report of allegations against school staff and employees.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
A Wetumpka woman last seen Wednesday afternoon in the area of West Osceola Street was found deceased Thursday morning.
Searches by the Wetumpka police and fire departments along with many friends and family were conducted last Wednesday afternoon evening and Thursday morn -
Searches by the Wetumpka police and fire departments along with many friends and family were conducted last Wednesday afternoon evening and Thursday morning after Elizabeth Clark, 81, of Wetumpka was reported missing.
ing after Elizabeth Clark, 81, of Wetumpka was reported missing. Neighbors were asked to look through security footage to see if any information could be obtained.
Clark was found before 8:30 a.m. deceased.
“A continuous and thor -
Missing Wetumpka woman found deceased
ough search effort was launched,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said.
“I am incredibly proud of their swift, coordinated response and the compassion and reverence they demonstrated throughout this difficult ordeal. Their actions reflect the deep
iff’s Office have the alleged victim’s phone. Authorities collected Wilson’s phone as well. “You could see a conversation between the two,” Franklin said. “Mr. Wilson is going to contend someone had the security code to his phone and he was not responsible. There is other information we can’t disclose now but I don’t think it’s beneficial to Mr. Wilson.”
“Once we hand it over, we know very little about what is going on,” Dennis said. “We cooperate with authorities if necessary.” Franklin said investigators with the Elmore County
care and commitment they have for every member of our community.”
Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members
By Cliff Williams Staff Writer
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding Clark’s disappearance and death remains ongoing and no further details are available at this time.
Student struck by car walking to school
The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.
An Elmore County student is recovering after being struck on Chapman road in Millbrook last Wednesday morning.
“We haven’t been able to do this for the last couple years,” chairperson Clay McConnell said. “Your attendance is an indication people want to get back together and have these opportunities to see each
“A Millbrook Middle School student was hit by
a car walking to school,” Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis said. “He was able to stand and walk but was limping. He was transported by ambulance to a Montgomery area
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Elmore County students listen to a presentation from and Elmore EMA volunteer about the CERT program. The program aims to train and equip volunteers to respond in a disaster.
High school juniors encouraged to serve at Government Day
PALMER SPEAKS IN MILLBROOK
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The courtroom at the historic Elmore County Courthouse in Wetumpka was packed Thursday.
The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
served as jurors as the Elmore County Commission hosted the 22nd annual Government Day.
(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.
There was no judge holding court but more than 600 high school juniors from seven schools across Elmore County
“We hope you can see what county government does,” Elmore County Commission chair Bart Mercer told the students. “We do so much more
“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed
The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.
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.S. Rep. Gary Palmer believes the country is in a race with China for technology, energy production and critical minerals both need.
Palmer’s district includes Coosa and Elmore counties as well as Autauga, Chilton and portions of Shelby and Jefferson counties, and he was in Elmore County on Friday visiting with area leaders and touring new facilities. He paused to speak at a breakfast hosted by the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce.
Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year
the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to
“We’re at a critical place in our country right now,” Palmer said. “We’re in an arms race with China for artificial intelligence. Whoever wins this race to fully develop and utilize artificial intelligence combined with quantum computing will not be a superpower — they will be the superpower.”
shift in a positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease in discipline referrals, 50 percent decrease in chronic absenteeism, 7 percent increase in the graduation rate, 33 percent increase in CCR rate and a 20 percent increase in ACT proficiency in the last five years.
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Palmer said the U.S. is not positioned well to come out
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Millbrook City Council president Michael Gay, left, and Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer, center, speak with U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer before a breakfast hosted by the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce Friday.
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Police Reports
WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT
APRIL 9
• Darrell Crain, 29, of Pinkard, Alabama, was arrested for domestic violence.
• D’Artannica Hooks, 28, of Wetumpka, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
• Harassment was reported on Osceola Street.
APRIL 8
• Keyona Lawson, 27, of Montgomery, was
arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
• Nydresha Moore, 26, of Tallassee, was arrested for failure to appear.
• Theft was reported on Coosa River Parkway.
• Harassment was reported on Opotheolhola Street.
APRIL 7
• Deidre Scott, 38, of Selma, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.
• Bobbion Wilson, 19, of Millbrook, was
arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
APRIL 6
• Lashunda Powell, 48, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to appear.
• Domestic violence was reported on Opothleohola Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on U.S. Highway 231.
APRIL 5
• Drake Battle, 26, of Alexander City, was
arrested for driving under the influence.
• Naquita Blake, 43, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.
APRIL 4
• Travis Tatum, 44, of Shorter, was arrested for failure to appear.
APRIL 3
• Joshua Melvin, 43, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.
• Calvin Isom, 29, of Wetumpka, was arrested for failure to appear.
ADOC arrests 2 at Elmore Correctional
The Alabama Department of Corrections K9 unit was notified Friday about trespassers at Elmore Correctional Facility attempting to promote contraband.
According to an ADOC release, law enforcement located a track and arrest-
“Correctional officers located six packages of contraband that included approximately 1,580 grams of marijuana, 735 grams of methamphetamine, 134 grams of synthetic Cathinone, 12 grams of pills, 84 milliliters of codeine, 33 cell phones, assorted tobacco products and cell phone accessories,” according to the release.
Black and Cockrell were charged with trespassing about prisons, second-degree promoting prison contraband, trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking marijuana and trafficking synthetic
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.
Commission teams with ALDOT to resurface county roads
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Two county roads in the Coosada and Millbrook communities will be resurfaced.
The Elmore County Commission voted at its Thursday meeting to partner with Alabama Department of Transportation for the project to be funded by $826,000 of federal monies.
Portions of Rose Hill Road from Grandview Road to Coosada Road and Airport Road from Coosada Road to Highway 14 will get the work.
“We started the design over a year ago,” Elmore County chief engineer Luke McGinty said.
“There are two schools on Airport Road, Coosada Elementary and Airport Road Intermediate
The Elmore County Commission voted at its Thursday meeting to partner with Alabama Department of Transportation for the project to be funded by $826,000 of federal monies.
School, and we wanted construction to happen while school is out.” The commission also approved the extension of a contract to provide the county with backup internet access. The new threeyear contract with AT&T is from the state contract list.
In other business, Mallard Point Plat 9 was approved by the commission. The 58-lot development is off Atkin Hill Road near Lake Jordan. An eight lot plat on Jug Factory Road was also approved.
IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION:
• Approved minutes of the March 24 meeting.
• Approved warrants in the amount of $2,232,880.36 for March 15 to March 28.
• Approved proclamations for Child Abuse Prevenation Month, national Telecommunicator Week and Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
The next meeting of the Elmore County Commission is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, April 28.
Two of three trespassers arrested at state prison
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Two men are now facing third-degree criminal trespass, second-degree possession of marijuana and resisting arrest charges.
On Monday, three
suspicious vehicles were noticed at Elmore Correctional Facility in Elmore. The Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 Team at Staton Correctional Facility was responded with the assistance of Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies.
“During the vehicle searches, the officers recovered cell phones, narcotics and a package wrapped in black tape,” ADOC press release states.
Jamie Gardner and Terrance Washington were arrested and transported to the Elmore County Jail.
“This was a collaborative operation between ADOC’s K-9 and Law Enforcement Services Divisions and the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office,” the release states. “The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.”
New polling place for Millbrook municipal elections
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
When Millbrook voters cast ballots in elections for mayor and city council in August, they will be at 17 Springs.
The move was approved by the Millbrook City Council at Tuesday’s meeting.
“It means everyone will vote in the same place,” Mayor Al Kelley said. “All residents will come to 17 Springs to cast a ballot in municipal elections.”
Municipal elections will be conducted this year on Aug. 26
In other business, the council authorized spending up to $22,500 with Dalhoff Thomas Design through a professional services
contract. The contract will aid in creating a design plan along the creek across the street from Village Green and behind Big Mike’s Steakhouse on Main Street.
The council also approved a donation of $25,000 to Elmore County Schools to aid in the construction of an obstacle course and climbing tower at Stanhope Elmore High School. The project hopes to attract JROTC teams to competitions, which would in turn fill hotels and restaurants.
IN OTHER ACTION THE MILLBROOK CITY COUNCIL:
• Approved minutes of the March 25 meeting.
• Approved the annual municipal water pollution prevention
plan.
• Authorized $7,000 to repair the water wheel and landscaping at the Millbrook Economic Development Office and the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce.
• Approved use of Village Green on May 2 and May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. for Tunes on the Green.
• Approved use of Village Green from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17 for May Fest.
• Approved use of Memorial Center from 10 to 11 a.m. on May 23 for a Memorial Day Ceremony.
• Approved public assembly permits for family reunions, baby showers and birthdays. The Millbrook City Council is scheduled to meet again at 6 p.m. April 22.
ed Colon Terrell Black, 40, of Birmingham, and Brett Anthony Cockrell, 36, of Birmingham.
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Humane Society of Elmore County News
Thank an animal control officer
By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director
This is National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, and we ask everyone to thank and acknowledge the important job our ACOs do for our communities. Each of our towns and the county are lucky enough to have ACO’s dedicated to enforcing state and local animal related laws, helping animals in need, protecting the health and safety of people, and resolving issues
involving animals. We have counties near us with no animal control resources for their citizens and we can tell you that often places people in challenging situations. ACOs are important for public safety as they interact with people and animals alike, often in risky situations involving injured, scared or aggressive animals. Animal control officers respond to many different situations - animal bite/attack cases, mediating disputes between neighbors over
animal issues, rounding up loose livestock that have gotten out of pastures, investigating animal cruelty and neglect cases, helping injured animals get to care, working with other law enforcement when animals are involved in larger criminal cases, etc. City noise ordinances and barking dogs often present challenges and some towns have limits on the number of pets in city zoning ordinances. All areas of Elmore County have a containment law for
dogs and Wetumpka & Tallassee add to that with a “leash law” for cats. And some, but not all, of our cities restrict livestock within city limits.
