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SHINING THE LIGHT ON SELMA AND DALLAS COUNTY, ALABAMA June 20, 2019 | Volume 4, Issue 21

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No leaders at the helm As citizens call for better law enforcement, Selma has no police or fire chief BY CINDY FISHER & TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

At a time when efforts to clean up crime is at an all-time high in Selma, the Queen City has no chief heading up its police or fire departments. The fire chief position has been vacant for some time, and the police chief job came open last week amid political turmoil between then-Chief Spencer Collier and elected officials. Collier announced his retirement the day after a heated City Council meeting on June 11. Then Collier finished the week by getting arrested for a domestic issue in south Alabama. Visit

SelmaSun.com to read more on that. Selma’s elected officials have argued for years about who has the power to hire these leaders, the mayor or the city council. Mayor Darrio Melton hired Collier, a former lawmaker and head of the state law enforcement agency, when he got into office in 2016. However, a court recently determined the City Council actually has the hiring power for both the police and fire chief positions. Melton said that decision has been appealed to a higher court. But since no decision has been made, the lower court’s

Retiring police Chief Spencer Collier’s mugshot from his arrest for falsifying a police report in Daphne last week. ruling stands, and the council is tasked with filling the vacant positions.

Selma City Council President Corey Bowie said now the council must get to work to find the best people to be the next police and fire chiefs. He said the council welcomes input from the citizens, and they are considering a steering committee to help in the search. He points out that it is imperative that whoever is hired for the position of police chief be able to jump in and pick up where Collier left off. Bowie said he appreciated Collier’s experience and partnerships he made with other law enforcement agencies to help fight crime. Over the past two-plus years, Bowie said Collier set a precedent that future chiefs will need to follow

to continue to move Selma, and crime fighting in Selma, into the 21st century. Melton said he is grateful for the improvements Collier made and that under Collier, crime is down in the city. Melton also said the attitude in Selma is more positive. The next chief needs to get involved with the new Weed and Seed program and what’s needed as part of the $1 million federal grant the city was given to help fight crime, Bowie said. If the higher court reverses the order and gives the mayor back hiring power, Bowie said he hopes the mayor and council can work together to be sure the

right candidates are chosen for these positions. “I would hope the Mayor and Council members would not lose sight of the big picture of keeping the city safe and keeping in compliance with the grant,” Bowie said. As for who will be the interim police chief while the search is on, Bowie said that is still up in the air. Collier officially retires on July 30, but he is on medical leave until then due to injuries sustained in a car accident while on the job several years ago. According to Melton, Capt. Johnny King and Capt. Natasha Falks will oversee the day-today operation of the department until a new chief is hired.

Oral histories on film hope to project positives of Selma BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

Identifying what is right with a place can help people identify what is wrong in a way that empowers them to expand on what is right to eventually fix what is wrong. That’s the idea behind a project that will culminate in a presentation at Arts Revive in the Carneal Building during a special Chamber After Hours on Thursday. The project is called Selma 200: Stories of Revitalization. It all started when civic leaders from Selma met Allison Fast, founder of Blue Magnolia Films. Fast has undertaken similar projects in Mississippi to celebrate their bicentennial. She and her team were called to Selma to use this unique format to help point out the positives here and to celebrate what is good about Selma and Dallas County. The project started with a one-week workshop where selected members of the community told their stories using oral histories and testimonies along with still photography. These were put together into four-minute films of the participants telling their personal stories in their own words. The idea behind these stories is to engage the community by pointing out the good and positive of the community, raising the visibility of what is already here with hopes to build upon that to move in a positive direction. Fast said she and her team noticed that there is a lot of love for Selma, and this format will give members of

First day of workshop, the group sits in a circle. Clay Carmichael, Carey Fountain, Kimberly Smitherman, JoAnne Bland, Afriye Wekandodis, Pride Forney, Amy Milligan, Ronnie Leet, Becky Youngblood, Vicky Stoudenmire, Linda Derry, Alison Fast and Aaron Phillips. the community an outlet to express that love. The hope is that the community will get inspired and move towards positive revitalization of the area using the arts as a catalyst. “Art doesn’t have to be something that’s just a beautiful image,” Fast said. “It can be something that points a pathway forward. They are things that are already here.” The project culminates June 20 at 5 p.m. with a screening of the films at Arts Revive in the Carneal Building at a special Chamber of Commerce After Hours. Participants are

Afriye Wekandodis on The River Center for Humanity; Patty Sexton and Beth Spivey on the St. James Hotel; Joanne Bland and Kimberly Smitherman on Journeys for the Soul; Vicky Stoudenmire on Arts Revive; Clay Carmichael on the Blackbelt Benefit Group; Linda Derry on Old Cahawba; Jawana Jackson and Pride Forney on the Jackson Foundation and Museum; Ronnie Leet and Amy Milligan on Temple Mishkan Israel. Fast reminds everyone that these stories are not the only stories. In fact, this

Instructor Alison Fast works with participant Vicky Stoudenmire on her script.

project is just the beginning. She hopes the stories inspire other members of the community to tell their stories soon. Fast likes the idea of holding an annual event to collect stories from different people each year. After June 20, the films will be available online at www.bluemagnoliafilms.com and www.artsrevive.com. The screening of the films on the 20th will be followed by the launch of the Selma 200 large-scale public art display using windows and storefronts throughout downtown. The photos and videos will also be shared on social

media throughout the state in celebration of Alabama’s Bicentennial. Fast thanked the sponsors, which include Arts Revive, Blackbelt Benefit Group, Black Belt Community Foundation, The City of Selma, South Arts, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Alabama Bicentennial Commission, Alabama Tourism Department, Hampton Inn Selma, Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, The Selma Dallas County Public Library and Vaughn Medical Group.

Linda Derry records audio for her story.

Participant Kimberly Smitherman learns how to use Adobe Lightroom photo edit with Blue Magnolia Films instructor Aaron Phillips.

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COMMUNITY D-Day 75th anniversary remembered through America’s pastime, baseball BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

The anniversary of the Allied invasion of Europe in World War II was remembered last Saturday with the American Legion 75th Anniversary of D-Day Baseball Tournament held at Morgan Academy’s baseball field. Originally scheduled for June 8, the game was postponed for a week because of the threat of bad weather. Saturday the weather was perfect for baseball. Four junior varsity teams participated in the tournament: Morgan JV representing American Legion Post 20; Centreville, representing American Legion Post 128: Leeds, representing American

Legion Post 107; and the JV team from Addison. There were four games; this is how they turned out: 10 a.m. – Post 128 Centreville beat Post 20 Selma, 2-1 Noon – Addison defeated Post 107 Leeds, 6-2 2 p.m. – Post 20 Selma defeated Post 107 Leeds, 8-3 4 p.m. – Addison won the championship by beating Post 128 Centreville, 6-5. The tournament was a fundraiser for Selma’s American Legion Post 20. A nice crowd was on hand to enjoy the day and say thank you to one very special attendee. D-Day veteran Tom Sherrer, 96, was there. He was honored as one of the brave Americans who stormed the beaches at Normandy 75 years ago.

Both teams honor WWII veteran Tom Sherrer, 96, who was there on D-Day.

Addison takes home the trophy.

Matthew Hand delivers a pitch. He was the winning pitcher in Selma Post 20's victory over Post 107 Leeds. The teams prepare to play at Morgan Academy’s baseball fields on Saturday.

Selma Art Guild announces summer show winners BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

"There were many more deserving works than I had prizes to award," said artist George Taylor, who juried the Selma Art Guild's (SAG) Summer Show, for which the reception and awards ceremony was held at its Gallery on Selma Avenue, Sunday, June 9. Best of Show went to Shirley Quarles Baird for her abstract water color piece entitled "Big Top." Baird said of her art, "I don't approach the canvas with any idea. I just start painting and it evolves. It's values... colors, con-

trast all of that until you finally have a painting." She said she called her piece "Big Top" because it reminded her of a circus feeling. And she said of winning Best of Show, "I'm tickled pink." Taylor said, "Just as I am always amazed by the architectural beauty of your city (Selma) each time I visit, I was deeply impressed by the quality and the variety of the artworks entered in this show." He said he judged the works 64 works entered in this year’s show by mastery of the medium and formal elements, originality

and how successfully the meaning of each piece was conveyed. Selma Art Guild President Joanna Nichols thanked all those who attended the reception and announcement of winners. And she called Taylor a "wonderful juror." Other winners announced were: Opaque: Durand Seay for "The Chagall Intuition," first; Carol Pugsley Jones for "Low Country Life," second; and Shelby Chandler for "Kiss Lots of Boys," third. Transparent: Shirley Quarles Baird for "Moon Dance," first;

Shirley Quarles Baird with her Selma Art Guild Summer Show Best of Show winning piece "Big Top."

Selma Art Guild Summer Show winners from left are Durand Seay, Gena Clements, Jo Taylor, Georgia Ann Banks-Martin, Shirley Quarles Baird Libby Christensen Russell Everett and Shelby Chandler. Not pictured are Carol Pugsley Jones, Jennifer Levins and Julie Lowry. Photos by Fred Guarino

Russell Everett for "Sailfish," second; and Gena Clements for "Mystery of Sunlight and Shadow," third. Photography: Georgia Ann Banks-Martin for "Happy Day," first; Jennifer Levins for "Autauga Cotton Field," second; and Libby Christensen for "Laboring with Love," third. 3-D: Jo Taylor for "Memories," first; Shelby Chandler for

"Trauma Pod #1," second; and Libby Christensen for "Bloody Wicked Twister," third. Dry: Russell Everett for "Trigger Fish," first; Jennifer Levins for "Denny Chimes," second; and Julie Lowry for "Patch," third. Other artists who participated in this year’s show were: Peggy Allison, Cindy Anderson, Richard Brown,

Ashley Campbell, Tosca Courbon, Sandy Green, Cam Guarino, Jeff Hughes, Laura McDowell, Karen Weir and Sarah Wagoner. The show will remain up at the gallery for the public to view until the end of July. The gallery is open every Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 4 p.m. There is no admission charge.

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NEWS Volunteers gather to clean up downtown Selma BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Volunteers gathered at the Songs of Selma Park at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on June 15 with weed trimmers, blowers, gloves, garbage bags and shovels to clean up Broad Street from the bridge to Selma City Hall. The event was called the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, The Coffee Shoppe and Black Belt Benefit Group Community Downtown Cleanup. Heading up the cleanup were Sheryl Smedley, executive direc-

tor of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce; Laura Donovan, executive director of the Black Belt Benefit Group; Clay Carmichael of the Black Belt Benefit Group; and Jackie Smith of The Coffee Shoppe. Also participating were Selma Council members Jannie Thomas and Miah Jackson, and Valerie Reuben of Cleanup Alabama. “The turnout’s great,” Smedley said. “We’ve got all kind of people here this morning. All hands on deck.” Norman Perry, who plays recorded jazz music at Songs of Selma Park on Friday and

Sheryl Smedley, executive director of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, left, and Stephen Brooks trim shrubs in downtown Selma.

Saturday nights, said cleaning up Songs of Selma Park to him was keeping the city’s “front door clean.” “If we keep our front door clean where all the tourists come through, then maybe Selma can move further,” Perry said. “But you’ve got to keep your front door clean. This is what the tourists see when they go across the bridge.” Carmichael said Black Belt Benefit Group, which is teaming up with MJ 93 to put on an Empower Music Fest July 4-6, said his group was also anxious to get downtown cleaned up. He said his group of volunteers was working its way down Water Avenue.

Volunteers gather at the Songs of Selma Park at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge in downtown Selma for the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, The Coffee Shoppe and Black Belt Benefit Group Community Downtown Cleanup. Among those pictured are from far left are Thomasene Johnson and Grace Hobbs and from far right are Larry and Edie Jones. Photos by Fred Guarino.

Thomasene Johnson and Grace Hobbs help clean around Selma City Hall.

Norman Perry does his part to cleanup downtown at Songs of Selma Park.

Jazz on the Grazz Selma Police Athletic League held their eighth annual Jazz

on the Grazz festival on Water Avenue in downtown Selma.

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Get Fit Selma! 2019 kicks off with info session June 25 SPECIAL TO THE SELMA SUN The seventh annual Get Fit Selma! 2019 Health & Fitness Festival is hosting its kickoff informational session on June 25 at the Coffee Shoppe. The Planning Committee for Get Fit Selma! has invited community volunteers and leaders from city government, churches and their health ministries, businesses, medical professionals to The Coffee Shoppe at 308 Broad Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Get Fit Selma! 2019 includes a 5K run, a grade school challenge run and community fun run, free health screenings, breakout sessions on healthy cooking and diet, tabling by over 30 health

services providers and local vendors, activities for the children, and demonstrations by local exercise professionals and school cheer and dance teams. The Alabama Chapter of the NFL Players Association will serve as Celebrity Starters for Get Fit Selma, which is scheduled for Sept. 28 at Wallace Community College Selma. Ellen McKnight of The Maxine Firm will present her national nutrition and wellness program. Michelle and Sean Clark have reinvented Double Dutch as a cardio wise aerobic program. BOSS Youth League Basketball Tournament is looking for 7-player teams from Selma and Dallas County to square off with the Best of BOSS,

The Get Fit Selma! Committee wants to engage community volunteers and leaders, including the health ministries from area churches, in planning and promotions so that more Selma residents hear about the Festival and benefit from its health benefits. There is a lot of exciting work still to be done. Get Fit Selma! is presented each year by Dr. Bruce Taylor and Taylor Internal Medicine, the Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and McRae-Gaines Learning Center Board of Directors and Parents. For further information, call 334872-8078 or email getfitselma@ gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY Unlimited Luxury Fashion holds ribbon cutting and opening ceremony BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Unlimited Luxury Fashion, located at 1106 Selma Avenue, held its ribbon cutting opening ceremony with the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce on June 14. The store is owned by Tiffany and Tommy Smith, son of The Coffee Shoppe owner Jackie Smith, and features clothing

from casual wear to dress wear for day or night or even a picnic. The store’s mission is to bring the urban wear fashions of New York, Atlanta and Selma together for young and old. Tommy and his mother found the location at 1106 Selma Avenue across from the Selma Dallas County Public Library. “Entrepreneurship runs in the family,” Jackie Smith said. “I am super excited that

Sheryl Smedley, executive director of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, joins Tiffany and Tommy Smith, owners, and Jackie Smith, owner of The Coffee Shoppe, along with family and friends for the opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of Unlimited Luxury Fashion at 1106 Selma Avenue held June 14.

Tiffany and Tommy Smith, owners of Unlimited Luxury Fashion, toast their new business at 1106 Selma Avenue across from the Selma Dallas County Public Library with Tommy’s mother, Jackie Smith, owner of The Coffee Shoppe. Photos by Fred Guarino

they (Tiffany and Tommy) are pursuing their passion, because this is so them. Like coffee is so me – because that’s what I love – this is what they love. Fashion is what they love.” Tiffany and Tommy have three children – Trenycia, 16; Cassidy, 13; and Tommy III, 7. Tiffany said she and her husband wanted to bring urban wear fashion and a variety of selection to Selma.

She and Tommy chose the store decorations, and she said the new business has a good store front and “welcoming feel” to encourage customers to come inside. She said the store will feature a price range from $15 and up so the community can afford it. Sheryl Smedley, executive director of the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, said, “We’re just delighted that we have a new business downtown. And, of course, that attracts

Marion’s beekeeper keeps the honey business alive

BY KATIE NICHOLS

Alabama Cooperative Extension System

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Sarah, Paul, Mary Caroline, Lori Ann Combs all work together for the family business Southern Ambrosia. bee. It’s not highly contagious, but it can be transferred to other colonies by sharing equipment or frames from the boxes. There is no cure, and any infected box must be destroyed. Another problem is Colony Collapse Disorder. Combs said the hive is thriving one week, and a few weeks later the honey is there, but there are no bees. No one knows what causes this, according to Combs Combs said these are a few examples of the problems beekeepers may face and having a program like the Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s new beekeeping program will be a tremendous help. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has created a new beekeeping program that includes educators from Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Celvia Stovall, Alabama Extension associate director, said the program will offer on-site pest and disease inspection at bee colonies, and pollinator plant recommendations and training. Combs said the USDA calls him every quarter to survey the number of colonies beekeepers have, how many were lost and how much honey is produced. But Combs said he’s told the USDA people that it would be great to have someone who could

come out and check the hives and give advice. That is a major component of this new program. Phillip Carter, who is affiliated with Alabama A&M, will inspect colonies for pests and diseases as well as collect honey bee swarms as needed and remove colonies in structures when deemed a health hazard. Carter’s Alabama A&M colleague Allyson Shabel will focus on creating materials to support beginning keepers as well as pollinator plant classes for adult and youth audiences. The on-site help but will be based on research. Dr. Geoffrey Williams, an assistant professor in Auburn’s Entomology and Plant Pathology Department, will provide researchbased information on bee topics and will coordinate a portion of his research to support the Extension beekeeping program. Bees are essential for pollination of plants. “Bees pollinate about 30 percent of all food crops, so it’s important we support the state’s beekeepers,” said Paul Brown, Alabama Extension associate director. And beekeeping is also becoming big business. According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, up to 16,000 bee colonies in Alabama produce more than $1.25 million in honey. Combs said this program will be a tremendous asset to beekeep-

Tiffany and Tommy to bring the same concept, work ethic and level of customer service to Unlimited Luxury Fashion. Tiffany said their children kept her and Tommy shopping, and that they like to wear something different. She also said the name “unlimited” means what you see now you may not see next week. The store will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Plant bugs put heavy pressure on cotton

BY TODD PRATER We all know that bees are busy, but Paul Combs can tell you that beekeepers are pretty busy too. Beekeeping has become a popular hobby and industry across the country and right here in Alabama. Combs (yes, Combs is the honey man’s real name) owns Southern Ambrosia Honey in Marion Junction. He said he started out with three boxes (a box is a colony with a queen) in 2006 as a hobbyist. Over time his operation has grown to 150 boxes and a business selling honey at locations all over the area. Being a beekeeper revolves around a healthy queen, according to Combs. A healthy bee colony after a while will produce a new queen. Her birth will take up to 60% of the workers and swarm. This group of bees will find a new place to establish a colony. “This is the way they populate. This is the way they move into the environment,” Combs said. For a colony to be successful, “a new queen must leave and get bred then come back to the hive and start her laying cycle,” Combs said. The problem is, “there are any number of things that could happen to keep her from returning and causing the colony to fail,” Combs said. A queen could get caught in a storm, eaten by a bird or even get splatted on a car’s windshield. If the queen declines for age or another reason and does not lay as she once did, the colony can decline, and eventually parasites like small hive beetles or wax moths can move in and take over the colony. Then there are diseases. Combs said three times over the years his hives have experienced American Foulbrood, a bacterial infection that starts when bacteria form from spores passed to the larvae from an infected nurse

others and lets folks know that we are a vibrant community.” Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn brought the blessing. Refreshments were served, and there was a toast to the new business. Tiffany encouraged everyone to come on a journey with her and Tommy in their new business. And Jackie said she hoped that her business (The Coffee Shoppe) for the past eight years was an inspiration and motivation for

ers in the state. He said he will use the services to help ensure his colonies thrive. He said it will be great to have someone trained to look for problems that can look at your operation from a different standpoint. More information on the beekeeping program is available at www.aces.edu. Southern Ambrosia Honey is available at numerous places in the area including Mark’s Mart, both the Valley Grande and Thomaston locations of Dave’s Market, Orville Farmer’s Market, Safford Trading Company, Carter Drugs, Cash and Carry, Frankie Rogers Country Store, Autaugaville Pharmacy and other stores and boutiques in central Alabama.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY – The season’s early onset of droughtlike conditions has several insects on the move early. Plant bugs and stink bugs are moving from their wild host plants into cotton earlier than farmers usually expect. Alabama Cooperative Extension System entomologist Ron Smith said the plant bug situation is not one producers are unfamiliar with, but earlier action will be required to keep damage under control. PLANT BUGS IN ALABAMA While plant bug infestations have historically been more prevalent in the northern third of the state, populations may vary from year to year and occur all over the state. More serious damage is apt to occur in July, as well as in June. Tarnished plant bugs generally move to cotton from surrounding hosts in early to mid-June to begin laying eggs and feeding. Without control, several generations can occur in a cotton field during the growing season. Smith said the numbers of plant bugs migrating to cotton are enormous for this time of the year. A movement like this will pose serious production issues if treatment action is not taken. STINKBUGS “Drought early in the season dried host plants and pushed

the plant bugs into cotton where they will feed on pinhead squares,” Smith said. “At this point, there are also stinkbugs waiting on the first bloom to drop so they can feed on the tiny bolls.” Stinkbugs survived the mild winter in strong numbers. There are large numbers currently in corn where they may cause heavy damage. PLANT BUG DAMAGE Smith said plant bugs feed on pinhead squares just as they form. This causes them to dry up, turn dark brown and finally fall off of the plant. With frequent and continued feeding by large numbers of plant bug adults, a tall, spindly plant with no fruit is the result. “Plant bugs are very economic cotton pests when dealing with them in the numbers we are currently seeing,” Smith said. Producers should begin by scouting the earliest planted cotton. The cotton is lush, with better shade and more fruit. “Scout fields planted through mid-May first,” Smith said. “Scouts and consultants are catching adults with sweep nets. This is the most effective way to catch and identify these insects.” MORE INFORMATION More information on scouting and plant bugs can be found online at www.aces.edu. Contact your regional crops agent for assistance in the field.

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Notice to the Creditors of Estate of: VIVIAN S. TAYLOR, deceased. Letters Testamentary upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th 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. MARCIA LYNN TAYLOR KIRKPATRICK Personal Representative CHARLES H. SIMS, III Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 1432 Selma, AL 36702-1432 June 6, 13, 20

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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. American Advisors Group, Mortgagee/Transferee Elizabeth Loefgren SIROTE & PERMUTT, P.C. P. O. Box 55727 Birmingham, AL 35255-5727 Attorney for Mortgagee/ Transferee www.sirote.com/foreclosures 450464 June 20, 27, July 4

tain mortgage executed by Wilma Perry, an unmarried woman, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Alliance Financial Resources, LLC, on the 18th day of February, 2011, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1451 Page 253; 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 August 21, 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 I and J, of Block 2, according to the Redivision of Osburn Property in the S 1/2 of Block 1 and Block 2, Harris Addition, Selma, Alabama, which said map is recorded in Map Book 3, at Page 77, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 507 6th Ave , Selma, AL 36701 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â€œAS IS, WHERE ISâ€? 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 mort-

gage, 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 451105 June 20, 27, July 4

be obtained at the office of HSA ENGINEERS, INC. at #1 SATTERFIELD STREET, SELMA, ALABAMA 367020929, (334) 875-1960 upon payment of $100.00 for each set. All BIDDERS submitting a bonafide bid who return Plans and Specifications to ENGINEER, in useable condition, within ten (10) days of the Bid opening will receive a full refund. Non-bidders will receive no refunds. A $25.00 shipping and handling fee will be charged for shipment of all Plans and Specifications. The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities, or reject any or all Bids, and to award the Contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Each BIDDER is required to file with his or her Bid either a Cashierâ€™s Check drawn on an Alabama bank or a Bid Bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in the State of Alabama, payable to the WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD OF THE CITY OF SELMA for an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the Bid. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance as required in the Bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. All BIDDERS bidding in amounts exceeding $50,000 must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, and must be licensed for the type of work on which the Proposal is submitted. BIDDERS must show evidence of license before bidding or Bid will not be received or considered; the BIDDER shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. No BIDDER may withdraw his or her Bid within ninety (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Robert Allen Chairman WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD OF THE CITY OF SELMA June 13. 20, 27

NOTICE OF COMPLETION Smitherman Brothers Construction Company, 110 Cecil Jackson Bypass, Selma, Alabama 36701, has completed its work on the Laforet Estates Emergency Drainge Project; ORA Project No. AL-53981 in Selma, Alabama for the City of Selma. Any person having a claim should notify HSA Engineers, Inc., 1 Satterfield Street, Selma, Alabama 367020929 in writing or call at (334) 875-1960. June 6, 13, 20, 27 Notice to the Creditors of ESTATE OF ADOLPHUS SMITH, SR., DECEASED, Letters of Testamentary upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of June, 2019, by the 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 the Probate Court of said County within the time allowed by law or same will be forever barred.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Eula F. Swift, unmarried, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for American Advisors Group, on the 13th day of April, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, in RLPY Book 1555 Page 170; the undersigned American Advisors Group, 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 August 7, 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 13 of Block C, according to the Map of Kingswood Park, Plat No. 4, recorded in Map Book 5, at Page 185, in the Probate Office of Dallas County, Alabama. Property street address for informational purposes: 412 Woodrow Ave, Selma, AL 36701 THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN â€œAS IS, WHERE ISâ€? 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.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS THE WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD OF THE CITY OF SELMA POST OFFICE BOX 326 SELMA, ALABAMA 367020326 Separate sealed BIDS, subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received for the â€œADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTSâ€? project. Bids will be received by the WATER WORKS AND SEWER BOARD OF THE CITY OF SELMA, 1600 SELMA AVENUE, SELMA, ALABAMA 36701, until 2:00 P.M. C.S.D.T., TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (Plans, Specifications, and Bid Proposal Documents) may

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LIFESTYLE Recipes from across Alabama BY LAURA MCCOY Live Well Alabama

The Live Well Alabama Kitchen provides recipes every Friday. It is part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System at Auburn University and Alabama A&M. Live Well Alabama is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) initiative that reaches residents across the state with researchbased education. “Our goal is to raise awareness of healthy lifestyle choices,” said Sondra Parmer, Alabama Extension specialist with SNAP-Ed. “Through this initiative, we hope individuals with limited budgets will make healthy food choices and choose physically active lifestyles.” Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Live

Well Alabama provides numerous recipes that are simple and budget-friendly. Here are some recipes from Live Well.

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SKILLET SPAGHETTI This recipe is sure to please the whole family. One pot meals are a great way to use lots of healthy vegetables, and cleanup is a breeze. Ingredients • 1 jar pasta sauce, 28 ounces • 2 1/2 cups water • 1 12-ounce package spaghetti, broken in half • 2 medium zucchini, peeled and diced very small • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded • Add cooked hamburger for a meal with meat. Directions In a large skillet, mix pasta sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and zucchini. Stir well. Make

SNEAKY MASHED POTATOES This Food Friday, Live Well Alabama is cooking Sneaky Mashed Potatoes. Can you keep a secret? Try Sneaky Mashed Potatoes with hidden cauliflower. Hiding vegetables in foods is a good way to get kids to eat healthy. Ingredients • 3 large potatoes, peeled and diced • 1 10-ounce package or 1 head of cauliflower, fresh and chopped • 1 tablespoon salt • 3 tablespoons butter • 3 slices cheese • 1/3 cup milk Directions Place potatoes, cauliflower, and salt in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 20 minutes on medium or until potatoes are soft. Drain and return to the pan. Add butter and cheese. Mash thoroughly. Add milk and mix until creamy.

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TASTY TACO DIP This veggie-filled salsa recipe is simple and ready in minutes. Ingredients • black beans, one 14-ounce can, drained and rinsed • corn, one 14-ounce can, drained • one can diced tomatoes and green chilies, 14 ounces, drained • one packaged taco seasoning • For more veggies, add diced onion and bell pepper Directions Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Serve with chips or crackers.

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This recipe is an excerpt from Fresh from the Farm Alabama Recipes. This is a collection of recipes from farmers across the state of Alabama. The recipes include produce

the farmers themselves have grown on their farms. The most important thing to remember when trying one of these recipes is to Buy Fresh & Buy Local. Support our farmers and support our communities.

SQUASH CASSEROLE Lee Ethel Childs, Greene County Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients 6 cups raw summer squash, sliced 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 3 eggs, beaten 12 saltine crackers, crushed 1-ounce package of dry ranch style dressing mix 2 cups dry bread stuffing mix 1⁄2 cup melted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook squash and onion until tender. Remove from heat and stir in cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, and crackers. Season with ranch mix. Spread squash mixture into a medium baking dish. Mix stuffing and melted butter, and sprinkle over the squash mixture. Bake 20 to 30 minutes until rm and lightly browned. Makes about 12 servings. Find these and other fresh ingredients at your local farmers market.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT RECIPES Having a family game night can be a great way to spend quality time with one another. Of course, a game night is not a true game night without food. The next time you and your family get together for some family fun, try these two recipes that the whole family can help prepare. You will have a delicious meal and have fun preparing it. VEGETABLE PIZZA Ingredients 2 8 ounce packages crescent rolls 2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt 4 ½ teaspoons dry ranch salad dressing mix Cauliflower – 1 cup, chopped Broccoli -1 cup, chopped Carrots – 1 cup, chopped Tomatoes -1 cup, chopped ½ cup chopped green onions Directions Unroll crescent rolls and press to almost cover a 12×14 inch non-greased backing sheet. Seal the broken lines made for separating rolls by pressing them together with your fingers. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Take off the sheet pan and set aside to cool completely. While it cools, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt and salad dressing mix. Combine, beat until well blended and smooth. Cover and chill. Combine chopped vegetables. Spread chilled cheese mixture on cool crust. Sprinkle vegetables over cheese. Chill pizza at least two hours. Cut into 2×1 inch strips and serve. You may substitute

