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OCC under way
If you’re filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, please be aware that the OCC team is standing by to receive boxes this week through next Monday. If you’re not filling a box, please consider donating $9 which covers the cost of shipping and helps in training personnel in the countries where the shoe boxes are distributed. The goal for this area is 8,000 shoeboxes. The collection site is Grace Fellowship,…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Honoring veterans at ECHS
By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer Escambia County High School’s Triton Club, under the leadership of teacher Stephanie McGhee, honored veterans during a school-wide assembly Thursday, November 8. The ECHS band, Hayley Canterbury director, and the ECHS Choir, Conrad Weber director, were outstanding in presenting patriotic music. The speaker was Staff Sergeant William “Greg” Akers, a decorated veteran who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Central American, Pakistan and Korea. Following are…
by Sherry Digmon access_time5 years ago
Veterans honored at EA ceremony
Escambia Academy paid tribute to six veterans, including two who served as crew members of a B-52 bomber during World War II, during the school’s Veterans Day program, held Friday, November 9. Shown are honored veterans with State Rep. Alan Baker, from left, Bobby Davis, Danny Blackmon, Donnis Scruggs, Teddy Taylor, Steve Reynolds, Walter Hare and Baker.
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Honoring veterans at ANC
Comfort Care Hospice held their annual ceremony to honor veterans at Atmore Nursing Center Monday, Nov. 12. Emmie Flowers with Comfort Care gave each veteran a certificate and a gift bag. Shown are, from left, front, veterans Fred Anderson, Charles Freeman, Giles Chapman, George Boone, Danny Mims, Robert Skipper; back, veterans Arthur Colston, Michael Williams, and Marla Rutherford, employees at ANC; Administrator Morgan Smith; Betty Singletary with Comfort Care; and…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago