August 2, 2017 - Atmore News

Sherry Digmon

Winners announced in poster contest

Winners in the Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary to Post 7016 Summer Patriotic Art Poster Contest were announced Monday, July 31, at Atmore City Hall. According to VFW Auxiliary President Gayle Johnson, 21 entries were submitted. The Auxiliary was pleased considering this is the first year for this competition. Children ages 4-15 had the opportunity to compete for prize money in four age categories: 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. The winner…

UB names photo winners

Two Atmore residents placed in United Bank’s Farm and Landscape Photo Competition. Almost 900 photos were received to be judged. Thursday July 27, an awards banquet was held at Steelwood Country Club in Loxley to honor the finalists. The winners are Grand Prize – Corey McDonald, Monroeville 1st Place – Ditto Gorme, Atmore 2nd Place – Ameria and Ken Ward, Megargel 3rd Place – Lisa Gregory, Elberta President’s Choice Award…

Yard of the Month

The Pride of Atmore Committee selected the yard of Chris and Courtney Harrison, 408 S. Main Street, as the August Yard of the Month. The presentation was made Monday, July 31. Shown are, from left, Lesley Harrison (Chris’ sister), Myrna Monroe, Scott Benton, Harper Harrison, Riley Harrison, Chris Harrison (behind his sons), Sheryl Vickery, and Bub Gideons.

Soap and towel scrimmage

The Escambia Academy Cougars recently played in a soap and towel scrimmage. In case you’re not familiar with the term, admission to watch the scrimmage was soap and a towel. This helps the team augment the supplies needed for the season. News photo by Ditto Gorme

Legion Auxiliary officers installed

On Monday, July 10, 2017 the officers for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 Atmore were installed for the year 2017-2018. The installing officer was Doris Tyler, past president and current vice president of American Legion District 34. Shown are, from left, Doris Tyler, installing officer; Sondra Reid McKinley, sergeant-at-arms; Glenda Chancey, secretary / treasurer; Elaine McKinley, vice president / chaplain; Mary Stanley, president.