Sherry Digmon

Plenty of room for students – No overcrowding for RP, ECMS
The Escambia County Board of Education voted June 29 to move ahead with the consolidation of A.C. Moore Elementary with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County Middle schools. Immediately, some people started criticizing the action due to the overcrowding that was sure to follow such a move. Depending on who you talk to, you might hear, “I don’t know what that Board was thinking, forcing overcrowding at the middle school.”…
ECHS giveaway
The Escambia County High School third annual Days of Summer Giveaway is coming up, but in a shortened version this year. Principal Dennis Fuqua said the event will be 22 days rather than 50 and is starting later. Drawings will be held daily from August 7 through August 28. Tickets are $20 each or three for $50. When someone wins, their ticket goes back in the drawing, so there’s a…
Rathsack honored
Each year, the Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary honors a volunteer who epitomizes the spirit and work of the Auxiliary. At the annual banquet held Thursday, July 6, Judy Rathsack, center, was honored by her peers as Volunteer of the Year. At left is Auxiliary President Patsy Brown, at right ACH President Doug Tanner. For more on the banquet, see page 5A of the July 12 edition of Atmore News.
Tough decisions, idle talk
The discussions have been numerous. There have been meetings, surveys and a workshop. Even though there has been so much talk, still it was a tough decision for the Escambia County Board of Education to make. At last Thursday’s meeting, the board voted to consolidate A.C. Moore Elementary with Rachel Patterson Elementary and Escambia County High School. My purpose here is not to debate the right or wrong of that…
Celebrating freedom
It would be difficult to sit through the First Assembly of God Celebration of Freedom service and not be moved. Each year, the church holds a patriotic service on the Sunday nearest July 4th. This year, the celebration was held Sunday, July 2. It’s always a moving tribute to America, Old Glory and the men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Celebration of Freedom…