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Selma Housing Authority’s new leader plans to change stigma, culture of public housing Selma native Kennard Randolph adds activities, partnerships with police, schools BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

Selma native Kennard Randolph is nine months into his tenure as head of the Selma Housing Authority and changes are already visible. The 1,200 residents living in seven housing developments have more community activities to do, from art to sports. Safety has become a top priority, with a new presence of police patrolling at night to curb nagging crime problems. Randolph, 34, a graduate of Selma High School and Miles College, said he wants to change the narrative and the perception of the Selma Housing Authority. Changing the culture has included hosting parties at the community centers, adding activities to the afterschool program and even starting a boys basketball team that recently won a tournament. For decades, there have been few activities to keep residents occupied, which many say would keep teens and young adults out of trouble. Previous leaders removed the basketball goals about 20 years ago, but Randolph says it’s time to bring them back along with other activities for youth. Selma leaders have proposed answers over the years to the challenges in the housing authority, specifically the

George Washington Carver, or GWC, complex that has 216 units and about 500 people and a long list of criminal issues. One plan is to demolish GWC and build a $20 million replacement of about 97 townhomes. Plans have been drawn up for years, but funding and logistics have stood in the way, such as where to relocate those 500 residents during the construction phase. Randolph is hoping to tap into his time working with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell to look for ways to bring federal resources to help with renovation and redevelopment of the housing complexes. He has found that challenging because Selma can’t compete for Housing and Urban Development funds against larger cities that serve many more people. Selma is considered rural. Randolph has increased partnerships, including with Selma City Schools Superintendent Avis Williams to find ways for the afterschool programs to offer more academics and mirror school work. “We have to think outside Kennard Randolph speaks with presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren the box and get creative,” he about federal funding for housing during her visit to Selma in March. said. Mayor Darrio Melton said tive in his plans for the housA resident of the Rangedale the relationship between ing authority. Melton said he community, who wanted to Selma organizations, like housrecommended Randolph to the remain anonymous, said more ing and law enforcement, is authority board out of 17 can- is being done for kids and res“stronger than it’s ever been” didates. idents with Randolph as the and that Randolph is innova-

Kennard Randolph helps unload food that was donated to the Selma Housing Authority residents. executive director. He has hosted food drives and she loves the sports teams. The complexes have security cameras and increased

Selma siblings speak of growing up in poverty in new book BY TODD PRATER

Special to the Selma Sun When you meet Earnest Smith, co-author of a book on growing up poor in the rural South, you can’t help but be uplifted by his positive attitude and his enthusiasm for life. The book, “A Poor Family’s Struggle with Poverty and How They Survived,” which he co-authored with his sister Ann Smith, is a story of faith, love and having a positive attitude while facing some of the toughest obstacles life can throw at you. Earnest and Ann grew up in Selma in a close family of devout Christians, all of whom still believe firmly in going to church and studying the Bible. He said it is that faith and a house full of love for each other that brought the family through hardship and got them to where they are now. “I try to shine the right light,” he said. “I still have my rights and wrongs, but I always try to shine the right light.” That positive attitude and that life of love and faith are reflected in the book, he said. “You got to go through something to get something,” Smith said. “Life is a learning experience. Everyone is a mystery to their own self,” and life is the process of trying to solve that mystery. Earnest Smith is 64 and has been working at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in the Environmental Services department since 1999. His sis-

ter Ann, the oldest sibling, is 11 years older. Earnest is the baby of four; he has another older sister and an older brother. He said he failed first and second grade but did well after that. However, by the time he reached the 11th grade in 1974, he decided to quit school and enter the workforce. But he never lost the dream of getting his high school diploma. In 1984 Earnest entered Wallace Community College Selma to get his GED. Even though he had many bumps in the road, like schedule conflicts between classes and work, he kept his positive attitude and persevered. After 29 years, he got his GED. Earnest said more than five years ago, he and his brother Clarence were cleaning out a closet for Ann, and hidden away on the top shelf they found a box full of old composition notebooks and typing paper filled with writings. Earnest took it to Ann to see what it was. It turned out to be a story Ann had written about her experience growing up poor in Selma. But life threw a number of obstacles at Ann, including what Earnest called “sickness and death in the family,” and the story was set aside and forgotten until Earnest and Clarence found it. Earnest realized this was a story that needed to be told, and he said Ann told him to take it and “write it like you see it.” Earnest said, “So I got me some composition notebooks

and ink pens, and every night I wrote it all down.” Earnest said the book is a story of what poor people went through to survive, their worries and how they overcame obstacles. He said the book is basically about being positive, doing what is right and never giving up, all of which he says is based in the family’s Christian faith and the love they have for one another. He said he didn’t add any of his life experience to the book; he just compiled and organized what Ann had written about her life. He said by the time he came along 11 years after Ann was born, things had gotten better for the family. Earnest said after he got it all down, he searched and found a publisher. “A Poor Family’s Struggle with Poverty and How They Survived” is not a long book at 93 pages and 16 chapters. But Smith said, “There’s a lot of power in a small book. If you read it, you’ll like it.” The book officially came out in November of last year. Last month, Vaughn Regional Medical Center honored Earnest with a book signing at the hospital. Earnest said he doesn’t remember how many books he signed, but he said it was a lot. He said his sister and co-author is very happy with the way the book turned out. “A Poor Family’s Struggle with Poverty and How They Survived” is available at Barnes and Noble and on Amazon.com.

Earnest Smith’s workplace, Vaughan Regional Medical Center, hosted a book signing for Smith, who co-authored a book with his sister, Ann Smith. Photo provided.

Selma High School teacher named finalist for state ‘Teacher of the Year’

Mashika Tempero-Culliver is one of 16 finalists for the state title of Teacher of the Year. BY NATHAN PREWETT

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The cover of the book Earnest and sister Ann Smith wrote titled “A Poor Family’s Struggle with Poverty and How They Survived.”

police patrols. She also likes that they are scheduled to get new flooring and cabinets. “These are things we’ve not really had,” she said.

A teacher at Selma High School was chosen as a finalist for the Alabama State Department of Education’s 20192020 “Teacher of the Year,” Selma City Schools announced this week. Mashika Tempero-Culliver, who teaches science at the school, is one of 16 finalists for the award. Tempero-Culliver is a finalist for the District 5 Secondary Teacher of the Year. These 16 were chosen out of 140 applicants. The 2019-2020 Alabama Teacher of the Year will be announced at a ceremony hosted by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Alabama

State Department of Education on May 8 at the RSA Plaza Terrace in Montgomery. Alabama’s Teacher of the Year spends the majority of the school year serving as a fulltime ambassador for education and the teaching profession, as well as presenting workshops to various groups, a statement said. Additionally, Alabama’s representative is a candidate for National Teacher of the Year. “Each has excelled in the classroom and is preparing all students for success through mentorship, innovative classroom instruction, and a personal commitment to academic achievement,” stated a press release from the department. “These educators exemplify the teaching profession at its best!”

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COMMUNITY One-room church becomes bustling boutique for Selma native By Cindy Fisher Selma Sun Staff

Renovating an old one-room church on Highway 14 started out as a passion project for Selma native Justin Barnes, but it later became home to a new career for his wife Henley. Harper’s Presbyterian Chapel sat empty for many years and Justin Barnes drove by it every day when going home. He thought it would make a great addition to their property, perhaps behind the pond. But relocating the building from 1941 turned out to be harder than he thought. So, after buying it in March 2017, the family had a decision to make about what to do with it. In September, they made a fast decision to convert it into a boutique for Henley’s growing clothing business that she did on the side while raising their kids who are now 11 and 9. Renovations happened quickly, with new paint outside and inside and some added modern amenities. The Shops of Harper’s Chapel opened in November.

“I’ve always toyed with the idea of owning a business and giving back to the community,” Henley Barnes said. Her business started out as just clothing and jewelry and has grown to include gift items for weddings and birthdays and accessories such as sunglasses. Barnes ran out of room for the men’s clothing, so her husband built a “man cave” for those racks. Henley has hired a fulltime employee and a part-time worker on the weekends. She finds her items at wholesale markets in Atlanta and brings the latest styles to Selma. Going to Shops of Harper’s Chapel is a destination. The chapel still has the original floors and windows. It sits back off the highway just enough to be quaint but also noticed by those driving by. As for the history of the building, a plaque on the front says it was built by Dr. & Mrs. W.W. Harper in memory of their parents, Col. & Mrs. W.B. Harper and Mr. & Mrs. Wm Frantz.

Henley Barnes and her husband, Justin, bought the one-room church from 1941 with plans of moving it to their property but instead renovated it into a shop last summer.

Henley Barnes owns the Shops at Harper’s Chapel on Highway 14, a boutique.

Vaughan Regional Medical Center says,

‘Thanks, Docs!’

Vaughan Regional Medical Center CEO David McCormack, left, hosted a Doctors’ Day Celebration recently to recognize their team of physicians.

Shops of Harper’s Chapel includes women’s clothing and accessories, gift items and a back room called the “man cave” of men’s clothes.

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April 11, 2019

NEWS

Selma Police Chief 5 Questions with discusses finding new Selma City Council talent for the department President Corey Bowie

By Cindy Fisher Selma Sun Staff

Corey Bowie has served on the Selma City Council since 2008 and currently serves as president. A Selma High School alum, Bowie has worked at Wallace Community College Selma for 25 years as student government adviser, retention coordinator, talent recruiter and overseeing adult education curriculum. The Selma Sun sat down with Bowie last week at his office at WCC to talk about where Selma is today.

Police Chief Spencer Collier, center, with Det. Matt Till, left, and Det. Devon McGuire. found the subject and had him in custody in less than an hour after he robbed Johnny’s Package Store in the Police jurisdiction. “They work long hours and stay aggressive on cases,” Collier said. “I am very proud of them.” Collier and Till both said that using a dog to apprehend a suspect keeps human officers out of life-threatening situations. They used the example Collier used on a previous show where a robbery suspect had hidden under a house. Instead of sending a human officer to apprehend the suspect, a K9 officer was used to apprehend the suspect keeping the humans out of danger. Both Till and Collier explained the Selma Police have a strict policy in place that must be followed before sending a dog in to apprehend a suspect. There are three verbal warnings given to a suspect before the dogs are sent in, this gives the suspect an opportunity to comply and cooperate with the officers. Till is a narcotics officer and is a member of the FAST team, which is Selma’s SWAT team. FAST stands for Fugitive Apprehension and Special Tactics. Collier said Selma’s FAST team is as small as a tactical team can be but the officers on the team are trained to deploy very quickly and handle tactical situations. Det Till was the case agent and made the first heroin distribution case in Selma in over a decade. Collier’s other guest Devon McGuire is a native of Selma. Collier said when he became Police Chief he noticed McGuire, who at the

By Todd Prater

Special to the Selma Sun Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier recognizes that having talented officers makes for a great police department. In the most recent edition of Police Beats with Chief Collier, which airs on 94.7 WJAM every Thursday at 9 a.m., Collier talked about luring good talent to Selma. One example is Det. Matt Till, whom he hired away from the Wilcox County Sherriff’s department. Till is a 13-year veteran of law enforcement and is a trained narcotics officer and trained K9 officer. Collier met Till when he was working on the Fourth Judicial Drug Task Force. Collier said he had heard a lot of good things about Till and decided Till would be a great asset to the Selma Police. Collier said when Till came to the Selma Police a benefactor was found and Till’s K9 partner was purchased and came to Selma too, giving Selma five K9 units which is more than usual for a city of this size. Till has been partnered with his K9 since 2014. He explained his K9 partner, named Toke, is a dual-purpose K9, meaning he is trained in two areas. One is using his nose, and K9s are trained to use their nose to find explosives or drugs, Toke is trained to sniff out narcotics. His second training is in apprehension, which Collier said is the official term for bite. Although both Collier and Till clarify that bite is what civilian dogs do, Police dogs apprehend. They cleared an arrest on a felony robbery Monday. They

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time was a patrol officer, was very professional and talented. Collier said McGuire is now a full-time investigator in the Criminal Investigation Division, and a detective. He works in special operations and is a member of the FAST team. Collier said that McGuire and partner Det. Robert Tyus have closed cases over the past six or eight weeks so fast the he has not had the chance to write the press releases before they close another. One high-profile case they closed was the crime spree in early February that began with a carjacking in Valley Grande and ended up with McGuire and other officers capturing the suspects. Another is the case Collier spoke about last week where an inmate in the Dallas County Jail called for a murder to be committed. This led to two other suspects being arrested. McGuire said he and his partner Tyus will not stop working on a case until it is closed. Collier reiterated that he promotes the philosophy that if a case is hot, and there are still things to do, you get it done and keep working until it is closed. Collier closed the show with the announcement that US Attorney Richard Moore will join the Chief live in the studio in an upcoming show. Collier also announced the April Coffee with a Cop will be April 25th at Crosspoint Café starting at 8:30 a.m. Crosspoint Café is located at 710 Dallas Avenue. Everyone is invited to come have a cup of coffee and a donut with Chief Collier and other officers from the Selma Police Department.

Contributors: Todd Prater Chico Cleveland Nathan Prewett

As a longtime leader in Selma, what would you say are the city’s biggest challenges? Synergy is No. 1. I consider myself a consensus builder. I like to galvanize all parties before we make a final decision. Debate is good, but attacking is counter-productive, and it happens too frequently. I call it the “pink tornado.” Meaning your tongue. If

The Selma Rotary Club held its annual Scholarship Competition on Monday, hosting area seniors from each high school in Selma and Dallas County. Seven students represented their respective schools, speaking on their service contributions in and out of the classroom. Rotary Club members cast their votes after each

What are your thoughts about Selma and where the city is today? We’re proud of the history of the city of Selma, but (the negativity) negates the purpose of Selma. We’re an icon, and Selma is the torch for the world. It is so important now to have everyone on one accord.

presentation. The winners will be announced at Rotary's next meeting. 1st place $1,500, 2nd place $1,000, 3rd place $500, runner ups $150. Participates were: Preston McGee - Dallas County High School Kyerra Crum - Southside High School

Mallory Matthews - Morgan Academy Gary Crum Jr. - Ellwood Christian Kaylee Bell - Cathedral Christian Ca'chasity Lewis - Selma High School Alyssa Verhofe Meadowview Christian School - Chico Cleveland

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What about the gas tax increase proposed by Mayor Darrio Melton that was turned down? It was delayed, not necessarily denied. The timing was bad to ask for an increase at the same time the governor wanted an increase (for the state). It was too ambiguous for our community and what it meant here. We need to revisit the gas tax.

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How can the city fix these challenges? We need to address crime and partner with the public schools. The bookends for economic development is crime on one end and public education on the other. I give kudos to Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum and Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier for the synergy they have. I also serve on the steering committee for the new Weed and Seed program (that is being led by law enforcement, including the U.S. attorney’s office out of Mobile, which has grown its presence in Selma to help curb crime). It’s not just one individual but being united.

What plans do you have to increase revenue in the city of Selma for road repairs and rehire laid off employees? Annexation could be something. (The City considered annexing Dallas County properties that receive city services in 2018, but county property owners opposed it. Land would be on 80 West and over the Edmund Pettus Bridge.) We need to galvanize the community and get input and discussion. We should put together an ad hoc committee with leaders and business owners to discuss and explore the idea.

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you speak negatively about the city, it festers in the community and among people. It also has an adverse effect on economic development and businesses from wanting to come here. We need to address our core values. Have a more wholistic approach to move the city forward. The city needs to conduct its own SWOT, which in business stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Selma’s Strength is tourism; Weakness is communication and acceptance of different perspectives; Opportunity is making better use of the railroad, river and Craig Field. The Threat is how the city talks about itself.

April 11, 2019

SELMA SUN

COMMUNITY Wannabe Rescued helps animals find forever homes By Todd Prater

Special to the Selma Sun For a dog in a shelter, being seen can mean the difference between life and death. That’s where Wannabe Rescued comes in. Jeni Saylors, one of many dedicated Wannabe Rescued volunteers, said Wannabe Rescued focuses on dogs in the local shelter and dogs whose owners can no longer take care of them. These animals

have little chance of being seen by the public, greatly reducing their chances of being adopted but increasing their chance of being euthanized. Wannabe Rescued started in 2012 when two local women realized there was an extreme need to get the word out about adoptable dogs at the local shelter. Too many were being unnecessarily euthanized. So they took pictures and posted them on social media in hopes

Rotton Weiler is called Dallas County's therapy dog.

more people would see them, which would give them a better chance of being adopted. They soon learned of adoption rescues all over the country. These rescues would arrange transport and get the animals to places where they could find forever homes. In March 2013 Wannabe Rescued became a nonprofit organization. In addition to finding forever homes for dogs, Wannabe Rescued is a great resource to pet owners for information on everything from nutrition to proper medical care to responsible pet ownership, especially the importance of getting your pet spayed or neutered. Wannabe Rescued has a process to help dogs find homes. Volunteers go to the local shelter at least once a week to take pictures and test the dog’s temperament and personality. That information is sent to adoption rescues all over the county. Once there is a commitment for a dog, the animal is checked out by a veterinarian to ensure there are no health issues. After any health issues are addressed, the dogs go to foster care until they are transported. Wannabe Rescued has no physical brick-and-mortar facility, so they rely on fosters to care for the animals until they are sent to an adoption rescue or their new forever home. Saylors said that Wannabe Rescued adopts dogs out, but with the high number of abandoned dogs, Wannabe Rescued deals mostly with

Arts Revive ‘a step closer’ to urban green space in downtown Selma Selma’s Arts Revive organization is hoping to establish a garden downtown that will serve as an “urban oasis” in the city. Titled “Pocket Park,” the green space will also serve as

a place that showcases interactive, public art as well. “Pocket Park is an efficient urban green space that will become a place where friends, neighbors and visitors can gather and be a part of Selma’s

vibrant arts and culture district,” said a recent announcement on their website. “The new garden will allow visitors a serene place to sit, stroll and interact with a growing collection of public art.”

adoption rescues across the country. If someone locally wants to adopt a dog, Wannabe Rescued can facilitate that adoption; however, adopting an animal is in itself a process to ensure that all animals go to a well matched, well screened forever home. Over the last three years Wannabe Rescued has saved hundreds of dogs and puppies. • 2016 – 832 dogs and puppies saved • 2017 – 776 dogs and puppies saved • 2018 – 486 dogs and puppies saved Officially there are only five members of Wannabe Rescued; one special member is one of the dogs that was rescued by Wannabe Rescued. Saylors said this special dog is the only therapy dog she knows of in Dallas County. Her name is Rotton Weiler, a Rottweiler mix. She is an official member of Wannabe Rescued and is a certified therapy dog who works at Vaughn Regional Medical Center visiting patients who want a visit from a therapy dog. She has her own Facebook page at; https:// www.facebook.com/rotton.weiler.7 No one on staff at Wannabe Rescued is paid, other than the satisfaction of saving the lives of innocent animals. That means all the money raised throughout the year through various fundraisers goes to vetting, feeding and transporting animals to adoption rescues or their forever homes. Wannabe Rescued is supported by several creative

Puppies are also available from Wannabe Rescued. and fun fundraisers throughout the year. Just last week was the Doggie Drawdown at the Sandbar Restaurant. At Christmas, Wannabe Rescued offers pictures with Santa at Tractor Supply. This is the only time you can get your fur babies and people babies in a professional family Christmas photograph. The Bow Wow Benefit features a dinner and a silent auction and one with an auctioneer. Last year for the first time Wannabe Rescued had a yard sale that was very successful. Saylors said they hope to do that again this year. All year long Wannabe Rescued has two booths at Junebugs Flea Market on Highland Avenue. All the items are donated and all the money goes to helping the dogs. Going on right now is the 6th annual Butts for Mutts.

Purchase a ticket for a smoked Boston butt or a smoked turkey breast from one of the Wannabe rescued volunteers or from the Downtowner Restaurant or any of the local veterinarian offices, and on May 11 that ticket can be redeemed at Lannie’s BarB-Que on Medical Center Parkway for a Boston butt or turkey breast. Wannabe Rescued has a Facebook page here; https://www.facebook.com/ WannabeRescued/ If you are interested in being a foster, email wannaberescued@aol.com for a foster application You can also call these numbers for information about Butts for Mutts or Wannabe Rescued. Lorraine Alexander 334412-1963, Beverly Huffman 334-239-1039 or Jeni Saylors 251-581-2454.

Selma hosts Crawfish Festival The Central Alabama Crawfish Festival was held at Lions Fair Park on Saturday. It featured a car

show and music, including country singer Jess Kellie Adams who played her new single “Smokin’

Cigarettes” at the festival. Adams says she also ate crawfish there for the first time.

Pine Glen playground gets a facelift The Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority, Pine Glen Residents Association and United for the City recently part-

nered to rehab a playground at Pine Glen neighborhood. The playground includes tractor tires for play that were donat-

ed by the community and slides and a jungle gym. The volunteer group United for the City helped fix the playground on March 30.

Dozens of unique cars were on display at the festival. Cars on display included antiques. The new design of the playground includes donated old tractor tires for climbing.

Peter Kine and Darion Campbell maintain the Pine Glen playground equipment that has been there for decades.

Darryl Macon and Marty Thompson won the cornhole Second place went to Wesley Ballard and Scott tournament. Etheridge.

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April 11, 2019

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF JESSIE JAMES MCCONICO, Deceased.

having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. Arlesha Martin Personal Representative Alston Keith, Jr. KEITH & KEITH Attorney for Petitioner P. O. Box 9 Selma, Alabama 36702 April 11, 18, 25

Unit #104, Gabriel Brown, 1905 LaForet Drive, Selma, AL 36701. Unit #130, Rebecca Worthington, 2621 County Road 44, Selma, AL 36701. Sales proceeds will be applied to pay unpaid storage charges and sale expenses incurred by the undersigned. Outer Space Storage, LLC Highway 80 West Selma, Alabama 36701 April 4 and 11, 2019

the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main door to the Court House of Dallas County, Alabama, in Selma, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale, on May 2, 2019, the following described real estate situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit:

and notice is hereby given that pursuant to law, and pursuant to the terms contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in front of the main door to the Court House of Dallas County, Alabama, in Selma, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale, on April 25, 2019, the following described real estate situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit:

17 deg. 09 min. 22 sec. E 82.43 ft. to a point; thence leaving Berry Road S 89 deg. 14 min. 16 sec. W 10.00 ft. to a set rebar; thence continue S 89 deg. 14 min. 16 sec. W 103.02 ft. to the POB. Containing 3.00 acres, more or less. Said land will be offered for sale in two separate tracts, as shown above as Parcels One and Two, and also, in the alternative, will be offered for sale en masse as a combined parcel. The land will be sold for the higher of the aggregate bids when offered for sale in separate tracts, or the highest bid when offered for sale en masse. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and the right is also reserved to sell less than all of the land when it’s offered for sale in separate parcels. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt secured by the mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the mortgage, including payment of the expenses of foreclosure. Done on March 18, 2019. SOUTH LAND COMPANY, LLC, MORTGAGEE PILCHER & PILCHER, P.C. 28 Broad Street – P.O. Box 1250 Selma, Alabama 36702-1250 Telephone: 334-872-6211 April 11, 18, 25, 2019.

Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of March, 2019 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred. Deborah McConico Personal Representative Pilcher & Pilcher, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioner P.O. Box 1250 Selma, Alabama 36702 April 4, 11 and 18, 2019 LEGAL NOTICE Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of MARY MARL HOSEA MARTIN, deceased. Letters of Administration of MARY MURL HOSEA MARTIN upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st day of April, 2019, by Jimmy Nunn, the Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to Alabama Code § 8-15-34 (1975), the undersigned, claiming an owner’s lien for unpaid storage, will, on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., sell by private sale to the highest bidder for cash, at Outer Space Storage, LLC, Highway 80 West, Selma, Alabama, the following units of storage items: Unit #9, Morris Wilson, 101 Cumming Circle, Apt. 2, Selma, AL 36701. Unit #32, Joseph Williams, Jr., 11 Dallas Avenue, Apt. 307 D, Selma, AL 36701. Unit #56, Shonovia Phillips, 2 Westhaven Drive, Selma, AL 36701. Unit #78, Elaine MuwwakkPeoples, 1805 St. Ann Street, Selma, AL 36701.

Default having been made in the terms of that certain real estate mortgage made on September 6, 2016, by KIMBERLY BODLEY, a single woman, in favor of SOUTH LAND COMPANY, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, which mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Book 1544, at Page 764, and said default continuing, the undersigned has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage, and notice is hereby given that pursuant to law, and pursuant to the terms contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public auction, to

REAL ESTATE Lot 44, Tipton Estate Subdivision, Plat Number Three, according to a map or plat thereof recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Map Book 8, at Page 130. SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to Restrictive Covenants imposed on a portion of the Lots described in Tipton Estate Subdivision, Plat Number Three, as shown by instrument dated March 2, 2015, recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Book 1518, at Page 177. Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage, including payment of the expenses of foreclosure. Done on April 4, 2019. South Land Company, LLC MORTGAGEE PILCHER & PILCHER, P.C. 28 Broad Street – P.O. Box 1250 Selma, Alabama 36702-1250 Telephone 334-872-6211 Attoneys For Mortagagee April 11, 18, 25, 2019 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms of a real estate mortgage made on December 28, 2015, by DAVID VANDORE REEVES in favor of SOUTH LAND COMPANY, LLC, which is recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Book 1532, at Page 583, and said default continuing, the undersigned has elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be due and payable as provided in said mortgage,

REAL ESTATE PARCEL ONE Lot 10, Berry Ridge Subdivision, Plat Number 1, according to a map or plat thereof recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, in Map Book 8, at Page 253. PARCEL TWO ALSO, 3 acres described as follows: Commence at a found ¾ inch pipe marking the SW corner of NE ¼ of NE ¼ of Section 2, T17N, R10E; thence S 44 deg. 11 min. 56 sec. W 84.80 ft. to a set rebar marking the POB; thence N 0 deg. 50 min. 24 sec. W 619.09 ft. to a set rebar; thence S 89 deg. 06 min. 44 sec. W 303.86 ft. to a set rebar in a branch; thence along the meanders of the branch S 23 deg. 50 min. 11 sec. E 20.63 ft.; thence S 23 deg. 47 min. 52 sec. E 155.87 ft.; thence S 34 deg. 07 min. 36 sec. E 162.41 ft.; thence S 6 deg. 31 min. 13 sec. E 103.38 ft.; thence S 22 deg. 55 min. 04 sec. E 108.96 ft.; thence S 10 deg. 12 min. 58 sec. E 164.35 ft. to a capped rebar; thence S 12 deg. 31 min. 58 sec. E 160.76 ft. to a capped rebar; thence continue S 12 deg. 31 min. 58 sec. E 10.00 ft. to the W margin of Berry Road; thence along said road margin N 51 deg. 08 min. 37 sec. E 75.64 ft. to a point on a circular curve concave to the NW and having a radius of 182.79 ft. and a chord bearing of N 34 deg. 08 min. 53 sec. E (106.84 foot chord); thence run northeasterly along the arc of said circular curve through a central angle of 33 deg. 59 min. 02 sec. 108.42 ft.; thence N

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Yolanda Patterson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Darius Rasheed Patterson, on 3/14/2019, by the Honorable Jimmy Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama. 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. Yolanda Patterson Administrator of the Estate of Darius Rasheed Patterson April 11, 18, 25

April 11, 2019

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LIFESTYLE Chef Andrew Armstrong shares recipes picked up on trip to Europe Austria. The sites were incredible just like the food. There really isn't anything quite like a pretzel from Germany or even a glass of true Italian wine over a meal of fettuccine. The recipes of this week’s column are all from items that I actually had the pleasure of tasting myself in these different countries. As always, thanks for taking the time to read this edition! 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

Andrew Armstrong and the group from Jeff State that went to Europe recently. Ciao, come stai? Since most people in Selma are probably not fluent in Italian, it translates into “hello, how are

you?” I am very well! I just returned from a two-week European adventure with my younger cousin Colton and

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April 11 St. Paul's Little Friends School 16th Annual Fish Fry – 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. All Proceeds go to the Little Friends School.

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Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Selma-Dallas County Grant Seekers Workshop at 6 p.m. at the Sardis Unity Fellowship Community Center (8144 County Rd. 30, Sardis, AL). Attendance required for grant applicants.

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New Year Fun at the LibraryStory, Music, and Craft Time at 9:30 am at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www. selmalibrary.org

April 16 New Year Fun at the LibraryPuppet Shows at 9:30 am at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www.selmalibrary. org

2019 Alabama River Chili Cook-off at 5 p.m. on Water Avenue, downtown Selma$5 entry fee. Proceeds to benefit Easterseals of West Central Alabama

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April 19-April 20 Historic US Highway 80 Sale (World’s Widest Yard Sale)Various vendors along US Highway 80 in Alabama from Sunrise to Sundown (Vendors include, but not limited to Selma Flea Market, GAW Trading Post, Junebugg’s Flea & Antique Mall, A-1 Sales, The Treasure Box, Angie’s Auction Co., Cassie Richardson, BP Gas Station, Restotonica, Marion Junction Community Club, American Legion Post #20, Cross Roads Exxon, Heritage Village)

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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.

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Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided.

Easter Egg Hunt – Easter egg hunt at the Orrville Farmer’s Market. For kids 10 and under.

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TRADITIONAL GERMAN PRETZELS 1 1/2 Cups of Hot water 1 package of yeast 1/2 teaspoon of sugar 4 1/2 Cups of flour, sifted 3 egg yolks 1 Tablespoon of water Coarse salt In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, yeast and hot water. Let stand for 1 hour. Add flour and knead for 7 - 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl. Cover with a dampened towel; let it rise in a warm place until it is doubled in bulk, about one hour. To form pretzels, roll out pieces of dough into pencil-thin strips about 18 inches long and fold them into a pretzel shape. Place the pretzels on a greased cookie sheet; brush them with a mixture of the 3 egg yolks and the 1 tablespoon of water beaten very well together. Sprinkle the coarse salt on pretzels. Let the pretzels rise again until not quite doubled in bulk. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

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ITALIAN BACON FETTUCCINE 1 jar of white Alfredo sauce 1 package of fettuccine noodles 1 pound of bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled 1 package of cheese, shredded 1 teaspoon of garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste In a pot boil the noodles according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and heat the Alfredo sauce. Once heated pour in the sauce and

crumbled bacon. Mix in the garlic, salt, pepper and half of the cheese. Serve the remaining cheese on top of the noodles.

the school I attend, Jefferson State Community College. I was fortunate enough to visit Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France and Italy. I was able to experience the famous Swiss Alps. Take a legendary gondola ride through Venice, Italy, and even stare out the window from the long-abandoned Ehrnburg Castle of

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Estate, Good Junk Yard Sale (Historic US Highway 80 Sale)

from Sunrise to Sundown at Angie’s Auction (4094 County Rd. 44, Selma at mile marker 78-Highway 80 W)- For more information. Contact Bo Morgan at 334-875-3147 or 334-412-0263-Spaces available $20 per day to sell- auctionbo@ icloud.com

April 20—27 “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Spring Cleanup 2019. Make plans for your city, county, school, neighborhood or volunteer group to join volunteers from every corner of Alabama for this annual statewide spring cleanup. For more information, contact Commissioner Valerie Reubin 334-872-0578

April 24 Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided.

April 22 New Year Fun at the LibraryStory, Music, and Craft Time at 9:30 a.m. at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www. selmalibrary.org Black Belt Community Foundation Grant Seekers Workshop at 10 a.m. at BBCF Headquarters (609 Lauderdale St.)- Topics of Discussion: Black Belt Community Foundation Impact in Dallas County, 2019 Black Belt Legacy Camp and 2019 Community Grant Applications-PLEASE NOTE: Organizations must send a representative to a Grants Seekers Workshop to be eligible for this round of community grants. For more information, please contact Chris Spencer at the Black Belt Community Foundation at 334- 874-1126 or by email at cspencer@blackbeltfound.org.

April 23 New Year Fun at the LibraryPuppet Shows at 9:30 a.m. at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www.selmalibrary.org

April 25 Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser at 8 a.m. at White Force Cottage (811 Mabry St.)-Bake Sale at 8 a.m.-Chicken salad plates 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (to order call 334-4128742 or 334-419-1056), Silent auction at 5 p.m. Estate Planning Seminar from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church (Citizens Parkway)-Presenter: Dr. Robert Tufts, Auburn University-To

April 29 New Year Fun at the LibraryStory, Music, and Craft Time at 9:30 am at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www. selmalibrary.org

April 30 New Year Fun at the Library-Puppet Shows at 9:30 am at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library-Call the library at 334-874-1730 for reservations. Programs are in the Children’s Department. www.selmalibrary.org

from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided.

May 11 Tickets Available for Wannabe Rescued Sixth Annual “Butt” for Mutts Barbecue. Smoked Boston Butts or Turkey Breasts -$40Each. Pre-sell only. Purchase tickets by April 24. Pick up Saturday, May 11 at Lannie’s BBQ, 205 Medical Center Parkway, Selma. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Valley Creek Vet, (334) 872-7577, Northside Animal Hospital, (334) 872-2355.

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May 1 Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided.

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May 4 Pet Adoptions — Selma Animal Shelter in conjunction with the Human Society of Central Alabama are open on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 2 pm. Adoptions Only, no take in’s. All adoptions are fully vetted, ready to go to a loving home. 334- 877-2204.

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Free Legal Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities— Call ADAP (Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program) at 1-800826-1675 to set up an appointment -ADAP is in Selma the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9 am- noon and the 4th Tuesday of every month from noon-4 pm. The ADAP Office Location in Selma is at 801 Alabama Avenue (Inside the offices of Legal Services of Selma).

May 8 Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays

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.

May 22 Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided.

May 29 Dallas County Family Resource Center will hold Money Smart Classes on Wednesdays from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W in Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes, call 334-8747785. Water and light snacks provided.

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EDUCATION Selma City Schools receives ‘Pathway to Alabama Performance Excellence Award’ By Nathan Prewett

Special to the Selma Sun Selma City Schools has received a 2018 Pathway to Alabama Performance Excellence Award.

Described as an “Introductory Tier” for the Alabama Performance Excellence Award, the honor given to Selma City Schools marks it as an organization that is using the Baldrige Framework for educational performance.

“It’s an honor to be a recipient of the Pathway to Performance Excellence Award”, Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams said. “Team Selma has been intentional about pursing excellence across the dis-

trict starting with the creation and implementation of our strategic plan, The Framework for Excellence. We are committed to continuing our path toward excellence, and Pathway to Performance Excellence proves

that we are indeed on the right path.” According to Selma City Schools, the award is modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes educational systems

striving for “increased productivity and quality.” Selma City Schools will be recognized during the Alabama Performance Excellence Program annual conference on April 11.

Joe Peterson, Director of Operations at Selma City Schools, receives an Aim for Excellence Award from Superintendent Avis Williams.

Edgewood Elementary School scholars participated in the civic engagement process at the Alabama State Capitol.

Little Miss Meadowview 2019 Rihanna Pope, second grade, left, and Miss Meadowview 2019 Kennedi Rackley, Staff at the School of Discovery Genesis Center recognized Autism Awareness Month. fifth grade, right.

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April 11, 2019

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SPORTS ASU brings college football to Selma ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Alabama State University came to Selma for a spring practice at Memorial Stadium. By Chico Cleveland

Special to the Selma Sun Alabama State University football team traveled to Selma to hold a spring practice at Memorial Stadium. Fourth-year Hornets Coach Donald Hill-Eley expressed how important it was for his team to have practice here in Selma for the second consecutive year. "We're (Alabama State) just over the bridge from Selma, and I believe it's a win-

win for both... for us to bring and share our events from our university to Selma so we can hopefully help stop some of the crime by giving the people something positive to come out and enjoy is very important," Hill-Eley said. "We might be a little too far for some young people who want to be around and experience college football, so we wanted to bring it here to the people." Observing from the stands was Selma City Recreation

Director Sean VanDiver said "it was a great situation to have Alabama State come and have practice here at Memorial Stadium but it's also a need for the citizens of Selma to really come out and support what Alabama State is doing,” he said. "Selma has many ASU Alumni and also donors who helped make this event happen; we really appreciate them." Coach Hill-Eley was impressed with his team and felt they have been "flying

around" so far this spring and looking forward to going into the season this fall with a more aggressive defense and an offense that has an identity. Bama State opens their 2019 season at Birmingham's Legion Field on Aug. 29 versus the UAB Blazers. More video coverage of this event, visit www.SelmaSun. com Find the Hornets 2019 football schedule at www. BamaStateSports.com

Selma University baseball team ranks #1 in USCAA poll

Selma University Baseball Coach Adrian Holloway talks to players before a game.

the BCN-HBCU small school national championship, which they last won in 2013. Selma University Bulldogs baseball team upped its record to 10-4 recently with a huge win over NCAA Division 1 Alabama A&M. The Bulldogs of Selma traveled to Huntsville to face the Bulldogs of A&M in a nine-inning matchup Tuesday. Selma came out on top 6-5 in a thrilling victory led by team captain Ricky Butts, who went 2 for 5, including a two-run home run. The “Dawgs” of Selma also had a strong pitching performance by Derrick Sylve, the grandson of pro baseball Hall of Famer Willie Stargell. Sylve had seven strikeouts in seven innings pitched, while Trey Clarke closed out the last two innings with two strikeouts. “Today was a big test for us … to see where we stand

… to prepare us for that high level of competition that goes with competing for a National Championship,” Coach Holloway said. “Our team captains had big games today,” Holloway said. “Ricky (Butts) came through with a clutch homer, and Sylve had a solid pitching performance.” Selma U’s Trey Williams and Devon Pedro also contributed with two big hits in the game. The win against Alabama A&M is another success for Coach Holloway’s team that also has quality wins over No. 3-ranked Mississippi College for Women, NAIA’s University of Mobile and Marian University. The remaining schedule includes going to non-conference No. 2-ranked Faulkner University on April 17 and University of Mobile on April 9.

Gunnar Henderson is practicing his War Eagle battle cry as a part of Auburn Baseball’s 2019 signing class, along with teammates David Ducote and Brayton Brown. The multisport star who was recently named AISA’s 2019 Basketball Player of the Year, has also led his Morgan Academy baseball team to a perfect 18-0 record this season. “Having the opportunity to play at my dream school and close to home is a true blessing,” Henderson said in a news release from Auburn University. “Being a part of the Auburn program has been a long-time dream of mine, and the chance to play under Coach Thompson only adds to the excitement. Watching Coach Thompson and the Auburn baseball team win more and more games each year motivates me to be the best I can be to help the team reach the College World Series.” - Chico Cleveland Gunnar Henderson Morgan Academy Grade: 12th Grade Position/Size: SS, 6’3”, 195 Stats: .558 AVG, 12 2B, 3 3B, 6 HR Favorite pro baseball team: Los Angeles Angels Favorite college team: Auburn University Favorite Athlete: Corey Seager Favorite subject in school: Math

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Whitney Holladay Place you'd most like to visit? Hawaii Dream career: Play in the MLB Birth place: Montgomery Parents and siblings: Allen and Kerry Henderson, Jackson Henderson, Cade Henderson Social media name(s): Instagram: g_henderson002, Twitter: G_Henderson2 If I was Mayor I would … I would work to have a cleaner and safer city. Jersey number: 2 Current Coach: Stephen Clements GPA: 3.93 Three words to best describe you: Hardworking, Leader, Caring Favorite quote: If it was easy, it was not worth it. - Bob Marley. Some of Gunnar's accomplishments: Rated by Perfect Game as the No. 1 player in Alabama, tabbed the No. 40 overall player and No. 11 shortstop in the 2019 class; Rated by Perfect Game as the No. 47 prospect in the 2019 MLB Draft, listed as the No. 26 high school prospect by Prep Baseball Report; 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclass First Team All-American; Competed in the 2018 Perfect Game All-American Classic and National Showcase; named to the National Showcase Top Prospect Team; 2018 Under Armour All-American Game.

By Chico Cleveland

Special to the Selma Sun Selma University baseball is ranked No. 1 in the latest USCAA poll and is ranked No. 6 in the Black College Nines (BCN) HBCU Baseball Top 10 poll. This year the Bulldogs are looking for their ninth straight post season appearance. Coach Adrian Holloway has been at the helm for six of those appearances. Holloway hopes to lead his team back to the USCAA World Series in May, and he will also have the opportunity to win

The Selma University Baseball team.

Morgan Academy wins the 2019 AISA State Tennis tournament Morgan Academy boys and girls tennis teams won the 2019 AISA State Tennis tournament held in Montgomery Tuesday afternoon. This is the third straight state title for the Senators and Head Coach Baxter Stinson.

1st Place in Boys Singles: Mason Perkins at #1 Trevor Wilson at #2 Belal Hammad at #3 Ed Williams at #4 Taylor Jones at #5 Girls Singles 1st Place: Maggie Youngblood at #3

Mary Ashlyn Pearce at #4 Hannah Lightfoot at #5 Girls Runners Up: Ellie Adams at #1 Lilly Youngblood at # 2 Boys Doubles: 1st Place Trevor Wilson and Mason Perkins at #1

Ed Williams and Taylor Jones at #2 Girls Doubles: Ellie Adams and Lilly Youngblood at #1 Mary Ashlyn Pearce and Maggie Youngblood #2 Ed Williams and Taylor Jones at #2

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