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SHINING THE LIGHT ON SELMA AND DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA May 30, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 18

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Designing Selma's future SRA and UA partner to build a new vision of the Queen City

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Selma will soon have a precise vision for future redevelopment with the help of the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development.

The center signed up to work with the recently renewed Selma Redevelopment Authority to design a plan for the authority to present to the city. Discussions start in a meeting set for June 3.

The Selma Redevelopment Authority was reinstated in 2017 but lost several leaders, which stalled progress. Despite not having a director right now, Chairwoman Juanda Maxwell said the seven-member, all volunteer authority is "moving forward."

The Authority held its monthly meeting on May 23 at Eyemax Vision, where they modified the mission statement to enhance "and improve" the downtown area both in community and retail support.

It also added to its goals of planning, promoting, preserving, funding and forming special entities “to help existing businesses.”

The Authority can borrow money, write and receive grants, charge rent and make loans.

To date, the Authority has had a hand in several key projects in Selma. It was used as a conduit for the purchase and restoration of the St. James Hotel with an expected opening date in 2020.

It received an ADECA grant of $75,000 for Wi-Fi in the downtown Selma area, which has been turned over to the city of Selma.

It received a $40,000 grant from the Center on Rural Innovation to assess the viability of a digital economy based on digital computing technologies forthcoming in Selma.

And it received a $25,000 grant (in-kind) from Design Alabama to bring architects, graphic designers and landscape architects to propose ideas to enhance the downtown

Selma Redevelopment Authority Chairman Juanda Maxwell conducts the meeting of the Authority last Thursday. Photo by Fred Guarino corridor. The Authority is set to meet with Design Alabama on July 17.

Now, they are working with Jim Byard Jr. at the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development and

its director Nisa Miranda to come up with a design plan for the city.

“Even though we don't have an executive director, we're moving forward,” Maxwell said.

She said the Authority has plans to go before the Dallas County Commission on June 24 to request funds. And at its next meeting, they hope to offer incentives to businesses downtown to spruce up with

facade enhancements, as well as discuss the Opportunity Zone.

An Opportunity Zone Subcommittee was formed with Harold Speir, Clint Wilkinson and Billy Young

as chairman. Participating in the May 24 meeting were Young, Wilkinson, Speir, Maxwell and Johnny Moss Jr. other Authority members are Johnny Moss III and Martha Lockett.

Morgan Academy's Henderson named Gatorade Alabama Baseball Player of the Year

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun

Gunnar Henderson, a star baseball standout at Morgan Academy, was named to an elite group with the honor of the Gatorade Alabama Baseball Player of the Year.

Morgan Academy's Gunnar Henderson is the 2018-19 Gatorade Alabama Baseball Player of the Year.

The announcement, sent to Morgan Academy head baseball coach Stephen Clements on May 23, said that in receiving the honor, Henderson "is now part of a 30-year legacy" that includes past winners such as Peyton Manning, who played 18 season for the Indianapolis Colts; Abby Wambach, American retired soccer player, coach and two-time Olympic gold medalist; KarlAnthony Towns, of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves; and

Derek Jeter, who spent his entire 20-year MLB playing career with the New York Yankees.

The Morgan Academy Auburn University baseball scholarship signer helped lead the Senators to a 30-2 record and runner up for the AISA Class AAA State Baseball Championship.

He had a .554 batting average, hitting 11 home runs, 17 doubles, nine triples and 75 RBIs while scoring 69 runs. He got 56 hits in 101 opportunities at the plate and stole 31 bases.

Henderson said, "It is just a huge honor being considered one of the top athletes in the state. I just want to thank all my teammates and my coaches and

my family for all helping me get there, and just want to thank God, as well to bless me with the ability to receive such an honor."

He said he is looking forward to Auburn with two of his Morgan Academy teammates, including his cousin Brayton Brown and David DuCote.

Henderson said that along with the Gatorade honor he will receive a trophy, a banner and $1,000 to donate to a charity of his choice, which he is currently narrowing down.

Clements said of Henderson's selection, "What a huge accomplishment for an amazing young man. I am so excited for Gunnar and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for him."

Clements also said, "Gatorade Player of the year is one of the most prestigious awards out there, and they could not have chosen a better young man than Gunnar, and that's both on and off the field."

He said Henderson has high morals, a great work ethic and, "His athletic ability is the best I've ever seen."

Morgan Academy Headmaster Mark Knight said "Gunnar is an outstanding athlete, student and Christian young man. He handles himself with class in everything he does. He works extremely hard and deserves all the awards he has received. We are proud of Gunnar and wish him the best."

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COMMUNITY Selma honors veterans in touching ceremony on a hot Memorial Day

BY TODD PRATER

Special to the Selma Sun Selma’s local VFW Post 3016 held their annual Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Stadium on Monday and, although it was hot, a nice crowd was on hand to honor the men and women who have given their lives defending our nation.

The ceremony was hosted

by Rod Stone, who opened by recognizing the World War II veterans and then the Korean War vets both of whom we are quickly losing. Pastor Steve Copp was the guest speaker, giving a meaningful speech reminding us that many have died to give us the rights we have in this country.

For the memorial, members of the VFW and the VFW auxiliary laid wreaths of flowers at the base of the memorials at the stadium in remembrance of the men and women who lost their lives in defense of our country.

Because of the heat, the ceremony was intentionally kept short.

Stone said it was better than last year when it rained the whole time.

Many set up chairs in the shade for the ceremony.

Originally called Decoration Day, it was a tradition that dates back to before the Civil War when families would gather at cemeteries and put flowers on the graves of sol-

diers as well as family members. In 1967 the holiday was officially called Memorial Day and in 1968 moved from the traditional May 30th date to the last Monday in May.

Pic of the Week The crowd in the stands at the historic Memorial Stadium for the Memorial Day ceremony.

Veterans salute the memorials.

Rod Stone served as master of ceremony.

Veterans left flowers in remembrance of those who lost their lives.

