, some of it we can’t,” Willis said in his address, laughing. “You played a major role in the formation of Wetumpka.” The rock upon which the Schroeders built their clan was the late Virginia Schroeder. Mother to the original nine Schroeder children, including Gene and Slim, her husband was often not in the picture. Still, Gene and Slim never heard an unkind word from their mother about their father. “I don’t even remember calling my daddy ‘daddy,’” Slim Schroeder said. “He

had a girlfriend, I think, up in Birmingham. He left momma to raise all those kids. Especially the last four boys. “She said, ‘Don’t blame him. I don’t know what it is, women just run after him. And he’s weak on that.’” It required an unkillable spirit to raise nine siblings on a minimal income in the depression and postdepression era of United States history. At one point the family grew so low on funds that Virginia couldn’t afford rent or a mortgage anywhere. They’d move from place to place in those days, only staying in one spot for as long as it took for the landlord or bank to evict for delinquent payments. “She was a deeply faithful woman,” Roate said. “And she trusted, she would always use the scripture [Matthew 6:25-34]. ‘You don’t need to worry about anything. The Lord will take care of us.’ You’ve gotta trust that help is gonna come. But when that help comes, you’ve gotta turn around and help others.” One path to success for the six Schroeder boys was football. All were star players for Wetumpka High School in their time, four of them team captains. Nearly every year from 1935-55, there was a Schroeder who played for the Indians. Gene captained the 1947 Wetumpka team to a 6-2-1 record, while Slim served the same role in 1953. Slim and Quentin “Shorty” Schroeder were such stars for the Indians that they landed scholarships to Alabama and Auburn, respectively. Wetumpka historians Butch Gantt, Mary Gantt and Edgar Welden referred to the Schroeders as the Indians’ “first family of football in their 2011 book “Wetumpka: The Golden Years.” Even in those days, it was a family affair. In 1953, while Slim and Shorty Schroeder were playing with the Indians, their nephew Mike Murrell, then 8, served as the team’s mascot. He’d sport a jersey with Slim’s number on the front and Shorty’s number on the back. Wetumpka went 9-0-1 that season. The one tie? It was

the didn’t h only l game Murrell ll did attend. “More or less I just went out, did the exercises with them before the game,” Murrell said. “During the game, the coach would let me go in there with a towel.” Another path was the military. Gene Schroeder served four years in the U.S. Army out of high school, Slim served two in the National Guard and made “expert” on the rifle team while playing regimental football in Germany. He returned to Alabama to resume college football shortly thereafter but the hard-nosed style of thenfirst-year head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant wore out his motivation for the sport. “I thought he was gonna kill everybody out there. I had pledged to a fraternity and we were having a lot of parties — football was getting in the way. I thought, ‘Well I’ve played four years in high school and one in the Army, I’m tired.’ I told [Bryant] I wasn’t coming back out. I regret it now, but I didn’t know who Bear Bryant was then.” Military service also put the family through one of its greatest hardships, however.

Toby b Schroeder, h d the h ffamily’s il fourth boy, was killed accidentally while helping repair typhoon damage in Japan during the Korean War in 1951. “We never knew exactly what happened,” Slim Schroeder said. Gene had to leave college to recover his younger brother’s body from the morgue. He didn’t return. That wasn’t the original plan, but he was hired fulltime at General Electric and decided to stay out of school just as his roommate was arranging to bring him back. Gene spent five years with GE and four with RCA Electronics before finding the job he’d retire from 33 years later with one of Alabama’s first Organized Community Action Programs, or OCAPs. In the wake of the Civil Rights Movement in 1964, the United States Government enacted the Economic Opportunity Act to combat poverty in the country. Community Action Programs were established across the states. Gene was appointed the first executive director of the OCAP in Troy, Alabama serving Bullock, Coffee and Pike counties in 1967.

“We came ffrom a very poor background. My job was to help bring people up. The EOA was designed primarily for low-income people. I began to work with people like that, got to build them houses, got them into head start, got them in job training.” Gene took a $16,000 budget and grew it to over $7.5 million in funding by his retirement in August 2000. He expanded the OCAP’s footprint from three counties to seven. He distributed funds to a smattering of programs to help the poor including Low Income Housing, the Neighborhood Youth Corps, Family Planning, Head Start and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. He went from managing three employees to over 200. He ran the OCAP to such success that executive directors in his same position in other communities modeled their programs after his. His attention to detail made a difference. “He was really a mentor to me to teach me some of the ropes about community action,” Jan Wood, former executive director for See FIRST FAMILY • Page B8

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4A to Class 5A for an elevated level of playoff difficulty. “A lot of our success was just kids buying into what we were trying to do,” Tubbs said. “It wasn’t easy at the beginning of the year, in terms of them understanding what I wanted them to do and trying to break some old habits. But they started to buy in, and then they started playing for each other.” Piling on to the Bulldogs’ challenges was a lack of upperclassman leadership. Their roster included just two seniors in 2021, only one of which was an everyday player. Tubbs said that was his team’s biggest obstacle, relying on freshmen and sophomores to guide the squad forward. It took time to resolve. “I had a couple of tenth graders that would come to me and say, ‘Coach, I’m trying to lead, but nobody will listen because I’m in the tenth grade,’” Tubbs said. “That’s what we were battling.

Nobody really knew who to look to as a leader. As we started after spring break it started surfacing, who the leaders were, who would speak up.” That’s when the playoff run began. Holtville capped its 22-9 regularseason record with a 5-1 mark in area play, edging out Elmore County for an area championship via tiebreaker. After defeating Sylacauga in game one of a best-of-three first-round playoff series, Holtville lost game two to bring up a decisive game three. The Bulldogs won a 7-6 battle in the elimination game. They bounced back from a 1-0 game one loss with back-to-back victories to take their second-round series against Headland and advance to the Elite Eight. Holtville responded again after losing a 5-0 lead to drop game one in its Elite Eight series against St. Paul’s Episcopal, forcing another series to

game three. It was there that their season ended, however. The Bulldogs won four total elimination contests before getting bounced by the Saints. They made it further in the playoffs than any other AHSAA team in the Elmore County area, and alongside AISA Class AA state runner-up Edgewood Academy, were the only area team to win multiple playoff series. “I think a lot of it is that they just believe in each other,” Tubbs said after the team’s second-round playoff series victory. “They don’t know how to quit. I mean, that’s a positive thing with young guys sometimes, they’re gonna keep playing hard.” Tubbs preached a philosophy of defense and pitching to his young team, and they responded with a team fielding percentage of .937 and ERA of 2.89. The two fed into each other, with the pitching staff only having to strike out

6.96 batters per seven innings to obtain the sub-three ERA. Left-handers Randy Davis and Todd Wilson each threw more than 70 innings on the mound and posted ERAs below 2.20 to lead the team’s efforts there. Holtville didn’t have a qualified hitter bat above .330 on the season but did have five players above .300, with production coming from up and down its order. All nine everyday position players collected at least 12 RBIs. “I knew it was gonna be a learning curve this year,” Tubbs said. “I told our coaches in February, if we could just make a decent run in the playoffs, we could be in way better shape next year. That was what our goal was. And we accomplished the goals that we put in front of us.” All but one of Holtville’s starters from this past season can return in 2022.

Stanhope Elmore hosts youth basketball camp By ANDY ANDERS Sports Editor

For Kelvin Stokes, Stanhope Elmore’s spring 2021 youth basketball camp marks a return to normalcy. After the confusion, hardship and separation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mustangs’ girls basketball coach was overjoyed to see kids on the high school’s court learning and having a good time. “I wanted to bring back unity within the community,” Stokes said. “I also just wanted to see the children get back to having fun. We’ve been going through a tremendous year with COVID.” Stanhope hosted the first day of its three-day basketball camp for grades three through eight Wednesday, teaching youngsters essential fundamentals of the sport such as dribbling, rebounding, defense and shooting. Current Stanhope girls and boys high school players served as coaches and counselors. They’re hoping to develop the players that will one day fill their shoes. “Building a basketball program is a big deal,” Stanhope girls basketball senior Kelbi Johnson, one of the counselors, said. “Getting

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:,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder PXVW WHQGHU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. Aldridge Pite, LLP 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. U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee of NRZ Inventory Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP Fifteen Piedmont Center 3575 Piedmont Rd. NE Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30305. Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the NEED NEW Flooring? Call indebtedness secured by that Empire Today to schedule a certain mortgage executed by Free in-home estimate on Tanya Ann D’Arciprete, an unCarpeting and Flooring. married individual, originally in Call Today! favor of Mortgage Electronic 1-888-381-0916. Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Advisors UPDATE YOUR HOME with Beautiful New Blinds & Shades. Group, on August 21, 2017, FREE in-home estimates make said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH it convenient to shop from of Elmore County, Alabama, in home. Professional 5/3< %RRN 3DJH installation. Top quality the undersigned American AdMade in the USA. visors Group, as Mortgagee/ Call for free consultation: Transferee, under and by virtue 844-809-9165. of the power of sale contained Ask about our specials! in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at :HWXPSND (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ -XO\ GXULQJ the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, $ODEDPD WR ZLW /RW %ORFN PUBLIC NOTICE - RI 7KH 2DNV $W (PHUDOG NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE 0RXQWDLQ 3ODW 1R DV WKH SODW thereof appears of record in the SALE 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH ELMORE COUNTY of Elmore County, Alabama, in Default having been made in 3ODW %RRN 3DJH 3URSthe payment of the indebted- erty street address for inforness secured by that certain mational purposes: 105 Mounmortgage executed by Billy WDLQ 2DN 'ULYH :HWXPSND Wayne Splunge, unmarried, $/ 7+,6 3523(57< originally in favor of Ditech Fi- :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 nancial LLC on December 12, :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 2016, said mortgage recorded :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 Probate of Elmore County, Al- 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1abama, at RLPY Book 2017, -2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' Page 1368; the undersigned 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) U.S. Bank National Association, 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5not in its individual capacity 7,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 $Obut solely as Trustee of NRZ abama law gives some persons Inventory Trust, as Mortgagee/ who have an interest in property Transferee, under and by virtue the right to redeem the properof the power of sale contained ty under certain circumstances. in said mortgage, will sell at 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW public outcry to the highest bid- help persons avoid or delay the GHU IRU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV foreclosure process. An attorin front of the main entrance ney should be consulted to help of the Courthouse at Elmore you understand these rights &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ -XQH and programs as a part of the 2021, during the legal hours foreclosure process. This sale is of sale, all of its right, title, and made for the purpose of paying interest in and to the following the indebtedness secured by described real estate, situated said mortgage, as well as the in Elmore County, Alabama, to- expenses of foreclosure. The wit: Commence at the South- successful bidder must tender a west Corner of the SW 1/4 non-refundable deposit of Five of the NE 1/4 of Section 23, Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) Township 19 North, Range 19 LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH East; thence continue East WR 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW WKH along the south quarter sec- time and place of the sale. The tion line 208 feet to a county balance of the purchase price road; thence in a Northeaster- plus any deed recording costs ly direction long said county and transfer taxes must be paid dirt road, a XX distance of LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH 490 feet to the point of be- next business day at the Law ginning of the parcel herein 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW conveyed. From said point the address indicated below. Tifof beginning, continue in a IDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ UHVHUYHV WKH Northeasterly direction along right to award the bid to the next the west side of said county highest bidder should the highroad, a distance of 210 feet; est bidder fail to timely tender thence run west, a distance the total amount due. The Mortof 234 feet; thence run South gagee/Transferee reserves the a distance of 216 feet; thence right to bid for and purchase the run East a distance of 160 real estate and to credit its purfeet to the point of beginning. chase price against the expensSaid parcel of land being in es of sale and the indebtedness the Southwest Quarter of the secured by the real estate. This Northeast Quarter of Section sale is subject to postponement 23, Township 19 North, Range or cancellation. American Advi19 East, and containing 1.0 VRUV *URXS ³7UDQVIHUHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ +LJKODQG acre more or less. Property street address for in- $YHQXH 6RXWK 6XLWH %LUformational purposes: 1165 Es- mingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. FRP 7% )LOH 1XPEHU tes Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092

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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2021-023 TO: ROBERT THOMAS DUFFY. WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in The Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama on May 20, 2021 by ROSA BENSON PHILLIPS and ALFONSO PHILLIPS, as Petitioners, for the adoption of B.P.D., a minor child. Such minor child was bom to NAOMI PANDORA ROBINSON on March 11, 2011. You have the right to contest this adoption. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice. The Probate Court of Elmore County is located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Failure to file an objection will result in the Court proceeding to consider such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner LAKESHA B. SHAHID SHAHID & HOSEA, LLC 1709 TALIAFERRO TRAIL MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-356-5302 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2021 A2021-023 PUBLIC NOTICE FENCE INSTALLATION BID #21-024 PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CHAINLINK FENCE INSTALLATION ON H.H. ROBISON DRIVE IN WETUMPKA, AL. FOR THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Separate sealed proposals will be received for the above referenced project by Mr. Richard Dennis, Superintendent, at the Elmore County Board of Education, 100 H.H. Robison Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama, opened and read aloud, on the following bid date and time: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 @ 10:00AM. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. The bids must be submitted on company letterhead and the company name, bid number, and proof of insurance are to be posted on the outside of the bid envelope. **This is required for the bid to be accepted and opened** No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. Five percent (5%) retainage will be held on the estimated amount of work done and the value of materials stored on the site or suitably stored and insured off-site shall be held until ¿QDO FRPSOHWLRQ DFFHSWDQFH RI all work, and completion of work advertisements for 4 consecutive weeks are made in the local county newspaper. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors ($50,000.00) must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975. The Bidder must display current General Contractor’s License Number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered or it will not be considered by the Architect or Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. A separate FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU %LG %RQG payable to The Elmore County Board of Education in an DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH SHUcent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. All bidders shall have general liability of no less than $500,000.00 and a current business license. All contractors bidding this project shall be required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday June 9, 2021 at 11am 800 Kelly Fitzpatrick Drive, Wetumpka, AL to discuss details of the project and receive a bid package. Please make plans to attend this meeting if your company plans to bid the lawn care maintenance. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Questions may be directed to 0LNH &]HUSDN DW H[W RU PLNH F]HUSDN# elmoreco.com. Owner: Elmore County Board of Education 100 H H Robison Drive Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: June 2, 9 and 16, 2021 BID #21-024 Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

