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ID a tree – ADF offers book to help
The Arbor Day Foundation has a book that helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The book, What Tree Is That?, is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand-drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinctive characteristics of many tree species. Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
VBS at FUMC
Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church has a serious side. While Bible stories, games, singing, and crafts are part of the fun, VBS kids are also raising money for Pilots for Christ. Monday evening, Rosalyn Sales, above, with PFC talked about the work they do in transporting patients long distances for medical treatment. It’s boys versus girls in the fund-raising competition for PFC, but Sales also asked for…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Screen in the Strand
United Bank’s Screen on the Green was moved indoors Friday evening, June 2, for the showing of Moana. Originally planned for Heritage Park, the venue was changed to the Strand Theater due to the threat of inclement weather. UB personnel had plenty of popcorn and soft drinks on hand for the 120 or so who attended. Atmore Area YMCA board members and volunteers grilled and wrapped sausage, hot dogs and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Church to honor pastor and wife
Atmore Baptist Temple will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pastor and Mrs. Doug Odom this Sunday, June 11, with a special Pastor’s Appreciation Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Odom grew up in Century and served in the military in Vietnam. In 1969, he married and returned to Century with his wife, Pam Winder Odom. He later attended Arlington Baptist College, served as associate pastor of Faith Bible Baptist Church in…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
FNB & Trust promotes Boothe
The Board of Directors of First Suncoast Trust Bancshares, Inc. and subsidiary bank, First National Bank & Trust, have named Jason Boothe a vice president. “It is with great pleasure that FNB&T recognizes Jason Boothe for his contributions to our bank. His promotion is well deserved,” said Glen F. Davis, President and CEO. Boothe joined FNB & Trust in 2008. He has made significant contributions to FNB & Trust and…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago