Tuesday, July 30, 2013

BARBARA COLVETT BROADWAY - OBITUARY

Mrs. Barbara Colvett Broadway, age 70 of Elkmont, died Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Limestone Health Facility.
 
The funeral service was Monday, July 29, 2013 at 2 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with brother Brent Hawkins and Brother James Turner officiating. The burial was in Athens Memory Gardens.

Visitation was Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home.
Mrs. Broadway was born August 10, 1942 in Limestone County to Brownie Colvett and Mary Paul Johns Colvett.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Broadway was a floral designer and homemaker. She loved cooking and decorating.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, David E. Broadway; one son, Dave Broadway and wife Beverly of Athens; one daughter, Kara Hawkins and husband Brent of Elkmont; one sister, Martha Ann Wilson and husband Jimmy of Elkmont; 3 grandchildren, Coulter Broadway and wife Rachel of Birmingham; Bodie Hawkins and wife Beth of Elkmont; Sloan Hawkins of Elkmont; two great-grandchildren, Cade and Liddy Hawkins of Elkmont.

Pallbearers will be Carlos Broadway, Carlos (Bubba) Broadway, Jr., Keith Clem, Darrell Holt, Brad Turner, Bradley Wales, Corey Wilson, and Jim Wilson.

Monday, July 29, 2013

SUPPORT ELKMONT FOOTBALL

 
Many people think that the school pays for the football program, field maintenance and transportation to games.  It does not.   Lots of schools have a pay to play policy, such as $600 per varsity sport at some of the larger schools in the state.   Elkmont chooses to fund its sports differently.  Our football program is self supporting with help from the Quarterback Club. This year the football players are selling discount cards to help cover the expense of fielding a football team. 

This cards are $20 each with discounts from Domino's Pizza, Applebee's, Arby's, Roosters, Pizza Hut, Krystal, Express Oil Change, Quizno's, Captain D's, Panda Express, Little Caesars and El Olmeca. Each player has been asked to sell 8 of them.  You can purchase them from the varsity football players. Please consider supporting our team by buying a card.  We need to circle the wagons around our Elkmont community. If we don't take care of our own, who will?

Cody Thomas, Leigh Thomas' son, is one of these varsity players.  She let me know about this program so if you don't have friends or family playing, you can contact her for more information or to buy a card.  Facebook page link: Leigh Kennedy Thomas

Sunday, July 28, 2013

RED DEVIL ROCK SHOW COMING SOON

Elkmont has another fun event scheduled this summer.  August 3 has a terrific music and art festival at the hill top.  The Red Devil Rock Show is sponsored by the Hilltop Arts Society.  

The show will be held at the baseball fields behind Elkmont High School at Vaughn Street.  The Red Devil Rock Show will begin at noon on August 3 and close around 11 pm.

Tickets


Vendors





 Heading north from Athens along Alabama 127 through the rolling hills of Limestone County, gas stations and convenience stores give way to open fields, rows of crops and yellow road signs warning motorists to keep alert for encroaching wildlife.

Seven miles from Athens, the Ole Gin House stands. On a typical weekday, pickup trucks and dirt-stained jeeps fill the barbecue joint’s parking lot. Inside, around the wooden tables, talk revolves around the University of Alabama’s latest recruits and the high school’s playoff prospects
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 On Saturday, a one-day music and arts festival will take place at the high school’s baseball fields from noon-11 p.m.  Red Devil Rock Show, a nod to Elkmont High’s mascot, will feature two music stages showcasing country, reggae, blues, roots and funk bands. Artists will also display their photography, jewelry, paintings and sculptures.

To read complete Decatur Article, Click on Link: RED DEVIL ROCK SHOW

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING

The Elkmont School supply lists for the 2013-2014 school year have been released.  School starts August 19.

 





First Grade Supply List
Second Grade Supply List
Third Grade Supply List
Fourth Grade Supply List
Fifth Grade Supply List
Sixth Grade Supply List


Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday August 2, 2013, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday August 4, 2013, Alabama will hold its eighth annual sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales or use tax.  Local sales and use tax may apply 

LENORE DEEANN SCOTT - OBITUARY




  Name:
Lenore Deeann "Dee Dee" Scott

Dates:
Birth date: December 20, 1964
Death date: July 26, 2013

Obituary:
Lenore Deeann "Dee Dee" Scott, 48, of Elkmont, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.

Born Sunday, December 20, 1964 in Columbus, Georgia she was the daughter of the late David Richard Dunn and Gladys Marie Coats Dunn.
She was preceded in death by grandson, Braiden Christian and sister, Patsy Marie Emerson.

