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Strand grant


Gulf Coast Resource Conservation & Development Council awarded a $15,000 grant to Pride of Atmore to pay for having blueprints drawn up that will assist in the restoration of the historic Strand Theater. Shown at the October 28 check presentation are, from left, Pete Amerson (in rear), Cindy Colville, Myrna Monroe, Dale Ash, Foster Kizer, State Sen. Greg Albritton, Bub Gideons, State Rep. Alan Baker, Sandy Helton, Raymond Wiggins, Dawn Skipper, Mayor Jim Staff, Jill Fore, Charlie Ramsey and Tom Tschida.