The Atmore Community Hospital Auxiliary held its annual appreciation banquet July 6 in the auditorium at the hospital.

Service awards, including the volunteer of the year award were awarded at the banquet. Members were recognized for the number of years they have served in the auxiliary.

Judy Rathsack was named the volunteer of the year.

Shown clockwise from right: New volunteers and those with 200-400-plus hours, Pat Taylor, Ernestine Arnold, Linda Ellison, Thelma Grant, Rathsack, Ruby Sanspree and Carolyn Morris; Volunteers with 500-900-plus hours, Sandra Hare, Patsy Brown, Sammie Turberville and Glenda Lowry; and volunteers with 1,300-3,900-plus hours, Ellon Lowrey, Doris Gentry, Giles Chapman, Marlene Forester, Hazel Rolin, Donna Ferguson, Sarah Hall, Hazel Higdon and Annette Dawe.

Photos by Andrew

Garner/Atmore Advance