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Chamber of Commerce hosted a than doubled our service capacity ribbon cutting ceremony to cele- for the Millbrook store, making it brate the expansion on Thursday, even more efficient and convenient When Don Duncan opened Aug 26. for our customers,” Duncan said. his first tire and auto shop in Duncan’s business doubled in Chamber’s By BRIANA WILSON Brenda Dennis, waitthe their turn to get their nose from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those Millbrook, he never thought he’d size. There are six bays in opera- executive director, congratulated Bureau Chief swabbed, said the hospital’s marcoming to get tested need to have By BRIANA WILSON Chamber of Commerce hosted a than doubled our service capacity be expanding the business just tion at the first locations, at 3760 Duncan on the rapid growth of his keting director Heidi Smith. their driver’s license and insurBureau Chief cutting ceremony to cele- forbusiness the Millbrook store, making three years later. But on he recent- ribbon Magnolia Drive. Five additional and thanked him forit all More than 200 area residents The hospital’s drive-thru testance card with them. brate the expansion more efficient andcity’s convenient ly did just that. bays were built with on theThursday, expansion, even he does within the business visited Elmore Community Hosing clinic opened on Aug. 31. The testing site utilizes the rapid When Don Duncan opened 26. the total to 11. Five addi- forcommunity. our customers,” Duncan said. An addition to Don Duncan’s All Aug bringing pital’s COVID-19 drive-thru testOn its first day open, 88 people tests, and patients can expect to BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD his first Auto tire and in tional Duncan’s business in Brenda Dennis, the Chamber’s American and auto Tire shop opened employees weredoubled also added, “He lifts other people up,” HERALD ing clinic on Tuesday, Sept. 7. were served. Since then, no less get their resultsBRIANA backWILSON in 30| THE minElmore Community Hospital’ s marketing director Heidi Smith, left, Millbrook, he never are number six baystoin12. opera- executive director, congratulated adjacent to the currentthought facilityhe’d on size. bringThere the total Don served Duncan standsutes in front of the new depending addition to his on Millbook Most mornings, vehicles spill than 100 people have been to an hour demonstrates when patients arrive hospital’ See DUNCAN, Aug. 9, what and happens thethe Millbrook Area “The more Duncan on the rapid be expanding business justat thetion at sthenew firstaddition locations,has at 3760 growth of Page his A2 business, Don Duncan’s All American Auto and Tire. of the hospital’sbusiness parking and lot thanked on each drive-thru testing site. Roberts swabs three COVID years later. ButHospital on heemployee recent-Amanda Magnolia Drive. out Five additional himday for of allthe clinic, which See TESTING, Page A3 and into the street as residents operates Monday through Friday herlynose. did just that. bays were built with the expansion, he does within the city’s business An addition to Don Duncan’s All bringing the total to 11. Five addi- community. American Auto and Tire opened tional employees were also added, “He lifts other people up,” BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD adjacent to the current facility on bring the total number to 12. Don Duncan stands in front of the new addition to his Millbook See DUNCAN, Page A2 Aug. 9, and the Millbrook Area “The new addition has more business, Don Duncan’s All American Auto and Tire. By BRIANA WILSON Bureau Chief

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‘Big Fish’ returns to the Depot stage Sept. 16

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Wetumpka Nutrition is now offering a new service to its customers: delivery. The decision was made in an effort to reach more people, according to a mesBy BRIANA WILSON sage posted on the business’s Facebook Bureau Chief Page. With Company Street closed, which is where the business is located, Wetumpka Nutrition is now offering the business hasn’t been getting as many a new service tothrough its customers: delivery. customers the door. The “We decision was made an effort toa little are going to tryinsomething different with our hours to with the road reach more people, according a mesthe post reads. “We sagebeing postedclosed on thestill,” business’s Facebook BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD are With going Company to be doing delivery from 7-9 Page. Street closed, Wetumpka resident Marty Woodall sits which is where the business is located, painting in Merchants Alley in downtown Seegetting NUTRITION, Page A3 the business hasn’t been as many Wetumpka. customers through the door. “We are going to try something a little different with our hours with the road being closed still,” the post reads. “We are going to be doing delivery from 7-9

The Wetumpka Depot Players will reprise “Big Fish the Musical” for 11 performances beginning Sept. 16. The story is based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel, “Big Fish: A novel of Mythic Proportions,” and the 2003 film written by John August and directed by Tim Burton. With music and lyrics from BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD Andrew Lippa, producSeveral peoplethis dressed in Tim Burton-themed costumed roamed the streets of downtown Wetumpka last week. tion will run through Oct. 2. “Big Fish” is full of humor, heart and intriguing stagecraft. The story focuses on the complex father/son relationship between Edward Bloom BRIANA WILSON | THE HERALD in TimaBurton-themed costumed roamed the streets of downtown Wetumpka last week. and a few from Georgia, painting artwork was being By BRIANA WILSON Mobile, created,” Eifert said. and hisSeveral son, people Will.dressed Edward, See NUTRITION, Page A3 Bureau Chief outside in the open air. The artists paintThe Kelly hosted a reception and a Wet traveling salesman and storyed various scenes and buildings in the Paint Sale thatWILSON was open to the public on teller of epic tales is coming By BRIANA About 20 artists from throughout Alacity and then later placed them for sale at Friday, Sept. 10. to terms with his own mortalBureau Chief On Saturday the painting bama participated in Wetumpka’s Plein the gallery. and artwork sale continued until 3 p.m.. ity while Will must reconcile Air Event from Sept. 9-11. Jennifer Eifert, curator at The Kelly, The is hosting a Plein Air its Event his upbringing in preparation TheKelly city of Wetumpka hosted last Hosted by the Kelly Fitzpatrick Mesaid the event served as another way to September 9th - 11th. The artists will for becoming a father. AudiFarmers Market for the summer season on Thursday, Aug.town 26. to paint Thursmorial Gallery in collaboration with the share art with the community. then set up around ences will delight in Edward’s Dakota Steed, the Saturday city’s Farmers Alabama Plein Air Artists, the event fea“It gave people a chance to meet the day evening, Friday and until tales of the local witch, a By BRIANA WILSON Market manager, the weekly event was tured artists spanning from HuntsvilleBureau to artists, purchase artwork and watch as the 3:00. circus ringmaster turned wereChief By BRIANA WILSON a huge success. wolf, a giant named, Karl and Bureau“The Chief city and the vendors were a trip to Auburn University his past week famed film diblown away by the response,” he said. where he falls in love with the The city of Wetumpka hosted “Everyone was pleased withits thelast turnout rector, producer and writer prettiest girl on The Plains. Farmers Market for the summer season every week.” Tim Burton was celebrated “This musical stayed in my on Thursday, Aug. 26. The market averaged about 17 venin the city of Wetumpka. The celheart after we produced the Dakota Steed, theThe city’s Farmers dors per week. city’s market is Byebration BRIANAkicked WILSON off on Wednesday, Market weekly was of statemanager, certified the through theevent Department Bureau Aug. Chief 25, Burton’s 63rd birthday, See STAGE, Page A3 a huge success. Agriculture’s Farmer’s Market Authority, STAFF REPORT programs and a chance to meet and and continued until Saturday, Aug. whichcity means marketwere featured “The and that the the vendors TPI Staff talk with students. 28. his past week famed film dilocally grown fresh producehefrom farms blown away by the response,” said. “I appreciated the opportunity throughout state.with the turnout “Everyone was the pleased rector, producer and writer See BURTON, Page A3 Senate Pro Tem Greg Reed today to visit Ingram State Technievery week.” Burton was celebrated (R-Jasper) and Sen. Clyde ChamcalTim College with President Annette The market averaged about 17 venin Funderburk the city of and Wetumpka. The bliss (R-Prattville) toured the my Senate col-celSee MARKET, Page A2 dors per week. The city’s market is ebration off on Wednesday, Ingram State Technical College league kicked Clyde Chambliss,” Reed state certified through the Department of Today’s Burton’s 63rd birthday, campus on Thursday, said.25, “The work that Ingram State CONTACT US Sept. 9, to Aug. Agriculture’s Farmer’s Market Authority, gather information about the impact does every day is extremely importand continued until Saturday, Aug. which means that the marketSUBMITTED featured 334-567-7811 | THE HERALD of education opportunities on those 28.ant to our state in that it provides locally grown fresh produce from farms SUBMITTED | THE HERALD Ingram State Technical College student ambassador James Morgan shares Fax: incarcerated 334-567-3284 in the state’s prisons. incarcerated individuals with the throughout the state. There will be multiple chances for guests to information about career technical programs at ISTC with Senators Clyde See BURTON, Page A3 The tour included stops at many Low see “BigHigh Fish the Musical” when it returns Chambliss (R-Prattville) and Greg Reed (R-Jasper) and ISTC president 5266 U.S. Hwy. 231 • Wetumpka, ALAnSee SENATORS, Page A3 nette Funderburk during the legislators’ tour of the college. of ISTC’s 19 career technical to the stage from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2.

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Community Calendar SEPTEMBER

BARK IN THE PARK: The Humane Society of Elmore County’s 15th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 1-5 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 26. Vendors, a microchip clinic, Pet Parade, Ask the Vet, Pet Paw Painting and a pet items silent auction are planned for the event. 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. Vendor spots are still available for only $35 – contact hselco@bellsouth.net. 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.

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ONGOING EVENTS

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a yearlong hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m. ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street. NAACP MEETINGS: The Elmore County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in 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 334-4920777 for more information. OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission. RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB

MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events. MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 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, 12step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist. org. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information. AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka. RED HILL GALLERY: The Red Hill Gallery on Highway 229 in the Red Hill Community in Tallassee is open Fridays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for local live music performances. No admission is charged but donations are welcomed to maintain the building and pay for refreshments. MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE: If you have gardening questions you can call the Master Gardener Helpline at 1-877-252-4769. The helpline starts March 1 and ends in August. CHILDREN’S HARBOR: Children’s Harbor Treasures and Thrift Store Located on state route 63 just south of Lake Martin Amphitheater, the Children’s Harbor Thrift Store is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. proceeds are used to help fund the activities at the Lake Martin campus of children’s harbor and the Family Center at Children’s Hospital. Call 334-857-2008 for more information.

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Third-degree burglary from Alpha and Omega Hispanic Mission, 306 W. Tuskeena St.; two electric guitars, string bass guitar, ukelele, stage speakers and audio cables stolen; valued at $2,970.

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Raegan Vaughan, right, said it is not unusual for her to conduct tests on 20-30 samples at one time.

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how busy the clinic is. Raegan Vaughan, who works at the testing clinic and actually performs the COVID tests on the nose swab samples, said it is not unusual for her to be conducting tests on 20-30 samples at one time. “It is very fast paced, but it’s also reward-

ing when you can call to give people good news, or if they have it, give them tips on how to manage their symptoms,” said testing clinic worker Maddie Hughes. Although the testing site has been busy, Amanda Roberts said the patients have been very understanding about having to wait their turn. “We’ve had patients who have brought us snacks and lunch,” Roberts said. “They’ve been

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show in collaboration with the Wetumpka High School Theatre Guild in 2019,” said Kristy Meanor, Depot Artistic Director and Big Fish director. “Every element of this musical reminds me of why it’s so important to be back in a theatre again, experiencing the magic of storytelling

very pleasant.” In August, Smith said Ivy Creek’s urgent care centers began experiencing increases in the number of people coming to get tested for COVID. Ivy Creek owns five health clinic and urgent cares in Elmore County. “We opened the clinic to help take the pressure off of our clinics that have been overrun with COVID testing,” Smith said. “People are still

with the community. And the timing is perfect, after HGTV’s Hometown Takeover, to revisit Daniel Wallace’s masterpiece that helped put Wetumpka on the map.” Meanor is sharing production duties with Musical Director Randy Foster and Choreographer Daniel Harms, both of whom return from the original run. The cast is a blend of both original company members and new cast

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going to urgent cares for illnesses and injuries unrelated to COVID, and those patients are having a hard time being seen by practitioners and are experiencing two to three hour wait times. Those urgent cares needed some relief.” Elmore Community Hospital also offers the Moderna COVID vaccine and operates a COVID infusion clinic, which has also been very busy lately.

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and crew. Returning cast members from 2019 include, Chris Kelly as Edward Bloom, Shephard Grier as young Will, Desirae Lewis as the Witch and Cushing Phillips as Amos Calloway Tickets are $15 at wetumpkadepot.com. The Depot is reducing capacity size and asks audiences to wear masks. The theatre is located at wetumpkadepot.com at 300 South Main Street in historic downtown Wetumpka.

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opportunity to gain real world skills and training necessary to be productive members of our communities upon completion of their sentences and prevents recidivism back into the prison system. President Funderburk and her excellent staff provide strong, capable leadership, and I appreciate all that they do for the wellbeing of our state.” Ingram, which has instructional sites in Bibb, Clark, Elmore and Jefferson counties, is the state’s only legislatively mandated provider of correctional education. “The Alabama legislature has long recognized the impact of education on reducing recidivism,” Funderburk said, citing the 1965 legislation that established the college for the expressed purpose of providing training for the incarcerated. “Over 94 percent of those incarcerated in Alabama’s prisons will be released, returning to communities across the state. Without access to the resources and education needed to develop skills essential for securing meaningful long-term employment, many of them will ultimately return to prison.” Ingram is part of the Alabama Community College System and is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. In addition to career technical programs, the college offers

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Ingram State Technical College instructor Eddie Lucas answers questions about correctional education from (from left) Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper) Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) Alabama Community College System Executive Director of External Affairs Boone Kinard and ISTC president Annette Funderburk.

adult education, GED testing, and workplace skills training. Job placement specialists match graduates with employment opportunities across the state. “Ingram State Technical College is a valuable asset to the state of Alabama,” Chambliss explained. “The job training and educational opportunities they provide for incarcerated men and women put inmates on a path toward success and brighter futures once released. The vocational opportunities incarcerated individuals receive at Ingram State benefit Alabama by preventing recidivism, thus lifting the strain on our prison system and creating productive, skilled members of our state’s workforce and communities. I appreciate the work of Ingram State’s faculty and staff and the benefits they provide for Alabama and our state’s incarcerated

population.” Reed’s communications director William Heartsill and Boone

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September is Suicide Prevention Month

have written a column similar to this every September for a few years now. It never gets easier. However, the message is important and if it helps just one person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide or someone who is left with its aftermath, then it was worth it. I know suicide. I know it well. In 2000, one month to the day after my first daughter was born and one day after my younger brother’s birthday, my father took his life. In his case, there were many precursors. He had a mental illness that contributed to his depression and an opioid addiction that came about after a car accident that nearly took his life. It was 1978 and my father was a passenger in a car that collided head-on with another vehicle on Graveyard Bridge in Tallassee. Some of you may remember reading about it. I was a year old. From that point on, life was never the same. His timeline was split into life before the wreck and life after the wreck. It was bad. After the wreck, life became a rigorous schedule of doctor visits.

CARMEN RODGERS Bureau Chief He could no longer work and provide for the family. He was not the man he was before. Before the wreck, he was one of the most vibrant men in the world. His charisma preceded him. That’s what that wreck on Graveyard Bridge took from him more than anything. My parents divorced a few years later and my dad moved to Florida, where he was able to receive top-notch medical care. And while the first-rate doctors in the Sunshine State were able to treat his physical pain, in his case overtreat, nothing was done to treat his mental illness. Mental illness is real and it deserves the same recognition as other health issues. It is an illness that we have to talk about. I am guilty of not talking about it. Suicide is not a

comfortable topic. Here it is 22 years after my dad’s suicide and our family has only discussed it a handful of times and even then, the word suicide was seldom used. We tend to dance around the topic and this seems to be the norm. That has to change. Thankfully there are resources out there, such as the national suicide prevention lifeline to help those struggling with thoughts of suicide. However, it is up to the individual to take advantage of these resources. Talk and share information about available resources with others. If you know of someone who may be struggling, please reach out to him or her today. Call and say hello. Let that person know that they are loved and the world needs them in it. Empathy and compassion are two things the world cannot have enough of. These are attributes that need to be practiced and strengthened. Also, please be kind to everyone. You never know what the person standing next to you is going through.

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t happened 12 years ago this week. For on this week in 2009, the longest-running program in broadcasting history, Guiding Light, ended its 72-year run. Created by daytime legend Irna Phillips (who also created As the World Turns, Another World, and co-created Days of our Lives), The Guiding Light started out in 1937 on the NBC Red Radio Network. (Radio aficionados will know that NBC “Red” lives on as the television network, while NBC “Blue” is known today as ABC.) The original stories were about a minister named Rev. Ruthledge, which gave the show its title. The sponsor was Oxydol, a Procter & Gamble product, which led to the coining of the phrase “soap opera” to describe the type of programming. In 1952, the series moved over to CBS television and focused on the Bauer family, still a part of the fabric of the show at the end. Guiding Light became a top-rated soap in the 1970s and 1980s and featured some of the greatest writing and performances in daytime history. The end game for GL began in the winter of 2008, when Procter & Gamble cut the budget of the show so deeply that longtime actors took salary cuts, and the show’s New York City studios were sacrificed in favor of outdoor location shoots in Peapack, New Jersey. The show began to take on a ‘reality’ type appearance, with claustrophobic close-up shots, profanity-laden dialogue, and a soundtrack that The Hollywood Reporter called “MySpace reject music.” Homemade YouTube videos looked better than this. Forever came to soon for Guiding Light, but I thought at the time that “my show” would survive. Within weeks, Procter & Gamble brought the hammer down on As the World Turns, which was the last remaining P&G soap opera. The final episode of As the World Turns aired this week in 2010, and since that show had more time to wrap up its final storylines, they

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist mostly did a good job of featuring conclusions to stories that had taken years to develop. It was a far classier end than what GL had endured. They also showcased the talents of their veteran cast members. Don Hastings had played Bob Hughes since 1960; similarly, Eileen Fulton had been on the show as Lisa for that period, too. John Dixon was played by the legendary Larry Bryggman from 1969 onward, while Kathryn Hays had played Kim since 1972. Those actors, as well as several others who had been featured in storylines for four decades or more, all had their final weeks in the spotlight as ATWT concluded. In the years since, other serials All My Children and One Life to Live were also cancelled. The networks built their schedules around the soaps for years, riding these profitable cash cows to the bitter end. Some would say that the networks’ interference in the management, direction, and storylines of the shows over these past few years was the leading cause of death – a point with which I wholeheartedly agree. The honest truth is that reality television killed the soap opera. Why pay an out-of-work Broadway actor enough money to buy a Lunchable or Lean Cuisine when you can have the “real” housewives of wherever glammed up for free? I protested cancellation of ATWT by not purchasing Procter & Gamble products. Petty, perhaps, but I found P&G’s heartless destruction of the building block that launched their vast empire to be classless. To wit: in ATWT’s last year, they were nominated for several Emmys. P&G declined to pay the travel costs of the actors and writers to attend the awards ceremony. Cheap! They

also kicked the program out of their Brooklyn studios earlier than promised, forcing them to speed up production by taping a week’s worth of shows in one day. No wonder people complained about the quality of these programs! Today, four soap operas remain. A dear friend of mine is a composer of the background music for The Young and the Restless. He is sworn to secrecy on storyline security, but it’s still a cool job. And Y&R has been #1 for so long, it is in no danger of cancellation. Others have been forced to grow and change, or die. This past week, Days of our Lives stepped into the world of streaming with a spin-off series on the Peacock (NBC) app, titled Beyond Salem. The show featured longtime favorites Marlena (Deidre Hall), John (Drake Hogestyn), Billie (Lisa Rinna), Shane (Charles Shaughnessy), Anna (LeAnn Hunley), Tony (Thaao Penghlis), Abe (James Reynolds), as well as newer characters like Paulina (Jackee Harry) and more as they searched for a stolen Alamainian Peacock made of six colorful jewels – the same colors as the NBC logo, ha ha. Over on the mother ship that airs during the regular time slot, they have found a magic formula that introduces newer characters tied to existing favorites, and are currently featuring a front-burner storyline for Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and husband Doug (Bill Hayes), as his character has begun to battle dementia. Other perennial characters such as Patch (Stephen Nichols), Maggie (Suzanne Rogers), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), and Justin (Wally Kurth) are featured daily. In fact, Days is the only soap opera to see its ratings go up during the past two years of pandemic viewing, perhaps because people tune in and see familiar faces. (Incidentally, the highest-rated daytime programming of 2020-21 was Jeopardy!, The Price is Right, and Let’s Make a Deal, so there is obviously still an appetite for traditional daytime programming that isn’t a talk show with people arguing.)

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society following incarceration. “We are incredibly proud of Mr. Clem and delighted that CEA is honoring his dedication and service to our students,” said ISTC president Annette Funderburk. The CEA network is a great resource for everyone involved in correctional education.” Clem has nearly 30 years’ experience in correctional education, which began when he was a student enrolled at Ingram. Following his release, Clem returned to Ingram in 1995 as an instructor in the Automotive Mechanics program. He has worked as a faculty

advisor and also developed and taught a series of basic study skills courses. In 2014 Clem joined the adult education/GED prep team at Ingram. Sharon Walker, ISTC director of adult education, said Clem’s CEA recognition was well deserved. “Frank is an excellent instructor; he motivates students, and they can tell he clearly cares about their success. This national recognition is a tremendous honor which truly reflects Frank’s dedication to serving our unique student population.”

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Michelle Lumpkin, of Apex Gas in Tallassee. Once a tank is filled, it is a good idea to monitor propane usage. No one wants to run out of propane unexpectedly. “Watch the tank, and be safe,” Lumpkin said. Another precaution for some homeowners is having a chimney sweeper inspect the fireplace and chimney in the home. Every year, whether you use your chimney and fireplace or not, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) both state that you should have your entire system professionally inspected. Not only does this help identify problems early on, but it also allows homeowners to get a

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Bark in the Park coming up By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director This coming Sunday, Sept. 19, we hope everyone can come out starting at 1 p.m. for our 15th Annual Bark in the Park at Fort Toulouse in Wetumpka. Help us celebrate the love we all have for our pets by bringing your dog out to Fort Toulouse to enjoy a nice afternoon in the park. We will have vendors and the like well spread out through the part around the Pavilion area. There will be plenty to do and see at Bark in the Park – vendors, food, demonstrations, Microchip Clinic, Blessing of the Pets, Pet Parade, Pet Photography, Bark in the Park T-Shirts, and a great selection of pet-related silent auction items. We will kick things off at 1 p.m. with an exciting demonstration by the Eclectic Police Narcotics K-9 so don’t be late, and he will stay just a bit afterwards to answer any questions. We have numerous vendors with pet products, groups and information, crafts, local honey, jewelry, jams and jellies, local businesses and more. Vendors will be set up under the trees and around the pavilion area. Bring your appetite as WOW Catering will have tasty food choices, and you can get a super yummy Gelato from Venice Gelato. To quell your thirst, step over to the Buffalo Rock Pepsi Trailer for a variety of sodas and water for sale. Our Blessing of the Pets will happen between 2-2:15 p.m. followed by our always popular Parade of Pets. After all, who doesn’t like showing off their beloved pet? During the Pet Parade, secret judges will be scouting out dogs for fun prizes – biggest, smallest, best

costume and more. From 1:30-3 p.m., our silent auction of a large number of pet-related items will be ongoing and there are treasures galore. Pet beds, drinking fountains, crates, small animal habitats, framed prints and one very special handmade black and white cat pattern Lap Quilt made for us by our top kitten foster. All Auction items must be paid for and picked up at the end of the auction at 3 p.m. If a person is the highest bidder but is not present when the auction ends, we will move to the next highest bidder present. We will be able to take payment via cash, check, credit or debit, but do please be patient as we close out the auction and get the payments processed. Microchips can be critical to reuniting lost pets and to help keep more pets safe, bring your dog to Fort Toulouse where it can be chipped. From 1:30-3:30 p.m., and for only $25 (which includes the registration), you can get your pet microchipped thanks to the Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine. Make sure to stop near the pavilion at Fort Toulouse to purchase your 2021 Bark in the Park T-Shirt for $15. We are most appreciative of the sponsors for our T-Shirt and this year’s color is a bright berry color as we think a happy color is in order this year! We always have some delectable baked goodies as well, and who doesn’t like homemade sweets? 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. They must also have a current rabies tag/proof of rabies vaccination to come to the park.

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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 a participating veterinarian. Those interested in meeting Bogey or any of the pets should first email the shelter at hselco@bellsouth.net for an Adoption Application. Once the application is approved, the shelter will coordinate an appointment to meet and adopt. The shelter is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL, 36092. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.

Ivermectin for animals not safe for people STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Farm supply and feed stores cannot keep a livestock deworming medication on the shelves because social media posts are calling it a cure for COVID-19. A veterinarian with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System warns that people should not buy animal ivermectin products to self-medicate. “Animal formulations of ivermectin are not safe for human use,” said Soren Rodning, who is also an Auburn University associate professor of animal sciences. “Bottom line—do not self-medicate with animal ivermectin products. I cannot emphasize this enough.” The Alabama Poison Information Center at Children’s of Alabama has fielded more than two dozen ivermectin exposure calls so far. The majority of these calls were related to COVID-19.

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does not work in normal human doses.” Bulloch’s colleague, Spencer Durham, agrees. “To achieve adequate blood concentrations would require a lethal dose of the human formulation,” said Durham, who is also an associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Auburn. Bulloch and Durham also point out that hundreds of drugs have shown promise in a lab setting against COVID-19 but failed to be effective against the disease in people. “Currently, there is a well-designed, large-scale study in people underway in the United Kingdom to investigate if ivermectin could be effective in more normal human doses,” said Bulloch. “But we do not know how long that study will run and when the data will be available.” Durham said that long-term studies into dose sizes, dosing schedules and potential side

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hile visiting Methodist mission stations in Southeast Asia, my wife and I worshipped one Sunday at an English-speaking church in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. Arriving early, we were greeted warmly by our host and invited to take a seat in the fellowship hall with those who were listening to the pastor’s devotional message. We sat down beside a nondescript woman and a little boy whom I assumed was her grandson. As the meeting concluded, our host walked over and asked, “Have you met Mrs. Aylward?” Somewhat embarrassed, I said we had not, for I had paid no attention to the little woman. Our host introduced us to Mrs. Gladys Aylward, whose name meant nothing to me. He went on to explain that Gladys was the remarkable woman whose life was portrayed by Ingrid Bergman in the movie, “The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.” Sud-

WALTER ALBRITTON Columnist denly our interest in this little woman went from zero to 10 because we had seen the movie and loved it. The movie is based on a book about Gladys written by Alan Burgess and titled The Small Woman. It is the true story of a chambermaid in Great Britain who believed God wanted her to go to China as a missionary. Incredibly, with no formal education, no support from anyone, and no money of her own, Gladys works as a maid and earns enough money for a train ticket to China. She served there during the years

leading up to World War II. Aylward’s courage in the face of invading Japanese soldiers is the focus of the movie. Tenacious and courageous only begin to describe this remarkable woman who led dozens of children to safety over a treacherous mountain range. There, in that fellowship hall in Taipei, I was recalling scenes from that movie as I looked down at the frail little lady who was smiling as she shook my hand. Gladys shared with us that, still caring for children, she was now operating two homes for orphans who were mainly abandoned children. Putting her arm around the boy beside her, she said, “This little fellow was left at my door when he was an infant. I have raised him as my own child.” I assumed she had adopted him when she told me his name was David Aylward. Thinking again about the movie about

her life, I asked Gladys if the movie had portrayed her life accurately. I was stunned when she replied, “I have never seen the movie.” Tears filled my eyes. I felt like taking off my shoes in the presence of a woman who was too busy caring for abandoned children to bother looking at a Hollywood movie describing her life. Our conversation with Gladys Aylward lasted no more than 15 minutes but meeting her made a profound difference in our lives. Dean and I were never the same. We had met an authentic servant of Jesus whose devotion to our Lord inspired us to seek a new level of surrender to his purpose for our lives. There, for a few minutes, looking into the face of that small woman, I know now I was seeing the face of the Christ. And He was reminding me that there is no limit to his power to transform and use a person who is totally sold out to Him.

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Elicio Winds performing Alabama-focused lunchtime concert at OLLI at Auburn Univeristy STAFF REPORT TPI Staff As part of an eight-part series of public programs focused on the wilderness and wild places of Alabama, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Auburn University presents Elicio Winds, a musical ensemble comprised of current Auburn University Music faculty Virginia Broffitt Kunzer (flute), Kathleen Carter Bell (oboe), and Conor Bell (bassoon). The program is from 11 a.m. until noon Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities at Pebble Hill, 101 S. Debardeleben St. in Auburn. The trio will present two Alabama-focused pieces composed especially for the ensemble. Clockwork by California-based internationally known composer, conductor, and pianist Craig Michael Davis is a five-movement work inspired by the varied landscapes of Alabama. Video depicting these Alabama landscapes will accompany the piece as part of a multimedia collaboration with the Auburn University Media Studies department. Elicio will also perform Birds of Maycomb by internationally acclaimed composer and flutist Timothy Hagen. Hagan used characters in Harper Lee’s iconic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird as a starting point for the composition wherein each movement imagines Lee’s fictional citizens of Maycomb,

Alabama, as different species of birds that are native to Alabama, complete with the distinct calls of each bird. “Rather than a retelling of the story, the piece is a reflection on the nature of the characters, an exploration of their identities as much as their actions,” Hagen said. Elicio Winds commissioned the original compositions from Davis and Hagen with help from a grant from The Alabama State Council on the Arts. This performance as well as the six other public presentations to follow in OLLI’s fall series, “Wild Alabama” is supported by a generous grant from the F. Allen and Louise K. Turner Foundation. Please note that earlier advertising announced this program as taking place at Boykin Community Center. OLLI at Auburn is a program of the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach. Its mission is to enrich the lives of senior adults by providing opportunities to engage with ideas, one another, and our community. OLLI administrative offices and select classes are located at the historic Sunny Slope property, 1031 South College Street, Auburn, Alabama. For more information about OLLI programs, membership, and scholarships, or to learn about becoming a Volunteer Faculty Member contact Barbara Daron, OLLI Program Coordinator, at 334-844-3102, olli@auburn.edu, or visit the website at www.auburn.edu/ olli.

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Earlier this month, Gov. Kay Ivey reallocated $12.3 million to be used for travel nurses to temporarily work in Alabama.

Ivey reallocates $12.3 million in CARES Act funds for COVID-19 nursing shortage STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, Sept. 3, reallocated $12.3 million of the Coronavirus Relief Fund to secure qualified, out-of-state, travel nurses to work in Alabama hospitals in a temporary capacity. “I’m pleased to see more folks getting vaccinated, but we are still in the thick of COVID-19 and our hospitals are overwhelmed,” Ivey said. “In consideration of the current surge of the virus and the strain on our dedicated healthcare professionals, I have directed the $12.3 million of CARES Act funding be reallocated to recruit more trained staff to our nursing corps. Until our vaccination rates rise and our COVID-19 hospitalization rates fall, we will need the extra support these nurses provide.” In consultation with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris designated the nursing shortage Alabama’s most urgent need. ADPH will work with the Alabama Hospital Association to develop a process to recruit these travel nurses. “ADPH would like to express its gratitude to Governor Ivey and State Finance Director Poole for providing this support to Alabama hospitals, which are seeing unprecedented numbers of patients infected with Covid-19,” Harris said. “This funding comes at a crucial time and will make a tremendous difference in increasing the nursing workforce in our state.” The $12.3 million reallocation is from CARES Act funds that were previously obligated but not reimbursed among the various approved expenditures. The Alabama Legislative Leadership, House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed, also support Alabama hospitals thru the reallocation of CARES Act funding. “The on-going coronavirus pandemic has presented struggles for many across the state, but perhaps no group has faced as many challenges or stood taller than the frontline medical workers in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices across the state,” McCutcheon said. “Our nurses are forced to set aside concerns and worries about their own

health as they tend to the patients who are fighting a highly-contagious virus that has already taken so many from us. It seems altogether fitting that Alabama is devoting a portion of its CARES Act dollars to a group that has demonstrated it cares the most - the nurses who provide aid to the sick and injured in the most remote rural communities and the largest urban centers alike.” “The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented need for quality nurses at hospitals across our state. Alabama’s nurses, working on the front lines to save lives and care for those struggling with this virus, have been nothing short of heroic throughout this pandemic,” Reed said. “I have heard from leaders across our state – especially from those in harder hit areas – that this is a critical, much-needed resource. I am glad that these relief dollars will go towards alleviating some of the stress put on our hospital system and provide hospitalized Alabamians with the care they need.” Alabama received approximately $1.9 billion of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to respond to and mitigate COVID-19. Alabama Act 2020-199 designated: -$300 million to reimburse state agencies for expenses directly related to the coronavirus outbreak. -$250 million to reimburse counties and cities for coronavirus expenses. -$250 million to deliver health care and related services to residents. -$300 to support citizens, businesses, and non-profit and faith-based organizations impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. -$53 million for remote work and public access expenses incurred by state government, including the Legislature. -$300 million for technology and infrastructure expenses related to remote learning. -$200 million for reimbursement of costs to the Department of Corrections incurred because of the outbreak. -$10 million to the reimbursement of costs to ensure access to courts during the pandemic. -$5 million to reimburse the State General Fund for supplemental appropriations to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

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Wetumpka volleyball sweeps Stanhope Elmore in area matchup By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Wetumpka’s volleyball team was hyped up for their area matchup with Stanhope Elmore, and the scoreboard reflected that intensity on Thursday night. Wetumpka beat Stanhope 3-0 (25-7, 25-19, 25-14) at home in the two teams’ first matchup of the season. The Lady Indians improve their season record to 10-9 overall with a 2-0 record in Class 6A, Region 5 play. They

opened area play with a 3-1 win over Benjamin Russell last week. Wetumpka opened the match with a quick15-6 lead over Stanhope. Stanhope scored once to cut the lead to 15-7, but the Lady Indians used a 10-0 run to take the dominating first set, 25-7. “I saw a fire from them to want to win this game and win it definitively,” Wetumpka coach DeAnna Smith said. “They’ve been excited all week and obvi-

ously Stanhope is our big crosstown rival, so it gets the girls amped up. And this is the first time we’ve seen them all year. I’m glad they came out on fire with the determination they had.” Senior Kylie Wilson, Wetumpka’s best server, was on the serving end of the Lady Indians’ 10-0 run to end the first set. She took over after Wetumpka went up 16-7 and served nine consecSee WETUMPKA, Page B3

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Kylie Wilson,Wetumpka’s leading server, was perfect on 15 serve attempts in Wetumpka’s 3-0 win over Stanhope Elmore on Thursday night.

A dream fulfilled Stanhope’s Colton Walls commits to Troy baseball By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

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Wetumpka is seeking their second win of the year at home against Benjamin Russell Friday night.

Wetumpka, Benjamin Russell meet for crucial region battle By ANDY ANDERS Regional Sports Director Both Wetumpka and Benjamin Russell come into this week hungry for a win. The Indians boast a thrilling last-second 18-14 win over Tallassee, but losses against Prattville, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa and Helena have left their record at 1-3. The Wildcats stand at 0-4. The Wildcats were within one score in the fourth quarter against both Huffman and Central of Clay County in the first two games of the season, on the verge of pulling an upset in both games only to fall just short in the end each time. Those two nail-biters have been followed with a 42-20 loss against Stanhope and a 32-0 defeat at Helena. Benjamin Russell entered the season with a young squad, replacing all but three starters on defense and a majority on offense from a team that went 2-7 in 2020. Wetumpka did manage to play Helena somewhat closer than See REGION, Page B3

Stanhope Elmore junior Colton Walls has always wanted to play baseball at Troy, so when the opportunity presented itself, it was an easy decision for the star pitcher and infielder. Walls announced his decision to commit to play college baseball at Troy last week. It didn’t take much convincing for Walls to commit there. Both of his parents went to Troy, so Walls grew up a Troy fan and has been attending games there since he was a kid. He, like many kids, dreamed of playing college baseball. But it wasn’t just playing college baseball for him. It was always to play college baseball at Troy. Now he plans to do that. “There’s really a lot of reasons why I want to play there,” Walls said. “Troy plays in a really great baseball conference and their facilities are really good. They have a new stadium and new facilities and stuff coming. They have a really great coaching staff that has some SEC experience and I was really impressed by that. Plus, Troy just feels like home.” Walls had a successful sophomore season for Stanhope, where he starred on the mound but also on the infield, where he plays multiple positions including catcher. But even with a successful season, his Troy offer didn’t come in until after the season See DREAM, Page B3

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Benjamin Russell’s Demarcus McNeal dives into the end zone in the season opener against Huffman.

Stanhope Elmore’s Colton Walls committed to play baseball at Troy University last week.The junior hit .340 with three home runs and 24 RBIs last year.

Holtville looks to remain unbeaten in region play against Talladega By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor The Holtville football team has not started region play with a 3-0 record since the 2010 season, but head coach Jason Franklin and the Bulldogs have the chance to do just that on Friday night. Holtville, under fifth-year head coach Franklin, is 2-0 in Class 5A, Region 4 play for the first time in the last 11 years. And to get to 3-0 like the Bulldogs did that season, Holtville will have to beat Talladega this Friday at home at 7 p.m. Holtville is currently 3-1 overall with

a 2-0 record in region play, joining Central Clay County as the only undefeated teams left in region play. Holtville opened region play with a 36-14 win over Elmore County two weeks ago, and then beat Beauregard 21-14 last week. Last week’s win was the first win over Beauregard in school history. “After the West Blocton loss, we had a heart-to-heart and since then, we have been on the same page and that’s been the turning point for us,” Franklin said of Holtville’s start. “Everyone is playing as a group and being selfless teammates. We are worrying about the team outcome instead of individual stats.”

Standing in the way of Holtville’s 3-0 start is a Talladega football team that presents a unique challenge. Talladega (0-4, 0-1) has less than 30 players on their football team. That’s a small number for a Class 5A team, and the Tigers entire school district has been dealing with COVID. Talladega City schools have recently transitioned to virtual learning and are adopting a hybrid class structure for the remainder of the semester. Since school has started in Talladega County, 319 students and 27 employees have tested positive for COVID, which is 4.4% of the school district’s population, according to the school district’s website.

But despite the county’s COVID issues and the Talladega team having less than 30 players, Franklin is not taking this game easy. Talladega has not been a pushover in its games. The Tigers, despite being 0-4, only lost to Beauregard 37-20 two weeks ago. “Man, they have a lot of tremendous athletes on the field,” Franklin said of Talladega. “It’ll be a challenge for us having to contain all of those guys and trying to keep them in front of us all the time. We will have to play really well on defense and not have too many penalties and turnovers. Collectively, if we See HOLTVILLE, Page B2

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AUBURN CRUISES PAST ALABAMA STATE

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Auburn easily defeated Alabama State 62-0 at home Saturday. Above: Auburn’s Tank Bigsby runs against Alabama State. Near left: Quarterback Bo Nix makes a pass. Far left, top: Malcom Johnson Jr. hauls in a pass. Below: Jarquez Hunter outruns ASU defenders.

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do that, I feel good about our chances this week.” Holtville has also dealt with COVID issues already this year. Against Elmore County two weeks ago, Holtville was down 18 players due to contact tracing and COVID protocols. Most of those players were back last week against Beauregard, and Franklin said his team was close to full strength. This week, the Bulldogs should be back fully healthy. “I think, God Willing and the Creek don’t rise, we should have everybody on the team back this week,” Franklin said. Getting the third region win of the season is crucial for Holtville’s postseason run this year. In last year’s Region 4 standings, every team that made the playoffs had at least three region wins. Holtville and Sylacauga, who placed 2nd and 3rd in the region, had four wins. Talladega had three. So Franklin knows how important this game on Friday night is. His Holtville team won’t make the playoffs without at least three region wins. “The guys have to understand that if you’re not winning region games, you’re not making the playoffs,” Franklin said. “If you’re not in the playoffs, you’ll be seeing your girlfriend real soon and the season is going to end a lot quicker than you want it to. I tell the guys all the time that they don’t want to look back and regret one or two plays that could’ve changed the season. Right now, we are in control of that.”

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ended. The attention picked up early in the summer and Troy started to check in on him. Once the interest was there, Walls showed interest back and Troy first-year head coach Skylar Meade, who was hired in July, offered Walls just a few weeks ago. It didn’t take long for Walls to accept the offer. “It was a pretty obvious choice for me to commit there,” Walls said. Walls is being recruited as both a pitcher and an infielder, and he has shown true promise as a pitcher. Walls considers himself a power pitcher, and so does Stanhope coach Kaleb Shuman. His fastball reaches up to 91 miles per hour, and he mixes in a nice curveball and changeup as his three-pitch repertoire. On the mound this past year, he finished with a 2.74 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP with a 7.5 K/BB. Meade is also interested in Walls playing a corner infield spot or at catcher and hopes he can take on a dual-role as soon as he steps on campus in the fall of 2023. At the plate last year, he hit .340 with three home runs, nine doubles and 24 RBIs. “He’s a power pitcher that leans on a heavy fastball and works his off speed off of it,” Shuman said of Walls. “He has good velocity and good stuff. Troy is getting a very good player. As good of a pitcher as he is, he is as good or better as a hitter. I think he will be impactful as either a pitcher or hitter or both. It’s exciting to see him get this opportunity to play at the next level.” Troy is a program known for winning, and the Trojans hope to get back to that standard under under first-year coach Meade. Meade has spent the last four seasons as the pitching coach at the University of South Carolina, where he helped lead the Gamecocks to the No. 4 ranked earned run average in the SEC last year. Troy finished last season 27-26 with a 13-11record in Sun Belt play. The Trojans missed postseason play after going 0-2 in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. It wasn’t a loss of a season, though, and the Trojans showed lots of promise in the 2021 season by splitting the season series with Florida State and by sweeping Coastal Carolina in a threegame set. Troy has not been to the NCAA Tournament, however, since the 2018 season. They came up just short in 2019 after a 31-29 season and the 2020 season was cut short after only 17 games. There’s still two years until Walls will become a member of the Troy baseball team, but he feels he can help them get back to postseason play when he does get there. “I really feel like I can help them win,” Walls said. “I think I can really help the team there.”

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Tallassee Youth Football League held its season opener at J.E Hot O’Brien Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 11. It was a battle of the big cats as the Tallassee Tigers faced off against the Dadeville Tigers.

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A swarm of Wetumpka defenders tackle a Prattville player in the season opener.

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Benjamin Russell did, losing by a 20-10 margin. New BRHS coach Aubrey Blackwell said normally there’s a lot coaches can decipher about a team based on a common opponent, but the circumstances surrounding Wetumpka and Helena’s game make it more difficult to do so this week. “Helena had several starters out when they played Wetumpka,” Blackwell said. “They had several quarantined with COVID. So it was hard to get a good read on Helena going into that game because they had so many kids out.” Among those missing for the Huskies were their starting running back, two linebackers, a wide receiver and two linemen.

Prattville is still the only team that’s beaten Wetumpka by more than two scores, however, and the Lions pulled away late in that game after an exhausted Indians defense was left with a few short fields to defend following several turnovers from its offensive counterpart. Beyond that game, Wetumpka’s defense hasn’t allowed more than 20 points this year, despite its own offense never scoring more than 18. Blackwell noted he’s preparing in particular for the interior of the Indians’ defense, which features three strong, experienced linemen and star junior middle linebacker Justin Crumbaugh. Blackwell said he expects Crumbaugh to play on Saturdays in a couple years. “Their box is extremely, extremely tough to deal with,” Blackwell said. “We’re gonna have to pass protect really well, we’re gonna have to do

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some things well all night to be able to score off of them.” Benjamin Russell’s main source of production on offense thus far has come through the air, with sophomore quarterback Gabe Benton already at 812 yards and eight touchdowns passing in four games. Corri Milliner and La’Bronski McKinney have been the primary recipients of those throws, with 401 and 296 receiving yards, respectively. Combined they’ve caught all but one of Benton’s eight touchdowns. It’s a near-certainty they’ll be looking to stretch Wetumpka’s stout defense with downfield passes Friday. Wetumpka’s own attack is headlined by dual-threat quarterback Nathan Rogers and seasoned running back Stone Minnifield. Benjamin Russell and Wetumpka kick off at 7 p.m. at the City of Wetumpka Sportsplex.

utive times. She had no serving errors during the 10-0 run and added an ace in the middle of the stretch. “She’s our leading server,” Smith said of Wilson. “She’s a senior and last year out of over 300 serves, she missed around seven. We depend on her to be a 97%, 98% server and she feels confident in that position. I never worry when she’s back there serving.” Wilson continued serving to start the second set and put the Indians up 2-0 early. Wetumpka took another dominating lead and went up 15-6 and 17-10, but Stanhope reeled off a 7-2 run to cut Wetumpka’s lead to 19-17. Serving with the chance to cut the lead to one point, Stanhope sent a serve attempt into the net to allow Wetumpka’s lead to increase to 20-17, and the Lady Indians went up 2-0 in the match with a 25-19 win in Set 2. Junior Khloe Harris had three kills during the second set and added an ace during the closing run. She finished the game with a team-high 8 kills on 20 attempts. “Khloe has really good court vision and she has really good hang time, so if she can read where the block is going, she’s smart enough to go around the block,” Smith said. “She is a force. Other teams don’t like to see her coming.” Despite the 2-0 lead in the match, Smith was unhappy with her team allowing Stanhope to come back in the second set. She spoke to them in-between Set 2 and Set 3, and the Lady Indians turned in another dominating performance following the talk. Wetumpka cruised out to a 15-4 lead and never let Stanhope get within eight points. The Lady Indians pushed their lead out to 20-12, then finished the set 25-14 to sweep the Lady Mustangs. “I told them ‘Look, you had a little lull there in the middle and got a little complacent, but go out there and dominate them and finish the game.’ It worked out,” Smith said. “For the girls, they would probably tell you this is the highlight of the season so far. To be so dominant with our area rival. There’s a lot of trash talk so to show them who’s still dominant is good.”

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Frame 380, being known and designated as Lot 31, Block of Pine Ridge Plat No. 2, filed in Plat Book 12, Page 33, less and except parcel described AUTOMOTIVE below: Begin at the NW corner SUPPORT THE BLIND! of said Lot 31; thence North Donate a car to the American 89 degrees 14 minutes 24 Council of the Blind. FAST seconds East, along the North FREE PICKUP. 24 hour line of said Lot, 31.3 feet to response. Running or not. the point of beginning; thence maximum tax deduction and continue North 89 degrees 14 no emission test required! minutes 24 seconds East 32.06 Call 24/7: 844-601-1342. feet; thence South 6 degrees 7 minutes 19 seconds West, VEHICLE TITLE Problems? 11.88 feet; thence North 81 We have a solution! Call degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds Jason Steward Enterprises, West, 20.08 feet; thence North We’re Alabama’s #1 Vehicle 32 degrees 00 minutes 22 Title Problem Experts! Free seconds West, 13.85 feet to the telephone consultation. point of beginning.. Property North AL 1-256-850-0527, street address for informational Central AL 1-205-267-5735, purposes: 28 Pineridge Ct , South AL 1-251-342-8538. Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law PUBLIC NOTICE gives some persons who have Notice is hereby given to Jor- an interest in property the dan Bone, the mother of Stella right to redeem the property Ann Bone, born 08-12-2015, under certain circumstances. and Thomas Gage Bone, born Programs may also exist that 07-30-2012, whose present help persons avoid or delay the whereabouts are unknown foreclosure process. An attorney and cannot be ascertained af- should be consulted to help ter diligent search and inquiry. you understand these rights You are hereby given notice and programs as a part of the WKDW SHWLWLRQV KDYH EHHQ ¿OHG foreclosure process. This sale is requesting that your parental made for the purpose of paying rights be terminated for Stella the indebtedness secured by Ann Bone, born on 08-12-2015 said mortgage, as well as the and Thomas Gage Bone, born expenses of foreclosure. The 07-30-2012 in Case Numbers successful bidder must tender a 03-JU-2020-333.01 and 03-JU- non-refundable deposit of Five 2020-334.01. You are hereby Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) given notice that you are re- in certified funds made payable TXLUHG WR ¿OH DQ $QVZHU ZLWK WKH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and time and place of the sale. The with the Petitioner’s attorney, balance of the purchase price Dana M. Delk, P.O. Box 5064, plus any deed recording costs Montgomery, AL 36103, within and transfer taxes must be paid thirty (30) days of the date of the in certified funds by noon the last publication of this notice or next business day at the Law a default judgment can be en- Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. WHUHG DJDLQVW \RX $ ¿QDO KHDU- at the address indicated below. ing has been set for October 28, Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves 2021 at 1:30 P.M. at Montgom- the right to award the bid to ery Youth Facility, 1111 Airbase the next highest bidder should Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36108. the highest bidder fail to timely You may appear and contest tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee the same if you choose. DONE this 17th day of August, reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate 2021. and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale CALVIN L. WILLIAMS and the indebtedness secured JUVENILE JUDGE by the real estate. This sale Wetumpka Herald: Aug. 25, is subject to postponement or cancellation. American Advisors Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 Group, (“Transferee”) Tiffany 03-JU-2020-333.01/334.01 & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tblaw.com TB File Number: 21that the City of Millbrook, Ala- 04416 bama’s Appropriate Municipal Official, pursuant to Ordinance Wetumpka Herald: No. 19-02, has made a finding Sept. 15,22 and 29, 2021 that a building located on the 21-04416 following described property is a dangerous building because it PUBLIC NOTICE is unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance and is subject Elmore County Jail Walk-In to demolition: Freezer/Cooler and Shelving Bid Notice STREET ADDRESS: 3840 Gober Road, Millbrook, The Elmore County CommisAlabama 36054 sion is accepting sealed bids LEGAL DESCRIPTION: for labor, equipment, materials, Lot No. 3 of the Re-subdivision and any incidentals required of Original Lot 2 Of the Frazier to complete the work required 3rd Addition Subdivision in Mill- under Bid Inquiry 2022-PW6. brook, as recorded in the office This bid is intended to comply of the Judge of Probate of El- with the Alabama Code Title more County, Alabama In Plat 39, the Alabama Public Works Book 3, at page 42 and in Plat Law. Bidders shall be required Book 5, at Page 49. to comply with the provisions of PARCEL IDENTIFICATION Title 39 of the Alabama Code NUMBER: regardless if the requirement is 26 02 03 3 004 006.000 explicitly detailed in the bid proposal or not. All persons interested in said property are hereby notified Sealed bids will be received by that if the unsafe or dangerous the Elmore County Highway Decondition is not remedied by partment at 155 County Shop demolition of said building on Road, Wetumpka, AL until 2 PM said property within 45 days of Central Time on Wednesday August 18, 2021, the demolition September 22nd, and then pubwill be accomplished by the City licly opened as soon thereafter and the cost thereof assessed as practicable. against said property. In the meantime, it is ordered that said 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV SODQV DQG SUHELG building and said property be information may be acquired and remain vacated. digitally by contacting Elmore County Facilities Manager at A public hearing as provided for jwecfm@elmoreco.org. All othby Section 62-56(a) set forth er questions related to this bid in Ordinance No. 19-02 will be should be directed to this same held on this matter in the Coun- email address. cil Chambers at the City Council Meeting Room, 3900 Grand- The County reserves the right to view Road, Millbrook, Alabama, accept or reject all Bids or any on November 9, 2021, at 6:00 portion thereof. p.m. Anyone interested in the status of these proceedings Wetumpka Herald: should inquire with the Millbrook Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 City Clerk at (334) 285-6428 or BIDS/JAIL at 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, PUBLIC NOTICE Alabama. 844-809-9165. Ask about our specials!

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The Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22 , 2021 19-02 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Diane Sutcliffe, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, on March 31, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2014 Page 13793; the undersigned American Advisors Group, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on November 9, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: All that parcel of land in the City of Tallassee, Elmore County, State of Alabama, as more fully described in Deed Roll 224,

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BYRON KEITH BROWN, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-138 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to JOYE HOLLIS BROWN as Personal Representative on the 10 day of September 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of BYRON KEITH BROWN, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/BROWN, B.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christie M Lysdale, a married woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registratin Systems, Inc as nominee for Hometown Lenders, LLC, on February 9, 2016, said mortgage recorded in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama, in 5/3< %RRN 3DJH WKH XQGHUVLJQHG /DNHYLHZ /RDQ Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at :HWXPSND (OPRUH &RXQW\ $Oabama, on October 28, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore &RXQW\ $ODEDPD WR ZLW /RW RI )RUW -DFNVRQ (VWDWHV 6XEGLvision as the same appears of UHFRUG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: %R]HPDQ 7UO :HWXPSND $/ 7+,6 3523(57< :,// %( 62/' 21 $1 ³$6 ,6 :+(5( ,6´ %$6,6 :,7+287 :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 72 7,7/( 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$57,(6 (17,7/(' 7+(5(72 $Oabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW WKH time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below. 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ UHVHUYHV the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. /DNHYLHZ /RDQ 6HUYLFLQJ //& ³7UDQVIHUHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ +LJKODQG $YHQXH 6RXWK 6XLWH %LUPLQJKDP $/ ZZZ WEODZ FRP 7% )LOH 1XPEHU :HWXPSND +HUDOG 6HSW DQG 21-04678 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-273 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS ANDREW ALLEN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THOMAS ANDREW ALLEN, deceased, having been granted to SUSAN SMITH ALLEN on the 31 day of August , 20 21 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. SUSAN SMITH ALLEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS ANDREW ALLEN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820 WETUMPKA HERALD: Sept. 8,15 and 22, 2021 EST/ALLEN,T. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Richard Judd Fochtmann A Married Man Tonya Fochtmann to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for United Security Financial Corp., its successors and assigns dated May 20, 2016; said mortgage being recorded on May 26, 2016, in Book 2016, Page 24390, as having been modified by an agreement recorded on and recorded in Book 2019, Page 2301 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Mid America Mortgage, Inc by assignment recorded in Deed

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g Book 2018, Page 6854 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Mid America Mortgage, Inc, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 14th day of October, 2021 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 28, MEAGAN TERRACE PLAT NO. 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, PLAT BOOK 16, PAGE 90. Said property is commonly known as 48 Meagan Ct, Deatsville, AL 36022. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements,rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 992917 www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 15,22 and 29, 2021 992917 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY D. BRUNER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-291 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of EMILY D. BRUNER, deceased, having been granted to DANIEL K. TAYLOR on the 10 day of September, 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. DANIEL K. TAYLOR ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY D. BRUNER. DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: DOUGLAS M. VOGEL VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 310 EASTDALE CIR. STE. 200 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-409-0088 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/BRUNER, E. PUBLIC NOTICE

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ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEFFREY J. COURTNEY COURTNEY & MANN, LLP PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545

ARTHUR G. PRICE PEROSNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SARA M. PARMER, DECEASED

Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 15,22 and 29, 2021 EST/COCHRAN,D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-270 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY ANN COLE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EMILY ANN COLE, deceased, having been granted to ALAN FARMER on the 7 day of September, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ALAN FARMER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EMILY ANN COLE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Robert B. Reneau, Esq. Law Office of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/COLE, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-262 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER RUTH FULMER, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ESTHER RUTH FULMER, deceased, having been granted to DALE EVELYN GARNETT on the 3 day of September, 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. DALE EVELYN GARNETT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER RUTH FULMER, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: J. CLIFF HEARD BENKWITH & HEARD. P.C. 4001 CARMICHAEL ROAD. SUITE 200 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-395-9899 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/FULMER, E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-153 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE HAYES, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of NANCY LEE HAYES, deceased, having been granted to MARY HAYES FINCH on the 22nd 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. MARY HAYES FINCH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE HAYES, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: I. RIPON BRITTON, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 1801 5TH AVENUE NORTH SUITE 400 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 205-324-4400

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-253

Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/HAYES, N.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOYLE WESLEY COCHRAN, DECEASED

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-215 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED OZELLA-FELTS LAVALLEE, DECEASED

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DOYLE WESLEY COCHRAN, deceased, having been granted to MARY ALICE COCHRAN on the 7 th day of September, 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. MARY ALICE COCHRAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOYLE WESLEY COCHRAN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MILDRED OZELLA-FELTS LAVALLEE, deceased, having been granted to DAVID ARTHUR LAVALLEE on the 1st 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. DAVID ARTHUR LAVALLEE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED OZELLA-FELTS LAVALLEE, DECEASED

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Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/LAVALLEE, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-239 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. MARTIN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARY E. MARTIN, deceased, having been granted to LISA RENATE WOODARD on the 27 day of August, 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. LISA RENATE WOODARD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. MARTIN. DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 EST/MARTIN, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-281 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLIE JO G. MILAM, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ELLIE JO G. MILAM, who is also known as ELLIE JOSEPHINE MILAM, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES G. MILAM on the 7th day of September, 20 21 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. CHARLES G. MILAM PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELLIE JO G. MILAM, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 15,22 and 29,2021 EST/MILAM,E. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-276 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP CARL MITCHELL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PHILLIP CARL MITCHELL, deceased, having been granted to ANGELA T. MITCHELL on the 1 day of September, 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. ANGELA T. MITCHELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP CARL MITCHELL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Robert B. Reneau Law Offices of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 1,8 and15,2021 EST/PARMER,S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JONATHAN PEARS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-261 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of JONATHAN PEARS, deceased, having been granted to ANDREW H. PEARS on the 25 day of August, 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. ANDREW H PEARS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JONATHAN PEARS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JULIAN L. McPHILLIPS. JR. McPHILLIPS SHINBAUM, LLP P O BOX 64 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-262-1911 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 EST/PEARS,J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-269 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS A. RAY, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of THOMAS A. RAY, deceased, having been granted to DEBRA ANN MESSER and JANET SUE RAY on the 9th day of September, 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. DEBRA ANN MESSER and JANET SUE RAY CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS A. RAY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Co-Personal Representatives: JAMES R. BOWLES ATTORNEY AT LAW 2 SOUTH DUBOIS AVENUE PO BOX 780397 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6548 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/RAY,T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN R. ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-271 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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deceased, having been granted to RICKY DONZELL SHUFORD on the 25 day of August, 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. RlCKY DONZELL SHUFORD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PERCY SHUFORD, JR., DECEASED

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Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT, STONE, BRlIT & WEBB, LLC, ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW, 114 S MAIN ST, PO BOX 967, WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092, 334-5176520 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 1, 8 and 15, 2021 EST/SHUFORD, JR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOUGLAS A. THOMPSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-205 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to PATRICIA L. THOMPSON as Executrix on the 21st day of June, 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of DOUGLAS A. THOMPSON, deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36112 Wetumpka Herald: Sep. 15, 22 and 29, 2021 EST/THOMPSON, D. 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 TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to RICHARD WEBER as Personal Representative on the 25 day of August, 2021, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Regina B. Edwards REGINA B. EDWARDS, Attorney for the Estate of JEROLD EDWARD ZACHMEYER, SR., deceased. Name and Address of Attorney: The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 1, 8, and 15, 2021 EST/ZACHMEYER,J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR ADOPTION IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

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TO: THE UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER OF H.G.M., WHOSE IDENTITY AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, AND NOTICE TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY Take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in The Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama on June 14, 2021 by TRACY WAYNE PENDERGRASS and JUDITH ALLISON PENDERGRASS, as Petitioners, for the adoption of H.G.M., a minor child. Such minor child was born to VICTORIA PAIGE MCCANN on May 1, 2018. You have the right to contest this adoption. Be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama as soon as possible, but no later than thirty (30) days from the last date of publication of this notice. The Probate Court of Elmore County is located at 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092. Failure to file an objection will result in the Court proceeding to consider such Petition without further notice to you.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARA M. PARMER, DECEASED

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JOHN THORNTON PROBATE JUDGE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Sara M. Parmer, deceased, having been granted to ARTHUR G. PRICE on the 23rd day of August, 2021 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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Attorney for Petitioner SAMUEL J. MCLURE THE ADOPTION LAW FIRM PO BOX 640667 PIKE ROAD, ALABAMA 36064 334-546-2009

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC P O BOX 638 MILLBROOK. ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 EST/MITCHELL, P. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-265

Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of GLENN R. ROBERTSON, deceased, having been granted to GARRY S. McANNALLY on the 25 day of August, 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. GARRY S. McANNALLY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GLENN R. ROBERTSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB. LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-237 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PERCY SHUFORD, JR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PERCY SHUFORD, JR.,

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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the principal debt secured by mortgage executed by Joy W. Walton, in favor of Rent To Buy Homes, Inc., dated March 23, 2007, and recorded in RLPY 2007 at 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and assigned to RTBH, II, Inc., by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in RLPY 2012 at Page 3224, in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama, and subsequently assigned to Wyatt Investment Group, LLC, by Assignment of Mortgage recorded in RLPY 2018 at Page 21290, in WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Elmore County, Alabama the indebtedness being secured by said mortgage is due and payable and said mortgage is subject to foreclosure. Notice is hereby given that under the Powers of Sale as provided in said mortgage, the undersigned will on September 29, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door, in the City of Wetumpka, County of Elmore, State of Alabama, the following real estate described in and conveyed by said mortgage, the same being situated in Elmore County, State of Alabama, described as follows, to-wit: Lot 8, in Block A, according to the Plat of Scenic Hills, 2nd Addition,, as said Map is recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 8, at Page 63. This property will be sold on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, subject to easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record and subject to rights of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Such sale will be made as provided in the Code of Alabama and in said mortgage for the purpose of paying the debts secured by said mortgage with interest thereon, any amount required to be paid for taxes, insurance, or other charges provided in said mortgage, and the expense of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Wyatt Investment Group, LLC. JOSEPH W. WARREN Attorney at Law 560 S. McDonough Street Suite C Montgomery, Alabama 36104 (334)323-5922 Wetumpka Herald: Sept. 8, 15 and 22, 2021 FC/WALTON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES W. DANIEL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2021-211 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: RAMONA RUIZ and BOBBY RAY DANIEL, NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND/OR WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, AS NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES W. DANIEL, DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF JAMES W. DANIEL, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 22nd day of June, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JAMES W. DANIEL, deceased, was ¿OHG LQ WKH 3UREDWH &RXUW RI Elmore County, Alabama by MARION DANIEL, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record. Also you DUH QRWL¿HG WKDW RQ WKH WK GD\ of June, 2021 a supplemental 3HWLWLRQ ZDV ¿OHG ZLWK WKH 3URbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama requesting that JULIE FETT be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as nextof-kin of JAMES W. DANIEL or as an interested party. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of WKH ¿QDO SXEOLFDWLRQ RI WKLV QRtice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: CHARLES W. EDMONSON, 621 SOUTH PERRY STREET, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104, 334 Wetumpka Herald: 6HSW DQG LWT/DANIEL, J. Put your ad here call 256.414.4250

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ECHS dance captain traveling to Hawaii for Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade

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or months now, Maroon Machine Danceline captain Isabella Johnson has been preparing for an opportunity that doesn’t come around often. In December, Johnson and danceline sponsor Tayler Taunton will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii for three nights and four days to participate in the 80th Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade on Dec. 7. In early summer, the ECHS danceline traveled to Panama City Beach, Florida to attend Universal Dance Association Camp. During camp, Johnson tried out for the All-American team and made the elite team out of hundreds that tried out. “I cannot express how honored I am to be chosen to do this,” said Johnson, who has been a member of the danceline for four years and captain for two years. “With this honor, I have the opportunity to travel to Hawaii and represent my school, my team, my band and my community.” Since attending camp, Johnson and Taunton have been busy raising the $7,000 needed to fund their

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Isabella Johnson, front left, is travelling to Hawaii with the danceline’s sponsor, Tayler Taunton, front right, to participate in the 80th Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Day Parade.

trip. Johnson said they’re $1,500 away from their goal. Johnson raised the money by placing donation jars at various Eclectic businesses, selling dinner plates, hosting a car wash and setting up a GoFundMe account. ECHS band director Anthony Vittore said the 12th-grader is the only band member in the county participating in the parade. The trip will be full of firsts for Johnson. “I’ve never been on a plane, so I’m a little nervous about the airplane ride, but I’m excited about going to Hawaii for the first

time,” Johnson said. Vittore said the trip is also an educational opportunity. “The students participating will be going on tours and have a chance to learn a lot about the history of Pearl Harbor,” he said. “I just want to take the time out to thank Ms. Taunton for even taking the time to take the girls to the UDA Camp because that’s what really got the ball rolling on this opportunity.” Those who would like to contribute to Johnson and Taunton’s trip can access their GoFundMe account at https://gofund.me/

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Elmore County High School’s Patyon Stephenson tries to outrun the Dadeville Tigers.

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Elmore County looks for first win against Tallassee

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor

he Elmore County football team is still looking for its first win of the season, and it will have to overcome quite the challenge to get it this week. Elmore County (0-4, 0-2 in Class 5A, Region 4) travels to face rival Tallassee (1-2, 0-1) on Friday night at 7 p.m. The two teams have played each other every year since 1971, and Tallassee currently holds a 36-22-1 record against Elmore County in the matchup. Tallassee has also dominated the rivalry in recent years, having won five consecutive games and 11 of the last 13. Nonetheless, Elmore County head coach Jordan Cantrell is hoping his team can pull out their first win of the season at J.E. “Hot” O’Brien Stadium. “They’ve got a top-notch running back out there and he’s the commander for them,” Cantrell said of Tallassee. “He’s lined up at quarterback a lot. They have a quarterback ,but they direct snap it to him a lot. He’s one of the best running backs I’ve seen in a long time.” That running back is Jalyn Daniels, who is Tallassee’s workhorse this year. Daniels, a senior, is one of the fastest players in the state and has numerous Division I offers. During the summer, Daniels was clocked running a 4.37 40-yard dash at a college camp. Daniels’ skill is heavily used at Tallassee so far this year. Daniels has recorded over 30 carries in each of Tallassee’s three games this year. He has rushed 97 times for 646 yards and seven touchdowns, an average of 6.5 yards per carry. Tallassee has used him in a few different ways. In the season opener, he was used primarily at quarterback and took direct snaps. Since quarterback Tyler Ellis has returned from COVID protocols, he has moved back to running back but still takes direct snaps throughout the game. “He’s super fast and his endurance is amazing,” Cantrell said of Daniels. “As many times as they call his name to run it, it’s amazing. He’s going to be a big test for us. A lot of the time, if he hits the edge on you, he’s taking it all the way. He can cause a lot

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Tallassee’s Jalyn Daniels runs against Wetumpka.

of problems for you defensively.” Elmore County’s defense has struggled up to this point this year. The Panthers are giving up 43.5 points per game on defense and have only held the opposing team under 40 points once in four games this season. That defense will be tested by Daniels and company, but Elmore County has a workhorse of its own on offense. Quarterback Payton Stephenson is one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the area, and he’s shown that this season. Stephenson headlines the passing attack when the Panthers decide to throw the ball, but he is most dangerous on the ground.

Stephenson is the leading rusher for Elmore County with four rushing touchdowns to his name. No other player has more than one. He also has two touchdown passes, both to sophomore receiver Jabari Murphy. “This is his second year to play varsity football with us, and he’s a great leader on the football team,” Cantrell said of Stephenson. “He works endlessly for us to improve his game. He’s a force running the ball and throwing the ball too. We are proud of what he’s doing. He threw some pretty good passes the other night. We want to build off of that on offense and see where it takes us.”