Calhoun Students, Faculty Member and President Receive National Recognition

April 30, 2014

Calhoun Students, Faculty Member and President Receive National Recognition

Students honored among nation's top two-year college students as Coca-Cola Scholars

Calhoun Community College students Savannah McCullough, Tiffany Merryman, and Andrew Jordan were recently named 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholars. McCullough was selected as a 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar, receiving a $1500 scholarship and special gold medallion. Merryman and Jordan were both selected as Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholars, with each receiving a $1000 scholarship and bronze medallion.

Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars nationally, and providing nearly $187,500 in annual scholarships. Students namedCoca-Cola scholars were selected from the more than 1,700 applications submitted this year. Funding for the scholarships is provided by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.

McCullough is a Mathematics major from Madison, Alabama, with a 4.0 GPA.  She serves as a Calhoun Warhawk student ambassador and is active in the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta honor societies.  Savannah was one of the four nominees from the college for the 2014 All-USA Academic Team.  She serves her community through volunteering for the American Red Cross and serving as a Top Soccer Peer Coach.  Her goal is to eventually obtain her Ph.D. and become a college math professor.  She would like to empower females to seek out careers in math, science and technology-related fields.  

Merryman is a Pre-Med/Biology major from Huntsville, Alabama, who also holds a 4.0 GPA.  She is an active member of Phi Theta Kappa, serving as Vice President of Leadership.  Tiffany was also one of four nominees from Calhoun for the 2014 All-USA Academic Team.  She is active in her community through volunteering her medical expertise at a local doctor's office, serving meals at the Downtown Rescue Mission, and ministering to and visiting local prisoners.  As a brain surgery survivor, her goal is to complete medical school and specialize in the fields of neurology and oncology in order to conquer the disease that changed her life.  She will continue her studies this fall at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, where she has been offered a $3000 Transfer Merit scholarship.

Jordan is a General Education major from Valhermosa Springs, Alabama.  He is an active member of the Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta honor societies and was one of four Calhoun nominees for the 2014 All-USA Academic Team.  He is active in his community through his involvement in Manna House at his church and serving as a youth group leader and has also volunteered his time through tornado relief for victims of tornados in the past.  His goal is to finish his education at UA Huntsville, specialize in the field of computer science, and start his own business providing innovative and technological solutions for companies in the North Alabama region.  His GPA is 3.961.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society administers the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program and recognizes Coca-Cola Community College scholars during All-State Community College Academic Team Recognition ceremonies held in 38 states. Calhoun's student scholars will receive local recognition during ceremonies to be held on campus this week for the college's 45^th Annual Honors Day Convocation, Friday, May 2.

"We are so excited and extremely proud to have three of our very outstanding student leaders recognized as Coca-Cola Scholars this year," commented Calhoun President Marilyn Beck. "This recognition of Tiffany, Savannah and Andrew adds to the growing list of Calhoun students who have been honored on the national level for their academic accomplishments," Beck added.

Community college presidents or their designated nominators submit nominations for the Coca-Cola Scholars awards. An independent panel of judges considers outstanding academic rigor, grade point average, academic and leadership awards, and engagement in college and community service in the selection process.

"The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges," said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. "We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals."

Necia Nicholas, Biology department chair at Calhoun and an advisor for the college's Sigma Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, was among 30 PTK advisors internationally who honored with the 2014 Distinguished Advisor Award. The Distinguished Advisor Award recognizes advisors who have served at least four years and have made significant contributions to the growth of the individual chapter members, served as the chapter's advocate on campus, and encouraged the chapter to be involved on the local, regional, and/or international level of the organization. Advisors were nominated by their chapters through the Hallmark Awards application process and were selected by a panel of judges from over 75 nominees worldwide.

Calhoun President Marilyn Beck was honored with Phi Theta Kappa's Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, named in honor of PTK's longest serving Board Chair and founder and long-time President of Highline Community College in Washington.  College presidents and campus chief executive officers, nominated by their local Phi Theta Kappa chapter, are selected for this award, which is based on their outstanding support of Phi Theta Kappa.

All awards were presented last week during PTK's International Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1,280 chapters on two-year and community college campuses in all 50 of the United States, Canada, Germany, Peru, the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the British Virgin Islands, the United Arab Emirates and U.S. territorial possessions. More than 2.5 million students have been inducted since its founding in 1918, with approximately 135,000 students inducted annually.

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Allstate assisting Athens-area homeowners after Tornadoes by opening Mobile Claims Center

Allstate Insurance Company has set up a Mobile Claims Center to help policyholders in Athens following the severe storms that occurred earlier this week.

These self-contained motor coaches are equipped with generators, satellite technology and high-speed internet connectivity so Allstate’s National Catastrophe Team can set up temporary claim locations and provide policyholders claim support in areas hardest hit by a tornado.
By visiting an Allstate Insurance Mobile Claims Center, Allstate customers will be able to start the claims process and ask questions about their claim.

The current Allstate Mobile Claims Center locations as of April 30 are listed below. The locations of these units are subject to change. For an updated list of insurance Mobile Claims Center locations visit www.allstate.com/catastrophe/Mobile-Response-Units.aspx

Lowe’s
1109 U.S. Hwy. 72
Athens, Ala. 35611
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Allstate policyholders whose homes or automobiles have been damaged or destroyed by the recent tornado can contact Allstate by visiting their local agent, calling 1-800-54-STORM, visiting a Mobile Claims Center, or logging onto Allstate.com.

Allstate recommends homeowners carefully inspect their homes for possible signs of tornado damage, and that residents pay particular attention to the following areas:

• Look for wall cracks in spots where there were no cracks before. Cracks of a quarter inch or more are signs walls may have shifted or settled. Look carefully around windows and doors because these are typically the weakest spots in a home’s construction.
• Make sure to closely check rooms not regularly used.
• Look outside for physically visible, new cracks in the home’s foundation. Look inside for changes in the levelness of floors. Changes in the level of the floor could be signs of a lift in the home’s foundation.
• Inspect plumbing. Look closely around the water heater and/or water softener for signs of water leaks that did not exist before. Flush all toilets, turn on all of the water faucets, and check connecting pipes for any leaking water.
• In the days or weeks after a tornado, check walls and ceilings for water stains or yellowing that did not exist before. It could indicate damage on the roof.
• Carefully inspect the outside gutters. Damaged gutters could cause water damage inside the home long after the actual gutter damage occurs.

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate branded insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services are offered through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com, www.allstate.com/financial and 1-800 Allstate®, and are widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” In 2013, $29 million was given by The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.

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Contact:
Adam Polak
(703) 517-1562

College's 45th Annual Honors Day this Week

April 28, 2014

Calhoun's Top Ten Students among Those to be honored during College's 45^th Annual Honors Day this Week

Calhoun Community College will recognize and honor its top students for the 2013-14 academic year during the college's 45th Annual Honors Day program, this Friday, May 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Kelley Gymnasium on the Decatur campus.

Among the students to be honored are the college's "Top Ten Most Outstanding Students," the most outstanding student from each of Calhoun's divisions and departments, and students named to Who's Who among Students in American Junior Colleges. Other awards to be presented during the ceremony include the James B. Allen Pin Award, given in honor of the late U.S. Senator James B. Allen of Alabama to the student who has demonstrated order through citizenship, scholarship and service; the Athlete of the Year; and recognition of Mr. and Miss Calhoun for 2014.

Calhoun President Marilyn Beck has announced that beginning with this year's Honors Day program, the college will recognize Outstanding Alumni from each of the four divisions.  "The persons to be honored on Friday were selected from nominations within each department and have distinguished themselves in such areas as medicine, education, industry, and community service," said Beck. "From this very accomplished group of four, we will then select one as our Most Outstanding Alumnus of the Year and will recognize this person during our graduation ceremonies on May 16," added Beck.

Academic awards will be given to those students receiving Calhoun scholarships, and scholarships from four-year colleges and universities also will be awarded by representatives from those institutions.

A picnic for students and their families will be held immediately following the program.

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Event Reminder - Calhoun EMS and Nursing Student Training Drill

April 23, 2014

EVENT REMINDER

Calhoun's EMS and Nursing Students to Conduct Mass Casualty Training Drill TOMORRROW

Students from the Emergency Medical Services and Nursing programs at Calhoun Community College will conduct a mock mass casualty training drill tomorrow, Thursday, April 24, 2014, beginning at 10:00 am in the area of the Aerospace Training Center and the Health Sciences Center on the Decatur campus.

The mock disaster will simulate a scenario involving a threat to persons/property which has just occurred on campus. The specific circumstances of the mock disaster have not been announced in order to preserve the "realness" of the event.  Past mock drill scenarios have included a bus crash, bomb threat, and an active shooter incident.  So that students, staff and visitors to the campus will not confuse the drill with a real situation, notices have gone out across the college and signs indicating a training drill is currently underway will be posted in the area of the activity.

Calhoun nursing students will receive the "patients" from the EMS students for treatment at the college's "hospital", located in the Health Sciences Center.~~ In addition to Calhoun EMS and Nursing faculty, Calhoun Police and Security personnel and area fire, EMS agencies, area police departments and air medical flight services from MedFlight will participate with the students in this endeavor.

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Calhoun Adult Education Program Announces Funding Assistance for GED Students

April 22, 2014

Calhoun Adult Education Program Announces Funding Assistance for GED Students

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education providing funds for qualifying individuals to save up to $100 of the total GED® test fee of $120

Calhoun Community College announced today that the college has received funding from the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education which will allow qualifying individuals to save up to $100 of the total GED® test fee of $120. Additionally, full waiver of the $24 GED Ready® test fee is available for qualifying individuals. The GED Ready® test is the new name for the shorter length GED® practice test.

According to Chris Miller, Calhoun's director for Adult Education, the GED® Test now consists of four parts; Reasoning through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. "Each part of the GED® test may now be taken independently, with the test fee for each part of the GED® being $30 or $120 for all four parts," Miller said.

The test fee waiver is $25 per test for qualifying individuals or up to $100 for all four parts. The qualifying test-taker would then be responsible for paying only $5 per test part or $20 total for all four parts.

The GED Ready® practice test also contains the same four parts as the GED® test and each part may also be taken independently. The test fee for each part of the GED Ready® test is $6 or $24 for all four parts.  Qualifying individuals may have the entire cost for the practice test waived.

To be eligible for the test waivers, individuals must meet the following requirements:

• A student must first be enrolled in a state approved GED® Preparation class and have attended at least 15 hours of class time. Calhoun offers state approved free GED® classes throughout its service area.
• To be eligible for the GED Ready® test fee waiver, a student must test at the 9^th grade level or above on the "A" level of the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
• To be eligible for a GED® test fee waiver for one of the four parts of the GED® test, a student must make a score of 150 or better on that same part of the GED Ready® test.
• To be eligible for a test fee waiver for all four parts of the GED® test, a student must score 150 or better on all four parts of the GED Ready® test.
  

For more information, please contact Calhoun's Adult Education program office at (256) 306-2830 for Morgan and Limestone Counties or 256-890-4729 for Huntsville/Madison County.

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Athens State Hosting Panel Discussion on Leadership Skills in Changing Times

For Further Information

Guy McClure

256-233-8296

Guy.McClure@athens.edu

For immediate release
April 8, 2014
www.athens.edu

Athens State Hosting Panel Discussion on Leadership Skills in Changing Times

ATHENS, ALA. - Athens State University’s Center for Lifelong Learning and Coleman Center for Religious Studies and Ethics will present a forum entitled Shooting the Rapids: Leading in a time of change. The forum will be held on Tuesday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Center for Lifelong Learning located at 122 S. Marion Street in downtown Athens. There is a $25 charge for admission.

The forum will address how to lead in a fast-moving and constantly changing environment. It will explain how providing leadership during such times is similar to learning to shoot the rapids by navigating shifting obstacles and barriers.

Guest panelists include Retired Redstone Arsenal Lt. General James Pillsbury, United Way Executive Director Kaye Young McFarland, Athens State President Bob Glenn, and Limestone County Economic Development Association Executive Director Tom Hill.

“Leadership is a skill best learned by example,” states Center for Lifelong Learning Director Dr. Diane Sauers. “I believe we have, for this forum panel, pulled together a great team that exemplifies the most important traits to help all of us lead.”

For more information you may call the Center at 256-233-8260 or visit www.athens.edu/CLL.

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Athens-Limestone AL Habitat for Humanity Calls for National Women Build Week Volunteers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:
Amanda Garlen	Nakia Fowler	Colleen Maiura
Athens, AL Habitat for Humanity	Habitat for Humanity International	Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
256-230-6001	404-962-3445	704-758-2282
amanda@habitatalc.org	nfowler@habitat.org	colleen.m.maiura@lowes.com

Athens/Limestone County, AL  Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s invite women 

to volunteer during National Women Build Week

Women to build homes nationwide in partnership with local low-income families May 3 – 11

Athens (April 22, 2014) – Women in Athens/Limestone County, AL are invited to volunteer on May 3^rd and May 5-9, 2014 during Habitat for Humanity’s seventh annual National Women Build Week. Athens/Limestone County, AL Habitat for Humanity is one of more than 300 Habitat affiliates nationwide hosting Women Build projects with the support of Lowe’s, Habitat’s longtime partner in the event.

National Women Build Week, held May 3-11, challenges women to devote at least one day to building simple, decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 52,000 women volunteers from all 50 states have participated in previous years.

 “We are excited to participate in National Women Build Week,” said Amanda Garlen, Executive Director of Athens Habitat. “This is a great opportunity for women of all skill levels to come together to help a families in need.”

To date, women volunteers have helped construct more than 2,200 Habitat houses nationwide. Locally, Athens Habitat has built three Women Build houses.

Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008, and each year provides the support of Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills. This year, Lowe’s contributed $1.75 million to National Women Build Week as part of a new five-year partnership with Habitat that will bring Lowe’s total contributions to more than $63 million since 2003. In celebration of this renewed partnership, Lowe’s and Habitat launched Hammers for Habitat, a volunteer initiative inviting men and women across America to give one day to help make the dream of homeownership a reality for a family in their community. To learn more, visit Habitat.org/Lowes.

No construction skills are necessary. To volunteer or donate to this project, please call 256-230-6001 or email amanda@habitatalc.org

Visit Habitat.org/wb for more information on National Women Build Week.

About Habitat for Humanity Athens/Limestone County, AL:

Habitat of Athens, AL has built 40 homes since our inception in 1992.  HFHALC leads the state in building energy efficient homes for families in Limestone County by building LEED certified homes.  In 2014 HFHALC plans to complete three homes, begin a triplex facility with the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama and help at least five other families with minor repairs to their homes.  There is an ongoing need for volunteers.  Please contact Amanda Garlen at 256-230-6001 or amanda@habitatalc.org for further information on any of the upcoming projects.

About Lowe’s in the Community:

Lowe’s, a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company, has a 50-year legacy of supporting the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12 public education and community improvement projects.  Since 2007, Lowe’s and the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation together have contributed nearly $200 million to these efforts, and for more than two decades Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers have donated their time to make our communities better places to live. To learn more, visit SocialResponsibility and LowesInTheCommunity.tumblr.com.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 4 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates to improve access to decent and affordable shelter and supports a variety of funding models that enable families with limited resources to make needed improvements on their homes as their time and resources allow. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To learn more, donate or volunteer visit habitat.org.

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Athens State Alum in Education Received New Teacher Award

For Further Information

Guy McClure

256-233-8296

Guy.McClure@athens.edu

For immediate release

April 21, 2014

www.athens.edu

Athens State Alum in Education Received New Teacher Award

ATHENS, Ala. - Kiley Soule, a recent Athens State University Education graduate, received the Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award for New Teachers from the National Science Teachers Association (NTSA). Soule is in her first year of teaching science at New Century Technology High School in Huntsville.

The award consists of up to $1,000 to be used to attend the annual National Conference. This year’s conference was held in Boston. Recipients were invited to attend a variety of workshops and presentations that were of particular interest to new teachers at the annual National Conference.

“As a first year teacher, I already know that I have so much to learn still about many things involving the classroom, assessments, literacy, and integrating technology,” stated Soule. “Most of these things will come with time and exploration. Over the 3 days, I attended 7 sessions ranging from general education information to technology integration to literacy and assessments.”

This prestigious annual award is only received by 25 educators throughout the nation and provides selected K-12 teachers in their first five years of teaching with funds to attend the annual National Conference on Science Education. Award recipients will be mentored, tracked, and provided with continuing opportunities for meaningful involvement with NSTA and its activities.

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Attached picture: Kiley Soule, Right, with Chaffee Elementary Teacher Lori Nelson.

Calhoun to Host Arbor Day Event This Week

April 14, 2014

        Calhoun to Host Arbor Day Event This Week

Featured speaker will be Doug Phillips, Emmy award winning host of Discovering Alabama series

As part of its application to be recognized as a Tree Campus USA College by the Arbor Day Foundation, Calhoun Community College will host an Arbor Day Celebration this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, on the Decatur campus.  The event will begin at 11:00 am near the pavilion in the green space between the library and gymnasium.  

Special guest speaker for the event will be Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy award winning host of Discovering Alabama, the documentary series about the rich natural history and heritage of Alabama.  Phillips will discuss the importance of trees to the environment.

"As a college that actively promotes green-technology and protecting our environment, we are excited with this opportunity to become a Tree Campus USA College," commented Calhoun President Marilyn Beck.

Tree Campus USA, a national program launched in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation with generous support from Toyota, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in environmental stewardship.

Tree Campus USA recognition is awarded to colleges and universities that meet five core standards for sustainable campus forestry: a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures to their campus tree program, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects.

All of these standards have the ultimate goals of reducing the footprint of college campuses and inspiring a lifelong passion for protecting the environment in today's college students.

"Participation in Tree Campus USA is a terrific opportunity for service-oriented and environmentally-conscious students," said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of Arbor Day Foundation.

Calhoun's Arbor Day event is free and open to the community.  Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served immediately after the program.

Calhoun "Lights It Up Blue" for National Autism Awareness Month

April 10, 2014

Calhoun "Lights It Up Blue" for 

National Autism Awareness Month

Beginning today and running throughout the month of April, Calhoun Community College will "Light it Up Blue" in recognition of National Autism Awareness Month.

According to Dr. Kermit Carter, Calhoun's Dean for Student Affairs, each evening at dusk, the college will illuminate the Aerospace Training Center at the Decatur campus with blue lighting.~ "Calhoun is an institution which values the diversity of all our students and the communities we serve. Our participation in this year's Light it Up Blue recognition gives us yet another opportunity to demonstrate this commitment," commented Carter.

In order to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism, the Autism Society has celebrated National Autism Awareness Month since the 1970s. The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.~ This month, Calhoun joins hundreds of colleges and organizations across the country in the event, designed to shine a light on autism and help raise awareness about the issues and challenges surrounding autism.~

For more information about National Autism Awareness Month and the Light it Up Blue event, visit www.LightItUpBlue.org.

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Senior Rehab Donates to Museum

Tee & Jackie Jackson, John Plunk and Sara Wallace, of Athens Rehabilitation Center and SeniorCare, made a presentation of this majestic American Eagle flag holder to the Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives at the April 5^th, Coffee Call.


The inscription reads “Veterans of Athens, Limestone County...The Great State of Alabama and our Nation.” An identical one will be placed in the Rehabilitation Center to honor the Veterans there.


This eagle was placed in our entrance to greet our visitors, Director of the museum Sandra Thompson stated, “We are very appreciative and thankful that this group supports our Veterans in such a big way”.


Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives
Sandra Thompson, Director
April 9, 2014
www.AlabamaVeteransMuseum.com

Athens Limestone Animal Shelter Partners With Self Service Storage

Athens Self Service Storage 110 Cloverleaf Dr. Athens, Al 35611 256-233-4400 Every donation you make enters you in a drawing to win a Kindle! KEEP IN TOUCH: Phone: 256-233-4400   Join us on Facebook   Follow us on Twitter   Send us an Email 2nd and 3rd Months 1/2 Off on Select Sizes! www.athenslas.com About Athens Limestone Animal Shelter It is Athens Limestone Animal Shelter's(ALAS) mission to help the available pets gain the exposure they rightfully deserve and to work as a liaison between rescue groups and potential adopters. Donation Drive Athens Self Service Storage is partnering with ALAS in the month of April to help save animals in the Athens/Limestone area.  Athens Self Service Storage will be accepting donations throughout the month of April.  You can drop off your donations at 110 Cloverleaf Dr. Athens, Al 35611.  Athens Storage will also be doing a special referral program in the month of April.  For every referral, Athens Self Service Storage will pay a $25 referral fee and send ALAS a $25 check for donations. ALAS Adoption Day Athens Self Service Storage will also be hosting an adoption day with ALAS on Saturday April 19th from 10:00-3:00! Bring the family and come save an amazing animal's life! www.self-service-storage.com

Calhoun to Host John W. Davis, Retired Army Officer and Author

April 8, 2014

Calhoun to Host John W. Davis, Retired Army Officer and Author

John W. Davis, retired Army Intelligence Officer and author of Rainy Street Stories, will speak at Calhoun's Brewer Library on the Decatur Campus on Thursday, April 10, 2014, at 10:00 a.m.

Syndetics Solutions, the premier source of specialized high-quality enriched books, ebooks, and media content, describes Davis' book in this way:  "Rainy Street Stories is a composition of powerful reflections on today's espionage, terrorism, and secret wars. These stories, essays, and poems by John Davis, himself a retired intelligence officer, take place from Europe, to Asia, and back to the Americas. He lived overseas for many years, where he served as a soldier, civil servant, and gifted linguist. Davis writes with a thoughtful, compassionate, and fair assessment of his lifetime lived during wars and conflicts which were his generation's legacy from World War II. He recounts mysterious, sometimes strangely suggestive, even curiously puzzling tales. Each will cause the reader to think. Davis draws from actual encounters from unusual circumstances, in conversations at utterly unexpected times, and chance meetings, historical site visits, or his readings to illustrate his reflections. Moreover, he is influenced by carefully listening to others who experienced history, from attentive study of human nature, observation of international events, but also by remaining open to surprises, the better to distill the essence of a hidden truth. Those people about whom he speculates, events he interprets, motives he muses about, or wonders he reveals will remain with you for a long time. These are not writings to be read in a night, but to be reflected upon over the coming years."

Davis will sign copies of his book, Rainy Street Stories, which will also be available for purchase. The community is invited to attend this event, co-sponsored by the Calhoun Criminal Justice Club.

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Athens State University Community Band Spring Concert

For Further Information

Guy McClure

Guy.McClure@athens.edu

For immediate release
April 8, 2013
www.athens.edu

Athens State Community Band Spring Concert Announced

Athens, ALA. - The Athens State University Community Band under the direction of Dan Havely will present its annual Spring Concert on Sunday, April 27 at 3:00pm in the Carter Gymnasium on the Athens State campus.

“We are looking forward to another great concert,” states Havely. “As we have now surpassed our tenth year together as a band, the concerts we perform throughout the year are a great way for us to express our love for all types of music. I applaud each and every member of the band – and our audiences - for their loyalty, talent and their perseverance.”

The concert is free and open to the public. Reservations are not necessary to attend. For more information about the concert, call 256-233-8296.

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Attached picture: A previous Community Band Concert