Down Home Portraits was at the game; great action shots - contact Robby to order pictures
Link: Elkmont 12U champs
Hoping to get more details about the game later today.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
ELKMONT SOFTBALL BRINGS HOME THE GOLD
We did it! 18 wins, 0 losses. We have waited for this last game, and we did what our goal was from day 1! County champions! Elkmont beat Creekside, 10-2 after 5 innings.
Down Home Portraits was at the game; great action shots - contact Robby to order pictures
Link: Elkmont 12U champs
Hoping to get more details about the game later today.
Down Home Portraits was at the game; great action shots - contact Robby to order pictures
Link: Elkmont 12U champs
Hoping to get more details about the game later today.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT
Hard to believe its the last week of May
MAY
26 Count Your Blessings
28
MAY
26 Count Your Blessings
27 Memorial Day
Cotton Row Run - Huntsville; lots of Elkmont Trailblazers are running in this one.
Elkmont 12u plays for championship Monday night at west. At 6. Playing creek side will be the 4th time.
Cotton Row Run - Huntsville; lots of Elkmont Trailblazers are running in this one.
Elkmont 12u plays for championship Monday night at west. At 6. Playing creek side will be the 4th time.
MUSIC TO ENJOY
Elkmont Pickin' & Grinnin' Mondays
6:30 pm - Downtown Elkmont Depot
Live Music and Dancing
Bring your own chair
Players and Dancers Welcome
For info: 931-427-6296
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29
Church Night
Belle Chevre - Class 6:30 - 7 pm
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June
1 New Garden. Cleanup and decoration day on Sunday, June 2. Donations will be taken both days or can be mailed to: Harold Robinson, 14016 Robinson Lane, Elkmont AL 35620 or Harold Atkinson, 20321 Sandlin Road, Elkmont, AL 35620
Reunion Cemetery. Decoration Day with a chicken and goat stew fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 1. Participants are asked to bring containers for stew. Donations, payable to Reunion Cemetery Fund, can be sent to: Nicole Collins, 25172 AL Hwy 127, Elkmont, AL 35620.
1 New Garden. Cleanup and decoration day on Sunday, June 2. Donations will be taken both days or can be mailed to: Harold Robinson, 14016 Robinson Lane, Elkmont AL 35620 or Harold Atkinson, 20321 Sandlin Road, Elkmont, AL 35620
Reunion Cemetery. Decoration Day with a chicken and goat stew fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 1. Participants are asked to bring containers for stew. Donations, payable to Reunion Cemetery Fund, can be sent to: Nicole Collins, 25172 AL Hwy 127, Elkmont, AL 35620.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
RETIREMENTS AT ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL
There are going to some big staff changes effective June 1 at Elkmont High School.
Stan Davis is officially retiring after a 37 year career in the Limestone County School System. He has been the principal at Elkmont the last two years but served as an assistant principal at Elkmont for 11 years during his career. He graduated from Elkmont in 1973. Mr. Davis has been a part of the Elkmont community for many years. Elkmont High School will miss him.
Our wonderful kindergarten teacher, Shirley Guthrie will also be retiring. Mrs. Guthrie is from Elkmont, Alabama. Her husband, all three of her children children and she graduated from Elkmont High School. She has been teaching Kindergarten at Elkmont for twenty three years. Mrs. Guthrie said, "I have seen quite a few changes in this time. I have three children and four grandchildren. I am looking forward to spending all of my free time with the grandchildren."
Bernice Lockett, a fifth grade teacher, who was starting to teach her third generation students is retiring her chalk as well. She graduated from Elkmont High School in 1970. Mrs. Lockett has taught at Elkmont for 32 years. She and her husband George make their home in Elkmont. Bernice is looking forward to traveling and spending time with family and friends.
High school teachers who have now said their last goodbyes are:
Denise Jones (English)
I grew up in Elkmont and graduated from EHS in 1982. I am married, and we have two beautiful daughters--Rachel, a 2012 graduate of EHS and Hannah, a junior at EHS this year. Because of my hectic life, I really don't have time for hobbies, but when I can grab a free moment, I love to read!
I recently completed twenty-five years in education. I spent my first thirteen years teaching at East Limestone High School. I transferred to EHS in 2000. The 2012-2013 school year was my thirteenth at Elkmont.
Rene Noojin (English)
Madolyn Whitt ( library/media specialist)is retiring after nearly 21 years
Randy Blacklidge (ag teacher for 34 years).
Link to article: RANDY BLACKLIDGE RETIRING AFTER 34 YEARS
Athens News Courier Article:
Eight Elkmont employees retiring with 240-plus years of experience
Stan Davis is officially retiring after a 37 year career in the Limestone County School System. He has been the principal at Elkmont the last two years but served as an assistant principal at Elkmont for 11 years during his career. He graduated from Elkmont in 1973. Mr. Davis has been a part of the Elkmont community for many years. Elkmont High School will miss him.
Our wonderful kindergarten teacher, Shirley Guthrie will also be retiring. Mrs. Guthrie is from Elkmont, Alabama. Her husband, all three of her children children and she graduated from Elkmont High School. She has been teaching Kindergarten at Elkmont for twenty three years. Mrs. Guthrie said, "I have seen quite a few changes in this time. I have three children and four grandchildren. I am looking forward to spending all of my free time with the grandchildren."
Bernice Lockett, a fifth grade teacher, who was starting to teach her third generation students is retiring her chalk as well. She graduated from Elkmont High School in 1970. Mrs. Lockett has taught at Elkmont for 32 years. She and her husband George make their home in Elkmont. Bernice is looking forward to traveling and spending time with family and friends.High school teachers who have now said their last goodbyes are:
Denise Jones (English)
I grew up in Elkmont and graduated from EHS in 1982. I am married, and we have two beautiful daughters--Rachel, a 2012 graduate of EHS and Hannah, a junior at EHS this year. Because of my hectic life, I really don't have time for hobbies, but when I can grab a free moment, I love to read!
I recently completed twenty-five years in education. I spent my first thirteen years teaching at East Limestone High School. I transferred to EHS in 2000. The 2012-2013 school year was my thirteenth at Elkmont.
Rene Noojin (English)
Madolyn Whitt ( library/media specialist)is retiring after nearly 21 years
Randy Blacklidge (ag teacher for 34 years).
Link to article: RANDY BLACKLIDGE RETIRING AFTER 34 YEARS
Athens News Courier Article:
Eight Elkmont employees retiring with 240-plus years of experience
HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST CHEESE
BELLE CHEVRE CHEESE FLIGHT & BREAKFAST CHEESE HOW-TOWednesday, May 29, 2013
6:00pm until 7:30pm
A tasting of Belle Chevre’s four award-winning breakfast cheeses. We share with you our favorite cracker pairing for each cheese, before we teach you how to craft your very own breakfast cheeses.
Cooking demonstration and tasting. $45. Includes demonstration, sampling, recipe cards, and a 20% discount for any item in the store the night of the class.
Register by calling 256-732-3577 or email@bellechevre.com.
Belle Chevre Cheese Shop And Tasting Room - Elkmont
18849 Upper Fort Hampton Rd, Elkmont, Alabama 35620
Friday, May 24, 2013
BERNICE SMITH WATTS - OBITUARY
Bernice Smith Watts, 91, of Decatur, Ga., died Thursday, May 16, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Corinne Smith; and husband, Elbert Watts.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ellyn and Paul Foltz; son and daughter-in-law, John Watts and Linda Lakes; grandchildren, Ashby Foltz, Corinne Watts and Tennison Watts; sister, Edith Fortenberry; nephew, Ron Fortenberry; sister-in-law, Jane W. Hamby; brother-in-law, James J. Hamby and their family.
Mrs. Watts also leaves behind many longtime friends in Virginia, Alabama and Atlanta as well as a devoted professional caregiver, Mrs. Janice Y. Marshall.
Mrs. Watts was born in Elkmont and held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher in Florence, Charlottesville, Va., and Fairfax County, Va.
Mrs. Watts moved with her husband, Elbert Watts, to Atlanta in 1977, where they became longtime members of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church and were active members of the Graydon Sunday school class. In retirement, Mrs. Watts enjoyed travel to Europe, Hawaii and throughout the U.S. and Canada with her husband.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur, Ga., with the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The General Memorial Fund of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033; or to the giver’s favorite charity.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Corinne Smith; and husband, Elbert Watts.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Ellyn and Paul Foltz; son and daughter-in-law, John Watts and Linda Lakes; grandchildren, Ashby Foltz, Corinne Watts and Tennison Watts; sister, Edith Fortenberry; nephew, Ron Fortenberry; sister-in-law, Jane W. Hamby; brother-in-law, James J. Hamby and their family.
Mrs. Watts also leaves behind many longtime friends in Virginia, Alabama and Atlanta as well as a devoted professional caregiver, Mrs. Janice Y. Marshall.
Mrs. Watts was born in Elkmont and held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. She spent her career as an elementary school teacher in Florence, Charlottesville, Va., and Fairfax County, Va.
Mrs. Watts moved with her husband, Elbert Watts, to Atlanta in 1977, where they became longtime members of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church and were active members of the Graydon Sunday school class. In retirement, Mrs. Watts enjoyed travel to Europe, Hawaii and throughout the U.S. and Canada with her husband.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur, Ga., with the Rev. Lewis Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The General Memorial Fund of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, GA 30033; or to the giver’s favorite charity.
2013 ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TONIGHT @ 8 PM
Front row: Sarah Williams, Haley Turner, Amanda Smith, Breanna Wallace, Kala Stovall, Laurne Winders and Mary Redding Witt. Second row: Emmalee Terry, Lacresha Watkins, Essence Williams, Hannah Webster and Cody Williams. Third row: Joel Robinson, Drew Staggs, Dustin Ward, Sean Stacy, Jaedon Sneed and Bryant Wales
Front Row: Nicole Haggermaker, Chloe Hollingsworth, Morgan Garris, Sara Maples, Hannah Pitman, Sydney Norton, Hannah Norman and Sommer Norman. Second row: Chance Long, Hayden Hudson, Trevor Holloway, Stephen Majoria, Wes Isham and Levi Lane. Third row: Cody Long, Ben Ferguson, Andrew LaBathe and Alex Mitchell.
First row: Savannah Couch, Brittany Carter, Ashley Clemmons, Lillian Adell, Stephanie Bishop, Brianna Clements, Morgan Brown and Kayla Del Rio. Second row: Ashley Craig, Cadie Coffman, Imani Davis, Brigett Dison, Kaitlin Discher and Garrett Castelle. Third row: Dusty Birdwell, Clay Burrough, Tyler Coffman, Matthew Barnes and Matthew Clem. Fourth row, from left,Terry Amerson, Dre Boley and Zack Defoe.
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