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 Thanks for being with us for another edition brought to you once again by our anchor sponsor the Pants Store, in Leeds, Birmingham, Mountain Brook, and coming soon to Trussville.
Just as we went to publication our staff reported the Leeds High School Softball Team won the Area 7 Championship with an 8-0 win over Calera at Leeds early Thursday evening. Go GreenWave and let's all get behind them as they defend their state title.
You know, I love this town. It hit me as it often does, just yesterday, as I was eating a delicious chicken salad on pita bread from Alexander's next door to my office, just how nice it was to be sitting in a nice place, enjoying a freshly made lunch at a good price.
While I was there Mayor Whitfield stopped by to get some goodies, "for later", he said with his friendly grin. Right after the mayor came Sgt. Griffin of the Leeds Police, to grab some lunch, and then hurriedly got back to his patrol car. While we were all taking, even more people I knew stopped by, and that is something to relish.
 Mayor Whitfield picks out "goodies" at Alexander's on Parkway.
I know relatively little about the owner Carrie Alexander, but I do know she embodies what doing business in a small town is all about. She, like many other merchants from Vicky Dean at Laney's where I often eat, to Michael and John at the Pants Store where I buy pants, as the old weight changes, are friendly, good, and wholesome folks, that let you know when you walk in the door, they are glad to see you.
To be able to sit down in your town and enjoy your lunch and get to chat with people you know, is priceless. The mayor and the police sergeant both spend their money in Leeds, as do I, and when you think about that, we're really all quite lucky we can.
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Middle School Ground Breaking |
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Amidst the noise of bull dozers, cement trucks, and the clang of hammers by a towering block wall structure, a large crowd gathered at the current Leeds High School to celebrate the ground breaking of the soon to be built, Leeds Middle School, on Wednesday morning.
 Architect drawing of new Leeds Middle School
The event included the following dignitaries:
Board of Education
Mr. Greg Dawkins, President
Dr. Grady Sue Saxon, Vice President
Toney Abernathy
Jamey Helton
Jan Stone
Dr. Billy Pack, Superintendent
City of Leeds
James "Tac" Whitfield, Mayor
Kenneth Washington, Mayor Pro-Tem
Ross Bartee, Councilman
Carol Phillips, Councilwoman
Cary Kennedy, Councilman
Bryce Thornton, Councilman
Public Education Building Authority (PEBA)
Jack Courson, Chairman
Dr. Carl Marbury, Vice Chairman
Pat Sewell, Secretary
Construction Officials
Jeffrey Brewer, Goodwin, Mills and Cawood
Gary C. Wyatt, General Contractor
Several of the dignitaries above spoke, some with stories of the past and hopes for the future, but all with excitement of this day.
State Representative Owen Drake told Leeds Magazine he regretted he could not be in attendance due to being in legislative session, but is proud to see this day become a reality. Drake said he will have more good news for the school system he will announce in the near future.
We have over 30 photos for your enjoyment from this celebration at our web site.
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Chamber welcomes Linda K's |
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At the corner of 9th street and Thornton Avenue in the Historic District, the Leeds Chamber of Commerce welcomed Linda K's to Leeds Thursday morning, with Mayor Whitfield cutting the ribbon.
 Mayor Whitfield cuts ribbon with official Chamber scissors.
Linda Hudgins is the owner of this unique shop with items ranging from lamps to candles to cards and many gift items as well.
 A small section of the many items at Linda K's
The store hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the phone number is 702-4959.
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Weekend and ahead |
This Saturday morning the Leeds Masonic Lodge serves breakfast to the community starting at 8:00 a.m. enjoy eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Donations accepted, but not required. The Lodge is located behind the Pants Store parking lot.
This weekend you can see "The School House" a charity home being built by Curtis White Companies to benefit the Leeds Schools at 6985 Briarwood Lane from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. with a cookout and giveaways. Contact Katie White for more information.
There is a regular scheduled City Council meeting this coming Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. The agenda will be sent out with the Government Edition of Leeds Magazine.
The Cooperative District of the City of Leeds will meet Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Coverage will be in the Government Edition of Leeds Magazine.
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Children's Product Recall |
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2008
Release #08-260
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 493-6563
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Storage Bins
Units: About 84,000
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Manufacturer: Magus Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
Hazard: Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. No other storage bins or colors are included in this recall.
Sold at: Lowe's retail outlets nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008 for about $6.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled storage bins away from children and return them to any Lowe's store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L G Sourcing toll-free at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08260.html
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Red Shirt Friday |
 I usually hit the delete key on most email stories and almost with certainty when it begins with "You gotta read this", besides the danger of spam, virus infestations, and spyware, they are a dime a dozen. But when one of our readers takes the time to send us something (not a link) we read it and this one caught our eye. Thanks Kathy...
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
No, he responded.
Heading out I asked?
No. I'm escorting a soldier home.
Going to pick him up?
No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his family.
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Thank you for d o ing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.
Upon landing in Chicago , the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.
'Ladies! and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.'
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of American's supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is 'We need your support and your prayers.' Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
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