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Giving back to the community
News Staff Report In September, the Escambia County Training School held their 17th annual reunion. The Eagles gathered at Power Pentecostal Holiness Church, pastor Apostle Bruce Armstrong. A fund raiser was held and a portion of the proceeds was used last week to buy goody bags for Atmore Nursing Center residents. Delivering bags were Barbara Poole Harris (class of 1967), Sarah Stots Flavors (class of 1967), Annie Leslie Poole (class…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Legion, Auxiliary honor youth
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer It was a night to honor youth. Members of the American Legion Post 90 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 held their annual Christmas dinner and celebration Friday, Dec. 14 – with the spotlight on the Junior Auxiliary. Legion Commander Billy Elder welcomed everyone and turned the program over to Auxiliary President Mary Stanley who introduced special guests. Junior Auxiliary Director Gayle Johnson presented…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Lions hear program on DHR, foster care
By NANCY KARRICK Special to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club held its first meeting in December on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Atmore Community Hospital. Lion President Candace Wooten opened the meeting. Following the invocation and Pledge to the Flag of the United States, members were treated to a lasagna lunch. Jennifer White introduced her guest and speaker, Jennifer Strawbridge from the Escambia County Department of Human Resources.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago