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“You can not make yourself whole again by brooding one hundred percent of the time on the darkness of the world. We are the light of the world.” - Ivan van Sertima FREE Volume 4, No. 39 www.valleyweeklyllc.com Friday, June 8, 2018 Main Steet Alabama Goes South Advice Offered for Manufacturing Boosts State Upward Fellowship South Huntsville has been process. Those with Sleep Issues Chiefexecutive.net has Presbyterian to chosen as part of a statewide Main Street Alabama will (BPT) The Ameri- ranked Alabama at No. 17 on Hold Men’s Day effort to build stronger com- immediately begin provid- can Academy of Sleep its Best States and Worst States munities through effective ing each town with intensive for business rankings. Last Medicine offers tips downtown and neighborhood board development, goal set- year, Alabama had climbed to commercial district revitaliza- ting, work planning, market for those who work No. 19. tion. study with implementable irregular hours to get The site credited the Main Street Alabama, a economic development a healthy amount of improvement to “a contin- chiefexecutive.net. “The plant non-profit organization that strategies, targeted techni- sleep: ued influx of manufacturing is to produce $951 million in uses a national model with cal assistance, and quarterly ‘Wake time’ investment and its steady net revenue to the state after Fellowship Pres- a 40-year track record of training related to downtown * Avoid sunlight expo- flourishing of its digital capa- the incentives are taken into byterian Church will success, designated the towns development. sure if you sleep during bilities.” account.” observe Men’s Day on after a rigorous application - MainStreetAlabama.org the day; wear sunglasses To paint a picture of the A plus was that Alabama Sunday, June 10, at 10 if you go outside. state’s efforts, the site noted already ranked 5th in auto a.m. The speaker will * Use moderate that Toyota and Mazda chose production among all states, be Rev. Warner Dur- Huntsvillian Moderates Panel amounts of caffeine early a site “near an existing Toyota with Toyota building engines nell, executive presby- there already, along with A Huntsvil- gave a public in your shift. engine factory” for a new ter, Middle Tennessee lian who now platform for six plant that will employ up to Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and * Use public transpor- Presbytery. The public serves as a candidates seek- 4,000 workers at an average Honda assembling vehicles tation, cab or arrange a is invited to attend this training special- ing the office of ride after a shift. annual salary of $50,000. and many suppliers providing celebration at 3406 ist for Auburn Probate Judge * Take a 20- to “Alabama’s package of in-state production, too. Ve- Meridian Street, Hunts- University’s for Selma/ Dallas 30-minute nap during a incentives was worth more hicles have become the state’s Government County (Ala.). break or before a night than $350 million,” reported No. 1 export. ville, Ala. and Economic A grad of shift. Development Alabama A&M * Consult a sleep spe- Institute recently served as University and American Uni- cialist to reinforce your moderator for a forum in versity, Saintjones formerly body clock with bright Selma, Ala. served as a program coordina- Morgan Saintjones moder- tor for TMT Group, Inc., in light therapy. ated a breakfast forum which Huntsville, Ala. ‘Sleep time’ * Avoid caffeine and alcohol a few hours before bed. * Plan for major schedule changes by altering your sleep time a few days in advance. INSIDE THIS ISSUE! * Keep the same schedule on workdays State Gets a Boost, Page 2 and days off and create RCO Inducts 21, Page 3 a “wind down” routine Loni Love’s Coming to Town, Page 4 before bed. Downtown Walk: The Annual North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. Walk-A-Thon CAFY Student Honored, Page 5 * Keep your bedroom took place without a hitch Saturday, June 2, from Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville. cool, turn off electron- Coordinated by Pamela D. Thompson, executive director, and her team, the Walk featured The Seeds We Sow, Page 7 ics and only do relaxing several organizations, along with food, music and drinks for replenishment. (Photo by J. Sleep and Irregular Hours - Page 8 activities. Saintjones) Page 2 The Valley Weekly June 8, 2018 Huntsville Progressive Alumni Chapter - Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc. Annual Leadership Awards Gala Ernest L. Knight Reception Center Saturday, June 2, 2018 DREAM Act; (3) a biparti- Korean Leader Kim Jong Un 5 years--to which Trudeau 5. On Tuesday, the Sen- san bill sponsored by Reps. on June 12. He also hosted vehemently objected. On ate Appropriations Labor, Washington in One Minute Hurd (R-TX) and Aguilar the Super Bowl Champion- Friday, Canada announced Health and Human Services, (D-CA) that provides DACA ship Philadelphia Eagles on it would impose $12.8 bil- and Education Subcommit- protections and border Tuesday at the White House. lion in retaliatory tariffs on tee held a hearing on the security; and (4) a bill to be On Wednesday, he got a U.S. goods after the U.S. Education Department’s FY selected by Speaker Ryan. briefing on the upcoming announced on Thursday 2019 budget request. Educa- Under the House’s “Queen of hurricane season at FEMA that it would abruptly end tion Secretary Betsy DeVos the Hill” procedure, the bill headquarters. On Thursday, an exemption for Canada, will be the single witness with the most votes beyond he met with Japanese Prime Mexico and the European before the subcommittee. 218 would win. Minister Shinzo Abe at the Union from 25% steel and White House. On Friday, 10% aluminum tariffs. 6. A CBS News/YouGov 2. On Monday, President the President travelled to Battleground Tracker Poll Here are the happenings to Politico, House Repub- Trump met with Defense Quebec, Canada, for the 4. Citizens again watched released last Sunday found in Washington, D.C., this licans will meet next week Secretary James Mat- 2-day Group of 7 (G7) Eco- on Monday the 10 a.m. that control of the House week: to discuss whether House tis, newly-returned from nomic Summit. news, when the Supreme will be a toss-up in Novem- Speaker Paul Ryan has meetings in Singapore with Court was expected to re- ber, with the poll predicting 1. The House and Senate reached an agreement within Asian security officials, and 3. According to the Wash- lease more of its major “end- 219 seats for the Democrats are in session this week. The the GOP Conference to hosted a reception for Gold ington Post, Canadian Prime of-term” decisions, including and 216 for the GOP (with House will take up the 2018 move forward on immigra- Star military families (where Minister Justin Trudeau last Gill v. Whitford (partisan 218 needed for a majority), Water Resources Develop- tion legislation. If not, a White House watchers are week cancelled a planned gerrymandering in Wiscon- although the margin of error ment Act (authorizing U.S. group of GOP centrists and eager to see if First Lady Me- trip to Washington to final- sin); Trump v. Hawaii (travel was +/- 9 seats. Army Corps funding) this House Democrats may force lania Trump shows up after ize the renegotiation of the ban); Janus v. AFSCME week, as well as bring the a vote on four immigration 24 days out of the public North American Free Trade (public sector unions’ ability Hamm Consulting Group first three FY2019 appro- bills via a discharge peti- eye). On Tuesday, the Presi- Agreement (NAFTA) after to charge non-members 400 North Capitol Street, NW priations bills to the floor: tion that needs the support dent met with Secretary of Vice President Mike Pence for collective bargaining); Suite 585 (1) Energy & Water ap- of 218 Members (on Friday State Mike Pompeo and U.N. demanded that any new andMasterpiece Cakeshop Washington D.C. 20001 propriations; (2) Legislative it had 213 signatures). The Ambassador Nikki Haley NAFTA deal include a provi- v. The Colorado Civil Rights T: 202-596-8384 Branch appropriations; and bills are: (1) a conserva- to continue preparations sion which would automati- Commission(the gay wed- rhamm@hammconsulting. (3) Military Construction tive bill sponsored by Rep. for his summit with North cally end the agreement after ding cake case). com appropriations. According Goodlatte (R-VA); (2) the www.hammconsulting.com June 8, 2018 The Valley Weekly Page 3 Publisher The Valley Weekly, LLC Editor-in-Chief Dorothy W. Huston, Ph.D. rom the Editor Editorial Consultant/ Senior Editor Rho Chi Omega Welcomes 21 New Members Jerome Saintjones, Ed.S. Ahh ... Sisters! The members Rho Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Editorial Assistants Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, welcomed 21 new members Linda Burruss on Sunday, May 27. The official ceremony was held at The Jackson Phyllis Chunn Center, followed by a Membership Intake Process Luncheon that Gary T. Whitley, Jr. F included several hundred family and friends. The venue was elegant and classy. After lunch, attendees were served pink and green, layered cake for an extra touch Advertising Associate Phyllis Chunn of graceful sophistication. Mrs. Acacia Sturdivant presided during the luncheon, and Dr. Gloria Flowers provided the meditation. We were welcomed by President Robin Miller, and Mrs. Kassel Writer/Sales/Photography Kendricks shared the occasion. The new members were introduced to the attendees, just prior to Reginald D. Allen lunch. Charter Member Cheryl K. Johnson was the speaker, introduced by Mrs. Demetra S. Wil- liams. Membership Committee Chairperson DeShannon March and President Miller provided - Contributing Editors - Reginald D. Allen closing remarks. Lamar A. Braxton, Jr. Rho Chi Omega Chapter was established on July 29, 1989, in Madison Ala., to continue the Minister Preston Brown Sorority’s legacy of service to Ron Hamm all mankind.