Monday, September 30, 2013

CROSS COUNTRY - KUDZU HILLS INVITATIONAL RESULTS

A mid-season schedule change benefited the Running Red Devils this past Saturday!   Saturday morning found the team meeting in Athens bright and early to travel to Bremen, AL for the Cold Springs HS Kudzu Hills Invitational.  This was a large meet with over 780 kids running in 6 different divisions.


The Lady Red Devils toed the starting line with over 150 other ladies representing a total of 16 teams.  Elkmont girls placed 10th as a team but don’t let that number fool you!  12 of the girls set new personal records (PR) or ran their season best (SB) at this race!



Sammi Jo Pressnell – 22:42 (SB)
Adriel McMahan – 23:35 (PR)
Hannah Hanback – 23:46 (SB)
Jensen Pugh – 24:38 (SB)
Stephanie Clem – 25:15 (SB)
Mia Farris – 26:06 (PR)
Nikki Ristau – 27:06 (SB)
Elizabeth Sims – 28:03 (PR)
Taeleur Walts – 29:07 (PR)
Jelena Petkovic – 30:18 (PR)
Lena Gemke – 30:34
Gracie McMahan – 31:11 (PR)
Hannah Clem – 43:38 (PR)



The Red Devil boys team ran in the largest race of the day with over 200 other runners!  There was a lot of competition and we had 11 boys set new PR’s or SB times!  The team came in 6th out of 22 teams – with only one of those being a 3A team that they will face at Sectionals on November 1.



Chance Bailey – 17:23.27 (PR)
Adam McMahan – 17.23.81 (PR)
Tyler Helms – 18:42
Chase Prater – 18:57
Tiyler Walts – 19:59 (SB)
Ethan Shores – 20:11 (SB)
Jacob Ezell – 20:30 (SB)
Nick Shelton – 20:35 (SB)
Josh Ferrazas – 21:09 (PR)
Ben Hobbs – 21:24 (PR)
Davis Hobbs – 21:31 (PR)
Chandler Johnson – 22:48 (SB)
Jacob Armstrong – 23:33
Alex Armstrong – 23:59
Sean Jordan – 28:13 (PR)



These athletes are training hard in preparation for the last half of their season with their focus being Sectionals on November 1.  With only 3 meets and one voluntary road race to go before sectionals, these kids will train harder than ever to meet not only their team goals, but their individual goals as well!



Put October 8th on your calendars – The Elkmont Red Devils will be participating in a local meet right here in Limestone County!  Like any other athlete, they do better when they have fans cheering them on!  The Limestone County XC Meet is held at Blue Springs Elementary (just outside of Athens – near Clements).  Varsity Girls will run at 4:45 and the varsity boys run at 5:30!

Sunday, September 29, 2013

CHRISTINE LOGGINS / JOHN BEASLEY ENGAGEMENT


Ted and Pam Loggins of Elkmont announce the engagement of Christine Elizabeth Loggins to John Clayton Beasley IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Beasley III of Athens.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Dr. Frank G. Westmoreland Jr. of Athens and the late Jackie Westmoreland, Ruby Loggins and Leon Loggins.  She is a 2009 graduate of Faith Christian School and is currently attending Athens State University where she is pursuing a dual major in health and wellness management and health science.  She is employed by Beasley Lawn and Garden as a sales manager.

The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C. Beasley Jr. and Mr. and Mrs.  George R. Patterson.  He is a 2008 graduate of Athens High School and a 2012 graduate of Calhoun Community College where he received two associate degrees in aerospace welding and aerospace structures and assembly,  He is employed by United Launch Alliance as an aerospace technician.

The wedding is planned for October 5 at Friendship North United Methodist Church. 

Saturday, September 28, 2013

JOEY ALAN SMITH - OBITUARY

Name:
Joey Alan Smith

Dates:
Birth date: July 11, 1966
Death date: September 28, 2013

Obituary:
Joey Alan Smith, 47 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Huntsville Hospital.  Born Monday, July 11, 1966 in Athens, Alabama, he was the son of the late Howard Smith and Martha Hodges Smith. 
He was a lifelong resident of the Elkmont area and was a member of Ardmore Church of Christ. He loved Alabama Football and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and singing.

Surviving are son, Alan Joseph (AJ) Smith of Elkmont, AL, daughters, Kaitlyn Grace Smith of Elkmont, AL and Emily Beth Smith of Elkmont, AL, his mother: Martha Smith of Elkmont, AL, brothers, Randy Smith of Elkmont, AL, Jimmy Smith of Elkmont, AL and Kenney Smith of Elkmont, AL, sisters, Sandra Douthit of Toney, AL and Tammie Meadows of Elkmont, AL, and a host of nieces and nephews. 


Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro Douglas Eubanks and T.J. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2013, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama.

GRAND OPENING OF LEGG ARMS & AMMO


Legg Arms and Ammo is hosting a grand opening Saturday.  Special prices and sales on guns, ammunition and accessories will begin tomorrow.  A free BBQ lunch will start of 10 am.  There is also a food drive sponsored by the Coupon Patrol.  For every two cans of food, you will get one chance to enter a drawing for a rife.  You must be 21 or older and able to pass a background check.  The grand-prize drawing is at 4:30 pm and you don't have to be present to win.  The store will stay open until 5 pm.

The owner, Greg Legg, chose to locate his business in Elkmont and hasn't been disappointed.  Not surprising since Elkmont is a community that embraces the Second Amendment.  Legg said,      "With the resurgence of attacks on the Second Amendment, the reduction in available ammunitions and weapons, and the growing demand for the two, I felt it was a good time to open my own gun shop.  For convenience sake and to serve our local area, you couldn't be in a better place than Elkmont."  For more info you can visit their website at www.leggarmsammo.com or their facebook page,  LEGG ARMS AND AMMO






WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT?

September 



28
Elkmont Lions Club Rails to Trails 10K Race
Location: Downtown Elkmont @ 8am
Registration Form Link: 10K RACE

Elkmont Youth Football:
*All games at Athens Middle School  
Mini-Midget vs East Limestone @ 10 am
Micro - Bye Week
Midget vs Athens 1 @ 7pm

Elkmont Cross Country - Kuduz Hill Invitational hosted by Cold Springs High School 

Grand Opening of Legg Arms and Ammo; 10 am - 5 pm

JUST TWO POINTS ....

A few plays into the second half of Friday’s rivalry game between West Limestone and Elkmont, it was clear the last team with the ball would win the game. West Limestone’s players scraped and clawed for four quarters to make sure they were the ones holding onto that ball when the clock hit zero.  A back-and-forth game with four lead changes in the second half saw the Wildcats emerge 25-23 victors over Elkmont in a nonregion game at James Kennemer Stadium.



Trailing 23-19 mid way through the fourth quarter, Logan Pugh gave West the go ahead touchdown on a 42-yard touchdown after Elkmont had just stopped the Wildcats on fourth and goal from the 1-yard line.

West Limestone’s defense tightened up to force an interception on Elkmont’s final drive. The turnover nearly gave Elkmont a gift on the fourth down play, however, when the ball was fumbled after the interception and the visitors nearly recovered past the first down marker.  Just as they had all game, the Wildcats fought at the bottom of the pile to emerge with the ball and ran out the clock for the win.


West Limestone’s defensive stop in the final minutes followed a third quarter scoring spree from both teams. Trailing 13-10 at halftime, Elkmont put together a seven play 64 yard drive, capped by a Jared Bailey 1-yard plunge.


Elkmont’s first lead of the game didn’t last long as West answered with a 63 yard drive of its own. Tucker McCormick’s 13 yard run put the home team back in the lead 19-17. McCormick carried the load on the scoring drive that included seven runs, mostly up the gut of the Red Devils defense.
Not to be outdone, Elkmont’s Mike Tucker ripped off a 65-yard run on the next play from scrimmage and scored from two yards out on the next play to regain the lead with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter.

Tucker led Elkmont with 12 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown. Dillon Miller led the way for West Limestone with 13 carries for 118 yards and touchdown. McCormick added 113 yards on 16 carries and one touchdown.  Miller’s second quarter touchdown gave Elkmont a 13-3 lead early in the second quarter when it looked like the Wildcats might run away with the game.  A creative blend of play calling that included reverse passes and a fake punt ensured Elkmont stayed in the game until its ground game took over in the third quarter.

 
Elkmont’s ground game racked up 206 yards while West Limestone rushed for 316 as a team.
Elkmont had three players throw passes, most by Jordan Bailey who completed 4 of 11 pass attempts for 96 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Rhett Bailey caught two passes for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Elkmont will be traveling to Madison Academy next Friday. 

For complete article, click on link: News Courier




A few plays into the second half of Friday’s rivalry game between West Limestone and Elkmont, it was clear the last team with the ball would win the game.

West Limestone’s players scraped and clawed for four quarters to make sure they were the ones holding onto that ball when the clock hit zero.
A back-and-forth game with four lead changes in the second half saw the Wildcats emerge 25-23 victors over Elkmont in a nonregion game at James Kennemer Stadium.
“It was score after score and big plays,” West Limestone head coach David Arnsparger said. “It really ended up being whoever had the ball last was going to win and that’s kind of what happened to us.”
Trailing 23-19 mid way through the fourth quarter, Logan Pugh gave West the go ahead touchdown on a 42-yard touchdown after Elkmont had just stopped the Wildcats on fourth and goal from the 1-yard line.
West Limestone’s defense tightened up to force an interception on Elkmont’s final drive. The turnover nearly gave Elkmont a gift on the fourth down play, however, when the ball was fumbled after the interception and the visitors nearly recovered past the first down marker.
Just as they had all game, the Wildcats fought at the bottom of the pile to emerge with the ball and ran out the clock for the win.
“We learned a lot about ourselves tonight,” said Arnsparger. “We played a good football team. I think this a defining moment. We won a close game and that’s big. To be able to come out with a win where it was back-and-forth. That was a great job by our players tonight.”
West Limestone’s defensive stop in the final minutes followed a third quarter scoring spree from both teams. Trailing 13-10 at halftime, Elkmont put together a seven play 64 yard drive, capped by a Jared Bailey 1-yard plunge.
Elkmont’s first lead of the game didn’t last long as West answered with a 63 yard drive of its own. Tucker McCormick’s 13 yard run put the home team back in the lead 19-17. McCormick carried the load on the scoring drive that included seven runs, mostly up the gut of the Red Devils defense.
Not to be outdone, Elkmont’s Mike Tucker ripped off a 65-yard run on the next play from scrimmage and scored from two yards out on the next play to regain the lead with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter.
Tucker led Elkmont with 12 carries for 94 yards and a touchdown. Dillon Miller led the way for West Limestone with 13 carries for 118 yards and touchdown. McCormick added 113 yards on 16 carries and one touchdown.
Miller’s second quarter touchdown gave Elkmont a 13-3 lead early in the second quarter when it looked like the Wildcats might run away with the game.
A creative blend of playcalling that included reverse passes and a fake punt ensured Elkmont stayed in the game until its ground game took over in the third quarter.
Elkmont’s ground game racked up 206 yards while West Limestone rushed for 316 as a team.
Elkmont had three players throw passes, most by Jordan Bailey who completed 4 of 11 pass attempts for 96 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Rhett Bailey caught two passes for 75 yards and one touchdown.
West Limestone quarterback Drew Blakely was an efficient 3 for 4 for 39 yards. The Junior opened the scoring on a 5-yard naked bootleg on the Wildcats opening drive.
- See more at: http://enewscourier.com/archivesearch/x1836122749/Wildcats-outlast-Elkmont-for-rivalry-win#sthash.PU6Wd5eP.dpuf

Friday, September 27, 2013

CROSS COUNTRY - DOUBLEHEAD DASH RESULTS


The morning dawned with cool temps and rain!  Lots of rain!  As the teams made their way to the Doublehead Dash in Town Creek, the rain slowed and finally stopped just before the JV teams started their races.  All the rain overnight and into
the morning made for a wet and muddy course.
Today was a great opportunity for the runners to preview the course that many will convene at on Nov 1 for Sectionals.The Red Devils posted some season best times and once again brought home some hardware!



The boys team was led by Chance Bailey, with Tyler Helms right on his tail!  Rounding out the top 5 for Elkmont was Adam McMahan, Chase Prater and Tiyler Walts.  The boys finished second out of 7 teams!



The Lady Red Devils placed 3rd out of 7 teams and was led by Sammi Jo Pressnell.  Rounding out the top 5 girls for Elkmont were Adriel McMahan, Hannah Hanback, Jensen Pugh and Nikki Ristau.
The hard work and dedication that these athletes put in is paying off!  Looking forward to seeing them compete on Saturday at Cold Springs High School at the Kudzu Hills Invitational.

SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTS COMMON CORE - WHAT DO YOU THINK?


The Limestone resolution states that the board “supports the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards and believes they are important to the education of its students. Due to the importance of these standards, the board requests (to the state board) that they remain in force.”

The county’s resolution said the “standards are designed to make sure that all students graduate high school with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college” and during their careers after high school or college.

It also said the state standards “establish what students need to learn, but do not tell teachers how to teach,” while improving outcomes because students, parents and teachers “are on the same page, working toward the same goal.”

Limestone board members Earl Glaze, James Shannon, Darin Russell, Bret McGill, Anthony Hilliard and Charles Shoulders voted yes, while Marty Adams voted against the measure.

Adams, who said people should conduct independent research into CCRS, explained he could not cast a yes vote “because I don’t think it’s a proven system.”

“It’s not totally state-driven, and Alabama didn’t come up with Common Core. The federal government came up with it, more and less,” Adams said. “I just want to wait a little longer and see how things pan out with Common Core (elsewhere) ... There are some good points about Common Core but there are a lot of bad points, too.”

A coalition of state governors helped form the framework for the national Common Core Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. State school boards are able to choose which standards they implement at the state level, regardless of whether they have adopted Common Core.

 Athens News Courier link for complete article

Other Opinions: 
No everyone is for this - do your own research; make your own decision

.. the federal government is on the brink of dictating the content taught in every school. Their concerns are echoed by a wide array of groups and citizens, including academics, members of state boards of education, residents of local school districts, and analysts at public-policy foundations.

Concerns of the governors who have opposed Common Core national standards from the beginning. “I don’t want to have a federal bureaucracy monitoring whether or not we are having the right programs in our schools,” said Virginia governor Bob McDonnell recently. “The bottom line is, we don’t need the federal government with the Common Core telling us how to run our schools in Virginia. We’ll use our own system, which is very good. It’s empirically tested.”

Texas governor Rick Perry, never one to mince words, said, “The academic standards of Texas are not for sale.”

A bill introduced by the chair of the Senate Education Committee in Alabama to reverse the state’s Common Core adoption failed by just one vote in committee last month. Common Core opponents have vowed to keep fighting. Colorado recently held hearings taking a second look at Common Core adoption. “It’s a discussion that had never occurred but needed to occur,” said Bob Schaffer, former chairman 

Complete article: National Review Link

... Once Common Core was created, USED “persuaded” the states to adopt it by tying adoption to the opportunity to obtain Race to the Top (RTTT) funding. No Common Core, no RTTT money. (Since then, USED has also attempted to lure states into the Common Core by dangling No Child Left Behind waivers as a reward for adopting the national Standards and national tests.

Website: Stop Common Core Link

... One of the most troubling aspects of this federal program is that government bureaucrats are currently mining sensitive and highly personal information on children through Common Core’s tracking system.  The data will then reportedly be sold by the government to outside sources for profit.

he Limestone resolution states that the board “supports the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards and believes they are important to the education of its students. Due to the importance of these standards, the board requests (to the state board) that they remain in force.”

The county’s resolution said the “standards are designed to make sure that all students graduate high school with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college” and during their careers after high school or college.

It also said the state standards “establish what students need to learn, but do not tell teachers how to teach,” while improving outcomes because students, parents and teachers “are on the same page, working toward the same goal.”

Limestone board members Earl Glaze, James Shannon, Darin Russell, Bret McGill, Anthony Hilliard and Charles Shoulders voted yes, while Marty Adams voted against the measure.

Adams, who said people should conduct independent research into CCRS, explained he could not cast a yes vote “because I don’t think it’s a proven system.”

“It’s not totally state-driven, and Alabama didn’t come up with Common Core. The federal government came up with it, more and less,” Adams said. “I just want to wait a little longer and see how things pan out with Common Core (elsewhere) ... There are some good points about Common Core but there are a lot of bad points, too.”

A coalition of state governors helped form the framework for the national Common Core Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. State school boards are able to choose which standards they implement at the state level, regardless of whether they have adopted Common Core.

- See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x703124271/Local-boards-pass-College-and-Career-Ready-Standards-resolutions#sthash.zMbQvQtT.dpuf

Thursday, September 26, 2013

ANDREW "ANDY" MUELLER, SR. - OBITUARY




  Name:
Andrew "Andy" Mueller, Sr.

Dates:
Birth date: January 9, 1948
Death date: September 24, 2013

Obituary:
Andrew “Andy” Mueller, Sr. age 65 of Elkmont, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Athens Rehab and Senior Care. Mr. Mueller was born January 9, 1948 in Maywood, California to Edwin T, Mueller and Pearl Lindholm Mueller.

Survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Mueller of Elkmont, AL; son, Andrew Jr. “Drew” Mueller and wife Sherrie of Middleton, PA; daughter, Anna Long and husband, Andy of Athens, AL; grandchildren Caitlyn, Henry, Chris and Michael all of Middletown, PA, Alexis, Abagail, Alivia, Robbie and Ava Long all of Athens, AL; brothers, Edwin Mueller and wife Gisela of Herington, KS, Douglas Mueller of Horton, KS and Robert Mueller and wife Joan of St. Louis, MO; mother-in-law, Hazel Bettinger Riley. Brother and sister-in-laws, Fran Tuttle, Carolyn Page, Elaine Shaffstall, Paula Joiner, Acie Bettinger and wife Linda all of Lincoln, NE and Dorothy Ryan and husband Ernie of Decatur, AL.
He leaves behind many extended family and friends who will surely miss his presence.
Preceded in death by father, Edwin T. Mueller; mother, Pearl Floth; brother, George Mueller.
Mr. Mueller was a member of Lindsay Lane Baptist Church and a Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Army.

Services will be Friday, September 27, 2013 11:00 a.m. at Lindsay Lane Baptist Church with Dusty McLemore officiating. Mr. Mueller will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Visitation will be Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Lincoln, Nebraska at a later date. Pallbearers will be Newton Williams, Bill Brinkley, John Holland, Kent Gatlin, Kelly Furlong and Mark Morgan.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

ELKMONT VS ABS VOLLEYBALL

The Elkmont Lady Devils volleyball teams hosted the the Athens Bible School Lady Trojans yesterday.  All three teams were in action and took two of the three matches.  The Middle School Lady Devils won their match in straight sets, 2 - 0.



The JV team also took their match in straight sets, 2 - 0.  Elkmont's varsity team split sets before losing the match in the close final set.  The Randolph matches have been cancelled for Thursday.  The Lady Devils have a full schedule next week.  Best of luck to all our volleyball teams.

September 30: Elkmont Varsity @ Pulaski vs Giles County/Lawrenceburg - 5 pm

October 1: Elkmont JV and Varsity @ Westminister - 4:30 pm

October 3: West Limestone @ Elkmont - 2 pm; all three teams will be playing.  This will be start during school and Elkmont students will be able to support their favorite players and team.

October 5: Elkmont Varsity @ Florence; they will be playing in the Florence Breast Cancer Tournament.


As always, the Hill Spirit appreciates the wonderful photos taken by Down Home Portraits.  You can order prints from a selection of 106 pictures by contacting Robby at the following link: EHS vs ABS

JAMES CHARLIE HOBBS - OBITUARY

Funeral service for for James “Charlie” Hobbs, 74, of Athens will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Spry Funeral Home with Doug Colwell officiating.  Burial will be in Dement Cemetery.
Visitation is from noon until time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Mr. Hobbs died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, at Athens-Limestone Hospital. Mr. Hobbs was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, volunteer fireman at Clements Fire Department and retired carpenter.
 
Survivors:
Wife:
Sylvia Hagood Hobbs of Athens
Sons:
Carl Hobbs and wife Brenda of Athens
Greg Hobbs and wife Diane of Elkmont
David Hobbs and wife Cindy of Athens
Daugher:
Deborah Schrimsher and husband Dwight of Athens
Brother:
Gilbert Douglas Hobbs of Ardmore, AL
13 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers:Zach Schrimsher, Tyler Hobbs, Greg Hobbs, Sam Black, Marty Ledlow, Bradley Dollar
Honorary: Chad Green, Roger Swanner, Henry Hagood, Jim Hicks, Price Hicks, Patrick King, Tommy Fadell, Johnathan Bush and Robby Newport

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

THE GODDESS ATHENA LIVES IN ELKMONT?

When Helen Carter of Elkmont received notification that she is the first Athena-Grease Goddess for the second annual Athens Grease Festival, she thought the caller was pulling her fried chicken leg.

“I don’t know what to say,” Carter said. “Are you joking with me? That’s pretty dad-gum good.”

Carter worked 25 years as director of the Athens Senior Center and gives Athens the royal treatment when it comes to her volunteering spirit. That’s exactly what the Athens Grease Festival Committee was searching for in a Limestone County woman. The festival is Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Athens. It is hosted by the Spirit of Athens as a celebration of all things fried and the Greek origin of the city’s name.

“My idea was to honor someone who, like the Greek version of Athena, loves the City of Athens,” said Publicity Chairwoman Holly Hollman. “We were looking for someone who gives back to the city by volunteering, being involved in community events and helping make Athens a great place to live.”

Carter received three nominations. The festival’s major sponsor, The News-Courier, had a committee review the nomination forms and choose the winner.

Among the comments Carter received were, “Great motivator,” “She has devoted her life to helping the elderly citizens,” and, “She has a genuine concern for the success of the projects and the people she serves.”

“Part of the reason I am so involved is that I never ask anybody else to do anything I wouldn’t do myself,” Carter said. “You also get a good feeling when you know you’ve accomplished something and helped your fellow man.”

Carter serves on the board of directors for various groups including Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments, Mental Retardation Authority, Foundation on Aging and Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives. She also works with Care Assurance for the Aged and Homebound (CASA), City of Athens Relay for Life, Limestone County Department of Human Resources’ special projects and her church at Elkmont Church of Christ.

“You see Helen working at Bean Day, Mud Volleyball, Relay for Life Bass Fishing Tournament and other activities throughout the year,” said Mayor Ronnie Marks. “She is a great example to all of us on taking time to give back.”

Those who nominated her also praised Carter’s abilities in the kitchen, stating her best fried dishes are okra and chicken.

“We are excited that Helen Carter is our first Athena,” said Festival Chairwoman Betsy Hyman. “You read over her activities, and you’re amazed at all she does for the city and Limestone County. And she can cook, which is important for our version of Athena.”

As Athena, Helen Carter will receive a toga, head piece, torch and gift basket. She will lead the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. and be introduced to the crowd. She will have an inflatable throne at the top of the courthouse steps from which she can watch the festivities or rest from her duties. She will also judge the toga contest.

“We thank everyone who sent nominations,” Hyman said. “I was pleased to see high school students as well as retired ladies among those nominated, which says a lot about the volunteer spirit of the community we live in.”


How to go
Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
Time: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Toga Fun Run at 10:30 a.m.)
Location: The Square in downtown Athens
Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and free to those 2 and younger. $1 off for toga wearers.


Website: www.athensgreasefestival.com

ELKMONT BEATS CLEMENTS - GAME IN PICTURE

The Clement Colts Middle School football team rolled up the road to Elkmont last night.  Under a beautiful first day of fall evening, the Red Devils hobbled the Colts 18 - 8.  They will be playing September 30 at West Limestone for their last regular season game. You will have to hurry if you want to see our Middle School team in action this year.














Down Home Portraits covered the game last night and has some great shots of both teams.  To order prints, contact them at the following link; Elkmont vs Clements

Monday, September 23, 2013

ELKMONT JV TAKE SECOND


Elkmont's JV Lady Devils have had an up and down season this fall.  With the exception of one tenth grader, our JV team is made up all ninth graders. This talented group of girls were the Middle School Champs last year and moving to the high school level as been a learning experience.  They are adjusting quickly and after eight season matches are showing signs of what might be.  The Lady Devils took second in a eight team field - Randolph, East, Athens, Giles County, TN, East Lawerance, Ardmore, West Limestone and Elkmont.

The teams were split into pool play where they played each of the other teams before being placed in the main draw.  Elkmont's group was West Limestone, Giles County and Athens.  The Lady Devils won all their pool play matches in straight games (a match is best 2 out 3 games).   We sent Randolph home with out any trouble....we did lose to the defending 2012 JV County Champs of Ardmore but still held our own.  Very proud of our Lady Devils and looking forward to a rematch with Ardmore in the County Tournament, October 7th and 8th.

The JV team will be playing Athens Bible School and Randolph this week.  Both matches will be at Elkmont.  Good luck, Elkmont!!!!

Down Home Portraits covered the tournament and has 195 pictures of the various teams.  If you are interested in ordering prints, contact them at the following link: JV Volleyball Invitational
Thanks to the JV team reporter for sharing

ELECTRICFIL RECEIVES PERFORMANCE AWARD


Elkmont-based Electricfil Corp. (EFI Automotive) has received an outstanding quality performance award from Chrysler FIAT Group for its 2012 performance.  The award, which recognizes performance in quality and teamwork, was issued to 56 suppliers globally. The achievement of this award was a result of team work, especially from the company's manufacturing, operators who take great pride in their role in building quality products products.

"Electricfil makes every effort to design and manufacture defect-free products to ensure full customer satisfaction.  The company places great importance on product quality, environmental sustainability and worker safety.  These are, in fact, three facets of a system of values that are management priorities here at Electricfil," said Linda Otieno, product engineer.

Electricfil supplies Chrysler FIAT Group with electronic and electromagnetic solutions for several engines and supports the company through product launches.  "Your dedication and support demonstrates top-level performance in many key areas, including quality.  We greatly appreciate your persistence and commitment to strive for perfect quality.  Your company has been recognized as a role-model supplier achieving perfect quality thorugh 2012," said Robert Varsanik, head of Supplier Quality, Chrysler Group LLC.


YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGNUPS START OCTOBER 5.

Signups for youth league basketball are as follows:

October 5th from 11am-2pm
October 10th from 6pm-8pm
October 12th from 11am-2pm

Signups will take place in the concession stand at the ballpark. If you have any questions, please see an EYL (Elkmont Youth League) board member.

Sunday, September 22, 2013

HALEY BOYD / COREY HAM ENGAGEMENT

Clint and Jeana Boyd of Elkmont announce the engagement of their daughter Haley LaShay Boyd to Corey Charles Ham, son of Tim and Kim Ham of Reid.  

The bride - elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boyd, Nancy Norman and Kenneth Norman, all of Athens.  Her great-granddaughter is Ruby Scoggins of Athens.  Haley is a 2009 graduate of Elkmont High School and a 2012 graduate of Calhoun Community College where she received an associate degree in dental assisting.  She is employed by Griggs Orthodontics as an orthodontic assistant.

The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ham and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sutton, all of Athens.  His great-grandmother is Edith Ham of Athens.  He is a 2010 graduate of Tanner High School.  He is employed by Crop Production Supply as a fertilizer assistant.