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NEWS Tourism rose 7% in Dallas County in 2018 What attracts tourists here?

The Selma Sun compiled a list of top attractions

Ashley Diester and Joe Levin of Austin, Texas, on the Civil Rights Trail visiting the Civil Rights Memorial and the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

Civil Rights Memorial mural

BY TODD PRATER

Special to the Selma Sun Selma and Dallas County’s history and outdoor resources have helped tourism increase by 7.1 percent in 2018 over the year before, according to a study out of Auburn University at Montgomery.

Tourism is on the rise statewide, growing by more than $1 billion and adding 11,984 jobs, according to Brian Jones of the State of Alabama Tourism Department.

Dallas County’s portion of that comes to a $76 million economic impact that has brought 1,028 jobs in Dallas County, said economist Dr. Keivan Deravi, who released the study.

Jones said there are a number of factors leading to the tourism increase, but he and Selma Dallas Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheryl Smedley attribute much of the tourism boost to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

This initiative was launched in January 2018. It includes points outside of Alabama but here in the state there is what Jones referred to as the Civil Rights Triangle that is Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma.

the 21st century. The museum focuses on slavery and how it affected America from its beginnings to emancipation and beyond. There are exhibits on the KKK, Bloody Sunday and individuals who were key in the Civil Rights Movement.

The museum also has special areas dedicated to various African societies that existed before the slave trade started.

National Voting Rights Museum On the south side of the Edmund Pettus Bridge is the

National Voting Rights Museum and Institute, which is dedicated to preserving the history of the struggle for the right to vote all across the South but centering on the Selma to Montgomery march and Bloody Sunday.

There are exhibits, archives of documents and records of the voting rights struggle and regular program to teach the past struggles and present future possibilities. http://nvrmi.com/ Civil Rights Memorial Also at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the south side and directly across from the NVRMI, is the Civil Rights Memorial. Here tourists

will find various memorials to the Civil Rights Movement, including several memorials to key individuals and The Tomb of the Unknown Slave and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The most important and interesting find at the Civil Rights Memorial is 90-yearold George Sallie. Sallie is a Korean War Veteran and was on the bridge marching during the Bloody Sunday Selma to Montgomery March.

Sallie has a scar on his forehead from a table leg that hit him during the violence. He is there every day meeting tourists and telling them stories of the Bloody Sunday March.

Jones points out must-see landmarks in Birmingham include the 16th Street Baptist Church; in Montgomery, the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and the Equal Justice Initiative museum and memorial. In Selma, the civil rights history is centered around the Edmund Pettus Bridge and Bloody Sunday, but there is more for tourists to see.

Sallie said he prays every day for those involved in the Civil Rights Movement and for our current leaders. Columbus Mitchell greets visitors to the memorial with a smile and a wealth of information.

Mitchell said he volunteers at the memorial daily, passing down stories his grandfather told him.

Ancient Africa Enslavement and Civil War Museum On Water Avenue in downtown Selma is the Ancient Africa Enslavement and Civil War Museum. This museum covers the history of Africans from ancient times through

Old Depot Museum The Old Depot Museum on Martin Luther King Street at the end of Water Avenue is the most complete museum covering Selma and Dallas County from its earliest days to the civil war through the civil rights era and beyond. Exhibits include a bill of sale for a slave girl, numerous items from the civil war, a “colored only” drinking fountain from the segregation era, and exhibits on Bloody Sunday. There are numerous items representing everyday life in the 1800s. They even have the original deed for the plot of land that became the city of Selma. And in the back yard is a building that houses a Firefighter museum with exhibits of early firefighting equipment, much of which was used in Selma.

George Sallie, 90, a Korean War veteran who was injured while marching on Bloody Sunday, works as a docent at the Civil Rights Memorial.

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Ruins of an old school at Old Cahawba.

Vaughan-Smitherman Museum The Vaughan-Smitherman museum is housed in a building built in 1847 as a university. During the Civil War; it was a Confederate hospital, it later became the Vaughan Memorial Hospital and then a military school. Now it houses many exhibits and collections from the Civil War. Much of the collection are documents and records from the era, and numerous items related to the Civil War that have been recovered from the Alabama River. Selma was a major manufacturing center during the Civil War, and many of these items were produced here.

Sturdivant Hall museum is a Greek revival home completed in 1856 and is an excellent example of a plantation mansion furnished with period furnishings.

Old Cahawba Archeological Park A 15-minute drive down Highway 22 West is Old Cahawba Archeological Park. Cahawba, located at the spot where the Cahaba River flows into the Alabama River, was Alabama’s first capitol. Once the capitol moved to Tuscaloosa, Cahawba eventually became a thriving and rather wealthy town. It was also a major player during the Civil War with a notorious POW camp there.

Today there are a few scattered ruins and old cemeteries for visitors to explore. The visitor center is an old house that was originally located in the town. Visitors can walk the streets, ride bikes or ride horses. There are numerous programs throughout the year

that give visitors a unique way of learning the early history of the town and our state. In the works are walking and horse trails.

Outdoor recreation Another tourist attraction for the state and for Dallas County is the wide abundance of outdoor recreation. The Black Belt region is one of the richest for hunting and fishing. There are numerous waterways that offer aquatic recreational options. With the recent development of the Cahaba Blue Way on the Cahaba River Canoers and kayakers can start in Leeds and end up at Old Cahawba, making Selma and Dallas County a destination.

Jones and Smedley agree there needs to be more development of Dallas County’s outdoor resources. One area that could be developed further is the Selma Marina which could be an excellent launch site for large fishing tournaments.

When tourists come to an area, they buy souvenirs, food and gasoline. Jones said the key is getting tourists to stay in an area longer and spend more money. He said when the St. James Hotel reopens, this will give tourists a good place to stay. But there needs to be events and attractions to entice visitors to stay a while.

Across the state, tourism was up 8.5 percent and was responsible for $681 million dollars in state taxes, and additional $273 million in local revenue. The Deravi study shows that without these taxes, each household would need to pay an additional $507 in state taxes to maintain current service levels.

Old Cahawba now has a launch for canoes and kayaks onto the Cahaba River.

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BUSINESS Selma’s Bush Hog plows into the consumer market

Funeral for Less helps Selma families afford floral arrangements

A Georgia family who won one of Bush Hog’s pink “Mow Down Breast Cancer” zero-turn mowers at a trade show and ride in their local Christmas parade. Photo provided.

BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

One of Dallas County’s largest employers, Bush Hog, is growing its product lines to fit a new demographic: consumers.

For most of its six decades in Selma, Bush Hog has built its giant mowers for commercial farms, large landowners and commercial needs.

Last fall, Bush Hog launched a redesigned zero-turn mower that is aimed at those with smaller parcels of land, like two to three acres, which many homeowners in Dallas County have, said Jule Booker, marketing & customer service manager for Bush Hog. Another series of zero-turn mowers are ideal for six to 10 acres of land and often used by hunting clubs and land maintenance.

One addition to the line is the single-spindle rotary cutter, which spreads four to seven feet and attaches behind zero-turn mowers. There was also a new tiller line introduced in the fall.

Providing a mower for homeowners with acreage helps owners, “get it done faster and have more time for the family,” Booker said.

Dealers are loving the zeroturn mower for small landowners, she said. Some dealers are taking a zero turn with them to events to let attendees drive it around in the parking lot and see how easy it would be to use at home.

Bush Hog’s addition of new models is a good sign for the health of the business that has always been located in Selma, regardless of ownership turnover.

And they’re not done.

Booker said they’re also getting into outdoor power sports

vehicles like four-wheelers.

Booker said she gets asked all the time if there are openings at Bush Hog, and she points them to their website that has a link to careers with a list of open positions.

Bush Hog wants to hire local talent, which is why they get involved in workforce development at a young age. They host tours of school groups to the facility frequently and introduce students to the skills needed to work there.

Booker encourages students to develop more than manufacturing skills. They also need administrative skills like customer service, phone etiquette and sales to be successful at Bush Hog. “It’s important to be involved in the community for future workforce development and to be a responsible member of the community,” she said.

Tonya Boddie owns a business Funeral for Less to help families afford flower arrangements for loved ones.

By Karim Shamsi-Basha Special to the Selma Sun

When you walk into Tonya Boddie’s Funeral Flowers for Less store in Selma, you are immediately taken with the beauty of the arrangements.

Then you come close to smell the flowers, only to find out they are made out of silk.

“I know, they look so real,” Tonya Boddie said laughing.

“We’ve been here at this location for six months now, and it’s been great. People are getting to know about us. We came up with the idea to cater to the community with Funeral Flowers for Less because not everyone can afford fresh flowers.”

Boddie’s silk flower arrangements have been flying off the shelves. She caters to all tastes with arrangements of different sizes and colors.

“These silk flowers are very popular. Whether you need them for the gravesite or for the funeral home, they work and they last,” Boddie said.

“It’s been working out for the community and people are very pleased.”

Boddie traces her love for flowers to a very early age.

She remembers playing with flower arrangements as early as when she was in elementary school.

“I always had a love for flowers and for arranging. I

guess it’s been in my blood for a long time. So now my passion is funeral flowers. I can do everyday flowers, I can do weddings, I can do it all, but there’s something about funeral flowers – they speak to me more,” Boddie said.

Boddie attributes her love for funeral arrangements to her family history. She had ancestors on both sides in the flower business.

“I guess without knowing, they pushed me to love this business,” Boddie said. “What more do you want, to beautify the final send off of a loved one? It’s a huge honor. I’m very passionate about this. I love the sympathy aspect of the work.”

Edmundite Fifth Annual Community Festival this Friday Selma-Dallas County Relay

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Selma's Edmundite Missions' Center of Hope lawn will be the site of a free old-fashioned carnival where the whole community can come together in a safe space to relax and enjoy one another on Friday.

The Fifth Annual Community Festival set for 11 a.m. will provide the whole community with music, food and games.

Edmundite Missions President and CEO Chad McEachern aims to grow the festival, both in number of attendees and activities, year after year.

This year a petting zoo and video game truck have been added, in addition to the past favorites: Kona Ice, hamburgers, hot dogs, carnival style games, bouncy house, face painting and music.

Providing a fun, safe space to gather together is what McEachern said the day is all about.

Last year some 2,000 people attended the festival. “It’s been a joy to see so many people come together year after year,” McEachern said. “We are just incredibly thankful for the chance to share what we are about. To see everyone smiling and enjoying being together

makes all the hard work of planning the festival worth it.”

This December, Edmundite Missions will complete its new $3.2 million 16,000-squarefoot community center in the heart of downtown where McEachern said, "Having multiple activities under one roof will allow for more coordinated programming and a safe place to fellowship as a community."

He said, "We look forward to enhancing our ministry of accompaniment while continuing our mission of anticipating and responding to the needs of our Community, something we have done for over 80 years."

for Life set for Friday

By Fred Guarino Selma Sun Staff

To help fight cancer on all fronts, the Selma/Dallas County American Cancer Society Relay for Life is set for this Friday from 6-10 p.m. at Lions Fair Park, 2401 W. Dallas Ave. Quenita Mitchell, community development manager for the American Cancer Society, said 22 teams signed up for the event with the goal to raise $100,000. Last year the Selma/ Dallas County Relay raised $120,000.

Mitchell said, "We are helping save more lives than ever before, empowering activists, delivering breakthrough research and so

much more." However, she pointed out, "In Alabama, an estimated 28,950 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2019, and 10,630 people are expected to die from the disease."

But Mitchell stressed, "There is hope." She said with the support of volunteers, donors and partners, "We are fighting cancer on all fronts and making a difference. And you can too.”

She asks that everyone participate in the relay May 31.

Teams signed up so far are: Morgan Family and Friends, Greater Saint Paul Baptist Church, Team Orrville, The Lowe’s “Look Up! We’re Fighting For A Cure,” Team Madison, RHMPI Spartans,

Alabama Power APSO Organization, Team Fo’Head, Virtuous Women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Selma Alumnae, Walmart 700, Walking In Harmony Relay Team, Vaughan Regional Medical Center, Southside High School, Payne & Parents, New Hope M.B. Church, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Meadowview Elementary School, International Paper, Clark Tigers, Cedar Park Elementary School and Byrd.

Mitchell said to join or inquire people can contact her at 334-612-8166 or email Quenita.mitchell@cancer.org.

She said people can also go on line to register at www.relayforlife.org/dallasal.

WHEN YOU NEED TO COOL THINGS OFF AT HOME Specializing in Residential and Commercial Installation PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Orrville will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2019 at 6:00 pm. at the Orrville Town Hall to discuss the Town’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The Town is interested in obtaining all citizens’ input on community development needs with the Town. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law. At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low and moderate income persons. The Town is proposing to apply for $350,000 in funding to streets. All citizens are encouraged to attend in order to comment on the proposed activities. No displacement of persons will be proposed. For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the hearing, please contact Mayor Louvenia Lumpkin at (334) 966-9726.

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In compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 6104(d): The Annual Report of Jones Family Foundation for the period ending December 31, 2018, is available for inspection at 618 Alabama Avenue, Selma, Alabama, during the regular business hours. Free copies are available to anyone meeting the requirement of IRC 1604(d).

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secured by the real estate.

This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 449672 May 16, 23, 30

said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1507 Page 395; corrected by Corrective Affidavit recorded in RLPY Book 1585 Page 474; the undersigned TIAA, FSB d/b/a TIAA Bank f/k/a EverBank, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on June 12, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 18 of the Crestwood Park Subdivision Number 2, as recorded in Map Book 4, at Page 15, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 231 Cresthaven Ct , Selma, AL 36701 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 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 said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee 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.

TIAA, FSB d/b/a TIAA Bank f/k/a EverBank, Mortgagee/Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 446913 May 23, 30, June 6

edness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Laronica Williams, a married woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Alliance Financial Resources, LLC, on the 9th day of September, 2010, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1443 Page 431; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on July 24, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 7 of Block D, according to the Map of King Subdivision No. 4, Plat No. 3, recorded in Map Book 5, Page 17, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 218 Montrose St, Selma, AL 36701 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 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 said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Mortgagee/Transferee Ginny Rutledge

SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 450484 May 30, June 6, 13

next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee 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.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Mortgagee/ Transferee Rebecca Redmond SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 450013 May 30, June 6, June 13

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by William Gilmer Lindsey, III and Ruth Renee Lindsey, husband and wife and Margaret Givhan, unmarried, originally in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association, on the 7th day of September, 2007, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1386 Page 606; the undersigned Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on June 12, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Beginning at a grader blade in the drive way and being 213.0 feet North of a concrete pipe drain through drive and said Beginning Point is 1235.8 feet North and 695.7 feet East from the iron pin monumenting the Southwest corner of the East half of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 17 East, thence along center of drive North 00 degrees 25 minutes West 417.6 feet to a grader blade; thence West 440.0 feet to a grader blade; thence South 417.6 feet to a grader blade near a pecan tree; thence East 444.0 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said lot situated in the East half of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 16 North, Range 7 East, Dallas County, Alabama, as surveyed by B.E. Reed of Jones, Alabama on May 7, 1956.

The hereinabove described property being one and the same as described in mortgage recorded in Book 1386 and Page 606 and deed recorded in Book 1291 and Page 204 Property street address for informational purposes: 1152 County Rd 54, Safford, AL 36773 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 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 said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The Mortgagee/Transferee 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

CONTRACT FOR SALE/ MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Contract of Sale/mortgage executed by Jermaine Marshall and Therolenn D. Marshall, husband and wife originally in favor of Attorney Alston Keith, Jr., as nominee for Ricky Rawlins, on the 21st of August, 2017, said Contract of Sale/Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama in RLPY Book 1560 Page 424; the undersigned, Attorney Alston Keith, Jr., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said contract of sale/mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on June 20, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama to-wit Lot 8, Pear Tree Subdivision, Plat No. One, as recorded in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama, also a 1997 Gateway Shamrock Mobile, 16 X 76, SS# 11972881177 Property street address for informational purposes: 158 Pear Tree Road, Valley Grande, Alabama 36701.

THIS PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOME WILL BE SOLD ON AN "AS IS, WHERE IS" BASIS, 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 said contract of sale/mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Alston Keith, Jr., Keith & Keith Attorneys at Law, at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Keith & Keith at the address indicated below. Keith & Keith reserves the right to award the bid to next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

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.

Ricky Rawlins, Mortgagee Alston Keith, Jr. Keith & Keith Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 9 Selma, AL 36702-0009 Attorney for the Mortgagee May 23, 30, June 6 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Cecil J. Messer, unmarried, as surviving joint tenant, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for EverBank, on the 23rd day of June, 2014,

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDWIN ROY EMBER, Deceased.

Notice to the Creditors of the Estate of EDWIN ROY EMBER, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of May, 2019 by the Probate Judge Jimmy L. Nunn 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 the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred.

Steven Michael Ember David Marc Ember Personal Representatives Pilcher & Pilcher, P.C. Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 1250 Selma, AL 36702 May 23, 30, June 6 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebt-

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Darryl D. Moore and Iris L. Moore, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc., on the 10th day of May, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1455 Page 61; the undersigned Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, on June 26, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 11, according to map of Crestwood Park, Subdivision No. One, recorded in Map Book 3, Page 84, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama.

Property street address for informational purposes: 206 Crestwood Dr, Selma, AL 36701 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 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 said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Sirote & Permutt, P.C. at the address indicated below. Sirote & Permutt, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the state of Alabama, Department of Revenue of Montgomery County, Alabama, and to me directed whereby I am commanded to recover the amount of Final Assessments of tax entered against Ronald K. Sawyer by the STATE OF ALABAMA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE out of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said Ronald K. Sawyer.

I have levied on the following real estate, to-wit: Commencing at an old stone at the southeast corner of the NW ¼ of Section 30, T 18 N, R 11 E, Dallas County, Alabama; thence run N 51° 07’ 20” W for 1,865.38 feet to an iron pipe and the point of beginning; thence run S 89° 49’ 58” W for 165.04 feet to an iron pipe; thence run N 3° 57’ 38” W for 158.81 feet to an iron pipe; thence run N 7° 53’ 18” W for 178.69 feet to an iron pipe; thence N 53° 42’ 08” W for 384.07 feet to a point in the center of a creek; thence run in a northerly and easterly direction along the meanderings of the center of said creek for 468.1 feet, more or less to a point; thence run S 55° 44’ 28” E for 168.36 feet to an iron pipe; thence run S 1° 44’ 12” W for 203.10 feet to an iron pipe; thence run S 1° 38’ 12” W for 272.53 feet to an iron pipe; thence run S 3° 57’ 38” E for 197.19 feet to the point of beginning. Said described property contains 4.64 acres, more or less and lies in the W ½ of the NW ¼, Section 30, T 18 N, R 11 E, Dallas County, Alabama.

Therefore, according to said order, I shall offer for sale and sell at public auction, all the rights, title and interest of the above-named Ronald K. Sawyer in and to the above described property, on Monday the 24th day of June 2019, at 12:00pm at the Dallas County Courthouse in Selma, Alabama.

Dated at Selma, Alabama this 23rd day of May 2019.

By: MICHAEL L. GRANTHUM, SHERIFF DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2019

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Chef Andrew Armstrong on top ways to cook peas I love to cook peas. I often cook more than I should, so here are some ideas for your leftover beans. The next day you can start out your morning with a fluffy buttermilk waffle. It’s a great crowd pleaser for kids of all ages. Traditionally waffles in the middle ages of Germany were served covered in cinnamon and sugar. The recipe for waffles eventually made its way in America with the Dutch Pennsylvania German settlers.

If you have Facebook follow me, Andrew M. Armstrong Recipe Columnist Leeds Tribune News Paper, then send your recipes to PO Box 693 Leeds, Alabama 35094 to be featured in future editions.

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Registration is now open for the 2019 Sadie Moss Summer Learning Institute for children ages 6 to 8- scheduled for May 28- June 28, 2019- Tuition is $100 per student. Snacks, meals, and transportation for field trips included. Limited space per age group. Contact McRae Gaines learning center at 334-872-8078 for registration information. 2601 Marie Foster Street in Selma, AL.

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UNITED For the City (Selma) Missions Week- June 9-14-What would the Dallas County/Selma community look like if the entire body of Christ were UNITED to serve our community and worship together without any denominational walls being in place?

UNITED 2019 will lead the community by training students in grades 7-12 to Reverb their faith & provide opportunities to serve Selma through weeklong mission projects.

Students will stay at Elkdale Baptist Church & will assigned to Ministry Serve teams of 8-12 teenagers and adults. Serve in Gospel-centered Backyard Bible Clubs, Basketball camps, Nursing home and the BOSCO Center. To find out more go to https://www.facebook.com/ UNITEDFortheCity/ or call JB Brown at 872-3456.

Black Belt Community Foundation now accepting applications for a free Preschool program for children ages 3-5-Enrolling at the following locations: Easterseals 2906B Citizens Parkway, Selma; Keith, 1166 County Road 115, Orrville; Southside, 3104 Old Montgomery Highway, Selma; Choctaw, 201 Tom Orr, Butler, AL; GP Austin, 550 Martin Luther King Dr., Linden, AL; JE Hobbs, 30 Claiborne, Camden, AL-Bring Proof of residency, verification of birth, parent/guardian ID, proof of family income, and current shot record to complete an application-To schedule an appointment please call 334-431-3706 For more information, visit www.blackbeltfound.org.

Pre-K Registration 2019-2020 Byrd Pre-K Program. Selma City Schools will continue to offer our premiere First Class Early Learning Program.

Online registration available at https://alprek.asapconnected. com. Open to all children four years of age by Oct. 1. Copy of birth certificate and two proofs of residence required.

Visit www.children.alabama. gov and see Pre-Registration Info under First Class Pre-K. Please call 334 874-1620 for any questions or www.selmacityschools.org.

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BLACK EYED PEA JAMBALAYA * 1 Pound of black eye peas * 1 onion minced * ½ a clove of garlic, minced * 1 quart of water

* Salt and pepper to taste * 3 cups of regular rice, cooked * chopped parsley * chopped green onion tops * 1 Tablespoon of butter * (Optional) Chopped bacon or ham.

Combine the onion and garlic with butter and lightly sauté in a medi-um pot. Add peas and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and sim-mer until peas are tender. Add salt and pepper. Mix gently and stir in cooked rice.

Add the parsley and onion tops and if desired crumbled bacon or chopped ham.

BUTTERMILK WAFFLES * 1 ¾ cup of all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon of baking soda

* ½ a teaspoon of salt * 2 teaspoons of sugar * 3 eggs, separated * 2 – 2 ½ cups of buttermilk * 6 Tablespoons of melted butter or bacon grease Sift the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl beat 3 egg yolks, then add buttermilk and the butter or grease. Add into the dry ingredients. In a different bold whisk egg whites until they hold stiff peaks and fold into the mixture.

Pour into a greased waffle iron. The batter spread, so don’t overfill. Bake until the steam has stopped coming from around the waffle iron, usually about 5 minutes, then see if the waffle is nicely browned. Repeat with remaining batter.

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FIELD PEA PATTIES * 2 Cups of dried peas, cooked, and mashed * 1 egg, beaten * 1 teaspoon of salt * A pinch of black pepper * 1 small onion chopped fine * flour Combine all ingredients well. Shape the batter into patties and cover them in enough flour to coat. Fry until they are nicely brown on both sides.

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The Dallas County School District is offering Free Introductory Computer Classes to all parents and guardians with children in the county school system. Participants will learn the basics of how to use a computer in a funfilled atmosphere, introduction to Microsoft Word 2016, Internet and more. Classes will meet every Tuesday, beginning Sept. 5 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Dallas County Learning Resource Center, located at 5570 Water Avenue and from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at Keith High School. For more information,

or to enroll, call Dorothy Irvin or Ivery Williams at 334-8726251.

Through the McKinneyVento Assistance Act, the Dallas County School District is actively seeking to identify and enroll all students who are living in a homeless situation that reside with Dallas County School’s jurisdiction.

To be eligible for local services, students must meet the criteria of homeless and attend school.

For questions or assistance, of knowing of a school-age child who needs assistance in enrolling and attending school, contact Dorothy Irvin at 334-8726251 or a local school.

May 31 5th annual Community Festival at Edmundite Missions at 11 a.m. This free event is designed as a place for the whole community to come together, relax, and enjoy one another.

June 1 Pet Adoptions— Selma Animal Shelter in conjunction with the Human Society of Central Alabama are open on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.-Adoptions Only! No take in’s. All adoptions are fully vetted, ready to go to a loving home. For information, call 334- 877-2204.

First Morning Art Walk from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in beautiful downtown Selma. Artists open their studios to the public.

Paul M. Grist Camp Trade Day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at 1546 Grist Road- $5 Admission/ Kids 5 and under free-Vendors, fishing, silent auction and much more. For more information, contact Anita Ellison 334-4193271 or John Friday 334-4122528.

Bring Your Own Bike Tour of Old Cahawba from 10-11 a.m. at Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, 9518 Cahaba Road in Orrville — Cruise through Cahawba during this one-hour tour of Alabama's most famous ghost town. On this fourmile, easy-paced, guided bicycle tour, we will explore the abandoned streets, overflowing wells, and decaying ruins of this antebellum Pompeii.

Join us as we visit points of interest along the Alabama and Cahaba Rivers and learn about the historic charm of Old Cahawba. Be sure to bring your bike, water, and snacks. Fee: $8 per person—Call 334-872-8058 for more information or visit www.cahawba.com or www. facebook.com/oldcahawba.

June 3 “Sensational Selma” Summer Reading Program at Selma Public Library. All groups of over 10 boys and girls must call for reservations.

Some programs are limited.

Please check the age requirements for all events. Some are limited in space and ages of children because of skills required. For more information call 874-1730 or visit www. selmalibraryorg.

June 4 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.

June 5 Book Bunch from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the SelmaDallas County Public Library, Vaughan Room every Wednesday - Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and to share and talk about good book.

June 6 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.

June 8 25th Annual Free Kids Catfish Rodeo-Held at a pond on the Lowndes County Wildlife Management Area on Henderson Road in White Hall Open to everyone 15 and under-Tournament starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m.

An adult must accompany each child. Bring your own pole and bait. Serving refreshment. For more information, contact 334-872-9554-Sponsored by The US Army Corps of Engineers/ Alabama River Lakes-CoSponsors: AL Dept. of Wildlife & Freshwater Fisheries.

Coding for Teens Class from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the SelmaDallas County Public Library, GED Room-Application deadline is June 1. For more information call Joyce Whitely 334375-0853 or Cheryl PettawayColvin 678-754-0394.

June 9-14 UNITED For the City (Selma) Missions Week-What would the Dallas County/Selma community look like if the entire body of Christ were UNITED to serve our community & worship together without any denominational walls being in place? UNITED 2019 will lead the community by training students in grades 7-12 to Reverb their faith & provide opportunities to serve Selma through weeklong mission projects.

Students will stay at Elkdale Baptist Church & will assigned to Ministry Serve teams of 8-12 teenagers & adults. Serve in Gospel-centered Backyard Bible Clubs, Basketball camps, Nursing home & the BOSCO Center. For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/UNITEDFortheCity/ or call JB Brown at 872-3456.

June 10-13 Free Basketball Camp from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Meadowview Christian, Edgewood Elementary, and Sardis Community Center-Ages 6-16-All participants will be required to complete a liability waiver-Sponsored by All In Sports Outreach and United for the City.

Backyard Bible Club from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Moody Circle at Craig Field, Sardis Community

Center, and Water Avenue trailer Park. Sponsored by United for the City.

June 11 Free Legal Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities—Call ADAP (Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program) at 1-800-826-1675 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).

June 15 8th Annual Jazz on the Grazz from 12 p.m.-10 p.m. at Phoenix Park on Water Avenue in Selma.

June 17 The YMCA of Selma-Dallas County is having senior B-IN-G-O from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month.

June 17-June 21 Art Camp 2019-Camp OneMonday-Thursday at 9 a.m.2 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. with Charlie” Tinman” Lucas at 9 Lauderdale Street or Dallas Academy-For ages 8 -16-Lunch and snacks included. Fee is $125.00. Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Payment of the camp fee secures your space. For more information call 334-412-8550.

June 20 Selma Redevelopment Authority Meeting at 4 p.m. in the conference room of Trustmark Bank, 310 Broad Street in Selma- For further information please contact Juanda Maxwell, Chair, at juandamaxwell@gmail.com.

June 17-28 The King Center is accepting Nominations and Applications for our Summer Youth Leadership Academy.

The Leadership Academy is designed to develop leaders who have the skills to positively influence and impact themselves, their peers and their communities using the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The intense two week on campus experience prepares youth, ages 13 – 18, to be influential leaders and change agents for their schools, communities and the world. The Leadership Academy fee is $350. For more information, visit thekingcenter.org.

June 25 Free Legal Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities—Call ADAP (Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program) at 1-800-826-1675 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).

June 29 Farmapalooza at Orrville Farmers Market- For more information call 334-996-8301.

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A group photo of Morgan Academy students who helped during the recent Old Live Oak cemetery cleanup.