Our animal control officers are dedicated professionals who deserve respect from the public they serve – some have attended specialized animal control training at the state and national level to learn about things like safe capture techniques, animal identification, disease issues, legal issues,
Olivia is a 2-year-old female Bulldog mix who weighs about 48 pounds. She came to us with her two puppies (adopted) and proved to be a fantastic mom. She was heartworm positive but has completed her treatment so she’s now ready to go to a loving home who will cherish her and always keep her on heartworm prevention. She is good with both male and female dogs and cats. Olivia is a very sweet lady indeed.
The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopt-
ers for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Olivia or any of the pets at HSEC, the first step is to fill out an adoption application online. Once approved, you will be contacted by someone from the humane society. HSEC is located at 255 Central Plank Road in Wetumpka. The phone number is 334-567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.
Student art on display at Millbrook’s The Art Mill
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Some have misconceptions that art is created only by masters like Micheangelo or Picasso. But don’t tell that to the students who have art on display at The Art Mill in Millbrook.
“This is all so wonderful,” Millbrook special events coordinator Danae Morgan said. “The art the students made and on display is so great.”
The current show contains art from students at Stanhope Elmore High School and Prattville Christian Academy.
“The students from Stanhope Elmore were one of the first shows we had when we first opened,” Morgan said.
The space gives students a place to showcase their talent outside the hallways of school.
“It’s awesome, it’s wonderful,” Stanhope
Elmore art teacher Delite Fedusenko said. “We are very happy to have this space available to showcase what the students are doing.”
The show has grown from about 30 pieces for the first to now nearly 60 pieces at the third annual event.
Stanhope Elmore students in Fedusenko’s Art I, II and III classes are on display. There are mixed
media pieces, pen and ink, graphite and colored pencil drawings.
“This is a culmination of what we’ve been working on all year,” Fedusenko said.
First year art students were allowed to showcase one piece. They were a bit nervous being new to art and being compared to those with more skills and experience.
But with the show on
investigative techniques, court proceedings, rabies control, public education, wildlife and exotics, and so much more. Animal issues often put them in harm’s way from both animals and people and their call volume often means they have to triage cases to deal with the most serious, or potentially serious, the quickest. Please
understand that their call volume often greatly exceeds their ability to get to some calls immediately. So please help us thank all of our Animal Control Officers as they work to help animals and people alike.
Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
the wall, the novices got just as much attention as everyone else.
SE ninth grader Lillian Fitzgerald and her classmates created texture monsters that are on display.
“They focused on how things look if you could touch them,” Fedusenko said. “They had to come up with different animal body parts and put them together to make a creature. They had to have different ears, nose, feet, legs, tails, and then color them bright to show the texture as much as they can.”
After seeing her piece hanging, Fitzgerald feels more confident about her abilities and how her art mixes with the more experienced students’ works.
“I do like seeing it up on the wall,” Fitzgerald said. “It makes me feel proud to see it with the others.”
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Guests look over artwork by Stanhope Elmore High School students during an opening reception at The Art Mill in Millbrook.
CJ’s Adventure
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Joanna Keeter is counting her blessings.
Her son, CJ, has autism and Down’s syndrome. The Auburn fans traveled to see their favorite team in the Final Four. It was a last minute vacation. She found tickets and it was the biggest expense of the trip. They were staying with life-long friends in their home. The mother and son saw the Tigers lose in the semifinal game. They had tickets to the National Championship game. When they were getting ready to go to church the morning after the loss, CJ, 22, slipped out.
“We had people in different locations of the house,” Keeter said. “We had it covered. He found that one door. When he realized he was out, he decided to go on his own little adventure. The down side is even if he wanted to come back to the house, he probably would not have been able to once he got off the street. He knew nothing of the area.”
CJ was found nine hours later in downtown.
“He was just having himself a good time,” Keeter said. “To him, the memory isn’t negative. He had a good day and had fun. He didn’t see the down side where we were.”
Keeter said his son is mostly non-verbal.
“It’s like talking to a toddler,” she said. “It sounds like babbling and then you can make out a word.”
In Elmore County, the Keeters are far more equipped. The doorknobs to the home have alarms that alert family to doors opening. And CJ is a client with Project Lifesaver, which includes a wristband radio transmitter law enforcement can use to locate a missing person with dementia or Alzheimer’s or children with autism or Down’s syndrome.
The average time to find clients once a Project Lifesaver partner is on the scene is under 15 minutes when they are immediately notified.
The program covers all of Alabama. Locally, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is a partner. Keeter rests easy in Alabama because of the program.
“I’m scared, worried that he could walk away, yes,” Keeter said. “But I’m not overly concerned and stressed.”
CJ has been a client for almost five years.
“He wandered off and got into the woods by the neighborhood,” Keeter said. “They were able to use a dog team from the prison and help find him. It took about an hour to an hour and half.”
It’s the incident that got CJ into Project Lifesaver.
The program is free of cost to the clients. The local law enforcement agency has a receiver that works up to about a mile. About two years ago, CJ left home and was found within minutes using the program and quick response of the Elmore County Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Project Lifesaver. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Project
Lifesaver helps find lost loved ones quickly
Aviation Unit has equipment to pick up the signal up to about 10 miles away and can assist from the air in about half an hour.
The helicopter isn’t needed too often as lost clients are usually found in less than a half hour once the partner agency gets on the ground.
“It works best if you call them right away before they can get too far,” Keeter said. “Alabama is a 100% state. Anywhere in the state the program is there.”
In Elmore County, deputy sheriff Stephen Dudley manages the program. He has used it with his mother.
“It is a wonderful tool for caretakers,” Dudley said. “It provides a great safety net knowing how quickly it works.”
Locally, Dudley gets called out about three to four times a year and rarely is the ALEA helicopter called to aid in a search.
CJ is one of 11 and soon-to-be 12 clients in Elmore County with wristbands for the program.
“We would like more, but they are more than $350 a piece,” Dudley said. “We have some grants but are looking at more.”
The sheriff’s office provides the first and second wristband just in case the client cuts it off. After that it is up to the family to cover the cost.
Law enforcement in San Antonio is not a partner with Project Lifesaver.
In the first few hours of the search for CJ, his mother, law enforcement and others went the direction CJ was seen going on security footage. She was also practically trying to find a partner with Project Lifesaver to bring a handheld device to the scene. When she was able to locate one, the search was already hours old and CJ was now beyond the range of the equipment.
“Let’s be real, when I’m going through this I’m not thinking straight,” Keeter said. “I’m not breaking it down. You are not thinking of the things correctly. You are distraught, numb and can’t think straight.”
Keeter put a post on Facebook after five hours into the saga about CJ being missing.
“I debated posting because I was in San Antonio compared to home,” Keeter said. “I thought people were at home and can’t help. I decided to post because I wanted the prayers. We believe in prayer and the power of prayer. If the prayer could help, then at least let’s get that going.”
Soon the post was shared thousands of times. The post traveled from Alabama to San Antonio.
Before long CJ was spotted in downtown San Antonio almost six miles from the home he was staying in with his mother and completely the other direction from where the searches were going on.
“At some point he went the opposite direction and it took him downtown,” Keeter said. “I’m sure once he got there he realized there was a lot of fun there. He was enjoying himself it seems.”
The mother and son were connected via phone until she could travel the 15 or so minutes to be there in person.
“That hug was a relief,” Keeter said. “I think through the majority of the day, there was so much numbness. You automatically take yourself to the worst case scenario and hope for the best.”
Along the route CJ took were buses going all over town. There was an interstate nearby to provide more means of transportation and more safety issues.
“The prayers worked,” Keeter said. “In this case social media worked. I firmly believe it found my child. I will forever be thankful and grateful. It is because of the sharing and then everyone else sharing. It just kind of built and built.”
Keeter is thankful for family, friends and strangers sharing her post and helping find her son. But she is also convinced Project Lifesaver will provide a quicker result if it is ever needed again.
“I firmly believe if we had been at home, the search would not have been as lengthy as it was,” Keeter said. “We would have had a partner on scene quickly and a helicopter above if it was needed.”
TOP: Joanna Keeter hugs her son CJ in downtown San Antonia after they were reunited. CJ wandered off and was missing for nine hours.
ABOVE: Joanna Keeter, right, and her son CJ pose for a photograph in downtown San Antonio after they were reunited. CJ wandered off and was missing for nine hours.
Millbrook audit shows financial success
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Things are looking up in Millbrook.
A recent audit of the city’s financial statements by Jackson Thornton’s Chris A. Neuenschwander showed the city is seeing an increase in sales tax revenue.
“It’s a good report with no findings,” Neuenschwander said.
“It’s an unmodified opinion, the
on top because of a lack of energy for datacenters.
“For a modern civilization to be successful, it has to have energy,” Palmer said. “Some of you may be whole hog renewable. That’s fine, but you cannot power a modern civilization economy with renewables.”
Palmer believes the closing of coal fired electrical power plants will stunt technological advances if it is not addressed very soon. He
gold standard.”
The accountant said the construction of 17 Springs presented some challenges.
“We wrestled with the presentation,” Neuenschwander said.
“It has been shown as an asset in progress.”
The project was showing expenses but reports couldn’t be balanced out as the project was not yet completed. Neuenschwander said in coming years the issue will work itself out.
noted nearly 200 coal fired or natural gas generation plants had been shuttered.
“We’ve dismantled those plants, but the transmission lines are still there,” Palmer said.
“They’re still intact.”
Palmer suggested using energy technologies from the U.S. Navy to aid in getting more power to the country’s electoral grid.
“Small modular nuclear reactors are what we want,” Palmer said. “They power our aircraft carriers. They power our nuclear submarines. Their maximum generation
“It is a little bit of a limbo but will push out by the end of 2025,” Neuenschwander said.
Debt increased by $41 million with the issuance of bonds to fund projects such as 17 Springs with yearly interest payments increasing $2 million to $3.6 million.
But the expenses are offset by increasing revenues. Neuenschwander said last year sales tax revenue increased $3.4 million to a total of $14.5 million.
capacity is about 300 megawatts.”
The Congressman said multiple units could easily be placed where previous generation plants have been closed.
“We need to be able to ramp up our power generation on a massive scale,” Palmer said. “It’s a big deal. We’re not producing the energy that we need to produce, to fund,to provide the energy for these data centers. They consume enormous amounts of power.”
Palmer said the economy has grown nearly 800% since 1980 while
Ever
you can do whatever you set your mind to. Now that’s power for a better Alabama.
He noted the largest expense for the city was public safety at $6.7 million for the year. Next was incentives to aid in bringing businesses to town. Third was government operations at $3.7 million.
Neuenschwander said Millbrook leaders did great in meeting the 2024 budget. The city eclipsed budgeted revenues by $2.3 million and held expenses to $1 million under budget. “You are making and beating
emissions have gone down 60% overall. Lead emissions are down 99%.
“We can have the power that we need,” Palmer said. “We can maintain the air quality, the water quality, the land quality that we want to have for ourselves and our kids and our grandkids and still be able to have an economy to grow.”
Palmer said critical minerals are crucial to the energy race as well. Graphite in Coosa County can potentially be used.
“It’s a critical mineral,” Palmer said. “It’s some of the purest in the country.”
The minerals are also needed in the manufacture of electronics such as cellphones, computers and many of the competents in automobiles and machinery.
Palmer said the interest in Greenland is the result of needing critical minerals beyond what is currently available. He said many critical minerals that are needed for energy production and more are controlled by China.
“There’s not a single major refinery for rare earth elements in the Western Hemisphere, I didn’t say not one in America, not one in the Western Hemisphere,” Palmer said. “There’s only nine in the world. Eight are in China, the other ones in Malaysia. We’re really in a bad place.”
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than fix pot holes and pickup garbage.”
Students got a chance to see a commission meeting, visit with county and state officials, demonstrations from the Elmore County Special Response group, hold weapons from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office, put out a fire and the Wetumpka Fire Department cut doors off a vehicle.
In 2007, current Elmore County Commissioner Desirae Lewis Jackson was a senior at Wetumpka High School. It was spring and she was sitting in the same benches the students were. Jackson visited with commissioners and other public officials learning about government functions. Now the tables are
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budget,” Neuenschwander said.
One area of growth continues to be with Simplified Sellers Use Tax (SSUT) or internet sales tax. When it first started Millbrook got about $15 in the first quarter. This past year Millbrook received $1.6 million in SSUT.
“We never thought it would turn into this,” Mayor Al Kelley said. “It’s turned into a growing revenue stream. It has allowed us to do things we wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise.”
Central and South American countries are needed to aid in private investment to ramp up critical mineral mining and refining.
But electronics and energy production are not the only areas of concern.
“The White House really likes this idea of near-shoring our supply chain, not only for critical minerals, but for pharmaceutical ingredients for pharmaceuticals,” Palmer said. “80% of those come from China or India.”
Palmer noted in the 1980s China launched a large effort in power generation. It aided the growth of manufacturing and industry in the country. At the same time 25% of China’s population came out of poverty and into the middle class. It’s a population used to consuming American products.
At the same time, China’s population has become older because of its one child per family policy. Palmer said the Chinese government is now trying to balance it back out.
“They have a disproportionate number of male citizens versus female,” Palmer said. “They’re now trying to subsidize children in marriage. The demographic reports that I’ve seen indicate that they’re on a downward slide that they can’t turn around. Russia is kind of the same thing.”
Palmer said it will take a trade war to rectify the
turned.
“This day motivated me to run for an office in county government,” Jackson said.
She polled the students to see who might want to run for public office, be a firefighter or law enforcement officer.
“I want to encourage you to explore how you might be able to serve your community,” Jackson said.
Commissioner Dennis Hill encouraged the student to especially study the opportunities to serve in elected positions.
“Do it while you’re young,” Hill said. “I wish I would have do it sooner.” Representatives from Elmore County Economic Development Authority, the Family Sunshine Center, Heart of Alabama Food Bank, Elmore County Food Pantry,
Dennis said the student was crossing Chapman Road near Main Street when a car was turning from Main Street onto Chapman Road.
supply chain issues and to bring manufacturing closer to home.
“We’ve got to have the resolve to win it,” Palmer said. “China’s currency is being devalued, and it’s going to continue to do so as long as this goes on.”
According to Palmer, those that need Social Security or Medicare/ Medicare will not see cuts.
“They’re there for the people that need them,” Palmer said.
The Congressman said those who are dead should no longer receive benefits and those able to work should do so.
“We’re working to require able bodied adults who have no dependents to go to work,” Palmer said. “We’re spending billions and billions of dollars on people who should not be on Medicaid. It’s taking the money away from people who should be on it.”
Palmer said internet access and telehealth should also be promoted and used in rural areas to avoid unnecessary and lengthy trips to Birmingham and Montgomery.
Palmer is supportive of rural healthcare. He said he is from rural Alabama and helped his family log with farm animals. He likes small healthcare systems that have several physicians and specialists on staff with a pharmacy.
“The hospitals become kind of a little economy,” Palmer said. “They are able to attract providers.”
W.E.L.C.O.M.E. Food Pantry, Elmore County Department of Human Resources, Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center, Extension Service, Humane Society of Elmore County, First Choice Pregnancy Center and Family Resource Center.
Students heard about the mission of the agencies and how they work alongside county government.
“They are able to do many of the things on a day-to-day basis we want to do,” Hill said. “We are able to come alongside them and help them. They are able to do it better because of their special skills.”
After a day of learning about county government and services, the students were treated to lunch on the courthouse steps.
“The driver didn’t see him,” Dennis said. “It shook the driver up too.”
Dennis said the student has a concussion and bruises and road rash on an arm.
“There was no internal bleeding,” Dennis said. “He will be home under observation for the next few days.”
Dennis said the student was discharged from the emergency room just after lunch.
An argument for God’s existence from design within the universe
Let me give you two scenarios to consider. In the first scenario you are walking down the road, and you find a variety of coins in a random mess of piles spilled all over the road. You are thinking to yourself, “Wow, someone must have dropped a lot of change!”
Or you might be thinking, “Wow, a Loomis (money truck!) must have collided with something to spill the coins all over the road!”
Indeed, that might be the case! In the second scenario let us suppose that you are walking down the road, and you find 25 quarters in 5 rows of 5, all on heads. Do you think to yourself, “Wow, I guess someone must have accidentally dropped their coins all over the road!”? Or do you think to yourself, “Wow, a Loomis truck must have collided with something to spill these coins in this particular pattern all over the road!”? No, of course not! You don’t think for one millisecond that the second
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scenario is any sort of accident at all. Why not? The reason for this is because there is order and precision. The coins are in lines (5 rows of 5), which equals precision. The coins are also in an order of sorts (all on heads). It looks like this scenario was planned and had intention behind it due to the order and precision. We know that accidents don’t create such order.
Here is the question: How many times would you have to toss 25 quarters in the air before they all, randomly, without assistance, landed in 5 rows of 5, all on heads during the first toss (thus, picking up the 25 quarters and trying again if they fail to do so)? The chances are, likely,
Zero. While we could run the stats, I’m almost certain that it is impossible to throw 25 quarters up in the air and have them to land, on a single toss, in 5 rows of 5, all on heads. If it did happen, you would likely say, “This thing is rigged!”
While many see the logic behind the second scenario (that that type of precision and order does not happen without assistance and planning and intentionality), they fail to apply the same type of logic to the universe. Our universe is infused with design. Our universe is ordered in such a way that it is similar, even more so, with our second scenario of ordered quarters than the random coins spilled all over the road in the first scenario. In order to say that there is no God, no Designer, no Creator for our universe (and for ourselves, most of all) is like saying 25 quarters will randomly all in 5 perfect rows of 5, all on heads, in a single toss. We know that is impossible.
How do we know the universe is designed? Let me give you a few scientific constants that we know of that show our universe is designed. Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.” What “handwork” can we see? If the gravitational force were altered by 0.000000 0000000000000000000000000 000001, then our sun would not exist and neither would we. If the neutron were not 1.001 times the mass of the proton, then life would not be possible for neutrons would decay into protons or vice versa. If the oxygen in our atmosphere were at 25%, then fires would erupt; if it were at 15%, then humans would suffocate. Instead, our oxygen level sits at a smooth 21%, making life sustainable on earth. Also, if the earth was tiled just slightly off from what is currently is, then surface temperatures would be too great for inhabitants.
Many of these scientific con-
stants have been identified as laws within nature that, were they altered slightly, would alter the universe, and our own existence. Indeed, the universe would not exist given the precision and order of many of these constants. As I look at the universe, it looks vastly more complex than 25 quarters landing perfectly in 25 rows of 5, all on heads. It sounds more like tossing 7 trillion quarters up, one time, all landing on heads, in perfect rows creating a perfect square. Only a mind and intelligence can do that, and only a mind and intelligence (God) could have ordered our universe as it is. The universe looks rigged indeed!
Billy Reinhardt is the pastor of Riverside Heights Baptist church in Tallassee. He lives in Tallassee with his wife, Jessica, and their four children. He blogs at www. billyreinhardt.com where he writes articles on matters of faith, family, and culture.
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Wetumpka aims for fundamentals over fireworks against Saraland
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
The road tends to run through Mobile, and that’s exactly what the Wetumpka baseball team is set to find out.
Wetumpka heads into the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A baseball playoffs as the No. 2 seed in its area with a matchup against Class 6A
Area 1 winner Saraland this Friday. The Spartans sit at 20-11 on the year with a perfect 7-0 area record under their belt.
Despite a rough stretch in the middle of the season where they dropped five consecutive games. The Spartans are currently on a six-game win streak, scoring 10 or more runs in all six.
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Stanhope uses heroics to win area, looks to Theodore
By LIZI ARBOGAST GWIN Managing Editor
Only one inning mattered, but it was an inning that made all the difference for Stanhope Elmore’s baseball team.
Last Thursday, the Mustangs faced off against Wetumpka in a must-win situation for the Class 6A Area 4 title. Coming off a 7-4 victory last Tuesday, the Mustangs put themselves in the driver’s seat heading into a winner-take-all doubleheader, and they came away with
the 4-1 victory after some heroics got them there.
After a walk and an error to start the fourth inning, Stanhope’s Mack Boswell laid down a perfectly placed bunt and the Indians attempted to throw Adam Wooten out at home. But the pinch runner was too speedy, sliding in under the tag to score the first run of the game.
Another walk loaded the bases, and once again, Stanhope was ready to make some big moves.
on Thursday.
Area Champs at Last: Mustangs seal top spot in win over Wetumpka
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
If you were to ask the Stanhope Elmore boys soccer team its goal heading into the season — it would have been to walk away with the area title.
After Friday’s match-up against Wetumpka, that dream is now a reality.
The Mustangs toppled the Indians, 3-0, for the clean sweep of the Class 6A Area 4.
All three goals came from three separate players; Jake Graham, Thomas Richardson and Bryan
Flores. All the while Trent Wineberg pitched a shutout from the goalie position to carry the Mustangs to victory while clinching home-field advantage for the playoffs looming in the distance.
“This has been their goal all year, is to win the area,” Stanhope Elmore coach Richie Beyers said. “That’s what they accomplished tonight, so that was a goal. We are just gonna get ready for the playoffs after this, just trying to get ready for that.”
Brooks has been able to do some scouting as to what to expect this week but wants to put more emphasis on what the team can do better heading into the playoffs. “I think right now for us we have an idea of what we’re getting into, but at the same time, we’ve got to take care of ourselves,” Brooks said. “We
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ELMORE CLAIMS AREA TITLE IN RIVALRY WIN OVER WETUMPKA
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
The Class 6A Area 4 title falls into new hands.
Stanhope Elmore was crowned champs after taking a 2-1 win over the cross-town rival Wetumpka. Which was all according to plan to Stanhope Elmore head coach Jacob Sowell.
“We had a goal this year that we would be area champs, and we just did that,” Sowell said. “So we accomplished our first goal. This is a team that only won three games last year, and we’ve now won 10. So we’ve had a really good season, quite a turnaround for the girls.”
The Mustangs capitalized early in the game, thanks to a first-half goal from Addison Wright to put them in the driver’s seat of the match. Kaydence Wineberg extended that lead with a goal of her own in the opening minutes of the second half, but Sowell knew Wetumpka had it in them to make a comeback.
“In soccer, momentum
changes in an instant, as soon as another team ties it up or scores a goal, so we needed to get a little bit of distance between us and them, and so (Kaydence’s goal) helped a lot,” Sowell said. “Still got worried when the (penalty kick) was called, and we kind of fell out of formation there for a few minutes, and we started playing kind of kickball.”
Although Wetumpka fell to second in the area, coach Katie Carey was proud of her team’s resilience even when faced with injuries throughout the lineup.
“They played their hearts out,” Casey said. “We had a lot of injuries lately, but I still think they gave it their all. I’m in awe of them for playing the way they did, the way they were hurt.”
The playoff window is not closed for the Indians however. Wins over Percy Julian earlier in the year cement their spot as the No. 2 seed going forward. Even so, Casey wants her girls to continue to play like they have all season,
especially overcoming the adversity they’ve faced all year.
“Just keep on playing with their heart, that’s what they’re giving it right now and I’m very proud of them,” Casey said. “So we’ve had a new season, new coaches, a lot of change, but they’re still giving it their all, so (I’m) proud of them.”
The same can be said for Sowell and Stanhope Elmore as far as effort goes. He still wants to see them clean up little details before heading to the playoffs, but is excited with the growth he’s seen for his group.
“The thing you saw (Friday) is you saw the passing,” Sowell said. “One of the biggest things we’ve been working on is not just passing; it’s the next step, moving to space yourself. And then also move into space to drag other players away even when they don’t have the ball. And so like those more advanced tactical concepts we’ve been working on I saw a lot of that tonight. It was really good to see.”
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Wetumpka’s Aunre Hatcher sends a throw to first base against Tallassee.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Jordan Jones lays down a bunt against Wetumpka
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Stanhope Elmore’s Thomas Richardson evades a Wetumpka defender.
SAMUEL HIGGS | TPI Stanhope Elmore’s girls soccer snatches area title over Wetumpka on Friday night.
Seniors shine bright as Edgewood blanks Lowndes
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The Edgewood Academy softball team gave their seniors a night to remember, roaring to an 11-0 victory over Lowndes on senior night.
Fittingly it was the seniors who took center stage; Avery White and Emmah Clement were among the top of the team in the hitting category with two hits. White also added two runs and Clements secured five RBIs. Lily Stubbs, the final senior, added a run in the bottom of the second inning.
Lexie Smith, Channing McAnnually and Addie Stubbs joined in on the hitting success by each logging two hits on the day.
Clements saw soul duties
in the circle for Edgewood. Through four innings she racked up three strikeouts and two walks, surrendering two hits and zero runs in the senior night shutout.
Wildcats fall in a nail-biter on senior night Lowndes found itself on top early in Edgewoods’ senior night clash,ultimately coming away with an 8-7 victory.
The Rebels started strong, jumping out to a 6-0 lead before the Wildcats found themselves on the board. However, the Wildcats mounted their strike, scoring five runs in the bottom of the third inning to put the game within one run. Then again scored another two runs to put themselves in the lead thanks to Landon Smith
scoring on a passed ball. However, that’s when the momentum found itself in the hands of Lowndes. It would score via a walk in the top of the fifth to tie the game up and followed with a triple in the seventh to bring in the game-winning run.
Smith finished the day with one hit to pair along with his two runs scored.
Grayson Jones, Cooper Freeman and Ethan Seals each added a hit to their stat totals. Except it was senior Garrett Meyers who had the best day at the plate, racking up two hits and two runs scored against Lowndes.
Although not the way Edgewood hoped to send off its seniors, it will look to get back to its winning ways in a three-game slate against Morgan Academy.
BR’s Alsobrook scores 4 goals in shutout
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Benjamin Russell senior
Leanne Alsobrook dominated up front and scored four goals against Stanhope Elmore. But SEHS coach Eric Peterson is proud of his team’s improvements on the season. The Wildcats made the trip to Millbrook to take on the Lady Mustangs on the pitch. It didn’t take long for the Alsobrook to get the first goal on the way to a Wildcat 5-0 win.
“We were able to control pretty much and dictate the game the way we wanted to tonight,” BRHS coach Lee Wagoner said.
Alsobrook had two goals in the first half and scored twice in the second. Alese Pike also scored in the second half.
Wagoner challenged his team to step up their game in the second half despite the first half being played mostly
Mustangs, Wildcats tie on the pitch
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
After 90 minutes
playing soccer, Benjamin Russell and Stanhope Elmore couldn’t decide who was the winner as they fought to a 3-3 tie.
The game didn’t start out that way as the homestanding Mustangs put up three quick goals, two by Thomas Richardson and one by Edward Flores in the first 20 minutes. Ben Russell responded with a goal by Caden Bowen with 15 minutes to go.
The visiting Wildcats would get goals from Kevin Andrade and Drew Daughtry.
The tie left the Mus -
tangs with a sour taste in their mouths as they celebrated 14 seniors before the game. The team has also been playing stiff competition all year facing many ranked opponents.
“It was a great first senior night in the 17 Springs stadium for our players,” Mustangs soccer coach Richie Beyer said. “Even though the game didn’t turn out like we had hoped, it was great to honor our class of outstanding student athletes who have continued to build the legacy of SE soccer.”
The game featured Stanhope Elmore playing mostly mid-field and forward for the
first part of the first half. Then the Wildcats lengthened the field. By the end, Stanhope Elmore was pushing the ball up hoping to get someone in the box kicking a rebound into the net. Even in the final seconds, the Mustangs stood a chance to break the tie.
But the tie was celebrated by the Wildcats as the final seconds ticked down.
“It’s fun when the kids do what they know they can do and they pull something like that out of their back pocket to win a game,” BRHS coach Lee Wagoner said. “They could have easily put their heads down and gone home early.”
with the Wildcats controlling the ball.
“We got away from some things in the first half that I called them out on at halftime,” Wagoner said. “I wanted us to move the ball and playing it a little bit quicker mentally. It resulted in some goals.”
Alsobrook has grown into the role of a scorer the last two seasons with the Wildcats.
“She has grown into the role at forward and as a leader,” Wagoner said. “She started developing as a consistent scorer alongside our four seniors we had last year, but she’s really taken on that role this year.”
Alsobrook sees herself doing more but not just by herself. She appreciates Wagoner trusting in her game.
“I liked controlling the midfield, but then I also found I like scoring goals,” Alsobrook said. “That was what
I was good at, and making plays with my teammates.”
Peterson said the Lady Mustangs have come a long way.
“We have about nine wins,” Peterson said. “Last year we were getting outscored 10-0 in a lot of games. This year we have grown and are winning some. Tonight we faced a good team in Ben Russell.”
The Lady Mustangs celebrated senior night under the lights of the new stadium at 17 Springs for the game against BR as two seniors played their final home game. Peterson said he hopes it is all a sign of good things to come.
“We have a lot of talent coming back,” Peterson said. “We play several seventh and eighth graders. They get a lot of minutes. I’m thankful for the seniors who have helped make us better and believe our youth will mature into something great.”
It’s a lesson Wagoner hopes his team will take going forward into the rest of the season. “They learn they have a little bit more of a backbone,” Wagoner said. “They will make it count when it matters.”
Edgewood’s Lily Stubbs and the rest of the seniors soared to
nior night.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Ramsey Grimes (1) fights with Benjamin Russell’s Paris Martinez (6) for the ball.
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Stanhope Elmore’s Jay Myers dribbles the ball past a Benjamin Russell defender.
Edgewood’s Stubbs to continue softball in college
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Softball will continue to run through the veins of Edgewood’s Lilly Stubbs.
Last week Stubbs signed a national letter of intent to play at Wallace State Community College in Dothan. It’s been a long journey as Stubbs was around the softball diamond with her older sister. The younger Stubbs is now doing something her sister didn’t do on the softball field — play on a college team.
“This feels really good because my sister didn’t play college ball,” Stubbs said. “I’m getting to complete our dream.” Stubbs has always been dominant in the circle.
“Last night, she struck out 15 girls in an area game,” coach Ashley Coleman said. “She’s very important to us, but not just as an athlete, but as a person. She’s a great teammate. She’s trying to do everything that she can for her teammates.”
Stubbs currently has Emmah Clements as a teammate, but in college they could be on opposite sides of the plate. It’s an experience Stubbs is looking forward to.
“I think that would be hilarious, because we actually grew up playing against each other in middle school,” Stubbs said. “(Clements) went to Elmore County and I went to Tallassee. So it’s like, we’ll go from rivals to teammates back to
rivals, and I think that’ll be really funny.”
Stubbs always wanted to play college ball, especially Division 1. But she is happy taking her talents to Wallace.
“I’ve switched my mentality,” Stubbs said. “I’m really glad I’m at a JUCO, yeah. I’m really excited to just play somewhere that I feel like I’ll be able to like and thrive better. So I’m very excited.”
Stubbs wants to play both years at Wallace to see what the future holds beyond that.
“I hope to just see how far I can get, see if I can get better,” Stubbs said.
“Maybe I will get to play at a four year school. Until then I just hope to improve my game.”
Edgewood’s Clement signs with Chattahoochee Valley
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
The next leg of the journey is just beginning for Edgewood senior Emmah Clement.
She is taking her softball talents to Chattahoochee Valley State Community College. It’s a sport Clement has been playing since she was two years old.
“I was always around the fields with my older brother,” Clement said.
“It’s been fun coming to Edgewood and finding the family here that I’ve always looked for in high school, and then getting to
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go to Chattahoochee Valley afterwards. It means a lot.”
Coach Ashley Coleman said Clement is a great teammate always doing the little things.
“I remember she ran down the line one game,” Coleman said. “She was just excited. She got an RBI. She didn’t care if she got out. She was more worried about getting a run in for a team.”
Clement is rarely on the bench. She is at one of the corners when not in the circle pitching or catching.
“It’s fun because I never get a moment on the bench and I love being on the
got to kind of clean the game up. A lot of people think (Class) 6A baseball is probably the hardest bracket to get through because it’s so deep. So I think the kids know what’s up on Friday. I mean, you have to go through Mobile a lot of times, and that’s where we are.” Brooks is looking for a mild adjust-
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Romney Henry smashed a hard-hit grounder, and it was off to the races for Jacob Tharpe, who scored on the throw, and Brayden
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field,” Clement said. “I’d rather be on the field than in the dugout. So it means a lot to be able to be able to go to different positions. I get to help the team in other ways than just pitching and hitting.”
Clement will likely play fellow senior and current teammate Lilly Stubbs in college. Stubbs signed with Wallace State Community College in Dothan. “I will just be friendly competition,” Clement said. “Obviously, we both have a very big urge to win against each other. So we’ll just see how the games go.”
ment to their mindset heading into the playoffs, to play more freely, but the main focus will be on the fundamentals.
“The biggest thing is just being able to play free and just loosen up,” Brooks said. “Because that’s kind of been the trend in the past, 14 games or possibly all year, when things go bad, we just can’t seem to stop the bleeding. But we’re just going to try to come out here tomorrow and do some (fundamentals), go through some team defensive stuff,
Smith, who used his speed to once again get in under the tag. The two runs were more than enough to ensure the victory but Stanhope used its small ball to continue to add onto its lead, scoring an
The Mustangs have been knocking on the door for area championships year in and year out, but the win on Friday notched their first area title in four years. Beyers commended
insurance run when Jordan Jones singled on a bunt to drive in Jackson Stallworth.
Wetumpka tried to come up with some late-inning heroics, starting the bottom of the seventh with a double
his team for achieving the goal they sought heading into the season.
“(This is the first time) being first place in the area in I think about four years,” Beyers said.
“They’re usually in a position where they’re right there playing for it, but it’s a good little accomplishment for them. The
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
4 Percy Julian at Stanhope Elmore, 6 p.m. 4 Maplesville at Holtville, 5:30 p.m. High School Soccer
4 St. James at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m.
4 Benjamin Russell at Wetumpka, 5:30 p.m. 4 Brewbaker Tech at Holtville, 5:30 p.m. 4 Stanhope Elmore at Tuscaloosa Academy, 7 p.m. (girls)
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL
4 AHSAA Class 6A First Round
4 Wetumpka at Saraland, 4:30 p.m. DH (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed)
4 Theodore at Stanhope Elmore, TBA, DH (Saturday, TBA, if needed)
4 AHSAA Class 5A First Round
4 Holtville at Briarwood Christian, 4:30 p.m. DH (Saturday, 1 p.m., if needed)
4 Jemison at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. DH (Saturday, 1 p.m. if needed)
CLASS 4A FIRST ROUND 4 Tallassee at Munford, 4 p.m. DH (Saturday, 2 p.m., if needed)
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
4 Elmore County at Tallassee, 6 p.m.
4 Montgomery Academy at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m. (boys)
MONDAY, APRIL 21
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
4 Stanhope Elmore at Chilton County, 6 p.m.
4 Elmore County at Wetumpka, 6 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
4 Thompson at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
4 Wetumpka at Tallassee, 5 p.m.
4 Stanhope Elmore at Brewbaker Tech, 5:30 p.m.
Prattville at Holtville, 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
High School Soccer
4 JAG at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m.
hit the baseball around, catch it, throw it, and see if we can just loosen up.”
Wetumpka knows it can’t afford to get in a shootout with Saraland, and will need its defense and pitching staff to step up if it hopes to walk out victorious. Of course, Brooks wants to have quality at-bats but will be harping defense heading into this Friday.
“At the end of the day, when you get to the playoffs, you have to pitch the baseball, and you got to catch them,”
and a single. Although the Indians scored once on a line-drive single from Peyton Dickey, the Mustangs came up with the final out to end the game. With the victory, Stanhope secured a home
fact that they had this as a goal, and that’s a goal that they’ve met is great to watch them put that effort in and get to that point is really good.”
The remaining regular-season foes do pose a challenge, however. Thompson and Montgomery Academy, both are ranked in the top 10 of Class
Brooks said. “If you have to bang out a bunch of runs and play off the baseball, you’re going to get beat. That’s just the way it is. So for us, it’s probably pitching and defense; score when you can score maybe two-out hits that we couldn’t get against Stanhope.”
The playoff game starts this Friday at Saraland with the first game set for 4:30 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m., if needed the two will play at 1 p.m. Saturday.
spot in the playoffs and will host Theodore in the opening round starting Friday night with an if-necessary game scheduled for Saturday. Theodore has a losing record but went 6-2 in its area; the Bobcats’ schedule
7A with just a handful of losses
between both. Even so, Beyers knows playing higher competition, like Stanhope Elmore has done all year, will be beneficial in the playoffs.
“We got Montgomery Academy and Thompson, those are some top 10 (Class) 7A schools,” Beyers said. “It’ll be
has seen many lopsided games with Theodore either coming out on top easily or being defeated by 10 runs or more. Only six of the Bobcats’ games have been decided by fewer than 10 runs in either direction.
good competition for us, getting some of these other guys some work just getting ready so we have a good rotation going into playoffs is the main thing.” Until then, Stanhope Elmore will look to gain a little more momentum before it attempts to make waves in the playoffs.
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Lily Stubbs, right, poses for photographs with friends and family after signing a nation letter of intent to play softball at Wallace State Community College in Dothan.
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Emmah Clement, left, poses for photographs with friends and family after signing a national letter of intent to play softball for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHASE ANTHONY POLLARD, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2024-287 NOTICE OF PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY
NOTICE TO: ANY CREDITOR OF THE ESTATE OF CHASE ANTHONY POLLARD AND TO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON AND/OR PARTY: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on March 25, 2025, a PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL
15th May, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
TITION FOR SALE OF REAL
ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
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ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ELMORE COUNTY PROJECT STPMN-2624(251). ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC.
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PAGE 33612 AND RECORDED ON 5/5/2003, ELMORE COUNTY RECORDS. THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS PROPERTY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED SOURCE. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 6835 Sanders Drive, Elmore, AL 36025. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty
COMMENCE AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 11, T18N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE WESTERLY, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 11, 1311.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST MARGIN OF OLD GEORGIA PLANK SPUR, GRAVEL; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 30’00” EAST, ALONG SAID MARGIN OF ROAD, 141.50 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD, NORTH 87 DEGREES 37’28” EAST, 308.11 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 08 DEGREES 30’00” EAST, 305.37 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 16 DEGREES 45’38” WEST, 197.44 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 39’02” WEST, 209.84 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE EAST MARGIN OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ROAD; THENCE NORTH 09 DEGREES 40’50” WEST, ALONG SAID MARGIN OF ROAD, 166.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY LIES IN THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 11, T18N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND CONTAINS 1.02 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Property Street Address for Informational Purposes: 124 Old Georgia Plank Spur Wetumpka AL 36092 Said property will be sold “AS IS”. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE AS TO THE TITLE OF SAID PROPER-
TY. Said property is subject to but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249 Birmingham, AL
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g 35203 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee 25-002650
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 25-002650
PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Michael K. Holmes, a married man and Melissa D. Holmes, his wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC, on January 7, 2021, said mortthe Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2021 Page 3315; the undersigned Guild Mortgage Company LLC, as Mortgagee/ Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on April 24, 2025, 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 5, Block 1, Lakeview Estates Plat No. 1, as the same appears of of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 4, at Page 120.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2645 Lakeview Circle , Millbrook, AL 36054. 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) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Guild Mortgage Company LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-05001-GM-AL Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 25-00565
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Dawn Joyce Davis and Michael Scott Davis, wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, on March 20, 2023, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2023 Page 11479, with Scriveners’s RLPY Book 2024 Page 10099; the undersigned Lakeview Loan 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 May 14, 2025, 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 cor10, Township 19 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 18 degrees 30 minutes 19 seconds West 944.65 feet to an old 1 inch crimped pipe on the East margin of Shady Nook Road and the Point of Beginning; thence along the East margin of Shady Nook Road as follows: North 48 degrees 32 minutes 22
and the South margin of Shady Nook Drive; thence along the South margin of Shady Nook Drive as follows: North 73 degrees 28 minutes 27 seconds East 78.24 feet to an old 1 inch crimped pipe, North 71 degrees 48 minutes 50 seconds East 24.24 feet to a point and South 86 degrees 48 minutes 33 seconds
of Beginning. Containing 0.73 acres, more-or-less.. Property street address for informational purposes: 240 Shady Nook Rd , 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, 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) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves
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y the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.serves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-01313-MT-AL
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 25-00568
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE. Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John A Archer and Carol A Archer, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bay Equity LLC, on December 28, 2018, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the CourtCounty, Alabama, on May 22, 2025, 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: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Township 18 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County, Ala-
ning. Said parcel lying and being in the East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 17, Township 18 North, Range 17 East, Elmore County,dress for informational purposWILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENSUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OFTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law at the address indicated below. the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellaLLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by John M Cullpepper Jr ad Kassie D Culpepper, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pacific Union Financial, LLC, on July 25, 2018, said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2018cation agreement(s) recorded July 23, 2020 in RLPY Book 2020 Page 49660 and recorded March 29, 2023 in RLPY Book 2023 Page 12636; 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 May 22, 2025, 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: Plat No. 4A, as recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 20 at Page 6.. Property street address for informational purposes: 280 Taylor Xing , Millbrook, AL 36054. 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) to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid next business day at the Law 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., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-03049-MF-AL Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 25-00694
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INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
The Elmore County Commission is seeking bids to construct the Wetumpka Sports Complex Field Improvements which include erosion control, clearing & grubbing, grading & excavation, concrete paving, synthetic turf and sodding in accordance with Information, construction plans and bid book are available from Elmore County Richie Beyer at wrbechd@ elmoreco.org. Sealed bids are to be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 -
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Evan Gallimore Married Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns dated April 20, 2023;
63 A DISTANCE OF 247.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEG. 40 MIN. EAST A DISTANCE OF 125.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEG. 30 MIN. EAST A DISTANCE OF 217.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID REALTY CONTAINS 1.4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND IS SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA. Said property is commonly known as 3991 Claud Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the
Schmidt Environmental Const., Inc. is currently accepting proposals from suppliers & subcontractors for the WWTF Improvements, for the City of Millbrook, Alabama. SECI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage MBE/DBE/ WBE participation. For more information regarding this project or other projects SECI is currently bidding check out our website www.schmidteci.com, email allyson@schmidteci.com, or call (334) 887-0334.
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 2025 BIDS
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ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONTRACT WITH ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ELMORE COUNTY PROJECT STPAA-0143(505). ALL CLAIMS SHOULD BE FILED AT P.O. BOX 241447, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 DURING THIS PERIOD. ASPHALT CONTRACTORS, INC.
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2025
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The bids must be marked with the word “BID” on the outside of the bid package along with Bid Proposal for Inquiry 2025PW11, the bid date, name of the work, name of bidder, and the Alabama General Contractor’s on form bound in Project Manuor deductions to bid proposal will be accepted if written on two original copies of bid pro-able to Elmore County Commission in an amount not less than of the bid, but in no event more copy of General Contractor’sElmore County Chief Beyer, Elmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 Bidders must direct all inquiries concerning construction plans and bid book in writing to Elmore Richie Beyer at wrbechd@
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g County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA.
The undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Elmore County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 22nd day of May, 2025 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, towit: Lot 4 of Waterview Ridge as the same appears of record in the of Elmore County, Alabama in Plat Book 22 at Page 12. Said property is commonly known as 120 Waterview Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36092. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC as holder of said mortgage McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 505 20th Street North, Suite 1775 Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 216-4238 FT21@mccalla.com File No. 25-06824AL www.foreclosurehotline.net
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 25-06824AL/96710 PUBLIC NOTICE
Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc hereby gives notice of completion of contract with The Alabama Department of Transportation, for construction of Project No.: HSIP-0009(588) Elmore County, 1.178 mi. Access Management on SR-9 (US-231) from the Junction of Old Montgomery Highway to the Junction of Charles Avenue in Wetumpka. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on 03/30/25 and ending 04/19/2025. Allgrass Construction Co., 1342 Carmichael Way, Montgomery, Alabama 36106 during this period.
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE HAROLD AKINS, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025-055 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CLARENCE HAROLD AKINS, deceased, having been granted to SIDNEY WAYNE AKINS on the 28th day of March, 2025, by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
SIDNEY WAYNE AKINS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE HAROLD AKINS, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 E. BRIDGE STREET
WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092
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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 SHANE M. ROYALS, A SIN-
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GLE MAN, AND MELISSA L. WINDHAM, A SINGLE WOMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, on the 3rd day of January, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the on January 13, 2014, in Deed/ Mortgage Book 2014, Page Records, said Mortgage having and assigned to PennyMacment recorded in the aforesaidPennyMac Loan Services, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, unof sale contained in said mortthe main entrance to the Elmore county courthouse located at 100 E Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 in WetumpMay 14, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title,-
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TON LAKES PLAT NO. 10, AS THE SAME IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 22, AT PAGE 19. -
434 COTTON LAKES BLVD, WETUMPKA, AL 36092.property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.ed to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
ject to any easements, enthose contained in the records
tion of all parties entitled thereto ad valorem taxes (including taxsale is made for the purposeas the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee repurchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the inpostponement or cancellation. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN ARMSTRONG, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2024-301 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of BARBARA ANN ARMSTRONG, deceased, having been granted to ADRIANNE ARMSTRONG on April 1st, 2024 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
ADRIANNE ARMSTRONG PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA ANN ARMSTRONG, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: FERNANDO MORGAN ATTORNEY AT LAW PO BOX 241866 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36124 334-239-7070 fmorganlaw@gmail.com Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/ARMSTRONG B.
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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 DAVID H BOSHELL, A MARRIED MAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORPO-
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RATION, on the 27th day of February, 2013, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on March 7, 2013, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2013, Page 13342, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, by instrument recorded in notice is hereby given that 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 on the Front Steps of the Elmore County Courthouse, 100 East Commerce Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on May 8, 2025, 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: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF ELMORE AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA IN DEED BOOK 127 AT PAGE 2092 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE
SOUTH DEG 30 MIN 13 SEC EAST ALONG SAID HALF SECTION LINE 314.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY AND CURVE TO THE RIGHT, CHORD BEING NORTH 43 DEG 45 MIN 32 SEC WEST, ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE 240.66 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF AN EXISTING DEG 32 MIN 20 SEC WEST, ALONG SAID DITCH , MORE OR LESS, 269.86 FEET TO A DEG 27 MIN 47 SEC EAST ALONG SAID DITCH, MORE OR LESS 167.88 FEET TO A POINT LYING 2.0 FEET SOUTHEAST OF AN AXEL
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50 MIN 13 SEC EAST, ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE MORE OR LESS, 241.53 FEET TO AN
39 DEG 11 MIN 56 SEC WEST, ALONG AN EXISTING FENCE 454.42 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF STATE HIGH-
40 DEG 46 MIN 55 SEC EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 355.94 FEET TO THE COF THENCE NORTHEAASTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE TO THEING NORTH 40 DEG 45 MIN 00 SEC EAST, 68.67 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY LIES IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER IF THE BORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA AND CONTAINS 3.87 ACRES MORE OR LESS. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 10310 GEORGIA RD, ECLECTIC, AL 36024. 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 those contained in the records 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, 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 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. NAT25-00444-3 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 250205
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PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUESTS FOR BIDS
WETUMPKA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT WETUMPKA, AL
Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM at City of Wetumpka Administrative Building located at 408 South Main Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 and at said time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work necessary for: Obstruction Removal at Wetumpka Municipal Airport. Major items of work include: Obstruction removal including clearing of trees. Information for the Project can be found on the following website: https://www.gmcnetwork. com/bids/.ding Documents is Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC, located at 117 Jefferson Street North, Huntsville, AL 35801 Attn: Jennifer Farineau Ph: (256) 382-7804 or email: Jennifer. farineau@gmcnetwork.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the indicated above, upon payment of a one-time administrative fee sharing access and/or payment of $50.00 for each printed set. Said cost represents the cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution, therefore no refund will be granted. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.” Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Of-neer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources oth-panied by a bid guaranty in the the total amount of the bid, but not to exceed $50,000. The bid check or bid bond made payable to the City of Wetumpka. All Bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the Proposal is delivered. Bids may be held by the City of Wetumpka for a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of evaluating bids prior to award of contract. Award of contract is subject to requirements in the contract documents including, but not limited to, the following Federal provisions: 1) Buy American Preference 2) Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances
nity 4) Davis Bacon 5) Debarment and Suspension 6) Foreign Trade Restriction
8) Recovered Materials
The City of Wetumpka reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in the bids received.
Jerry Willis, Mayor City of Wetumpka 408 S Main St. PO Box 1180 Wetumpka, Alabama 36092
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 BIDS
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MICHAEL BARKLEY, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-112 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CHARLES MICHAEL BARKLEY, deceased, having been granted to SHERRIE MASON on April 4, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
SHERRIE MASON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLES MICHAEL BARKLEY, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Personal Representative: GERALD C. BROOKS SERIOUS INJURY LAW GROUP, P.C. 2901 ZELDA ROAD MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36106 334-832-1001
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATIONS AND BIDS
Project: New Warehouse to Support Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex
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POSALS will be received on behalf of the Alabama Department of Corrections, for the below referenced project until 2:00pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, May 6th 2025. The intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the project. PRE-QUALIFICATION PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS may be obtained from the Architect either by phone (334-263-5162) or by email (acarol@sslarch. com) from Angelica Carol. ONLY CONTRACTORS who -
cation process within the stated time limits, and which are properly licensed for this type of work in accordance with criteria established by the state Licensing Board for General Contractors under the Provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, will be considered of this project. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE is Scheduled for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 2:00pm CST at 2699 Marion Spillway Road, Deatsville, AL 36025. SCOPE OF WORK includes construction of a 50,000+ sf single-story tilt-up storage and administration building including loading dock and associated pavement, foodservice cooler/freezer, interior fencing, storage solutions, and various equipment. Additionally, the project includes renovation of a 20,000 square foot warehouse as an additive alternate. The work includes sitework, installaprotection systems, plumbing systems, electrical & lighting systems, telecommunications systems, mechanical systems, food service equipment, shelving, and structural systems as indicated on the drawings their consulting engineers. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Alabama Department of Corrections at 222 36092, until 2:00pm CST Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Alabama Department of Corrections in an percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Construction Documents, of the Architect. Electronic images of bid documents may be viewed online for a deposit of $0.00 through the Architect’s online plan room at www.sslarchitecture.com by accessing the Info Exchange login. For access to plans via this website, email Angelica Carol (acarol@sslarch.com or call SS&L at (334) 263-5162. These documents may be used only for the purpose of bidding and constructing this project. Anyone logging into the site through the website will be no-
The architect retains all copyrights and ownership of the documents. All plan holders must sign an Alabama Department of Corrections Non-Disclosure Statement prior to receipt of bid documents. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 BIDS PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS
The Elmore County Commission is seeking bids to construct the Video Boards at Tallassee High School Stadium, Holtville High School Stadium and Elmore County High School Stadium which includes erosion control, clearing & grubbing, grading & excavation, video board construction, installation, electrical upgrades, and sodding in accordance with the bid Information, construction plans and bid book are available from Elmore County Richie Beyer at wrbechd@ elmoreco.org. A pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, April 17, address your questions and provide additional information respondents will be required to bid conference will be held at the Elmore County Historic Street, Suite 200, Wetumpka,tend, please provide a company
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Failure to attend this meeting will result in the rejection of your Sealed bids are to be received no later than 2:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 Enclose bids in a sealed enthe outside of the bid package along with Bid Proposal for Inquiry 2025-PW12, the bid date, name of the work, name of bidder, and the Alabama General Prepare bid on form bound in No additions or deductions to bid proposal will be accepted if written on outside of sealed bond payable to Elmore County Commission in an amount of the amount of the bid, but in
proposals to: Elmore County Chief Beyer, Elmore County Commission 100 E. Commerce Street, Suite 200 Wetumpka, AL 36092 Bidders must direct all inquiries concerning construction plans and bid book in writing to Elmore
Wetumpka Herald: BIDS/2025-PW12
PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA CALDWELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-114 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of GLENDA CALDWELL, deceased, having been granted to JOY LYNNE CALDWELL on April 8, 2025 by JOHN THORNTON, 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. JOY LYNNE CALDWELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA CALDWELL, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: REID G. TOLAR ATTORNEY AT LAW 250 WINTON M. BLOUNT LOOP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 334-303-2258 reid@reidtolarlaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 EST/CALDWELL G. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN CARTER, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-060 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of CAROLYN CARTER, who was also known as CAROLYN JAMES CARTER, deceased, having been granted to TIMOTHY LYN THORNTON and KATHRYN MICHELE CARTER SMITH on the 4th day of April, 2025 by D. Jason Britt, 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.
TIMOTHY LYN THORNTON and KATHRYN MICHELE CARTER SMITH CO-ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLYN CARTER, DECEASED
Address of Administrators: TIMOTHY LYN THORNTON 1222 CENTRAL AVENUE ECLECTIC, ALABAMA 36024 334-391-4841
KATHRYN MICHELE CARTER SMITH 3019 WEOKA ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 334-657-6643
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 EST/CARTER C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS ROBERT COLEMAN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-095 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DENNIS ROBERT COLEMAN, deceased, having been granted to GLENDA SUE WATKINS on March 27, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties hav-
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GLENDA SUE WATKINS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE ESTATE OF DENNIS ROBERT COLEMAN, DECEASED.
Attorney of Record for
Personal Representative:
REGINA B. EDWARDS, ESQ. THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 E. BRIDGE STREET
WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092
Wetumpka Herald:
Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025
EST/COLEMAN D. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE J. COLLUM, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2025-068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIE J. COLLUM, deceased, having been granted to JENNIFER BROWN on March 26, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
JENNIFER BROWN PERSONAL REPRESENTA-
TIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE J. COLLUM, DECEASED.
Attorney of Record for
Personal Representative:
MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD P.O. BOX 780608 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078
334-283-6855
Wetumpka Herald:
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EST/COLLUM W. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT KURRANT DONDE, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-120 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of VINCENT KURRANT DONDE, deceased, having been granted to SUZETTE J. DONDE on April 10, 2025, by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
SUZETTE J. DONDE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF VINCENT KURRANT DONDE, 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: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025
EST/DONDE, V. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALLISON JEHUE HOLLEY, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-104 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALLISON JEHUE HOLLEY, deceased, having been granted to JOHN THOMAS HOLLEY on April 4, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
JOHN THOMAS HOLLEY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALLISON JEHUE HOLLEY, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative:
SCARLETT TRAVIS ATTORNEY AT LAW
GARY S. MCANNALLY, LLC
50 WISTERIA PLACE MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-1976 scarlett@gmacclosings.com Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/HOLLEY A. PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY EVELYN HOPPER, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2025-098 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of MARY EVELYN HOPPER, deceased, having been granted to EVELYN JEANINE PITCHFORD on March 31st, 2025 by D. JASON
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y BRITT, 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.
EVELYN JEANINE PITCHFORD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MARY EVELYN HOPPER, DECEASED
Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator:
MICHAEL S. HARPER
ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD P. O. BOX 780608
TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6855
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025
EST/HOPPER M. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. JEFFCOAT A/K/A
JOSEPH JENE JEFFCOAT, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-039
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JOSEPH J. JEFFCOAT A/K/A JOSERH JENE JEFFCOAT, deceased, having been granted to JO ANN B. JEFFCOAT on the 1st day of April, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
JO ANN B. JEFFCOAT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J. JEFFCOAT A/K/A
JOSEPH JENE JEFFCOAT, DECEASED
Attorneys of Record for such
Personal Representative: ROBERT E. L. GILPIN, ESQ. CHARLES C. SMITH, ESQ. GILPIN GIVHAN, PC POST OFFICE DRAWER 4540 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/JEFFCOAT, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. LEDBETTER, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2025-085 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM E. LEDBETTER, deceased, having been granted to CYNTHIA LEIGH HETHCOX on April 2, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
CYNTHIA LEIGH HETHCOX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. LEDBETTER, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MICHAEL S. HARPER ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 BARNETT BLVD PO BOX 780608 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-6855
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/LEDBETTER, W. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY LYNN MOORE, CASE NO: 2025-092 DECEASED. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters of Administration over the Estate of JEFFREY LYNN MOORE, deceased, having been granted to GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. on April 2, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JEFFREY LYNN MOORE, DECEASED
Name and Address of Administrator: GERALD A. DANIEL, JR. LAW OFFICE OF G A DANIEL, JR. LLC P O BOX 638 MILLBROOK, ALABAMA 36054 334-285-9444 jerry@gadaniellaw.com
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/MOORE J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN JANETT PATTILLO, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025-102 NOTICE TO CREDITORS
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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KATHRYN JANETT PATTILLO, deceased, having been granted to CONNIE PATTILLO NORRIS and CYNTHIA PATTILLO EVERETT on the 3rd day of April 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
CONNIE PATTILLO NORRIS and CYNTHIA PATTILLO EVERETT CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN JANETT
PATTILLO, DECEASED Attorney of Record for Co-Personal Representatives: REGINA EDWARDS THE LAW FIRM OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 EAST BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025
EST/PATTILLO, K. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH LOUISE RADFORD A/K/A JUDITH CARROLL RADFORD, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-070 NOTICE TO NEXT OF KIN OF FILING OF WILL FOR PROBATE
NOTICE TO: WALTER CARROLL, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND BEING AN HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF JUDITH LOUISE RADFORD A/K/A JUDITH CARROLL RADFORD. TAKE NOTICE that on March 5, 2025, a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JUDITH LOUISE RADFORD A/K/A JUDITH CARROLL RADFORD,bate Court of Elmore County,ing that such Last Will andtative of such Estate. This Nois given to you as an heir at law and next of kin of JUDITH LOUISE RADFORD A/K/A JUDITH CARROLL RADFORD, DECEASED. It is ordered that the 12 th day of May, at 9:00 a.m., 2025, be, and the same hereby is, appointed as the day for the hearing of the said petition, at which time all persons interested may appear and contest the same, if they desire to do so.
D. JASON BRITT
ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Name and Address of Attorney
WILSON & JACKSON, LLC
1785 TALIAFERRO TRAIL
36117 (334) 260-9998
tpwlaw@protonmail.com
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/RADFORD J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. RITTENOUR, JR., DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-103 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of WILLIAM B. RITTENOUR, JR., deceased, having been granted to MELISSA A. RITTENOUR on April 2, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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 A. RITTENOUR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM B. RITTENOUR, JR., DECEASED.
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT B. RENEAU, ESQ. THE LAW OFFICE OF EDWARDS & EDWARDS, P.C. 109 E. BRIDGE STREET WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-514-1011
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/RITTENOUR W. JR. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN BRASWELL SHEFFIELD, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025-097 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HELEN BRASWELL SHEFFIELD, deceased, having been granted to MICHAEL HERBERT SHEFFIELD on March 28, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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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MICHAEL HERBERT SHEFFIELD PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN BRASWELL SHEFFIELD, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2,8 and 16, 2025 EST/SHEFFIELD, H. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLAUDIA P. THOMAS, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-078 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of CLAUDIA P. THOMAS, deceased, having been granted to CHARLES REYNOLDS THOMPSON III on April 2, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.
CHARLES REYNOLDS THOMPSON III PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CLAUDIA P. THOMAS, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LARKIN RADNEY BARNES & RADNEY, P.C. 80 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE PO DRAWER 877 ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA 35011 256-329-8438
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 9, 16 and 23, 2025 EST/THOMAS, C. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MAZELL H. TOWNSEND, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-109 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MAZELL H. TOWNSEND, deceased, having been granted to FELECIA R. TORBERT on April 4, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, 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.
FELECIA R. TORBERT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MAZELL H. TOWNSEND, DECEASED
Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM POBOX52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003
Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 EST/TOWNSEND, M. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from ANGELA BALLARD AKA ANGELA GRAY BALLARD, MARRIED WOMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS MORTGAGEE, AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS , on the 9th day of June, 2023, said mortgage recorded in the June 12, 2023, in Deed/Mort-cords, said Mortgage havingment recorded in the aforesaidas Mortgagee/Transferee, unof sale contained in said mortfront of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, El28, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and
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tion of all parties entitled thereto ad valorem taxes (including taxsale is made for the purposeas the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee repurchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the inpostponement or cancellation.
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 Mortgagee/Transferee
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Alabama, in Plat Book 15, at Page 17.
Subject to any and all restrictions, encumbrances, mortgages, reservations, rights of way, covenants, easements, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record which affect the subject property. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumexist that help persons avoid or
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PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFFʼS SALE
By virtue of an execution on a judgment issued out of the Circuit Court of Elmore County, Alabama in Case No. Case No.: CV-2024-900233.00 on or about December 4, 2024 for a total of $5,260.52 (including interest and costs as of the said date) in which Rich Field Homeowners Association, Inc., is the Plaintiff and William D. Shirah, Jr. is the Defendant, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at public auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on the 5th day of May 2025, 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: Lot 58, according to the Plat of Rich Field Subdivision, Phase III, as said Map apof the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12 at Page 81. This conveyance is made subject to any and all encumbrances, covenants, restrictions, prior liens, reservations, easements, mortgages, setback lines, mineral and mining rights of record, municipal zoning ordinances, rights of way and any and all other matters of record whatsoever affecting title to said property and/or affecting the subject property in any way whatsoever now or hereafter becoming applicable, as well as any and all taxes or assessments due against said property. The Draftsman of this document acts as scrivener only. No title search has been made nor title opinion rendered. Purchasers are solely and exclusively responsible for the same and solely and exclusively responsible for the affect of the absence of any such search and/or opinion. Said property will be sold “as is” and subject to all matters of record and all matters which would be revealed by a visible inspection of the premises, as well as applicable real estate records. Title searches and ver-er, including legal descriptions and current ownership, are at all times the sole and exclusive responsibility of the Purchaser. There are no warranties as to the title of the subject property, express or implied, at any time pursuant to this sale. Bill Franklin, Sheriff Elmore County, Alabama Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 16, 23 and 30, 2025 SHERIFFʼS SALE 1 PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF ALABAMA ELMORE COUNTY NOTICE OF SHERIFFʼS SALE By virtue of Final Assessments entered by the Alabama Department of Revenue on or about June 30, 2014, April of 2018, July of 2018, September of 2020, January through July of 2021, September of 2021, January of 2022, February of 2022, May of 2022, December of 2014 and December of 2015, for a total of $32,359.32 plus interest at the rate of $7.09 per day in which the Alabama Department of Revenue is the Plaintiff and Timothy Riddick aka Timothy D. Riddick is/are the Defendants, I, Bill Franklin as Sheriff of Elmore County, Alabama will sell at auction for cash between the legal hours of sale, on Monday, the 5th day of May 2025, at approximately 1 pm 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: Lot 26, according to the Map of Ashton Park Plat No. 1, as said Map appears of record
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MOMS ENJOY GLOW PARTY WITH CHILDREN IN ECLECTIC
By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor
Mom Prom came to Eclectic once again. This time it was a glow party complete with neon lights and razzle dazzle.
“It’s just a night out for moms and their children,” organizer Carissa George said. “They get to dress up and get to enjoy themselves.”
Dozens of moms walked into the Eclectic Warehouse Friday escorted by their children. Many dressed up and ate out, but all had smiles on their faces for an accessory.
A committee came together two years ago to organize the Mom Prom. Area businesses and the Town of Eclectic have contributed to create a fun environment with snacks, games, art and of course dancing.
“We are just trying to create something for families and children to do in Eclectic,” Stephanie Stepney said.
Panthers pounce at the perfect time as postseason looms
By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter
The Elmore County softball team is hitting its stride at the right time.
Last Tuesday, the Panther marched out to a resounding 14-1 win over the Dadeville Tigers, but it was not all sunshine and rainbows to start.
Both teams struggled to get anything going through the first two innings, ending the first two frames scoreless. However, when the third inning began, it was all Elmore County from that point on.
The Panthers scored four runs to soar into the lead and put up scores in each inning until the game reached its conclusion in the sixth. Their biggest scoring output came in that final frame where they scored seven runs, capped off with an Addy Peadan home run.
In total, Elmore County finished the night with 15 hits with Addi Stephenson picking up three of her own. Kayden Edwards, Brooklyn Berry, Addie Patterson and Baileigh Ames chipped in with two apiece.
“I thought we did really well,” Elmore County coach Meghan Harris said. “We were disciplined at the plate, finally started hitting the ball. I thought the girls really stepped up and did good on the offensive side.”
The success on the offensive side translated into how the Panthers approached defense. Pitchers Lalah Culpepper and Bailey Kennedy gave the Tigers fits at the plate. Each of them allowed two hits each against opposing batters, striking out three batters in total with only one run earned.
“Both of our pitchers did a really great job throwing today,” Harris said. “(They were) hitting their spots and throwing what we needed to have our defense back
Elmore County’s Raevyn Barris fires a throw to first base against Dadeville.
them up as well.”
Since Elmore County’s win over Dadeville, it has won three of its last four games — scoring 10 or more runs in all three wins. Now the next challenge is to carry that momentum into the area tourna-
ment. Having already captured the area title over Beauregard, the Panthers acquired home-field advantage for the tournament. Much of what Harris saw against Dadeville she wants to replicate going forward.
“I think offensively, we got to keep
hitting the ball and seeing the ball backing up our pitcher on defense,” Harris said. “I think our pitching staff has done really well this year. If we keep hitting the ball like we have been the past couple of weeks, I think we could go far.”
PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS | TPI Moms and children came together to enjoy a glow party as part of the annual event.
