A SHOUT OUT FOR BAILEE ROBINSON

Elkmont turned out to see Bailee Robinson play during her Senior Night at UAH.  This was the last home regular season game for the Lady Chargers so the seniors were recognized during this special night.  Many of the Elkmont faithful dressed in their Red Devil red to show their support for Bailee.  She put together a solid performance that made her fans glow with pride.  The Lady Chargers beat Shorter 69 -63.

Her game stats:   Minutes played: 22  

Scoring:   FG: 2-6       3pt: 0-2         FT: 3-4   Total Points: 7

Rebounds: 6        Assists: 3     Fouls: 1 

You can watch Bailee and the Lady Chargers on their journey to the Gulf South Conference Basketball Championships take on fourth-seeded Valdosta State at noon on Friday.  Look for more information at the bottom of the post.  

A thought by Bailee's mom:

Thank you all for coming..... It was great to see all the RED representing Elkmont. I believe we surprised Bailee!!!!

Location: Hanna Center, Samford University

FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Women’s Quarterfinals
Game   3  –  12:00 pm  –  #5 Alabama-Huntsville vs. #4 Valdosta State –  Live Stats  –  Live Video  –  Live Blog

Date: Fri 03/08/02013 Title: Alabama Huntsville vs. Valdosta State - GSC Womens Basketball  NOTE: This broadcast has not started yet. Refresh Player  Event Details: Quarterfinals of the Gulf South Conference Womens Basketball. (12 p.m. CST)

HOW TO STRETCH YOUR FOOD DOLLAR

Your paycheck is smaller; your budget is getting harder to meet.  The dollar is continuing to lose value and everything you buy is going up in price.  This isn't going to get better so take steps now.  You can do more than you think.  Hill Spirit still encourages you to plant a garden, even if it is just two potted tomatoes.  Learn how to preserve food, it's not that hard to learn how to can or freeze.  Here are six more ways to stretch your food dollars. 

Combat Food Inflation with These Six Tips

Be Aware. Package sizes are shrinking; knowing this empowers you to make buying choices. Too often you probably go to the store and grab what looks good but stop for a moment and observe the sizes and prices of your purchases. Picking items on brand name loyalty alone can cost you.  One option is to avoid conventional supermarkets and buy in larger quantities through such retail outlets as BJs or Sam's Club. Plan. Take 30 quick minutes and decide what you're going to eat each week. Write it down, or put it in your phone. Then purchase just those items. You'll be amazed at how much you save by not buying impulse items. To save even more, use the flier from your local market and plan your meals around their sales. Stock Up. Make a list of 5-7 favorite meals and write down the ingredients. Keep that list in your phone, or on a piece of paper in your wallet. Then stock up on those items. Create Extra Cash. When something you regularly use is on sale, buy an extra one. Refer to the list you made above. Use the money you save from not buying impulse items to pay for these extras. Or forgo that grande latte from Starbucks every day and get one just twice a week. The $10-$20 you save can be used to buy extra soup, chicken, or even shampoo. Stock up on sale items and store them in your pantry. Meats, cheese, and even milk will keep well in your freezer.  Many grocery items are on a three month sale rotation, some are every six weeks.   Rotate. Use the first items you buy before later purchases. It's easy to keep track if you use a permanent marker to write the month and year on everything. Stock up on razors, toilet paper, and other staple products that keep forever. You can always use these items so buying them now while they are cheaper is a smart forward strategy in an inflationary environment. By buying a few extra items, you'll be ahead of the game as food prices rise. You can continue to save money by buying most everything on sale because you'll already have a pantry with food you use. Click HERE for complete article

NELLIE LORENE HASTING - OBITUARY

Mrs. Nellie Lorene Hasting, 85 of Athens, AL passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her home.  Born April 30, 1927 in Limestone Co. AL to George & Eula Mae Wray, Member of The First Church, Athens, AL

Memorial service will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 6:30 PM at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rick Craft officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:30 PM until service time.

Preceded in death by son: Randy Hasting.

Survivors:

Husband:

Elvin (Pete) Hasting of Athens, AL

Son:

Rickey Dean Hasting of Athens, AL

Brother:

Billy Wayne Wray of Elkmont, AL

Sisters:

Reba Lee Wray Gibson of of Elkmont, AL
Mable Wray King of Athens, AL
Betty Jo Wray Brooks of Athens, AL

Grandchildren:

Tina Hasting, Sonya James, Bradley Hasting

5 Great Grandchildren

Memorials to be made to The First Church, Athens, AL

FACEBOOK IS SPYING ON YOU - FIFTH WAY

A billion people worldwide use Facebook to share details of their lives with their friends. Trouble is, they also might be unintentionally divulging matters they consider private—to friends…coworkers, clients and employers…marketing companies…and even to competitors, scammers and identity thieves.

