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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Robert G. Hamilton and Helen L.
Hamilton, husband and wife, originally in favor of U.S. Financial Mortgage
Corp., on the 21st day of June, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of
the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3276426;
the undersigned Urban Financial of America, LLC, formerly known as Urban
Financial Group, Inc., 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 April 25, 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:

Lot Eighteen in Block One in First Lake Addition to Rainbow
City, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, page 387,
Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City,
Etowah County, Alabama, subject to the rights of Alabama Power Company as shown
in Book 6-J, Page 413, Book 667, Page 411, and Book 805, Page 397, said Probate
Office.

Property street address for informational purposes:  107 Lakewood Circle, Rainbow City, AL 35906

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.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons
avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help
you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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

The 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.

Urban Financial of America, LLC, formerly known as Urban
Financial Group, Inc., Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 
35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

380998

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Marguerite D. Gray and Billy R.
Gray, joint tenancy, originally in favor of First Choice Funding, Inc., on the
3rd day of August, 2000, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of
Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Book 2000 Page 223 Document Number
M-2000-2717; 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 April 25, 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:

Lot 6, Block 10, according to the Survey of Oak Park
Addition to the City of Gadsden, as recorded in Map Book “B”, Page 200, in the
Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes:  2310 Hill Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

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.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons
avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help
you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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

The 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

361500

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in payment of the indebtedness
secured by mortgage given by James McGatha and wife, Heather McGatha to Harvey
Wayne Butler and wife, Geneva Butler, dated the 30th day of September, 2014,
recorded as Instrument Number: 3408279, Probate Office 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 will sell, at public outcry, to the
highest bidder for cash, in front of the front door of the Etowah County Courthouse,
in Gadsden, Alabama, between the legal hours of sale on April 8, 2016, the
following described real property situated in Etowah County, Alabama:

  

PARCEL ONE

Commence at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter
(NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) Section 2, Township 12 South, Range
8 East of the Huntsville Meridian and run S 0º 55’ W, along the West line of
said 1/4, 925.78 feet to the point of beginning of the property described
herein; thence deflect left and run N 87º 17’ 00” E, parallel to the North line
of said 1/4, 329.44 feet to a point; thence deflect right and run S 0º55’ W,
parallel to the West line of said 1/4; 898.64 feet to the Northwest
right-of-way line of Rocky Ford Road (80’ R/W); thence deflect right and run S
54º 26’15”W, along said R/W, 405.9 feet to a point; thence deflect right to a
point; thence deflect right and run N 0º37’ 54” W, 1119.08 feet to the point of
beginning. Said property being a portion of the 
NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 2, T-12-S,
R-8-E, Etowah County, Alabama and contains 7.58 acres (more or less).

 

PARCEL TWO

To reach the point of beginning of a tract or parcel of
land, commence at the Northeast Corner of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southwest Quarter and thence run South along the East line of said quarter a
distance of 533 feet, more or less, to the Northeast corner of the Joe Bobbitt
property, the point of beginning; from said 
point of beginning run Southwesterly and along the Northwest  line of said Bobbitt property 377.5 feet to
the Northwest Corner of said Bobbitt property; thence Northerly on a line
parallel to the East line of  said forty
210 feet; thence Northeasterly 377.5 feet to a point on the East  line of said forty, which is 210 feet
Northerly from the point of beginning; thence Southerly along the East line of
said forty to the point of beginning, said tract embracing a portion of the
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of (SW 1/4) in Section Two
(2), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Eight (8) East, in Etowah County,
Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the
indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.  Proceeds thereof will be applied as provided
by the terms of said mortgage.

 

Said sale subject to all zoning ordinances; matters which
would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property;
any outstanding 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 and rights-of-way; the
statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and any other matters of
record superior to said Mortgage.

Dated: March 17, 2016

Harvey Wayne Butler and wife, Geneva Butler, Mortgagees

BY: GEORGE C. DAY, JR.

Attorney for Mortgagees

Day & Welch, P.C.

1925 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama 35901

(256) 543-1660                            

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 28, 2010 by Shannon O. Johnson
and Benjamin J. Johnson, as wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Federal Bank, and
recorded in Instrument Number at 3332866 on June 2, 2010, in the Office of the
Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having
been transferred or assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC as reflected by
instrument recorded in Instrument Number 3426486 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 April 27, 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 1 and 2, Block 1 Blue Lake Estates, Phase II, as
recorded in Plat Book “K”, Page 107, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama,
and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

 

For informational purposes only, the property address is:
105 Blue Lakes 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.

 

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.

 

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/ 16-009390

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that
certain mortgage executed by Janice Cunningham A Single Woman to Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems, Inc solely as nominee for Network Funding, LP
dated September 7, 2011; said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No.
3356403  in the Office of the Judge of
Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.  Said
Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Branch Banking and Trust
Company to be recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County,
Alabama.

The undersigned, Branch Banking and Trust Company, 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 28th day of April, 2016 the following property, situated in
Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the
County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as
follows:  Lot Number eight (8) in Block
One (1), of Rearrangement of Lot Number Seven (7), in Block Number Two (2), and
the Addition to Blocks One (1)  and Two
(2), Rainbow Circle, as recorded in Plat Book F, Page 397, Probate Office,
Etowah County, Alabama

 

Said property is commonly known as 111 Cordell Street,
Gadsden, AL 35901.

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 Janice Cunningham or tenant(s).

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.

 

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY

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. 91816

www.foreclosurehotline.net

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by Terri L. Cagle
and Garry W. Cagle, wife and husband to Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. (MERS) acting solely as nominee for Lender, First Community
Mortgage, Inc., and Lender’s successors and assigns dated October 26, 2009, and
Recorded in Instrument # 3323589 of the records in the Office of the Judge of
Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, which said mortgage was subsequently assigned
to Bank of America, N. A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP,
fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by instrument recorded in Instrument #
3363147 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 June 3, 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 NUMBERS SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18), IN BLOCK NUMBER
EIGHT (8) OF SIMS SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “D” PAGE 195, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE,
ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF GLENCOE, ETOWAH
COUNTY, 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.

Bank of America, N. A.

Mortgagee

William McFadden

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

718 Downtowner Blvd.

Mobile, AL  36609

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Sonya P. Thompson and Robert R.
Thompson, wife and husband, to Regions Bank, successor by merger to AmSouth
Bank, on the 20th day of April, 2001, said mortgage being recorded in the
Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Document
M-2001-1854, subordinated in Document MISC-2002-7517, and modified in Document
MISC-2005-4160, in aforesaid office.

The undersigned Regions Bank, successor by merger to AmSouth
Bank, as mortgagee, 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 Court House at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on
the 21st day of April, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following real
estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Forty-three (43) in Western Hills Subdivision,
1st Addition, Part B, according to the plat or map thereof as the same appears
of record in Plat Book 1, Page 120, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of
Etowah County, Alabama.

 

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

 

REGIONS BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO AMSOUTH BANK

Mortgagee

W. L. LONGSHORE, III   

Attorney for Mortgagee                                        

LONGSHORE, BUCK & LONGSHORE, P.C.                         

The Longshore Building

2009 Second Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama 
35203-3703

Phone: 205-252-7661  

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

 

 

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Darryl L Tolbert and wife Phyllis
Tolbert, to CITIFINANCIAL CORPORATION, LLC, on May 9, 2006, said mortgage being
recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at
Instrument #, 3246449; CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company, 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 April 19, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the
following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOTS NUMBER 38, 39, AND 40 IN BLOCK “H”, IN PLANT CITY
ADDITION, ACCORDING TO MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK OF TOWN PLATS “B”,
PAGES 300 AND 301, PROBATE OFFICE AND BEING AND LYING IN ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA.

SUBJECT TO ALL RESTRICTIONS, RESERVATIONS, RIGHTS,
EASEMENTS, RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PROVISIONS, COVENANTS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND BUILDING
SET-BACK-LINES OF RECORD.

 

   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.

CitiFinancial Servicing LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, successor by merger to CitiFinancial Corporation, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company

Transferee

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

244 Inverness Center Dr

Ste 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

205-988-8888

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Alabama, Etowah County

Default having been made pursuant to the terms of that
certain mortgage executed by Daniel B. Stewart Jr. and Suzi Stewart, husband
and wife, joint tenants to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as
nominee for Southeastern Financial, Inc, its successors and assigns, dated
12/11/03, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument M-2003-6379, in the Office
of the Judge of Probate of Etowah 
County, AL said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to
Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”). Federal National Mortgage
Association (“Fannie Mae”), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained
in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or
certified/bank only. The certified/bank check should be made payable to or
endorsed to RCO Legal, P.C. The sale will take place during the legal hours of
sale, on 04/21/16 before the courthouse door of Etowah County the following
real estate, situated in Etowah County, AL, to-wit: LOT NUMBER TWENTY (20) IN
DOGWOOD ACRES, SECOND ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED
IN PLAT BOOK “I”, PAGE 60, PROBATE OFFICE, 
ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.  Said
property is commonly known as 322 MAY ST, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906. The
indebtedness has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default
under the terms of said Mortgage and Note, including but not limited to the
nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. 
The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the
purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees
and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Mortgage and Note.
In accordance with Ala. Code §6-5-248(h) notice is given that 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.  Said property will be sold subject to the
following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning
ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an
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 property is Daniel B. Stewart, Jr. and Suzi Stewart or tenant(s).  RCO Legal, P.C. 2970 Clairmont Road NE Suite
780 Atlanta, GA 30329 (770) 234-9181

(770) 234-9192

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed on April 19, 2006 by Michael R. Stone
and Vanessa Stone, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. as nominee for Wilmington Finance, Inc., and recorded in
Instrument # 3246096 on May 3, 2006, 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 Trustee for Specialty
Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed
Certificates, Series 2006-BC3 as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument
No., 3410427 and Instrument No., 3301684 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 April 19, 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 38 of Edwards Tract 2 Subdivision, as recorded in Map
Book “I” Page 8, being located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 8,
Township 13 South, Range 6 East, and recorded in Deed Book 1195, Page 529, in
the Probate Office at Etowah County, Alabama.

 

Said Property is conveyed subject to the following
exceptions:

1. Underground conduits easement granted to Alabama Power
Company as described in instrument dated May 14, 1973, recorded in Book 1168,
Page 203.

2. Building restrictions as shown in Miscellaneous 78, page
483.

3. Easement granted to Alabama Power at Book D-2003 Page
5794.

 

For informational purposes only, the property address is:
2171 Brookdale Rd, Gadsen, AL 35907.

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.

 

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.

 

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Specialty
Underwriting and Residential Finance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed
Certificates, Series 2006-BC3, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 14-006014

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by mortgage given by James

Ashburn Jr., to Jan Mertel, dated the 26th day of August,
2003, recorded as Instrument Number: M-2004-0398, Probate Office, 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 will sell, at public outcry, to the
highest bidder for cash, at the front door of the Etowah County Courthouse at
800 Forrest Avenue, in Gadsden, Alabama, between the legal hours of sale on
April 15, 2016, the following described property: Commence at the Northwest
corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 20, T-13-S, R-6-East of Huntsville
Meridian and run Southerly, along the West line thereof, 1155.00 feet to a
point; thence deflect 86’14’00” left leaving said West line and run Easterly,
1066.38 feet to an existing ½”road at the Southwest corner of Deed Book “1411”,
Page 748, Etowah County probate Office; thence continue Easterly, along said
Deed Book and Page, 27.00 feet to the centerline of a ditch and the point of
beginning of the property described herein; thence continue Easterly, along
said South line

of said Deed Book and Page 207.19 feet to an existing
pinch-pipe on the Westerly R/W of Alabama Highway #77 (80’ R/W); then deflect
86’22’47” right and run Southerly , along said R/W, 148.42 feet to an existing
pinch-pipe at the intersection of the northerly R/W of Thompson Road (60’ R/W);
then deflect 94’12’14” right leaving said Westerly R/W and run Westerly along
said Northerly R/W 165.00 feet to a point on the centerline of said ditch; the
deflect 70’00’58” right leaving said Northerly R/W and run Northwesterly, along
said ditch centerline, 155.26 feet to the point of beginning. Said property
being a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 , Section 20, T-13-S, R-6-E, Etowah
County, Alabama and contains 0.63 acre (more or less). The address being 4220
Alabama Highway #77, Southside, Alabama,

35907.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the
indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.
Proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage.

Said property will be sold subject to the following items
which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances, matters
which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the
property; any outstanding 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 and
rights-of-way; the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law; and
any other matters of record superior to said Mortgage.

Dated: March 18th, 2016

Jan Mertel, Mortgagee

BY: JEFFREY P. MONTGOMERY

606 South 5th Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256)-543-7570

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that
certain mortgage executed by Myra Pinkston Wife And Roger Pinkston Husband to
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated March 2, 2006; said mortgage being recorded
in Instrument No. 3243108  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 3429347 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 28th day of April, 2016 the following property, situated in
Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

The land is situated in the STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF
ETOWAH, CITY OF GADSDEN, and described as follows:   LOT NUMBER TWENTY-ONE (21) AND NUMBER
TWENTY-TWO (22), BLOCK FIVE (5), MRS. NENA K. ELLIOT’S HOMEWOOD ADDITION TO
GADSDEN, ALABAMA ACCORDING TO THE MAP OF PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
“C”, PAGES 218 AND 219, PROBATE OFFICE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND
BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.  
Being all of that certain property conveyed to ROGER PINKSTON AND WIFE
MYRA PINKSTON from MARIE JOHNSON AND JAMES JOHNSON, by deed dated 02/04/04 and
recorded 02/04/04 in Deed Book D-2004, Page 0467 of official records.

 

Said property is commonly known as 3325 Georgia Ave,
Gadsden, AL 35904.

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 Myra Pinkston and Roger Pinkston or tenant(s).

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.

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. 912716

www.foreclosurehotline.net

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the terms of that certain
Mortgage, executed on the 11/28/2012, by JOSEPH H. MCCLAIN AND RUBY L. MCCLAIN,
as Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR
GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage
is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, ETOWAH County, Alabama, as
Instrument Number 3377694, on 12/06/2012, and subsequently assigned to REVERSE
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. and recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate,
ETOWAH County, Alabama on 3/14/2016 as Instrument Number 3431026 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 04/29/2016.

 

LOTS FIVE (5), SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7) OF THE REARRANGEMENT OF
LOTS (7), EIGHT (8), NINE (9) AND TEN (10) OF BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1) OF PINE
ACRES OF HOKES BLUFF, SAID REARRANGEMENT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “H”, PAGE
55, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND BEING IN HOKES BLUFF,
ETOWAH 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.

 

KENT D. MCPHAIL

DUMAS & MCPHAIL, L.L.C.

Attorney for Mortgage Holder

126 Government Street

Mobile, AL  36602

251-438-2333

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that
certain mortgage executed by Jeremy Christopher Smith Husband And Brandi M
Smith Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee
for Metro Bank dated February 7, 2008; said mortgage being recorded in
Instrument No. 3288475  in the Office of
the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. 
Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Branch Banking
and Trust Company in Instrument 3411806 in the Office of the Judge of Probate
of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Branch Banking and Trust Company, 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 5th day of May, 2016 the following property, situated in
Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Forty-three (43) of Rainbow City Haven, as recorded in
Plat Book “G”, Page 363 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and
lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.

 

Said property is commonly known as 456 Rainbow Haven,
Rainbow City, AL 35906.

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 Jeremy Christopher Smith and Brandi M Smith or tenant(s).

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.

 

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY

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. 915216

www.foreclosurehotline.net

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kimberly J. Abel, an unmarried
woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
acting solely as nominee for Wilmington Finance, a division of AIG Federal
Savings Bank, on the 1st day of November, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the
Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Document Number
M-2005-4836; the undersigned The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT
Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, 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 May 09, 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:

Begin at the SE comer of Lot 12, Reynolds Street Addition to
Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book C, Page 305, Probate Office, Etowah
County, Alabama, and run Southwesterly 16.00 feet to an existing 3/4 inch pipe
in the East line of Lot 13; thence deflect right 90 degrees 01 minutes 31
seconds and run Northwesterly parallel with the North line of Lot 13, leaving
said East line, 149.95 feet to an existing 3/4 inch pipe in the Easterly R/W of
Reynolds Circle (50 foot R/W); thence deflect right 90 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds and run along said R/W 16.00 feet to a point; thence deflect left 08
degrees 53 minutes 13 seconds and run Northeasterly along said R/W chord
distance of 60. 70 feet to an existing 3/4 inch pipe; thence deflect right 68
degrees 37 minutes 59 seconds, leaving said R/W, and run Northeasterly and
parallel with the North line of Lot 11, 184.37 feet to an existing 3/4 inch
pipe on the East line of Lot 11; thence deflect right 120 degrees 13 minutes 43
seconds and run Southwesterly along said East line 152.86 feet to the point of
beginning. Said property being all of Lot 12 and a portion of Lots 11 and 13 of
Reynolds Street Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book C, Page
305, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and being the same property
recorded in Deed Book 1440, Page 199, and in Doc. Number: D-2002-1571, said
Probate Office.

Property street address for informational purposes:  814 Reynolds Circle, Gadsden, AL 35901

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.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons
avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help
you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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

The 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.

The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT Mortgage
Loan Trust 2007-1, Mortgagee/Transferee

 

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 
35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

374389

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeffrey R. Bailey a/k/a Jeffery R.
Bailey and Marjorie M. Bailey, husband and wife, originally in favor of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for
Advanced Financial Services, Inc. d/b/a AFS Financial, Inc., on the 21st day of
May, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of
Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3314421; the undersigned U.S. Bank
Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation 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 at Gadsden, Etowah County,
Alabama, on May 9, 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:

Lot 9, Valhaven Estates, Unit Number Two (2) to Attalla,
according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, page 347,
Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Attalla, Etowah
County, Alabama , and being subject to that certain drainage easement as shown
on the survey set out on said plat as certified by Robert H. Wagnon dated 15
May, 1964 (ALA Reg. Prof. L.S. 4634) and as ratified by Joe Vann Clayton Jr.,
and wife, Barbara Ann Clayton and subject to the Set Back Lines as shown at the
bottom of said Plat and survey more particularly as described as:

1.         Minimum
building set back line = 30 feet

2.         Minimum
side yard = 10 feet

3.         Minimum
rear yard = 40 feet

4.         Minimum
building to side street = 15 feet

 

Said drainage easement is shown on the survey which drainage
easement is located along the Southerly line of said number Lot 9.

 

Being the same property described in the deed to Jeffrey R.
Bailey and Majorie M. Bailey, his wife from Joel W. Cleveland and wife, Teresa
K. Cleveland recorded on January 9, 2003 in Book D2003 at Page 124, of the
Public Records of Etowah, County, Alabama.

 

Property street address for informational purposes:  704 Brookvale Way, 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.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons
avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help
you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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

The 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.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master
Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Transferee

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 
35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

339765

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Henry F. Dyer, a married person,
and Linda Dyer Lynch, a single person, originally in favor of Wells Fargo Bank,
N.A., on the 14th day of December, 2012, said mortgage recorded in the Office
of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number
3378295; 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 May 9, 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:

Lot 27 Block H Clubview Heights Supplemental Addition Plat
Book E, Page 243. Section 21, Township 12, Range 6.

Property street address for informational purposes:  1271 Sangster Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901

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.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in
property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons
avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help
you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

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

The 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

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 
35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

386151

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the terms of that certain
Mortgage, executed on the 10/24/2012, by SHARON A. SMITH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN,
as Mortgagor, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR
GENWORTH FINANCIAL HOME EQUITY ACCESS, INC. as Mortgagee, which said Mortgage
is recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, ETOWAH County, Alabama, as
Instrument Number 3375868, on 10/31/2012, and subsequently assigned to REVERSE
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. and recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate,
ETOWAH County, Alabama on 3/14/2016 as Instrument Number 3431028, 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 04/29/2016.

 

LOT NUMBER ONE (1) IN BLOCK NUMBER ONE (1), IN THE MARY K.
FOSTER HEIRS’ ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK “A”, PAGE 314, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND BEING
IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH 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.

 

KENT D. MCPHAIL

DUMAS & MCPHAIL, L.L.C.

Attorney for Mortgage Holder

126 Government Street

Mobile, AL  36602

251-438-2333

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE
SALE

 

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by that certain mortgage executed by Don F. Bradford, Inc., an Alabama
Corporation, mortgagor, to World Business Lenders, LLC on the 21st day of
March, 2015, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate
of Etowah County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 3424143; will sell at public
outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the
Courthouse in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on the 22nd day of April, 2016,
during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in
Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

 

LANDS BOUND BY RAMSGATE SUBDIVISION OWENS DRIVE TO SOUTH
EASTSIDE DRIVE TO WEST LITTLEJOHN PROPERTY TO NORTH AND H. NEELY HENRY RESERVOIR
“THE COVE” AT WATERFORD PLACE SUBDIVISON TO EAST

 

Commence at an iron pin found (PLS #20141) being the
Southwest corner of Lot 12 of Ramsgate Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book
“A1”, Page 10 in the Judge of Probate Office, Etowah  County, Alabama, said point being the point
of intersection of the Easterly right-of-way of Eastside Drive and the
Northerly right-of-way of Owens Drive. From said point of commencement run N 6°
36’ 21” E along the Westerly line of said lot # 12 and along the Easterly right-of-way
of Eastside Drive a distance of 35.17 feet to an iron pin found (PLS #20141)
being the Northwest corner of said Lot #12 and also being the point of
beginning of the lands herein described. From said point of beginning run N 09°
27’ 16”E along the Easterly right-of-way of said Eastside Drive a distance of
79.73 feet to an iron pin found (PLS #20141); thence run N 9° 39’ 24” E along
said Easterly right-of-way a distance of 144.86 feet to a concrete monument
found; thence deflect right and run N 74° 35’ 39” E along said Easterly
right-of-way a distance of 65.28 feet to a concrete monument found; thence
deflect left and run N 33° 24’ 39” E along said Easterly right-of-way a
distance of 67.18 feet to a concrete monument found: thence deflect left and run
N 1° 25’ 46” E along said Easterly right-of-way a distance of 50.06 feet to a
concrete monument found: thence deflect left and run N 37° 44 ’31” W along said
Easterly right-of-way a distance of 88.10 feet to a concrete monument found
being the Southwest corner of the  Henry
O. and wife Laurel J. Littlejohn property as recorded in Deed Book 1439, Page
377, Judge of Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence deflect right,
depart from said right-of-way and run N 88° 01’ 39” E along the South line of
said Littlejohn property a distance of 1114.39 feet to a ½ inch rebar found
being the point of intersection with the 511 contour of the H. Neely Henry
Reservoir, said point being the Southeast corner of said Littlejohn property;
thence deflect right and run S 50° 20’ 48” E along said 511 contour a distance
of 162.92 feet to an iron pin found (PLS #20141) being the point of
intersection with the Eastern boundary of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ (otherwise known
as Fraction or Government Lot # 8) Section 17, T-12-S, R-6-E. of the Huntsville
Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, said point also being the Northwest corner of
Lot # 28 of “The Cove” at Waterford Place Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book
“ L”, Page 74, in the Judge of Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence
deflect right and run S 07° 00’ 00” W along the Eastern line of said forty and
along the Western line of said Lot # 28 a distance of  194.85 feet to an iron pin found (PLS #20141)
being the Southwest corner of said Lot # 28; thence continue S 07° 00’ 00” W
along the Eastern line of said forty and along the Western line of Lot # 1 of
said “The Cove” at Waterford Place Subdivision a distance of 47.83 feet to an
iron pin found (PLS #20141) being the Northeasterly corner of Lot #1 of the
aforementioned Ramsgate Subdivision; thence deflect right, depart from said
forty line and run N 61° 46’ 21” W a distance of 106.71 feet along the
Northerly line of said Lot #1 to an iron pin found (PLS #20141) being the
Northernmost corner thereof; thence deflect left and run along a curve to the
right having curve data of arc= 61.65 feet, radius = 140.13 feet, delta =
25°12’19”, tangent = 31.53 feet and having a chord bearing and distance of S
40° 49’ 48” W and 61.15 feet, respectively, to an iron pin found (PLS #20141);
thence deflect left and run S 1° 42’ 05” E along the West line of said Lot # 1
a distance of 113.21 feet to an iron pin found (PLS#20141) at the point of
intersection with the North right-of-way of Owens Drive, said point being the
Southwest corner of said Lot 1: thence deflect right and run S 88°17’55” W
along said Northerly right-of-way a distance of 80.00 feet to an iron pin found
(PLS #20141) being the Southeast corner of Lot 2 of said Ramsgate Subdivision;
thence deflect right and run N 1° 42’ 05” W along the Easterly line of said Lot
# 2 a distance of 88.05 feet to an iron pin found (PLS#20141) being the
Northeast corner thereof; thence deflect left and run S 88° 15’ 15” W along the
North lines of Lots # 2 through Lot # 10 of said Ramsgate Subdivision a distance
of 828.48 feet to an iron pin found (PLS #20141) being the Northwest corner of
Lot # 10 of said Ramsgate Subdivision; thence deflect right and run
Northwesterly along the Northerly lines of Lot # 11 & #12 of said Ramsgate
Subdivision and along the curve to the right having curve date of arc = 126.67
feet, radius = 125.00 feet, delta = 58°03’35”, tangent = 69.37 feet and having
a chord bearing and distance of N 62°42’57” W and 121.32 feet respectively, to
an pin found (PLS #20141) being the Northernmost corner of said Lot #12; thence
deflect left and run S 51° 34’ 52” W along the Northwesterly line of said Lot #
12 a distance of 185.30 feet to the point of beginning.

