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Obituaries for the week of Dec. 23, 2018
Richard Thomas “Dick” Mason Mr. Richard Thomas “Dick” Mason, age 85, of Huxford, Ala., passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in Atmore, Ala. He was retired from Yale Rubber Company. He was born in Applegate, Mich. to the late Pierce and Marjorie Aikin Mason. He was a member of Huxford Community of Christ Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Dawn Mason and a brother, Ed Mason. Mr.…
Christmas in the Trenches    
By Nancy Karrick Published in “atmore” magazine, December 2018 I had the opportunity to meet folk singer John McCutcheon in the late 1980s while we were living in Atlanta. I was attending a children’s literature class at Oglethorpe University and our speaker for the day was Carmen Deedy. On that particular day, Carmen had brought along her husband, John McCutcheon, to help load and unload her boxes of children’s  books…
Hundreds enjoy 3rd annual Christmas in the Park
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Hundreds of children of all ages ignored the soggy turf of Houston Avery Park and the chilly winds that blew across the municipal greenspace on Saturday, December 15, and attended Atmore Youth League’s third annual Christmas in the Park event. Organizer Don Taylor said the weather didn’t seem to faze those who donned coats, scarves and other warm-weather clothing to come out for mass…
Summit holds open house
Owners of The Summit, Atmore’s newest assisted living facility, held an open house Sunday afternoon, December 16. The event seemed more like a reunion than an open house with old friends exchanging hugs and greetings. Shown are, from left, Myrna Monroe, Santa (Phillip Mack), Betty Raley, Sang Hayles, Mrs. Claus (Arelene Mack). News photo by Susan Smith