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Road improvements begin in Redland By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
Motorists traveling through the Redland community can expect delays for the next several months as
road construction projects are now in progress in the area. The construction of a roundabout began on July 21 at the Redland Road and Firetower Road/Dozier Road intersection.
During construction, the road will remain open, but motorist should expect changes in traffic patterns as work crews try to minimize interruptions in traffic flow. This project is expected to take about six
months to complete. Another project in the Redland area includes widening and replacing the bridge between U.S. 231 and Rifle See ROADWORK • Page A2
Back-to-school tax free weekend begins July 16 By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
Get ready, because Alabama’s 16th Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday is right around the corner. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, and ends at midnight the following Sunday, July 18. Shoppers will not have to pay the state’s four percent sales or use tax. Alabama municipalities can also opt to waive their sales taxes. Local municipalities that have elected to waive their taxes include Elmore County, Millbrook, Eclectic, Wetumpka, Tallassee and Elmore. This sales tax holiday applies to most back-toschool-related items. Exempt items include clothing with a price of $100 or less per item (excluding certain accessories and protective and sports equipment); computer equipment and supplies costing $750 or less per item or computer See TAX HOLIDAY • Page A2
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Singer and songwriter Jessica Meuse is set to perform at the Coosa River Art Expo on July 9.
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Above: Recent Wetumpka High graduate Kamryn Stinson received the Saxon HBCU Scholarship sponsored by Wendell and Yvonne Saxon. Left: Students Lindsay Thomas and Nicholas Thomas performed two songs during the event.
Coosa River Art Expo set for July 9 By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The inaugural Coosa River Art Expo is set for Friday, July 9, from 4-7 p.m. at Wetumpka’s Memorial Park. Founder and organizer Rhonda Sims said the event serves as an opportunity for artists in the region to sell and showcase their work, and even to demonstrate how they create their artwork. Sims said she was initially looking for a way to showcase her own art and the Coosa River Art Expo emerged from that. The event will include several different types of art including paintings, woodwork, jewelry making, photography, live music and homemade baked goods, jams and jellies. Sims said about 20 artists have already See ART EXPO • Page A2
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Emanon Group honors local students By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
Wetumpka’s the Emanon Group recognized several students from throughout Elmore County for their academic achievements on Saturday, June 26, at the 18th Annual Academic Honors Tea. The Emanon Group is a nonprofit educational advocacy group that supports students and teachers throughout Elmore
County. Held at Wetumpka Elementary’s W.B. Doby Activity Center, the event honored students in elementary all the way to high school graduates. Younger students were recognized for their academic success while some recent high school graduates received college scholarships. The Emanon Group also held a drawing for laptops for three lucky students and awarded the Extra
Mile Award to those students who went above and beyond to help others. Wendy Birmingham, a Wetumpka native and Wetumpka High School graduate, served as the keynote speaker. Birmingham is a licensed professional counselor who serve as the deputy director of the Lee County Youth Development Center. She has See EMANON • Page A3
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Obituaries Mary Edna Martin Mary Edna Martin, age 79, a resident of Wetumpka, died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 12 pm from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy with Wesley Gunn officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memorial Park with Dillard Funeral Home in Troy directing. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 from 11 am until 12 pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy. She is survived by her daughter: Lisa Sanders Woodard (Randy); grandchildren: John Paul Woodard (Heather), William Ray Woodard (Katie); great grandchildren: Vaughan Woodard, Marylee Woodard, Maddy Woodard, Wren Woodard; sisters-in-law: Irma Jean Davis, and Ann Davis Holcomb. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ray James Martin; parents: James E. Davis and Leatha Rushing; brothers: Leo Davis, and Jimmy Davis. Serving as pallbearers will be Dale Davis, Charles Davis, David Peeler, Kenneth Crosby, Charles Turnipseed, and Walter B. Mitchell, Jr. Mrs. Martin was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and employee. She retired as a public utilities analyst II for the State of Alabama PSC after 18 years of service. The family would like to issue a special thank you to the staff of Encompass Hospice, Barbara Colquitt, and Frances Carswell who provided compassionate and loving care in her final days. To sign the online guest register please visit our website at dillardfh. com.
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Police Reports June 21
Identity theft from the 1300 block of Elmore Road; account opened in victim’s name. Third-degree criminal mischief and third-degree theft of property from Jones Wrecker Service, 917 Company Street; lock damaged and $500 stolen. Second-degree possession
of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia from the 700 block of Austin Street; 3.6 grams of marijuana and cigarellos recovered.
vehicle from S.W. Main Street and Milly Francis Street; Chevy Tahoe with three bullet holes; damage valued at $500.
June 20
Third-degree criminal mischief from the 800 block of Kelly Fitzpatrick Road; Cadillac damaged, valued at $500.
Menacing from the 300 block of South Pine Street. Discharging firearm into an occupied/unoccupied dwelling/
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During Alabama’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday, shoppers will be able to puchase items like laptops without having to pay the associated sales tax.
package; and school supplies, school art supplies or school instructional materials up to $50 per item. Clothing items eligible for the waiver include: belts, boots, caps, coats, diapers, dresses, gloves, gym suits, hats, hosiery, jackets, jeans, neckties, pajamas, pants, raincoats, robes, sandals, scarves, school uniforms, shirts, shoes, shorts, socks, sneakers and underwear. School supplies eligible for the waiver include binders, pencil sharpeners, pencils, pens, blackboard chalk, book bags, calculators, composition books, crayons, erasers, folders, glue and paste, highlighters, index cards, legal pads, lunch boxes, markers, notebooks, paper, pencil boxes and other school supply boxes, rulers, scissors, writing tablets, clay and glazes, paints, art paint brushes, sketch and drawing pads, watercolors, reference maps and globes, required textbooks priced between $30 and $50 and books priced at $30 or less. The sales tax holiday was moved from August to the third weekend in July. The change was made to ensure the sales tax holiday occurred every year before the start of the school year throughout the state. For a complete list of tax-exempt and taxable items, go to revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays.
Doris Williams Doris Williams, 91, of Wetumpka, passed away June 19, 2021. She was born October 26, 1929. The family will receive friends from 11:15 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Eclectic United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Gulledge officiating. Burial will follow in Sheppard Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory directing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Yates Williams; parents, Cecil and Elizabeth Morrow; and siblings, Virgil Morrow, Russell Morrow and Helen Wassum. She is survived by her children, William Hylton (Val), Kathryn Cramer (Chuck), Roberta Norrell (Merrill), James Williams (Patricia) and Fred Williams (Juanita); twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; great great grandchild, Isabelle and a large, loving extended family. She was a member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was a dedicated military wife and she enjoyed any activities related to her children. The family extends heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, Donna Lawrence, Rebecca Middaugh and Dorothy Poulson. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory Eclectic, Alabama
Willoughby Echols Lacy III A memorial service will be held for Dr. Willoughby Echols Lacy III July 10 at 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church of Wetumpka. Friends and family are invited to attend. Dr. Lacy passed away at his home May 6, 2021. Internment of cremains will be at Trinity Memorial Garden. Reception to follow at Trinity Hall, Trinity Episcopal church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Dr. Lacy’s honor to the Trinity Episcopal Church building fund.
