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New officers installed
Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club met Wednesday, July 17, in the Mayson Auditorium of Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Bub Gideons called the meeting to order. Lion Audrey Moon gave the invocation and blessing, followed by the group saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. Brittney Flowers was introduced as a guest. A short business meeting followed lunch. Committee reports were given and the announcement…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago
Bike ride to the splash pad
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a first-time community blowout Thursday, July 18, featuring after-hours shopping and a walking audit. In addition, bikers were invited to ride down Trammell Street to the Atmore Splash Pad where Youth Leadership Atmore served hot dogs to support Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry. Shown, bikers arrive at the splash pad.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Mama Mia needs a home
Mama Mia is a 3-year-old, 38-pound shepherd mix. She is the sweetest girl who is also very loyal and protective of her people. Because of this, Mama Mia would do best as the only dog in the household. Mama Mia is heartworm negative, up to date on vaccinations and available for adoption with a $100 adoption fee, which includes spay. Please make plans to come meet Mama Mia Monday through…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Canoe Market Days
The rain – and forecast for more – put a damper on Canoe Market Days last Saturday. Anticipating a low turnout, all but one vendor cancelled. However, organizers had taken orders for smoked chicken plates – almost 80 plates, in fact – and that part of the day went on without a hitch. Shown, taking a break are Kevin McKinley, front left, and his dad, O’Neal McKinley, front right, Susan…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
ASMS, PCI partner for summer STEM program
By PIA GORME Special to Atmore News For six weeks this summer, five Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (ASMS) instructors (one each for pre-kindergarten-second graders, third-sixth graders, and seventh-tenth graders) taught hands-on STEM activities at the Poarch Creek Community Center in collaboration with the PCI Education Department. These activities, based in biology, were complementary with the PCI summer reading program “Take a Hike into Reading,” were tailored to each…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago