By Staff
Thanks to everyone that made Tour of Homes successful
On behalf of the Grand Old Dames Garden Club we wish to thank the Atmore Advance for the publicity and to thank the hostesses of the four homes.
They were lovely and also thank all the people who came out to see the houses and the Trinity Episcopal Church.
We had over 70 people to tour the homes, shops, flower shops ad the businesses.
Levice Haynie
Atmore

By Staff
Flomaton’s Turtle Point annivesary a success
We would like to run an article to express our sincere appreciation to those who made Turtle Point’s 10th Anniversary and Butterfly House Dedication a success.
Special thanks goes out to: WT Neal Trust, DW McMillan Trust, Legacy, Gulf Coast RC&D, Jeffererson Davis Community College and Sue Chapman, Royal Oaks Bed and Breakfast, Flomaton High School Beta Club, Morris Nursery, M&D Nursery, Dixon Nursery and Landscaping, Subway, Jan Mize, “Tri-City Ledger, The Atmore Advance, “Atmore News,” “The Brewton Standard,” and the many Friends of Turtle Point Volunteers.
Without the help and services of all these and many more Turtle Point would not be what it is today. We are truly grateful. Thank you!
Tosia
Turtle Point Environmental Center

By Staff
Dispose of worn flags respectfully
Pride in ones country is something everyone should possess.
Unfortunately, that is not always true when it comes to the United States of America, and often the values of our nation are trampled upon without care.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Atmore is doing its part to instill that pride in the community.
VFW Post 70176, assisted by the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and the NJROTC Unit of Escambia County High School, will conduct a Ritual for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags at 7 p.m. on June 15 behind the Post, located at 206 W. Ashley St.
Since Flag Day is observed annually on June 14, which is on Sunday this year, the Post voted to hold the ceremony one day later.
Atmore area residents who have unserviceable flags for disposal can drop them in a Post box placed at the Post’s entrance before June 15, or bring them to the ceremony, along with their lawn chairs to attend.
The veterans, scouts and cadets agree that we need to destroy the flags of our great nation that have previously provided proud and worthy service or that have paid tribute to our honored dead, in a proper, dignified and solemn manner.
Even flags that show wear and tear for honorable reasons, such as having flown during combat, and can be appreciated for what they represent, must be properly taken care of.
We must all remember not to take for granted the fact that we can even fly the flag, and treat it with the proper respect.
After all, according to the U.S. flag code, “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.”
Plus, what better reason to replace your flag just in time to celebrate our country’s independence.

By Staff
Thanks to everyone that made Tour of Homes successful
On behalf of the Grand Old Dames Garden Club we wish to thank the Atmore Advance for the publicity and to thank the hostesses of the four homes.
They were lovely and also thank all the people who came out to see the houses and the Trinity Episcopal Church.
We had over 70 people to tour the homes, shops, flower shops ad the businesses.
Levice Haynie
Atmore

By Staff
Flomaton’s Turtle Point annivesary a success
We would like to run an article to express our sincere appreciation to those who made Turtle Point’s 10th Anniversary and Butterfly House Dedication a success.
Special thanks goes out to: WT Neal Trust, DW McMillan Trust, Legacy, Gulf Coast RC&D, Jeffererson Davis Community College and Sue Chapman, Royal Oaks Bed and Breakfast, Flomaton High School Beta Club, Morris Nursery, M&D Nursery, Dixon Nursery and Landscaping, Subway, Jan Mize, “Tri-City Ledger, The Atmore Advance, “Atmore News,” “The Brewton Standard,” and the many Friends of Turtle Point Volunteers.
Without the help and services of all these and many more Turtle Point would not be what it is today. We are truly grateful. Thank you!
Tosia
Turtle Point Environmental Center

By Staff
Dispose of worn flags respectfully
Pride in ones country is something everyone should possess.
Unfortunately, that is not always true when it comes to the United States of America, and often the values of our nation are trampled upon without care.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of Atmore is doing its part to instill that pride in the community.
VFW Post 70176, assisted by the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and the NJROTC Unit of Escambia County High School, will conduct a Ritual for the Disposal of Unserviceable Flags at 7 p.m. on June 15 behind the Post, located at 206 W. Ashley St.
Since Flag Day is observed annually on June 14, which is on Sunday this year, the Post voted to hold the ceremony one day later.
Atmore area residents who have unserviceable flags for disposal can drop them in a Post box placed at the Post’s entrance before June 15, or bring them to the ceremony, along with their lawn chairs to attend.
The veterans, scouts and cadets agree that we need to destroy the flags of our great nation that have previously provided proud and worthy service or that have paid tribute to our honored dead, in a proper, dignified and solemn manner.
Even flags that show wear and tear for honorable reasons, such as having flown during combat, and can be appreciated for what they represent, must be properly taken care of.
We must all remember not to take for granted the fact that we can even fly the flag, and treat it with the proper respect.
After all, according to the U.S. flag code, “the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.”
Plus, what better reason to replace your flag just in time to celebrate our country’s independence.

By By Adam Prestridge
The man who attempted to rob a downtown Atmore tax service was arrested Thursday morning following a short vehicle pursuit, according to Atmore Police Department officials.
Keith Lamar Rogers, 38, of Atmore was arrested by Atmore Police officers and charged with robbery after he returned to Rapid Return Tax Service earlier that morning to get his tax return check.
"The clerk immediately recognized him and called the police," APD Investigator Robby Williams said.
Rogers was arrested following a short vehicle pursuit, which ended on Brooks Lane.
"Personnel at the business, who were not working the night of the robbery, identified Rogers as fitting the description of the offender when he went into the business to file a tax return wearing the same clothes he was wearing the night of the robbery," Williams said.
"Atmore Police produced a photo lineup using the identification information that Rogers had provided to Rapid Return Tax Service, and the clerk that was working the night of the robbery made a positive identification of Rogers."
Rogers entered the tax service located at 102 N. Main St. on Jan. 21 and threatened to shoot the clerk after demanding money. Tracking dogs were utilized from the Alabama Department of Corrections to track the suspect, but were unsuccessful.
For more on this story, see Saturday's Atmore Advance.

By By Chandler Myers
On Monday night, I had one of the greatest experiences I have had during my short time as a journalist.
I was able to attend the media night dinner for the Under Armour Senior Bowl at Battleship Park in Mobile and interviewed and met with several of the elite college football players that will play Saturday.
One person above all stood out to me though as I asked him question after question.
Colin Peek, the former starting tight end for the national champion Alabama Crimson Tide, took the time for me to interview him and blew me away.
The sincerity of his answers was something that impressed me because of how humble he is for all the great things he has gone through in the last few months.
Peek is a massive individual not only in size at 6’6, 255 pounds, but also in the size of his heart.
As big as the honor is to be competing in the Senior Bowl, Peek seems dumfounded by one achievement that he received following the SEC Championship win over the Florida Gators.
He graced the cover of “Sports Illustrated” for the amazing catch he made that went for a touchdown in the game.
Peek said being on the cover of the magazine surprised him, his family and friends.
Being on the cover is something that he said he is still just in awe about and probably won’t hit him until a couple of years down the road when he looks back on his collegiate career.
Although he only played one season for the Crimson Tide, Peek’s presence will always be remembered because he was a key piece on the team that won the BCS Championship.
He transferred to Alabama from Georgia Tech because the Crimson Tide runs one of the best Pro-style offenses in college football.
Peek gives credit to his coaches and also enlightened me on the type of person coach Saban is.
According to Peek, he loves the man and coach that Saban is.
Everything that Peek has accomplished has not made him cocky or snobby. It has made him just as humble as any person could be.
He is grateful for the opportunity’s he has received.
I hope that he receives more opportunities in the future.
At the end of the interview, I pulled out my “Sports Illustrated” with Peek on the front, and the tight end proudly autographed the image of himself.
Walking away from that interview, I was humbled by the fact that there are still athletes out there who are stunned by their own success.
Peek made an impression on me that will last a lifetime.
Chandler Myers is sports editor of the Atmore Advance. He can be reached at 368-2123 or by e-mail at sports@atmoreadvance.com.

By By Chandler Myers
Escambia County broke the six-game losing trend Monday night as they defeated the Flomaton Hurricanes 57-40 Monday night at Escambia County High School.
The Blue Devils (7-11, 0-5) fell behind early in the game, but fought back to gain momentum and pull away from the Hurricanes.
In the first quarter, the Blue Devils fell behind the Hurricanes as they were outscored 11-7.
The offense for the Blue Devils came to life in the second period as they outscored the Hurricanes 19-10 to take a 26-21 lead into halftime.
Following the break, the Blue Devils continued to dominate the game not only with offense, but strong defense.
The Blue Devils extended their lead in the third quarter as they continued to put points on the scoreboard adding 16 points and only allowed Flomaton to score 15.
The defense for the Blue Devils tightened in the final quarter as they held the Hurricanes to four points, while they scored 15 to pick up the 57-40 victory.
Blue Devils Head Coach Tim Moorer said his team finally put together a decent game in the win.
The Blue Devils were led by guard Cedric Pierce’s 25 points. Pierce also recorded five rebounds, four steals and two assists in the win.
T.C. Brown added 14 points four the Blue Devils, while recording five assists, five steals and four rebounds.
Blue Devils forward Quinton Craft scored 10 points in the win. Craft also recorded seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
Forward Lawrence Arnold scored four points and forward Devante Brown added three points. Arnold added seven rebounds, five blocks, one assist and a steal, while Brown had two rebounds, one assist and a block.
The Blue Devils next game is Thursday at Northview. Tipoff is at 7 p.m.

By By Chandler Myers
The Escambia Academy Cougars lost a close battle 48-44 to the Lowdnes Academy Rebels Thursday night in Lowndesboro.
The Cougars were led by senior guard Michael Hipa who scored 13 points in the loss, while recording three steals and two rebounds.
Junior forward Keaton Maher added 10 points, six rebounds and four blocks for the Cougars.
Cougars junior guard Brandon Goddard scored nine points, while recording six rebounds, an assist and a steal.
Cougars center Nate Smith and forward Darron McGhee each scored six points. Smith pulled down six rebounds, stole three passes and had an assist. McGhee recorded seven rebounds and had two steals.
Guard James White recorded four rebounds, four steals and three assists for the Cougars.
Rebels JV 36
Cougars JV 24
The Escambia Academy Cougars junior varsity fell to the Lowdnes Academy Rebels 36-24 Thursday in Lowdnesboro.
The Cougars were led by Garrett Kirk’s nine points.
Paul Arnold scored six points in the loss, while Jordan Sasser added five.
Jacob Dean and Blake Quimby rounded out the Cougars scoring with two points apiece.