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This map shows where the roundabout will be located in the Redland community.
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Range Road as well as intersection improvements at the Redland/Rifle Range Road intersection. Work crews mobilized on site on June 28 and the project is expected
to occur in phases. Total construction time will be about 18 months. During construction, all roads will remain open, but there will be changes in traffic patterns.
Anyone with questions related to these projects can contact the Elmore County Highway Department at 334567-1162 or by email at roads@ elmoreco.org.
Art Expo signed up to participate. “I didn’t want to just limit it to visual arts because there are several forms of art,” she said. “It includes performing art and culinary art as well.” Musical guests include singer and songwriter Jessica Meuse, the Christian group called She Band and gospel singer Susie Seal. Sims is still in need of musicians to volunteer to perform. There are two 30-minute spots still
continued from Page A1 available. Food vendors set to attend include The Wharf Casual Seafood’s food truck and Papa V’s Gumbo. Sims said a prize donated by a local business will be given away every hour during the event. Event T-shirts are also now on sale for $20 each. “Everything came together so fast,” Sims said. “I only started on it about a month and a half ago.”
Sims said she hopes to make the expo and annual event. “The goal is to get a planning committee started that can help me plan this event in the years to come,” she said. Sims, who has worked in the nonprofit world for 20 years, said the event will serve as a fundraiser for the Wetumpka Riverwalk that was damaged during the January 2019 tornado.
“I want to raise money to go toward improvement for the Riverwalk at Memorial Park,” Sims said. “There’s still a lot that needs to be done over there and I just want to help out.” For more information about the event, to purchase a T-shirt, or to sign up to participate, contact Sims at Rsims.crae@yahoo.com or go to the Coosa River Art Expo page on Facebook.
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Several students were recognized at the Emanon Group’s Academic Honors Tea on June 26.
Emanon earned two bachelor’s degrees -- Troy University and Auburn University in Montgomery -- as well as a graduate degree from Troy University in counseling and psychology. But before Birmingham spoke, students Nicholas Thomas and Lindsay Thomas sung two musical selections, “Oh, Happy Day” and “God Has Smiled on Me.” They were accompanied by Brenda Scroggins playing the keyboard. As Birmingham addressed
continued from Page A1 the students, she stressed to them the importance of studying, watching, listening and learning so that they, too, can take their place at the table as contributing members of society. “Who you are and who you will become will be determined by the work you put it,” she said. “Your success and your failure will be determined by you. Now go and be great because I’m rooting for you.”
The only award not given to a student was the Legacy Award, which is given to educators and support professionals who have dedicated their lives to instructing Elmore County’s youth. Recently retired educators Yolanda Brown and Eloyse Seamon each received a Legacy Award. The following students were recognized as academic honorees and/or scholarship recipients:
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lcohol was on the minds of many Alabama lawmakers this year as the legislature considered an abnormally high number of alcoholrelated bills. Several of the bills passed. Most notable was legislation that made it possible for Alabama businesses to deliver beer, wine and liquor to customers’ homes, and separate legislation that allows state residents to order wine directly from wineries, even if those producers are out of state. One piece of legislation that did not pass was Senator Arthur Orr’s perennial bill to privatize ABC liquor stores. There are a number of reasons for Alabamians to be thankful this legislation did not pass. First and foremost, the State’s General Fund Budget will benefit from the failure of this legislation. The proposed legislation would have resulted in higher prices, lost tax dollars, lost jobs and less enforcement of alcohol laws. For example, last year alone the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, contributed $314 million to the State General Fund and state agencies, according to information provided by the ABC Board. This is from taxes and the markup on liquor. If you privatize liquor sales and close the ABC stores, much of this revenue goes away, even after considering the taxes generated by private stores. An analysis of the ABC Board shows a net loss of $95 million a year. Another reason to be thankful the legislature refused to privatize liquor sales, is the fact that hundreds of state jobs were saved by the failure of this legislation. The ABC stores and the state warehouse are run by
STEVE FLOWERS Columnistt more than 875 state employees. Most would have lost their jobs, their health insurance, and their retirement had the bill passed. These employees go through hours of training to keep stores safe and prevent the sale of liquor to minors. Dollars and cents aside, if you look at this from a health and safety standpoint Alabama is better off with state regulated ABC stores controlling liquor sales than private retailers. Speaking of private liquor stores, you can expect a big jump in their numbers. If you consider all the grocery stores, convenience store, and other retail chains, such as Walmart and Target, along with the additional package stores that will pop up if liquor sales are privatized, liquor outlets in the state could increase from around 850 currently to more than 2,100. While there would not literally be a liquor store on every corner, it sure might feel like it. Furthermore, studies and common sense indicate that the more stores you have selling liquor, which will come with privatization, the more liquor you are going to sell. More sales mean more consumption, and more consumption means more health and safety problems. Alcohol is not just another commodity and buying it should not be as easy as buying milk and bread. Data from the CDC says 95,000 people die
annually due to excessive drinking. No drug kills as many people each year as alcohol. The good news is that under our current alcohol control system, Alabama fares much better than most states when it comes to alcohol consumption. As a state, we are among the lowest in liquor consumption and among the highest in revenue from liquor taxes. Lastly, even if you look at privatization from a consumer’s standpoint, it does not benefit Alabamians financially to privatize liquor sales. As anyone who has gone into an ABC store and a private package store knows, private store prices are much higher. If you close the ABC stores, Alabamians are only left with the higher prices of private stores. While the legislation to privatize liquor sales was well intentioned from a philosophical standpoint, we should be thankful our legislature looked at the bigger picture. The state has little to gain, but a lot to lose by closing ABC stores. The ABC Board is a valuable state agency, and the ABC stores provide a great benefit to our state in tax revenue, hundreds of state jobs, and lower prices for Alabamians. I have known ABC Board Administrator Mac Gipson a long time. I know he runs a tight ship and it would be a shame to wreck it, so let’s hope privatization of liquor sales is dead for good. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at: www.steveflowers.us.
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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. 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. FARMER’S MARKET: The city of Wetumpka will host its Farmer’s Market from 4-7 p.m. every Thursday until Aug. 26. The city’s market is state certified through the Department of Agriculture’s Farmer’s Market Authority, which means that the market will feature locally grown fresh produce from farms throughout the state. In addition to fruits and vegetables, the market will also feature vendors offering locally made goods.
