Some Autauga prisoners shipped to Elmore as jail growth is explored
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
At least four Autauga County Metro Jail prisoners are now behind bars at the Elmore County Jail. But the situation only highlights the need for more jail space in Elmore County.
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According to Elmore County Jail records, at least four male prisoners arrived at the Wetumpka facility Thursday afternoon after Autauga County sheriff Mark Harrell started to evacuate the downtown Prattville facility Thurs-
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day. “I have a moral obligation for the safety, health and security of all individuals who come through the doors of the Autauga County Metro Jail, whether it’s my staff, law enforcement officers or inmates,” Harrell said in a post on social media. “...It will be up to the [Autauga] County Commission to properly and adequately fix the issues to prevent health and safety issues before I, as the Sheriff of Autauga County, will place another individual in the jail.”
Shortly after the statement media out-
lets reported inmates in handcuffs being loaded onto buses in Prattville.
Elmore County sheriff Bill Franklin confirmed his jail was housing some prisoners from Autauga County.
“We got in touch with them and said we would like to help them, but we are limited in what we can do,” Franklin said. “We did take a few of the males from them. We weren’t able to take any of the females. We are well over capacity for females.”
hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.”
Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County Sher iff’s Office have the alleged vic tim’s phone. Authorities collect ed Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversa tion between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
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Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
A known sex offender finds himself in the Elmore County Jail charged with transmitting obscene material to a minor.
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Witcher, 61, Tuesday and he was booked into the Elmore County Jail.
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first time in a while Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
old boy that is known to Mr. Witcher,” Elmore County sheriff Bill Franklin said. “It came from Mr. Witcher’s phone.” Witcher is a registered sex offender. He
“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
“We had some gay porngraphy that was transmitted to a 14-year-
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Man arrested for smuggle attempt into state prison
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Montgomery man is in the Elmore County Jail after an Elmore County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit found him with drugs.
Thomas Stinson was found by Elmore County deputy sheriffs Sunday with the aid of a canine near Staton Correctional Facility. According to court documents Stinson, 29, of Montgom -
ery fled from law enforcement in the process. “He was found in possession of a backpack containing 811 grams of marijuana, 18 grams of crack cocaine, four grams of cocaine, two bottles of liquor, 30 packs of Swisher Sweet cigars, one set of scales,
four cell phones, one cell phone charger, a glass smoking pipe and two vape pens,” court documents state. Stinson was taken to the Elmore County Jail and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, unlawful distribution of marijuana, promoting prison contraband, attempting to elude, criminal trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia. He has a $68,000 bond available.
Tallapoosa Publishers wins 68 APA awards
STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama Press Association announced a majority of its 2024 winners on Wednesday and for the second year in a row, Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. earned over 60 individual and staff-wide awards. Between TPI’s four newspapers and two magazines, 68 awards were claimed by the combined staff. APA awards are given out based on select criteria and are judged by writers and staff from papers around the country. In Tallapoosa County, many awards were won based on the persistent and relentless covering of the April 15 shooting. In Elmore County, photography and top-tier advertising caught the eyes of the judging panel.
At the end of the month, winners of the upper level categories will be announced such as General Excellence, Story and Photo
of the Year and Magazine of the Year. For five years running, the Alexander City Outlook has been awarded a General Excellence recognition.
THE ALEXANDER CITY OUTLOOK
FIRST PLACE: Best Production and Printing; Best Spot News Photo, "The shoes and the night I will never forget" by Lizi Arbogast Gwin; Best Use of Video (Shorter than 2 Minutes), "Backpack Buddies aids students who experience food inefficiency" by Abigail Murphy; Best Classified Page or Section; Best Original/ Creative Idea, "People Read" by Audra Spears; Best Innovative Online Advertising, Single Ad, "SNF Designs" by Hidey Arrington, Audra Spears
SECOND PLACE: Best Editorial, "Clean Up Alabama is not protecting children, it’s hurting them" by Abigail Murphy; Best Human Interest Column,
"It starts with one day a time" by Lizi Arbogast Gwin; Best Spot News Photo, “Dadeville second prayer vigil” by Dalton Middleton; Best Special Section - Newsprint, “Gridiron Guide” by staff; Best Use of Video (Longer than 2 Minutes), "A Tale of Ghosts and Murder" by Abigail Murphy; Best Regularly Scheduled Special Section, "Progress-Opportunity Knocks!" by Audra Spears, Betsy Iler, Kenneth Boone; Best Niche Publication, "Frontline Heroes Coloring Book" by Audra Spears, Renee Trice, Hidey Arrington; Best Innovative Online Advertising, Single Ad, "Meek Dozer Services" by Hidey Arrington, Audra Spears
THIRD PLACE: Best News
Photo, "Black Business Council Juneteenth Celebration" by Abigail Murphy; Creative Use of Multimedia, “Timeline” by Abigail Murphy; Best Single Ad ½ page and under, color, "Go Pro Wildlife" by Audra Spears; Best Single Ad over ½ page, color, "Hufham Farris" by Audra Spears, Renee Trice; Best In-paper Promotion of Newspaper, "Santa Reads" by Audra Spears; Best Use of Humor, "Winking Girl" by Tippy Hunter, Audra Spears; Best Innovative Online Advertising, Single Ad, "Holmes Guns" by Hidey Arrington, Audra Spears
Police Reports
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• Domestic violence was reported on Government Street.
• Negotiating a worthless instrument was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
THE DADEVILLE RECORD FIRST PLACE: Best Sports Single Event Story, "The kick heard ‘round the state’: Field goal lifts Reeltown to state final" by Henry Zimmer; Best Sports Feature Story, "Rebels channel Chucky to beat Tallassee" by Henry Zimmer
SECOND PLACE: Best Sports News In-Depth Coverage, "Overcoming Obstacles: Wilson wins Bryant-Jordan scholarship" by Henry Zimmer; Best Online Breaking News Coverage, "Mass shooting in Dadeville, April 2023" by staff; Best Classified Page or Section; Best Regularly Scheduled Special Section, "Dadeville Magazine" by Audra Spears, Betsy Iler, Kenneth Boone THIRD PLACE: Best Production and Printing; Best Editorial, "The shoes and the night I'll never forget" by Lizi Arbogast Gwin; Best Use of Graphics or Illustrations, "AU researchers conduct Camp Hill history project" by Abigail Murphy; Best Single Ad over 1/2 page, color, for "J.A. Smith, LLC" by Hidey Arrington
THE TALLASSEE TRIBUNE FIRST PLACE: Best Feature Story Coverage, "Southside Middle School teacher of the year makes student education priority" by Cliff Williams; Best Presentation of Online Advertising SECOND PLACE: Best Fea-
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. JUNE 3
• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported on Ross Road. JUNE 2
• Assault was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Promoting prison contraband was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
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The Outlook won first place in Best Spot News Photo for this photo from the night of the April 15 shooting in Dadeville.
Humane Society of Elmore County News
Leave your dog at home in the heat
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Sunday saw the advent of the hot Alabama summer days to come so no better time to remind pet owners to prepare for your pet’s summer safety. Dogs and cats do not sweat like us humans and, instead, pant to try and control their body temperature. Panting can only cool them down so much, so owners need to take the temperature into account in regard to pets living outside and summer activities with your pet.
Shade, moving air if possible and plenty of clean, cool water are critical. Ensure your outside pet’s water is not only in shade but that there is a lot of water available to your pet. Plastic children’s wading pools can work great as some dogs will also lay in the water to cool off. You can even buy bags of ice to put in a pool for your dog to play in. Inexpensive box fans can greatly help as well with moving shaded air but please make sure your dog(s) cannot chew on the power cord and make sure to routinely clean the fan to reduce any fire hazard from
accumulated dust and hair. Now we know of many awesome pet owners who have portable buildings, with doggy doors, all set up for their pets that are air conditioned and quite wonderfully appointed. Those are some lucky pets indeed! Where dog houses are concerned, they simply must be well shaded elsewise they are just mini-ovens that no pet will want to go into. If you think an unshaded doghouse is adequate shelter for your pet, just crawl in one this summer and see how you like it. Our wish, of course, is for dogs and cats to be inside your home so they can enjoy the air conditioning or fans with their human family. While it can be great to take your pet with you on daily runs, in all honesty, this time of year — please leave them at home. Your car can turn-into a killer oven in just a few minutes and you never know when that quick trip into the store turns into one longer than expected. Get stalled in a traffic jam and your A/C might give out or your car overheats. Many modern vehicles automatically turn off after a limited
period of time if left idling. And the A/C on idling vehicles also can fail or simply quit cooling as well with devastating results. If you see a pet in a parked vehicle during these hot temps, please call the appropriate law enforcement so they can take any necessary actions.
We don’t see this like we used to, but no dog belongs in the back of a pickup truck – just don’t!
The bed of a truck is hot enough to scorch your dog’s paws so please put your dog in the cab of the truck with you so it too can enjoy the air conditioning and be much safer.
Think your longhaired dog needs to be shaved to beat the heat? Maybe yes, maybe no – brushing out undercoat will go a long way to helping their coat ‘breathe’ and shaved dogs can suffer sunburn and overheat faster because they have no protection from the sun. Talk to your Veterinarian before shaving your dog down please. For those with ‘short-nosed’ dogs like Bulldogs, Pugs, Frenchies, Boston Terriers and more, keeping them in air-conditioning is critical! These snub-nose
breeds are house dogs in the summer as they simply cannot handle the heat and will suffer heatstroke or death if left out in the high heat, even if they have shade. We hear of too many sad stories of these ‘bracychephalic’ breeds dying terrible deaths after a very short time left outside in our summer heat. For all who love going to yard sales, flea markets and outdoor festivals/events this time of year, please just leave your dog at home. You may think taking your pet with you shows how you love it, but far too many dogs are simply miserable (or actually endangered) on hot sand or pavement and would be much happier (and healthier) staying at home in the A/C, happy to greet you on your return.
Our pets are not super beings able to withstand conditions that we don’t like ourselves. If you are miserable in the heat, your pet is too so please plan accordingly to keep your pet safe and happy throughout our long Alabama summer.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
Pet of the Week — Indigo
Indigo is a female who is 7 months old and weighs about 40 pounds. She is a wonderful young dog, very loveable, bouncy and friendly. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would love a family to call her own. We will leave her breed mix to your best guess though good chance some Lab in her. The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the man -
datory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Cola or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www. elmorehumane.org.
County commission recognizes elder abuse awareness
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Elmore County Commission recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Day at its Monday meeting.
The annual proclamation highlights the issues seniors face when caretakers and others take advantage of them physically, emotionally and financially. Elmore County Department of Human Resources director Michelle Wood told the commission
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incidents of elder abuse are being investigated more often. In 2023 DHR investigated 114 possible reports of elder abuse. It is up from 28 in 2013.
“It is something that is definitely underreported,” Wood said.
The commission posed for a photograph with Wood and her staff to mark the occasion.
The commission also recognized Airport Road Intermediate School fourth grade teacher Deborah Stringfellow
ture Photo, "Tallassee Pep Rally" by Cliff Williams
THIRD PLACE: Best Local Sports Column, "Woods should’ve been a 2A Back of the Year finalist" by Lizi Arbogast Gwin; Best In-Paper Promotion of Newspaper, "Cup of Tea" by Audra Spears; Best Innovative Online Advertising, single ad, "Community Hospital" by staff
THE WETUMPKA HERALD
FIRST PLACE: Best Spot News Photo, "Lightwood tornado" by Cliff Williams; Best Use of Video (Longer than 2 Minutes), "The Wetumpka Herald's 125th Anniversary" by Angela Mullins; Best Classified Page or Section; Best Regularly Scheduled Special Section, "FYI" by Audra Spears, Betsy Iler; Best In-Paper Promotion of Newspaper, "Be A Reader" by Audra Spears; Best Original/Creative Idea, "People Read the Newspaper" by Audra Spears; Best Signature Page, "Wetumpka High School Spirit Banner" by staff; Best Niche Publication, "Elmore County First Responders Coloring Book" by Audra Spears; Best Innovative Online Advertising, single ad, "Better Life Veterinary" by staff
SECOND PLACE: Best Human Interest Column, "Love More Now" by Cliff Williams; Best Sports Single Event Story, "Holtville's Silas delivers in future stadium" by Dalton Middleton; Best One Time Special Section, "Wetumpka Herald Celebrating 125
for being named Alabama Teacher of the Year. Stringfellow will travel the state and country for the next year inspiring other teachers to succeed.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes of the May 28 meeting.
• Approved the memorandum of warrants for May 18 to May 31 in the amount of $1,501,870.32.
• Set a public hearing
Years" by staff; Best In-Paper Promotion of Newspaper, "Feed Your Brain" by Audra Spears; Best Signature Page, "Shelter Pets" by Audra Spears; Best Innovative Online Advertising, single ad, "Parker Tire" by Audra Spears
THIRD PLACE: Best Sports Single Event Story, "ROW TIDE: Holtville's Hickey joins Alabama rowing team" by Dalton Middleton; Best Regularly Scheduled Special Section, "Horizons" by Audra Spears, Betsy Iler; Best Presentation of Online Advertising
LAKE MAGAZINE
FIRST PLACE: Best Community Event, “Plug Day” by Betsy Iler, Audra Spears; Best Column, "Nature of the Lake" by Kenneth Boone
SECOND PLACE: Best Overall Design; Best Community Event, "Clean Up Honor Roll" by Betsy Iler, Ben Smith, Audra Spears
THIRD PLACE: Best Sports Feature, "Fishing for a Living" by Ben Smith, Audra Spears, Kenneth Boone; Best Single Photograph, "Sunset Shoreline" by Kenneth Boone
LAKE MARTIN LIVING
FIRST PLACE: Best Photo Essay, "July 4th in Review" by Kenneth Boone, Cliff Williams, Lizi Arbogast Gwin
SECOND PLACE: Best Personality Profile, "Tommy G" by Ben Smith; Best Column, "Culture Shock" by Lacey Howell
THIRD PLACE: Third place: Best Cover Photo or Illustration, "Dadeville's new Mural" by Jim Denney; Best Column, "Medical News" by George Miranda
for 5 P.m. July 22 for comments on the possible vacation of a portion of Brantley Road off of Rigsby Road for an
unnamed road off Brantley Road.
• Awarded a surplus scrap metal bid to Robinson Recycle.
The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. June 24.
Cherish time with family
Father’s Day is coming up and on the heels of Mother’s Day. All the commercials tell us we should be buying moms and dads extravagant gifts to let them know how much we love them.
Despite what our bank accounts tell us, we all have the most valuable gift any parent could ever want — time. Many of us wait until the last minute to purchase gifts and let the internet tell us what we should buy. But often those gifts are put aside quickly.
Why you might ask? Parents and grandparents might be a generation apart. They might not understand technology, but they all understand time. They understand the value of conversation.
Moms want children and grandchildren to help in the kitchen mixing the batter for the cake then licking the bowls clean.
Dads want to share a cup of coffee with their loved ones. Maybe in a rocking chair on the porch.
Some might even just want to sit around the grill and talk about life.
It is quite simple. The older we get it is about the simple things and it gets no better than sharing thoughts and ideas over the stove or coffee.
There is no need to worry about getting those socks or last on the rack ties for Father’s Day. Time beats it all.
Iwas recently talking to outgo-
ing Alexander City Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Jacob Meacham, and we were discussing his genuine love for Alex City.
Most people, myself included, can’t wait to get out of their hometowns. The grass is always greener on the other side, like they say.
But Jacob said something interesting to me. “I’m a big believer in the grass being greener where you water it,” he said. I just loved that sentiment.
Regardless if you’re from the tri-county area or if you’ve implanted yourself into the communities like me, it’s always important to water our grass.
I encourage every person to do their part to leave the world a better place than how they found it. Some people are more fortunate than others and have money to donate to their treasured causes, but some of us have to be more creative.
It’s not about monetary donations or how much you give; it’s all about the fact you decided to do something
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to better the world around you. My husband and I recently started fostering dogs, and that’s our small way of giving back to a problem that really hurts our hearts — stray and uncared for dogs in central Alabama. If we could, we’d take in all the dogs but we know that’s not possible. We’ve adopted four of our own from various shelters and rescues, and now we are fostering two from Black Dog Rescue in Alexander City. It may not seem like a lot when there’s a hundred dogs who need to be saved, but it’s our own small way of giving back. Find something small — or large — and just do what you can.
to Facebook and complain about that new business opening up that isn’t exactly what you wanted, but it’s not so easy to go to city council meetings or other public meetings to truly understand the accomplish ment of bringing a new business to town.
or a civic organization and really understand the
I’m a big proponent of being a part of the solution rather than the problem, and the only way to do that is get involved. It’s easy to run
Faithful, loyal, firm,
As I conclude 28 years in the public school classroom, we are revisiting some columns that ran in the Tallassee Tribune over the years that pertained to this educational journey. The following column ran in October, 2018.
Friday night after the pregame ceremonies, I found myself drenched in sweat, slumped on a metal bench under the bleachers, nearly falling over on our illustrious editor, Carmen Rodgers. She was still as excited as ever, camera in hand, as she prepared for another evening of covering local sports. Griffin Pritchard was there, too, scribbling in his notepad as he paced the sideline. However, there I was talking to Carmen – exhausted. Exhausted, but in the happiest and most beautiful way I can recall. The week began with our marching band attending the Daleville Invitational Band Classic, hosted by Daleville High School. Their director, Mark Nichols, was once the band director here at Tallassee and is a former student of Linwood Erb. The Pride of Tallassee scored straight superiors in every category, which was cause for celebration. Our students were good representatives of our school in every way. Robby Glasscock, our band director, and his assistant director Melanie Perry have worked very hard to get the students to this point, and their hard work paid off.
A few hours later, we were taking the entire music department – the directors, the coaches
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who drove us, and about 250 of our closest friends – to the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery. We arrived at Garrett Coliseum around 8:30 a.m. Monday, and prepared to compete in the Invitational Choral Festival. The choral competition is coordinated by my former teacher, Mrs. Gene Davis, who served as the choral director at Robert E. Lee High School for 28 years. There were 23 choirs in the festival, from schools all over Montgomery and the River Region as well as some from schools further away. Of the 23 schools, the top three are recognized with Alabama National Fair trophies at the conclusion of the contest.
My colleague Amanda Anderson and I were pleasantly surprised when Tallassee High School won two of the top three trophies, meaning our choirs were two of the highest-rated in the contest.
Ms. Anderson is the conductor of the Chamber Choir, which is a 20-member SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) chorus consisting of juniors and seniors. Ms. Anderson and I co-direct the Concert Choir, which features approximately 100 SATB voices in grades 10-12.
Homecoming week rushed along as the students built floats, the gym was prepared with tarps and every chair in the school, and the class from 20 years ago was on campus getting ready for their moment in the sun.
Thursday night, my favorite part of Homecoming was made even more special as my
daugh ter is a Senior this year. The Candlelight Ceremony and Bonfire were awesome, as usual.
Friday’s pep rally and parade were a warm 90-plus degrees. However, it was all made more enjoyable observing the camaraderie and seeing my daughter as a member of the Homecoming Court. Viewing these experiences through the eyes of a Senior on the Court was truly memorable for both of us. Miriam had the opportunity to ride in a Ford Thunderbird convertible contributed by Gene Lawrence, owner of Tallassee Super Foods. She was driven in the parade and to the football game by my father Chris, who is one of the managers at Super Foods. He looked as proud to be there as Miriam did. As we prepared to walk across that field at pregame, I pondered: in the course of 100 years of our school, if five girls were chosen to be on the Court each year, it would mean only 500 people in THS history have had the honor of doing what she got to do. It was also noted by another in attendance that only 100 would have the distinction of being named Queen. We all turned to face the American flag being raised by Boy Scouts Troop 59, and sang our National Anthem and Alma
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Creature Chronicles
Blue Ribbon Dairy provides fresh milk for surrounding areas
By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter
With June being National Dairy Month, Blue Ribbon Dairy explained how it got started providing Grade A pasteurized cream-line milk in multiple counties.
Owner Michaela Sanders first opened Blue Ribbon back into 2017 to pick back up the dairy business her great grandfather started. The original farm closed in 2005 with her grandfather.
Growing up in the dairy business, Sanders knew she wanted to start the farm back up. Part of that was also making sure the farm could bottle their own milk.
The milk is now sold at multiple places spanning from Birmingham to
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Mater while in formation with the band. How blessed we are in Tallassee to have held on to ceremonies such as these as other schools have abandoned their traditions!
We marched off the field to “Loyalty,” into THS history. Exhausted, yes, but prouder than ever to be a Tallassee Tiger.
Michael Bird is a member of the music faculty at Faulkner University.
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The Elmore County Jail has a capacity of 242 and first took prisoners after its construction was completed in July 1995. As of Friday afternoon, 307 individuals were incarcerated at the Elmore County Jail.
“We are well over capacity,” Franklin said Friday. “We are 65 over capacity at this moment.”
Lucky for Franklin the Elmore County Commission has been actively looking to the future. Legislation last year created two new circuit court judgeships in the 19th
ice cream as well. The Blue Ribbon Dairy cows spend their days out in pastures and they do have a barn with fans for those hot summer days. Then the cows come in for milking at 2:30
Judicial Circuit serving Elmore County. Between that and the Elmore County Jail already being over capacity almost all the time, the commission purchased 11 acres adjacent to the judicial complex and Elmore County DHR across from Julia Tutwiler Prison on U.S. Highway 231.
Franklin said conversations have been ongoing about building a new jail facility for Elmore County to accommodate growth of the county.
“We talked about building a new facility every few weeks, even down to the placement of that facility and how many it will house,” Franklin said. The new jail facility would be
CommunityCalendar
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Cost is $5 per person and anyone can register by calling 334-567-5097 or the day of the event.
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Summerfest from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 at Tallassee City Hall.
ROLLER SKATE: The Tallassee Parks and Recreation Department is hosting roller skating at the Tallassee Recreation Center on Gilmer Drive. Elementary students can skate from noon to 4 p.m. There will be an open skate from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
a.m. and 3 p.m. each day, where on average each cow produces eight gallons of milk a day. Sanders said the quality of the milk also sets the farm apart. With Blue Ribbon
built in phases almost adjacent to the current facility. Doing so would allow movement of prisoners between the jail and courtrooms to remain similar.
The expected capacity is expected to be about 600 beds for prisoners. It is all planning for the future and the concerns of an overcrowded jail already three decades old.
“The commission is very receptive to our thoughts and ideas trying to look down the road towards the future,” Franklin said. “They are trying to get out in front of it now. I commend them for that. We have to position ourselves for the future and I think we’re doing that.”
Dairy, the milk is four and a quarter percent butterfat while whole milk from a grocery store is typically three and a quarter. Plus, the milk is cream line meaning Blue Ribbon doesn’t homogenize
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Witcher’s residence in Selma.
Franklin said the defendant is denying the allegations he sent the obscene material.
“He is saying someone got his phone and did that,” Franklin said. The case will be presented to an Elmore County Grand Jury. Witcher has a $30,000 cash bond available to him.
contact Heather Baker at hbakerjj@aol. com.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Preschool Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday at Wetumpka Public Library.
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.
KINDERGARTEN BOOTCAMP: Wetumpka Elementary School is hosting a kindergarten bootcamp from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 13 at the Wetumpka Elementary School Activity Center. Children will learn about and explore the school with classmates, teachers and more. Children must be fully registered for school.
June 13-14
PLAY: The Wetumpka Depot Encore Players are presenting Mother Goose State Your Case June 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and June 14 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5.
JUNE 15
KID FISHING: The Tallassee Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Alabama Department of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries to host hunter safety education and kid fishing from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15 at the Lake Talisi Boat Ramp and Riverwalk. Everyone is asked to bring their own fishing gear and supplies.
JUNE 17-21
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Grace Baptist Church on Old Montgomery Road in Wetumpka is holding Vacation Bible School 6 to 8 p.m. June 17 - 21. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. each night or by email at wetumpkagrace@gmail. com.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Tallaweka Baptist Church in Tallassee is hosting Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon June 17 to 21 at its church at 1409 Gilmer Avenue. The Bible school is open to kindergarteners through sixth grade.
JUNE 22
SUMMERFEST: The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is holding
JUNE 23
CONCERT: First Methodist Church Wetumpka is hosting gospel singer Ivan Parker in concert at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 23.
JUNE 24-29
THEATRE CAMP: The Stanhope Elmore Mustang Players are hosting a theater camp for students in the Millbrook area from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 24-29 at Stanhope Elmore High School School and will close out with performances. The cost is $100.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATION: The City of Wetumpka and Main Street Wetumpka are hosting an Independence Day Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown. The celebration will feature music, fireworks and free family fun.
SUNDAY, JULY 14
MEN’S CONFERENCE: Village Church of Wetumpka is hosting a men’s conference. The keynote speaker is Rick Burgess of Rick and Bubba.
JULY 15-19
THEATER CAMP: The Wetumpka Depot Players are hosting a Heroes and Villains theater camp for children ages 8 to 15 July 15 to 19. The cost is $225. To register email Kristy Meanor at kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com.
ONGOING
SUPPORT GROUP: The last Thursday of every month, Restoration 49 Coffee Shop plays host to a support group for parents who have lost a child. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. each month. For more information, please
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. 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.
are very much appreciated by the staff at Lanark according to ANC director of school programs Hollie Terry and also by the wildlife.
“Our education staff is very excited to have the barefoot sensory path to use for our pre-K and special needs programs here at the Alabama Nature Center,” Terry said. “Our hope is that families with small children will also utilize this area on weekends. Our gray rat snakes have especially benefited from the climbing trees. We look forward to using the trees as a display tool as well, to show how some snakes climb and hang out in trees.”
Tolman built the barefoot sensory path as an addition to the sensory trail found on the Triple Tree Loop Trail. Parker raised all the funds necessary for his project, and was assisted by 11 members of his troop and five adults on construction. Parker managed all aspects of the project to obtain Eagle Scout.
Tolman said there were two reasons he chose the center for his Eagle Scout project.
“My first reason for coming to ANC was because I was able to come and see the facility in person,” Tolman said. “They have amazing facilities and the kindest
staff you could ask for. My second reason for my project was ANC’s availability to complete a project. The staff provided me with some ideas of projects I could choose from and once I made my decision, they were super easy to work with, allowing me freedom to work at my own pace.”
The Alabama Nature Center, a handson outdoor education facility located at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama, is a joint project of the Alabama Wildlife Federation and benefactors Isabel and Wiley Hill. The Lanark property is the state headquarters for the Alabama Wildlife Federation. It contains 350 acres of forests, fields, streams, wetlands and ponds that are traversed by five miles of trails and boardwalks including a tree top viewing platform.
In addition to the trails, boardwalks and pavilion, the Alabama Nature Center includes the NaturePlex, a 23,000 square foot structural facility that serves as the Welcome and Education Center. The grounds at Lanark contain five destinations: AWF Headquarters, Historic Lanark, Lanark Pavilion, ANC and the new NaturePlex.
The Alabama Wildlife Federation is the state’s oldest and largest citizens’ conservation organization dedicated to the conservation and wise use of Alabama’s wildlife and related natural resources. To learn more visit www.alabamawildlife.org.
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Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge! I pray the day is going well for everyone reading this week’s column. The heat of summer is beginning top make its annual appearance. Life in my household had been consumed with all things high school graduation as of late. The festivities and activities of graduation for Wetumpka High students started April 21st and concluded (somewhat!) on May 21st. Our community was overrun by young people in caps and gowns for over a month.
Now the time for recognizing and celebrating their collective accomplishments moves towards the next chapter. The time for moving on is upon us. What, exactly, are our high school graduates supposed to be moving on towards?
Fortunately, there is only one answer that gets to the heart of the matter of the question. Most high school seniors are 18 years old or soon to be 18 at the time of graduation. That age traditionally signified the beginnings of adulthood. High school graduates should all be moving toward accep-
tance and management of adult things.
For some, this means pursuing a college education. For some, it means pursuing some technical training for a particular vocation. For some, it means military service. For some it means finding a job and working one’s way up from there.
Apathy and non-engagement are not on anyone’s list of fulfilling the move towards adulthood.
Sure, graduating seniors are expected to take a break following graduation and enjoy down time with friends and family. At the same time, there is
never an expectation that those “lazy days” should become the norm.
Our family recently attended Camp War Eagle, which is family orientation to the first year of college at Auburn University. There was a great deal of information shared and a significant amount of encouragement for future success. All of the information centered around Auburn’s understanding of success in collegiate education.
That understanding has four basic components. Student success is a combination of academic performance, physical
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in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.
CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship.
Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting.
Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blan-
kets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY
Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the
church website at http:// epiphanytallassee.org/
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.
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and spiritual well-being, enjoyment of life, and applicability to the workplace. Students at Auburn are expected to excel in all four areas. I would say the same basic philosophy is present in most places of higher learning.
The experience was a good one overall. As a parent of a rising college freshman, I greatly appreciate the fact that the university clearly laid out its expectations for incoming freshmen. Participation in the college experience is expected at all levels.
While all this was happening, I couldn’t help thinking about at least one elephant in the
person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m. (traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants. CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee.com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC
room. The overwhelming majority of incoming college freshmen in our nation for the coming fall are also first-time registered voters. I remember a certain level of excitement among graduating seniors when I was that age forty years ago. I have yet to hear a single one of this year’s graduates express any excitement about being old enough to vote. I am not looking to blame anyone for this, but I am painfully aware of it as a present reality. I can understand their collective apathy, but I also know it will not serve anyone well. Can anything be done to change that?
Rev. Jonathan Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka
Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”
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Local softball stars named All-State
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The awards continue dropping for the best softball players in Elmore County.
The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced the All-State Softball Team on Thursday morning. Nine of the best softball players from the county were named in their respective classifications.
Edgewood Academy had four players selected, Wetumpka had two, Holtville had two and Stanhope Elmore had one. For Edgewood, catcher Lindsey Brown, pitcher Lily Stubbs and utility player Ashley Burgess were all selected to the AISA First Team while
infielder Lexie Smith was named Second Team.
Brown, who played both catcher and shortstop, hit .441 with 63 hits, 18 doubles, 5 triples and 7 home runs with 35 stolen bases. Burgess hit .427 with 61 hits, 16 doubles, 2 triples, 1 home run and 52 RBI. In the circle, she went
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TC SELECT SHOWS OUT IN COOPERSTOWN
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
The TC Select 12U travel baseball team put Holtville on the map this week.
TC Select, composed of 12 baseball players from Slapout, Prattville and Wetumpka, traveled all the way to Cooperstown, New York, to play in America’s Baseball Summer Camp, an 88-team tournament held at the Cooperstown Dream Park.
The team consists of 12 players – Case Clay, Rawlins Tubbs, Brayden Wright, Chaise Crownover, Ty Paxton, Blake Duett, Bentley Lightsey, Easton Smith, Tallan Cramer, Jackson McDonald, Oliver Brown and Cooper Jackson.
The local sluggers did more than just play, however.
The 12-year olds and under showed out while playing in Cooperstown.
TC Select went 6-1 in the tournament and a perfect 5-0 in pool play, outscoring opponents 69-27 in those five games.
That earned them the No. 11 overall seed in the tournament and a spot in the Round of 32, which they won as well.
In the Sweet 16, TC Select fell for the first time to a team based out of Florida, 20-13, and ended its win-streak at six games.
Every game was filled with highlights that the boys will remember forever. In Game 1 of the tournament, against the Northstars of Palm City,
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Fl., Rawlins Tubbs hit a walk-off double off the centerfield wall to win, 4-3.
In Game 2 against Yeager, Ohio, Tubbs, Cramer and Jackson all slugged home runs as the team scored 11 runs. Cramer hit three home runs himself to lead the team.
The home runs continued in the next few games.
Tubbs and Jackson each hit another, while Brown and Wright each added their first home runs of the tournament. Jackson hit two more in Game 4, and then the team hit seven in the final pool play game.
The team scored 27 runs against the Backyard Ballers (Texas) while Tubbs hit two home runs, Smith hit two home runs, Paxton
The TC Select 12U baseball team went 6-1 in America’s Baseball Summer Camp, an 88-team tournament held at the Cooperstown Dream Park.
Wetumpka’s Smith signs to CACC baseball
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Stanhope Elmore’s bowling championship has officially come full circle.
The Stanhope bowling team finally received its championship rings on Thursday after claiming the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championship back in February.
The team met on Thursday in the school’s atrium and was honored by principal Ewell Fuller and superintendent Richard Dennis as each bowler put on and showed off their personal rings.
“It’s a full circle moment for us,” Stanhope coach Bridget Wilson said. “We’ve been battling for six years and to finally bring it home, it just means a lot. We can finally say we won it. It’s a surreal moment. I’m so proud of these girls.”
Stanhope’s championship was a complete domination in every meaning of the word. The Mustangs went undefeated with a 12-0 record and were the No. 1-ranked
team from start to finish. The Mustangs clinched the regional championship in Birmingham after sweeping McGill-Toolen,
10 locals earn spots on All-State
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Baseball players around the county and beyond were recognized for their seasons Saturday.
The Alabama Sports Writers Association announced its All-State team, and 10 local baseball stars were listed in their respective classifications.
Edgewood Academy had four players selected, Elmore County had two players selected, and Wetumpka, Holtville, Tallassee and Reeltown each had one player make the list.
Tallassee’s Brue Milner earned one of the top awards in the list. He was named to Class 5A’s First Team as a designated hitter. The freshman catcher was instrumental in the Tigers’ third round playoff visit, and Gulf Shores fans are still having nightmares about the home run hitter.
Milner finished his freshman year with a .368 batting average with 32 hits, 48 RBIs and a county-best 72 home runs.
Reeltown senior Blake Smith was also named First Team DH in Class 2A after he hit .400 with 23 stolen bases and only 10 strikeouts for the Rebels.
Two Edgewood players were named First Team on the AISA list. Sophomore Brock Whitt was listed as an infielder and Drew Allison was listed as a DH. Whitt hit .392 with 40 hits, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 4 home runs and a team-best 36 RBIs. Allison, a recent Lawson State commit, hit .358 with 24 extra base hits and 21 stolen bases.
Teammates Parker Shaw (utility) and Jackson Hudson (DH) were
both named Second Team.
Hudson hit .427 while Shaw hit .418 to help lead Edgewood to a runner-up finish in Class AA this season. In Class 6A, Wetumpka third baseman Jacob Smith, a CACC signee, was named to the Honorable Mention list as a DH. Smith hit .345 with a .470 on base percentage in 113 at bats. He ended the season with 39 hits, 20 of which were doubles. He had nine more doubles than the next closest Indian. He added two triples, one home run and 36 RBIs.
He walked 21 times, was hit-by-pitch 10 times and scored a team-best 43 runs.
The Elmore County Player of the Year and Southern Miss signee, Drey Barrett, was a Second Team infielder in Class 5A. Barrett hit .398 with 43 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 4 home runs, 30 walks, 33 RBIs and 36 runs scored. On the mound, he finished the year with a 5-3 record with a 1.83 earned run average with 81 strikeouts in 49 ⅔ innings.
Across the county, Elmore County’s Shea Darnell was named Second Team as a DH. He was the county’s best hitter this season with a .522 batting average with 48 total hits and zero strikeouts. He showcased gap-to-gap power with 10 doubles and 4 triples. When he was on the bases, he stole 23 and scored 36 runs.
Teammate Jaden Eason was named to the Honorable Mention list as a pitcher. He finished the year with a 5-1 record with a 1.33 ERA. He struck out 57 batters in 42 innings of work and tossed four complete games.
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Wetumpka third baseman Jacob Smith throws across the diamond earlier this season. At the plate, Smith hit .345 with 20 doubles and 43 runs scored during his senior year.
Stanhope bowling team receives championship rings
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Stanhope Elmore’s bowling championship has officially come full circle.
The Stanhope bowling team finally received its championship rings on Thursday after claiming the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championship back in February.
The team met on Thursday in the school’s atrium and was honored by principal Ewell Fuller and superintendent Richard Dennis as each bowler put on and showed off their personal rings.
“It’s a full circle moment for us,” Stanhope coach Bridget Wilson said. “We’ve been battling for six years and to finally bring it home, it just means a lot. We can finally say we won it. It’s a surreal moment. I’m so proud of these girls.”
Stanhope’s championship was a complete domination in every meaning of the word.
The Mustangs went undefeated with a 12-0 record and were the No. 1-ranked team
from start to finish. The Mustangs clinched the regional championship in Birmingham after sweeping McGillToolen, Baker and Thompson, 4-0 each, in baker format.
In the championship match held in Mobile, Stanhope was the No. 1 seed after claiming first place in three traditional matches. The Mustangs then swept James Clemons, Oak Mountain and Sparkman, 4-0 each.
With the championship win over Sparkman, the Mustangs capped off the first title in program history, the first undefeated season in program history and swept all six of its postseason opponents in dominant fashion.
The Mustangs had three seniors on the team – Alyssa Ward, Samantha Wilson and Peyton Warner. The three already graduated in May and all returned on Thursday to pick up their rings in what is likely to be one of the last times the entire championship team is back together at one time.
For Wilson, it was
ABOVE: The Stanhope Elmore bowling team poses with their championship rings after receiving them on Thursday afternoon.The Mustangs claimed the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championship in February.
RIGHT: An up-close look at Stanhope Elmore’s bowling championship ring.
special to see everyone together one final time.
“It was really good to see everybody one last time,” Wilson said. “I’ll cherish these pictures
forever because it will be the last time those seniors will probably be in this building together as a team. It’s going to be different.”
Central Board Selects Heath Harmon as Next AHSAA executive director
By DAVID HOLTSFORD AHSAA
Oxford High School
principal Heath Harmon was approved Thursday by the AHSAA Central Board of Control to become the sixth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The board approved the hiring of Harmon at a special Central Board meeting Thursday. The announcement was made by current AHSAA Central Board president Mike Welsh at a press conference held at the AHSAA office.
Harmon, 49, will be taking over his new role as Executive Director officially in early July. Alvin Briggs, who has served as Executive Director since 2021, announced his plans to retire earlier this spring.
“(Harmon) is a lifelong resident of Alabama and has previously served as a high school English and History teacher, assistant principal, and coach of multiple sports,” Welsh said. “Mr. Harmon was head football coach at four of our member
schools prior to entering the field of educational administration. He has proven to be an effective leader, and we are confident of his ability, excited about his enthusiasm, and look forward to working with him to lead our association into the future.”
Harmon, who graduated from Munford High School in Talladega County, becomes just the sixth person to hold this position full time in AHSAA history. Cliff Harper was first, hired by the CBOC in 1948 and served until 1966. Herman L. “Bubba” Scott served in the position from 1966-1991. Dan Washburn then served from 1991-2007. Steve Savarese replaced Washburn in 2007 and remained in the position for 15 years until retiring in 2021. Alvin Briggs, who announced his plans to retire effective September 1, has served as executive director since 2021.
Sellers Stough of Birmingham served in a parttime position as executive secretary-treasurer from 1921 to 1948.
Baker and Thompson, 4-0 each, in baker format.
In the championship match held in Mobile, Stanhope was the No. 1 seed after claiming first place in three traditional matches. The Mustangs then swept James Clemons, Oak Mountain and Sparkman, 4-0 each.
With the championship win over Sparkman, the Mustangs capped off the first title in program history, the first undefeated season in program history and swept all six of its postseason opponents in dominant
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13-2 with a 2.39 ERA.
Stubbs was also dominant in the circle, going 14-3 with a 1.77 ERA. Smith hit .367 with 51 hits and 11 extra base hits. The Wildcats went
“I am truly blessed to be standing here,” Harmon said. “Without the support of my wife Holley and my two children, I wouldn’t be able to do the work that I do."
Harmon said he was appreciative of the search
fashion.
The Mustangs had three seniors on the team – Alyssa Ward, Samantha Wilson and Peyton Warner. The three already graduated in May and all returned on Thursday to pick up their rings in what is likely to be one of the last times the entire championship team is back together at one time.
For Wilson, it was special to see everyone together one final time.
“It was really good to see everybody one last time,” Wilson said. “I’ll cherish these pictures forever because it will be the last time those seniors will probably be in this building together as a team. It’s going to be different.”
43-9 and reached the AISA Class AA state championship game. For Wetumpka, both Mya Holt and Ella Watson were named All-State as pitchers. Holt was First Team and named the Class 6A Pitcher of the Year, while Watson was named Second Team.
process by the Central Board and was thankful for the opportunity to have a chance to apply for the executive director position.
“I have had the opportunity to work with the AHSAA as a coach and administrator.
hit two home runs and Clay hit one of his own.
Even in the loss, TC Select was hitting the cover off the ball. The Okeeheelee Tribe (Fl.) had only allowed 14 total runs in the entire tournament entering the Sweet 16 matchup. TC Select nearly matched that itself in the 20-13 loss, and even forced the Tribe to enter its pitching ace into the game to hold onto the lead late. The team now has a 24-6 overall record this spring.
Holt finished her senior year with a 27-5 overall record and a 1.20 ERA. She struck out 208 batters in 174 ⅓ innings. Watson pitched 118 ⅔ innings, going 19-2 with a 1.77 ERA.
Stanhope Elmore’s Jada McLeod earned Second Team
honors for her play at shortstop where she hit .592 with 10 doubles, 1 triple and 10 home runs. Half of her hits were extra base hits. In Class 5A, Holtville’s Bailea Boone was named First Team for the second-straight season. Boone hit .544 with a county-best
It is one of the best organizations in the country," Harmon said. “The AHSAA's long-standing tradition of serving member schools and support of edu cation-based
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Not only did the team play in the tournament, but the kids were all inducted into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame. They all received Cooperstown Dreams Park home and away jerseys along with hats and warm-up sets. When not playing, they stayed in the Baseball Village with the other 87 teams and had a photo session where they received personalized baseball cards.
The team was able to visit the Hall of Fame, where one of the team’s handmade wood bats was inducted into the Hall of Fame Museum.
74 hits. She had 7 extra base hits, 19 RBIs and 70 runs scored. On base, she was a perfect 58-for-58 on stolen base attempts. Kylie Snowden was named Honorable Mention in Class 5A for Holtville. She hit .400 with 8 doubles and 7 home runs with 50 RBIs.
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Heath Harmon and his wife, Holley, are introduced to media and others at Thursday’s AHSAA press conference. Harmon was named the AHSAA’s sixth Executive Director.
UGA schedules AU for Homecoming
The details of the 2024 college football schedule have begun to be unveiled. We now know the times for each of Auburn’s first three home games and on which network they will appear. One little nugget pertaining to the schedule has caused a bit of a stir and ruffled more than a few feathers.
Auburn will travel to Athens, Georgia on Oct. 5 to take on the Bulldogs in one of the oldest, longest running and celebrated rivalries in the history of college football. Of course, this game used to have a permanent home at the end of the regular season leading up to the Iron Bowl. The games against Auburn’s two fiercest opponents (Georgia & Alabama) were purposely staggered so that whenever one
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athletics is recognized locally as well as nationally. We are proud of our past and preparing for our future.”
Once in his role, Harmon wants to make connections with the schools and athletes that populate them across the state immediately.
“I look forward to working with the Central Board of Control, the AHSAA staff, our member school principals, athletic directors, coaches, and officials from across the state,” Harmon said. “Together we will make sure the student-athletes in Alabama have a great experience participating
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game was at home, the other was on the road. However, when the SEC expanded to add Texas A&M and Missouri, there were a few scheduling abnormalities that forced Georgia to make back-toback trips to Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2012 and 2013.
As a result, the games against UGA and Alabama were now both on the road or at home. That makes for an extremely difficult slate every other year and makes the season-ticket package much less desirable every other year. The Tigers eventually petitioned the SEC
in education-based athletics."
Harmon said he especially was grateful to the previous executive directors who took the time to be present at the announcement.
“I especially appreciate their support as we transition (to this new challenge in our lives),” Harmon said.
All five previous executive directors had a major impact nationally with Scott and Washburn serving as president of the National Federation of High School Associations Board of Directors. Savarese was elected president-elect in 2021 but chose to retire instead. Harper (1987), Scott (1990) and Washburn (2011)
to move the game against the Bulldogs to earlier in the season. Now, flash forward to the present day and Auburn’s game in Athens on Oct. 5. Georgia has decided to make the game against the Tigers their Homecoming game.
Traditionally, homecoming games are reserved for alsoran opponents that present a guaranteed victory. It’s not completely universal, but being someone’s homecoming opponent is, more often than not, a gross lack of respect. Quite a few Auburn players and fans have already sounded off with their displeasure. Just for the record, AU scheduled Missouri as their Homecoming opponent in 2022. Auburn somehow found a way to win that game or, more accurately, Missouri found a way
have been inducted into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame. Savarese will be eligible to be selected beginning this fall.
Briggs was the first person selected for executive director who was already working on the AHSAA executive staff, and he was the first black executive director in the AHSAA’s 104-year history. Washburn, Savarese and Briggs were all on the front row for Harmon's announcement. Also attending the press conference was Susan Scott Carothers, granddaughter of Mr. Scott and host of AHSAA TV Weekly. Harmon is a school leader known for his strong character and faith. He has been an
to lose it 17-14. I had to go all the way back to 1991 to find the last time an SEC team entered Jordan-Hare on Homecoming. That was Mississippi State and the Tigers lost that game 24-17. It’s actually not that unusual for Georgia. They scheduled Missouri for Homecoming in 2023 and Vanderbilt in 2022. Did Kirby Smart the Bulldog brain trust (such as it is) do this on purpose? Are they going out of their way to embarrass and kick the Tigers while they’re down? Maybe. Probably. So what? Quite frankly, Auburn doesn’t deserve a lot of respect right now. The Tigers have forced their fans to endure four straight lousy seasons and haven’t beaten Georgia in Athens since 2005. Even worse, they’ve only beaten them a grand
educator for 27 years – serving as a teacher, coach, athletic director, instructional partner, and currently as principal at Oxford.
Those who know him best describe Harmon and his wife Holley, a graduate of Gaston High School in Etowah County, as believers in faith, family and community. Holley too is an educator and school administrator.
Harmon holds a B.S. in Secondary Education, English and history from Jacksonville State University, a M.A. in Secondary Education, English and Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama and an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Alabama.
total of three times overall since 2005. If Auburn players are upset and feel like they should be given more respect, GOOD! I hope they use it as motivation against the Bulldogs. Here’s a truism young people, and especially young athletes, have a difficult time understanding. True respect is not given. It’s earned. If you want to make Georgia regret their scheduling choice, go out and beat their brains in.
By the way, Missouri scheduled Auburn as their 2024 Homecoming game as well. I certainly hope the players have had enough. I know I have.
Andy Graham is the co-host of Auburn Blitz and his column appears here weekly.
He is also a graduate of the 2023 Alabama Superintendents Leadership Academy. Much like the AHSAA’s previous executive directors, Harmon is a staunch believer in the values learned from education-based athletics. In May of 2023, he opened his school’s doors to the Athens High School softball team which was competing in the AHSAA State softball championships at nearby Choccolocco Park on the night of their seniors’ graduation.
The seniors received their diplomas that night in a ceremony held at Oxford High School Sports Arena with Briggs on hand and with Athens High
School athletic director Linda Moore to present the diplomas as their families watched with pride.
Harmon and his wife have two children, daughter Halaya, and son Hudson. Both graduated from Oxford High School. Their daughter graduated from Auburn University in 2023, and their son is currently a student at Auburn.
Welsh praised the Central Board’s efforts in the search for the AHSAA’s next leader.
“I especially thank our senior board member, Mr. Luke Hallmark, for chairing the search committee and working tirelessly to develop and implement the search process,” Welsh said.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from SHANE M. ROYALS, A SINGLE MAN, AND MELISSA L. WINDHAM, A SINGLE WOMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, on the 3rd day of January, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the on January 13, 2014, in Deed/ Mortgage Book 2014, Page Records, said Mortgage having and assigned to PennyMacment recorded in the aforesaidPennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, unof sale contained in said mortthe main entrance to the Elmore county courthouse located at 100 E Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 in Wetumpon July 10, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the situated in Elmore County, AlaLOT 54 BLOCK F OF COTTON LAKES PLAT NO. 10, AS THE SAME IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 22, AT PAGE 19.as 434 COTTON LAKES BLVD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092.property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.ed to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
ject to any easements, enthose contained in the recordstion of all parties entitled thereto ad valorem taxes (including taxsale is made for the purposeas the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee repurchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the in-
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ralph Bickley and wife, Johnie Bickley, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., its successors and assigns, on February 24, 2003, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, at the undersigned UMB Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely asferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Elmore Counduring the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 20 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama, thence South, 1 degree 00 minutes West, a distance of 1,056 feet; thence West a distance of 280.9 feet to the West right of way line of County Road No. 77 and the point of beginning; thence continue West a distance of 210 feet; thence South 7 degrees 3 8 minutes East a distance of 210 feet; thence East a distance of 210 feet to the West right of way line of said County Road No. 77; thence North 7 degrees, 38 minutes West a distance of 210 feet to the point of beginning. Lying in the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 20 North, Range 20 East, Elmore County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 2377 Robinson Rd Eclectic, AL 36024
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joshua Neal Grier to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for WR Starkey Mortgage, L.L.P., dated October 23, 2015 said mortgage recorded Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2015, Page 49525. Said mortgage was subsequently sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on July 2, 2024 during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 57 OF WOODLAND ESTATES PLAT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY PLAT MADE BY RALPH H. HAYS REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1878, DATED 9/20/1975 AND RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 8, PAGE 5 IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 747 Pine Leaf St Wetumpka AL 36092 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY. Said property is subject to but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of 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 the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee or Transferee ALAW One Independence Plaza, Suite 416 Birmingham, AL 35209 Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 24-007793 Wetumpka Herald: 24-007793
tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File
Wetumpka Herald: 24-00948
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy David White and Crystal Rigdon White, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, on December 30, 2021, said of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2022 Page 50; the undersigned CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 5, 2024, 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: Commence at the Southeast Corner of Lot 732 Block 72, Plat Number 5, West Tallassee Subdivision, Tallassee Mills, thence South 01 degrees
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist 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 sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. -
the time and place of the sale.
amount to the successful pur-shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness sesale is subject to postponement or cancellation. UMB Bank, National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely asRoad, N.E., Suite 700 Atlanta,232960
PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Chase Anthony Pollard, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, on April 26, 2019, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2019 Page 20135; the undersigned Lakeview Loan 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 Wetumpka, Elmore County, Althe legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 22 at Page 12.. Property street address for informational purposes: 120 Waterview Drive , Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TOMENT AND WILL BE SOLD 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
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y 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. CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-04365-NS-AL
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 24-01008 PUBLIC NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Vincent Gyorkos, who acquired title as Vincent J. Gyorkos, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., on January 3, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the OfElmore County, Alabama, in
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on July 24, 2024, 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, towit: Lot 15, of the Meadowview same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama, inerty street address for informa-
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y degrees 36 minutes 19 seconds East, a distance of 53.73 feet to a 1/2” rebar (Martin); thence leaving said Right of Way of said road, South 88 degrees 26 minutes 07 seconds West, a distance of 130.80 feet to a 1/2” rebar (Martin); thence North 25 degrees 15 minutes 12 seconds West, a distance of 68.96 feet to a 1” pipe; thence South 88 degrees 09 minutes 50 seconds East, a distance of 158.75 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said Parcel containing 0.19 acres more or less and lying in the Southeast 1/4, and the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, T18N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama. As shown on that certain survey performed by Neil Martin, AL Lic. No. 31574 dated October 19, 2020. Said property is commonly known as 1743 N Ann Ave, Tallassee, AL 36078. 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 supeout 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 the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
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Price & Gregg, LLC at 339 Hey-bia, SC 29201. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. 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. If the sale is set aside, the Purchaser may be entitled to only a return of any tendered purchase funds less any applicable fees and costs and shall have no other recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC. 2100 Southbridge Pkwy, Suite 650, Homewood, AL, 35209. www.bellcarrington. com. File Number: 24-42483
Wetumpka Herald: May 29, June 5 and 12, 2024 24-42483
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gy 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 subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, FKA FIFTH THIRD BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 22-03546AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 89116 PUBLIC NOTICE
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law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. 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 Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below.
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. Nationstar Mortgage, LLC,
24-01026 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 Jacourtney Gauntt Turner Married Woman to Navy Federal Credit Union dated March 16, 2021; said mortgage being recorded on March 22, 2021, in Book 2021, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. The undersigned, Navy Federal Credit Union, 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 18th day of July, 2024 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: A portion of Lots 13, 14, & 15, Block B, of the H.S. Holloway Subdivision, as recorded in Plat the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the concrete monument marking the NE corner of Lot 15, Block B, of the H.S. Holloway Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 2 Page 74, in the of Elmore County, Alabama; thence along the West Right of Way of Upper River Road (60’ ROW); thence along said Right of Way of said road, South 01
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 subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 24-06018AL www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald 06/12/2024,06/19/2024,06/26/ 2024
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 24-06018AL PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ELMORE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Charles E. Kelley, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Hometown Lenders, LLC, on December 6, 2016, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2016, Page 60650; the undersigned Lakeview Loan 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 Elmore County, Alabama, on August 1, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 12 and a strip 20 feet wide of uniform width off the North side of Lot 11, all in Block 2 of the Meadowbrook Subdivision, the Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 3, Page 207. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as: 105 Lee Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Three Thousand Dollars made payable to Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be over-
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jacqueline Salter And Jimmy R Salter , Wife And Husband, to Group Mortgage Associates dated March 14, 1996; said mortgage being recorded on March 25, 1996, in Book 171, Page 002557, as agreement recorded on and recorded in Book 2016, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Fifth Third Mortgage Company by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2013, Page 44563 Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, FKA Fifth Third Bank successor by merger to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, 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 5th day of July, 2024 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at an iron pin located at the Northwest corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T-17 -N, R-17-E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence N 86 degrees 25’ 11” E 1818.83’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 48’ 52” E 890.14’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 55’ 38” E 1364.30’ to an iron pin; thence S 86 degrees 20’ 24” W, 30.00’ to an iron pin and point of beginning for the herein described parcel of land; thence continue S 86 degrees 20’ 24” W 109.00’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 39’ 36” E 64.37’ to an iron pin; thence West 216.47’ to an iron pin located on the centerline of a creek; thence meandering Northwesterly along said centerline which generally follows the following six (6) courses: (1) N 32 degrees 47’ 17” E 12.82’; (2) N 70 degrees 41’ 51” W 56.02’; (3) N 06 degrees 47’ 58” W 44.97’; (4) N 28 degrees 10’ 13” E 38.60’; (5) N 23 degrees 39’ 52” W 59.74’; (6) N 18 degrees 01’ 31” W 10.63’ to a point; thence leaving said centerline N 86 degrees 04’ 22” E 373.58’ to an iron pin; thence S 03 degrees 55’ 38” E 127.49’ to the point of beginning. Containing 1.37 acres, more or less, and lying in and being a part of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 9, T-17-N, R-17-E, Elmore County, Alabama. Said property is commonly known as 3521 Boxwood Drive, Millbrook, AL 36054. 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 supeout 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 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
Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated September 28, 2015 executed by Claude L. Collins, Jr. and Akita Collins, husband and wife, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Anchor Mortgage Services, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded October 13, 2015, in RLPY Book 2015, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Trustmark National Bank by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2024, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustmark National Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 08/14/2024, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 45, Block J-2, according to the Map of The Oaks at Emerald Mountain Plat No. 3, as said Map appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 11, at page 30. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 115 Mountain Oak Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36093. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Trustmark National Bank Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 40-FC-24-01161
Wetumpka Herald: June 5, 12 and 19, 2024 40-FC-24-01161
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 Sharon M Jones to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee for Residential Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated January 31, 2006; said mortgage being recorded on February 17, 2006, in Book 2006, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2019, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell
gg 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 5th day of July, 2024 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 47, according to the Map of Chapmanor Subdivision in Millbrook, Alabama, as shown the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 3, at Page 79. Said property is commonly known as 4351 N. Forest Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054. 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 supeout 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 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 subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 9157919 www.foreclosurehotline.net
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO FIRE STATION #3 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA
The City Clerk of the City of Millbrook will receive bids for the: ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO FIRE STATION #3, MILLBROOK, ALABAMA, until June 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at Millbrook City Hall, 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, Alabama The Project is generally described as but not limited to approximately 3,550 sf of new construction and renovations to approximately 3,550 sf, with all trades incorporated in the general contract. The Contract documents consisting of the Advertisement for Bids, Contractor Bid Form, Bid Scope, Bid Bond Agreement and other associated documents that may be examined at Millbrook City Hall, 3160 Main Street, Millbrook, Alabama. Bidders will be required to proBond for 5% of bid price (maximum-$10,000) made payable to the City of Millbrook.
Obtaining Bid Documents: Electronic images of bid documents may be viewed on-line at no cost through Alabama Graphics web site (www.algraphicsplanroom.com). Questions pertaining to accessing the web site should be directed to Bryant Haynie 334/263-0529. Access jobs under “private jobs” then enter job key “phjarch” for the above-named project. Bidders may obtain Bid Documents by either of two methods as directed below. Bid Documents may only be obtained from: Alabama Graphics 350 E. Fred D. Gray Ave. Montgomery, Alabama 36104 Bid Documents: Bid Documents either paper copies OR full sets of electronic copies (pdf format) may be purchased through the Alabama Graphics DPR web site upon non-refundable payment to Alabama Graphics. The cost will be $110.00 per set. This is the full cost of printing, dandling, and distribution. General Contractors who submit a responsive bid within ten (10) days of bid date, may receive a refund of the cost of the documents upon return of hard copy sets in good condition. based on complete, full-size sets. Bid documents may be used only for the purpose of bidding and constructing this project. Documents may not be copied in whole or in part by electronic or other means. Anyone placing an order for plansdenda by e- mail. The architect retains all copyrights and ownership of the documents. All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Contrac-
June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHUGAR JOHN COKER, JR., CASE NO: 2024-135 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of SHUGAR JOHN COKER. JR., deceased, having been granted to SHIRLEY COKER on May 24, 2024 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.
SHIRLEY COKER ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHUGAR JOHN COKER, JR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: LINDSEY EASTWOOD EASTWOOD ESTATE & PROBATE LAW 2001 PARK PLACE. SUITE 875 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 205-319-9995 1indsey@lindseyeastwood.com
Wetumpka Herald: June12, 19, and 26, 2024 EST/COKER S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROSELLE ANNE DRENNON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-140 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROSELLE ANNE DRENNON, deceased, having been granted to DAILIA L. ADAMS on Aune 4, 2024 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.
DAILIA L. ADAMS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROSELLE ANNE DRENNON, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MELISSA L. CAMPBELL ATTORNEY AT LAW 3170 PARLIAMENT CR. STE. B MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-224-1265 clm4691@gmail.com
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 EST/DRENNON R.
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Notice is hereby given that J & P Construction Co., Inc., 2550 39th Street Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, has completed the work on the Sedimentation Basin Improvements for the Five Star Water Supply District. All claims held against same should be itemized, notarized and presented to Jasper N. Buckner Supply District, 251 Lakeview Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092, on or before Wednesday, June 12, 2024 or same will be barred.
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Wetumpka Herald: May 22, 29, June 5 and 12, 2024 COMPLETION
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON, CASE NO: 2023-301 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON, deceased, having been granted to CHERYL E. JACKS on June 5, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
CHERYL E. JACKS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF FAYE HIGHSMITH ELSTON, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:
REID TOLAR
TOLAR AND TOLAR 3779 HIGHWAY 14 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-5070
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 EST/ELSTON F.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BEN FRANKLIN, JR., CASE NO: 2024-139 DECEASED
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of BEN FRANKLIN. JR., deceased, having been granted to VALLORY FRANKLIN on May 29 th , 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claimsagainst said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
VALLORY FRANKLIN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BEN FRANKLIN, JR., DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: LINDSEY EASTWOOD EASTWOOD ESTATE & PROBATE LAW 2001 PARK PLACE, SUITE 875 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 205-319-9995 lindsey@lindseyeastwood.com Wetumpka Herald: Jun.12, 19, and 26, 2024 EST/FRANKLIN, B. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRED MICHAEL HINSON, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024-143 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: JEFFREY MICHAEL HINSON, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN, A NEXT OF KIN OF FRED MICHAEL HINSON, DECEASED; JENNA RUTH HINSON FAOUR, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, A NEXT OF KIN OF FRED MICHAEL HINSON, DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY OR UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF FRED MICHAEL HINSON, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 28, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of FRED MICHAEL HINSON, deCourt of Elmore County, Alabama by CYNTHIA K. PAGE, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of- kin of FRED MICHAEL HINSON. 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 oftice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner:
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RONALD A. HOLTSFORD
ATTORNEY AT LAW JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA 7956 VAUGHN RD #124
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36116 334-220-3700
Wetumpka Herald: June 5, 12, and 19, 2024 EST/HINSON, M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2024-134 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY CARSON GOLDEN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of TIMOTHY CARSON GOLDEN, deceased, having been granted to SUSAN GOLDEN VALLADARES on the 21st day of May 2024 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 GOLDEN VALLADARES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY CARSON GOLDEN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JACK OWEN BALL, BALL, MATTHEWS & NOVAK, P.A. PO BOX 2148 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2148 445 DEXTER AVENUE SUITE 9045 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-487-7680
Wetumpka Herald: May 29, June 5 and 12, 2024 EST/GOLDEN, T. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STANLEY R. MERCHANT, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2024-101 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: BRANDON STANLEY JONES, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF STANLEY R. MERCHANT; AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF STANLEY R. MERCHANT, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on April 10, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of STANLEY R. MERCHANT, deCourt of Elmore County, Alabama by JAMES R. BOWLES, Last Will and Testament be-
tative of such Estate. This nois given to you as a next-of-kin of STANLEY R. MERCHANT. Unless an objection to admissuch Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days oftice, the Court will proceed without further notice to you. Name and Address of Attorney
JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF ALABAMA
JAMES R. BOWLES ATTORNEY AT LAW 2 SOUTH DUBOIS AVENUE
Wetumpka Herald: EST/MERCHANT, S. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE MERVIN OWENS, CASE NO: 2024-112 DECEASED NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOE MERVIN OWENS, who is also referred to as JOE MARVIN OWENS, deceased, having been granted to ALLAN WAYNE OWENS and JOE STEPHEN OWENS on the 5 TH day of June, 2024 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.
ALLAN WAYNE OWENS and JOE STEPHEN OWENS CO-ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF JOE MERVIN OWENS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrators: BONITA J. CALDWELL ATTORNEY AT LAW 576 Gilmer Avenue TALLASSEE. ALABAMA 36078 256-307-1865 Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 EST/OWENS J.
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Wetumpka Herald: June 12 and 19, 2024 AV/08 HONDA PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF OLIVE A. PARSONS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-137 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of OLIVE A. PARSONS, deceased, having been granted to BRUCE A. PARSONS on May 23, 2024 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.
BRUCE A. PARSONS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF OLIVE A. PARSONS, DECEASED
Address of Personal Representative: BRUCE A. PARSONS 1433 LEGACY DRIVE HOOVER, ALABAMA 35242 205-617-7832
Wetumpka Herald: Jun. 5, 12 and 19, 2024 EST/PARSONS O. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRETT LEE SAVAGE, DECEASED CASE: 2024-136 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of BRETT LEE SAVAGE, deceased, having been granted to KASEY SUTTON, formerly known as KASEY SAVAGE, on May 31, 2024 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.
KASEY SUTTON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BRETT LEE SAVAGE, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 EST/SAVAGE, B.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PEGGY F. THOMPSON, CASE NO. 2024-146 DECEASED. NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
TO: CHRISTINA L. McATEE, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHO IS POSSIBLY A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, AND WHO IS A NEXT OF KIN OF PEGGY F. THOMPSON, DECEASED; AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY AND UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF PEGGY F. THOMPSON, DECEASED YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 30, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of PEGGY F. THOMPSON, de-bate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by JOHN MILTON THOMPSON, Petitioner, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and Record and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as a next-of-kin of PEGGY F. THOMPSON. 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 oftice, 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: JOHN E. “JED” CARTER CAPELL &HOWARD P. C. 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
36104 P O BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2069334-241-8014 Jed.Carter@chlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19, and 26, 2024 EST/THOMPSON, P
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTATE OF EDWARD ERNEST SEAL, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO: 2024 - 144 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TERRI ELAINE SEAL AND MICHAEL EDWARD SEAL, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND BEING HEIRS-AT-LAW AND NEXTOF-KIN OF EDWARD ERNEST SEAL, AND NOTICE TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRSAT-LAW AND NEXT-OF-KIN OF EDWARD ERNEST SEAL AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on May 29, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of EDWARD ERNEST SEAL,bate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by Petitioner, JOSEPH FRANKLIN DECKER II, requesting that such Last Will and Testament be admitted to Probate and that the Petitioner be named as Personal Representative of such Estate. This notice of Filing of Will for Probate is given to you as an heir-at-law and next-of-kin of EDWARD ERNEST SEAL. Unless an objection to admission to Probate of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court withincation of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition. Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: D. Jason Britt, Esq. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA STONE & BRITT, LLC 114 South Main Street
Wetumpka Herald: June 5, 12, and 19, 2024 EST/SEAL, E.
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STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2011, Reuben D. Hall, Jr., a married man, did execute and deliver to River Bank & Trust a mortgage on certain real estate hereinafter described, which mortgage appears of record inbate of Montgomery County, AlWHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said Mortgage as provided therein, which default continues at this date making said Mortgage subject to foreclosure. NOW, THEREFORE, three weeks notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the courthouse doors, main entrance, in Montgomery County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on July 11, 2024, the real estate being more particularly described as lying and being situated in Elmore County, State of Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Northwest Corner of Section 10, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence fence corner on the East ROW of a paved county road; thence continuing South on the East ROW of the paved county Beginning; thence East 210.0 feet; thence South 210.0 feet; thence West 210.0 feet to the East ROW of the paved county road; thence North 210.0 feet tract or parcel of land containing 1.0 acre, more or less, and lying and being situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, Elmore County, Alabama. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions, reservations, easements and right-ofway of record affecting the title to the above described property. Said sale and conveyance will also be made subject to the legal rights of existing Federal Tax Liens, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect title to subject property.
Such sale will be made as provided in said mortgage for the purpose of paying the debt secured by said mortgage with interest thereon, any amounts required to be paid for taxes, insurance or other charges provided in said mortgage, and the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee. Said property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions contained in said mortgage and those contained in the records of the where the above-described property is situated. Said property will be sold 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 hereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist 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.
RIVER BANK & TRUST
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Wetumpka Herald: FC/HALL PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by JAMES F. MRACEK, II and ANN MARIE MRACEK, husband and wife, as Mortgagor(s) to Regions Bank, as Mortgagee, dated the 19th day of March, 2008, and recorded in RLPY Book 2008, Page 19773, et seq. of the records inbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 10th day of July, 2024, in the city of Wetumpka, at the front door of the Court House of Elmore County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Elmore, State of Alabama, to-wit: A parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 18 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County, Alabama, being more particularly described as follows: For the Point of Beginning commence at an iron pin marking the accepted northeast corner of the said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South 86 degrees, 06 minutes, 07 seconds West and on the north boundary of the said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, 705.09 feet to an iron pin; thence South 02 degrees, 32 minutes, 13 seconds East, 139.76 feet to an iron pin on the north right of way of Blueberry Lane; thence North 82 degrees, 36 minutes, 29 seconds East and on said north right of way, 38.93 feet to an iron pin at the end of said right of way; thence North 86 degrees, 10 minutes, 28 seconds East; 148.91 feet to an iron pin; thence South 03 degrees, 52 minutes, 04 seconds East, 269.99 feet to an iron pin; thence North 83 degrees, 01 minutes, 59 seconds West 257.05 feet to an iron pin; thence North 02 degrees, 35 minutes, 05 seconds West, 170.20 feet to an iron pin on the south right of way of said Blueberry Lane; thence South 85 degrees 00 minutes, 39 seconds West and on said south right of way, 49.53 feet to an iron pin at the northeast corner of Lot 9 of Indian Hills Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book the Judge of Probate of Elmore County,Alabama; thence South 02 degrees, 30 minutes, 00 seconds East and on the east boundary of said Indian Hill Subdivision, 468.27 feet to an iron pin at the southeast corner of Lot 7 of said Indian Hill Subdivision; thence North 86 degrees, 09 minutes, 29 seconds East and on the south boundary of the North Half of the said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, 829.41 feet to an iron pin at the accepted southeast corner of the said North Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence North 03 degrees, 49 minutes, 24 seconds West and on east boundary of the said Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, 658.79 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. According to survey of Reg. Land Surveyor, Otis R. Allen, Ala. Reg. No. 12771 dated July 22, 1996 and revised on November 16, 1996. Property is subject to a 50 foot access easement as shown on attached survey prepared by Otis R. Allen , dated July 22, 1996 and revised November 16, 1996. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations and exceptions or those contained in the reof Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage. The sale will betion that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcytion and audit of the status of the loan with the Mortgagee. REGIONS BANK Holder of said Mortgage Goodman G. Ledyard PIERCE LEDYARD JOHNSTON, P.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee Mobile, Alabama 36616 (251) 338-1300 Wetumpka Herald: May 29, June 5 and 12, 2024 FC/MRACEK
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA JEAN TOLBERT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-129 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of ANGELA JEAN TOLBERT, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on June 3, 2024 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. ED PARISH, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA JEAN TOLBERT, DECEASED Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM P O BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 19 and 26, 2024 EST/TOLBERT, A. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PEDDLERS LICENSE APPLICATION
Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Millbrook City Council for approval of a Peddlers License for Carson the Education Man for door to door sales. Said application has been set for Public Hearing before the City Council on June 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3900 Grandview Road, Millbrook, Alabama. All persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard or may indicate his or her wishes in writing in favor of or in opposition to the above item. The item may be reviewed at the Millbrook City Hall, 3160 Main Street, Millbrook AL 36054 or call (334) 285-6428 for additional information. Lori Davis, City Clerk, City of Millbrook Posted in four public places on 6/5/24.
Wetumpka Herald: June 12 and 19, 2024 PERMIT PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE DESTRUCTION OF OLD SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT RECORDS
According to the Alabama Administrative Code, 290-8-9-.08 (2) (h), an education agency must retain a copy of the education records for Five (5) years after the termination of the special education program for which they were used. At the period, the education agency will provide written notice to parents to inform them that the special education records are no longer needed and will be destroyed. This serves as notice that the Elmore County Board of Education, Special Education Department, will be destroying all special education student records for the entire time frame of January 2018 through December 2018. The records will be destroyed on or after July 10, 2024.
If you are the custodial parent of a student (or a former student aged 19 or older) who received special education and/or related services January 2018 through December 2018, you may request the receipt of special education records pertaining to your child (or yourself, if applicable) by sending a written request to receive the records to: Mrs. Sharon Merkerson Secretary Elmore County Board of Education Special Education Department P.O. Box 817
Wetumpka, AL. 36092 Each letter requesting receipt of records must include: (1) relationship of the person requesting the records to the student (custodial parent or student), (2) authorization to release the records and the name of the person authorized to receive the records, (3) a current mailing address and telephone number of the person authorized to receive the records, (4) a current mailing address and telephone number of the person giving authorization to release the records (if different from the person authorized to receive the records). Unless a written request for special education student records is received that contains the information listed above, the special education student records for the period of January 2018 through December 2018 will be destroyed on or after July 10, 2024. If you have any questions, please call Elmore County Board of Education, Special Education Department (334) 5671224.
Wetumpka Herald: June 12, 2024 RECORDS DESTRUCTION
Elmore County names Dismukes new baseball coach
By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor
Elmore County
didn’t have to look far for its baseball coach.
Michael Dismukes, who has been the skipper of Wetumpka’s varsity program since 2017, has been named the new varsity coach of the Elmore County program.
The Elmore County Board of Education approved the hire Tuesday night.
“It’s going to be a big change,” Dismukes said. “I’m excited. It’s an opportunity that I think is best for me and my family. Wetumpka has been really great and I’m grateful for what they’ve allowed me to do there. It’s humbling to be a part of that program and it was fun and it was a great eight years.”
Dismukes is joining an Elmore County program that has been on the rise the last decade.
After winning just 10 games combined in 2015 and 2016, the Panthers have had a winning record every single season outside of 2018.
During that span, Elmore County has gone 125-64 and reached the 19-win mark in each of the last five seasons outside of the COVID-19 short -
ened 2020 season. The Panthers have especially taken a step
in the right direction the last two seasons as they won the area championship in 2023 for the first time since 2005, and made backto-back playoff appearances.
Not only is Dismukes joining a program that knows winning, he’s joining a program that will see a brand new facility be built. Elmore County is currently in the works of turning its baseball field into a turf field.
The current plan is to install synthetic turf on the baseball, softball and football fields. To go with the baseball field, a new terraced seating area, expanded concrete paving and an entrance plaza is also currently planned.
Construction is expected to be done before the 2025 baseball season.
“Anytime you get new stuff, it brings new energy and a new excitement to the program,” Dismukes said.
“That’s one thing that will help. I haven’t seen the plans or the end results on paper yet, but hearing about
it and listening, knowing what is going to happen is very exciting for the school and the program.”
Elmore County also returns the majority of its baseball team in 2025. The Panthers return six starters including All-State members Shea Darnell and Jaden Eason, both of which will be seniors next season.
Joining Darnell and Eason as returning starters are Shelton Darnell, Austin Davis, Gage Davis and Hayden Jones.
At the plate, the six players combined for 176 hits, 5 home runs, 45 doubles and 109 RBIs. On the mound, they had a 10-4 record led by Eason’s 5-1 record and Jones’ 3-1 record.
“I haven’t seen them play and haven’t been around them much, but around here you follow every team from afar,” Dismukes said.
“They’ve definitely been very competitive and played with some energy and played with passion. It really stuck out to me as a new
opportunity and I’m blessed to be asked to be a part of it.”
Dismukes is coming off a Wetumpka baseball season during which the Indians went 24-16 and reached the third round of the Class 6A playoffs for the first time in 32 seasons. Dismukes was named the Elmore County Coach of the Year for the Indians’ efforts following the year. While he is excited to get started with his new squad, he is certainly going to miss his Wetumpka family.
“One thing about Wetumpka is that year in and year out, the players bought in,” Dismukes said. “They came to work every day and they did what we asked them to do. The results speak for themselves. There are great players who have come through there and there are great players there now. It’s bittersweet because Wetumpka is dear to my heart. It’s just a decision that I think is best for me. I’m going to miss them.”
Crash near Kowaliga Bridge claims 1 life
STAFF REPORT
TPI Staff
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:28 p.m. Monday has claimed the life of an Eclectic woman.
According to a press release from Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Tina M. McDonald, 54, was critically injured when the 2016 Nissan Versa she was driving was struck in the rear by the 1999 Lincoln Continental driven by Margaret L. Liles, 40, of Montgomery. After the initial collision, the Versa that McDonald was driving struck a guardrail. The Continental that Liles was driving then collided head-on with the 2015 Lexus RX 350 driven by
Tammy S. Adams, 51, of Dadeville. McDonald was transported to the Russell Medical in Alexander City, where she later succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased, according to the release. Liles and a 1-yearold passenger in the Continental were both injured and transported for medical treatment. Adams and a passenger in the RX 350, Catherine C. Adams, 77, of Montgomery, were also injured and transported to Russell Medical for treatment.
The crash occurred on Alabama 63 near the 15 mile marker, approximately five miles north of Eclectic, in Elmore County. Nothing further is available as troopers with the ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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Michael Dismukes has been named the new baseball coach at Elmore County. Dismukes has been the coach at Wetumpka since the 2017 season. He was named the Elmore County Coach of the Year this season.