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Said cost rep XQWLO 30 resents the cost of printing, re7KXUVGD\ -XQH , then production, handling, and distriopened and read aloud for the bution, therefore no refund will be granted. Checks for Bidding above referenced project. Documents shall be payable All General Contractors bidding to “Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, these projects shall be required Inc.” Partial sets of Bidding to visit the site(s) and exam- Documents will not be available ine all existing conditions prior IURP WKH ,VVXLQJ 2I¿FH 1HLWKHU to submitting their proposal, Owner nor Engineer will be reFKHFN LQ DW WKH 3ULQFLSDOV RI¿FH sponsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, includprior to visit. ing Addenda if any, obtained The project shall be bid exclud- from sources other than the Ising taxes. Bids must be submit- VXLQJ 2I¿FH ted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies there- Each proposal must be accomof. 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WLYH %XLOGLQJ 6 0DLQ 6W Supervision: Contractor to pro- and then publicly opened and vide Superintendent(s) to en- UHDG DORXG sure proper supervision for all For additional information and work. locations contact Chappell Owner: Mr. Richard Dennis, %URZQ 3XEOLF :RUNV 'LUHFWRU Superintendent, Elmore County 3XEOLF 6FKRROV + + 5RELson Drive, Wetumpka, Alabama The right is reserved as the in 3KRQH terest of the City may require to reject any and all bids or to acFHSW ELGV IRU WURXEOH FDOOV RQO\ Architect: McKee and Associates ArFKLWHFWV ,QF 6RXWK +XOO Bids must be submitted on the Street, Montgomery, Alabama standard form furnished by the 3KRQH &LW\ RI :HWXPSND :HWXPSND +HUDOG 0D\ -XQH DQG %,'6 PUBLIC NOTICE REQUESTS FOR BIDS WETUMPKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at City of Wetumpka Administrative Building located at 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 and at said time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary for: OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL at WETUMPKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. 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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA WREN NEWSOME BURT, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-168 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE HAYES, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-153 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE

of the Estate of KEVIN JAMES MARA, DECEASED, has been filed with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by WANDA FAITH REDDICK, Personal Representative of such Estate. Such Petition has been set for a hearing to be held on the 22nd day of June, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. At such Hearing, the Court will consider such Petition. Such Hearing will be held at such date and time at the Elmore County Courthouse located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama. Any written objections to final settlement must be filed prior to such hearing date. You may appear and be heard at such hearing should you desire.

The Elmore County Commission and City of Millbrook are accepting sealed bids for labor, equipment, materials, and any incidentals required to complete the work required under Phase I of the Seventeen Springs Multi Sport Complex, Bid Inquiry 2021-PW7. This bid is intended to comply with the Alabama Code Title 39, the Alabama Public Works Law. Bidders shall be required to comply with the provisions of Title 39 of the Alabama Code regardless if the requirement is explicitly detailed in the bid proposal or not.

TO: DANIELLE RAE SHAW, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND AN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NANCY LEE HAYES: AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NANCY LEE HAYES, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 30th day of April, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will Perspective bidders will be and Testament of NANCY LEE required to participate in a HAYES, deceased, was ﬁled mandatory prebid web call on in the Probate Court of Elmore Wednesday June 2nd at 10am. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attor- County, Alabama by MARY Sealed bids will be received ney for the Estate of WANDA HAYES FINCH, Petitioner, reby the Elmore County Com- WREN NEWSOME BURT, de- questing that such Last Will mission at 100 E Commerce ceased. and Testament be admitted to Street, Suite 200, Wetumpka, Probate and Record and that AL until 10 AM Central Time Name and Address of Attorney: the Petitioner be named as Peron Wednesday June 16th, and The Law Firm of Edwards & Ed- sonal Representative of such then publicly opened as soon wards, P.C. Estate. This notice of Filing of thereafter as practicable. 109 East Bridge Street We- Will for Probate is given to you as an heir at law and next-of-kin tumpka, Alabama 36092 of NANCY LEE HAYES. 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV SODQV DQG SUHELG web call information may be ac- Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will quired digitally by contacting El- 2 and 9, 2021 more County Chief Operations EST/BURT, W. and Testament is submitted by 2I¿FHU 5LFKLH %H\HU DW you in writing to this Court within PUBLIC NOTICE wrbechd@elmoreco.org. All ten (10) days of the ﬁnal publiother questions related to this cation of this notice, the Court NOTICE TO CREDITORS bid should be directed to this will proceed with considering OF ESTATE same email address. such Petition without further noSTATE OF ALABAMA tice to you. COUNTY OF ELMORE The County and City reserve CASE NO: 2021-152 the right to accept or reject all JOHN THORNTON IN THE MATTER JUDGE OF PROBATE Bids or any portion thereof. OF THE ESTATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA OF CHARLES W. CLACK, Wetumpka Herald: DECEASED May 26, June 2 and 9, 2021 Name and Address of Attorney BIDS/SEVENTEEN SPRINGS for Petitioner: Letters Testamentary in the Es- I. RIPON BRITTON tate of CHARLES W. CLACK. ATTORNEY AT LAW PUBLIC NOTICE deceased. having been granted 1801 5TH AVENUE NORTH to MELINDA J. CLACK on the BIRMINGHAM, Notice of Completion ALABAMA 14th day of May, 2021 by John 35203 Thornton, Judge of Probate of In accordance with Chapter 205-324-4400 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all per1975, notice is hereby given Wetumpka Herald: May 19, 26 that Schmidt Environmental sons and parties having claims and Jun. 2, 2021 Construction, Inc. has com- against said estate are required, EST/HAYES, N. pleted the contract for Grit & within the time allowed by law, PUBLIC NOTICE Grease Removal Unit Upgrades to present the same to the Court for the Wetumpka Water Works or the same will be barred. NOTICE TO CREDITORS & Sewer Board of the City of MELINDA J. CLACK, PERSONOF ESTATE Wetumpka, a municipal corpo- AL REPRESENTATIVE OF STATE OF ALABAMA ration, and have made requests THE ESTATE OF CHARLES W. CASE NO: 2021-145 IRU ¿QDO VHWWOHPHQW RI VDLG FRQ- CLACK, DECEASED COUNTY OF ELMORE tract. All persons having any IN THE MATTER OF THE claims for labor, materials or Attorney of Record for Personal ESTATE OF MARY otherwise in connection with Representative: D. MITCHELL CARLETON HOLLAND, this project should immediate- HENRY, ATTORNEY AT LAW, DECEASED ly notify the Wetumpka Water PO BOX 239, MONTGOMERY, Works & Sewer Board of the ALABAMA 36101-0239, 105 City of Wetumpka, PO Box 69, TALLAPOOSA STREET, STE Letters Testamentary in the EsWetumpka, Alabama 36092. 101, MONTGOMERY, ALA- tate of MARY CARLETON HOLLAND, deceased, having been BAMA 36104 (334) 567-8404. granted to CHRISTIAN FARRIS mhenry@websterhenry.com RHODES on the 18 day of May, 334-523-8638 Schmidt Environmental 2021 by John Thornton, Judge Construction, Inc. of Probate of Elmore County, Wetumpka Herald: P.O. 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DEBARDELABEN BAKER, DECEASED ed to CRAIG WESLEY DAVIS ATTORNEY AT LAW Letters Testamentary in the Es- on the 13th day of May, 2021 POBOX 1136 tate of ROSELLE V. BAKER, by John Thornton, Judge of WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 deceased, having been granted Probate of Elmore County, Al- 334-265-9206 to JOHNNY S. BAKER on the abama, notice is hereby given 24th day of May 2021 by John that all persons and parties hav- Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. Thornton, Judge of Probate of ing claims against said estate 2 and 9, 2021 Elmore County, Alabama, no- are required, within the time EST/HOLLAND, M. tice is hereby given that all per- allowed by law. to present the PUBLIC NOTICE sons and parties having claims same to the Court or the same will be barred. against said estate are required, NOTICE TO CREDITORS within the time allowed by law, OF ESTATE CRAIG WESLEY DAVIS PERto present the same to the Court CASE NO: 2021-164 SONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF or the same will be barred. STATE OF ALABAMA THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN COUNTY OF ELMORE COX DUCK. DECEASED JOHNNY S. BAKER IN THE MATTER OF THE PERSONAL REPRESENTAESTATE OF PAULETTA TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF Attorney of Record for Personal ALLEN MANASCO, ROSELLE V. BAKER. DE- Representative: DECEASED REGINA EDWARDS CEASED EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. Letters Testamentary in the Attorney of Record for Personal 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET Estate of PAULETTA ALLEN WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 MANASCO, deceased, having Representative: 334-514-1011 JIM L. 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JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RICHARD MOXLEY MOXLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLC P O BOX 4953 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103 556 S PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-834-9689 Wetumpka Herald: May 19, 26 and Jun. 2, 2021 EST/MARA, K. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-169 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA CLAMPIT MARSHALL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LINDA CLAMPIT MARSHALL, deceased, having been granted to REGINA LEA COMPTON on the 14 day of May, 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. REGINA LEA COMPTON, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA CLAMPIT MARSHALL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-5141011 Wetumpka Herald: May 19, 26 and June 2, 2021 EST/MARSHALL, L. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-159 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MOODY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of VIRGINIA MOODY, deceased, having been granted to MARK MOODY on the 19 day of May, 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. MARK MOODY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA MOODY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRIAN W. MOORE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2740 ZELDA ROAD MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36106 334-293-0568 Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. 2 and 9, 2021 EST/MOODY, V. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-172 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE W. MULLIGAN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GERALDINE W. MULLIGAN, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL M. COLLIER on the 18th day of May, 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. CHERYL M. COLLIER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE W. MULLIGAN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. 2 and 9, 2021 EST/MULLIGAN, G. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.414.4250.