The fifth way Facebook could be compromising your private information is the photo and video tag and this is how to protect yourself…


5. Photo and video tags can hurt you. 

They could let others see you in unflattering and unprofessional situations. If you work for a straight-laced employer or with conservative clients or you are in the job market, you already may realize that it’s unwise to post pictures of yourself in unprofessional and possibly embarrassing situations. But you may fail to consider that pictures that other people post of you also can hurt you.

A Facebook feature called photo tags has dramatically increased this risk. The tags make it easy for Facebook users to identify by name the people in photos they post, then link these photos to the Facebook pages of all users pictured.

What to do: Untag yourself from unflattering photos. Hold your cursor over the post, and click the pencil icon. Select “Report/Remove Tag,” then follow the directions to remove the tag. Enable review of all future photos you’re tagged in before they appear on your Timeline. Click the lock icon in the upper right, then “See More Settings” and select “Timeline and Tagging.” Then click “Edit” next to “Review posts friends tag you in before they appear on your Timeline,” and click “Enabled” on the drop-down menu.

STATE BOUND - ELKMONT SCHOLARS

Hartselle Jr.High School District Scholars Bowl Competition. 

Elkmont Senior Scholars Bowl team will be going to State Competition on April 12th. Congrads to team members and their coach, Linda Schmidt.

A TV SERIES YOU MIGHT WANT TO WATCH

You might want to tune in to a new mini series about the Bible that will be starting March 3 @  7 pm - History Channel.    Supposed to be really good.  
First Epsiode: Beginnings



The Bible comes to life in HISTORY’s epic new series. From Genesis to Revelation, these unforgettable stories unfold through live action and cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, offering new insight into famous scenes and iconic characters. Created by producer Mark Burnett and featuring an international cast that includes Roma Downey, this 10-hour docudrama explores the sacred text’s most significant episodes, including Noah’s journey in the ark, the Exodus and the life of Jesus.

FACEBOOK IS SPYING ON YOU - FOURTH WAY

A billion people worldwide use Facebook to share details of their lives with their friends. Trouble is, they also might be unintentionally divulging matters they consider private—to friends…coworkers, clients and employers…marketing companies…and even to competitors, scammers and identity thieves.

The fourth way Facebook could be compromising your private information is the SOCIAL READER facebook tool and this is how to protect yourself…

4.   “Social readers” tell your Facebook friends too much about your reading habits. 

Some sites, including The Washington Post and The Huffington Post, offer “social reader” Facebook tools. If you sign up for one, it will tell your Facebook friends what articles you read on the site.

Problem: The tools don’t share articles with your Facebook friends only when you click a “like” button—they share everything you read on the site.

What to do: If you’ve signed up for a social reader app, delete it. Click the lock icon in the upper-right-hand corner, select “See More Settings,” then choose “Apps” on the left. Locate the app, click the “X” and follow the directions to delete.

STORM SPOTTERS WANTED

For all you people who love storms and like to stand on the porch and watch them, your opportunity to serve your community while you do something you like is here.  If you would like to help, please attend the upcoming storm spotter class.

SKYWARN Spotter Class - Limestone County

March 4 at 6:00pm

114 W. Pryor St., Athens AL

ELMONT BASKETBALL BANQUET IS MARCH 10

The Elkmont Basketball Banquet is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at 1:30 PM at New Bethel Baptist Church. 

All Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Middle SchooL.  Players AND cheerleaders are invited to attend. The cost is $10.00 per person which includes barbecue, sides and drink. Players & Cheerleaders do not require payment just their family/guest. It is requested for each player & cheerleader to bring a dessert. 

Please pick up form from Coach Garris, Coach Bates or Coach Cindy Wales. In order to receive an accurate head count, the deadline for forms/payment is Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Please submit forms/payment to one of the above coaches. Make checks payable to Elkmont Basketball.  Thanks!!!

If you have questions, contact Allison Garris - 256) 777-2381

NEW SIGN FOR ELKMONT BANK

Elkmont's new bank has finally gotten it's sign.  

Drop by and meet the staff.  

Citizens Bank & Trust

256-732-4602

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