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Ellison feted with surprise party
Enjoying the party, from left, Sandy Whittaker, Claudia Campbell, Betty Adams, Linda Ellison. Elaine Riley, Gay Drew By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News Friday, October 6, was the date for a very special surprise for Linda Lumpkin Ellison. A retro birthday party was planned by Bonnie Latino and Nancy Karrick for their friend and childhood playmate Linda. The birthday girl was led to believe this was just an early Halloween…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries week of October 11, 2023
Dwight Henry Brewer Mr. Dwight Henry Brewer, age 68, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Century, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Ala. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and also liked watching a good western. He always enjoyed growing a vegetable garden, especially tomatoes. He really enjoyed going to the river and fishing, and was a skilled paint and body technician.He was preceded in death…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
GECA to present ‘Barefoot in the Park’
Special to Atmore News The Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will present Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” in October.Show dates are October 12-15 (Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.); October 19-22 (Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.).Following are members of the cast:Corie Bratter – Carly Jo MartensPaul Bratter –Daniel EtheridgeEthel Banks (mother) – Cynthia Martens-LamontVictor Velasco – Vinson “Ollie” JayeHarry…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
POA included in ASCA’s $3.2M arts grants package
Special to Atmore News The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA) announced recently that Pride of Atmore is one of 155 organizations across the state that will share $3.2 million in grants.The announcement was made during ASCA’s quarterly meeting, held September 12 in Montgomery. In all, 194 grants totaling $3,207,800 were awarded to the various entities. According to a release from the council, POA will receive $13,200.The grants are…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago