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Habitat plans Zombie Walk
Special to Atmore News October brings about ideas of pumpkins, fall leaves, and even a ghost or ghoul to mind. The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is working to make this October bring some additional images to the minds of those in the community. A Zombie Walk and Auction is being planned for Oct. 20 at Jennings Park in Brewton. According to Lisa Tindell, executive director of Escambia County Habitat…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Youngsters already enjoying new Splash Pad playground
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer When Atmore Community Splash Pad was opened, it was a big hit with local and area children. The newly installed playground adjacent to the splash pad is proving to be just as well received. The new playground equipment — including a several-sided slide, a climbing spiral, a train for younger kids to climb over and more — was installed without fanfare recently, and youngsters…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
New security system at RPES
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Concerns that sexual predators or others with bad intent might find their way onto Rachel Patterson Elementary School’s campus has led RPES officials to obtain an electronic means of tracking the comings and goings of those who visit the school. The computer-based system — Ident-A-Kid Visitor Management — contains a database that includes the names of all persons who are allowed to check individual…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Fire in the Field
Tent crusade starts Sunday By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The end of this week, you’ll see the big tent going up in Rivercane. Sunday night, the first service will be held. For months, organizers have been meeting, praying, and praying some more for the Fire in the Field tent crusade set for Sunday through Thursday, October 7-11. Several area churches are sponsoring the crusade. Among local clergy and laymen…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago