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ACH Auxiliary offers scholarship
Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary is offering scholarships to individuals pursuing studies in a medical-related field. Students must be currently enrolled in a healthcare program and must have completed at least one year at an accredited school. Graduate students will also be considered. Previous applicants may reapply. Students must live in the Atmore, Walnut Hill, Flomaton area. Applications may be picked up at Atmore Community Hospital Gift Shop or may be…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
YMCA, USA hold soccer clinic
Fourteen soccer players who participate in the Atmore Area YMCA program, including nine whose job it is to defend their team’s goal, got some valuable, hands-on training on Saturday, April 15. The young athletes were treated to a mini-clinic that was conducted by University of South Alabama assistant coach Kerry Edwards and two of USA’s imported players, Hannah Godfrey of England and Tiina Trutsi of Estonia. “We’re here to do…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago
Calling all kids
Atmore Community Hospital mascot Stitches and the students at Atmore Christian School invite children and adults from across the county to attend the local National Day of Prayer observance on Thursday, May 4, at the Escambia County High School gym. There will be activities for children beginning at 5:30 p.m., with Stitches and with Miss Flippytoes in the RPM trailer. Shown is Shelley Vests’ kindergarten class with Stitches, from left,…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago
United Bank announces promotions
United Bank’s President and CEO Robert R. Jones, III recently announced the promotion of several bank officers. The officers and their new positions are: •Amber Stokes, Mortgage Loan Officer •Carolyn Crane, Senior Vice President •Denise Fuqua, Assistant Loan Operations Officer •John Eringman, Vice President •Wes Young, Senior Vice President “We are pleased to announce the promotions of these officers.” Jones said. “Their influence here at United Bank inspires greatness in…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Large crowd enjoys Easter in the Park
A breezy but pleasant morning, a miniature train, arts and crafts, games and an opportunity to have one’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny combined to provide a perfect setting for Easter in the Park, held Saturday (April 15) at Heritage Park. A crowd estimated at “between 200 and 300” flocked to the park for the communitywide celebration. Some wore jeans and t-shirts; some wore dress-casual attire, and others wore…
by Don Fletcher access_time9 years ago