By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
Labor of love
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Reasons for going to law school vary. Some want to try big product liability cases. Others want to champion civil rights. While others want to protect the innocent.
Dealane Goggans wanted to serve children. Friday, Goggans was sur-
prised by Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley with a small luncheon to celebrate her 30 years of service as a juvenile probation officer in Elmore County.
“I realized I wanted to help children when I went to law school,” Googans said. It’s the place where she met her husband Elmore County District Court Judge Glen Goggans and Baxley.
30 years as a juvenile probation officer
“Once
“We got to be good friends,” Baxley said. Baxley went on to the attorney general’s office as a prosecutor and returned to Elmore County to be a judge primarily handling juvenile court. Having little experience with children in the court system, Baxley looked to his friend Goggans for
tim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well.
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
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By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
ixing art and wildlife has become synonymous with the annual Art Gone Wild show of The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts.
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The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival is a one-day event born to bring to life a vision art and wildlife can go together. Wetumpka native Thomas Harris was involved in the planning of the Art Gone Wild exhibit and brought the inspiration to plan the larger event. “He was inspired by the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, South Carolina and the wildlife arts festival in Thomasville,” The Kelly
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
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executive director Jennifer Eifert said. “He wants that for Wetumpka.” Saturday was the third annual event and the second year The Kelly has partnered with the Alabama Wildlife Federation and LIV Development to sponsor an art contest for the festival featuring a
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
Local animal shelters have experienced some tough times — a shortage of food at times, even influenza. But in the end, everything is fine. If someone didn’t know better, they might be thinking a hospital faced a serious situation; however it was just a summer at the Humane Society of Elmore County.
Police are still investigating the fatal shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot on Jan. 20.
HSEC executive director Rea Cord explained the last year has been the most unique of her 20 years with the organization at its annual meeting.
Police were dispatched to the parking lot around 10:45 p.m. for a “shots fired” call. Once there, they found Centell Winston, 42 of Tallassee, dead of a gunshot wound in the driver seat of his vehicle.
According to Wetumpka police chief Greg Benton, this was not a random shooting.
New tradition hopes to leave legacy at Holtville
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”
Holtville High School seniors are hoping a new tradition connects the community like never before.
This is the first homicide in Wetumpka in over three years. The last homicide in the city took place in 2018.
“It’s not a good way to start out the new year,” said Benton.
The Holtville Legacy Project started Friday Oct.
18. Soon-to-be graduates from the Class of 2025 present small footballs to the Class of 2038. In return, the kindergarteners presented the seniors with a bracelet and hand-
Benton didn’t want to speculate on the
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CLIFF WILLIAMS | TPI Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley, left, presents a 30 year service pin to Dealane Goggans at recent luncheon honoring her for her service to the Elmore County Juvenile Court System. Goggans is the chief juvenile probation officer for Elmore County.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
CLIFF WILLIAMS TPI The Holtville classes of 2025 and 2038 met on the 50 yard line of Boykin-Chapman Field for a new tradition at the Holtville schools.
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There was fun for all at the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival. Artists from across the Southeast came to the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts to celebrate art through wildlife. There were cooking demonstrations, artists demonstrations and more along the booths in downtown Wetumpka.
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Elmore man accused of getting juvenile pregnant six years ago
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A former Coosada assistant fire chief is in the Elmore County jail for sexual assault, including rape of a juvenile.
Scott Kramer, 53, of Elmore was arrested by the Coosada Police Department on Oct. 4 and charged with incest, two counts of second-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy
Messages left with the Coosada Police Department seeking more information about the case and to verify the charges on the Elmore
County Jail roster for Kramer were correct were not returned. Documents related to the case were posted in court records on Oct. 15 and reveal details about the charges. The now 21-year-old victim went to the Coosada Police Department Oct. 3 to report sexual assaults that had been occurring since she was 11 years old.
“Kramer initially started touching her private areas at approximately 11 years old, then advanced
to having sexual intercourse with her between the ages of 12 and 21,” the incident report states. “(She) also stated that Kramer made her perform oral sex from time to time.”
The victim said she became pregnant by Kramer at the age of 15.
Kramer is currently being held in the Elmore County Jail on a $105,000 cash bond.
Kramer has filed a motion asking that an attorney be appointed for his defense.
There are currently no future court dates for Kramer
STEM growing in Elmore County
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Artificial intelligence, Raspberry Pi, drones and weather balloons are just a few of the things happening in STEM programs across Elmore County Public Schools.
From coding to robotics, the programs and offerings continue to grow.
“We started Phase One a year ago,” Elmore County Schools STEM coordinator Tracy Wright said. “But many of these things have been around for a while. We are just growing it. We have started Phase Two with drones and more so our students can reach outside the box.”
The activities such as the drones and robotics draw the students in allowing them to learn
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more.
“It makes for an easier learning curve, if you will, for programming,” Wright said. “The doors begin to open.”
Grants from organizations such as Mid-South RC&D and others allow Elmore County Schools to expand opportunities in technology for students. From the grant, clubs have been started, and summer camps are now available.
“It all creates an atmosphere for promoting technology,” Wright said.
Technology gives educators a way to promote student learning in all subject matters. Wright said he sat in a geometry class and a student was told he didn’t need it because he was going to be a farmer.
“A lot of our school district is rural,” Wright
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OCT. 15
• Willie Hogan, 56, of Wetumpka, was arrested for public intoxication.
OCT. 14
• Akeem Hunter, 32, of Montgomery, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.
OCT. 13
• Larry Milton, 23, of Wetumpka, was arrested for criminal trespass.
• Criminal trespassing was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
• Domestic violence was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
said. “We have farmland.”
Wright recalled how local farmers used technology including math and drones over the summer. Rains came at a critical time for cotton. Farmers weren’t able to get in the fields to work the crops and fertilize them.
“Several of them brought in a drone that does the fertilizing,” Wright said. “They used geometry to help plan the path over the fields.”
Wright and the STEM program of Elmore County Schools are furthering the idea of using flight to educate students using weather balloons. It will be launched from Hohenberg Field in Wetumpka Nov. 8 to help celebrate International STEM Day. The balloon will be used to collect weather data
and the students will participate in the launch and plotting the collected data.
Wright also hopes to bring more parents into the STEM arena with an area that has taken off in recent years especially with young people — artificial intelligence.
“We do have to stay in front of the curve with it,” Wright said. “Parents and teachers have to be trained to understand that.”
Wright pointed to the issue of cell phones and social media and how it influences children and young people today.
“I think we learned a lesson there,” Wright said. “When it comes to artificial intelligence we need to be in front. It’s coming fast and think parents and adults need to be aware of it.”
OCT. 11
• Hosea Washington, 43, of Wetumpka was arrested for theft of property.
• Alonzia Shelby, 24, of Prattville, was arrested for five counts of failure to appear.
• Abbey Randall, 42, of Prattville, was arrested for public intoxication.
• Kerriston Jupiter, 43, of Eclectic, was arrested for five counts of failure to appear.
• Amy Thornton, 40, of Eclectic, was arrested for driving under
the influence, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, promoting prison contraband and possession of marijuana.
• Forgery was reported on Wilson Street.
• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
OCT. 10
• Christopher Hardy, 39, of Wetumpka, was arrested for five counts of failure to appear.
• Harassment was reported on Cedar Court.
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Tracy Wright, center, visits with Troy Stubbs, left, at Eclectic Middle School as they speak about STEM programs in Elmore County Schools.
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Livestock on the loose
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
Have you ever hit an animal in a vehicle?
That is something most of us dread, not only because of the injury or death of the animal, but the damage to our vehicles and possible injury to ourselves and passengers. It is, however, one thing to hit a small wild animal or domestic pet, but an entirely different matter to hit something as large as a deer, goat, cow or horse.
Alabama deer are probably the most common larger animal hit by automobiles and adults can range anywhere from 60-200 pounds. Many reading this can likely attest to the damage hitting a deer can do to a vehicle, but multiply that 5-10 or more times for hitting a horse or cow that might weigh 1,000 - 2,000 pounds.
Loose livestock is not an uncommon problem in Elmore County and it could sadly only be a matter of time before someone is seriously injured or killed from hitting loose horses or cattle on one of our roadways. Owners of livestock not only have a neighborly obligation to keep their animals contained, they also are required to maintain adequate fencing by Alabama State Law so that these animals don’t endanger the public or themselves.
Title 3, Chapter 5 (Stock Laws), Section 3-5-2 of the Code of Alabama makes it unlawful for the owner of any livestock to knowingly, voluntarily, negligently or willfully permit such livestock to go at large either upon the premises of another or upon the public lands, highways, roads or streets. Furthermore, any person(s) owning or having the possession, custody
or control of any livestock who unlawfully and knowingly permit the same to run or be at large, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. There is no “open range” in Alabama for livestock.
Alabama Code, Title 3, Chapter 4 (Fences & Livestock) takes this even further and defines minimally required fencing in explicit detail for cattle, horses, or all livestock in general. This means that owners with fencing that does not comply with Alabama Law and who don’t take the effort to repair or build a fence to the “Code,” could find themselves in a courtroom for damages caused by their livestock as a result of them continually getting out.
This law is not directed at those ‘one-time’ instances of a tree falling and taking out a section of fence, or a gate being accidentally left open – we all know animals don’t exactly understand property lines at those times. But we have far too many property owners with fencing that is in severe disrepair or doesn’t even come close to meeting the Code and, consequently, have livestock that escape often, endangering the public and tying up law enforcement time that could be better spent elsewhere.
For the sake of people and animals alike, if you own livestock, please make sure your fences and gates are adequate to contain your animals and that you make immediate repairs in the event of a breach. You can read the laws noted above, and more, in the Code of Alabama at: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
Pet of the Week - Shelby
Shelby is a female, maybe Shepherd/Terrier type mix who is 9 ½ months old as of mid-October and weighs about 45 pounds. This sweet gal was originally found as a stray with another pup and brought to us. Shelby is a super sweet gal, good with other dogs, playful but not hyper, and likes to go for walks and play with toys. Those ears are guaranteed to hear every snack bag open.
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 mandatory 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 Tank 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.
Quality of life projects underway in Elmore County
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Softball and baseball fields in Eclectic and Holtville are about to get a makeover.
Work is underway to replace the grass on the fields in both communities. The news was delivered to the Elmore County Commission at its meeting Tuesday.
“The turf should go down on the softball field in Holtville in mid November,” Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer said. “The baseball field will go down in mid-December.”
When the diamond fields are completed and football seasons completed, work to install turf on football fields in Eclectic, Holtville and Tallassee will begin.
Beyer said the design phase of the new Tallassee Recreation Center is also under way
The quality of life projects including 17
Springs are part of more than $300 million in work across the county in the last eight years.
“I never thought we would get to $100 million in my tenure,” Beyer said. “Much less $300 million.”
Some of that total will involve connecting the sewage systems of the City of Millbrook and the West Elmore Sewer Group.
“Millbrook has a need for more capacity,” commission chair Bart Mercer said. “West Elmore has excess capacity This is a great example of partnering together for the betterment of everyone.”
The commission approved work on a path along Highway 14 between Highway 143 and Airport Road to connect the two systems. It includes a lift station and sewage transmission main. It will allow many along the path access to the system.
The commission also
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approved a partnership with Alabama Department of Youth Services for a diversion program grant. It is a similar program and grant Elmore County has participated in for years. It allows help for not only a juvenile in the court system but the family as well.
The county will also join ALDOT to help pay for new aerial photography for mapping purposes. Elmore County will pay $3,000 towards an estimated $15,000 cost. ALDOT will fund the remainder.
IN OTHER ACTION
THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes of the Sept. 23 meeting.
• Approved a memorandum of warrants in the amount of $7,441,822.63 for Sept. 14 to Oct. 4.
• Approved a proclamation for domestic violence awareness month.
• Renewed a governmental affairs consulting
contract with Crosby Drinkard Group.
• Approved a 5-year lease for a large format plotter for the public works department.
• Adopted an electronic signature policy.
• Approved a memorandum of agreement with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for improvements to the Kowaliga Boat Ramp.
• Authorized an ADEM marketing demonstration project agreement for 17 Springs.
• Authorized a maintenance agreement with ALDOT to maintain landscaping at exits 179 and 181 on Interstate 65 in cooperation with the City of Prattville and Millbrook.
• Appointed Leo Gross and Chris Thompson as deputy coroners.
The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 28.
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This article is a reprint from six years ago this week, in
This is Homecoming week in Tallassee In so many places, the word ‘homecoming’ is only used as a line of a news story about returning military personnel.
But in small-town America, Homecoming is huge.
The current senior class will be honored alongside the class from 20 years ago. At the big Homecoming bonfire on Thursday night, the townsfolk gather to hear both classes sing the school Alma Mater a cappella. It’s the most beautiful singing you’ll ever hear, presented with a level of devotion that seems to exist only in our imaginations, a blissful memory of someone else’s lifetime ago.
Each class at the high school is responsible for a parade float. This is the real thing. Tissue paper, colors, imaginative designs, and lots of hard work over many hours. Somehow, the junior and senior classes always seem to win or tie.
The parade is a citywide event on Friday afternoon. Schools and businesses close at lunchtime to allow everyone to crowd the streets of Tallassee, rubbernecking to see batons being twirled and fire trucks displaying their lights and sirens. Children sit on the shoulders of their moms and dads, gleefully catching candy thrown from parade floats passing by.
The Homecoming Court, complete with a Queen and attendants, are voted on by the student body, presented at the pep rally, and recognized with a crowning ceremony at the football game.
For Homecoming week, Tallassee is analogous to Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average.
Thursday night, my favorite part of Homecoming was made even more special as one of my daughters is a Senior this year. The Candlelight Ceremony and Bonfire were
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Not all violence is loud
Editor’s Note: This story contains information about domestic violence and abuse that may be triggering to some readers. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please call 800.799.SAFE (7233) immediately
“Before she can protest, Macbeth moves behind her, pushing aside her hair, unclasping the necklace and then clasping it again. He has made it so tight that it chafes with every movement, even just the drawing of a breath. Now she will never forget she is wearing it.” - Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Ava Reid is one of my favorite authors. Despite the fantastical elements of her writing, many of her novels explore themes of abuse. Her most recent novel, Lady Macbeth, is a Shakespearean retelling with witches and dragons in early medieval Scotland. But it is also about a woman experiencing domestic violence. While these novels are fictional, the struggles these women face are very real and they are not abnormal; they are tragically — common.
Roughly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men in the U.S. have experienced some level of domestic violence, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Domestic violence is any violence or aggression in the home, generally committed by an intimate partner. It can include
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things like rape, stalking and physical violence.
There is no average victim. It can happen to anyone — and it does.
It’s easy to pass it by. That would never happen to me. No one I know has had that happen to them. That is something that would only happen in the past. That only happens to other people.
The list goes on, but the truth is you probably have some ties to domestic violence survivors or victims, and you don’t even know it. It’s not something people talk about, and it can be difficult to realize it when it’s happening.
Not all violence is loud.
Domestic violence is about power and control. The perpetrator is acting out of desires to dominate. But it can happen in subtle ways.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has a Power and Control Wheel that demonstrates this. Some of the tactics include intimidation such as smashing things, using emotional abuse, using isolation, minimizing, denying and blaming, using children as a point of contention,
using male privilege such as acting as the “master of the house” to justify abusive actions, using economic abuse and using coercion and threats. Due to the power dynamics of domestic violence, it can be difficult to leave — even with clear violence and abusive behaviors. Leaving means rejecting the control and power that have been drilled into the relationship. It can sometimes feel more unsafe to leave than to stay for some victims. There are many elements that make it difficult such as fears around leaving, the normalization of abuse in a person’s life, lack of resources, children being part of the picture and even love.
Regardless of the circumstances, the victim is never to blame for someone else’s deed. It is important for this Domestic Violence Awareness month to stay informed about domestic violence, hear stories from survivors and support agencies that aid victims. Because while the topic has a tendency to be sensationalized, domestic violence is widespread.
“Her heartbeat slows, but only just. He does not mean to punish her, at least not now. He has already gotten his fill of violence somewhere else.” - Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid
Abigail Murphy is the Dadeville beat reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. She can be reached at abigail.murphy@ alexcityoutlook.com.
Men don’t belong in women’s sports
Earlier this month, we celebrated “American Girls in Sports Day.” Unfortunately, this year, this day is a somber one as women and girls’ sports are under attack by the Biden-Harris administration. While most people know me as a football coach, my first job out of college was coaching girls’ basketball right after the implementation of Title IX, 52 years ago. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: Title IX is one of the best pieces of legislation to come out of Congress. It granted female athletes access to the same facilities, scholarships and opportunities as men.
Sadly, the Biden-Harris administration has taken a sledgehammer to women’s sports. They have shoved their anti-woman agenda—disguised as “equality”—down the throats of the American people. We must expose this war on women every chance we get. They are doing everything in their power to rewrite history.
Earlier this year, the Education Department rewrote the Title IX rule. The implications for female athletes are enormous. Biden and Harris’ rule bans schools that wish to receive funding from having any areas designated for a
particular gender — that includes locker rooms and bathrooms. So, schools are forced to choose between protecting women and receiving critical federal funding. Scholarships have been taken away, teams are forfeiting games, and women are losing their spots in the lineup they have worked so hard for, all in the name of woke ideology. Opportunity has been snuffed out by mentally-ill biological men, who can’t compete in their own league and decide to “transition” so they have a chance to be recognized. Just in the last few months, we have seen a woman forced to box against a male during the Summer Olympics and five NCAA volleyball teams forfeit matches against San Jose State, who has a male on their roster. How did we get here? What does the Biden-Harris administration have against women?
Most Americans agree: men don’t belong in women’s sports.
So, where do we go from here? We must pass legislation to protect our daughters and granddaughters. We must expose the dark, hypocritic narrative of the Left saying they are “the party of women” while allowing women to lose out on opportunities to men. We must fight for women to have an equal playing field— plain and simple. I have talked to student-athletes, parents, coaches and teachers from all over the country about this. I even forced the Senate to vote on my bill, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Unsurprisingly, every single one of my democratic colleagues voted against it. I suggest they ask their daughters, granddaughters and nieces if they want to share the locker room and court with a man. I would boldly guess their answer would be no. This isn’t about politics, and it wasn’t for the last 52 years. It’s about right and wrong. I pray that God continues to protect our nation’s female athletes before someone seriously gets hurt.
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Millbrook chamber celebrates junior ambassadors
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
It’s never too early to start networking and learn how to present yourself in a professional environment.
It’s the mission of the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce junior ambassador program. The chamber, area businesses and Stanhope Elmore High School celebrated the program’s third year Tuesday along with the 13 students participating this year.
“We want to work with them and get them ready to work with government and business,” chamber executive director Brenda Dennis said.
“Some of the students may become business owners and leaders.”
Stanhope Elmore alum Ashley Williams owns PestPro Services and is greatly involved in the junior ambassador program. She is hoping
to instill how to approach people in a business environment.
“I can tell you from personal experience, hiring right now is very difficult,” Williams said. “Any young person that comes in, can shake your hand and look at your eyes when they speak, they already have the upper hand.”
Dennis said the program helps teach and reinforce much needed soft skills.
“We want them to be able to introduce themselves and give an elevator speech about who they are and what they want,” Dennis said.
Tuesday, the chamber hosted its Monthly Morning Brew at the Stanhope Elmore to showcase what is happening with the program. The 13 ambassadors briefly came to the podium to introduce themselves. They can speak in public but that is not all. The junior ambassador program isn’t the only activity they are
Wetumpka recruiting national retailer
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The Wetumpka City Council approved the sale of property in the River Town Center development.
The sale will likely be completed after the new year and until then city leaders say they can’t release much about it.
“The sale is contingent on putting together an incentive package,” Wetumpka city attorney Justin Edwards said.
Edwards said a developer has approached the city to purchase property within the City of Wetumpka owned development across Highway 14 from the Wetumpka Sports Complex.
“The developer is working with a national retailer,” Edwards said.
Since the summer, the city has been installing infrastructure such as water, sewer and storm drains as well as laying out the parking lots, building pads and streets for the development.
The council also approved a food truck ordinance. Edwards said the city has been approached many times about hosting food trucks. The ordinance defines locations the mobile food trucks can set up their self-contained units. The ordinance also defines some of the lighting and trash removal requirements.
“It is similar to food truck ordinances in other municipalities such as Hoover,” Edwards said.
IN OTHER ACTION
THE WETUMPKA CITY COUNCIL:
• Approved minutes of the Oct. 7 meeting.
• Approved a city-wide data network refresh using Juniper switches and wireless access
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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
involved in. They are leaders on the volleyball team, the student government association, cheerleading, JROTC, mascot, class president, FCCLA, soccer and more.
Williams believes the stu-
points.
• Granted permission to repair entrances at the City Administrative Building.
• Approved purchase of two XL 400P radios at a cost of $8,745.82 from Communications International for the fire department.
• Approved purchase of an inflatable fire/police safety education house for a community risk reduction program that will be reimbursed by Mid-South RC&D.
• Approved the purchase of three Dodge Durangos and a Dodge Ram 1500 and equipping all vehicles with lighting and two with radio equipment at a cost of $243,768.33.
• Appointed Andrew Stieb to the Wetumpka Impact Crater Commission.
• Approved adding three additional sergeants at the fire department.
• Approved the purchase of two vehicles from ALDOT and one from McSweeney Auto Group for the fire department.
• Gave permission for the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce to host Downtown Dickens Christmas Dec. 6 and 7 and close the streets in downtown.
• Granted permission to the Montgomery Kennel Club to host Dog Sport Performance at the Wetumpka Sports Complex Nov. 21-24.
• Approved the purchase of new wreaths and bows for new lamp posts and to replace some worn ones at a cost of $22,900.
The next meeting of the Wetumpka City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4.
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 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” and into THS history, prouder than ever to be Tallassee Tigers.
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dents are doing great, but the ambassador program allows them to better connect with the community, especially the business community.
“They are making great connections before they
even graduate high school,” Williams said. “They are networking, learning and learning how to present themselves.”
Stanhope Elmore principal Ewell Fuller likes how the school and business community have come together. Since becoming principal in 2018, more than 50 area businesses have partnered with the school. He is proud they are helping the school’s students.
“It's not just the money part,” Fuller said. “It's the time, it's a donation of materials and resources. It’s making our students better.”
The connections made are not just for today or tomorrow.
“We're investing in the future,” Dennis said. “As a chamber, that's part of our goal. We don't just take care of the ones that are here now. We want to pave the way for the future.”
Wetumpka resident helps victims of Hurricane Helene
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Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have aided relief efforts following Hurricane Helene.
Church member and Wetumpka native Jacob Enslen was part of Alabama’s Team 10 of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who traveled to Valdosta, Georgia, to help those with storm damage. Enslen said an elderly woman was overcome with emotion when the team knocked on her door
“She began crying because someone cared enough to check on her, even though none of these people knew her,” Enslen said.
“One of our team members told her, ‘Jesus loves you and He is looking out for you.’”
A wheelchair bound victim at another home couldn’t go outside to clean up the storm debris in his own yard.
“His wife was very grateful for
our church showing up,” Enslen said.
The Wetumpka resident was one of more than 6,100 volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Southeastern United States who volunteered in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina to help homes and houses of worship affected by Hurricane Helene.
In their trademark yellow shirts and vests, volunteers cleared debris, mucked out homes and brought hope with them everywhere they served.
“We are grateful for the many volunteers who dropped all they are doing in their lives to follow Jesus Christ by serving their neighbors,” Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Central Alabama president and regional leader Jared McLaughlin said. “They act as the hands of Christ when they are doing the work that He would do if He were here.”
The volunteers gave their time and traveled at their own expense
to aid those in need. In total 3,018 homes were helped by volunteers in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. The church also sent trucks of supplies to the area in preparation for the cleanup effort.
“Our teams are preparing to return to Georgia this weekend to help with cleanup from Hurricane Helene and any new damage from Hurricane Milton,” McLaughlin said. “We are saddened by the suffering. We find joy in serving, and we feel the Savior s love for the people as we help them recover.”
Since 1998, church volunteers have helped people worldwide whose lives have been affected by natural disasters and other emergencies. Thousands of volunteers assisted communities with cleanup after the flooding in Eastern Kentucky, numerous tornadoes throughout the South, fires in California, and Hurricanes Idalia, Ian, Ida, Katrina, Ike, Gustav, Isaac, Matthew, Michael, Florence, Laura, Sally and others.
Holtville/Slapout fire department restructuring
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The Board of Direc-
tors of the Holtville/ Slapout Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Inc. voted Monday night to immediately restructure and reorganize the department to better serve the community while complying with federal and state law
In a release, the board cited rapid population growth in the area and community that includes areas along the west bank of Lake Jordan prompted the action that's been under consid-
eration for some time.
"We have to be proactive,” board chairman Russell Redden said in the release. “We’re in a good spot to take these next steps. Considering the changes around our community and our growing population, as community members, the board owes it to our neighbors to continue to grow and update the department.”
Redden said the board and fire department is evaluating current equipment and personnel as well as anticipated future needs.
“Twenty-five years ago this was strictly a
rural/agricultural area and in many ways it still is,” Redden said. “A lot of people have moved here and are commuting to work in Montgomery, Prattville and other places.”
The restructuring plan will allow the department to continue to qualify for various grant funding. “By securing adequate funding the department will be poised to offer prospective volunteers financial assistance to attend advanced training at the Alabama Fire College in Tuscaloosa to become state certified firefighters,” Redden said.
There is no expected interruption in services and the updates will allow the department to better serve the community for years to come. “Our mutual aid agencies and neighboring departments understand and support what we are doing,” Redden said. The reorganization shouldn’t take more than a few weeks. Emergency service to the area will continue to be provided with any additional assistance provided by neighboring departments under mutual aid agreements already in place.
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Stanhope Elmore High School principal Ewell Fuller, left, speaks with members of the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce Junior Ambassadors. The junior ambassadors are also students of the school.
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Volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Wetumpka’s Jacob Enslen volunteered in Georgia to help residents in cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene.
$10,000 prize. Pat Jones’ painting of doves of utility lines was selected as the winner and will be put in the federation’s collection. It joins last year’s winner Jared Knox’s painting “Bobcat with Bobwhite” in the AWF art collection.
Knox was at The Kelly painting and speaking with those in attendance.
Outside The Kelly, thousands got to see and purchase fine art and other handmade crafts as well as witnessing cooking demonstrations by Iron Fire Cooking’s Ricky Albright featuring cooking with Cheese Curd — MasterChef Jr. winner Bryson McGlynn, Trace Barnett, Christiana Rousell and local chef Wil Lanum.
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drawn artwork. To make the occasion even more special, the exchange took place at the 50 yard line of Boykin-Chapman Field. Just getting on the field and interacting with the senior class was special for the kindergarteners.
“Anytime the kids have an opportunity to get on the field, whether it’s Saturday in the youth league participation or whether it’s just a fun day to come running around and play on the field, they love it,” Holtville Elementary School prin-
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cipal Tanya Boone said. “This is really special because today they get to interact with the big kids and my daughter.”
Boone’s daughter Baliea is a member of the Holtville Class of 2025. It means a lot to Baliea to be a part of the new tradition.
“It bonds us together, two separate classes that come together as one,” Boone said.
Holtville High School principal Sean Kreauter is a graduate of Holtville High School. He doesn’t recall an event mixing the senior class with kindergarteners at the school.
“I mean, we’re such a small community,”
afford it.”
“It was probably the most challenging summer that we’ve had,” Cord said. At the same time there were many successes. Currently the HSEC shelter has seen 300 less animals than a year ago and 100 less than 2022.
“The interesting thing about that is that dogs are about the same,” Cord said. “Dog intake is really running about neck and neck with last year with the same numbers. It is kittens and that’s strange, because kittens normally are about triple the intake of adult cats. The 300 down is pretty much all kittens.”
Cord explained the pattern for intake of kittens was different.
Normally about 75% of the kittens come to the shelter in April, May and June. This year the kittens came in May, not June, July or August and started back in September.
“I don’t know what’s going on with kittens, but that’s the way it is,” Cord said. “Maybe those numbers are going to catch up and maybe they’ll stay low — I hope so.”
Cord explained adoptions and transfers to other shelters and rescues is about the same as previous years. Owner surrenders are about the same as well with similar excuses as in the past.
“They are saying they can not afford to keep an animal,” Cord said. “I’ve lost a home and cannot
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help.
“She is able to bring all sorts of options for children to the table,” Baxley said. “She and the other
Kreauter said. “We just wanted to have something that, from the elementary to the high school, that created some kind of bond.”
There are just over 100 in the Class of 2025 and nearly 150 in the Class of 2038. Like so many classes before them, Boone and the other seniors want to leave a mark on the community. But she wasn’t so sure of her mom’s idea to start with.
“At first I was like, ‘Mom, you’re a little crazy,’” Boone said.
“Then I was like, that’s super sweet. We can totally do this and it’s gonna be great. It’s gonna
Currently many things at the HSEC shelter are similar to shelters across the country including low adoptions. Cord said that should pick up soon with holidays coming, but warned they have to be careful that the recipient of the animal is involved in the adoption process.
“We don’t want the animal to go into the wrong situation,” Cord said. “It is a long commitment to take on an animal.”
Like other shelters Cord has relied on donors to help keep the shelter in stock on food. She said with price increases donations have gone down. The situation caused the HSEC board to put line items in the 2025 budget for pet food and cat litter.
“So far when I have reached out for donations, it has come through,” Cord said. “Other shelters are seeing it and we think it is because of the economy.”
Volunteers spoke up. One about the conditions of some of the cages and play areas. Some cages are described as rusting, the play area as muddy and excrement not going down the drains.
Cord said the shelter is not allowed to wash the excrement down the drains. It has to be cleaned up. Part of the solution is renovating the shelter to accommodate the current animal situation.
Cord explained the current shelter was constructed about 40 years ago when cats and kittens weren’t really taken into consideration at all. Now they are housed in an old
juvenile probation officers have amazing contacts with service providers across the state to help. It could be mental illness issues, emotional stability children help with, abandonment, financial or physical handicap issues. They have experience that can help us in juvenile cases.”
Unlike adult probation officers who work with the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, juvenile probation officers are employees of the courts. As such it better aids Baxley and other judges working juvenile cases best serve the children.
“So much of what juveniles face is based on their environment,” Goggans said. “They are mostly good kids at heart.’
be so cute.”
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football has been played on for generations, the classes line up on opposing goal lines and walked towards each other. They met at the 50-yard line and exchanged gifts. Some hugged and everyone took photos.
“We just want to show the community that we love each other and we’re gonna take care of each other,” the elder Boone said. “Our community is so supportive of each other, coming together, and so we want to do anything to promote the community and school pride. That’s what we want to do here.”
break room and other areas of the shelter where room was available.
The shelter is also still maintaining the appointment policy to adopt pets. It is something put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy is much like other shelters.
“It works well,” Cord said. “It allows staff to work with people and greet animals to see if the situation works.”
Without the appointment policy, clients freely roamed the shelter looking at animals with little to no assistance from the limited staff that is available.
HSEC is sending about 18 to 20 dogs per month to a shelter in New York. It is a very successful operation.
“It’s saving at minimum, two lives,” Cord said. “The one that left and the one that gets to take its space.”
About 21% of the dogs coming into the shelter are returned to the owners, but only about 1% of cats. Cord it likely has to do with the lack of microchipping and the difficulty in distinguishing between cats.
Cord said the HSEC thrift store provides about 30% of the organization’s funding. It is staffed with volunteers and sells donated items that go towards the operation of the shelter. Without the store, it would be difficult for the HSEC shelter to do what it does.
“Many shelters operate strictly off what even the government gives them,” Cord said. “Our thrift store is a gold mine for the shelter.”
Goggans and Baxley agree that many of the children in the juvenile system are products of their environment. Some come from single family homes and, when left unsupervised, find trouble. Others’ trials come from generational trauma learned from family members.
“They don’t know where to turn,” Baxley said. “Sometimes they get in trouble for taking food when they are hungry.”
Goggans said she works to get children back on a good path.
“They just need a loving, helping hand,” Goggans said.
Goggans and Baxley use their combined skill sets to help children succeed.
“She is there with the children all the time,” Baxley said. “They come to me when decisions need to be made or there is an issue with something. Being new to the bench, having her knowledge is invaluable. It is a great service to children to have her.”
Baxley said some of the juveniles in the court system are also being fostered. Goggans is able to use her experience and work with the foster parents to help whatever issues the child might have.
“It’s not easy,” Baxley said. “It is easy to get frustrated, especially with limited access to mental healthcare. But she is amazing at what she does.”
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There was fun for all at the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival. Artists from across the Southeast came to the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts to celebrate art through wildlife. There were cooking demonstrations, artists demonstrations and more along the booths in downtown Wetumpka.
The path to perfect peace
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3 ESV) My mother got an unusual gift a few years ago. It was a sweatshirt with two cartoon drawings of the same frazzled cat against a light and dark background. The caption said, “There are only two times I feel stress: Day and Night.” Bless her heart, it was an appropriate gift. Is it hard for you to find peace? Have you gotten used to living on edge, with a sometimes nebulous but always present sense of unrest? When you finally calm down, get settled and take a deep breath, is it quite easy for the next something or someone to disturb your peace? Then you and I both need to hear and understand the text for today.
Isaiah’s words describe a person who is in perfect peace. This person seems to have comprehensive peace insurance. He lives in a peace that covers every situation, all the time. Perhaps you think that this must be a fictional character—that no one in this fallen world surrounded by broken people can live in perfect peace. Before we dismiss this phantom, let’s notice that this person is “kept.” He is “kept” in perfect peace by God.
Instead of quoting a few verses here, allow me instead to recommend a powerful, faith-building word study and ask you to do a little work. If you have a Bible app on your phone, tablet or computer, use the search tool to look at all the times in the Bible that God is said to keep, be keeping or have kept his people. (If you use
a concordance printed on paper, that’s fine, too. It’s not the tool. It’s the content.) Savor this truth about God’s keeping. Linger over it. Think about it. As God’s child, you are under the protective care of a Sovereign God. He keeps you. This truth will preserve your peace when the news is bad, the diagnosis is heartbreaking or the situation seems hopeless.
Our line from Isaiah for today’s meditation says this peaceful person’s mind is “stayed” on God. The HCSB describes it as the “mind that is dependent on” God. The NIV suggests “those whose minds are steadfast.”
The NLT has “all whose thoughts are fixed” on God. (Here’s another benefit for using apps and software in your study. I didn’t have to go find my printed copies
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Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. 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.
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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
of those different versions. I got a well-rounded sample of the translators’ best effort to help me understand this word with a few taps, all free of charge.) When we’ve lost our peace and claim we can’t concentrate, could it possibly be that our minds are fixed on the wrong thing? Are we consciously, deliberately disobeying God? Are we focused on our stuff, our material possessions? Are we focused on ourselves and our failure (or success)? Are we focused on others, who invariably let us down? No wonder our peace is disturbed! A deep, intentional focus on God is an indispensable key to perfect peace.
The last phrase helps me, too. This person Isaiah described as being in perfect peace, whose heart is fixed on God, also trusts in God.
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.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH “We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME!
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Now our money says “In God We Trust.” But our anxiety says we aren’t trusting him enough or at all. We all trust some things in everyday life. “Life with a capital “L” has too many variables and is too enormous to understand it all. When we run out of understanding, we turn to trust. I don’t need much trust when I can see clearly why God says or does something. It’s when I don’t get it at all that my trust is put to the test. The things we listed as focal points in the previous paragraph are also substitute objects of our trust. When your peace is easily disturbed, it’s a warning indicator on the dashboard of your life that your trust is misplaced. Perfect peace is only for the one who trusts in God.
“Dear Father, Thank You for teaching us that You have
infinite power and total control over all things. By Your grace, grant us clarity to fix our minds on you, and put all our full trust in You. Grant us Your children the joy and privilege to know and live in Your perfect peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Mike McElroy recently retired after preaching almost 27 years at East Tallassee Church of Christ. He is the author of The Abiding Companion: A Friendly Guide to Your Journey Through the New Testament and Christmas Pilgrims: A Journey to See Jesus. In retirement, Mike plans to continue writing and publishing books in his Abiding Companion series of essays about each chapter of the Bible. He can be reached at mbmcelroy@ gmail.com.
Come worship with us in 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.
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For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. – John 3:17
stirs up strife,
– Proverbs 10:12
Wetumpka volleyball enjoys strong season, young roster returns next fall
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The Wetumpka volleyball team improved throughout the 2024 season despite being one of the youngest teams in the area. The leader of the program was quick to point that out.
“We will return the majority of our starting lineup (next season),” coach J.J. Kidd said. “Anybody that comes in and
wants to start is going to have to earn it.”
Gone from the roster will be three graduating seniors. Kidd was certainly happy to have coached them and leaned on their maturity.
“Damiya Matthews was out for most of the year but she’s a great young lady,” Kidd said.
“Bailey Wilson and Madison Young have both been on the varsity team for a while. Bailey brought energy. She was
able to communicate with the younger girls and encourage them, which I loved the most.”
As for what Kidd thought was enjoyable about his team, it was the blend of the veterans coming together with a young roster.
“I enjoyed seeing the young girls really step up into roles. Last year they didn’t have those chances but this season
STANHOPE, WETUMPKA FACE OFF IN REGION RIVALRY
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The annual rivalry game between Wetumpka (5-3) and Stanhope Elmore (4-4) has arrived and these two squads have played similar styles of football.
Judging from the way each team has played during the last few weeks, this game should be a tremendous clash of football teams
who play fast and physical.
Playing on the road presents Wetumpka with a few challenges as it looks to keep itself in the playoff picture, with a few key aspects coming to mind for coach Bear Woods.
“Take care of the football,” Woods said. “We have to win the line of scrimmage, and no Wetumpka penalties or being undisciplined.”
Wetumpka’s offense
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developed into a big-play threat that starts with its ball carriers. They were consistent this season, but the offense hit a new gear.
The rushing attack showcased a three-headed monster with Jimmy King, Justin Godwin, and Tudrius Hetherington. Wetumpka runs between the tackles with power and speed. So far this season, the three
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Wetumpka’s Jimmy King (11) tries to avoid Eufaula’s Josiah Peterson (91).
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Stanhope’s Arthur McQueen sets school rushing record
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Stanhope Elmore’s Arthurs McQueen’s state spoke for themselves, which resulted in him being named the Player of the Week. Against Rehobeth, McQueen rushed for 420 yards on the ground during last Friday’s contest. However, not only did he set a new school record; he did it in only two and half quarters. The state of Alabama’s fifth-leading rusher has amassed 1,791 yards through eight games. That means McQueen accumulated 23.5% of his season’s rushing total in one night. His full Friday evening stat line included 20 carries, 420 yards, and 5 touchdowns. McQueen’s effort catapulted him into the record books.
McQueen was actually a stalwart all season long. Beyond the Rehobeth game, here
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Stanhope headed to regionals
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Stanhope Elmore’s passing, hitting and defense helped the team earn a trip to the 6A Regionals with a three-set sweep of rival Wetumpka in the 6A Area 4 Tournament.
From the outset, Stanhope Elmore was the aggressor and went up 6-0 in the blink of an eye.
The Mustangs relentlessly attacked the net, often seeing twins Zoie and Zori Holmes work in tandem. Zoie’s 18 assists paced her squad, while Zori led with 17 kills.
Even with Wetumpka’s Cheyenne Boshell knocking home an impressive kill shortly afterward, Stanhope Elmore led 9-3. Stanhope Elmore did not let off the gas offensively and the defense proved impressive. Those efforts included Kenlee Henderson with nine digs.
Several of Stanhope Elmore’s defensive plays were turned into offensive opportunities. To finish out the first set with a 25-18 win, Victory Mcgough served an ace.
The second set was similar with Wetumpka’s Sawyer Martin connecting on a great kill to help slow the momentum, but it was not enough. Stanhope Elmore led throughout the second stanza that ended 25-18.
The final set did not start as well for Stanhope Elmore. Wetumpka’s Boshell was the server on the first two points for the
Indians and added an ace to place her team up 3-0.
The momentum changed and the twins were in the thick of it.
Zori had a kill to give Stanhope Elmore the 4-3 lead and her sister Zoie was the most active player for either team in the middle of the court. Their play helped keep Wetumpka’s defense honest and they set up their teammates. When A’naijhai Russell scored on a tip just over the net, Stanhope Elmore went up 8-5. It became a back-and-forth affair from that point forward.
With a kill by Wetumpka’s Hannah Kate Burdett, the score was tied up at 12. A service by Boshell gave Wetumpka a brief 14-13 lead, but that’s when Stanhope Elmore made a pivotal push that led to a seven to three-run in scoring and giving themselves a 20-16 lead.
To help finish off the match, Margo Cupps had a kill to place the Mustangs up 23-18 before the Mustangs finished off the set and match, winning 25-21. Stanhope Elmore moved to 14-7 on the season with the win, while Wetumpka’s season concluded at 16-17. Stanhope Elmore’s victory placed them in the Area 4 Championship Game but went up against perennial power Montgomery Academy. They lost in three sets to one of the state’s best programs. Montgomery Academy is now 49-3 on the season.
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Wetumpka’s Carlynn Chumley (7) goes for the kill against Stanhope.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Zoie Holmes (34) sets the ball against Tallassee.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Arthur McQueen (4) runs upfield against the Russell County defense.
PICK’EMS
Tallassee looks to keep winning streak alive
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TALLADEGA (2-7) AT TALLASSEE (5-2) THE PLAYERS
TALLASSEE: DB Jaiden Gordan had a 32 yard scoop against score on the first defensive play. … WR J.D. McKenzie had a 69 yard kickoff return for a score. …RB Roderick “Tiny” Green ran for 63 yards, and Jordan King another 55.
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Last week, Tallassee defeated St. James 31-21; Talladega lost 48-21 to Handley.
The Tigers are on a four-game winning streak.
Tallassee’s defense has allowed 16.7 points on average from its last three games.
Talladega allowed 30.3
points per contest from its last three games.
NEXT UP: Tallassee hosts Holtville; Talladega’s regular season will be complete.
ELMORE COUNTY (5-2) AT SYLACAUGA (4-4) THE PLAYERS
ELMORE COUNTY: RB Tyler Payton rushed for 401 yards and 4 touchdowns. … RB Eli Thames contributed 360 yards and 4 scores. … LB Jackson Mann leads the team with 46 total tackles
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Elmore County is on a two-game winning streak, and Sylacauga has gone 1-1 in the past two contests.
Elmore County averaged 140.1 yards rushing and 76.1 yards passing.
The Panthers have earned a 2-1 all-time record versus Sylacauga.
Seniors lead Wetumpka’s improved offense
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Offense hasn’t exactly been the name of the game for Wetumpka’s football team. Through the first seven games of the season, the Indians averaged only 19 points per game. But that hasn’t stopped Wetumpka coach Bear Woods from believing in his offensive prowess.
That was on display last week against Percy Julian when the Indians scored more than 20 points for the first time this season.
Woods said wide receiver Martez Wright is an explosive athlete most teams cannot handle one-on-one. Wright had two spectacular overthe-shoulder touchdown catches against Percy Julian.
Despite tight coverage, Wright’s hand-eye coordination and determination were too much as he made both catches look easy. Woods believed
there is still more the talented pass catcher could do moving forward.
“Really just an execution of plays,” Woods said. “Just being in the right place to help him have those types of moments where he can make some more big catches for us. In terms of scoring touchdowns for us, he is the guy scoring touchdowns for us. He does a great job at it.”
Of course, Wright’s touchdown grabs would not have happened without a quarterback who delivered the football willing and consistently.
That’s where Tyler Johnson has excelled.
“It’s got to be a skill set of throwing the football,” Woods said of Johnson’s best attribute. “He’s a young man that leads; he works. He comes in here and works. He doesn’t show a bad attitude. He respects the kids, anyone and anybody. That’s the leadership.
“The best is yet to come for him because this
is his first year starting. He had to wait it out. He’s a quarterback that’s only started six games. So, we’re excited about the back-half of the season and it really started this last game (against Percy Julian).” Woods also made it clear Johnson is more than just a passer.
“He can run, too,” Woods said. “He’s an athletic kid. Johnson can extend plays with his legs.” Johnson and Wright aren’t the only explosive players for the Indians either. There’s also leading rusher Jimmy King.
“We’re still a team that’s going to run the
football,” Woods said “I’m a defensive guy. It’s always a challenge to go against an offense that can run the football. (King is) 225 pounds and he’s the fastest player on our football team. Everything about Jimmy is he’s a difference-maker. He can go for 200-plus on any given Friday night. We’re
a team that is going to run the ball.” All the Wetumpka skill players need help from the offensive line, and they’ve received it. Notably, the unit has been led by the left tackle.
“We’ve had a little bit of musical chairs due to injury, but our left tackle Lexton Hollenquest is our guy,” Woods said. “Lexton is our guy from a technique standpoint, execution standpoint, size and strength, all the above.”
Finally, Justin Godwin has represented the do-itall player impacting the offense.
“He’s coming back from a high-ankle sprain,” Woods said. “He was an all-state cornerback last year, but we put him on the offense. He’s changed our ability to score.”
Godwin can line up at just about any skill position. Above all, he is just a playmaker.“If he touches it four times, he’s going to take one to the house,” Woods said.
Tallassee’s Rush Wright (7) runs against St. James.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
4 Regionals at Montgomery Multi-Plex
4 Chilton County vs Stanhope Elmore, 9 a.m.
4 Winner vs McAdor y-Gulf Shore winner, 2 p.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
4 Regionals at Montgomery MultiPlex
4 Elmore County vs Citronelle, 10:30 a.m.
4 Winner vs Demopolis-Headland winner, 2:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
4 Talladega at Tallassee, 7 p.m.
4 Elmore County at Sylacauga, 7 p.m.
4 Holtville at Marbury, 7 p.m.
4 Wetumpka at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m.
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running backs have combined for 1,418 yards and 11 touchdowns. The potent running game has also helped wide receiver Martez Wright.
Wright has been the Indians’ clutch pass catcher even when defenders were right next to him. He has caught 24 passes for 429 yards and 7 scores this season, including four touchdown catches from the prior two games. Wright also returned the opening kickoff for a score against Park Crossing.
Defensively, the front for the Indians has led the charge and Woods provided them high praise.
“I expect there to be four or five college football players that are on our defensive line right now,” Woods said.
The leader of the group has been defensive end Ethan Bailey. He’s not only an impressive pass rusher with 13 sacks, he’s been an every-down playmaker for the Indians. He is one of the top tacklers on the team with 72 total on the season. Linebacker Kelby Walker has been credited with 120 tackles. He’s also been adept in coverage and the leader of the unit.
The Indians will have their hands full trying to defend against one of the state’s most impressive players. Running back Arthur McQueen has totaled 1,791 rushing yards, which places him as the No. 5 rusher in Alabama, he’s also scored 21 touchdowns.
Stanhope coach Hunter
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4 Reeltown at Central Coosa, 7 p.m.
4 Edgewood Academy at Abbeville Christian Academy, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30 HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL
4 Tallassee at Marbury, 5 p.m.
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4 Holtville at Class 5A, Section 2 Sectionals (Lineville, AL), 8:30 a.m.
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4 Holtville at Tallassee, 7 p.m.
4 Chilton County at Elmore County, 7 p.m.
4 St a nhope Elmore at Calera, 7 p.m.
4 Reeltown at Lee-Scott Academy, 7 p.m.
4 Wetumpka at Demopolis, 7 p.m.
4 Fort Dale Academy at Edgewood Academy, 7 p.m.
Adams praised McQueen but also knows that his talented runner wouldn’t put up the numbers he does without an offensive line that’s gelled.
“We threw a couple of screens for most of the passes, but our offensive line played a tremendous game,” Adams said. “It’s been a culmination of hard work that’s paid
were his rushing totals for each game so far this season:
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they did. They fought, they played hard, I loved every minute of it.
To that point, Wilson brought up a similar thought process after being asked to describe herself and the team.
“I bring energy to the
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Elmore County is 2-1 on the road in 2024.
off.”
The Mustangs’ top two runners in addition to McQueen have included running back Dee Barnes and quarterback Zac Holcombe. Combined with McQueen, they amassed 2,646 yards and 25 touchdowns. Those eye-popping numbers demonstrated how focused Stanhope Elmore
270 yards and 3 touchdowns (Marbury), 142 yards and 1 touchdown (Prattville), 182 yards and 2 touchdowns (Percey Julian), 227 yards and 3 touchdowns (Park
team,” Wilson said. “I just try to help cheer each other on. Everyone’s like that on this team.”
With the senior leadership from players like Wilson, younger Wetumpka players will likely improve their games much faster. Kidd also noticed the growth during this past season.
“I also loved seeing the
NEXT UP: Elmore County hosts Chilton County, Sylacauga at Glenwood.
HOLTVILLE (3-5)
AT MARBURY (0-8)
THE PLAYERS
HOLTVILLE: RB Hunter Chavis scored three rushing touchdowns against Valley. …WR Cedrick Croskey had a 68-yard double reverse for a touchdown. …DB Tyler Hackett had an interception. FOUR DOWNS
was on running the football. On the other side of the ball, the Mustangs also mirror the Indians, beginning at defensive end. Kamran Anderson has produced 50 tackles and 12 sacks. He’s a player chasing down ball carriers across the gridiron.
Anderson’s been the
Crossing), 185 yards and 2 touchdowns (Smiths Station), 203 yards and 3 touchdowns (Russell County), and 142 yards and 2 touchdowns (Pike Road). Averaging 223
growth from the beginning of the season to the end,” Kidd said. “The beginning was slightly rocky, as far as our team chemistry. It started to get better and better and it will improve going into next year.”
Speaking of next season, Kidd is already looking forward to seeing his players on the travel vol-
Last week, Holtville defeated Valley 27-21; Marbury lost to Elmore County 30-7. Holtville has won three of the last four meetings against Marbury but lost 46-20 in 2023. The Bulldogs have averaged 16.6 points per game. Holtville’s playoff chances reside with defeating Marbury. NEXT UP: Holtville at Tallassee and Marbury at Alberta.
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY (2-5) AT ABBEVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (2-5) THE PLAYERS
EDGEWOOD: RB Parker Shaw contributed 70 rushing yards and 8 tackles. …QB Brock
tone-setter for the Mustangs’ defensive front. When Anderson is not making the play, nose guard Dezmond Barnes often would. He has made himself well-known with 46 tackles and four sacks this season.
One player who has separated himself as a leader and created 43 tackles and 3 intercep-
rushing yards per game this season. The next challenge for McQueen – and his excellent offensive line – will be hosting a talented Wetumpka
leyball circuit. He knows it’s pivotal to their longterm volleyball success.
“The majority of the Wetumpka players play travel volleyball,” Kidd said. “They’re going to get better and better against even higher competition than what we see during the school year. That growth from now until then is going to be
Whitt finished with 70 yards passing. …LB Ethan Evans finished with 6 tackles.
FOUR DOWNS
Last week, Edgewood Academy lost 42-0 to Bessemer Academy; Abbeville Christian Academy won 50-7 against Hooper Academy The Wildcats have averaged 13.7 points per contest from its last three games. Abbeville Christian’s defense allowed 34.7 points per contest in the last three games. The two schools have never played against each other.
NEXT UP: Edgewood Academy versus Fort Dale; Abbeville
humongous.”
tions has been safety Joidaden Carter-Stone. He’s the cleanup man when the defensive line doesn’t gobble up the ball carrier.
One or two plays could be the difference in a likely back-and-forth affair between Wetumpka and Stanhope, with each team looking to secure itself a spot in the playoffs.
team in the annual rivalry this Friday night. Wetumpka has one of the best defenses in the area and it should be a hard-hitting game from start to finish.
Kidd hoped that playing travel ball would motivate his younger players like freshman Sawyer Martin. She broke into the lineup during this past season and became one of the most consistent hitters on the team.
Having a great group of young ladies to coach, Kidd was happy to have a
Christian Academy WETUMPKA (5-3) AT STANHOPE ELMORE (4-4) THE PLAYERS
WETUMPKA: WR Martez Wright went for 429 yards and 7 receiving, adding a kickoff score as well. …RB Jimmy King rushed for 913 yards and 4 TDs. ….Justin Godwin ran for 338 yards and 5 touchdowns, and Tudrius Hetherington scampered for 167 yards and 2 scores.
STANHOPE ELMORE: Running back Arthur McQueen has earned the distinction of being Alabama’s fifth-leading rusher with 1,791 yards and is coming off a school record 420 yards rushing in the last game. He’s
few players comment on the team as well. Junior Cheyenne Boshell provided perhaps the most intriguing and pleasant comment.
“They’re all such bubbly personalities,” Boshell said. “They know how to lift me up when I make a mistake. They lift me up as a person and as an athlete.”
accrued 21 touchdowns. Defensive end Kamran Anderson already reached 12 sacks (also fifth in Alabama).
FOUR DOWNS Last week, Stanhope Elmore defeated Rehobeth, 47-21; Wetumpka beat Park Crossing, 42-9. Wetumpka went 0-2 on the road and Stanhope Elmore 2-3 at home. In home games against Wetumpka beginning in 2010, Stanhope Elmore has gone 5-2. Stanhope Elmore averages 367.9 rushing yards per game. NEXT UP: Wetumpka at Demopolis, Stanhope Elmore at Calera.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Dee Barnes (11) runs up field against Russell County.
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Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This 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 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.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Harley D. Russell and Sumner W. Ede or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 803 W Tallassee St, Wetumpka, AL 36092. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the status of the loan with the holder of the mortgage and (3) any right of redemption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure. Brock & Scott, PLLC 120 Bishop Circle Pelham, AL 35124-1397 (205) 988-4202 B&S File No.: 24-26783 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 239551
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of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on December 12, 2024, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Commence at the 1/2” rebar marking the NW
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage given by Harley D. Russell, A Single Woman and Sumner W Ede, A Single Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., dated January 3, 2018, and recorded in Book 2018 at Page 602 on the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, as last transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment, recorded on December 5, 2022, in Book 2022, at Page 70236 in the of Elmore County, Alabama, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Eighty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Three and 0/100 dollars ($87,373.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein. Brock and Scott, PLLC, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on November 7, 2024, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main courthouse entrance of Elmore County, Alabama, within the legal hours of sale, the following described property: Sub Lots 4, 5, 6 and 7 of Original Lot 157, in the West Wetumpka, Alabama as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 5, in the Elmore County, Alabama. The debt secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Mortgage. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Francinta D. Blocton, married, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, on April 29, 2022, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2022 Page 30292; the undersigned Guild Mortgage Company 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 December 19, 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 23, according to the Plat of Redland Ridge Subdivision Plat No.
County, Alabama, in Plat Book 26 at Page 40.. Property street address for informational purposes: 67 Watkins Glen Drive , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE,
TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMP-
TION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) 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. Guild Mortgage Company LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-08676-GM-AL Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 24-08676-GM-AL PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on August 19, 2009 by John Thomas Holley, a married person, together with his wife, Robin Taylor Holley, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and recorded in RLPY Book 2009 at Page 48335 on August 26,
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 sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by
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 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
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yp 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
Wetumpka Herald 06/12/2024,06/19/2024,06/26/2 024,10/23/2024 AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until November 7,
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BELITA ADAMS DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-273 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of BELITA ABRAMS, deceased, having been granted to TANIA OSWALT on October 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.
TANIA OSWALT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BELITA ABRAMS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM L. DEBARDELABEN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 1136 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-265-9206
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E Armstrong, to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, on May 27, 1987, said mortgage being recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, on May 27, 1987 at Book Roll 65, of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (RHS), formerly Farmers Home Administration, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alduring the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Begin at the Northeast Corner of the Northwest Quarter, Section 11, Township 19 North, Range 19 East, Elmore Coun-
pin set on the West side of a gravel road, this being the point West along said section line
thence run Northwesterly along
The above described land conand is located in the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 19 North, Range 19 East, Elmore
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“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 ofbama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the properhelp persons avoid or delay theney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as successful bidder must tender
form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, reserves the right to award the bid to
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Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/ABRAMS, B.
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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Annie
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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF WETUMPKA RIVER TOWN CENTER PLAT NO. 1 LINE DRIVE WEST EXTENSION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA
The city clerk of the City of We-
tumpka will receive bids for City of Wetumpka River Town Center Plat No. 1 Line Drive West Extension, Wetumpka, Alabama, until November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City Council Chambers, City of Wetumpka, Alabama, 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, Alabama.
5% of bid (maximum-$10,000) made payable to the City of Wetumpka must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
The Project will include: New curb & gutter, sidewalk, storm drain & inlet structures, full depth asphalt, 24,000 CY of borrow excavation and water main extension on Line Drive West NOTE: All item bids are complete in place. The Contract documents consisting of the Advertisement foreral Conditions, Supplementaltice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Drawings, Plans, Specassociated documents may be at 535 Herron Street, Montgomthe City Engineer, City of Wetumpka. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained
535 Herron Street, Montgomery, Alabama upon payment of $ 150.00 for each set. Upon returning the Contract Documents promptly and in good condition following the bid, $ 75.00 will be All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State the type of work for which a proposal is submitted. that he must provide the information necessary to show evidence of license before an award is made. The Contractor may include the following information with his bid: Name of Company, Address of Company, Telephone Number of Company, Company Contact Person, Contractor’s Current Li-
The City of Wetumpka is re-son-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, § 31-13-1 et seq. of Code of Alabama 1975 (Act No. 2011-535), subsequently all bidders are re-davit stating they are enrolled in the E-Verify Program with their sealed bid proposals (form will be included in the project specNo bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The successful bidder will be allowed 100 days to complete this project. The City of Wetumpka, in acCivil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252.42 U.S.C.2000D to 2000D4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A. OfNondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, herecontract entered into this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
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Auctions subject to cancellation at any time for any reason until winning bidder takes possession of property. TERMS listed on auction website. Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 2024 STORAGE AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA DIANE BOLES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-244 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
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Letters of Administration over the Estate of LINDA DIANE BOLES, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT EUGENE BOLES on October 17, 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. ROBERT EUGENE BOLES
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA DIANE BOLES, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 EST/BOLES, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LYDIA MAE DIXON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-274 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of LYDIA MAE DIXON, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on October 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 LYDIA MAE DIXON, DECEASED
Name and Address of Administrator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/DIXON L. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID GEORGE FLACK, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-271 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID GEORGE FLACK, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTINA DAY FLACK on October 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.
CHRISTINA DAY FLACK PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID GEORGE FLACK, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RALEY L. WIGGINS CAPELL & HOWARD PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-241-8029 Raley.Wiggins@chlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/FLACK, D. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES FRANKLIN GIBBONS, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-266 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JAMES FRANKLIN GIBBONS, JR., deceased, having been granted to LORIE GIBBONS ADDISON on October 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.
LORIE GIBBONS ADDISON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES FRANKLIN GIBBONS, JR., DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator:
RALEY L. WIGGINS CAPELL & HOWARD PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102 150 SOUTH PERRY STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-241-8029 Raley.Wiggins@chlaw.com
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE VANN GIBBS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-280 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JIMMIE VANN GIBBS, deceased, having been granted to NAOMI GIBBS MCMILLIAN on October 17, 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.
NAOMI GIBBS MCMILLIAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE VANN GIBBS, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JOHN B. BRADLEY VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-409-0088
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WAYMON E. GOODEN, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-263 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WAYMON E. GOODEN, deceased, having been granted to DEANA LOUISE LEARY on September 30, 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.
DEANA LOUISE LEARY
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WAYMON E. GOODEN, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JEF-
FREY J. COURTNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 100 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-2545
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES FRANKLIN HEDRICK, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-276 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JAMES FRANKLIN HEDRICK, deceased, having been granted to JAMIE H. NOAH on October 7, 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.
JAMIE H. NOAH ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES FRANKLIN HEDRICK, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator:
GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF GA DANIEL, JR. LLC PO BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 Jerry@GADanielLaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 EST/HEDRICK, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ROSE HUDGINS MORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-229 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed over the Estate of MARGARET ROSE HUDGINS MORRIS, deceased, having been granted to WANDA THOMPSON on the 2nd day of October, 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.
WANDA THOMPSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ROSE HUDGINS MORRIS, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: GEORGE B. HARRIS LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE HARRIS LLC P O BOX 43485 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35243-0485 334-462-7665
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/MORRIS M.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE P. PORTER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-281 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GERALDINE P. PORTER, deceased, having been granted to EDYTH E. STARLING on October 17, 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.
EDYTH E. STARLING
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GERALDINE P. PORTER, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: JOHN B. BRADLEY VOGEL LAW FIRM, LLC 41 CAMBRIDGE COURT WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-409-0088
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 EST/PORTER G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY JOE SESSIONS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-278 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BOBBY JOE SESSIONS, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT WAYNE SESSIONS on October 18, 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.
ROBERT WAYNE SESSIONS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY JOE SESSIONS, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for
Personal Representative: KELLY LEE ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 kellylee@kellyleelaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 EST/SESSIONS, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2024-277 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE SHIPPEY, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT LEE SHIPPEY, deceased, having been granted to ROBERT A. SHIPPEY on the 8th day of October 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.
ROBERT A. SHIPPEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE SHIPPEY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for such
Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE & BRITT, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 16, 23 and 30, 2024 EST/SHIPPEY, R.
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA S. STROWD, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-218 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of PATRICIA S. STROWD, deceased, having been granted to WILLIAM STEWART on October 2, 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.
WILLIAM STEWART
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA S. STROWD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:
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Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/STROWD, P. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN FRANK TURNER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-261 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JOHN FRANK TURNER, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on October 17, 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 JOHN FRANK TURNER, DECEASED
Name and Address of Adminis-
trator: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 EST/TURNER J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HENRY DON WOODALL, CASE NO. 2024-270 DECEASED. NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: JERALD DON WOODALL, VANCE NATHAN WOODALL AND VINCE NATHANIEL WOODALL NON-RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND NEXT OF KIN OF HENRY DON WOODALL; DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER UNKNOWN NEXT OF KIN OF HENRY DON WOODALL, DECEASED AND TO: ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on September 27, 2024, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of HENRY DON WOODProbate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by MARCIA MADOLYN WOODALL, 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 HENRY DON WOODALL or as an interested party. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days notice. The Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you. JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820
Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 9, 16 and 23, 2024 EST/WOODALL, H. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by HILDA J. PRIESTER, A SINGLE WOMAN, to SUPERIOR BANK, N.A. on MAY 12, 2011, said mortgage being recorded in the OfELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2011 PAGE 20597 AND MODIFIED BY THAT AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 AND RECORDED AT RLPY 2022, PAGE 54145, the undersigned CADENCE BANK FKA BANCORPSOUTH BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CADENCE BANK N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUPERIOR BANK, N.A., as mortgagee (or 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, at the entrance of the Courthouse of ELMORE County, Alabama, on NOVEMBER 26, 2024, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: LOT NUMBER THIRTEEN, IN BLOCK NUMBER THREE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF BLUE RIDGE ESTATES PLAT “A”, AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 4, AT PAGE 8 Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale
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CADENCE BANK FKA BANCORPSOUTH BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CADENCE BANK N.A. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SUPERIOR BANK, N.A., Mortgagee-Transferee
Leonard N. Math Chambless Math Carr, P.C. P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 36123-0759 334-272-2230 Wetumpka Herald: Oct. 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 2024 FC/PRIESTER
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2024 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2024-301 (HB302), proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022; WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has orderedtors of the state upon such proposed amendment; and WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendment, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama: AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2024-301 (a) All sixteenth section and indemnity school land that is owned in fee simple by the Franklin County School System, is located in Fayette County and Walker County, and is for the exclusive use of schools in the Franklin County School System is vested in the Franklin County Board of Education. The board may manage, sell, lease, and control the land and any timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land. (b) Any proceeds generated from the sale of timber, minerals,
LMRA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF RENEW OUR RIVERS
By MELODY RATHEL Multimedia Reporter
There’s a reason why Lake Martin has been called the cleanest lake in Alabama. For the last 20 years, the Lake Martin Resource Association has worked in conjunction with Alabama Power to maintain the cleanliness and safety of Lake Martin. Former LMRA president John Thompson said Alabama Power began the Renew Our Rivers program 25 years ago. The LMRA joined the effort five years later. At first, it was a small effort mostly focused on cleaning up beaded styrofoam around docks on a small portion around the lake. Twenty years
later, it has evolved into a community-wide effort that has led Lake Martin to be one of the cleanest lakes in the state. “We actually had a cleanup plan,” Thompson said. “LMRA had really just gotten reorganized. We were going to have a small group to have a cleanup around the Real Island area.”
Since then, Renew Our Rivers has evolved into much more. Alabama Power now helps supply the LMRA with t-shirts, bags and other necessary supplies which has increased volunteerism significantly, Thompson said. Every year, more children become involved with the effort, especially
now that the schools have helped raise awareness of the program. For example, Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary School has an assembly in which students learn about the importance of keeping the lake clean. In addition to an educational assembly, third and fourth grade students participate in an art contest. The winner s art piece is featured on the annual T-shirt given to all volunteers. Since the start of LMRA’s participation and implementation of environmental education, over 1,000 T-shirts have been provided. Moreover, students from other schools participate to accrue volunteer hours. Since the start of
LMRA’s involvement with Renew Our Rivers, more than 1,000 T-shirts have been given away for the event. In the last 20 years, roughly 175 tons of trash has been removed and recycled from Lake Martin, including cans, plastic and glass bottles, coolers, household trash and nearly 900 tires. In addition to a community-wide clean up effort, the Tallapoosa County Commission has begun quarterly Throw Away Days throughout the county. Four times a year, each commissioner chooses a spot within their district where large dumpsters are placed for residents to dispose of household
items.
“Throw Away Days have made a big difference,” Tallapoosa County District 2 commissioner Steve Robinson said. “I think it’s a great service for people because they don’t have a place to put their stuff. Throw Away Days really helped mitigate the majority of illegal
dumps in the area.” Each year, Thompson is impressed by the community involvement he sees during Renew Our Rivers. His ultimate goal is to have people cleaning up around the shoreline of the entirety of Lake Martin. The 2024 Renew Our Rivers will be held Nov. 1 and 2.
Elmore County secures 15th consecutive area title
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
The streak stays alive for the Elmore County volleyball team after it secured its 15th straight area title on Wednesday. In the 5A Area 7 tournament, the Panthers kicked off against the Valley Rams in a best-of-five match where they made quick work of their opposition. The Panthers took all three sets – 25-7, 25-8, 25-10 – due in large part to the success of outside hitter Ally Orr, who dominated in the first game of the tournament. The next opponent was the host, Beauregard, a team which Elmore County posted a 3-1 regular season record. The game did not go as quickly as it did against Valley, but Elmore County still came away with all three sets; 26-24, 26-24, 25-20.
“I am incredibly proud of this team,” coach Kim Moncrief said. “After we graduated
seven seniors last year, we knew we were going to have to come back and be stronger and play harder and play a lot of tough teams to get here. That streak has been on their minds, but we haven't really talked about it and practiced
yesterday, we did mention the unmentionable, and we said, ‘Whatever happens today, we're planning to go on to regionals, and we're planning to go on the state.’”
It was difficult to overcome Beauregard, who presented
Elmore County with challenges throughout each set. In the second set, it seemed as though Beauregard was going to come away with a victory with a 17-10 lead over Elmore County. However, the girls were able to turn things around after a timeout to escape with a win.
“We've had a motto, We don't play to 24 but when we bounce back from that, it just shows that they're gonna battle back no matter what the deficit is,” Moncrief said. “So 17 to 10, it was just another one of those.”
Again, the outside hitters took over the game for the Panthers. Orr, Addison Hicks and Lalah Culpepper all made their impact known even when the Hornets adjusted to their hitting patterns.
“They played lights out,” Moncrief said. “When (Beauregard) was starting to pattern our outside hitters, we were able to also bring in our right side hitters, Addison
Hicks and Lalah Culpepper did a great job mixing it up. I think both hitters did a fantastic job with that. Outside hitters, they did a great job.” The next step in the regional tournaments, where Elmore County is set to face Citronelle in the Montgomery Multiplex on Thursday morning. Elmore County will look to continue its success so far to reach its goal of competing for a state championship.
“Just the battling to the end and being able to understand that sometimes you're going to be down and you can win if you come back and you battle point by point,” Moncrief said. “That's been our model, first to five, first to 10, first to 15. We play in groups of five, hoping to get to the next point so we don't know the teams we're going to be battling against. We know we have to, if we let a couple drop, we just got a battle back. The fight in this team is phenomenal.”
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These photos show the past years of Renew Our Rivers cleanup.