IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA JUVENILE DIVISION
T.P. a. minor child (DOB: 08/08/2011), Case No. JU 2020-220.02
K.P. a minor child (DOB: 08/16/2012), Case No. JU 2020-221.02
NOTICE OF PETITION & SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO: De’Rebia Pugh and any unknown father of T.P. a minor child, born at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama on 08//08/2011 to De’Rebia Pugh and K.P. a minor child, born at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama on 08/16/2012 to De’Rebia Pugh. The legal Cm,1ody of T.P. and K. P. was. vested in the Lee County Department of Human Resources on September 9, 2020. De’Rebia Pugh and any unknown father must answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and the Amended Petition for Termination of Parental Rights of De’Rebia Pugh and any unknown father filed in each of these cases in the Juvenile Court of Lee County, Alabama within fourteen (14) days from the last date of Publication of this notice with the Clerk of Court located at the Lee County Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801, or thereafter, a final judgment may be entered in Case JU 2020-220.02 and JU 2020-221.02 terminating their respective parental rights and placing the children for adoption.
Mary Roberson, CIRCUIT CLERK
Hon. Harold S. Patrick Attorney for Lee County DHR
2108-D Gateway Drive Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-0809
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the City of Opelika,
Alabama, until 2:00 p.m., local time, on November 30, 2021, and then publicly opened and
read aloud at Opelika City Hall, 2nd floor conference room, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama.
The contractor will be furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for the
construction of:
Pickleball Courts Facility II
within the City of Opelika, Alabama. This project consists principally of the follow¬ing the construction of 12 pickleball courts. The overall asphalt area:138’ X 223’. Turnkey pricing on delivery and installation meeting all specifications on base, asphalt, fencing, nets, posts, resurfacer, colored play surfacing, and lines.
All bidders on construction projects in excess of $10,000.00 shall file with his bid either a certified check payable to the City of Opelika for an amount not less than five (5) percent of the estimated cost or of the contractor’s bid but in no event more than $10,000.00; or a bid bond payable to the City of Opelika in an amount of not less than five (5) percent of the estimated cost or of the contractor’s bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00.
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 City official; the Bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying the license number on the outside of the envelope in which the bid is delivered. Also, the
contractor shall also be a Certified Tennis Court Builder as designated by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA). The Certified Tennis Court Builder shall be an employee of the Tennis Court Contractor and shall oversee all phases of the new court construction process.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within 90 days after the opening thereof.
All bids must be submitted in an envelope bearing on the outside the name of the Bidder, Bidder’s license number, and name of the project. Envelopes containing bids must be addressed as follows, and delivered to Lillie Finley, Purchasing Dept., City of Opelika, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, AL 36801 or P. O. Box 390, Opelika, AL 36803: “Pickleball Courts Facility II”
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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CARRIE W. WILLIAMS, DECEASED.
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No: 2021-617
Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of November, 2021, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
TERRY L. COOPER
SHIRLEY ANN WILLIAMS HOLMES Co-Personal Representatives
Robert H. Pettey
Samford & Denson, LLP
P.O. Box 2345
Opelika, AL 36803-2345
(334) 745-3504
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STATE OF ALABAMA
LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 2021-620
ESTATE OF JOE FRANK HUGHES, DECEASED
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Letters Testamentary of said Joe Frank Hughes, deceased, having been granted to Timothy Neil Hughes this 3rd day of November 2021, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by the law or the same will be barred.
Timothy Neil Hughes, Personal Representative
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE:THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WINSHIP HEATH, DECEASED. TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Jo Wharton Heath, as Executrix of the Estate of Robert Winship Heath, deceased, on the 1st day of November, 2021, by the Honorable Bill English.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same be barred.
Jo Wharton Heath, Executrix Of the Estate of Robert Winship Heath, Deceased
Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, PC
PO Box 308
Opelika, AL 36803
334-745-7033
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE:THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL AARON MASSINGILL, DECEASED.
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
TO: Any unknown heirs of Samuel Aaron Massingill., deceased, Madonna Massingill, address unknown (adult sister-in-law of Samuel Aaron Massingill., deceased), Daniel Massingill, address uncertain (adult nephew of Samuel Aaron Massingill., deceased).
Please take notice that a Petition to Probate the Will of Samuel Aaron Massingill, in the above styled matter has been filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama by Petitioner Delilah Marshall and that on the 6th day of January, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. (Central time) has been set for a hearing on the same in said Court located at 215 South 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this Petition to Probate the Will of Samuel Aaron Massingill that you must file a written response within thirty (30) days hereof with the clerk of said Probate Court and with counsel for said Petitioner, and/or you must appear the hearing scheduled in this manner
Done this the 2nd day of November, 2021.
Hon. Bill English
Judge of Probate
Lee County, Alabama
Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, PC
PO Box 308
Opelika, AL 36803
(334) 745-7033
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IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of Ivy M. Grantham, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO BE PUBLISHED
Letters of Administration on said deceased having been granted to Linda Grantham Manis, Administrator on this the 16th day of March, 2021, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Administrator.
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RALPH EUGENE HOUSER, DECEASED
CASE NO. 2021-632
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to RUBY A. PRICE, on the 5th day of November, 2021, by the Hon. BILL ENGLISH, Judge of Probate of LEE County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Executrix.
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LEE COUNTY COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Lee County Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., in the Lee County Commission Chambers at the Lee County Courthouse located at 215 South Ninth Street, Opelika, Alabama, 36801, concerning the proposed Noise Ordinance of the Lee County Commission. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be available online at www.leeco.us under Government / County Commission / Proposed Noise Ordinance and can also be reviewed in person in the Lee County Commission Office.
The purpose of the public hearings will be for interested parties to make oral and/or written comments into the public hearing record. Those wishing to make oral comments at the public hearings are also encouraged to submit those comments in writing. All comments must address the subject of the public hearing or issues that have an impact on the County Commission’s ability to meet applicable laws, rules, and regulations affecting the final decision.
Any person wishing to participate in this hearing who needs special accommodations should contact the Lee County Commission Office at (334) 737-3660 at least five working days prior to the hearing.
Attendance at the public hearing is not necessary to have comments included in the public hearing record. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed noise ordinance in writing may do so by submitting their comments by mail no later than 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 to:
Bill English, Chairman
Mailing address: PO Box 666
Opelika, AL 36803-0666
(334) 737-3660
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LOIS JEAN HOTTINGER A/K/A LOIS J. HOTTINGER DECEASED.
CASE NO. 2021-630
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to RICHARD HARRY HOTTINGER, on the 5th day of November 2021, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Personal Representative.
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FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Real Estate Mortgage executed by Jeremy Spradley, an unmarried man, and Brittany Graham, an unmarried woman, to Sorenson & Lopez, LLC; said Real Estate Mortgage being recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, in Mortgages Book 4513, Page 213; said Real Estate Mortgage being last transferred, sold and assigned to First National Bank of America; said Assignment being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama in Mortgages Book 4727, Page 310; the undersigned First National Bank of America as Real Estate Mortgage holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Real Estate Mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Lee County Courthouse, Opelika, on December 14, 2021, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Lee County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot No. 35, SMITHVILLE SUBDIVISION, Lee County, Alabama, according to a map and plat thereof of record, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, in Plat Book 8, Pages 106-107 thereof.
SUBJECT to covenants, restrictions, reservations, easements and rights-of-way, if any, heretofore imposed of record affecting title to said property, municipal zoning ordinances now or hereafter becoming applicable and taxes and/or assessments hereafter becoming due against said property.
AND ALSO: One 2019 Mobile Home bearing Vin #SRB032856AL being of the Make: Southern, Model No: 47TRS14663AH19.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said Real Estate 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 a part of the foreclosure process.
Foster D. Key Attorney for First National Bank of America
P.O. Box 360345 Birmingham, AL 35236 205/987-2211
LIEN HOLDER
First National Bank of America
Post Office Box 980
East Lansing, MI 48826
11/18/2021, 11/24/2021, 12/2/2021
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ORDINANCE NO. 026-21
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING
ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA
(BLACKBERRY RESERVE)
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. FINDINGS. The Council has determined and hereby finds and declares that the following facts are true and correct:
(a) William B Lowe, Jr., (“Lowe”) is the owner of record of that certain real property consisting of approximately 166 acres located along U.S. Highway 431 and Cusseta Road.
(b) Lowe heretofore submitted to the City a development plan for a planned
unit development (“PUD”), entitled “Blackberry Reserve”, consisting of approximately 166 acres.
(c) The proposed development consists of approximately two hundred forty-two (242) single-family lots open space areas, and on-site stormwater detention. The proposed density is 1.45 dwelling units per acre.
(d) The Planning Commission heretofore conducted a public hearing on the proposed development and referred to the City Council its recommendation to approve the proposed development.
(e) It is advisable and in the interest of the City and the public interest that the property described in Section 3 below should be developed as a residential planned unit development.
Section 2. APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The Development Plan as submitted for review is hereby approved and affirmed as required by Section 8.18N of the Zoning Ordinance of the City.
Section 3. DESIGNATION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. The official Zoning Map is hereby amended and the zoning classification for the following parcel of land shall be changed from a R-1 District (Low Density Residential District) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the official zoning map of the City.
Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 29, Township 20, Range 27 East, in Lee County, Alabama and thence run North degrees 30 minutes West for a distance of 4009.0 feet; thence run North 87 degrees 25 minutes East for 195.7 feet to a point on the easterly margin of the right of way of Central of Georgia Railway and which is the point of beginning of the tract of land here to be described. From said point of beginning run thence North 87 degrees 25 minutes East for 2484.3 feet; thence run North I degree 40 minutes West 3821 feet more or less to the southern margin of Lee Road 389; thence run Southwesterly along the Southern margin of said road for 2875 feet more or less to the easterly margin of the right of way of Central of Georgia Railway; thence run Southerly along the East margin of said right of way 2792 more or less to the point of beginning.
Less and except certain one-acre of real estate, more or less, which has been used as a cemetery as described in Deed Book 2225 at Page 398, Probate Office, Lee County, Alabama.
Section 4. RETENTION OF COPIES OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Copies of the Development Plan shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, City Planner, City Engineer and Building Official and shall be open for public inspection.
Section 5. REPEALER. Any ordinance or part thereof in conflict with provisions of this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption, approval and publication as required by law.
Section 7. PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 16th day of November, 2021.
/s/ Eddie Smith PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones CITY CLERK
TRANSMITTED TO MAYOR on this the 17th day of November, 2021.
/s/ Russell A. Jones CITY CLERK
ACTION BY MAYOR
APPROVED this the 17th day of November, 2021.
/s/ Gary Fuller MAYOR
ATTEST:
/s/ Russell A. Jones CITY CLERK
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF BRENDA LONG, Deceased
PROBATE COURT LEE COUNTY
CASE NO.: 2021-148
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Take Notice that LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of said deceased having been granted to Tia Trenise Minger on the 28th day of April, 2021, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama.
Notice id hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Tia Trenise Minger
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