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BID NOTICES
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACT NO. 2 – WATER METER REPLACEMENT – DWSRF FS010382-01 will be received by the St Stephens Water System at the Water System Office until Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.
Contract No. 1 – Principal items of work include the following: repainting the interior and exterior of the existing 445,000 gallon water storage tank; making necessary repairs and/or replacing the ladder gate, water level indicator, roof vent, overflow flat & screen; tank lettering/logo; electrical system retrofits; and other related work.
Contract No. 2 – Principal items of work include the following: 350 – 5/8”X3/4” residential water meters, curb stops, and double check valves; 3 – 1” water meters, curb stops, and double check valves; 1 – 2” water meter, curb stop, and double check valve; radio meter reading system & billing software upgrade; and other related appurtenances.
Plans and Specifications may be examined at the St Stephens Water System; 19277 County Road 34; St Stephens, Alabama 36569.
To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete proposals made available by the Owner. Complete digital project bidding documents are available upon an online payment of a non-refundable fee of $40.00 by visiting our website – www.southernengineeringsolutions.com and clicking the “Currently Bidding” link at the top of the page. A free one-time membership registration with Quest CDN will be required. Please contact questcdn.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com if you require assistance in registration, downloading, or working with this digital project information. Optional complete paper bid documents are available at Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc.; P O Box 610; 201 East Troy Street; Andalusia, Alabama 36420, upon payment of a refundable (if plans are returned in reusable condition within 10 days of bid opening) deposit of $80.00. Bid documents will be mailed only upon receipt of deposit. If paper option is chosen, checks shall be made payable to Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc. No paper bid documents will be distributed later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Each bidder must submit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to submit a 100% performance bond and a 50% payment bond.
Each bidder must be licensed as a Contractor in the State of Alabama in accordance with provisions of Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Code of Alabama, 1985, and must submit with his bid satisfactory evidence of such license. Bidders will not be required to prequalify.
Jack Johnson, President
St Stephens Water System
Washington County News October 18, 25, and November 1, 2024
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FORECLOSURE NOTICES
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in payment of indebtedness secured by mortgage executed to HAROLD L. ODOM, on the 28th of February, 2023, by EDWINA B. THOMAS, and recorded in Mortgage Book 537 at page 42, et. seq., in Office of Probate Judge of Washington County, Alabama, the undersigned, by power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to highest bidder for cash at front door of the Washington County Courthouse, in the City of Chatom, Alabama on November 8, 2024, during legal hours of sale, the following real estate in Washington County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that portion of SW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4, Section 34, Township 4 North, Range 1 West, Washington County, Alabama, which lies South of the Topton Road; containing 1 acre, more or less.
Sale is made for purpose of paying indebtedness secured by said mortgage, and expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
HAROLD L. ODOM
CHATOM, ALABAMA
MORTGAGEE
Washington County News October 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED CARPENTER, DECEASED
CASE NO. PC2024-057
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mildred Carpenter, deceased, having been granted to LISA CARPENTER on the 1st day of October, 2024, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington County, Alabama, 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.
s/Nick Williams
PROBATE JUDGE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Administratrix
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News October 11, 18, 25, 2024
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2024-059
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF JIM A. SMITH, DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary as Executor of the Will of Jim A. Smith, deceased, having been granted to Gregory Box on the 26th day of September, 2024, by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of said County, 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.
NICK WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF PROBATE
HAROLD L. ODOM
Attorney for Executor
P. O. Box 1087
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Washington County News October 4, 11, 18, 2024
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Election Notice
NOTICE
We, the undersigned, constituting the Appointing Board as per Section 17-1-2, and acting in accordance with Section 17-8-1 of the Alabama Election Law, hereby and herein make appointment of the following Washington County election officials for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
s Debbie Owens
Appointed/Probate Office
s Jennifer Lindsey
Appointed/Circuit Clerk
s Richard Stringer, Sheriff
NOTICE OF POLL WORKER
APPOINTMENT
I, NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of Probate, of Washington County, Alabama, do hereby certify the attached list to be an accurate listing of poll workers for Washington County, Alabama, (Sec. 17-8-2, 1975 Ala. Code) for the upcoming General Election to be held Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. If for any reason you cannot work, please contact Chief Clerk, Debbie Owens, or Tammy Jordan at 251-847-2201 as soon as possible so someone else can be appointed in your place immediately.
For those herein listed poll workers there will be only ONE poll worker training session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama.
Poll Tablet class will be from 5:00-6:00 P.M. for Inspectors, Poll Tablet Clerks, and Student Poll workers.
Poll School will be from 6:00-7:00 for all other clerks, and clerks listed above.
Act 2006-327 allows the chief inspector $225.00 and each clerk $200.00 for working on Election Day, but you MUST attend your training session accordingly to qualify and receive the higher pay level!
/S NICK WILLIAMS
NICK WILLIAMS, PROBATE JUDGE
2024 General Poll Workers
Hobson Fire House
Mary Alice Everett-Inspector
Gerald Everett
Lynn Welborn
Tammy Beech
Frankville Firehouse
Sheri Bush-Inspector
Sheryl Hare
Larry Boykin
Savannah Hare
Millry Fire House
Lisa Cranford- Inspector
Margaret Turner
Betty Hicks
Minnie Havard
Red Creek Fire House
Michael Odom -Inspector
Jessica Lynette Beasley
Roxie Odom
Marvie Giles
Copeland Assembly of God Gym
Judy Dearmon-Inspector
Evelena Tate
Cynthia Ellen Chestang
Shnell Wade
Yarbo Fire House
Dale Carpenter-Inspector
Ulanda Kidd
Debra Tucker
Erica Walker
Laton Hill Fire House
William Lee Hill-Inspector
Sylvia Williams
Jimmy Lindsey
Gretchen Gunter
Fruitdale Fire House
Marty Coaker-Inspector
Judy Ard
Jordan Cordell
Rosetta Kirksey
Deer Park Fire House
Patty Ledbetter-Inspector
Maxine Atkins
Brenda Bivens
Melanie Baxter
Charity Chapel Fire House
Gail Helveston-Inspector
Mary McAdams
Jewell Andrews
Wanda Everette
Tibbie Fire House
Patricia Thornton-Inspector
Anna Denning
Ida Williams
Desha Rhodes
Fairford Fire House
Barbara Johnston-Inspector
Myrtle Weaver
Tara Chestang Weaver
Janice Roberts
McIntosh Community Center
Adrian Griffin-Inspector
Sylvia Adams
Shelita Adams
Marquita Thomas
Mowa Choctaw Center
Pamela Carlisle- Inspector
Clara Johnston
Sue Barnes
Tarasita Gale
Wagarville Fire House
Marty Williams-Inspector
Tammy Gilpin
Lynn Powell
Carrie Creer
Myra Lankford
Leroy Fire House
Virginia (Micki) Savage-Inspector
Susan Kennedy
Kathy Etheredge
Florence Simon
St. Stephens Nutrition Center
Virginia Nell Busby-Inspector
Annette Cannon
Barbara Davis
Patricia Boman
Chatom Court House
Rose McKinnis-Inspector
Carolyn Carpenter Reynolds
Sherri Dees
Janie Stephens
Malcolm Box
Cynthia Chestang-Inspector
Barbara McDonald
Carolyn Phillips
Tammy Skelton

Absentee Box
Virginia Traylor-Inspector
John R. McDowell
Dorothy Caves
Mary Hennis
Washington County News October 18, 2024
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STATE OF ALABAMA
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2024 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2024-301 (HB302), proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022;
WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendment, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY
ACT NO. 2024-301
(a) All sixteenth section and indemnity school land that is owned in fee simple by the Franklin County School System, is located in Fayette County and Walker County, and is for the exclusive use of schools in the Franklin County School System is vested in the Franklin County Board of Education. The board may manage, sell, lease, and control the land and any timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land.
(b) Any proceeds generated from the sale of timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land, or from the lease or sale of the land or its natural resources, shall be paid to the Franklin County Board of Education and deposited into the Franklin County Board of Education General Fund.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that this amendment supersede any other provision of this constitution that may be construed as conflicting with this amendment as it relates to the land and the rights, power, and control thereof and to the sale, lease, or other disposition of the land and timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land, and any proceeds and interest earned therefrom.
(d) Upon ratification of this amendment, all proceeds realized from the sale, lease, or other disposition of the land or the sale of timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land occurring before ratification of this amendment, and held in trust by the State of Alabama, shall continue to be held in trust, and any proceeds and interest derived from those transactions shall be paid to the Franklin County Board of Education.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in every county as required by law.
Washington County News October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2024