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Candlelight memorial
For many area residents, the Candlelight Memorial Service at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home has become a tradition during December as candles are lit in memory of loved ones who have passed away. Some years, the weather dampers attendance, but this year, the weather was good and folks come by to remember and to share with others over a cup of coffee and homemade cookies. Shown are the staffs of Johnson…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Giving back to the community
News Staff Report In September, the Escambia County Training School held their 17th annual reunion. The Eagles gathered at Power Pentecostal Holiness Church, pastor Apostle Bruce Armstrong. A fund raiser was held and a portion of the proceeds was used last week to buy goody bags for Atmore Nursing Center residents. Delivering bags were Barbara Poole Harris (class of 1967), Sarah Stots Flavors (class of 1967), Annie Leslie Poole (class…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Legion, Auxiliary honor youth
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer It was a night to honor youth. Members of the American Legion Post 90 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 90 held their annual Christmas dinner and celebration Friday, Dec. 14 – with the spotlight on the Junior Auxiliary. Legion Commander Billy Elder welcomed everyone and turned the program over to Auxiliary President Mary Stanley who introduced special guests. Junior Auxiliary Director Gayle Johnson presented…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
A week of good news
There was much to celebrate this past week in Washington. That sentence may surprise you if you just go on what you hear from the national news media, but the reality is we continue to get work done here in the People’s House. To be clear, there is still work to be done, and that starts with passing funding necessary to secure the border and protect the American people. That…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago