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No arrests or updates in Wetumpka homicide

By Jake Arthur Chief Videographer A shooting in the Wetumpka Walmart parking lot last Thursday night has claimed the life of one man.

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.

“This was not random, not a random act,” said Benton. “We believe the victim and the perpetrator knew each other.”

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.

Benton didn’t want to speculate on the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator.

Winston’s family was upset Friday morning and wanted answers. His family reached out to The Herald shortly before a press release from Crimestoppers showed photos of a person wanted for questioning.

Darryl Collier, Winston’s oldest brother, said that Wetumpka police had not informed the family on the progress of the investigation as of Friday morning.

“Officers came and informed our mother, that’s it. We haven’t heard from them again,” said Collier.

They believed race played a role in the lack of an arrest and indicated they would investigate the murder themselves if police wouldn’t.

“If it was a little white kid there would be someone arrested already,” said Collier. “If police aren’t going to do something, we are going to investigate it.”

Friday afternoon, Benton said the investigators were “working on the case as we speak” and that they already had some leads.

“We have some leads, I feel good about it,” said Benton.

The Wetumpka Police Department released video frames from gas station security footage of a white Ford Crown

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The Wetumpka Police Department released video frames from gas station security footage of a white Ford Crown Victoria and a black Ford Ranger. They also released two photos of a white man wanted for questioning.

See HOMICIDE, Page A3

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The Kelly, located in downtown Wetumpka, recently held a reception for the newest exhibit on display — Sawdust and Rust. The exhibit inspired by metal and wood features art pieces carved, forged, sewn and painted. Several local artists submitted artwork for the installation of Sawdust and Rust and artists not from the area also submitted works. Dale Lewis, Charlie Lucas, David Foote, Michael Young, Joanne Staley, Beth Phillips, Xander Booker, Carole Jean Singleton, Kathy Atchison, Libby Christensan, Nick Nyberg and Marty Woodall all have artwork on display.The exhibit will be on display until April 13. The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is open for viewing Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Millbrook Revelers announce Mardi Gras Festival STAFF REPORT TPI Staff Downtown Millbrook will soon be filled with beads, moonpies, candy and the shouts of thousands of revelers shouting, “Throw me something mister!”

The Millbrook Revelers announced last week that their annual Mardi Gras Festival will be held February 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with the parade through downtown beginning at noon.

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This year’s King, Charles Oden, and Queen, Glenda Yarborough, will reign over the festivities at the Village Green Park which include a variety of food See FESTIVAL, Page A3

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H e r e ’s t h e l a t e s t o n COVID-19 in the Lake Martin area, updated every week:

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Positivity rate — 48.6 percent Seven-day caseload — 956 new cases (through Friday) Average daily caseload — 137 new cases per day Current one-day record — 251 new cases on Aug. 11, 2021

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Positivity rate — 29.9 percent Seven-day caseload — 708 new cases (through Friday) Average daily caseload — 101 new cases per day Current one-day record — 166 new cases on Jan. 18, 2022

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Positivity rate — 44.1 percent Seven-day caseload — 185 new cases (through Friday) Average daily caseload — 26 new cases per day Current one-day record — 51 new cases on Jan. 4, 2022

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Positivity rate — 44.4 percent Hospitalizations — 2,710 as of Jan. 23

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The Millbrook Revelers made sure the good times rolled at the 2019 annual Mardi Gras parade.

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Obituaries MR. MICHAEL JAMES CAYLOR Michael James Caylor, 53, passed away on January 8, 2022.

He was born in Montgomery, AL on October 22, 1968. He is survived by his sons, Michael and Alex Caylor; parents James and Patricia Caylor; sister Cathy (Troy) Sanders; and nephew Devin (Ashlynn) Sanders.

Mike was a CAYLOR forester and wildlife biologist serving on the Oakmulgee Ranger District of the Talladega National Forest. His love and devotion to those he loved will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held at Mt. Hilliard Methodist Church in Bullock County on January 29. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. with a service immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Longleaf Alliance, the Nature Conservancy in AL, or the AL WildlifeFederation.

MRS. ANNETTE AVANT FOMBY Mrs. Annette Avant Luster Fomby, of Santuck, passed away January 18, 2022 at the age of 79. Visitation will begin at 9 am Saturday, January 22,

2022 with funeral service to follow at 10 am at Bethlehem East Baptist Church with Rev. John Sparks officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilba Estes Fomby; her first husband, Franklin Harmon Luster, Sr. and her son, Franklin Harmon Luster, Jr. She is survived by her children, James (Mary) Luster, Teresa (Bruce) Adamson, Nyra Luster and Shirley Dickson; beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends that cherished her. She had a great love for her Bethlehem East Baptist Church family. Annette never met a stranger and was always smiling and praising Jesus. She was a beloved mom, nana, friend. We will treasure our memories of her and she will be greatly missed. We know she iswalking the streets of gold and praising God. The family would like to offer a big thank you to Community Hospice, especially Kim and Stacey, but also to Debra, Kim, Lauren and Darian.

We could not have done it without you. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Travis Luster, Justin Luster, Brandon Luster, Brad Payton, Cody Pardue and Jody Green. Honorary pallbearers will be her great-grandchildren, Zach Adamson, Alexis Luster, Alex Luster, Christopher Luster, Gavin Diamond, Seth Cole, Jaxon Luster, Sawyer Luster, Reece Payton, Hollis Ann Payton and Layna Payton. Online condolences may be posted at www.

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Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama MR. RANDY EUGENE PAYTON PAYTON, Randy Eugene, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 68.

The family will receive friends, Friday, January 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Thelma Baptist Church with Rev. Donny Barber and Dale Moody officiating.

Burial will be at Thelma Baptist Church Cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.

Randy is preceded in death by his father James Arthur Payton; mother Mary Frances Payton; twin sister Kathy Fitzgerald; brother-in-law Al Fitzgerald; sister-in-law Carolyn Payton; and brother-in-law David Bolan. He is survived by his wife of 48 years LaDonna Payton; sons Ashley (Tracy) Payton, James (Megin) Payton, Jason (Lindsey) Payton; siblings Barbara Dougherty, William Payton, Howard Payton, Anita Barber; grandchildren Tanner Payton, Turner Payton, Tyler Payton, Andersyn Payton, Jacob McClellan, Alli McClellan, Thomas Payton, Luke Payton, and Hannah Kate Payton.

Mr. Payton’s passion for community service was demonstrated by his many years with the Wetumpka Fire Department.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved his work and did it well. He never met a stranger and enjoyed making new friends.

One of his greatest joys in life was time spent with his children and grandchildren. He leaves a legacy of love, generosity, and family devotions that will help guide his children and grandchildren throughout their lives.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tanner Payton, Jacob McClellan, Turner Payton, Thomas Payton, Tyler Payton, and Luke Payton.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Wetumpka Fire Department.

The family would like to thank Baptist Hospice, Susan Lyles, John Aldridge, Dr. Avery, Dr. Kumar, Wetumpka Fire Department, and many friends that supported us during this time.

DONNA MARIE RUSSELL NÉE DAVIS Donna Marie Russell, née Davis, 54, died on January 11, 2022 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach.

The Alabama native was born in Alexander City on August 13, 1967 to Joyce Marie, neé Hines, and James Henry Davis. She worked in the TV news industry after graduating from Troy State University with stints in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia as an anchor, producer, and newsroom manager—the last fifteen years of which she spent at the Christian Broadcasting Network. She also was successful

in business as an award-winning Mary Kay independent sales director.

Donna was a member of New Life Church and loved to pray with others. She adored her family, friends, and three cats.

She is survived by her husband, Charles of Virginia Beach; an honorary “adopted” son Jeremiah Repaka; siblings Jamie Isbell (Billie) of Nederland, TX, RUSSELL Jennifer Holman (Wade) of Wetumpka, AL, Robert Davis (Brittney) of Eclectic, AL, Ricky Davis of Ringgold, GA, Genell Davis (Morgan) of Pensacola, FL, Ryan Davis and Jessica Davis, both of Eclectic, AL; Step-mother Yolanda Davis of Eclectic; in-laws; aunts; uncles; and nieces and nephews, and countless friends and loved ones.

Visitation: 4 to 7:00p, January 21, 2022 and 12 to 2:00p, Jan. 22nd at Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, AL Funeral: 2:00p, January 22, 2022 at the Linville Memorial Funeral Home in Eclectic, Nathan Dunn officiating.

A memorial service will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia at 6:30 to 8:30p, January 28, 2022 at New Life Church on 1244 Thompkins Lane.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donna Marie Davis Russell Memorial Fund https://gofund.me/ffccca34.

Police Reports WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT JAN. 18

• Criminal mischief was reported on Barnes Court.

JAN. 17

• Criminal mischief was reported on Government Street.

JAN. 15

• Domestic violence was reported on Dozier Street.

• Possession of marijuana was reported on Dozier Street.

JAN. 13

• Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Theft was reported on Pemrose Lane.

• Domestic violence was reported on North Opothleohola Street.

JAN. 12

• Domestic violence was reported on McDonald Drive.

JAN. 10

• Criminal trespass was reported on Jackson Trace Road.

JAN. 9

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Impersonating a peace officer was reported on Coosa River Parkway.

JAN. 8

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

Jan. 7 • Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

• Harassment was reported on Broad Street.

• Harassing communications was reported on Cotton Lakes Boulevard.

JAN. 6

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

JAN. 5

• Domestic violence was reported on Broad Street.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231.

JAN. 4

• Domestic violence was reported on Micanopy Street.

• Theft was reported on Green Street.

TALLASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT JAN. 24

• A civil dispute was reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• A civil dispute was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.

• Theft was reported on Little Road.

• An animal complaint was reported on E.B. Payne Street.

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• Harassment was reported on Washington Street.

• Theft was reported on South Tallassee Drive.

• Debris in the roadway was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given during a medical call on Herd Street.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on Jordan Avenue.

• Assistance was given to the Tallassee Fire Department on Stewart Street.

• A hit and run private property accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

JAN. 22

• A noise ordinance violation was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Notasulga Road.

• Suspicious Activity was reported on Hornsby Lane.

• An animal complaint was received on Notasulga Road.

• A theft was reported on Third Avenue.

• Assistance was given to another agency on Fourth Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on New Quarters Road.

• Trespassing was reported on Monroe Street.

• A suspicious vehicle was reported on Seventh Street.

• A welfare check was conducted on Ice Plant Road.

JAN. 19

• A private property traffic accident was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• Reckless driving was reported on First Avenue.

• Assistance was given to medics on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• An abandoned vehicle was reported on West Butler Street.

• An animal complaint was reported on Doman Avenue.

• Animal control was requested on Jordan Avenue.

• Criminal mischief was reported on Twin Creeks Drive.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Gilmer Avenue.

• Gunfire was reported on Magnolia Street.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Lower Tuskegee Road.

• Harassment was reported on Carr Street.

• Criminal trespassing was reported on First Avenue.

• Breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on Notasulga Road.

• A white male was arrested on Central Boulevard.

• A domestic incident was reported on Gen. Chappy James Street.

• Harassment was reported on Third Avenue.

• A traffic accident was reported on Kent Road.

• A white male was arrested on West James Street.

• Harassing communications were reported on Barnett Boulevard.

• Debris in the roadway was reported on Central Boulevard.

• Trespassing was reported on Third Street.

• Harassing communications was reported on Freeman Avenue.

• Burglary was reported on Ransom Drive.

• Assistance was given to a citizen on Friendship Road.

• Assistance was give to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

• A Black Male was arrested on North Johnson Street.

• A juvenile complaint was reported on Hickory Street.

• A white male was arrest-

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ed on Barnett Boulevard.

• Harassment was reported Rickey Lane.

• A white female was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• A Black male was arrested on First Avenue.

• A welfare check was conducted on Carr Street.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on Lower River Road.

• Menacing was reported on Gilmer Avenue.

• A domestic incident was reported on Friendship Road.

• A Black male was arrested on Barnett Boulevard.

• Disorderly conduct was reported Central Boulevard.

• A welfare check was conducted on Rickey Lane.

• Assistance was given to a motorist on South Wesson Street.

• A traffic accident was reported on Griffith Lane.

JAN. 17

• A welfare check was conducted on Ashurst Avenue.

• Assistance was given to the fire department on Notasulga Road.

• Assistance was provided to a citizen on Barnett Boulevard.

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The Kelly, located in downtown Wetumpka, recently held a reception for the newest exhibit on display — Sawdust and Rust. The exhibit inspired by metal and wood features art pieces carved, forged, sewn and painted. Several local artists submitted artwork for the installation of Sawdust and Rust and artists not from the area also submitted works. Dale Lewis, Charlie Lucas, David Foote, Michael Young, Joanne Staley, Beth Phillips, Xander Booker, Carole Jean Singleton, Kathy Atchison, Libby Christensan, Nick Nyberg and Marty Woodall all have artwork on display. The exhibit will be on display until April 13.

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“The scene was turned over to the Wetumpka Criminal Investigations Division. Wetumpka C.I.D. Detectives processed the scene for evidence and are following up on several leads at this time,” the police department said in a statement. “We want the citizens of Wetumpka to understand, we will not rest until we bring the perpetrators responsible for this loss of life and reckless behavior to justice.”

As of Tuesday morning, no arrests had been made.

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t took two years, two vaccinations, and a booster shot. This week, it finally happened.

I came down with Covid.

Two years ago, my wife and I went on an anniversary cruise to Cozumel, Mexico during the Christmas break. When we returned, I got horribly sick – violently so. Sickest I’ve ever been. But after a week or so, it had faded away for the most part. I didn’t know what it was, but I think that had to have been the coronavirus.

And over these two years, we have seen mask mandates, vaccination requirements, virtual schooling, cancellations, supply chain shortages, and every other kind of disruption imaginable.

Through it all, I felt pretty good about being able to roll with the punches.

Sure, my kids picked it up, and we’ve had to quarantine a couple of times – the worst may have been when my daughters Abbey and Danielle, both soloists in the marching band, had to sit out the Homecoming pep rally, parade, and game last year. Other than that, it hasn’t really affected us as much as maybe others.

It started out as a scratchy cough, then progressed to a raw sore throat, then a severe one. I felt like I’d swallowed razor blades. So began a routine of chicken soup, vitamins, water, and other things to try and calm down the dreaded disease.

The best anniversary present I could have given my wife was that I lost my voice. For a week, I couldn’t speak, and whenever I tried, it came out sounding like what my driver’s ed teacher used to call a radioactive frog.

Confined to my room and out of contact with the world, I did what most people have done and turned on the television.

To be honest, I never realized how many choices were available. My TV viewing is strictly managed by the impossible schedules we keep at our house.

For the first time, I realized that my TV could play other things than the cable

MICHAEL BIRD Columnist channels and the streaming services for which we pay. We have Spectrum cable (formerly BrightHouse), as well as Disney+, AppleTV+, AmazonPrime, Hulu, and Netflix.

Guess what? There’s about a gazillion other channels out there and they all showed up on my TV! I never knew they were there!

All the major film studios have deep libraries, and are finding the insatiable desire for content to be a way of keeping their properties in rotation on their own streaming channels.

Pluto is a channel owned by CBS-Paramount Television Distribution, so if there is a series or film you’d like to see that was made by them … it’s probably there.

I watched several episodes of some of my favorite shows and streamed some movies I’d never seen but had the time to watch. Sure, there are some commercial breaks here and there, but they aren’t random like on YouTube – the commercials appear at the commercial break of the show you’re watching, just like normal television. I found gang comedies like “Taxi” on here, as well as channels dedicated to music videos of the past five decades and a station playing a movie marathon of spaghetti Westerns starring Clint Eastwood. There was also “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis” on this channel, which I stopped to watch in honor of the recently departed Dwayne Hickman.

And they have channels that play nothing but one particular series! There’s a “Happy Days” channel, “Gunsmoke” channel, “Family Ties” channel, and so on. You can also watch CBS News 24/7.

Crackle is owned by Sony Pictures Television, so this is the place to find

programs owned by them – the Norman Lear stable of sitcoms is here, including “Sanford and Son,” “Maude,” “All in the Family,” et. al. But there were some rarities. I had never heard of “The Girl With Something Extra,” starring Sally Field and John Davidson. I guess I was expecting a Sister Gidget Bertrille type Sally Field (combining her characters from “Gidget” and “The Flying Nun”), but what I got was a show about a girl with extrasensory perception who gets married to a normal dude. I couldn’t tell if it was a comedy or drama. Crackle also has “Barney Miller,” one of THE best workplace sitcoms ever, and for every legendary “Dick Van Dyke Show” they match it with oddballs like “The Critic”.

Tubi is yet another streaming service, this one owned by Fox. There are some other rarely-seen TV shows on this channel: “Here’s Lucy,” the one with Lucille Ball and her children; “The Doris Day Show,” in which Doris stars with a pre“M*A*S*H” McLean Stevenson; and “The Honeymooners,” one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, headed by Jackie Gleason and Art Carney. I even found one going back even further – “Blondie,” a show from the 1940s based on the comic strip. There was one more series that I spent time with: “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.” There were six seasons of the show, but I found that I had only seen highlights in the past. That was some innovative comedy! Who could forget “here comes the judge”; “sock it to me”; “look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls”; “you bet your sweet bippy”; “very interesting”; “one ringy-dingy”; “want a Walnetto?”; and more.

Finally, on the last day of quarantine, I found a Spectrum app on the television.

The Spectrum app was basically my cable stations, being played through the streaming device. That was really mind blowing.

Now that I am all caught up on my digital entertainment options, do I have to go back to work?

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Who writes your speeches?

“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” - Matthew 5:37

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rom the days of the founding fathers, speechwriters have been important, but unseen members of the president’s close circle. Alexander Hamilton wrote some of George Washington’s finest speeches. John Quincy Adams probably wrote most if not all of James Monroe’s famous Monroe Doctrine speech. Warren G. Harding’s first state of the Union address was so terrible that Judson T. Weliver was hired immediately afterward as the first official presidential speechwriter in 1921.

Some presidents did write for themselves. Abraham Lincoln actually wrote his masterpiece, The Gettysburg Address, as well as many of his other speeches. Some presidents had gifts of rhetoric and worked closely with their writers, blending their talents. Ted Sorenson was the author of many of John F. Kennedy’s most memorable lines. Peggy Noonan crafted the administration’s policies into the great speeches delivered by Ronald Reagan. The teleprompter failed during during Bill Clinton’s first State of the Union address, and Clinton finished the speech on his own, with new unscripted lines and explanations.

Long ago, before transportation and

MIKE MCELROY Columnist communication technology changed the face of American presidential politics, the commander in chief didn’t speak so many times a year. But now, when the president speaks over 400 times a year and media hangs on every word, most of the speeches you hear today are written by others and performed by the speaker.

So, who’s writing your speeches? You may never give a speech to a big audience, or sway the hearts and minds of a nation with your televised rhetoric, but the words you speak have a source, too. Before you protest that you write all your own material, listen to what Jesus said: “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” The ESV footnote and several English translations have “comes from the evil one.” The one who is the Truth (John 14:6) encouraged us to speak with simplicity and straightforwardness.

When we are intentionally dishonest or deceptive with our words, our lines are being crafted by Satan, the “father of lies” (John 8:44).

The words we speak have their most powerful effect on the people closest to us. It is so important to be guided by godly wisdom instead of demonic forces when we’re talking. That is not overstating the inspiration for our speech. James wrote, “But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” (James 3:14-18).

Do your words produce peace or strife?

Do they betray jealousy or exhibit good will? The effect of your words on your relationships depends on where you get your material.

You and I and all who hear what we say will be blessed if our words are shaped by the Lord’s counsel instead of the devil’s lies. Our families, coworkers and fellow Christians will be blessed by our words if those words are full of gracious, godly wisdom and not unspiritual, demonic conflict. Listen to what you say.

Look at the effect of your words. Don’t let Satan write your speeches.

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Mummification is a process in which the body is preserved after death by using chemicals to keep soft tissue from breaking down and decaying. The Ancient Egyptians are the most well-known culture to have used the practice, but it was also widely done in Ancient Peru by the Incans, and in parts of Australia and the Pacific Islands. The Ancient Egyptians believed that a person needed their body to be intact for the afterlife, thus they created mummies. The most well-preserved mummies took about 70 days from start to finish and the process was expensive. Only those with money could afford to be mummified, hence the reason that most mummies that researchers have discovered, and study today, were the Pharaohs and the other wealthy people that ruled Egypt. The first step in the process was to remove Add color the internal organs. The brain was extracted by a hook through the nose. and other The other organs were preserved and were either put back or kept in 4 jars decorations to be placed in the tomb with the mummy. The body was then cleansed with to the burial wine, which we now know would help kill bacteria. The body would then be headpieces. packed in a salt called natron; this would dry it out. After the body was dry, it Wetumpka Then color would be treated with a chemical called resin, along with wines, oils, spices, Kidz Page the and other preservatives. Finally, it would be wrapped in linen rags, the tellscarab. tall signature of the mummy. Poorer people, if their families could manage, would have a much simpler process, and would be wrapped in coarse rags.

The final part of mummification was the head piece; Pharaohs would have their likeness made in the finest materials, such as gold. Others had their likeness drawn on the linen. The bodies were then placed in a coffin called a sarcophagus. Many personal items were placed with the bodies, such as amulets which were believed to have magical properties. Sometimes, even animals, such as cats, were also mummified and placed with the dead to take with them to the afterlife.

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Book signing with local author at library Thursday Staff report TPI Staff Goodnight, Sweetheart tells the story of how Alan Johnston coped with the illness and death of his beloved wife Judy from Alzheimer’s. This book has just been named a finalist in the Southern Christian Writers annual awards for notable books of 2021.

The book signing starts at 6 p.m. at the Wetumpka Public Library and is free and open to the public. There will be books available for sale and signing and light refreshments will be served.

Johnston grew up in Elmore County

and attended Wetumpka High School.

He is both an ordained minister and a certified financial planner. He has served as Senior Pastor of churches in Alabama and Tennessee and was a founding partner of Oracle Wealth Management (a branch of Ameriprise Financial) in Chattanooga, Tenn. For the past 35 years Johnston has also served as a Teaching Pastor for Abba’s House (Central Baptist Church) in Chattanooga.

Johnston earned his BA degree from the University of Mobile and additionally holds five advanced degrees and three professional certifications.

Those degrees and certifications cov-

Goodnight, Sweetheart tells the story of how Alan Johnston coped with the illness and death of his beloved wife Judy from Alzheimer’s.

er such disciplines as History, Theology, Counseling, Finance and Conflict Management. His educational pursuits spanned Samford University, the University of Mobile, Luther Rice Seminary, UT-Chattanooga, The American College and The University of Alabama.

Johnston is an avid reader and writer and is an avid fan of college football and basketball. As time permits, he enjoys playing golf.

Johnston is a husband to Dowdy, a father to Joy and Jennifer and “G”-daddy to grandchildren Katie, Maggie, Alex and Benjamin.

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New CFO named for Alabama Ag Credit the release. “Her experience in leading financial operations in agriculture Alabama Ag Credit an- and financial businesses nounced last week that will make an immediate Heather Smith is appoint- impact as we continue ed senior vice president to position Alabama Ag and chief financial offi- Credit for the future. I am cer, effective January 11, confident she will provide 2022. strong leadership and is According to the press an excellent addition to release, Smith has our team.” over twenty-four A seasoned Ceryears of experitified Internal ence in accounting Controls Auditor, and auditing roles Smith is a native and has served the of Decatur, Alalast eight years as bama, and graduvice president and ated from Athens controller inside State University the Farm Credwith a Bachelor’s SMITH it System. At Alof Business Adabama Ag Credit, Smith ministration in Accountwill serve as a member of ing. the Executive Leadership Alabama Ag Credit is Team, where she will de- a member of the nationvelop and implement fi- wide Farm Credit System nancial objectives, strat- and provides financing for egies, and policies that farms, timber and forestry enhance profitability and operations, agribusinessmoderate risk. Additional es, country homes, recresponsibilities included reational land, and other developing programs in rural property in 40 councash management, fore- ties in central and south casting, and budgeting for Alabama. The financing the $1.2 billion rural lend- cooperative has offices ing cooperative. in Demopolis, Dothan, “I am pleased to wel- Enterprise, Monroeville, come Heather Smith to Montgomery, Opelika, our leadership team,” said Selma, Spanish Fort and Doug Thiessen, Alabama Tuscaloosa. For more inAg Credit president, and formation, visit www.Alachief executive officer in bamaAgCredit.com.

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Winn-Dixie pharmacies are partnering with the federal government to distribute free N95 masks, parent company Southeastern Grocers announced this week.

Winn-Dixie to distribute free N95 masks

By SIRI HEDREEN Multimedia Reporter Winn-Dixie pharmacies are partnering with the federal government to distribute free N95 masks, parent company Southeastern Grocers announced this week, with the Alexander City location expecting its first shipment Friday.

Supply is limited to three masks per person, Winn-Dixie pharmacist Kelli Sims said, but are otherwise free of charge to customers. Sims said the store on U.S. Highway 280 will be receiving a second shipment about a week later.

The program is part of a nationwide rollout of 400 million free N95 masks announced by the White House last week, coming from the National Strategic Stockpile.

Masks are distributed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (H.H.S.) through its Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, which was originally set up last year to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to a network of 41,000 locations. Other participating retailers including Walgreens, Walmart and Kroger said N95 masks will be available at some stores as soon as Friday.

Earlier this month, the C.D.C. up-

dated its guidance to establish a hierarchy of masks, though it stopped short of recommending one mask over the other. According to the new guidance, loosely woven cloth masks offer the least amount of protection and are superseded by layered, finely woven masks for “more protection,” disposable surgical masks or KN95s for “even more protection” and approved respirators such as N95s for the “highest level of protection.”

Last week, the White House also launched covidtests.gov, where households can order four at-home COVID-19 tests free of charge through the U.S. postal service.

Community Calendar PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: After more than a yearlong hiatus, Preschool Storytime has resumed at the Wetumpka Public Library. The first story time was held on Friday, May 14, and will take place every Friday at the library at 10 a.m.

ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS: Eclectic Town Council meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Town Hall. Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. with work sessions taking place prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. Meetings are held in the Dr. M. L. Fielder Municipal Building, 145 Main Street.

NAACP MEETINGS: The El-

more County Branch No. 5026 of the NAACP meets at 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (executive committee) and every fourth Tuesday (full membership) at the Martin Luther King Center at 200 North Lancaster St. in Wetumpka.

LIVING WORD: You belong here. You and your family are always welcome here. We are located at 1826 Kowaliga Road Eclectic, across from the Dollar General.

Call 334-492-0777 for more information.

OPEN MIC: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month

at 560 Highway 9 in Equality. There is no charge but donations are welcome as they keep the center running. Bring a snack or finger food to share during the intermission.

RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month.

Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. fol-

lowed by worship service at 10:30.

There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025 LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tues-

day at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint. info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-5672364 for more information or contact jyates@santuckbaptist.org.

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Felony shoplifting investigation ends in two arrests Staff report TPI Staff The Wetumpka Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the surrender of the second and final suspect involved in a felony shoplifting investigation that began on Dec. 30, 2021.

La’Keithia Sharmoneke Grayson and Jadarius Dewayne Suttles were both identified as offenders involved in a felony theft investigation by an anonymous tipster.

Grayson and Suttles allegedly entered a business in Wetumpka, and stole two flat screen TVs, diapers and other merchandise by placing the items in shopping carts and pushing them out of the store without paying.

They were observed arriving and leaving in a silver in color 4 door sedan.

Suttles turned himself over to authorities at the Wetumpka Police Department on Jan. 10, 2022 after seeing his photo featured on a CrimeStoppers segment. Suttles was officially charged with Theft of Property 3rd degree.

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La’Keithia Sharmoneke Grayson and Jadarius Dewayne Suttles have both been charged with Theft of Property 3rd degree.

authorities at the Wetumpka Police Department on Jan. 12, 2022 after seeing her photo featured on a CrimeStoppers segment.

Grayson was officially charged with Theft of Property 3rd degree.

Suttles and Grayson are no longer wanted by Law Enforcement.

The theft of property that exceeds five hundred dollars ($500) in value but does not exceed one

thousand four hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($1,499) in value, and which is not taken from the person of another, constitutes theft of property in the third degree.

Theft of Property 3rd degree is a Class D felony in Alabama, with a range of penalty from one year, one day to five years, and up to a $7,500 fine.

Millbrook, Chamber of Commerce unveil mural grant project Staff report TPI Staff The City of Millbrook has appropriated $30,000 for a city-wide mural grant project to promote art tourism and economic development within the city, according to a press release.

The Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce has agreed to administer the grant, which will reimburse recipients up to $6,000 after

a 20 percent match of the total project cost has been met.

“Art tourism is a growing industry,” said Millbrook Mayor, Al Kelley, in the release. “Mural programs in other cities have proven to create jobs, attract investments, generate tax revenue, and stimulate local economies. We are excited to be able to offer our local businesses this opportunity to create a unique look for

themselves, stand out from the rest, and hopefully attract even more business.”

All businesses within the city limits of Millbrook will be eligible to apply for this grant. Successful applicants will demonstrate eligibility based on property requirements, location, and content.

“Murals aren’t just about slapping paint on the side of a building,” said Millbrook Chamber Director,

Brenda Dennis in the press release. “They’re about bringing communities together to tell a shared story, and then to share that story with the rest of the world.”

Grant applications are available now on the MACC Website: www. millbrookchamber.org or can be picked up at the Chamber office located at 3390 Main Street.

The grant deadline is March 31, 2022.

Tank is a wonderful four-year old male Lab/Shepherd looking mix, 80 lbs. He was kind of a neighborhood dog everyone loved but then he did not work out so well with a goat. He is great with dogs, cats and children and needs a family to call his own — no livestock please. Tank is a very loving and friendly boy who would love a family to call his own!

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

If you are interested in meeting Tank or any of the pets at the Humane Society of Elmore County, please first email hselco@bellsouth.net for the adoption application. Once that is cleared, they will coordinate with you to set up an appointment to meet and adopt.

The Humane Society is located at 255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, their phone number is 334567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane. org for more information.

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By Rea Cord Executive Director For those who are not on Facebook, thought we would share the incredible results from the Betty White Challenge on 17 Jan. Between online donations, mail and walk-in donations, Facebook fund-raisers, local business event contributions and such, the total has easily surpassed $10,000 for our Shelter!!!

This is just…WOW! Thank you to the huge number of individuals who made financial donations, to those who brought pet food and supplies, and to local businesses: Wetumpka’s Wharf Casual Seafood whose employees donated a vehicle FULL of dry dog food, and Grumpy Dog and Coosa Cleaver who donated a percentage of their proceeds from food and drink sales. Betty’s legacy of love for animals, and a wonderful life bringing happiness and entertainment to us all, was honored in the most perfect way and to everyone who honored her life and legacy - THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND! We have not only had plenty of cold weather lately, all the rain we have had can also cause issues for pets and

livestock. One result of all this rain is how soft the ground is, making it easier for our dogs to dig out of fences. It is amazing how big a hole an energetic dog can dig in a short period of time so make sure to check your fences to find and fix those holes BEFORE your dog escapes.

Soft, wet ground and a bit of wind also hastens the fall of old trees, often taking out fencing when they fall. Old wood fence posts can rot over time and long periods of wet weather can accelerate their demise. Horses or cattle leaning on or over fencing can push over old fence and fence posts when the ground is as soft as it is right now.

Livestock and pet owners should walk/ check fence lines to look for downed trees and failing fences. Loose livestock can endanger the public, as well as the livestock, so let’s keep them safely fenced at home.

Dogs that are kept in pens or small fenced areas (or tied) may be living in a nasty mix of water, urine and poop which is not only cruel but unhealthy.

Of course, the best answer is for them to have a large, fenced yard so that, when not in the house with their family, they can seek out the driest areas

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as they choose. But, no matter, there is no excuse for leaving an animal in deplorable conditions – bring the pet inside the house, move the pen/fenced area to a dry area, and make sure your pet has appropriate and adequate shelter so they can get out of the inclement weather and stay dry. And make sure outside pets have DRY bedding in their houses as how would you like to sleep on wet bedding in 30-degree temps at night with the wind blowing!

And while we humans wear shoes & boots in nasty weather our pets and livestock certainly don’t. Any animal foot/hoof subjected to prolonged exposure to wet mud can develop bacterial infections that can cause pain and lameness. Just like us, animals like dry feet - think of spending days barefoot in wet, cold mud and how good your feet would feel. Make sure they have a way to get dry & stay out of the weather.

For all of our animals, shelter from wet, cold, windy weather will go a very long way to keeping them healthy.

Bring your pets inside and, if you do not have a barn, give livestock well-situated run-in sheds they can access to get out of the weather as they choose – they will appreciate it.

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What’s in a name?

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t’s interesting to read the top ten baby names for 2021, and to see how different they are from previous years. What happened to Michael, Joshua, Sarah and Elizabeth? There’s a whole new genre, perhaps inspired by media. I’m not sure since I’ve whittled down TV viewing in recent years. But the top ten female names are (in order) Olivia, Emma, Amelia, Ava, Sophia, Charlotte, Isabella, Mia, Luna and Harper. The top ten male names are Liam, Noah, Oliver, Elijah, Lucas, Levi, Mason, Asher, James and Ethan.

Many families choose to perpetuate generational names. For example, my paternal grandfather’s middle name was Allen, which he gave to my father, who gave it to my older brother, who gave it to his son, who gave it to his son. In fact the last three generations share the name Kenneth Allen Brooks without “senior” or “junior” attached. My great-nephew’s nickname is KAB3.

My middle name is John. I was named for my mother’s brother, John Wesley Pettyjohn. We named our son John. Our daughter named her firstborn John

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MICHAEL J. BROOKS Columnist Brooks Bennett, so he has my name and his paternal grandfather’s name. Oh, our daughter has the feminine version of Michael, Michelle, as her middle name.

My dad had an unusual name: Orris Allen Brooks. I’ve thought about him lately since Jan. 22 was his birthday. I never got a straight answer from him about where Orris came from, nor did I ever think to ask my grandmother how she chose it. Dad guessed he

was named for his Uncle Horace.

I’ve never met another Orris, and no one chose to bring this name forward to another generation.

My brother’s family chose Allen instead.

I think my brother and I are fortunate that others wanted to use our names in a new generation.

I remember a quip from the late Henry Lyon when we brought him back to First Baptist Selma to name our new parking pavilion in his honor. He said, “Wow. I’ve never had anything named for me--not even my son!”

The New Testament book of Acts reveals that the disciples of Jesus didn’t have an official name for a while. They were “followers of the way” at first, perhaps based

on Jesus’ claim to be the way, truth and life (Acts 22:4, John 14:6). But, surprisingly, the name “Christian” originated in the first Gentile church, Antioch, and the name stuck (Acts 11:26). It’s believed the name means “little Christ,” and was first spoken in derision. But the name has come to represent something noble.

Christians try to be “little Christs.” We fall far short, but we continue to remind ourselves that he is our example in the whole of life. -30Reflections is a weekly devotional feature written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church, Alabaster, Alabama. The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com.

Surrounding Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 569-2825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917

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Edgewood’s Colton Jones commits to Belhaven University football

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Belhaven University was the first team to offer Edgewood Academy star Colton Jones last summer, and Blazers coach Blaine McCorkle never waivered on wanting him.

After months of recruiting and two trips to visit the school in Jackson, Miss., Jones committed to play college football at Belhaven last week.

McCorkle first offered Jones this past summer, right before his senior season started.

They remained in contact throughout the fall semester, and Jones was invited to a football game during the season.

He loved his trip, so when both teams’ seasons came to an end, Belhaven invited Jones back on an official visit. His second visit

came two weekends ago, on Jan. 15/16, and he committed on Jan. 19.

Jones currently plans to sign with the Blazers on National Signing Day on Feb. 2.

“They were the first offer I got, and throughout the whole process from last summer all the way up to the time I committed, they made me feel like I had a relationship with them,” Jones said. “When I went to visit, it felt like home.

I had a warm welcome. Each time, it was amazing people and it’s an amazing campus.”

Jones is being recruited to Belhaven as a defensive lineman, but the senior dominated on both sides of the football during his time at Edgewood.

On the offensive side of the ball, Jones was named to the All-Elmore County team and graded out at 87% as an offensive tackle this year. He was named to the AISAAll-Star team

and earned the East’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman award in the game.

As good as he was on offense, he was just as good on defense.

Playing anywhere he was needed on the defensive line, he recorded 76 total tackles (47 solo, 29 assists) while tallying 16 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He lived in opponents’ backfields, and he believes he can bring that to the next level.

It is unknown if he will be asked to be a defensive tackle or defensive end, and he will see what happens once he gets on campus and gains some weight.

“I think I can bring Belhaven some more versatility because I can really play anywhere on the defensive line,” Jones said. “I played

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Edgewood Academy’s Colton Jones in a game against Lakeside See JONES, Page B2 School on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Edgewood won the game 39 -34.

Great defense leads Stanhope Elmore girls past Wetumpka

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Bear Woods and his family pose for photos at the Wetumpka Sportsplex in Wetumpka on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

Bear Woods excited to take over Wetumpka football program

By DALTON MIDDLETON Sports Editor Football has always been a huge part of Bear Woods’ life, so he couldn’t let the opportunity to coach Wetumpka football pass him up.

Woods, a Florida native who has lived in Wetumpka for the last seven years, was named the new head football coach and athletic director at Wetumpka High School last week. On Thursday, he met with city leaders as he was formally introduced as the head coach for the first time.

While it is his first head coaching job, he has no lack of football knowledge. He has spent the last 18 years playing college and professional football. He played at Troy from 2006 to 2009, then has spent the last 12 years playing professional football in both the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.

After the last two years of navigating COVID-19 regulations, Bear and Jennifer decided that Wetumpka was where they wanted to be, even if that meant no football in the immediate future.

But shortly after that decision, the Wetumpka job opened up and he said the timing and the

“What these guys are going to get is a coach whose journey has prepared him to serve these guys who have a dream and to prepare them for the leadership skills and qualities to be successful in anything in life after high school.”

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opportunity fell into his lap.

“This is just my life destiny,” Woods said.

“Football has been my life since 6 years old.

I knew I was going to play professional football. I was meant to do it. Anyone who has met me along the way knew that I was meant to coach. I’ve had coaching opportunities for the last five years professionally, but I’m so doggone good at tackling people that I just kept playing football.”

Woods was approved as the head coach by the Elmore County Board of Education last Thursday, Jan. 13. He was not present due to dealing with COVID, but as soon as he was feeling better and no longer quarantined, he wanted to meet with his new team.

He met with the Wetumpka football team for the first time on Wednesday. During that meeting, he introduced himself and went through a slideshow of what he expects from the team and what they should expect from him.

He expressed his coaching philosophy and the team motto that they will learn to play by.

“I’m so excited to get started because I know what I’m going to bring to these guys,” Woods said. “The biggest thing I’m going to bring is just a heart to serve. I’m the guy who didn’t meet one college coach in high school and wasn’t recruited. What these guys are going to get is a coach whose journey has prepared him to serve these guys who have a dream and to prepare them for the leadership skills and qualities to be successful in anything in life after high school.”

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Stanhope Elmore’s Kelbi Johnson scored 15 points to help lead Stanhope Elmore past Wetumpka on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022

Holtville girls break program’s single-season win record

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History Made

Stanhope Elmore girls bowling team wins South Region championship The Stanhope Elmore girls bowling team capped off a dominant regional tournament with an AHSAA 2022 South Region Class 6A/7A girls bowling championship on Friday afternoon.

Stanhope, which was part of the eight-team south region field bowling at Spanish Fort’s Eastern Shore Lanes, cruised past its three opponents to claim the region championship.

The Mustangs beat McGill-Toolen Catholic 4-0

Stanhope Elmore girls basketball coach Kelvin Stokes wasn’t going to let Wetumpka’s talented guards get the best of his Mustangs two weeks in a row.

Just one week after losing a 14-point lead in the second half due to the hot shooting of Wetumpka’s Zarriah Fannin and Janae McCall, Stokes changed his defense up.

Stanhope Elmore decided to run a triangle defense instead of the 2-3 it ran last week to try and take away Wetumpka’s guards, and it worked.

The Stanhope Elmore girls beat Wetumpka, 52-36, in an AHSAA Class 6A, Area 5 matchup.

The two teams are now tied atop the area rankings with a 3-1 record. With no games left, Stokes said the No. 1 seed and the area tournament host will be decided via coin flip.

“What we had to do was come out in a different defense,” Stokes said. “We had to go triangle to make sure that their guards stay well attached to. We knew Jacey (Haynes) could handle the paint by herself and Summer Hicks is a girl who can rotate late into the paint and alter shots with her vertical. So we took away their main three scorers and

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Holtville’s Kaila Higgins scored seven of her 10 points in the first quarter on Monday as Holtville raced out to an early double-digit lead over Maplesville.

History was made on the Holtville hardwood Monday night.

With a 48-28 win over non-region opponent Maplesville, the Holtville girls basketball team set the program record for wins in a season.

The Bulldogs (11-4) tied the record with their 10th win of the season on Friday, a region win over Jemison, then broke the record on Monday.

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(659-474) in the quarterfinals, then beat Gulf Shores 4-0 (744-521) in the semifinals and Thompson 4-1 (864806) in the region championship.

It was Stanhope’s first win over Thompson in school history.

The top four teams – Stanhope Elmore, Thompson, Baker and Gulf Shores – advance to play in the AHSAA Class 6A/7A state championship this week held at Alley Bowling Center in Gadsden on Jan. 27-28.

They’ll be joined by the North’s top four teams (Sparkman, Spain Park, Vestavia Hills and Southside-Gadsden).

“There wasn’t much coaching from my part this week,” Stanhope coach Bridget Wilson said. “Our girls know how to bowl. I thought our girls ral-

lied together. […] Pretty much my girls just went in with a positive outlook, positive attitude and great sportsmanship. And they just worked well as a team. I couldn’t be more proud of how they stuck together when it came down to it.”

This year’s tournaments are now played in a baker format instead of traditional pin count. That means that each team will send out their best five players and they will rotate throughout the bowling match.

The first bowler will bowl frames 1 and 6, while the second bowls frames 2 and 7, third bowls 3 and 8, fourth bowls 4 and 9, and the fifth bowler bowls frames 5 and 10. The winner of the game is determined by which team of five has a higher score after 10 frames.

The two teams play a best-of-7 series to determine an overall winner.

That changed from the traditional

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One of the biggest things that Woods said was that he wanted to bring consistency to the kids in that football locker room. He wants the kids to always have a consistent environment.

When his football players walk into the locker room, they will enter a discipline-led facility accountably led by the team and players themselves.

Woods said he is a guy who gives ownership, and he will make sure that the kids know exactly what they’re going to get and exactly how the team will be run, no matter what any certain kid may be going through at home at that time.

He considers himself to be a culture-minded coach, and he said his coaching philosophy is to attack. His teams will learn to set the tone by attack-

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interior this year, and I played on the outside a lot. I also have my offensive line background.

That helps because if I can recognize the formation, I know where the opposing guys are going to step and how they’ll try to block me. I can use that to my advantage.”

Jones is joining a Belhaven

pin count during COVID, and this is the first full season to have it implemented.

Stanhope’s team consists of seven girls who rotate throughout the five-player rotation. The seven players included are senior Meghan Best, junior Kaylee Watts, sophomores Alyssa Ward and Samantha Wilson, eighth grader Chassity Abbott, and seventh graders Madison Morgan and Mya Taylor.

Wilson said the baker tournament levels the playing field for teams that aren’t necessarily powerhouses like Thompson or Stanhope Elmore since it’s not a traditional pin count.

Before the format was changed to bakers, teams like Stanhope could rack up over 1,000 pins in a game and their opponent may only get 600 or 700 and then they’re too far behind to catch up.

With a baker game, the total pin

ing, and his teams will also live by the phrase “Win in the moment.”

“You’re going to hear us say that phrase ‘Win in the moment.’ This is the only moment we have right now,” Woods said. “Champion mindset is that we will execute in the moment. We are just going to beat this drum because this is going to be our identity. You will see that on the football field too. That’s my approach to the game. […] When people watch how I played the game the last 17 years, that relentless, in-themoment identity is what we’re going to have on this football team.”

Woods is taking over a program that has had plenty of success over the last decade with now former head coach Tim Perry.

Since 2012 when Perry took over Wetumpka, the Indians have tallied a 6949 record and reached the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons. The Indians have won nine playoff games during

program that is on the rise under McCorkle.

McCorkle was hired before the 2018 football season, and he took over a program that wasn’t winning many games.

During his first two seasons leading the Blazers, his teams went 2-8 each year, but they took a turn during the shortened COVID-19 year.

The fall 2020 season was canceled, so his team played five games in the spring. In

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count doesn’t matter and teams just have to be able to win a game of 10 frames, which makes the playing field more level.

“The playing field is leveled when you play like this,” Wilson said. “It’s all about making your spares. You can make your strikes all day long, but if you don’t make your spares then it’s going to be tough to win.

Going into state, the north has some fabulous teams as well and it’s going to be interesting to see how the baker format changes the look of the tournament.”

Stanhope looks to be the favorite coming out of the south region after winning its three games in dominant fashion, while the north features some very talented teams as well.

Sparkman won the north regional last week, beating Northridge 4-0, Spain Park 4-0, and Vestavia Hills in the championship 4-1 (926-686).

that stretch, including a state championship appearance in 2017.

Wetumpka has won its region championship twice in the last five seasons.

In the last two seasons, however, Wetumpka has finished the year with a 5-6 record. The Indians lost in the first round of the playoffs both years.

Despite the losing records, the talent is there and Woods believes he is entering a program that is hungry to get back to competing for a state championship.

“What I know is that coach Perry did an incredible job building a program here and keeping it consistent. There’s a consistency here to be in the playoffs and be competitive. Championships are hard to come by. They don’t just happen. What I do know is that these kids are hungry and change is a good thing.

Change brings out competitiveness and we are going to take this momentum of the change and challenge one another to be at our best.”

those five games, Belhaven went 3-2 and finished the season on a three-game win streak.

The Blazers carried that momentum into 2021 and finished the year 7-3 and third in the conference standings.

Two of their three losses came to teams ranked in the Top 5.

Jones sees the improvement that Belhaven has made, and he wants to be a part of continuing that success.

“I know when coach McCorkle got there four years ago, they weren’t winning many games,” Jones said.

“He’s turned that program around and they had a good year during the COVID season and he got coach of the year for that season, then they came back this year and went 7-3 and he won coach of the year again. That makes me feel like he knows what he is doing.”

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“Obviously I think we have to keep the same mindset we went into regionals with. Teamwork and sportsmanship is always a plus. We just have to keep a positive attitude.

Thompson was always that school we couldn’t beat, but now that we’ve beat them finally, I think that can help us get that push and maybe beat them again. I think we have some good momentum going into state. We will go in as strong as we always have. If we bowl well, we will do well.”

The Stanhope Elmore boys, coached by Kenny Wilson, Bridget’s husband, also played in the south regionals hosted last week. The Mustangs, however, were knocked out in the quarterfinals round by Baldwin County 4-0 (1,234-1,066). They did not advance to the state championship this week.

Baldwin County went on to win the boys regional championship.

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ting the clock ran on them, it’s a big deal for our girls.”

Franklin said his girls set the goal to break the program record for wins this past summer. After doing so, his team would come in and watch film and practice on Sundays, and they just played more basketball than any Holtville girls team in the past.

Franklin said that has been the difference. His team just plays and plays and plays.

“It’s been pretty fun to watch,” Franklin said. “Last Friday was probably the first area win they’ve had in a long time. It’s been fun to take something that was to the point we were ready to shut it down because it was that bad. It’s been fun seeing the girls turn this around.”

On Monday night, his team jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter and never looked back. After going up, 15-5, after the first, they used a strong defensive performance to never let the lead get back under 10 points.

The game was tied, 5-5, four minutes into the game when freshman guard Kaila Higgins pushed the team ahead. She scored seven of her 10 points in the first quarter, and did so from deep.

She hit two 3-pointers, and she was fouled on the second one and turned it into a four-point play following the made free throw. She alone outscored Maplesville by two points in the first quarter.

“She’s been shooting it well of late, and that’s why she’s been getting more playing time. She’s just a freshman. We’ve been playing a lot of young girls and it’s really just been about who is scoring at the time. She’s scoring right now. She gives us an offensive presence that we’ve been missing from 3-point range lately.”

Holtville’s 10-point first quarter lead turned into a 12-point halftime lead as the Bulldogs led 24-12. Maplesville was held scoreless for nearly an eight-minute stretch that spanned over the second half of the first quarter and the first 3 1/2 minutes of the second quarter.

Maplesville was only able to score one field goal in the second quarter, and its other five points

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tried to make their fourth girl beat us.”

Wetumpka found success in the first half and led 15-11 midway through the second quarter. But the Indians were held scoreless for the rest of the frame, and Stanhope Elmore took an 18-15 lead into the break.

The Mustangs never looked back as they turned a fourpoint lead into a 19-point lead in the third quarter. Haynes scored eight of her 18 points in the third quarter, including two 3-point plays while Kelbi Johnson scored nine of her 15.

The Mustangs outscored Wetumpka 24-8 in the period as Stanhope took a 42-23 lead into the final quarter.

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came via free throws.

Holtville kept its defensive pressure on in the third quarter and held Maplesville scoreless for the first seven minutes of the third. Holtville led 36-14 heading into the final quarter.

Maplesville was finally able to find success, doubling its point total from 14 to 28 in the fourth quarter, but Holtville’s lead was too much as the Bulldogs won, 48-28.

“Our strongpoint pretty much all year has been playing pretty good defense, Franklin said.

“We try to take away their best player and isolate them and take the ball out of their hand. We did a good job of taking their best player out of the game and taking away easy shots. I was proud of how girls have played defense this year.”

BOYS: HOLTVILLE 66, MAPLESVILLE 47 The Holtville boys basketball team, much like the girls on Monday night, raced out to a massive first quarter lead and never turned back. The Bulldogs started the game hot from 3-point range, going up 9-0 after back-toback three pointers from Cooper Mann and John Williamson.

Luc Cyr got in on the scoring with a mid-range shot, and Williamson added a free throw to put Holtville up, 9-0. The Bulldogs turned their 9-0 lead into a 24-8 lead after the first quarter.

Cyr and Mann each had six points to lead the team in scoring, while Williamson and center Mikey Forney added four each.

“Our guys just want to play with more tenacity and more aggression,” Holtville assistant coach Marcus Holmes said.

That’s what we are looking for for the rest of the season. We want to play basketball and push the basketball and be aggressive.”

Holtville’s 3-point shooting kept the Bulldogs ahead in the second quarter, then allowed them to push their lead out to as much as 25 points at the end of the third quarter, 55-30.

Holtville made seven 3-pointers in the game, led by Mann’s three. He led the team in scoring with 15 points.

“We practice on shooting those 3-pointers and shooting outside,” Holmes said. “I’m more of an inside guy, but I’ll always take those outside shots.” cause she needed to re-assert herself,” Stokes said. “She was just floating tonight early in the game. I told her that it was time for her to go to work. She started understanding that and got a little more physical down there.

She was attacking the basket in the third quarter.”

Wetumpka used a small 9-2 run to start the fourth quarter to cut into Stanhope’s lead, but it was too much to overcome. A Khloe Harris 3-pointer made the score 44-32 with just under three minutes left, but Stanhope answered with a 6-0 run of its own to push the lead back out.

The lady Mustangs were able to hit four free throws down the stretch and pulled out the 52-36 win.

Wetumpka’s Fannin led the Indians with 11 points, while Harris added nine and McCall added eight.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today you want to get organized, yet you also want to play. No matter what happens, in conversation with others, you want them to give you the real deal.

You don’t want to be brushed off by supercial chitchat. Not today. “What’s the scoop?” Tonight: An important conversation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Two different inuences are at play today. On one hand, you feel lighthearted, fun-loving and prankish. You also might be involved with an old ame. (Oh my.)

On the other hand, you have different ngers. Part of you wants to get serious about nancial matters and values.

Tonight: Budget ideas?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Because the Moon is in your sign today, you feel heightened emotions. Conversations with others will be important; fortunately, they’ll be pleasant. (There is no ignoring that relatives and family you haven’t seen in a while are back in your world.) Tonight: You win!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today you’re happy to keep a low prole. It’s a busy, fast-paced time; plus, you’re dealing with delays, silly goof-ups and transportation problems.

No wonder you will welcome a rest from the insane busyness around you.

(Whew!) Tonight: Seek solitude.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) With a handful of planets in your sign, you’re pumped! Financial issues are on your mind. However, today a conversation with a female friend or a member of a group could be important.

This person might inuence your future goals. “Eh wot?” Tonight: Think about goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You continue to shine with the Sun in your sign. And today, the Moon is at the top of your chart, which draws attention to you. People seem to know personal details about your private life. Be aware of this in case you have to do some damage control. Tonight: Make a good impression.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Lately, you’re happy to work alone or behind the scenes. That’s because the Sun is “waiting” before it enters your sign when your birthday arrives.

Nevertheless, today the idea of travel and doing something different appeals to you. You want a bit of adventure and stimulation! Tonight: explore!

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from LATISHA S. WILKES AND HENRY D. WILKES, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEEE, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICARE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. DBA PREMIER

Public Notices CAPITAL LENDING, on the 25th day of November, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, on December 5, 2008, in Deed/ Mortgage Book 2008, Page 65203 , Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Selene Finance LP, by instrument recorded in the aforesaid 3UREDWH 2I¿FH QRWLFH LV KHUHE\ given that the undersigned Selene Finance LP, 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 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on February 15, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT A STONE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T18N, R18E, ELMORE &2817< $/$%$0$ 7+(1&( N 89 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 54 SECONDS E ALONG THE HALF SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION, A DISTANCE OF 658.68 FEET TO NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF 6$,' 6(&7,21 7+(1&( S 00 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 27 SECONDS E ALONG THE QUARTER-QUARTER LINE OF SAID SECTION A DISTANCE OF 525.81 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 12 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 200.04 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 29 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 240.15 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 88.27 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( CONTINUING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 05 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 203.20 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MCCAIN ROAD (80 FOOT RIGHT OF :$< 7+(1&( &217,18ING ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE S 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 12 SECONDS E, A DISTANCE OF 80.59 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF MCCAIN ROAD (80 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) SAID PIN BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE S 83 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 01 SECOND E ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 238.25 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( &217,18,1* ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY ALONG A CURVE CONCAVE NORTHERLY (RADIUS 875.70 FEET) THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS S 86 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 52 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 92.10 FEET TO $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( /($9ING SAID RIGHT OF WAY S 00 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 39 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 144.13 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( 6 '(*5((6 17 MINUTES 29 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 180.68 FEET 72 $1 ,521 3,1 7+(1&( 1 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 13.24 FEET TO AN IRON 3,1 7+(1&( 6 '(*5((6 17 MINUTES 32 SECONDS W A DISTANCE OF 150.47 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE, THENCE ALONG SAID QUARTER-QUARTER LINE N 00 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 54 SECONDS E A DISTANCE OF 168.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL LIES IN THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, T18N R18E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 1274 MCCAIN ROAD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092.

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 property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions UHÀHFWHG LQ WKH PRUWJDJH DQG those contained in the records RI WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

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Selene Finance LP, Mortgagee/ Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 200 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 406, Huntsville, AL 35801 Telephone Number: (877) 8130992 Case No. SEF-16-006159 Ad Run Dates: 01/12/2022, 01/19/2022, 01/26/2022 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG 185950 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on April 14, 2008 by Charles E. Findley, a married man, as his sole and separate property, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Avelo Mortgage LLC dba Senderra Funding, and recorded in RLPY Book 2008 at Page 24492 on April 25, 2008, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. 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 March 17, 2022, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of 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: Lot No. 27 according to the Map of Mercer Acres Addition No. 8 as shown by plat recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 7, at page 94.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 57 1st Pl, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

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 officers, directors, attorneys, 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 Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4271, expressly are disclaimed.

This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns Mortgagee or Transferee LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400?Charlotte, NC 28216 704-333-8107/ 19-018731 Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 186505 PUBLIC NOTICE Midsouth Paving, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the Alabama Department of Transportation for construction of Project No. STPMN-HRRR-2621(250) Elmore County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and ending on Wednesday February 9, 2022. All claims VKRXOG EH ¿OHG DW :HVW Blvd., Montgomery, Alabama GXULQJ WKLV SHULRG Midsouth Paving, Inc. Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 COMPLETION

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William A. Turner, and Rita N. Turner, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on May 31, 2005, said mortJDJH UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY 2005 Page 38865; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 17, 2022, 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: A parcel of land ¿IW\ IHHW ZLGH LQ WKH VRXWK end of sub Lots 15, 16, and 17 of original Lot 183 in West Wetumpka, Alabama, said parcel of land herein conveyed being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of sub Lot 17 thence North along the Eastern boundary of Alabama Street 50 feet, thence East approximately 182 feet to the East line of said sub Lot 15, .thence South 50 feet along the East line of said sub Lot 15 to the Southeast corner of said sub Lot 15, thence West approximately 182 feet to the Point of Beginning; and being the South 50 feet of said sub Lots 15, 16 and 17. - It is intended to herein describe and convey the same lands as those described and conveyed in that certain Warranty Deed from B. Otis Williams and wife, Mary G. Williams to Prentiss Turner dated August 29, 1944, and recorded in Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Deed Book R 59, Page 61, whether the same are herein correctly described or not.. Property street address for informational purposes: 206 Alabama St , Wetumpka, AL 36092. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five 7KRXVDQG 'ROODUV LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, ³7UDQVIHUHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 20-02882 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 20-02882 PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ELMORE & MACON COUNTIES PROJECT STPAA-0229(508). ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT INC.

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Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ronald Stiver and Patricia Stiver, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Advance Mortgage and Investment Company, LLC, on February 22, 2017, said mortgage recordHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2017 Page 13431; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash,

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g in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on February 9, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence West a distance of 465 feet to a fence corner; thence North 01 degree 01 minute 26 seconds East along a fence a distance of 360.00 feet to a 1/3 inch Rebar (S.D. Martin, 11726); thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 50 seconds W a distance of 1751.04 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, 11726) on the East right of way of East Fleahop Road/ County Road Number 69 (60 row); thence along said right of way of said road along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 1783.11 feet and a chord of North 34 degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 62.58 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS) and the point of beginning; thence continue along said right of way of said road along a curve to the left, said curve having a radius of 1783.11 feet and a chord of North 39 degrees 28 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 265.42 feet to a 5/8 inch steel pin; thence leaving said right of way of said road North 88 degrees 01 minute 00 second East a distance of 606.95 feet to a 5/8 inch steel pin; thence North 86 degrees 37 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 86.15 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 01 degree 14 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 51.94 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 74 degrees 21 minutes 04 seconds West a distance of 228.80 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 69 degrees 05 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 136.42 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 11 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds East a distance of 59.96 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA563 LS); thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 177.49 feet to a 1/2 inch Rebar (Martin, CA-563 LS); thence South 54 degrees 35 minutes 13 seconds W a distance of 14.58 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 1.99 acres more or less and lying in the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, T19N, R21E, Elmore County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 1029 E Fleahop Road , Tallassee, AL 36078. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, 86( $1' 25 (1-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-05980 Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG 21-05980 PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Carole D Gray, a single woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Americare Investment Group, Inc dba Primier Capital Lending, on May 20, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY 2009 Page 33848 being Modified in Book 2016 Page 467 and further in Book 2016 Page 39556 and further in Book 2016 Page 39976; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, 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 February 17, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of

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g its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the N.W. Corner of the East 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, Township 17 N, Range 19 E, Elmore County, Alabama. Thence run S 0 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 1273.41 feet; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 583.56 feet to an Iron Pin Found (12771) and the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, a distance of 217.38 feet to an Iron Pin Found (12771); thence South 0 degrees 54 minutes 47 seconds West, a distance of 133.54 feet to a rebar found; thence N 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 217.46 feet to a rebar found; thence N 0 degrees 56 minutes 51 seconds East, a distance of 133.54 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel of land is lying in the East 1/2 of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 11, Township 17 North, Range 19 East, Elmore County Alabama and contains 0.67 acres more or less. Also an easement being 20 feet in width for the right of ingress and egress and utilities, the centerline being herewith described. Commence at the S.E. corner of the above described lot; thence run North 0 degrees 54 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 10.00 feet to the centerline of said easement; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, along the centerline a distance of 437.46 feet to the Westerly R.O.W. of Dozier Road and the end of easement. Together with the Manufactured Home described as follows: Make: Redman; Model: Venture; Year 1997; Serial Numbers 11431513 A & B.. Property street address for informational purposes: 120 Meadow Ridge Dr , Wetumpka, AL 36093. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable 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 in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 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. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-06282 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 21-06282 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-413 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SETH HENRY ALBRITTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of SETH HENRY ALBRITTON, deceased, having been granted to JAMIE A. TAYLOR on the 6 day of January, 2022

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 A. TAYLOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SETH HENRY ALBRITTON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT J. MORRIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 10365 HOLTVILLE ROAD DEATSVILLE, ALABAMA 36022 334-569-1820 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/ALBRITTON, S. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy Lydell Stokes, single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for InterLinc Mortgage Services, LLC, on August 15, 2019, said mortgage recorded LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI

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J Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2019 and Page 43057; the undersigned AmeriHome 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 February 17, 2022, 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 21 of Jacob’s Way Plat #1A as said plat appears of record in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 18 at Page 11. . Property street address for informational purposes: 150 Chase Dr , Deatsville, AL 36022. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ at the address indicated below.

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2311 Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw. com TB File Number: 21-06701 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 21-06701 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON, DECEASED CASE NO. 2021-408 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: TAMMIE ALVERSON SHELNUTT, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA, AND A NEXT OF KIN OF JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON; YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on December 22, 2021, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON, deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by PAMELA PITTMAN ALVERSON, 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 JIMMIE FRED ALVERSON. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: RALEY L. WIGGINS RED OAK LEGAL, P.C. 322 CATOMA STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-239-3625 RLW@redoaklegalpc.com Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/ALVERSON, J. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Daniel K Lowe an unmarried person, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Trustmark National Bank, on December 22, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama, LQ 5/3< %RRN DQG 3DJH 62646; the undersigned Freedom Mortgage Corporation, 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 February

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y y 17, 2022, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Lot 219-54, according to the 0DS RI *UDQGYLHZ 3LQHV 3ODW No. 6 as the same appears of UHFRUG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (OPRUH &RXQW\ $ODEDPD LQ 3ODW %RRN DW 3DJH 3URSHUW\ VWUHHW DGGUHVV for informational purposes: 3LQHZRRG 'U 0LOOEURRN $/ 7+,6 3523(57< WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT :$55$17< 25 5(&2856( (;35(66(' 25 ,03/,(' $6 TO TITLE, USE AND/OR EN-2<0(17 $1' :,// %( 62/' 68%-(&7 72 7+( 5,*+7 2) 5('(037,21 2) $// 3$5TIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.

3URJUDPV PD\ DOVR H[LVW WKDW help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV PDGH SD\DEOH WR 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW WKH time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid LQ FHUWL¿HG IXQGV E\ QRRQ WKH next business day at the Law 2I¿FH RI 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ DW the address indicated below. TifIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ UHVHUYHV WKH right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Freedom Mortgage Corporation, (“TransferHH´ 7LIIDQ\ %RVFR 3 $ Highland Avenue South, Suite 330, Birmingham, AL 35205 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 21-06784 Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG )HE 21-06784 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-417 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY B. BALLARD, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARY B. BALLARD, deceased, having been granted to BARRY LEE BREWER on the 5 day of January, 2022 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.

BARRY LEE BREWER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY B. BALLARD, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: MACK CLAYTON ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 221 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-0432 mackclayton@charter.net Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/BALLARD, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2022-012 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE HUNTER BROWN Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIE HUNTER BROWN, deceased, having been granted to LEWIS EDWARD WASHINGTON, JR. on the 14 day of January, 2022

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.

LEWIS EDWARD WASHINGTON, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE HUNTER BROWN, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRIAN D. MANN ATTORNEY AT LAW 1620 GRAHAM STREET PO BOX 6136 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-531-9500 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/BROWN, W. PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 31, 2007 executed by Emma L.

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y Johnson and Leon Johnson, Jr., husband and wife; Monica R. Mims, single, in favor of Jim Walter Homes, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded November 21, 2007, in Book 2007, 3DJH LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2021, Page 98152, in the Of¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI Elmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/20/2022, having been postponed to 03/17/2022 during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at a bent #5 rebar, located in a dirt drive (Ball Drive-prescriptive easement) purported to be the NE Corner of that property recorded in RPLY Book 2000, Page 20729 -XGJH RI 3UREDWH 2I¿FH (OPRUH County, Alabama point of commencement & point of beginning and run S88 degrees 44’ 00” W 100.19 feet to a #4 rebar capped w/Williford 21185; Thence N00 degrees 18’13” E 210.86 feet to a #4 rebar located on the South right of way (R.O.W) of Gober Road (Prescriptive Right of Way); Thence along said R.O.W. N90 degrees 00’ 00” E 105.20 Feet to a Bent “ crimped iron; Thence leaving said South R.O.W. S00 degrees 22’11” W 208.54 feet to a point in Ball Drive located 4.81 feet from point of beginning; Thence S88 degrees 44’00 W 4.81 feet to a bent #5 rebar being the point of beginning and contains 0.51 acres more or less, said acreage also includes that portion of Ball Drive located within said property.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 4110 Gober Road, Millbrook, AL 36045. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.

U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for the NRZ Passthrough Trust VII Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 30-FC-19-01046 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 30-FC-19-01046 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage

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y g g executed by Susan R Glover An Unmarried Woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, its successors and assigns dated March 4, 2008; said mortgage being recorded on March 7, 2008, in Book 2008, Page LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2013, Page 38954 in the 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH of Elmore County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, 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 15th day of February, 2022 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 3, of Broadmoor North, Plat 1R DV UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3UREDWH RI (Omore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12 at Page 4.

Said property is commonly known as 5860 Pineleaf Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054.

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Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeULRU WR VDLG 0RUWJDJH ¿UVW VHW out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present FHUWL¿HG IXQGV LQ WKH DPRXQW RI 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.

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NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Two North Twentieth 2 20th Street North, Suite 1000 Birmingham, AL 35203 (800) 275-7171 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 956015 www.foreclosurehotline.net Wetumpka Herald: -DQ DQG )HE 956015 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY JAMES BUTLER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-402 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of GREGORY JAMES BUTLER, deceased, having been granted to JEFFREY GORDON ECHOLS on the 20 day of January, 2022

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.

JEFFREY GORDON ECHOLS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GREGORY JAMES BUTLER, DECEASED

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Public Notices Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: REGINA EDWARDS EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/BUTLER, G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEONARD A. FAUSNIGHT, DECEASED CASE NO. 2022-008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to DENISE A FAUSNIGHT as Personal Representative on the 14 day of January 2022, by the Honorable John Thornton, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

DENISE A FAUSNIGHT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LEONARD A. FAUSNIGHT, DECEASED. Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/FAUSNIGHT, L. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. FULLER, JR. DECEASED. CASE NO. 2022-010 NOTICE OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE TO: TERRY SUE FULLER MCKEE, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND A NEXT OF KIN OF JOHN D. FULLER, JR.; YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on January 11, 2022, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JOHN D. FULLER, JR. deceased, was filed in the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama by CHARLOTTE BEVERETT FULLER, 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 JOHN D. FULLER JR. Unless an objection to admission to Probate and Record of such Last Will and Testament is submitted by you in writing to this Court within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice, the Court will proceed with considering such Petition without further notice to you.

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: JAMES F. HAMPTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 4267 LOMAC STREET MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-213-0213 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/FULLER, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LISA KIMBERLY GIBBONS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-002 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of LISA KIMBERLY GIBBONS, deceased, having been granted to DOUGLAS S. GIBBONS on the 5 day of January, 2022 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.

DOUGLAS S. GIBBONS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LISA KIMBERLY GIBBONS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/GIBBONS, L. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-392 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY JACK HUDSON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BOBBY JACK HUDSON, deceased, having been granted

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g g to APRIL SHAE HURLEY on the 21st day of January, 2022

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.

APRIL SHAE HURLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY JACK HUDSON, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRIAN JUSTISS ATTORNEY AT LAW 4031 US HWY 231 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36093 334-306-4713 brian@jh-legal.com Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/HUDSON, B. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHARLES JEFFRIES, II, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-350 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of WILLIAM CHARLES JEFFRIES, II, deceased, having been granted to STEPHANIE HALL on the 7 day of January, 2022 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.

STEPHANIE HALL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHARLES JEFFRIES, II, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator WILL O’REAR, JR. SASSER & O’REAR, LLC 7007 FULTON COURT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-356-2400 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/JEFFRIES, II. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-349 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, deceased, having been granted to KELLY BUTLAND on the 7 day of January, 2022 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.

KELLY BUTLAND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN GAIL JEFFRIES, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: JIM T. NORMAN, III LAW OFFICES OF JIM T. NORMAN, III, LLC PO BOX 680670 PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36068 334-365-9955

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TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, Petitioners, ROSIA LUCAS SMITH and STEPHEN SMITH, filed with the Probate Court of Elmore County, Alabama a Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of DERRICK FANORRIS LUCAS, DECEASED, pursuant to Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 432-691, et. seq., as amended.

All persons or interested parties having any claim to such Estate or having an objection to the Summary Distribution of such Estate must make the same known in writing in an instrument filed with this court within thirty (30) days of the date of this Publication. If no claim or objection is filed with the Court within such thirty (30) days, the Court may enter an Order authorizing such Summary Distribution.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-411 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

JOHN THORNTON JUDGE OF PROBATE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA Name and Address of Attorney for Petitioner: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, PC 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 EST/LUCAS, D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO: 2021-357 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAUNICE MIMS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JAUNICE MIMS, deceased, having been granted to PRESTON W. MIMS on the 10 day of January, 2022 by Riley McCormick, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

PRESTON W. MIMS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JAUNICE MIMS, DECEASED Attorney of Record for such Personal Representative: Robert B. Reneau, Esq. Law Office of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 East Bridge Street Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 (334) 514-1011 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/MIMS, J. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-306 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM CHRISLER PRESTON, deceased, having been granted to LISA S. PRESTON on the 13 day of January, 2022 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 tinte allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NO: 2021-197 COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLOUGHBY E. LACY, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: CHIP CLEVELAND THE CLEVELAND FIRM, LLC 707 MCQUEEN SMITH ROAD SOUTH PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36066 334-365-6266

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLOUGHBY E. LACY, deceased, having been granted to LAURIE L. PIERCE on the 21 day of January, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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LAURIE L. PIERCE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLOUGHBY E. LACY, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB. LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST P O BOX 967 WETUMPKA. ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/LACY, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DERRICK FANORRIS LUCAS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2022-014 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN WILKERSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-384 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of BARBARA JEAN WILKERSON, deceased, having been granted to MELISSA OATES BLACK on the 19 day of January, 2022 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.

MELISSA OATES BLACK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA JEAN WILKERSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/WILKERSON, B.

Letters of Administration over the Estate of GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, deceased, having been granted to ELLA R. ROBERTSON on the 5 day of January, 2022 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.

ELLA R. ROBERTSON ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTSON, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: LEE A. RANKIN NORRIS & RANKIN, LLC ATTORNEYS AT LAW 2410 COBBS FORD ROAD MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-290-5071 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/ROBERTSON, G. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-403 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., deceased, having been granted to HEATHER TAYLOR NAGLER on the 22 day of December, 2021 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

HEATHER TAYLOR NAGLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EARL TAYLOR, SR., DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: D. JASON BRITT STONE, BRITT & WEBB, LLC ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS AT LAW 114 S MAIN ST PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/TAYLOR, R. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE CASE NO: 2021-375 STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVELYN D. TEAGUE, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of EVELYN D. TEAGUE, deceased, having been granted to DORRIS TEAGUE on the 18 day of January, 2022 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.

DORRIS TEAGUE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF EVELYN D. TEAGUE, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: JACK OWEN BALL, BALL, MATTHEWS & NOVAK, P.A. PO BOX 2148 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2148 445 DEXTER AVENUE SUITE 9045 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-487-7680 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, Feb. 2 and 9, 2022 EST/TEAGUE, E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2021-410 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters of Administration over the Estate of CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, deceased, having been granted to ED PARISH, JR. on the 3 day of January, 2022 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 CAROL LUCILLE WEAVER, DECEASED Address of Administrator: THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52

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Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19 and 26, 2022 EST/WEAVER, C. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE CASE NO. 2022.004 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELLEN T. HARRIS WILLIAMS, DECEASED Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ELLEN T. HARRIS WILLIAMS, deceased, having been granted to JOHN PAUL HARRIS, JR. on the 12 day of January, 2022 by John Thornton, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby give that all 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.

JOHN PAUL HARRIS, JR. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ELLEN T. HARRIS WILLIAMS, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 19, 26 and Feb. 2, 2022 EST/WILLIAMS, E. PUBLIC NOTICE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that on Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:00 pm, Central Time (or at such other time as such meeting may be adjourned and reconvened), in the Elmore County Courthouse Courtroom, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092, the Elmore County Commission (the “Commission”) of Elmore County, Alabama (the “County”) will hold a meeting, which will constitute a public meeting, to consider, discuss, vote upon, and take other action authorizing and approving the use and grant of public funds to issue the County’s general obligation warrants in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000 for the purposes of (i) financing certain capital improvements relating to the development of a sports and recreational facility located within the County, (ii) financing certain capital improvements relating to the redevelopment and repurposing of certain sports and recreational facilities within the County and (iii) the payment of issuance costs of the warrants.

The County has determined that the economic base of the County and prosperity and welfare of its citizens will be advanced if these projects are developed, resulting in new retail and commercial opportunities for and in the County and an increase of the County’s tax base and revenues. The persons and business organizations to whom or for whose benefit the County proposes to lend its credit for the development of the above described projects are those persons and business organizations who shall locate within the vicinity of the above described projects and who shall benefit from the development of the projects.

Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 (also known as Amendment 772 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901), as amended, and all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable.

ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION The Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by WINSTON H. BARRETT AND CROOM M. BARRETT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK on JULY 26, 2005, said mortgage being UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2I¿FH RI WKH Judge of Probate of ELMORE County, Alabama, at RPLY 2005 PAGE 53405, the undersigned CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2022, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in ELMORE County, Alabama, to wit: THE REMAINDER OF PARCEL IV IN THE SUBJECT MORTGAGE AT RLPY 2005, PAGE 53405: PARCEL “A” COMMENCE AT A POINT KNOWN AS THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALA-

Public Notices BAMA; THENCE S 89°38’25” E 513.86’ TO A POINT; THENCE S 02°56’45” E 297.46’ TO A POINT; THENCE S 89°12’29” E 1,142.85’ TO A POINT; THENCE N 08°54’51” E 160.26’ TO A POINT; THENCE N 80°52’29” E 112.53’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND (TIE TAKEN FROM SURVEY PERFORMED BY JAMES D. MONK, ALABAMA REGISTRATION NUMBER 14763, DATED MARCH 30, 2015); THENCE N 01°30’08” W 96.02’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 32°43’40” W 761.24’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN LOCATED IN A CURVE ON THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHTOF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES: (1) CHORD BEARING S 84°06’44” E, CHORD DISTANCE 225.62’, RADIUS 995.70’; (2) S 77°38’26” E 102.03’; (3) CHORD BEARING S 83°09’09” E, CHORD DISTANCE 235.92’, RADIUS 1,422.07’ TO A SET IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY (60’) OF CRENSHAW ROAD AND ALONG SAID WEST RIGHTOF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 S 18°13’41” E 619.41’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY (80’) OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 111 S 77°30’01” W 346.21’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 6.40 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 34, T-19-N, R-18-E, AND THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. AS SHOWN BY THAT SURVEY OF STEPHEN E. SPEAKS REG L.S. 20897 DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2021 TAX PARCEL ID 13 08 34 0 001 012.000 PARCEL “B” COMMENCE AT A FOUND CONCRETE MARKER KNOWN AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 2, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N 01°12’43” E 783.15’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 01°19’59” E 67.91’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING FOR THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE S 66°08’38” W 350.39’ TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE S 80°18’26” W 520.49’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 00°17’26” W 128.20’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 80°19’36” W 136.67’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 00°02’02” E 288.15’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 89°14’29” E 369.48’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 06°29’15” E 313.10’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 89°15’10” W 556.09’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF A 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)); THENCE ALONG SAID 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) N 08°52’38” E 611.04’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID 40’ NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT (HORSESHOE LANE (A PRIVATE GRAVEL ROAD)) N 72°16’27” E 354.80’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 19°44’21” E 421.62’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; S 00°53’56” W 183.58’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE N 74°38’56” E 586.47’ TO A SET IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°21’46” W 323.41’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°28’31” W 108.95’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°11’15” W 100.07’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°14’31” W 99.97’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°05’48” W 99.91’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN; THENCE S 01°18’02” W 31.99’ TO A FOUND IRON PIN AND THE POINT IF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 21.08’ ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND LYING IN AND BEING A PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AS SHOWN BY THAT SURVEY OF STEPHEN E. SPEAKS REG L.S. 20897 DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2021 TAX PARCEL ID. 16 02 03 0 001 002.000 Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and\or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold “as is, where is”. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition.

The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.

All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time RI VDOH LQ FDVK RU FHUWL¿HG IXQGV

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Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.

An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure.

This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement.

CB&S BANK AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee

ING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, RUN S31°52’02”W, 200.02 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR; THENCE RUN S45°38’45”E, 125.14 FEET TO A SET PK NAIL; THENCE RUN S31°58’49”W, 92.22 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR; THENCE RUN S31°46’22”W, 89.94 FEET TO A FOUND REBAR; THENCE RUN S49°51’47”E, 188.83 FEET TO A FOUND REBAR; THENCE RUN S49°54’08”E, 162.43 FEET TO A FOUND REBAR; THENCE RUN S40°00’32”W, 279.18 FEET TO A FOUND 1.5” OPEN TOP IRON PIN; THENCE RUN N56°32’57”W, 261.81 FEET TO A SET PK NAIL LYING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 28, MAP OF THE COVE AT QUAIL RUN PLAT NO. 1 AS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 16, AT PAGE 31; THENCE RUN ALONG WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 28, S43°29’46”W, 108.84 FEET TO A FOUND HOLE IN SIDEWALK LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 28 AND ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE (60’ ROW); THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY N46°30’14”W, 20.65 FEET TO A FOUND HOLE IN SIDEWALK; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY, RUN S43°29’46”W, 60.00 FEET TO A SET ½ REBAR, GMC CAP #CA00156 LYING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 27, MAP OF THE COVE AT QUAIL RUN (PB 16, PG 31) AND ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF SAID COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, RUN S43°29’46”W, 127.84 FEET TO A SET ½” REBAR, GMC CAP #CA00156 LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 27 AND ON THE EAST LINE OF LOT 2, MAP OF THE COVE AT QUAIL RUN AS RECORDED ON THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 24, PAGE 9; THENCE RUN ALONG EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 2 N45°38’28”W, 106.61 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR LYING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 2 AND ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTRY CLUB LOOP (60’ ROW); THENCE RUN ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY S53°30’06”W, 2.88 FEET TO A FOUND X IN SIDEWALK; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTRY CLUB LOOP, RUN N36°29’54”W, 60.00 FEET TO A FOUND X IN SIDEWALK LYING ON THE NORTH RIGHT OF SAID COUNTRY CLUB LOOP; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY

S53°30’30”W, 29.15 FEET TO A FOUND X IN SIDEWALK LYING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 4, MAP OF THE COVE AT QUAIL RUN (PB 24, PG 9); THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY, RUN N36°39’00”W, 90.51 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR LYING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 4; THENCE RUN N02°16’41”W, 280.13 FEET TO A FOUND 1” CRIMP TOP IRON PIN; THENCE RUN N10°09’52”W, 124.95 FEET TO A FOUND REBAR; THENCE RUN N01°53’10”W, 150.16 FEET TO A FOUND 1” CRIMP TOP IRON PIN; THENCE N02°24’20”W, 149.67 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

Leonard N. Math &KDPEOHVV 0DWK &DUU 3 & P.O. Box 230759 Montgomery, Alabama 361230759 334-272-2230 Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 12, 19, and 26, 2022 FC/BARRETT PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Notice The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Tuesday February 22, 2022, concerning the following ordinance: ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 994, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,” adopted on September 2, 1999, be and the same is hereby amended by rezoning the following described lands situated in the City of Wetumpka from R-H to R-3.

STATE OF ALABAMA} ELMORE COUNTY} COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 12, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN S90°00’00”W, 122.31 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN S00°00’00”E, 1145.08 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR; POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN N60°23’47”E, 76.01 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR; THENCE RUN N64°36’14”E, 464.50 FEET TO A FOUND 2” OPEN TOP IRON PIN LYING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF HIGHWAY #111 (HOLTVILLE ROAD)(80’ ROW); THENCE RUN ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY S45°37’08”E, 295.54 FEET TO A FOUND CAPPED REBAR; THENCE LEAV-

SAID DESCRIBED PARCEL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, T-18-N, R-18-E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AND CONTAINS 13.83 ACRES (602,234 S.F.) MORE OR LESS. According to the survey by Shawn Yuhasz, PLS, Alabama License #31152, dated November 23, 2021. Said property is owned by ALFA Properties, LLC. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as provided by law.

The hearing will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the City of Wetumpka Administration Building, located at 408 South Main Street, Wetumpka, AL. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance.

The Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF MILLBROOK, ALABAMA NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Six o’clock, P.M., Central Time (or at such other time as such meeting may be adjourned and reconvened), at the Judicial Complex at 3900 Grandview Road, Millbrook, Alabama, the City Council of the City of Millbrook, Alabama (the “City”) will hold a meeting, which will constitute a public meeting, to consider, discuss, vote upon, and take other action authorizing and approving the use and grant of public funds to issue the City’s general obligation warrants in the approximate aggregate principal amount of up to $24,000,000 for the purposes of (i) financing certain

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p () g capital improvements relating to the development of a sports and recreational facility located within the City along Highway 14 (the “17 Springs Project”) and (ii) the payment of issuance costs of the warrants. The City Council has determined that the economic base of the City and prosperity and welfare of its citizens will be advanced if 17 Springs Project is developed, resulting in new retail and commercial opportunities for and in the City and an increase of the City’s tax base and revenues.

The persons and business organizations to whom or for whose benefit the City proposes to lend its credit for the development of the above described 17 Springs Project are those persons and business organizations who shall locate within the vicinity of the 17 Springs Project and who shall benefit from the development of the 17 Springs Project.

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Public Notices law, proponents and opponents to the proposed vacation were given the opportunity to speak on the issue.

Following the public hearing, the Town Council of the Town of Eclectic found that no entity or person would be cut off from access by the vacation of that portion of Mill Avenue, but to the contrary, all other entities and persons already have reasonable and convenient access to their properties, and that it is in the best interest of the public that such portion of the subject real property be vacated.

On January 18, 2022 the Town Council of the Town of Eclectic passed a resolution vacating the above described portion of Mill Avenue.

Deborah Rowe, Town Clerk of the Town of Eclectic, Alabama

Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 (also known as Amendment 772 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901), as amended, and all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable.

The Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 RESOLUTION

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILLBROOK, ALABAMA

By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued from the State of Alabama, Department of Revenue, regarding Individual Income Tax - for Steven Benton aka Steven J. Benton, for years ending 12/31/2008, 12/31/2009, 12/31/2012, 12/31/2013, 12/31/2016 and 12/31/2017 total of $22,601.40 as of August 19,2021 plus interest at the rate of 1.85 per day, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 7th day of February, 2022, at approximately 1pm, in front of the Elmore County Judicial Complex located at 8935 U.S. Highway 231, North, whatever equity the Defendant(s) may possess in and to the following described realty, to wit: Begin at an iron pin at the NW corner of the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T20N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama; thence S 88 deg. 48’ 57” E, along 1/2 section line, 1321.16 feet to an iron pin; thence S 00 deg.

05’ 58” E, 1320.64 feet to a fence corner post; thence N 88 deg. 48’ 57” W, along 1/4 section line, 1337.61 feet to an iron pin; thence N 00 deg.

36’ 50” E, 446.92 feet to an iron pin; thence S 89 deg. 23’ 10” E, 210.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N 00 deg. 36’ 50” E, 210.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N 89 deg. 23’ 10” W, 210.00 feet to an iron pin; thence N 00 deg. 36’ 50” E, 663.46 feet to the point of beginning.

The above-described proper-

The Wetumpka Herald: Jan. 26, 2022 PUBLIC MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF MILL AVENUE Pursuant to a written petition filed by Robert W. Glenn and Ann Glenn, the Town Council of the Town of Eclectic conducted a public hearing on January 18, 2022 regarding whether or not to vacate a portion of Mill Avenue which is more particularly and accurately described as follows: ALL THAT UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE 50-FOOT RIGHT OF WAY FOR MILL AVENUE BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY MAIN STREET AND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY WEST COLLEGE STREET, ALL OF WHICH LIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF ECLECTIC AND IS A PORTION OF BLOCKS G, H, AND I, AS SAID BLOCKS AND RIGHT OF WAY APPEAR ON THAT TOWN MAP FOR THE TOWN OF ECLECTIC RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN PLAT BOOK 2, AT PAGE 56.

In accordance with Alabama

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p p ty lies in the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 21, T20N, R17E, Elmore County, Alabama, and contains 39.28 acres, more or less. Less and except: Commence at the Northwest corner of the East half of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 21, T20N, R17E, and continue thence S 00 deg. 36’ 50” 2, 873.46 feet to the point of beginning. From said point of beginning, continue thence S 89 deg. 23’ 10” E, 210.0 feet, thence S 00 deg.

36’ 50” W 17.0 feet, thence S 89 deg. 23’ 10” W 210.0 feet, thence N 00 deg. 36’ 50” E, 17.0 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel of land being in the E 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21, T20N, RI7E, and contains 0.08 acres, more or less.

The subject property is the same real property conveyed

by Robert W. Gamper to Steve J. Benton on or about November 2, 1998 and recorded on or about November 4, 1998 at Roll 211 Frame 23.

Subject to any and all restrictions, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, rights of way, mortgages, encumbrances of any kind, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property.

Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all mortgages and/or encumbrances of any kind, matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered, nor has one been requested.

Any purchaser of the subject SURSHUW\ KDV DQ DI¿UPDWLYH duty to conduct his/her own title work for any and all necessary GHWHUPLQDWLRQV RU YHUL¿FDWLRQV and solely assumes the consequences thereof.

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WEDNESDAY • JANUARY 26, 2022

TheWetumpkaHerald.com

Vol. 31, No. 4

CDBG awards $300,000 to Eclectic for Panther Park Staff report TPI Staff Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $18.2 million to provide improvements in more than 50 Alabama towns, cities and counties.

Eclectic happens to be one of the towns approved for grant funding.

It is the only municipality in Elmore County to be approved for this round of funding. In Tallapoosa County, Dadeville and Alexander City received a combined $1 million for dilapidated building clearing and water line repairs Eclectic was awarded $300,000 to construct a new playground, adult fitness area and amenities at the site of Panther Palace Playground.

The Community Development Block Grants will enable local governments to provide public water service to households, repair damaged streets and roads, improve sewer systems, drainage and more. The governor awarded the grants at a ceremony last Thursday afternoon in the State Capitol.

“Community Development Block Grants are a means in which local governments can address some of their more pressing needs,” said Governor Ivey. “I am pleased to award these grants, and I commend those local officials who recognized those needs and took the time and effort to seek an answer through this grant program.”

The CDBG program in Alabama is awarded annually on a competitive basis in several categories: small city (population 2,999 or less), large city (population 3,000 or more), county and community enhancement. Additionally, planning grants are awarded to help local governments examine and address needs.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“ADECA is pleased to join with Gov. Ivey in this grant program that annually helps Alabama towns, cities and counties obtain financial assistance for projects that benefit their communities,”

ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell said. “We look forward to seeing the positive impacts that these projects have on the quality of life for residents of these communities.”

Grants awarded and projects (grouped by geographical region) are:

NORTH ALABAMA

Altoona (Etowah County) $293,024 to replace a city water line that because of frequent breakages is responsible for most of the major disruptions in city water service.

Altoona (Etowah County) $25,000 for a planning grant to outline the city’s goals and future needs.

Athens (Limestone County) - $500,000 for drainage and street improvements and dilapidated-building demolition in the neighborhood around Vine Street.

Attalla (Etowah County)$500,000 to replace or rehabilitate several sections of the town’s sewer lines.

Blount County - $300,000 for street and drainage improvements along Philadelphia, Lehigh and Reid Schoolhouse roads southwest of Locust Fork.

Brilliant (Marion County) $349,900 to upgrade sewer lines and pump stations to improve service.

Crossville (DeKalb County) - $40,000 for a planning grant to update mapping of the town’s water system.

Cullman (Cullman County)$500,000 for street and drainage improvements in the Warnke Road neighborhoods.

Cullman County - $400,000 to resurface and provide drainage improvements along Cullman County Road 18 near the Bremen community.

Douglas (Marshall County)- $350,000 for improvements to the town’s water system and street and drainage improvements along Plunkett Drive, Moon Road and part of Otinger Drive.

Falkville (Morgan County) -$350,000 for drainage improvements in an area bounded by East Pike Road, East Pine

Street, Patton Street and Douglas Road.

Gurley (Madison County) $350,000 to replace or rehabilitate nearly 160 manhole components in the town’s sewer system.

Hillsboro (Lawrence County) - $350,000 for drainage improvements along Oakdale Avenue and its spur roads.

Jasper (Walker County) $500,000 for water, sewer and street improvements along multiple streets in the 19th Street neighborhood.

Littleville (Colbert County) - $350,000 to replace or rehabilitate sewer lines and manholes along U.S. Highway 43.

New Hope (Madison County) - $350,000 to repair and replace city sewer lines and some household lines along Spring, Ellett and Whitt streets, West Avenue and a part of College Avenue.

Owens Cross Roads (Madison County) - $350,000 for sewer improvements in the neighborhood along Brockway Road.

Parrish (Walker County) $300,000 for street and drainage improvements involving Atkins-Edison Street and New Baltimore and Shady Grove roads.

Powell (DeKalb County) $148,000 to replace a dilapidated play area with new playground equipment.

Russellville (Franklin County) - $300,000 to demolish 11 dilapidated structures and remove debris.

Sylvania (DeKalb County) $300,000 to repair and resurface Delta, Spear and Horizon streets in the Sylvania Estates neighborhood.

Walker County - $260,000 for handicap access improvements for the Walker County Courthouse in Jasper.

NORTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

Fruithurst (Cleburne County) - $217,006 to resurface all or part of School Street, Third Street West and Northeast Avenue.

Fruithurst (Cleburne County) - $12,000 for a planning grant.

Heflin (Cleburne County) - $500,000 to rehabilitate the

town’s main sewer line which is responsible for transporting sewage to the city’s wastewater plant.

Wedowee (Randolph County) - $350,000 to replace sewer lines to better control sewage inflow.

SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

Alexander City (Tallapoosa County) - $500,000 to replace antiquated water lines to improve flow and pressure and add fire hydrants.

Bullock County - $400,000 to resurface multiple streets in the Ponderosa community.

Camden (Wilcox County) $350,000 to upgrade sewer lines in the Westgate community.

Choctaw County - $400,000 to rehabilitate and resurface 5.1 miles of Bailey Road southwest of Butler.

Dadeville (Tallapoosa County) - $500,000 for dismantling and clearing 18 dilapidated buildings.

Eclectic (Elmore County) - $300,000 to construct a new playground, adult fitness area and amenities at the site of Panther Palace Playground.

Epes (Sumter County) $343,773 for sewer improvements along Clark Miller Lane and Martin Luther King Drive (U.S. Highway 11).

Faunsdale (Marengo County) - $300,000 to rehabilitate sidewalks including handicap accessibility modifications and add lighting in the town’s commercial district.

Goodwater (Coosa County)$300,000 to raze and remove debris of four dilapidated commercial buildings.

LaFayette (Chambers County) - $450,000 for upgrades at the town’s water treatment plant.

Lowndes County - $400,000 to resurface seven county roads.

Macon County -$396,040 to resurface at least parts of 19 county roads.

Perry County - $400,000 to extend public water availability in the Medline community.

Wilcox County - $400,000 to improve drainage along four streets in the Meadowbrook Subdivision area.

SOUTH ALABAMA

Andalusia (Covington County) - $500,000 to replace water lines along North Cotton Street and Eighth Avenue and resurface those streets.

Chatom (Washington County) -$350,000 to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility to ensure reliable service for residents.

Enterprise (Coffee County) - $272,900 to demolish and clear 45 dilapidated buildings throughout the city.

Evergreen (Conecuh County) - $500,000 to improve the town’s sewer system, including replacing an outdated lift station and inadequate sewer line.

Flomaton (Escambia County) - $350,000 to renovate and upgrade the town’s wastewater facility.

Georgiana (Butler County) $350,000 to upgrade two wells to ensure safe and reliable water service for residents.

Goshen (Pike County) $100,000 to resurface John Anderson Drive.

Lockhart (Covington County)- $300,000 to resurface Rappahannock, Chippeway and Mohegan streets.

McKenzie (Butler County) - $350,000 for water and street improvements along Davison Street and Wise and South Garland roads.

Midland City (Dale County) - $350,000 to rehabilitate a minimum of 17 houses to provide safe and decent housing for low and moderate-income families.

Newville (Henry County) $350,000 to replace water lines along parts of South Broad and Baker streets.

Samson (Geneva County)$300,000 to renovate a senior citizen center, including a new metal roof, handicap accessibility improvements and upgrading flooring and foundation.

Thomasville (Clarke County) - $450,000 for the resurfacing and patching and providing drainage and sewer improvements on Center Street, Springdale Drive, Love Street, North Street, Cowen Street, Duncan Drive and Lee Circle.