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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Shane Fail and wife, Stacey M Fail, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for EquiFirst Corporation, on September 11, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, at Instrument Number, 3255455; and subsequently transferred to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF APRIL 1, 2007 STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-EQ1; U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-EQ1, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on June 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Begin at the Southeast corner of Lot 9, Block “B”, in the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, thence North along the East line of said lot 100 feet, thence West 165 feet to a point in the West line of said lot, which is 100 feet Northerly of the SW corner, thereof thence South and along the West line of said lot 100 feet to the SW corner; thence East and along the South line 147.9 feet to the Southeast thereof, the point of beginning; and embracing a portion of Lot 9 in Block “B”, in R.R. Yeats Subdivision, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C” pages 26-27, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
Tax parcel # 20-01-01-0001-040.001 (“Parcel 1”)
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Commence at the Southwest corner of Lot 9, Block B of the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book C, page 27, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and run in a Northerly direction along the West line of said Lot 9, 115.06 feet to a point, which is the point of beginning; thence continue Northerly along the West line 86.74 feet to a point; thence run right and run in an Easterly direction to a point in the East line of said Lot 9, which is 200 feet from the Southeast corner of Lot 9; thence run right and run in a Southerly direction along the East line of said Lot 9, 100 feet to a point; thence turn an angle of 94 degrees 33 minutes 26 seconds left and run in a Westerly direction 161.43 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing a portion of Lot 9, Block B of the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book C, page 27, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama
Tax parcel # 20-01-01-0-001-040.000 (“Parcel 2”)
Commonly known as 131 Hood Road, Rainbow City, Alabama 35906
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense 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.
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-EQ1
Transferee
Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle
244 Inverness Center Drive
Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 970-2233
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Sherry Death Whorton was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/16/2020 Estate Carolyn H. Death 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
April 10, 17, and 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Donna Jo Wrenn was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/12/2020 Estate Evelyn H. Bellamy 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
April 10, 17 and 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jonathan Butler was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/25/2020 Estate Arthur Frank Woodget 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
April 10, 17 and 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Phyllis Charlotte Wilson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/06/2020 Estate Marvin James Wilson 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
April 10, 14 and 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
William Kent Walker was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/21/2020 Estate Louise F. Thornton 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
April 10, 17 and 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jan Darnell Posey Joslyn, was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/25/2020 Estate of Joann Havene Turley Posey 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
April 10, 17 & 24, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Tina Kinsey Quarles was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/01/2020 Estate Roland Leonard New 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
April 17, 24 and May 1, 2020
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NOTICE TO CREDITOR
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND SENTER, DECEASED
CASE NO: S-10884
TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Jeffrey Ashley, as Administrator of the Estate of Raymond Senter, deceased, on the 11th day of March, 2020, 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 or the same will be barred.
Jason Knowles
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
Attorney for
Administrator
400 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL. 35901
256-547-7200
April 17, 24 and May 1, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Clifford Brady Mayo was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/02/2020 Estate Annie Ruth Mayo 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Brian Bankston was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/230/2020 Estate William Ross Bankston 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
April 17, 24, and May 1, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Robert E. Bell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/20/2020 Estate Helene Gertrude 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Mary Reese was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/14/2020 Estate Danny Lyn Reese 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Maxwell T. Burford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/20/2020 Estate Vicki Estes Burford 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeffrey Guffey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/14/2020 Estate Danny Lynn Guffey 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Susan Burroughs Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/02/2020 Estate Stanley 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Nancy Grant was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/09/2020 Estate Mozell Hessey 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Paula Huff was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/08/2020 Estate Mary Nell Couch 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF: BOBBY RAY HARP, DECEASED
CASE NO: S-10756
Take notice that Letters of Testamentary having been granted to ALLEN RAY BATTLES, as Personal Representative of the Estate of BOBBY RAY HARP, deceased on the 7th day of April, 2020 by this Court.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.
Scott Hassell
Probate Judge
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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ESTATE NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Rondal David Rector, Deceased
In the PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case # S-10681
TO: Leon Rector, Mary Jones, Claire Forrester and William Rector
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this court a petition to sell the property belonging to Rondal David Rector located at 1035 Skyview Drive, Southside, Alabama 35907 along with a contract and approval to sell said property to Lisa B. Metcalfe.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED to be and appear before this court on 9th day of June, 2020 at 10:00 AM when said notice will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why this petition to sell not be granted.
This the 22nd day of April, 2020.
Scott W. Hassell
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Barnie Lee Dickinson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 4/14/2020 Estate Hoyt R. Senter 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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FILE CLAIMS
Jan Ghazal was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 3/24/2020 Estate J L Richardson 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
April 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. 0-12-20
Adopting the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan and the 2020 CDBG Budget
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:
Section 1. The document entitled, City of Gadsden, Alabama 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan is hereby adopted as the five-year strategic plan for allocating and leveraging CDBG funds for the Community Development Block Grant program year beginning June 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2024.
Section 2. The document entitled, City of Gadsden, Alabama 2020 Annual Action Plan is hereby adopted as the one-year use of CDBG funds as the action strategy to complete the goals of meeting the needs set forth in the Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program year beginning June 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2021.
Section 3. The document entitled, Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Budget totaling $1,077,180.00, is hereby adopted as the budget of authorized expenditures by the City of Gadsden for the Community Development Block Grant (1,057,800) to be received from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant program year beginning June 1, 2020 and ending May 31, 2021 and from projected program income ($20,000.00).
Section 4. The Community Development Department, Planning Department and the City Clerk shall maintain true and correct copies of the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020 Annual Action Plan and the 2020 CDBG Budget in their offices at all times during the stated program years. The Finance Director shall maintain a true and correct copy of the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in her office at all times during the program year.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on April 14, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
April 24, 2020
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ORDINANCE NO. O-13-20
Amending Fiscal Year 2020 General Fund Budget
WHEREAS, the City of Gadsden applied for and accepted a grant from the Department of Justice under the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding in the amount of $119,167.00 to be used for the purchase of protective equipment and for reimbursement of overtime expenses associated with COVID19; and
WHEREAS, the majority of this funding will be used for overtime in the amount of $89,167.00, leaving the balance of $30,000.00 to cover supply expenses.
Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the General Fund Budget adopted by Ordinance No. O-29-19 (Fiscal Year 2020 Budget), is amended by increasing the revenue account #192-8555-331.06-00 in the amount of $119,167.00, by increasing the account #192-8555-428.10-20 in the amount of $71,637.00, by increasing account #192-8555-428.15-05 in the amount of $1,039.00, by increasing account #192-8555-428.15-10 in the amount of $13,625.00, by increasing account #192-8555-428.15-30 in the amount of $2,866.00 and by increasing account #192-8555-4280.30.50 in the amount of $30,000.00.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Gadsden, Alabama, at an open public meeting held on April 14, 2020.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
April 24, 2020
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PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BORLN TO ALANNAH NICOLE TURLEY
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN FATHER, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN.
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of a child born April 22, 2019 to ALLANAH NICOLE TURLEY, natural mother, set to be heard on June 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Please be advised that should you intent to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with John W. Jennings, Jr., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.
Done this 6th day of April, 2020.
John W. Jennings, Jr.
Jennings & Messer, P.C.
111 South 10th Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900166-CDR
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,581.00 U.S. Currency,
Defendant
In Re: Ryan
Gauthier
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of June 2020. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 2nd day of April, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900165-CDR
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
1999 Toyota 4Runner
VIN# JT3GN87R7X0124610,
Defendant
In Re: Gary Blake Whitt, David E.
Williams
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED VEHICLE:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of June 2020. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said vehicle.
DONE this the 2nd day of April, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900198-CDR
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,479.00 U.S. Currency,
Defendant
In Re: Kristopher Yow, Jr.
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 5th day of June 2020. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 2nd day of April, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900049-GCD
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$3,000.00 U.S. Currency,
Ruger SR9 9MM
Serial # 331-84599,
Mosin Nagant Rifle
Marlin 30/30
Serial # 15053933
Revelation 12GA
Serial # H540412
Remington 20GA
Serial # 3818472
Stevens 12GA
Serial # 0666765
Defendant
In Re: Thomas Burns
Jacqueline Chandler
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY AND 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 property. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 19th day of June 2020. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 20th day of April, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2020
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-20-900216-GCD
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,500.00 U.S. Currency,
Defendant
In Re: Billy
Freeman Abner
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture and ultimate disposition of the above described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 12th day of June 2020. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 14th day of April, 2020
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2020
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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 05/15/2020 at 9:00 AM
1994 Mazda – VIN: JM1BG2265R0738407
2004 Honda – VIN: 1HGCF86611A092514
2002 Dodge – VIN: 1B7GL1 2X52S715000
2007 Toyota -VIN: JTNBE46K873077052
Hare Wrecker Service
212 East Air Depot Rd.
Glencoe, AL. 35905
256-492-1585
April 17 and 24, 2020
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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 05/29/2020 at 10:00 AM
1997 Ford – VIN: 1FMCU22X1VUC86735
2001 Mazda – VIN: 4F2YU 07141KM16967
1996 Toyota – VIN: 4T18F12B4TU118900
2009 Toyota – VIN: 4T1BE46 K09U299744
2003 Nissan – VIN: 1N6DD26T 73C406618
1991 Dodge – VIN: 1B7GL2 3Y8MS307784
1990 Toyota – VIN: 1NXAE94A4LZ155317
Hare Wrecker Service
212 East Air Depot Rd.
Glencoe, AL. 35905
256-492-1585
April 17 and 24, 2020
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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 05/29/2020
2005 Nissan Murano – VIN: JN8AZ08W65W405985
Thacker Towing
927 5th Avenue NE
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 546-9994
April 24 and May 1, 2020
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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MAURICE JOHNSON and
KATIE G JOHNSON,
PLAINTIFFS
V.
CV-2020-900224
A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED ASFOLLOWS:
EAST 25 FEET OF LOT 178 OF THE
ORIGINAL SURVEY OF GADSDEN, ON
UNRECORDED PLAT.
and
ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES,
including any persons claiming any present
interest therein and including any persons
claiming any future, contingent, reversionary,
remainder, or other interest therein, who may
claim any interest in the above described property,
DEFENDANTS.
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY
NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS: any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future contingent, reversionary, reminder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described real property:
East 25 feet of lot 178 of the original survey of Gadsden, on unrecorded plat.
Please take notice that Maurice Johnson and Katie G. Johnson have filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County seeking to quiet title to the above described property. The above named defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer said Complaint on or before May 25, 2020, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number CV-2020-90024.
Done this 23 day of April, 2020.
CASSANDRA “SAM” JOHNSON,
Clerk of the Court
April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2020