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Balloon release for childhood cancer
Raising awareness The teachers at First Baptist Church Preschool held a balloon release for the kids Friday, September 30, for their Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign. They do this every year in honor of children with cancer. This year, they especially remembered and honored Ana Lois Mercer, who could not be there due to her illness.
Gideons addresses Lions Club
Bub Gideons By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met September 21 in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church. President Chuck Brooks opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, followed by the blessing delivered by Lion Dr. Kevin Garrett. Seventeen members and guest Willie Hawthorne were present.President Brooks reviewed dates members need to mark on their calendars: Oct. 22, Williams Station Day;…
Scouts holding open house Saturday, chance to sign up
News Staff report Is your child interested in being a Cub Scout? You have an opportunity to find out about Scouting this weekend.Saturday, October 1, Pack 275 is holding their Fall Open House recruitment, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Troop 26 Scout Hut, corner of Craig Street and Carney Street.You’ll be able to get information about the Scouting program during the year and to sign your child up.…