he aintS xprEss Thet Employee Newsletter of Lurleen S B. Wallace Community College E 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 texas- Mexico 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 fol- lowed and documented by Rex Jones of the southern Documentary project at Ole Miss. after a one-month author-in- residence position at the escape Mark Hainds is pictured on the second leg of his boarder walk, completing 300 miles last December. to Create Foundation in Seaside, Florida, roughing out a manu- done with me! Mexico Border. owe them a huge debt of grati- script with the working title, i re-engaged my endurance this trek has been complicat- tude, a debt that i intend to pay Border Walk, i returned to training, hiking weekends and ed, challenging, and dangerous. with upcoming books about the andalusia and started working at evenings through 2016. But more than anything, it has trek, which should provide a fas- LBW as the Forest technology Returning to el Paso on the been a rewarding experience of a cinating and honest portrayal of instructor in august, 2015. two-year anniversary of the lifetime. life and the environment along in 2016, La Frontera, Rex’s completion of my texas- i have to survive, finish the the US-Mexico border. film about my walk, played on Mexico walk. walk, and tell the story of the For those with interest, maps PBS stations across the country. On Dec. 21, 2016, i started people who live there. it has and hundreds of trek photos are i continued to work on Border west from international Mile been the kindness of strangers, posted on my Facebook author Walk, and i decided that i wasn’t Marker #1, walking through with the support of friends, fami- page “Mark J. hainds”, and done with the border. Or maybe new Mexico and into southeast- ly, and coworkers that has occasional updates at the opposite, the border wasn’t ern , covering another allowed me to make it this far. i www.sweetbill.com. three-hundred miles over the Christmas holidays. this spring break, i fly back Inside tuscon, to start where i left off this issue... near Sonoita, arizona. the next President’s Message 2 portion of the trek leads through nogales, into remote, mountain- Remembering Glen Wood 2 ous terrain, that passes through Upcoming Events 3 the ghost town of Ruby. i have completed 1,300 of Employee Recognitions 4 my 2,000-mile route, with an Vounteer Activities 7 end goal of the Pacific Ocean this coming Christmas. Should i LBWCC Foundation Event 8 make it, i will be the first person Hainds started his epic walk in 2014 (shown in gray) covering to have walked the entire US- 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. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 2 PReSiDent’S MeSSaGe

hancellor Mark of May and have the opportu- nance that will give our heinrich recently nity to send in a Focused System the same status as each Cannounced his plans to retire Report responding to any of the state universities. effective april 1, 2017. questions or concerns from the Students and faculty will he has had a very difficult off-site committee. soon enjoy spring break—a time recovering from a severe Dr. hardt will return with much needed opportunity to case of shingles, resulting in the on-site committee during not only rest, but to catch up serious nerve damage to his the first week of October. the on work and studies in prepa- face, head, and eye. Despite SaCSCOC board will make ration for the end of the many hours of intense medical its decision on continued semester. the month of april treatment, his timetable for accreditation at its June 2018 will pass quickly, as it is recovery remains unclear. meeting. packed with College activities he stated that he felt it was Please mark your calendars and end-of-semester activities. time for the Board to choose Dr. Herbert H.J. Riedel for Community College Day in i am very pleased to its next chancellor so the sys- LBWCC President Montgomery, which will be on announce that our U.S. tem can move forward. Mr. thursday, april 6, this year. Representative, Martha Roby, Jimmy Baker will continue to just as importantly, we We will again take 100 faculty, will be the commencement serve as acting Chancellor received encouragement that staff, and students to highlight speaker on Friday, May 12. until a new chancellor has we are on the right track with the programs and activities of this will add to an already been selected by the Board of both the Compliance our award-winning college. very memorable day for our trustees. Certification and the QeP. Our legislative agenda this graduates and their families. For me, it was an honor to We will receive a formal year includes a request for Many thanks for all the serve with Dr. heinrich. the response from the off-site much-needed capital funding, good work you do every day job of Chancellor is a difficult review committee by the end as well as a change in gover- on behalf of our students. one in our System. this indi- vidual must provide leadership and move the System forward, while balancing demands of board members, legislators, the In memory of Glen Wood governor, and the public. in addition, the Chancellor “the College mourns the manages and supervises the loss of Glen Wood, beloved System Office staff, adminis- colleague and family man,” ters budgets, and oversees the said LBWCC President Dr. leadership of all the college herb Riedel. presidents in the system. he Wood, who died Feb. 19, was faced with a number of 2017, was a member of the difficult decisions, which he LBWCC family since May 2006 had the fortitude to carry out. and worked as a carpenter in the Dr. heinrich was able to maintenance department. bring about the transition to a “Glen was always upbeat, new Board of trustees. he eager to help and go the extra had some success advocating mile,” said Riedel. “he worked on each of our for our budget, particularly campuses and will be greatly missed. Our with regard to funding for thoughts and prayers are with his family.” career/technical dual enroll- he made a lasting impression with the ment and the first cost-of-liv- LBW family. he was selected in 2011 as ing increase in nine years. LBWCC’s Outstanding Support Staff and rec- Dr. heinrich was always ognized during the annual Chancellor’s award most complimentary of LBW ceremony. and supportive of me as presi- “‘Pop’ was a great asset to LBWCC from Glen Wood carpenter to craftsman to chef to Santa Claus,” dent. 1956-2017 Many thanks to all of you said tim Jones, director of college facilities and who participated in the recent maintenance. “Many times his days were ham- Jessica (hunter) Boutwell; mother, Margene visit of SaCSCOC vice presi- pered by my short-notice requests that he Wood; brother, Wayne Wood; sisters and dent, Dr. John hardt. this was always completed. he was my friend. he will brothers-in-law, Linda (Bookie) Meeks and a successful visit. We gained be missed tremendously by the College family.” Glenda (Junior) anderson; grandchildren, valuable feedback on how to Wood is survived by his wife, Rhonda Madison Wood and addalyn Boutwell. he strengthen our already good adams Wood; son and daughter-in-law, Justin was preceded in death by his father, ellis Compliance Certification, but (Dottie) Wood; daughter and son-in-law, hubert Wood. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 3 eventS SkillsUSA fishing tourney is March 23 the 2017 SkillsUSa fish- the compe- ing tournament will take place tition pro- from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on vides experi- March 23 at the campus pond ence in lead- in Opp. Concessions will be ership, team- available throughout the day. work, citizenship, this annual fundraising and character event is held to support stu- development. dents participating in local, entry fee is Students are pictured under the LBWCC tent at the 2016 event. state, and national competi- $5 for students and $10 for all The gathering of students and staff make an impressive crowd tion. others. Register in advance or on the lawn of the Capitol. LBWCC students have on site the day of the event. achieved wins at all these lev- Prizes include $75 for the els, shining a bright spotlight largest fish, $25 for the small- ACCS Day April 6 each time on the College, fac- est fish. all fish must be kept Plans are underway to again students educated in the system. ulty, and the quality of educa- alive for prize consideration. be part of the annual alabama Legislators often mingle with tion received to prepare them Fees and a signed release Community College Day in the crowd during the event, for this type of competition. must be submitted by each Montgomery on april 6, 2017. hearing first-hand how impor- SkillsUSa is a national person fishing. Minors under each community college in tant local colleges are to organization for secondary and age 16 must fish with an adult. the system brings approximately alabamians. post-secondary students no boats are allowed in the 100 students and staff to the Diaon Cook, director of stu- preparing for careers in techni- pond. grounds next to the state capitol dent activities and cultural cal, skilled and service occu- For more information, con- in a show of unity and to diversity, is organizing pations, including healthcare tact Denise Sauls at extension demonstrate the high number of LBWCC’s group. occupations. 5328. ‘The Big Event’ 2017 is set for April 8 LBW Community College “Participating in ‘the Big is again sponsoring “the Big event’ is a great opportunity event,” a half day of service for students to learn selfless projects for area residents, on service and area residents to april 8, 2017, in andalusia, as get work done around their a way for students to say homes,” said Jessie. “thank you” for the support “it’s not about how many from the community. jobs are completed or how “We had a great success many students participate, but last year and were able to help rather fosters interaction some individuals and business- between students and residents es with various projects,” said and builds unity throughout LBWCC Dean of Student the community.” affairs Jason Jessie. the Big event was created During “the Big event,” in 1982 by the Student students, faculty, and staff Government association at show their gratitude to the texas a&M University, and community by completing var- has grown across the nation to ious tasks at area businesses, include 73 events at colleges schools, churches or residents’ and universities. this marks Susan Evans, learning resources assistant, was among those homes, such as raking leaves, the second year of LBWCC’s who volunteered during the first event held in 2016. moving dirt, washing win- participation. dows, cleaning gutters, paint- “as far as we know, LBW this worthwhile project.” unteer, contact Diaon Cook ing, and other types of activi- is the first community college For faculty and staff inter- and complete the volunteer ties that residents need. in alabama to get involved in ested in participating as a vol- application Form. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 4 eMPLOyee ReCOGnitiOn

Bass credited for HR audit Hubbard talks ‘advocacy’ Ashley Bass, pares applicant files human resources offi- within a search and the Dr. Steve Hubbard, mostly on K-12 and on com- cer, is credited for an search committee’s english faculty, participated in munity colleges. he argued outstanding audit with work to ensure no the 106th annual fall conven- that corporate models, current- no findings or recom- issues of discrimina- tion of the ly favored in mendations by the tion occurred, and national alabama, Uniform Guidelines reviews the personnel Council of work against Compliance Review files of those hired to teachers of helping stu- for 2015 and 2016. ensure the employment english (nCte) dents to learn “that was during offer matches the with “the Faces to think for the time i was gone” Ashley Bass information from the of advocacy” themselves working on-loan at the System search file, and the required fed- as the theme. and to be fully office, said Peige Josey, hR eral and state reporting is com- he led a participating director. “these results are a tes- pleted timely and accurately.” concurrent ses- members of a tament to ashley’s work, knowl- the auditor also verifies that sion titled “a democracy. edge, and dedication. it’s one background checks were con- Funny thing he suggested thing to have a great audit, but to ducted and that the president is happened on connections have accomplished it with no meeting at least annually with the the Way to between the assistance and to keep up with all external Diversity Leaders atlanta, or Finding Our Way as alabama experience of recent the other responsibilities of the Committee. english teachers to Public years and a push at the national office is a feat that deserves Bass is also serving a second advocacy.” level to support vouchers and recognition.” term as Member-at-Large on the he argued that, although private schools. he talked the audit reviews every executive Board of the alabama most english teachers would some about his limited experi- aspect of the College’s compli- Community College System prefer not to get involved in ence in public advocacy for K- ance with the Uniform human Resources Management politics, threats to public edu- 12 public education and com- Guidelines, which is the recruit- association. cation in general and to the munity colleges. ment and selection process for all in addition, she now serves as humanities in particular have Finally, he provided two full-time, non-temporary posi- editor of Discover Diversity, a made political advocacy neces- working bibliographies of tions, all transfers, and all reor- new monthly e-newsletter for sary. resources: one on public edu- ganizations, she said. employees. the newsletter by the he provided a history from cation in general and the “the auditor examines every human Resources Department the 1960s forward of the con- impact of political decisions step of the search process and brings awareness to diversity nections between politics and on it and the other on support documentation, com- issues, events, and opportunities. education in alabama, focusing alabama in particular. employees involved in various groups, organizations Dr. Arlene Davis, ber of the alabama State Farm Service grant committee, history and psychology agency committee. which is charged with faculty and coordinator Michelle Goosby, mathematics faculty, is reviewing grant pro- of international and serving as reporter for Club yesepoch inc., a posals and making special projects, is charitable, nonprofit recommendations to president-elect of the civic organization in the Commission. Faculty Senate and enterprise. yesepoch is Katie O’Neal, his- Council of alabama an african word for tory and sociology Resource “women,” she said. faculty, was invited to Development. Dr. Arlene Davis She reports club LeAnn Judah join the Study Club of Laura Elliott, activities, writes all andalusia, oriented in Luverne Center direc- articles involving addi- 1913 primarily to tor and community tional activities, such sponsor a movement education coordinator, as the Senior Citizens to establish a library was re-elected as appreciation Luncheon Michelle Goosby for the citizens of Mayor Pro tem of the and scholarship awards. as a member of the andalusia. Petrey town Council, club, she is also involved in the annual the Club member- and re-appointed to the Black history Banquet. ship joined the U.S. Dept. of LeAnn Judah was asked to serve on Federated Clubs for agriculture as a mem- Laura Elliott the alabama holocaust Commission’s Katie O’Neal Women in 1914. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 5 eMPLOyee ReCOGnitiOn LBWCC, CARCAM partner for education

LBWCC is now part- industrial Development nered with the training (aiDt), an Consortium for alabama industry leader in educa- Regional Center for tion for start-up compa- automotive nies, and the alabama Manufacturing (CaR- technology network, CaM). which addresses the CaRCaM is one of ongoing education needs 42 regional national of alabama’s compa- Science Foundation nies. advanced technological the mission of CaR- education (ate) Centers CaM, according to car- and offers an outreach cam.org, is to respond to model beginning in the rapid advanced manufac- secondary education sys- turing sector growth by tem to attract, enroll, and Caitlyn Cline, reporter with WAKA-TV News in Montgomery, left, interviewed Allen establishing and imple- graduate a diverse popu- Teel about the new partnership. menting methods to lation of students in man- develop a highly-skilled, ufacturing careers, said allen energy efficiency,” he said. “it technicians within the state of diverse technical workforce and teel, advanced Manufacturing gives us a wider platform in alabama.” provide state-of-the-art profes- Division chair. which to network and provides CaRCaM engages with sional development. “this partnership developed opportunities for experienced other partnerships to share best “We are pleased to be one of through LBW’s award of the faculty to work with regional practices and advance automo- 15 alabama community colleges national Science Foundation industry partners in recruiting tive education in other regions. involved with the CaRCaM grant to educate technicians in and educating highly-skilled it works with the alabama network,” said teel.

Nolen trains for student ‘coaching’ t Advising skit makes point Kelley Nolen, right with people, not Student Support just what was wrong Services campus coor- with 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 work with students to Kelley Nolen jobs. they are more help them realize their full productive, too, both individual- potential,” she said. ly and in teams. and they are During the intensive, week- more 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 par- Members of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee top five talents as identified by ticipants started taking the made a presentation during the Spring college-wide meeting. the Gallup StrengthsFinder StrengthsFinder assessment in The “First Year Experience” QEP project includes changes to online assessment. the concept the fall. through this training, the advising process and members presented a skit to high- of studying talents and strengths nolen now has the knowledge to light the differences “before” and “after” implementation of was pioneered by Dr. Donald O. coach them on turning their tal- changes. Pictured are Kelly Wilson, mathematics faculty, and Clifton, a psychologist who ents into strengths, both in aca- Tanner Jackson, English faculty, portraying an advisor and decided to look at what was demic and career settings. student. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 6

eMPLOyee ReCOGnitiOn NEw EMpLOyEES Two assume Johnny (J.L.) wallace is the new additional work industrial Systems faculty within the industrial John Bess, electronics computer sci- program. ence/econom- he previ- ics faculty, is ously served as now also serv- laboratory ing as coordi- facilitator in nator for dis- the program, tance educa- and now fills tion. the grant-fund- in this new John Bess Eric Lidh ed, temporary role, he is respon- sible for the day-to-day operations of position. Johnny Wallace ‘Lifetime Achievement’ he earned an distance education. associate in applied Science degree in Maria eric Lidh, speech and drama instructor, received a industrial electronics from LBWCC Thigpen, Lifetime achievement award from the andalusia Junior and worked more than 19 years in the social science Woman’s Club. field. faulty, has Lidh has taught speech and theater classes since 1978. Amy Glisson is a new faculty mem- accepted an he officially retired in 2007, but continues to teach speech ber in the nurs- additional role and theater appreciation, and to direct the annual student ing division. as Business, travel show with live performances in area schools. it is it, and Social She earned estimated that, under his direction, the show has been Science a Master of enjoyed by more than 200,000 school-age children. Science Division chair. Maria Thigpen Since the Martha & Solon Dixon theatre for the Degree in She is now nursing from responsible for managing and direct- Performing arts opened, Lidh has directed more than 22 the University ing the day-to-day operations of the major productions. of South Division. each year, he is Drosselmeyer, the mysterious godfa- alabama, and ther who arrives to a Christmas eve party and brings gifts a Bachelor for all the children, in the andalusia Ballet’s annual per- Degree in Amy Glisson BABy FAcES formance of “the nutcracker.” nursing from Congratulations to Tori Norris, he also works with young women to prepare for the troy State University. Greenville interview and extemporaneous speaking in the Covington She has multiple years experience Campus coordi- County Distinguished young Woman program. working as a registered nurse, including nator for school nurse with Covington County Student Support Tiffany Bradshaw is working as Services, on the t 2017 Cook-Off Winners administrative birth of her son, assistant for the Braden Heath title iii grant. Norris, on Dec. She is a 19, 2016. he weighed 9 lbs. 5 ozs. graduate of and measured 21.5 inches long. elba high School and Congratulations to Dr. Jim attended both Krudop, LBWCC and LBWCC vice enterprise State president and Community Greenville Campus direc- College where Tiffany Bradshaw she obtained an tor, on the birth of his grandson, associate in applied Science Degree in Paula Williamson, left, accounts payable clerk, won “Best Oliver Business administration-accounting. Chili” and “People’s Choice” for her White Chicken Chili, Johnson Swecker, on Feb. 6, 2017. her background includes adminis- and Katie O’Neal, history/sociology faculty, won “Best he weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and meas- trative/ clerical experience where she Soup” for her Brunswick Stew in the PTK Alpha Beta Eta ured 22 inches long. operated various computer programs. Chapter’s fundraising event during Spirit Week. the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 7

eMPLOyee ReCOGnitiOn Community activity high for employees LBWCC’s 2014-2019 working with an economically president, Rotary Club of Commerce, taylor Mill Oaks Strategic Plan encourages depressed neighborhood in pro- Greenville, andalusia health assisted Living Sunday school employees to be involved in viding weekly meals for chil- Services inc. Board of teacher, elba high School their community. dren and a safe place to learn Directors, easter Seals Board advisory council for creden- Goal 5.4 Foster individual and play of Directors, and andalusia tialing relationships for sustainable Dr. Arlene Davis – First Baptist Church Board of Shannan Spurlin – Opp community building, to Greenville Rotary Club, Phi Deacons Khelpanan Society, First include volunteerism, partic- theta Kappa Beta Pi nu Renée LeMaire – the Big Baptist Church of Opp’s ipation in local projects, and Chapter advisor, Council for event, Cooper’s Smile Sunday School teacher, media membership in service alabama Resource Foundation “Random acts of team, vacation Bible School, organizations. Development president-elect, Kindness” and Dnow host home Several LBWCC employees Council for advancement and Dr. Shannon Levitzke – Sharon Stricklin – participate in volunteer activi- Support education andalusia Civitan Club, Crenshaw County volunteer ties, such as local community Danita Day – Food drives, Coterie Club of andalusia vice Fire Department annual rodeo projects and membership in Community Christmas, president Maria Thigpen – Rotary service organizations. Campus Civitan coat drive, peggy Linton – Pilot Club Club of andalusia, Lower the following individuals Bethel Baptist Church Shoebox of andalusia alabama arts Coalition, submitted information about Ministry Richard Mccuistian – andalusia Study Club their volunteer work: Susan Evans – the Big Sunday School teacher at Brandon ware – habitat Donna Bass – andalusia event Kelley Place Retirement home for humanity Civitan Club holiday half- Jennifer Hall – Coterie in enterprise Mollie waters – Greenville marathon and 5K, Cash for Club of andalusia president, Kelley Nolen – Civitan Community theatre past-presi- College, alabama association andalusia Civitan Club vice president, Coterie dent, Fort Dale Cemetery of Student Financial aid Beth Harold – Coterie Club Club immediate past president, association secretary/treasurer, administrators public relations of andalusia Southside Baptist Church nurs- Camellia City Civitan Club, chair, Student veterans and Steve Helms – habitat for ery, kids’ church, sound booth Butler County historical Military association co-sponsor humanity Tori Norris – Distinguished Society, Butler County humane (veterans Day program and 5K Dr. Steve Hubbard - young Women of Butler Society