The wedding is planned for October 5 at Round Island Baptist Church in Athens.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

RUNNING RED DEVILS FINISH IN THE MONEY

While we are waiting for our cross country reporter's article,  here is...
 Coach Pugh's Corner:
 
Two pieces of hardware again this week! Great job! Boys finished 2nd, girls third in today's race. Proud of their great efforts in not so great conditions. Parents; I can't thank you enough for what all you do behind the scenes. The food, water, tent carrying and set-up, and many other jobs that have to be done on race day. You are the best! Proud coach today and A lot of people are learning about Elkmont Cross Country pride these days! Go Devils!

WILLA MAE COFFMAN - OBITUARY

The funeral for Willa Mae Coffman, 80, of Athens, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Spry Funeral Home with Bobby Marks officiating. Burial will be in Sandlin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Mrs. Coffman died at home Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013.

She was born April 15, 1933, in Alabama. She was a member of First Independent Methodist Church.

Mrs. Coffman was preceded in death by her husband, John Nolan Coffman; one daughter, Linda Hargrove; two grandsons, Dustin Hargrove and Jacob Alan Campbell, and one great-grandchild, Marshall Hargrove.

Survivors include four sons, Jackie Hargrove of Abingdon, Va., Gerald Dean Hargrove of Athens, Thomas Hargrove of Elkmont, and Jerry Wayne Hargrove of Chillowie, Va.; one daughter, Chery Campbell of Athens; one brother, Charles Barnes of Elkmont; two sisters, Evie Kelly of Athens and Nola Williams of Florence; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Coffman, Charlie Coffman, Josh McNatt, Junior Coffman, Brandon Ivey and Gary Coffman.

RED DEVILS MAKE IT TWO



Elkmont 35, West Morgan 21: Jared Bailey and Zeb Pankey each scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, leading an Elkmont rushing attack that pounded out 318 yards Friday night in improving to 2-1 in Region 8 play.

Bailey scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards in the opening quarter as the Red Devils (2-2) opened an early lead. West Morgan got touchdown runs from Shelton Stewart (1 yard) and Devin Hawkins (8 yards) to cut into the lead in the second quarter, but a 27-yard touchdown run by Eli Hobbs gave Elkmont a 21-14 lead at the half.




Stewart connected on a 55-yard scoring pass in the third quarter, but a pair of 5-yard scoring runs by Pankey, one in each quarter, put the game out of reach in the second half.


Mike Tucker led all Elkmont rushers with 95 yards on 16 carries, while Bailey finished with 94 yards on 16 carries.


 Source: Decatur Daily


Elkmont runs past Rebels to pick up 2nd region win

By Michael Carter
For The News Courier

TRINITY — Elkmont outlasted West Morgan 35-21 to come away with a Class 3A, Region 8 win and keep the Red Devils’ playoff hopes alive in a region that includes No. 1 Madison Academy, Deshler and Lauderdale County.

The Red Devils (2-2, 2-1 Region 8) went ahead 14-0 in the first quarter on two close-range runs by Jared Bailey and extra points by Alexis Hernandez.

West Morgan (0-4, 0-3) cut it to 14-7 in the second on a 1-yard run by Shelton Stewart and a PAT from Scott Alberti.

Eli Hobbs countered for the Red Devils midway through the second to put the lead at 21-7 but Devin Hawkins burst in from 8 yards out with less than two minutes until halftime to trail 21-14 at halftime.

West Morgan tied the score at 21 in the third on a 55-yard passing play, but Elkmont’s Zeb Pankey scored on a pair of 5-yard runs late in the third and fourth quarters to put the game out of reach.

Bailey, who also had an interception while playing defense, had 16 carries for 94 yards and two scores. Mike Tucker gained a team-high 95 yards on 16 rushes, Pankey ran seven times for 53 yards and two touchdowns and Hobbs collected 69 yards on five carries and a TD.

Hernandez converted 5 of 6 PATs for the Red Devils. Quarterback Jordan Nelson was 3 of 5 for 88 yards with one interception.

Elkmont plays at 4A West Limestone (2-2) in non-region action.