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 Plan to join us for an after hours mixer on Tues, Oct 14, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the shops at Indian Hills Square (from Bow Regards to Quizno's). In case of rain, event will be moved to Thurs of the same week.
Funds for the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB) will be raised by a raffle and silent auction, which will include 2 lower level Bama vs Auburn game tickets! We’ll have great food by Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Desperados Steakhouse and Quizno's Subs and a cash bar will be available. Clear Channel Radio will do a live remote. Plan to come and tell a friend! All employees of Chamber member businesses are invited as well as prospective members.
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 Glenn Crow was genuinely surprised to be named Northport Citizen of the Year by The Chamber at a ceremony on Sept 30.
“I am very humbled,” he told a full house at the Northport Civic Center. “I can't even fathom being suggested for something like this, much less being selected.”
Owner of Northport Auto Supply, Crow is known for his hilarious commercials that ask “Why go anywhere else.” Crow has served with the Northport Housing Authority, the Lions Club, the Good Samaritan Clinic, and is also a deacon at Northport Baptist Church.
“He is indeed a servant leader, and an example for others to follow,” said Tracy Waldrop, vice chair of community development with The Chamber. The award is designed to stimulate community participation and give credit for service and excellence in leadership. Program is sponsored by The Chamber.
Crowe wasn’t the only one honored. Steve Benson, principal at TCHS, was named Education Leader of the Year. Neil Hyche, former superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County Schools, was named Historian/Pioneer of the Year. Lt. Bill Davidson of the Northport Fire Department was named Public Safety Leader of the Year. Sandrea Brasher, owner of Budget Blinds, was named Business Leader of the Year. And Rev. David Thompson, pastor of Union Chapel Untied Methodist Church, was named Religious Leader of the Year.
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The Chamber’s annual Washington Fly In, held Sept 16 and 17 , once again had an impact, presenting a number of issues, projects and needs to the members of Alabama’s congressional delegation.
The 16-member team, led by 2008 Chamber Chairman Dr. Robert Witt and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, promoted an agenda that included: funding for the McWrights Ferry road and Martin Luther King Blvd/Jack Warner Parkway extensions and other transportation projects; support for a HOPE VI grant for Rosedale Courts and the Tuscaloosa Housing Authority; runway extension and radar system expansion at the Tuscaloosa Regional Airport; appropriation request for the new Literacy Council of West Alabama; energy policies; and various Northport issues.
The Chamber delegation included Dr. Frank Costanzo, Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa County Schools; Chamber President Johnnie Aycock; and members of The Chamber’s Board of Directors and Public Affairs Council; and other local business and civic leaders.
The Chamber delegation had extensive discussions with U. S. Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, Congressmen Spencer Bachus, Artur Davis, Bud Cramer, Jo Bonner, Robert Aderholt and Mike Rogers, as well as key staff members.
Chamber President Johnnie Aycock emphasized that “our Fly In to Washington has been very effective over the years, advocating key business positions on legislative issues, building positive relations with our elected leaders in Washington, and providing support for vital community and economic development projects for our area.” |
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Feel like you’re lacking a few key skills that could really help your business take off? Professional training makes a real difference to your career and your business. You should check out our 2008 Business Success Training Series. Don’t drive to Birmingham to get training that you can easily get right here! We provide high quality training with professional leaders at a discount through your Chamber membership. Credit cards are accepted and members may even request an invoice. For more info or to register, contact Tracy Crumpton at 758.7588 or tracy@tuscaloosachamber.com.
The Fall 2008 Business Success Training Series includes: Oct. 21, 8am-12pm or 12:30-4:30, Mastering Excel Formulas Hands-On Workshop, The Chamber, $89.99; Oct. 22, 7:30am-9:30am, Seven Ways to Serve, Support, and Sell To Your Customers, West Alabama Bank, $20; Nov. 13, 11am-1pm, Don’t Let Stress Gobble You Up!, Hotel Capstone, $30; Nov. 19, 7:30am-9:30am, Navigating Office 2007, West Alabama Bank, $20; and Dec. 9, 8:30am-4:30pm, Mastering Word Documents Hands-On Workshop, The Chamber, $139.99.
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The State of the Community address, an annual event sponsored by The Chamber, was held at Hotel Capstone on Sept 25. County Commission Chairman Hardy McCollum, City of Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and Northport Mayor Harvey Fretwell said our local economy is faring better than most of the state and country in an economic slump.
“I’m proud to report to you that the state of the City is strong and ready to meet the challenges and opportunities tomorrow will bring,” Maddox said.
He said the economy has had some affect on the City of Tuscaloosa, though, where there is currently little tax revenue growth and costs are up. For example, the City will spend $1.7 million more on fuel in the upcoming fiscal year compared to this year (127% increase). Maddox believes that Tuscaloosa’s economy will grow but we must stay true to conservative principles.
Good news is that “For every 1,000 new students enrolled at the UA, $5 million goes into Tuscaloosa’s businesses and restaurants,” Maddox said. Also, tourism and events bring more dollars into the region lately, he said.
Even though Fretwell said Northport’s finances are fine, the economy has taken a toll there as well. Sales taxes in Northport have increased by about 1% over the last year. Business licenses are down by about 1%, but property tax is up 8.1%, he said.
McCollum said that unemployment is at 6.1% nationally and statewide is 4.9%. But, Tuscaloosa County’s unemployment is lower than both at 4.4%. McCollum also said that, while we are on solid footing today, he has some concerns about local governments going into unmanageable levels of debt (like Jefferson County). And he’s leery about extending a special one-cent sales tax for the third time, a request of the Tuscaloosa County Commission by the local school systems.
Leaders urged citizens to focus on positive initiatives and ways to improve their neighborhoods and said the current economic slump will eventually pass.
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The 3rd Annual Women in Business Empowerment Conference was held on Sept 11 at the University Church of Christ. This year’s focus was “Building on Our Strengths.”
The popular conference featured inspiring workshops on subjects such as: financial matters; how to be a successful woman in the business world; health and wellness; finding balance and contentment; networking; interviewing and negotiating skills; organization in 15 minutes; and some self defense techniques just for women.
 The motivational luncheon speaker was Dianne Mooney (pictured), the retired founder of Southern Living at Home and executive director of Cut it Out, an innovative program present in hair salons that fights domestic abuse (learn more at www.cutitout.org). Mooney gave a humorous and uplifting address outlining strength builders such as: Don’t try to be one of the boys but use your unique gifts as a woman instead; Hire the smartest, most experienced people you can find; Keep a well-defined sense of humor; Don’t hold on to fear of change but let it go--fear paralyzes a person; Find a female mentor; and Recognize, reward and celebrate success. In closing, she urged the group to “Live a life that matters, choose to be strong and significant.”
The Women in Business Council is a somewhat new and very active division of The Chamber. To learn more about it, contact Chairwoman Carol Armstrong at 633.0268 or carmstrong@tannerguin.com.
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The Culverhouse College of Commerce Women’s Initiative Program at the UA began in August 2001 from recognition of the need to expose female business students to successful female executives as role models. The Women’s Initiative Program provides a foundation for new women-centered initiatives that promote leadership, career development, skill building in one-on-one interaction with successful executives, as well as training sessions and panel discussions.
Mentors are assigned to one mentee but are encouraged to be available to all mentees for advice and council. The mentors are asked to contact their mentee at least 2 times during each semester. At the end of each school year, all mentors assist in making the program stronger by filling out an evaluation.
Members of The Chamber’s Women in Business Council provide a rich resource of successful executives that will have a profound affect on the lives of many students. Several are investing time in the students, who are truly the future of this state, and will make a marked difference in their lives and professional careers.
Photo was taken at the program kick-off event held on Aug 23. For more info, contact Kathryn Hornsby at kathry.hornsy@citi.com.
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 Thanks to Title Sponsor Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa and Eagle Sponsors Ellis Architect; Harrison Constructions Company; JVC America; Learning Experiences; McGiffert & Associates; NHS Management; Phifer Incorporated; Planit Solutions; Tuscaloosa Toyota; and The UA, the 18th Annual Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Adopt-A-School Benefit Golf Tournament was held on Sept 25 at the County Club of Tuscaloosa. Twenty-nine teams participated representing 22 area public schools.
The Tri Cities Convenience Store team of Don Thomaston, Troy Lowery, Russell MacDonald and Nathan Richardson shot both the lowest gross and net score of the tourney, thus claiming rights for Woodland Forrest Elementary to display the winning trophy at the school until next year. The victory gave the school $500 in prize money.
Prizes were also awarded to 11 other teams playing in the morning and afternoon flights. Closest to the Pin in morning and afternoon flights were: Troy Lowery, Ronnie Lett, Nathan Richardson, Rick House, Will Humber, Kirk Kelly, Chuck Bracknell and Robert Kuhn. Longest drive winners were Don Thomaston and Rodney Bell.
Also, $500 went to TCHS for having the most golfers representing a secondary school and Verner Elementary got $500 for the most golfers representing an elementary school. Lloyd Wood Middle School received $500 in prize money in the random drawing from all schools represented in the tourney.
 The 16th annual Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Adopt-A-School Tennis Tournament was held on September 18th at Indian Hills Country Club. Thanks to Title Sponsor, Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, and Eagle Sponsors, Ellis Architect, Inc; Harrison Construction Company; JVC America; Learning Experiences; McGiffert & Associates; NHS Management; Phifer Incorporated; Planit Solutions; The UA; and Tuscaloosa Toyota, the benefit tennis tournament generated important funding for the Adopt-A-School Program.
The tournament is a fall tradition for ladies in the West Alabama tennis community. Twenty-one schools had players on the courts to represent them, as 35 women’s doubles teams battled it out on the tennis courts. Prizes were awarded to 1st place teams and runners up in four divisions. Prizes were provided by Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers and Bow Regards. Verner Elementary received a $250 cash prize from a random drawing of all schools represented by players.
First place winners were: Rebecca Fletcher and Sharon Quimby for 4.0 Division; Traci Ferguson and Kelly Gardner for 3.5 Division; Amy Buettner and Ally Sandras for 3.0 Divison; Renee Norris and Angela Shaw for 2.5 Division.
Supported by many community businesses through court sponsorships, prize donations, and numerous additional goods and services, it was a winning event for all involved!
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 The October 2008 issue of Guideposts Magazine features a great article about West Alabama, Miss Melissa’s Café in particular. It is from the perspective of Kristie Taylor, who runs the place. It tells the story of how she fell in love with Moundville and our area and what it is like to live here. It is currently posted online at www.guideposts.com.
There is an Alabama Getaway contest associated with it, sponsored by The Chamber, at Guideposts.com. The Chamber is delighted that West Alabama is getting national visibility as a great place to live and visit!
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 Enter your favorite photo of Tuscaloosa County or life in Tuscaloosa County—one including a recognizable landmark or one that is uniquely Tuscaloosa is ideal.
Your image could become The Chamber’s official one for a year, on several printed pieces (directory, map and framed member card). Winning shots will be placed in a special exhibit at Harrison Galleries and unveiled on Art Night in November 2008.
Enter the Experience Tuscaloosa Photo Contest at American Shutterbug for a chance to win great prizes & exposure! Deadline for entry is Mon, Oct 27. American Shutterbug is located at 700 Towncenter Blvd., Suite 2 in Tuscaloosa, phone is 345.2637.
The Prizes: 1st Place-Canon Rebel XSI Camera & Lens; 2nd Place-$200 Cash; Third Place-$100 Cash.
A few simple rules are posted on our website homepage at www.tuscaloosachamber.com Questions? Call 391.0561 or email robin@tuscaloosachamber.com. |
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 The official commemorative book of Crimson Tide football is due out soon. Get a full preview and place your order at www.alabamafootballbook.com. Tradition: The Pride of Bryant-Denny evokes the spirit of Bama's most colorful characters and contains a dazzling display of photos that celebrate the thrill of game day at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Relive the energy and emotion that make game day at Alabama the most exhilarating college football event in the country. Share with your friends and family the pride of being a true Bama fan!
Chamber member bonus: Plug in code TCHAMBER to save $11.95 in shipping. Order now and receive a free copy of Crimson Classics: 1993 Alabama vs. Miami National Championship game, the full-length DVD of the Tide’s triumph at the Sugar Bowl. Hurry, though, it’s a limited-time offer!