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toughest outs in the county, with just seven strikeouts in 119 plate appearances. Darnell was the Panthers’ No. 2 pitching option, posting a 2.58 ERA in 38 innings of work. He was a utility infielder, being moved

wherever his squad needed a defender, including behind the plate as a catching option. “He’s one of those guys, if he said, ‘Everybody, we’re practicing at 2:30 in the morning,’ everyone would be there at 2:30 in the morning,”

Byrd said. “They see how he works. He doesn’t speak out loud a whole lot, but when he says something, they all know and they’re all gonna do it.” Entering his final season at Elmore County, Darnell has lofty ambitions after the steps

his team took the step it did in 2021. Asked for his goals in 2022, he didn’t note any as an individual and kept his list short for the team. “Number one goal next year is to get a ring,” Darnell

said. “That is the only goal I have, to get a ring next year. It’s gonna take a whole team effort. I gotta do what I gotta do in the offseason, work hard, make myself better. If I don’t make myself better I won’t make the team better.”

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WHITMAN CRIEF PACE, JR., DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-163 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONDA SUE TREJO PATINO, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-134 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

TO: KAY WALDRON and DIANE BUCKNER, NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND BEING NEXT OF KIN OF WHITMAN CRIEF PACE, JR., DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF WHITMAN CRIEF PACE, JR., DECEASED

Letters of Administration over the Estate of RONDA SUE TREJO PATINO, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH. JR. on the 18 day of May, 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.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 11th day of May, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of WHITMAN CRIEF PACE, JR., deceased, was ﬁled in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by RONELLE PACE, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of WHITMAN CRIEF PACE, JR.. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the ﬁnal publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: KEITH A. HOWARD LAW OFFICE OF KEITH A. HOWARD, LLC 102 SOUTH BOUNDARY STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4356 Wetumpka Herald: May 19, 26 and Jun. 2, 2021 EST/PACE, W. Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF RONDA SUE TREJO PATINO, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH. JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. 2 and 9, 2021 EST/PATINO, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-182 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER G. SIDERIS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ESTHER G. SIDERIS, deceased, having been granted to CALEY ALEXIS ANDERSON on the 26th day of May, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

Public Notices CALEY ALEXIS ANDERSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER G. SIDERIS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 2, 9 and 16, 2021 EST/SIDERIS, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-079 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. WIGGINS, JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES C. WIGGINS, JR., deceased, having been granted to DENISE TRACY WEBB on the 12 day of May, 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. DENISE TRACY WEBB, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. WIGGINS, JR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: LAURA L. CRUM ATTORNEY AT LAW, P O BOX 116, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0116, 425 SOUTH PERRY STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-834-7600 Wetumpka Herald: May 19, 26 and June 2, 2021 EST/WIGGINS, JR., J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL LYNN SMITH, JR., DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-166 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: MICHAEL SCOTT SMITH and LORI LYNN CROFF,

Public Notices NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RUSSELL LYNN SMITH, JR.; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY AND ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RUSSELL LYNN SMITH. JR., DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 12th day of May, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of RUSSELL LYNN SMITH. JR., deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by RANDY ALAN SMITH, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as heirs at law and next-of-kin of RUSSELL LYNN SMITH, JR. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL A. GRIGGS THE GRIGGS LAW FIRM, LLC P O BOX 780452 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078-0452 334-283-2893 Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. 2 and 9, 2021 EST/SMITH, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Keith D. Redden and Dawn Redden, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, on April 16, 2014, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, at

Public Notices y Book RLPY 2014, Page 15659; and subsequently transferred to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC; PHH Mortgage Corporation s/b/m Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on July 14, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCING AT THE NE CORNER OF LOT 9 OF PLAT AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROBATE JUDGE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 63, THENCE N 3 DEG. 47` W 168`, THENCE S 54 DEG. 52` W 60` FOR THE POB OF PARCEL OF LAND TO BE DESCRIBED, THENCE CONTINUE S 54 DEG. 52` W 90.75`; THENCE N 25 DEG. 15` W 212` TO THE S SIDE OF A COUNTY PAVED ROAD, THENCE N 54 DEG. 52` E ALONG THE S SIDE OF SAID ROAD 90.75`, THENCE S 25 DEG.15` E 212` TO THE POB. SAID PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC. 22, T19N, R21E, CONTAINING 0.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. A.P.N. 10-05-22-0-004-009.000 and 10-05-22-0-004-009.000 This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. PHH Mortgage Corporation s/b/m Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Transferee Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle 244 Inverness Center Drive Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (205) 970-2233 Wetumpka Herald: May 26, Jun. 2 and 9, 2021 FC/REDDEN

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First family Wetumpka’s OCAP, said. “He was so personable. He didn’t just put it on the basis of some huge something, but he really said, ‘You can do this like this. This works for me in Troy, you can probably make this work for you in Wetumpka.’” Slim Schroeder lifted others differently. His time as a minister in Dothan, Alabama started in 1978 after stints in finance and tire sales in Little Rock, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. After five years as the head of his church, one of his parishioners suffered a stroke. Slim would visit her in the hospital and at rehab, often encountering the same man there, who asked if he could come to a service at Slim’s place of worship. The man was black. “I said, ‘Yeah, I don’t care, come on out there.’ So he did.” While Gene Schroeder’s organization helped wrench open the jaws of job opportunity for African Americans, often offering to pay the first six weeks of salary to area companies who hired black

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continued from Page B2 employees, Slim’s parishioners weren’t all so open-minded. After the man at the hospital attended two services and Slim had an African American family friend over for Thanksgiving dinner, a “For Sale” sign was posted on his church and adults would spout racial slurs about him to his children. Poverty has a way of removing prejudice from one’s heart. One of the Schroeders’ closest friends growing up was a black man named York Stewart. He’d bring the family firewood, sometimes not even charging them. Stewart loved watching the Indians’ football games, even if security wouldn’t let him in the segregated stadium. Gene Schroeder and his family members would see Stewart looking over the fence and wave to him, yell greetings to him. But they weren’t allowed to do so much as walk over and shake his hand. “That was the law in those days, and we were following the law,” Gene said. “I wish I had done something. But we did nothing. What could we

do, young guys like us? But that’s one thing momma taught us. She taught us not to do harm to anybody.” Slim Schroeder felt that same helplessness seeing his parish, whose numbers had been growing since he took over, start losing members simply because he’d loved his neighbor regardless of their skin color. He didn’t back off from his beliefs, even as parishioners pushed harder and harder for his removal. They put it to a vote. The younger church members were outraged at those gunning for Slim. Slim resigned, the emotional stress on his family being too great. He returned to the automobile industry shortly thereafter. “That’s what drove me out, those crazy folks in church didn’t want a black man coming in. I said, ‘I’ll tell you what, I’m not telling them not to come in here. If you want to do it, you have to be responsible for it. You have to tell the good lord that.’” Today the Schroeder family treks through life with a combination of faith, love and laughter, Roate said.

The late Virginia Schroeder’s nine children had 21 grandchildren, who had 53 great-grandchildren who are up to 39 great-great-grandchildren. They use occasions like Gene’s 92nd birthday party to corral as many as possible together. Even if they like to poke fun at times for football allegiances. “We’ve been divided with AuburnAlabama, we’ve been divided with the Schroeders and the Murrells,” Clay Murrell, Margie Roate and Mike Murrell’s brother, said. “But it’s always been fun. We’ve always enjoyed each other.” Roate was nearly moved to tears thinking about the ways her relatives have not just prospered in their lives after days dodging rent, but helped those around them prosper too. “That has meant a lot to us as a family,” Roate said. “It’s never been about just us. That’s why you see the mayor and other people wanting to come to Gene’s party, because they feel like they were part of our family. They were part of benefitting because we loved this community.”

