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The Employee Newsletter of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
March 2017
Hainds continues US/Mexico boarder walk
By: MARK HAINDS
Forest Technology Faculty
after two decades working
dual positions with auburn
University and the Longleaf
alliance, i resigned my jobs and
walked the length of the texasMexico Border. if one followed
every twist and turn in the Rio
Grande River, it would measure
1,200 miles. i took the road or
trail or closest to the Rio
Grande, for a distance of 1,010
miles.
it started on Oct. 27, 2014, at
international Mile Marker #1 in
el Paso, texas, and finished at
Boca Chica Beach, just east of
Brownsville, on Dec.21, 2014.
incidentally, my trek was followed and documented by Rex
Jones of the southern
Documentary project at Ole
Miss.
after a one-month author-inresidence position at the escape
to Create Foundation in Seaside,
Florida, roughing out a manuscript with the working title,
Border Walk, i returned to
andalusia and started working at
LBW as the Forest technology
instructor in august, 2015.
in 2016, La Frontera, Rex’s
film about my walk, played on
PBS stations across the country.
i continued to work on Border
Walk, and i decided that i wasn’t
done with the border. Or maybe
the opposite, the border wasn’t
Inside
this issue . . .
President’s Message
2
Remembering Glen Wood
2
Upcoming Events
3
Employee Recognitions
4
Vounteer Activities
7
LBWCC Foundation Event
8
Mark Hainds is pictured on the second leg of his boarder walk, completing 300 miles last December.
done with me!
i re-engaged my endurance
training, hiking weekends and
evenings through 2016.
Returning to el Paso on the
two-year anniversary of the
completion of my texasMexico walk.
On Dec. 21, 2016, i started
west from international Mile
Marker #1, walking through
new Mexico and into southeastern arizona, covering another
three-hundred miles over the
Christmas holidays.
this spring break, i fly back
tuscon, to start where i left off
near Sonoita, arizona. the next
portion of the trek leads through
nogales, into remote, mountainous terrain, that passes through
the ghost town of Ruby.
i have completed 1,300 of
my 2,000-mile route, with an
end goal of the Pacific Ocean
this coming Christmas. Should i
make it, i will be the first person
to have walked the entire US-
Mexico Border.
this trek has been complicated, challenging, and dangerous.
But more than anything, it has
been a rewarding experience of a
lifetime.
i have to survive, finish the
walk, and tell the story of the
people who live there. it has
been the kindness of strangers,
with the support of friends, family, and coworkers that has
allowed me to make it this far. i
owe them a huge debt of gratitude, a debt that i intend to pay
with upcoming books about the
trek, which should provide a fascinating and honest portrayal of
life and the environment along
the US-Mexico border.
For those with interest, maps
and hundreds of trek photos are
posted on my Facebook author
page “Mark J. hainds”, and
occasional updates at
www.sweetbill.com.
Hainds started his epic walk in 2014 (shown in gray) covering
1,010 miles, and completed 300 (in red) in December 2016.
It is the policy of Lurleen B. Wallace Community College that no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including,
without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
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hancellor Mark
heinrich recently
announced his plans to retire
effective april 1, 2017.
he has had a very difficult
time recovering from a severe
case of shingles, resulting in
serious nerve damage to his
face, head, and eye. Despite
many hours of intense medical
treatment, his timetable for
recovery remains unclear.
he stated that he felt it was
time for the Board to choose
its next chancellor so the system can move forward. Mr.
Jimmy Baker will continue to
serve as acting Chancellor
until a new chancellor has
been selected by the Board of
trustees.
For me, it was an honor to
serve with Dr. heinrich. the
job of Chancellor is a difficult
one in our System. this individual must provide leadership
and move the System forward,
while balancing demands of
board members, legislators, the
governor, and the public.
in addition, the Chancellor
manages and supervises the
System Office staff, administers budgets, and oversees the
leadership of all the college
presidents in the system. he
was faced with a number of
difficult decisions, which he
had the fortitude to carry out.
Dr. heinrich was able to
bring about the transition to a
new Board of trustees. he
had some success advocating
for our budget, particularly
with regard to funding for
career/technical dual enrollment and the first cost-of-living increase in nine years.
Dr. heinrich was always
most complimentary of LBW
and supportive of me as president.
Many thanks to all of you
who participated in the recent
visit of SaCSCOC vice president, Dr. John hardt. this was
a successful visit. We gained
valuable feedback on how to
strengthen our already good
Compliance Certification, but
PReSiDent’S MeSSaGe
Dr. Herbert H.J. Riedel
LBWCC President
just as importantly, we
received encouragement that
we are on the right track with
both the Compliance
Certification and the QeP.
We will receive a formal
response from the off-site
review committee by the end
of May and have the opportunity to send in a Focused
Report responding to any
questions or concerns from the
off-site committee.
Dr. hardt will return with
the on-site committee during
the first week of October. the
SaCSCOC board will make
its decision on continued
accreditation at its June 2018
meeting.
Please mark your calendars
for Community College Day in
Montgomery, which will be on
thursday, april 6, this year.
We will again take 100 faculty,
staff, and students to highlight
the programs and activities of
our award-winning college.
Our legislative agenda this
year includes a request for
much-needed capital funding,
as well as a change in gover-
nance that will give our
System the same status as each
of the state universities.
Students and faculty will
soon enjoy spring break—a
much needed opportunity to
not only rest, but to catch up
on work and studies in preparation for the end of the
semester. the month of april
will pass quickly, as it is
packed with College activities
and end-of-semester activities.
i am very pleased to
announce that our U.S.
Representative, Martha Roby,
will be the commencement
speaker on Friday, May 12.
this will add to an already
very memorable day for our
graduates and their families.
Many thanks for all the
good work you do every day
on behalf of our students.
In memory of Glen Wood
“the College mourns the
loss of Glen Wood, beloved
colleague and family man,”
said LBWCC President Dr.
herb Riedel.
Wood, who died Feb. 19,
2017, was a member of the
LBWCC family since May 2006
and worked as a carpenter in the
maintenance department.
“Glen was always upbeat,
eager to help and go the extra
mile,” said Riedel. “he worked on each of our
campuses and will be greatly missed. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
he made a lasting impression with the
LBW family. he was selected in 2011 as
LBWCC’s Outstanding Support Staff and recognized during the annual Chancellor’s award
ceremony.
“‘Pop’ was a great asset to LBWCC from
carpenter to craftsman to chef to Santa Claus,”
said tim Jones, director of college facilities and
maintenance. “Many times his days were hampered by my short-notice requests that he
always completed. he was my friend. he will
be missed tremendously by the College family.”
Wood is survived by his wife, Rhonda
adams Wood; son and daughter-in-law, Justin
(Dottie) Wood; daughter and son-in-law,
Glen Wood
1956-2017
Jessica (hunter) Boutwell; mother, Margene
Wood; brother, Wayne Wood; sisters and
brothers-in-law, Linda (Bookie) Meeks and
Glenda (Junior) anderson; grandchildren,
Madison Wood and addalyn Boutwell. he
was preceded in death by his father, ellis
hubert Wood.
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SkillsUSA fishing
tourney is March 23
the 2017 SkillsUSa fishing tournament will take place
from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on
March 23 at the campus pond
in Opp. Concessions will be
available throughout the day.
this annual fundraising
event is held to support students participating in local,
state, and national competition.
LBWCC students have
achieved wins at all these levels, shining a bright spotlight
each time on the College, faculty, and the quality of education received to prepare them
for this type of competition.
SkillsUSa is a national
organization for secondary and
post-secondary students
preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, including healthcare
occupations.
the competition provides experience in leadership, teamwork, citizenship,
and character
development.
entry fee is
$5 for students and $10 for all
others. Register in advance or
on site the day of the event.
Prizes include $75 for the
largest fish, $25 for the smallest fish. all fish must be kept
alive for prize consideration.
Fees and a signed release
must be submitted by each
person fishing. Minors under
age 16 must fish with an adult.
no boats are allowed in the
pond.
For more information, contact Denise Sauls at extension
5328.
Students are pictured under the LBWCC tent at the 2016 event.
The gathering of students and staff make an impressive crowd
on the lawn of the Capitol.
ACCS Day April 6
Plans are underway to again
be part of the annual alabama
Community College Day in
Montgomery on april 6, 2017.
each community college in
the system brings approximately
100 students and staff to the
grounds next to the state capitol
in a show of unity and to
demonstrate the high number of
students educated in the system.
Legislators often mingle with
the crowd during the event,
hearing first-hand how important local colleges are to
alabamians.
Diaon Cook, director of student activities and cultural
diversity, is organizing
LBWCC’s group.
‘The Big Event’ 2017 is set for April 8
LBW Community College
is again sponsoring “the Big
event,” a half day of service
projects for area residents, on
april 8, 2017, in andalusia, as
a way for students to say
“thank you” for the support
from the community.
“We had a great success
last year and were able to help
some individuals and businesses with various projects,” said
LBWCC Dean of Student
affairs Jason Jessie.
During “the Big event,”
students, faculty, and staff
show their gratitude to the
community by completing various tasks at area businesses,
schools, churches or residents’
homes, such as raking leaves,
moving dirt, washing windows, cleaning gutters, painting, and other types of activities that residents need.
“Participating in ‘the Big
event’ is a great opportunity
for students to learn selfless
service and area residents to
get work done around their
homes,” said Jessie.
“it’s not about how many
jobs are completed or how
many students participate, but
rather fosters interaction
between students and residents
and builds unity throughout
the community.”
the Big event was created
in 1982 by the Student
Government association at
texas a&M University, and
has grown across the nation to
include 73 events at colleges
and universities. this marks
the second year of LBWCC’s
participation.
“as far as we know, LBW
is the first community college
in alabama to get involved in
Susan Evans, learning resources assistant, was among those
who volunteered during the first event held in 2016.
this worthwhile project.”
For faculty and staff interested in participating as a vol-
unteer, contact Diaon Cook
and complete the volunteer
application Form.
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Bass credited for HR audit Hubbard talks ‘advocacy’
Ashley Bass,
pares applicant files
human resources offiwithin a search and the
cer, is credited for an
search committee’s
outstanding audit with
work to ensure no
no findings or recomissues of discriminamendations by the
tion occurred, and
Uniform Guidelines
reviews the personnel
Compliance Review
files of those hired to
for 2015 and 2016.
ensure the employment
“that was during
offer matches the
Ashley Bass information from the
the time i was gone”
working on-loan at the System
search file, and the required fedoffice, said Peige Josey, hR
eral and state reporting is comdirector. “these results are a tespleted timely and accurately.”
tament to ashley’s work, knowlthe auditor also verifies that
edge, and dedication. it’s one
background checks were conthing to have a great audit, but to ducted and that the president is
have accomplished it with no
meeting at least annually with the
assistance and to keep up with all external Diversity Leaders
the other responsibilities of the
Committee.
office is a feat that deserves
Bass is also serving a second
recognition.”
term as Member-at-Large on the
the audit reviews every
executive Board of the alabama
aspect of the College’s compliCommunity College System
ance with the Uniform
human Resources Management
Guidelines, which is the recruitassociation.
ment and selection process for all
in addition, she now serves as
full-time, non-temporary posieditor of Discover Diversity, a
tions, all transfers, and all reornew monthly e-newsletter for
ganizations, she said.
employees. the newsletter by the
“the auditor examines every
human Resources Department
step of the search process and
brings awareness to diversity
support documentation, comissues, events, and opportunities.
Dr. Steve Hubbard,
english faculty, participated in
the 106th annual fall convention of the
national
Council of
teachers of
english (nCte)
with “the Faces
of advocacy”
as the theme.
he led a
concurrent session titled “a
Funny thing
happened on
the Way to
atlanta, or Finding Our Way as
english teachers to Public
advocacy.”
he argued that, although
most english teachers would
prefer not to get involved in
politics, threats to public education in general and to the
humanities in particular have
made political advocacy necessary.
he provided a history from
the 1960s forward of the connections between politics and
education in alabama, focusing
mostly on K-12 and on community colleges. he argued
that corporate models, currently favored in
alabama,
work against
helping students to learn
to think for
themselves
and to be fully
participating
members of a
democracy.
he suggested
connections
between the
alabama experience of recent
years and a push at the national
level to support vouchers and
private schools. he talked
some about his limited experience in public advocacy for K12 public education and community colleges.
Finally, he provided two
working bibliographies of
resources: one on public education in general and the
impact of political decisions
on it and the other on
alabama in particular.
employees involved in various groups, organizations
Dr. Arlene Davis,
history and psychology
faculty and coordinator
of international and
special projects, is
president-elect of the
Faculty Senate and
Council of alabama
Resource
Development.
Laura Elliott,
Luverne Center director and community
education coordinator,
was re-elected as
Mayor Pro tem of the
Petrey town Council,
and re-appointed to the
U.S. Dept. of
agriculture as a mem-
Dr. Arlene Davis
Laura Elliott
ber of the alabama State Farm Service
agency committee.
Michelle Goosby, mathematics faculty, is
serving as reporter for Club yesepoch inc., a
charitable, nonprofit
civic organization in
enterprise. yesepoch is
an african word for
“women,” she said.
She reports club
activities, writes all
articles involving additional activities, such
as the Senior Citizens
Michelle Goosby
appreciation Luncheon
and scholarship awards. as a member of the
club, she is also involved in the annual
Black history Banquet.
LeAnn Judah was asked to serve on
the alabama holocaust Commission’s
LeAnn Judah
Katie O’Neal
grant committee,
which is charged with
reviewing grant proposals and making
recommendations to
the Commission.
Katie O’Neal, history and sociology
faculty, was invited to
join the Study Club of
andalusia, oriented in
1913 primarily to
sponsor a movement
to establish a library
for the citizens of
andalusia.
the Club membership joined the
Federated Clubs for
Women in 1914.
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LBWCC, CARCAM partner for education
industrial Development
LBWCC is now parttraining (aiDt), an
nered with the
industry leader in educaConsortium for alabama
tion for start-up compaRegional Center for
nies, and the alabama
automotive
technology network,
Manufacturing (CaRwhich addresses the
CaM).
ongoing education needs
CaRCaM is one of
of alabama’s compa42 regional national
nies.
Science Foundation
the mission of CaRadvanced technological
CaM, according to careducation (ate) Centers
cam.org, is to respond to
and offers an outreach
rapid advanced manufacmodel beginning in the
turing sector growth by
secondary education sysestablishing and impletem to attract, enroll, and Caitlyn Cline, reporter with WAKA-TV News in Montgomery, left, interviewed Allen
Teel about the new partnership.
menting methods to
graduate a diverse popudevelop a highly-skilled,
lation of students in manenergy efficiency,” he said. “it
technicians within the state of
diverse technical workforce and
ufacturing careers, said allen
alabama.”
gives us a wider platform in
provide state-of-the-art profesteel, advanced Manufacturing
CaRCaM engages with
which to network and provides
sional development.
Division chair.
other partnerships to share best
opportunities for experienced
“We are pleased to be one of
“this partnership developed
practices and advance automofaculty to work with regional
15 alabama community colleges
through LBW’s award of the
industry partners in recruiting
tive education in other regions. involved with the CaRCaM
national Science Foundation
and educating highly-skilled
it works with the alabama
network,” said teel.
grant to educate technicians in
Nolen trains for student ‘coaching’ t Advising skit makes point
Kelley Nolen,
right with people, not
Student Support
just what was wrong
Services campus coorwith them.
dinator in andalusia,
according to the
recently completed
Gallup website,
“accelerated
“People who focus
Strengths Coaching,”
on their strengths
presented by the
every day are six
Gallup organization.
times more likely to
“i am excited to
be engaged in their
Kelley Nolen
work with students to
jobs. they are more
help them realize their full
productive, too, both individualpotential,” she said.
ly and in teams. and they are
During the intensive, weekmore than three times as likely
long training, nolen received
to say they have an excellent
information on how to coach
quality of life.”
individuals to better utilize their
Student Support Services partop five talents as identified by
ticipants started taking the
the Gallup StrengthsFinder
StrengthsFinder assessment in
online assessment. the concept
the fall. through this training,
of studying talents and strengths
nolen now has the knowledge to
was pioneered by Dr. Donald O. coach them on turning their talClifton, a psychologist who
ents into strengths, both in acadecided to look at what was
demic and career settings.
Members of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee
made a presentation during the Spring college-wide meeting.
The “First Year Experience” QEP project includes changes to
the advising process and members presented a skit to highlight the differences “before” and “after” implementation of
changes. Pictured are Kelly Wilson, mathematics faculty, and
Tanner Jackson, English faculty, portraying an advisor and
student.
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NEw EMpLOyEES
Johnny (J.L.) wallace is the new
industrial Systems faculty within the
industrial
electronics
program.
he previously served as
laboratory
facilitator in
the program,
and now fills
the grant-funded, temporary
position.
Johnny Wallace
he earned an
associate in applied Science degree in
industrial electronics from LBWCC
and worked more than 19 years in the
field.
Amy Glisson is a new faculty member in the nursing division.
She earned
a Master of
Science
Degree in
nursing from
the University
of South
alabama, and
a Bachelor
Degree in
Amy Glisson
nursing from
troy State University.
She has multiple years experience
working as a registered nurse, including
school nurse with Covington County
Tiffany Bradshaw is working as
administrative
assistant for the
title iii grant.
She is a
graduate of
elba high
School and
attended both
LBWCC and
enterprise State
Community
College where
Tiffany Bradshaw
she obtained an
associate in applied Science Degree in
Business administration-accounting.
her background includes administrative/ clerical experience where she
operated various computer programs.
Two assume
additional work
John Bess,
computer science/economics faculty, is
now also serving as coordinator for distance education.
in this new
John Bess
role, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of
distance education.
Maria
Thigpen,
social science
faulty, has
accepted an
additional role
as Business,
it, and Social
Science
Division chair.
Maria Thigpen
She is now
responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the
Division.
BABy FAcES
Congratulations to Tori Norris,
Greenville
Campus coordinator for
Student Support
Services, on the
birth of her son,
Braden Heath
Norris, on Dec.
19, 2016. he weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs.
and measured 21.5 inches long.
Congratulations to Dr. Jim
Krudop,
LBWCC vice
president and
Greenville
Campus director, on the birth
of his grandson,
Oliver
Johnson Swecker, on Feb. 6, 2017.
he weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 22 inches long.
Eric Lidh
‘Lifetime Achievement’
eric Lidh, speech and drama instructor, received a
Lifetime achievement award from the andalusia Junior
Woman’s Club.
Lidh has taught speech and theater classes since 1978.
he officially retired in 2007, but continues to teach speech
and theater appreciation, and to direct the annual student
travel show with live performances in area schools. it is
estimated that, under his direction, the show has been
enjoyed by more than 200,000 school-age children.
Since the Martha & Solon Dixon theatre for the
Performing arts opened, Lidh has directed more than 22
major productions.
each year, he is Drosselmeyer, the mysterious godfather who arrives to a Christmas eve party and brings gifts
for all the children, in the andalusia Ballet’s annual performance of “the nutcracker.”
he also works with young women to prepare for the
interview and extemporaneous speaking in the Covington
County Distinguished young Woman program.
t 2017 Cook-Off Winners
Paula Williamson, left, accounts payable clerk, won “Best
Chili” and “People’s Choice” for her White Chicken Chili,
and Katie O’Neal, history/sociology faculty, won “Best
Soup” for her Brunswick Stew in the PTK Alpha Beta Eta
Chapter’s fundraising event during Spirit Week.
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Community activity high for employees
LBWCC’s 2014-2019
Strategic Plan encourages
employees to be involved in
their community.
Goal 5.4 Foster individual
relationships for sustainable
community building, to
include volunteerism, participation in local projects, and
membership in service
organizations.
Several LBWCC employees
participate in volunteer activities, such as local community
projects and membership in
service organizations.
the following individuals
submitted information about
their volunteer work:
Donna Bass – andalusia
Civitan Club holiday halfmarathon and 5K, Cash for
College, alabama association
of Student Financial aid
administrators public relations
chair, Student veterans and
Military association co-sponsor
(veterans Day program and 5K
fun run/walk)
Randi Bozeman –
Covington County Relay for
Life Committee, alabama
association of Student
Financial aid administrators
archives chair and policies and
procedures committee co-chair,
Cash for College
Janette carroll – Rotary
Club of andalusia, First Baptist
Church of andalusia Sunday
school preschool coordinator
Diaon cook – andalusia
Ballet association Board of
Directors, andalusia health
Services Board of Directors,
Covington arts Council, Delta
Kappa Gamma, inter Se Club,
Community Christmas, 2018
Congregational Song
Conference Planning
Committee
Mary cross – the Big
event, painted the home of hurricane victim in Louisiana,
working with an economically
depressed neighborhood in providing weekly meals for children and a safe place to learn
and play
Dr. Arlene Davis –
Greenville Rotary Club, Phi
theta Kappa Beta Pi nu
Chapter advisor, Council for
alabama Resource
Development president-elect,
Council for advancement and
Support education
Danita Day – Food drives,
Community Christmas,
Campus Civitan coat drive,
Bethel Baptist Church Shoebox
Ministry
Susan Evans – the Big
event
Jennifer Hall – Coterie
Club of andalusia president,
andalusia Civitan
Beth Harold – Coterie Club
of andalusia
Steve Helms – habitat for
humanity
Dr. Steve Hubbard national Council of teachers of
english (nCte) Liaison for the
association of College english
teachers of alabama (aCeta)
and member of the aCeta
steering committee, First
Presbyterian Church of
andalusia Board of Deacons,
Deacons’ “Love thy neighbor”
breakfasts, and Lower alabama
arts Coalition Board of
Directors and parliamentarian.
Jimmy Hutto – Covington
County Sheriff’s Posse treasurer
LeAnn Judah – Camellia
City Civitans, Southside Baptist
Church children’s committee
and young adult Sunday school
teacher, alabama holocaust
Commission
Dr. Jim Krudop –
andalusia high School
Scholarship Foundation inc.,
Greenville area Chamber of
Commerce Foundation vice
president, Rotary Club of
Greenville, andalusia health
Services inc. Board of
Directors, easter Seals Board
of Directors, and andalusia
First Baptist Church Board of
Deacons
Renée LeMaire – the Big
event, Cooper’s Smile
Foundation “Random acts of
Kindness”
Dr. Shannon Levitzke –
andalusia Civitan Club,
Coterie Club of andalusia vice
president
peggy Linton – Pilot Club
of andalusia
Richard Mccuistian –
Sunday School teacher at
Kelley Place Retirement home
in enterprise
Kelley Nolen – Civitan
Club vice president, Coterie
Club immediate past president,
Southside Baptist Church nursery, kids’ church, sound booth
Tori Norris – Distinguished
young Women of Butler
County, Rotary Club of
Greenville president-elect
Katie O’Neal – andalusia
City Schools Foundation Board
of Directors, andalusia health
Women’s advisory Board of
Directors, andalusia Study
Club, Covington historical
Society member, Luncheon
Pilot Club key note speaker,
First United Methodist Church
Sunday school teacher and pastor parish relations committee
Lisa patterson – Luncheon
Pilot Club of andalusia, Pilot
international leadership coordinator
Dr. Herb Riedel –
andalusia Chamber Music
Society, Opp Rotary Club,
Student Military and veterans
association 5K Fun Run, the
Big event
Denise Sauls – american
Cancer Society Breast Cancer
awareness, elba Chamber of
Commerce, taylor Mill Oaks
assisted Living Sunday school
teacher, elba high School
advisory council for credentialing
Shannan Spurlin – Opp
Khelpanan Society, First
Baptist Church of Opp’s
Sunday School teacher, media
team, vacation Bible School,
and Dnow host home
Sharon Stricklin –
Crenshaw County volunteer
Fire Department annual rodeo
Maria Thigpen – Rotary
Club of andalusia, Lower
alabama arts Coalition,
andalusia Study Club
Brandon ware – habitat
for humanity
Mollie waters – Greenville
Community theatre past-president, Fort Dale Cemetery
association secretary/treasurer,
Camellia City Civitan Club,
Butler County historical
Society, Butler County humane
Society
Kristy white – habitat for
humanity, Campus Civitan,
Covington arts Council Board
of Directors, Community
Christmas Board of Directors,
Covington historical Society,
aPPLe program library initiative, “Our Story, Our Song
hymn Festival” grant advisory
staff, Living history 6th grade
honors students mentor, and St.
Mary’s episcopal Church activities including Rice and Beans
Ministry, Mardi Gras 5K,
Rummage Sale, and Sunday
school.
chuck white – habitat for
humanity
Tina wicker – Student
veterans and Military
association co-sponsor,
veterans’ Day Program, SvMa
5K Color Run, Cash for
College, Covington Cowgirls
Drill team assistant director,
Community Christmas in Opp
March 2017, Page 8
the SaintS ExprEss
FOUnDatiOn neWS
Foundation brings ‘Eagles’ tribute band
LBWCC Foundation proudly presents 7 Bridges, the
Ultimate EAGLEs Experience
– a stunningly accurate tribute
to the music of the eagles, for
a one-night performance in
andalusia on May 5, 2017.
“We are thrilled to bring
this band back to andalusia,”
said Debbie Marcum,
Foundation president. “they
were here a couple of years
ago with the Covington arts
Council and played to a
packed house. if you saw them
then, you know how good they
are and you’ll want to hear
them again. if you didn’t see
them, now is your chance.”
named the “best eagles
tribute on earth” by rolling
stone Magazine, 7 Bridges –
the Ultimate eagles
experience offers an authentic
recreation of an eagles concert
from start to finish, she said.
their performance covers
some of the eagles’ greatest
hits, from “take it easy” to
“hotel California.”
“Weather permitting, we
plan to hold the event on the
lawn of Springdale in
andalusia. in case of rain, the
concert will be moved to the
Dixon theater for the
Performing arts at LBWCC.”
every show features one
brilliant hit single after another, offering a perfect blend of
songs to capture all levels of
eagles fans, she said.
“they combine incredible
musicianship, vocal precision
and a stage presence that has
gained them national acclaim,”
said Marcum. each band
member reflects the talents and
vocals of the original eagles
group, which was inducted
into the Rock and Roll hall of
Fame in 1998, she said.
the band features Jason
Manning as Glenn Frey, Keith
7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience
May 5, 2017, 7:00 p.m., grounds of Springdale estate*
tickets $15 in advance, $20 at gate
*In case of inclement weather, the performance moves to the Martha & solon Dixon Theater for
the performing Arts (Only advance ticket holders will be permitted entry if moved to Theater.)
thoma as Don henley, Bryan
Graves as Randy Meisner and
timothy B. Schmit, Rob
evans as Joe Walsh, Blake
hall as Don Felder, and
vernon Roop as Joe vitale.
“these songs are well
known by fans spanning generations. When this band previously performed in
andalusia, the crowd included
all ages, grandparents through
young adults, all enthusiastically enjoying the performance,” said Marcum. “By pro-
viding an outdoor setting, it
will have more of a concert
atmosphere and accommodate
even more people. Coolers
will not be allowed on the
grounds, though.”
a limited number of tickets
are available at a cost of $15
each, she said.
“ticket holders will be
guaranteed a seat in the theater
if it has to be moved indoors
due to rain. Once the capacity
of the theater is sold, entry
will be $20 each on the night
of the performance.”
tickets are available in
andalusia and Opp at the
chambers of commerce,
Southern independent Bank,
CCB Community Bank, and
LBW Community College.
they will also be available at
andalusia Manor.
“We hope this year’s
fundraising event is one of the
most successful to date,” said
Marcum.
For more information, call
Lisa Patterson at ext. 2293.