Wetumpka Herald April 2 2025

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Local business owners host adoption event

Coosada to settle injunction case with county

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

Denice Pittman and her sister Cherryl Knighten were in dog heaven Saturday as their business Tiers of Sweetness hosted an adoption event for the Humane Society of Elmore County Animal Shelter.

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday.

But they have always been in dog heaven. The business started in 2008 as Pittman was making cakes for dogs while working full-time as a hairdresser.

“I took a cake decorating class,” Pittman said. “Originally it was going to

The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

“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

Legacy of Elmore County art hangs at The Kelly

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Staff Report

Two shows are hanging simultaneously at The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts highlighting Elmore County’s deep rooted history in the arts.

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals

One is by Dixie Art Colony artist and Kelly Fitzpatrick mentee Louise Smith Everton and the other is a show by the Elmore County

(AASSP) named Holtville High School principal Kyle Futral the 2022 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

WOMEN WHO SHAPE THE COUNTY

Female leaders impacting the community for the better

Art Guild celebrating its 40th anniversary. According to The Kelly executive director Jennifer Eifert, linking past and current Elmore County artists is something The Kelly has always wanted to do on a grand scale but was limited in space.

“Now, we have the space and the opportunity,” Eifert said. “We love it.”

See ADOPTION, Page A6 See LEGACY, Page A6

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

The High School Principal of the Year award was presented to Futral on Friday, Jan. 28 during a schoolwide assembly at Holtville High School. Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis was in attendance for the presentation.

I“Kyle Futral is an exceptional principal and is very proactive and innovative in his thinking and approaches to managing his school,” Dennis said, As principal of Holtville High School, Futral has transformed

the school culture from that of a school struggling with low morale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excellence. By collaborating with staff, many of the school’s issues were identified and addressed. Futral’s leadership style of listening, encouraging, supporting, organizing and challenging the staff and students, caused the school culture to shift in a

n honor of Women’s History Month, the TPI staff brings you Women Who Shape the County. Through nominations, we have gathered a list of women in our local community who have shaped Tallapoosa County in all kinds of ways.

LYNN WELDON If a business comes to Wetumpka, Weldon is involved. For more than 15 years, she has served as the city’s economic development director and is currently the tourism director, also overseeing the city’s airport. Previously Weldon was the city’s public works director. Her experience across the city aids in business recruitment and development.

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. See PRINCIPAL, Page A3

WELDON See WOMEN, Page A6

Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

MARCH 26

• Genesis Robinson, 44, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to appear.

• Theft was reported on River Oaks Drive. MARCH 22

• Carson Osborne, 21, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence and attempting to elude.

• Luckyie Preyear, 20, of White Hall, was arrested for receiving stolen property.

• Keyondray McCall, 19, of Montgomery, was arrested for receiving stolen property.

MARCH 20

• Jimmie Lyons Jr., 71, of Wetumpka, was arrested for failure to appear.

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

DOGGONE GOOD TIME

Follow these tips from Tallapoosa County Emergency Management Agency director Jason Moran to safely program and use your weather radio.

■ Always refer to the owner’s manual when programming a weather radio.

■ Make sure the radio is set to “ON” to hear alerts.

■ Ensure you can hear talking. If you don’t hear talking, the radio will not work. Move to another location to pick up a signal in order to hear talking.

■ If your radio has auto setup, select the country, state and county you are located in. For older units that require a SAME code, the Tallapoosa County SAME code is 001123.

■ Set up notifications on your radio to hear an alarm during weather events.

■ Always have an additional and reliable way to receive weather information, such as Tallapoosa Alert. To get set up with Tallapoosa Alert, call 256-825-1078.

Weather radios can be purchased at most general retailers and cost between $30-$35.

If you need assistance when programming a weather radio, call the Tallapoosa County EMA office at 256-825-1078.

Scan this QR code to watch a HOW-TO video on programming your

Humane Society of Elmore County News

The simple, affordable way to save your pet’s life

By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

As we look to the start of April this week and warmer weather, time to stress the importance that April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. We see far too many heartworm positive dogs in our Shelter and just cannot stress enough the importance of keeping your dog(s) on heartworm prevention from your Veterinarian twelve months/ year. Heartworms are transferred through mosquito bites and result in actual worms living in the heart of an affected dog or cat. Heartworms cause damage to the heart and other organs so affected pets often die far too young from complications such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary inflammation, kidney issues, etc. All it takes is one bite from an infected mosquito for your unprotected pet to get heartworms.

Preventing heartworms is easy and cheap compared to the danger and cost of trying to clear them after your dog has become infected. You cannot look at your dog and know if they are or are not infected with heartworms which is why your dog must go to your veterinarian for a quick & easy blood test. Once your Veterinarian determines your dog does not have adult heartworms, they can then prescribe prevention to protect your pet. The drugs to prevent heartworms are completely different from the drugs necessary to treat a dog with heartworms so it is very important to never give your pet heartworm medicine until it has been tested by your veterinarian. The good news is heartworm prevention is safe, easy and relatively inexpensive. There are a variety of options for preventing heartworm infection in both dogs and cats, including monthly tablets and chewables, monthly topicals

and a six-month or twelve-month injectable product (available only for dogs), all available from your veterinarian. These products are not available for you to purchase at a pet supply store, your local feed store or on-line without a prescription – you must get these from a licensed Veterinarian!

Please do not purchase heartworm prevention from on-line sites that do not require a prescription from your veterinarian as you may be purchasing potentially low-quality, poorly stored/shipped products or, worse, fake products. These preventatives are extremely effective, and when administered properly will prevent heartworm infection by interrupting the life cycle so they cannot become adult heartworms. An added benefit from keeping your pet on heartworm preventative is that many of them also prevent other parasites like roundworms, whipworms and hookworms (a few also prevent tapeworms), and some products also prevent fleas as well.

Most of us only think about dogs when we think heartworm prevention, but we now know that our cats are also at great risk and there are preventives (oral & topical) for cats too. So please talk to your Veterinarian about heartworm prevention for your dogs AND cats (and, FYI, Ferrets too).

In the long run keeping your dog (and cat) on monthly heartworm prevention will not only keep your pet healthy it will save you a lot of money and heartache for a very expensive, lengthy and risky adult heartworm treatment. Face it, here in the south, mosquitos can be year-round, so please, please, please keep your pets current on heartworm prevention all twelve months.

Rea Cord is the executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.

Pet of the Week - Cowboy

Cowboy is a 9-month-old male Shepherd mix who weighs about 50 pounds that came to us as a stray and was never reclaimed. He is a bit shy at first but then warms up and is a very sweet boy. He is great with other dogs. He loves toys and likes playing tug of war. He is good with older children and just wants a family to call his own. The Humane Society of Elmore County’s adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under 1 year old. Cats over 1 can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee covers

the mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, deworming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination if old enough and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. If you are interested in meeting Cowboy 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 334567-3377 and the website is www.elmorehumane.org.

County BOE recognizes WHS theater program

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Members of the Wetumpka High School Theater Guild were called to the front of the Elmore County Board of Education meeting last month — and for good reason.

“We won another best in show, which is two years in a row and three in the last five,” WHS guild director Jeff Glass said. “It is really an unprecedented run for this group right here.”

Glass noted the accomplishments of the group and included individual accolades, one of which was best set design.

“It is really remarkable because they do not have a proper theater,” Glass said. “They go around the state and are recognized for being good.”

In addition to recognizing student achievements, the board approved some technology upgrades throughout the district, including new laptops and other technology improvements.

Most of the $1.9 million expense is funded through federal e-rate programs. It will allow all devices to be similar, operate similar and be on up to date, faster and more secure networks.

The bid allows the purchase of 950 laptops for teachers and bookkeepers, 300 laptops for counselors and those working with IEPs, eight power user laptops, 75 LCD monitors and 200 docking stations.

Additionally, the board approved changing software for the transportation department that aids in updating bus routes as students and attendance zones move. The new software from Transfinder will save the board $6,000 per year, offers better customer service, more frequent updates and works better with maps from 911 and emergency management.

IN OTHER ACTION THE ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:

• Approved February financial statements.

• Approved minutes from the Feb. 17 meeting.

• Approved facility use agreements for Holtville and Stanhope Elmore high schools.

• Approved an athletic

supplement for Millbrook Middle School track judging.

• Approved the personnel action recommendations.

• Approved a 17 Springs cooperative agreement.

• Approved a lease agreement with Alabama River Region Arts Center.

• Approved a new Child Nutrition Program bid for chicken with about a 40% savings over the previous bid.

• Tabled bids for a cargo van, pickup truck and truck body for maintenance.

DOWNTOWN ARTISTS HOST SHOW IN WETUMPKA

It

Once again a few minutes later the patient was wheeled out to recovery and soon headed home.

But I was amazed I remembered it all because I was that patient on the gurney.

The anesthesiologist said I would be given conscious seda-

BOE urged to seek local bids

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Local businesses have always found ways to support schools.

From purchasing ads in football programs, to providing cars for homecoming parades, to providing meals and snacks for staff and more, local businesses have supported the local education system any way they can. Elmore County Board of Education member Leisa Finley asked the favor to be returned when possible.

“The local businesses may not get it, but give them the opportunity,” Finley said. “If we’re not supporting local businesses, I mean, we’re shooting ourselves at the foot. So we need to when we can.”

The discussion came up at a recent Elmore County Board of Education meeting when several vehicles from a state bid were on the agenda to be purchased by the board. Finley asked if local dealerships had been sent inquiries about the purchases to which chief school fiance officer Jason Mann said they had not.

“No, because when we have done that in the past, they have been unable to come over with the inventory or the pricing that the state,” Mann said.

The state bid is done by the State of Alabama and allows

government agencies to purchase items such as vehicles without a bid process. The state bid doesn’t stop agencies from seeking bids from local businesses.

At the meeting the board was being asked to purchase two trucks from Stivers who has the current state bid on the product. The dealership had the trucks available.

Superintendent Richard Dennis said by waiting the board could potentially lose the vehicles while waiting for responses from local dealerships.

Finley asked in the future local businesses be contacted about the prospect of bidding on products and services available on state bid well before it comes to the board. She said it would give local businesses a chance to come to the table.

“If they can’t meet the pricing, then we can go elsewhere,” Finely said. “At least we have given them a chance.”

The board tabled the purchase of two trucks and a truck bed from state bid to give central office staff a chance to contact local vendors.

Dennis said the trucks, if available, will be on the next board meeting’s agenda.

“If they are not we will likely have to wait for the next state bid cycle,” Dennis said.

I could now read the clock in the operating room.

The dream was amazing. I was starting to see without glasses for the first time since I was 7.

tion. I just didn’t think I would see and hear everything. I remember hearing “ultrasound one,” and “ultrasound two” — the only difference being the speed of the hum. It was as if the dentist changed the speeds of the drill for fixing a cavity. Only the tool was in my eye. I saw the lights of the scope my doctor was looking through. It was through the same eye he was operating on. I remember the doctor pulling the surgical drape from me and putting the clear eye patch on.

CommunityCalendar

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

MOSAIC

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 MOM PROM: The Town of Eclectic will host its second annual Mom Prom from 7 to 9 p.m. April 11 at the Eclectic Warehouse. Mothers with sons and daughters of all ages are welcome. It is a cash-only event and tickets will be sold at the door.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

SPRING MARKET: The City of Wetumpka will host its annual Earth Day Celebration and Spring Market. This is a rain or shine event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12. Featured will be a plant swap from the Master Gardeners as well as arts & crafts vendors, farmers with produce and a place to drop off recyclables.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

FIREARMS CLASS: Wetumpka Police Department will be hosting a Citizen’s Firearm Class beginning at 7 a.m. April 19. The cost is $25 per person and citizens will be trained on firearms safety, fundamentals of shooting and firearms maintenance. All registered participants must bring one unloaded firearm (pistol or revolvers only), approximately 50 to 100 rounds of ammo, eye and hearing protection and a concealed carry permit if needed.

SATURDAY, MAY 3

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Lighthouse Ministries of Central Alabama presents Edify Women’s Conference. The conference will focus on worship and exploring God’s word. The cost is $20 for early birds or $30 general admission. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 at the Eclectic Ballroom.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

MAY MARKET: Eclectic the Beautiful will host its fourth annual May Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10. It is a fundraiser for the organization and will feature more than 75 vendors ranging from food, crafts, artwork, jewelry, paintings, wreaths, bows and more. There will also be food vendors.

The nurse wheeled me to post op and handed me off to another nurse. Moments later I’m wheeled out to the car. The last surgery was just over a week ago. I still wonder if it was all a dream but quickly realize I haven’t picked up my glasses since surgery. I know I will still have to wear glasses. I knew that going into the surgery. I also knew I would be “awake” for the surgery. I just didn’t know how much I would see and hear. Isn’t modern medicine great? Now to go find Pink Floyd’s Welcome to the Machine I heard in the operating room and see if I can recall more from the discussion just above my eye surgery.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

OKTOBERFEST: Main Street Wetumpka will host its annual Oktoberfest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 in downtown Wetumpka. Featured will be vendors, a kids’ zone, entertainment and a biergarten.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

COTTON FESTIVAL: The Town of Eclectic will host its 32nd annual Alabama Cotton Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11. Vendor registration is now open with early-bird specials ending Aug. 1. This is Eclectic’s largest annual festival.

ONGOING

SUPPORT GROUP: The last Thursday of every month, Restoration 49 Coffee Shop plays host to a support group for parents who have lost a child. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. each month. For more information, please contact Heather Baker at hbakerjj@aol.com.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: Preschool Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. every Friday at Wetumpka Public Library.

ECLECTIC TOWN COUNCIL

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

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

OPEN MIC: The Equality

Performing Arts Center hosts an open mic jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the

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

RED HILL COMMUNITY CLUB

MEETINGS: Red Hill Community Club Meetings are held every second Monday of the month. Join the Red Hill Historical Preservation Association in the auditorium of the Old Red Hill School, located off state Route 229 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events.

MOUNT HEBRON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Come join us at 4530 Mt. Hebron Road in Eclectic. Our Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10:30. There is also a Wednesday night Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information call Pastor Edwin Walker at 334-541-2025

LUNCH AND LEARN: Lunch and learn Tuesdays with Kelly are scheduled at the Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery at 124 Company Street in Wetumpka from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.thekelly.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

GRACE POINT: Celebrate Recovery meets at Grace Point Community Church at 78223 Tallassee Highway in Wetumpka each Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to the meetings which provide a safe and loving environment for individuals seeking to conquer their hurts, habits and hangups. For more information, visit www.Gracepoint.info or contact Gwin Greathouse at gwingreathouse@gmail.com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

SANTUCK: Celebrate Recovery meets each Thursday at 6:15 p.m. at Santuck Baptist Church at 7250 Central Plank Rd. This is a Christcentered, 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hangups. Call 334-567-2364 for more information or contact jyates@ santuckbaptist.org.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: Gamblers Anonymous meets Saturdays at 6 p.m. at Cedarwood Community Church at 10286 U.S. Highway 231 in Wallsboro/ Wetumpka. Call 334-567-0476 for more information.

AA MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays at 7 p.m. located at 105 Tuskeena St. in Wetumpka.

Cliff Williams is the news editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Inc.’s Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at cliff.williams@ thewetumpkaherald.com.

LINDA MOSHER

Mosher is a Tallassee staple.

From her dress shop, Linda’s, in Talisi, to serving on the Tallassee City Council, she is Tallassee through and through. For years she has dressed young ladies and men for formals, weddings and more. Customers travel for miles to shop with her. Two years ago she was appointed to a vacant seat on the Tallassee City Council. From there she has advocated for downtown Tallassee. Outside of her shop and the council Mosher can be found all around Tallassee in its coffee shops and stores helping where she can.

JENNY STUBBS

Stubbs was the first executive director of Main Street Wetumpka. Her family has been in Elmore County and Wetumpka for generations. She was one of several who helped with the application as HGTV looked to take its Hometown series on the road. Stubbs was on the ground as producers first came to town looking to see if Wetumpka would be a fit for the show Ben and Erin Napier made famous. Currently Stubbs is still advocating for Wetumpka and Elmore County through writing and making sure her husband and state Rep. Troy Stubbs is in the know.

BILLIE RAWLS

Rawls is the curator of the Elmore County Black History Museum. She brings history to life sharing stories of the Black community and her own. She graduated from the all-Black Doby High School just prior to integration. She knows in detail the history of the local Black community and is ready to share it with friends and visitors.

ADOPTION

Continued from A1

be a bakery just for pets,

ANN HARPER Harper is the economic development director for the City of Millbrook. She led the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and brings the skills, experience and connections she made there to play in Millbrook. She has been instrumental in recruiting businesses and is in the middle of recruitment for The Marketplace at 17 Springs. She helped with negotiations to bring Big Mike’s Steakhouse and Baumhauer’s to Millbrook.

DEBORAH STRINGFELLOW

and driven them around the county to potential sites. She is also greatly responsible in many of the partnerships that have developed in the last few years across Elmore County.

KRISTY MEANOR

Stringfellow is a relative newcomer to the area. She was looking to work closer to her grandchildren and landed a job at Airport Road Intermediate School after living the last several years in Georgia. But it didn’t take long for staff and the state to discover her abilities as a teacher with decades of experience. Stringfellow was soon mentoring teachers and staff on campus. She was then chosen as the school’s teacher of the year and then Elmore County Schools teacher of the year. Last spring she was selected as the Alabama Teacher of the Year and has spent the last year sharing her love of teaching with other teachers across the state.

LISA VAN WAGNER

Meanor is the artistic director at the Wetumpka Depot. Under Meanor’s leadership, the Depot has grown its footprint in River Region Theater. Many shows feature actors from across the tri-county area. Shows at the Depot are a tourist attraction and are frequented by many on date nights. One of Meanor’s biggest accomplishments is bringing the Penguin Project to the Depot stage. It gives special needs children a chance to act with the help of volunteer mentors who learn as much as the penguins.

RANA FUTRAL

have been accepted to further their education. When the center was enlarged a few years ago, recent graduates were seen on site with the various trades during the construction process. Some graduates are in the medical field. Johnson’s role also has her overseeing career tech at Elmore County Schools’ four high schools.

MARILYN WINBORN

city host other events and helping organizations with parades and events.

REA CORD

Winborn can frequently be found around The Kelly. She offers classes on jewelry making most notably with beads as it helps tell the history of Africans and their voyages to North America. Her interest in African beads started when she was in college. She would see students from Africa use the beads as a means to barter. It was a tradition passed from generation to generation. At one point beads were used as currency. Winborn aims to promote the history of the beads while helping others create unique pieces of jewelry such as earrings, necklaces and rings.

