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Growing to better serve Selma and Dallas County BY CINDY FISHER Publisher

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Bloody Sunday March 2019 Protect voting rights and the Selma community BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton led the march with Rev. Jesse Jackson and presidential candidate Corey Booker.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that thousands poured into the streets at the foot of Edmund Pettus Bridge last Sunday to reenact the Bloody Sunday march just an hour after severe weather prompted a tornado siren to blare through Selma. Rain wouldn’t have stopped the Civil Rights leaders from marching for voters’ rights 54 years ago, so why should it deter the big crowd from forming as they do every year.

In fact, it barely drizzled as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, holding hands with Rev. Jesse Jackson with presidential candidate Corey Booker behind her, led the slow trek across the bridge, swarmed by the crowd with camera phones filming. Selma’s nagging poverty and crime became hot-button topics throughout the Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend, as did pleas to change the name of the Edmund Pettus Bridge to no longer honor the U.S. Senator who was a Confederate Army leader and

grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan. Other urgings came from Clinton and other national leaders to protect the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that blacks fought so hard to earn by marching on that Bloody Sunday. Clinton urged the crowd of 600 at Wallace Community College Selma at the annual unity breakfast to exercise their right to vote and to rally behind Selma native U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell’s bill that would armor the act. Read more about Sewell’s legislation and Bloody Sunday activities on Page 2.

US attorney renovating Selma’s Federal Courthouse to handle planned surge in criminal cases BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

The Federal Courthouse in downtown Selma is about to be back in business. After at least a year of little to no activity, the U.S. Attorney’s Office out of Mobile is moving prosecutors into offices there and are gearing up the courtroom to be packed with criminal cases once again. U.S. Attorney Richard Moore said the effort is to take control of the escalating crime taking place in Selma, which is part of his southern district. “When I go to Selma and listen, it’s alarming to me that I have that kind of out-of-control crime problem in my district,” Moore said. Moore has placed several federal prosecutors in Selma to plow through cases over the last few months, putting many cases under federal charges, particularly guns and drugs. Federal charges bring tougher sentences and the option to not allow bond, which keeps perpetrators behind bars until trial instead of on the streets

again with opportunity to commit another crime. Those convicted of federal crimes also serve almost the entire sentence. “We’re going to make it so hot in Selma for having drugs or guns illegally that they’ll go somewhere else,” he said. To show they mean business and are back in town, Moore is having the federal courthouse on Alabama Avenue renovated and brought up to code and up-to-date with technology and security measures so the offices on the second floor can be filled again and the courtroom right by the offices can be made busy again. They’ve only handled occasional bankruptcy cases recently. “We’re trying to revitalize that courthouse and put our money where our mouth is,” Moore said. “We want it to be a vibrant place once again and try as many cases as we can.” Moore admits the federal agents with his office and the FBI and DEA have been in Selma sporadically over the last year. Now they are coming in with a concentrated focus.

“We haven’t done right by Selma historically,” he said. Being in Mobile, it just turned out to be more convenient to have everything there. “But that’s not entirely fair to the residents in the northern part of the district.” Moore has observed that there are good people doing great things in Selma, but they don’t know what the others are doing. They could combine efforts with better communication. That is what the weed and seed program is for. Similar to a program that had good community buy-in and saw positive results in the 90s, the new weed and seed program is a grant through Project Safe Neighborhood. “We can do better in Selma. We’re going to give a hard push and try,” he said. “I think Selma is ready. I’m optimistic about Selma. There are good people there who get it. They know if they don’t do something now, they’re going to lose their city.” He urges the community to put in its full support to help

The U.S. Attorney out of Mobile is leading efforts to renovate the Federal Courthouse building in downtown Selma to bring cases back and speed up justice for criminals. Photo by Todd Prater. catch the top criminals and stop the cycle. And, realistically, Moore needs the community to help with this all-in approach or the financial investment in the building and the prosecutors being in Selma won’t be worth it. Moore knows there’s work to do to get the community

united. They put together a task force of community leaders to gain local support and answer the question of what divides Selma. The 27 members that include the mayor, sheriff, police chief, district attorney, city council president, pastors, retired judges, community program lead-

ers, business people, financial leaders and educators will help answer the questions. The biggest one: “Are they willing to give that up (what divides them) and come together to become One Selma?” he said. “It has to be One Selma if we’re going to turn this around.”

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National leaders: Voting rights under attack Selma’s Terri Sewell introduces bill to strengthen what her hometown fought for By Cindy Fisher Selma Sun Staff

National political heavy-hitters came to Selma last weekend for the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday to honor the effort made in Selma to fight for the right to vote. But at the annual Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast Sunday, they warned that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that came out of that march is not safe in 2019. “There are phony obstacles put in place to register and at the polls with malfunctioning equipment and long lines that are designed to suppress and prevent especially communities of color from voting,” former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton told the 600 people gathered at Wallace Community College for the annual unity breakfast.

Clinton, who was honored with the 2019 International Unity Award and inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame at the breakfast, said laws have been introduced that would “turn the clock back” on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Selma native and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is leading the charge in Congress to strengthen voting rights with a bill she introduced called HR4, a Voting Rights Advancement Act that is intended to keep key elements of the original act in place and “honor the legacy of those who fought to build the way for the right to vote,” she said at the unity breakfast. “Old battles are new again,” she said. “Progress is elusive.” Clinton urged the crowd to follow this year’s theme of “Lift Your Vote 2020”

and go to the polls in the next election because voting plays an important role in democracy. “It determines if we have affordable, quality health care, if we have plans to address climate change” and more, she said. “What you’re doing now could be as important as anything anyone has ever done before.” Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is running again for president in 2020, told the crowd voting rights are “under attack,” but they can do something about it. Voter registration is low, which everyone 18 and over should be registered to vote, he said. Clinton said the community needs to register to vote – and actually vote – to make the battle worth it. “We have to win elections to win hearts and change minds,” she said.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged attendees to vote.

Concern over Selma’s crime, poverty take center stage at Bloody Sunday events By Cindy Fisher Selma Sun Staff

Congresswoman Terri Sewell, a native of Selma.

Selma was a focal point of several speeches at the annual Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast Sunday at Wallace Community College Selma. Rev. Jesse Jackson said a few words of urgency to see improvement of crime and equality in Selma, a message Selma native and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell also shared. “Our city of Selma needs help,” Sewell pleaded. “With all these visitors here enjoying your time here, remember that Selma is a city of need. You can help out in many capacities. In order to continue these events, and the sights and smells of

history, Selma has to be preserved.” The most passionate of the cries for help in Selma came from Azali Fortier, an 11-yearold Selma native and daughter of state Sen. Malika Sanders Fortier. “I live here and can see all the things going on here and a lot of people are scared here because we’re getting shot at at night,” Azali said. “We can all do something to stop this.” Looking back at the bridge crossing 54 years ago, Azali said many of those marching for equality were “small people,” because “the big people were too scared.” “Everyone needs to stand up,” she said, and not only for equality but to put an end

to nuclear weapons that could lead to a global war. “We have to be a team; the whole world has to work together,” she said. “We need to step up and do what we can now so we all have a future.” When it comes to the international stage and the problems in Selma, the 11-year-old in a bright red dress and sparkly purse across her shoulder said, “We can’t back down. We need everybody, the big and the small people. Nobody is too big and no one is too small. We’re all fighting for the same thing.” As for Selma, she wrapped it up with this: “I am sick and tired of worrying about getting shot in the middle of the night. We all need to do something about it.”

Thousands gathered for the reenactment of the Bloody Sunday march, despite a tornado warning and severe weather an hour before.

Many Hispanics attended the march with immigration on their minds.

Politicians mingled with marchers, including Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is debating a run for president in 2020.

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COMMUNITY

Local celebrities show who’s BOSS during annual charity basketball game

Local celebrities played in the 6th Annual 2019 Celebrity Charity Basketball Game last weekend. Special to the Selma Sun

News Network channel 8 / 32 news anchor Chris Searcy, viral social media sensation Marcel Johnson, TraKyng, former Selma mayoral candidate Jerria Martin, WBFZ radio personalities Franklin Fortier and “Trae Tech,” CEO/Co-Founder of (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Querline Stsurin-Moore and others. The lists of celebrities were facing off against (B.O.S.S.) Youth League’s former players who grew up participating in the nonprofit program amongst others.

Best Of Student Shooters (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Fund Inc. nonprofit participated in its annual fundraiser for the 6th Annual 2019 Celebrity Charity Basketball Game, which took place on March 2 at Ellwood Christian Academy in Selma during Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend. The guest celebrity team featured celebrities in the local and national regions, including WAKA Alabama

Also, celebrity guest from Miami "Bernice" from the hit reality TV show "South Beach Tow" that aired on TruTv, served as the guest celebrity team’s coach. District Attorney Michael Jackson coached the home team for (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Fund Inc. Proceeds benefited the programs and general operations of Best Of Student Shooters B.O.S.S. Youth League Fund Inc. (B.O.S.S.) Youth League’s Co-Founder Derriet Moore returned as the host with play-by-play voice providing

commentary. There was also a halftime show that included a 3-point competition for the youth and a half-court shot competition. Cambreon Parks won the three-point competition and stated, “I enjoyed the game and was happy to win the three-point competition this year. I can’t wait until the next one.” This was Chris Searcy’s first Celebrity Charity Basketball game with (B.O.S.S.) Youth League. “I didn’t know I would be play-

ing the whole game,” said news anchor Chris Searcy of WAKA Alabama News Network channel 8 / 32 news. “I wasn’t as prepared this time, but next time I know to get my heart rate up early.” "Bernice" from the hit reality TV show "South Beach Tow" stated, ”this was a great opportunity for me to come do something to benefit the kids of (B.O.S.S.) Youth League. This is a great program and I hope people will continue to support what this organization is doing for the community.”

For more information on this nonprofit, to donate, volunteer or become a sponsor, contact Querline Stsurin-Moore at (786) 4138853 or (334)327-5165, email bossyouthleague@gmail. com or visit www.bossyouthleague.org. Best Of Student Shooters (B.O.S.S.) Youth League Fund Inc.’s mission is “developing students into healthy leaders and entrepreneurs through discipline dedication and development.” They have been in existence since 2011.

Selma Police form partnerships to engage community By Todd Prater

Collier said the term for this is the “Whole Community Concept.” One partnership being developed is with the school system. Collier said that there is something exciting being developed to partner the school system and the police department. “I don’t want to announce anything until everything is put together, but working with the superintendent and the board, there are some good ideas to address any issues with the

Special to the Selma Sun Over the past two years as Selma Police Chief, Spencer Collier has developed partnerships with other agencies, state and federal, to help fight crime in Selma. Just as important are the partnerships made with the community. On his radio show, Police Beats with Chief Collier, which airs on 94.7 WJAM every Thursday at 9 a.m.,

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schools,” Collier said. He added the school system is taking the lead on this new program and there will be an announcement with details soon. Another way to reach the community is through a program called Coffee with a Cop and local businesses help make it happen. Coffee with a Cop is a national program that gives citizens a chance to sit down with the cops in an informal and relaxed setting and just talk over a cup of coffee, and

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yes, donuts. Collier said there is no program or presentation; this is simply a chance to talk to officers and get to know one another. “If you have ever had that question you wanted to ask but did not want to ask in a public setting, maybe it is too private, this will be a chance to talk to me or my staff,” he said. If the right person isn’t there to help, he will find them for you. The first Coffee with a Cop was held Feb. 20 at the Selma Performing Arts

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ma-al.gov. Collier added that the coffee and yes the donuts are complements of the police. During the recent Bridge Crossing Jubilee, it was partnerships that provided security and safety to all in attendance. Collier reported that the Selma Police partnered with the US Capitol Police, Alabama State Law Enforcement agency, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and Dallas County Sheriff’s Office to provide security, especially for the visiting dignitaries.

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Center. Collier said this will be held once a month and that on his show March 7 he will announce the date, time and place for the March Coffee with a Cop. It will also be announced regularly on all Scott Communications stations, Kix 101.5, 100.9 ALEX FM, 94.7 WJAM and 96.3 Da Bomb. Collier asked any local restaurant or business that would like to host Coffee with a Cop to call him at 334-8742120 or email scollier@sel-

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OUTDOORS Three scout leaders have taught character, camping, leadership to Dallas County’s boys for four decades By Todd Prater

Special to the Selma Sun There are some areas where the local Boy Scout Troops still hold true to traditional scouting values and teachings, one of those areas is Dallas County. Much of that tradition comes from three leaders who have been working together for nearly 40 years. Fred McCormick, Harold Wells and Robert Stapler have impacted the lives of many boys from Selma and Dallas County through Troop 46. In the 38 years that McCormick, Wells and Stapler

have been a team, 60 scouts have earned their coveted Eagle badge. Over the years, 116 Eagle Scouts have come out of Troop 46. One of those Eagle Scouts is Alden Holley, owner of Holley True Value in Selma. He said these men were a great and positive influence in his life growing up, and he said there are many more like him. Holley now has a son who is a Cub Scout. Last weekend, the scout leaders continued their mission of scouting Dallas County with one of the two camporees they

host each year. There were at least 46 kids for this event and every two years there is a council-wide camporee at Camp Tukabatchee in Prattville, which includes Scouts from 16 counties. The camporee was held on a piece of land that McCormick said is four or five acres owned by the local Boy Scouts that is adjacent to the state-owned land at the Dallas County Public Lake. The land was given to the Scouts in the mid-1950s by the Pastor of Memorial Methodist Church. The first camporee McCormick attended on that

Austin Perkins, blue bow, and Gage Strickland, red bow, practice archery.

A scout leader team for 38 years, Harold Wells, Fred McCormick, and Robert Stapler.

land was in 1956. Before that, they were held at Keenan’s Mill. Part of the land they use is owned by the state, but the state has let them use it for decades. There is even a pavilion built on that area by the Scouts. The original roof was built in 1975. Improvements were made in 1998 with the addition of a brick fireplace and concrete pad. McCormick said sometimes when the weather gets a little rough, “we hang tarps from the roof of the pavilion to keep the

wind and rain off and set up there.” These camporees are more than just big, fun camping trips, they are also educational. McCormick explained that the Scouts have tasks to perform. One of the first was to make a bulletin board stand and lantern holder out of logs by lashing them together. They learn to tie knots, read maps and use a compass among many other skills. They also have to keep the campsite neat and will have a site inspection and a uniform inspection.

As for some of the recent changes in Boy Scouts that have been in the news, McCormick said Dallas County troops have always been traditional and the three leaders will always teach traditional scouting skills, camping and values. McCormick said they will also continue to teach character building because “we don’t have enough leaders nowadays.” He chuckled and added, “obviously or we wouldn’t have been here for 38 years if we could find replacements.”

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Selma hosts finale of Alabama Launchpad startup competition By Cindy Fisher Selma Sun Staff

Two startups left Selma with $150,000 in seed money to move their innovations forward and grow their businesses. Selma served as the host of the finale of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama’s 13th Alabama Launchpad Competition, which funds, advises and encourages Alabama startups through pitch competitions. The finale was packed at Arts Revive in downtown Selma on Feb. 28. EDPA leaders say they picked Selma this year partially because they wanted to show smaller cities and towns like Selma that innovation can happen anywhere. The six finalists introduced their projects during a day-long presentation at Wallace Community College in front of a panel of judges from around Alabama with a variety of backgrounds. The winners were health care-related inventions. The concept winner of $50,000 was CerFlux out of Birmingham that has developed a process that matches cancerous tumors with the treatment needed. The top winner of $100,000 was Ventorlux out of Phenix City that makes an air-flow system that uses UV rays to kill pathogens in the air in hospitals, physician’s offices, schools. Co-founder Nathan Carr came up with the idea while working in maintenance at a hospital in Columbus, Ga. With partner Drew Barwick, he says they will use the funding to take the fan to market by September. The EDPA has awarded $4.5 million to startups since 2006 through the competition using public-private funding. The competition in Selma will award $150,000. Selma has had a winner of Alabama Launchpad. G Momma Cookies owner Robert Armstrong won in 2017 and used the money to expand the company. Since then, his company has become a nationwide seller based out of Selma. Another competition is slated to take place on May 9 in Tuskegee.

Winners of the Alabama Launchpad competition with their checks at Arts Revive in Selma last week.

Wallace Community Michael Johnson’s College Selma ranks foundation to hold in top 10 for RN health fair, 5K run programs in Alabama A ranking of top 10 nursing programs in Alabama by registerednursing.com lists the Selma campus of Wallace Community College among other schools. Selma’s nursing program ranks No. 10 out of nine other

schools on the list. According to the website, the programs were selected based on NCLEX-RN “pass rates” from schools that help students toward being licensed. The rates are analyzed, “meaning the percentage

of graduates who pass the exam, out of the 40 RN programs in the state. Programs reviewed include schools that offer an Associate in Nursing (ADN/ASN), BSN, or Direct-Entry MSN Degree,” the site states.

On March 16, the Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation will be hosting two events in the Selma community to promote health and exercise. The Historic Selma 5K will begin at 7 a.m. with a onemile fun run to start at 8 a.m. The race will begin and end at the foot of the Edmund Pettis

Bridge. Pre-registration will be $25 per person and $30 on the day of the race. Runners will be treated to brunch and an award ceremony at the Not Your Usual Health Fair, which is the Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation’s second event. Not Your Usual Health Fair will be hosted by NFL star and

Dallas County native Michael D. Johnson and will feature tips on exercise, conventional and alternative health care, health screenings, healthy food and the benefits of alkaline water. It will be held at Wallace Community College. For more information, visit www. mj93.org.

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LIFESTYLE

Chef Andrew Armstrong shares family recipes In life people are placed in your presence for a reason. It can be for a lifetime or for a season. This column is a little different than my others, but it's something I need to do, before I lose my chance. As many of my readers know I am in culinary school at Jefferson State Community College. I have a strong culinary background. My mother's sister Donna Jo Abernathy passed a couple years ago. Donna was a pastry chef. She was well known for her exceptional cakes. On my father’s side I have a couple cousins who are chefs and I have my Great Aunt Christine Farley Armstrong. My Aunt Christine was born on Sept. 20, 1922 and is now 96 years old. She was a self-taught Pastry Chef and sold cakes out of her home many years ago. Uncle Tommie, her beloved husband, died very suddenly of cancer and her children were still young. The money made from her cakes was used to support her family. She also was exceptionally known for her cake flavors and designs. Christine's extremely detailed basket weaved cake frostings were part of what gave her a name in the industry. I would like a moment to honor my legacy and share cherished recipes from family. I would like to thank you all. May the light of life shine greatly upon your own families! If you have an exciting recipe to share in 2019, then please send it to me at P.O. Box 693 Leeds, Alabama 35094 -Andrew M. Armstrong

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The Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation hosts the Selma Historic 5K Run beginning at 8 a.m. at the MLK Memorial Park. Registration is $25 in advance and $30 the day of. Visit mj93.org for more information. The Not Your Usual Health Fair will be held at Wallace Community College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair, hosted by Michael Johnson’s 93-90 Foundation, will showcase as many health screenings and educate how to prevent diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure with special interest on youth. $25 vendor space is available. Contact Thomasene Johnson at 334419-3544 or tjohnson@mdjohnsonfdn.org.

The YMCA of Selma-Dallas County hosts senior Bingo from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

End of registration for the 2019-2020 Pre-K Program with the Selma City Schools. The registration website is https:// prek.asapconnected.com. Register under Byrd Early Learning Center for the upcoming 2019-2020 to secure placement in the Selma City Schools First Class Early Learning Program. Contact the school at 334 874-1620 for any questions.

April 5

Wannabe Rescued 4th Annual Draw Down drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Sandbar Restaurant. You do not have to be present to win. Raffle Tickets are $50 each, and all proceeds go to help homeless animals in the area. Only 200 tickets available. Purchase tickets from Valley Creek Vet and Northside Animal Hospital, the Wannabe Rescued Facebook page, Downtowner Restaurant, any Wannabe Rescued Member or by calling Jenny 251-610-5758 or Lorraine 334-412-1963.

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Alabama River Chili Cookoff 2019 is from 5-8 p.m. in the Water Avenue Historic District. It is hosted by Blackbelt Benefit Group.

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44th Annual Selma’s Historic Pilgrimage includes tours of historic buildings and several venues in nearby Orrville.

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on the third Monday of each month.

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The YMCA of Selma-Dallas County is having senior B-I-NG-O from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Include your community event in our calendar! Email information to news@selmasun.com.

OPIOID ADDICTION ISN'T DEFINED BY SOCIOECONOMIC CLASS. LET'S FACE IT. HEAD ON.

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SELMA SUN

March 8, 2019

EDUCATION

Edgewood Elementary students reenacted the march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge during Black History Month and the 54th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.

The younger students role played holding marches to gain equal voting rights.

OUR ROADS AND BRIDGES WON’T FIX THEMSELVES.

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Dianne Harris, who marched on Bloody Sunday 54 years ago for equal voting rights, came to Edgewood Elementary School’s fourth grade classes near the anniversary of the event to describe her experiences. She also urged the students to vote when they’re old enough. Photos courtesy of Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce.

1 OUT OF 10 ELDERLY PERSONS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES ARE BEING:

Abused, Neglected or Exploited If you suspect this is happening to someone you know, please report it to Adult Protective Services by contacting your local DHR office or calling the

ADULT ABUSE HOTLINE at 1-800-458-7214

HELP STOP THE ABUSE IF YOU SEE IT, REPORT IT

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ELDER ABUSE Wallace Community College Selma’s 2019 Homecoming Court with Dr. James Mitchell, President and Mr. and Miss WCCS Kevin Jones and Kimberly Thomas. Members of this court are also active members of SGA, Ambassadors and Phi Theta Kappa. Photo provided

“This project was supported by Subgrant #16-VA-VS-076 awarded by the Law Enforcement / Traffic Safety Division of ADECA and the U.S. Department of Justice.” The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice or grant-making component.”

From the mouths of babes By Avis Williams

Superintendent of Selma City Schools Kids say the darndest things! As adults, we often muse about this but it is very true. What’s even more true is that we can learn a lot from the mouths of babes. Speaking to our scholars is the most informative and fulfilling aspect of my job. Whether it’s at a Lunch and Learn, during a community forum or while visiting classrooms, my scholars never cease to amaze me. Here’s why. Children are brutally honest. During Lunch and Learn,

I ask my scholars to share their hopes and dreams. Their responses sometimes overwhelm me. I have met future astronauts, lawyers, YouTubers, dancers and so much more. These responses bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart. Yet, some of my scholars simply dream of passing their current grade and hope to be safe at night. Others dream of being successful and making a lot of money so that they can leave Selma. These answers always lead to follow up questions from me. In doing so, I learn that some of my scholars do not feel safe at home and oth-

ers believe that our community is depressing. Wow. How does a third grader know what it means to be depressed? I dare to ask that very question which is really heavy conversation over a school lunch with classmates listening in. My next question to these inquisitive and amazing young people is what do you need from your school. This is where I lean in. More computers, music classes, longer PE, more hands-on activities, and the list goes on and on. I listen and I take note of this valuable feedback. I share with members of Team Selma so

that we can address the needs of our most important stakeholders. In education and in life, adults are tasked with making decisions that directly or indirectly impact the lives of our children. We often do this without including them. This is an enormous mistake as our children are insightful, intelligent and know much more than we give them credit for. In Selma City Schools, we strive to keep students first. Keeping students first means that their voices matter. For that reason, we include our scholars on strategic planning

teams, committees and even on interview teams. Recently, we included several of our high school and middle school scholars on our Student/Parent Resource Handbook committee and our Bullying Prevention Task Force. Their input is brutally honest, valued and much needed. The results of these meetings will impact these scholars and their peers potentially for years to come. If you want to know the truth, ask a child! Truly, from the mouths of babes as we listen, we learn and we grow. For more information, email me at avis.williams@ selmacityschools.org

March 8, 2019

SELMA SUN

SPORTS

Selma’s semi-pro football team the Athlete Vikings put on a good show, despite loss of the

Week

Each week, the Selma Sun recognizes a star athlete at the high schools in Selma and Dallas County. This week we honor:

In their second season, the Selma City Vikings’ opening game was exciting but came up short. By Chico Cleveland

Special to the Selma Sun Selma Vikings fall 34-30 in season opener. New semi-pro football team Selma Vikings took the field for

an exciting opening home game in front of a scarce crowd Saturday night versus the Pensacola Jets. The Vikings’ first score in Selma franchise history came off of a 41-yard fumble return by cornerback Anthony Oliver Jr.

The next 3 quarters saw back and forth action leading to the Jets getting control midway through the fourth off of a long touchdown reception. Down 34-30 with 8:01 left on the clock, QB Victor

Calloway had to leave the game due to injury. Vikings turned to back up QB Martel Richardson in the fourth, who played well but wasn't able to rally the Vikings to the go-ahead score.

Next Vikings game will be March 9 in Waynesboro, Miss., against the Mississippi Raiders. The next home game with be March 16. All home games will be held at Memorial Stadium.

Rodreckia Parker Selma High School Sport: Basketball Position: Point guard Stats: 5’2, 111 Favorite team: Georgia Tech Favorite pro team: Lakers Lebron James Favorite subject in school: English Favorite teacher: Calvin Marshall Place you’d like to visit: Bahamas Dream career: Marketing Manager Hometown: Selma Family: Tarneisha Ervin & Roderick Parker If I was mayor of Selma I would change a lot of things around here. I would get in more jobs and find out who is doing all the killings to solve them.

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