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BID NOTICES
Invitation to bid
Springhill Baptist Church will be accepting bids for janitorial services at the church. Bid forms can be acquired from/submitted to Jamie Foster prior to bid opening at (251) 242-1772.
Washington County News March 14, 21, 2025
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Notice to Contractors
Washington County Public Works
Project No. WCP 65-25-02
Washington County, Alabama
Sealed bids will be received by the Washington County Commission at 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518 or mailed to P.O. Box 335, Chatom, AL 36518 until 10:00 AM on March 24, 2025, and at that time publicly opened at the Washington County Courthouse, 45 Court Street, Chatom, AL 36518, for the upgrades to the main elevator in the Washington County Courthouse.
Job consists of:
– Provide all necessary items including but not limited to materials and labor to upgrade existing main elevator to meet all current federal and state regulations.
– Washington County is open to all recommendations to complete the project to meet current federal and state and other regulations.
– Provide written warranty on all parts and labor.
– Provide a schedule of when work will be completed.
Certificates of Workers Comp and General Liability Insurance must be provided with the bid. Also, a copy of any State of Alabama or other licenses necessary to perform the work. All contractors shall comply with E-Verify requirements.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In sixty (60) calendar days following a notice to proceed issued from Washington County. Washington County reserves the right to suspend work or add working days.
Pre-qualification of bidders is not required. Washington County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Ala. Code § 39-3-5 applies to this project. In accordance with Ala. Code § 39-3-5(a), “…. preference shall be given to resident contractors, and a nonresident bidder domiciled in a state having laws granting preference to local contractors shall be awarded Alabama public contracts only on the same basis as the nonresident bidder’s state awards contracts to Alabama contractors bidding under similar circumstances; and resident contractors in Alabama, as defined in Section 39-2-12, be they corporate, individuals, or partnerships, are to be granted preference over nonresidents in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.”
Washington County News February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2025
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a certain Mortgage made by Frank Anthony Wolnik, An Unmarried Man, (the “Mortgagor”), in favor of Redstone Federal Credit Union dated January 13, 2023, and filed for record on January 13, 2023, in MORT BK 536 PG 517, in the Probate Office of Washington County, Alabama (the “Mortgage”), the undersigned Redstone Federal Credit Union (the “Mortgagee”), as Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Washington County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Chatom, Washington County, Alabama, on the 20th day of March, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Washington County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that part of the N ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 13, Township 7 North, Range 5 West, Washington County, Alabama, lying South and West of the Antioch Church Road; said parcel being described more particularly as follows: COMMENCING at a lightered stake found marking the NW corner of said section; thence S 00°32’21” W 242.69 feet to the centerline of the Antioch Church Road and being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the parcel herein described; thence continue S 00°32’21” W 211.82 feet to a found 2” pipe; thence S 01°08’51” W 884.45 feet to the SW corner of the N ½ of the NW ¼ of said section; thence along the South boundary of said N ½ N 89°20’14” E 1847.20 feet to the centerline of said road; thence in a Northwesterly direction along said centerline for 2292 feet, more or less (CH: N 59°32’22” W 2119.54 feet) to the POINT OF BEGINNING; containing 34.58 acres, more or less.
This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the Mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied, as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
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 sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Charles Howard Grisham at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.
REDSTONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Mortgagee
CHARLES HOWARD GRISHAM, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Mortgagee
Post Office Box 5585
Huntsville, Al 35814-5585
(256) 837-5100
Washington County News February 28, and March 7, 14, 2025
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POSTPONEMENT
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Kenny M. Goldman and wife, Racheal Goldman, to Thomas S. Jordan and wife, Christine S. Goldman, which said Mortgage is dated April 10, 2020 and filed for record April 22, 2020, and recorded in Mortgage Book 521 at Page 482 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that the undersigned as holder of said Mortgage, by virtue of the power of sale contained therein, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, between the legal hours of sale at 12:00 noon on the 14th day of March, 2025, at the front door of the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom, Alabama, the following described real property in Washington County, Alabama, being the same property described in said deed, to-wit:
Commencing at the NE corner of the SE ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, thence South for 435.0 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence East for 120.0 feet, thence North for 156.45 feet, thence West for 285.0 feet to the East margin of Washington County Highway No. 15, thence South 04 degrees 47 minutes 47 seconds East along said margin for 157.0 feet, thence East for 151.86 feet to the Point of Beginning. Containing 1.0 acre, more or less, and being in the SE ¼ of SW ¼ and the SW ¼ of SE ¼ of Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 3 West, Washington County, Alabama.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and costs of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
THOMAS S. JORDAN
CHRISTINE S. JORDAN
Mortgagee
THE ABOVE FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO APRIL 11, 2025 AT 12 NOON.
E. TATUM TURNER
Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough
& Howell, P. A.
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
(251) 847-2237
Attorney for Mortgagee
Washington County News MARCH 14, 2025
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PERMANENT CUSTODY/TERMINATION
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF:
Z. K.
A minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.02
Notice is hereby given to Mahogany-Timika Michelle Kirksey-Brown, the mother of Z. K., born June 20, 2023, whose present whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry; or any other person or persons who claim to have a legal interest in the following proceedings in the Juvenile Court of Washington County, Alabama, viz:
IN THE MATTER OF:
Z. K.
A Minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.02
In the matter of the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of Z. K., born June 20, 2023.
Heretofore, this the 14th day of January 2025 came the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and filed in this Court a petition asking for the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of said child for the purpose of placing said minor for adoption.
That said Mahogany-Timika Michelle Kirksey-Brown, mother, shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the last date of publication shown herein.
It is ORDERED by the Court that the 9th day of July 2025 at 9:00 AM be appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time all parties who claim to have a legal interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
W. Alex Odom, District Judge
Washington County News March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF:
Z. K.
A minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-11.03
Notice is hereby given to Mahogany-Timika Michelle Kirksey, the mother of Z. K., born June 18, 2021, whose present whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry; or any other person or persons who claim to have a legal interest in the following proceedings in the Juvenile Court of Washington County, Alabama, viz:
IN THE MATTER OF:
Z. K.
A Minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-11.03
In the matter of the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of Z. K., born June 18, 2021.
Heretofore, this the 14th day of January 2025 came the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and filed in this Court a petition asking for the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of said child for the purpose of placing said minor for adoption.
That said Mahogany-Timika Michelle Kirksey, mother, shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the last date of publication shown herein.
It is ORDERED by the Court that the 9th day of July 2025 at 9:00 AM be appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time all parties who claim to have a legal interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
W. Alex Odom, District Judge
Washington County News March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF
Z. K.
A minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-13.03
Notice is hereby given to Timika Michelle Kirksey, the mother of Z. K., born June 26, 2019, whose present whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry; or any other person or persons who claim to have a legal interest in the following proceedings in the Juvenile Court of Washington County, Alabama, viz:
IN THE MATTER OF:
Z. K.
A Minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-13.03
In the matter of the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of Z. K., born June 26, 2019.
Heretofore, this the 14th day of January 2025 came the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and filed in this Court a petition asking for the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the parents of said child for the purpose of placing said minor for adoption.
That said Timika Michelle Kirksey, mother, shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the last date of publication shown herein.
It is ORDERED by the Court that the 9th day of July 2025 at 9:00 AM be appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time all parties who claim to have a legal interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
W. Alex Odom, District Judge
Wasington County News March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 2025
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Estate Administration
WASHINGTON COUNTY NEWS
NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY
ESTATE OF ALBERT DEAN FRANKLIN
CASE NO: PC2024-052
Take notice that Letters of Administration have been granted to the below named party on the 25th, by the HONORABLE NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of Probate of Washington County, Alabama and that all parties having claims against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred.
COURTNEY ROCKER, as Personal Representative of the Estate of ALBERT DEAN FRANKLIN, deceased
Attorney of Record:
Richard E. Shields, Esquire
Washington County News March 7, 14, 21, 2025
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
EMMA L. MOSS, DECEASED
CASE NO. PC-2025-0007
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of February, 2025, by Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of Washington County, in the State of Alabama, notice is hereby given that all parties having claims against the said estate must present the same within the time required by law or they will be barred.
LeBarron Moss Executor
PHILIP G. PERKINS
The Law Offices of Philip G. Perkins
Attorney for Executor
601 College Avenue
Jackson, AL 36545
251-246-4279
Washington County News March 7, 14, 21, 2025
LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JEREMY SHANE THREADGILL, Deceased
Case No. PC-25-006
Letters of Testamentary of the estate of JEREMY SHANE THREADGILL, deceased, having been granted to LESLIE JANAE THREADGILL, on the 20th day of February 2025 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 for payment within the time allowed by law or the same will thereafter be barred.
LESLIE JANAE THREADGILL, Executrix of the Estate of JEREMY SHANE THREADGILL, deceased
Martin R. Pearson
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1389
Chatom, Alabama 36518
Attorney for Executrix
Washington County News February 28 and March 12, 2025
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BILL
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 3 of Act 84-549 is amended to read as follows:
When the person holding the office of the circuit clerk on January 1, 2025 vacates such office, Section 1 of this act shall be repealed immediately and shall have no effect on future office holders.
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Washington County;
In addition to all other taxes, there is levied a privilege tax, to be called a rental tax on each person leasing or renting tangible personal property and the leasing or renting of real property for the purpose of camping or otherwise serving as lodging provided by this section.
Washington County News March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025
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STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Notice is hereby given that a bill as described in the synopsis below will be introduced in the 2025 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
ENROLLED, An Act, relating to Washington County; authorizing the sheriff to sell certain abandoned, stolen, confiscated, lost, and unclaimed property at public auction; authorizing the sheriff to sell or destroy certain abandoned, stolen, or unclaimed firearms; and providing for the auction and for the disposition of proceeds.
Washington County News February 21, 28, and March 7, 14, 2025