any vegetable for your favorite raw vegetable. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients 1 cup corn-oil margarine 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 egg white 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Butter-flavor vegetable cooking spray. Directions Cream the margarine and both sugars by beating margarine until smooth and fluffy and then gradually adding sugars, beating well after each addition. Continue until the mixture looks light and fluffy. Beat whole egg; then add egg white and beat together. Add to creamed mixture and beat until well blended. Mix together flour, salt and soda. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture. Add the vanilla and stir. Add pecans and the chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed. Cover and chill the dough for two hours. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Drop dough by teaspoons onto baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from pan at once and cool on a wire rack covered with absorbent paper. Makes 6 dozen cookies These recipes and many others can be found in the Auburn Cookbook, a publication of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

Community Calendar The Dallas County Commission, in conjunction with the Dallas County School System, will be sponsoring a summer food program to provide free meals until July 3 for children up to 18 years old. Serving meals at the following locations; House of Prayer, Keith High School, Sardis Unity Fellowship, Bruce K. Craig Elementary School, Southside Primary School, Salem Elementary School, Tipton-Durant School, Pine Glen Community Association and New Vernon Church. Lunches served between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the various locations. Contact Liz Smiley at 334-3270171 for more information. Register for the 2nd Annual AIM for Excellence 5K 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. at Bloch Park, Selma, AL-All ages welcome-Registration $10 and up-Virtual Run available-For more information and to register at https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Selma/ AIMFOREXCELLENCE5K or call 334-874-1600. Farmers Market Season begins Saturday, June 1, 2019The market opens on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturdays beginning June 1 – Nov. 15 from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until the last vendor sells out. The market is located at Bloch Park on Dallas Avenue in Selma. For more information or if you have questions, please contact the market manager at 334-518-0346. Registration is now open for the 2019 Sadie Moss Summer Learning Institute for children ages 6 to 8. Scheduled for May 28June 28 - 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. Register for the Grist-Brown Memorial YMCA Summer Camp at 1 YMCA Drive, Selma happening June 3 - August 2. Cost $85 per week for members and $95 per week for non-members. Summer Day Camp will operate Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Official start time is 8 a.m. and

pick up time is 5 p.m.-For more information call 334-375-8301. June 2019 - Dallas County Family Resource Center The Whole Parent Classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning June 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W, Selma-Lunch provided-A GRACO Pack N’ Play given to all qualifying participants. Call the Dallas County Family Resource Center to reserve a spot in the class 334874-7785. Dallas County Family Resource Center -Money Smart Classes Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Dallas County Family Resource Center, 10096 AL Highway 14 W, Selma. To reserve your seat in these classes call 334-874-7785. Water and light snacks provided. American Red Cross Seeking Volunteers- Volunteers needed for Disaster Action Team, Office Support, Volunteer Services Recruitment Lead, Service to Armed Forces, Biomed/Blood Services, Disaster Services-For more information contact Sandy Zuiderheok at 334-201-1620 or sandy.zuiderhoek@redcross.org. To apply, visit www.redcross. org/alabama/volunteer. SAG-The Selma Art Guild Summer Juried Art Exhibition. Call for entries. Receiving May 31, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. and June 1, 12p.m.-4 p.m. at the gallery. Pick up on June 8, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Reception on June 9, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.- Awards presented at 3 p.m. Pick up on July 27, 12 p.m.-4 p.m. For further information, contact Gena Clements at selmabelle@ yahoo.com or selmaartguild@ yahoo.com. 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, verifica-

tion of birth, parent/guardian ID, proof of family income, and current shot record to complete an application-To schedule an appointment please call 334-4313706 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 PreRegistration Info under First Class Pre-K. Please call 334 8741620 for any questions or www. selmacityschools.org. 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 fun-filled 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 334-872-6251. 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 334-872-6251 or a local school. 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 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 334412-8550.

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. Summer Movie Blast at the Walton Theater showing “Dog Days” at 10 a.m. at the Walton Theater Selma, 1000 Selma Avenue - Doors open at 9:30 a.m.-$5 (includes small popcorn & small drink). Movie subject to change due to availability. www.waltontheaterselma.org. Facebook: Walton Theater SelmaMovies every Thursday for the months of June and July. Stem Science Fun from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. at the SelmaDallas County Public Library-Work your brain as we build machines. Ages nine and up. Limit 12. Official Screening of the Selma 200 Storytelling Workshop at 5 p.m. at the Carneal Building. The screening will be in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours Event and after the screening, we invite you to come join us for the unveiling of the gallery displays located around Selma. This screening features a selection of community participants who gathered 25-30 photo images to illustrate stories then underscored them with a personal testimony or oral history narrative; join us for this special event.

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June 20, 2019

EDUCATION

Selma Housing Authority adds summer programs BY CHICO CLEVELAND Selma Sun Staff

The Selma Housing Authority has summer camps going on each week while

school is out with educational and outdoor activities. The SHA also announced the selection of eight youth for a new four-week Summer Youth Program. Participants

are Conventional Housing and Section 8 residents. They will be conducting administrative & maintenance duties. Director Kennard Randolph said he also hopes to pro-

vide meaningful employment opportunities and job training experience for their future endeavors.

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Selma Housing Authority is hosting summer camp for children who live in the complexes.

The Selma Housing Authority chose eight applicants for a new fourweek Summer Youth Program. Participants are Conventional Housing and Section 8 residents. Director Kennard Randolph is on the back row, center.

A group of children at George Washington Carver housing.

GWC summer camp children at the Selma-Dallas County Library.

MADD studio opens at Southside High School

The new Music, Arts, Design Development Studio opened at Southside High School last week. After two years of planning and fundraising, Southside High School opened its new Music, Arts, Design Development Studio, or MADD. It was created by Southside alumnus, Andre

Williams, to teach students to be 21st century S.T.E.M. leaders in an innovation technology student hub. They have a website, www.maddstudios. com and email info@maddstudios.com.

Dallas County Superintendent Hattie Shelton with Isabella Williams.

Andre' Williams, Sr. Innovation Director, inside the Music Studio.

June 20, 2019

SELMA SUN

SPORTS Southside High School’s football coach Flowers leaves for Birmingham coaching job BY CHICO CLEVELAND Selma Sun Staff

Southside head football Coach Daniel Flowers, who has been at the school for nine years, has stepped down as Panthers Coach, and accepted the head coaching position at Wenonah High in Birmingham. Flowers will have big shoes to fill as he comes in on the heels of Birmingham's longest tenured football coach Ronald Cheatham. The 64-year-old has held the Wenonah position since 1989, and has sent over a dozen players to the NFL, along with taking Wenonah to its first state championship game in 2016. Flowers is excited about the new challenge while looking forward to leading a team who has the support of the school and community.

The YMCA Selma-Dallas County is hosting a summer

Q: Why did you decide to leave Southside? A: I decided to leave Southside because I felt like the time was right. I felt that my growth at the school was at its peak. I had accomplished things there that I did not think were possible when I first arrived. I've already started my master's program in administration, so I wanted to make one last grasp at that blue map (state title), before I became a principal.

the kids and told them that I had to talk to them about something important. So, that following Monday, I told them I have accepted the position to be the head football coach at Wenonah High School. A lot of the kids did not show up, so I also sent a message via our team group messaging on Facebook. It was sad, but after talking to my wife, I felt like I made the right move.

Q: How did you break the news to your players? A: It's never easy to tell your kids that have already been through so many up and downs, that you are leaving. Last year, I was offered another job at a Birmingham school, but I turned it down, but my players told me I should have taken it. I called a meeting with

Q: Wenonah played for the 2016 state championship. What's your goal with presumably more talent to work with? A: My goals are what they've always been, to teach the players to play at a high level, don’t give up and play with discipline. Wenonah is not far away from being a state champion. I'm just going to add my touch to the program and iron out a couple of things that did not

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go well last year, correct the small things, then I think they will continue to be a championship-level program. Q: Any last words for Southside-Selma? A: Selma and Southside will always have a special place in my heart. Mr. Clarence Jackson (my first principal) gave a young man that no one knew or heard of a chance to be head coach at his school; I'm forever in debt. I will also like to thank Mr. Minor, for giving me the opportunity to serve his side of the community. I would like to thank Principal Brown, for putting up with my hard-headed self. I will always love my players. When things were down this spring, Treadauris Carter, Dante's Richardson, Antonio Davis, and Chatvis Sanders, kept me up. Going through a 0-10 year

Daniel Flowers spoke out at the end of the 2018-2019 school year about the need for more community and school system support in this exclusive video at SelmaSun.com. can take a lot out of you, but the guys showed up to work every day in the spring. Lastly, I hope my stay at Southside will continue to push the school system, to know the importance of good men, and try to keep

them. Selma city needs all the help it can get, but I believe the change will occur if you put more time and money to invest in athletics, then the city will make huge strides. Coach Flowers is out.

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