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Students represent Southern Pine in D.C.
The Washington D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour, sponsored by local electric cooperatives, the Alabama Rural Electric Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, is part of a grassroots program to educate high school juniors on the electric cooperative program and the cooperative ideas for which it stands. In June, approximately 58 students from Alabama traveled to Washington D.C., joining more than 1,500 students from across the nation. The…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago
Campers participate in bus evacuation drill
When asked how they spent their summer vacation, at least eight local students will be able to say they learned a survival skill they hope they’ll never have to use. The eight, participants in Atmore Area YMCA’s summer camp program, got a hands-on demonstration on the various ways to exit a bus if it turned over or if an emergency situation arose in which exit through the front door was…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Expo offered something for everyone
The Breaking Chains Expo held Saturday, July 15, held a two-fold purpose. It serves as a means for We Care Chaplain Frank Gossett to raise funds to support his prison ministry. It’s also an opportunity for shoppers to pick up some neat items and vendors to peddle their wares. This year’s event featured an unusual visitor – Santa. Although it was sweltering outside, Santa showed up. In fact, he said…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago