Legal notices for the week of Jan 29-Feb 5, 2016

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Trance Floyd Wright and wife, Regina D Wright, as tenants by entirety, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for WILMINGTON FINANCE, INC., on October 27, 2007, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3282654; and subsequently transferred to CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; and subsequently transferred to Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee; Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee, 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 Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on February 4, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A tract or parcel of land is described as Beginning at a point in the North line of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 Section 10, Township 11 South, Range 7 East 420 feet east of the Northwest corner of said Quarter-Quarter; thence from said point of beginning run east along said north quarter line, 140 feet to a point; thence deflect 90 degrees 00 minutes right and run south 130 feet to a point; thence deflect right and run west 140.33 feet to a point; thence deflect right and run north 120 feet to the point of beginning, containing .4 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter (SE l/4 of the SE 1/4); in section ten (10), township eleven (11) South, Range Seven (7), east of the Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

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.

Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Alfred L. Derusso, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 26th day of February, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3346468; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on February 29, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

The West 7.8 feet of Lots 13, 14 and all of Lot 15, Block 1, of Meadowlawn Addition No. One, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book E, Page 155, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 326 McElroy St SE, Attalla, AL 35954

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, 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.

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

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

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

381104

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 8, 2001 by Donald Harper and Debra Harper, husband and wife, originally in favor of SouthTrust Bank, and recorded in Book M 2001 at Page 4148 on September 21, 2001, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 8, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Lot Number 3, in Block Number 5 in Riverside Garden Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book F, Page 177, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 130 Avis Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901.

ANY PROPERTY ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT PART OF THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD HEREIN AND IN THE EVENT OF ANY DISCREPANCY, THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION REFERENCED HEREIN SHALL CONTROL.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) § 35-4-271, 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 ($5,000.00) in certified or cash funds at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by close of business on the next business day thereafter at the Law Office of Shapiro and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-008132

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on June 8, 2007 by Jason Robinson and Kristy Robinson, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc., and recorded in Instrument # at 3272964 on June 11, 2007, and modified in Scrivener’s Affidavit recorded December 22, 2015 at Instrument Number 3427837, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-2 FHA/VA/RHS: Nationstar Mortgage LLC as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument No., 3342835 and Insrument No., 3389012 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 8, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Lots Twenty-One (21), Twenty-two (22), Twenty-three (23) and Twenty-four (24) in Block “C” of Southmont Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “E”, Page 230-233, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 504 Hale St Southeast, Attalla, AL 35954.

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.

U.S. Bank National Association as Indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2013-2 FHA/VA/RHS: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-006573

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Karan Gibbs, a single woman, to Alabama Teachers Credit Union on the 17th day of June, 2013, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3387234, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 8th day of February, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the Northwest line of the alley extending through Block Number 16 in the Original Survey of Attalla, which is 332.5 feet, measured along the Northwest line of said alley, Northeasterly from the intersection of said alley line with the Northeast line of Seventh Avenue; thence running in a Northwesterly direction and parallel with the Northeast line of Seventh Avenue a distance of 160 feet, more or less, to the present Southeast line of Fifth Street; thence in a Northeasterly direction and along the present Southeast line of Fifth Street a distance of 93.5 feet to a point in said Street line; thence South 35 deg 31’ East a distance of 154.8 feet to a point in said alley line extended in a Northeasterly direction; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the extension of said alley line and along said alley line a distance of 76.5 feet to the point of beginning; said description embracing a portion of Fraction No. 23 (otherwise described as the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 in Section 34, Township 11 South) and a portion of Fraction No. 1 (otherwise described as the NE1/4 of the NE1/4 in Section 3 Township 12 South), all in Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The sale will be subject to the rights of redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.

Alabama Teachers Credit Union

BY:_/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick & Smith, P.C.

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 22, 2012 by Jason D. Sherrer, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Federal Bank, and recorded in Instrument No at 3367746 on May 25, 2012, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument No, 3398745 of the same Office. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 8, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Commence at the Southeast comer of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian and run North 87 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds West, along the South line of said Quarter, 12.00 feet to the West right-of-way line of Lakewood Drive; thence North 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West right-of-way and parallel with the East line of said Quarter, 182.08 feet to the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence continue North 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, along said West right-of-way, 106.70 feet to a point; thence run North 88 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West, leaving said right-of-way, 104.57 feet to a point; thence run South 63 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West, 68.73 feet to a point; thence run South 02 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 72.24 feet to a point; thence run South 87 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds East, 165.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 6 East, Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 240 Lakewood Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906.

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.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-008936

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on October 24, 2012 by Zachary L. Crews, a married man and wife, Courtney M. Crews, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and recorded in Instrument # at 3376296 on November 9, 2012, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on February 9, 2016, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

Lot 11 of the Willow Wood Estates Subdivision and located in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 12, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, as recorded in Plat Book “L” Page 97 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 79 Willow Wood Ln, Boaz, AL 35956.

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.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 14-006245

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgages executed by April K. Johnson and husband, LaShane Johnson to Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated February 1, 2008 and recorded in Instrument Number 3289075 and Instrument Number 3289077 in the Office of the Judge of Probate , Etowah County, Alabama, and the mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 12th day of February, 2015, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

Commence at an existing 2” steel rod at the SW corner of Fraction “C”, Fractional Section 10, Township 12 South, Range7 East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run North 03° 40’00” East along the West line thereof 392.00 feet to an existing ½” rebar and the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence run North 72° 28’ 27” East leaving said West line 126.8 feet to a point; thence run South 16° 31’ 33” East 100.00 feet to a point; thence run North 73° 28’ 27” East 150.00 feet to a point; thence run North 16° 31’ 3” West 100.00 feet to a point; thence run South 73° 29’ 27” West 150.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of Fraction “C”, Fractional Section 10. Township 12 South, Range 7 East, Etowah County, Alabama and containing .34 acres, more or less.

Also conveyed is a 20.0 foot access easement to said property described as follows: Commence at an existing ½” rebar at the NW corner of the above described tract of land and run North 73° 28’ 27” East 125.18 feet to a point, thence run South 16° 31’ 33” East 10.00 feet to the centerline of said easement; thence run South 73° 28’27” West along said centerline 127.65 feet to a point on the East R/W of Tidmore Bend Road and the end of said access easement.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above said mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the mortgage, and said foreclosure sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Liens and/or special assessments, if any.

David C. Livingston

By: David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P. O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-546-9300

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bonita Moore, an unmarried woman, to ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY OF ALABAMA, INC., on October 8, 1997, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Book 1997, Page 282; and subsequently transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc.; and subsequently transferred to Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee; Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee, 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 Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on February 11, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Eight (8) and a part of Lot Number Nine (9) described as beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 8 and run 10 feet East along Mountain Brook Drive to a point; thence deflect left and run 168 feet in a straight line to the Northeast corner of said Lot 8; thence deflect left and run 167.8 feet with the East line of said Lot 8 to the point of beginning, all in Block Number Ten (10) of Mountain Brook Addition Number Three (3), as recorded in Plat Book “E”, pages 80 and 81, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, subject to restrictions as shown in Book “388”, page 275, and reservation of minerals as shown in Book “M“, page 394, said Probate Office.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R by MCM Capital Partners, LLC its trustee

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by James David Harris and wife, Stacy M. Harris, to Family Savings Credit Union on the January 3, 2013, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3379395, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on February 15, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

All that part of the SW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 23, Township 11, Range 3 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23; thence run a tie line North 01 degree 35 minutes West 240.24 feet to the true point of beginning; thence from the true point of beginning North 01 degree 35 minutes West 334.46 feet to the Gadsden-Blountsville Road; thence along the South margin of said road North 84 degrees 48 minutes East 200.50 feet; thence leaving said road South 01 degree 35 minutes East 161.00 feet; thence North 88 degrees 25 minutes East 14.00 feet; thence South 01 degree 35 minutes East 69.10 feet; thence South 59 degrees 45 minutes West 243.89 feet to the point of beginning.

Family Savings Credit Union

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick & Smith, P.C.

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated July 8, 2005, executed by Harold Kenneth McClellan and Lori A. McClellan, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Southeastern Financial, Inc., which mortgage was recorded on July 11, 2005, in Doc # M-2005-2855, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 1, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 4, 5 and the South 1/2 of Lot 6, save and except the West 20 feet embraced within a dedicated street, in Block E of the Sims Addition to Glencoe, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book C, Page 227, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/anp

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, AL 35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by George A. Ferber and Lillian J. Ferber, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registrations Systems, Inc., (MERS) acting solely as nominee for Lender, AFS Financial, Inc. and Lender’s successors and assigns dated November 5, 2004, and Recorded in Doc# M-2004-4962 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, which said mortgage was subsequently assigned to LPP Mortgage, LTD by instrument recorded in Instrument Number 3313265 of said Probate Court Records: notice is hereby given that the undersigned as mortgagee will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, during legal hours of sale on the February 25, 2016, at the front door of the Courthouse of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901, the following described real property in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, being the same property described in the above referred to mortgage:

LOT NUMBER FORTY-SIX (46), 3RD ADDITION TO GREEN MOUNTAIN LAKE HOMES, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “I”, PAGE 55, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, LYING AND BEING IN SOUTHSIDE, ALABAMA.

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 reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the judge of the probate where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the mortgagee.

LPP Mortgage, LTD

Mortgagee

Beth McFadden Rouse

McFadden, Lyon & Rouse, L.L.C.

718 Downtowner Blvd.

Mobile, AL 36609

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgages executed by Sonja R. Borden to Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity, Inc. dated December 10, 2009 and recorded in Instrument Number 3324580 and Instrument Number 3324583 in the Office of the Judge of Probate , Etowah County, Alabama, and the mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 19th day of February, 2015, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

Lot Thirteen (13) of Adams Park Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “L” page 59 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, AL.

David C. Livingston

By: David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P. O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-546-9300

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kimberly Anderson Pitts Wife And Clay Pitts Husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Corporation dated October 20, 2006; said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No. 3257858 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC in Instrument 3394119 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 3rd day of March, 2016 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Four (4) East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence West , 663.93 feet; thence North 57 degrees 49 minutes 55 seconds West, 459.90 feet; thence South 51 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 22.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 28 seconds West, 10.19 feet; thence South 35 degrees 23 minutes West, 62.90 feet; thence South 82 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds West, 80.48 feet; thence North 86 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West, 27.86 feet; thence North 29 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds West, 104.55 feet; thence North 43 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 106.91 feet to a pipe set and the point of beginning;thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West, 98.43 feet; thence South 85 degrees 09 minutes 44 seconds West; 89.69 feet to a pipe set in a ditch; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 02 seconds West along said ditch, 59.01 feet; thence South 14 degrees 30 minutes 42 seconds East along said ditch, 37.56 feet; thence South 08 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West along said ditch, 81.87 feet; thence South 08 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East along said ditch, 69.06 feet to a pipe set on the northeast margin of Randall Road; thence South 27 degrees 19 minutes 31 seconds East along said margin, 40.07 feet to a pipe set; thence leaving said margin, run North 08 degrees 01 minute 30 seconds East, 101.99 feet; thence North 16 degrees 54 minutes 50 seconds East, 22.63 feet; thence North 23 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East, 11.12 feet; thence North 39 degrees 29 minutes 03 seconds East, 8.53 feet; thence North 48 degrees 54 minutes 29 seconds East, 20.19 feet; thence North 58 degrees 21 minutes 05 seconds East, 38.10 feet; thence North 55 degrees 25 minutes 57 seconds East, 16.35 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 0.43 acres more or less. Also a 15 foot Wide easement described as follows: A part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4)) of Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Four (4) East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section Eleven (11); thence West, 663.93 feet, thence North 57 degrees 49 minutes 55 seconds West, 459.90 feet; thence South 51 degrees 45 minutes 02 seconds West, 22.89 feet; thence North 88 degrees 04 minutes 28 seconds West, 10.19 feet; thence South 35 degrees 23 minutes West, 62.90 feet; thence South 82 degrees 30 minutes 23 seconds West, 80.48 feet; thence North 86 degrees 39 minutes 25 seconds West, 27.86 feet; thence North 29 degrees 07 minutes 38 seconds West, 104.55 feet; thence North 43 degrees 14 minutes 27 seconds West, 106.91 feet; thence North 23 degrees 35 minutes 50 seconds West, 98.43 feet; thence South 85 degrees 09 minutes 44 seconds West, 89.69 feet to a pipe set and the point of beginning; thence South 01 degree 37 minutes 02 seconds West, 59.10 feet; thence South 14 degrees 30 minutes 42 seconds East, 37.56 feet, thence South 08 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West, 81.87 feet; thence South 08 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds East, 69.06 feet to the point of ending. Said easement extending 15 feet left of and parallel to the above described line. Said 15 foot easement to extend from the point of beginning to the northeast margin of Randall Road.

