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Selma sixth grader hopes to take the cake in Food Network’s Kid Baking Championship BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Big things can come from tiny packages, and 11-yearold Brooke Waters is a perfect example of that. The sixth grader at John T. Morgan Academy was born pre-

mature at 27 weeks and weighed in at just 2 pounds 8 ounces. But next month, the former preemie will compete for a big title of Kids Baking Champion on The Food Network. The daughter of Terry and Kellee Waters has been chosen to compete in the Kids

Contestants are given many dessert challenges with the winner taking home $25,000. Photos provided.

Baking Championship show that returns Aug. 12. Celebrities Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman will test the skills of nine talented young bakers, including Waters, who range in age from 10 to 13, in difficult dessert challenges to see who will measure up in the competition. Only one will take the cake and the sweet grand prize of $25,000, a feature in Food Network Magazine, and the title of Kids Baking Champion. The Waters family has been asked to wait to conduct local interviews. However, as a hint of what Selma area residents have to look forward to, Brooke’s father, Terry, posted on Facebook on July 8, “Well, well, well, we have been holding a big secret for a while. Our daughter was chosen out of thousands of kid bakers to be one of the competitors on Food Network.” He said in the post, “Make no mistake about it, she will be getting it done ‘for show, boo ya. Tune in Monday, Aug. 12, 2019 at 8 p.m. central @Food Network’s #KidsBakingChampionship to cheer on Brooke #Bookesbountifulblessings.” Courtney White, Food Network president, said in a statement that “viewers will be amazed by the baking abilities of this fresh batch of young bakers as they work through exciting new challenges featuring the latest dessert trends. Duff and Valerie add to the fun as they throw surprising curveballs, setting the bar even higher." Throughout the season, the kid contestants show off

Brooke Waters of Valley Grande competes next month in the Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship. their skills and creativity as they whisk through new confectionary challenges, from hedgehog poke cakes, to intricate pie art and to giant doughnut cakes. The classic imposter dessert challenge returns, as well, with a new surprising international twist, and the bakers will also have to tackle other desserts including creative cakes, sweets, and snacks. On the premiere, the bakers must use art

as inspiration to create two-layer splatter cakes - the brighter and crazier, the better. But that's not all, each baker must a choose a paint can to reveal what flavor their cake must be, such as chocolate chip, lemon, coconut, red velvet, and banana. The baker that crumbles under the pressure will be eliminated. On Sept. 16, the championship concludes as one talented baker will rise to the top in the grand finale.

Kids Baking Championship competitors include Trevin Alford of Washington, Ind., age 13; Tori Church, Nashville, Tenn., age 12; Sophia Elrod, Nashville, Tenn., age 10; Tarek Husseini, St. Louis, Mo., age 13; Taylor Pusha, Roanoke, Va., age 12; Dharma Sabapathy Austin, Texas, age 11; Brady Stewart, San Angelo, Texas, age 12; Sophie Tate, Stansbury Park, Utah; age 12; and Waters of Valley Grande, age 11.

Selma City Council vows to put money toward creation of cold case unit Mother of recent unsolved murder victim raises $10,000 for reward, begs public to step up with information BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Velma Shuford appears before the Selma City Council July 9 to give thanks for help in getting reward money to solve the murder of her son, Jermaine Javon Sanders, and to call upon the public to step forward with information. Photo by Fred Guarino

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed a Selma man last November has now reached $10,000, and it may lead to the Selma Police Department forming a cold case division. Velma Shuford appeared before the Selma City Council on July 9 on behalf of her late son, 42-year-old Jermaine Javon Sanders, who was shot inside his vehicle on Church Street on Nov. 22, 2018. It has not been solved. She thanked the city, state and CrimeStoppers for pitching in funds for the reward, but she also called on the citizens of Selma to do their part. “Selma needs to wake up. I know the police do their work. Now, it’s time for the citizens around here to do their work. It’s time for y’all to get up and speak out. Speak out when you see something right and speak out when you see something wrong,” she said. “It doesn’t make any sense when you see all this crime going on in the neighborhood and nobody opens their mouth to say anything.”

Selma Council member Johnnie M. Leashore said the council is determined “to make sure there is money in the Police Department budget where they can establish a cold case unit. Their job will be only to be working on cold cases.” Shuford thanked everyone who signed a petition, Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson who wrote a statement to Gov. Kay Ivey, and thanked Ivey, who approved a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. But Shuford also said it’s time for the public to come forward with information. “I want to thank her (Ivey), Michael Jackson and everyone that signed this petition from the bottom of my heart,” she said. And she pointed out there was now a total of $9,000 reward to which she and her husband are adding $1,000 of their own to make it a $10,000 total. Council member Carl Bowline said the reward total includes $3,000 from the city and $1,000 from CrimeStoppers. She thanked Swift Drug Store, Brown Drug Store and everybody in the neighborhood that signed her petition. But

she also said a lot of people were cautious and scared to sign. “You’ve got to stand up sometimes and be brave and start speaking up and speaking out,” Shuford said. Shuford presented a photo of her son to Council member Bowline of Madden & Associates, a marketing company, for Tom Davis of Studio 205, a billboard company where her late son worked, to put on a billboard. She said she wanted it to say, “Who killed me? There is a $10,000 reward leading to any arrest and conviction of my murderer.” Bowline told the Selma Sun, Davis “was more than happy to assist us in getting some ‘vinyls’ in the air that could draw attention to the young man’s unsolved murder.” Shuford also said of those who killed her son, “I want them to know that they got the wrong mama.” Sanders was shot inside his vehicle on Church Street on Nov. 22, 2018. Anyone with information can call the secret witness line at 334874-2190 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-44CRIME.

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COMMUNITY Selma’s Safe Harbor helps women make decisions when facing an unwanted pregnancy safe place for women to get help and not be judged. But if a woman chooses to have an abortion or has already had one, “It’s a grieving process,” Dobbs said. “If you lose a child, it’s a traumatic experience, but you are able to grieve. Women who have an abortion don’t feel they have the right to grieve because they did this.” Safe Harbor has a post-abortion counselling ministry to help these women through the emotions and pain they will feel after an abortion. Dobbs said that most women who come to them decide to have their baby. For these women, Safe Harbor has networked with the community to help provide services these women may need. First they get a free pregnancy test and are offered limited ultrasound. If the woman is pregnant, Safe Harbor has a closet full of clothing items and diapers. Dobbs said Safe Harbor has teamed up with ALFA to provide new car seats to the women who come there. Safe Harbor’s staff will help the women get set up with Medicaid, and they work with the housing authority to help provide shelter if the woman needs it. The area most lacking according to Dobbs is a home for unwed mothers. She said

Jennifer Dobbs is director of Safe Harbor, which is part of the national Save A Life nonprofit. BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

There is a place here in Selma where women – and men – who are facing a crisis pregnancy can go for help and guidance. That place is Safe Harbor. Safe Harbor is a local nonprofit ministry that is part of the national ministry Save A Life. Safe Harbor Director Jennifer Dobbs said she wants to provide guidance and help to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy because when she faced the same situation, there was no one or no place where she could turn. “This ministry is personal to me because I’ve lived it,” Dobbs said. When she was faced with a crisis pregnancy, Dobbs said, “I was scared. Nothing in me wanted to make that choice to abort, but I felt it was my only option.” She said she had no one to give her guidance as to what other choices there may be. She had no one to tell her what she may experience after an abortion, and when she was suffering the repercussions of having an abortion, she had no one to help her understand her feelings. Alabama passed the strictest abortion bill in the coun-

try during the 2019 legislative session, which has made nonprofits like Safe Harbor even more important to have a place for women to go for support in their community. “Contrary to what media would have you believe, nobody wants to have an abortion,” Dobbs said. “A lot of people will say there are no consequences or they feel no emotions towards having an abortion, but the emotions are stuffed way down and come out in different ways.” Dobbs said God tells us not to do things because he loves us and he knows they are bad for us, and “when we act outside the will of God” there are consequences. “As women, when we make that choice to have an abortion and take that life, it goes against what is natural for us,” Dobbs said. “So we have those emotions that go with that.” Dobbs said once Christ healed her from the pain of her abortion, once she realized she was forgiven, she wanted to help women in the same situation by providing the guidance and help not available to her. Safe Harbor is a Christianbased ministry, so the staff tries to guide women toward the decision not to abort their baby. Safe Harbor is also a

that is something that is in the works, but it will take time. All this is provided to the women free of charge. Dobbs said they are partnered with a number of churches in Selma. There are some regular monthly donors as well, but the majority of the funding comes from the four main fundraisers throughout the year. In February, they have the Banquet for Life. In May, there is the Save A Life Bass Fishing Tournament, which may be moved to the fall. There is also the baby bottle campaign. The upcoming fundraiser is the Save A Life Golf Tournament coming up Aug. 24 at Valley Grande Golf Corse. The golf tournament is a three-man scramble, and there are prizes. Registration is accepted at the tournament, but preregistration is suggested because the tournament is limited to 20 teams. For more information, contact Matt Dobbs at 334-345-0547 or email matthewdobbs@me.com. Details on the golf tournament and about Safe Harbor are available on their Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/Safe-HarborW o m e n s - M e d i c a l Clinic-184745691898805/

The facility on Dallas Avenue offers women a place to face a crisis pregnancy in private.

Pastor creates a book of devotions with painted prayers from the children of Selma BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Pastor Matt Schell not only led a prayer for the Selma City Council at its July 9 regular meeting, but he also presented the council members with copies of a daily prayer devotional in which the children of Selma actually painted their prayers for the city. The book is entitled Painted Prayers: A Collection of Daily Devotions for Your Family and Community. Schell said he and his family moved to Selma two years ago. He said he felt “called to be here.” He and his wife, Annie, had a heart for the children they met through the YMCA and the Recreation Department. He said he coached baseball and basketball. Through The Bloom House and United for the City, as well as John Grayson at the Gospel Tabernacle summer program, Schell said he began working with children on painting their prayers the beginning of last summer. “I began to pray with children all over Selma,” he said. “I took paper, paint, brush-

es, pencils, crayons and the Bible to different children and prayed with them each week. The kids were excited to learn that God heard their prayers expressed through their art. Through lots of painting, spills and laughs, the prayers of the children of Selma came to life.” He said the result was, “We were just really blown away by their heart for their city and things they desired to see God do.” One child in particular Schell said painted a picture over which he wrote “a clean place.” Schell said he realized, “I was seeing our city through the eyes of the children.” He also was encouraged to collect the art and put it into words, and the idea of a devotional book was laid on his heart. According to Schell, he ultimately had more than 200 pieces of art that were actually prayers. And he said as children from all over town, east and west, desired a lot of the same things, he tried to pick the ones that told the most stories about the community. As many cities have the same problems, he decided instead of making the book

“for Selma,” he thought he would make it “from Selma.” Last December, Schell said he was able to find a printing company to make 31-day devotional with 31 composite prayers for family, community and self with each representing the prayer of a child. Schell said while only the child’s initial is given, there is a paragraph about each child and reflective questions for one to ask about what the painting reveals. “We didn’t come to Selma to do a book or anything,” Schell said. “We just came to serve, and the book just came out of it.” He said he wanted to give a copy of the book to each city council member and mayor to sit down and read it and think about it with the perspective of the children they are responsible for when making laws and such for the city. And, he said, that was one of the reasons he went to the council meeting on July 9. The book may be purchased at www.paintedprayersbook. com from which purchases he said have come from all over the country. He said a benefit was held at the Walton

Theater in May at which the art was auctioned with 100 percent of the proceeds going to The Bloom House, founded by Kristen Jones as a foster care advocacy ministry, United for the City and Gospel Tabernacle Church. Then once the breakeven number is reached for the production of the book, a portion of the proceeds will go back to those three ministries, he said. “I have found that the prayers of the children off Selma are representative off

people of all ages offered around d the world. The challenges in Selma are not unique to Selma. These prayers and prayer points are universal.” The books are $17.95 and may also be purchased at locations including Gallery 905, Queen City Market and One Way Christian Book Store.

Pastor Matt Schell took painted prayers from Selma children and made them into a devotional.

Examples of artwork alongside alongsid prayers.

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NEWS After five decades in downtown Selma, Holley True Value closes its doors BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

For over 50 years the Holley family has been in business on the corner of Water Avenue and Martin Luther King Street, formerly Sylvan Street. On Aug. 5 that comes to an end. Holley True Value will close its doors. Owner Alden Holley said it was not an easy decision because the family has such a long history in Selma and at that location. As difficult as the decision was, Holley said it boiled down to what is best for his family’s future. Holley said he has accepted a sales position with Knox Kershaw Inc. in Montgomery, a company that sells railroad equipment and has been in existence for many years itself. He will be working alongside his brother Will.

The Holley business history began in the early 1960s when Elam P. Holley Sr. built a small office building there. In 1973 Ralph and Pat Holley returned home to Selma to help Elam with the family business. Ralph took over the business in 1988 when Elam retired. In 2006, Alden returned to help his father and then in 2009 he took over the business when Ralph was involved in a car accident that forced him to retire. Originally, they sold clothing and seed, but the business “morphed into what it is today,” Holley said. Holley said he and his family have had the “pleasure of building relationships with many great customers which have flourished into friendships that will forever be cherished.” He continued, “We appreciate the

Alden Holley is closing the family business after 50 years.

The building is at the corner of Water Avenue and Martin Luther King Street, formerly Sylvan Street.

support the community has shown us and the patronage of our family’s business over these past five decades.”

it home for many years to come. Everything in the store must go and is marked to the “bare

Holley said his family has a long history in Selma and Dallas County, and the family plans to continue to call

bones,” according to Holley. After the store closes, he will be there on weekends until all the inventory is cleared out.