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“I like the defensive part,” camper Akayden Smith said. “It gets all hyped up. I like how we hit the ground. And I like the stations because you get to compete against other people.” Smith said the primary reason he came to the camp was to develop his rebounding skills, and felt he learned a good deal from the drills he participated in on Wednesday. “When I’m competing against other teams, they always get the rebound because I’m small,” Smith said. “Today I learned how to box out better and push people back, and grab the ball. We learned to pivot when we get the rebound, and to jump as high as you can, grab the ball and bring it down.” He added he enjoys Stokes’ straight-shooting coaching style. The practice time also gave Stokes and his players a reminder of sports before coronavirus. With the pandemic seemingly inching closer to an end, Stanhope’s girl’s team looks forward to truly being a team again. “I’m looking forward to kids coming back to practice and being able to just be themselves,” Stokes said. “Staying six feet apart, being sanitized better, we were sanitizing the equipment, the balls, our hands, taking temperatures — that was different. That takes away from you being holistic in basketball. It held us back.” Campers will conclude three days of activities Friday where T-shirts and prizes will be handed out.

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WEDNESDAY • JUNE 2, 2021

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Vol. 31, No. 14

Elmore County High majorettes hosting car wash, bake sale 5.

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Elmore County High School’s Maroon Machine majorettes need the community’s help on Saturday, June

The majorettes are set to host a car wash and bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon at Agape Assembly of God, 1076 Kowaliga Road. Band director Anthony Vittore

said there aren’t set prices for the baked goods or for a car wash. Customers are asked to make a donation in the amount of their choosing. Vittore said the proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward

offsetting the cost of uniforms and fees for students on the majorette team. “If they make enough, it would be completely covered and that would be great,” Vittore said.

Briana Wilson / The Observer

Local seniors citizens enjoy a game of Bingo at the Eclectic Senior Center as it finally reopened after a year of being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Senior Center reopens, hosts May Day By BRIANA WILSON Observer Bureau Chief

On Friday, May 28, the Eclectic Senior Center opened its doors to local senior citizens for its May Day event, which was its first event since closing in March 2020. Although the center has continuously been providing to-go meals and meal deliveries for local seniors, meetings and activities at the center haven’t taken place in more than a year.

All patrons sat outside at tables at the entrance of the center, underneath an awning to help shade them from the sun, and meals were still taken to-go. Minnie Johnson, manager of the senior center, said they’re taking baby steps when it comes to fully reopening. “Everybody is so happy because most of them haven’t seen each other for over a year at this point,” Johnson said. “If all goes well today and we don’t have anyone getting sick,

then we will open up the inside on June 15.” The event served as an opportunity for the seniors to socialize and play games. Everyone sat quietly and listened intently as Mayor Gary Davenport called out numbers during a game of Bingo. They played multiple rounds, making sure that each person won at least one of the gifts that were donated to the center. Right now, the plan is to reopen the inside of the

facility for two days per week, beginning June 15. The senior center will open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and meals will still be offered to-go. During the weekly meetings, community events are discussed and there’s two to three hours of activities and social time. The senior center is adhering to state guideline when it comes to reopening. Guests are encouraged to wear masks and to social distance, hand

sanitizer is readily available and frequently used items and surfaces are regularly disinfected. All patrons must submit to a health screening in order to participate in activities. This includes a temperature check and answering wellness questions. Anyone who answers ‘yes’ to a question or has a temperature over 100.4 degree Fahrenheit will be asked to return home. Meals will not be consumed at the center.

Down Home Bar and Grill now open By BRIANA WILSON Observer Bureau Chief

Briana Wilson / The Observer

Down Home Bar and Grill owner Jasmine Williams takes the order of her first customers, the Wilson family.

There was a small crowd of eager customers gathered at the entrance of Down Home Bar and Grill on Friday, May 28, as they waited for the restaurant to open its doors to the public for the first time. Restaurant owner and Eclectic resident Jasmine Williams described the moment as exciting, yet nervewracking. “It’s taken a lot of team work to get here,” Williams said. “There’s been so much love and support shown throughout this process - it’s been outrageous.” For Williams, owning a restaurant was a dream born out of days spent in the kitchen cooking with her grandmother. “All I’ve ever known is cooking and baking,” she said. “My grandmother is the main reason I love to cook. Cooking brings me joy. It’s my happy place.” Thomas, Erin and Avery Wilson, were the first official customers at the restaurant. Erin Wilson said her son Avery insisted that they attend the grand opening to their show support. “He’s been best friends with Jasmine’s daughter for three years,” Erin Wilson said. “ He’s been wanting to come here since it was announced. He’s been talking about it since he woke up this morning. He’s so excited to be here.” The restaurant’s menu includes Philly cheesesteaks, wings and burgers. The dining area of the restaurant is complete with 11 tables, a kitchen counter and countertop made out of refurbished wood pallets by Williams and restaurant kitchen manager Jamie Swiney. Williams has years of experience in the restaurant business having worked as a waitress, hostess and as a salad prep. To keep up with the restaurant, ‘like’ the Down Home Bar and Grill Facebook page. The restaurant is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.