GINA PELLEGRINO

Van Wagner is the executive director Elmore County Economic Development Authority. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to ECEDA after many years working as an attorney representing businesses across the world. In Elmore County she has leveraged her knowledge of the business world creating a list of people and assets various industries might be interested in. She has led teams of Elmore County representatives to retail conferences for business recruitment. She has met company ownership at the airport in Wetumpka

but God had a different plan and so we have Tiers of Sweetness.”

The small bakery still offers pet options. Even

For more than 20 years, Futral has been at First Community Bank of Central Alabama. For the last year and half, she has served as CEO after previously serving as the bank’s CFO. The Elmore County native worked across the state before setting an anchor in Elmore County to raise a family with two children graduating from Elmore County High School. In her role as CEO she wants to continue the bank’s tradition of being truly local with all its employees and holdings being from the tri-county area. Futral like many of the bank’s employees shop and live amongst the bank’s customers.

EMILIE JOHNSON

Johnson leads the Elmore County Technical Center as its director. The center has grown to serve more than 1,100 students per day through nearly 20 different programs. Johnson has helped recruit instructors in aviation mechanics, diesel repair and welding to name a few. Students from the center’s programs have jobs before graduating or

on Saturday they had dog-friendly options available. It was a good thing as some new dog parents were adopting puppies. At least four puppies went home with new parents. The sisters pledged half

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The Kelly has always had some work from DAC artists including Fitzpatrick. But thanks to Angus Everton and his family, The Kelly now has more than 80 works from DAC artist Louise Smith Everton. Everton traveled with his mother to the colony on Lake Jordan and Elmore County from Birmingham in the 1940s and 50s.

“Mother painted a great deal down here,” Angus Everton said. “In fact Kelly is my godfather.”

Everton said his mother had 100s of paintings stacked up, many unsigned.

“She never looked at

Pellegrinio owns the Domino’s franchises in Wetumpka and Millbrook along with her husband. But just because she is part of a national chain doesn’t prevent her local involvement. Almost daily she can be found kneading out the pizza dough working alongside her employees. Pellegrinio is active in chambers of commerce. She helps with fundraisers for community and school events.

DANAE MORGAN Morgan is the special events coordinator at the City of Millbrook. She is responsible for many of the city events in Millbrook including the growth of the city’s Christmas and Halloween events at The Village Green. She also spearheaded the start of The Art Mill that hosts many art shows and classes. Morgan can also be seen behind the scenes helping the

their sales from the bakery and to match adoption fees from the event to the shelter.

Hosting the adoption event in The Alley just across from the bakery is also another way for the

them,” Everton said. “They were preserved because the way they were stacked air couldn’t circulate through them. She never looked at them.”

The paintings made their way to Maryland as the family moved north. Another move and the art was rediscovered by Everton.

Over the years the family pulled a few pieces for themselves.

“We had so much more,” Everton said. “We didn’t want to just let it go to somewhere it didn’t mean much.”

The Everton family worked out an extended loan for more than 80 pieces to The Kelly including notes and letters.

“The idea is for it to turn

Cord has been the executive director at the Humane Society of Elmore County for years. Under her leadership many animals have been rescued and issues of pet care have been highlighted. As the director of the humane society’s animal shelter, Cord has been on the front lines advocating for spay and neuter. She has also been front and center in fundraising taking pies to the face and being hosed down all to raise money for the shelter.

ASHLEY WILLIAMS

Williams is the owner of Millbrook’s Pest Pro. More than a business owner, she is a community servant. Williams is greatly involved with the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce serving on its board. She also heads up the chamber’s efforts with young professionals and student ambassador programs. Williams is frequently found at community events volunteering her time.

LANA HERBERT

Herbert owns

Lil’ Farmhouse Market Grew business from online business to monthly market to Company Street location in Wetumpka in three years. Herbert was a teacher at Eclectic Middle School when the COVID19 pandemic stopped traditional teaching. She was leading students from home and filling free time with crafting. She saw a place to start selling some of her crafts and other clothing finds online and quickly added a popup shop at the Main Street Wetumpka Community Market. It didn’t take long before Herbert opened her brick and mortar store on Company Street. Along the way she has served in the community especially through the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce where she currently serves as an ambassador.

sisters to help the shelter without taking home any more animals.

“We have four dogs and can’t add anybody else,” Pittman said. “This is the next best thing. We want to support them and help

into a donation at some point,” Everton said. The Everton family recently returned to Wetumpka to see the show hanging in The Kelly.

“I don’t know that I have ever seen this much of my mother’s work hanging in one place at once,” Everton said. “She had some paintings hanging in the museum in Birmingham and she had some in the museum in Montgomery, but never like this. She would have died and gone to heaven to see this.”

Louise Everton’s connection to the colony came through a Birmingham art teacher. Involvement with the DAC saw a connection with Warree Carmichael LeBron. After the DAC

them find homes for pets.” Knighten doesn’t have a dog currently. “I have a cat now,” Knighten said. “Goliath would not be happy with a dog or another cat as far as that goes.”

slowed, LeBron created another colony on family property on Hatchett Creek in Coosa County. Some of LeBron’s work hangs in The Kelly for the Everton show along with correspondence inviting Everton to Coosa County.

Everton’s work is reminiscent of Fitzpatrick, all soft watercolor. The scenes include some anyone who has visited downtown Wetumpka would recognize.

It matches well with the show from the Elmore County Art Guild as many of the subjects in its show are also downtown Wetumpka landmarks. The Guild’s show features more than 90 pieces of art from more than 40 local artists.

The key to a good night’s sleep

Ilay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. - Psalm 3:5

Have you ever had a sleepless night? You were tired, but your mind kept racing and thinking about some problem or situation. It’s hard to sleep on nights like that.

I’ve had a few of those unpleasant nights myself through the years. But I doubt I’ve had a problem like the one David was facing when he wrote that he laid down and slept, and then woke again.

The superscription (those words at the top of some psalms before the actual text begins) tells us that David wrote this psalm when he was fleeing from his son Absalom. David’s own son was plotting to take over his father’s kingdom. After a four year cam-

BETHLEHEM EAST

BAPTIST CHURCH

Bethlehem East Baptist Church will have all Sunday school classes beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning followed by regular service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. We will continue with Facebook

Live Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

Regular hours of service are Sundays- 9 a.m. Sunday School and 10 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. the church offers Children’s Gospel Project, Youth Bible Study and Adult Prayer Meeting. Regular office hours

MIKE MCELROY Pastor

paign to steal away the hearts of the people from his father, Absalom went to Hebron and proclaimed himself king. He amassed troops for a coup against David and his loyal army. He wanted to take his father’s crown, throne, kingdom and life. David and his servants had to flee Jerusalem to escape with their lives. David wrote what we know as Psalm 3 while he was on this sad journey. In addition to Absalom’s treachery, David was troubled by the number of people who

are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

ETUMC’s Rivers Edge Flea Market is now closed. The church will start a new project called Rivers Edge Food Pantry. ETUMC will provide canned food, water, dry beans and rice, blankets, and jackets. If you want to donate or help with the cause, call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913.

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Please join us for Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. when the Rev. Lee Lowery will celebrate the Holy Eucharist. We are asking everyone please to wear

had been disloyal to him and the hateful things they were saying about him. “Many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God.”

Their estimate of David’s chance of survival was grim-it was hopeless, not even God could save him now.

Have you known the pain of people thinking you are a hopeless case? Whether it comes from a friend with tears in his eyes or an enemy who is gloating over your troubles, it really hurts to be labeled hopeless.

The doomsayers were wrong about David. His salvation would come from the very source they had dismissed— God himself. The Lord was David’s shield— his defense. The Lord was David’s glory, even when the people around

a mask. The service will be live streamed on Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/EpiphanyTallassee/ For more information, visit the church website at http://epiphanytallassee.org/

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

First Presbyterian Church, located at 514 Central Blvd. will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. for all veterans and first responders and their family members.

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him humiliated and despised him. The Lord was the one who lifted David’s head, giving the imperiled king courage, confidence and joy.

Can you imagine trying to sleep when your own son is intent on killing you and stealing your reign? But David said he did sleep and wake up, because the Lord sustained him.

David didn’t fear who was against him because of his confidence that God was for him. David was not boasting of his own military power or his clever plan to save himself from Absalom. He asked God to act in his defense against his enemies and save him. He knew and acknowledged God as the one who would rescue him. I want to be like David — humble, dependent and confi-

(traditional). Sunday School for all ages is offered Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., and a nursery is available for infants.

CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee. com or call us: 334-283-2195.

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HILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

Invites you to join us each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. for Sunday School, followed immediately by our Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Bible Study is Wednesday at 6:00

dent. Don’t you? Imagine how much less anxiety we’d suffer and how much better we could sleep if you and I learned to rely on God the way David did. May the Lord grant us grace to trust him more!

Mike McElroy recently retired after preaching almost 27 years at East Tallassee Church of Christ. He is the author of The Abiding Companion: A Friendly Guide to Your Journey Through the New Testament and Christmas Pilgrims: A Journey to See Jesus. In retirement, Mike plans to continue writing and publishing books in his Abiding Companion series of essays about each chapter of the Bible. He can be reached at mbmcelroy@gmail.com.

p.m. We also offer a Sunday evening prayer gathering for those wishing to join together in prayer. If you need prayer or know someone who does, you may call 33-567-9695 and leave a voicemail prayer request or drop a prayer request by our prayer box located on our sanctuary porch. We will carry all requests to the Lord in our hour of prayer. Hillside is located at 405 Old Montgomery Highway in Wetumpka. If you have questions, please call us at 334567-9695.

HILLSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH

Angel’s Attic ministry provides clothing for all members of the family. The Attic is located at 210 Old Montgom-

ery Highway and is open each Wednesday afternoon between the hours of 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. If you wish to donate clothing items, please do so during the Wednesday hours of operation. This is a free service to the community. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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– Proverbs 10:12

Three-time state champ Land Bell ends on a high note

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

The name Land Bell will reverberate through the halls of Tallassee for years to come.

If it was not already known, Bell is one of the best wrestlers to ever take the mat for Tallassee. In his senior year, he went a perfect 57-0 en route to his third consecutive state title at 150 pounds. It was also this year that he broke 100 straight

wins, being the first In Tallassee history to do so, and ended the year on a 135-match win streak.

“It’s been three years since he’s lost a match, which is unheard of in wrestling,” Tallassee wrestling coach John Mask said. “When you wrestle the people we do, and the number of matches we wrestle — to go 135 in a row without losing is just extraordinary.” Bell is the 2025 Elmore County Wrestler of the Year, and even he

Tallassee wrestling reins supremes under Mask

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

The Tallassee wrestling team will forever go down in history with the plethora of accolades it accrued this year.

The Tigers ended the season with a perfect 43-0, 13 state qualifiers and five individual state championships, all accumulating in a state championship for the squad. At the helm of the operations is John Mask, the 2025 Elmore County Wrestling Coach of the Year.

Mask has been a part of Tallassee wrestling for the past 25 years, serving as head coach for 23 years. Even with a revolving door of seniors departing, one thing remains consistent — Tallassee will remain at the top, proving it is all a testament to the culture Mask has created with the Tigers.

“Last year we graduated eight seniors and the year before that, we graduated eight seniors,” Mask said. “So even though we lose those seniors every year, the expectations don’t change. This year’s seniors and I mention Land (Bell), Mason Nelson and Jude Rogers. The legacy they leave behind is the way they led this year and the expectations and the way they support one another and love one another.”

Of course, the senior class leaves a lasting impact with how they lead their underclassman, but they also led Tallassee to another milestone for the program.

“A lot of people may not realize it, but in dual matches, we haven’t lost in 151 regular-season matches,” Mask said. “I mean, this senior group has led Tallassee to 151

straight wins in the last four years of the regular season. The senior class in the last four years, they are 141-3, and the only three losses are coming in the playoffs of the dual state championship and those are in the finals.”

Heading into this year, the team had a list of things they wanted to accomplish and through the year slowly but surely checked every box.

“The senior group, their expectations going in was, we’re going to win it all,” Mask said. “We’re going to win the team dual title and the individual, in Huntsville, win that one the Blue Mat. They were the driving force, the seniors, pretty much would reiterate what I said at every practice. They would have their own meetings and reiterate it. And they really drove home to everybody that the expectations were to win it all.”

Tallassee’s strong performances were not just limited to Alabama. Mask carefully constructed a schedule in which his wrestlers would take on other teams from neighboring states, where yet again, Tallassee finished on top.

“In Alabama, there are different wrestling styles,” Mask said. “You have some teams that ride legs, some teams that’s more neutral, they do different takedowns. So going and seeing teams from all across the southeast, to me, helps better prepare the men that when they do see the best in Alabama; they’re ready; they feel confident; they’ve seen it all. They’re prepared.”

The Tigers will lose seven seniors from this

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was impressed by his own achievement this season.

“I don’t even think words can just describe how I felt in that moment,” Bell said about his 135 match win streak. “Because, I mean, all the work I’ve put in, all the extra hours I’ve done, all the self practices I’ve had, all the times I’ve been in the gym by myself alone, it just all paid off. It’s just,

2025 ALL-ELMORE COUNTY WRESTLING TEAM

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:

LAND BELL, TALLASSEE

There arguably no better wrestler in the county than Tallassee’s Land Bell. After ending his senior campaign with a 135-match win streak and capturing his third consecutive state title at 150 pounds, Bell goes down as one of the most decorated wrestlers in school history. In his senior year he went a perfect 57-0.

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SWAYZE MARTIN, WETUMPKA

Wetumpka’s Swayze

Martin was one of many to qualify for state this year for the Indians, ending this year in fifth place at 132 pounds. Martin posts an impressive 82-31 record with 35 wins coming via pin. He is just a sophomore with two years left to go before his high school career ends, but where it stands now he is in good standings to improve upon his success next year.

MASON NELSON, TALLASSEE

Tallassee’s Mason Nelson was one of five individual state champions for the undefeated Tigers, with this being his second consecutive title. He ended the year with just one loss to his record while winning 53 matches — taking down Ryker Houston of Alexandria in the championship bout.

TYLER PAYTON, ELMORE COUNTY

Back-to-back sure does sound good when you’re Elmore County’s Tyler Payton. The two-time standout wrestler for the Panthers went near perfect with a record of 28-1 in his sophomore year with his final win coming

against Bryson Millwood of Corner High School.

JACK BROWN, WETUMPKA

Among the other state qualifiers for Wetumpka was senior Jack Brown in the 190-pound division. In the year he went 36-14, but fell to Dominique Morrissette of McAdory in the fifth-place match — earning him a sixth place in Class 6A.

TRA’MEL MCCOY, TALLASSEE

Another Tiger to take the top spot in the state championship was Tra’Mel McCoy. In the first place match, McCoy took down Weaver’s Dylan Brown via a 12-6 decision, to end his campaign with a 45-4 record.

DOMINIC SAGER, STANHOPE ELMORE

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Dominic Sager. He was already a standout wrestler on last year’s team, but further proved his dominance this season being crowned the Class 6A 285-pound champion in just his sophomore year. In his career he posts a 51-11 record with 34 pins, nine

techs and three major decisions.

BARRETT ADAMS, WETUMPKA Wetumpka’s Barrett Adams came onto the scene last year as an eighth grader for the Indians and now cements himself as a top wrestler for the school. Adams posted a 51-9 on the year and came away with fifth place at state.

THOMAS PATTERSON, TALLASEE Atop of the Class 1A-4A 106 pound podium was Tallassee’s Thomas Patterson. He took down Alexandria’s Jeremy Lambert in the first place match to put his final record at 50-2. Patterson is only a sophomore with the odds of a back-to-back championship seemingly in the cards.

DYLAN FARRIS, HOLTVILLE Holtville’s Dylan Farris did something this year that has been done since 2018 for the program — placing at state. Farris fell to eventual state championship John Stewart to come away with a second

Wetumpka’s baseball legacy: Three former Indians shine at South Alabama

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

The Wetumpka community has a rich history of athletics, spanning all sports.

That sentiment was proven even more so in a collegiate baseball game where three former Indians took to the diamond — Kyle Morrison, Ty Brooks and Jaxon Shineflew.

All three were notable players in high school, but have found a new home in Mobile with the University of South Alabama.

Morrison currently sits at second in batting average with .358 also leading the team with six home runs. Brooks has the seventh-highest batting average with a .253 alongside 16 hits under his belt. Shineflew commands the mound, where he’s appeared in eight games and starting for two. He posts a 3.38 ERA with a 1-1 record as a starter.

It’s one thing to produce one Division-I caliber player, but Wetumpka produced three all sharing the field at some point in their high school career. In the eyes of head baseball coach Russ Brooks, that’s something you don’t see very often.

“It’s pretty special,” Brooks said. “Three kids playing Division-I baseball on the same team that played high school ball (together) and have been playing together since seventh grade. Usually, it doesn’t happen.”

Of course, all three were gifted with the talent to make it to the next level. However it was their time at Wetumpka that helped instill the mindset of doing whatever it takes to not only make yourself better but the team as a whole better.

“You can’t play bigtime baseball if you can’t make plays in big-time moments,” Brooks said. “That’s the culture, the pressure can’t bother you and it won’t. We’re lucky to coach good players, and we try to get them ready. So when they do go play college, wherever they go,

they’re ready for it.”

It’s not just the mindset of the players that has helped Wetumpka baseball be so successful, it’s the coaching staff backing them as well. Brooks enjoys winning games as much as any other coach in the state, but what drives him as a coach is helping his players take the next step.

“I enjoy trying to help kids get out and get to school,” Brooks said. “I just think it makes our program look good. That’s probably one of the reasons I still coach is just helping the kid go to college, wherever it may be. I like winning games, losing games it’s part (of it). I want to win, but at the same time, the

almost overwhelming, just how much excitement that it brings me.”

On the mat, Bell is just flat-out dominant and his record indicates it. He attributed his success to his work ethic and just how competitive he is.

“I got tired of losing,” Bell said. “I don’t like to lose, I’d always had a dream of whenever I grow up, I want to be a state champion. Sometimes you got to make sacrifices and I gave up hanging out with my friends to stay after practice a lot. It just kind of just came from who I am. I’m a very hard worker and I strive to be the best at everything I do. Whether that’s a math test, whether it’s an eating competition. Whatever it is, I just want to be the best at everything.”

Even someone like Mask, who has been at Tallassee for 25 years, understands how special of a talent Bell is.

“If you could build as an avatar, if you could create the perfect wrestler, I mean, that’s Land Bell,” Mask said. “Because he’s strong, he’s quick, he’s fast, he’s very technical, he has knowledge of the sport.”

There were many instances of Bell’s historic year, but it was in one match in Florida against a nationally ranked wrestler that stood out to Mask.

“He was down with 30 seconds left by four points and had to come back and win,” Mask said. “So going to the beach and wrestling this guy from Florida, that was the best match I’ve seen in a while. And then he found a way to win, it was just amazing to watch.” However, it’s not just the mat where Bell shines brightly — he’s a leader first and foremost. He has been on the varsity wrestling

Wetumpka looks to regroup after Slapout Wood Bat Classic

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

It was a game the Wetumpka baseball team would like to forget.

The Indians traveled to Deatsville to participate in the Slapout Wood Bat Classic, where things just did not seem to go their way. They opened with a loss to the Rebels, 1-0, but came back the next day to snatch a 5-4 victory over Autauga Academy. However, that’s where things took a turn.

kid that wants to come here and wants to get out and play somewhere else — I’ll do whatever I can do for him.”

The Indians’ success in producing collegiate baseball players does not end with the three Jaguars. Brooks knows their impact will only pay dividends for his current team and knows they are every bit as capable of also taking the field at the next level.

“Those three kids; Jaxon Shineflew, Kyle Morrison and Ty Brooks, they’re special players,” Brooks said. “Really special and that’s what it takes if you go and win. And we got some, some special ones in that dugout right here.”

team since he was in seventh grade, with many before him showing him leadership qualities.

He took those lessons he learned as an underclassman to a focal point on the team for the past three seasons.

“Since I was an underclassman, I always wanted to push everybody and I wanted everybody to push each other,” Bell said. “And one thing led to another like, if you were slacking off in practice, I’d get on them. But if I was having a bad day, I’d want you to get on my butt. I’ve always wanted to hold people accountable, because not everybody knows their worth. If you’re not willing to throw in 110% every single day, then I don’t want you to start because I can’t count on you. And this year, that’s just something that our team did.”

Bell’s leadership trait not only draws praise for Mask, but he would also go as far as to say that’ll be emulated by the upcoming senior class.

“I will see wrestlers stepping up in leadership roles and really doing what Land did, they will fill the void” Mask said. “His legacy is that people will now step in, they know what he did and how hard he worked. So you will see people trying to be Land, you will see people trying to break his records. And to me, that’s the best legacy you can leave behind.”

His wrestling career does not end in Tallassee, Bell will be taking the leap to college level at the University of North Carolina Pembroke, a Division-II school. It’ll be there that Bell plans to continue his successful career with high aspirations for himself.

“I want to be a collegiate national champion,” Bell said. “I hope to be an All-American my first year. But with that is going to come a grind and it’s going to take a lot of work. This can take a lot of work and determination and a whole bunch of grit. And I’m excited for it.”

Wetumpka opened the single elimination game portion against Holtville, where it just was not the Indians’ day falling 14-1. Despite Mason Fuller scoring a run at the top of the first, that’s about all the good that came out of the game.

The main issue that plagued Wetumpka, especially in the first inning, were pitching errors. Tyler Johnson led off on the mound and through just half an inning racked up four walks and four runs. Henry Evers entered the game in Johnson’s place, where the pitching woes continued. At one point in time, Wetumpka threw 15 consecutive balls which resulted in four straight walks for Holtville.

The Bulldog took advantage of those miscues, jumping out to an 8-1 lead by the end of the first inning. Evers carved out some solid outings on the mound in his limited action, holding the Bulldogs scoreless in the second inning. But even with his success, Holtville found a way out by scoring six runs combined through

the third and fourth innings to end the game prematurely.

Following spring break, Wetumpka has yet to come back to its earlier season form. After opening the season 16-5, the Indians have dropped four of its last five games. Head coach Russ Brooks knows they’re capable of turning things around but takes blame as to what has caused a decline in production.

“Basically everything that’s happened since spring break is my fault,” Brooks said. “We for some reason, hadn’t played real well, but all we can do is flush it. But everything that has happened since we started is flat-out my fault.”

Brooks knows they can’t take a game like that to heart, especially right before the start of area play. Wetumpka has shown capabilities of being one of the best teams in the state, but right now it is aiming to get back to form. Brooks said the Indians can’t look back at these games and have to focus on what’s ahead.

“At the end of the day, baseball is a fun game, but it can be really mean sometimes,” Brooks said. “And for the past five days, it’s been mean to us. We haven’t done what we needed to do, but it shouldn’t affect you. If you can be mentally tough, you can get over stuff. I mean stuff happens in life, you wake up tomorrow and it’s over. It’s over now.”

Wetumpka will play a few more non-area games before it faces off against Stanhope Elmore next Tuesday.

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

When you end the first inning with a seven-run lead, odds are you’re going to come out victorious. That’s exactly how things played out for the Holtville baseball team, who cruised to a 14-1 victory over Wetumpka in the Slapout Wood Bat Classic on Saturday. The first inning played heavily in

the Bulldogs’ favor with a mixture of capitalizing off of the Indians’ mistakes combined with their own prowess at the plate. Six of their eight runs scored came from pitching miscues while the remaining two runs came via a Elijah Headley single to bring in Jadon Quates and Chance Brock for scores. “What I noticed is their pitcher was struggling a little bit throwing

New era dawns for county athletics with facility upgrades

It’s out with the old and in with the new for many schools across Tallapoosa and Elmore counties. A chunk of the schools either refurbish or start from ground zero with top-of-the-line equipment for their sports teams.

I’ll start with my neck of the woods here in Tallapoosa County with the construction of the new Benjamin Russell High School set to debut in January 2026. The school itself is going to be a top-of-the-line building with state-of-the-art amenities for students, with an added emphasis on student-athletes. One of the major additions comes in the form of a new track, which will be the first of its kind in Alexander City. There will be a new practice field smack dab in the middle of it, where the Kirk Johnson era at Benjamin Russell will really get to hit the ground running. However, it all pales in compar-

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Wetumpka at Calera, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3 HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Elmore County at Wetumpka, 6 p.m.

4 Prattville Christian Academy at Tallassee, 5 p.m.

4 Stanhope Elmore at Percy Julian, 6 p.m.

4 Brewbaker Tech at Holtville, 6 p.m.

4 Lowndes at Edgewood, 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Beauregard at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. (DH)

4 Tallassee at LAMP, 6 p.m.

4 Percy Julian at Stanhope El-

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a strike,” Holtville coach Scott Tubbs said. “So I told our guys, we’re gonna put the pressure on him and just show him something. We were just showing fake bunt until he could throw a strike. If he threw a strike, then we’re gonna get out of it. But he couldn’t, so he kind of helped us in that situation by not being able to find the strike

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ison to the $400,000 investment made to a new weight room. In my own conversations with Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes and director of facilities Mark Simmons, the investment catered toward providing more racks for the student-athletes. They both noted the equipment they have now is good, but they did not have enough of it or the space to hold it all. When students step foot on the new campus that won’t be an issue.

Martin-Savarese Stadium is also to receive a new upgrade come time for the football season with a video board set to be added in the end

more, 5 p.m.

4 Calera at Wetumpka, 6:30 p.m.

4 Brewbaker Tech at Holtville, 4 p.m. (DH) 4 Lowndes at Edgewood, 3:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4 Trinity at Tallassee, 5:30 p.m.

4 Wetumpka at Holtville, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Marbury at Elmore County, 6:30 p.m.

4 LAMP at Tallassee, 4:30 p.m. (DH)

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Edgewood at Lagoon Tournament, TBD

zone.”

Although their ability to score runs would catch the eyes of most spectators, what truly shines was the Bulldogs defense. Carson McCutchin saw sole pitching duties where he allowed just three hits while striking out three batters. Even when the Indians made contact, the Bulldogs — more times than not — came down with the ball. However, defense has been one of the weaker points for them this year.

“We were pretty solid today,

place finish at state. In his junior year, he posted a 35-20 record for the Bulldogs.

NOLAN ADDEO, TALLASSEE

To round out the Tallassee state champions was Nolan Addeo, cap -

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year’s squad, but even so, the expectations will not change.

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zone. I can’t really give a timetable as far as that goes, but from what I’ve heard it’ll be there come the fall. Of course what’s going on in Tallapoosa County is exciting, I have to mention the investments made to athletics in Elmore County.

The first is the entirety of 17 Springs in general. I’ve been only once but when I say my jaw dropped, it was practically dragging on the floor as I made my way to the practice fields. Everything there is just awesome and I’m jealous I don’t have it readily available to visit more often. Already 17 Springs has hosted multiple high school games between Elmore County teams and even plays as the home field for others — which leads me to the next investments made in Elmore County.

Everyone who did not already have one is getting new turf fields;

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4 Tallassee at Horseshoe Bend, 11 a.m.

4 Wetumpka at Smiths Station, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Marbury at Stanhope Elmore, 12 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Edgewood at Lagoon Tournament, TBD

MONDAY, APRIL 7

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Elmore County at Saint James, 6 p.m.

4 LAMP at Tallassee, 5 p.m.

4 Edgewood at Morgan, 4 p.m.

and that’s where we’ve been shaky most of the year,” Tubbs said. “We’ve been making a bunch of changes through the last three or four weeks to try to find the right group. But when you try to find the right group defensively and you also got to have the right sticks in the lineup too. Some of the guys that are a little struggling defensively, a little bit, we have to pick them up a little bit, because we need their bat in the lineup. But I think everybody’s starting to play

turing the Class 1A-4A 215-pound title over Bayside’s Noah Breeland. He ended his junior campaign with a 48-2 record for the Tigers. Tallassee coach John Mask has high expectations for Addeo this coming season.

CASEY CRUMPTON, ELMORE COUNTY

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Elmore County, Tallassee and Holtville. Construction is still in the early stages for all three schools but is expected to be complete once the fall football season rolls around. That is not the only new additions coming to those schools. Stanhope Elmore, Elmore County, Holtville and Tallassee will be brandishing a video board in their stadiums to pair along nicely with the new turf. I can’t help but get a weird instance of deja vu from my high school athletics career. Heading into my senior year it was a similar instance where my county approved the plans for all six schools to receive a new turf field. It was a rough go of things during spring and through the summer, but come time for the football season we were ready to take to our new home field. Now, six years later that field in Georgia is still in tip-top shape. Although I will admit the switch

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Edgewood at Morgan, 4 p.m. (DH)

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4 Holtville at Tallassee, 6 p.m.

4 Chelsea at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m. (boys)

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Elmore County at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m.

4 Montgomery Catholic at Tallassee, 5 p.m.

4 Wetumpka at Stanhope Elmore, 6 p.m.

4 Chilton County at Holtville, 6 p.m.

from grass to turf may be wonky at first and turf burns are no joke, it still signals a new era for all these schools. I know I won’t get to relish in the glory of these new fields and video boards as much as the people in Elmore County will, I’ll still be excited nonetheless. Investments made in athletics, although pricey, are necessary. Not only does it benefit the current student-athletes walking the halls, but it helps those coming up. These investments will do nothing but bring more eyes to all of Elmore County, which in turn will show how desirable of a place it is to be. Even though nothing is done just yet and construction is still on going, I can’t wait to go and see the new looks across our coverage area.

Samuel Higgs is the sports editor of The Outlook.

4 Morgan at Edgewood, 4 p.m. (DH) HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Percy Julian at Tallassee, 6:30 p.m. 4 Wetumpka at Stanhope Elmore, 4:30 p.m. 4 Morgan at Edgewood, 4 p.m.

SOCCER 4 Tallassee at St. James, 5:30 p.m. 4 Alabama Christian Academy at Wetumpka, 5:30 p.m. 4 Benjamin Russell at Stanhope Elmore, 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

4 Booker T. Washington at Tallassee, 5 p.m.

with a little more confidence, and that’s playing a big role.” Holtville is on a trend to reach its peak, and it could not have come at a better time. It has yet to play an area with Marbury in the top spot as of right now. If Holtville continues on the trajectory it is right now then a top spot in Class 5A Area 5 seems likely, but the biggest thing is consistency going forward.

“First of all, we got to make sure everybody’s unselfish and everybody’s got to pull from

Payton was not alone as the only Elmore County wrestler to place in the state tournament, Casey Crumpton ended his freshman campaign with a third place finish, taking down Hayden’s Eli Mcalpine. On the year, Crumpton went 41-14 to be another shining wrestler for the Panthers.

Avery Brantley, Tallassee Hunter Chavis, Holtville

one another,” Tubbs said. “It’s a team thing; It’s not a we thing or a me thing. So as long as we keep pulling for each other and keep staying consistent, I think we’ll be fine. Pitching has gotta be spot on because we do struggle a little bit at the plate. We’re going to have to be consistent, but I like what I’ve seen over the last week and that was our goal going into this tournament was just build consistency. Right now I’m pretty pleased where we’re at.”

Aiden Bridgman, Tallassee Hudson Mann, Holtville Roman McWilliams, Tallassee Tyson Ratliffe, Holtville Brady Adams, Tallassee Liam Mckinney, Wetumpka Joseph Hooks, Tallassee Eli Walsh, Wetumpka Zack Crosthwait, Tallassee Troy Watson, Wetumpka Jude Rogers, Tallassee

The rising seniors will have the same goals as the class before them, with the trend flowing all the way down to the middle school level.

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been scheduled.The matter is due before circuit court Judge Patrick Pinkston on April 18.

In the executive session, the council also settled on the sale price of $65,000 each for two lots the town owns at the intersection of Coosada Parkway and Coosada Road.

Coosada resident Josh Hagan spoke to the council asking for help at the inter-

these seven seniors, the ones coming back, and then the ones that’ve been in second-third string, are gonna step up,” Mask said “We’re going to expect no less. We’re going to expect to

“The stop lines are not lined up with the stop signs,” Hagan said. “I spoke to the count about it and they painted the lines where they were.”

Hagan said the alignment possibly caused a crash he was in at the intersection. He said he was waiting for a log truck to complete a turn and another vehicle would not wait their turn. He said if the signs were moved to the line it would make it difficult for trucks to turn and suggested moving the lines back to the stop signs.

keep winning. That’s the culture, and that’s what we expect here.

The seniors next year, Avery Brantley, Tra’Mel (McCoy) and Nolan (Addeo), those guys are going to push the younger guys,

In other business, The council approved hiring former Coosada town clerk Olivia Jones for the same position temporarily at $14 per hour. The council also voted to change financial records to give Jones access to do town business.

Coosada court clerk Mya Jimenez also received a $2 per hour raise.

Elmore County Museum curator Sharon Fox spoke with the council about the museum’s efforts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. She said the museum is trying to host events in all of Elmore County’s

the ones that maybe didn’t start, and they’re going to let them know we don’t expect anything less than you to come in and win and give your best and keep growing in the sport.”

communities and also wanted the towns to help with signage in each town.

IN OTHER ACTION THE COOSADA TOWN COUNCIL:

• Approved minutes of the March 11 meeting.

• Was reminded the town would cover reasonable expenses for any councilmembers attending the Alabama League of Municipalities May conference in Huntsville.

The next meeting of the Coosada Town Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID ELMORE COUNTY JUDICIAL COMPLEX ADDITION & RENOVATION WETUMPKA, ALABAMA

SCOPE OF WORK: The project consists of two phases. Phase One consists of the construction of a two-story administrative building of approximately 27,325 square feet located adjacent to the existing Elmore County Judicial Complex in Wetumpka, Alabama. The building will house the Court Clerk’s ofand secure vault. Additionally, the building will house the and investigative functions, evidence storage, as well as the public-facing functions of theing will be fully sprinklered and connected to the existing facility by an enclosed walkway to allow secure access for staff between both facilities. Phase Two will consist of the selective demolition and renovation of portions of the existing Judicial Building to incorporate two new district courtrooms and required support areas, relocation and consolidation of the Adult Probation and Parole -

in the judges’ suite and existing courtrooms. The low-slope roof will be removed and replaced with a new membrane roof system, including new insulation, reworking the drainage, and extending the curbs on roof-mounted equipment to alwill be replaced. Underground utilities, grading, and sitework will be part of the project.

A Mandatory Pre-bid Conference will be held on April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT at 2nd at 100 E Commerce St, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Due to the nature of this project, General Contractors wishing to submit a bid must attend the Pre-bid bidders who attend the Pre-bid Conference decreases so there is little or no competition, others may be allowed to bid, or the bid may be postponed at the discretion of the Owner. Sealed bids from the General Contractors for the Elmore County Judicial Complex Adreceived by Elmore County Commission at 2nd Floor ConE Commerce St, Wetumpka, AL 36092, until May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No Bids will be accepted after May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT. This requirement will not be waived. The proposals will be opened and read aloud at the time at the location listed determined by the Architect, or his designated representative. A cashier’s check or Bid Bond payable to the Elmore County Commission in an amount of not the amount of the proposal, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bid. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds in the amount of one hundred

Price will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders must submit threeposal 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 licensure before

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Branch Tower VI, LLC is proposing to construct a 260-foot tall (overall height) self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure off Guy Road, Marbury, Elmore County, Alabama (32° 42’ 27.7” N, 86° 23’ 30.0” W). Branch Tower VI, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Annamarie Howell, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@ecausa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 108 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. 25-000667 DMG

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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.

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STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ELMORE

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by John Brooks, An Unmarried Man to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated August 4, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on August 10, 2023, in Book 2023, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book of the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, 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 24th day of April, 2025 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: LOT 22, BLOCK A, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF JAMESTOWN SUBDIVISION, PLAT NO. 1, AS THE SAME APPEARS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, AT PAGE 37. Said property is commonly known as 246 James Dr, Millbrook, AL 36054. the property address and the legal description the legal description will control. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those supeout above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present the winning bid at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The sale will be conducted subsale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, 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. 24-06498AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

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The City of Wetumpka will accept sealed bids for Pest Conlocations as included in theceived by the City Clerk of the City of Wetumpka, until 2:00 PM CDT, Thursday, April 17, at 408 South Main Street at the Wetumpka City Administra-

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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

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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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Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated August 11, 2020 executed by Kellye S. Dennis and Stephen Dennis husband and wife, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as a nominee for Trustmark National Bank, said Mortgage being recorded August 12, 2020, in Book 2020, Page 55523, in the of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Trustmark National Bank by instrument recorded in Book 2024, Page 47780, in the OfElmore County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Trustmark National Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 04/23/2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2, Block A, according to the Plat of Westlawn

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sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. Trustmark National Bank Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 40-FC-25-01110

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on October 25, 2023 by SJDLB-FS Capital Holdings LLC, originally in favor of FTF Lending, LLC, and recorded in RLPY Book 2023 at Page 49394 on October 26, 2025 in RLPY Book 2025 Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred to Horizon Residential Income Fund. LOGS Legal Group LLP, Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: Lot No. 2 of the Jasmine Forest plat made by Ralph H. Hays, Registered Land Surveyor No. the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book For informational purposes only, the property address is: 65 Sky View Drive, Wetumpka, AL 36093. ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid inness on the next business day

LOGS Legal Group LLP at the address indicated below. LOGS Legal Group LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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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.

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Amanda Ross to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, dated July 28, 2009 said mortgage recordof Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Book 2009, Page 42857. Said mortgage was sub-

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gg sequently sold, assigned and transferred to Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Elmore County, Alabama on April 24, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following describe real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: 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 PROPERTY. Said property is subject to but not limited to: any outstanding ad valorem taxes - including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable, federal tax liens any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record set out above. Said property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The highest bidder must tender the total amount of at the time and place of sale. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand the rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Mortgage and by Alabama law. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

**This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose.** Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Mortgagee or Transferee Jonathan Smothers, Esq ALAW 420 North 20th Street, Suite 2249 Birmingham, AL 35203 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee 25-002650 Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 25-002650

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Chad D. McCaulley and Nicole M. McCaulley, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Quicken Loans, LLC, on January 14, 2021, said mortgage Judge of Probate of Autauga County, Alabama, in Real Property Book 2024 Page 3347; the undersigned Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, 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 Prattville, Autauga County, Alabama, on April 10, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Autauga County, Alabama, to-wit: Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 16 East, Autauga County, Alabama: thence South 01 degrees 55 minutes 42 seconds East, 151.21 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 02 degrees 08 minutes 01 seconds East, 582.41 feet; thence South 87 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds West, 320.0.feet; thence North 02 degrees 08 minutes 01 seconds West, 621.94 feet; thence South 85 degrees 00 minutes 43 seconds East, 322.49 feet to the point of beginning. The above described property lies in the Southwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 15, Township 18 North, Range 16 East, Autauga County, Alabama

Also granted with this conveyance South a 60 foot wide access and utility easement extending Southerly from county line road to this property, as recorded in RLPY Book 705 at Page 735. Also granted with this conveyance is a 20 foot wide access and utility easement extending Easterly from the above mentioned 60 feet wide easement to the West line of the above described property. Property street address for informational purposes: 409 Oak Valley Rd, Deatsville, AL 36022 the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control. 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 made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer funds by noon the next busiTiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The Mortgagee/Transferee r 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. Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, “Mortgagee/Transferee” Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. 2501 20th Place South Suite 300 Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-03579-QQAL

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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

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gg 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 seconds West 68.42 feet to an old 1 inch crimped pipe and thence North 29 degrees 52 minutes 53 seconds West 152.90 feet to an old 1 inch crimped pipe at the intersection of the East margin of Shady Nook Road 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 East 68.94 feet to an old leaving said road, South 25 degrees 45 minutes 53 seconds East 201.79 feet to an old 1 inch crimped pipe; thence South 80 degrees 07 minutes 36 seconds West 129.04 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 0.73 acres, more-or-less.. Property street

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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE BYRON BUTLER, SR., DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-017 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of STEVE BYRON BUTLER, SR., deceased, having been granted to SAMUEL B. BUTLER on March 20, 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.

SAMUEL B. BUTLER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE BYRON BUTLER, SR., 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: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/BUTLER S.

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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 as-

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signs dated April 20, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on April 20, 2023, in Book 2023 the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2023, Page 46392 in the of Elmore County, ALABAMA. The undersigned, AmeriHome Mortgage Company, 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 8th day of May, 2025 the following property, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE EAST A DISTANCE OF 294.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH A DISTANCE OF 37.51 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE REALTY HEREIN DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 16 DEG. 00 MIN. EAST A DISTANCE OF 419.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 68 DEG. 00 MIN. WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.0 FEET TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 63; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEG. 31 MIN. 46 SEC. WEST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ALABAMA HIGHWAY NO. 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 U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage. AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, 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. 25-06791AL www.foreclosurehotline.net

Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 25-06791/96264

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E .CALHOUN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-075 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Es-

tate of MARY E. CALHOUN, deceased, having been granted to DANIEL P. HORTON on March 19, 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.

DANIEL P. HORTON PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY E. CALHOUN, DECEASED.

Address of Personal Representative: 162 Dogwood Ridge Drive Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 334-315-7160

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/CALHOUN, M.

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PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 25, 2022 executed by Gregory Bailey, a single man, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded May 2, 2022, in RLPY Book 2022, the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing by instrument recorded in RLPY Book

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the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREIS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for

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y the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at pub-

lic outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Elmore County, Alabama on 01/08/2025, having been postponed to 02/12/2025, further postponed to 03/26/2025, further postponed to 05/14/2025 during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit:

The following described real estate, situated in the County of Elmore and State of Alabama, to-wit: Lot 28, Block B, of the Crossgates Plat 3 Subdivision, as shown by plat made by Thomas Surveyor, No. 12743, dated -

Probate of Elmore County, Ala17. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 215 Quail Ridge Rd., 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 PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS-IS, WHEREANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED

THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage. U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust

Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243

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Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 2025

37-FC-24-01445 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SEAN PATRICK CARROLL, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2025-035 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of SEAN PATRICK CARROLL, deceased, having been granted to TIFFANIE CARROLL on March 12, 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.

TIFFANIE CARROLL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SEAN PATRICK CARROLL, DECEASED Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: WILL O’REAR, JR. SASSER & O’REAR, LLC 7007 FULTON COURT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 19, 26 and Apr. 2, 2025 EST/CARROLL, S. PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on the 23rd of April 2025, at 9:00am AT STORAGETREASURES. COM. Please note: THIS AUCTION IS NOT IN PERSON. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION. ALL AUCTION PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP AND BID ONLINE. Southeast Storage 8416 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 2109:Charles Taylor.302 S. Opothelehola St, Wetumpka, Al 36092

Contents: dresser, couch, love seat, luggage, stove, keyboard, Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2 and 9, 2025

STORAGE AUCTION 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

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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 name, representative and contact number via email to Richie -

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

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ETHEL LORETTA CHANCEY DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-086 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ETHEL LORETTA CHANCEY, deceased, having been granted to LASHUNDA TUCKER on March 18, 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.

LASHUNDA TUCKER

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ETHEL LORETTA CHANCEY, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator: WILLIAM M. DELAHAY THE HARRIS FIRM LLC 215 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR., BLVD N SUITE 1000 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203 205-201-1789

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/CHANCEY, E.

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 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.

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.

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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 REPRESENTATIVE 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: Apr. 2, 9 and 16, 2025 EST/COLLUM, W.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA DARLENE DICKINSON, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2025-062 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of ANGELA DARLENE DICKINSON, deceased, having been granted to JAMES COREY DICKINSON on March 12, 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.

JAMES COREY DICKINSON

ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELA DARLENE DICKINSON, DECEASED

Name and Address of Attorney for Administrator:

JASON M. JACKSON

RADNEY, RADNEY & JACKSON. LLC PO BOX 819 ALEXANDER CITY. ALABAMA 35011 256-234-2547

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 19, 26 and Apr. 2, 2025 EST/DICKINSON A.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOVIE M. HOGAN, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-069 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DOVIE M. HOGAN, deceased, having been granted to RICHARD HAROLD HOGAN on March 19, 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.

RICHARD HAROLD HOGAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DOVIE M. HOGAN, DECEASED.

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: SCARLETT TRAVIS ATTORNEY AT LAW GARRY S. MCANNALLY. LLC 50 WISTERIA PLACE MILLBROOK. ALABAMA 36054 334-285-1976 Scarlett@gmacclosings.com

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/HOGAN, D. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Pursuant to AL Self-Service Storage Facilities Act 2021 & to satisfy Owner’s lien Storage Sense Millbrook, will hold an online public auction of the personal property stored in units located at 4180 Al-14, Millbrook, Al 36054, 334-472-9650 to satisfy Operator’s lien. Everything sold is purchased AS-IS for CASH ONLY. See & bid on all units 24/7, sale ending on April 11th and April 18th 10:00 AM @ www.Storageauctions.com. Auctions subject to cancellation at any time for any reason until winning bidder takes possession of property. TERMS listed on auction website.

Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 2025 STORAGE AUCTION

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAMONA STEPHENS MCCORD, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-079 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of RAMONA STEPHENS MCCORD, deceased, having been granted to JOEL MCCORD on March 17, 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.

JOEL MCCORD

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF RAMONA STEPHENS MCCORD, DECEASED.

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: KELLY LEE

ATTORNEY AT LAW 164 WEST 5TH STREET PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA 36067 334-358-0685 kellylee@kellyleelaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/MCCORD R. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JESSIE L. MCINTYRE A/K/A JESSIE LEE FREE, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-065 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of JESSIE L. MCINTYRE A/K/A JESSIE LEE FREE, deceased, having been granted to MURRAY FREE on March 14, 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.

MURRAY FREE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JESSIE L. MCINTYRE A/K/A JESSIE LEE FREE, DECEASED.

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: G. Barton Crum Crum, Ellis & Associates, P.C. P.O. Box 1186 Montgomery, AL 36101 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 19, 26 and Apr. 2, 2025 EST/MCINTYRE, J. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HUBERT F. POWELL, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025-056 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of HUBERT F. POWELL, deceased, having been granted to CHRISTIANA MICHELLE YEAGER on the 19th 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. CHRISTIANA MICHELLE YEAGER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HUBERT F. POWELL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ASHLEIGH L. HUGHES ATTORNEY AT LAW THE GRIGGS LAW FIRM, L.L.C. 100 EXECUTIVE PARK DRIVE PO BOX 780452 TALLASSEE, ALABAMA 36078 334-283-2893

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/POWELL, H.

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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.

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDITH ELIZABETH SCOTT, DECEASED. CASE NO. 2025-094 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: SHANNON SHAWN HOYLE AND EDITH ELIZABETH SCOTT, PETI-

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EST/SCOTT E. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANNE WEYBRIGHT SHULTZ, DECEASED. CASE NO.: 2025-087 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of MARGARET ANNE WEYBRIGHT SHULTZ, deceased, having been granted to KATRINA L. SHULTZ MITCHELL on March 21, 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 allmved by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred. KATRINA L. SHULTZ MITCHELL PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET ANNE WEYBRIGHT SHULTZ, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: RODERICK B. PERDUE ATTORNEY AT LAW 2033 HOLTVILLE ROAD WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-567-7373

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 26, Apr. 2 and 9, 2025 EST/SHULTZ, M. PUBLIC NOTICE

The Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL will hold a public hearing during its regular meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025 concerning the following ordinance: ORDAINED, by the Council of the City of Wetumpka, AL that the Zoning Map of the City of Wetumpka, being incorporated by reference in Ordinance 994, entitled “Zoning Ordinance of the City of Wetumpka, AL,” adopted on September 2, 1999, be and the same is hereby amended by rezoning the following described land situated in the City of Wetumpka from B-1 to R-3. Lots 130-155 located on Company Street. The proposed rezoning request from B-1 to R-3 is to bring the property into compliance with the current residential use. Section 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as provided by law. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the City Administrative Building, located at 408 South Main St., Wetumpka Alabama. All persons who so desire shall have the opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of this ordinance. Wetumpka Herald: Apr. 2, 2025 MEETING 05.05.25 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PROJECT NO. R023725001 CITY OF TALLASSEE ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF TALLASSEE at 3 Freeman Ave, Tallassee, AL, 36078 UNTIL 1:30 PM, Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, AND AT THAT TIME PUBLICLY OPENED FOR CONSTRUCTING THE FOLLOWING: ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG SOUTH ANN AVENUE, COMER LANE AND CLIFF STREET FOR THE CITY OF TALLASSEE, PROJECT NO. R023725001

THE BRACKET ESTIMATE ON THIS PROJECT IS FROM $230,000.00 TO $260,000.00. THIS BRACKET RANGE IS SHOWN ONLY TO PROVIDE GENERAL FINANCIAL IN-

FORMATION TO CONTRACTORS AND BONDING COMPANIES CONCERNING THE PROJECT’S COMPLEXITY AND SIZE. THIS BRACKET SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PREPARING A BID, NOR WILL THIS BRACKET HAVE ANY BEARING ON THE DECISION TO AWARD THE CONTRACT. THE PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF WORK ARE APPROXIMATELY AS FOLLOWS: 22 MACHINE GRADING SHOULDERS, PER STATION 2533 MICRO MILLING EXISTING PAVEMENT (APP 1.10” THRU 2.00” THICK), PER SQUARE YARD 529 SUPERPAVE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE WEARING SURFACE LAYER, 1/2” MAX AGG ESAL A/B, PER TON 75 SUPERPAVE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE WEARING SURFACE LAYER, PATCHING 1” MAX AGG ESAL A/B, PER TON 25 SUPERPAVE BITUMINOUS CONCRETE WEARING SURFACE LAYER, LEVELING 1/2” ESAL A/B, PER TON THE ENTIRE PROJECT SHALL BE COMPLETED IN THIRTY (30) WORKING DAYS. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION, BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON COMPLETE ORIGINAL PROPOSALS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE OWNER. BID DOCUMENTS (INCLUDING PLANS AND PROPOSALS) ARE AVAILABLE AT CDG, INC., 224 BROAD STREET, SUITE 201, GADSDEN, AL, 35903 (256) 5439431. PAPER COPIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON RECEIPT OF A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200 FOR ONE SET. PDF ELECTRONIC COPIES ARE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL AT NO COST TO THE BIDDER. NO BID DOCUMENTS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED LATER THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED OPENING OF BIDS. A CASHIER’S CHECK (DRAWN ON AN ALABAMA BANK) OR BID BOND FOR 5% OF THE AMOUNT BID (MAXIMUM - $10,000.00) AND MADE PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF TALLASSEE MUST ACCOMPANY EACH BID AS EVIDENCE OF GOOD FAITH. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 34-8-8, CODE OF ALABAMA, AS AMENDED, “ALL OWNERS, ARCHITECTS, AND ENGINEERS RECEIVING BIDS PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER SHALL REQUIRE THE PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION TO INCLUDE HIS OR HER CURRENT LICENSE NUMBER ON THE BID.” IT ALSO STATES THAT “...IT WILL BE NECESSARY FOR HIM OR HER TO SHOW EVIDENCE OF LICENSE BEFORE HIS OR HER BID IS CONSIDERED.” PREQUALIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED ON THIS PROJECT. FURTHER DETAILS AND DEFINITIONS REGARDING THIS PROVISION ARE INCLUDED IN SECTION 102 OF SPECIAL PROVISION 22-LPA001 AND ALDOT’S 2022 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGES OF THE TYPES AND AMOUNTS AS SET FORTH IN THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE CONTRACTOR, AND ANY AND ALL SUBCONTRACTORS, PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM WORK AMOUNTING TO AT LEAST 30% OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT COST WITH HIS OWN ORGANIZATION. THE PROPOSED WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN CONFORMITY WITH ALDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO DISREGARD ANY MINOR IRREGULARITIES IS RESERVED BY THE OWNER. HONORABLE SARAH HILL, MAYOR

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Improvements in the works at Kowaliga boat ramp

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Elmore County Commission approved spending

$500,000 at the Kowaliga boat ramp as part of its Quality of Life projects across the county.

It joins projects such as 17 Springs, new turf field at school campuses, a new recreation center in Tallassee, a climbing tower in Millbrook and improvements at Cooters Pond boat ramp on the Alabama River. To make those projects possible the county has partnered with public and private entities. At Kowaliga, the county is partnering with Russell Lands, the Elmore County Economic Development Authority, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Alabama Department of Transportation for a project to improve access and parking and create more boat ramps.

Former commissioner Mack Daughtery was instrumental to the project, according to Elmore County chief operations officer Richie Beyer.

“He really spearheaded all this,” Beyer said. “Steve Forehand at Russell Lands has been very helpful in the process as well.”

There are multiple phases to the project planned with different partners.

ALDOT is helping create turn lanes from Highway 63 into the parking area. The Elmore County Commission and DCNR are partnering to create better and more park-

Improvements are coming to the Kowaliga boat ramp thanks to monies from the Elmore County Commission.

ing. At its Monday meeting the Elmore County Commission approved a $500,000 allocation to go along with up to $1 million from DCNR.

“The county and conservation are working alongside ALDOT to get a permit to some improvements on 63 to enhance the access,” Beyer said. “The parking is currently being designed and close to

going to bid.”

DCNR has also told county officials it will help fund adding additional boat ramps at Kowaliga.

“Conversation is working with us to go ahead and get the FERC permit for the expansion to the ramp,” Beyer said. “It would take it from two to four. It is duplicating what is there on the other side

of the old bridge abutment.”

The additional boat ramps would also see additional docks and piers similar to what is with the existing boat ramps.

After that project is complete, the Alabama Wildlife Federation is wanting to help Elmore County construct a pavilion on the property.

Beyer said the additional boat ramps and pavilion are in future phases of construction.

“We hope to see the parking and access part of the project completed in time for next summer,” Beyer said. “It is important for us because this is really the only public access to Lake Martin in Elmore County. The other is an old boat ramp at Castaway but it doesn’t have any parking.”

Panthers split with Braddock, Northside in a doubleheader

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It was a steep contrast between the two games Elmore County played in a Wednesday doubleheader. Against Braddock, the Panthers came away with just one hit while against Northside racked up seven total. Gage Davis picked up the lone hit in a 1-0 loss to Braddock with the game winning run coming in the bottom of the seventh for the Bulldogs. In the following game against the Grizzlies, Austin Davis and Shae Darnell’s bats were on fire with two hits apiece — each adding two runs to the scoreboard. Jaden Eason, Dallin Simpson and Carson Saucier got involved in the action with one hit each. The Panthers came away with a 6-1 victory when it was all said and done.

After some out-of-state competition, Elmore County comes back to Alabama to face Beauregard on Tuesday and Thursday.

ELMORE COUNTY SKID ENDS AGAINST VERNON HILLS

It was a rough stretch for the Elmore County softball team, dropping three consecutive games before coming away with a 16-4 victory over Vernon Hills.

It was important to get back into the win column, but the Panthers did so in an impressive fashion. In total, they accrued 18 hits through just for innings of play with the entire lineup getting a hit. Addi Stephenson, Addy Peaden and Kayden Edwards all had great days at the plate each ending with three hits. Addison Hicks, Lalah Culpepper and Raevyn Barris added two hits of their own. Then to round it out, Addie Patterson, Abigail Holt and Brooklyn Berry came away with a hit. Hicks and Stephenson also added three runs apiece to cap off Elmore County’s impressive day.

The sole pitching duties went to Stephenson, who through four innings struck out five batters and walked six. Elmore County will look to continue its winning ways against Stanhope to rein in the start of April.