1 OUT OF 10 Scholars celebrated their promotion to seventh grade at the School of Selma City Schools Superintendent Avis Williams with seventh grader Discovery Genesis Center.

Kavan Kimbrough.

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

There’s no excuse for

ELDER ABUSE

Cedar Park Elementary hosted a Hawaiian-themed ceremony to celebrate fifth graders graduating to middle school.

“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.”

School is over but learning continues

BY AVIS WILLIAMS

Superintendent of Selma City Schools Last week all of our local schools completed the 20182019 school year. There were many sighs of relief from students and teachers alike. On the other hand, there may have been a few groans from parents as they grapple with what to do with their children over the next two months.

Of course there are many summer camps and options from which to choose but students can also learn while at home or even on vacation.

Selma City Schools wants to

ensure that our scholars are exposed to continuous, quality learning by providing our students with access to Edgenuity during the summer. Edgenuity is a leading online, standards-based resource for students in grades K-12. It is specifically designed to improve learning outcomes.

Our scholars used this tool during the school year and can continue using it at home.

Students will have a wealth of information at their fingertips that can be reviewed as many times as necessary to achieve mastery.

This individualized instruction is

intended to meet the needs of each scholar.

Additionally, MyOn offers thousands of books to include those on our summer reading list. This online library has been a big hit with our families for the last two years.

Many of our scholars have improved their reading level as they have discovered the joy of reading. Students are encouraged to read each book on their reading list and especially the required book for their grade-level and take the online assessment.

Participating students will be recognized at the beginning of the school year for their

hard work. I look forward to celebrating our amazing readers this fall!

Using Edgenuity and MyOn are two sure ways to counter the summer slide. Summer slide is the term used to describe the summer learning loss that can occur over summer break. Research indicates that students can lose as much as two months of reading skills and two and a half months of math skills over a single summer.

Furthermore, 9 out of 10 teachers have to re-teach material when students return to school in the fall. Teachers spend form 4-6 weeks re-teach-

ing content due to the summer slide.

Students who read or are engaged in other forms of learning even for just 3-4 hours a week can prevent the summer slide. Team Selma recommends at least 20 minutes of reading each day.

Yes, school is out but learning must continue! Parents, please check out our website, social media outlets or call your child’s school for more information on summer reading and summer learning dates and locations. Happy Summer!

For more information, email me at avis.williams@selmacityschools.org

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EDUCATION Receiving more than $3M in scholarships, Selma High School Class of 2019 graduates

The 35th Annual J.A. Pickard Scholarship recipients Mariah Davis and Melson Charitable Trust Scholarship recipients Caleb Reaves, Maximus Jones, Amber Holloman, Jamesha Bennett, Ashley Brown and Jarod Selma High Class of 2019 graduates take the field at Memorial Stadium.

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BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

With a welcome from Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams, the Selma High School Class of 2019 held graduation exercises on May 22 at Memorial Stadium in Bloch Park.

The 192 graduates total received $3,165,500 in scholarships.

LaKira Fails delivered the valedictorian address, and Brittany Nelson delivered the salutatorian address. Fails, who plans to attend Alabama A & M to major in entrepreneurship, had a 4.31 GPA. And Nelson, who plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in political science, had a 4.29 GPA. Fails said she plans to study business and minor in account-

Selma High School Class of 2019 Valedictorian LaKira Fails and Salutatorian Brittany Nelson. Photos by Fred Guarino.

ing. She recently won $3,000 for pitching her business that specializes in handmade wigs called Luxurious Lengths during an Empowerment Summit held at Wallace Community College.

The event was part of Michael Johnson’s MJ93-90 Foundation.

Fails said history was her favorite subject in school and that her fourth grade elementary teacher was her favorite because she was the teacher who helped her and introduced her to many things.

Nelson said she plans to major in political science and minor in English. But she said math was always her favorite subject because she liked “problem solving.” She said her 10th grade math teacher was her favorite because she pushed her to do better.

In her salutatorian address, Nelson thanked all the teachers and parents who made an impact on the lives of her and her classmates. But most importantly, she said, she thanked her parents for pushing her to get to this point.

“There is nothing we can’t do… saying you can’t, can only hinder the great things ahead of you, if you only try,” she said.

She also described the Class of 2019 as “talented” saying, “We have artists, amazing athletes, dancers, great band members and volleyball players.”

And she said, “Instead of following the path of past generations and graduating classes, I task you all to make your own path.”

In her valedictorian address, Fails encouraged her classmates to “never give up.” And, fighting back emotion, she said there were four things she learned over the past four years: to “stay focused, stay positive, stay happy, never give up, no matter what you do, or how many times you fall get back up and keep trying; that is the pathway to success.” She thanked her parents and told her classmates, “job well done.”

The 35th Annual J.A. Pickard Scholarship for academic achievement and character development went to Mariah Davis. And the Melson Charitable Trust Scholarship based on achievements and needs went to Caleb Reaves, Maximus Jones, Amber Holloman, Jamesha Bennett, Ashley Brown and Jarod Benjamin.

Class of 2019 graduates include: Kirstin Aaron, Edquana Eaton, Lakeisha Jones, Traveon Rogers, Nathaniel Acoff, Quennisha Effinger, Maximus Jones, Travon Rogers, Madison Allen, Jadavius Ellis, Shaniyah Jones, Shykeria Roller, Terrell Allen, Ja’Keria Ervin, Allen King, Jeffrey Rose, Davis Askew, Kejuan Ervin, Pearl King, Chelsea Ross, Ronnie Bailey, Jon’Derious Evans, Wykendra Lake, Kambria Rutledge, Chunston Bell, Quayonda Evins, Zy’Air Lakes, Tynesia Safford, Ket’Azsha Bell, Lakira Fails, Cur’Niya Lee, Tamya Salter, Jarod Benjamin, Nikiah Fincher, Chaunna

The Selma High Class of 2019 takes a triumphal walk with diplomas in hand.

Lesure, Janiece Sanders, Gregdreka Bennett, Kameron Ford, Ca’Chasity Lewis, Devin Savage, Jamaal Bennett, Lisa Ford, Kendarious Lewis, Geri Savage, Jamesha Bennett, Averey Fowlkes, Kamau Little, Jeri Savage, Montarius Bennett, Eldred Fuller, Jordan Marshall Kevin Sawyer, Jamaya Berry, Tyshawn Garner, James Martin, Sierra Shaw, Latonya Beverly, Caleb Gilford, Warrick Martin, Jo’Varsva Sims, Kendrika Billingsley, Ronia Gorden, Demarcus McGraw, Icius Smiley, Kenyatta Billingsley, Shakyeria Green, Ka’Nesha McGraw, James Snow, Shermia Billingsley, Joshua Grimes, Darius Minor, Kyle Snow, Mykaih Blanks, Ta’Sharri Grimes, Keriana Moore, Ja’Von Strong, Kelvin Booker, Alexis Gullett, Krishun Moore, Kourtney Strong, Aurielle Boyd, Brankeaun Hall, Shakaelyn Moore, Sequera Strong, McKinley Braxton, Jamir Hamilton, Vincent Moore, Ahveyunna Surles, Sevelle Britton, Pandora Harris, Shane Morgan, Kourtney Tabb, Ashley Brown,Viderrion Harris, Frederick Moss, Adarricus Tate, Brandon Brown, Ty’Eshia Hartley, Adrianna Murphy, Destynie Taylor, Ja’Nequel Brown, Aaliyah Hatcher, Lashanda Murphy, Justice Taylor-Warren, Jocelyn Brown, Tyrique Hatcher, Roderiquez Neely, Sarah Thompson, Julea Brown, Amber Holloman, Brittany Nelson, Rodkeynna Tompkins, Kiya

Brown, Delrion Holmes, Nicholas Nettles, Broderick Tripp, Kaitlyn Bryant Leandre Holmes, Denisha Nichols, Daebreon Waller, Ke’Wansis Bryant, Christopher Hosea, Romerit Nixon, Malik Waller, Khamajha Buster, Kanyus Howard, Ryneshia Oden, Preston Waller, Jonia Callines Aaron Huntington, Darryl Oliver, Jalen Washington, Jaylin Carter, Napoleon Ivory, Shaniya Pettaway, Christopher Watts, Clarissa Clay, Ke’Vone Jackson, Patrick Pettway, Robert Watts, Jessica Coleman, Myesha Jackson, Shaniyah Phillips, Franchesca Webster, Jania Craig, Sha’Qwaila Jackson, Terrion Posey, Freddrick Webster, Shirlinda Crawford, Zion Jackson, Paige Pritchett, Rodricka Webster, Darius Curtis, Nechole James, Ralph Pruitt Jr., James Wells, Zykeria Daniels, Aljahrah Johnson, Arianna Quiala, Queen Wells, Mariah Davis, Brittany Johnson, Omar Rascoe, Tyshawn Whatley, Trovonn Davis, Ja’Mar Johnson, Caleb Reaves, Jiane Williams, Fran’Kiah Deville, Ja’Quinn Johnson, Nighriiaia Rhodes, Passion Williams, Kristian Doss, Jamarius Johnson, Zei’Keya Rhodes, Darius Wilson, John Dubose, Jordan Johnson, Jamerious Rivers, Keishonna Wilson, Aiesha Dukes, Ka’Nijah Johnson, Kevonte’ Rivers, Dreyveon Wright, Reginald Dunning, Kelci Johnson, D’Eric Robinson, Taylor Wright, Eddie Eaton, Emanuel Jones, Jakobe Robinson and Amber Wynn.

Meadowview Christian Class of 2019 graduates

Meadowview Christian Class of 2019 graduates.

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

The 2019 Class of Meadowview Christian School in Selma held its 49th annual graduation exercises on May 24 at Crosspoint Christian Church.

The Class of 2019 salutatorian address was delivered

by Rose Catherine Freine and the valedictorian address was delivered by Alyssa Marie Verhoff.

And the graduating class included nine seniors: Annlyn McKenzie Grace Curtin, Zachery Thomas Duke, Rose Catherine Freine, Dillon Joseph Lewis, Austin Scott Little, Dylan McCade Roberts,

Haley Nicole Smitherman, Reagan Kenington Story and Alyssa Marie Verhoff.

Receiving the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence established by President Ronald W. Reagan for a numerical average of 90 or above from the ninth grade through the first semester of their senior year with consideration for the ACT composite score were: Curtin, Duke, Freine, Lewis, Story and Verhoff.

The award was accompanied by a letter of congratulations from President Donald J. Trump.

In her salutatorian address, Freine, who had a 3.9 GPA, told her graduating classmates,

“As we prepare to step into the adult world, I pray that we will be able to continue laughing.

Even in the face of adversity, I hope that we can choose kindness and laugh often.”

And in her valedictorian address, Verhoff, who ranked number one in the Meadowview Class No. 1 of 2019 with a 4.0 GPA and who was SGA president, asked her fellow graduates to promise her and themselves to “seize every Godgranted opportunity that comes your way.”

She asked that they not hesitate to take advantage of opportunity.

Verhoff said she plans to attend the University of West Alabama to major in computer

science and to do anything that involves computers. She said her favorite subject in school was math and her favorite teachers were he math teachers Kent Woodruff and Kim Testas.

Freine said she plans to attend the University of Alabama in Birmingham to major in nursing. She said her favorite subject in school was science and her favorite teacher was senior sponsor Rexene Redd.

The guest speaker for the ceremony was Headmaster Bob Taylor, who told the graduates, “Laugh when you can; apologize when you should; and let go of what you can't change.”

He said, “Life is short. It's amazing. Enjoy the ride.”

Meadowview Christian School Salutatorian Catherine Freine and Valedictorian Alyssa Verhoff. Photos by Fred Guarino