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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the terms of that mortgage executed on May 23, 2014 by Petronilo Diaz, Jr. & wife, Morgan Diaz, to EvaBank, which said mortgage is recorded in Book Instrument 3402724, Page in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and default continuing, and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the following described property will be sold at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door of said County, in Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on January 15, 2021:
PARCEL ONE: A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at a point on the North line of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 25, Township 11 South, Range 5 East in Etowah county, Alabama, which point is 289.5 feet East of the Northwest corner thereof thence continue in an Easterly direction and along the North line of said forty a distance of 345.0 feet; thence in a Southeasterly direction forming an interior angle of 133 degrees 10 minutes a distance of 258.4 feet; thence in a Southwesterly direction, forming an interior angle of 81 degrees 06 minutes, a distance of 406.6 feet; thence in a Northwesterly direction forming an interior angle of 80 degrees 14 minutes a distance of 452.0 feet to the point of beginning of the above described land, lying and being in the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼), Section Twenty-Five (25), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Five (5) East, in Etowah County, Alabama and containing 2.85 acres, more or less, and being subject to the reservation of all minerals, mineral and mining rights, privileges and interests in, wider and upon said above described lands, public roads, and easements, if any.
PARCEL TWO: An easement 15 feet in width for a private road leading from the property described in Parcel one above to the Birmingham-Chattanooga Highway, being more particularly described as follows:
For a point of beginning, commence at the Northwest corner of the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ and from thence run East and along the North line of said forty a distance of 289.5 feet to the Northwest comer of the property described in Parcel One above; thence run in a Southeasterly direction and along the Southwest line of the property described in Parcel One above a distance of 452 feet to the Southwest corner of the property described in Parcel One above, said point being the point of beginning of the easement herein described and from said point of beginning, continue in a Southeasterly direction to the Birmingham-Chattanooga Highway; thence run in an Easterly direction and along the Northerly line of said Birmingham-Chattanooga Highway to a point 15 feet, measured at right angles, to said first described line; thence rim in Northwesterly direction, and parallel to and at all lines 15 feet Northeasterly, measured at right angles to said first above described lands, to the Southerly line of the property described in Parcel One above; thence run in a Westerly direction and along the Southerly line of the lands described in Parcel One above to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼) of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼) in Section Twenty-Five (25), Township Eleven (11) South of Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.
SOURCE OF TITLE: Instrument Number 3266332 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.
Including a 2008 Riverbirch mobile home, VIN # RB07AL12070 located thereon.
This conveyance is made subject to matters of survey and other matters of record, if any.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost of foreclosure.
EvaBank, Mortgagee
Dewayne N. Morris
Attorney for Mortgagee
2131 Third Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
December 18, 25, 2020, and January 1, 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 Sandra G. Minton and Charles Minton to Community Credit Union, now known as WinSouth Credit Union, on the 10th day of February, 2003, said mortgage being recorded as Document Number M-20030670 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and modified on the 13th day of March, 2018 as Instrument Number 3464578 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, WinSouth Credit Union, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door in Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 15th day of January, 2021, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Parcel #1: Lot One (1) in the Central Alabama City Addition, according to the
map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 184, Probate Office, Etowah
County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Parcel #2: A lot or parcel of land described as beginning at a point where the
South line of Fraction 4 (otherwise known as the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4) in
Section 6, Township 12 South, Range 6 East intersects the West line of Seventh
Street and from thence running in a Westerly direction and along the South line of
said Fraction 4 a distance of 110 feet, more or less, to the East line of a 10 ft.
alley; thence in a Northerly direction and along the East line of said alley a
distance of 0.7 ft; thence in an Easterly direction and on a line which is parallel
with the South line of Kyle Avenue to a point in the West line of Seventh Street a
distance of 7.8 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning and being a portion of
Fraction 4, Section 6, Township 12 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian,
Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Parcel #3: All right, title and interest in and to the party wall located along the
North line of Parcel #2 hereinabove described and a party wall agreement
executed by Mae Riley Hood and E. E. McClendon and Lila Lee McClendon on
July 31, 1940 and recorded in Misc. Record “O”, Page 427, Probate Office,
Etowah County, Alabama.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said
mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The sale will be subject to the rights of
redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.
A. DAVIS BAILEY
Brunson & Walker Attorneys, P.C.
301 Broad Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
Phone 256-546-9205
December 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 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 Pamela S. Junkins to WinSouth Credit Union on the 4th day of January, 2018, said mortgage being recorded as Instrument Number 3461487 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, WinSouth Credit Union, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door in Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 15th day of January, 2021, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commence at an axle marking the SW corner of NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 21,
Township 12, South, Range 7 East; thence along the West line of said forty North
01E13’ 16” West 280.75 feet to a 1.5” square iron, also being the point of
beginning; thence continue along said forty line North 01E 00’ 44” West 688.55
feet to a ó” capped rebar (LS# 21183) on the Easter R/W of College Street (06’
R/W); thence along said R/W North 11E 47’ 40” East 84.22 feet to a ó” capped
rebar (LS# 21183); thence leaving said R/W North 89E 57’ 24” East 208.55 feet to
ó” capped rebar (LS# 21183); thence South 15E 29’ 04” West 800.08 feet to the
point of beginning. Said description being a portion of Fraction “A”, Fractional
Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 7 East, lying South of the Old Cherokee
Indian Boundary Line, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said
mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The sale will be subject to the rights of
redemption by those parties entitled to redeem under the laws of the State of Alabama.
A. DAVIS BAILEY
Brunson & Walker Attorneys, P.C.
301 Broad Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
Phone 256-546-9205
December 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 2021
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FILE CLAIMS
Martha Ann Griffith Lavender appointed Personal Representative on 11/10/2020 Estate of Evia Zell Griffith 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Kane Kulas appointed Personal Representative on 11/12/2020 Estate of Kathy Kulas 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Brady Gaige Simmons appointed Personal Representative on 11/12/2020 Estate of George Simmons, Jr. 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jerry Paul Tinsley appointed Personal Representative on 11/13/2020 Estate of Charles Aubrey Tinsley 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Karen Stewart appointed Personal Representative on 11/10/2020 Estate of Wallace A. Stewart, Jr. 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Janice M. Rudder appointed Personal Representative on 11/17/2020 Estate of Thomas Nolan Ingram 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Joni M. Kimbril appointed Personal Representative on 11/17/2020 Estate of Donna Rose Ezekiel 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Ralph Jackson Plemons, Jr. appointed Personal Representative on 10/29/2020 Estate of Annie Sue Plemons 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jimmy Livingston, was appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/10/2020 Estate of Jeanette Thompson, 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
December 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Teresa Newman was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 12/01/2020 Estate of Betty Frances Scott Golden, 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
December 18, 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021
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FILE CLAIMS
James Frank Bevis, III, was appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/12/2020 Estate of Kathryn M. Bevis, 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
December 18, 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021
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ORDINANCE
NO. O-30-20
Amending Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
WHEREAS, Gadsden/Etowah EMA has been awarded reimbursement grants from the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program totaling the amount of $150,961.04 for the Gadsden/Etowah EMA, City of Gadsden Police Department, Glencoe Fire Department, and Ball Play Bend Fire Department.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the General Fund Budget adopted by Ordinance No. O-24-20 (Fiscal Year 2021 Budget), is amended by increasing the following accounts:
#151-5460-332-00-00 State Grants in the amount of $150,962.00
#151-5460-425-30.50 Other Supplies in the amount of $980.00
#151-5460-425-43.30 Non-Cap Equipment in the amount of $80,943.00
#151-5460-425-60.15 Dues & Subscriptions in the amount of $13,774.00
#151-5460-425-60.25 Training & Travel in the amount of $4,299.00
#151-5460-425-70.30 Capital Equipment in the amount of $50,966.00
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on December 15, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION
NO. R-399-20
Ordering Abatement of Nuisance
Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at
1405 KENTUCKY AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:
Lots 45 and 46 of Lot J Pinehurst Subdivision as shown in Plat Book C, Page 57 in the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. And a portion of Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 6 East, lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.
is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and
Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to RONNIE POLLARD, P.O. BOX 4252, GADSDEN, AL, subject to a mortgage in favor of COMMUNITY HOME BANC, INC., P.O. BOX 382165, BIRMINGHAM, 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 December 15, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION
NO. R-400-20
Ordering Abatement of Nuisance
Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at
1411 EASTVIEW AVENUE in District 1 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:
Lot Number Twelve (12) in Block Number One (1) in College Heights Second Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 73, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon, subject to those certain restrictive covenants dated May 3, 1946, and recorded in Book “315”, page 479, said Probate Office.
is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and
Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to KELVIN A. BOTHWELL and MARY BOTHWELL, 850 NOBLE ROAD, ATTALLA, 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 December 15, 2020
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION
NO. R-401-20
Ordering Abatement of Nuisance
Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at
920 AVENUE F in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:
Lot Number Nine (9) in Block Number Twenty-Eight (28) Re-Arrangement of the Gadsden Land & Improvement Company’s Thornton Addition, as recorded in Book of Town Plats “B” pages 334 and 335 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama. The party of the second part assumes and agrees to pay any municipal improvements in favor of the City of Gadsden assessed against any of the foregoing described premises.
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 STATE OF ALABAMA, P.O. BOX 327210, MONTGOMERY, 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 December 15, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION
NO. R-402-20
Ordering Abatement of Nuisance
Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at
1015 FAIRVIEW AVENUE in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:
Lot Number Fifteen (15) in Block Number Three (3) in the Moore & Hopson Addition to Gadsden, according to map thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Page 120, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and
Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to 1ST EQUITY HOMES, LLC, 7284 CASEY CIRCLE, APT. A, TACOMA, WA, the Estate of VESTER MARTIN, VESTER LEE MARTIN SR EST c/o VESTER MARTIN JR, 10065 JENSON DRIVE SE, YELM, WA.
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 December 15, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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RESOLUTION
NO. R-403-20
Ordering Abatement of Nuisance
Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at
1017 NOCCALULA ROAD (COMMERCIAL BUILDING) in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:
Lots 19, 20 and 21, Block 35, Bellevue Highlands 1st Addition, as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 286-290, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.
This conveyance is subject to subdivision restrictions, utility, drainage and sewer easements, and minimum setback lines, if any, applicable to the aforesaid property appearing of record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. This conveyance is also subject to any prior reservation, severance or conveyance of minerals or mineral rights.
is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and
Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to DONALD CAUSEY, 1017 NOCCALULA ROAD, GADSDEN, AL, P.O. BOX 775, GADSDEN, AL, 495 RIVER RIDGE RD, GADSDEN, AL, 364 SUTTON BRIDGE 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 December 15, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
December 25, 2020
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NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: CHRISTOPHER N. THOMPSON:
You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Specific Performance to land has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama in Civil Action Number: 31-CV-2020-900638.00.
You must file with the Clerk of Court, and serve upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Jack Floyd, an answer to the Complaint within 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or default judgment will be entered against you.
Dated this the 30 day of November, 2020.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Clerk
Jack Floyd
Attorney for Plaintiff
808 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL. 35901
256-547-6328
December 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2020
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. S-11170
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE REBECCA ELLEN, DECEASED
TO: Janna E. Tidwell
You will hereby take notice that on this day came Jamen Logen Ellen and produced to the Court a paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Janice Rebecca Ellen, deceased, and petitions the Court to admit the said Will to probate and record as the Last Will and Testament of the said deceased.
You are notified to be and appear before me, should you so desire, at my office in the located at the Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, at 10:00 o’clock, A.M. on the 16th day of February 2021, when the petition will be considered, and show, if anything you have allege, why said paper writing should not be admitted to probate and record, as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.
Ordered on this the 14th day of December 2020.
Scott W. Hassell
Probate Judge
December 18, 25, 2020 and January 1 and 8, 2021
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900593-GCD
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$5,528.00 U.S. Currency
1993 Chevrolet GMT-400
VIN # 1GCDC14Z2PZ127815
2000 Harley Davidson XL1200
VIN # 1HD1CGP12YK133621
1995 Harley Davidson XL883
VIN# 1HD4CFM11SY226193
Taurus .38 Special +P
Serial # GP8982
North American Arms .22 Magnum
Serial # E209153,
US Revolver Comp .32 Pistol
Serial # 16621L
DEFENDANT
In Re: Robert Daniel Terry
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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, vehicles, and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of January 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 15th day of December 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 2021
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900614-WBO
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
1999Chevrolet Malibu
VIN # 1G1ND52M4X6254656
$575.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANT
In Re: Michael Jerome Edwards
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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 currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of January 2021. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency and vehicle.
DONE this the 15th day of December 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 2021
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900616-SJS
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$21,720.00 U.S. Currency
F.I.E. E15 Handgun
No Serial #
Phoenix Arms HP22A
Serial # 4514973
DEFENDANT
In Re: Phillip Trent Waldrop
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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 and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of January 2021. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency and vehicle.
DONE this the 16th day of December 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 2021
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900617-CDR
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$63,298.00 U.S. Currency,
Smith & Wesson SD 40
Serial # FZW7907
Smith & Wesson M & P22
Serial # DFN6504
Hi-Point C9
Serial # P1001694S
DEFENDANT
In Re: Dirie Dtaurus Carlisle
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
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 and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of January 2021. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency and vehicle.
DONE this the 16th day of December 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
December 18, 25, 2020, January 1, and 8, 2021
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PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
IMPROVEMENTS TO HOKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOR THE
ETOWAH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
GADSDEN, ALABAMA
MCKEE PROJECT NO. 16-137
Requirements for Pre-qualification: All potential bidders shall contact the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com to receive the criteria to be used for the pre-qualification of this project (AIA Document A305 and Questionnaire).
Pre-qualification proposals will be received at the office of McKee and Associates Architects, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, AL 36104 until, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 1:00 PM. Forms should be emailed to mckeeplans@gmail.com.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held: date & time to be published at a later date.
The sealed proposal as described above shall be received by Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent at Etowah County Board of Education located at 3200 West Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, AL 35904 | Phone 256.549.7560, date & time to be published at a later date.
All General Contractors bidding this project shall be required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance.
The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
A certified check or Bid Bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s sealed 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.
PDF’s of the project can be requested by going to our website www.mckeeassoc.com and selecting “Project Information” then continue to Active Projects Menu, select the project by name. Select “Click here to Request Drawings and Bid Information” Fill out the form to the right to request bid documents. Once the request form has been received, instruction will be provided so that 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 properly signed up to receive documents 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 a deposit of $75.00 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 thru the following e-mail account: durbinc@mckeeassoc.com. The Architect will not accept inquires via telephone or fax.
Completion Time: See Scope of Work in Project Manual.
Supervision: Contractor to provide Superintendent(s) to ensure proper supervision for all work.
Owner:
Dr. Alan Cosby, Superintendent
Etowah County Board of Education
3200 West Meighan Blvd.
Gadsden, AL 35904
Phone 256.549.7560
Architect:
McKee and Associates Architects, Inc.
631 South Hull Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: 334.834.9933
December 18, 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF NOAH JAMES CLICK AND LAUREN CLICK
CASE NO. A-1676
NOTICE TO: Any person claiming to be the father of R.K.C., born in Etowah County, Alabama on 1-14-17, to M.L.C., the natural mother
Please take notice that a Petition For Adoption have been filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama by Noah James Click and Lauren Kay Click and that the Hearing is set on the 17th day of February, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.
Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption you must fila a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with counsel for said Petitioners whose address is shown below and with the Clerk of the said Probate Court, 800 Forest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
This the 16th day of December 2020.
Scott Hassell
Probate Judge
Attorney for Petitioners:
Jason Knowles
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC.
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL. 35901
December 18, 25, 2020, January 1 and 8, 2021
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
SARAH CALHOUN STEVENSON, Plaintiff
Case No.: DR-2010-377.02
BRIAN COMER MITCHELL, Defendant
Publication Notice
Brian Comer Mitchell, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Gerry Rhea Calhoun and Sarah Calhoun Stevenson’s Joint Petition for Modification regarding the minor child E.V.M and other relief requested by them, within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this notice, or therefore a judgment by default and/or order of the court may be rendered against Brian Comer Mitchell in Case No: DR-210-377.02 in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama. The answer must be filed with the Etowah County Circuit Clerk, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL. 35901 or with the Intervenor’s Attorney, Chad Kilgore, P.O. Box 566, Gadsden, AL. 35902
Dated this day December 4, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Clerk
Etowah County Circuit Court
Chad Kilgore, Attorney for Intervenor
P.O. Box 566
Gadsden, AL. 35902
256-504-0161December 11, 18, 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at 11:00 AM, a hearing is set to be heard in The Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama on the disposition of the remains of Westley Howard Brooks, DOB: 7/07/1958 and DOD: 12/08/2020 and last known address 917 Martin Ave., Gadsden, AL. 35903
December 25, 2020
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at 11:30 A.M, a hearing is set to be heard in The Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama on the disposition of the remains of Kathy Shadwrick, DOB: 12/03/1955 and DOD: 12/19/2020 and last known address 5910 Michelle Drive, Hokes Bluff, AL. 35903
December 25, 2020
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following storage buildings will be sold by Off Campus Storage at 10:00 AM on Friday January 22, 2021 at 474 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35903
Stephanie Blevins – #9
Kenneth Thomas Jr. – #13
Venetta Byers – #69 & 150
William Gaddis – #E
Dontarrus Mitchell – #131
Kenneth Green – #140
Jerry Kendrick – #149
Betty Bothwell – #72
Theresa Hogg – #82
December 25, 2020 and January 1, 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 1/29/2021.
2003 DODGE NEON – VIN: 1B3ES56 C93D235932
2013 KIA SOUL – VIN: KNDJT2A 60D7537233
2002 HONDA ACCORD – VIN: 1HGCG16552A027405
2003 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER – VIN: 1GNDS1 3S732165512
1995 TOYOTA CAMRY – VIN: 4T1SK12E2SU494919
Thacker Towing
927 5th Avenue NE
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 546-9994
December 25, 2020 and January 1, 2021