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New restaurant opening on Highland Avenue

BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

A new restaurant with a spin on American staples is coming to the former Hardee’s in front of Selma Mall.

Called Red Bar & Grille, the sit-down eatery will offer burgers, fish, fries and specialties owner Pamela Sloan is bringing from her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, including a Polish boy and soul roll that has greens, black-eyed peas, turkey and rice rolled together.

Sloan may be from Cleveland, but she grew up playing at her grandmother’s house in Selma every summer with her siblings and cousins.

Her parents moved back to

Selma from Cleveland in 1999 to care for her grandmother and stayed. Sloan made a trip to Selma in late September for her father’s funeral and noticed the plethora of available properties and the lack of restaurants in the Queen City.

As an owner of a club called Visions Blu in Cleveland, Sloan started asking around in Selma about properties for a restaurant and chose to lease the former Hardee’s from the new Selma Mall owner, Kenny Tran, who is offering free rent every other month for a year to let small businesses get on their feet.

Sloan’s extended family is no stranger to successful eateries in Selma. Her great aunt is

Lannie of the BBQ restaurant on Minter Avenue.

While standing outside a recently repainted Red Bar & Grille that is under renovations, a car of Selma residents pulled up asking what kind of restaurant it will be and if jobs will be available.

Sloan says they plan to hire at least 20 locals to work at the restaurant and they will be trained by Cleveland chefs who will come to Selma to show how some dishes are made.

“We’re bringing items from Cleveland that we know you’re going to like,” Sloan tells the resident.

As for an opening date, Red Bar & Grille still needs licenses approved by the city of Selma and installation of

Pamela Sloan is opening a restaurant in the former Hardee’s on Highland Avenue. kitchen equipment, furniture and TVs for the atmosphere.

Sloan estimates opening in early 2020.

Sloan’s son, Corey Freeman, says they will have the best chicken in the city, even with its close proximity to chicken mainstays Popeye’s and KFC.

New owners are adding a front patio at the Red Bar & Grille on Highland Avenue.

Their Cleveland friends plan to come to Selma for the grand opening, with many saying they want to tour the city and see the Edmund Pettus Bridge and other historic landmarks.

The name of the restaurant and black-and-red color scheme came from her late

husband, who died in 2003. His nickname for her was “Black” and her son’s favorite color is red.

Sloan says her family may not be done investing in Selma. They’re currently looking at other properties available for a variety of projects.

'Tour Selma' app aims to attract and educate tourists visiting the Black Belt

BY CINDY FISHER Selma Sun Staff

Selma tourism advocate AC Reeves has created a Tour Selma app for visitors to use to get the most out of their trip to the historic city.

The app includes a guided 90-minute walking tour with audio recorded by Reeves about important landmarks and she hopes to add other Selma residents’ perspectives in the app tour so visitors learn about Selma as a whole.

Reeves also plans to grow the app to include tours throughout the Black Belt to keep tourists in the region longer. She has already discussed expanding to Greensboro and Eutaw.

Over the years, Reeves has found herself chasing down tourists who are walking the bridge or going to a museum to tell them about other attributes

of the Queen City. Three years ago, after the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday events, she started the process of making an app for future events and everyday visits to better inform and capture tourists while in Selma.

Now she has “AC Picks” with a robust list of places to see and restaurants to choose while in town.

Audio tours cost a fee on the app as will any other recordings added by Selmians with a different take on stops throughout the city. Reeves plans to split the revenue with the residents who record segments.

The app started out as a blog on her website TourSelma. com and is based on what she’s learned from hosting visitors from all over in her Airbnb lofts above Queen City Market. The lofts and store were built in a former Woolworth’s using a grant

AC Reeves created a tourism app to help guide visitors through Selma.

and public-private partnership with the city of Selma.

Selma has political turmoil right now, she said, but the city is going to figure it out, as it has many times over the years when it encounters strife. “We’re going to figure out how to work together,” she said. “There isn’t scarcity here; there is abundance. And it’s OK to be vulnerable.”

Reeves says sharing how Selma reaches a resolution could be shared with other communities encountering similar challenges.

Reeves hopes to use the creation of the app and other projects in Selma to promote social entrepreneurship with young mothers starting businesses.

“I want to show them they have power and to show their children they have power,” said the former stay-at-home mom who took on real estate.

Selma tourism advocate AC Reeves has created a Tour Selma app that will help visitors get the most out of their trip to the historic city.

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COMMUNITY Annual Veterans Day Program held at Memorial Stadium

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

With prayer, songs, the laying of wreaths, an inspirational speech and the playing of taps, the annual American Legion Veterans Day Program was held at Selma’s Memorial Stadium on Monday, Nov. 11.

Col. Jim Corrigan, retired fighter pilot, Delta Airlines pilot and the executive director of the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority, was the guest speaker.

Southside High Schools Junior ROTC Cadets Kierra Weaver and Carmello Craig, under the direction of Lt. Col. Steve Ruiz, presented the colors.

The invocation was led

by American Legion Post 20 Chaplain Thomas Wright, who said he was thankful for the opportunity to honor comrades who sacrificed their time – and some who sacrificed their lives – to preserve the rights we have today. National Guardsman Mark Boswell, Commander of American Legion Post 20, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Kay Jones, music teacher for Morgan Academy, sang the National Anthem.

Lt. Col. Ruiz pointed out a chair that was turned away from the crowd. He said it

was in memory of prisoners of war and those who are missing in action. He pointed out one of those was Selma’s own Howard Walter Gilmore, a US Navy submarine commander who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic self-sacrifice during World War II. Ruiz called for a moment of silence in their honor.

Joe Thomas sang God Bless the USA.

Former Dallas County Probate Judge John Jones, a retired colonel in the Army National Guard, introduced Corrigan.

Corrigan asked veterans to share their stories.

“For those who came before me, to those I’ve had the privilege to serve with and all those who have followed, thank you for your selfless service,” Corrigan said. “Today we honor those

who have worn our nation’s uniforms. God bless you all for being here. And God bless the United States of America.”

The event included the laying of wreaths by Southside Homecoming King and Queen Kimesha Rogers and Chavantis Sanders; Selma High School Homecoming King and Queen Akerriyana Golson and Chadveon Parker; Keith High School

Homecoming Queen and King Shameria Richardson and Markese Ratford; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3016, Patsy Huffman; Emblem Club of Selma, Louise Rose; Christian School Boys and Girls State Delegates Bailey House and Chemar McGuire; Morgan Academy Boys and Girls State Delegates Judy Assasd and Richard Alan Waters and Homecoming Queen Mary Ashlyn Pearce; Thomas R.

Mackin American Legion Post 20 Capt. J.D. Brown and Master Sergeant Ronnie Roberts; Fred Moss American Legion Post 324 Commander Bejamin Webb and Adjutant Dennis Fluker; Chapter 61 Disabled American Veterans, Willis Chappel.

Dallas County Probate Judge Jimmy Nunn sang God Bless America. Raymond Cook closed out the event with the playing of Taps.

Southside High Schools Junior ROTC Cadets Kierra Weaver and Carmello Craig, under the direction of Lt. Col. Steve Ruiz, presented the colors.

Col. Jim Corrigan, retired fighter pilot, Delta Airlines pilot and the executive director of the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority, was the guest speaker.

Morgan Academy Boys and Girls State Delegate Richard Alan Waters and Homecoming Queen Mary Ashlyn Pearce.

Raymond Cook played taps.

Michael Johnson Foundation thanks veterans with breakfast

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

The Michael Johnson 93-90 Foundation and Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce held their Veterans Recognition Breakfast at Arts Revive on Thursday, Nov. 7 with guest speaker Jim Corrigan, executive director of the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority.

Corrigan is a graduate of the Air Force Academy, was a fighter pilot who went to flight school at Craig Air Force Base in Selma and later returned as a flight instructor there. He said he remembered the way Craig was and the way Selma was, and that Selma embraced the military. And he said he remembered “Good things about Selma.”

In his career, he flew with Iranians and taught Iranians, flew F-16s in Germany during the Cold War, flew in Korea, he was a group commander flying

From left, Sam and Michael Johnson make a donation/contribution to Selma’s American Legion Post 20 represented by David Cox and Raymond Cook. over Iraq and retired from Delta Airlines.

Corrigan said, “A nation that does not honor its veterans loses it soul.” He also encouraged veterans to tell their stories and

Veterans stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

what the military service has done for them. “Let them know this country is worth defending.

We’re still the beacon on the hill.”

He said the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority is going to

bring businesses to Selma and is doing its part to bring jobs.

Michael Johnson closed out the breakfast event making a donation/contribution to Selma’s American Legion Post 20.

Sam Johnson recognizes the oldest veteran present, 94-year-old Jerry Murry.

Sam Johnson recognized the youngest veteran present, 33-year-old Justin Perkins.

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COMMUNITY Vaughan Regional Medical Center awarded an ‘A’ for health care safety by national organization

BY NATHAN PREWETT Selma Sun Staff

Vaughan Regional Medical Center was awarded an ‘A’

in fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing The Vaughan’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care, according to a press release.

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization driven by employers and other purchasers of health care committed to improving health care qual-

ity and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

“I am very proud of our team in providing the best quality care possible in carrying out our mission of making

communities healthier,” said David McCormack, CEO, in a statement. “This is quite an accomplishment.” “‘A’ hospitals show us their leadership is protecting patients from preventable medical harm and error,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“It takes genuine commitment at every level – from clinicians to administrators to the board of directors – and we

congratulate the teams who have worked so hard to earn this A.” Developed under the guidance of a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully

transparent, and the results are free to the public.

Vaughan Regional was awarded an ‘A’ grade, when Leapfrog announced grades for the fall 2019 update. To see Vaughan’s full grade details, learn how employers can help, and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.

Pine Belt Communications awards ‘Good Neighbor of the Year’ to Selma couple

BY NATHAN PREWETT Selma Sun Staff

Telephone and internet service provider Pine Belt Communications presented a couple from Selma with its “Good Neighbor of the Year” award and gave a check of $1,000 to the charity of their choice.

The award was given to Clayton and Maggie Scott Cogle, who chose the Bloom House for the check to be donated to.

The Bloom house is a foster and adoption ministry in Central Alabama.

The Cogles are teachers at Martin Middle School in Valley Grande. Clayton Cogle teaches eighth grade history and helps coach the football team while Maggie Cogle teaches seventh grade math. Clayton Cogle is a member of Blackbelt Benefit Group.

“Our company’s motto is ‘Neighbors You Can Call On’

and our weekly recognition of the Good Neighbor of the Week and this annual recognition of the Good Neighbor of the Year is a way for us to recognize citizens who exemplify and embody the character and actions of a good neighbor,” said John Nettles, President of Pine Belt Communications.”

“And it allows us to honor the recipient by making a donation to a worthy charity of the recipient’s choosing.

Edmundites bless new community and recreation center

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

As Chad McEachern, president and CEO of Edmundite Missions at left looks on, the Most Reverend Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of the Archdiocese of Mobile blesses the Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center with Holy Water. The blessing and dedication ceremony were held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Photos by Fred Guarino.

Chad McEachern, president and CEO of Edmundite Missions, and the Fathers of St. Edmund, Southern Missions Inc. board members and directors held a blessing and dedication of the $3.2 million Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center in Selma on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The new center located at 1428 Broad St. is expected to open about Jan. 4 and was blessed by the Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, D.D., Archdiocese of Mobile. On hand for the ceremony was Catherine Bullock, one of the people for whom the center is named.

According to Edmundite Missions, “Seeing both the great need and the tremendous potential of youth in the Deep South, Dr. Bullock and his wife, Catherine, have been generous supporters of the Edmundite Missions, dedicated to helping young people find opportunities for success. Dr. Bullock died in 2015, but his wife, Catherine, carries his legacy forward, helping young people find opportunities for success.”

Rodi said, “This is such a needed facility here in Selma, here in Dallas County. Our young people need a place for wholesome activities, they need a place where they can encounter good role

models, which is so often lacking in our society. And that’s what this place can provide and will provide.”

During the blessing, Mina Roussell of the board of directors read the first reading. The Rev. Brian Cummings, S.S.E., chairman of the board of directors read the second reading. W. Clifford Petty sang the response.

The Very Rev. David Cray, S.S.E., Edmundite Superior General, read a reading from the holy gospel, according to Matthew. The

Rev. Richard Myhalyk, S.S.E., pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish led the intercessions.

Deacon Allen Stevens, Edmundite Missions, handled the pouring of libations to remember those who helped Edmundite Missions build the facility.

Rodi blessed the crucifix, the reception area, director’s office, exhibitors hallway, the Almeida Classroom, the weight room, the gymnasium and the Good Samaritan Garden.

Chad McEachern, president and CEO of Edmundite Missions, escorts Catherine Bullock, one of the people for whom the Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreation Center was named. She was on hand for the blessing ceremony and dedication held Nov. 5.

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The story of David Bronner, RSA, Robert Trent Jones golf courses

BY STEVE FLOWERS Dr. David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama political and governmental history. He has headed the revered Retirement Systems of Alabama Pension Funds for 45 years. When Bronner took his present job with RSA, the Retirement Systems had approximately $500 million of funds. Today RSA has approximately $40 billion in investments making our RSA the 50th

largest public pension fund in the world.

Alabama public employees will swear by, standup for and place on a golden pedestal David Bronner. They credit him with securing their retirement years with a solid foundation. Indeed he has. Our Alabama Public Employee and Teacher Retirement Systems are financially sound and the envy of most other states.

Bronner was born in Iowa and received his elementary and high school education in Minnesota. He came to Alabama to study law. He earned his Law Degree and PHD from the University of Alabama in 1972.

Shortly after graduation, he became Assistant Dean of the Law School at the University of Alabama. Two years later at age 29 he became head of the Alabama Retirement Systems.

Today, 46 years later, Bronner is a youthful looking 74 with plenty of vigor and probably no plans to retire.

He loves golf and good cigars.

When you have a conversation with him it is an experience you will never forget.

He is extremely vivacious and quick witted. There is no mistaking that you are talking with someone very intelligent. He has digested your words almost before they are out of your mouth and will reply immediately with a succinct response that appears as though he has given it 15 minutes of thought. Of course, that may be because we native Alabamians talk a little slower than he does.

The Retirement System of Alabama has contributed a great deal to the state’s economy over the last 45 years.

The RSA manages pensions for 358,000 public teachers and public employees. At the end of 2018, Dr. Bronner and RSA had $43.8 billion under management.

However, the greatest legacy that Dr. Bronner may enjoy is his creation of Alabama’s

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

This idea generated a profit for RSA in the first years. The brilliance of the Golf Trail is not only the profits the Trail generates for the RSA, but the peripheral boost to our state’s economy.

The Trail has enhanced the image of Alabama. It has also benefitted the state’s attractiveness for corporate recruitment.

The economical benefits and prestige that it brings to our state are exponential.

The courses have made Alabama a tourist destination.

It brings well-heeled northern golfers to our state for week long stays who spend untold amounts of money in our hotels and restaurants.

Snowbird golf enthusiasts are locked out of their courses six to seven months of the year. They journey to warm climes of the Heart of Dixie to play these world class courses. They might look at the adjoining hole and see Dr. Bronner playing, chomping on his ever-present cigar.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s first seven sites were constructed in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, OpelikaAuburn, Dothan and Greenville. These seven were completed from 1990 to 1994.

The Prattville site opened and the Lakewood Club courses in Point Clear joined the Trail in 1999. The premier Hoover site at Ross Bridge appeared in 2005.

RSA resort hotels were developed in affiliation with six of the Golf Trail complexes. The Grand Hotel is adjacent to the Lakewood Club in Point Clear. The RSA Battle House Renaissance Hotel and Riverview are near Magnolia Grove in Mobile. The Marriott at Capitol Hill in Prattville and the Montgomery Renaissance serve Capitol Hill in Prattville.

The Shoals Marriott in Florence serves the Shoals complex in Sheffield. The Marriott Resort at Grand National in Opelika serves the Opelika-Auburn course.

The crown jewel may very well be the Ross Bridge course and Ross Bridge Renaissance Resort Hotel and Spa. This Hoover location attracts national conventions and has spawned one of the premier residential neighborhoods in the state. Ross Bridge is home to a good many of the young physicians and medical specialists from UAB. Dr. Mark Fagan has authored a wonderful book on Alabama’s Golf Trail, Dr. Bronner and the RSA. It is entitled, “Alabama’s Public Pension Fund Growth and Economic Expansions since 1972.”

Steve Flowers has analyzed Alabama politics for national television audiences on CBS, PBS, ABC and the British Broadcasting Network. Steve has been on 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.

STEAM in the Black Belt a huge success

BY AVIS WILLIAMS For the last few months, Team Selma has been preparing for our inaugural STEAM in the Black Belt conference.

On last Friday, it came to fruition. Educators from ten different school districts registered and over thirty of them attended.

Held at R.B. Hudson STEAM Academy, this event included an overview of our STEAM program, partnership development, using social media, student demonstrations, tips on

funding and technology integration and how STEAM is integrated into the curriculum.

STEAM is science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

When done well it involves hands-on learning that is relevant and engaging. Scholars are pushed to think critically and creatively while solving real-world problems.

For example, during one of the sessions, participants worked in a team to decide on a problem to be solved. Then using the engineering design process, they created a solu-

tion using a bag of items provided. Completed projects ranged from a trap to catch feral hogs to cleaning the school while custodians were on strike.

According to the post-conference evaluation, the student demonstrations were most popular. Team Selma scholars shared information about E-sports, robotics, coding, agri-science, theater and much more. The culminating activity, a balloon rocket challenge was also a hit and lots of fun as teams competed to create the fastest rocket.

Upon leaving the STEAM Academy, conference goers were able to tour our Parent University bus which was designed and repurposed by scholars at Selma High.

Participants left wanting to know more about coding instruction, student engagement and project-based learning. We look forward to having additional sessions beginning as early as January.

We thank Representative Prince Chestnut for joining us and the Selma City Schools board of education for their ongoing

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support. Also, we appreciate that the dean of the University of Alabama’s School of Engineering attended and spoke about our continued partnership.

Want to learn more about the work of Team Selma?

Please join us tonight at our regular board meeting where I will present my annual State of our Schools address. I look forward to seeing you there.

Avis Williams is superintendent of Selma City Schools. For more information, please reach out to me at avis.williams@selmacityschools.org.

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THE NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 15, T17N, R11E, DALLAS COUNTY; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼, A DISTANCE OF 361.5 FEET, THENCE SOUTHERLY, PARALLEL TO THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼, A DISTANCE OF 120.7 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY, PARALLEL TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼, A DISTANCE OF 361.5 FEET, THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼, A DISTANCE OF 120.7 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND ENDING OF THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED. SAVING AND EXCEPTING A 15 FOOT STRIP OF LAND ACROSS THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID LAND USED AS A ROAD EASEMENT. SAID LAND LYING IN THE NW ¼ OF THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 15, T17N, R11E, DALLAS COUNTY. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.

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 part of the foreclosure process.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 1998-1 Certificates Transferee Jauregui, Lindsey, Longshore & Tingle 244 Inverness Center Drive Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (205) 970-2233 Selma Sun November 7, 14 and 21, 2019

vices and performing and coordinating all operations for the Modernization of Sites AL8-7, VII; AL8-8, V; AL8-9, IV and Central PHA Office, HUD Modernization Number AL09-P008-501-18. The Work of the base bid shall include, but is not necessarily limited to security gate, subflooring and flooring replacement, cabinets, plumbing repair, patching and painting, light fixture replacement, entry door replacement, security screen door replacement and work incidental thereunto. Attention and reference is directed to the General Notes of the drawings.

Contract documents, including drawings and technical specifications, are on file at the office of The Selma Housing Authority, 444 Washington Street, Selma, Alabama 36703, and The Architectural Office of William J. Peek, 908 S. Hull St., Suite 210, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Copies of contract documents may be obtained by depositing $200.00 with The Architectural Office of William J. Peek for each set of documents so obtained. Each such deposit will be refunded if the drawings and specifications are returned in good condition within ten days after bid opening.

Plans and specifications will be issued only to qualified contractors licensed by the State Licensing Board of General Contractors of Alabama as required by Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975 as amended.

Only bids of such contractors who are duly licensed will be considered. Current license number must be displayed on the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered or the bid WILL NOT be accepted.

Bidders are requested to inspect the property and the buildings themselves, as well as operations and conditions that may be affected.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project, and that the contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Contractors are reminded that in accordance with State Law, Alabama General Contractor’s licensing number shall be displayed on the sealed envelope in which the bid is delivered or the bid will not be accepted.

Each bid must include the Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders, 1992 Edition, Non-Collusive Affidavit and the Previous Participation Certificate signed by the bidder and on the correct HUD forms.

The Selma Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informality in the bidding.

Bids may be held by The Selma Housing Authority for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing them and investigating the qualifications of the bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

The Selma Housing Authority Kennard Randolph Executive Director Selma Sun November 14 and 28, 2019

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.

The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds by noon on the second business day following the sale at the law firm of Stephens Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due.

The United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture Mortgagee Robert J. Wermuth/mgw Stephens Millirons, P.C. P.O. Box 307 Huntsville, Alabama 35804 Attorney for Mortgagee Selma Sun November 14, 21, and 28, 2019

the undersigned on the 4th day of November, 2019 by Jimmy L. Nunn, Probate Judge of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate is hereby required to be 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.

Amy Patterson Jones Personal Representative John E. Pilcher Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 1250 Selma, Al 36702 Selma Sun November 14, 21, 28, 2019

CRAIG FIELD AIRPORT & INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY POST OFFICE BOX 1421 SELMA, ALABAMA 367021421 Separate sealed BIDS will be received for the following projects “DEMOLITION OF 5 CONCRETE BUILDING PADS AND FOUNDATIONS ALONG THE FLIGHT LINE AT THE CRAIG FIELD AIRPORT” by the CRAIG FIELD AIRPORT & INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY at BUILDING 48, CRAIG FIELD until 2:00 P.M., C.D.S.T., Friday, November 22, 2019, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

Copies of the BID DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of HSA Engineers Inc., located at #1 SATTERFIELD STREET, P.O. BOX 929, SELMA, ALABAMA 36702-0929, (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 10 days of the bid opening will receive a full refund. Non-bidders will receive no refunds. Extra sets will be a non-refundable $100.00. A $25.00 shipping and handling fee will be charged for shipment of all plans and specifications.

JAMES CORRIGAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CRAIG FIELD AIRPORT & INDUSTRIAL AUTHORITY Selma Sun November 7, 14 and 21, 2019 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gregory Pettaway and Annie J. Pettaway, husband and wife, to WMC Mortgage Corp., on April 6, 1998, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, at Book RLPY 1152, Page 471; and subsequently transferred to Greenwich Capital Financial Products, Inc.; and subsequently transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company f/k/a Bankers Trust Company, as Trustee for Residential Loan Trust 1998-1 Certificates; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 1998-1 Certificates, 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 Dallas County Courthouse, in Selma, Alabama, on December 17, 2019, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF

SECTION 00020 INVITATION FOR BIDS The Selma Housing Authority, Alabama will receive bids for the Modernization of Public Housing Sites AL8-7, VII; AL8-8, V; AL8-9, IV and Central PHA Office, HUD Modernization Number AL09-P008-501-18, until 2:00 p.m., (Central Time) on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the central office of the Authority, 444 Washington Street, Selma, Alabama 36703 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials, equipment and all ser-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated December 21, 2016, executed by Gene A. Garner, an unmarried man, to the United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, which mortgage was recorded on December 21, 2016, in Real Property Book 1549, Page 436, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Dallas County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Dallas County Courthouse at Selma, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on December 17, 2019, the following described real estate, situated in Dallas County, Alabama, to-wit: East half of Lot 44 of Block 71, located at the Northwest intersection of Selma Avenue and Sylvan Street, also known as Martin Luther King Drive, and being more particularly described as fronting on the North side of Selma Avenue 52 feet 6 inches and run back in a Northerly direction with that uniform width and along the Western margin of Sylvan Street 100 feet more or less to the point of beginning.

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, 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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE OF GEORGE KARLTON JONES, JR., Deceased.

Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent having been granted to

Alabama Legislators need to revise bond laws for those accused of violent offenses

BY PAUL DEMARCO

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NOTICEOF DISSOLUTION OF EWB PROPERTIES, LLC Notice is given that EWB Properties, LLC (the "Company") was dissolved on November 6th, 2019. Notice is given that all persons with claims against the Company are hereby requested to present such claims in writing to the Company at 34 Brighton Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, stating the name and address of the claimant, the amount of such claim, the written documents, if any, upon which any such claim is founded, and any other facts necessary to identify the nature and amount of any such claim. If not sooner barred, a claim against the Company will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within two (2) years after the publication of this notice.

Selma Sun November 14, 2019

One of the major issues Alabama leaders will address in the year 2020 is criminal justice reform.

Overcrowding and violence in the state’s prisons are under scrutiny from the United States Justice Department. Thus, there is pressure for the governor and legislative leadership to look for a solution during the upcoming session.

There is already a plan underway to build more prisons in the state. However, there will also be a push to reduce the population in the correction’s facilities by reducing sentencing for some criminal activity and decriminalizing other offenses.

Legislators need to listen to state prosecutors, law enforcement and victim’s rights advocates before they weaken any of the state’s criminal laws. Actually, legislators needs to strengthen the state’s criminal laws to protect the public.

One instance, is when it comes to those accused of violent crimes being released on bond.

This past week the suspect in the kidnapping of Homewood native Aniah Blanchard was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Florida. The accused, Ibraheem Yazeed is in a Lee County jail after waiving extradition back to Alabama to face felony charges. He was already awaiting trial on separate charges of a recent kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder of a 77-year-old man in Montgomery. His arrest record prior to that is lengthy.

The question everyone should be asking is: Why was Yazeed allowed out on bond after his arrest for such violent crimes?

Currently, Alabama law allows judges to set a bond based on a list of factors. A recommended bond schedule is provided for crimes based on the class and degree of the charged offense. A setting of no bond is only permissible in capital murder cases. Only a very small number of homicide cases are capital crimes punishable by death.

If a defendant violates the conditions of bond or probation, the judge can order they be held with no bond regardless of the charge.

The reality is that there should be more consideration of an arrestee’s prior record and/or propensity for violence in the initial determination of bond. In most counties, bond is initially given by a magistrate with little knowledge of the arrestee’s criminal or violent background. The magistrate is usually a court clerk designated as a magistrate to set bond and they typically will apply the standard bond recommendation absent some specific knowledge about the arrestee.

The Alabama State Legislature needs to revisit the state bond laws. One change should be that those charged with serious violent crimes, especially repeat offenders, receive a much higher bond range or no bond. Judges need to have the discretion to give no bond in any violent class A and Class B felonies. We have seen case after case of violent felons bonding out of jail in a revolving door fashion and committing another crime shortly after their feet hit the pavement.

This needs to be addressed now to protect our state citizens and keep violent felons behind bars.

Paul DeMarco is a former member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

November 14, 2019

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LIFESTYLE Fall: Time for a garden refresh

BY ANN CHAMBLISS Extension Office

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As autumn brings cooler temperatures to Alabama, it looks as if summer heat is on the way out. Pleasant weather has drawn many Southern gardeners out to make lawn and garden updates.

Whether it is general maintenance—like pruning branches—or raking fallen leaves for compost piles, Alabama Extension regional home grounds, gardens, and home pests agent, Mallory Kelley shares some tips for homeowners and gardeners.

PRUNING “When pruning, remember you will be choosing the point at which new growth will come from next spring,” Kelley said.

“For a more natural look in the landscape, reach down in the canopy of the shrub to a branch junction before making a cut.”

Kelley said this will give the plant a more natural look, but also create less work for the gardener through the seasons.

Gardeners who prefer a more formal look will be sheering more often. In this case, Kelley said homeowners should keep the top of the shrub more narrow than the base. Avoid allowing the top to

become like a mushroom because it will shade out growth near the ground and cause those branches to stop growing. This creates a leggy appearance.

Kelley suggests contacting a professional if there are large trees dropping major limbs in the yard. Take care of the problem before it comes crashing down on the house or yard.

MULCH According to Kelly, mulch is a gardener’s best friend. There are many materials that people can use to mulch a landscape. With leaves already falling, they would be a readily available material to use.

“Maybe you will rake those leaves to start a new compost pile to amend the soil with later, or maybe you will rake them into garden beds now instead of hauling them to the curb for pickup,” Kelly said.

Mulch will help insulate roots this winter and break down to add nutrients to the soil. Most importantly, the leaves will suppress weeds—alleviating the need to spray or hand-pull.

“When adding new mulch, I personally like to let all of the leaves drop from the trees first, so that the fresh layer of pine straw or pine bark doesn’t get covered up with messy leaves,” she said.

“Since fall is the best time to plant new trees and shrubs, the new mulch will help keep moisture consistent as they get established.”

Kelly reminds gardeners when mulching annual bedding plants, always put the mulch down before planting pansies, snap dragons or ornamental cabbages. Pulling back the mulch to plant transplants will be easier than planting the bed and coming back to place pine straw around each transplant without causing damage.

Find out more information about mulching in Alabama Extension's publication Mulches for the Home Landscape.

ADDING NEW PLANTS Kelley said it is important to prepare the soil in flower beds with fresh compost and slow-release fertilizer at planting.

“Annuals are heavy feeders and the new transplants will need some additional nutrients added in order for them to thrive,” Kelly said.

She also advises plant identification before pulling on pesky vines.

“It’s always a good idea to wear long sleeves and gloves when working in the yard, but especially with poisonous vines,” she said.

PLANTING East said different varieties need certain planting practices.

“Southern highbush blueberry plants are susceptible to root rot and should always be planted on raised beds,” East said. “The Rabbiteye species use to be planted at ground level, but raised bed plantings have also become the standard practice.”

Planting on a raised bed helps with drainage when it rains excessively over periods of time. Growers should position the beds where they do not dam up rainwater and where water leaves the field.

Rabbiteye plants should be planted 5 to 6 feet apart and the Southern highbush planted about 4 feet apart. Each

row should have 12 to 15 feet between them. When the plant is removed from the container, either massage the root ball or cut slits in the root ball to encourage roots to grow out.

If you do not do this step, roots may continue to circle even when planted in a bed.

East warns not to set the plants too deep.

“The top of the root ball should not be covered with soil when planted,” East said.

Blueberry plants will grow much better if no weeds are growing in the root zone of the plant. Mulching and hand weeding can help with this.

East recommends mulching with pine straw or pine bark.

There are also several herbicides labeled for blueberry plants.

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BEFORE PLANTING SEASON East said that there are several things that growers can do before the planting season begins.

“I would rather plant during the dormant season which is the winter months,” East said.

“However, there are some things that can be done before the planting season that would be helpful.”

According to East, one thing growers can do ahead of time is contact some nurseries and place an order.

“I highly recommend this for commercial growers because plants can be hard to find and certain cultivars may sell out,” East said. “Even small growers may benefit by giving the nursery time to find the cultivars they are interested in planting.”

SOIL Blueberry plants should be planted in well-drained soil, where they have access to full sunlight. East recommends adding organic matter, such as peat moss or aged pine bark, to the soil. Another thing to consider when planting is the soil’s pH. The levels should be around 4.5 to 5.5. Adjustments can be made to get the soil within this range. However, if the soil has a naturally high pH, planting in containers or choosing a different crop may be the best option.

