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Legals for 10/15/2021 – 10/21/2021

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on October 26, 2011, a certain Mortgage was executed by Patricia H. Loveless, an unmarried woman, as mortgagor, in favor of One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, as mortgagee, and was recorded on November 9, 2011, in Instrument Number, 3357792; and subsequently transferred and assigned on October 26, 2011 to One Reverse Mortgage, LLC, and said assignment being recorded on December 30, 2011 in Instrument Number, 3360270; and subsequently transferred and assigned on  January 11, 2019 to Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development, and said assignment being recorded on June 3, 2019 in Instrument Number, 3484942; and

WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (“the Secretary”) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and

WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage which remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the subject loan to currency; and

WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of August 10, 2021, is $146,451.30; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in the undersigned by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994 (“the Act”), 12 U.S.C. 3741 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 27, Subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of the undersigned as Foreclosure Commissioner, by instrument recorded on August 11, 2021 in Instrument Number, 3525693, aforesaid records, notice is hereby given that on October 25, 2021, between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“the Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: 

LOT NUMBER ONE(1) IN SIXTH ADDITION TO COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “F”,PAGE 287, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, AND LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, TOGETHER

WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO THE RIGHTS OF ALABAMA POWER COMPANY, AS DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 425,PAGE 408, SAID PROBATE OFFICE.

Said tract is situated in Etowah County, Alabama.

Commonly known as: 326 Wildwood Rd., Gadsden, AL 35901

The sale will be held at the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama.  The Secretary will bid $148,273.19 plus the fees and costs associated with the sale.

There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his/her/their/its prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.

When making his/her/their/its bids, all bidders, except the Secretary must remit to the undersigned a deposit totaling $14,827.31 (10% of the Secretary’s bid) in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD.  Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit.  If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $14,827.31  same as 10% must be presented before the bidding is closed.  THE DEPOSIT IS NONREFUNDABLE.  The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence.  This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check.  If the Secretary is the high bidder, he/she need not pay the bid amount in cash.  The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment, and all other costs associated with the transfer of title.  At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment.  All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a designated fee of 500.00, paid in advance.  The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD.  If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD field office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure.  The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.

There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor(s) or others, subsequent to a completed foreclosure pursuant to the Act.  Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.  HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.

The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed.

The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $148,273.19 as of October 25, 2021, plus all other amounts that would be due under the Mortgage agreement if payments under the Mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and or the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.

Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the

foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.

Date: September 22, 2021

Jason Tingle

Jauregui & Lindsey, LLC

Foreclosure Commissioner

244 Inverness Center Drive Suite 200

Birmingham, AL 35242

Phone: (205) 970-2233

Fax: (205) 970-3886

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Kimberly Bolt Wife Dustin Bolt Husband  to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as mortgagee, as nominee for Hometown Lenders LLC its successors and assigns dated January 13, 2017; said mortgage being recorded on January 24, 2017, as Instrument No. 3445667 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to LakeView Loan Servicing, LLC in Instrument 3466673 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, LakeView Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 22nd day of November, 2021 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 87 and 88, Country Club Subdivision, Etowah County, Alabama, as shown by map or plat of said subdivision on file of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Map Book I, Pages 32 and 33.

Said property is commonly known as 307 Copeland Dr, Boaz, AL 35956.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned.  The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

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

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Two North Twentieth

2 20th Street North, Suite 1000

Birmingham, AL 35203

(800) 275-7171

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 914518

www.foreclosurehotline.net

October 8, 15, and 22,

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FILE CLAIMS

Jordan Petri McArthur was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/16/2021 Estate of Pamela Petri, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Shelatha Spencer appointed Personal Representatives on 09/14/2021 over the Estate of Azerine S. Sewell Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Michael Wade Thomson appointed Personal Representatives on 09/01/2021 over the Estate of Michael R. Thomson Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Warren Adam Brock, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/11/2021 Estate of Warren Adam Brock, Sr, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Larry Wade Burton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/05/2021 Estate of Bobbie Jean Brothers Burton, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Cathy Ann Bryant Bohannon was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/10/2021 Estate of Josephine Idell Bryant, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Linda Pope was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/11/2021 Estate of Leacie Elizabeth Glenn deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Laura Hooks was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/20/2021 Estate of Mary Grace Campbell Phipps, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

John D. Floyd and George W. Floyd was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/16/2021 Estate of George Howell Jack Floyd, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joe Lee Seale, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/11/2021 Estate of Eunice C. Stephens, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Bobby Wayne Bruce, Sr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/18/2021 Estate of Daisy Lee Bruce, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Debby Carden and Lori Schorr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/17/2021 Estate of Kay L. Adcock, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jerry Entrekin was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/27/2021 Estate of Kay Lynette Entrekin, deceased,  Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Zackery Smith appointed Personal Representatives on 09/27/2021 over the Estate of Timothy Scott Smith Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Carmin Diana Mock appointed Personal Representatives on 09/13/2021 over the Estate of Kathryn J. Farlow Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

James E. Gill and Ernie Battles appointed Personal Representatives on 09/21/2021 over the Estate of Henrietta B. Scoggins Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF ALICE JEAN GOYER, DECEASED,

CASE NO:  S-11266

Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to JERRY HAMPTON HOPE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of ALICE JEAN GOYER, deceased, on the 30th day of August, 2021, by this Court.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or in the same will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

October 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF REUBEN THOMAS FIELDS, DECEASED

CASE NO:  S-11403

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Gladys F. Battles, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Reuben Thomas Fields, on the 31 day of august, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law of the same will be barred.

Scott D. Waldrup

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorney for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-7200

October 1,8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

THE ESTATE OF E.D. WITHERSPOON,

DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11575

TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Rebecca W. Elkins, as Personal Representative of the Estate of E.D. Witherspoon, on the 19th day  of august, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law of the same will be barred.

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

Attorney for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-7200

October 8, 15, and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO:  Amanda Laverne Chastain and Unknown Father

You are hereby notified that a Juvenile Petition has been filed in the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama in  Juvenile Action Number:  31-JU-2021-224.01.

You are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of Court, and to serve upon the Respondents attorney, John Floyd, an answer to the Juvenile Petition within 14 days after the last publication of this notice, or default judgment will be entered against you.

Dated this the 22nd day of September, 2021

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

September 24,

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO:  Ashley Elizabeth Green and Paul O’Leary

You are hereby notified that Complaints against you have been filed in the Court of Etowah County, Alabama in Juvenile Action Number:  31-JU-2021-304.01.

You are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of Court, and to serve upon the Petitioner, an answer to the Complaint within 14 days after the last publication of this notice, or default judgment will be entered against you.

Dated this the 21st day of September, 2021

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

September 24,

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-212-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

1336 ALABAMA STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eighteen (18) and the East 15 feet of Lot Number 19, Block Three (3) in Tallman Addition according to map or plat thereof as appears of record in Plat Book “A”, Page 258, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, subject to any easements and restrictions of record.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to WANDA DELEON, 1336 ALABAMA STREET, GADSDEN, AL, WANDA DELEON c/o TINA M LEWIS, 1336 ALABAMA STREET, GADSDEN, AL

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, 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, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on October 5, 2021.

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

October 15, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-213-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

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

1028 FAIRVIEW AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

To reach the point of beginning of the land herein described begin at the Southwest corner of Lot One (1), Block Four (4), Moore and Hopson Addition to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, and from thence run in an Easterly direction a distance of 5 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning of the land herein conveyed; thence run in a Northerly direction and parallel to the West line of Lot 1, Block 4, a distance of 70 feet, to the point; thence run in a Westerly direction and parallel to the South line of said Lot 1 and 2, Block 4, a distance of 50 feet to a point; thence run in a Southerly direction and parallel to the West line of Lot 2 a distance of 70 feet to a point; thence run in an Easterly direction along the South lines of Lots 2 and 1 a distance of 50 feet to the point of beginning, and being a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Moore and Hopson Addition to Gadsden, Alabama, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Plat Book “B”, Page 120.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to The Estate of GLADYS BUFFORD, 921 CLEVELAND AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, GLADYS BUFFORD c/o CAROLYN MOORE, 921 CLEVELAND AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, 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, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on October 5, 2021.                                           

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

October 15, 2021

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LEGAL ZONING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, the 28th day of October, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., the Board of Adjustment of the City of Gadsden will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chamber, First Floor, at City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama to give all persons who desire an opportunity to be heard in opposition to or in favor of the following variances and special exception to-wit:

“A request for variance to reduce a side yard requirement to four feet from the property line in order to construct an addition to an existing residence in an R-1, One-Family Residence District, on the following described property:

Lot 74, Parcel 5, 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, Etowah County, Alabama (street address being 31 Mitchell Street.)”

“A request for special exception to locate a manufactured home, including variance, in an R-1, One-Family Residence District, on the following described property:

Lot Twelve, Block Two, of the Chadwick Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book “C,” Page 323, in the Office of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama (street address being 702 Claire Street).”

“A request for variance to allow a newly constructed privacy fence to remain in its current location, which encroaches into the required front setback, in an R-1, One-Family Residence District, on the following described property.

Lot Eight, Parcel No. Nine, as shown on the map of property of Cone Mills Corporation, Dwight Division, recorded in Plat Book “F,” Page 247, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama (street address being 2 Hillcrest Street).”

October 8, and 15, 2021.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Be it known that on 10-05-2021 the Etowah County Commission voted to vacate a portion of Bynum Road, Etowah County, Alabama.  Said portion of road being in Sections 28 and 29, T-12-S, R-3-E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.  The resolution to vacate said roadway does hereby destroy the force and effect of any dedication of said roadway because of its appearance on the map of Etowah County, Alabama.

October 15, 2021

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

CITY OF ATTALLA

The City of Attalla will hold public hearings to discuss remedies for nuisance/abatement cases that will come before the Attalla City Council on October 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM.  The hearings will be held at Attalla City Hall located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, Alabama.  The following addresses will be discussed:

320 Fairfax Street

108 Covington Ave.

506 Preston

701 5th Ave. NW

921 Cleveland Ave.

802 1st St. NW

915 Cleveland Ave. 

September 24,

October 1, 8, and 15, 2021

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Etowah County Notice of Proposed Redistricting

The Etowah County Commission revised its six districts following the release of 2020 Census results. A map of the proposed districts is currently posted for public viewing outside the Commission Office (Suite 113) at 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901. The Commission will consider the new districts at its meeting on November 2, 2021 at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers. Registered voters of Etowah County may submit questions or comments concerning the proposed new districts by emailing sellison@etowahcounty.org or in writing to Etowah County Commission, 800 Forrest Avenue, Suite 113, Gadsden, AL 35901.

Public Hearing option: Registered voters of Etowah County who wish to comment on the proposed new districts at the County Commission meeting may participate by signing in just prior to the 9:00 am meeting on November 2, 2021.

October 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by Alabama Community College System

at Gadsden State Community College at the office of The Dean of Financial and Administrative Services, Joe Ford Center, GSCC East Broad Campus

until 2:00 pm CST, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 for Beck Field House HVAC at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.  A mandatory pre-bid meeting will occur on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 am. 

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Gadsden State Community College

in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at the office of B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 442 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.

Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect upon deposit of $500 per set,

which will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contract bidder submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of bid date. Other sets for general contractors, and sets for subcontractors and dealers, may be obtained with the same deposit, which will be refunded as above, less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution.  Digital documents are available from the Architect at no cost.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect (Engineer); the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Gadsden State Community College (Alabama Community College System) Awarding Authority

B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@BCLArch.com (Architect)

October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

HVAC UPGRADES AT VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS

FOR  THE ETOWAH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

GADSDEN, ALABAMA

PROJECT NO. 2020-181    

Sealed proposals described below shall be received on the following dates by Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent at Etowah County Board of Education located at 3200 West Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, AL 35904 | Phone 256.549.7560, until 2:00 p.m., then opened and read aloud as follows:

Bid #1

Gymnasium HVAC – Hokes Bluff High School and Gaston High School until 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, October 28, 2021.

Bid #2

Gymnasium HVAC –  Southside High School and Glencoe High School

until 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Bid #3

Gymnasium HVAC – Sardis High School and West End High School

until 2:00 PM (CST), Thursday, November 9, 2021.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Walk-Thru shall be held starting at Glencoe High School, 803 Lonesome Bend Road, Glencoe, Alabama, at 9:00 AM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, then proceed to the other schools. All Bidders are encouraged to attend.

The projects shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

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

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

PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to our website www.mckeeassoc.com and selecting “Project Bid List”. Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting manage your bid list profile.  The documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers. Documents published thru this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain other websites that provide documents. Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets, the following shall apply: Submit to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com the company’s name, first & last name, phone number, address, project name & number along with a deposit of $150.00 per set. The deposit shall be refunded for each set returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening.

All RFI’s and RFA’s regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed at email address: murchisonk@mckeeassoc.com. NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Architect will not accept inquires via telephone or fax.

Completion Time:  Project shall be completed in 180 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Supervision: Contractor to provide proper supervision for all work.

Owner:

Dr. Robert Alan Cosby, Superintendent, Etowah County Schools, 3200 West Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, Alabama 35904, Phone: 256-549-7578

Architect:

McKee and Associates Architects, Inc., 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: (334) 834-9933

October 8, 15, and 22, 2021

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION

NOTICE TO:  ANY UNKNOWN FATHER

ADDRESS:  UNKNOWN

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to Amber Nicole Phipps, a natural mother, was filed on 8th day of June, 2021, alleging that the identity of the natural father is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court (or his whereabouts are not known), and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of putative father.  Minor child’s birth date is May 21, 2018.

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

Attorney for the Petitioner:

John Jennings, Esquire

111 S 10th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

This the 21st day of September 2021

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

September 24,

October 1, 8, and 15, 2021

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NOTICE TO DANIEL SOUDER

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:  GBS,

A minor child

CASE NO.: JU-2021-000299.01

You will take notice that a complaint in the above styles action seeking termination of your rights to the minor child was filed against you in the Etowah County Juvenile Court on September 1, 2021, Case No. JU-2021-000299.01 and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by this Court on September 17, 2021.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this petition, you must file a written response within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication herein with EMILY HAWK MILLS, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202 Gadsden, AL. 35901.

A hearing has been set for November 19, 2021 at 9:00 A.M before the Honorable Willis H. Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama.

Done this the 22nd day of September 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Emily Hawk Mills

Cusimano, Roberts, Mills, & Knowlton, LLC.

153 S. 9th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

September 24, October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE TO DANIEL SOUDER

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:  BKS,

A minor child

CASE NO.: JU-2021-000298.01

You will take notice that a complaint in the above styles action seeking termination of your rights to the minor child was filed against you in the Etowah County Juvenile Court on September 1, 2021, Case No. JU-2021-000298.01 and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by this Court on September 17, 2021.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this petition, you must file a written response within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication herein with EMILY HAWK MILLS, whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202 Gadsden, AL. 35901.

A hearing has been set for November 19, 2021 at 9:00 A.M before the Honorable Willis H. Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama.

Done this the 22nd day of September 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk

Emily Hawk Mills

Cusimano, Roberts, Mills, & Knowlton, LLC.

153 S. 9th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

September 24, October 1, 8 and 15, 2021

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO: JU-2021-000237.01

Brandon St. John, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition of Alexis Gulledge, by seeking relief thirty days (30) after he last publication date at the bottom of this notice, or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against him in Civil Action JU-2021-237.01, in the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Dated this 8th day of October 2021.

Joe F. Nabors

Juvenile Judge

Shannon L. Millican

Attorney at Law

255 South 8th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-543-7610

October 15, 22, 29 and November 5, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900372-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,113.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Trevonne Montae Jackson

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 26th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 28th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900370-SJS

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$2,763.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Nathan Glen Runner

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 26th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 28th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900374-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$4,563.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Jhony Ortiz

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 26th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 28th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900375-CDR

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,025.00U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Jhermal Roderick Ford

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 26th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 28th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900371-CDR

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$1,736.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Jerry Paul Bowers

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 26th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 28th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900424-SJS

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$2,763.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Christopher Alan Harris

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 30th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900426-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

2009 Cadliiac CTS

VIN # 1G6DN5 7P290173747

Charter Arms .44 Cal

Serial # 143447

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Antonio Dionne Williams

Tekeisha Sherray Threatt

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

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 firearms.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 30th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900376-SJS

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$6,237.00U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  James Todd Henry

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 30th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CIVIL DIVISION

CASE NO: CV-21-900283-WBO

STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,

PLAINTIFF

VS.

$4,430.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANT

In Re:  Ricky J. Fenn

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED 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 currency.  You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2021.  Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 30th day of September 2021

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is here by given that the contents of the following storage buildings will be sold by Off Campus Storage on Friday October 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM at 474 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL. 35903

Melinda King – #19

Catrena Underwood  – #99

Dionne Trammell – #42

Stacey Matthews – #7

Kenneth Thomas Jr. – #13

Whitney Hunter – #50

J.T. Harrell – #56

S. Bufford – #60

Ashley Rembert – #73

Molly Holder – #129

Tracy Rudolph – #130

Kenneth Green – #140

David Millican – #142

October 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/12/2021.

1999 Ford Explorer  – VIN: 1FMZU32X9XZB77834

1996 Honda Accord  – VIN: 1HGCD5635TA034435

Matt’s Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 485-8755

October 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/12/2021.

2012 Honda Accord  – Vin# 1hgcp2f68ca097089

2015 Nissan Altima  – Vin# 1n4al3ap7fc571524

1978 GMC TKL0703  – Vin# TKL148f712359

Thacker Towing & Recovery

927 5th Avenue NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

October 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/12/2021.

2019 Kia Forte – VIN:  3KPF24AD1KE104682

2012  Kia Optima – VIN:  KNAGM4AD8C5012610

A&J Towing LLC

4975 Hopper Road

Altoona, AL  35952

October 8 and 15, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/19/2021.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu – VIN:  1G1ZD5E1XBF291383

Huff Wrecker

2019 South 3rd Street

Attalla, AL. 35954

256-538-6000

October 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/19/2021.

1998 Chevrolet Silverado  – VIN: 1GBGK24R1WE210927

2002 Dodge Ram 2500  – VIN: 3B7KC23Z62M214996

2001 GMC Yukon  – VIN: 1GKFK16T81J301756

1999 Pontiac Trans Am  – VIN: 2G2FV22GBX2216533

2004 Saturn Ion  – VIN: 1G8AF52F 14Z146999

2002 Ford Mustang  – VIN: 1FAFP40462F149504

2003 Ford Mustang  – VIN: 1FAFP40453F329610

1990 Honda Civic  – VIN: 2HGED63 49LH564047

ER Towing

1733 Forrest Ave

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-1549

October 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/19/2021.

2003 GMC Sierra  – VIN: 1GTJC39 113E188530

Matt’s Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 485-8755

October 15 and 22, 2021

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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle (s) on 11/19/2021.

2011 Kia Optima – VIN:  KNAGN4A7XB5051995

A&J Towing LLC

4975 Hopper Road

Altoona, AL  35952

October 15 and 22, 2021

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