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NEW DETAILS EMERGE FROM DEPUTY-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN EMERALD MOUNTAIN wielding a two-foot long machete-like knife with an 18-inch blade and a deputy with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office.

The man has been identified as Jonathan Pears and the identity of the deputy involved has not been released.

According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, Haynes

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

An outside agency is handling the investigation into a deputy-involved shooting that took place in Emerald Mountain on Wednesday, July 28.

The deadly shooting involved a 32-year-old man

Ambulance initially responded to a medical call at the residence around 5:30 p.m. Haynes personnel realized that there was potentially a domestic crisis in progress and that law enforcement needed to respond as well.

Around the same time, a family member at the resi-

dence called 911 for help.

Four Elmore County deputies responded to the call. Upon arrival, a man identifying himself as Pears’s father walked out through the front door first and Pears followed behind him.

As a deputy spoke with the father, Pears advanced toward the deputy who was holding

back the father. Franklin said the deputy repeatedly told Pears to stop and to drop his weapon, but Pears continued coming at the deputy and the father.

The deputy then shot Pears three times in the upper body.

Another deputy tried to revive See SHOOTING • Page A3

Superintendent Dennis gives projects update

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By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

City and state leaders and members of the Millbrook community united on Thursday, July 29, for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site where the new Millbrook Senior Center will be erected.

Stuart Peters, Millbrook’s project manager, said the new

senior center has been at least three years in the making.

The 4,400-square-foot facility will include classrooms, garden space, a full kitchen, office space, plenty of storage space, a quiet room and 100-foot, 10-feet wide front porch.

“We wanted something that looked like a ranch style house, nostalgic, and

I wanted a big front porch,” said Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley. “Well, it has a front porch that’s 100 feet long, so there will be plenty of room for rocking chairs and dominoes.”

Peters said the new senior center was made possible through a partnership with See GROUND • Page A3

As the 2021-2022 school approaches, Elmore County Public Schools is juggling a slew of projects at schools throughout the district.

The school board just hosted a ribbon cutting for the new band/choral department at Stanhope Elmore on July 20, and now more renovations are in progress at the school. Superintendent Richard Dennis said the theatre room, the kitchen and student dining areas are being renovated.

Now that the new band/choral wing has opened, the old band room will be transSee PROJECTS • Page A10

Former Wetumpka resident reflects on plane crash 40 years ago

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

July 17 marked the 40th anniversary of an airplane crash that happened in Wetumpka, not too far from the Wetumpka Municipal Airport.

It was July 17, 1981, and then-Lt. Col. Clyde Maddox, his wife, Maj. Bettie Maddox, and their daughter, Cadet Amy Maddox, were flying to Hamilton, Alabama for a Civil Air Patrol search and rescue exercise. The made a stop in Wetumpka to See CRASH • Page A3

School district’s transportation department to get $1M yearly in state funds

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

All of the school buses in the Elmore County Schools fleet are now less than 10 years old. It’s an accomplishment that means the district’s transportation department will receive $1.07 million annually in state funds for the next three years.

The district reached the lessthan-10-years-old mark after receiving 35 new school buses that were purchased in January for $3.1

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million. Transportation director Ray Mullino said the district purchased 20 84-passenger flat nose Thomas Built Buses from Transportation South and 15 72-passenger traditional school buses from Southland International.

The district will have 130 school buses in route this school year. Through the Alabama State Department of Education’s Fleet Renewal Program, Elmore County Schools receives $8,300 for each bus in their fleet that is 10 years old or less.

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“We are 100 percent funded until 2024,” Mullino said. “We plan to take that money and save it so that we can buy more new buses in order to keep our fleet less than 10 years old and 100 percent funded.”

Mullino said it took some sacrifice to get to this point.

“Our last big purchase was in 2018,” he said. “We’d been saving up for three years so that we could make this purchase. We had to make some short-term sacrifices

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In January, Elmore County Schools spent $3.1 million on the See TRANSPORTATION • Page A3 purchase of 35 new school buses.

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Police Reports July 27 Harassment from the 200 block of Micanopy Street.

Public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia from Raceway, 910 U.S. 231; syringe recovered.

Public intoxication from Elmore Community Hospital, 500 Hospital Drive.

July 26 Public intoxication from Rivercrest Circle.

July 25 Found property from the Wetumpka Police

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Department, 4950 U.S. 231; leather wallet containing license and miscellaneous cards recovered.

July 24 Possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia from Petro Plus, 779 U.S. 231; recovered a clear container containing suspected cocaine, a clear baggie containing suspected methamphetamine, metal pipe, spoon, copper and a bag containing suspected marijuana.

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The Wetumpka Police Department, 4950 U.S. 231; leather wallet recovered.

July 23 Third-degree assault from Taco Bell, 5903 U.S. 231.

Third-degree criminal mischief from the 100 block of Hollowood Lane; interior mobile home door damage valued at $100.

July 21 Third-degree criminal mischief from Jack’s, 4467 U.S. 231, Chevy Blazer damage valued at $100.

Lemuel L. (Lem) Adams Mr. Lemuel L. (Lem) Adams, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away Tuesday July 27, 2021, at the age of 81.

He was born May 18, 1940 in Lapine, Alabama.

Mr. Adams is survived by his son, Vince Adams (Carol); granddaughters, Katie Adams and Sara Beth Adams; brothers, Bobby Adams and Johnny Adams (Lunora); brotherin-law, Solomon (Buddy) Johnson; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews and special friend, Bonnie Renfroe.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Adams; parents, Lemuel (Runt) and Genesis Adams; two sisters, Anne Johnson and Marjean

Hawkins and brother, Joe Adams.

Mr. Adams was very dedicated to his family and friends. He loved to travel and explore as a Western and Indian enthusiast. He was one of the founding members of Montgomery Ready Mix. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a member of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association.

He also was a founding member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association of Montgomery, Alabama.

Memorial services will be Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at White Chapel – Greenwood Funeral Home, Montgomery, Alabama with Pastor Bryan Williams officiating, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Alabama, 1600 7th St. S., Birmingham, Alabama, 35233.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama

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Pears, but the effort was unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Since the shooting Franklin said he has met with members of Pears family.

“It’s a terrible situation, and I truly feel for the family,” Franklin said. “No deputy ever wants to be put in a situation where they may have to kill someone.”

Franklin said the deputy involved in the shooting has nine years of law enforcement experience and is “mentally strong.” He said the deputy handled the situation as he was trained to.

Franklin immediately called in a third-party law enforcement agency, the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, to investigate. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over the District Attorney’s Office. From there it will be presented to a grand jury.

we’re doing all we can to look out for the safety of the students.”

Right now, the transportation department is in the process of conducting inspections of each bus prior to the first day of school on Aug. 9.

“I’d just like to thank the school board and Mr. Dennis making it possible for us to purchase these 35 buses that will help keep our fleet in good shape for our students,” Mullino said.

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serves about 40 in-person meals and delivers about 50 meals on a daily basis. The center has been operating for 30 years in a roughly 1,500-sqaure-foot space inside Millbrook’s Memorial Center.

Venable said the additional space is needed and will be put to great use.

“Our senior citizens are loyal and dedicated,” Venable said.

“They show up rain, hail, sleet or snow, and they don’t want to leave when it’s time to go. This new building will help us expand our services so that we can reach even more people.”

A $250,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is partly off-

setting the cost of the $1.1 million facility for the city. By design, the center will be nestled in the heart of the city on Grandview Road, close to Millbrook City Hall, Millbrook Fire Department, Millbrook Police Department and other city buildings. Peters said the goal is to make city resources easily accessible for senior citizens.

The new senior center is projected to open in April 2022.

“I just can’t thank everyone enough for helping to make this happen,” Kelley said. “It’s going to be a beautiful facility when we’re all through, and I couldn’t have asked for a better cheerleader than Olivia Venable. She does a great job with our seniors.”

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the city of Millbrook, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs and the Central Alabama Regional Planning Commission.

“My heart is spilling over with joy,” said Olivia Venable, the city’s senior programs administrator.

“When I said we needed a senior center, everyone got on board. I’m so grateful and thankful for our city and state leaders for enabling this to happen. I can hardly wait until we’re in our new building. We have a strong community that was built through the efforts of our seniors in years past, and now we want to take care of them by giving them a space of their own.”

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Mullino said having new buses helps the transportation department tremendously.

“It helps in every way,” he said. “There’s less money spent on fuel, tires and parts.

New buses require fewer maintenance repairs, which means our guys are spending less time on maintenance per bus. It helps our overall budget. But, most importantly, we know that

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pick up then-Col. Richard Curran who was also set to participate in the training.

Their small aircraft took off at 5 p.m., but less than 10 minutes later they would find themselves entrapped in its wreckage.

Curran, now 81 years old and living in Dandridge, Tennessee, said the plane’s engine failed due to vapor lock, which occurs when fuel vaporizes, turning from a liquid to a gas.

The plane crashed seven minutes after it took off, 3.5 miles away from the airport and at an elevation of 1,200-1,500 feet.

“It was so hot that day,” Curran remembers.

“It was 99-degrees day with high humidity. I remember crashing through a line of trees and landing

upside down. A kid from a farmhouse came running up asking if we were okay and if we were alive.”

Because of the way the plane crashed, Curran and Maddox received the brunt of the injuries on the left side of their bodies. Bettie and Amy Maddox, who were sitting in the rear of the aircraft, sustained minor cuts and bruises.