Selma Housing Authority starts its own Summer Youth Employment Program to teach resident teens job training BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

The Selma Housing Authority picked from a talented pool of ready-to-learn job applicants for their first Summer Youth Employment Program. They hired eight teens who live right there in the housing complexes. Through the program, students earned spending money and learned valuable job skills, said Kennard D. Randolph, executive director of the Selma Housing Authority “The purpose of the employment was to one, ensure that some of our students over the summer had something to do,” he said. “But also it provided job training opportunities, administrative, clerical, assisting the mainte-

nance staff with non-motorized work.” None of the youth rode lawn equipment – it was all about learning office work skills. Randolph said it also served as a “mentoring program” because the students got to know the supervisor and supervisor got to know the students with the overall objective “to give our youths that are part of our Housing Authority job opportunities.” He hopes next year to grow the program to include more students to have job training. The program is usually a partnership with the city of Selma. But since the city did not have a youth employment program this year, Randolph said, “We decided branch out and still give some of our students the opportunity to still have summer employment.”

From front to back Jaquavious Levins, Markeis Cole, Henry Hurry, all 17, and William Bowie, 18, organize the maintenance storage shelves at Valley Creek Homes. They were participants in the Selma Housing Authority’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The students, ages 15 to 19, earned a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, working four hours per day from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., five days per week. Randolph said the program has been going well this summer. “I think they have really been enjoying it. They’ve certainly been helpful to the Housing Authority and hopefully they’ve gained some knowledge and insight that will help them in their future endeavors.” This summer Selma Housing Authority Summer Youth employees included Markeis Cole, Jermecia Foster, Henry Hurry, Jaquavious Levins,

Jamia Simmons, 17, does clerical work at the Felix Heights Complex off Medical Center Parkway as part of the Selma Housing Authority’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Mel’kerriaya Moss, Haisia Perry, Jamia Simmons and William Bowie. At Valley Creek Homes, Levins said he thought the youth employment program was “a good thing.” Cole said the program “kept money in your pockets and kept youths out of trouble.” Hurry said, “I think it’s great working for a summer job.” And Bowie said, “I think it was a good opportunity for us young men to make money the right way for the summer.” At Felix Heights, Simmons, who was doing filing work, said the program gave her something to do and she enjoyed it. She said after school, she

is thinking about going to the Army. This summer’s program ended July 12, but Randolph said, “I felt it was essential that the Housing Authority take a role to ensure that our youths have equal employment opportunities in the summer time.” He said he felt it was only fair to allow them to earn a little money and get on-the-job training. The program was funded by the Housing Authority as part of its budget. But according to Randolph, in the past, the Housing Authority made a donation to the city of Selma to employ the youths for the summer.

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VOICES Much needed reforms coming to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles BY PAUL DEMARCO There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel after years of controversy for one of the state’s most troubled institutions - the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. First, the legislature this past session passed new legislation that made much needed reforms to the board.

Starting September 1st of this year, new restrictions will be placed on when an inmate can be considered for parole and the governor will now have the power to appoint the director of the board. Secondly, the Governor has appointed former two term Attorney General Charlie Graddick as that new director of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Graddick has earned the reputation of being an advocate for victims and a tough prosecutor. His leadership is a welcome change to the board that has been mired in controversy after the early release of an inmate who later murdered three people in Guntersville last year. In addition, an investigation by WSFA 12 News in Montgomery last year revealed the early release of violent

inmates and dozens of others up for parole. The three member board was forced by the governor to enact new regulations as well last year to make them more accountable for the early release of those convicted of violent crime. In addition, she appointed a new chairman of the board. Groups like the Victims of Crime and Leniency who advocate for Alabama crime victims

supported the legislation and the appointment of Graddick. Yet, the Southern Poverty Law Center opposed the efforts to reform the parole board. Hopefully with this legislation and Graddick at the helm of the Board the public will be safer and have confidence in the system. Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

2020 races around the corner

BY STEVE FLOWERS Folks, don’t look now, but the 2020 Presidential Election is upon us. Indeed, as many as 21 Democratic aspirants are already announced and campaigning. They are quite a liberal group as you might expect. Leading the pack of Democrats trying to take Donald Trump out of the White House is an avowed, true socialist, Bernie Sanders.

Behind ole Bernie are a host of ultra-liberal U.S. Senators who are socialists wannabes. They hail from either the left coasts of California or New England. Included in the pack of CNN/MSNBC/ Stephen Colbert watchers are Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren of Massachusetts. She makes Teddy Kennedy look like a conservative. You also have Kamala Harris of California, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and losing Texas Senate candidate, Beto O’Rourke, in the race. Our own anomaly Democratic Senator Doug Jones really should run for president next year. He would have a much better chance of winning the Democratic nomination for President than winning a seat in the U.S. Senate from the Heart of Dixie. He has been a liberal Democrat in Alabama his entire adult political life. He has been the soul of the lib-

eral Alabama Democratic Party for decades. He has campaigned and voted for George McGovern, Walter Mondale, Teddy Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Since he has been in Washington for the past year, he has organized with and voted with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. Therefore, he is just as liberal with a much lengthier liberal pedigree than all of the aforementioned liberal Democratic Senators in the race; plus he has a proven Civil Rights record. The scenario that occurred in last year’s special election to fill Jeff Sessions’s seat was a perfect storm that will never occur again. First of all, it was the only show in the country and the first opportunity for liberals all over the country to show their distaste for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Having

Judge Roy Moore as an additional lightning rod just added fuel to the fire. It attracted over $20 million of liberal, leftwing money to Doug Jones. He was able to out spend Moore 21 to 3. That is almost impossible to overcome, plus, with it being a Special Election it became a referendum on Doug Jones versus Roy Moore and the Republican vs Democratic delineation became obscured. During this race, Doug Jones built a national liberal fund-raising base from leftwing America, much like Beto O’Rourke did in Texas. They both have become national stars as Democrats in Red States. Although O’Rourke probably has an edge on Jones in looks and youth. However, recently, Jones appeared on the left leaning Democratic Stephen Colbert Show. Jones may very well be eyeing national politics. Doug Jones, as a lifelong stalwart Democrat, has

worked diligently for the State and National Democratic party for most of his adult life. In recent months, he has tried to wrestle some control away from longtime Democratic dictator Joe Reed. It is practically impossible to understand what is going on in the State Democratic Party. Eventually, there may be a new vote on the party chairmanship. The National Democratic Party has mandated a new election due to the clandestine way that Nancy Worley was elected. The state hierarchy has ignored the National Party. There is no doubt that Joe Reed is still in control of the Alabama Democratic Party. You can bet your bottom dollar that he calls all the shots. My guess is that he has his horse picked out of the 21 Democratic presidential candidates. He asked California Senator, Kamala Harris, to be the keynote speaker at his Alabama Democratic

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Conference June annual event. Therefore, Senator Harris might be a good horse to bet on to win next year’s March third Alabama Democratic Presidential Primary. The Democratic Party in Alabama continues to be a big mess. The bottom line is that on the state level the Party is essentially irrelevant. The odds of a Democratic candidate for President carrying Alabama or a Democratic nominee winning any statewide race in the Heart of Dixie is slim to none. Steve Flowers has analyzed Alabama politics for national television audiences on CBS, PBS, ABC and the British Broadcasting Network. Steve has been an up-close participant and observer of the Alabama political scene for more than 50 years and is generally considered the ultimate authority on Alabama politics and Alabama political history.

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Notice to Creditors of the Estate of JAMES CHARLES UTSEY, Deceased, Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of June, 2019, by Honorable Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas

County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of said county within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred.

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Selma lawyer joins statewide mediation group with focus on helping farming disputes SPECIAL TO THE SELMA SUN Jay Minter, a Selma lawyer and farmer, has joined the Neutral Solution mediation group that is based in Birmingham but works throughout Alabama. The Neutral Solution opened in January and seeks to bring together a community of professional mediators and arbitrators from a variety of backgrounds and experience to give them increased opportunities from more places than they might be able to achieve on their own. After a 20-plus year career as a sixth-generation farmer, Minter graduated cum laude from Jones School of Law at Faulkner University and will soon receive an LLM in Taxation from The University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, Minter became interested in mediation and arbitration and has

taken additional training to become a registered mediator in Alabama. His extensive agriculture and agribusiness knowledge will be able to help solve specific farming issues, among others, and allow people to move on with their lives. “I love mediation because it’s the best way to work things out in an orderly manner,” Minter said. “It’s mentally stimulating to quickly and accurately assess everything that is going on in those rooms, what isn’t being said, figure out the pieces to the puzzle and find what is acceptable to both parties.” Minter is available to mediate cases dealing with agriculture, agribusiness, rural property issues, small business issues, succession of family farms, incorporations, estate and business planning, specialized contracts, business to business issues and instant sales.

“I have more than 20 years of dealing with these issues as a businessman, so my experience will be invaluable to my clients,” he said. “I look forward to helping others navigate these complex situations so everyone is pleased with the outcome.” The Neutral Solution team is made up of partners Allen Schreiber, Elam P. Holley Jr., Mark Bond and Thomas J. “Jay” Skinner. According to Schreiber, the group is excited to add Minter to the community. “Many of our neutrals have specific knowledge that other mediators might not have,” he said. “Jay has personal experience in the intricacies of farming and agribusiness that will be invaluable in mediating these types of cases.” For more information on The Neutral Solution, visit their website at www.theneutralsolution.com.

Jay Minter of Selma joined “the Neutrals” as a mediator.

Selma native presents research to World Congress in Germany BY BRAD FISHER Selma Sun Staff

Kenneth Davis of Selma was one of five University of Alabama at Birmingham undergraduate students who presented their research in Germany in May. “I hope to get a culture experience of a lifetime,” said

Kenneth Davis, a UAB junior and native of Selma, before he left for Germany. He is one of five UAB students who presented research at the World Congress on Undergraduate Research, or WCUR, in Oldenburg, Germany, in May. “I am also looking forward to making international connections — you can’t really have

too many of those,” Davis said. “Most importantly, I hope to grow as a researcher and witness the wide array of topics that are being explored by scientists across the globe.” “This is a phenomenal year for UAB undergraduates sharing their research on the national and international stage,” said Gareth Jones,

assistant director of the UAB Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research. All five students are members of the UAB Honors College. Davis, a double-major in chemistry and mathematics with a Japanese minor, studied in Japan for three months after his first year of college at UAB.

“I was able to share the experience with wonderful people from other nations and U.S. states,” he said. Davis, who is also working on his master’s degree in mathematics, does research with Jun Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, UAB College of Arts and Sciences.

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Equity in our schools: All means all BY AVIS WILLIAMS

Superintendent of Selma City Schools Last week, the Selma City Schools board of education approved my recommendation to add equity to our core values. Along with students first, teamwork, excellence, joy and integrity, Team Selma will also focus on ensuring equity for all of our scholars, families and schools. All means all. But what is equity and what does this look like in our schools? In schools, equity is essentially about removing barriers to student success. This applies

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ferent. Although funding may be the same in some instances (that’s equality), students who are not currently working on grade level, will need more to achieve the success of their peers. That’s equity. To establish true equity, leaders must put systems in place that ensure that every scholar has an equal chance for success. We sometimes refer to this as closing opportunity gaps. Team Selma is committed to embracing this new core value. We will use an equity lens as we consider how we allocate monetary resources. Policies and

procedures will be addressed to determine if they create unnecessary barriers. Additionally, we must ensure that our academic standards are accommodated to address the needs of all scholars. Finally, we will provide all scholars with access to high-quality, rigorous content that meets their educational needs. In classrooms, teachers will be supported so that they can provided personalized learning. This means understanding the needs of each individual scholar and then designing learning plans that help all scholars achieve success. Some

scholars may need more time while others may require a different learning environment. Teachers and families cannot be left out. Teachers will be provided with the resources, training, coaching and support needed for their success. Parent University will allow us to support our families. Equity is a broad concept. As we explore our needs, Team Selma will learn and grow together so that we can ensure that all truly means all! For more information, email me at avis.williams@selmacityschools.org

July 18, 2019

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LIFESTYLE

Recipes for cold foods on these hot summer days BY ANDREW ARMSTRONG This week’s column is all about cold salads. When it's hot and humid and you don't feel like cooking over a stove for long periods of time, you should try making a sandwich and a cold side item or two. These recipes can be made fairly quickly and stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them. They pair nicely with crackers and fresh fruit. Take advantage of your local farmers markets and grab some fresh produce. This will make a meal that is satisfying and contains fresh ingredients. If you have an exciting recipe to share in 2019, then please send it to me at P.O. Box 693 Leeds, Alabama 35094 -Andrew M. Armstrong

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Lunch & Life Monday Table Talk with Pastor Tonya Chestnut. Every Monday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Coffee Shoppe, 308 Broad Street, Selma, AL-Session 1 at 11:45 a.m. and Session 2 at 12:30 p.m.

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DOWN 1 Indignant reaction 2 Breeze-catching toy 3 "What's the big ___?!" 4 Mutton purchase 5 From side to side 6 Give a hoot 7 Out of ___ (away) 8 Says again 9 Don't just seem 10 Price indicator 18 Guard 20 Went in pursuit of 22 "A Chorus Line" standard 24 Be situated 25 FYI part 26 Mushroom part 27 Become old 28 Inhalations and exhalations 29 Like ketchup 31 Some bottle capacities 33 From then on 35 Haunted house sound 37 Colourful language 38 Kind of surgeon 39 Hollywood symbol 40 Stable serving 41 Operation 43 Solidified

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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 is open on Tuesdayss, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning through 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. 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 334375-8301. 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 VolunteersVolunteers needed for Disaster Action Team, Office Support, Volunteer Services Recruitment Lead, Service to Armed Forces, Biomed/Blood Services, Disaster ServicesFor more information contact Sandy Zuiderheok at 334-2011620 or sandy.zuiderhoek@redcross.org. To apply, visit www. redcross.org/alabama/volunteer.

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ANDREW'S CORN SLAW 2 cans of yellow corn, drained 1 bell pepper, diced 1 onion, diced Celery to taste, chopped 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

1/8 teaspoon of white sugar 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder Mayonnaise to taste The amount of Mayo used is based on your preference. Mix all the ingredients together and chill covered. Let the Corn Slaw sit in the fridge for 4 hours, before serving. CHEESE SALAD 2 sticks of cream cheese, softened 1 small container of cottage cheese 1 small container of sour cream 1 bags of mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 Cup of parmesan cheese, grated 1 onion, grated 4 ribs of celery, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed and minced 1 Cup of heavy cream, whipped stiff 1 can of artichoke hearts, chopped 1 can of black olives, sliced & drained

1/4 teaspoon of paprika Salt to taste Cream together the sour cream, cream cheese, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese and 1/2 of the mozzarella. Fold in the remaining ingredients and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. SWEET AND SOUR COLD SLAW 1 large head of cabbage, shredded 1 bell pepper, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 Cup of sugar 1 Cup of vinegar 3/4 Cup of vegetable oil 2 teaspoons of salt 1 teaspoon of celery salt 1 teaspoon of mustard seed or mustard powder Mix all the vegetables together in a mixing bowl and toss with the sugar. Combine the remaining ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Pour the boiling mixture over the other ingredients, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

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POLLARD CHICKEN SALAD 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 Cup of sugar 1 Cup of water 2 Tablespoons of flour 1/2 Cup of white vinegar

1/2 Cup of chicken broth 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of mustard, dry 1 teaspoon of butter 1 bunch of celery, sliced 1/2 Pound of Almonds, sliced 1/2 pint of heavy cream 1 whole chicken, cooked & deboned Mix the first 9 ingredients together and cook on low to medium heat, while continuously stirring. Cook the mixture, until it has thickened. Set aside and let it cool. Combine the mixture with the chicken, celery and almonds. When you are ready to serve it. Whip the heavy cream stiff and fold it into the chicken mixture. Serve on lettuce or with fresh honeydew.

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 20192020 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. 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. Register for the 2nd Annual AIM for Excellence 5K 1-Mile Fun Run & Walk scheduled for August 3 at 7:30 am at Bloch Park, Selma. All ages welcome. Registration $10 and up. Virtual Run available. For more information and to register https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Selma/ AIMFOREXCELLENCE5K or call 334-874-1600. Ready to Work Training is a free program available to people who are unemployed, seeking entry-level skills, or want to re-enter the workforce. The mobile training unit is located behind the headquarters building at 48 Fifth Street, Craig Field. Classes are 8:30-11:30 am, Monday through Thursday. The ready to work program provides trainees the entry-level skills required for employment with most businesses and industries. Specific training is in the following areas: Communication skills, conflict resolution, and financial management, problem solving strategies, com-

puter technology skills, decision-making, career exploration and teamwork. For more information, call Kimberly WalkerCrowe at 334-874-7419. Book Bunch from 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library, Vaughan Room every Wednesday Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend and to share and talk about good books. 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 ins. All adoptions are fully vetted, ready to go to a loving home. Call 334- 877-2204.

July 18 Selma City School “Chat and Chew” at 9:30 a.m. in the Command Center at R.B. Hudson Middle School. For more information, call 334-8741600. Summer Movie Blast at the Walton Theater showing “Show Dogs” at 10 a.m. at the Walton Theater Selma on 1000 Selma Avenue. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. $5 (includes small popcorn & small drink). Movie subject to change due to availability. For more information, visit www.waltontheaterselma. org or Walton Theater Selma on Facebook. Movies every Thursday for the months of June and July. Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information Lunch and Learn at 11:30 am at the Centre for Commerce at 912 Selma Ave. Lunch provided. Limited seating-Call 334-8757241 to RSVP-Join the Chamber of Commerce and the University of West Alabama Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services (DBE) as we discuss ALDOT DBE Certification and the benefits of being certified. Selma Redevelopment Authority Meeting at 4 p.m. in the Eyemax Office, 2401 Medical Center Parkway, Selma, AL, 36701- For further information please contact Juanda Maxwell, Chair, juandamaxwell@gmail. com Ward 8 Meeting at 6:00 pm at Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 1548 F.D. Reese Street. Hosted by Councilman Johnnie Leashore.

July 19 United Way and UAB Family Medicine Selma will host a “Doc on the Spot” Community Care Health Clinic from 9 a.m.12 p.m. There will be hotdogs, pizza, a lottery game and Pepsi soft drinks.