fun run/walk) national Council of teachers of County, Rotary Club of Kristy white – habitat for Randi Bozeman – english (nCte) Liaison for the Greenville president-elect humanity, Campus Civitan, Covington County Relay for association of College english Katie O’Neal – andalusia Covington arts Council Board Life Committee, alabama teachers of alabama (aCeta) City Schools Foundation Board of Directors, Community association of Student and member of the aCeta of Directors, andalusia health Christmas Board of Directors, Financial aid administrators steering committee, First Women’s advisory Board of Covington historical Society, archives chair and policies and Presbyterian Church of Directors, andalusia Study aPPLe program library initia- procedures committee co-chair, andalusia Board of Deacons, Club, Covington historical tive, “Our Story, Our Song Cash for College Deacons’ “Love thy neighbor” Society member, Luncheon hymn Festival” grant advisory Janette carroll – Rotary breakfasts, and Lower alabama Pilot Club key note speaker, staff, Living history 6th grade Club of andalusia, First Baptist arts Coalition Board of First United Methodist Church honors students mentor, and St. Church of andalusia Sunday Directors and parliamentarian. Sunday school teacher and pas- Mary’s episcopal Church activ- school preschool coordinator Jimmy Hutto – Covington tor parish relations committee ities including Rice and Beans Diaon cook – andalusia County Sheriff’s Posse treasur- Lisa patterson – Luncheon Ministry, Mardi Gras 5K, Ballet association Board of er Pilot Club of andalusia, Pilot Rummage Sale, and Sunday Directors, andalusia health LeAnn Judah – Camellia international leadership coordi- school. Services Board of Directors, City Civitans, Southside Baptist nator chuck white – habitat for Covington arts Council, Delta Church children’s committee Dr. Herb Riedel – humanity Kappa Gamma, inter Se Club, and young adult Sunday school andalusia Chamber Music Tina wicker – Student Community Christmas, 2018 teacher, alabama holocaust Society, Opp Rotary Club, veterans and Military Congregational Song Commission Student Military and veterans association co-sponsor, Conference Planning Dr. Jim Krudop – association 5K Fun Run, the veterans’ Day Program, SvMa Committee andalusia high School Big event 5K Color Run, Cash for Mary cross – the Big Scholarship Foundation inc., Denise Sauls – american College, Covington Cowgirls event, painted the home of hur- Greenville area Chamber of Cancer Society Breast Cancer Drill team assistant director, ricane victim in Louisiana, Commerce Foundation vice awareness, elba Chamber of Community Christmas in Opp the SaintS ExprEss March 2017, Page 8

FOUnDatiOn neWS Foundation brings ‘’ tribute band LBWCC Foundation proud- ly 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 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 “” to “.” “Weather permitting, we plan to hold the event on the 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience lawn of Springdale in andalusia. in case of rain, the May 5, 2017, 7:00 p.m., grounds of Springdale estate* concert will be moved to the Dixon theater for the tickets $15 in advance, $20 at gate Performing arts at LBWCC.” *In case of inclement weather, the performance moves to the Martha & solon Dixon Theater for every show features one the performing Arts (Only advance ticket holders will be permitted entry if moved to Theater.) brilliant hit single after anoth- er, offering a perfect blend of thoma as , Bryan viding an outdoor setting, it of the performance.” songs to capture all levels of Graves as and will have more of a concert tickets are available in eagles fans, she said. timothy B. Schmit, Rob atmosphere and accommodate andalusia and Opp at the “they combine incredible evans as , Blake even more people. Coolers chambers of commerce, musicianship, vocal precision hall as , and will not be allowed on the Southern independent Bank, and a stage presence that has vernon Roop as . grounds, though.” CCB Community Bank, and gained them national acclaim,” “these songs are well a limited number of tickets LBW Community College. said Marcum. each band known by fans spanning gen- are available at a cost of $15 they will also be available at member reflects the talents and erations. When this band pre- each, she said. andalusia Manor. vocals of the original eagles viously performed in “ticket holders will be “We hope this year’s group, which was inducted andalusia, the crowd included guaranteed a seat in the theater fundraising event is one of the into the Rock and Roll hall of all ages, grandparents through if it has to be moved indoors most successful to date,” said Fame in 1998, she said. young adults, all enthusiasti- due to rain. Once the capacity Marcum. the band features Jason cally enjoying the perform- of the theater is sold, entry For more information, call Manning as , Keith ance,” said Marcum. “By pro- will be $20 each on the night Lisa Patterson at ext. 2293.