Said property is commonly known as 136 Randall Rd, Gallant, AL 35972.

The indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default under the terms of the Note secured by said Mortgage, including but not limited to, nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remains in default, and this sale will be made for the sole purpose of paying the same, including all expenses of the sale, attorney’s fees, and all other payments provided for under the terms of said Mortgage.

Said property will be sold subject to the following items, which may affect the title to said real property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities, which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the real property is Kimberly Anderson Pitts and Clay Pitts or tenant(s).

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1310

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccallaraymer.com

File No. 949814

www.foreclosurehotline.net

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Manuel E. Rivas, a married man and Catherine Rivas, a married woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Integrity Mortgage LLC, on the 6th day of March, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3267475; the undersigned JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.., S/B/M Chase Home Finance LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on March 14, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Parcel 1: For a tract or parcel of land commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 29, and from thence run in a Westerly direction and along the North line of said forty a distance of 129 feet to a point; thence in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 688 two fifths feet to a point which is the Point of Beginning to describe the hereinafter tract or parcel; thence continue in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in a Westerly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to a point; thence in a Northerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to the Point of Beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Six (6) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to public roads as are now located over, through or across the same.

Parcel 2: For a tract or parcel of land commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 29, and from thence run in a Westerly direction and along the North line of said forty a distance of 129 feet to a point; thence in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 580 three fifths feet to a point which is the Point of Beginning to describe the hereinafter tract or parcel; thence continue in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in a Westerly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to a point; thence in a Northerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to the Point of Beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Six (6) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to public roads as are now located over, through or across the same.

Parcel 3: For a tract or parcel of land commence at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter in Section 29, and from thence run in a Westerly direction and along the North line of said forty a distance of 129 feet to a point; thence in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 472 four fifths feet to a point which is the Point of Beginning to describe the hereinafter tract or parcel; thence continue in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in a Westerly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to a point; thence in a Northerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty a distance of 107 four fifths feet to a point; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the North line of said forty a distance of 416 feet to the Point of Beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) in Section Twenty-nine (29), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Six (6) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to public roads as are now located over, through or across the same.

Property street address for informational purposes: 504 Hollingsworth Ave, Rainbow City, AL 35906

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

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

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.., S/B/M Chase Home Finance LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

151187

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Thomas P. Lay, single, originally in favor of Equipoint Financial Network, Inc., on the 29th day of September, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3302385; the undersigned James B Nutter & Company, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on March 14, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Number Thirteen (13) and Fifteen (15) in the J.H. Lay Subdivision as the same appears of record in Plat Book “F”, Page 167, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 117 Highland Street, Glencoe, AL 35905

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

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

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

James B. Nutter & Company, Mortgagee/Transferee

Andy Saag

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

366471

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 3, 2010, executed by Scott L. Martin, a married man joined herein by Jeri A. Martin, his wife, to Taylor Mortgage, Inc., which mortgage was recorded on May 17, 2010, in Instrument No. 3332126, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on November 17, 2015, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot No. 83, of Country Club Subdivision, Etowah County, Alabama, as shown by map or plat of said subdivision on file and of record in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, in Map Book “I”, at pages 32 and 33.

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/cls

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama 35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

The sale provided for hereinabove was postponed on the 17th day of November, 2015, was further postponed on the 20th day of January, 2016, by public announcement being made at the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale. Said foreclosure sale shall be held on the 1st day of March, 2016, at the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale.

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

PATRICIA B. MARTIN appointed Personal Representative (s) on December 23, 2015 Estate of OTTOLENE G. BYNUM, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

KIM HAUSER appointed Personal Representative (s) on December 10, 2015 Estate of LESTER GORIS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

THOMAS G. JONES appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 5, 2016 Estate of JAMES R. JONES, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

JAN FREEMAN PROCTOR WHITT appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 12, 2016 Estate of KENNY MELTON WHITT, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

SANDRA ANN BROOKS appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 12, 2016 Estate of SAMUEL HARRISON BROOKS, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

BRENDA PACKER BASKIN appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 8, 2016 Estate of JAMES EMMETT PARKER, JR., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

TAMMY PROFFITT appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 19, 2016 Estate of JOHN STEPHEN PROFFITT, III, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

The City of Attalla will hold public hearings to discuss remedies for nuisance/abatement cases that will come before the Attalla City Council on February 15, 2016 at City Hall at 5:00 p.m., located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, Alabama. The following addresses will be discussed.

101 Marshall St.

815 Bain Ave.

326 5th Ave. NW.

408 4th St. NW

410 4th St. NW

412 4th St. NW

414 4th St. NW

416 4th St. NW

Jan 29, Feb 5, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to CHARLES E. POSEY & KHAN POSEY, P.O. BOX 8182, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35902, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 304 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot 5, Block “L”, according to the map of Oakleigh Estates, as the same appears of record in Plat book “G”, page 55, Probate Office Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to DEBBIE R. CROOK, 612 HOLLY AVENUE, ATTALLA, ALABAMA 35954, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 523 VALLEY STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot numbers Twenty-Three (23) and Twenty-four (24) in Block Number Thirteen (13) in the Ewing Addition to Gadsden, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plat “B”, Pages 396 and 397, Probate Office, and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, and THE ESTATE OF WILSON TODD BRYAN, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 703 AGRICOLA DRIVE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Commence at the Northeast corner of Lot #1, W.C. Sitz Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 235, Etowah County, Probate Office, and run S 87 degrees 56’ 03” W, along the North line thereof, 636.80’ to an existing ½” rebar; thence run S 86 40’ 07” W, leaving and north line, 126.97’ to the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence continue S 86 degrees 40’ 07” W, 89.00’ to a point; thence run N 07 degrees 25’ 57” E, 147.77’ to a point; thence run N 88 degrees 13’ 50” E, 75.34’ to a point; thence run S 02 degrees 12’ 30” W, 143.47’ to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of Lot #1, W.C. Sitz Subdivision, Etowah County, Alabama and contains 0.27 acre (more or less). Being subject to the existing R/W of Agricola Drive.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to MARY A. LEE AND MARY A. HUGHES, 2208 HILL AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1710 EMANUEL AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Number Twenty-six (26), Twenty-seven (27), and Twenty-eight (28), in Block “C”, in Edgewood Addition No. 2 to Gadsden, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “E”, page 79, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

ALSO: One 1973 Commander Mobile Home 48’ X 28’, now located on the above described property.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to TUSCACAL, LLC, 2084 VALLEYDALE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35244 and MUTUAL SAVINGS CREDIT UNION, P.O. BOX 362045, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35236, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 209 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot 23, Block “M”, according to the map of Oakleigh Estates, as the same appears of record in Plat Book “G”, page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to JODIE MICHELLE CHESSER, 3325 GEORGIA AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 405 N 33RD STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Number three (3) in Block Number Five (5), of the Kyle Cheap Home Addition in Alabama City, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, page 189, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden (formally Alabama City), Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, 36132 and MILDRED KELLER and the heirs of HERBERT KELLER, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 708 NORTH 8TH STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Six (6) in Block Number Thirty-Four (34), in the Thornton Addition of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, according to the plat or plan of said Thornton Addition appearing of record in Plat book “B” at pages 334 and 335. Said lot being in the City of Gadsden and lying and being situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, and BARBARA JEAN DOLLAHITE AKA BARBARA J. GABBARD, 6764 BLUFF ROAD, BOAZ, ALABAMA 35956, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 at 5:00 P.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 3310 STONEWALL AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Numbers Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Number Twelve (12) in Walnut Park, or West Point Second Addition, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book”B”, Page 118, Probate Office, Etowah County, and lying and being in Gadsden, (formerly Alabama City), Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-18-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1103 S 10TH STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots (1) and (2) in Block “G” in Elliots Addition No. 2 as shown by the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 2 and 3 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah county, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to FNA NP, LLC, 120 LaSalle Street, 29th Floor, Chicago, James Densmore II, 807 Rosewood Lane, and Demarcus Thornton;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-19-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1432 PARADISE AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Numbered One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and East 10 feet of Lot Number Four (4) of Block “E” in Green Pastures, Unit Two (2), according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 276, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Aaron Gross and wife, Jacqueline D. Gross, 97 Haynes Road, Stoughton, MA;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-20-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

905 MCKISSACK STREET in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eleven (11), except the west 50 feet running back a distance of 91 feet, which was conveyed by B. G. Vice and wife, Mary Teal Vice to Otis Baker, as shown by deed recorded in Book 451, page 565, Probate Office, and Lot Number Twelve (12) in Annie Collier Freeman’s Re-Arrangement of Block Nine (9) in W. T. Cox South Addition, according to map of said rearrangement recorded in Plat Book “C”, page 357, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to The Estate of Grady Evans, 2828 S 11th Street;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-21-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1605 MALONE STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot number Five (5) in Block Number Three (3) of the Etowah Trust & Savings Bank Forrest Avenue Subdivision to the City if Gadsden, as shown in Plat Book C, Page 53, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, said property lying and being situated in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to State of Alabama, P.O. Box 327210, Montgomery, and John Morgan Stanley;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-22-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

315 PEARL STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Numbers Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17) in Block Number Three (3) in the Walnut Park Addition to the City of Alabama City (now known as Gadsden, Alabama) lying in and being a part of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama together with all improvements located thereupon and being recorded in Deed Book “7-G”, Page 304, in the office of the Judge of Probate Court, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Vickie Floydena Nelson, 309 Pearl Street;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-23-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

405 VAN COURTLAND STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Fifteen (15) in Block Number Four (4) in West Point Addition, according to map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 140 and 141, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to any restrictions or easements of record.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Blue Smash Investments LLC, P.O. Box 63, Locust Fork;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

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RESOLUTION NO. R-24-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

211 PARKWAY PLACE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Six (6) in Block, Number Twenty-Eight (28), according to the map of Bellevue Highlands as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 286, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and being in and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, and being the identical property described in the deed from Colie E. Hill et ux to W.N. Purcell, dated January 16, 1943, and recorded in Book 6-M, Page 595, Probate Office, said county.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to James Clint Story, 211 Parkway Place;

Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gadsden as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on January 19, 2016.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

Jan 29, 2016

______________LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO: DR-2015-900421.00

AMY SUZANNE LOFTIS,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

CHRISTOPHER EDWARD LOFTIS,

DEFENDANT

You will take notice that a complaint in the above styled action seeking a divorce and sole custody of minor children was filed against you in the Etowah County Circuit Court on October 30, 2015, Case No. DR-2015-900421.00 and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by this Court on December 29, 2015.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this petition, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Emily Hawk Mills, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202 Gadsden, AL 35901

Emily Haw Mills

Cusimano, Roberts & Mills, LLC

153 S 9th Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Jan 29, Feb 5, 12 & 19, 2016 ______________

NOTICE OF

PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH

ESTATE OF THELMA ODEAN FELTON

TO: TERESA ANN FOWLER, whereabouts unknown

You are notified to be and appear before me, at my office in the Courthouse of said County at 10:00 a.m., on the 23rd day of February, 2016, when the Petition to Probate Will and for Granting Letters Testamentary filed by WALTER WOODROW FELTON, will be considered, and show, if anything you have to allege, why said Petition should not be granted.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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Etowah County Personnel

Department

The Etowah County Commission is accepting resumes for the position of Personnel Director. This is a management position with responsibility for all personnel (HR) functions, also including payroll and benefits management for 325+ employees. The Director will also act as the secretary for the Etowah County Personnel Board and Sheriff Department Personnel Board. This Position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer.

The minimum qualifications are:

A BS Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with a minimum of 5 years of experience or 10 years of experience in the Personnel (HR) field with 4 or more of those years as a manager of an HR Department with 100 or more employees.

Knowledge of Federal and State Labor Laws.

Resident of Etowah County or acquire residency within 6 months of h ire.

Salary is negotiable.

Anyone who meets the minimum qualifications can submit a resume to the Etowah County Personnel Department no later than February 8, 2016.

Etowah County Personnel Department

Attention: Sherrie Y. Kelley CAO

800 Forrest Avenue

Suite 207

Gadsden, AL 35901

Sykelley@etowahcounty.org

Etowah County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap or veteran status.

Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2016

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A BILL

TO BE

ENTITLED

AN ACT

State of Alabama

County of Etowah

NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2016 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:

Relating to the City of Rainbow City in Etowah County; to authorize an election to determine whether alcoholic beverages may be sold or dispensed on Sunday by properly licensed retail licensees serving the general public within the city.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. This act shall apply only to the City of Rainbow City in Etowah County.

Section 2. (a) The voters of the City of Rainbow City may authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages within the municipality of Sunday by an election pursuant to this act, in the following manner:

The governing body of the City of Rainbow City, by resolution, may call an election for the municipality to determine the sentiment of the voters of the municipality residing within the corporate limits, as to whether or not alcoholic beverages can be legally sold or distributed on Sunday within the municipality.

(b) On the ballot to be used for such election, the question shall be in the following form: “Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within this municipality, on Sunday between 1:00 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. and on those Sundays on which occurs New Year’s Eve (December 31), after 1:00 P.M.? Yes_ No_.”

(c) The election shall be held and the officers appointed to hold the election in the manner provided by law for holding other municipal elections, and the returns thereof tabulated and results certified as provided by law for municipal elections. Any Sunday sales election shall be held as provided in this act as a special election or at any subsequent municipal election following the date of the resolution.

(d) Notice of the election shall be given by the governing body of the municipality by publication or by posting the notice at the city hall apprising the voters of the municipality, at least three weeks before the date of the election, that an election shall be held to determine whether alcoholic beverages may be sold in the municipality on Sunday. The cost of the election shall be paid out of the general fund of the municipality.

(e) Only qualified voters of the municipality may vote in the election. If a majority of the voters voting in the municipal election vote “Yes,” alcoholic beverages can be legally sold or dispensed within the corporate limits of the municipality on Sunday by licenses of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of Rainbow City serving the general public in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. Except as authorized by law or during such hours, it shall be unlawful for any licensed vendor to sell, dispense, or permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages on Sunday. Provided that those Sundays on which occur New Year’s Eve, December 31, alcoholic beverages may be sold or dispensed by such licensees pursuant to applicable laws and regulation any time after 1:00 P.M. The municipality may enact, by ordinance, such policies it deems appropriate to regulate any aspect or Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.

(f) If a majority of the voters voting in the municipal election vote “No,” alcoholic beverages may not be sold or dispensed in the municipality on Sunday after the hour of 2:00 A.M., except as otherwise authorized by law or by subsequent election which legalizes the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages on Sunday.

Section 3. The provisions of this act are cumulative and supplemental to the present power and authority of the City of Rainbow City and is not intended to, nor shall it be interpreted so as to, repeal any existing power or authority of the City of Rainbow City now permitted under the general laws of the state, or under any local or special act of Legislature.

Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Jan 22, 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

______________PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF NATHAN TRIMM

NOTICE TO: JEREMY ARAM BASKIN

ADDRESS UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Elizabeth Trimm (Baskin), natural mother, set to be heard on March 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. filed on the 30th day of November, 2015 alleging that the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father. Minor child’s birth date is October 8, 1999.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with Elizabeth Golson McGlaughn, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P. O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902

Elizabeth Golson McGlaughn

P. O. Box 1519

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-547-1009

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of PRObate

Jan 22, 29, Feb 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE OF

ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SAMMIE ELLA GRAHAM, DECEASED

CASE NO. S-8818

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of SAMMIE ELLA GRAHAM, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Bobby Junkins, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, YVONNE G. HARRIS on the 19th day of January, 2016; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Jan 29, 2016

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NOTICE OF

ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF A CHILD BORN TO AMANDA ELIZABETH MOORE

CASE NO. A-977

TO: Natural Father, whereabouts unknown

Take Notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born to Amanda Elizabeth Moore (Natural Mother), has been filed by Vicki Jelks Gill & Michael Wayne Gill, set to be heard on the 22nd day of March, 2016 at 10:30 o’clock a.m. at the Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden, Alabama. Minor Child’s birth date is February 1, 2014.

Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address is shown below and with the Clerk of said Probate Court.

DONE this 15th day of January, 2016.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Shannon L. Millican

Attorney for Petitioners

827 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-543-7610

Jan 29, Feb 5, 12 & 19, 2016