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VFW holding fund-raiser
Veterans of Foreign Wars will be selling smoked Boston butts (average 10 lb.) for $40 December 2 through 8. Contact a VFW member for purchase or call Billy Gates at 251-331- 5415. The butts will be smoked by The Butcher’s Market. These Boston butts will make excellent early Christmas presents for families or employees. Pickup will be at the Butcher’s Market December 12-14. Please support the VFW’s mission of veterans…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, November 21. Leave of absence 1. Kathy Douglas, 6-hour lunchroom worker, W.S. Neal Middle School, leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act, effective August 12, 2019 through October 11, 2019 2. Jean Chaloux, 8-hour custodian, Escambia County High School, leave of absence under the Family…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Destiny’s senior citizens celebration one of best ever
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the past 12 years, locals ages 60 and over have enjoyed the food, fun and fellowship offered by Destiny Worship Center at the Atmore church’s annual Senior Citizens Appreciation Day. And while the event has been a success each of the previous years, the sponsors and guests of honor felt the 13th edition, held last Saturday, November 23, might have been among the…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Help nonprofits through GivingTuesday, GIVE65
By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher We Are Family Home Care Services would like for you to participate in GivingTuesday – not just for their sake, but for the dozens of nonprofits which could benefit. Thursday, November 14, We Are Family founder Patricia Cross and Adrian Frye hosted a luncheon to tell people about the services provided by We Are Family but also to encourage people to give during GivingTuesday, December…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Chamber’s Christmas events
News Staff Report Mark your calendar. You’ll need to in order to keep up with the Christmas events coming up in the next few weeks. Following are Chamber of Commerce events you don’t want to miss. Santa in the Park Santa will arrive at Heritage Park in the lighted Atmore train Saturday, December 7 at 4:30 p.m. There will be photos with Santa, a train ride around the park, hot…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago