Wetumpka Herald March 5 2025

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

The City of Millbrook Art Mill is hosting a Black History Art exhibit. The exhibit contains work by Black artists or the

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Celebrating Black history through art

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Chamber holds luncheon welcoming members

By Cliff Williams Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon to install new officers and board members for the first time in a while Thursday. The COVID-19 pandemic put a hamper on gatherings but the chamber celebrated the successes of business in Wetumpka.

“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

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History of two Lake Jordan homes is intertwined

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Holtville’s Futral Alabama principal of the year

Staff Report

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals

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

“He brought me up in 2005 to try and talk me into buying a log cabin that was built in 1929,” Loeb said. “The cabin was run down. It was

the two homes by friend and architect Mark Wasswiler. One is now for sale.

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

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

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the school culture from that of a school struggling with low mo rale, achievement and attendance to a school that strives for excel lence. 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 positive direction. The school experienced a 62 percent decrease

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Police Reports

WETUMPKA POLICE DEPARTMENT

FEB. 26

• Garcia Sanchez, 27, of Wetumpka, was arrested for public intoxication.

• David Hays, 68, of Pike Road, was arrested for four counts of failure to appear.

• Synthia Johnson, 31, of Prattville, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.

• Terry Milner, 48, of

Obituaries

FELICIA LYNE MACON

Felicia Lyne Macon, age 62, of Wetumpka, Alabama, passed away on February 24, 2025 from a recent cancer diagnosis. Born on November 19, 1962, Felicia was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her father, Felix Macon Jr., and her sister, Ryan Kirkland. She is survived by her beloved mother, Glenda Fowler (Joe), her sisters: Shirley

Coosada, was arrested for three counts of failure to appear.

FEB. 25

• Alexander Edwards, 36, of Wetumpka, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Theft was reported on U.S. Highway 231. FEB. 23

• Discharging weapons in the city limits was reported on Government Street. FEB. 22

• Vaughn King Jr.,

Metcalf, Tee Mallinson, Jane Wallock (Ben) and Tracy Smith (Claude), as well as her nieces and nephews: Jacob Mallinson (Alex), Hunter Williamson (Souvana), Emily Stafford (Justin), Taylor Metcalf, Macon Wallock and Chapman Wallock.

Felicia proudly served

35, of Montgomery, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Roselin Perez, 32, of Montgomery, was arrested for driving under the influence.

• Kerry Tuck II, 28, of Wetumpka, was arrested for driving under the influence.

FEB. 21

• Sabrinalee Kennedy, 26, of Titus, was arrested for public intoxication.

• Jordan Hunt, 27, of

in the United States Air Force for six years before pursuing her many passions. She had a joy for baking, playing guitar, and collecting unique and interesting rocks. But above all, she had a deep love for her cats, Buddy and Pepper, who were her constant companions.

Felicia was known for her sharp wit and quick humor. She never failed to make people laugh, even in the toughest of times. Living life on

Deatsville, was arrested for six counts of failure to appear.

• Corey Brown, 38, of Montgomery, was arrested for failure to appear. FEB. 20

• A’Keiya Pruitt, 29, of Montgomery, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear.

• Jordan Dollar, 39, of Lagrange, Georgia, was arrested for theft of property.

• Theft was reported on Tullis Road.

her own terms and staying true to herself, she embraced a wonderful mix of curiosity and expertise—knowing a little about a lot of things and a lot about everything else! She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal rescue of your choice in her memory.

Hurst to serve 34 months for Walters’ death

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

“I promised my girls that I would protect them,” Doug Walters told Judge Joy Booth Monday. “I failed them on Dec. 26, 2022.”

Walters delivered a victim impact statement to Booth and directed portions of it at Yolanda Hurst, 45, of Tallassee, who was at the wheel when her vehicle collided with Walters’ daughter Bethany, 17, on Highway 229 just over two years ago. Bethany died as a result of the crash. A passenger in Bethany’s car was injured.

“Our lives have changed and have not been the same since,” Walters said. “We have to force ourselves to get out of bed.”

Walters said Jordan, Bethany’s older sister, looked up to her.

“Though Bethany would say she looked up to Jordan,” Walters said.

This past weekend the family celebrated Jordan’s wedding without Bethany.

“We bought a dress for Bethany,” Walters said. “It was placed in a chair at the wedding since she could not be there. (Bethany) should have

been there standing with her sister.”

Last month, Hurst was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault, driving while license was revoked, reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

They are all charges related to the crash where Hurst’s vehicle crossed the center line and collided with Bethany’ vehicle. Hurst has at least 10 different traffic citations related to driving without a license or driving while revoked over the years.

Booth gave Hurst the maximum sentence on all the charges and for them to be served consecutively.

Still it only added up to 36 months.

The assault sentence was then split with 10 months to serve followed by 24 months of supervised probation where Hurst is required to get an Alabama driver’s license. It means Hurst will serve 34 months in jail for Bethany’s death and related charges.

It was the second trial for Hurst

and the Walters family after Hurst appealed her conviction and oneyear sentence in Elmore County District Court.

Doug Walters called it a third nightmare. The first being the night of Bethany’s death. The second being the first trial and the third being the second trial.

“You took my daughter’s life,” Walters said. “All you had to do was obey the law by not driving a car.”

Hurst said she was a “good person.”

“I’m sorry,” Hurst told the family. “I’m sorry you lost your daughter. I’m not a bad person. I’m a good person. I would never hurt a child.”

Walters said in his statement that after each conviction, Hurst’s body language and comments proved differently.

Booth said she couldn’t understand Hurst’s constant disregard for continually driving without a license.

“Why do we have traffic laws if nobody follows them?” Booth asked from the bench. “You got a ticket, then another and another.”

Deatsville man dies in Montgomery crash

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A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. Friday claimed the life of a Deatsville man.

According to an Ala-

bama Law Enforcement Agency release, Haedon D. Hughes, 19, of Deatsville, was fatally injured when the 2008 Honda Ridgeline he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene,

according to the release.

Brailyn E. Jackson, 19, of Prattville, who was a passenger in the Honda, was also injured and transported to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery for treatment. The crash occurred on

U.S. 231 near the 93 mile marker, approximately 15 miles north of Troy, in Montgomery County. Nothing further is available as troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

Deatsville woman dies following Wednesday crash

TPI STAFF Staff Report

A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, has claimed the life of a Deatsville woman. According to an Alabama Law

Enforcement Agency release, Jaime E. Marler, 35, was fatally injured when the 2016 Buick Enclave she was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. Marler’s body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science, where her identity was later confirmed. The crash occurred on Autauga County 39 near Autauga County 87, approximately five miles west of Millbrook, in Autauga County. Nothing further is available as troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

Humane Society of Elmore County News

Shelter gearing up for Jordan’s Way fundraiser

By REA CORD HSEC Executive Director

Saturday, we are excited to announce Jordan’s Way will be joining us at the shelter, for a 3-hour LIVE fundraiser as part of their national tour!

This event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and is all about raising funds for our shelter, and you can donate from the comfort of your own home. Whether you can donate $5, $500 or more, every contribution will make a positive difference for our shelter pets. We also ask everyone to please invite, tag, and share this event with everyone you know. The more people we reach, the more support we gain for our deserving animals.

Now the donation link is actually up and running now and we would love to start with a good amount as that will make some of the shorter-term challenges even more fun for our teams (more on that below) – you can donate now and through the event on Facebook.

This is criticalbesides donors, we need help AT the Shelter on Saturday with a minimum of 30 folks (18 and older please), with your charged cell phones, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be fun challenges and games while all of us work our phones and contacts to solicit others to donate during the live event. We need to know as soon as possible if we will have enough people for Saturday, so if you can commit to that

four-hour window with us Saturday, please let us know. We promise it will be fun, so please email us at hselco@bellsouth.net, call us at 334-567-3377 or message the shelter on our Facebook page. You can even come see us at the shelter this week.

A bit of warning — some of these fun games and challenges might result in some of us getting wet, or slimed or some such other fun, so we advise bringing another set of clothes to change into, just in case.

It would sure be fun to have some local leadership, business owners, law enforcement, first responders, media, pastors, etc willing to perhaps take a pie to the face or participate in a tortilla slap to help us raise even more funds as folks

donate just to watch that fun happen. Please just let me know at the shelter if you can find some time to come in to participate in that.

lenges (like eating a bug or a super hot ‘chip’ and more, so huge high fives to them for being willing to play along).

Kris Rotonda, Jordan’s Way founder will be doing shoutouts throughout the Live event recognizing donors, those doing the challenges, local businesses supporting the event and more. It will be a wild, fastpaced ride on Saturday so don’t miss out!

So that our staff can fully participate, the shelter will be closed 2 p.m. Saturday.

We hope you understand as making this event a huge success will take all of our staff, volunteers and supporters to participate. And many of our staff are on tap for some of the chal-

Experts say Alabama’s rural healthcare needs revitalization

By ABIGAIL MURPHY

Multimedia Reporter

Rural healthcare has been looking bleak in recent years. Hospitals have closed, ambulance services have been cut and there’s a physician shortage. However, not all hope is lost and there’s time for a change.

