By Staff
Gas, water, sewer increase June 15
A dozen concerned Atmore citizens attended last Wednesday's Atmore Utilities Board town hall meeting.
"When anything of this magnitude comes before us, we feel like we need to give the people an opportunity to ask questions," mayor Howard Shell said.
The increase comes after the Alabama Department of Environmental Standards (ADEM) imposed some higher standards for the city's sewer treatment plant. To meet those standards, $11 million in upgrades are needed.
City engineer Euel Screws of Goodwyn Mills and Cawood fielded some questions citizens had, but there was no strong opposition.
– Adam Prestridge
Unity in the Community Saturday morning
Unity in the Community Day Festival 2007 will be held Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Houston Avery Park on MLK Ave. Family fun for everyone and small fees. Come sit down and relax for a day of great food, gospel and talent show, face painting, cake walk, beautiful baby contest and much more! All donations will be accepted.
Antioch Baptist food service begins June 6
Antioch Baptist Church in Freemanville will be holding a summer food service program beginning June 6 through Aug. 3.
Meal times will be from 11:15 – 11:30. Activities include: volleyball, basketball, checkers and other games from 10 a.m. until noon.
For more information contact Mrs. Jerridine Perryman at 368-1372 or 944-7250.
Sponsored by the Bay Area Food Bank.
ECTS Class of 1967 reunion meeting June 9
The Escambia County Training School Class of 1967 reunion meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on June 9 at Vasaroy Johnson's home. Immediately after the meeting, a birthday party will be held to celebrate Vasaroy's birthday.
You are welcome to bring a guest.
For more information, contact Vasaroy Johnson at 368-1024.
Christian Home Free Will Baptist VBS
Christian Home Free Will Baptist Church will be starting revival June 10. Revival times are Sunday at 5:30 p.m. and Monday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
For more information call (850) 327-4730.
First Assembly offers Spanish June 18
First Assembly of God will hold a Conversational Spanish Class on Monday nights at 5:30 starting June 18.
The class will go through July 23. Cost of the class is $12 for the book.
PGBC to begin VBS at 5:30 p.m. June 11
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, located at 3564 Butler Street in Atmore will have Vacation Bible School starting June 11 through June 15 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
The theme is "The Avalanche Ranch Stampede."
Registration begins June 9 at 11 a.m. with wagon rides for all.
For more information contact Earl Jeter at 368-8613.
Pine Barren Baptist VBS begins June 11
Pine Barren Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School June 11-15 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. The theme will be "Game Day Central." Preschool through 6th grade students are invited to participate.
For more information call 256-0530.
Huxford VFD fish fry scheduled for June 16
The Huxford Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting its annual catfish fry from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on June 16 at the fire station on old Front Street in Huxford.
The plates will be $6 with all proceeds going to the fire department. Make plans to attend and thank you for your support.
Master's Men Quartet in concert June 23
The Master's Men Quartet will Be In concert at 6:30 p.m. on June 23 at Calvary Baptist Church located at 2121 Jack Spring Road in Atmore.
A love offering will be received.
ACH GoldenCare seminar June 27
Atmore Community Hospital GoldenCare will present a seminar on services and programs available at the Lakeview Center June 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Mayson Auditorium.
People handle stresses of life in different ways. While some meet their challenges head-on, others may feel unable to cope. Lakeview Center offers more than 50 treatments and vocational programs to provide solutions for children, teens, adults and seniors.
For seminar reservations, please call (251) 368-6397.
Zion Star AME family, friends day June 24
Zion Star AME Zion Church will be having its family and friends day program at 3 p.m. on June 24. Robert Shuford from Hayneville AME will bring the message. All are invited.
Martinville Baptist VBS June 30 only
Vacation Bible School will be held for one day only, June 30 at Martinville Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until noon.
Preschool through 6th grade students are invited to enjoy the Gospel programs and activities for four dynamic individuals from the Baptist Association's Summer Ministry youth group. A light lunch will be provided. From Atmore, take Hwy 21 north, go right on Martinville Loop or Martinville Circle and the church is on the right.
For more information call Evie Baggett 368-4505 or Arelene Mack 368-8638.
Geography of the Holy Land Monday nights
The First Assembly of God Berean School of the Bible Study Center will begin a new study course on "Geography of the Holy Land" on Monday nights at 5:30.
The first class began May 7. This will be a four-week course. Anyone interested should call the church office at 368-4637.
Cost for the course is $122. There is an additional $20 charge for first time students.
Volunteers needed
for Hospice
Only your caring, compassion and time is required. Applications are available at Countryside Hospice Care.
Our address is:
955 S. Three Notch Street
Andalusia, Ala. 36420
334-222-7048
Ask for Kathi Kelley, volunteer coordinator. Our service area includes the following counties: Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia and Geneva.
VFW dances held every Friday night
Friday Night Dances are held at the Atmore VFW Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Friday nights from 7:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. (daylight saving time) and from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time).
Dances are open to Post members and the general public as long as participants are registered as a Post member's guest for a donation fee of $5 per person. The Post's band EXIT 54 provides country and rock and roll music.
On special occasions, dance participants enjoy "potluck" finger foods or a dinner.
The VFW is located at 206 West Ashley Street in Atmore.
Summer Reading continues until July 6
The Atmore Public Library is having their Summer Reading Program each Friday beginning June 1 through July 6 from 10 a.m until 11 a.m. for children ages 5-12.
Taste of the South scheduled for Aug. 11
The annual Taste of the South food festival will be held Aug. 11 at Heritage Park.
All vendors interested in participating are asked to contact the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce at 368-3305.
Commission meeting slated for June 11
The Escambia County Commission will conduct a regular session at 9 a.m. June 11 in the County Commission Chambers, Room 201, at the Escambia County Courthouse in Brewton.
The Administrative Workshop will be held at 9 a.m June 7.
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