Legal notices for the week of March 18-25, 2016

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joshua Tate Fielding, a single man, to Alabama Teachers Credit Union on the 14th day of December, 2011, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3359735, Mortgage Records, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 28th day of March, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Begin at a crimped pipe marking the NW corner of Tract 11, J. T. Noojin Estates, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 44 & 45, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and located in Section 17, Township 12 South, Range 7 East, thence N87°42’04”E 544.60’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), on the bank of Big Cove Creek, thence along the bank of said creek the following bearings and distances: S57°32’02”W 43.74’ to a point, thence S17°40’07”W 70.92’ to a point, thence S18°48’41”W 31.66’ to a point, thence S41°23’07”E 44.95’ to a point, thence S24°19’30”E 107.87’to a point, thence S42°46’48”E 164.87’ to a point, thence S16°14’04”E 153.57’ to a point, thence S32°29’31”E 150.10’ to a point, thence S16°50’02”E 63.22’ to a point, thence S47°27’51”E 47.11’ to a 3/8” rebar, thence leaving said bank of said creek S15°00’02”W 938.94’ to a cross tie on the northerly R/W of U.S. Highway #278 (R/W varies), thence N89°21’25”W 41.50’ along said R/W to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence leaving said R/W N15°00’02”E 623.28’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence N53°21’19”W 549.82’ to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence N40°16’18”W 272.38’ to a point ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence run N 52 degrees 24’45” West 237.36’ to a point; thence run N 14 degrees 46’32” East for a distance of 353.98’ to the point of beginning. Said description embracing a portion of the Lots 11, 12 & 13 of the J. T. Noojin Estate, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 44 & 45, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Alabama Teachers Credit Union

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick

& Smith, P.C.

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

March 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Ryan W. Stanislawski and Andrea Stanislawski, husband and wife, to Mark Bean dated March 28, 2013, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3383682; the undersigned mortgage owner, Mark Bean, has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will on the 5th day of April, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of GADSDEN, ETOWAH County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in ETOWAH County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Forty (40) in Block One (1) of R. L. McClain Rearrangement of portions of Tract “AA”

of Stowers Rearrangement of portions of Attalla Iron and Steel Company’s Addition to

Attalla, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 239, in the

Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

The proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms of said mortgage.

Mark Bean

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

March 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gerald W. Elrod, unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as a nominee for First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, on the 5th day of November, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3409712; the undersigned First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, 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:

Lots Number Forty-Six (46), Forty-Seven (47), Forty-Eight (48), Forty-Nine (49), Fifty (50) and Fifty-One (51) in Block Number Three (3) of the Marker Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 113, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 428 Marker Avenue, Glencoe, AL 35905

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.

First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee/Transferee

Rebecca Redmond

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL 35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

381575

March 11, 18 & 25, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 27, 2010 by Jonathan Nabors, a single man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Federal Bank, and recorded in Instrument # 3332777 on May 28, 2010, and modified in agreement recorded June 17, 2015 at Instrument # 3419304, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and said mortgage having been transferred or assigned to Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, as reflected by instrument recorded in instrument numbers 3364688 and 3388407. 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 13, 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:

A parcel of land located in the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, in Township 11 South, Range 7 East, Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, said property being a part of Lot 20 of the unrecorded plat of Open Meadows Estates and being described as follows:

To find the point of beginning, commence at the Southwest corner of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 11 South, Range 7 East, said point being South 88 degrees 06 minutes East a distance of 2656.10 feet of an existing iron pin marking the Southwest corner of said Section 27, and being in the Bachelors Chapel Road. Thence South 88 degrees 06 minutes East a distance of 17.5 feet to a point on the East right of way line of the Bachelors Chapel Road, thence North 00 degrees 49 minutes East along the East line of said road a distance of 340.54 feet to the point of beginning of the hereafter described parcel of land, said point being the Southwest corner of Lot 20 of the unrecorded plat of Open Meadows Estates, thence continue North 00 degrees 49 minutes East along the East line of said road a distance of 135.0 feet, thence Easterly with an interior angle of 88 degrees 44 minutes a distance of 279.60 feet, thence Southerly with an interior angle of 91 degrees 16 minutes a distance of 135.00 feet, thence Westerly with an interior angle of 88 degrees 44 minutes a distance of 279.60 feet to the point of beginning.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1175 Bachelors Chapel Rd, Gadsden, AL 35903.

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.

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/ 16-009178

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

March 11, 18 & 25, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Bryan O. Chapman, a single man and Sandra Chapman, a single woman, to GAP, LLC, dated March 4, 2015, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3414813; the undersigned mortgage owner, GAP, LLC, has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will on the 12th day of April, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of GADSDEN, ETOWAH County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in ETOWAH County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 27 of Thompson Estates as recorded in Plat Book “L”, Page 70, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

The proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms of said mortgage.

GAP, LLC

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

March 11, 18 & 25, 2016

______________MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on September 28, 2005 by Gail McCloud Sayles, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Long Beach Mortgage Company, and recorded in Document # at M-2005-4177 on September 29, 2005, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL3 as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument #, 3421715 and Instrument #, 3421716 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 1, 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:

A lot or parcel of land described as beginning at the Northwest comer of Lot Number 16, and from thence run in a Southeasterly direction and along the Northeast line of said lot a distance of 75 feet to the Northwest corner of that certain lot conveyed by Simeon Paul Owens and wife, Geneva Owens, to William F. Mattox and wife, Nina S. Mattox, by deed dated 1st September 1955, and recorded in Book 605, Page 337, Probate Office; thence in a Southwesterly direction along the Northwest line of said Mattox lot and parallel with the Southeast lines of Lots Numbers 16 and 17 a distance of 90 feet to the Southwest corner of said Mattox lot; thence in a Southeasterly direction along the Southwest line of said Mattox Jot and parallel with the Southwest line of Lot Number 17 a distance of 75 feet to a point in the Southeast line of said Lot Number 17; thence in a Southwesterly direction and along the Southeast line of Lot Number 17 a distance of 10 feet to the Southeast comer thereof; thence in a Northwesterly direction and along the South fine of Lot Number 17 a distance of 150 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; thence in a Northeasterly direction and along the Northwest lines of Lots Number 17 and 16 a distance of 100 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing portions of Lots Number Sixteen (16) and Seventeen (17) in Block “K”’ in Elliott Addition Number Two (2), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, pages 2 and 3, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1014 Randall St, 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.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-WL3, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 15-008699

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Feb 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by 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 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

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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 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

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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

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on May 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.

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

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

JACK FLOYD appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 10, 2016 Estate of JANE V. FLOYD, 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 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO

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JOYCE GOOD appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 17, 2016 Estate of DALE E. BROWN, 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 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE TO

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GWENDOLYN J. BURNS appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 7, 2015 Estate of GARY FRANKLIN BURNS, 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 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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NANCY JEAN WEDGWORTH appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 10, 2016 Estate of VERNON RAY CARR, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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CLARENCE LYNN CLAYTON appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 23, 2016 Estate of RICHARDENE M. CLAYTON, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

March 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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JEFF BROTHERS appointed Personal Representative(s) on January 9, 2016 Estate of EDNA LOUISE BROTHERS, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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JUDY KAY PIERCE ORR appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 26, 2016 Estate of DORIS L. LETT, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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JAMES RICKIE NABORS appointed Personal Representative(s) on March 1, 2016 Estate of ELSIE M. NABORS, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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GENETRICE KYLE AND MITCHELL JAMES appointed Personal Representative(s) on January 29, 2016 Estate of SAMUEL LEE FEARS, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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RODNEY WARD appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 16, 2016 Estate of RUTH IRENE WILLIAMS, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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LAURA WEBB ZAREMBA appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 19, 2016 Estate of CHARLES L. D. WEBB, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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SARAH ELLEN OTWELL PHILLIPS appointed Personal Representative(s) on February 9, 2016 Estate of GARY OTWELL, 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 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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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, 26 & April 1, 2016

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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, 26 & April 1, 2016

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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, 26 & 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, 26 & 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, 26 & 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, 26 & 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, 26 & 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, 26 & 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, 26 & April 1, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to CHARLES HUBBARD, 1333 MONTE VISTA DRIVE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903, 1ST COMMUNITY CREDIT CORPORATION, and SUPERIOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 3317 ERWIN AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Numbers 18, 19, 20, and 21 of Block Number 6 in the Glenwood Addition to Glencoe, as shown by map thereof recorded in Plat Book “D”, page 17, in the Office of the Judge of Probate and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to all roads, electric, power, telephone, telegraph and pipe lines, if any, as now located over, through, across or under any portions thereof, and subject to all rights granted by Myrtle B. Cowan, a widow, to Alabama Power Co., a corporation by deed dated May 3rd, 1941, and recorded in Deed Record “6-D”, page 404, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. Located on these lots is a 55X12 Holiday Mobile Home.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, PAUL JOHNSON and ANITA JOHNSON, and ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC.; believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1206 FAIRVIEW AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 6, according to the Survey of More and Hopkins Addition to South Highlands Subdivision, as recorded in Map Book “B”, page 120, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to ELDER ROY COATS and BRO. ROY ALPHONSO COATS, 3023 COATS BEND ROAD, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, and CONSECO FINANCE, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 202 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Sixteen (16) in Block “0” in Oakleigh Estates, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “G”, page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to reservation of minerals as shown in Book “S”, page 8, restrictive covenants as shown in Plat Book “G”, page 55 and rights of Alabama Power Company, as shown in Book 5-S, PAGE 37; Book 438, page 302 and Book 5-S, page 261, Probate office, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, and VENUTRA ROSALES RENTIERIA & OBDULIA PAREDES, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1127 MATHIS STREET in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot No. 5 in the Mathis Addition according to map or plat thereof as appears of record in Plat Book F at page 133 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to AVERY B. TUCKER, 357 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA 30125, and AMSOUTH BANK, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 13 SOMMERSWORTH AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Fifty-Six (56), in parcel number three (3), as shown on map of property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, recorded in Plat Book “F”, Pages 51 through 65, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $3,231.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to HENRY J. FLETCHER and wife LILLIE MAE FLETCHER, C/O HENRY FLETCHER JR., P.O. BOX 4046, PLANT CITY, FLORIDA 33563, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1503 ROOSEVELT AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) in Block Twenty-nine (29) in the Gadsden Realty Company’s South Gadsden Addition according to the map thereof as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in book of Town Plats “B”, Pages 314 and 315 and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to CHRIS BROWN, and STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 2221 E TUSCALOOSA AVENUE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots Numbers One (1), Two (2), Three (3), Four (4) and Five (5) in Block Number One (1) of Goodwater Heights Addition to Alabama City, Alabama (now Gadsden), according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 379, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

Should be assessed with a lien of $5,956.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to SAMMIE LEE RUTLEDGE and WILLIE HOWARD RUTLEDGE, 1002 HILLIER STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1014 VALLEY JO AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number One (1) and number Two (2) in Block Number Three (3) in the Ward Addition, according to the map thereof, recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 53, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, and GERALD SIMS and wife DENISE SIMS, 218 RUTH STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35905, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1008 VALLEY JO AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Three (3) of Block Four (4) in the Ward Addition as the same appears of record in Plat Book “B”, Page 53, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance in violation of the Gadsden City Code and whether it should be abated.

You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the alleged nuisance and its abatement.

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

______________

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to RONNIE POLLARD, P.O. BOX 4252, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1313 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot 8 in Block 1 of Wagnon’s Rearrangement of Block 24 and a portion of Block 27 of the Interurban Land Company’s First Addition according to the map or Plat of said

rearrangement recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 73, Probate Office, Etowah County,

Alabama, and subject to the right of the owner of Lot 9 to use a driveway over a portion of Lot 8, said driveway being more particularly described in Deed Book 6-Y, Page 597,

Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and save and except a portion of the above described real estate heretofore deeded to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, for road right-of way purposes.

Being the same property conveyed to Chemical Bank, N.A., Trustee for GCC Home Equity Trust 1990 – 1 by Foreclosure Deed recorded April 1, 1992, in the Book 1781, Pages 165-167, in the Office of the Judge of Probate for Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $3,206.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, HEIRS OF MARGARET MILINER, INGRID CHACHA, 515 GEORGE WALLACE DRIVE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903, DELVONTE COLLINS, 9209 ALLENTOWN ROAD, FT. WASHINGTON, MARYLAND 20744, DERRICK MILINER, 9695 HALSTEAD AVENUE, LAUREL, MARYLAND 20723, ORLANDO MILINER, 1102 BROOKSIDE DRIVE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, and DESTANI MILINER C/O INGRID CHACHA, 515 GEORGE WALLACE DRIVE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1175 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot “F” in the Resubdivision, of Lot 17 of South West Arnold Subdivision as shown on the map recorded in Plat Book B, Page 125, Probate Office, Etowah County.

Should be assessed with a lien of $2,256.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 8, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to LOUIS K & PAMELA BAKANE, 365 OSPREY DRIVE,

PELL CITY, ALABAMA 35128, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 601 WINDSOR STREET in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots number One (1) and Two (2) and a portion of Lot Number Three (3), more particularly described as follows: Begin at the northeast corner of Lot #3 and run in a southerly direction along the east line of Lot #3 a distance of 25.0 feet; thence deflect 89 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds right and run a distance of 128.45 feet to a point on the west line of said Lot #3; thence deflect 90 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds right and run northerly along the west line of Lot #3 a distance of 7.0 feet to the northwest corner thereof; thence deflect 81 degrees 05 minutes right and run easterly along the north line of Lot #3 a distance of 130l.0 feet to the point of beginning; all of said property being in Block Number Four (4) of Goodyear Highlands, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, pages 82 and 83, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $3,731.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to BRIAN C. NELSON, 522 CLUBVIEW DRIVE, GLENCOE, ALABAMA 35905, WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, RETAIL CREDIT SERVICING, P.O. BOX 50010, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 24022, AND FISERV LENDING SOLUTIONS, P.O. BOX 2590, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60690, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1222 GRAY STREET in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lots 11,12, and 13 in Block 3 OF Gibbs and Cambron Resurvey of Lots Number 14 and 15, in Clayton Plat Number 1, according to the map of said survey recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 320, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, formerly Alabama City, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $7,824.40 for the abatement of a nuisance in accordance with Section 86-65 of the Gadsden City Code. You may appear and present any relevant evidence to the Council regarding the assessment of the lien.

Brian Harbison

Building Official

City of Gadsden

P. O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(205) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

Notice is hereby given to INVESTMENT PROPERTIES C/O DONNA KELLEY, 500 S MONTGOMERY AVENUE SUITE 118, SHEFFIELD ALABAMA, 35660, believed to have or Claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting Of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 301 EAST LAKE DRIVE (TO WEST LAKE DRIVE) in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

13.2 AC(C) Pt Lt 1A Hooks Lake Addition Plat B-295 25-11-6 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Brian Harbison

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Gadsden

P.O. Box 267

Gadsden, AL 35902

(256) 549-4529

March 18, 2016

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY

CASE NO. JU-2014-460.02

IN THE MATTER OF C.J.N., a minor child

Douglas and Kathleen Hunter must answer the Petition for custody and other relief by the 22nd day of April, 2016, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against them in the above stated case by the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Done this 19th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 26, March 4, 11 & 18, 2016

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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

______________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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

BENJAMIN LUIS MACIAS,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

PAOLO MARGARITA SANTOS MACIAS,

Defendant.

Paolo Margarita Santos Macias, whose whereabouts is unknown must answer Benjamin Luis Macias’ petition for divorce and other relief by April 18, 2016, or, thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No. 31-2016-900079, Circuit Court of Etowah County.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 26, March 4, 11 & 18, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLICATION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: DE-16-900071-WHR

The Plaintiff, Shirley Faye Spurlin, hereby notifies the Defendant, Steve Arthur Spurlin, that she has filed a Complaint for Divorce in the above referenced matter and further, notifies Steve Arthur Spurlin that he has thirty (30) days in which to file a response to her Complaint for Divorce or else, Shirley Faye Spurlin shall take a default judgment.

Done this the 29th day of February, 2016.

Roy O. McCord

Attorney for Plaintiff

McCord & Martin

756 Chestnut St.

Gadsden, AL 35901

March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

ESTATE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. S-8880

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE EUGENE EASTER, DECEASED

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of CLARENCE EUGENE EASTER, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Bobby M. Junkins, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, CHARLOTTE HOLLEY MAPLEY, on the 7th day of March, 2016; Notice is hereby given that all persons protesting said Petition shall file response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, within 30 days of the date of this publication.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

March 18, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

ACTION

The following Defendant in the case styled James F. Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Estella Motte Smith, Defendant, Case Number DR-16-900066, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, must answer a Complaint for Divorce by 30 days after the last publication. For she who fails to answer, a judgement for Divorce by default may be rendered against you.

Dated this the 25th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2016

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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

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A BILL

TO BE

ENTITLED

AN ACT

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

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

Relating to the City of 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

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be 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 ___.”

(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

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

STATE OF ALABAMA

COUNTY OF ETOWAH

NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be 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:

“§45-28-91.01.

“(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

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NOTICE OF

SALE

The contents of the following units at Memories Self Storage will be sold at public sale March 19, 2016 for past due rent.

Nylisha Glover, Unit 07 & 08

Kimberleigh Wallace Unit 97 & 98

Memories Self Storage

299 College Parkway

Gadsden, AL 35903

March 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicles on April 18, 2016 for charges due.

2007 PONTIAC G6 1G2ZG58 N774158827

1995 CHEVY C7H042 1GBL7H 1J2SJ104411

2003 BMW 525I WBADT43 483G032959

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA S 1NXBR32E 03Z107244

2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2G1WB5 8KX69267791

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 1G1JC524 5Y7427002

Tony’s Towing

305 Noccalula Dr.

Gadsden, AL 35904

(256) 312-2219

March 11 & 18, 2016

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NOTICE OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle on April 25, 2016 for charges due.

2010 Ford Ranger VIN# 1FKR1AD7APA72022

Coosa Auto

2218 W Meighan Blvd

Gadsden, AL 35901

March 18 & 25, 2016

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NOTICE OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle on April 25, 2016 for charges due.

1995 GMC 4000 VAN VIN# J8DB4B1KDS7015535

Mary B. Nicholls

2012 Shamrock Lane

Moody, AL 35004

March 18 & 25, 2016