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians executive vice president Jeff Arrington said the state of rural healthcare is dire. But there are some current bills and programs working to change that. The key is constituents need to be politically engaged. Your representatives need to know you care about these issues so that more policies come down the pipeline.

“Quality healthcare should not be defined by your zip code,” Arrington said. “You shouldn’t have to live in Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville or Mobile to get access to healthcare.”

PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE

According to the state’s medical association, the state of Alabama needed more than 3,000 physicians in 2023 and 400 primary care physicians in 2023. Many of the state’s rural physicians are looking to retire soon. So, the state must create pathways for the next generation of physicians.

State Rep. Ed Oliver is sponsoring a rural physician tax credit that will help alleviate the shortage. The last rural physician tax credit was passed in 1993. This new bill adjusts the credit for inflation and further defines what is considered a rural community. Arrington said this can help prospective rural physicians feel like rural healthcare is a viable career move.

Additionally, the University of Alabama started the Rural Medical Scholars Program and later Auburn University started the Rural Medical Program. If you get accepted in these programs, you do a fifth year of undergraduate, and it gets you a slot at UAB Medical School.

“Since its founding, approximately 200 students have participated in the Rural Medical Scholars Program, and 126 have completed medical school and residency,” UAB’s website states.

“Of those, the vast majority practice in Alabama, in mostly rural areas, and 65% are primary care physicians.”

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians president and physician Dr. Brittney Anderson is a product of the Rural Medical Scholars Program. She experienced first-hand the difficulties of inaccessible care while studying abroad in Ghana. Anderson had contracted malaria and had to be seen by a health clinic, which her host mother traveled a long distance to get to. Anderson came back to the U.S. with a sparked interest in providing healthcare to the underserved.

While she was telling her parents this plan to return to West Africa to practice medicine, her dad told her she might not need to go to West Africa. He said to look around Alabama; there are people here who also have difficulty with getting access to care. After that, Anderson started trying to find programs that would help her dig deeper.

Anderson said through the program with UA, students were fully immersed. The program offered job shadowing opportunities with rural doctors, talked to local farmers about their needs and had lectures that looked at rural healthcare specifically

in Alabama.

“I believe you have a better chance of getting a physician to want to go and stay in rural Alabama to practice if they have some ties to rural Alabama,” Anderson said. “That’s the beauty of those rural medical scholar programs is they are taking students from these rural areas, giving them this extra training in rural care, seeing them through the medical training process with hopes they return to rural areas to practice.”

Arrington added there are a lot of misconceptions about physicians. Family physicians aren't mega-rich. Many are paying back student loans because they typically have four years of undergraduate, four years of medical school and three years of residency training.

Once on the job, physicians are also working long hours, providing life-saving care and, at times, receiving decreased trust from the general public.

“So many of us have a desire to practice in this state and to improve the care of our neighbors and our family members in this state,” Anderson said. “But that doesn’t come without the hard parts of practicing medicine.”

With her practice in Demopolis, Anderson works to help mentor future and current physicians. She added it’s not just about raising physicians, but also retaining them.

Retention efforts can be community involvement, mentorship programs and appropriate financial compensation — which can include the rural physician tax credit. But Medicaid expansion is also part of this picture.

MEDICAID

Alabama is one out of 10 states in the nation that has not expanded Medicaid, according to a report by KFF. Medicaid, in particular, is primarily funded through the federal government. States do put up some funds, but a majority comes from the federal level. When certain medical services aren’t covered by Medicaid, it complicates the care process.

“I am saddened that we are a state that has not expanded Medicaid in order to expand the care we are able to give the patients,” Anderson said. “I think it is a responsibility as part of this state, that the people of our state have access to healthcare, and I don’t know how that’s going to come without us in some way expanding Medicaid.”

There is an idea that Medicaid supports only those who do not work or are not self-reliant. However, Lake Martin Community Hospital physician Dr. Timothy Littmann said many times Medicaid supports treatment for working low-income people, such as roofers, mechanics and other hardworking Alabamians. The need for Medicaid expansion is really about healthcare infrastructure. The rate for Alabama is for every $1 the state puts toward Medicaid, the federal government puts $9 toward Medicaid.

“Regarding the 90-10 split, if we don’t expand Medicaid then Alabama has to foot 100% of the bill,” Littmann said. “Also that just means that some New Yorker is getting money that an Alabamian would get.”

Currently, Oliver is sponsoring a bill that will expand Medicaid to cover colorectal screenings. This particular expansion will also save

the state money as more people gain access to preventative care.

AMBULANCE SERVICES AND HOSPITALS CLOSING

Investing in rural healthcare goes beyond individuals, it also makes the community as a whole stronger.

“One of the things Gov. (Kay) Ivey has said for years now is that the two legacies she wants to leave are economic development and fixing the access to healthcare problem in rural Alabama,” Arrington said. “In my mind, those go hand in hand.”

According to Arrington, if you are a developer looking for a place to start an industry or business, you want to ensure your employees will have their needs met. If it's not there, those developers will look elsewhere.

“We are at a critical point looking at healthcare in our state right now and now is the time to do something,” Anderson said, “When we see hospitals throughout the state that are closing their in-patient services or having to close altogether, this is devastating to communities.”

Anderson said, for example, in rural south Alabama, many labor and delivery units have closed. That’s creating a risk for pregnant women. The closing of hospitals and cutting of ambulance services are also a big concern in emergency medical situations.

As the saying goes, time is tissue and the longer it takes to get medical attention the more damage it can do to that person’s ability to recover.

At the end of 2024, Pickens County ended its ambulance services. As a response, Lamar Ambulance Service issued an ambulance to cover Pickens County out of Carlton. While having an ambulance is better than none at all, this doesn’t meet the demand and it can create life-death situations.

This is why initiatives like the Tallapoosa County Patient First Program are so important for the county and state. The Patient First Program is a trial program through the state legislature. If deemed successful, this program may be implemented in other parts of the state.

Patient First has an outfitted truck with medical supplies. It is operated by a paramedic, who also has access to telemedicine. It aids in both emergency medical situations and helps chronic care patients.

“We're coming up to an inflection point in rural healthcare,” Littmann said. “We've got to start looking at newer models.”

And Patient First is just one example. Still, losing healthcare infrastructure hurts everyone. Littmann said when rural hospitals shut down, that puts a burden on bigger city hospitals, which are also dealing with shortages.

“Our physician shortage is now, our EMS shortage is now, our Medicaid problem is now, and all of those (programs) are very good,” Littmann said, as a fellow product of the Rural Medical Program. “Governor Ivey has done a lot of good. But we need some help, and it's everybody.”

Arrington said the biggest thing that the average person can do is let their voice be heard. People can reach out to local representatives and local governments about your feelings on the state of rural healthcare.

“It’s time to invest in the future of healthcare,” Arrington said.

Another way to help us is we would greatly appreciate any donations of snacks, sandwiches, drinks, etc for all of our participants that day. We want to be good hosts to Kris and the Jordan’s Way crew who are making this happen for us and

for shelters all over the country. They are raising amazing amounts of money to help shelter and rescue animals all over and that is simply a most wonderful thing indeed. We are grateful to be included so please help us make this a success.

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

The importance of local editorials

Many times when Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. posts a column or opinion piece, we are flooded with comments about, “Stick to the news.”

Things like, “You should write about newsworthy events, student achievements, local government and sports.” And we do.

As a company, we produce five newspapers a week filled with deep-dives into local government, previews of upcoming events, highlights of our local athletes and students and many other newsworthy topics. But in each paper, one page is reserved for editorials. It’s called the Opinion Page, and it’s been around in newspapers for decades upon decades.

The importance of sharing opinions of local journalists isn’t to make you agree with us. It isn’t so you suddenly jump ship and change political parties. The point is simply to start conversations.

Recently, we’ve written a few timely editorials such as one on the Gulf of America and another about the Wetumpka Indians mascot. Both have been met with vitriol from many Facebook commenters — some who admittedly didn’t even read the full columns, only the headlines.

It’s unfortunate how many people have said basically, “Stay in your lane.” As if journalists cannot enter a civil conversation about something they’ve studied, researched and written about thoroughly.

When we write a column or opinion piece, we are typically offering both sides of the argument and trying to understand where each is coming from. The purpose is to begin a conversation and to point readers in the direction of finding reliable sources and information.

Editorials have long been a part of the newspapers’ history, and we are lucky to have a space to have these kinds of conversations. We also invite anyone to submit a guest column or letter to the editor. Our newspapers are the voice of the community, and we want to reflect that each and every day.

We’d like to share your thoughts and opinions with the community for free. You may submit one letter to the editor per month (300 words or less) and/or a guest column (500 words or less). Include name, address and phone number. We reserve the right to refuse any submissions. Mail: Your View, The Wetumpka Herald 127 Company Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092 E-mail: editorelmore@thewetumpkaherald.com

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Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March

This Sunday leaders from throughout Alabama and the entire country will commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March and the infamous Bloody Sunday on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. It was a momentous occasion and needs memorializing.

Make no mistake about it, this event led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which gave the vote to Black Americans throughout the country and primarily in the South. It is probably the most important event in the Civil Rights movement. The march on Washington was big and led to the 1964 Civil Rights Bill, but the Bloody Sunday Selma massacre that was seen on television throughout the country was the impetus for the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

The 1964 Civil Rights Bill had just been signed into law. It was a major historic Act. It had been decades in the making. There had been hundreds of marches and murders, with the most horrific being the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, where four little innocent girls were murdered. However, it took the quiet but persistent demands of Dr. Martin Luther King, the hero of the Civil Rights movement, cajoling President Lyndon Johnson to use his legendary legislative prowess and power to pass this monumental 1964 Civil Rights Act. Johnson used all his powers of persuasiveness and political capital to pass the Act. Johnson felt like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was his mountain on a hill, his coup

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de gras. He had no appetite for another battle a year later. However, Dr. Martin Luther King was not through. He knew that the Right to Vote was the brass ring. He was persistent with Johnson. LBJ would tell him yes, but he really did not intend to fight another fight. Johnson was foremost a pragmatist and political animal. Johnson was only advocating for Civil Rights for political reasons. Dr. King’s heart and soul were in the battle.

As 1965 dawned, the king of the Civil Rights movement was Dr. Martin Luther King. Alabama’s pugnacious governor, George Wallace, had become the titular symbolic leader of the segregationist white south. They were both astute adversaries. King won in the end. King and Wallace both knew that if violence occurred on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma that people throughout the country would lean in favor of giving Black people in the south the right to vote. Wallace had given his Public Safety Director, Al Lingo, direct orders to not allow violence to occur. However, King and his people knew that they had an ace in the hole in the racist vile Dallas County Sheriff Jim Clark. They knew that Clark would ignore Wallace and Lingo. King knew that his people would be beaten. King had already fled to the

sanctuary of his Atlanta church out of fear for his safety and life.

The scene that unfolded that day was beyond barbaric.

As the Civil Rights leaders advanced peacefully, Clark and his posse of hundreds attacked them, viciously, with billy clubs, guns, and tear gas. They beat everyone, including women, savagely. The first to be attacked was a young leader, John Lewis, who was immediately knocked unconscious by a brutal blow to the head, which most people viewing thought had killed him. He later survived with only a concussion. Clark and his posse continued to beat and maul innocent people in their homes. It was truly a brutal massacre of peaceful Civil Rights marchers. The Wallace-Clark segregationist team may have won the battle by beating innocent people, but they lost the war that day. King and Wallace, both knew it. The entire nation was watching this horrific event on television, including one Lyndon B. Johnson in the White House. The Voting Rights Act passed later that year. Bloody Sunday was properly named. It was truly that, a Bloody Sunday. Selma was the impetus for passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Law. Bloody Sunday deserves commemorating.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at steve@steveflowers.us.

A deep dive into SNL50

Ever since the full-blown 50th anniversary weekend of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” a couple of weeks ago, I have been diving deep into the program’s history. Other than watching the behind-the-scenes documentary specials and the excellent film about the show’s musical guests through the years, I’ve been reading a couple of books about the series and listening to a variety of podcasts having to do with all things SNL. And, finally, I watched the recent movie about the making of the first episode called “Saturday Night”.

The anniversary show proper was three-and-a-half hours long, but played like a supersized episode of the series in that they did very few vintage callbacks; it was a mash-up of casts from different eras mixing together in a variety of sketches.

Speaking of sketches, we wouldn’t be celebrating the magic of Studio 8H at Rockefeller Center were it not for the greatest of all time. There are many choices, and bloggers have been having fun counting them down. Here are some of mine, submitted for your observation.

10. “Motivational Speaker Matt Foley”: Chris Farley was one of the greatest performers to ever appear on SNL, and his full commitment to anything he was given is the reason why. Exhibit A is his “van down by the river” line as he tries to rehabilitate and counsel his clients.

9. The Festrunk Brothers: These “two wild and crazy guys” played by Steve Martin and Dan Aykroyd are from Czechoslovakia, and spend most of their time obsessing over hooking up with American foxes. I don’t know why, but I laugh out loud at these two every time.

8. “Celebrity Jeopardy!”: There are many installments of this, but I’ve got to go with the one that features Will Ferrell’s spoton Alex Trebek being constantly insulted by Darrell Hammond’s crude Sean Connery … as well as Norm McDonald’s Burt Reynolds (who insists on being called Turd Ferguson).

7. “Star Wars Undercover Boss”: Adam Driver’s intensity as the evil Kylo Ren from the Star Wars films was hilarious in this digital short that parodied the reality show of the same name.

6. “Beavis and Butt-head”: Mikey Day and Ryan Gosling keep being told they look a lot like the cartoon characters, but they’ve never heard of them. This sketch from the current season of SNL has already racked up over 17 million views on YouTube, making it the most successful in show history.

5. “Mom Jeans”: As commercial parodies go – and there have been some great ones, like “Colon Blow” – it’s tough to beat Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler in this truly hysterical one.

4. April 22, 1978: Perhaps the greatest single episode in series history, Steve Martin hosts (and debuts what would become his only hit single, “King Tut”) while the Blues Brothers – John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd – serve as the musical guests and perform “Soul

Man” as the cold open. It just doesn’t get much more exciting than this when it comes to SNL lore.

3. “Wayne’s World: Aerosmith”: In the early ‘90s, Aerosmith were bigger than ever. Wayne & Garth sat in their basement week after week, producing the low-budget show on their local cable access channel, gushing over the greatness of the band. And then, all of a sudden, Aerosmith show up!

2. “James Brown Celebrity Hot Tub Party”: Eddie Murphy had dozens of great characters and impressions, from Gumby to Mister Robinson to Stevie Wonder. This classic sketch involves R&B shouter James Brown and his band having a hot tub party with celebrity guests. The idea is so ludicrous, but the execution is genius.

1. "More Cowbell”: There are partisans for the Olympia Cafe (cheeburger, cheeburger).. Weekend Update installments.. the “Wolverines” sketch.. the Coneheads.. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer.. the “Five-Timers Club”.. or Adam Sandler’s funny songs. But I believe the greatest sketch in the history of SNL is from 2000, when Christopher Walken, as record producer Bruce Dickinson, instructs the members of Blue Oyster Cult to give the cowbell its due as they perform “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” You will laugh out loud every time as Will Ferrell, Chris Kattan, Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz, and Jimmy Fallon give a performance for the ages! All fifty seasons of “Saturday Night Live” are streaming on Peacock.

Michael Bird is a music professor at Faulkner University.

Wetumpka council holds first meeting in new chambers

cost of $8,965.

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

It’s been nearly 50 years since the Wetumpka City Council moved its meeting place.

City offices were on Court Street before new offices were constructed on South Main Street in 1976. The Wetumpka City

Library was added on later.

Many of the day to day operations of the city moved to the current City Administration building about 15 years ago but council meetings remained at city hall. Monday, the council opened its meeting behind new desks constructed by city employees with the Coosa River and

Gold Star Park as a background.

“This is a new look for us,” Mayor Jerry Willis said. “We are excited to be here.”

The old meeting place had gotten in the way of municipal court, the police department on occasion and even allowing citizens access to income tax services. Things were moved around to make meetings work.

“The council now has a home,” Willis said.

a month. It can also be used for events and the council desks can be repurposed for food service.

neighborhood has transitioned from more retirees to families with children and more on street parking. He said residents were concerned for the safety of children playing in yards who might run into the street.

Willis said Johnson needs to go through the police department who would have to make the recommendation for a change to a city ordinance concerning the speed limit.

The space is now just steps away from the mayor’s office. It was moved upstairs. There is a new conference room upstairs too.

But the space is too good to just be used twice

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scary. The lot was overgrown.”

Wasswiler was trying to get his wife to agree to buy the cabin.

“I fell in love with it and said if you don’t buy it, I will,” Loeb said.

Wasswiler ended up buying the two neigh -

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The council, Willis and city employees welcomed residents and visitors to a small reception in the new chambers just before its meeting Monday night. After all the pleasantries were taken care of, the council got down to business. It heard from pastor Emitt Johnson who is president of the River Oaks Homeowners Association. He said residents were concerned about the speed limit in the neighborhood.

It is currently 25 mph but residents would like to see it lowered to 10 or 15 mph. Johnson said the

boring lots on the Titus side of Lake Jordan. Loeb landed the cabin.

Wasswiler started building a custom home down at the water’s edge while Loeb worked on his cabin.

“What’s funny is (Wasswiler) didn’t have any plans,” Loeb said. “He was drawing it as he went. It was all in his head.”

Wasswiler met with carpenters and left plans for framing on napkins and scrap pieces of paper for the week. There was no real budget, something unusual for an architect.

“Most of them are going to want to know what it is going to cost before they start it,” Loeb said. “He was paying for it as it went.”

Wasswiler was primarily a commercial architect but did design some homes in Montgomery that Loeb constructed.

Wasswiler’s Lake Jordan home was never completed. He got it mostly framed in, installed a few windows and an ice and water wrap on the roof. Wasswiler then died in 2009. The home sat uncompleted and vacant for years.

HISTORY

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IN OTHER ACTION THE WETUMPKA CITY COUNCIL:

• Approved minutes of the Feb. 18 meeting.

• Approved the installation of new flooring in the FBO building at the Wetumpka Airport at a

Meanwhile, Loeb

frequented his one-bedroom, one-bathroom log cabin complete with traditional chinking. But he had plans to expand it. It took a few years but he added another bedroom and a bath.

“I was knocking on people’s doors where I saw barns falling down,” Loeb said. “There is not a bit of sheet rock in it. I wanted to keep it period. I used barn wood on the walls inside. It is still very rustic. It is really a neat place.”

Over the years Loeb and friends would be on his dock and listen to boaters question what happened to the house next door. Storms would come. The Wasswiler home would get leaves in it. But the ice and water wrap kept the rains out and the lack of windows kept the air moving and the mold and mildew out.

Someone eventually bought the home but it still wasn’t completed. It went on the market again about four years ago.

“I wanted to kind of control what was happening next to me, so I ended up buying it,” Loeb said.

expression of Black heritage and culture,” City of Millbrook cultural arts and special events director Danae Morgan said. “We weren’t sure what kind of participation we would have or how the community would embrace it. It has been overwhelmingly successful.”

The Art Mill invited artists of ages, backgrounds and experiences to submit work celebrating diversity and creativity.

“I was overwhelmed the day that people, the artists, started bringing their work,” Morgan said.

Her original idea was to group the work by artist. But as the work came in the decision was made to divide the work into topics. Morgan said there are strong masculine and feminine

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on Magnolia Loop before stopping,” Johnson said. “The driver refused to get out and the officers removed her at which time they detected an odor of alcoholic beverage about the driver’s breath and person.”

Officers started to perform field sobriety tests and the driver later stopped performing the tests. Alexis Wright, 26, of

• Approved a restaurant retail liquor license for El Encanto Mexican Restaurant at 2215 U.S. Highway 231.

• Authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with Elmore County for services related to the upcoming municipal election.

• Approved a City of Wetumpka ADA transition plan.

• Surplused and authorized the sale of vehicles and equipment some of which is no longer running.

The next meeting of the Wetumpka City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, March 17.

He brought in Montgomery architect Andy Smith to draw up plans to finish the home.

“We looked at it,” Loeb said. “He created some plans from what was already there. Nobody knows what (Wasswiler’s) final vision of it was going to be. We had to frame in a few interior rooms, bathrooms. We really didn’t change the footprint. Andy was creative in some of the stuff he did.”

Some of the cedar roof decking was exposed underneath all these years and is there in Loeb’s version of Wasswiler’s home.

“It is in great shape for how long it sat,” Loeb said. “It has weathered some pretty serious storms over the years as well.”

The Wasswiler home has 3,314 square feet, 4 beds, 6 baths. It sits on a 1.32 acre lot. Loeb then had two completed neighboring homes on the Titus side of Lake Jordan and decided to make — cabin or house.

“It’s a cool house, it’s really special,” Loeb said. “If I weren’t so in love with this log cabin I would be moving into it.”

pieces, musical representations and political statements.

“It’s just a diverse group of artists, subject matter and mediums,” Morgan said. “We have artists from all across the River Region. They are from Elmore, Autauga and Montgomery counties.”

About 35 artists have about 75 pieces hanging at The Mill representing painting, jewelry and mixed media.

Morgan was just as impressed with the record-breaking crowd at Friday’s reception.

“I’m just so happy; I can’t stand it,” Morgan said. “It’s just we hit on something that the community wants. Just the support that we’re feeling from this, I can see this continue on for a long time.”

The exhibit is up until March 26.

The Art Mill is located on Grandview Road near downtown Millbrook.

Millbrook, was arrested and charged with attempting to elude, driving under the influence and reckless endangerment. While running information on Wright through law enforcement databases and as part of the booking process, it was discovered Wright was on probation for a March 2022 reckless manslaughter conviction surrounding a DUI case. Wright was arrested in April 2020 and charged with DUI and manslaughter after she was driving a vehicle that

crashed east of Wetumpka and killed Kevin Mara, 31, of McMinnville, Oregon.

Wright pled guilty in March 2022 to DUI and reckless manslaughter and was sentenced to 60 months in prison and served 20 months.

Since the Feb. 22 arrest, the 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion seeking the remainder of Wright’s 60 month sentence from March 2022. Wright is currently in the Elmore County Jail.

There is a difference

Greetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge. March has arrived in the river region in true spring fashion. I cannot remember a spring when the temperature range between high and low for the day was twenty degrees or less. I Could get used to this!

Observing the seasonal activity in my yard has nudged my theological brain these past couple of weeks. Yes, I know that is somewhat of a curse. At the same time, it is a welcome part of my calling. I tend to think theologically about what I witness on a daily basis.

Anyone observing our yard at the moment would see it as an untamed wasteland. There is literally stuff growing everywhere. It is hard to see all of the healthy, long-lasting inhabitants planted and cared for in our yard. Right now, wild,

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wooly, weedy growth is all the eye can see. I have hope for our yard, and I have faith. I know that the abundant clover will die off after a couple of cuttings, revealing thick St. Augustine grass. I know the pruned roses will blossom and flourish along with the crepe myrtles and camelia bushes. I also know that the only way anyone will ever see that beauty is if our yard is tended to. If it is ignored, the weeds will remain. Even if they do not succeed in choking out the desired vegetation, they will continue to occupy flower beds

and walkways if not removed by someone.

Magical thinking is a psychological condition widely present in the earthly kingdom. It is the belief that one’s ideas, thoughts, actions, words, or use of symbols can influence the course of events in the material world. Magical thinking presumes a causal link between one’s inner, personal experience and the external physical world.

The condition essentially observes the fact that what we say and do matters. We fallible and imperfect human beings can influence earthly reality; both for the good and the not so good. I doubt anyone would argue with that.

Magical thinking can easily shift from psychological condition to mental illness. That shift results in the belief that

one’s ideas, thoughts, actions, words, or use of symbols will alter the course of events in the material world. Isn’t that the same thing? It is not.

The difference may appear subtle, but I assure you it is not. The condition acknowledges taking responsibility for self in the grand scheme of things. The illness takes no responsibility for self. There is a difference. My vocation has me spending a lot of time with both varieties.

Embodying hope is a form of the condition. Living in faith requires believing God’s promises regarding life in the earthly kingdom. It also requires acknowledging the role God’s human creation, the whole of it, plays. Human beings are invited and encouraged to live according to divine intention for the good

of the whole.

Hope and faith apart from that reality is delusion. I wish magical thinking of the mental illness variety actually worked. I would never have to pull another weed! No one would. Wouldn’t that be nice?

Maybe so, and maybe not. Either way, it would not be realistic. Faith in God and hope for the present and future God envisions for the whole of the earthly kingdom that does not include self is false. We cannot change anything by our ideas, thoughts, actions, words, or use of symbols. We can use all of them to bear witness to the things God intends and makes possible. There is a difference.

CARRVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

EAST TALLASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“We are OPEN and everyone is WELCOME! Come worship with us in person Sunday mornings at 8:50 a.m. (contemporary) or 11 a.m.

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

CHILDREN & YOUTH: meet Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 p.m.; supper is included both days! For more information about our church or the programs we offer, visit our website: fumctallassee. com or call us: 334-283-2195. FUMC Tallassee - 1 Jordan Avenue.”

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

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!

OUR LIFE’S JOURNEY Airs every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on 580 WACQ, FM 98.5 & 101.1, on your smart speaker, your TuneIn app, or on our website www.wacqradio.com. Please share on social media. This set of programs features Msgr. Charles Troncale, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Fr. James Dean, Fr. David Carucci, Fr. Patrick Driscoll, and Deacon Jim Labadie.

Wetumpka scores 3 wins on the week

By LIZI ARBOGAST GWIN Managing Editor

Wetumpka’s baseball team has been on a bit of a rollercoaster so far this season.

One win, one loss, one win, one loss.

That’s how it’s seemingly been going — until this week, that is.

After a narrow loss to

Holtville

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

There was one message both Holtville soccer coaches John Stark and Luke Fussell shared following the game against Tallassee — consistency.

On the girls side, Holtville jumped out to an early lead in the first half. However, Tallassee mounted a comeback in the second half to nail three unanswered goals to come away with a 3-1 victory.

Despite being unable to continue their play from the first half to the second, Stark views this game as a turning point for his team.

“I think this is just a defining moment for our team,” Stark said.

“(We) just kind of look at ourselves and figure out what’s going to be next. What I really feel like (is) the pieces are in place.

The ball just bounced our way a couple of times.

We had some really good opportunities in the second half, just couldn’t make it happen. So going forward, we’re going to continue to work on just fundamentals and playing our game. Our game is to move the ball around, our game is to pass, our game is to find the open girl. We got away from that second half. We did a little more of that in the first half.”

Going forward, Stark is going to make sure the girls prioritize their communication on the field, an aspect he viewed they missed against Tallassee.

“We got to communicate,” Stark said. “That’s really sort of the theme going in, was not just talk, but listen and be the first on the ball. We didn’t win

Chilton County to start the week on Tuesday, Wetumpka reeled off three straight victories, picking up wins against Marbury, 13-2; Beauregard, 2-0; and Holtville, 4-1, the rest of the week.

Wetumpka looked like it was out for a vengeance to begin the week against Marbury, where the Indians scored early and often. They

the midfield in the second half and you could tell. So going forward, we really want to make that a point you want to make a point to win the midfield, we want to make a point to communicate. And that’s really that sense of urgency.”

On the boys side, Holtville fell 6-1 with Tallassee controlling the game for almost the entirety of the game.

Although the final score is not exactly what Fussell and the rest of the team strived for, he was pleased with the improvement he’s seen for his group. His keyed on their touches being more refined than they were at the beginning of the season.

“I saw us competing,” Fussell said. “I saw some good ideas. We just again need to work on what we needed to work on since day one, that’s our touches and our passes. And we’re improving, getting better week by week. I really like this club and (I’m) looking forward to the rest of the season.”

Fussell knows they’ll be able to improve their skills with the more practice and game time they get under their belt. He knows they still have much left to be seen and many games left to be played, Fussell just wants to see them be consistent going forward with everything they do.

“As the season goes by, as we continue to be consistent and show up practice like we’ve been and just working day in and day out,” Fussell said. “We need to be our best in April and to achieve our goal of making the playoffs; that’s what we need to do.”

put up a combined six runs in the first three innings but really exploded with a seven-run fourth inning to finish off the Bulldogs in five innings.

What was really impressive about Wetumpka’s win over Marbury was the strength of the bottom of its

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WETUMPKA’S STRONG START ATTRIBUTED TO TEAMWIDE EFFORT

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

It’s all clicking for the Wetumpka softball team in the early stretch of the season.

Last Wednesday, Wetumpka took on Benjamin Russell in a rematch and came away with a resounding 12-1 victory over the Wildcats. Like it had been the entire year — the hitting was on full display.

The Indians logged nine hits split between Ava Farmer, Autymn Hollon, Lily Davenport, Alyssa Brown and Sophie Arant. Brown arguably had the best night going a perfect three-for-three in her at-bats, scoring two runs and logging four RBIs on the day. Farmer and Hollon also joined her with multiple hits.

At that point in the season, Wetumpka crossed 10 runs in six of its last 12 games. Coach Daryl Otwell attributed the success to not just being a few standouts for his team, it’s the entire batting lineup.

“One thing that I think our team is doing a good job is that their strike zone awareness is very good,” Otwell said. “We’re not chasing pitches out of the zone. We’re drawing walks. This team from top to

bottom, we’re having a lot of success all the way through our lineup. And I think a lot of our early success this season has been because we just hadn’t had that one or two girls on fire, we have been really good top to bottom.”

Having success from multiple girls gives the Indians some leeway when it comes to a possible dip in production or needing to give some girls some rest.

“We’ve played pretty much 12 girls so far this year,” Otwell said. “All of them have got to start. All of them have a good amount of at-bats. We have 13 girls on our varsity, and we feel like they all can produce and if we got a girl that has a couple of bad at-bats, we’re not afraid to go to somebody else, give them a chance.”

It’s not just the hitting that is proving to be dominant for the Indians, the pitching and defense that is also performing at a high level. Against Benjamin Russell, pitcher Abigail Adams took over. She only surrendered one hit and one run in the game while the defense kept Benjamin Russell off the scoreboard for most of the day.

“I was really proud of our

pitching,” Otwell said. “I thought Abigail Adams did a great job, came in and threw some strikes. Something we’ve been talking about with our young pitchers is staying ahead, we really take pride in our defense. We hang our hat on that. And I thought she did a great job throwing strikes. Our defense played really well behind her, kind of what we preach, throw strikes and play good defense.”

Now, Otwell wants to keep his foot on the gas and he’s trying to get that throughout the team as well. On the field, he does not see much to improve upon, especially with how well Wetumpka is playing. He just wants to make sure his team does not get complacent even when it possesses a multiple-run lead.

“I’m challenging our young team to really finish games, like it doesn’t matter if you’re up 10-0, 12-0, 4-0,” Otwell said. “We’re learning not to play the scoreboard, to play every pitch, and just compete hard every pitch, and because, in this season, you’re going to have some leads where maybe they get cut into a little bit and just try to play every pitch, not play the scoreboard but just play each pitch.”

Joe Brewton takes over as football coach at Edgewood

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

A new sheriff is in town for the Edgewood football team after announcing the hiring of Joe Brewton as the school’s 21st coach in program history.

Brewton is no stranger to Edgewood and the historic success it has had spanning across all athletics. When he was in school he played at East Memorial Christian

Holtville baseball kept active in a weekend doubleheader

STAFF REPORT

TPI Staff

The Holtville baseball team kept busy this weekend with a doubleheader against Beauregard and Wetumpka.

First up was the Hornet, who came away with a 10-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Beauregard soared out to a 5-0 lead by the end of the first inning and held onto the lead for the rest of the day. Holtville had struggles on offense, only securing four hits on the day split between Kelan

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Kimbro, Carson McCutchin and Elijah Headley.

Madison Curry, Pate Brock and Headley all took time on the mound where they combined for 10 runs and nine hits while walking for batters and striking out seven.

Next was Wetumpka where Holtville fell 4-1. Both teams came away with a run in the first inning to keep things close, but by the third inning Wetumpka held a comfortable lead that Holtville was unable to overcome.

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

4 Lee-Scott at Wetumpka, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Tallassee at LAMP, 3 p.m.

4 Alabama Christian Academy at Stanhope Elmore, 6 p.m.

4 Wetumpka at Elmore County, 6 p.m.

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Varsity Tournament, TBD

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Auburn at Stanhope Elmore, 4:30 p.m.

4 Percy Julian at Wetumpka, 4:30 p.m. (DH)

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Tournament, TBD

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Again, hitting seemed to be a struggle with the team finishing with three hits split between Kimbro. Curry and Gage Nelson. The pitching on the other hand showed promise between Tyler Craney and McCutchin who combined for six hits and four runs while walking two batters and striking out 10.

Next up for Holtville consists of Bethlehem Christian on Friday with a doubleheader against St. Anne-Pacelli and Calvary Christian on Saturday.

SPORTS CALENDAR

4 Tallassee at Montgomery Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Elmore County at Central Phenix City, 4 p.m.

4 Elmore County at Glenwood, 7 p.m.

4 Booker T. Washington at Tallassee, 4:30 p.m. (DH)

4 Bethlehem Christian, Holtville at Glenwood, 5 p.m.

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Tournament, TBD

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Varsity Tournament, TBD

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4 Tallassee at Elmore County, 5:30 p.m.

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

County teams pick up wins last week

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EDGEWOOD ACADEMY

The Edgewood Academy softball team had a busy week full of three games between Lakeside, Hooper and Lowndes, going 1-2 to bring its record to 7-3 in the early slate of the season. Haylee Coleman led the Wildcats over the course of those games. In her eight combined at-bats she compiled four hits, one run and one RBI.

Pitching duty was split in all three games with Emmah Clement taking Lakeside at the beginning of the week. She surrendered two hits and two runs, but struck out four batters on the day. Lilly Stubbs was in the circle against Hooper, she surrendered six hits and four runs while striking out seven batters and walking one. Finally, Savanah Wood capped off the week against Lowndes, she surrendered 11 hits to just three runs while striking out five batters and walking one.

STANHOPE ELMORE

The Stanhope Elmore softball team is still searching for its first win of the season after dropping to Maplesville, Prattville Christian, Brewbaker Tech, Brookwood and Gulf Shores. The overall record for the season sits at 0-11.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Stanhope Elmore at Saint James, 12 p.m.

4 Wetumpka, Elberta at Opelika, 7 p.m.

4 St. Anne-pacelli, Calvary, Holtville at Glenwood, 4 p.m.

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Tournament, TBD

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Edgewood at Lowndes Varsity Tournament, TBD

MONDAY, MARCH 10

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Marbury at Elmore County, 6 p.m.

4 Prattville at Wetumpka, 6 p.m.

4 LAMP at Holtville, 5 p.m.

4 Lakeside at Edgewood, 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

4 Holtville at Booker T. Washington, 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11

Hayden Bush led the charge for the Mustang through all five games. In her 12 at-bats she cataloged five hits and three runs.

KK Lovejoy took a majority of the pitching work for Stanhope Elmore. Through eight combined innings she surrendered 22 hits and 24 runs while striking out four batters and walking three.

HOLTVILLE

The Holtville softball team had a near perfect week, picking up three wins against Prattville, Pike Road and Carroll. The team ended the week going 3-1 and brought the overall record to 8-4-1.

Offensively the Bulldogs put on a show, scoring over 12 or more runs in three of the four games they played all resulting in wins for the team. Bailea Boone, Kylie Snowden, Avery Goff and Maddie Oates all had impressive showings through the week where they had three or more hits in at least one of the games. Holtville had its ups and downs on the defensive side, but the offense made up for it in the long run. Pitching was split among a plethora of girls with Snowden, Brooke Findley, Laylin Graham, Lacy Strength and Megyn Burnett all receiving time in the circle racking up strike outs.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

4 Alabama Christian Academy at Elmore County, 5 p.m.

4 Tallassee at Reeltown, 5 p.m.

4 Trinity Presbyterian at Stanhope Elmore, 5 p.m.

4 Wetumpka at Percy Julian, 6 p.m.

4 Holtville at Pike Road, 5 p.m.

4 Edgewood at Abbeville, 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

4 Holtville at Elmore County, 5 p.m.

4 Tallassee at Prattville Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

4 Greenville at Stanhope Elmore, 4:30 p.m. (DH)

Wetumpka at Marbury, 6 p.m.

Edgewood at Abbeville, 4 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER

Montgomery Catholic at Wetumpka, 5:30 p.m.

Stanhope Elmore at Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

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

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Academy and was very familiar with what Edgewood is capable of.

“I actually went to East Memorial Christian Academy, and we used to play Edgewood all the time — football, basketball, baseball — and I just remember, like them having just great athletes,” Brewton said. “Those guys in the past were, they were tough, they were gritty, just they had a competitive nature, they had a winning mindset.

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Of course, they had great coaching in Bobby Carr, he’s a legend here. He’s won seven state titles here for them. Just the history behind all the athletes has been through Edgewood.” Brewton brings a valuable mindset to the Wildcats, being a former player and coach at Faulkner University. Following his graduation, he spent time serving as the defensive line coach at Point University along with other coaching stops at Park Crossing and Valiant Cross Academy before returning to Faulkner last year.

lineup. In the No. 7 hole, Peyton Dickey led the Indians with three hits and three runs scored and in the No. 9 hole, James Browning had two hits, two runs and two RBIs. Tyler Johnson helped plate three runs and Logan Fawcett also added two RBIs.

He’s learned many valuable lessons along the way that will translate to the field. But more importantly, Brewton wanted to make sure he can play a positive role in the development of his student-athletes both on and off the field.

“I remember talking to my wife, and I said, ‘Well, I want to get back to coaching young men,’ because I believe that everything starts when it starts at this level,” Brewton said. “For a young man to become a great college athlete, he has to have a great high school

On the mound, Owen Pyles went to work. Although he had to throw only five innings, he managed a staggering 11 strikeouts. Wetumpka didn’t get much time to celebrate as it traveled to Holtville for a doubleheader on Saturday, ultimately sweeping the Hornets and Bulldogs alike. Against Beauregard, the Indians were actually outhit,

coach that’s right behind him. (A coach) that’s taught in the game, taught him how to be a young man, how to say, ‘yes sir,’ ‘no sir,’ ‘yes ma’am’, ‘no ma’am.’ I wanted to take the knowledge that I received from my college experience and give that to these young men here at Edgewood.”

As to what drew him to Edgewood, it was a meeting with headmaster Susan Barner where she chronicled what kind of atmosphere he’d get on campus.

“When I first talked to Miss Susan, she told me

6-5, but they did just enough to come out with the narrow win.

Wetumpka put across its first run in the bottom of the first inning. Fawcett led off the inning with a single and courtesy runner Connor Jacks got into scoring position on a stolen base and a groundout by Aiden Peake. Jacks ultimately scored when heavy hitter Johnson doubled on a line drive to left field. Wetumpka then scratched

this was a family-oriented place,” Brewton said. “That’s the first thing that drew me. Family is a huge part of my life, and I have a beautiful wife and a beautiful son, and so when she told me this is a family or a place, that’s the first thing that drew me. I love family, family is a huge part of my life. I come from a big family, so that’s the very first thing that got me.” Brewton will bring a breath for fresh air to the Edgewood football team that looks to improve upon its 3-6 record from last year. However, for the

time being he will provide his wisdom to bring Edgewood back to the top.

“I plan on bringing my knowledge of games to the guys,” Brewton said.

“I plan on bringing a new swagger to Edgewood. I just really want to get (Edgewood) back to that status that everyone knows us for, which is, we’re dominant in every sport. We compete very hard. Our players are respectable. I just want to be able to do a great job here and really help these young men, not just in football, I want to help them in every area I can.”

together an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth when James Browning doubled to lead off the inning. He advanced to third on a flyout and ultimately stole home in a heroic move to seal the victory for his squad. Once again, Wetumpka got a brilliant performance on the mound as Dylan Jordan went the distance in the complete-game shutout. He scattered six hits, walked only one and struck out nine. In the victory against Holtville, Wetumpka had to scratch out all the runs it could get. It finished with only six hits, including two apiece from Peake and Johnson, but it really had to take advantage of Holtville errors, scoring two unearned runs. Johnson and Henry Evers combined for a three-hit victory.

Juvenile court donates funds to services

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

The Elmore County Juvenile Court is trying to make sure juveniles have access to services in the community to better themselves.

This week the court and Elmore County District Court

Judge Ben Baxley donated funds to the Elmore County Family Resource Center and the Wetumpka YMCA to benefit youth programs within Elmore County.

“We are grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young individuals,” ECFRC director Chrissy Boshell said.

Baxley said many programs at the YMCA and ECFRC can aid area youth staying out of trouble and in school.

“The ECFRC provides valuable resources to children and families who find themselves in the juvenile justice system,” Baxley said. “I am confident in the ability of the ECFRC and its dedicated staff to use these funds to promote school attendance and accountability among the youth of Elmore County.”

The YMCA offers after-school and summer programs to promote education and well-being.

Learning filled with slime, fun

By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

Some parents think slime is their worst nightmare.

But they may want to reconsider it after seeing Amber Lovelady Morris use slime making in an art class.

“I want kids to get interested in art and be able to do STEM,” Morris said. “I also want to get them away from screens.”

The idea of a slime class at The Art Mill in Millbrook came from Morris’ observation in another art class where children created snow for a piece of art.

“They really like to touch it,” Morris said.

Last week Morris used glitter to create stars in the slime made from glue, baking soda and contact solution.

“We can talk about astronomy, the stars and planets,” Morris said. “We can talk about the chemical reaction. It goes from a liquid and powder that turns into this solid liquid. It changes in your hand.”

Adding paint allows the color of the slime to change. Adding multiple colors means a discussion about color theory and art.

Children in the class

put down the electronics for an hour of hands on mixing and learning.

“It’s cool to feel,”

Kason Duryea said. “It stretches out too.”

Morris looked at Duryea’s mixture and

realized there was still glitter in his bowl.

“Don’t you want more stars in your slime?” Morris asked.

Morris’ class is set up to let parents in as well, but they don’t sit on the

side and watch.

“They put their hands in use by helping mix,” Morris said. “The cool thing about the class is that parents can come for the same fee and they can make memories

together.”

Next month Morris has plans for a St. Patrick’s Day slime. There is an Easter themed slime for April and a magnetic themed slime for May.

“There are so many different ways to do this,” Morris said. Those interested in registering for Morris’ slime class should email theartmill@cityofmillbrook-al.gov.

Community rallies around Charles Winchester Jr.

By SAMUEL HIGGS Sports Reporter

The Elmore County football team was hit with hard news after hearing offensive line coach Charles Winchester Jr. was diagnosed with cancer.

Winchester has been an integral piece for the Panthers coaching staff, especially with head coaching experience under his belt. He exudes his leadership capabilities not just with the players on the field but across the campus as a whole.

“The impact he’s had on our kids, since he got here, just caring for them, working for them, and just being there for the kids.” Elmore County coach Kyle Caldwell said. “As a former head coach himself, he’s been around a lot of different programs and a lot of different teams and communities, and so having him here is just a blessing for us, really. He does a lot for these kids and for us coaches as well. And he serves them, he’s a servant leader, and that’s the kind of coaches that we want on our staff and on our campus.”

Winchester also played a major role in getting his son Tyler Winchester into the coach realm as well with both of them serving on

Elmore County’s coaching staff this past season.

“I would go to him every day into coaches meetings,” Tyler said. “I’ve been around him on the field, the locker room. I grew up around him every day. He taught me everything I knew about being a leader, everything I know about coaching

comes from him. He’s got a lot of experience being a head coach and being in different coordinating positions, he’s done it all. So everything I know has come right out of his book. He is a father figure to me, but also on the field, he’s a leader, and that’s something that he really has rubbed off on me.”

Recently, Winchester just completed an 11.5-hour operation to remove the lymph nodes on his neck, remove the cancer from his upper palette as well as reconstruct and replace his upper jaw, according to a Facebook post from Tyler. As of right now, Win-

chester is in recovery from the extensive surgery. But one thing that will make the road to recovering that much easier is the impact the community has made. Margaret Weeks, of Tallassee, created a GoFundMe page in hope of alleviating some of the cost of surgery alongside the cost of chemotherapy.

Currently, the GoFundMe page has reached more than $2,000 after just a week of being up. It is a testament of what a community is capable of when they all come together for a common goal — this time being for Winchester.

“It’s been amazing,” Tyler said. “The community and the people that reached out to us. The donations are very helpful with gas and doctor’s bills and medications and all that good stuff; it’s not cheap. But everybody that’s reached out in the community we live in, it’s been just unmatched and just unbelievable the amount of love.”

Although Winchester has gotten the necessary surgeries to begin his road to recovery, there are still a few hurdles to overcome. Following a few weeks of rehabilitation, Winchester will begin radiation and chemotherapy.

“There’s still a long road for a full healthy recovery with different therapies he’s gonna have to take for speech and swallow,” Tyler said. “It’s gonna be a little different to get used to, but we tell everybody to keep us in our thoughts and prayers along the journey. There’s definitely some light and hope for a healthy future.”

ECHS on a tear to start the season

By LIZI ARBOGAST GWIN Managing Editor

Although the season has just gotten underway, the Elmore County baseball team is already making a name for itself.

Despite a tough loss against Holtville to start last week, the Panthers bounced back in a strong way, snatching narrow wins against Stanhope Elmore and Pike Road to begin the season 8-1. Against rival Stanhope, the Panthers relied on incredibly strong pitching to get the job done. Hayden Jones and Thomas Payton combined for 10 strikeouts in the 3-1 win, and each time it looked like the Mustangs were about to strike, one of the pitchers would come away with a clutch K. Payton threw only one inning, but was credited with the save. He gave up a walk but drew three strikeouts for all three of his outs.

Against Pike Road, the pitching staff once again excelled, combining for nine strikeouts and only four hits against, but it was really the offense that helped Elmore County to an 8-6 victory.

The Panthers racked up 10 hits in the win with Jaden Eason, Jones and Austin Davis all recording two apiece. Davis and Evan Spence each had a double. Eason, Jones and Davis combined for six RBIs.

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Garnett, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., said Mortgage being recorded August 30, 2007, in RLPY Book 2007, Page of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama; having later been assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust by instrument recorded in RLPY Book 2024, County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, 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 04/09/2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: The following described real estate, situate in the County of Elmore, and the State of Alabama, to wit: Lot No. 1, Block A of Huckleberry Hill Subdivision as recorded Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, in Plat Book 12, Page 11. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 70 Huckleberry Ln, Wetumpka, AL 36092. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. THIS 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 RCF 2 Acquisition Trust Paul K. Lavelle, Esq. Attorney for Mortgagee Spina, & Lavelle, P.C. One Perimeter Park SouthSuite 400N Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 298-1800 37-FC-25-01059

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Letters of Administration over the Estate of ANGELA SABRINA GRAY BALLARD, deceased, having been granted to TOMMY LEE BALLARD, JR. on February 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.

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on October 24, 2011 by Thomas E. Huggins and Dorothy J. Huggins,

g ygg husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee for Max Credit Union, and recorded in RLPY Book 2011 at Page 44941 on October 25, 2011, in the OfElmore County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. LOGS Legal Group LLP, as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on April 10, 2025, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the main entrance of the Elmore County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Wetumpka, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to wit: PARCEL 1

Commence at the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 19 East, and continue thence South 04 deg. 00 min. East, 1710.0 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 1777.45 feet; thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, 1093.53 feet; thence South 59 deg. 15 min. East, 208.70 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. From Said Point of Beginning, continue thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, 322.08 feet; thence South 59 deg. 15 min. East, 208.70 feet; thence North 30 deg. 45 min. East, 322.08 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 208.70 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said parcel of land being in Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 19 East, and contains 1.54 acres, more or less.

Also a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress and for installation and maintenance of utilities and being further described as Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 19 East and continue thence South 04 deg. 00 min. East, 1710.0 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 1777.45 feet; thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, 1385.61 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. From said Point of Beginning, continue thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, 30.0 feet; thence South 59 deg. 15 min. East, 208.70 feet; thence North 30 deg. 45 min. East, 30.0 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 208.70 feet to the Point of Beginning. The Grantors additionally retain the non-exclusive rights to the use of this easement for ingress and egress and for installation and maintenance of utilities for themselves and for their successors, heirs and assigns. This easement area shall remain open and unobstructed.

According to survey by John S. Wiggins, Ala. Reg. No. 10364, dated December 1, 2001.

PARCEL 2 Commence at the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 19 East and continue thence South 04 deg. 00 min. East, 1710.0 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 1777.45 feet; thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, 884.82 feet; thence South 59 deg. 15 min. East, 208.70 feet to the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning, continue thence South 59 deg. 15 min. East, 208.70 feet to a point on a fence; thence South 30 deg. 45 min. West, and along said fence, 208.71 feet; thence North 59 deg. 15 min. West, 208.71 feet; thence North 30 deg. 45 min. East, 208.71 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said parcel of land being Section 23, Township 17 North, Range 19 East, and contains One (1.0) Acres, more or less.

According to survey by John S. Wiggins, Ala. Reg. No. 10364, dated March 20, 2004.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 307 Albritton Lane, 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 Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 funds at the time and place of

p 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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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA LARRY LEE MCENDARFER, JR. PLAINTIFF, V. BRYCE PETERS FINANCIAL, LLC, FICTITIOUS PARTIES “A”, “B”, “C”, BEING ANY AND/OR ALL PERSONS, OR ENTITIES, WHICH MAY HOLD OR CLAIM ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE HEREIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; AND BEGIN AT A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE SW CORNER OF THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 10, T18N, R19E, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE N 12° 52’ 00” LINE, 659.50 FEET TO AN IRON; THENCE N 82° 12’ 42” EAST, 292.54 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE S 10° 41’ 51” WEST, 693.89 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 10; THENCE S 86° 57’ 33” WEST, ALONG SECTION LINE, 14.20 FEET TO THE POB, ALL LYING IN THE SE1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10, AND CONTAINS 2.32 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. ALONG WITH THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT DESCRIBED ON DEED RECORDED ON RLPY 2022, PAGE 10087. DEFENDANTS. CASE NO. CV-2025-900022 NOTICE OF FILING OF COMPLAINT AND ORDER DIRECTING FILING OF APPEARANCE AND ANSWER OF DEFENDANTS

TO: Bryce Peters Financial, LLC, and if dissolved, its successors and assigns, and anyone claiming an ownership interest in, is attempting to purchase, claims to hold a lien on, or anyone who claims to lease the subject property of this Action, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 29 day of January, 2025, a Complaint to Quiet Title Elmore County, Alabama under Civil Action No. CV- 2025900022. All persons having an interest in the above-described property, or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to appear, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the allegations contained in the Plaintiffs’ Complaint within thirtycation; to wit: By the 4th day of April, 2025; or, in the event said Defendants fail to so appear and answer, a Default Judgment may be entered against them.

Said lands which are more particular described in the ComWITNESS my hand and seal, this 3 day of February, 2025.

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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on 13th of March,, 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.

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LOCATION OF TIMBER SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE: The Yates Lake Cemetery Tract

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY WAYNE BRYSON, DECEASED. CASE NO: 2025-046 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters of Administration over the Estate of LARRY WAYNE BRYSON, deceased, having been granted to LARRY W. BRYSON, JR., on February 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 allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

VOLUMES OF TIMBER

Volumes are not guaranteed, and all bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of estimated quantity.

LARRY W. BRYSON, JR. ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LARRY WAYNE BRYSON, DECEASED

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN DENNIS, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-045 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KATHRYN DENNIS, deceased, having been granted to STEVEN R. DENNIS on February 24, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

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TION FOR BIDS FOR TIMBER SALE. (See below). BID AMOUNT/DEPOSIT: Each

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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN DENNIS, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ED PARISH, JR. THE PARISH LAW FIRM PO BOX 52 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-0052 323 ADAMS AVE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-263-0003

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P.M. Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR TIMBER SALE, YATES LAKE CEMETERY – DO NOT OPEN” and submitted to:

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAREN FURLONG, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-050 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KAREN FURLONG, deceased, having been granted to ASHLEY DAVIDSON on February 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VONCILE S. GARDNER, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-037 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of VONCILE S. GARDNER, deceased, having been granted to KENNETH M. GARDNER on February 13, 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. KENNETH M. GARDNER PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF VONCILE S. GARDNER, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: LEE M. RUSSELL, JR. CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C. 150 SOUTH PERRY ST MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 PO BOX 2069 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36102-2069 334-241-8000

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Letters Testamentary in the Estate of DAVID GORDON GREER, deceased, having been granted to TINA ELLEN LAKHOTIA on February 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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALTON CARSON JOHNSON, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-008 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ALTON CARSON JOHNSON, deceased, having been granted to DANA JOHNSON ROTEN on February 19, 2025 by Justin Edwards, Special Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

DANA JOHNSON ROTEN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALTON CARSON JOHNSON, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: BRANDON C. STONE STONE LAW GROUP, LLC 114 SOUTH MAIN STREET PO BOX 967 WETUMPKA, ALABAMA 36092 334-517-6520

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 26, Mar. 5 and 12, 2025 EST/JOHNSON A.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT, DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-051 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of BARBARA M. KNIGHT, deceased, having been granted to KENDRICK J. CURTIS on February 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.

KENDRICK J. CURTIS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA M. KNIGHT, DECEASED Attorneys of Record for Personal Representative: MEGAN MOORE KELLY, and BROOKE EVERLY NICHOLSON EVERLY LAW, LLC 300 OFFICE PARK DRIVE SUITE 175 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35223 205-947-0146 205-623-1259 megan@everlylaw.com brooke@everlylaw.com

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 26, Mar. 5 and 12, 2025 EST/KNIGHT B. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LEE KRUEGER, DECEASED CASE NO. 2025-041 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to MELISSA K. SPEARS as Personal Representative on the 13th day of February 2025, by the Honorable D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

MELISSA K. SPEARS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LEE KRUEGER, DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq.

The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2025 EST/KRUEGER, G.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH R. MADDOX, JR., DECEASED CASE NO: 2025-032 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of KENNETH R. MADDOX, JR., deceased, having been granted to JEAN A. MADDOX on February 11, 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.

JEAN A. MADDOX PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH R. MADDOX, JR., DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: ROBERT E. L. GILPIN GILPIN GIVHAN, PC LAKEVIEW CENTER, SUITE 300 2660 EASTCHASE LANE MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 PO DRAWER 4540 MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36103-4540 334-244-1111

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2025 EST/MADDOX K. JR. 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 March 14th and March 25th 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.

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER FORECLOSURE NOTICE

WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a mortgage from Lois

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gg Jean Lamberth, surviving joint tenant to FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDY MAC BANK, F.S.B., on the 10th day of July, 2006, said mortgage recorded in the of Elmore County, Alabama, on August 11, 2006, in Deed/Mortgage Book 2006, Page 60897, Elmore County, Alabama Records, said Mortgage having subsequently been transferred and assigned to Greenspring Capital Management, LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as Administrator of the RMH 2023-4 Trust, by instrument recorded in the aforesaidby given that the undersigned Greenspring Capital Management, LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as Administrator of the RMH 2023-4 Trust, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, on March 26, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ELMORE, AND THE STATE OF ALABAMA, TO-WIT: PARCEL I COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLEAHOP-ECLECTIC ROAD WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 104.4 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREINTAINING NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE 104.4 FEET, THENCE EAST 211.3 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 104.4 FEET, THENCE WEST 211.3 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID TRACT OF LAND ALL LYING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND CONTAINING .5 ACRE, MORE OR LESS. PARCEL II COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLEAHOP-ECLECTIC ROAD WITH THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 20 EAST, THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID FLEAHOP-ECLECTIC ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT HEREIN CONVEYED, FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTINUE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 54.4 FEET, RUN THENCE EAST, A DISTANCE OF 211.3 FEET, RUN THENCE SOUTH 54.4 FEET, RUNT THENCE WEST 211.3 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 465 FLEAHOP ROAD, ECLECTIC, ALABAMA 36024. BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 13, 1997 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF ELMORE COUNTY IN BOOK 191 PAGE 1561, WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY JOHN J. KNIGHT AND NEEDA E. KNIGHT, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, UNTO CHARLES H. LAMBERTH AND LOIS JEAN LAMBERTH, FOR AND DURING THEIR JOINT LIVES AND UPON THE DEATH OF EITHER OF THEM, THEN TO THE SURVIVOR OF THEM. THE SAID CHARLES L. LAMBERTH HAVING DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON OCTOBER 28, 2005 IN THE CITY OF ELMORE, STATE OF ALABAMA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 465 FLEAHOP RD, ECLECTIC, AL 36024. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions those contained in the records

Probate in the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable). This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real

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y estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Greenspring Capital Management, LLC, not in its individual capacity but solely as Administrator of the RMH 2023-4 Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin, LLC, Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BCM24-05047-1 rlselaw.com/property-listing Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 26, Mar. 5 and 12, 2025 247553 PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH R. MCCROAN, SR., DECEASED CASE NO. 2025-029 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate of said decedent having been granted to KEITH D. MCCROAN and KEVIN L. MCCROAN as Co-Personal Representatives on the 11th day of February, 2025, by the Honorable D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of said County in said State, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

KEITH D. MCCROAN KEVIN L. MCCROAN CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ESTATE OF OF KENNETH R. MCCROAN, SR., DECEASED.

Name and Address of Attorney: Regina B. Edwards, Esq. The Law Firm of Edwards & Edwards, P.C. 109 E. Bridge Street Wetumpka, AL 36092 Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2025 EST/MCCROAN K. SR. PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ELMORE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW J. MIZZELL, DECEASED CASE NO: 2024-300 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE

Letters Testamentary in the Estate of ANDREW J. MIZZELL, deceased, having been granted to SHARON MIZZELL BRUGH on February 10, 2025 by D. JASON BRITT, Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons and parties having claims against said estate are required, within the time allowed by law, to present the same to the Court or the same will be barred.

SHARON MIZZELL BRUGH PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW J. MIZZELL, DECEASED

Attorney of Record for Personal Representative: MATTHEW T. ELLIS CRUM, ELLIS & ASSOCIATES, PC PO BOX 1186

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36101-1186 641 SOUTH LAWRENCE STREET

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36104 334-581-6600

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2025 EST/MIZZELL, A.

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Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell for cash, at an ONLINE public auction on Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at 11:00am 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.

Flex Storage 749 US-231 Wetumpka, AL 36093

11: Josh Melvin. 2316 Antioch Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092

Contents: Fan, futon, heater

206: Glenn Floyd. 824 County Road 113, Prattville, AL 36067

Contents: Bike, kayak, tools, clothes

808: William Fail. 127 Margate Loop, Wetumpka, AL 36092

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845: Bobby Sexton. 1028 E Poplar Street, Prattville, AL 36066

Contents: Dresser, mattress, boxes, clothes

Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 5 and 12, 2025 STORAGE AUCTION

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Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Stephen L. Gantt, a unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mort-

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y gagee, as nominee for Greater United Home Funding, its successors and assigns, on October 26, 2006, said mortgage the Judge of Probate of Elmore County, Alabama, on November 15, 2006 at RLPY Book 2006, at Page 85485; WHEREAS, the aforesaid deed of trust was sub--

cation being recorded on March 6, 2007 at RLPY Book 2007, at Page 14602, and subsequentlyed on June 21, 2022, at RLPY Book 2022, at Page 38662, and-

cation being recorded on April 5, 2024 at RLPY Book 2024, at Page 16459. U.S. Bank National Association, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Elmore County Courthouse, in Wetumpka, Alabama, on April 10, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Elmore County, Alabama, to-wit: iron at the NE corner of the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West, a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of Island Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way, South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found ½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West, a distance of 60.98 feet; thence leaving said easterly right of way South 68 degrees 38 minutes, 47 seconds East, a distance of 119.96 feet; thence North 81 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East, a distance of 85.04 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East, a distance of 67.24 feet; thence South 74 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 19.78 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described parcel; thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 34.71 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 196.77 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 5 degrees 5 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 200.09 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence South 88 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 225.00 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence North 02 degrees 48 minutes 02 seconds East a distance of 178.16 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel being in the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama, and containing 1.00 acres, more or less. EASEMENT DESCRIPTION: A twenty (20) foot in width ingress, egress and utility easement being ten (10) feet either side of the following described centerline: Commencing at a 2 the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama; thence North 01 degrees 05 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 405.00 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 17 seconds West, a distance of 1316.50 feet to a found 5/8 inch rebar capped Holt 24969 on the easterly right of way (Prescriptive) of Island Road (Paved 60 ROW); thence along said easterly right of way South 00 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West, a distance of 380.48 feet to a found ½ inch rebar capped Burke 16670; thence continuing along said easterly right of way South 01 degrees 40 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 60.98 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING for the herein described easement; thence leaving said easterly right of way South 68 degrees 38 minutes 47 seconds East, a distance of 119.96 feet; thence North 81 degrees 48 minutes 39 seconds East a distance of 85.04 feet; thence North 88 degrees 55 minutes 22 seconds East a distance of 67.24 feet; thence South 74 degrees 03 minutes 31 seconds East a distance of 19.78 feet to the POINT OF ENDING for the herein described easement. Said easement being in the SW Quarter of the SE Quarter of Section 31, Township 20 North, Range 18 East, St. Stephens Meridian, Elmore County, Alabama. More commonly known as: 769 Island Road, Titus, AL 36080 This Property will be sold on as “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 part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender

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Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/ Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. 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 indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. U.S. Bank National Association (“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (801) 355-2886

Wetumpka Herald: Feb. 19, 26 and Mar. 5, 2025 AL21573 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: THE ANY AND ALL HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF IDA MAE MCREE, DECEASED, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN AND WHICH CANNOT BE ASCERTAINED AFTER EXERCISE OF REASONABLE DILIGENCE.

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Default having been made in the terms of that certain Mortgage, executed on May 26, 2020, by Jonathan Richardson, a married man joined by his spouse Toshika Freeman Richardson, as Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns as Mortgagee, which said Mortthe Judge of Probate, Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2020 at Page 34789 on June 1, 2020, and subsequently assigned to CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC, and recorded in the in Elmore County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 2025 at Page 4628 on January 29, 2025 and default having continued under the terms of said Mortgage, and by virtue of Alabama Code Section 35-10-3 and 35-10-2, the following described real property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, during the legal hours of sale, on April 10, 2025. Commence at an old concrete monument marking the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, T18N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama; Thence S03°35’22”W 314.96’ to an old #4 capped rebar; Thence N85°46’49”E 65.72’ to a #4 capped rebar & the P.O.B.; Thence N03° 31’55”E 108.54’ to an old #4 capped rebar; Thence N70°38’10”E 145.55’ to an old #4 capped rebar on the West R/W of Jackson Road; Thence along said West R/W & along a curve to the left having a radius of 9469.36’, S20°08’14”E 100.00’ (chord) to a #4 capped rebar; Thence leaving said R/W, S70°38’10”W 189.13’ to the P.O.B., all in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, T18N, R19E, Elmore County, Alabama. Subject to all easements, restrictions and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens and/or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. 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 property is being sold “as is, where is.” Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use or enjoyment. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Kent D. McPhail McPhail Sanchez, LLC Counsel for Mortgagee/Transferee 126 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602 251-438-2333 Wetumpka Herald: Mar. 5, 12 and 19, 2025 RICHARDSON