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The LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz auction is always well attended, always fun and always profitable. PeeWee and Annie Powell and Jody Jeter organize the auction every year, but the profits don’t go to them. They use auction proceeds to buy Christmas gifts for area families. Annie said the auction held last week, Thursday, Oct. 17, was one of the best ever. Numerous volunteers are to be commended for the…

Ribs on Ridgeley was held Thursday, October 17, and as always was well attended. Bub Gideons with Pride of Atmore, the organization sponsoring the event, said about 175 attended on Ridgeley, while some chose to take to-go plates. Proceeds benefit POA’s downtown revitalization project.

Lena Hardy, DPT, owner of Astound Physical Therapy, held a first year anniversary celebration Saturday, October 19. Guests enjoyed refreshments and fellowship, and youngsters enjoyed the bouncey house. By the way, there’s no right or wrong way to come down the slide, as evidenced by Robert and Lena Hardy’s three daughters, Lilian, at the bottom; Livia, right; and Lyla, who almost chose head first.

Tedder’s Christmas for Kids car show Nov. 9 By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Tedders Auto Repair will present for the third straight year its benefit car show to raise money for the company’s Christmas for Kids program, which provides toys and gifts to children who might otherwise suffer through a bleak Yule holiday. This year’s fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 9, starting at 10 a.m. Already semi-unique…

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Atmore’s United Fund officials announced a lofty goal during the organization’s annual campaign kickoff, held Wednesday, October 15, at Atmore Public Library. The local “umbrella” funding agency hopes to raise more than $39,000 to help fund nine separate agencies. “We’re excited about this coming fundraising year; we always look forward to it,” said Andrew Garner, who serves as president and vice-president of the local…