Legal notices for the week of March 4-11, 2016

MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 29, 2007, executed by Michelle Mathews and Barry Steve Mathews, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., solely as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, which mortgage was recorded on December 5, 2007, in Instrument No. 3284682, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to Green Tree Servicing, LLC, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on March 22, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

A tract or parcel of land described as beginning at the Southwest corner of Lot Number Five (5) in the J.L. White Subdivision Number Two (2) and from thence run in a Northeasterly direction and along the Northwesterly line of said Lot Number Five (5) a distance of 120 feet to a point, thence in an Easterly direction and parallel with the South line of said Lot Number Five (5) a distance of 418 feet to a point, thence in a Southwesterly direction and parallel with the Northwesterly line of said Lot Number Five (5) a distance of 120 feet to a point in the South line thereof, thence in a Westerly direction and along the South line of said Lot Number Five (5) a distance of 418 feet to the Point of Beginning and being a portion of Lot Number Five (5) in the J.L. White Subdivision Number Two (2), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book D, page 117, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

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

Green Tree Servicing, LLC

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/rgd

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Raynette J. Clark to Metro Bank dated April 29, 2008, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3293267; the undersigned mortgage owner, Metro Bank, 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 15th day of March, 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 4 of Berkley Hills Subdivision, Second Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 40, 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.

Metro Bank

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Barry L. Watson and Lindy M. Watson, husband and wife, to Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., and Frank Minogue dated October 27, 2008, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3303576; the undersigned mortgage owners, Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., and Frank Minogue, have 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 22nd day of March, 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 Nineteen (19) in Parcel Two (2), as shown by the map of property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 53, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in the City of Gadsden, 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.

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

Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., and

Frank Minogue

Mortgage Owners

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 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 August 25, 2009 by Nathaniel T. Howard and Kristina M. Howard, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Gadsden Mortgage Services, Inc., and recorded in Instrument # at 3319334 on August 31, 2009, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and secured indebtedness having been transferred or assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA as reflected by instrument recorded in Instrument #, 3427840 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 March 16, 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:

For a beginning point to describe the hereinafter lot, start at a point in the South line of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) where the Eastern line of that certain Street conveyed by Dora E. Beck to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, by deed dated December 17, 1940. It is recorded in Deed Record “6-E”, Page 255, in the Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and where the same intersects said forty line, and from thence run North 05 degrees 40 minutes West and along the Easterly line of said street a distance of 576.9 feet to a point, which said point is the beginning point, and from this said beginning point run North 88 degrees 42 minutes East forming an interior angle of 85 degrees 38 minutes, a distance of 135 feet, thence run South 05 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 75 feet; thence South 88 degrees 42 minutes West a distance of 135 feet to the Easterly line of said street, thence run North 05 degrees 40 minutes West and along the Easterly line of said street a distance of 75 feet to the beginning corner and embracing a portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Twelve (12) South of Range Six (6) East of the Huntsville Meridian and situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

 

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 1704 Pierce St, Gadsden, AL 35904.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and its successors and assigns

Mortgagee or Transferee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400

Charlotte, NC 28216

704-333-8107/ 16-009162

Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by JODY WADE AND TABITHA C. WADE, husband and wife, as Mortgagor(s) to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for First Federal Bank, as Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of August, 2010, and recorded in Instrument #3337091, et seq. of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama; said mortgage being lastly assigned to Bank of America, N.A. by instrument recorded in said Probate Court records; said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the under¬signed will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder during legal hours of sale, on the 21st day of March, 2016, in the city of Gadsden, at the Front Door of the Court House of Etowah County, Alabama, the following described real property situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, to-wit:

A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwesterly corner of Lot Number 2 in the W. H. Ashley Plat as the same appears of record in Plat Book “D”, Page 157, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and from thence run North 58 degrees 30 minutes East and along the Northwesterly line of said Lot Number 2, a distance of 76 feet to the Northwesterly corner of the Wade property as the same appears of record in Book 938, Page 139, said Probate Office, a distance of 184.3 feet to the Southwest corner thereof; thence Southeasterly along the Southwesterly line of said Wade lot; from thence deflect to the right and run along the Southeasterly line of Lots 1 and 2 of said plat, and the Northwesterly right of way line of the Gadsden-Centre Highway, South 58 degrees 30 minutes West, a distance of 75 feet to the Southwesterly corner of said Lot Number 2; from thence deflect to the right so as to form an interior angle of 78 degrees 20 minutes and run North 19 degrees 50 minutes West along the Southwesterly line of said Lot Number  2 of said plat, a distance of 183.5 feet to the point of beginning,  and embracing a portion  of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼  and a portion of the South 8 acres of the SW 1/4 of the NW ¼ all in Section 19, Township 11 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, and being a part of Lots  1 and 2 in the W. H. Ashley  Subdivision.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” as is, subject to any easements, encumbrances, reservations and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and/or 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. 

                                                                                                            

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, and the other purposes set out in said mortgage.

Bank of America, N.A.

Holder of said Mortgage

Goodman G. Ledyard

PIERCE LEDYARD, P.C

Attorneys for Mortgagee

Post Office Box 161389

Mobile, Alabama  36616

(251) 338-1300

Feb 19, 26, March 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Casey Mack Bishop and wife, Lillian Lorray Bishop, to Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., dated December 11, 2013, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3395877; the undersigned mortgage owner, Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., 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 22nd day of March, 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 Number One (1) in Block Number Five (5) in Mitchell Park, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 87, Probate Office, 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.

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

Joe E. Gamberi, Jr.

Mortgage Owner

COPELAND LAW FIRM, LLP

Attorneys for owner

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgages executed by Allen Bocephus Bishop and Reda Mink Bishop to Lucille dated February 18, 2006 and recorded in Instrument Number 3251261 in the Office of the Judge of Probate , Etowah County, Alabama, and the mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the powers of sale contained in said mortgage, the mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 28TH day of March, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

Commence at the Southeast Corner of Section 22, T-11-S, R-& East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run N 38 degrees, 56 minutes, 60 seconds E, 12.00 feet to a point; Thence run NO3 degrees 16 minutes 32 seconds W, 442.67 feet to a “Butler’ capped rebar and the point of beginning; Thence continue N 03  degrees 16 minutes 32 seconds W, 140.43 feet to an existing ½ ‘ rebar; Thence run N 78 degrees 58 minutes 46 seconds W, 50.00 feet to a “Baker” capped rebar; Thence run S 44 degrees 37 minutes 13 seconds W, 380.78 feet to Butler capped rebar; Thence run S 51 degrees 19 minutes 36 seconds E, 150.00 feet to a “Butler” capped rebar; Thence run N 43 degrees 58 minutes 38 seconds E, 298.77 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of Section 22, T-11-S, R-7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and containing 1.23 acres, more or less.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The property will be sold on an “as is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the records of the Probate Court.  The property will be sold without warrant, or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the property.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the 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.

David C. Livingston

By: David C. Livingston

Attorney for Mortgagee

P. O. Box 1621

Gadsden, AL 35902

256-546-9300

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 29, 2006, executed by Delbert R. Fuller and Linda R. Fuller, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for AmSouth Bank, which mortgage was recorded on August 25, 2006, in Instrument No. 3253854, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 12, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots One (1) and Two (2) in Block D in Edgewood Addition Number Two, according to Map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book E, Page 79, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, said property lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Said property being improved property known as 1701 Airport Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

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

U.S. Bank National Association

Transferee

Robert J. Wermuth/rgd

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated April 11, 2012, executed by Machli Choizi and Judith Roger, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for First Federal Bank, which mortgage was recorded on April 12, 2012, in Instrument No. 3365431, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which mortgage was, duly transferred and assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Etowah County Courthouse at Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on April 12, 2016, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 27 and 28 of Timber Ridge Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book ‘K”, Page 80, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. 

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

TransfereeRobert J. Wermuth/mgw

Stephens Millirons, P.C.

P.O. Box 307

Huntsville, Alabama  35804

Attorney for Mortgagee

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by JAMES REAVES and wife, DEBRA REAVES, to DONALD G. MARTIN, dated March 2, 2012, and recorded in Book F Page 51-65, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by such mortgage due and payable and such mortgage subject to foreclosure, notice is hereby given that, acting under and by virtue of 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 Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on the 21 day of March, 2016, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to wit:

THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITH ALL THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT NO. 80, PARCEL NO. 2, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF PROPERTY OF CONE MILLS CORPORATION, DWIGHT DIVISION, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “F”, PAGES 51-65 IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF 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 the foreclosure, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied as provided by the terms of said Mortgage.  

Dated: February 24, 2016

Thomas A. King, Attorney for Mortgagee

128 S. 8th Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-541-1117

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Terry L. Gladden and wife, Hannah L. Gladden, to Alabama Teachers Credit Union on the 14th day of August, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Mortgage Records at Instrument #3253106, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 21st day of March, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commence at an existing 1” pipe at the NW corner of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ in Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 7 East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, and run South 89° 20’ 56” East along the North line of said forty and the North line of the lands described in Deed Book 1317, Page 949, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, 273.03 feet to the NE corner of said deed book and page; said point being the point of beginning; thence continue South 89° 20’ 56” East along the North line of said forty, 210.00 feet to an existing ½” steel rod on the Westerly R/W line of Lake Mary Louise Road (50’ R/W); thence leaving said North line and along said Westerly R/W line with the following chord bearings and distances thereof; South 09° 17’ 30” East, 210.00 feet; South 23° 05’ 26” East, 105.00 feet; thence run South 70° 13’ 45” West, leaving said R/W, 239.62 feet to a point in the East line of said deed book and page; thence run North 08° 06’ 53” West along the East line thereof, 181.85 feet to a point; thence run North 09° 17’ 30” West along the East line of said deed book and page, 210.00 feet to the point of beginning; said property being a portion of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ in Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 7 East, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 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 Anthony L. Neely and Gail Neely, husband and wife, originally in favor of Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, on the 10th day of August, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3277440; the undersigned Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on March 28, 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 Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, and run North 3 degrees 00 minutes West along the West line of said Quarter a distance of 453.70 feet to a point; thence deflect to the right forming an interior angle of 89 degrees 42 minutes and run North 87 degrees 18 minutes East a distance of 400.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence South 3 degrees 00 minutes East and parallel with the West line of said Quarter, a distance of 180.0 feet to a point in the center of a road; thence West and parallel with the North line of this lot and along the center of said road a distance of 150.0 feet; thence North 3 degrees 00 minutes West and parallel with the West line of said Quarter a distance of 180.0 feet; thence North 87 degrees 18 minutes East a distance of 150.0 feet to the Point of Beginning of the above described tract of land embracing a portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 11 South, Range 6 East, in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, said tract of land subject to a right of way of said road located thereon. Subject to any easements and restrictions of record.

Property street address for informational purposes:  918 Southline Ave, 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.

Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage, Mortgagee/Transferee

Elizabeth Loefgren

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

271023

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Deborah St. John, an unmarried, to Family Savings Federal Credit Union on the 13th day of May, 2011, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3350440, 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 21st day of March, 2016, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 16, 17 and the South Half of Lot 15, all in Block 5 of Walnut Park recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 117, in the Probate Office of 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.

 

Family Savings Credit Union

BY:__/s/Dana L. Rice

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

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

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, Alabama 35902

(256) 543-3664

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by 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

______________MORTGAGE

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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MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Pamela Brooks, An Unmarried Woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., Corporation, on the 15th day of August, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3354157; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, NA, 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 One Hundred Eight (108) and One Hundred Nine (109) in Parcel One (1), as shown on the map of the property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Pages 51-65, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama .

Property street address for informational purposes:  901 Marston 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, NA, Mortgagee/Transferee

Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C.

P. O. Box 55727

Birmingham, AL  35255-5727

Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee

www.sirote.com/foreclosures

348729

March 4, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

LEIGH COCHRAN REYNOLDS, appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 2, 2016 Estate of MARY M. COCHRAN, 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

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

HARVEY WAYNE BUTLER, appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 29, 2016 Estate of LINDSEY BROOKE BUTLER, 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

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

LEIGH COCHRAN REYNOLDS, appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 2, 2016 Estate of BOBBY L. COCHRAN, 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

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

NYLE MATHER ESTES, appointed Personal Representative (s) on December 4, 2015Estate of DOROTHY JEAN ESTES, 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

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

HELEN RUTH WASHBURN appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 15, 2016 Estate of ELMUS R. WASHBURN, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

CHRISTOPHER N. WILLIAMS appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 3, 2016 Estate of JOY AMELIA HARDIE 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

DENISE Y. MONROE appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 9, 2016 Estate of DORIS GRAY BUCHANAN, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

KATHY SHADWRICK appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 2, 2016 Estate of PATRICIA ANN BARTLETT, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

BETHA RENEE THOMAS PENN appointed Personal Representative (s) on January 20, 2016 Estate of MARY RUTH THOMAS, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

DONALD WARD appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 2, 2016 Estate of FLORENCE GREGER, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

NETTIE SUZETTE STEWARD & MARIE GORE HOFT appointed Personal Representative (s) on February 11, 2016 Estate of NETTIE LAY GORE, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE TO

FILE CLAIMS

DAVID EARL KNIGHT appointed Personal Representative (s) on November 13, 2015 Estate of EARL HARRIS KNIGHT, 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

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 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

FILE CLAIMS

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

FILE CLAIMS

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

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to JACK LOWE, JR and ESTATE OF L.M. LINDSEY, 209 OAK 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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 908 N 8TH STREET  in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Parcel One

The North fifty (50) feet of the South one hundred (100) feet (otherwise described as the middle 50 feet) of Lots Numbers One (1) and Two (2) in Block Number Twenty (20) in the Coosa Land Company, et al, Re-arrangement of portions of the Gadsden Land & Improvement Company’s Thornton Addition, according to the map of said Re-arrangement recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 334 and 335, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, save and except all the minerals, mineral and mining rights, privileges and interests in, under and upon the same.

Parcel Two

The North Fifty (50) feet of Lots One (1) and Two (2) of Block Twenty (20) of the Thornton Addition to the City of 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to THE ESTATE OF GERTIE LOU TAYLOR WALKER C/O JIMMY SPIDELL, 301 DAVIS STREET, 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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 302 DAVIS STREET in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Parcel 1:

One fourth (1/4) of an acre of land in East Gadsden and being a part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of sec. 14, Tp. 12 S of R 6 and bounded on the east by Will Smith land; on the west by Mr. Miller’s land; on the south by Mr. Murry’s land, and on the North by Frank Royal’s land and being situated in Etowah County, Alabama, said land being a part of land described in recorded deed in Book 3-Q at pg. 602 in office of Probate Judge Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel 2:

The North Half (N 1/2) of that certain lot or parcel of land, to-wit: a lot or parcel of land lying in the west part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) OF THE Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) Section fourteen (14), Township twelve (12), South of Range 6, East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Bounded on the North by A. J. Walker lands; on the East by Will Smith lands; on the South by the Grover Davis lands; and on the West by the R. L. Willer lands, Being the North Half (N 1/2) of all the implanted lands owned by grantors in said Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) OF THE Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said Section, Township and Range as aforesaid.

 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to DEAN SHERRELL PACK, 2407 S 11TH STREET. GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, believed to have or claim an interest in the property described below, that at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 2407 S 11TH STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lots 1, 2, portions of Lots 3, 4 and 10 feet of annulled alley, Block 52, Gadsden Realty Co.’s Addition to South Gadsden, as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 314, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and more particularly described as follows: Being at the southwest corner of Lot 1, Block 52, Gadsden Realty Co.’s Addition to South Gadsden, Plat Book “B”, Page 314, and thence run in a Northeasterly direction and along the Southerly line of said Lot 1, and said southerly line produced for a distance of 150.91 feet to the centerline of 20.0 feet annulled alley; thence deflect to the left so as to form an interior angle of 96E 17’ and run along the centerline of said alley for a distance of 171.32 feet; thence deflect to the left so as to form an interior angle of 92E 09’ and run 150.11 feet

to a point in the West line of Lot 4, Block 52; thence deflect to the left so as to form an interior angle of 87E 51’ and run 193.43 feet along the West line of Lots 4, 3, 2 and 1 to point of beginning. Lying in the City of 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING                                                                   

                                                                        

Notice is hereby given to JUSTIN WOMACK, C/O ROBERT JOHNSON, 307 COMMERCIAL STREET SE, HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA 35077, and ROBERT LIVELY,  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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 2308 DOZIER STREET  in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

PARCEL ONE:

A lot described as beginning at the Northwest Corner of lot Number Nineteen (19), and from thence run in a Southerly direction and along the West line thereof a distance of 36 feet; thence in an Easterly direction and in a direct line to a point in the East line of said Lot Number Nineteen (19), which is 40 feet Southerly measured along said East line, from the Northeast Corner of said Lot Number Nineteen (19);thence Northerly and along said East line a distance of 40 feet to the Northeast Corner of said Lot Number Nineteen (19); thence in a Westerly direction and along the North line thereof a distance of 107.6 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing a portion of what is known as Lot Number Nineteen (19) in Clayton Plat Number Two (2), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages320 and 321, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, formerly known as Alabama City, Etowah County, Alabama.

 PARCEL TWO:

A tract of land described as beginning at the Northwest Corner of Lot Number Twenty (20)in Clayton Plat Number Two (2), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages 320 and 321, and from thence run in a southerly direction along the West line of said Lot Number Twenty (20) a distance of 9 feet to a point; thence run in a Northerly direction parallel to the West line of said Lot Number Twenty (20) a distance of 39 feet to a point in the North line of said Lot Number Twenty (20); thence run in a Westerly direction along the North line of said Lot Number Twenty (20) a distance of 9 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of Lot Number Twenty (20) in Clayton Plat Number Two (2) according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book A, Pages 320 and321, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $3,706.40 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132, AND CATHERINE DUKES,  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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 450 TUSCALOOSA COURT in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lot Number Two (2) in Tuscaloosa Court Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as same appears of record in Plat Book “D”, Page 147, 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to LINDA HOWARD and GAIL HOWARD, 827 CHESTNUT 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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 505 N 9TH STREET  in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lot Number Ten (10) in Block Number Five (5) in Liddell Addition, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “A”, page 216, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Less and Except:

A portion of Lot Number 10 in Block Number 5 in the Liddell Addition according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “A”, page 216, Probate Office, and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama which is described as follows: as a point of beginning, in order to arrive at the point of beginning the line where the common boundary line, between Lots Number 10 and 9 intersect the right of way of 9th Street, then proceed from this point of beginning in a direction going toward Lot Number 10 following the right of way of 9th Street to a point that is five (5) feet from this point run back into Lot Number 10, a distance of approximately seventy-eight (78) feet to the common boundary line between Lots Number 10 and 9 where it intersects and thence from this point proceed back to the point of beginning; it being the intention of the grantor to convey to the grantee a portion of Lot number 10 which as the dimension of five (5) feet fronting on 9th Street and tapering to zero (0) feet as it intersects the common boundary line, approximately seventy-eight (78) feet into the common boundary line of Lots Number 10 and 9 upon which is located the left front corner of the residence located on Lot Number 9.

 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING                                                                   

                                                                        

Notice is hereby given to STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36132 and SAMUEL FEARS, 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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 1015 GLENDALE AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Two (2) in Block Number Four (4) of the Glendale Subdivision E-53, East Gadsden, Alabama, Section-13, Township-12-South, Range 6-East.

Should be assessed with a lien of $2,531.40 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING                                                                   

                                                                        

Notice is hereby given to JAMES M. DOWNEY, 929 E TOMAHAWK TRAIL, 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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 509 HOKE STREET in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Nine (9) in Block Number Forty-five (45) in Residential Subdivision Number Two (2) of Garden City, according to the map or plat thereof as Recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 410-411, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $2,781.40 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to ALBERTA HILLIARD and PHYLLIS AARON C/O PHYLLIS AARON, 404 ELMWOOD AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903, and AMSOUTH,  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 15, 2016  at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 404 ELMWOOD AVENUE  in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lot #1, in Block #6, of Elmwood North Division, as Recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 237, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, SAVE AND EXCEPT that portion sold to M.A. Johnson by deed dated October 15, 1973, recorded in Book 1254, Page 181, of said Probate Office.

 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to D-ANDREA L. KIRKPATRICK, 218 WOODLANE COVER LANE, RAINBOW CITY, ALABAMA 35906,  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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 2223 HILL AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lot 13 in Block 2 of Oak Park Addition recorded in Plat Book “BB”, Page 200 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING                                                                   

                                                                        

Notice is hereby given to FNA NP, LLC, 120 N LASALLE STREET 29TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602, AND MARY A. NANCE,  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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the property located at 15 MARSTON AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eight-Three (s) in Parcel Number Three (3) of the Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division Plat recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements thereon and subject to easements of record and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Should be assessed with a lien of $5,156.40 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 4, 2016

______________NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

                                                                    

Notice is hereby given to HARVARD AND BARBARA STEPHENS, 1422 LAMAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE 38104,  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 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located at 1015 MARYLAND AVENUE  in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as: 

Lot No. 8, in Block No. 5, in Goodyear Park, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 84 and 85, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Also, the North ½ of that certain alley adjacent to Lot No. 8, on the South side, in Block No. 5, of Goodyear Park, as shown by the map or plat thereof filed for record in Plat Book “C”, Pages 84 and 85, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, which said alley was vacated and annulled pursuant to Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, dated May 16, 1961, and filed for record in Misc. Record 30, Page 145, 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 4, 2016

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-62-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

103 BODY STREET in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Six (6) in Block Thirty (30) in the First Addition of Bellevue Highlands, according to the Totten and Woodruff Survey as recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, beginning on page 286, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and being in Etowah County, Alabama, together with improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Gwendolyn Anne Mink, 103 Body Street;

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

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

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

       

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk      

March 4, 2016        

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-63-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

215 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Twenty-six (26), in Block “M”, in Oakleigh Estates Subdivision, according to map recorded in Plat Book “G”, Page 55, 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 Tommy Simmons Williams & Annie Pearl Williams, 996 Browning Circle;

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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk          

March 4, 2016    

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-64-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

435 NORTH 11TH STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A certain house and lot fronting about eighty (80) feet on North Eleventh Street and running back of even width about 140 feet, as the same is now enclosed by yard and garden fence, being the property formerly owned by Jack Treadwell, known as the Barnard lot, as shown on Pope’s map of the City of Gadsden, described in the deed of T. A. Curry and wife to Mrs. Eliza Barnard as recorded in Deed Book F, Page 481, of the record of deeds of Etowah County, Alabama, except that portion of said lot heretofore sold by Jack Treadwell to Mrs. B. W. Mitchell as shown by deed recorded in Book N-N, Page 209 of the record of deeds, Etowah County, Alabama: lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to LaMuriel Everett; LaVorn Pierce; and Stephania P. Darby;

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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk           

March 4, 2016   

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-65-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

439 NORTH 11TH STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

All of that land bounded as follows: Bounded on North by the South line of the Hugo Hecht Plat and the South line of plat produced Easterly said Plat being recorded in plat Book “C”, Page 6; on the Bast by Jacksonville Court, plat or map being recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 147; on the South by the North line of Alley as described in Deed Book 4 “M”, Page 502, on the West by the East line of North 11th Street, save and except a 50 foot lot on the North side as described in Deed Record Book 530, Page 597 all plats and deed Records in the Etowah County Probate Office or more fully described as follows: begin at a point on East line of North Eleventh Street which point is 50 feet Southerly from the Southerly line of the Hugo Hecht Plat as platted and recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 6 in the Etowah County Probate Office; thence run Easterly and parallel to the Southerly line of the said Hecht plat and said line produced for 125.0 to a point; Thence run Southerly and in a direct line 69.4 feet to a point which is 132.0 feet Easterly from the Easterly line of North 11th Street; Thence run Westerly direction and parallel to the Southerly line of said Hecht plat for 132.0 feet to a point in the Easterly line of North 11th Street; Thence run Northerly and along line of North 11th Street 70.0 feet to the point of beginning. Lying in and being a portion of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Section 5, Township 12 South, Range 6 East, 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 Mary Williams;

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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

March 4, 2016

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-66-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

1138 3RD AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A portion of Block Number 7 of the Gadsden Land and Improvement Company’s Kyle Addition according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town plats A, Page 23, in the Office of the Judge of Probate and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

 

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to A & D Investments, LLC, 431 Riverton Drive, 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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk             

March 4, 2016 

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-67-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

507 S 13TH STREET   in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

The South 50 feet of Lot Number 1 in Block 15 of the Hill and Cansler Addition to the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements thereon, said property fronting 50 feet on the West side of Thirteenth Street and running back of even width to the East line of Lot Number 3 in Block 15 in said Addition.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Juarus Rawls, 921 Cleveland 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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk     

March 4, 2016         

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-68-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

130 ELSMORE BOULEVARD in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Numbers Ten (10), Eleven (11), Twelve (12), Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), Fifteen (15), and Sixteen (16) in Block Number One (1) in Elsmore Addition according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, Page 331, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, said property lying and being in 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 John Larry & Sheila Ann Willis, 205 Mountain Drive;

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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk     

March 4, 2016         

______________RESOLUTION NO. R-69-16

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

                                                                       

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

2206 NOCCALULA ROAD in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Twenty-Three (23) in Block Two (2) in the J. H. Sitz Subdivision Rearrangement and Addition, according to map or plat of said rearrangement and addition recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 11, 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 William T. Morrow and wife Evelynn F. Morrow, 2206 Noccalula Road;

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 February 23, 2016.

       

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

March 4, 2016

______________

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

THE CITY OF ATTALLA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. ATTALLA CITY HALL, 612 4TH STREET NW, ATTALLA. HEARING WILL BE FOR PERSON’S WHO WISH TO BE HEARD FOR OR AGAINST CLOSING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED ALLEY:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING A 20’ BY 300’ ALLEY BETWEEN BROWN AVENUE AND STEWART AVENUE IN DISTRICT 5 OF THE CITY OF ATTALLA. PARCEL #16-05-15 -0-001-088, LOT 20 AND LOT 93 IN BLOCK L OF SOUTH MONT ADDITION OF THE CITY OF ATTALLA AND ENTERED INTO PLATBOOK “E”, PAGE 20-23 AND IN DEED BOOK 912 PAGE 419-420 IN THE PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

SHARON JONES

CITY CLERK, CITY OF ATTALLA

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

______________

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC

HEARING

THE CITY OF ATTALLA WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. ATTALLA CITY HALL, 612 4TH STREET NW, ATTALLA. HEARING WILL BE FOR PERSON’S WHO WISH TO BE HEARD FOR OR AGAINST CLOSING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED AVENUE:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING A PORTION OF A 50’ BY 460’ DEDICATED AVENUE BETWEEN WINSTON STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET IN WOODLAND HOMES AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK F-3-7 BETWEEN PARCEL 16-05-22 -0-001-066.00 AND PARCELS 16-05-21 0-001-047, 48,52,53,54 OF THE CITY OF ATTALLA, ALABAMA AS RECORDED IN THE PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

SHARON JONES

CITY CLERK, CITY OF ATTALLA

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

______________

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO. S-8790

IN RE: JAMES AYERS

TO: BRANDON AYERS, address unknown

NOTICE OF DAY SET FOR HEARING, PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP

You will please take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Conservatorship of James Ayers, was filed in my office for Probate by the Department of Human Resources, and that the 8th day of March, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing thereof, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you see proper.

Bobby M. Junkins

Judge of Probate

Feb 19, 26 & March 4, 2016

______________LEGAL NOTICE

12/26/1961, 54 MALE

STATE OF BIRTH, ETHOPIA

ADDRESS, 827 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901

A hearing will be held before Probate Judge Junkins and Coroner Head on March 3, 2016 @ 10:30 a.m. as to why we shouldn’t proceed to cremate the body at the expense of the Etowah County Commission. To the best of our knowledge Mr Gulema has no relatives living in the US.

Feb 26 & March 4, 2016

______________

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

______________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 

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

______________

NOTICE OF

COMPLAINT

IN THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

WAYNE SKINNER, whose whereabouts are unknown or has avoided service, must answer the Complaint filed by Perman Engineering Co., LLC, in Case No: SM-15-401 and deliver or mail it to the Small Claims Clerk, Etowah County Alabama, 801 Forrest Avenue Suite 202, Gadsden, AL 35901, 256-549-5432, within fourteen days (14) after the last publication, or a default judgment can be taken against you for the money or property demanded in the complaint.

Dated this the 1st day of February, 2016.

Judge Nabors

Feb 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

______________

NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2015-900756

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JIMMIE HARP,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

1980 CHEVROLET CORVETTE

VIN# 1Z878AS 403115

IN POSSESSION OF RICKEY DOWDY,

Defendant

In Re: RICKEY DOWDY

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 the Complaint by the 11th day of April, 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 10th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 19, 26, March 5 & 12, 2016

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NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2015-900535

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

2014 DODGE RAM

VIN: 1C6RR6LT7 ES229851

$2,205.00 US CURRENCY TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS IN POSSESSION OF MOAEN HEGAZEN,

Defendant

In Re: MOAEN HEGAZEN

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

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 and monies. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint by the 11th day of April, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicle and monies.

DONE this the 10th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2015-900754

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

$1,722.02 US CURRENCY IN POSSESSION OF 

JAMES HARRIS,

Defendant

In Re: JAMES HARRIS

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

WHEREAS, The State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described monies. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint by the 11th day of April, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said cash.

DONE this the 10th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2015-900935

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 00/00 DOLLARS 

IN POSSESSION OF CHANCE THOMAS,

Defendant

In Re: CHANCE THOMAS

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

WHEREAS, The State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described monies. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint by the 11th day of April, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said monies.

DONE this the 12th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 2016

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NOTICE OF

CONDEMNATION FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2015-900844

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel

JODY WILLOUGHBY,

DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

Plaintiff,

Vs.

2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

VIN# 4A3AC34G 93E024614

2005 NISSAN ALTIMA

VIN# 1N4AL11D 25N426615

HENRY CURTIS GILLEY,

Defendant

In Re: HENRY CURTIS GILLEY

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

WHEREAS, The State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described vehicles. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint by the 11th day of April, 2016. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicles.

DONE this the 12th day of February, 2016.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Feb 19, 26, March 4 & 11, 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 Etowah County; to further provide for the distribution of certain lodging tax proceeds.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. In Etowah County, the portion of the tax proceeds collected pursuant to Section 40-26-1, Code of Alabama 1975, which is distributed to the 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 2. 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 3. This act shall become affective immediately, following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law. 

Feb 12, 19, 26 & March 4, 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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NOTICE OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following abandoned vehicle on April 4, 2016 for charges due.

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe C15 VIN# 1GNEC13 Z84J26 8735

Huff Wrecker

608 Gilberts Ferry Road SW

Attalla, AL 35954

Feb 26 & March 4, 2016

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NOTICE OF

VEHICLE

POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following abandoned vehicle on April 4, 2016 for charges due.

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche VIN# 3GNEC 12 J77G107553

UNI Automotive Group LLC

2075 Hwy 77

Attalla, AL 35954

Feb 26 & March 4, 2016