Area Woman Featured On International TV, Watch Video Here

October 29, 2008

bbcamerica.jpgAn area woman was featured on  international television Tuesday night.

Olvena Smith, a 92 year old poll worker from Canoe, Alabama, (that’s just across the state line from North Escambia) was featured on BBC World News on BBC America. BBC is the British Broadcasting Company.

The BBC featured Smith’s 55 year tenure as a poll worker in Alabama.

Click here to watch the video on BBC America’s web site.

Comments

6 Responses to “Area Woman Featured On International TV, Watch Video Here”

  1. Christy on November 8th, 2008 7:08 pm

    You are truly a blessing to the community! We can learn a LOT from you and the select few like you that have set such a wonderful example for us. God Bless and thank you!

  2. Melba on November 1st, 2008 10:34 am

    Aunt Olvena,

    I enjoyed the story. Your words are so true. We need more people who live their lives so others can see the example you set.

  3. Tracey on October 29th, 2008 9:18 pm

    Mrs. Smith I enjoyed hearing your story. I loved the truth of your word and the wisdom you have gained from such a long life. Thank you for making a positive difference in the world and the dedication you have had in working at the polls.

  4. Deni on October 29th, 2008 4:59 pm

    Awesome!

  5. atmore northescambia fan on October 29th, 2008 9:42 am

    once again, northescambia posted this before either of those atmore newspapers. go northescambia go!

  6. Cindy on October 29th, 2008 9:40 am

    What a great story! You don’t have to be rich or live in a big city to make a difference. Thank-you Olvena!!

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