“Almost every bone was broken on the left side of our bodies,” Curran said. “We stayed hanging upside down in our seatbelts until we were rescued.”

Bones were broken in their necks, shoulders, arms, backs, legs, ankles, knees and everywhere else in between.

Curran and Maddox were taken by ambulance to the now-closed St.

Mary’s Hospital in Montgomery. They both underwent hours-long surgeries.

Curran said his operation took 12-13 hours. Pins, screws and plates were placed in their bodies and they spent the next three weeks in intensive care at the hospital.

“My next door neighbors at the time were John and Geri Moore, and their kids Lisa and Jay,” Curran said. “They took good care of me at a time when I really needed it. They were my nurses 24/7.”

Curran said he still keeps in touch with his former Wetumpka neigbors to this day.

Since the crash, Curran has undergone 21 operations related to the injuries he sustained from the accident. But despite the challenges, he know’s he’s blessed to be alive.

“God was with us that day,” he said. “It’s not very often that four people survive a plane crash.

I’m so thankful for the first responders, Troopers and the sheriff’s deputies who were there and saved us that day. The rescue equipment back then was nothing like it is today. I have a lot of respect for those guys and I thank them for everything they did.”

Clyde Maddox went on to live until he was 80 years old. He death occured in 2014. Bettie Maddox died the next year at 80 years old as well. Their daughter Amy Maddox is now 56 years old.

Curran married his wife Ginger on July 16, 1983, one day before the two-year anniversary of the crash.

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s one old citizen of Alabama, I am deeply concerned about the future of our state as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on what I have heard, it is possible that soon the surging Delta variant virus will claim the lives of many of our neighbors and friends.

However, the number of deaths could be greatly reduced if more of our citizens will get vaccinated.

But here’s the problem: many of our fellow Americans have chosen not to get vaccinated. Only 56% of Americans over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated. While that number is troubling for our nation, what is happening in Alabama is embarrassing. Only 33% of Alabama citizens are fully vaccinated, and only 41% have received one dose of the vaccine.

By now you may be thinking, “Walter, you need to stick to devotional writing; nobody is looking to you for medical advice.” That is true and for that reason I have hesitated to write about the virus.

But it will be worth being criticized if I can persuade a few people to get vaccinated.

I do have personal experience with the COVID-19 virus. It was a contributing cause of my wife’s death last December. At the end of November, Dean and I both tested positive for the virus. Since she was in the hospital, Dean was quarantined for two weeks. After this isolation, she was sent home and died five days later. Two other terminal illnesses contributed to her death.

When I tested positive for COVID19, I was worried. For months I had been reading reports on the virus published by prominent Montgomery physician, Dr. David Thrasher. My friend, Jere Beasley, had strongly endorsed Dr. Thrasher’s counsel about COVID-19. So, I called the good doctor who, without hesitation, advised me to let him give me the Monoclonal Antibody infusion.

This I did, though it was not an easy decision.

I was fearful that the virus might kill me and there were no guarantees

WALTER ALBRITTON Columnist that the infusion would protect me from the virus. Dr. Thrasher warned me that the infusion might have serious side effects but he also shared that none of his patients who had received the infusion had been hospitalized. I had no side effects from the infusion. After waiting the prescribed 90 days, I got the two Moderna shots and became fully vaccinated. It has given me peace of mind to know that I am now 94% less likely to be hospitalized with the COVID-19 virus. However, the primary reason for getting fully vaccinated is not to get peace of mind but to help our nation overcome this deadly virus.

Unfortunately, many people do not believe this. Ignorance about the virus has influenced many people to not get vaccinated. To get at the truth, I decided to interview Dr. Thrasher, a recognized authority on COVID19, and let him answer pertinent questions. Here are my questions and his answers: Question: Is it your opinion that by getting vaccinated, our fellow Alabama citizens will likely save the lives of other Alabamians?

Dr. Thrasher: Yes, vaccines will unequivocally save lives.

Question: Does a person who has had COVID-19, and survived, need to get vaccinated?

Dr. Thrasher: If you have had COVID, you need to be vaccinated.

Vaccine elicits better immune response than the virus. If you have had COVID and get vaccinated, you have the most robust immune response known. I have now treated 12 folks who have been infected twice and one died.

Question: Are fully vaccinated people at risk for getting the Delta variant virus?

Dr. Thrasher: Fully vaccinated people have a 35% chance of getting the Delta virus, but the vaccines prevent most of them from becoming seriously ill or dying. If you have any symptoms, even if vaccinated, get tested ASAP! We have better treatments now – Regeneron infusion – but it only works if used very early – less than 10 days of symptoms.

Many doctors are not familiar with the reinfection risk with Delta. If you go to Urgent Care, don’t take steroids in first seven days of symptoms and get tested before going home with prescriptions such as Prednisone, Medrol dose pack, Decadron or receiving a steroid shot. If positive for the virus, contact a doctor with covid knowledge but always ask for the infusion to see if you qualify. 90% of Alabamians now qualify under new requirements.

Question: What advice would you give a 30-year-old man who says, “The virus is killing mostly older people; all I need to do is avoid crowds and wear a mask at times.”

Dr. Thrasher: That was true – until the Delta virus appeared. Delta is hitting people ages 30 – 40 very hard. We have several that age now on ventilators who will likely die.

Question: Would you agree that no matter your age, getting vaccinated is one way to love your neighbor?

Dr. Thrasher: Absolutely!

Question: Is the threat of the Delta virus so great that it’s important for everyone to speak up and encourage others to get vaccinated?

Dr. Thrasher: Yes! For sure!

And by encouraging people to get vaccinated, I believe you are doing God’s work and saving lives and souls!

I thank Dr. Thrasher for his response and assure him, as I have before, that I am praying for him and his staff as they stand in the gap for all of us during this prolonged pandemic.

Now, my dear Alabama brothers and sisters, if you are not fully vaccinated, please heed this sincere plea – get vaccinated this week as a gift of love to your friends, family and fellow citizens. Thank you.

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ichard and Robert Sherman are wonderful songwriters.

They are responsible for the most-performed song of all time, “It’s a Small World (After All),” heard daily at the Disney-themed parks featuring the Small World ride. The Shermans also wrote memorable music for Winnie the Pooh, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Bedknobs & Broomsticks, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Charlotte’s Web, and many other family friendly films. They also wrote successful pop tunes such as “You’re Sixteen,” “Pineapple Princess,” and “Let’s Get Together.”

In all likelihood, you have heard some of their songs and may perhaps even know them by heart.

My former band directing colleague John Paul Jones, who is now employed by Walt Disney World, once drove all the way to Richard Sherman’s home in Beverly Hills just to tell him how much he loved his music. According to John Paul, Mr. Sherman was walking outside to pick up his morning paper when he spotted John Paul in his driveway! “I drove all the way from Alabama just to tell you how much I love your music,” he told a surprised Mr. Sherman!

Perhaps more than any of their compositions, “Feed the Birds” is the most meaningful. The haunting melody is performed in the Mary Poppins film and stage musical as a

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist lullaby sung by Mary Poppins to children Jane and Michael Banks.

It is heard again later on in a very dramatic choral and orchestral setting, in a musical cue called “Mr. Banks is Discharged.”

What is so special about the song?

The lyrics have to do with a beggar woman who sits on the St. Paul’s Cathedral steps begging for two-pence (a two-penny coin) per bag, to feed the pigeons and doves in that area of downtown London. Mary Poppins sings about the woman. The next day, the Banks children are on a field trip to their father’s workplace, the Fidelity Fiduciary Bank, and encounter the Bird Woman in person. The children are stopped by their father from making a donation. Mr. Banks has little tolerance for a beggar; to him, a man is successful when he is able “to carve his niche in the edifice of time.”

The character of George Banks is only doing what most men, or fathers, are expected to do: he spends more time at his job than he does at home.

Yet, his relationship with his children is limited to the regular hiring and

Letter to the Editor In response to Walter Albritton’s column Dear Editor, I read the article written by Walter Albritton regarding his brother who recently died.

My wife, June, died on April 11,

2021. I, too, have been very upset. We were married 63 years.

The article was very meaningful and inspiring – it gave me a lot to think about.

firing of nannies until the magical Mary Poppins enters the life of his family and he begins to see that, in reality, he is a failure.

The simple act of kindness described in the song may be what makes it so special. It may be one of the first, and it’s certainly one of the few, that deal with homeless people.

In the reprise of the song late in the film, as Mr. Banks is summoned to his job to be fired, he hopes to see the Bird Woman but she is gone – highlighting the need for one to show that random act of kindness when the opportunity arises, because it may not come around again.

Many years after Walt Disney’s death, Robert Sherman remembered: “On Fridays, after work, Disney would often invite us into his office and we’d talk about things that were going on at the studio. After a while, he’d wander to the north window, look out into the distance and just say, ‘Play it.’ And Dick would wander over to the piano and play ‘Feed the Birds’ for him. One time just as Dick was almost finished, I heard Walt say, ‘Yep. That’s what it’s all about.’ Songs have been written about a myriad of subjects. ‘Feed the Birds’ is the first song written about the merits of giving charity.”

When Walt Disney died in 1966, the Sherman brothers played “Feed the Birds” at his funeral.

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It’s Back to School Time! In the next few weeks, lots of kids will once again begin school following their Summer break. Some students will be returning to the same school they attended last year, and some will be starting at new schools. Many are excited to begin a new school year, but oftentimes some can be very nervous about going back. Whether you are in Elementary School, Middle School, High School, or even College, remember to be kind to those who seem a little bit anxious. There are many types of school settings and classrooms that are used for learning. Some of us go to traditional classrooms in school buildings. Others may be taught at home by a parent or family member. This is called homeschool. Others attend school online, or virtually, where their lessons are taught by their teachers on the computer. No matter which type of classroom you will be attending this Fall, there are a few things that can help you be successful in your studies.

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CommunityCalendar AUGUST 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.

WETUMPKA FARMERS MARKET: The city of Wetumpka will host its Farmers 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.

GOSPEL CONCERT: Don’t miss gospel singing group The Perrys at Eclectic Church of God, 1639 Kowaliga Road, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m.

Ongoing Events PRESCHOOL STORYTIME:

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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 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.

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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 334-541-2025 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 Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with

hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka.

Call 334-567-0476 for more information.

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

RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments.

MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August.

CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

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A new spark Ribbon cutting held for Hensley Creek Candles

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

After more than a year of running her business out of her home, April Hensley now has a permanent location for Hensley Creek Candles.

A ribbon cutting, hosted by the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce, and grand opening event was held on Thursday, July 22, at the business’s new location, 10940 U.S. 231.

Anna Chappelle, the chamber’s director of development, congratulated Hensley on the opening of the store, calling her success an inspiration.

“Entrepreneurship is the life blood of our community,” Chappelle said. “It’s just really amazing how this business has grown.”

Hensley said it took about a month for her to get the 852-square-foot space ready for opening day. The space includes a show room where available products are on display, a pour room where all the candles are made and a storage room.

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April Hensley prepares to cut the ribbon for her new store, Hensley Creek Candles. Above: Hensley discusses the various scents for sale in the show room.

a blessing that’s for sure,” she said. “God is solely responsible for this coming to fruition the way it has. With COVID and everything that came along with it, there were so many factors that could’ve deterred this.”

Hensley became the owner of the company on March 1, 2020 after purchasing the business from a friend who wanted

to get out of the candle-making business.

“I bought the company because I was looking for a way to generate some extra income,” she said. “I poured the first candle and I was in love.”

A little more than two weeks later on March 19, which happens to be Hensley’s birthday, Gov. Kay Ivey issued statewide restrictions due the global

pandemic.

“I’d just invested my money into this business,” Hensley said. “I dropped down on my knees and asked the Lord to show me the way – to show me the path forward.”

Hensley took her business online and that’s where it boomed during the height of the pandemic. Her first time being able attend craft show/ vendor market was at Lake Martin during the 2020 Fourth of July weekend.

Hensley Creek Candles quickly became a sought after business. She began getting invitations to vendor markets throughout the area. As the business grew, it slowly began taking over her home.

“The kitchen, the living room, the bedroom –we’ve poured candles in every room except the bathroom,” Hensley said.

Hensley said she knew she needed to move the business into its own space if she wanted it to continue growing at the rate that it has. From boutiques, flower shops and hair salons, Hensley’s products are now sold in 12 states and she’s

looking to grow the business even more.

Now that the store has opened, Hensley said she plans to begin hosting community events. This fall, Hensley will offer Corks and Candles, an event where residents can make their own candles while enjoying wine and beer.

She also has plans to partner with a winery to offer Sips and Scents, an event where patrons will be able to smell specially curated candle while enjoying a wine tasting.

Soap making classes for all ages is also in the works. In December, she’s set to host Cookies, Candles and Claus, which will feature Santa Claus on the front porch taking pictures with the public.

Hensley Creek Candles is open on Tuesdays from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

For more information about the business, follow the Hensley Creek Candles Facebook page.

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Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 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 5672917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-4325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada

Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church 203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 5414444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist 1554 Hwy. 143, Millbrook 285-0094 Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist 346 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook 285-5125 Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Titus 514-7304 Millbrook Baptist 3431 Browns Road, Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mt. Herron East Baptist

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Gas prices see slight increase Staff Report TPI Staff

Alabama gas prices have risen 0.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Gas prices in Alabama are 2.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 96.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama is priced at $2.50/g today while the most expensive is $3.52/g, a difference of $1.02/g. The lowest price in the state today is $2.50/g while the highest is $3.52/g, a difference of $1.02/g.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g today.

The national average is up 3.8 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands 98.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: August 2, 2020: $1.87/g (U.S. Average: $2.17/g) August 2, 2019: $2.35/g (U.S. Average: $2.71/g) August 2, 2018: $2.58/g (U.S. Average: $2.87/g) August 2, 2017: $2.06/g (U.S. Average: $2.33/g) August 2, 2016: $1.86/g (U.S. Average: $2.11/g) August 2, 2015: $2.26/g (U.S. Average: $2.65/g) August 2, 2014: $3.23/g (U.S. Average: $3.50/g) August 2, 2013: $3.35/g (U.S. Average: $3.62/g) August 2, 2012: $3.30/g (U.S. Aver-

age: $3.53/g) August 2, 2011: $3.59/g (U.S. Average: $3.70/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Birmingham- $2.79/g, up 0.9 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.78/g.

Montgomery- $2.80/g, up 0.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.80/g.

Huntsville- $2.80/g, up 0.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.80/g.

“The downward move in the national average last week was short-lived with the national average rebounding last week on continued strong gasoline demand in the U.S. which has pushed oil prices back up after a brief lull,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “According to GasBuddy data, demand last week set another 2021 high, eclipsing the previous week’s record as we head into the prime of the summer driving season. For the next week or two, we may continue to see gas prices inch higher, but once schools begin re-opening and vacation season ends, we’ll likely see demand trail off, allowing for gas prices to decline gently heading into Labor Day.” GasBuddy is the authoritative voice for gas prices and the only source for station-level data spanning nearly two decades. Unlike AAA’s once daily survey covering credit card transactions at 100,000 stations and the Lundberg Survey, updated once every two weeks based on 7,000 gas stations, GasBuddy’s survey updates 288 times every day from the most diverse list of sources covering nearly 150,000 stations nationwide, the most comprehensive and up-to-date in the country.

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Art Guild’s Armory Show kicks off

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

The Elmore County Art Guild kicked off its third annual Armory Show on Tuesday, Aug. 3.

The exhibition is located at Montgomery’s Anita P. Folmar Art Gallery, located in the Armory Learning Arts Center at 1018 Madison Avenue, from Aug. 3-31.

A reception will be held on Aug. 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

ECAG President Shirley Esco said the artwork of about 25 guild members will be on display during the exhibition.

Each artist can display up to three pieces of art.

The exhibition includes all mediums of art including fine art, mixed media, sculpting and photography.

The event is free to attend and all of the artwork will be available for purchase.

“This event showcases talented artists from

throughout the River Region and it provides a way for area residents to experience and purchase art from local artists,” Esco said.

ECAG membership is required to display art during the exhibition. The membership fee is $35 per individual and $45 per couple. The ECAG is a nonprofit organization that has been supporting artists and art education in the River Region since 1985.

For more information, go to ElmoreCountyArtGuild.com.

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8 with author, journalist, and filmmaker, Michael Ray Taylor.

Taylor’s talk is sponsored by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the F. Allen and Louise K. Turner Foundation.

The Turner grant is also funding a public Brown Bag series that will examine nature and designated wilderness areas of Alabama through the lenses of history, literature, science, and politics. OLLI classes begin Sept. 13.

In addition to the usual rich variety of not-forcredit classes, this fall OLLI will also offer its members a set of classes focused on the wilderness of our beautiful state including Ancient Life in Alabama, Landscape Photography, and Shinrin Yoku Forest Bathing.

OLLI’s long-term favorites include Writing Our Lives, World War II, Line Dancing, Mysteries, Yoga, Shakespeare, Spanish, and The Concerto will also be offered. And again, this fall, all three OLLIs in Alabama will share a few, via ZOOM, standout classes with each other. The University

of Alabama will offer Opera, US Founders, and a class on Iceland, while The University of Alabama in Huntsville will offer Chinese Art History, World War I, and Dolly Parton: More than a Cup of Ambition.

Classes will be held in-person, via ZOOM, with a few ZOOM hybrids. Registration begins Monday, Aug. 16.

View course offerings now at Auburn.edu/outreach/olliatauburn.

OLLI at Auburn is a member organization that enriches the lives of senior adults by providing opportunities to engage with ideas, each other, and the community. There is no homework and no grades – just the fun of discovering the world we live in with fellow learners. Visit the OLLI website at http://www. auburn.edu/outreach/ olliatauburn or call 334844-3146.

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Higgins has announced the promotion of officers Genifer Drinkard and Matthew Manning.

“Since my appointment as chief four-and-a-half years ago, I have told the department that we needed to always move forward and work to improve,” Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins said. “I have never believed the size of a department dictated the type of department you could be. If you think and act small, then you will always be small. We have done a lot of work over these past few years to get the right personnel and then get those personnel in the right places to make a difference.”

Higgins has modeled the Tallas-

see Police Department after larger departments. As a result, two officers who have shown leadership and dedication to the job are being rewarded for their efforts.

Lt. Drinkard will be promoted to the rank of captain and will oversee operations. Sgt. Manning

Projects formed into a new theatre room.

Dennis said another older area the school will be transformed into a new art class. The kitchen and dining area at SEHS will be expanded to include more dining space and access to courtyard.

“The dining area will be a good bit bigger and cafeteria will include access to a nice courtyard area,” Dennis said.

Another project to upgrade the lighting at the softball fields is progressing smoothly, according to Dennis. He said the concrete poles are being installed and they will be outfitted with LED lights.

The project is expected to cost more than $830,000.

A softball fieldhouse is expected to be constructed at Wetumpka High School prior to the start of this year’s season. Dennis said the project is currently out for bid, but WHS softball can expect new home and visitor accommodations.

The district is also working to reduce the risks associated with power outages by ensuring that each school has access to a generator. Whenever there’s a power outage, Dennis said school

years in law enforcement and has worked in different aspects of the profession including patrol, community policing bureau, domestic violence, supervisor of special victims, special events, and investigations.

Lt. Manning has 14 years in law enforcement and has also worked different aspects to include patrol, detective, robbery, homicide, auto theft unit, and patrol supervisor.

“These two officers are an asset to the Tallassee Police Department and I would like to say congratulations, I am proud of them. I believe they will both work hard to help guide the department as we look to the future,” Higgins said.

continued from Page A1 cafeterias risk losing thousands of dollars worth of food if power can’t be restored in a timely manner. The district’s solution is to install a transfer switch and portable generator at each school site.

With kitchen renovations in progress at SEHS and Redland Middle School under construction, Dennis said portable generators won’t be necessary. Built-in generators were included in the designs for both projects.

Speaking of RMS, Dennis said the construction of the school is on target. Curb and gutter is being installed and gravel is being poured for the parking lots on the west, south and east sides. The majority of the doorframes are in place and the concrete block walls are going up. Electrical wiring and plumbing work is taking place at various locations on the site and the installation of the roof recently began. The $26.6 million school is slated to open at the beginning of the 2022 school year.

In August 2020, the district began a construction project to build an additional $7 million building at the Elmore County

Technical Training Center. The school’s hospitality and tourism and HVAC programs are housed on another campus owned by the school district because a lack of space at the current building.

Once the additional building is complete all programs offered by the school will once again be located in one place. Dennis said the exterior of the building is up, the roof is currently being installed and interior build-out is taking place.

“There’s a lot of ductwork and plumbing work happening right now,” Dennis said.

Millbrook Middle, a $26,700 STEM lab is being created using a room located in the library. The project is part of an overall effort to make sure each middle school is equipped with a STEM lab.

Two other projects are in the works but have yet to enter the bid phase. A fine arts center is planned for WHS and a new child development center will be constructed in Holtville. Denis said the new Holtville Child Development Center is needed to accommodate growth at the center and it will comparable to the one in Eclectic.

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Derby Day at the Tallassee Senior Center

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

Thursday, July 29, was an exciting day at the Tallassee Senior Center as area seniors celebrated Derby Day with fancy hats and noodle horseraces.

Derby Day is typically held in May but the Senior Center was closed at that time due to COVID-19 safety protocols.

“We were closed then,” said DebbieAnn Woodard Tallassee Senior Center director DebbieAnn Woodard. “We are open now and resuming activities.”

Rather than skip the event this year, coordinators decided to go ahead and celebrate Derby Day this week.

Seniors didn’t actually run in the races; instead, it was the luck of the dice that decided the winner.

“We will have six at a time line up to race. We’ll roll dice, and whatever number is rolled, that’s how many spaces they get to move forward,” Woodard explained.

Two races were held with a total of twelve jockeys and six noodle horses. Noodle horses are horses fashioned from foam swimming noodles.

Mayor John Hammock presented trophies and awards at Thursday’s races and councilman Fred Randall Huey was the track announcer for the event.

Derby Day is just one of the many activities at the senior center. The Tallassee Senior Center provides services to seniors that promote independent lives. The center focuses on community services and activities that will improve health and quality of life.

The Senior Center is open to all area seniors Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

For more information, call 334-283-2766.

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Top: Members of the Tallassee Senior Center lined up to race during Derby Day. LEFT: The winner won by the luck of the dice during Derby Day at the Tallassee Senior Center. ABOVE: Mayor John Hammock handed out trophies to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners during Derby Day at the Senior Center. BELOW: Mayor John Hammock gives a thumbs-up to Derby Day winners at the Tallassee Senior Center.

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Tallassee’s Babe ruth All-Star Team was honored at the Tallassee City Council.

Council asks community to help team get to New York for 2021 World Series

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

Tallassee’s Babe Ruth Baseball AllStar team is heading to the 2021 World Series in Jamestown, New York.

The trip will take the young men nearly 1,000 miles away from home, which will be quite costly. Funds that will help with expenses associated with the trip have already started coming in.

“I want to say ‘thank you’ to the whole town of Tallassee,” team manager Tommy Wisner said. “The outpouring that we have received from everybody in town, it’s been amazing.

It’s going to cost a lot of money to

go up there, so we are trying to raise every penny that we can to help the parents and everybody because I don’t want anybody to miss their kid going to New York to play in the World Series.”

To help the team with travel expenses, the council voted to give more than $1,000 to the team.

“This is such a big accomplishment and has not happened in the City of Tallassee for over 25 years, the 13U going to Babe Ruth World Series,” said councilmember Sarah Hill, chair of the finance committee. “I know that we have given a small donation to you guys in the past. Based on some additional money that we have in our

account and a special dispensation because this is such an important thing — and I know you guys are so excited and we are so excited for you, we think it’s going to be a tremendous benefit to the City of Tallassee — I’d like to purpose a $1,200 donation to this team.”

Other council members also encouraged the public to give so that team members and their families can make this special trip.

“If you can, help this bunch by donating because it’s a great trip,” councilman Bill Godwin said. “It’s very expensive. The last thing we want is a parent or grandparent to not be able to go because of finances, so I am asking the community, if you can give $5, $10, whatever, if you would be willing to do so.”

Godwin explained that this team of young men will represent the city on a national level.

“They are representing Tallassee.

That’s the great thing. We want you guys to have a good time. We want the parents and grandparents to have a

good time. The only thing we ask, no pressure, bring it home,” he said.

Councilman Jeremy Taunton recused himself from the vote because he has a son on the All-Star team, but he did encourage the community to help the team with this upcoming trip.

“If you can give, please give. This is an exciting time for those kids, and for the parents, and for the city.”

The team is holding a raffle fundraiser with locally donated prizes.

“If you are looking to get a bang for your buck, we are raffling off two coolers donated by True Value, a chainsaw donated by Sun South, some Roundup, and some ornaments donated by Leigh Anne McCaig Butler.”

Tickets are $5 each or six tickets for $20.

“You can see me at True Value if you want to purchase those,” Taunton said.

Tickets are also available at Parker Tire on Gilmer Avenue.

Tallassee’s Babe Ruth All-Star Team will take on Ohio Valley on Aug. 14 beginning at 11 a.m.

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Garrit Terrell breaks down commitment to Snead State

By ANDY ANDERS

Commitments from the Wetumpka baseball team to play at the next level have been rolling in the past month or so, demonstrating why many within the program have a state championship in mind for next year.

Catcher Garrit Terrell pledged his services to Snead State Community College July 1, joining pitcher Dawson Fuller and shortstop Ty Brooks as players that have recently sealed their commitments to the next level.

“My vision is to compete and be the best teammate that I can be,” Terrell said.

Terrell earned second-team All-County honors from the

Herald for his play in 2021. He batted .352 with a total of 37 hits, nine doubles and 18 RBIs. He chose the Parsons for their coaching staff led by Casey Underwood and the opportunity to be developed for an even bigger college program.

“The coaching program, I just saw my future being bright there, with them pushing people to move on to D-1,” Terrell said.

Terrell added he one day hopes to be drafted into the professional ranks.

At Snead State he hopes to compete for playing time right away, but will fill whatever role is best for his team, he said.

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The Herald Wetumpka catcher Garrit Terrell pledged his services to Snead State Community College in July.

Aubrey Allen commits to Alabama State softball

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Payton Stephenson (3) attempts a pass under pressure Friday night.

ELMORE COUNTY, AREA SCHOOLS BEGIN PRACTICE FOR

UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

The 2021-22 high school sports year is officially underway.

Monday marked the official start date for select AHSAA high school team practices, which include football, volleyball, cross country and swimming teams.

And while most area teams took traditional approaches to starting practice, the Elmore County football team did things differently.

Elmore County, led by fourth-year head coach Jordan Cantrell, headed to Limestone County on Sunday to a campground owned by the Southern Baptist Association. The Panthers were there from Sunday afternoon until Wednesday.

There, the team and coaching staff split up into groups in each of the three dorm areas and not only practiced football, but also participated in team bonding experiences and other team activities.

There were multiple practice fields, along with lights that allowed the team to practice at night. The coaches just had to paint the fields.

“This is just about bonding together and it’s going to be more than practice because practice will be limited, but it’s

about being together, bonding, doing team activities together. Last year we weren’t able to do that as much with COVID around,” Cantrell said. “COVID is still alive and we will still take precautions there, but we are getting them away from all the other elements that they are normally exposed to.”

This isn’t the first time Cantrell has brought his teams here. When he was an assistant and head coach at West Limestone High School his teams went to the campground on a regular basis.

He wanted to go last season, but COVID ruined the trip.

But now, as COVID loosened up in the spring and summer and allowed the teams to get back to at least a little sense of normalcy, Cantrell wanted to bring this year’s team.

He’s not looking for much football wise during his squad’s three days at the campground. What he is looking forward to is seeing how much his team can grow.

“We want them to show great effort and great teamwork,” Cantrell said.

“Moving forth, that’s really what we are looking forward to and building their technique in the scheme we are implementing. We are just hoping to get back to some sense of normalcy and get back

to doing team activities and bond as a team together.”

The Panthers went 2-8 last season and 0-6 in Class 5A, Division 4 play. Elmore County was forced to forfeit one game due to COVID. Its two wins came in the team’s bookend games against Moody in the season opener and Jemison in the season finale.

Elmore County returns a large group of experienced players, including junior quarterback Payton Stephenson.

Stephenson played in nine games last season and accumulated 1,466 offensive yards and 15 touchdowns.

And although no starters have been named for this upcoming season, Cantrell believes his team can find success this year. He said his team led at halftime multiple times last season before losing the lead, and the game, in the second half.

This year, he hopes his team bonding activities at the campground can help keep those halftime leads.

“Tough times arise in a game and there’s going to be adversity you have to overcome in a game, so hopefully that bonding and working together will pay off in game-type settings,” Cantrell said.

“It doesn’t always happen, but that’s our goal.”

Aubrey Allen has already made herself known in the high school softball ranks, but now the Elmore County pitcher will have her chance to do so at the college level.

Allen, a rising senior, committed to play college softball at Alabama State University last week.

She attended a camp at Alabama State a few weeks ago, and after putting on a good showing, earned an offer from ASU coach Todd Bradley. After two weeks of deliberating the offer with her parents, Allen decided ASU was the best program for her future.

“I really enjoyed the coaching,” Allen said of ASU. “I had been to a few camps and it felt like it was where I was supposed to be. I also know some of the players that are currently there who I’ve played against in school and they told me some great things about the academics.”

Allen had previously been committed to the University of Montevallo, but hadn’t heard from the school following a coaching change. After continuing to work hard, she said God opened up another opportunity for her and she couldn’t pass it up.

Alabama State had always been in the back of Allen’s mind, as she wanted to find a great program that was close to home.

“We really thought it was the best program for me to grow as a player and ultimately get the best experience playing at the next level,” Allen said.

Allen won’t be the hardest throwing pitcher on Alabama State’s roster when she gets there in the fall of 2022. She’s more of a spin-pitcher, and her velocity usually only sits between 58 and 60 miles per hour.

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Aubrey Allen warms up for her second appearance of the night during the second game of the North-South All-Star double-header.

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Holtville’s Rylee Helus (13) hits the ball against Elmore County.

Holtville volleyball breaking in inexperienced squad

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

When the Holtville volleyball team takes the court for the first time this season, there won’t be many familiar faces on the team.

Holtville graduated nine seniors from last year’s squad and returns only one player to its varsity team - lone senior Rylee Henus. The rest of the varsity team hasn’t been decided yet, but only two juniors are on the roster.

The rest of the team consists of freshmen and sophomores.

Head coach Alison Franklin, who is entering her fourth year as head coach, hopes to get her varsity and junior varsity teams sorted out by the end of the first official week of practice.

Volleyball teams statewide began practice on Monday.

“Deal No. 1 is going to be figuring out which players are on varsity and

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which are on JV, and then we have to figure out which of those players will put us in the best spot,” Franklin said.

“I’m looking for two middle hitters and two outside hitters who are going to work their tails off.”

Henus, who played as one of the team’s middle hitters last season, is the only player with any varsity experience on the team. And although she is the lone returner, she could see a position change this year.

Henus is listed at 5-foot-9 and was one of the two tallest girls on last season’s Holtville squad, but she is not expected to be the tallest again this year. Franklin said there are a few girls in ninth and tenth grade who can bring more height to the team.

But even if she isn’t the tallest and does make a position change, Henus will continue to serve as the team’s leader and help push each player around her to be the best they can be.

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There will be a balance to strike between academics and athletics at the next level. He’s not sure what he wants to major in at this point, but Terrell feels he’s been prepared by Wetumpka head coach Michael Dismukes for that challenge.

“Coach Dis has prepared us well,” Terrell said. “He saw when we first started playing that most of us were gonna go on to the next level for college baseball. So I think I’m gonna keep the same approach I have now, just get one percent better every day. One percent on the field, one percent in the classroom.”

Terrell still has one year remaining with the Indians.

After securing an area championship in 2021, Wetumpka suffered a disappointing first-round

exit in the playoffs.

The silver lining is that many of its top players are back.

Fuller and rising junior Jaxon Shineflew return after seasons with ERAs of 3.50 or better on the mound, while a crop of hitters led by Terrell, Brooks, third baseman Kyle Morrison and outfielder Noah Jones return to drive run production.

Terrell stated he has “100 percent” confidence in his team’s ability to compete for a state championship.

“Most of our players have played varsity baseball since they were in ninth grade,” Terrell said. “It’s not new for us. The big games, it’s nothing new.”

Terrell will begin his senior season for Wetumpka in the spring.

“It’s exciting to bring some height to the team, but yeah, Rylee just works really hard and she just makes everyone around her work that much harder,” Franklin said. “She is very charismatic. The girls really love and respect her. She’s the workhorse and she doesn’t mind pushing the girls to the left and the right of her to give it their best.”

Around Henus will likely be a large group of sophomores who only have one year of experience playing junior varsity. After last year’s team was one of Franklin’s most experienced teams in her career, this season’s will be one of the least experienced.

That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however, as Franklin said she enjoys having a young or inexperienced team.

Sometimes even more than having a really seasoned group.

She said inexperienced and young teams are more likely to try and make

big gains throughout the year, and they work harder and listen more due to trying to learn the game more.

She’s seen that this summer as they’ve gone through workouts, and she’s excited to see more when the team takes the court for practice next week.

“I love the younger kids who are really aggressive and excited and they’re eager to please,” Franklin said. “And they learn and listen and try to do. So I’m excited about our younger bunch.”

Holtville didn’t have the success it wanted to last season, but Franklin is hoping her squad can get back to the level of success she found in her first year as head coach in 2018. That year, Holtville won 11 games and clinched a super regional berth.

The first step toward achieving that goal of success will come on Aug. 24 when Holtville opens the season on the road against Wetumpka.

Allen But velocity doesn’t matter when one can locate and spin the ball as well as Allen can. She showed how talented she was as a junior last year and finished with a 21-9 record and a 1.59 ERA. She recorded 258 strikeouts compared to only 40 walks in 192.1 innings, a whopping 6.45 K/BB ratio.

Because of that, she was named to the All-Elmore County First-Team in the spring.

“Her biggest strength is spinning the ball really well,” Elmore County head coach Mark Segrest said.

“She has a really good rise and a really good curve. So her spin is what makes it difficult for good hitters to

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continued from Page B1 barrel her up. One thing she does extremely well is pitch on top. And when she does that, it forces the hitters to have to hit her pitch. With the spin and the control she has, it puts hitters at a real disadvantage early in the count.”

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

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

In the NCAA Tournament, the Hornets lost to Alabama and Troy to end

their season. Alabama State didn’t shy away from any competition in the spring and played six games against SEC opponents.

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

“I always try to get ahead in the count, and getting ahead in the count definitely gives the pitcher an advantage,” Allen said of what she brings ASU. “The spin and movement and being able to locate my pitches really well, especially with the other ‘22s, I think we can improve Alabama State’s roster.”

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15th annual Bark in the Park coming up

By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

After last year’s hiatus due to COVID, we are looking forward to our 15th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 1-5 p.m. (rain date is Sept. 26). So, mark your calendar because we cannot wait to see everyone again.

Bark in the Park is all about celebrating that special bond so many of us have with our dogs and we always look forward to a huge crowd of both humans and dogs enjoying the afternoon at Fort Toulouse. Bring your appetite for yummy hot dogs from Wetumpka’s own Grumpy Dog, and you can follow that up with delectable Italian Ice from Venice Gelato and sodas from Buffalo Rock.

Get your pet microchipped from

1:30-3:30 p.m. with the help of the Tuskegee Veterinarian School for only $25, which covers the chip and registration.

You will be able to “Ask the Vet” questions if need be, let your dog paint its very own ‘paw’ painting, participate in a number of fun pet contests to be announced, visit the booths of wonderful local vendors, get something yummy to eat, and purchase one of our Bark in the Park 2021 T-Shirts for $15. We will also have a Blessing of the Pets prior to our alwayspopular Pet Parade!

Admission to Bark in

the Park is $5 per person 13 years old and older.

All dogs coming to Bark in the Park must be good in public, meaning good around children, adults and other dogs in a very busy situation, and they must have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the park.

Vendor spots are still available, and Bark in the Park is a great place for folks to be able to learn about your business, product or service. We welcome local businesses, clubs, civic groups, etc. Our vendor fee is only $35 and you must bring your own tables/pop-up/chairs.

There is no electricity available so if you must bring a generator please let us know for site planning. To get a vendor application please contact us at the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net or call us at 334-567-3377.

Pet of the Week – Yoshi Yoshi is a black, 7-month-old male Lab mix. He weighs about 45 pounds.

Yoshi is as silly as he is sweet. He loves dashing around the play yard and then flopping in your lap for some cuddle time. He’s great with other dogs and he would love a family with children to call his own. Can’t you just see him being a best bud to his little girl or boy?

Adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1-year-old. Cats over 1 year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian.

If you are interested in meeting Yoshi or any of the pets at the humane society, send an email to hselco@bellsouth.net to get an adoption application. Once that is cleared, an appointment will be set up. Walk-in adoptions are not allowed at this time.

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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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) This morning is a social time with others. In fact, it’s an excellent time to wrap up any projects you have initiated with others. After the Moon Alert is over, make time to enjoy some privacy or sneak away to your secret cubbyhole. Tonight: Enjoy solitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This morning you are high-viz, which means others will notice you more than usual. (You might use this to your advantage, or not.) After the Moon Alert is over today, you will feel a strong desire to talk to a friend or mingle with a group. Tonight: Share your dreams.

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that 38%/,& 127,&( certain mortgage executed by Margaret Massey, an unmarried MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE woman, originally in favor of SALE. Default having been Ameriquest Mortgage Compamade in the payment of the ny, on July 1, 2004, said mortindebtedness secured by that JDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI certain mortgage executed by the Judge of Probate of Elmore Mildred L Whitaker, an unmar- County, Alabama, in RLPY ried woman, originally in favor Book 2004, Page 56788; the of Urban Financial Group, on undersigned MTGLQ Investors, October 26, 2009, said mort- L.P., as Mortgagee/Transferee, JDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI under and by virtue of the power the Judge of Probate of Elmore of sale contained in said mortCounty, Alabama, in RLPY gage, will sell at public outcry Book 2009 Page 61865; the to the highest bidder for cash, undersigned Scottsdale REI, in front of the main entrance of LLC., as Mortgagee/Trans- the Courthouse at Wetumpka, feree, under and by virtue of Elmore County, Alabama, on the power of sale contained in August 19, 2021, during the lesaid mortgage, will sell at pub- gal hours of sale, all of its rights, lic outcry to the highest bidder title, and interest in and to the for cash, in front of the main following described real estate, entrance of the Courthouse at situated in Elmore County, AlaWetumpka, Elmore County, bama, to-wit: Lot 3, of the South Alabama, on August 31, 2021, Millbrook Subdivision as shown during the legal hours of sale, E\ SODW UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI all of its rights, title, and interest the Judge of Probate of Elmore in and to the following described County, Alabama, in Plat Book real estate, situated in Elmore 4, at Page 82.. Property street County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot address for informational purNo. 1 of Hillcrest Subdivision poses: 2920 Gibson St , Millas shown by plat made by R.H. brook, AL 36054. THIS PROPHays, Registered Land Suvey- ERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN ors No. 1878, dated February “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 20, 1971, and recorded in the WITHOUT WARRANTY OR 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR of Elmore County, Alabama, in IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE Plat Book 7, Page 11.. Property AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND street address for information- WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO al purposes: 1610 Gilmer Ave. THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD THERETO. Alabama law gives ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BA- some persons who have an SIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY interest in property the right to OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED redeem the property under cerOR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, tain circumstances. Programs USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT may also exist that help perAND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT sons avoid or delay the foreTO THE RIGHT OF REDEMP- closure process. An attorney TION OF ALL PARTIES EN- should be consulted to help TITLED THERETO. Alabama you understand these rights law gives some persons who and programs as a part of the have an interest in property the foreclosure process. This sale is right to redeem the property made for the purpose of paying under certain circumstances. the indebtedness secured by Programs may also exist that said mortgage, as well as the help persons avoid or delay the expenses of foreclosure. The foreclosure process. An attor- successful bidder must tender a ney should be consulted to help non-refundable deposit of Five you understand these rights Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) and programs as a part of the LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH foreclosure process. This sale is to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the made for the purpose of paying time and place of the sale. 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Tif- chase price against the expensfany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the es of sale and the indebtedness right to award the bid to the next secured by the real estate. This highest bidder should the high- sale is subject to postponement est bidder fail to timely tender or cancellation. MTGLQ Investhe total amount due. The Mort- tors, L.P., (“Transferee”) Tiffany gagee/Transferee reserves the & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland right to bid for and purchase the Avenue South, Suite 330, Birreal estate and to credit its pur- mingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. chase price against the expens- com TB File Number: 21-00074 es of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This Wetumpka Herald: sale is subject to postponement July 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 2021 or cancellation. Scottsdale REI, 21-00486 LLC., (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland AvPUBLIC NOTICE enue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com NOTICE OF FILING OF TB File Number: 19-05178 PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT Wetumpka Herald: OF ELMORE COUNTY, Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2021 ALABAMA

FILED 07/14/2021 12:43:27 38%/,& 127,&( PM JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE Elmore LEGAL NOTICE IN THE JUCounty, AL VENILE COURT OF ELMORE AT CASE NUMBER: A2021-17 COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: THOMAS EDNOTICE TO: WARD HEAD, A minor child, THE UNKNOWN NATURAL Case No.: 29-JU-2020-85.02, FATHER, and Case No.: 29-JU-2020WHOSE IDENTITY AND 85.03 a TERMINATION OF PAWHEREABOUTS ARE UNRENTAL RIGHTS ACTION. NoKNOWN, OF M.I.S. tice is hereby given to Rockey AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER David Bradley Head, and Haley INTERESTED PARTY. Kirkland, the father and mother, respectively, of Thomas Ed- Take notice that a Petition for ward Head, born 05-24-2018, Adoption was filed in The Prowhose present whereabouts bate Court of Elmore County, are unknown and cannot be as- Alabama on April 22, 2021 by certained after diligent search THORBEN ZIEHLKE, as Petiand inquiry. You are hereby tioner, for the adoption of M.I.S., given notice that a petition has a minor child. Such minor child EHHQ ¿OHG UHTXHVWLQJ WKDW \RXU was born to DAWN MARIE parental rights be terminated LINEBERGER, NOW KNOWN to Thomas Edward Head, born AS DAWN ZIEHLKE, on March on 05-24-2018. You are hereby 20, 2003. You have the right to given notice that you are re- contest this adoption. Be adTXLUHG WR ¿OH DQ $QVZHU ZLWK WKH vised that if you intend to conClerk of the Juvenile Court and test this adoption, you must file with the Petitioner’s attorney, a written response with the ProDana M. Delk, P.O. Box 5064, bate Court of Elmore County, Montgomery, AL 36103, within Alabama as soon as possible, thirty (30) days of the date of the but no later than thirty (30) days last publication of this notice or from the last date of publication a default judgment can be en- of this notice. The Probate Court WHUHG DJDLQVW \RX $ ¿QDO KHDU- of Elmore County is located at ing has been set for September 100 East Commerce Street, 28th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at El- Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. more County Judicial Complex, Failure to file an objection will 8935 US-231, Wetumpka, AL result in the Court proceeding to 36092. You may appear and consider such Petition without contest the same if you choose. further notice to you.

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JUVENILE JUDGE PATRICK PINKSTON Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2021 -8 PUBLIC NOTICE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE WILL BE AUCTIONED BY J&J TOWING 3345581595 ON 0827-21 1GSHZ5410Y4295814 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1FTYR14U61PA30091 FORD RANGER 1HGCG56752A076080 HONDA ACCORD Wetumpka Herald: July 28 and Aug. 4, 2021 AV FOR SALE Do you have available jobs?

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JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Attorney for Petitioner BRIAN D. MANN ATTORNEY AT LAW 1620 GRAHAM STREET PO BOX 6136 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-531-9500 Wetumpka Herald: July 21, 28, Aug. 4, and 11, 2021 ADP/ZIEHKLE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AUCTION AUGUST 19, 2021 LOT 36 218 FEET RIVERFRONT 2.48 acres LOT 36 River Falls Subdivision Plat Number One Elmore County $OD 3UREDWH 2I¿FH :HWXPSND

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Public Notices S Ala 36092 APPROXIMATELY )((7 :$7(5)5217 ZDWHU VHUYLFH PDLQ ZLWK ¿UH K\GUDQW $FFHVV YLD SDYHG URDG This Invitation for Bids is subject to, and all bids submitted must EH LQ FRPSOLDQFH ZLWK WKH 6FKHGXOH 6SHFLDO 7HUPV RI Sale, Instructions to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, *HQHUDO 7HUPV RI 6DOH 6DPSOH Quitclaim Deed, and Bid Forms DQG $FFHSWDQFH DOO RI ZKLFK are available by email from SEALEDBIDAUCTIONS70@ GMAIL.COM :HWXPSND +HUDOG Aug. 4, 2021 AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE Seventeen Springs Multi Sport Complex, Phase I Bid Notice 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 (Revised). 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.

Perspective bidders will be required to participate in a mandatory in-person prebid on Wednesday August 18th at 9am.

Sealed bids will be received by the Elmore County Commission at 100 E Commerce Street, Suite 200, Wetumpka, AL until 2 PM Central Time on Wednesday September 1st, and then publicly opened as soon thereafter as practicable.

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Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2021 BIDS/COMPLEX PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the code of Alabama 39-1-1(f), notice is hereby given by the Elmore County Commission that the Public Works contract for Proceed Order 2021-PW1-2, Parking Lot improvements for WKH (OPRUH &RXQW\ )LUH¿JKWHUV Training Facility has been completed.

Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4,2021 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO.: CV-2021-000013 MICHELLE RAE RENAUD SAGAN, PLAINTIFF, VS. JASON CHARLES SAGAN, DEFENDANT. NOTICE OF SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION TO: JASON CHARLES SAGAN, his heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, whose whereabouts are unknown; and, take notice that a Complaint has EHHQ ¿OHG DJDLQVW \RX LQ WKH &LUFXLW &RXUW RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ FDVH VW\OHG ³0LFKHOOH Rae Renaud Sagan vs. Jason Charles Sagan”, Case No. CV <RX PXVW ¿OH DQ\ answer to said Complaint on RU EHIRUH WKLUW\ GD\V IURP the date of the last publication of this Notice or a default judgPHQW PD\ EH UHQGHUHG DJDLQVW \RX <RXU DQVZHU PXVW EH ¿OHG ZLWK 5RGQH\ /HH %XUNH\ ,, (VT $WWRUQH\ IRU WKH 3ODLQWLII 8 6 +Z\ :HWXPSka, Alabama 36093, and also ZLWK WKLV RI¿FH 'DWHG WKH WK GD\ RI -XO\ 2021.