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JULY 4 CELEBRATION: A Fourth of July fireworks show is set for on Saturday, July 3, at Wetumpka’s Gold Star Park. The event will include live music by Slim and
the Soulful Saints from 6-8 p.m. with the fireworks show starting at 8:30 p.m. There will be food and fun activities for children. Residents can bring their lawn chairs and coolers for a night of family fun. COOSA RIVER ART EXPO: This art expo is set for July 9 from 4-7 p.m. at Wetumpka’s Memorial Park on Cotton Street. The event invites artists from near and far to display and sell their art, which will include photographs, culinary art, woodwork, handmade earrings, paintings, and more. In addition to being able to purchase art, patrons will also be treated to live music from Jessica Meuse and food trucks will be on site. The event is free to attend, but guests are asked to make a donation of at least $10, which will be donated to the city’s Memorial Park/River Walk Improvement Fund. A monetary donation will be made to the city in the weeks following the event.
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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 the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www. thekelly.org. CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals
seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail. com. CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a 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.
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Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) held its fifth annual Leading Ladies Awards Brunch on Thursday, June 24. Leading Ladies recognizes outstanding women who are making an impact in their community, as well as organizations that are advancing women in the workforce. Leading Ladies also serves as an important fundraising event for GSSA to continue to
offer programming for the next generation of female leaders. This year GSSA’s Leading Ladies Nominations Selections Committee selected two Leading Ladies, Stephanie Peavy and Michelle Browder. Peavy is the Vice President of Treasury Management at River Bank and Trust where she delivers first class service to her clients and mentors young women seeking to enter the banking field. Peavy is active in giving back to the local community. She is slated to become the first women president of the 102-year-old
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Manufacturing industry job fair a success By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief
The manufacturing industry job fair hosted by Central AlabamaWorks on Wednesday, June 23, at the Wetumpka Civic Center was a success, according to Gindi Prutzman, executive director at the Alabama Works Career Center. “We’re pleased with the turnout,” she said. “We’ve had 100 people come through in the first two hours. We have two more hours left, so we’re hoping it’ll stay consistent until the end.” The job fair featured about than 20 manufacturers from Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties, including GKN, Steris, Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Buffalo Rock, Hyundai Power Transformers, AIDT, Glovis and Mobis. There organization’s Career Center Bus that was parked outside the civic center was available for job seekers to receive help with their resumes and to help them set up accounts on the Central AlabamaWorks website to receive alerts about job opportunities throughout the state. “Our mission is to connect businesses and industries with job seekers and the trained individuals needed to fill their positions,” Prutzman said. Prutzman said there are several job openings at many of the companies. “There’s not just two or three positions that need to be filled,” she said. “Some of these businesses need
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Representatives of Steris speak with guests about the jobs they offer.
to hire 30, 40 or 50 people. And many of these manufacturers are considered essential. They make things that we need, so it’s important that we help these businesses find qualified employees.” The manufacturers are searching for people to fill entry level through management positions, with some jobs starting with a pay of $18 per hour.
“Manufacturing is large percentage of our jobs here in Alabama,” Prutzman said. “I encourage people to take a second look at manufacturing jobs. It’s not the job a lot of people think it is. A lot of it is robotics and operating machinery.” In Montgomery County, Prutzman said the average salary for someone working in the manufacturing industry
is slightly more than $54,000 annually. Krystal Bryan, human resources for Steris Corporation, said she was able to connect with people at the job fair who had a good amount of prior experience. “I would say that today has been a success,” she said. “I’m here looking for people with a certain skill set and prior experience and that is something that we have seen today. We’re hoping to make some hires out of it. We’ve seen people with quite a bit of prior experience and that’s not something that always happens at job fairs. It can be hit or miss.” Steris is looking to hire people to fill CNC machinist, machine operator, assembler, secondary machine operator, warehouse specialist and material prep/finishing operator positions. The salary ranges are from $14.65 per hour on up to $20 or more per hour, and includes a $1,000 or $2,000 sign-on bonus. It helped that the job fair was specific to careers in the manufacturing industry. According to Bryan, narrowing down the scope of a job fair helps to attract people with the skill sets needed. Central AlabamaWorks is a nonprofit organization established to work throughout Region 5, a 13-county workforce region in Central Alabama including the following counties: Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell, and Tallapoosa.
Dixie Art Colony acquires fifth Brough painting STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Dixie Art Colony Foundation recently announced that another painting by Dixie Art Colony artist Richard Brough has been added to their collection. Mary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland recently donated the painting in honor of her sister, Elberta Gibbs Reid. This painting was purchased by Cleveland directly from Richard Brough. Brough told her that this painting was his first draft for one of his magazine illustrations. A version of the painting was included with an article written by Brough about Wisdom, Montana. The DAC is searching for a complete copy of the magazine that features this watercolor painting. Research indicates that Brough painted more than 200 magazine illustrations. An old Wisdom, Montana postcard features a photograph taken from the opposite direction of the same street depicted in Brough’s painting. A sign for Fetty’s Bar can be seen in the painting and the photograph. Fetty’s Bar is still in operation, although it is located in a different building. Wisdom, sitting at an elevation of 6,050 feet, is a small town located in Beaverhead County, Montana. The town is in the southwest portion of the state, about 71 miles from Butte in the Big Hole Valley. This area was often called the “Valley of 10,000 Haystacks.” In Brough’s article, he wrote: “Wisdom is in the Black Hole Valley, a country noted for haying, fishing, and long winters. In fact, people say there are only two seasons hereabouts, haying and winter.” The Big Hole National Battlefield, part of the Nez Perce National Historical Park Trail, is nearby. Wisdom was named for the Wisdom River (now the Big Hole River) that flows through the town. The town’s first post office opened in 1884. In 2019, the small town’s population was 91. Thank you, Mary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland, for your generous donation to the DAC Foundation.
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Shown is a vintage magazine article titled “Wisdom in the Sky,” written by Richard Brough.
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The man who colored the way I think
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everal people colored the way I look at life. Some touched me with lovely pastel colors, calling forth in me a gentleness long ignored and slow to develop. Others stroked me with vivid colors that created an intense enthusiasm for life. Still others, like my Daddy, stroked me with bold colors that birthed a driving ambition to make a difference with my life. “Daddy” was what I called my father for 50 years. I never called him “Father.” To me and my siblings, our parents were Daddy and Mama. In later years, until he passed away at age 93, Daddy’s name became “Papa” in our family. I rejoiced to learn that when Jesus prayed, he addressed God as “Abba, Father.” The word “Abba” was a colloquial term, used by Jewish children, that is best translated as “Daddy” or “Papa.” Frankly,
that melts my heart. Daddy painted my life by being the person he was – a pillar of strength – in our home. He influenced the way I see life by the power of his example – by the way he lived life. He was a strong man. He worked hard all day, all his life, from sunup until sundown. There was not a lazy bone in his body. Few things could deter him when his mind was made up. When the cows needed feed on a winter day, stormy weather never slowed him down. His routine seldom wavered. Bedtime was 10:30. He arose at 4:30 every morning, determined not to “burn daylight.” Even in retirement, he got up at 4:30 to drink coffee, prepare breakfast, listen to the weather on the radio and read The Upper Room and his Bible. Growing up in that
WALTER ALBRITTON Columnistt environment gave me a strong work ethic. Never sleep late. Get up. Get at it. Keep at it until what needs to be done is finished. That attitude was engrained in me as a child. Daddy’s honesty influenced me. He was a man of his word. He meant what he said and he expected the same from others. He had no patience with liars. In my teen years, I discovered that Daddy had a good reputation. I was never ashamed to be known as his son. In those growing up years, I was called “Walter Junior.” People trusted Daddy. I felt proud to be his son.
I never heard a person speak ill of Daddy. Family was important to Daddy. We ate our meals together at a table that he built, and we never began eating until he had offered a prayer of thanks. As little children, we were taught to honor God for His provision. I have observed some children speak disrespectfully to their mother, even sometimes implying that she was stupid. Such contempt nauseates me and Daddy is responsible for my attitude. He did not tolerate disrespect for Mama. My siblings and I learned there was a price to pay for “talking back” to Mama. My sons will tell you that I followed Daddy’s example by insisting that they treat their mother with the utmost respect. Daddy seldom talked about his faith in God; he just lived
it. One of my first books was a book of Bible stories filled with pictures. Though my interest was more in Tarzan and the Lone Ranger, Daddy and Mama made sure I also knew about Abraham, Moses and Jesus. Unless “the ox was in the ditch,” we went to church every Sunday. Alcohol and tobacco were off limits. Like all of us, Daddy was flawed but his strengths outnumbered his weaknesses. In my middle years, I began to realize how his strong example had shaped my attitudes. Now it gives me great joy to remember fondly the many ways Daddy colored my life and the rare privilege of having been his son. So, you will not be surprised to know I pray often that one day my sons will be thankful for whatever ways my example has colored the way they look at life.
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Wetumpka’s Quinn Wilson (22) tries to escape from an Opelika defender Nov. 6, 2020.
With the early weeks of June well behind local high school football teams, technique and film and playbook implementation have started mixing in with workouts and conditioning as summer moves along. Such is the case for Wetumpka, who through a combination of typical summer practices and 7-on-7 competition is building toward a productive team come fall. “The number one thing is to get in shape, building our cardiovascular conditioning,” Wetumpka head coach Tim Perry said. “Getting acclimated to the heat. Trying to get stronger in the weight room, trying to get bigger and stronger. And then we go outside and work on our football skills, try to improve our overall skills as a team and work on timing in our passing game and coverages and work on technique.” A new year almost always leaves holes to fill on a high school football roster as players graduate. One area where the Indians lost a great deal of talent is on the offensive line. See WETUMPKA • Page B2
BULLDOG MINDSET Inside the mentality and play of Holtville LB Mikey Forney
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his June marks the first time in several years that Mikey Forney isn’t playing summer baseball. Holtville’s rock-solid catcher on the baseball field and dominant middle linebacker in football tore his UCL, a ligament in the thumb, after a collision at home plate while catching. He played through the injury the rest of Holtville’s baseball season before undergoing surgery a few weeks ago. When shooting photos for this story, TPI’s Jake Arthur asked if he should avoid capturing the bright green cast on Forney’s left wrist so future opponents wouldn’t see his ailment. “I don’t mind. I’ll just whoop ‘em anyway,” Forney replied immediately. That competitive edge is something that’s set him apart his entire athletic career. Combined with great intellect and athleticism, it allowed him to lead Holtville in tackles in both his sophomore and junior seasons. There’s no indication that this year will be any different. “It’s always a challenge to see who’s better. Sometimes you’ll get a guy that’s bigger than you and then you’ll beat him, and there’s just so much energy you get from that. It’s just awesome,” Forney said. Forney’s fiery nature started from his first days playing T-ball at age 4. His mother, Lee Forney, recalls the now-towering linebacker and catcher getting amped up on a field of competition as young as 8. “He has always been intense. He has always been focused,” Lee Forney said. See FORNEY • Page B2
Wetumpka United is improving girls soccer in Elmore County By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director
Girls from several local high schools are enhancing their soccer skills with one of the area’s best club teams this summer and fall. Athletes from Wetumpka, Holtville and Stanhope Elmore, among others, are competing for Wetumpka
United’s 18U squad, crafting their game and competing for some hardware in the process. “When they go back for the school season, they’ll be so much better,” Wetumpka United coach Ken Sanders said. “So much better. Like night and day.” Wetumpka United isn’t some pushover squad. The team went undefeated through
last year’s season all the way until the Alabama club state final four. They may have won the state championship if not for losing five players before the semifinal matches, four to COVID and one to injury. “They were very close games, but we just had no subs,” Sanders said. “If we’d have had all our players we’d have won it. We’d have won the whole state.”
Training for club season begins in July with the first matches in late August, but some members of the 18U team have already seen action this year. Wetumpka United compiled a team and competed in the Alabama State Games, an Olympic-like competition for the state’s premier youth, high See SOCCER • Page B2
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Wetumpka Three starters moved on, two of them first-team AllCounty players from last season in Benjamin Barker and Colby Golson. “What’s difficult about replacing a player that has been a starter, especially a multi-year starter, is that experience is just a premium in high school football,” Perry said. “It’s a quality that all coaches want. They want as much experience and try to return as many players as they can with experience.” Perry admires the unit’s progression under offensive line coach Greg Baker thus far
continued from Page B1 in 2021, though. “They’ve made great strides in improving from spring practice to now,” Perry said. “Obviously in the summer when you’re not in pads it’s not a complete evaluation. But from a skill execution standpoint, and just their effort and the way their skills as offensive linemen have improved since then, we’re very proud and pleased with the progress that that group is making.” Position battles are something that Perry is leaving open in the summer. Even returning starters aren’t
permanently marked into the lineup, the coach noted. It’s a way to keep his players engaged and motivated. “We don’t want anyone, any of our returning starters, to become complacent. Any young man that’s competing for a starting spot, we don’t want to show him that the spot is locked up,” Perry said. “We want to try to create as much competition in summer workouts as we can.” But there are still players Perry is excited about this season. Seniors Stone Minnifield
and Quinn Wilson could both star at the running back position for Wetumpka, with Minnifield almost fully rehabbed from an ankle injury that ended his 2020 campaign. He was the Indians’ starter before getting hurt. Sophomore Michael Dillard will also compete for reps at running back, alongside junior Justin Crumbaugh, who returns as the team’s leading tackler on defense in 2020 from his middle linebacker position. Many of Wetumpka’s skill position players are getting tested in the school’s 7-on7 league, which features six
teams including the Indians. Receivers, tight ends, defensive backs, linebackers, running backs and quarterbacks all get to see a few reps against competition from outside Wetumpka’s own roster. “It’s just a fun, competitive way to practice,” Perry said. “Players get tired of the same routine, going against the same guys in practice every day. The 7-on-7 tournaments that we’ve participated in so far and this league gives them a chance to go out there and compete.” Wetumpka starts its season against Prattville Aug. 20.
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The Weumpka United 18U squad is bringing together some of the best girls soccer players from Elmore County and honing their skills together.
Soccer school and adult athletes. Thousands of competitors participate in 22 different sports, one of which is soccer. Wetumpka United went 1-1 to take second place in the 19U girls division. The team fell behind 2-0 before surging back to win 5-2 in its victory. Now the girls will focus on bettering their own play. “Our main thing is possession of the ball, have more ball control right now,” Sanders said. “We’ve really been stressing running during
continued from Page B1 the week on your own. Outside of practice, go home and do your juggling, your ball control.” Sanders and Fernando Segarra, a former head coach of Holtville girls soccer, have worked to build a program that develops the athletes’ best traits. The Liverpool Academy in New Jersey, an affiliate of the prominent professional soccer team Liverpool F.C. in Britain, came in to do a tactical development and decision making camp with Wetumpka United in 2019, and the plan is to do the
Forney “I have a picture of him from when he was 8, when [his All-Star baseball team] found out they won the district championship and were going to state, he was so pumped up. This is something that has been his personality since a very young age.” Mikey Forney won’t be found giving a rah-rah speech to his team or goofing around pregame. That’s his time to zone in. He pops in a pair of headphones with rap music blaring, ignites the fire in his eyes that seems to burn eternally when he’s on the field and visualizes his assignments. “Pregame I like to just sit in my locker and focus in. I don’t really talk to anybody,” Forney said. “I just kind of sit there. I’ll talk to the guys a little bit about what we’re gonna run and everything, but most of the time I just sit there in my locker, put my headphones in, and just do me for a little bit. “When it’s gametime, it’s fired up, ready to go.” Baseball is Forney’s first love and favorite sport, but he’s built a reputation up over the past few years after giving football a shot in junior high. Forney noted a rigorously combative travel ball schedule in youth and middle school baseball made for a seamless transition to the gridiron. “From baseball being so competitive, I got out there and it was just natural,” Forney said. “I like to compete. I like to get out there and get after it every day. It’s fun.” There’s no doubt Forney has, indeed, gotten after it. Across 10 games last year, Forney erupted with 132 tackles, an average of 13.2 per game. The next closest Bulldog had 56 total tackles. He added six tackles for loss and two sacks, which tied for the team high. 107 of his 132 takedowns were solo. “He brings what I would call a worker’s mentality to practice every day,” Holtville football head coach Jason Franklin said. “To the weight room, to whatever he does, he just brings that type of edge to everything.” Opposing coaches have to scheme around Forney’s productivity. Elmore County head coach Jordan Cantrell has seen Forney make big impacts against his teams during meetings between the two rival schools the
same this year with the Hotspurs Academy in Pittsburgh. “Not just the players, but the coaches also get knowledge that these guys get from overseas,” Sanders said. “These coaches are so high up in the United States, it’s just amazing the little technical things — there’s such a small gap between a loss and a win, and the little bitty technical things will be the difference.” Part of the value of playing on a travel team comes from the coaching, Sanders said.
High schools sometimes have to hire someone without a soccer background to coach their boys or girls teams. By working with Segara, Sanders and the Wetumpka United staff, the girls receive feedback from knowledgeable soccer minds. “Some of the schools, they just get who they can to do the girls teams,” Sanders said. “So we’ve got girls that are hungry, wanting to learn. That’s one thing, they’ve got the knowledge between Fernando and me.” Practices for the club season will be underway in a few weeks.
continued from Page B1 past couple years. In last season’s game Forney intercepted a first-quarter pass and generated pandemonium with his sideline-to-sideline play. “He’s just all over the place,” Cantrell said. “He’s a really good football player. You can tell he’s a hard worker and a leader on their team. He’s got a big, physical presence and his motor is unbelievable.” Forney feels middle linebacker fits him because he gets to be quarterback of the defense, ensuring the Bulldogs’ front seven is properly aligned. It’s like playing catcher in that regard. Having the intelligence and dedication it takes to accumulate a 4.3 GPA in three years of high school doesn’t hurt. “He’s always wanted to be the best at everything he does,” Lee Forney said. “When he was in kindergarten we went to his brother’s awards day. The kids in elementary school that had made all A’s, first through fourth grade, they got a trophy. And I remember sitting there, watching his older brother’s awards day, and, again, in kindergarten, he leaned over to me and said, ‘Momma I’m getting one of those trophies.’” “To this day, he’s gonna be a senior, he’s never made a B. It’s always been straight A’s.” His drive is so massive it spreads to others. Mikey Forney’s father, Robert Forney, and Lee don’t even have to worry about motivating his younger brother Zach. “When we were closed down for COVID, Mikey had all his schoolwork done within two weeks. Like he was done, because he wanted to go to work,” Lee Forney said. “And he stayed on his little brother. We didn’t have to worry about ‘What’s Zach doing?’ because Mikey was on him. And that’s just the kind of person he is.” Colleges have started taking an interest in Forney, although no hard offers have emerged yet. He camped at Georgia Tech recently with several other area football players and performed tremendously, according to Franklin. “Mikey’s gonna have opportunities to play at the next level,” Franklin said. “Kid’s a hard worker, great grades. Somebody’s gonna get a steal.” In any case, with his wrist due to be back to 100 percent soon, Forney should return to terrorizing opposing offenses in 2021.
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Mikey Forney isn’t concerned about his torn UCL in his wrist impacting his game come fall.
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Passing TDs a key stat for Auburn
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talked about my expectations for Auburn football this upcoming season in last week’s column. In doing some research for another topic we were discussing on the Auburn Blitz, I came across some statistics that were a little disturbing and absolutely must change if the Tigers hope to improve in 2021. Football is the ultimate team sport and everyone must do their job on every play for the team to be successful. However, the quarterback position is unique because of all its demands and responsibilities. He can turn a terribly executed play into a touchdown or turn a perfectly executed play into a disaster. The game is usually in his hands. I like Bo Nix. I think he has tremendous potential. I don’t believe we have seen his best football. He has started 24 games on the Plains in the last two years. He has thrown 28 TD passes. Bo has thrown 3 TD passes in a single game three different times and Auburn won all three games. He has thrown 2 TD passes twice and the Tigers won both of those games. So, that leaves 19 of the 24 games he has started. Bo Nix has thrown 0 TD passes four times and Auburn lost three of the four games. Incredibly, they defeated Ole Miss in 2019 without throwing a TD pass. Finally, Nix has thrown 1 TD pass in 15 of the 24 games he’s started over the last two years. I knew the offense had struggled against good teams, but throwing 1 TD or less in 19 games the past two years makes me wonder how in the world Auburn managed a record of 15-9! The Tigers have no chance to be among the elite unless these numbers drastically improve. Just to put it in perspective, 55 FBS QB’s threw more TD passes than Bo Nix (12) in 2020. 67 FBS QB’s threw more TD passes than Bo Nix (16) in 2019. Obviously, there is a lot of blame to go around. In Nix’s defense, he has been running for his life in practically every game. Against lesser teams, the running game dominated and took a lot of pressure off the passing game. Unfortunately, when the running game wasn’t effective, good defenses released the hounds and Bo Nix did his best impression of raw meat. The offensive line has to take some measure of accountability for the paltry numbers and I believe they understand that. Gus Malzahn deserves a lot of the blame as well. His unsophisticated passing scheme and inability to make adjustments put his quarterback in far too many no-win situations. I realize these problems have been well documented, but what I don’t know is who deserves how much of the blame. When slicing up this humble pie, who gets the biggest slice? Is it Nix? Is it the O-line? Is it Malzahn? I can’t say for certain, but I think we’re going to find out this year. I desperately hope that Malzahn was the biggest problem. Bryan Harsin and Mike Bobo are installing a completely new offense that has worked in the Mountain West and the SEC. There are already reports that the offensive line is going to be bigger and stronger and obviously more experienced. If he has reasonable protection, how much improvement are we going to see from Bo Nix? That’s the million-dollar question. Of course, if he continues to average 1.16 TD passes per game, Auburn fans can expect a whole lot of the same results.
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Reeltown wide receiver Marcus Haynes breaks away from the Wadley defense to score a touchdown Friday in the Rebels’ spring game.
Marcus Haynes provides physical receiving threat for Reeltown By ANDY ANDERS Sports Editor
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inding exciting offensive plays in Reeltown football’s 14-6 spring game loss to Wadley is like finding gold flakes panning dirt out of a river. They’re in there, but they’re rare. Shortened quarters and a running clock narrowed the opportunities as well. But for the difficulties the Rebels had at times moving the ball, one play by one player negated the need to slowly progress down the field. Senior wide receiver Marcus Haynes took a slant route, stuck his left foot in the dirt, turned back to the outside with spectacular agility and shoved a defender to the ground before dashing more than 60 yards to the endzone. It showcased all the abilities that will make him Reeltown’s most dangerous receiving weapon in 2021: his size, strength, speed and technical ability out wide. “One thing that separates him is his physicality and how he uses his body,” Reeltown head coach Matt Johnson said. “He has developed into a good
route runner, that was something that we had to improve on that I think he’s doing a good job of. But his physicality and how he uses his body is what he has really improved on. He’s also a really good blocker and he understands the position.” Haynes isn’t an unknown entity for the Rebels at this point. Last year his play landed him firstteam All-Outlook, with his consistent deep-ball ability stretching defenses vertically to give Reeltown’s run and short pass-heavy offense more room to operate. A rigorous training regimen aided his production. “I’ve had to work hard in the weight room, put in extra work at home,” Haynes said. “Do everything I do hard, 100 percent.” Johnson described the 6-foot-1, 200 pounder as someone who’s really embraced his physical development the past couple offseasons. His contributions haven’t just been in the passing game as a result, he’s also been a key player at safety for the Rebels and also serves as a kick and punt returner. “When I got here he was just a
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lanky kid,” Johnson said. “Now he’s 6’1, 200 pounds. He moves really well. He understands the offense. And he’s a very silent leader. There’s not a lot of hoopla with Marcus, he’s gonna come here, do his job and he’s turned out to be a really good player for us on both sides of the football and in special teams.” That physicality also serves him well blocking on the edge to help spring outside runs. Blocking isn’t the flashiest way for a receiver to make an impact, but it’s still something Haynes values in his game. “It’s very important to me,” Haynes said. “If I don’t block, my teammates get tackled in the backfield. We lose yards. So I’ve gotta block, make sure they’re gonna get yards.” Rolling into his senior season, Haynes is attempting to make his routes even crisper to increase his bigplay abilities. “Mainly I’m trying to improve my footwork,” Haynes said. “Getting myself open to make plays.” He’ll get his first chance to make more big plays against rival Tallassee Aug. 19.
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p taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 LQ FHUWL¿HG RU FDVK funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ FORVH RI EXVLness on the next business day WKHUHDIWHU DW WKH /DZ 2I¿FH RI LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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. HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC3, Asset Backed Pass-Through &HUWL¿FDWHV DQG LWV VXFFHVVRUV and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: -XQH DQG -XO\ 181208 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy Valdakis, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for The Mortgage Outlet, Inc., on June 28, 2012, said mortgage UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2012 Page 31368; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on August 19, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 12, Valley View Subdivision, as the same is recorded in Plat Book DW 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 4235 Marshell Rd , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 16-05477 Wetumpka Herald: June 30, July 7 and 14, 2021 21-00445 PUBLIC NOTICE Abandoned Vehicle The following vehicles will be auctioned off on 08-02-21 by J&J Towing 2002 Chevy Tahoe 1GNEC13Z02J101394 2003 Suzuki SV 1000 JS1VT54A932101165 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30 and Jul. 7, 2021 AV/02 CHEVY Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE ELMORE COUNTY Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephanie Lynn Gardner, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Colonial Bank, its successors and assigns on June 15, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama, at 5/3< 3DJH WKH undersigned Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidGHU IRU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore County, Alabama, on August 3, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF ORIGINAL LOT 182 IN WEST WETUMPKA, ALABAMA, WHICH SAID POINT IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TALLASSEE STREET AND THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GOVERNMENT STREET AND RUN THENCE SOUTH, ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF GOVERNMENTSTREET, A DISTANCE OF 114.719 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 60.000 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, WEST A DISTANCE OF 152.956 FEET TO AN IRON PIN;THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 60.000 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THENCE EAST, A DISTANCE OF 40.785 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE EAST, A DISTANCE OF 33.000 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH, A DISTANCE OF 15.000 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE EAST, A DISTANCE OF 79.000 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.CONTAINING 0.20 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ACCORDING TO SURVEY OR WM.M. ROTTON DATED AUGUST 19, 1996 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV IRU LQformational purposes: 309 Government Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO $1< ($6(0(176 (1&80%5$1&(6 $1' (;&(3TIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF 7+( -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) 7+( &2817< :+(5( 7+( $%29( '(6&5,%(' 3523(57< ,6 6,78$7(' 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,7/(' THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumVWDQFHV 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tenGHU FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR $OGULGJH 3LWH //3 DW the time and place of the sale. $OGULGJH 3LWH //3 UHVHUYHV WKH 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. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee of Stanwich Mortgage Loan Trust F, Mortgagee/TransIHUHH $/'5,'*( 3,7( //3 )LIWHHQ 3LHGPRQW &HQWHU 3LHGPRQW 5G 1( 6XLWH $WODQWD *$ $WWRUQH\ IRU Mortgagee/Transferee. Newspaper: The Wetumpka Herald 3XEOLFDWLRQ 'DWHV THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS $77(037,1* 72 &2//(&7 $ '(%7 $1< ,1)250$7,21 OBTAINED WILL BE USED )25 7+$7 385326( Wetumpka Herald: -XQH -XO\ DQG 181292 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 16, 2009 executed by Greggory C Aldridge and wife Susannah
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g Champion Aldridge, in favor of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded May 1, 2009, in Book 2009, Page 34272, in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 08/04/2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: All that certain property situated in the County of ELMORE, and State of ALABAMA, being described as follows: Commence at an iron pin at the SE corner of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 9, T18N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 00 deg. 07’ 42” West, along 1/2 section line 260.72 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 deg. 47’ 46” East 257.01 feet to an iron pin, said point being the point of beginning; thence North 23 deg. 18’ 02” West, 155,37 feet to an iron pin, thence North 41 deg. 25’ 01” East 207.54 feet to an iron pin on the west right of way of County Road No. 3, Ingram Road, 80’ R.O.W.; thence southeasterly along said right of way and curve to the left, having a radius of 1257.45 feet, 209.29 feet, chord being South 53 deg. 21’ 04” East 209.05 feet to an iron pin; thence leaving said right of way, South 54 deg. 31’ 40” West 299.07 feet to the point of beginning. This property lies in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T18N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama and contains 1.00 acres, more or less, According to the survey by Ronald Burke, Al. Reg. No. 16670 dated March 10, 2006. Tax Parcel ID #29-15-02-090001-011.004 Also that certain 2009 Fleetwood Alma AI Serial Number GAFL975AB80138CI11 For informational purposes only, the property address is: 2017 Ingram Road, Elmore, AL 36025. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHERE,6´ %$6,6 68%-(&7 72 ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF 7+( -8'*( 2) 352%$7( 2) THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 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 mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 21-01074 Wetumpka Herald: -XQH DQG -XO\ 21-01074 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for, Additions and Alterations at Elmore County High School 18-245, Eclectic, AL, Elmore County School System, Wetumpka, AL, Owner, and has PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO VHWWOHment of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this subject should immediately notify, McKee and Associates, Inc, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, in order to avoid Barring of Claims by Law. JOHNS AND KIRKSEY, INC. 5424 Metro Park Drive Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 Wetumpka Herald: June 30, July 7, 14 and 21, 2021 COMPLETION Do you have available jobs? Call 256.414.4250 to let others know about job opportunities at your business. Put your ad here call 256.414.4250
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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2021-024 TO: SHELBY LYNN ELIZABETH LAND, 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 June 3, 2021 by Shannon Shepherd Ewest and Scott Andrew Ewest, as Petitioners, for the adoption of C.L.M., a minor child. Such minor child was born to Shelby Lynn Elizabeth Land on March 27, 2015. You have the right to contest this adoption. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must tile 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 HAYDEN GLASS SIZEMORE 8191 SEATON PLACE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-557-0500 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7, 14 and 21, 2021 A2021-024 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AT CASE NUMBER: A2021-025 TO: SHELBY LYNN ELIZABETH LAND, 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 June 3, 2021 by Shannon Shepherd Ewest and Scott Andrew Ewest, as Petitioners, for the adoption of R.L.J., a minor child. Such minor child was born to Shelby Lynn Elizabeth Land on September 1, 2018. 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 HAYDEN GLASS SIZEMORE 8191 SEATON PLACE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-557-0500 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7, 14 and 21, 2021 A2021-025 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-199 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ORVILLE WILLIAM ABEL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ORVILLE WILLIAM ABEL, deceased, having been granted to GARY ROBERT ABEL on the 16th day of June, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. GARY ROBERT ABEL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ORVILLE WILLIAM ABEL, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 23, 30 and Jul. 7, 2021 EST/ABEL, O. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-200 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EDWINA C. BECK, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EDWINA C. BECK, deceased, having been granted to CAROL B. THOMPSON on the 21st day of June, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of
Public Notices g 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. CAROL B. THOMPSON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EDWINA C. BECK, 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: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/BECK, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE ANNE BUSH, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-198 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JACQUELINE ANNE BUSH, deceased, having been granted to JAMES DOUGLAS BUSH, JR on the 11th day of June, 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. JAMES DOUGLAS BUSH, JR, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JACQUELINE ANNE BUSH, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: KEITH A. HOWARD, LAW OFFICE OF KEITH A. HOWARD, LLC, 102 SOUTH BOUNDARY STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-4356 Wetumpka Herald: June 16, 23 and 30, 2021 EST/BUSH, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY MICHAEL GARRETT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-173 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of GARY MICHAEL GARRETT, deceased, having been granted to SARAH STEARNS on the 14th day of June 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. SARAH STEARNS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GARY MICHAEL GARRETT, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JN BUCKNER, JR. BUCKNER & COOK LLC 1795 EAST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-2111 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/GARRETT, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY NELL MARTIN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-179 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of MARY NELL MARTIN, deceased, having been granted to JERRY D. MARTIN on the 7th day of June, 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. JERRY D. MARTIN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY NELL MARTIN, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: JONATHAN D. WYNN II, THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC, 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH, PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266 jonathan@clevelandgroup.legal Wetumpka Herald: June 16, 23 and 30, 2021 EST/MARTIN, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GUENTER F. LEHMANN, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-195 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: PETER R. LEHMANN, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF GUENTER F. LEHMANN; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Public Notices YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 7th day of June 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of GUENTER F. LEHMANN, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by ROBERT H. LEHMANN, 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 GUENTER F. LEHMANN. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/LEHMANN, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN MYLES, JR., DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-167 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to GWENDOLYN MYLES as Executor on the 15 day of June 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Justin D. Edwards JUSTIN D. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of JOHN MYLES, JR., deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: Justin D. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 23, 30 and Jul. 7, 2021 EST/MYLES, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-202 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY WARREN PARHAM, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HENRY WARREN PARHAM, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTOPHER WARREN PARHAM on the 21st day of June 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. CHRISTOPHER WARREN PARHAM PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY WARREN PARHAM, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/PARHAM, H. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-187 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA B. WALTERS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of LORETTA B. WALTERS, deceased, having been granted to DYNELL WITHERINGTON on the 7th day of June, 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. DYNELL WITHERINGTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA B. WALTERS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/WALTERS, L.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-185 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES PEDDY, who is also known as, JAMES HESTER PEDDY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAMES PEDDY, who is also known as JAMES HESTER PEDDY, deceased, having been granted to DORIS MARION P. BEATTY on the 4th day of June, 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. DORIS MARION P. BEATTY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES PEDDY who is also known as JAMES HESTER PEDDY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 30, Jul. 7 and 14, 2021 EST/PEDDY, J. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, July 16th, 2021, at 11:00am AT STORAGETREASURES.COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 749 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36093 78: Calvin Taylor. 818 N Gap Loop, Montgomery, Alabama 36110 Contents: Appliances, Furniture, Sporting Goods 653: Andrew McCarter. 16 Wetumpka Garden, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Boxes, Furniture 752: Elton Alexander. 70 Sheila Court, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Electronics, Bags Wetumpka Herald: June 30 and July 7, 2021 STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE Sale at Fort Toulouse Storage 2440 Central Plank Rd Wetumpka, Al. Unit 97, Lisa Moore, July 16, 2021. Wetumpka Herald: June 30 and July 7, 2021 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
PARCEL 1 IS SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being VROG ³DV LV ZKHUH LV´ 6DLG SURSerty is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time RI VDOH LQ FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV 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 attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR BANK F/K/A BUTLER COUNTY BANK BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee Leonard N. Math Chambless Math Carr, P.C. 3 2 %R[ Montgomery, Alabama 36123
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by AL- Wetumpka Herald: PHA MORTGAGE INC, AN -XQH DQG ALABAMA CORPORATION, FC/ALPHA MORTGAGE to BUTLER COUNTY BANK Need to find the right employee? BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN NATIONAL BANK on MAY 22, 2008, said mortgage being reFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH Reach the Tallapoosa and Elmore of Probate of ELMORE County, County markets for less using The Alabama, at RPLY 2008 PAGE Wetumpka Herald classifieds. 32168, the undersigned COMNeed a quick quote? Submit MUNITY NEIGHBOR BANK your ad online at F/K/A BUTLER COUNTY BANK www.thewetumpkaherald.com. BRANCH OF THE CAMDEN Call 256.414.4250. NATIONAL BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by 'HQLHG %HQHˋWV" virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell 8QDEOH 7R :RUN" at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE &RXQW\ $ODEDPD RQ -8/< 2021, between the legal hours of sale, the following described Fighting For Your real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit:
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Keeping your pet safe on the Fourth of July By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
One thing we know is that our phone is going to be ringing more than normal on Monday, July 5. Why? Because two of the busiest days in animal shelters are July 5 and Jan. 2 – two days that follow nights of fireworks. Face it, our pets and livestock do not love fireworks like us humans do, and pet owners need to keep your pets safe and secure starting Wednesday night and likely all through the weekend. The simplest way to keep your pet(s) safe during fireworks is to bring them inside before any fireworks start and keep them in until well after all the flashes and bangs are finished. They may still be scared and hide in a quiet spot in the house, but at least they will be safe at home. If your pet cannot come in the house, then consider containing it in your garage or shop or barn as long as it isn’t so hot to be dangerous to your pet. And make sure any hazardous materials/ items are safely out of reach of your pet no matter where they stay. Once the fireworks are done you should then be able to safely let your pet back outside, but it will be safest to wait until the next morning if you have fireworks loving neighbors. There is no better time than right now to make sure your pet has identification on their collar - rabies tag, personalized ID tag (which we can make in the shelter in a few minutes for $10), or write your phone number on their collar in indelible ink. Microchips are permanent (collars and tags can come off), so schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to have your pet microchipped as all area
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Pet of the Week – Zeus Zeus is a 6-month-old male American Pit Bull/Chihuahua mix - a Pituaha! He is about 30 pounds, so he’s not going to be very big. Zeus loves attention, toys and people. He’s also good with dogs and cats. Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under a 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 Zeus 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. 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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WEDNESDAY • APRIL 7, 2021
Vol. 31, No. 14
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By BRIANA WILSON Wetumpka Bureau Chief
The Eclectic Town Council gathered for a special called meeting on Monday, June 28, to discuss future plans for the town. Mayor Gary Davenport said the he and the council needed to set aside time to discuss various projects and prioritize their importance. “We’re reviewing the condition of buildings, figuring out what needs to be done and taking steps to figure out how much it’s going to cost,” Davenport said. One of the projects discussed was the sewer expansion project. At the beginning of March, the town hosted its first public hearing to discuss expanding the town’s sewer system. The town is interested in sewer expansion to allow for more residential development in Eclectic. There’s currently potential for two residential developments -- one with about 25 new homes and another with enough space for 80 to 125 homes. In order for residential development to progress in Eclectic, Davenport said sewage access is needed. The current plan calls for running a 6-inch sewer line along a creek that’s located in a wooded area on the backside of properties along Alabama 63. The sewer line would connect two new lift stations to the current Varner Lift Station. Since the Varner Lift Station underwent upgrades in 2017, it can handle additional sewage. “We just got the phone call today (June 29) letting us know that we passed the archeological dig,” Davenport said. “It means that no Native American artifacts that would stop this project from moving forward were found. Although nothing was found, we have to wait for written approval before we can move forward. That’ll take about 30 days.” Once the town gets approval, the town will begin looking at ways to finance the project, and Davenport and the sewer department will start meeting with its engineering firm to come up with a plan. The town also need to obtain 15-foot utility easements from 12-14 property owners in the area to make the plan a reality. Davenport said four or five more signatures are needed. Another project on the town’s list is a new facility for the Eclectic Fire Department. In the next four-to-five years, Davenport said the EFD will need to move to a bigger location. “We’ve talked about possibly combining it with the Eclectic Fire Department,” he said. “A grant could possibly help fund that.” Also in the area of public safety, the town is gathering information about the quality of its equipment and vehicles for the police department and public works. “We need to get some idea of what we’re looking at upgrading or replacing in the next three to five years,” he said. Repaving streets, repaving the Town Hall parking lot, repairing sidewalks and upgrading the street lights throughout downtown also made the list. Davenport said the town is in the process of getting quotes to see what needs to be done. A grant that would fund upgrades at Panther Palace has been submitted, but Davenport said if the town doesn’t receive the funds, his desire would be for the town to fund the project. “If we don’t get it, we just need to go ahead and pay for it because a park is something that’s used by our residents on a daily basis,” he said. “We need to make sure it’s up to par.” Last but not least, the town is considering using some of its additional property as a wastewater spray field, which is an area of land where treated municipal wastewater is disposed of by spraying it on the field. There’s already a spray field on South Ann Street, but an additional one would extend the life of the fields by allowing the town to alternate between the two. Davenport said the council will continue its discussions at its July meeting.
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