Community Calendar United Way of Selma & Dallas County Tutoring Program is seeking volunteer reading tutors. One hour a week to read with Selma/ Dallas County elementary school students can make a positive difference in the schools and in their lives. Call 334-407-0773 or 334-605-2074 Edmundite Missions is Looking for Volunteers to be tutors, coaches, admin support, greeters, room monitors, active adult teachers, team organizers and more for the Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community Recreation Center.

For more information call 334872-2359 or stop by the administrative office at 1002 Minter Avenue, Selma.

Fall Fun at Your LibraryStory Time every Monday (October to December) from 9:30 am-10:15 am. Call the library at 334-874-1730 for more information.

Fall Fun at Your LibraryPuppet Fun every Wednesday (October to December) from 9:30 am-10:15 am. Call the library at 334-874-1730 for more information.

Fall Fun at Your LibraryBingo Fun every Friday from 3:30 pm-4:00 pm- Family fun and prizes. Call the library at 334874-1730 for more information.

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An eager producer could also start managing weeds, adding organic matter and building raised beds before the planting season as well.

“I would definitely think about how the plants will be irrigated before purchasing the plants,” East said. “For the small home producer, this may be as simple as having enough water hose to reach the plants.

For the large producer, this may involve drilling a well, running water lines to the field, etc.”

Family Karate—Tang Soo Do (Related to Taekwondo) at Edmundite Missions Youth Center on 1108 Griffin Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Fee is $30 per family (adults encouraged).

Scholarships available. For ages grade 2 and up accompanied by an adult. Free uniforms/free month trial classes. Sr. Kathy is a 4th degree Certified Black Belt Instructor. For more information, call 334-455-0929.

Edmundite Missions Uniform Drive - We are asking for donations of new or gently used khaki or navy bottoms and white polo shirts. These items can be for boys and girls of all sizes. To donate please bring to Edmundite Missions on Minter Avenue or ship to 1002 Minter Avenue.

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 in Selma. Session 1 at 11:45 a.m. and Session 2 at 12:30 p.m.

Farmers Market Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays ends 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.

Dallas County Family Resource Center - Money Smart Classes Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Dallas County Family Resource Center at 10096 AL Highway 14 W. 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 ServicesFor more information contact Sandy Zuiderheok at 334-2011620 or sandy.zuiderhoek@redcross.org. To apply, visit www. redcross.org/alabama/volunteer.

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.

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 begin Monday, April 15 from 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, computer 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 first 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.

Free Legal Services for Adults and Children with Disabilities — Call ADAP (Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program) at 1-800-826-1675 to set up an appointment - ADAP is in Selma the second Tuesday

of every month from 9 a.m. to noon and the fourth Tuesday of every month from noon to 4 p.m. The ADAP Office location in Selma is at 801 Alabama Avenue (Inside the offices of Legal Services of Selma).

November 14 The Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the annual Farm City Buttonhole Breakfast at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-op on 2519 Highway 80 West at 8 a.m. Guest Speaker is Rick Pate, State of Alabama Agriculture Commissioner.

Tickets are $10. Deadline to purchase tickets is Nov. 12.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Annual Lobsterfest: Take out at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eat in at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more information, call 334-874-8421.

November 15 Delta Waterfowl Banquet takes place at 6 p.m. at Carl C. Morgan Convention Center. For more information, call 334-4100575.

November 21 Selma Redevelopment Authority meets at 4 p.m. at EyeMax Vision Center on 2401 Medical Center Parkway.

November 23 Sturdivant Hall Annual Artisan’s Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sturdivant Hall located on 713 Mabry St in Selma.

5th Annual Families and Caregivers Banquet will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Resource Center located at 2360 John T. Moore St. in Orrville. For reservations, call 334-412-5973.

November 29 Blackbelt Benefit Group’s Art Jam featuring John Paul White and special guest Cedric Burnside at Play Selma Music Hall. General Admission tickets are $30. VIP tickets are available at $60 and include music by Kenny Brown and a 5:00 p.m. dinner from Shindigs Catering.

To purchase tickets visit artjamjpw.eventbrite.com.

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November 14, 2019

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CWD information meeting set for Nov. 19 in Selma

BY TODD PRATER Selma Sun Staff

If you are a hunter, you have most likely heard of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

But CWD affects more than just hunters. Hunting has a $1.8 billion impact on the state’s economy, and CWD has the potential to disrupt this major economic impact. Revenue from hunting benefits gas stations, grocery stores, hotels, entertainment venues, as well as sporting goods stores and any business that hunters use when traveling to where they hunt.

With bow season under way and gun season opening Nov. 23, biologists from Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries are traveling the state to give hunters the latest information about CWD. The Selma-Dallas County meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Central Alabama Farmer’s Co-op on Highway 80 East.

WFF Director Chuck Sykes said there is a lot of misinformation circulating around campfires and in hunting lodges. Sykes said officials from the state veterinarian office and deer biologist from Auburn University will be on hand to explain what CWD is, how it spreads and what is

being done to prevent it from getting here.

Sykes said that CWD has not been found in Alabama yet; however, it has been detected in Mississippi and Tennessee within 50 miles of the Alabama state line. Sykes said once the first case was identified in 1967, the disease had only expanded to eight or 10 counties in the next eight years.

“The natural progression of the disease is very slow, but when people put an infected carcass in the back of the truck, that’s when it can cover some ground really quickly,” Sykes said. “We’ve tested over 8,000 wild deer over the past 10 years; we’ve tested in all 67 counties.”

Testing is carried out with the aid of hunters. Everything a hunter needs to know about how to have a deer tested is available at www.outdooralabama.com/CWD-Info.

Even before the disease was found so close to Alabama, WFF has had a plan in place to prevent CWD from entering our state. Along with stepping up policing efforts, regulations and laws dictate what parts of a deer harvested outside of Alabama can and cannot be brought in to the state.

It has been illegal to bring live deer into Alabama, but there

are other regulations hunters who hunt in other states must know. All the information on CWD and the WFF efforts are available at www.outdooralabama.com/CWD-Info.

CWD is not a virus or bacteria. Sykes explained CWD is a “misfolded protein” that affects the central nervous system of animals in the deer

family, like elk, mule deer, moose, caribou and white tail deer. CWD is similar to scrapie in sheep and goats, mad cow disease in cattle and CJD in humans, but there is no evidence that it can be transmitted to humans from deer, although the CDC recommends not eating meat from an infected deer.

“CWD affects other proteins and basically causes that animal to waste away. It eats holes in their brain and they lose awareness; they don’t know where they are or how to feed themselves, and they waste away and die,” Sykes said.

Sykes said getting information in the newspaper, online or on the radio is great, but

having the opportunity to hear the facts from the people on the front lines every day and being able to ask questions is invaluable. More information about CWD, all regulations and much more information is available on the Outdoor Alabama web site www.outdooralabama. com/CWD-Info.

Avoiding collisions with deer this fall

BY CALLIE NELSON

County Extension Coordinator Deer, they’re everywhere as you travel along the road and especially in our rural areas.

Recently while returning from Camden to Selma in the early evening, I counted 28 deer along Al Hwy 41. Deer activity increases and movement peaks each day near dawn and just after dark.

Insurance claims for collisions with animals and especially deer rise significantly in the fall, when deer are mat-

ing, with November having the highest claim frequency.

Another factor is the harvest of crops, cover patterns will change quickly, and daylight hours become shorter.

According to the State Farm insurance company, there were over 1.9 million animal collision insurance claims last year. The Highway Data Loss Institute (HDLI) reports that the severity of crashes also increases the fall of the year. HLDI reported the average cost of animal-strike claims in November over the past 13

years was $3,560 compared to $2,801 in February, the month with the least severe crashes.

Also, HLDI says that the cost of deer crashes has been steadily increasing and attribute the rise to higher-priced cars and components.

So, what can you do to try and avoid deer-vehicle accidents? Here are some suggestions from the Consumer Report: • When driving near shelterbelts, woodlots, creeks or where crops are still standing, especially during eve-

ning or early morning, reduce your speed and watch for deer.

• When you spot a deer, assume there will be others in the same area, either ahead of or behind the one you have seen; deer travel in herds.

• Be prepared to stop suddenly.

• Many places where deer are known to travel are posted with deer crossing signs, but the absence of a sign does not mean a deer will not unexpectedly appear.

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• Deer often seem to be disoriented or confused by headlights. Some react by freezing in the light, some dart into the highway, often resulting in an accident, others bolt away in the opposite direction. Sometimes deer that have just crossed the road ahead of the vehicle suddenly change direction and run back into the path of a vehicle or collide with it.

• Honk your horn and flash your headlights to frighten deer away from the side of the road. If there is

other traffic on the road, you can activate your emergency flashers and tap your brakes to alert other drivers to the potential danger.

• Be alert for deer at all times, especially during dusk and dawn and especially when driving near sheltersbelts, woodlots, creeks or when crops are standing.

• Keep your windshield clean; stay sober and expect the unexpected.

Source: Consumerreport.org; Nebraska Extension Service.

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SPORTS Selma High School puts first basketball media day in the books

BY FRED GUARINO Selma Sun Staff

Selma High School Athletic Director Katasha Turner hosted her first basketball media day for area high schools on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Here’s a peek at the basketball season just getting underway.

KEITH GIRLS Coach Cecil Williams said Keith Class 1A with an 11-14 record had a rough season last year. He said he lost two seniors and returns four starters. He brought A’Kese Jones with him to media days. He said the team will be challenged height wise, but it’s more about heart. He said his biggest concern will be offense because his team will hustle defensively. He said he considers all schools in the county – Selma, Southside, Dallas County and even Wilcox – as rivals. But he said,” I want my girls to compete regardless of who are playing, what school, what size, it doesn’t matter.”

When asked about a winning tradition at Keith, Jones said, “We work hard to try to live up to that.”

KEITH BOYS Coach Clifton Reeves is in his third year coaching boys basketball. And he said he is looking forward to “redemption” this season. In his first year, Keith lost in the regional championship game, just a few points away from making it to Birmingham. Reeves said last season was up and down, finishing with a 16-10 record and losing out in the first round of playoffs. Returning three

key players, Reeves brought Arayvion Jones to media day. Reeves said in his first year, Jones finished second team all-state, and last year was selected to the South AllStars. Reeves said he pushed his boys to have a productive summer. They will be young in certain areas. “In order to get to where we want to get, we have to stay focused,” Reeves said. He said that first round loss was “something that got to us.”

SELMA HIGH GIRLS Willie Morgan, head girls basketball coach for Selma, has been coaching girls basketball for nine years, but is in his first year at Selma High. The Lady Saints went 22-8 last year. He said his biggest challenge will be trying to get his players to break habits. He said he’s got seven girls coming back, but they are inexperienced.

SELMA HIGH BOYS Coach Daron Rembert is the new head basketball coach at Selma High. The Saints went 16-10 last year.

Rembert brought senior Michael Harris with him. He said we want to have a team that has good character, a good work ethic and each day try to not only to be the best basketball players they can be, but the best people. “We expect to be a competitive bunch,” he said.

The Saints won the area the past three years. He said there are six seniors and one additional player who played junior varsity ball on this year’s team, and he is counting on experience as an asset.

Selma, Dallas County football teams lose playoff games to end 2019 season Both the Dallas County Hornets and the Selma High School Saints saw their 2019 football seasons end on the road in the first round of the AHSAA state football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8.

The Dallas County Hornets lost 38-8 at Lincoln High in Talladega County on Friday.

The AHSAA Class 4A playoff game was played at Keith Howard Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Ala. The Hornets ended up 4-7 overall and 3-3 in Region 3 play

while the Lincoln Golden Bears are now 9-2 and 6-0 in Region 4 play.

The Selma Saints fell 44-24 at Hueytown on Friday in the first round of the 6A state football playoffs. The game was played at Hueytown High Football stadium in Hueytown.

The Saints ended up 6-5 overall and 2-3 in Region 3 play while the Hueytown Golden Gophers are 10-1 and 6-0 in Region 4 play.

- Fred Guarino

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MEADOWVIEW Meadowview Christian School Head Basketball Coach Bob Taylor coaches boys and girls varsity basketball.

Taylor said his girls team will be much improved this season. While the team lost Alyssa Verhoff, Taylor said he has every starter coming back. He said he has two seniors, Erin McIntyre, probably the best all-around player, and Taylor Green. He said the rest are juniors and sophomores. But he said his team played about 18 games during the summer, which puts them ahead of the game this season. He said everything will run through Erin. He also said he has a 6’2” transfer from Ellwood. Taylor is in his second year coaching girls basketball and finished second in the area last year. He said he expects to be first or second this year.

Taylor said Chemar McGuire, Christian Jones and Will Bennett, a recent transfer, will be among the key cogs. But he said he doesn’t know where they are yet in basketball. He said the team will try to play a little more upbeat this season. While Taylor said his boys finished third last season, “We have an opportunity to be a pretty good basketball team. In basketball, it’s not where you start, but where you finish.”

SOUTHSIDE GIRLS Rand Smith is a third-year girls head basketball coach. He brought with him his star player, Kylan Brown. Smith said last year was the first year in five years Southside made the regional playoffs. He said the team has improved to 16-10 and

Morgan Academy Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Lebo Jones and his daughter, KaLee Jones, take center stage in the first Selma High School sponsored basketball media day. Photo by Fred Guarino. co-champs of Area 6 in 3A. He also said he is looking forward to improving on that. He said he lost four seniors but will have three seniors, two juniors, three sophomores and five freshmen this year.

But Smith said, “We’ve really tried to change the culture of the Lady Panthers basketball program to go from something that takes up space between the B team and A team (boys basketball) to something people will actually come and watch and be successful.” He said the team will try to apply pressure on defense and create offense by getting turnovers.

Smith said last year the Lady Panthers were eight minutes away from advancing to the sweet 16. This year, he said he wants to move a minimum of one step forward.

Brown has played since the ninth grade. Her highlight game was 28 points and 25 rebounds versus Keith. And she averages from three to six blocks per game. “She’s one of our senior leaders,” Smith said.

Southside Boys Head Basketball Coach Darrell Walker comes over from Ellwood Christian School, where in 2017 the Eagles were three games away from the 1A state championship. He said at

Southside he will be “trying to lead young men to be productive in the community and pave the way to college by way of sports.” But his main goal is having “student athletes.”

He brought with him Antonio Davis, a senior. His goal is growth for the team. He said out of his 12-man team, nine are football players. Davis said he brings defense. He said his goal is to get to Birmingham for the state championship game.

MORGAN ACADEMY GIRLS Morgan Academy Girls Head Basketball Coach Lebo Jones and his Lady Senators made it to the final four last year in 3A basketball with a record of 15-8. They’ve got six seniors, five of whom are returning from last year. The team will also have one junior, two sophomores and one freshman. Leading the way will be KaLee Jones, his daughter, who led the team in rebounding last season, and Averee Adams, who Lebo Jones said is the best defensive player he’s ever coached. KaLee Jones said her strength was defense and being versatile and keeping team spirits up. She said the team will be fast this season but needs to work on shooting.

MORGAN ACADEMY BOYS Coach Luke Hutcheson is in his first year as boys varsity head basketball coach. Last year the team lost out in the Elite 8. Hutcheson said his team is going to have a bounce back year. But he said, “I have a lot of confidence in our team.” And he said his motto for the team is “defense first.”

The Senators were 18-5 last year. This year they will have four seniors and one returning starter. Their goal be just to get to the playoffs.

Hutcheson brought Milam Turner with him to media day. Turner said he feels like a coach on the floor to make sure everyone is in the right place on his team. He said he is very excited about the season as this will be his last year to play basketball.

DALLAS COUNTY BOYS Cliff Nix is varsity head basketball coach for Dallas County.

Nix said the goal is to get his team to the playoffs. He said he only has one senior on the team. And he brought Darrius Ellis with him, who has started since ninth grade. Ellis said his strength will be to take over the game, be a leader and pick up his team.

Maplesville and Wilcox also participated.

Saints fall to Hueytown in playoffs

BY RONALD LANE

Special to the Selma Sun Alabama Crimson Tide commit Roydell Williams ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns as fourth-ranked Hueytown High School bounced the Selma Saints from the AHSAA Class 6-A playoffs 44-24 on Friday night.

On a frigid night in west Jefferson County, the Saints played hard but couldn’t overcome costly penalties and two critical interceptions that led to Hueytown scores.

After stopping the high-powered Golden Gopher attack on their first possession, the Saints grinded a nearly 6-minute drive into Hueytown territory before consecutive penalties stalled the ball control strategy.

Amarion Molette’s 42-yard punt pinned Hueytown at their own 4-yard line. The now 10-1 purple-clad squad began a methodical march of 96 yards behind the running of Williams that set up the play-action passing of stellar sophomore quarterback Alex Young. The 6’4” signal caller hit number 1 for 29-yard gain on a seam route for a first down at the Selma 26-yard line. From there Williams used two carries to score from 13 yards out on a power play off left tackle. The point after was good, and the home team

The Saints came up short in the playoffs. lead 7-0 at the end of the opening quarter.

After the Saints could not move the ball a short punt set up Hueytown on their own 35.

Williams broke a tackle in the backfield on 3rd and 1 from the Saints 5-yard line and scored again. The PAT failed, and the Saints trailed 13-0 midway through the second quarter. An interception at midfield gave the Gophers a short field scoring opportunity they did not waste. A pass interference call set the ball at the Saints 26, two plays later Antonio Mason

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Gabe Wade making a touchdown at Hueytown.

scored around left end for 20-0 lead.

Deon Nelson moved to quarterback and sparked the Saint offense scrambling for 12 yards on 3rd and 12 to keep the drive alive. Nick Parnell supplied some tough yardage from the wildcat position moving the Saints to the Gopher 6-yard line. On third and goal, Sophomore quarterback Keon Hope hit Senior Gabriel Wade just inside the goal line for a touchdown. Parnell broke a tackle at the two-yard line and dove in for the two-point

conversion and the Saints appeared to have snatched the momentum for Hueytown with :23 seconds remaining.

Two big plays, a 40-yard run

by Antonio Mason and a pass

by Young set Hueytown up for a half ending 35-yard field goal as time expired and a 23-8 lead that appeared to deflate the Saint sideline.

The Saints couldn’t move on their first possession of the second half and Young moved the Gophers with his arm finishing with a 19-yard strike to receiver Porter Fikes in the endzone and hit DeAndre Coleman with a pass over the middle that he turned into a 57-yard score and a 37-8 lead.

The Saints continued a valiant effort as junior Javonte Stubbs returned a punt 91 yards to pay dirt. Later, Nelson hit Wade with a 36-yard bomb into the left corner of the endzone and a two-point conversion to close the scoring late in the fourth quarter.

The Saints finish the season 6-5 under first-year coach Will Gandy, making the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Selma seeks to build from this experience and continue to gain momentum in Class 6-A football. Hueytown moves on to the second round and travels to Eufaula next Friday.