Fish fry exceeds expectations
American Legion Post 90, with the aid of the Auxiliary, held a fish fry Saturday, March 4. The response was overwhelming. Shown are some of the folks who made the day successful.
Food scores released
The following Escambia County food / lodging establishment ratings were released by the Alabama Department of Public Health for February. Ratings are ranked by score, low to high. FSE = Food Service Establishment Church’s Chicken (F) #1604, Flomaton, 86, FSE Circle K # 2721573, W. Nashville Avenue, Atmore, 89, FSE Chen’s Chinese Buffet, Atmore, 92, FSE Hampton Inn Kitchen, Atmore, 92, limited food Honeybun Donuts, Atmore, 94, FSE Pizza Hut…
Plethora of pancakes
There may have been a record number of folks who came out for Trinity Episcopal Church’s Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, February 28. Good food – plenty of pancakes and sausage – and good fellowship made for a great evening. Shown are, from left, cooks Floyd Adams and Carl Madison, and Bob Coleman. All are part of the Men of Trinity which hosts the supper each year.
Y’s first powerlifting event a success
Atmore Area YMCA held its first powerlifting fundraiser on Saturday, February 25. Thirteen individuals competed in several weight classes, with two high school students taking part. The competitors hefted more than five tons of steel during the event, proceeds from which went to help fund various Y programs. Some notes from the competition: * Total weight lifted by all competitors (MAX lift in each event): 10,495 pounds. * The only…
Pond workshop set
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is holding a seminar on recreational pond management later this month. The subject matter will vary from water quality and fertilization to stocking and vegetation management considerations. The seminar will be held Tuesday, March 21, 6 p.m., at the Extension building, 175 Ag-Science Drive, Suite D, Brewton. Please note: There is no cost to attend the seminar but registration is required. To register, please contact…