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RFCU Launches New Look J.F. Drake State Receives Redstone Federal Credit time for Redstone Fed- updated logo and colors. Union (RFCU) has an- eral Credit Union and · Red and gold are added nounced that it is refresh- its members,” Newberry for a bright, modern look On-site Visit Success ing and updating its look said. “On a daily basis we · A family crest and star are J. F. Drake State Com- Math Emporium model very positive outcome. with bolder colors, modern provide trusted advice, introduced to honor Red- munity and Technical Col- and growth mindset strate- “We cleared every- design and a new promise: choices, opportunities, stone’s ties to Redstone Ar- lege is celebrating a suc- gies to improve students’ thing!” exulted Dr. Kemba ‘We brighten our members’ and solutions so we can senal and Marshall Space cessful on-site visit from mathematical skills and Chambers, interim presi- lives!’ Flight Center the Southern Association reduce math anxiety. The dent of Drake State. “This The new · The tagline of Colleges and Schools College has piloted the is very exciting because we look launched is now “Live Commission on Colleges project during the past are definitely heading on Monday, October Brighter” (SACSCOC) for reaffirma- year and has seen positive the right path,” she added. 3. The changes Regardless of tion of regional ac- “We plan to celebrate can be seen in where they live, creditation. Regional this tremendous refreshed branch members will see Accreditation, the achievement in the offices, signage, the family crest highest standard of near future.” advertising and on digital add value and ultimately as an emblem that symbol- accreditation, is a vol- Crystal Brown, products. help our members achieve izes that they belong to the untary process relying vice-president of When a look has been their financial dreams,’’ he Redstone family. on peer review of the business and investor around for 65 years, it is added. “Together, with this It’s a new look, New- College. Reviewers are development at Deca- difficult to understand why fresh, new look, we take berry said, but Redstone selected from simi- tur-Morgan County it should change, said Jo- the Credit Union into the remains the same member- lar institutions and Chamber of Com- seph Newberry, President f utu re .’’ owned credit union the evaluate the College merce, is a member of and CEO of Redstone. One of the first things community has come to on approximately 90 the Board of Trust- “This is an exciting consumers will notice is an know and trust. rigorous standards ees of the Alabama related to instruction, Community College administration and System. Brown was Small-Breed Cattle Workshop Set finance. results. actively engaged in the on- Additionally Drake On the morning of site visit preparation with The Alabama Coop- Workshop will introduce for small-farm operations, State developed a Quality September 22, 2016, the Drake State and reported erative Extension System’s farmers to unique cattle since limited acreage can Enhancement Plan (QEP) SACSCOC reaffirmation “widespread enthusiasm Urban Affairs and New production and market- affect the success of a cattle as part of the reaffirma- team met with over 25 throughout the faculty and Nontraditional Programs ing opportunities with a enterprise. tion process. Drake’s QEP, faculty and staff members staff as well as the students unit will conduct a Small- focus on nontraditional Admission and lunch “Mind Over Math,” will be to share the preliminary (she) spoke with.” Breed Cattle Workshop small-stature breeds. are free; however, par- launched in January 2017. results of their review. The report of the on-site on Saturday, October 15, 9 Small-stature cattle, like ticipants are encouraged According to SACSCOC, During the exit conference, committee will be sub- a.m. -12 p.m. This program the Dexter and Lowline to pre-register. To register the QEP “is a carefully de- the committee stated that mitted to the SACSCOC will be held at the Alabama Angus, may be an option online, download the signed and focused course Drake had cleared all of the Board of Trustees, who will A&M University Agribi- registration form at www. of action that addresses a standards in the Compli- make the announcement tion Center, located at aces.edu/urban and e-mail well-defined issue directly ance Certification. While regarding Drake State’s 4925 Moores Mill Road in to Anthony Preyer at related to enhancing stu- the final decision will be reaffirmation of accredita- Huntsville. [email protected] or call dent learning.” Mind Over made by the SACSCOC tion during its meeting in The Small-Breed Cattle (256) 536-1578. Math uses the innovative Board of Trustees, this is a June 2017. Page 2 The Valley Weekly October 7, 2016

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“Proudly serving our veterans” Page 6 The Valley Weekly October 7, 2016 Young Dolph Headlines A&M Concert Valley Young Dolph and YFN rose to fame after getting Atlanta, Rosco Dash took Deaths Lucci to Headline the A&M the coveted cosign from the rap circuit by storm Homecoming Concert veteran rapper Gucci with the smash hit “All the Funeral service was Mane. Earlier this year, the Way Turned Up,” with fel- held Thursday, October The Von Braun Center Tennesseean released his low Georgian group Travis 6, at Union Hill Primi- will be hosting Alabama debut studio work titled Porter. Since his debut, tive Baptist Church for A&M’s homecoming “King of Memphis.” Dash has released a hand- Elder Charlie Hum- concert on Friday, October Recently, the rapper can ful of hit singles, including phrey (b. 1930), pastor 7. The show’s headliner’s be heard in the smash hit 2011’s “No Hands” with emeritus of Little Flock include Young “Cut it” with O. T Wale and Waka Flocka PB Church. Dolph, AFN Lucci Genasis. Flame. In 2012, the young and a special Inspired by Hip performer was featured in Funeral service was appearance by Hop Pioneers XXL Magazine’s “Freshman held Monday, October Rosco Dash. Tupac and Lil Class” with Iggy Azalea, 3, at Union Chapel The star- Wayne, newcomer Kid Ink, Future and French Missionary Baptist studded show YFN Lucci, or Montana. Church for Mr. Earl will close out the Lucci, got his start The concert is free for McCrary (b. 1945) university’s home- in the streets of A&M students with their with Rev. O. Wendell coming week. Atlanta, Ga. In campus I.D and $25 for the Davis, officiant. Last year, rappers Rich February, Lucci released his general public. Tickets can Homie Quan and Jacquees first studio album, “Wish be purchased on Ticket- Funeral service was headlined the highly-antic- Me Well,” which includes master. held Mr. Beverly Troy ipated concert. the Migos collaboration by Reggie Allen Dunlap Saturday, Born in Chicago, raised “Keys to The Streets.” Photo: AAMU October 1, at Hopewell in Memphis, Young Dolph Born and raised in Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Cur- tis Strong, eulogist, and Pastor Larry Davidson, officiant.

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Mr. Ernest Lee Pope October 7, 2016 The Valley Weekly Page 7 Calendar Make-A-Wish Foundation Announces of Events First Fall Event The Make-A-Wish p.m. at Big Spring Park make contact. October 8 Alabama A&M University Foundation’s North Ala- East. The event will be a “Our Wish kids truly Homecoming Day bama Junior Council has family-friendly fall festival appreciate all that Make-A- AAMU vs. Alcorn State announced its full of games, Wish is able to do for them, Louis Crews Stadium first-ever North music, food and and we’re extremely excited 2 p.m. Alabama fundrais- fun, says Lindsay to be rapidly expanding ing event this fall Laderoute, vice in Huntsville and the October 12 to benefit “Wish” president of the surrounding areas,” said Mayor’s State of the City kids throughout Council. Laderoute. Von Braun Center the North Alabama region. Those who have ques- For more information, 8 a.m. The Punkin Chunkin tions or who would like to contact the Make-A-Wish October 14 Fall Festival will be held do a feature on this upcom- website or RSVP to the The Sixth Annual Breast October 15 from 11 a.m.-3 ing event are encouraged to event on Facebook. Cancer Survivors Celebra- tion Sponsor: Kimberly Fails Champion Game Plan for Life Jones Memorial Foundation VBC North Hall I have found that want, and keep everything is wrong is because it’s easy. 7-9 p.m. people do what they really they’ve got. There has to Sometimes, it’s easy to be want to do. For example, if be some give on that broad October 15 you really want to exercise, and take. It path that leads Bill Engvall VBC Concert Hall you will find time and a has been said to destruction, 8 p.m. way to do it. If you really that our feel- but it makes want to get out of debt, ings and our us all miser- October 23 then you will stop spend- emotions are able later on. Valley Conservatory Jam ing money that you don’t the biggest Remember: Session need to spend. Also, if you problems that it’s the narrow 5-8 p.m. want to grow more spiritu- we have that path that leads ally, then you will find time keep us from to life. Stay November 3-4 to read the word of God. doing what we encouraged, 2016 WEDC Leadership Conference You see, nobody can need to do. The reason that my brothers and sisters! U S Space and Rocket have everything that they it is easy to do that which Center for a bright www.wedchsv.org November 5 future fueled AAMU Football vs. Gram- bling Louis Crews Stadium by a rich history. 2 p.m.

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