Standard Edition is $59.95. Limited Deluxe Edition is $149.95 and is bound in crimson bonded leather with vellum insert, has gilded edges, ribbon marker and an optional personalized name engraving, is presented in an elegant clamshell case and includes a bookplate autographed by author Cecil Hurt with a limited-edition stadium print by Derek Snow. Note: Please allow 2-3 additional weeks for personalization on deluxe edition books.
Call 800.358.0560 for more info.
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Employers now have a quick and secure way to check an applicant or employee’s Alabama arrest and conviction records, thanks to a new online system unveiled by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC).
Known as the Alabama Background Check (ABC) system, the secure, web-based program provides qualifying employers with Alabama felony and misdemeanor arrest and court conviction records of employees or prospective employees who provide the employer with a signed waiver authorizing the “right to know” this information.
The ABC system, Alabama’s official criminal history records site for employers, is administered under the legal authority of ACJIC in partnership with the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) and the Alabama Department of Public Safety (DPS).
“The Alabama criminal information found in the ABC system normally is available only to authorized law enforcement agencies,” said Maury Mitchell, ACJIC director. “An exception in Alabama law1 allows our agency to also provide this information to employers or prospective employers.”
Employers must meet certain qualifications to be approved to use the ABC system, and must also have a signed waiver from the employee or prospective employee authorizing each search. In accordance with state law, ABC system background checks are available at a cost of $25 each. The ABC program is available as an Alabama eGovernment subscriber service.
ABC system reports include felony and misdemeanor arrests compiled from information provided by Alabama law enforcement agencies. ACJIC has gone a step further by combining forces with Alabama’s court and public safety agencies to provide employers with a more comprehensive Alabama records check, including available Alabama circuit, district, and local court records for the past seven years and court cases that are currently pending.
For more info about the system, or to see if your company qualifies to subscribe, visit www.background.alabama.gov, or call 334.242.4900.
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Eagles’ Wings, Inc. celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Sept 23. The private, non-profit organization is located at 2205 9th Ave in Northport. It provides day habilitation services for adults with mild to severe intellectual and physical disabilities, including those who are medically fragile. It strives to provide a wide array of services to meet spiritual, physical, emotional, social and vocational needs. Primary objective is centered on happiness for each individual in a respectful, secure, nurturing and structured environment which maximizes potential for independence, productivity and integration with the surrounding community. Service provision hours are Mon thru Fri from 8 am to 3 pm; offices are open until 5 pm. For more info, contact executive director Trey Moseley at 345.5484 or trey@eagleswingsoftuscaloosa.org.
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The following joined from Sept 1 to date.
Cotton & Canvas
PRIDE of Tuscaloosa
JC Malone Associates
Accufirst Title Services, Inc.
Adcox Associates, LLC
Sabel Steel Services, Inc.
Edelweiss, LLC
Linda's Flowers, Gifts & Home
Bama Blossoms, LLC
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Cain Logistics, LLC
Avis Car & Truck Rentals, Inc.
Benchmark Advisors, LLC
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“Blue Jeans for Babies” Order Deadline is Tomorrow
Blue Jeans for Babies is a fun day that helps save babies born too small and too soon while building camaraderie in the workplace. Simply purchase a t-shirt, awareness band, or button. On November 14th, join thousands of Alabamians showing their support of healthier babies by wearing these with blue jeans or khakis. For more info or to place an order (by Oct 10), call 888.503.1258 or email mbrown2@marchofdimes.com.
Children’s Theatre Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Bama Theatre Oct 10 to Oct 12. Show times are Fri at 7 pm, Sat at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sun at 2 pm. Ticket prices are $6 for children/students; $11 for seniors; $16 general admission; and $21 reserved. Group pricing (10 or more) is available for some performances. For more info, please call 462.0100.
Fall Plant Sale at the UA Arboretum
Friends of the UA Arboretum will host a Fall Plant Sale on Sun, Oct 12 from 1 pm until 4 pm in the parking lot of the former UA Golf Course. Available for purchase will be perennials, cold-hardy annuals and vegetables, biennials and herbs. All sales will benefit UA Arboretum. For more info call 553-3278 or visit http://www.arboretum.ua.edu.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Host Mall Drive
Meet Big Al and the Five Points of Life Bike Riders who are traveling the Southeast raising awareness for the five ways you can save a life—blood, aphaeresis, organ/tissue, marrow, cord blood. The blood drive, sponsored by LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, will take place on Oct 12 from 1 pm to 5 pm at University Mall. For more info, call 1.888.795.2707 X 58207 or email bewheeler@lifesouth.org.
Dog Splash 2008: Fun in the Sun for Dogs & People
You’re invited to a fun afternoon at the UA Rec Center Pool on Sunday, Oct 12 from 1 pm to 4 pm where dogs will swim in the big pool and baby pool. There will be fun games and contests--dress your pet in his/her best Hawaiian/Luau clothes and enter the costume contest! Admission is $5 per dog and a person is free when accompanied by a dog (otherwise, $5 per person). For more info, contact Charity at 752.1174 or charity_golden@colonialbank.com.
Explore & Celebrate Creativity in the Arts & Sciences
Imagination, global thinking and transformative language are just some of the themes artists from Creative Leaps International will explore and celebrate at a free concert, “Unless the Mind Catch Fire … A Concert of Ideas,” at 7:30 pm Oct 13 in the Concert Hall of UA’s Moody Music Building. This dynamic concert performance is designed to set the mind in motion, catalyze creative thinking and help participants connect with the ideals and ideas they value most. Click here for more info, call 348.7007 or email jwilliams@as.ua.edu.
2008-2009 Bama Fanfare Season Opens With Nate the Great
The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County will present the first production in the 2008–2009 Bama Fanfare educational series on Oct 14 & 15 with the Theatreworks USA production of Nate the Great. Performances will take place at the Bama Theatre and show times are 9:30 am and 12:30 pm. The length of the production is approximately 1 hour and is suitable for grades K thru 4. Tickets are $5 and are available by calling 758.4994 X 4.
Economic Summit for Alabama Leaders Set for Oct 15
Top leaders from the state’s business, government and academic communities will gather in Birmingham Oct 15 for the 2008 Economic Summit for Alabama Leaders. The event, co-sponsored by the UA’s Culverhouse College of Commerce and the Business Council of Alabama, will be the first of a planned annual gathering designed to examine the state’s business climate in light of national economic trends and forecasts. With a slate of top-notch state and regional speakers, experts in business and economic policy, the summit will look at various segments of the state’s economy including banking and real estate. Summit will be held at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. Program begins at 8 am with registration, and will end at 1:30 pm, following a luncheon featuring Gov. Bob Riley. Cost is $250 per person. For more info, please visit http://cba.ua.edu/econsummit, or email alabamasummit@cba.ua.edu.
B&N to Host Local Author; Hold Book Signing
Local author and UA Professor Rick Bragg will make a guest appearance and host a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Midtown Village on Thurs, Oct 16 at 6:30 pm. He is the author of Price of Frogtown, Ava’s Man and All Over but the Shoutin’. Bragg will read from his latest book and answer questions from his readers. Autograph copies of his books will be available as well as coffee and give-a-ways for attendees. For more info, contact Rhesha Smith at 349.0872.
UCP Presents 2008 Fright Factory
High Octane House of Horror is the theme for this year’s spooky event. Haunted house will be set in the former Dodge Building on the corner of Greensboro Ave and 10th St in Tuscaloosa. Fear will begin stirring on Oct 16 and continue through Nov 1. (Oct 16-19, 23-26, 29-Nov 1; weekdays 7 pm-10 pm; weekends 7 pm-midnight.) Visit www.frightfactoryhaunt.com for a scary tour of the event! For more info, call 292.3992.
Nancy Taylor Hosts Surgeon
Dr. William J. Hedden, M.D. is accepting patients for Oct 17 at Nancy Taylor Skin Therapy & Day Spa. He is an extensively trained plastic surgeon in Birmingham and is dedicated to achieving beautiful, natural looking results for his patients. Hedden’s formal education and hands-on training are second to none. For more info or to book an appointment, call 391.4585.
Kentuck Festival of the Arts is Oct 18 & 19
The Kentuck Festival, nationally recognized for its quality and diversity, will be held Oct 18 and 19. A two-day pass is $15 per person. Daily tickets are $10 per day, per person. No admission is charged for children under twelve. Festival hours are 9 am to 5 pm both days. Limited parking is available at Kentuck Park and free continuous shuttles run to the park from downtown Northport and the Northport Civic Center and downtown Tuscaloosa. For details, visit www.kentuck.org.
Bama Theatre Runs Oktober Film Festival
The Arts and Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County and Mercedes Benz, US International will present the 2nd Oktober Film Festival on Oct 19-21 at the Bama Theatre. Following the first screening, an opening reception will take place on Sun, Oct 19 from 5:30-6:30pm in the Greensboro Room and will feature authentic German food. There will be brief commentary prior to films by Dr. Tom Fox and Dr. Barbara Fischer of The UA's Dept of Modern Languages and Classics. Admission is $7 general, $6 students and seniors, and $5 Arts Council members. Tickets will be on sale at the Bama box office approx one half hour before show time. Call 758.5195 or visit www.tuscarts.org for more info.
Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger Campaign Kicks Off
Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, an annual food drive sponsored by the Community Service Center, will officially begin on Oct. 20, with a kick-off event on the Ferguson Center Plaza from 11 am to 1 pm. It’s an effort to donate as much food as possible to the East and West Alabama Food Banks (we won last year). Kick-off will include a chili competition between Tuscaloosa businesses and all students and faculty are invited to sample all entries and vote for winners. Cash and Bama Cash donations for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger will be collected throughout the event. There will be plenty of entertainment! For more info, please call 348.2865 or email beatauburnbeathunger@gmail.com.
Career Job Fair Oct 21
Clear Channel Radio will host a career job fair on Tues, Oct 21 from 10am to 3pm at University Mall. Seventy seven million Baby Boomers will be leaving the workplace in the next 6-8 years with only 44 million potential applicants to fill their vacancy. Is your company preparing now for what lies ahead? With the today's economy and news of some companies laying off employees, would you like to grab your fair share of potential hires? If so, contact Larry Murphy at 799.7082 or larrymurphy@clearchannel.com.
Line Dancing With Soul Session Set
Learn the latest line dance craze to songs by Mary J. Blige. It’s so fun that it will be the only dance taught this session! Class will beheld each Thurs, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Oct 23 thru Nov 20. Location is downtown YMCA. Instructor is LoWanda James. Cost is $25 per person, checks and cash accepted. Mail checks payable to: LoWanda James, 2200 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. For info call 310.0535.
Blues Camp Starts Oct 23
The award-winning Alabama Blues Project After-School Blues Camp goes year-round! Fall camp will be held from Oct 23rd to Dec 11. Camp sessions meet every Thurs from 4-6:30 pm at First United Methodist Church and are open to children ages 8-17. Students receive blues music instruction by some of the greatest musicians in our state on their choice of guitar, harmonica, percussion and vocals. For more info and/or to register, contact Cara Lynn Smith at 752.6263 or cara@alabamablues.org.
Tie T-Town Red
Join our community and PRIDE of Tuscaloosa in celebrating National Red Ribbon Week, Oct 23-31. Display red ribbons to symbolize your commitment to living drug-free and raise awareness about the dangers associated with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. You can participate by purchasing red ribbon to help tie the town. Roll PRIDE! Order your ribbon today and it will be delivered to your business prior to Red Ribbon Week. Email PRIDEofTuscaloosa@comcast.net or call 764.0351.
Get a New Lease on Life
United Blood Services and DCH Health Systems have teamed up with Madden Lincoln Mercury Volvo to promote blood donations throughout West Alabama. Madden will reward these donors with a chance to win a pre-paid 2 year lease on a 2009 Lincoln MKS! Donate now through Oct 29 at the Tuscaloosa United Blood Services Center, or at any blood drive in the community, and automatically become eligible to win! Center hours are Mon, Wed, Thurs (11am to 7pm) and Saturday (9 am to 2 pm). Last chance to donate will be on Oct 29th at the Madden Lincoln Mercury Volvo dealership, from 12 pm to 6 pm. For more info, please call 792.0857 or 750.8999.
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