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Legals for 11/12/2021 – 11/18/2021

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 Douglas L. Clemons An Unmarried Man Perminio F Lopez   to Dynex Financial of Alabama, Inc. dated June 7, 2000; said mortgage being recorded on June 8, 2000, in Book 2000, Page 160 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2001, Page 156 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Asset Backed Certificates Trust, Series 2001-A, 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 2nd day of December, 2021 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot 20, of Mountain Meadows Estates Subdivision according to the Map of Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book ’K’, Page 55, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Subject to the restrictive covenants of record in Misc. Book 1996, Page 296, Document Number Misc-1996-2005, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Subject to all utility easements, whether of record or as are situated over, along, across or beneath said property, including the overhead power transmission lines easement as shown on map of survey.

Rights-of-way for roads of record or as same are presently situated over, along or across said property.

Said property is commonly known as 325 Mountain Meadows, Gadsden, AL 35905.

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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR ORIGEN MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES TRUST, SERIES 2001-A

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. 9199219

www.foreclosurehotline.net

November 5, 12, and 19, 2021

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rebecca K. Jones and Danny J. Jones, husband and wife, to The Exchange Bank of Alabama on the 2nd day of August, 2007, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #:  3276789,  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 29th day of November, 2021, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Parcel One:  Lot Number Twenty-four (24) in First Addition to Lola A. Nabors Estates, according to the map or plat thereof in Plat Book H, Page 115, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in the City of Glencoe, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel Two:  Lot 24 Extension:  That part of the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 31, Township 12 South, Range 7 East, Etowah County, Alabama, described as follows:  Commence at the Southeast corner of said NE ¼ of the NW ¼; thence North 0 degrees 30 minutes West, along the East line thereof, 724.65 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 88 degrees 18 minutes West 668 feet, more or less, to the center of a power line; thence Northwesterly, along said power line, 121.55 feet, more or less, to a point; thence North 88 degrees 18 minutes East 700 feet, more or less, to the East line of said NE ¼ of the NW ¼; thence South 0 degrees 30 minutes East, along said line, 116.6 feet to the point of beginning containing 1.8 acres, more or less.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.  Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances.  Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process.  An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.

The Exchange Bank of Alabama

Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Lloyd, Frederick

& Smith, P.C.

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL  35902    

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the terms of the note and mortgage given by Vickie Chastain and Teresa Watts, as Mortgagor, to Joseph E. Gamberi, Jr., as Mortgagee, dated November 10, 2003, and recorded as Document Number M-2003-5856, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, 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 Mortgagee 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 2nd day of December, 2021, the following described property to-wit:

Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, save and except the south 20 feet thereof, of the Belle Addition to Glencoe, according to the plat or map thereof as the same appears of record in Plat Book “F”, page 161, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage.

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 the 10th day of November, 2021.

Joe E. Gamberi, Jr., Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter, Haney & Skelton, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Billy Carmon Lance was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/24/2021 Estate of Susan Hicks, 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Christie Knowles was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/08/2021 Estate of Steve L. Smith, 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 29,

November 5, and 12, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Bertie Darlene Martin was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/19/2021 Estate of Terry Ray Boyd, 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joyce Buckner was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/27/2021 Estate of Linda Buckner Martin, 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Diane Lumpkin appointed Personal Representatives on 10/12/2021 over the Estate of Sammie J. Kerce 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Annette Burns Freeman was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 10/12/2021 Estate of Willodene Freeman, 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Adam Lowman appointed Personal Representatives on 10/12/2021 over the Estate of Johnny Fox Affeldt 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Scott Douglas Waldrup appointed Personal Representatives on 10/13/2021 over the Estate of Cathy A. Waldrup 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 29,

November 5, and 12, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jean Leeann Fowler Johnson appointed Personal Representatives on 10/05/2021 over the Estate of Jerry Wayne Fowler 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Kathy Rhoades appointed Personal Representatives on 09/01/2021over the Estate of Ann D. Hulgan 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joanna Lancaster appointed Personal Representatives on 09/03/2021over the Estate of David Wayne Lancaster 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 29,

November 5, and 12, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Dennis Griffin Skelton appointed Personal Representatives on 09/01/2021over the Estate of James William Griffin 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 29,

November 5, and 12,  2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Katrina Hubbard appointed Personal Representatives on 09/17/2021 over the Estate of Mildred Butts 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Diane C. Brittain appointed Personal Representatives on 10/18/2021 over the Estate of George E. Williams 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Steven C. Royal appointed Personal Representatives on 09/21/2021 over the Estate of Grace Oliver Royal 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Jeffery David Johnson appointed Personal Representatives on 09/10/2021 over the Estate of Frances Johnson Powell 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Lillie Bethel Gilliland appointed Personal Representatives on 09/03/2021 over the Estate of T. Autry Gilliland 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Wanigorn Nutthet Brooks appointed Personal Representatives on 09/17/2021 over the Estate of David Hampton Brooks 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Tracy Ann Minton appointed Personal Representatives on 09/17/2021 over the Estate of Nellie Francis Ray 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Shirley Ann Cardwell appointed Personal Representatives on 09/13/2021 over the Estate of Wanda J. Dyer 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

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Ellen Gibson Hawkins and Beth Gibson Lee was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 09/28/2021 Estate of Robert David Gibson, 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Kelli McArthur was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 09/27/2021 Estate of Jason D. McArthur, 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Patti Mackey was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 09/27/2021 Estate of Betty Joe May, 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

F. Michael Haney was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 09/27/2021 Estate of Toney Wayne Smith, 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Bruce Alford and Barry Alford was/were appointed Personal Representatives on 09/23/2021 Estate of Arvil Alford, 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Joel Smith appointed Personal Representatives on 10/29/2021 over the Estate of Laura Irene Joyner 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Wendy Howard appointed Personal Representatives on 10/29/2021 over the Estate of Robb Howard 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Patricia McGee appointed Personal Representatives on 09/21/2021 over the Estate of Jacqueline D. Manley 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Dennis Rosson appointed Personal Representatives on 10/22/2021 over the Estate of John Wayne Hunnicutt 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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FILE CLAIMS

Angela Watts and Brenda Watts appointed Personal Representatives on 10/26/2021 over the Estate of Jeanette Watts 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

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

THE ESTATE OF BRUCE HENRY TURNER,

DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11611

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Lucrecia Turner as Administrator of the Estate of Bruce Henry Turner, deceased, on the 14th day of September, 2021, by the Honorable Scott Hassell, Judge of Probate.

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.

This 14th day of September 2021.

Jared D. Vaughn

Attorney for the Petitioner

612 South 4th Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-4444

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA DUNN,

DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11629

TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Kathy Henry as Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Dunn, deceased, on the 26h day of May, 2020, 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.

Shelnut & Varner

113 Rainbow Industrial Blvd.

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF DONALD G. BURKETT,

DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11547

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Cheryl Odam, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Donald G. Burkett, on the 10th day of October 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 or the same will be barred. 

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LC

Attorney for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

Phone – 256-547-7200

Fax 256-467-6322

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY J. BOYD,

DECEASED

CASE NO: S-11635

TAKE NOTICE that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted to Janet Lee Boyd, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Shirley J. Boyd, on the 24th day of September 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 or the same will be barred. 

Jason Knowles

Knowles & Sullivan, LC

Attorney for Petitioner

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

Phone – 256-547-7200

Fax 256-467-6322

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

Mark Gibson, Deceased

Case No.: S-11060

Letters of Testamentary (Letters of Administration) of said deceased having been granted to Schuyler Gibson on September 27, 2021, by Scott W. Hassell, Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. 

Sam D. Bone

Attorney for Petitioner

P.O. Box 1278

Gadsden, AL. 35902

256-547-1005

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ESTATE OF JORGE HERNAN ZELAYA,

DECEASED

CASE NO.: S-11649

Notice to:  Hernan Zelaya, Father of Jorge Hernan Zelaya, deceased:

Whose Address is Unknown:

You will hereby take notice that on this day came Kayla Costa, and filed a Petition for Letters of Administration of Jorge Hernan Zelaya, deceased, and moves the Court to enter an Order to appoint Kayla Costa, as Administrator over the Estate of Jorge Hernan Zelaya, Deceased and issue Letters of Administration to Kayla Costa.

You are hereby notified to appear before me, at my office in the Courthouse of said County, on the 5th day of January, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. when the Petition for Letters of Administration of Jorge Hernan Zelaya deceased, will be considered, and to show cause, if any, why Petition for Letters of Administration, should not be granted.

This, the 8th day of November 2021 at Gadsden Alabama.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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PUBLICATION NOTICE ACTION TO QUIET TITLE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CBE AND CJ ENTERPRISES, LLC

PLAINTIFF,

CASE NO.: CV-2021-900468

VS.

TEE J. TURNER, and wife FRIEDA TURNER their heirs and devisees and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, being those entities claiming an Interest in that certain real property described below and the following described real property: Lot Number Thirty (30), Unit Three (3) in Green Valley Lake Estates, as recorded in Plat Book “G” Page 343, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and bearing Parcel # 31-21-09-30-0-001-083.001

DEFENDANTS

TEE J. TURNER and wife, FRIEDA TURNER, and their heirs and devisees, if deceased, and all others claiming any present, future, contingent reversion or other interest in the above described property, must answer the complaint filed by CBE and CL Enterprises, LLC, seeking to quiet title to the property described above for other relief within 30 days of the last publication of the notice of thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against them in the above styles cause.

Done this the 15th day of October, 2021.

Cassandra Johnson,

Circuit Clerk

October 22, 29,

November 5 and 12, 2021

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PUBLICATION NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:  ADOPTION PETITION OF KAYLA SHERRE MORRIS

CASE NO.: A-1762

NOTICE TO:  ERICE AMON FIRESTONE AND/OR UNKNOWN FATHER

ADDRESS:  UNKNOWN

You will take notice on July 20th, 2021, that a Petition for the Adoption of a minor child born to MILEAH JADE CARDEN, a natural mother, was filed with the Etowah County Probate Court, alleging that the natural father’s whereabouts are unknown and/or the natural father to the aforesaid minor child is that of a putative father.  Minor child’s birth date is January 19, 2018.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with The Petitioner, 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.

This the 29th day of October 2021.

Scott W. Hassell

Probate Judge

Attorney for the Petitioner:

Jacob A. Millican, Esq.

827 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

256-547-3221

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF HEARING

PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY

CASE NUMBER: A-1766

TO:  EDWARD JOSPEH DODSON, father of B.G.D.

Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption, regarding B.G.D., who was born to Amy Dodson and Edward Joseph Dodson on or about the 15th day or January, 2009, has been filed in said Court and that a hearing on said petition has been set for the 6th day of January, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. before the Probate Court of Etowah County.  Please be advised that if you intend to contest this petition you must file a written response with the Attorney for Petitioner named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901, as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published. 

Attorney for Petitioner:

ELMA ROSE WALTON

Walton & Walton Attorney at Law

Post Office Box 668

Anniston, AL. 36202

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CITY OF ATTALLA, ALABAMA

a municipal corporation,

Plaintiff,

VS

CIVIL ACTION NO. CV-2021-900510

THE TAXPAYERS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ATTALLA, ALABAMA,

Defendants.

TO THE TAXPAYERS AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ATTALLA, ALABAMA:

Notice is hereby given to you that a Petition has been filed in this Court under the

provisions of Article 17 (Sections 6-6-750 et seq.), Chapter 6, Title 6, Code of Alabama 1975 (the “Validation Law”), requesting that the Court determine the legality of and validate and confirm: the obligations of the City of Attalla, Alabama (“City”) adopted in its Ordinance No. 2021-4 (the “Authorizing Ordinance”) authorizing the issuance and sale of the City’s “General Obligation Warrants, Series 2021-C” in the principal amount of up to Nine Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 ($9,500,000.00) Dollars (the “Series 2021-C Warrants”) to (i) refund and redeem, on a current basis, its outstanding $3,030,000 General Obligation Warrant (AMFund), Series 2006, dated January 12, 2006, (the “2006 AMFund Warrant’’) (ii) refund and redeem, on a current basis, its outstanding $5,840,000 Tax Exempt General Obligation Sewer Warrants, Series 2015-A, dated

October 22, 2015 (the “Series 2015-A Warrants”), (iii) to provide funds for certain public capital improvements within the City; and, (iv) to pay the costs of issuing the Series 2021-C Warrants.

as more particularly described in said Petition and proposed to be issued by the City under the authority of the constitution and laws of the State of Alabama, including particularly Sections 93, 94, 225 and 225.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 and Section 11-47-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975); the pledges and other covenants, provisions and agreements referred to in said Petition; and all proceedings respectively had or taken in connection therewith.

The indebtedness evidenced and ordered paid by the Series 2021-C Warrants will be a

general obligation of the City for the payment of which the full faith and credit of the City will be irrevocably pledged.

All interested persons may examine and review all relevant documents pursuant to which

the Series 2021-C Warrants are to be issued, and make copies thereof at personal expense, at the offices of the City Council of the City of Attalla during normal business hours. Further information concerning the information in this notice can be obtained from the office of the City Council of the City of Attalla during normal business hours.

The Court has issued an order against the taxpayers and citizens of the City of Attalla,

Alabama, requiring them, at a hearing of said Petition to be held in Circuit Courtroom Place No. 2 in the County Courthouse of Etowah County in the City of Gadsden, Alabama, on the 10th day of December, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. to show cause, if any they have, why (i) the Authorizing Ordinance and the obligations of the City thereunder, (ii) the issuance of the Warrants, , (ii) the pledges and other covenants, provisions and agreements referred to in said Petition, and (iii) all proceedings respectively had or taken in connection therewith, should not be validated land confirmed.

You are, therefore, required, at the time and place hereinabove set forth, to show cause if any you have, why said obligations and the tax or other means for provided for their payment and any pledges or other covenants, provisions, or agreements for the benefit of said obligations that may be referred to in the Petition should not be validated and confirmed.

DONE this 2nd day of November, 2021.

Cassandra Johnson

Clerk, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama

Robert M. Rosenberg, Esq.

Benjamin B. Spratling, III

Waldrep, Stewart & Kendrick, LLC

2850 19th Street South, Suite 370

Homewood, Alabama 35209

Telephone: (205) 327-8370

Facsimile: (205) 327-3802

Attorneys for Plaintiff

November 5, 12, and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:  THE ADOPTION PETITION OF JASON WALDEN II

CASE NO:  A-1713

To:  UNKNOWN FATHER of minor child born to JAMIE BRIDGES on 01/30/2012 WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN

You are hereby notified that a hearing on a Petition for Adoption of a minor child born to JAMIE BRIDGES on January 30, 2012 is hereby set for DECEMBER 22, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.  Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioners named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

Attorney for Petitioners

Sam Bone, Esq.

1031 Forrest Avenue

Gadsden, AL. 35901

October 29,

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE TO ALL UNKNOWN FATHERS WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF:

The Adoption Petition of:

TROY WILLIAM GARRISON and DELILA MICHELLE GARRISON

CASE NO: A-1764

You will take notice that the Adoption Petition of Troy William Garrison and wife Delila Michelle Garrison, set to be heard on the 15th day of December 2021 at 11:00 A.M., was filed on the 7th day of July 2021.  Minor child’s birth date is September 19, 2016, who was born to Hanna Childress.

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 Stephanie L. Gillian, Attorney at Law, whose name and address is shown below), and with the Clerk of Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama. 35901.

Done this the 26th day of October, 2021

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

Stephanie L. Gillian

834 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, AL. 35901

October 29,

November 5, 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE:

I. M. D., a minor child

CASE NO.: JU-20-203.02

B. H. E. D., a minor child

CASE NO.: JU-20-204.02

PETITIONER: ETOWAH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NOTICE TO: UNKNOWN / UNNAMED FATHER

You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated with regard to I. M. D., a minor child born to Daisy Daughtry on February 12, 2019, and with regard to B. H. E. D., a minor child born to Daisy Daughtry on April 12, 2017.  You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Etowah County Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Laura T. Lloyd, 200 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL, 35901, within fourteen (14) days from the date of last publication of this notice or a judgment by default may be entered against you.  You are further notified of your right to have an attorney to represent you, and if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, one will be appointed by the Court to represent you in this proceeding.  A hearing is set for 9:00 a.m. on December 17, 2021, before Hon. Joe Nabors at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition if you choose.

Done this10th day of November, 2021.

Cassandra Johnson DISTRICT / JUVENILE CLERK

Laura T. Lloyd

Attorney for the Etowah County Department of Human Resources

P.O. Box 129 / 200 Chestnut Street

Gadsden, Alabama  35902

November 12, 19, 26 and December 3, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to GREG BLEDSOE, 5644 US HIGHWAY 11, ATTALLA, ALABAMA 35954, KENNETH VAN & MICHAEL A HEFLIN, 777 AGRICOLA DRIVE, 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 822 N. 34TH STREET in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eight (8), in Block Number Three (3), in Sam Bailey’s Supplemental or Second Addition to Alabama City, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “A”, Page 445, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, said property lying and being in Alabama City (now Gadsden), Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon; save and except all minerals, mineral and mining rights, privileges and interests in and to the above described property.

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

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

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                               

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to DIANA PILAR SALINAS, 505 WEBSTER 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 809 S. 14TH STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LOT NUMBERS 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK NUMBER 1 OF THE O.J. STOCK’S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ACCORDING TO A MAP OF THE SAME AS IT APPEARS OF RECORD IN BOOK OF TOWN PLATS “B”, PAGE 147, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE, SAID LOT LYING AND BEING 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                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to Estate of KEITH TONEY, RITA TONEY, and CHRISTOPHER BLAKE SIMS, 2095 BROUGHTON SPRINGS ROAD, SOUTHSIDE, ALABAMA 35907, 10175 FAIRVIEW COVE ROAD, ALTOONA, ALABAMA 35952, KEITH P & RITA S TONEY & ETALS, 2095 BROUGHTON SPRINGS ROAD, SOUTHSIDE, ALABAMA 35907, 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 1200 CENTRAL AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number 6 in Block Number 5 in Moore & Hopson’s Addition to the South Highlands Subdivision, as shown by map of the same recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, Page 1250 in the Office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements and appurtenances situated thereon.

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

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

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                               

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to METRO BANK, P.O. BOX 894, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35902, 1121 4TH AVENUE, 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 1121 4TH AVENUE (Accessory Building/ Garage Apartment)  in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number 20 and the East 35 feet of Lot Number 22 in Block 11 of the Gadsden Land and Improvement Company, Kyle Addition in the City of Gadsden, as the same appears of record in Plat Book “A”, Page 23, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                              

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to RITA LYNN SMITH TONEY, 2095 BROUGHTON SPRING ROAD, SOUTSIDE, ALABAMA 35907, the Estate of KEITH PITMAN TONEY with BEVERLY TONEY KEMP as administrator of the Estate, 4831 TABOR ROAD, 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 2816 PATTON STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Five (5) of the Moore and Hopson South Highlands Subdivision to Gadsden as recorded in Plat Book “B”, at Page 81, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

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

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

Brian Harbison                                                  

BUILDING OFFICIAL                                                                                                              

City of Gadsden                                                 

P.O. Box 267                                                    

Gadsden, AL  35902                                             

(256) 549-4529                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given to JOHN DAVID SMITH, III, 104 DALEHAVEN PLACE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, CBL PROPERTY GROUP, LLC, 104 DALEHAVEN PLACE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, 2239 GALLANT ROAD, ATTALLA, ALABAMA 35954, 1720 RAINBOW DRIVE, SUITE A, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, subject to a mortgage in favor of ALABAMA TEACHERS CREDIT UNION, 702 WALNUT 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, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., a hearing will be held to determine whether or not the structure or condition located 3504 W. MEIGHAN BOULEVARD in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the South line of Elliott Avenue, which said point is 973.5 feet Easterly measured along the South line of said avenue, from where said line intersects the West line of the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 in Section 1, said point also being the NE corner of Lot No. 15 in Block No. 1 in the Foxwood Addition, as shown by map recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 3, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; from thence run in a Southerly direction along the East line of said Lot No. 15 a distance of 135 feet to the NW corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by Chester Gargus and wife, Frances E. Gargus to James L. Sprayberry by deed dated July 18, 1956, and recorded in Book 641, Page 141, said Probate Office, thence deflect an angle of 90deg to the left and run in an Easterly direction along the North line of said Sprayberry tract a distance of 60 feet; thence deflect an angle of 90deg to the left and run in a Northerly direction parallel with the East line of said Lot No. 15 a distance of 135 feet to a point in the South line of Elliott Avenue; thence deflect an angle of 90deg to the left and run in a Westerly direction along the South line of Elliott Avenue a distance of 60 feet to the point of beginning; said description embracing a portion of the E1/2 of the NW1/4 in Section 1, Township 12 South, Range 5 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Gadsden (formerly Alabama City), 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                                                                                                                             

November 12, 2021

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CITY OF GADSDEN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS(RFQ)

The City of Gadsden, Alabama requests qualifications (RFQ) from firms interested in providing engineering design and project management services related to various existing drainage analyses and improvement projects located within the City of Gadsden, AL.  

RFQ packages should list a brief history of the firm, office location(s), the firms experience in hydraulic analyses, project management, and contract administration. RFQ packages may be submitted to Heath Williamson, Director of Engineering, by email at hwilliamson@cityofgadsden.com. Qualifications will be accepted prior to 4:00 PM (central time) on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The City of Gadsden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

November 12, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-233-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

811 MIDWAY AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Seven (7) in Block Number Five (5) in Brookline Subdivision, according to the map recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 141, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon including the mobile home which has become a permanent fixture on the real estate.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to STEVE WEAVER aka STEVEN WEAVER, 1607 HOOKS LAKE ROAD, 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 November 2, 2021.                                              

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

November 12, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-234-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

616 POLK STREET in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot Number Eighteen (18) and Nineteen (19) and a lot or parcel of land described as beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot Number Seventeen (17) and from thence run in a Westerly direction and along the South line of said lot a distance of 2 feet, thence in a Northerly direction and parallel with the Easterly line of said lot a distance of 125 feet to a point in the North line of said lot a distance of 2 feet to the Northeast Corner of said lot; thence in a Southerly direction and along the East line of said lot a distance of 125 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing what is commonly known as the East 2 feet of Lot Number Seventeen (17), all in Block Number Eight (8) in Eastview Addition, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Book of Town Plats “C”, Page 10, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to BILLY WISE, 2345 MCCLAIN AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL, BILLY AND WF GAIL WISE, 2345 MCCLAIN AVENUE 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 November 2, 2021                                             

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

November 12, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-235-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                       

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

3400 MUTUAL DRIVE (COMMERCIAL BUILDING), in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

A tract or parcel of land described as beginning at a point in the center of the main track of the W.C. & St. L Railroad Company, which said point is 627feetWesterly, measure da long the center line of said track, from where said center line intersects the east line of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 in Section 1, and which said point is also the southeast corner of that certain tract of land conveyed by N.K .Elliott, et al to G. T. Taylor by deed dated January 7,1942, and recorded in Book 6-H, Page 332, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and from thence run north 83°57’ east along the center line of said main tract a distance of 527 feet to a point in the east line of said SW ¼ of the NE 1/4; thence northerly and along the east line of said SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 to a point in the southwest right of way line of the Southern Railway Company’s spur track, as described in Minutes F, Page 7, Probate Court, Etowah County, Alabama, which said point is 12.5 feet radial to the curve of said spur track; thence in a northwesterly and northerly direction with the curve of the southwesterly and westerly right of way line of said spur track to the northeast corner of the tract marked “Reserved”, as shown by the map of Mutual Addition, recorded in Plat Book E, Page 239, said Probate Office,  and which said point is in the south line of Mutual Drive as shown by said map; thence in a westerly direction along the south side of Mutual Drive, a distance of 48.4 feet to the northwest corner of said “Reserved” tract; thence deflect an angle of 90° to the left, and run in a southerly direction along the west line of said “Reserved” tract; thence deflect an angle of90° to the left, and run in a southerly direction along the West line of said “Reserved” tract, a distanceof100feetto the southwest corner of said tract, said point also being the southeast corner of Lot Number 13 in said Mutual Addition; thence deflect an angle of 90° to the right, and run a westerly direction along the south line of said Lot Number 13 a distance of 80 feet to the southwest corner of Lot Number 13, in said Mutual Addition, said point also being the northeast corner of that certain tract of land described in the mortgage from Monroe B. Watkins and Lucile Watkins to Mutual Foundry Company, a corporation, dated 22 March, 1954, and  recorded in Book 560, Page 182, said Probate Office; thence deflect an angle of90° to the left and run in a southerly direction along the east line of said Watkins tract a distance of100feetto the southeast corner thereof; thence deflect an angle of90° to the right and run in a westerly direction along the south side of said Watkins tract, a distance of 193.9 feet to the southwest corner of said tract, said point being in the east line of said G.T. Taylor  tract hereinbefore referred to; thence deflect an angle of 109°47’ to the left, and run south 25°30’ east, along the east line of said Taylor tract, a distance of 473.35 feet, more or less ,to the point of beginning, said description ambracing the tract marked “Reserved” lying east of Lot Number 13,as shown by said map of Mutual Addition recorded in Plat Book E, Page 239, Probate Office, and a portion of the unplatted part of the SW ¼ of  the  NE ¼ in Section  1, Township

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to PHILLIP DELP, 245 US HIGHWAY 411 SOUTH, GADSDEN, AL 35901, subject to a mortgage in favor of BARNEY H. LEACH, 216 BELLEVUE DRIVE., 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 November 2, 2021.                                   