July 20 Montgomery author LaVender S. Williams will host a free Writing and Publishing Workshop at the Selma-Dallas County Public Library from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

“Financial Literacy and Entre preneurship Barbershop Talk” hosted by 100 Black Men of Selma, Inc. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Branden’s Haircare, 1104 Selma Ave. Interested in entrepreneurship? Learn from officials from the SBA and Hope Credit Union on how to make your dream a reality. For more information, please call 334-327-8122 or email us at 100BlackMenSelma@ gmail.com.

July 19—July 21 Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Sunday at midnight. No sales tax on $100 or less per item of clothing (including diapers) or footwear; $50 or less per item school supplies; $750 or less on single purchases of computers/computer equipment; $30 or less on any book. $50 or less on textbooks. Visit www.alabamaretail.org/ alabamasalestaxholidays. For more information call 334-2421490 or 1-866-576-6531 MondayFriday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

July 25 Summer Movie Blast at the Walton Theater showing “Christopher Robin” at 10 a.m. at the Walton Theater Selma on 1000 Selma Avenue. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.-$5 (includes small popcorn & small drink). Movie subject to change due to availability. For more information, visit w w w. wa l t o n t h e at e r s e l m a . org or Walton Theater Selma on Facebook. Movies every Thursday for the months of June and July.

July 27 Wannabe Rescued Annual Yard Sale at 7 a.m. at Westwood Baptist Church, 4085 Highway 80 West (Across from the Old Taylorville). Accepting tax- deductible donations of items until July 21. For more information, contact Rotton Weiler at 251610-5758, Jeni Saylor at 251581-2454, Beverly Huffman at 334-239-1039, or Lorraine Alexander at 334-412-1963. All proceeds benefit homeless, sick, and abused animals of Dallas County. Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation Family Fun Day/ Back to School Giveaway from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the YMCA, located at 1 YMCA Drive, Selma. 2019 Gospel Summer Fest at 5 p.m. at the J.A. Pickard Auditorium, located at 400 Washington Street, SelmaAdvance tickets $25. At the door $30. For more information call 334-419-0609.

August 11 Georgia Banks-Martin, photographer and poet, is hosting an opening reception at Selma Art Guild Gallery from 2-4 p.m.

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July 18, 2019

COMMUNITY

End of summer program art show Edmundite Southern Missionsâ€™ Youth Program participants finished the sum-

mer program with an art show that was attended by many Edmundite Southern Missions

employees. The summer program included introduction to sports such as lacrosse and golf.

The Selma Center for Nonviolence Truth and Reconciliation graduated their first class of the Advanced Kingian Nonviolence Level II training. Graduates of the Advanced Kingian Nonviolence Level II training are pictured here with Level II trainers Mama Kate LaFayette, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, and Jonathan Globe Lewis. Not pictured but central to the training are Mama Callie Young Greer, Amanda Cherry, and Tari Williams (all Level II graduates from this week) and Level II Trainer Ainka Sanders Jackson.

Sheronda, Senior Program Coordinator, learns more about the creative process from the artists.

David, CFO, stops by for a quick visit.

Keyonsis gets a quick summary on lacrosse from the students. Lacrosse was a favorite activity.

Dale, Director of the Dr. Michael & Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center, talks with one of the talented artists. Notre Dame interns, Stasia and Collette, take one last photo with the Selma kids at the end of the internship.

July 18, 2019

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SPORTS

Community rallies to cover costs for Selma All-Star team to play for state title BY CHICO CLEVELAND Selma Sun Staff

Selma’s 11/12-year-old AllStars raised funds enough funds to play in the Dixie Youth Ozone State tournament last

week but came up short of a win. Selma All-Stars, with the help of parents and coaches, were able to collect enough funds for travel to Troy Sportsplex for their quest of a state title.

Their efforts were cut short after a 4-3 loss to Holtville and 11-1 loss vs Dothan. All-Stars coach Andre Lamar said he was proud of his team's morale and hard work despite not having the initial funds for travel.

The team won enough games to compete in the Dixie Youth tournament but had to raise money to afford the trip to Troy.

"Thanks to our community, concerned parents and some volunteers, we were able to make the trip to Troy's Sportsplex to compete came this year." Lamar said. "We can up short, but I'm very happy we were able to get

here to compete. I think it was another great experience for our young guys." Online fundraisers and a last-minute "plate" sale were organized by parents Martina West and coach Calvin Pritchett,

who added "the boys were well fed and well taken care of." Selma All-Stars were coached by Andre Lamar, Joshua Davis, Calvin "Butch" Pritchett, and Rev. Raymond Brown.

The team has competed in the tournament before.

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