 

Said parcel being subject to a 10-food wide utility easement
located in the Southwesterly portion of said property being granted to Gadsden
Water Works and Sewer Board as recorded in Deed Book 900, Page 242, in the
Judge of Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

 

Said parcel being a portion South ½ of the Southeast ¼ of
the Northeast ¼ (otherwise described as the South ½  of Fraction or Government Block #8)
Section  17, T-12-5, R-6-E, of the
Huntsville Meridian, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama and containing 10.130
acres, more or less. 

 

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

 

World Business Lenders, LLC,

its Successors and/or Assigns as holders of said mortgage

E.B. Harrison Willis, Esq.

Attorney for Mortgage Holder

Cloud & Willis, LLC

201 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 400

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

(205) 322-6060

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

DONNA WASHBURN appointed Personal Representative (s) on
March 16, 2016 Estate of TOMMIE NELL BOATFIELD, 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

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

MARY L. CARSTARPHEN appointed Personal Representative (s) on
March 22, 2016 Estate of FORREST MITCHELL, 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

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

JOHN MARVIN BATES & MARTHA ANN BATES POWELL appointed
Personal Representative (s) on March 16, 2016 Estate of MARY FRANCES REEVES
BATES, 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

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

BILLY D. MCCORMICK appointed Personal Representative (s) on
March 18, 2016 Estate of LINDA C. MCCORMICK, 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

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

DELORES J. SANDLIN appointed Personal Representative (s) on
March 14, 2016 Estate of JAMES ROY SMITH, 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

 

April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

DANNY LEE BLACKMON appointed Personal Representative (s) on
February 26, 2016 Estate of VIRGINIA J. LAIRD 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

LORI JEAN BURTON appointed Personal Representative (s) on
February 29, 2016 Estate of EUGENE HARRELL, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

RODNEY WARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on March
7, 2016 Estate of MERRELL MANLEY, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

 

 

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

AMY RAGSDALE appointed Personal Representative (s) on March
3, 2016 Estate of GERALDINE S. HOWARD, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

DAN E. COPELAND, JR. appointed Personal Representative (s)
on February 23, 2016 Estate of VIOLETTE LEE COPELAND, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

DAN E. COPELAND, JR. appointed Personal Representative (s)
on February 23, 2016 Estate of DAN E. COPELAND, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

TAMY LYNN JONES & MARK EDWARD JONES appointed Personal
Representative (s) on March 1, 2016 Estate of LINDA LOU 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

MILDRED GARRETT appointed Personal Representative (s) on
February 24, 2016 Estate of R. C. GARRETT, 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

WENDI HELMS DEAN appointed Personal Representative (s) on
March 13, 2016 Estate of JIMMIE LOU CLAYTON DOSS 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

 

March 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

ROGER EUGENE ARGO appointed Personal Representative on
February 4, 2016 Estate of MARSHA JESSUP ARGO, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

STEVEN TODD MCMEEKIN appointed Personal Representative on
March 4, 2016 Estate of LOUISE CHRISTOPHER MCMEEKIN, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

MELINDA BOYD appointed Personal Representative on March 10,
2016 Estate of BONNIE S. BOYD, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

JESSIE L. VINES and ANGELA D. NEWTON appointed Personal
Representative on February 17, 2016 Estate of FRANKIE D. VINES, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

CAROLYN COX appointed Personal Representative on March 14,
2016 Estate of EDWARD PAUL SEAHORN, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

MATTHEW BLAINE GODDARD & JOSHUA PAUL GODDARD appointed
Personal Representative on March 10, 2016 Estate of MATTHEW PAUL GODDARD,
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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

JOHNNY FLENOIR appointed Personal Representative on January
5, 2016 Estate of IDELLA ALEXANDER THOMPSON, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

LUTHER BAKER MORGAN, JR. appointed Personal Representative
on February 29, 2016 Estate of RUTH S. MORGAN, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

PAMELA JOYCE STEPHENS appointed Personal Representative on
March 15, 2016 Estate of LEVOYD CASEY, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

RICHARD PERDUE MCCOY appointed Personal Representative on
February 25, 2016 Estate of LORRAINE PERDUE MCCOY, 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

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
TO

FILE
CLAIMS

 

Hazel C. Theys, passed away March 13, 2016 and anyone having
any claims on her estate must do so within six months or be barred.

 

March 25, April 1, 7 & 15, 2016

______________RESOLUTION
NO. R-123-16

 

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                      

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

129 WASHINGTON AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden,
more particularly described as:

Lot Number Seven (7) in Bock “A” in Lincoln Park Negro 603
Development, according to the map or plat thereof as the same appears of record
in Book of Town Plats “C”, Page 391, Probate Office, 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 The Estate of Carrie Bankston Alexander, 120 N
LaSalle Street, 29th Floor, Chicago;

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 March 22, 2016.

                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk             

 

April 1, 2016

______________RESOLUTION
NO. R-124-16

 

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                      

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

1109 HURST STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more
particularly described as:

A certain lot of land lying in the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of
Section 32, Township 11, Range 6 East, in Etowah County, Alabama, described as
follows: Commencing at a point 210 feet west of the corner where Spring Street
intersects Hurst Street; thence West along the North side of Hurst Street 72 ½
feet; thence North 210 feet to an alley; thence East 72 ½ feet; thence South
210 feet to the point of beginning, lying and being in City of 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 with possible rights of redemption of the
estate of Henrietta Maull,

120 N LaSalle Street, 29th Floor, Chicago;

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 March 22, 2016.

                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk  

 

April 1, 2016          

______________RESOLUTION
NO. R-125-16

 

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                      

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

1508 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden,
more particularly described as:

Parcel One;

Lot No.5 in Block Number 7 of the Patrick Addition, Etowah
County, Alabama.

 

Parcel Two;

A tract of land described as beginning at the Northeast
corner of lot Number 6, and from thence running in a southerly direction along
the East line of said lot Number 6 a distance of 155 feet to the Southeast
corner of said Lot Number 6; thence in a Westerly direction along the South
line of said Lot Number 6 a distance of 25 feet thence in a Northerly
direction, in a direct line, to the point of beginning, and being a portion of
lot Number 6 in Block Number 7 of the Patrick Addition, 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 Carol Francis Jordan and Carol Jordan Daughterty,

1508 Tuscaloosa Avenue;

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 March 22, 2016.

                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk        

 

April 1, 2016    

______________RESOLUTION
NO. R-126-16

 

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

537 VALLEY STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more
particularly described as:

Lot Number Twenty (20) in Block Number Thirteen (13) in the
Ewing Addition to Gadsden, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of
Town Plats “B”, pages 396 and 397 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of
Etowah County, and being and lying in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County,
Alabama.

 

Lots Numbered Twenty-one (21) and Twenty-two (22) in Block
Number Thirteen (13) in the Ewing Addition to Gadsden, according to map or plat
thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, page 396 and 397 in the Office of
the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, and being and lying in the City of
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 Deborah C. Beverly, 102 Oxford Place, Rainbow City;

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 March 22, 2016.

                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk       

 

April 1, 2016     

______________RESOLUTION
NO. R-127-16

 

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                      

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

539 VALLEY STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more
particularly described as:

Lot Number Twenty (20) in Block Number Thirteen (13) in the
Ewing Addition to Gadsden, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of
Town Plats “B”, pages 396 and 397 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of
Etowah County, and being and lying in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County,
Alabama.

 

Lots Numbered Twenty-one (21) and Twenty-two (22) in Block
Number Thirteen (13) in the Ewing Addition to Gadsden, according to map or plat
thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, page 396 and 397 in the Office of
the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, and being and lying in the City of
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 Deborah C. Beverly, 102 Oxford Place, Rainbow City;

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 March 22, 2016.

                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk           

 

April 1, 2016

______________

LEGAL
NOTICE

 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP OF TOBY
LEE WITCHER, AN INCAPACITATED PERSON

NOTICE TO BRYAN TODD WITCHER

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of
Successor Guardianship and Conservatorship of Toby Lee Witcher was filed on
February 11, 2016 by Ginger Adair Lasseter, and is set to be heard on the 26th
day of April, 2016 at 10:30 a.m., requesting that she be appointed as Guardian
and Conservator for Toby Lee Witcher, an incapacitated person born on
08/15/1970.

Be advised that if you intend to contest this
Guardianship/Conservatorship, you must file a written response on or before the
date of said hearing with the Probate Court, Etowah County Courthouse, 800
Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

Done this the 7th day of March, 2016.

 

Bobby M. Junkins
Judge of Probate

 

March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________

LEGAL NOTICE

 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: The Estate of JOEL DALE LYLES, deceased

CASE NO. S-8902

NOTICE TO JOEL DALE LYLES, JR, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
JOEL DALE LYLES

A hearing on the petition for Administration of the Estate
of JOEL DALE LYLES, deceased, will be held before the undersigned on the 4th
day of May, 2016 at 10:30 am. At the Etowah County Courthouse, Gadsden, AL.

 

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

 

March 25, April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

LEGAL
NOTICE

 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Case no: A-1008

In the matter of the adoption of: JAYSON SCOTT DUNLAP

Notice to: Unknown father, address unknown.

You will take notice that a Petition for Adoption of a child
born by C. Mayo(name of natural mother at time of birth), was filed on the 18th
day of March, 2016, alleging that the whereabouts and identity of the natural
father are unknown and/or that the natural father to the aforesaid minor child
is that of a putative father. Minor Child’s birth date is February 27, 2013.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this
adoption, you must file a written response within 30 days of the date of the
last publication herein with Robert T. Noone, whose name and address is shown
below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, 800 Forrest
Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

Done this 23rd day of March, 2016.

 

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

 

Robert T. Noone, Esq.

P. O. Box 2425

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-689-0565

 

March 25, April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________NOTICE
OF

DIVORCE

ACTION

 

SARMED HURMIZ, whose whereabouts is unknown, must answer the
complaint of SARMED HURMIZ, seeking a divorce and other relief by May 6, 2016,
or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Civil Action
No.: DR-16-53 Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Dated this the 16th day of March, 2016.

 

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

 

March 18, 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________

NOTICE
OF

DIVORCE

ACTION

 

HARRY LEE JONES III whose whereabouts is unknown, must
answer AMANDA RENEE GUYTON, complaint for divorce and other relief by May 16,
2016, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in case
DR-2016-9000111-DAK Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

March 18, 2016

 

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

 

March 25, April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________

NOTICE
OF

DIVORCE

ACTION

 

JOSE LUIS FRANCO LOZA whereabouts unknown, must answer HELEN
LAJEAN LOZA petition for divorce and other relief by May 17, 2016 or
thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case Number DR
2016 900069, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

This the 18th day of February, 2016.

 

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

 

March 25, April 1, 8 & 15, 2016

______________ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

AND

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR

ADDITIONS TO ETOWAH MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR

FOR

THE ATTALLA CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ATTALLA, ALABAMA

 

PROJECT NO. 15-111

 

Requirements for Pre-qualification: All potential bidders
shall contact the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com to receive the criteria to
be used for the pre-qualification of this project.  (AIA Document A305 and Questionnaire).

 

Pre-qualification proposals for the above referenced project
will be received at the office of the McKee Architects, 631 South Hull Street,
Montgomery, AL 36104 until, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:00 PM. Forms can be
e-mailed to mckeeplans@gmail.com. A list of qualified contractors shall be
available from the Architect.

 

The sealed proposal as described above shall be received by
Mr. David Bowman, Superintendent, at the Attalla City Board Of Education, 101
Case Avenue, Attalla, Alabama, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10, 2016,  then opened and read aloud.

 

All General Contractors bidding this project shall be
required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to
submitting their proposal. All Bidders shall have general liability and
workman’s compensation insurance.

 

The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be
submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof.  No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled
closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves
the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in
the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

 

A certified check or Bid Bond payable to the Attalla City
Board of Education in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount
of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s
proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be
required at the signing of the Contract.

 

All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by
the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the
provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show
evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by
the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying
current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the
proposal is delivered.                

 

Electronic images of the documents may be viewed on-line and
printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers by obtaining
documents through the  www.mckeeassoc.com
web site, by contacting the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com for log-in
information and password. Please provide company name, address, phone #, fax #,
email address and GC License #. This is the only web site endorsed by the
Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain websites
that are beyond his control.  Addendums
shall be posted on the above web site. The Architect retains ownership and
copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets the following
shall apply: Submit to the Architect a deposit of $200.00 per set. The deposit
shall be refunded less shipping charges for each set returned in reusable
condition within ten days after bid opening.

 

All RFI’s and RFA’s regarding the bid documents shall be
sent and addressed thru the following e-mail account: chapmang@mckeeassoc.com.
The Architect will not accept inquires via telephone or fax.

 

The Contract Documents are open to public inspection at the
office of the Architect and the Owner.

 

Completion Time: Work shall be completed in 365 calendar
days from the “Notice To Proceed”.

 

Supervision: Contractor to provide Superintendent(s) to
ensure proper supervision for all work.

 

Owner:                       

Mr. David Bowman, Superintendent                             

The Attalla City Board of Education             

101 Case AvenueAttalla, AL  
35954                              

Phone: (256) 538-8051               

 

Architect:

McKee & Associates

Architecture & Interior Design

631 South Hull Street

Montgomery, AL 36104              

Phone:  (334) 834-9933              

 

March 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION

FORFEITURE
ACTION

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-15-900984

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Vs.

2002 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN: JN1DA3 1D52T434 775

IN POSSESSION OF AMANDA LEATH

Defendant.

In Re: AMANDA LEATH

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN
OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE:

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the
above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate
disposition of the above described vehicle. You are hereby notified that you
must answer said Complaint by May 23, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall
result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicle.

DONE this the 23rd day of March, 2016.

 

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

 

April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2016

______________

A
BILL TO BE ENACTED

AN
ACT

 

Relating to Etowah County; to authorize the county
commission to provide a county vehicle for the use of the coroner; and to
provide for certain retroactive effect.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1: The Etowah County Commission shall provide the
coroner with the use of a county vehicle in order to assist the coroner in the
performance of his or her official duties. The county commission may otherwise
regulate the use of the vehicle to assure that the vehicle is available for the
use by the coroner whenever the coroner is on call, but that the vehicle is not
used for purely personal purposes.

Section 2: Any use of a county vehicle by the coroner prior
to the effective date of this act is ratified and confirmed.

Section 3: This act shall become effective immediately
following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming
law.

 

Feb 26, March 4, 11 & 18, 2016

 

 

 

______________

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 Glencoe in Etowah and Calhoun
Counties; to authorize an election to determine whether alcoholic beverages may
be sold or dispensed on Sunday by properly licensed retail licensees within the
city.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. This act shall apply only to the City of Glencoe
in Etowah and Calhoun Counties.

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

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

(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 the City of Glencoe on Sunday subject to
regulation by the City Council? 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 city
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 city election
following the date of the resolution.

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

(e) Only qualified voters of the city may vote in the
election. If a majority of the voters voting in the city election vote “Yes,”
alcoholic beverages can be legally sold or dispensed within the corporate
limits of the city on Sunday by licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board and the city. The city council may enact, by ordinance, any policies it
deems appropriate to regulate any aspect of Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.

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

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

 

March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

______________

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 Glencoe in Etowah and Calhoun
Counties; to authorize an election to determine whether alcoholic beverages may
be sold or dispensed on Sunday by properly licensed retail licensees within the
city.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. This act shall apply only to the City of Glencoe
in Etowah and Calhoun Counties.

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

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

(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 the City of Glencoe on Sunday subject to
regulation by the City Council? 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 city
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 city election
following the date of the resolution.

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

(e) Only qualified voters of the city may vote in the
election. If a majority of the voters voting in the city election vote “Yes,”
alcoholic beverages can be legally sold or dispensed within the corporate
limits of the city on Sunday by licensees of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board and the city. The city council may enact, by ordinance, any policies it
deems appropriate to regulate any aspect of Sunday alcoholic beverage sales.

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

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

 

March 11, 18, 25 & April 1, 2016

____________

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 as introduced in the 2016 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama
and application for its passage and enactment will be made:

 

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

Relating to the City of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County; to
authorize an election to determine whether alcoholic beverages may be sold or
dispensed on Sunday by properly licensed retail licensees with the city.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

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

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

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

   (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 the City of
Hokes Bluff seven days a week subject to regulation by the City Council? 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 city 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 city election following the date of the
resolution.

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

   (e) Only qualified
voters of the city may vote in the election. If a majority of the voters voting
in the city election vote “Yes,” alcoholic beverages can be legally sold or
dispensed within the corporate limits of the city on Sunday by licensees of the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the city. The city council may enact, by
ordinance, any policies it deems appropriate to regulate any aspect of Sunday
alcoholic beverage sales.

   (f) In the event the
results of an election pursuant to subsection (a) are negative, the city may
call another election as provided in subsection (a) provided the election is
held at least one year after a prior election.

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

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

 

March 18, 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

____________

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 as introduced in the 2016 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama
and application for its passage and enactment will be made:

 

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

Relating to Etowah County; to amend Sections 45-28-91.01 and
45-28-91.02, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the distribution of lodging
taxes; to further provide for the distribution of a portion of the tax; to
remove the exemption for campgrounds; and to further provide for the distribution
and use of certain lodging tax proceeds.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. Sections 45-28-91.01 and 45-28-91.02, Code of
Alabama 1975, are amended to read as follows:

Ҥ45-28-91.01.

“(a) There is hereby created the new Etowah County Tourism
Board. The new board shall consist of one member appointed by each member of
the Etowah County House Legislative Delegation, one member appointed by the
senator representing Etowah County, one member appointed by the county
commission, one member appointed by the Mayor of Gadsden, one member appointed
by the Etowah County Mayor’s Association, one member appointed by the
Etowah/Gadsden Chamber of Commerce, and one member appointed by the locate
hotel industry. Members shall serve two year terms until November 30, 2011,
when the next term shall be four years. No person shall be appointed to the
board unless he or she is a qualified elector of Etowah County.

   “(b) The Etowah
County Tourism Board created by this part shall promote the tourism industry in
the county, including, but not limited to, working with potential visitors;
coordinating with media representatives; providing support and materials for
area events, attractions, and accommodations; promoting the county as a
destination for leisure and travel; marketing the county to individuals,
groups, and consumer travelers, tour operators, travel planners, and meeting
planners; assisting the county with tourism issues and development, both
nationally and internationally; employing such employees as are necessary to
accomplish the purposes of this section; and performing all things necessary
including the construction of any facility, for the promotion of tourism.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the first priority shall be to interview and hire
a full-time tourism director to conduct all activities.

   “(c) The board shall
elect a chair, a vice chair, a treasurer, and such other officers as it deems
necessary. The board shall set the terms of such officers. The treasurer may or
may not be a member of the board. The treasurer shall act as custodian of all
funds, from whatever source derived, received by the board. The treasurer shall
deposit the funds in a separate account in a bank or trust company which is
duly qualified and doing business in Etowah County.

   “(d) Contracts by
the board shall be executed by the chair and ratified by the board. A simple
majority of the members present is necessary for the transaction of any
business by the board. The board may retain legal counsel. The board may employ
an architect and enter into contracts for services in designing and supervising
the construction of any facility that it desires to construct. No member of the
board shall be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract of work,
materials, or services.

   “(e) The board shall
have the power to do all of the following:

   “(1) To sue and be
sued.

   “(2) To acquire
property and rights and interests in property by gift, lease, or purchase.

   “(3) To have a seal
and alter the same at pleasure.

   “(4) To appoint
officers, agents, or employees as deemed necessary.

   “(5) To make
contracts and to execute all instruments necessary to lease or purchase and own
real or personal property to be used for the furtherance of the purposes for
the accomplishment of which the board is created.

   “(6) To accept or
receive gifts, bequests, and devises.

   “(7) To invest its
funds not needed to meet disbursements in bonds or obligations of the United
States of America or deposit such funds in any bank or building and loan
association, provided the deposit is fully insured by a federal corporation or
agency of the federal government insuring deposits in financial institutions or
secured by a deposit of bonds or obligations of the United State of America.

   “(8) To incur and engage in marketing and promotional expenditures and
activities in furtherance of its purposes and as determined by the board in its
discretion.

   “(f) (1) Subject to
the conditions, qualifications, and restrictions set forth in subdivision (2),
the board may borrow money. As security for any money borrowed, together with
interest thereon, and any obligations incurred or assumed, the board may
mortgage, pledge, or otherwise transfer and convey its real, personal, and
mixed property, or any part or parts thereof, whether then owned or thereafter
acquired, including any franchises then owned or thereafter or hereafter
adopted and all or any part of any funds of the board. In resolution
authorizing the mortgage given to secure the payment thereof, the board, in
addition to its other powers, shall have the power to agree with the several
holders of the mortgage to make, enter, and perform covenants and agreements as
to:

   “a. The conduct,
management, and maintenance of the properties held by the board or of the
activities, operations, and enterprises then or thereafter conducted by the
board.

   “b. Insurance of the
properties of the board.

   “c. Restrictions on
the exercise of the powers of the board to dispose, or to limit or regulate the
use of all or any part of the properties of the board..

   “d. The use and
disposition of any moneys of the board, including taxes payable to the board
under any act of the Legislature heretofore or hereafter adopted and revenues
derived or to be derived from the activities, operations, and enterprises of
all or any part of the properties of the board, including any part of parts
theretofore constructed or acquired and any parts, extensions, replacements or
improvements thereof or thereafter constructed or acquired.

   “e. The setting
aside of the taxes payable to the board under any act of the Legislature
heretofore or hereafter adopted or use of the revenues or the moneys of the
board or reserves and sinking funds, and the source, custody, security,
regulation, application, and disposition thereof.

   “f. The assumption
or payment or discharge of any indebtedness, liens, or other claims relating to
any part of the properties of the board or any obligations constituting, or
which may constitute, a lien on the properties or any part thereof.

   “g. Limitations or
other evidences of indebtedness or upon the incurrence of indebtedness of the
board.

   “(2) The power
vested in the board to pledge taxes to be paid to the board or to pledge
revenue of the board shall not be construed as undertaking or purporting to
empower the board to pledge any tax or any revenue if the pledge is prohibited
by the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. It is expressly provided that the board
shall have the power to pledge any tax paid to the board or revenue of the
board, the pledge of which is authorized by the Constitution of Alabama of
1901.)

 

   “§45-28-91.02.

   “The (a) (1) Beginning October 1, 2016, the first four
hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($491,000) of the annual
proceeds of
any lodging tax due Etowah County pursuant to Section 45-28-243, Section
45-28-243.01, or any other lodging tax payable to the county shall be paid into
the county treasury to be distributed to the Etowah County Tourism Board
established by this part to be used to carry out the purposes of this part. The remaining portion of the proceeds shall be
distributed to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority
.

   “(2) Notwithstanding any provision of Section 45-28-243 or Section
45-28-243.01, the lodging taxes levied by Section 45-28-243 and Section
45-28-243.01 shall not apply to campgrounds or to rooms, lodgings, or
accommodations supplied for a period of 30 continuous days or more in any place
or to any accommodations currently in existence which has 20 rooms or less
for rent on May 14, 2009.”

   Section 2. In Etowah
County, the Etowah County Commission shall allocate the portion or the tax
proceeds collected pursuant to Section 40-26-1, Code of Alabama 1975, which is
distributed to the Etowah County Commission pursuant to Section 40-26-20, Code
of Alabama 1975, to be used for the promotion of tourism, recreation, and
conventions, shall be distributed to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex
Authority.

   Section 3. (a) The
portion of the proceeds distribution to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex
Authority under section 45-28-91.02 (a) (1), Code of Alabama 1975, shall revert
to the Etowah County Tourism Board, if, within three years from the effective
date of this act, the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority has not made
substantial progress.

   (b) For the purposes
of this section, “substantial progress” means securing architectural drawings
for the project, purchasing land upon which facilities will be located, and
having engaged an architectural firm for the construction of the project.

   Section 4. The
provisions of this act are severable. If any part of this act is declared
invalid or unconstitutional, that declaration shall not affect the part which
remains.

   Section 5. This act
shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the
Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

 

March 18, 25, April 1 & 8, 2016

______________NOTICE
OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

 

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to
take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on May 2, 2016
for charges due.

 

2004 Chevy Malibu VIN# 1G1ZS5 2F44F1 91773

2005 Lincoln LS VIN# 1LNHM8 6S55Y6 28171

 

Katrina Cope

1405 E Broad St.

Gadsden, AL 35903

 

March 25 & April 1, 2016

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