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

November 12, 2021

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RESOLUTION NO. R-236-21

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance                                                                    

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

703-B AGRICOLA DRIVE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

COM INT SE ROW FAIRVIEW RD & S ROW AGRICOLA DR TH E 263.15 ALONG S ROW AGRICOLA DR TO POB TH E 42.15 TH S 139.95 TH W 50.7 TH N 141.02 TO POB BEING PT LT 1 WC SITZ SUB PLAT C-325 21–11-6.

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to BRIAN ALLAN GORE, 1712 MAIN STREET, GADSDEN, AL, possible rights of redemption to HAZEL STEPHENS., 105 STILLHOUSE ROAD, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, HGM HOLDINGS, LLC, 575 E LOCUST AVENUE, SUITE 102, FRESNO, CA, 575 E LOCUST AVENUE SUITE 120, FRESNO, CA.

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 November 2, 2021.                                        

Iva Nelson, City Clerk   

November 12, 2021

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FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT OF COMPLETION  LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Bob Smith Construction, Inc., has completed the Contract for Construction of PHASE III BOARDWALK for A NEW BOARD WALK-BOAT SLIPS and BAIT SHACK at  SOUTHSIDE MARINA for the City of Southside, Alabama

for The City of Southside, Alabama, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said  Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify:

Thomas M. McElrath, Architect, 717 Merit Springs Road, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 

Bob Smith Construction, Inc.   

8076 US Highway 11

Springville, AL 35146

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.IM-I059(409)ETOWAH AND DEKALB COUNTIES, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on December 03, 2021 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Reconstruction (Grading, Drainage, Pavement, and Pavement Removal) on I-59 (Northbound Roadway and the Southbound Outside Shoulder) from 0.390 mile south of the CR-276 (Stephens Gap Road) Overpass northeast of Reece City to approximately 0.500 mile south of the SR-68 (Exit 205) Interchange in Collinsville. Length 10.896 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed By May 17, 2024. A 1.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $131.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $32,775,224 To $40,058,607 .

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER

Transportation Director

November 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 , for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and service required to complete the Gadsden Sports Park Road Patching Project, Bid Request No. 3465, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama. 

Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications, and Contract Documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Printed Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Gadsden Engineering Department, Room 301, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama (phone: (256)-549-4520), by ordering 7 days in advance, for a non-refundable fee of twenty-five (25) dollars per set, Electronic (pdf) copies can be distributed immediately for free. All bidders must be registered with the City of Gadsden Engineering Department in order to submit a bid. Bids received from unregistered bidders will be rejected.

The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, in an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of the bid or ten thousand ($10,000).

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within six (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.  The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and to award the contract to the lowest, responsive bidder. All bidders must comply with requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type work on which the proposal is submitted.

Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et .seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license, before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority.  A current license number must be included on the bid.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Nos. 11246 and 11375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of1968, and Section III of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu.

By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.

Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin.  Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.

THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA

Sherman Guyton, Mayor

Iva Nelson, City Clerk

November 12, 2021

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LEGAL ZONING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Gadsden Board of Adjustment will not hold a meeting in November due to a lack of agenda items.

November 5, and 12, 2021.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Bedwell & Whorton Excavating, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of the Alabama City Center Parking for the City of Gadsden, Alabama.  This notice will appear for four (4) weeks, once weekly beginning on October 22, 2021 and ending on   November 12, 2021.  All claims should be filed with The City of Gadsden 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 or call 256-549-4520.

Jeff Bedwell, Owner

October 22, 29, November 5 and 12, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE

Bedwell & Whorton Excavating, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of the Road Construction of Park Blvd from Gadsden Riverfront Commercial Development to Coosa Landing for the City of Gadsden, Alabama.  This notice will appear for four (4) weeks, once weekly beginning on November 5, 2021 and ending on November 26, 2021.  All claims should be filed with The City of Gadsden 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 or call 256-549-4520.

Jeff Bedwell, Owner

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc., contractor, has completed the Contract for the Stower’s Hill Walking Track Project No. M-017-A, City of Attalla, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify The City of Attalla Engineering Department.

James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc.

P.O. Box 305

Gadsden, AL 35902

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc., contractor, has completed the Contract for the Wildhaven Circle Drainage Improvements for the City of Gadsden, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify The City of Gadsden Engineering Department.

James E. Watts and Sons Contractors, Inc.

P.O. Box 305

Gadsden, AL 35902

November 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2021

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage unit will be disposed of on November 18, 2021 on the business premises of Huff’s Mini Storage.  Huff Min’s Storage is located at 608 Gilbert Ferry Road, Attalla, AL. 35954.

Tasha Vagan.

Unit 21

Huff Min’s Storage

608 Gilbert Ferry Road

Attalla, AL. 35954.

November 5 and 12, 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 12/17/2021.

1989 Dodge Ram 50  – VIN: JB7FL24D6KP021276

Thacker Towing

927 5th Ave NE

Attalla, AL 35954

(256) 546-9994

November 5 and 12, 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 11/30/2021 at 10:00 AM.

2002 KIA – VIN:  KNAFB 121625206250

2005 TOYOTA – VIN:  JTEEP21A250109566

2010 MALIBU – VIN:  KNAGM4AD5041520

2002 GRAND AM – VIN:  1G2NE12F72C245897

2000 MALIBU – VIN:  IG1ND52J8Y61922248

1997 GEO – VIN:  2C1MR5 292V6723988

2005 JEEP – VIN:  1J4GS48K85C570267

2007 SONATA – VIN:  5NPEU46F67H187609

2004 BMW – VIN:  WBAEV33414KW15185

1999 SIERRA – VIN:  1GTEC14W3XEA540585

2007 IMPALA – VIN:  2G1WC58R379279230

2002 MUSTANG – VIN:  1FAFP45X72F231485

2011 HHR – VIN:  3GN8AAFW8BS525981

2003 FOCUS – VIN:  3FAFP31353R185155

2008 SANTA FE – VIN:  5NMSH 73E08H224172

2002 CAMRY – VIN:  JTDBF32K620006119

2014 FORTE  – VIN:  KNAFX4A65E5234299

1994 DODGE – VIN:  2B4GH5 4R8RX357148

2005 ARMADA – VIN:  5N1AA08 B55N738650

1999 LINCOLN – VIN:  1LNFM82W9XY606614

2005 UPLANDER – VIN:  1GNDV33L25D253371

2004 MERCURY – VIN:  2MEFM75W94X609842

2008 SONATA – VIN:  5NPET4 6C28H343736

2007 DODGE – VIN:  2B3KA43 R87H783440

2007 ACCORD – VIN:  1HGCM72307A021700

2001 SOLARA – VIN:  2T1CF22P81C431260

1995 S-10 – VIN:  1GCCS1949S8111038

1992 LINCOLN – VIN:  1LNLM82W7NY646027

2002 – VIN:  3N1CB51DO2L621060

2011 FUSION – VIN:  3FAHP0HA9BR243651

2006 HHR – VIN:  3GNDA13D66S589678

1991 INT. – VIN:  1HTHBGN4MH337548

2010 MAZADA – VIN:  JM1BL1S55A1136280

2008 F150 – VIN:  1FTRF1 2278KC8264

1994 RANGER – VIN:  1FTCR14X3RPB51693

Hare Wrecker Service Inc.

212 E. Air Depot Road

Glencoe, AL. 35905

November 12 and 19, 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 November 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM at 474 George Wallace Drive Gadsden, AL. 35903.

Joey Richardson #103

Kenneth Green #140

Debbie McGlaughn #3

Off Campus Storage

474 George Wallace Drive

Gadsden, AL. 35903

November 12 and 19, 2021

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NOTICE OF SALE

The contents of the following units will be disposed of on Friday November 19, 2021 for charges past due.

April Hess #121

Mickey Deerman #114

Briarmeade Village Mini-Warehouses

409 W. Main Street

Glencoe, AL. 35905

November 12 and 19, 2021

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