V 0LFKDHO 'R]LHU Circuit Court Clerk, Elmore &RXQW\ $/ :HWXPSND +HUDOG -XO\ $XJ DQG CV-2021-000013 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY LEROY BOZEMAN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-192 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of TIMOTHY LEROY BOZEMAN, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on the 13th day of July, 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.

ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY LEROY BOZEMAN. DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ED PARISH, JR, THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52

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Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 2021 EST/BOZEMAN, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENDRICK LEON BURT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-225 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of HENDRICK LEON BURT, deceased, having been granted to PETER YUEN on the 12th day of July, 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.

PETER YUEN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HENDRICK LEON BURT, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 2021 EST/BURT, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSALIND HENDERSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-231 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of ROSALIND HENDERSON, deceased, having been granted to GERALDINE S. ROGERS on the 19 day of July, 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.

GERALDINE S. ROGERS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROSALIND HENDERSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/HENDERSON, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-204 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK R. HOUSTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FRANK R. HOUSTON, deceased, having been granted to JAMES PRESTON HOUSTON and STEPHEN LEWIS HOUSTON 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.

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and STEPHEN LEWIS HOUSTON CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK R. HOUSTON, DECEASED

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.

Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/HOUSTON, F. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-195 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GUENTER F. LEHMANN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GUENTER F. LEHMANN, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT H. LEHMANN on the 30 day of July, 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.

ROBERT H. LEHMANN, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GUENTER F. LEHMANN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU, LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C., 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2021 EST/LEHMANN, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN MULDER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-230 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Ancillary Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to CAMERON P. QUINN and ROBERT M. QUINN as Co-Executors on the day of 22 day of July 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.

CAMERON P. QUINN and ROBERT M. QUINN As Co-Executors of the Estate of Carolyn Mulder Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/MULDER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE NOBLES ROUSE, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-207 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of GERALDINE NOBLES ROUSE, deceased, having been granted to KENNETH WAYNE ROUSE on the 22 day of July, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of

KENNETH WAYNE ROUSE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE NOBLES ROUSE, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT B. RENEAU LAW OFFICES OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 335-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/ROUSE, G. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-232 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN BROOKS SCOTT, who is also known as GLORIA JEAN SCOTT, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GLORIA JEAN BROOKS SCOTT, who is also known as GLORIA JEAN SCOTT, deceased, having been granted to RONALD SHEPARD SCOTT on the 19 day of July, 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.

RONALD SHEPARD SCOTT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA JEAN BROOKS SCOTT, who is also known as GLORIA JEAN SCOTT, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: J N BUCKNER, JR. BUCKNER & COOK LLC 1795 EAST MAIN STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-2111 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/SCOTT, G. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-180 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS CRAIG STRACHAN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THOMAS CRAIG STRACHAN, deceased, having been granted to KIMBERLEY ANN MOSLEY and STUART STRACHAN on the 26 day of July, 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.

KIMBERLEY ANN MOSLEY and STUART STRACHAN CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS CRAIG STRACHAN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: JOHN D. NORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 241 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-0682 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2021 EST/STRACHAN, T. Do you have available jobs?

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NEXT OF KIN, ALL OF WHOSE IDENITY AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, OF JEROLD EDWARD ZACHMEYER, SR., DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON

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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PERCY SHUFORD, JR., DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 2021-237 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: DEWAYNE ADAMS, A NEXT OF KIN OF PERCY SHUFORD, JR., AND ANY UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF PERCY SHUFORD, JR. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 21, 2021 a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of PERCY SHUFORD, JR., deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, RICKY DONZELL SHUFORD, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate 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 an heir at law and next-of-kin of PERCY SHUFORD, 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.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. Jason Britt, Esq. STONE, BRITT, & WEBB, LLC 114 South Main Street Post Office Box 967 Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 (TEL) 334.517.6520 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/SHUFORD, P. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-241 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN SEARCY SUBLETTE, WHO IS ALSO KNOWN AS ANNIE JEAN SUBLETTE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JEAN SEARCY SUBLETTE, who is also known as ANNIE JEAN SUBLETTE, deceased, having been granted to SHERRON LYNN SUBLETTE MURPHREE on the 30 day of July, 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.

SHERRON LYNN SUBLETTE MURPHREE, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JEAN SEARCY SUBLETTE, who is also known as ANNIE JEAN SUBLETTE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR., THE PARISH LAW FIRM, PO BOX 52, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052, 323 ADAMS AVE, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334-2630003 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 11 and 18, 2021 EST/SUBLETTE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEROLD EDWARD ZACHMEYER, SR., DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-238 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: THE HEIRS AT LAW AND

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on July 22, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JEROLD EDWARD ZACHMEYER, SR., deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by the Petitioner, RICHARD WEBER, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate 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 JEROLD EDWARD ZACHMEYER, SR. 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.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jul. 28, Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 EST/ZACHMEYER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAWAYNE JACKSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-229 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of DAWAYNE JACKSON, deceased, having been granted to REGIS JACKSON on the 27 day of July, 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.

REGIS JACKSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DAWAYNE JACKSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: DESIRAE LEWIS ATTORNEY AT LAW THE LEWIS LAW FIRM, PC P O BOX 81 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4,11 and 18, 2021 ESTATE/JACKSON,D. Do you have available jobs?

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PUBLIC NOTICE Public & Legal Notice Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held during the regular meeting of the Wetumpka Planning Commission in the Council Chambers of the Wetumpka City Hall, 212 South Main Street, on Monday, the 9th day of August, at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of: • Consider a request by the Wetumpka Planning Commission to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of Wetumpka, Alabama, Ordinance 99-4, Article VIII, Section 81.1 – Billboards. Public Hearing Required Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4, 2021 HEARING

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNT OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-245 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA KIMBRELL SCOTT, who is also known as THELMA GERTRUDE SCOTT, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THELMA KIMBRELL SCOTT, who is also known as THELMA GERTRUDE SCOTT, deceased, having been granted to BERTHA CORBITT on the 29 day of July, 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.

BERTHA CORBITT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA KIMBRELL SCOTT who is also known as THELMA GERTRUDE SCOTT,DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: TERRY P. WILSON WILSON & JACKSON. LLC 1785 TALIAFERRO TRAIL MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36117 334-260-9998 Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4,11 and 18, 2021 ESTATE/SCOTT.T PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, August 20th, 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 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 3024: Jesse Jones. 328 Fortner Lane, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Boxes, Furniture Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 STORAGE SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Friday, August 20th, 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 732: Steven Beeman. 815 Shade Tree Court, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Contents: Furniture Wetupmka Herald Aug. 4 and 11, 2021 STORAGE SALE

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Council approves liquor license request for Grove Station

By CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief

Grove Station is one step closer to opening now that the Tallassee City Council has approved a request for a liquor license at the business.

Owner Corrie Sid was unable to attend the council meeting, but her brother-in-law, Brad Davis, addressed the council on her behalf.

“There’s going to be events there, but it’s not going to be a liquor store,” Davis explained to the council during the July 27 regular meeting. “Because there will be events there, the state requires her

to have a liquor license if someone brings in wine for a wedding reception, or whatever it may be.”

With plans for a meat market and bakery, specialty wines could be available as well.

“I think there will be some specialty wine that’s imported in and sold,” Davis said. “It’s going to be a butcher shop and bakery shop there with the sale of some wine, at some point.”

Members of the council expressed support for the soon-to-be new business in the downtown area, as well as other projects that Sid is working on.

“I want to thank Corrie for all

of her investment in Tallassee, for fixing up the Guesthouse and bringing Grove Station to downtown. I think this is going to be an excellent economic development drive for downtown,” councilmember Sarah Hill said.

The council unanimously voted to approve the request for a liquor license at Grove Station.

Sid had to go before the council for approval of the liquor license before it could be approved on the state level with the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Plans are to open Grove Station later this month or early in September.

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Mayor John Hammock announces Master Gardeners to host Lunch and candidacy for Public Service Learn Aug. 10 Commission Place 1

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Mayor John “Johnny” Hammock of Tallassee has announced his campaign for Alabama Public Service Commissioner Place 1.

Hammock is the current Mayor and Superintendent of Utilities for the City of Tallassee serving in his second term.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Mayor of Tallassee and Superintendent of Utilities over the past five years. The work that we have accomplished has helped make Tallassee a better place to live, raise a family, and start a business, and now I want to do the same for the State of Alabama.” Hammock said.

Mayor Hammock is a lifelong Conservative Republican who is a graduate of the University of Alabama and a small business owner with his wife Kimberly Hammock.

Hammock is a member of the Elmore County Republican party executive committee, and has three children. Hammock serves on the board of directors for the Alabama League of Municipalities, member of EDAA, member of ACCMA, founder of the Tallassee economic development committee, member of the Tallassee Planning commission, board of directors for AMES, board of directors for Central Alabama Aging Consortium, serves on board of CARPDC, and a member of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce.

“The failed energy policies we see coming out of Washington D.C from the liberal elites are making utilities more expensive.

The Biden-Harris administration is working every day to do everything they can to make working-class families struggle right here in Alabama,” Hammock said. “They are killing our small businesses, the middle class, and destroying jobs in our economy.

I’m tired of it and I’m ready to step up and start helping fight back against their socialist policies.”

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Mayor Johnny Hammock will be running for Public Service Commissioner Place 1.

Tallassee, Hammock brought in over $4.3 million dollars in grants to help improve the City of Tallassee from replacing sewer lines, gas lines, water tanks, repaving streets, etc. Hammock has over a decade of small business ownership and helped navigate his city through a pandemic. He believes that the Democrats’ push for renewable energy will cost businesses, farmers, and the hardworking men and women of Alabama thousands of dollars.

“I am running for the office of Public Service Commission because I have served my hometown and now I want to serve the people

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of the great state of Alabama,” Hammock said. “My experience as Superintendent of Utilities over water, waste water, and gas have prepared me to serve on the PSC. I’ll always be transparent, fair, and an ethical public servant who will work each and every day for you.”

The Republican Primary election will be on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

“We need fresh blood in the PSC and someone with boots on the ground experience in utilities,” Hammock said. “ I won’t be outworked and I look forward to traveling the state and getting to meet the great people of our state.”

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The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association has resumed its free Lunch and Learn event that takes place once a month.

Lunch and Learn is held from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday on every month at First Presbyterian Church, located at 100 West Bridge Street, said Sandy Rosamond with CAMGA. Each event features a different master gardener who will educate those in attendance about things such as invasive plants, backyard composting, transplanting trees and more.

Beverages and a light snack are provided, but Rosamond said guests are invited to bring a sack lunch along with them.

“Before COVID, we used to have an average of 50 people attending every month, but now it’s like we’re starting over,” Rosamond said. “We’re trying to spread the word and let the community know that we’re starting back up and it’s free.”

Rosamond said about 30 people attended July’s Lunch and Learn, but most of them were master gardeners who are already knowledgeable about gardening.

Here’s the schedule for upcoming Lunch and Learn events: Aug. 10: Invasive plants with Dr. Nancy Loewenstein, an extension specialist, ACES Sept. 14: Planting Bulbs and Tubers for next year bloomers with Karen Weber, Montgomery County master gardener Oct. 12: Backyard composting with Kelly LaFreniere, Elmore County master gardener Nov. 9: Fermentation for life with Deborah Kelso, Elmore County master gardener Dec. 14: Transplanting trees and shrubs with David Doggett, Jefferson County master gardener For more information, contact the Elmore County Extension Office at 567-6301.

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New w AC AC budget budget could could have have new new positions positions ifif approved approved y CLIFF F WILLIAMS WILLIAM WIL LIAMS S taff Writer ter

The Alex Alexande Alexander ander r City City City City Coun Council cil face faces s tough tough ecisions ns to ach achieve ieve a balan b balanced alanced ced budg budget. et.

Department artme rtment nt heads heads are ask asking ing for more pos posiions to o pro provide vide bet better ter serv services ices for Ale Alexand Alexander xander er ity residents. requests siden idents. ts. They are als also o making making req request uests s of he council uncil un cil to fund fund capi capital tal proj projects projects. ects..

Alexander finance director xande ander r City City finan f inance ce direc d irector tor Sand Sandy y tanbrough ough ou gh said said the fisc fiscal al year year 2021 wor working king udget iincludes ncludes nclu des a 3% cos costt of liv living ing adju adjustme adjustment stment nt nd the e requests requests for new employees. employe emp loyees. es. But conserconserative r revenue evenue even ue estim e estimations stimatio ations ns leave leave onl only y $142,9 $1 $142,913 42,913 13 o cover er nea nearly rly $4 milli m million illion on in in capita ca capital pitall reques re requests quests ts for for he city’s y’s gener g general eneral al fund. fund. yor yo r Tommy Tommy Spra Spraggin ggins s said said at at a budg budget et Mayor Spraggins work session Thursday the city council faces ough decisions as it seeks to pass p a budget g Oct. .

“It doesn’tt leav leave e much much for for capit c capital apital al proje p projects,” rojects, cts,” ” praggins said. id. “We have eit either her got to have have more revenue, e, cut cut expenses expenses expens es or or borrow borrow money.” money.” and Stanbrough Stanbrough Stanbr ough made made revenue revenue revenu e proproSpraggins and ections based on fiscal year 2019. The record evenue of the past few months is not taken into ccount.

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

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

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

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

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

“Everything is figured in,” Stanbrough said.

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

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

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

“We are cutt cutting ing gras grass s at Sug Sugar ar Creek Creek (Wastewa (Was tewater ter Trea Treatmen tment),” t),” Bre Brewer wer said said.. “They “They (Wastewater Treatment),” with overtime.” overtime over time.” .” did it with Brewer Brew er said said wate water r treatment treatment treatm ent employees employee empl oyees s were were cutting the grass grass most most often often acc accruin ruing g overtime overtime overti me at at cutting accruing rates of $30 and more more per per hour. hour. rates Alexande Alex ander r City City police police polic e chief chief Jay Turner Turner said said he Alexander going to fill fill two two positi po sitions ons in anima a nimall control controll contro was going positions animal because it created created creat ed issues issues issue s with with the the population populatio popul ation n at because animal shelter. shelter. shelt er. Turner Turner wants wants to shift shift the the posiposithe animal tions to create create a lead lead dispatcher. dispatche dispa tcher. r. tions “Current “Cur rently ly we we have have polic p olice e officers officers office rs trying trying tryin g to “Currently police supervis supe rvise e dispat di spatcher chers,” s,” Turner Turner said. said. “(T “(The he posiposisupervise dispatchers,” tion) was was there there at one one time.” time.” time. ” tion) Turner Turn er said said the city city’s ’s dispatch dispatch dispa tch requires requires three three people per shift and certifications specializing in dispatch disp atch.. Recreating Recreating Recrea ting the lead lead dispatch dispatch dispat ch position position posit ion dispatch. solve several several sever al problems, problems, probl ems, he said. said. will solve Turner Turn er also also requ requeste ested d creati cr eating ng secur s ecurity ity posi posirequested creating security tions for for the the entrance entrance entran ce at at the the new new municipal municipal munici pal tions complex. Turner Turner hope hopes s to be able to use reti retired red complex. enforcem enfo rcement ent in part-time part-time parttime positions positio pos itions ns but but may may law enforcement need to hire a full time employee if that measure doesn’t work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 4, 2021

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Vol. 31, No. 14

ECLECTIC NUTRITION

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

Eclectic Nutrition is now open in downtown Eclectic.

The business, located at 25B Kowaliga Road, held its soft opening on Saturday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and owner Kristen Dales said the day was a success. Dales said she’s planning a grand opening event that will take place in about two weeks.

“Saturday was pretty steady,” she said. “There was a good turnout. A lot of people said they’re glad we’re here.”

Dales said she’s received nothing but good feedback on the quality and taste of her teas and shakes, but she’s still working hard to reach people who might not know about her business.

“Since Saturday, I’ve been busy trying to get the word out that we’re here and we’re open,” she said. “I invite anyone and everyone to just pop in to say ‘hey,’ or come out and try a tea or shake.”

Eclectic Nutrition features Herbalife Nutrition products, which have been growing in popularity over the past few years. Eclectic Nutrition offers loaded teas, meal replacement shakes and protein iced coffees.

The loaded teas are available to try in several different flavor combinations.

Dales said the herbal tea mixtures come in five different flavors, while the sugarfree water enhancers and liftoff energy tablets come in a variety of different flavors, allowing for countless flavor combinations to mix and match. The loaded teas have 24 calories, no sugar and 4 grams of carbohydrates.

“The loaded teas aid in weight loss, digestion and helps with your metabolism by making you feel full for longer,” Dales said. “And they’re full of vitamins and minerals.”

The 200-calorie, plant-based meal replacement shakes will be available in 15 flavors. They contain 24 grams of protein, 21 vitamins and minerals and 5 grams of fiber.

The 100-calorie protein iced coffees also come in a variety of flavors and contain 80 milligrams of caffeine and 2 grams of sugar.

Dales said she began using Herbalife products last year at home and discovered that they worked great for her and her lifestyle.

“I just really liked the way they make me feel,” she said. “I’m more upbeat and energized, and I don’t feel so dragged down halfway through the day.”

Dales decided to sign up as a Herbalife distributor and she began introducing the beverages to people at her job.

“I started selling teas at work, then I made a Facebook page and it just really grew,” Dales said. “When I started introducing it to other people, I was seeing how it was changing their lives and it just inspired me to venture out.

That’s when I started thinking about opening a storefront.”

Dales’ downtown Eclectic location is 900 square feet. She gave the space a facelift by painting the walls and floor, knocking down a wall and expanding the bar/cash register area.

In addition to the beverages, Dales also plans to have shirts, cups, decals, koozies and Herbalife candy and protein bars available to purchase.

Eclectic Nutrition is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dales said she’s considering a 6 a.m. opening time when school starts back. Also, be sure to follow Eclectic Nutrition on Instagram @EclecticNutritionClub.

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INSET: Eclectic Nutrition offers several different flavors of teas and shakes.

TOP RIGHT: There was a steady flow of customers on Saturday during the soft opening of Eclectic Nutrition. MIDDLE RIGHT: Store owner Kristen Dales, left, stops to take a photo with a customer on Saturday. RIGHT: Store owner Kristen Dales, right, takes a photo with customers on Saturday.

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