Birmingham Girls Choir Auditioning for New Members

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choirpix0721 — The BGC is a vocal music training program for girls entering Grades 1 through 12 who have musical talent and the desire to serve others through performance of high quality vocal music. (Provided photo)

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The BGC is a vocal music training program for girls entering Grades 1 through 12 who have musical talent and the desire to serve others through performance of high quality vocal music. (Provided photo)

The Birmingham Girls Choir (BGC) will be auditioning for new members from July 25 through July 29 at Edgewood Presbyterian Church on Oxmoor Road in Homewood.

The BGC is a vocal music training program for girls entering Grades 1 through 12 who have musical talent and the desire to serve others through the performance of high quality vocal music.

Members rehearse weekly, perform at community events, sing in hospitals and nursing homes and travel locally and regionally. They have performed for former first Lady Laura Bush; have been seen on stage with Opera Birmingham in numerous performances, and with the Moscow Ballet for the Nutcracker at the Alabama Theater.

Later this month two of members will travel to Pennsylvania to sing with the National Girls Choir.

Choir members come from all over the greater Birmingham area. Many also participate in school, church or community choirs. The program is supported by tuition and has a scholarship program.

The choir is based at Edgewood Presbyterian Church on Oxmoor Road in Homewood. BGC welcomes singers of all faiths and backgrounds.

For more information or to schedule an audition, please see our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Birmingham-Girls-Choir-138715852822409/, our website www.birminghamgirlschoir.org or email Executive Director, Pam Walston at birminghamgirlschoir.walston@gmail.com.

Occupational therapists explore the serious side of play

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playpix2 — Kicking a ball, riding a bike, or climbing monkey bars, for example, can help children develop gross motor abilities in their arms and legs, notes third-year master's student Catherine Stubbs, a Greenville, Miss, native who completed clinical work with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. (Special to The Times)

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Kicking a ball, riding a bike, or climbing monkey bars, for example, can help children develop gross motor abilities in their arms and legs, notes third-year master's student Catherine Stubbs, a Greenville, Miss, native who completed clinical work with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. (Special to the Times) — Kicking a ball, riding a bike, or climbing monkey bars, for example, can help children develop gross motor abilities in their arms and legs, notes third-year master’s student Catherine Stubbs, a Greenville, Miss, native who completed clinical work with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. (Special to The Times)

Children’s play isn’t, well, child’s play. It’s a stepping stone to adulthood, says Laura K. Vogtle, professor and director of UAB’s Postprofessional Master’s Program in occupational therapy in the UAB School of Health Professions. Play helps to build brains, bodies and social interactions that prepare children for school and the rest of their lives.

Play also is a key topic in the Occupations of Infants, Children and Adolescents course, which Vogtle teaches with Sarah C. Tucker, assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Occupational Therapy.

In class, students discover the benefits that come with fun and frolicking. “Early on, children learn the properties of objects—what they feel and sound like—and how to play with other children,” Vogtle says. For older kids, “outdoor activities offer enjoyment and lead them into sports and other activities like gardening, walking a dog, and learning about friends and neighbors.”

But children today aren’t playing quite the same way as their parents did when they were young. Smartphones and other technology offer different kinds of diversions, and recess is on the chopping block at some schools. These changes present hurdles both for kids and the occupational therapists working to help them.

For example, children who don’t have frequent opportunities to play may experience slower growth rates, increased risk of health issues, and decreased social skills. Vogtle cites studies by early childhood expert Burton L. White in which children born in prison who stay with their mother’s experience significant delays due to environmental deprivation and lack of play and social engagement. Tucker says other studies have shown that children in orphanages without access to a nurturing sense of play have difficulty later in life tolerating different environments.

“When children have some type of challenge that impacts their ability to engage in play, then you see a ripple effect in many areas of their lives,” Tucker says.

Growth challenges

Many people expect children to know how to play naturally, says third-year occupational therapy master’s student Keaira Gunn, of Fairfield, Ala. But “this is not always the case, particularly with atypical children,” she says. Early intervention—from birth to three years of age—may be a solution. Occupational therapists take a comprehensive approach, factoring in the child’s environment, family dynamic, and economic situation. Then they can educate families and teachers about fostering play at home, at school, or in the community; help modify play environments; and adapt toys for a child’s specific needs and skill level.

“We recommend activities that challenge children and help them improve in areas where they may be lacking without overwhelming them with tasks that are too difficult,” says Gunn, who recently conducted clinical work with United Cerebral Palsy’s Hand in Hand program. “Play should encompass physical activity, as well as the child’s mental and emotional state and cognitive action.”

Activities and toys don’t need to be expensive, but they should be age appropriate and engaging, says Amanda Bearden, another third-year student, from Pelham, Ala. “For example, a toddler can learn and practice fine motor skills through something as simple as stacking blocks,” Bearden explains. For older children, more complex play activities help them learn what is socially appropriate through peer responses, she adds.

“It is important to offer play opportunities that encourage taking turns and solving problems,” notes Adrianne Smiley, a third-year master’s student from Lithonia, Ga. These activities also help children “integrate their senses and body systems to understand phenomena such as cause and effect and danger.”

Technology and time

The difference between play today and 20 years ago is dramatic, Vogtle says. “Now it’s difficult to separate children from technology,” including television, computers, and video games, she explains. “We often see families outdoors, and the child is still watching a video on a phone. It takes more effort to get them out and engaged in other things.”

Children also seem to have less playtime, with many schools reducing or even eliminating physical education and recess, Tucker says. Some kids may be limited due to economic or environmental factors, including places where it’s not safe — due to increased violence or other dangers — to play outside the home without supervision.

Outdoor play is critical, say Vogtle, Tucker, and the students. Kicking a ball, riding a bike, or climbing monkey bars, for example, can help children develop gross motor abilities in their arms and legs, notes third-year master’s student Catherine Stubbs, a Greenville, Miss., native who completed clinical work with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. These activities also can improve physical coordination and strength and help reduce the risk of childhood obesity.

Just as important, however, are the sensory experiences of being outside. “Children need the opportunity to explore, experiment, manipulate, influence, change, discover, practice, push their limits, and create,” Stubbs says.

Fortunately, communities seem to have become more aware of the importance of outdoor play, developing new parks and structured recreation areas, Vogtle says. Organized play, such as soccer and softball, also can help children mentally, physically, and socially — though too much of a good thing could be problematic. An increase in the number of organized after-school activities—and the hurried, overscheduled lifestyle that can result — can actually decrease the free, child-driven play that is so beneficial, Stubbs notes.

Having fun, helping others

As a child, Gunn enjoyed riding her bike and playing games such as tag and hide-and-seek. “I was just having fun,” she says. “I didn’t think of it as helping me physically, socially, or emotionally. For children today, it can be difficult to get that experience.”

Now, building outdoor time into a schedule is something Gunn emphasizes in her fieldwork, an experience that has deepened her commitment to occupational therapy. “It gives a better sense of how our work helps others,” she says. “We are making a difference.”

He’s Talented, But Surprising Trade Has Nothing to do with Hockey

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hockeypix1 — Canada may not have been ready for P.K. Subban, described as brash, cocky and exuberant.

By Evan F. Moore

Canada may not have been ready for P.K. Subban, described as brash, cocky and exuberant. — Canada may not have been ready for P.K. Subban, described as
brash, cocky and exuberant.

In terms of tradition and winning championships, the Montreal Canadiens are the only North-American sports team that can rival the New York Yankees.

When a franchise has been around as long as Montreal, one of the NHL’s original teams, they tend to gravitate toward a certain type of player to represent their brand. A gritty, team-first guy who doesn’t attract attention to himself or the team.

Never call out the coach.

Never call out a teammate.

Be the boy next door who made good.

P.K. Subban is none of those things.

Subban is brash, cocky, exuberant, stares down opponents, and has a personality.

All of the things hockey culture frowns upon.

Hockey culture in Canada has historically had a tough time figuring out how to deal with American and Russian players, along with Black players.

Subban’s game, or possibly his race, most likely scared the s–t out a lot of old-school hockey fans. In his time in Montreal, phrases used to describe him included, “He doesn’t play the game the right way,” “Too flashy,” and my favorite “That kid has no respect for the game.”

For full story… TheShadowLeague.com

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This story originally appeared on TheShadowLeague.com, a site dedicated to journalistically sound sports coverage with a cultural perspective that insightfully informs sports fans worldwide.

People, Places and Things By Gwen DeRu

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BIRMINGHAM’S OWN RICKEY SMILEY AT THE STARDOME, THIS WEEKEND!

THIS WEEKEND

SUMMER FUN DAYS AT THE ZOO – The Birmingham Zoo invites the community to Half-Price Summer Fun Days on the weekend. There will be half-price admission, half-price rides, discounted merchandise and $1 hot dogs in the cafes. The Dino Discovery will have a discounted price of $3 every day before it goes extinct on Labor Day. The zoo hours are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. for the extended summer hours. Enjoy these days this weekend, July 30-31 and August 6-7. For more go to www.birminghamzoo.com.

RICKEY SMILEY AT THE STARDOME COMEDY CLUB – Birmingham’s own Funny-man Rickey Smiley is known for making millions laugh for over 25 years. Check him out at the StarDome Comedy Club, this weekend. Call (205) 444-0008 for more.

TODAY

HEALTH & WELLNESS POWER BREAKFAST AND EXPO, 7 a.m. at the Harbert Center.

THIRSTY THURSDAY at the Baron’s game at Regions Field.

OLIVIA’S HAPPY HOUR, every Thursday at Olivia’s Bar and Lounge with $.50 wings and drink specials, 4 p.m. For more call (205) 326-2881.

LIVE AT STEEL, 8 p.m. with SHARRON performing and DJ CDUBB in the Mix at Steel on First Avenue at 23rd Street, downtown Birmingham. Get your live music and dance on every Thursday night.

FRIDAY

BOOK RELEASE PARTY – IT WAS ALL A DREAM Book Release Party, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Summit Club, 1901 6th Avenue North, downtown. For more visit www.tdi2r.org.

COMEDIAN Rickey Smiley at the StarDome Comedy Club.

FANCY FRIDAYS, 5 p.m. featuring JILLIAN GRAY with YARBROUGH & COMPANY every Friday at Legends on 18th Street North, Downtown, Birmingham. This is an After Work Experience hosted by Keely and Tiger and catered by Chef Jones. Call (205) 212-4406 for more.

PLUM BAR on 17th Street, Downtown.

SATURDAY

PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT APPLEBEE’S, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Applebee’s Five Points West, 2246 Bessemer Road, is a fundraiser of the Sisters of Genesis Chapter #975, Order of Eastern Star. For more call (205) 567-3179.

INTRO TO POKEMON GO WORKSHOP, 10 – 11 a.m. at the downtown library, in the Story Castle on the 2nd Floor.

TASTE OF FOURTH AVENUE JAZZ in the Historical District. FREE.

SUPERHERO SATURDAY at 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the McWane Science Center.

RAILROAD PARK is where the fun is Saturday.

SOULFUL SATURDAY at Steel 1st and 23rd Club.

COMEDIAN Rickey Smiley at the StarDome Comedy Club.

SUNDAY

SLOW ART SUNDAY, 2-3 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

SUNGLASSES ON THE ROOFTOP DAY PARTY, 4 – 9 p.m. at the Southern Kitchen and Bar.

THE CITY OF DA-SH FASHION SHOW at the Bessemer Civic Center. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. Show starts at 4 p.m. Postura International and DA-SH magazine is hosting The City of DA-SH fashion show. There will be door prizes, live performances and vendors. For more information, call (205) 705-2354.

FRONT COVER MODELING presents ‘MeKa Fashion Statement,’ featuring special guest models, 6-8 p.m. at the Cotton’s Building (Ensley) located at 400 – 19th Street, 35218. For more information, call (205) 920-3727 or (340) 513-2046.

JAZZ IN THE PARK, 6-9 p.m. at Wiggins Park (3301 Jefferson Avenue) with N’Fusion featuring James Crumb, Jr. and KB’s Technique.

COMEDIAN Rickey Smiley at the StarDome Comedy Club.

TUESDAY

OLIVIA’S HAPPY HOUR, 4 p.m., every Tuesday, at Olivia’s Bar and Lounge with $.50 wings and drink specials. For more call (205) 326-2881.

PLUM BAR on 17th Street, Downtown.

TIDE AND TIGER ON THE PATIO, 4 p.m. until on Graymont across from Legion Field.

FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

CREATING AND MANAGING WEALTH – The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is hosting a Financial empowerment conference, Saturday, August 27, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, 900 Graymont Avenue West, downtown, 35204 including financial guidance, onsite credit guidance, creating a busines plan, investment property and rental property and building wealth (retirement and multiple sources of income). For more, call (205) 781-8181 or email www.akaomicronomega.org.

FOR MUSIC LOVERS

JAZZ GUITARIST ADAM HAWLEY, at the Perfect Note in Hoover at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

JAZZ IN THE PARK BIRMINGHAM – Magic City Smooth Jazz presents JAZZ IN THE PARK at the Wiggins Park, with N’FUSION featuring vocalist James Crumb, Jr. and JB’s TECHNIQUE, 6 – 9 p.m. FREE!!!!

FOR LOVERS OF ART AND HISTORY

TEN ALABAMA ARTISTS EXHIBITION – The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) features the work of 10 Alabama artists through August 26 in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Central Library who are members of the Watercolor Society of Alabama (WSA). The display is at the Central Library, 2100 Park Place, in downtown Birmingham. FREE. For more call (205) 226-3670.

“DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR & THE CHICAGO FREEDOM MOVEMENT: PHOTOGRAPHS BY BERNARD J. KILEINA Exhibition is at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute displaying its collection of rare color photos, from July 26 through December in the BCRI’s Vann Gallery. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement. These photographs are some of the only known color photographs of Dr. King in Chicago. Bernard Kleina was a priest in Chicago that wanted to get involved in the movement, who removed his collar, picked up his camera and marched.

SLOW ART SUNDAY, 2-3- p.m. at the BMA where you can unlock the secret works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly.

FOR CHILDREN

INTRO TO POKE’MON GO WORKSHOP – Intro to Pokémon Go workshop at the downtown library.

2016 SUMMER MOVIE SERIES – The City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Series (DYS) has movies for youth that participate in the Summer Enrichment Program through the library. Youth read a book, do a report and get a FREE ticket. MOVIES: Friday, Ghostbusters and July 29 Ice Age 5. Call DYS for more information at (205) 320-0879.

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM – The Public library’s Reading program is all summer long. Check out the library nearest you….for movie tickets and more.

HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS FAIR – Join other children and parents in the Birmingham Area at the Happy Healthy Kids Fair on August 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Riverchase Galleria.

TAKE A CHILD TO THE DOCTOR DAY is September 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the YMCA Youth Center, 2400 7th Avenue North. Call (205) 320-0879 for more.

DISNEY DREAMERS ACADEMY is taking applications until October 31, for youth ages 13-19 that live in the United States and enrolled in high school grades 9-12. For more go to: disneydreamersacademy.com.

FOR COMEDY LOVERS

Every Thursday is Positively Funny Improv. Check out Rickey Smiley. Funny-man Rickey Smiley is known for making millions laugh for over 25 years. As a much loved comedian, television host, and top rated nationally syndicated radio personality, Smiley has earned a reputation for delivering for audiences on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Smiley is a standout in the entertainment world. Rickey Smiley is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary great Comedians. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’ Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Buford.” In addition, his comedy shows often include a live band, which he accompanies playing several instruments and singing.

MORE: July 28-30 – RODNEY ARRINGTON, August 12-14 – LESTER BIBBS, August 26-28 – MIKE EPPS, September 16-18 – JOHN WITHERSPOON, September 30 – October 2. See you there!

BIRMINGHAM FASHION WEEK!

If you are interested in fashion, style and live in the immediate Birmingham Area, Birmingham Fashion week is August 25-27 at the Boutwell Auditorium.

The Birmingham Fashion Week was founded on the ideals for bringing unity to our community through fashion. The 6th Annual Birmingham Fashion Week will be bigger and better than ever before. See local and national designers, local and national boutiques, rising design stars, emerging designers with models, make-up and hair artists competing as they showcase their talents on the runway. Hair and Makeup Artists deadline is tomorrow, Friday. For more information, go to www.bhamfashionweek.com.

COMING SOON

AUGUST 17 – NETWORK AFTER WORK, 6-9 p.m. at 2901 Second Avenue South.

AUGUST 18 – ESTELLE WITHERSPOON DINNER by the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund.

AUGUST 20 – EVO 2016 5K FIT CHALLENGE at Sloss Furnace, 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

AUGUST 27 – FASHION WEEK at the Boutwell Auditorium.

AUGUST 31 – RENSHAW DAVIES, the New Orleans folk and roots duo is at The Nick, 10 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 8-10 – SAINT GEORGE MELKITE CATHOLIC CHURCH MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 22-23 – TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY’S Alabama 500 and fred’s 250 Powered by Coca-Cola, the most anticipated NASCAR Chase Elimination races of 2016.

Well, that’s it. Tell you more next time.

(People, Places and Things by Gwen DeRu is a weekly column. Send comments to my emails: thelewisgroup@birminghamtimes.com or gwenderu@yahoo.com.)

Listen With Your Heart

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It was a normal Saturday afternoon. We were in the car going from place to place when our son said, “I keep talking to God but I don’t hear Him saying anything back.” My husband and I looked at one another out of the corner of our eye wondering how to respond. Without hesitation, his sister said, “Stop listening with your head and listen with your heart.” We smiled!

And I began to think…

How often do we make decisions based on head knowledge instead of heart knowledge? Do the trials of life cause us to dismiss the longings of our heart and replay man’s offenses in our head? Is contentment the standard when we are afraid to believe God for greater?

As I read about the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings, I began to wonder about her story. You see, she was a woman of great wealth who gave selflessly. Not only did she provide housing for the man of God who traveled through her town, she made renovations to her home to better accommodate him during his travels.

During one of his visits, he asked, “What can we do for you?” The contention between her head and heart began. A son. A son was her heart’s resounding cry and the man of God heard it. But when he spoke of the child she would soon hold in her arms, she replied, “Don’t deceive me and get my hopes up.” The text does not indicate the reason for her response. Maybe a past miscarriage. Possibly the loss of an infant. Perhaps a report which characterized her as infertile.

Regardless of the reason for her hopelessness, it was evident that her head and heart were not in perfect harmony.

Often, our past can make us believe we have reached a dead end. It can drain us of our hopes and rob us of our dreams. Dwelling on life’s disappointments, seemingly unanswered prayers, and regret can fill our heads with negative beliefs and deem those very voices to be truth. When in actuality, the enemy’s plan to “steal, kill, and destroy” our destiny is materializing.

You may be wondering if the Shunammite woman ever had a son? Yes. She gave birth to a baby boy who later died. The remarkable thing about the story is when her son died, her heart knowledge immediately triumphed over her head knowledge. Her heart reminded her of the man of God who did what she once thought was impossible. Her heart believed! The result…the man of God was able to bring him back to life.

As I continued to read 2 Kings, I saw the Shunammite woman’s faith increase. That’s what listening with your heart will produce…greater faith!

In chapter 8, after a famine, the Shunammite woman went to see the king (which was unheard of). She wanted him to restore all she had lost during those seven years. What happened to the hope-less woman in chapter 4? This “new creature” was bold and resilient. Despite her past, she now knew her God to be faithful! Was restoration granted by the king? YES! Not only did she get her home and land back, she was given the value of all crops harvested during her absence.

Remember this in the days to come…

Put your mind on mute. Listen with your heart. And Trust God.

For more about Tijuana J. Williams, visit www.sharingmyheartblog.com

Classifieds: July 21, 2016

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Employment

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University of Montevallo

We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Afternoon Care Teacher & Regular Substitute
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Media Relations and Communications Specialist
University Photographer

Visit https://jobs.montevallo.edu

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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation

TO: JOHN HUNTER; KATIE SHEROR; DAVE JEFFERSON; ELEANOR H. MERRIDA; JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,

TAKE NOTICE that on June 23, 2016, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed an Amended Complaint in the above-styled case and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

A part of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 20, Township 17 South, Range 3 West, being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the NW corner of Block 3. Martin Lockhart Survey, as recorded in Map Book 1, Page 329, thence east along the South line of Hiberian Street 105 feet; thence South 55 feet; thence West 105 feet; thence North to the Point of Beginning.

Property Address: 1131 Hibernian Street, Birmingham, AL 35214

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for August 12, 2016 in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Caroline W. Jackson, City of Birmingham Law Department at (205) 254-2369.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 1st day of July, 2016.

Anne-Marie Adams, Circuit Clerk

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DATE June 30, 2016

TO: Prospective Offerors

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: 16-12

SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: Property Management Services for Tuxedo Terrace Apartments, a Mixed-Income Hope VI Property

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE DATE/TIME: July 18, 2016 / 10:00 A.M. CST

LOCATION: HABD Central Office

Tenants Meeting Room

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2016

TIME: 2:00 P.M. CST

LOCATION: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

By submission of a proposal the offeror agrees, if the offeror’s proposal is accepted, to enter into a contract with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), to complete all work as specified or indicated in the contract documents, for the contract price and within the contract time indicted in the RFP. The offeror further accepts the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the section entitled “Submittal of Proposal,” and will be evaluated by the HABD. Evaluation will be based on the criteria within this RFP.

Copies of the RFP, which includes the scope of services, conditions and requirements, may be obtained from the HABD Procurement Office located at the address listed above. Persons who require special accommodations should immediately contact the HABD Procurement Office at (205) 521-0611.

The HABD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any proposal, and to waive any informalities or irregularities.

The HABD in accordance with the Executive Orders 11625 and 12138 promotes participation by businesses owned and operated by disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses. Section 3 business requirements must also be met.

A copy of this solicitation is available at www.habd.org under the Procurement Section. Questions regarding the attached RFP should be directed to the Procurement Administrator, in writing ten (10) days prior to proposal due date. Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

Contracting Officer: Michael O. Lundy, President/CEO

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DATE June 30, 2016

TO: Prospective Offerors

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: 16-13

SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: Developer Partner for the Southtown Court

Redevelopment

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE DATE/TIME: July 20, 2016 / 10:00 A.M. CST

LOCATION: HABD Central Office

Tenants Meeting Room

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2016

TIME: 2:00 P.M. CST

LOCATION: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

By submission of a proposal the offeror agrees, if the offeror’s proposal is accepted, to enter into a contract with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), to complete all work as specified or indicated in the contract documents, for the contract price and within the contract time indicted in the RFP. The offeror further accepts the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the section entitled “Submittal of Proposal,” and will be evaluated by the HABD. Evaluation will be based on the criteria within this RFP.

Copies of the RFP, which includes the scope of services, conditions and requirements, may be obtained from the HABD Procurement Office located at the address listed above. Persons who require special accommodations should immediately contact the HABD Procurement Office at (205) 521-0611.

The HABD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any proposal, and to waive any informalities or irregularities.

The HABD in accordance with the Executive Orders 11625 and 12138 promotes participation by businesses owned and operated by disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses. Section 3 business requirements must also be met.

A copy of this solicitation is available at www.habd.org under the Procurement Section. Questions regarding the attached RFP should be directed to the Procurement Administrator, in writing ten (10) days prior to proposal due date. Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

Contracting Officer: Michael O. Lundy, President/CEO

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And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Stan Cordrey on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, August 5, 2016. The original and two (2) duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, facsimile transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at (205) 975-7000 to expedite the review process with hard-copies of the submittals to be delivered within 24 hours.

UAB HIGHLANDS OSB 2nd FLOOR ROOF

FOR THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM

AT The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.: H165022

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work generally includes replacement of approximately 10,500 square feet of existing roofing, insulation, and associated flashing. Work will be performed above occupied areas of an operating facility. The Contractor should have experience with the implementation and maintenance of roofing installation and interim life safety measures in a Hospital related environment as well as experience in performing roofing installation in an institutional setting.

PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 12, 2016 after which no further requests will be considered.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, no later than August 19, 2016 by 5:00 PM Central Time.

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel & Associates

2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

Mr. Clay Birchfield

205-870-1876

205-870-3058

clayb@bpa.net

BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $50.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically through McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge.

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is September 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35249.

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Stan Cordrey, Facilities Planning, 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35249, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2016 will be returned unopened.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the building main lobby, 1313 13th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35204. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

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DATE July 1, 2016

TO: Prospective Offerors

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: 16-14

SEPARATE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: Consulting Services: Rental Demonstration (RAD) Transformation Plan

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2016

TIME: 2:00 P.M. CST

LOCATION: HABD Central Office

Procurement Administrator

1826 Third Avenue South

Birmingham, AL 35233-1905

By submission of a proposal the offeror agrees, if the offeror’s proposal is accepted, to enter into a contract with the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD), to complete all work as specified or indicated in the contract documents, for the contract price and within the contract time indicted in the RFP. The offeror further accepts the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Proposals must be prepared in accordance with the section entitled “Submittal of Proposal,” and will be evaluated by the HABD. Evaluation will be based on the criteria within this RFP.

Copies of the RFP, which includes the scope of services, conditions and requirements, may be obtained from the HABD Procurement Office located at the address listed above. Persons who require special accommodations should immediately contact the HABD Procurement Office at (205) 521-0611.

The HABD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, or any proposal, and to waive any informalities or irregularities.

The HABD in accordance with the Executive Orders 11625 and 12138 promotes participation by businesses owned and operated by disadvantaged and historically underutilized businesses. Section 3 business requirements must also be met.

A copy of this solicitation is available at www.habd.org under the Procurement Section. Questions regarding the attached RFP should be directed to the Procurement Administrator, in writing ten (10) days prior to proposal due date. Questions received after the deadline will not be answered.

Contracting Officer: Michael O. Lundy, President/CEO

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF BESSEMER

THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA HEREBY GIVES NOTICE

THAT IT WILL ACCEPT RESUMES FOR APPOINTMENT(S) TO THE

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO THE CITY COUNCIL’S OFFICE

C/O ANGELA COLEMAN, LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR

OF CITY HALL, 1800 THIRD AVENUE NORTH,

BESSEMER, ALABAMA 35020.

The expiration date to submit resumes is on August 2, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

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INVITATION TO BID

The Water Works Board of the City of Birmingham will be accepting bids covering the installation of water mains and appurtenances connected thereto and 7 water services along Mann Drive and Mann Place located in the City of Tarrant, Alabama. Plans and specifications may be examined and obtained in the office of the Manager – System Development at 3600 First Avenue, North. Bids must be received for public opening at 10:00 a.m. local time in said office. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday July 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room located on the Second Floor of the Main Campus Building located at the above-stated address. Bids will not be accepted from Contractors who do not attend the Pre-Bid Conference . Bids must be received for public opening on Thursday August 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. local time in the System Development Conference Room located as stated above.

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THE BIRMINGHAM LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation

NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION

TO: S.J. SULLIVAN, JR., DECEASED; ELIZABETH J. SULLIVAN, DECEASED; PATRICIA FADDE SULLIVAN; CHRIS SULLIVAN; DAVID SULLIVAN; STEVE SULLIVAN; JAMES SULLIVAN, DECEASED; ANN SULLIVAN; JENNIFER SULLIVAN; JAMIE SULLIVAN; J.T. SMALLWOOD, JEFFERSON COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR; JEFFERSON COUNTY SEWER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein.

TAKE NOTICE that on November 17, 2015, the Birmingham Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the Land Bank asserts that it has recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:

That parcel of real property located at 220 Sheridan Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35214 and having a legal description of: Begin at the southeast corner of the South-East quarter of South-East quarter of said Section 19; thence in a northerly direction along the east boundary of said quarter-quarter section 149.13 feet to intersection with the center line of right of way for public road conveyed by Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company to City of Birmingham, Alabama, by deed dated the 27th day of November, 1922, said intersection being the point of beginning of boundary of tract of land herein described; thence continuing in a northerly direction along the east boundary of said quarter-quarter section 25.32 feet to intersection with the north boundary of said right of way for public road; thence turning an angle of 39 degrees and 32 minutes and 30 seconds to the left in a northwesterly direction along the center line of right of way for public road which is now known as Sheridan Road conveyed by Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and Tennessee Land Company to City of Birmingham, Alabama, by deed dated the 7th day of May 1947, a distance of 949.52 feet to intersection with the southwest boundary of Sheridan Road (now known as Amory Road) according to map of Tennessee Land Company’s 5th Addition to Pratt City as recorded in the Birmingham Division of the office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, in Map Book 24, Page 59; thence turning an angle of 130 degrees and 21 minutes to the right in a southeasterly direction along the southwest boundary of said Amory Road 419.25 feet; thence turning an angle of 49 degrees and 00 minutes to the right in a southeasterly direction along the southwest boundary of said road 108.15 feet; thence turning an angle of 29 degrees and 00 minutes to the right in a southeasterly direction along the southwest boundary of said road 372.47 feet; thence turning an angle of 95 degrees and 20 minutes to the left in a northeasterly direction along the southeast boundary of said Amory Road 25.1 feet; thence turning an angle of 94 degrees and 48 minutes and 45 seconds to the right in a southeasterly direction 224.51 feet; thence turning an angle of 98 degrees and 13 minutes and 15 seconds to the left in a northeasterly direction 25.26 feet to the northwest corner of tract of land conveyed by United States Steel Corporation to E.Y. McMorries by deed dated the 5th day of September, 1958; thence turning an angle of 97 degrees and 56 minutes to the right in a southeasterly direction along the southwest boundary of said tract of Land 102.30 feet; thence turning an angle of 44 degrees and 30 minutes to the left in a southeasterly direction along said tract of Land conveyed to E.Y. McMorries 3.55 feet to a point on the northeast boundary of right way for road conveyed by Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company to City of Birmingham, Alabama, by deed dated the 27th day of November, 1922; thence turning an angle of 90 degrees and 00 minutes to the right in a southwesterly direction along a straight line 25.0 feet to intersection with the center line of said right of way, said intersection being the point of beginning of the arc of a curve turning to the left in a northwesterly direction, said arc being subtended by a central angle of 24 degrees and 12 minutes and 21 seconds, having a radius of 154.89 feet and having a chord 64.95 feet in length, said last mentioned straight line having a length of 25.0 feet being radial to said arc; thence in a northeasterly direction along said arc which is the center line of said right of way 65.44 feet to the point of the beginning and assigned Parcel ID No. 22-00-19-4-007-001.000.

ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for September 29, 2016 in Room 360, Jefferson County Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama at 9:00 A.M. The judgment of the court may result in title to the property vesting in the Birmingham Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

The address of the Birmingham Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 710 North 20th St., Birmingham, AL 35203. The Birmingham Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Caroline W. Jackson, City of Birmingham Law Department at (205) 254-2369.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Birmingham Times, a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

Dated this the 15th day of September, 2016.

Anne-Marie Adams, Circuit Clerk

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ADVERTISEMENT for BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATION

And NOTICE of INTENT to RECEIVE BIDS

from PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS

Pre-qualification submittals will be received by the Owner’s Representative/Project Manager, Stan Cordrey on behalf of Office of the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Capital Projects, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama Board of Trustees at UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35249 until 4:00 PM Central Time, August 5, 2016. The original and two (2) duplicates of submittals are required for pre-qualification approval; however, facsimile transmission copies may be transmitted to the Project Manager at (205) 975-7000 to expedite the review process with hard-copies of the submittals to be delivered within 24 hours.

UAB HIGHLANDS OSB 3rd FLOOR ROOF

FOR THE UAB HEALTH SYSTEM

AT The

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

Project No.: UH160688

SCOPE OF WORK:

The scope of work generally includes replacement of approximately 10,500 square feet of existing roofing, insulation, and associated flashing. Work will be performed above occupied areas of an operating facility. The Contractor should have experience with the implementation and maintenance of roofing installation and interim life safety measures in a Hospital related environment as well as experience in performing roofing installation in an institutional setting.

PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDER PRE-QUALIFICATIONS:

Prime contractor bidders interested in submitting a proposal must apply for pre-qualification and must be licensed under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, and Code of Alabama, 1975. A copy of current Alabama Contractors license is to be included in pre-qualification submittal.

Only prime contractor bidders who have completed the pre-qualification process and that have been approved will be eligible to submit a bid for the Project. Prospective Bidder’s Pre-qualification Package must be received by the Owner’s Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, August 12, 2016 after which no further requests will be considered.

Pre-qualification Requirements Information Package may be obtained from the Architect upon letterhead request.

The pre-qualification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent prime contractor bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Each prospective prime contractor bidder will be notified of the results of the pre-qualification, no later than August 19, 2016 by 5:00 PM Central Time.

The Owner reserves the right to waive technical errors in applications, or abandon the pre-qualification process, should the interests of the Owner appear to be promoted thereby.

Progress Design and Construction Documents:

Prior to the pre-qualification deadline, project progress plans and specifications may be examined at the following location:

Architect:

Birchfield Penuel & Associates

2805 Crescent Avenue, Suite 200

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

Mr. Clay Birchfield

205-870-1876

205-870-3058

clayb@bpa.net

BIDS BY PRE-QUALIFIED PRIME GENERAL CONTRACTOR BIDDERS

Documents:

After notice to pre-qualified bidders is given, the pre-qualified prime contractor bidders may obtain bid documents from the Architect (see address above) upon deposit of $50.00 per set. The deposit is refundable in full on the first two (2) sets issued to each prime general contractor bidder upon return of documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening. Additional sets for pre-qualified prime contractor bidders, subcontractors, vendors, or dealers may be obtained upon payment of the same deposit. The deposit for additional sets shall be refunded less the cost of printing, reproduction, handling and distribution, upon return of the documents in reusable condition within ten (10) days after bid opening.

Bid documents will be available at the following locations after notice to pre-qualified bidders is given. Drawings and specifications may be examined at the Office of the Architect; at the AGC Internet Plan Room, 5000 Grantswood Road, Irondale, AL 35210; at the Birmingham Construction Industry Authority, 601 37th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222; and at the Construction Market Data, 30 Technology Pkwy, South, Suite 500, Norcross, GA 30092-2912; and electronically through McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge.

Bonds:

A certified check or bid bond payable to the University of Alabama at Birmingham in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Bids:

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms or copies thereof furnished by the Architect. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days. The Owner reserves the right to reject bids if such action is determined to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to revoke pre-qualification of any bidder in accordance with Section 39-2-12, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended in 1997 (by Act 97-225). The Bid Date is September 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM Central Time at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Hospital Planning, 2020 University Blvd., Birmingham, Alabama 35249.

Proposals may be hand delivered or received by mail on the date of the bid opening at the Office of Stan Cordrey, Facilities Planning, 2020 Building, 2020 8th Avenue south, Birmingham, Alabama 35249, until 12:00 noon. After 12:00 noon of the date of the bid opening, proposals must be hand delivered and presented at the bid opening. Sealed proposals shall be submitted in triplicate and shall be properly identified. All proposals received after 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2016 will be returned unopened.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the site of the work. Meet at the building main lobby, 1313 13th Street South, Birmingham, AL, 35204. It is mandatory that all pre-qualified prime contractor bidders attend the Pre-Bid Conference.

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RNC convention opens with some diverse speakers planned including Dr. Ben Carson

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Birmingham Times

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By Ariel Worthy

The Birmingham Times

The Republican National Convention began today in Cleveland and is expected to have a diverse group of speaks including Dr. Ben Carson, who was on the Republican ticket until dropping out of the race in March.

The theme for the opening day of the convention is Make America Safe Again, a play on “Make America Great Again” the campaign slogan made popular by Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Speakers on Day 1 include Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson; former Texas Gov. Rick Perry; U.S. Navy SEAL and “Lone Survivor” author Marcus Luttrell; former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani and Trump’s wife, Melania.

Also, scheduled to speak is Sheriff David Clarke, of Milwaukee County, who is an ardent critic of President Barack Obama and the Black Lives Matter movement. In a Sunday night interview with CNN’s Don Lemon, Clarke said Obama lied when he said that black men are two times more likely to get shot by the police than white men.

“I condemn [Black Lives Matter] just like I do the KKK,” Clarke said to Lemon. “There is no place in American discourse for that sort of vile, vitriolic hate coming out of this ideology,”

Carson, the surgeon-turned politician was in the Republican race until dropping out in March, during the campaign described himself as pro-life and compared women who have abortions to historical slave owners, during an interview with NBC’s “Meet The Press” in 2015.

He also said the Advanced Placement U.S. History curriculum overemphasizes wrongdoing by the U.S. “I think most people, when they finish that course, they’d be ready to go sign up for ISIS,” he said at the Center for Security Policy’s National Security Action Summit in 2014.

Carson dropped out of the race and announced that he would be the new national chairman of My Faith Votes, a group that encourage Christians to exercise their civic duty to vote.

Another black supporter of Trump is clergymen is Darrell Scott, pastor of the New Spirit Revival Center. Scott announced his support for Trump in November when he pulled together a group of black pastors to endorse the New York businessman.

However, the convention may be notable for who is not in attendance. A number of prominent Republicans are no-shows including former presidents George H. W. and George W. Bush; 2008 presidential nominee Sen. John McCain; 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney; Utah Rep. Mia Love and New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte.

Even Ohio Gov. John Kasich, the host governor, has decided to skip the event.

Wilder retains WBC heavyweight title, stopping Arreola

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By JOHN ZENOR, AP Sports Writer

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Despite fighting mostly one-armed for half the fight, Deontay Wilder remained in control in the ring before quickly heading to the hospital.

Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight title with a technical knockout when Chris Arreola’s corner stopped the fight after the eighth round Saturday night at Legacy Arena.

Arreola’s left eye appeared swollen shut. An injured Wilder (37-0, 36 knockouts) knocked down Arreola in the fourth and peppered him with left jabs and hooks after landing hard rights early.

Promoter Lou DiBella said Wilder was taken to nearby UAB Hospital after a doctor confirmed he had a broken right hand and a probable distal tear in that biceps. Both injuries happened early in the fight.

Wilder showed reporters his injured biceps as he headed to the locker room and said he was already certain the hand was broken. He threw the right, his biggest weapon, sparingly after the fourth round.

Even hurting, Wilder didn’t lose his bravado. Before leaving the ring, he was talking about wanting to fight the winner of the upcoming Wladimir Klitschko-Tyson Fury fight or Anthony Joshua.

“My goal is to unify the division,” said Wilder, who didn’t hold a post-fight news conference. “I’m one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business. Right here from Alabama, baby. I came a long way. So whoever’s got those belts, that’s who I want. It don’t matter if I got a broke hand, got a torn muscle, I’m going to fight like heavyweight champions do. I don’t play boxing. Of course I want the Furys, of course I want the Joshuas but the question is, do they want me?”

It was Wilder’s fourth title defense and third in Birmingham, about an hour from his hometown of Tuscaloosa

Arreola (36-5-1) took the fight on short notice after Wilder’s mandatory defense against Russian Alexander Povetkin was called off in May. Povetkin failed a drug test.

Wilder wobbled Arreola with a right hand then knocked him down with a barrage late in the fourth. He had Arreola off-balance on the ropes when the round ended.

With his right hand mostly out of commission, Wilder appeared to hurt Arreola again with a left in the final seconds of the seventh. Wilder also broke his right hand in winning the title against Bermane Stiverne in January 2015 and had surgery.

He had a wound on his right elbow going into the fight, and it was bleeding by the end in addition to his more serious injuries.

“I wanted to give you guys a knockout, but I broke my hand and I tore a muscle in my right hand,” Wilder told the crowd of nearly 12,000. “I couldn’t show it, because Chris is a tough, tough man. I had to fight like a champion, like a champion (does) and use my jab all night.”

Wilder connected on 152 of 346 punches (43.9 percent). Arreola landed only once in the first round and connected on 52 of 188 (27.7 percent).

Wilder had to go looking for another opponent after his May fight with the WBC mandatory challenger Povetkin in Russia fell through. Povetkin tested positive for the banned substance meldonium.

Wilder has filed suit seeking at least $5 million in damages after losing that $4,369,000 payday plus a potential bonus for a victory. He settled for some $3 million less ($1.4 million) for the fight with Arreola, calling him the perfect opponent because of his heart and toughness.

Arreola indeed withstood a barrage and landed some body shots at times after getting Wilder against the ropes. At least twice, Wilder made a gesture with his hips while absorbing those punches.

Arreola, who made $150,000 for the figth, had previously lost title shots to Vitali Klitschko and Stiverne. Wilder claimed Stiverne’s title with a unanimous decision in January 2015, which remains his only professional fight to go the distance.

Arreola’s majority decision over Travis Kauffman in December was ruled a no contest when he tested positive for marijiuana.

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World Boxing Council (WBC) Heavyweight Champions

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Deontay Wilder is the latest fighter in a long list of heavyweights to hold the World Boxing Council (WBC) crown dating back to 1963. The Bronze Bomber retained his belt Saturday night with an eighth round TKO against Chris Arreola in Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. Here is a list of others who have reigned as WBC champ.

1963-Present

Sonny Liston	July 22, 1963 – February 25, 1964
Muhammad Ali	February 25, 1964 – March 11, 1969 (stripped)
Joe Frazier	February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
George Foreman	January 22, 1973 – October 30, 1974
Muhammad Ali	October 30, 1974 – February 15, 1978
Leon Spinks	February 15, 1978 – March 18, 1978 (stripped)
Ken Norton (Status elevated as #1 contender)	March 29, 1978 – June 9, 1978
Larry Holmes	June 9, 1978 – December 11, 1983 (vacated)
Tim Witherspoon	March 9, 1984 – August 31, 1984
Pinklon Thomas	August 31, 1984 – March 22, 1986
Trevor Berbick	March 22, 1986 – November 22, 1986
Mike Tyson	November 22, 1986 – February 11, 1990
James “Buster” Douglas	February 11, 1990 – October 25, 1990
Evander Holyfield	October 25, 1990 – November 13, 1992
Riddick Bowe	November 13, 1992 – December 14, 1992 (stripped)
Lennox Lewis Status elevated when Bowe refused to face Lewis	December 14, 1992 – September 24, 1994
Oliver McCall	September 24, 1994 – September 2, 1995
Frank Bruno	September 2, 1995 – March 16, 1996
Mike Tyson	March 16, 1996 – September 24, 1996 (vacated)
Lennox Lewis	February 7, 1997 – April 22, 2001
Hasim Rahman	April 22, 2001 – November 17, 2001
Lennox Lewis	November 17, 2001 – February 6, 2004 (retired)
Vitali Klitschko	April 24, 2004 – November 9, 2005 (retired)
Hasim Rahman (Elevated from Interim status)	November 9, 2005 – August 12, 2006
Oleg Maskaev	August 12, 2006 – March 8, 2008
Samuel Peter	March 8, 2008 – October 11, 2008
Vitali Klitschko	October 11, 2008 – December 15, 2013 (retired)
Bermane Stiverne	May 10, 2014 – January 17, 2015
Deontay Wilder	January 17, 2015 – Present

Deontay Wilder’s Ride with No Limits

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WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder works out in front of the media Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Skyy Gym in Northport, Alabama. (Frank Couch, The Birmingham Times)

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

For The Birmingham Times

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A personal parking spot for the champion at his home gym. WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder works out in front of the media Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Skyy Gym in Northport, Alabama. Wilder is preparing for his upcoming title defense against Chris Arreola July 16, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)

Few would remember the 1984 green Ford Explorer Deontay Wilder used to drive around his native Tuscaloosa. Back then, Wilder was working two jobs after dropping out of Shelton State Community College to provide for his daughter.

That SUV is a far cry from the pearl-colored Chevrolet Suburban Wilder bought after earning a bronze medal in the boxing competition in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Now, eight years later, that Suburban’s been replaced by six luxury vehicles, as Wilder has scaled the rankings of professional fighters to become the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion.

The 30-year-old joins a list of Alabama’s heavyweight boxing luminaries that include Earnie Shavers of Garland, Evander Holyfield of Atmore, and Joe Louis Barrow of LaFayette. Holyfield and Barrow (known to all as Joe Louis) are in the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and Louis is in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Wilder (36-0-0 with 35 knockouts) could someday join Holyfield and Louis in the halls of fame. In the meantime, he bids to extend his undefeated pro record against Chris Arreola (36-4-2) on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Legacy Arena at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

The Champ’s True Passion

Wilder parked his Rolls Royce in his designated parking space at Skyy Gym. WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder works out in front of the media Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Skyy Gym in Northport, Alabama. Wilder is preparing for his upcoming title defense against Chris Arreola July 16, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)

These days, Wilder has half a dozen vehicles, including a Lamborghini Aventador from Exotic Euro Cars in Woodland Hills, Calif. TMZ reported that the champ dropped $560,000 on that ride, well over the $400,000 range for which it normally sells. The extra cash went toward a faux gator-skin wrap and other cool personal touches. His other vehicles are two boats, a Rolls Royce, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a pimped-out Hummer with 34-inch rims, a Dodge Challenger, and a Polaris Slingshot three-wheeler.

But there’s more to the champ than his fleet of expensive cars. His true passion: helping others outside the ring.

There’s the 2011 white Jaguar XF he bought his brother in gratitude for his support.

Deontay is also the subject of a children’s book, “Deontay the Future World Champ,” which encourages young people to set and stick to goals, exercise, eat healthy, and avoid peer pressure. Last year, the champ held a book signing and gave the proceeds to a 9-year-old who had been attacked by a pit bull while walking home from school.

“We know we can’t help with a $2 million medical bill,” Wilder’s co-manager Jay Deas told the Tuscaloosa News. “When it comes to things like getting his family to Birmingham, as well as getting them hotels, food, time off work, all those kinds of things, those are things we can realistically help with through the sale of the book.”

“My passion is for kids,” Wilder told his hometown newspaper. “I do believe it starts when kids are young. That’s when you need to install in them the principle of being a hard worker.”

Roll Tide

WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder works out in front of the media Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Skyy Gym in Northport, Alabama. Wilder is preparing for his upcoming title defense against Chris Arreola July 16, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Frank Couch / The Birmingham Times)

Growing up with three sisters and one brother—he’s next to the oldest—the man known as “The Bronze Bomber” wore other monikers, including D Killer and Slim.

“At one time, I had a girl call me Sticks, because I was slim and skinny,” he said.

Wilder played football and basketball and ran track for Tuscaloosa’s Central High School. Like many from the Druid City, he dreamed of someday starring for the Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps in basketball or maybe football.

At 6-foot-7 and 236 pounds, he’d have been a big target for a Tide quarterback if he had followed his crimson heart. But fate dealt him a different hand.

“My goal was to play for Alabama,” he said. “Sometimes we have plans for ourselves, but God has other plans.”

First, academic problems sent him instead to Shelton State. Then came the 2005 birth of his daughter, Naieya, who suffers from spina bifida. That set him on an alternate course—one that gives another meaning to the “Title Town” message on Northport’s Fifth Avenue train trestle.

The crimson color and “Roll Tide” on the other side of that trestle clearly refer to the Alabama football program that has won four of its 16 national championships since 2009, including the 2015 crown.

“Where I’m standing, I’m worldwide,” Wilder laughed. “Football is only nationwide.”

That’s quite a jump. Wilder was not voted most likely to succeed or even most athletic in Central High’s 2004 graduating class. Nonetheless, he has succeeded almost beyond measure while competing at the highest level of his sport.

Sophia

Life has changed dramatically since he claimed the belt—he calls it “Sophia”—with his unanimous decision over Bermane Stiverne in January 2015. (According to Wilder’s camp he came up with a female name for the belt since he was “going to love it and hold it tight.”)

Now Wilder’s ride has few limits. The places he’s able to go, the things he’s able to see, the way he’s able to support his family. Everything has changed.

“I’ve got a lot of property around that people don’t know about,” he said. “My goal now, my thing now is to invest. A lot of athletes don’t invest. They think they have their career long-term, but you never know what’s going to happen. My goal is to invest now and party later.”

Eleven-year-old Naieya is the oldest of Wilder’s four children. He says being a father to her, 5-year-old Ava, 4-year-old Dereon, and 1-year-old Deontay Jr. is his most important job.

“I see my future, and it turned out a little better than I thought it would, but as a parent you’ve got to teach your kids to get them to succeed in life,” he said. “As a parent, we must guide them, we must teach them, we must put knowledge in them about the history of where they came from, about their culture.”

Firm Foundation

The champ says his father, Gary “Rev” Wilder, and grandmother, Pastor Evelyn Loggins, initially set him on his life’s path—and that path went through church.

Wilder told CBS Local Sports in a 2015 interview that he was raised in a good, middle class family and went to church every week “whether I wanted to or not.”

“I had no choice but to go to church every Sunday,” he said of the Helping Hand Holiness Church in Tuscaloosa. “Every Sunday I was in the church. That’s where I got my strong religion from.”

Wilder acknowledges that he was picked on as a child, but he never ran from a fight: He learned how to defend himself.

“If you messed with Deontay, Deontay would knock you out,” he recalled. “I was known for not shying away from fights.”