Surviving are husband, Judson Allen Scott, Elkmont, AL; son, James Dillon Scott, Elkmont, AL, daughters, Dana Marie Dunn and Haley Irene Scott, Elkmont, AL, mother, Gladys Coats Dunn, Elkmont, AL; brothers, David "Gunner" (Lois) Dunn, Elkmont, AL, Jimmy (Annette) Dunn, Elkmont, AL; Marvin (Connie) Dunn, Elkmont, AL, sister, Sherry Lynn Dugger, Elkmont, AL; and two grandchildren, Brailee Christian and Lucas Brown.

Dee Dee lived all her life in this area and was of the Baptist faith. She was very active in helping with community activities and enjoyed hunting, crafts, and cooking.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Harry "Rusty" Lincoln officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore, AL.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

ELKMONT VOLLEYBALL SUMMER FUN

The Elkmont Lady Red Devils varsity, JV and middle school teams are hard at work getting ready for the fall high school schedule.  They recently were seen at West Morgan in a play date. Elkmont's season starts August 29 at East Limestone - time 4:15 pm.

 Look for Down Home Portraits to be at the games for some great action shots.  Visit their site to order photos of the 2013 season.

WHEN AT ELKMONT.....

                          Not just cheese.
That could be the motto of our new Belle Chevre Cheese Shop and Tasting Room. Of course, we have all our award-winning chevres for you to try and even cheese plates that you can customize yourself. 


However, we have now officially debuted our cafe menu.  Come by for lunch or to grab dinner to take home.  And as a new addition to our cafe, we'll be serving brunch specials on weekends and homemade baked goods all week long.


Our hours are 9-5 on M-F and 8-5 Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday.  Check out our menu, and plan your trip to the Cheese Shop! We also make lunches and breakfasts to go for your office or event. Just call us at 256-732-3577.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT?

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Church Night  

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Runners Unite - come run with the Elkmont Trailblazers and the Elkmont Cross Country team @ 6 pm; downtown Elkmont


Elkmont Class of 1979 is meeting @ 6 pm at El Omeca in Ardmore.  Come on out and see old friends.

The Athens Fireworks Show, hosted by the Athens-Limestone Tourism Association, will begin at dusk July Fourth at Athens High School. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/local/x1320121020/Fireworks-will-sparkle-over-Athens-July-Fourth#sthash.OoFrVAGG.dpuf

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Football SIGNUPS (Ages 4-13) are SATURDAY 9-2 @ EventPro on Highway 72 in front of Champion Chevrolet. $75 Signup fee and a copy of birth certificate required. Fee covers uniform, equipment, and trophy at the end of season. IT'S GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR, YALL JOIN US!!!!  

Class Reunion Time: 
The Elkmont High School Class of 1998 will meet at 7 p.m. at Casa Blanca on U.S. 72 for a 15 year reunion dinner.  To RSVP, contact Wendi 256-777-1664


Elkmont Class of ’98. Elkmont High School Class of 1998 will meet at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Casa Blanca on U.S. 72 for a 15-year reunion dinner. To RSVP, contact Wendi 256-777-1664 - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/calendarofevents/x2088950582/Limestone-Ledger-7-21-13#sthash.5vxlgH7y.dpuf

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CHESTER NELSON RIDDLE - OBITUARY



  Name:
Chester Nelson Riddle

Dates:
Birth date: August 13, 1924
Death date: July 22, 2013

Obituary:
Chester Nelson Riddle, 88, of Taft, Tennessee passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at his residence. Born Wednesday, August 13, 1924 in Huntsville, Alabama he was the son of the late Oliver Chester Riddle and the late Katie Jane Martin Riddle. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Della Mae Riddle and grandson Stan Malone.

Surviving are daughter Charlotte Malone, Taft, TN; sons, James Riddle; Taft, TN; Ralph Riddle, Ardmore, TN; Johnny Riddle, Ardmore, TN; Charles Riddle, Ardmore, TN; Buck Riddle, New Market, AL; Joe Riddle, Elkmont, AL; sister, Minnie Bee Hale, Taft, TN.

He lived all his life in this area. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with friends and family.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM with Rev. Charles Marable officiating. Burial will be in Charity Cemetery, Hazel Green, AL.

DARRELL WAYNE DODD - OBITUARY




Name:
Darrell Wayne Dodd

Dates:
Birth date: March 19, 1950
Death date: July 22, 2013

Obituary:

Darrell Wayne Dodd age 63 of Elkmont, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Dodd was born March 19, 1950 in Kentucky to Alonzo Dodd and Mary Elizabeth Douglas Dodd.

Memorial service will be Sunday, July 28, 2013 4:00 p.m. at Salem Springs Baptist Church. Limestone Chapel Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Survived by three daughters and a son, Casie Browning and Christa Richards both of Brownsville, Kentucky; Amanda Dodd of Calvert City, Kentucky; Davis Dodd of Calvert City, Kentucky.

ANNIE BELL CLEM - OBITUARY




  Name:
Annie Bell Clem

Dates:
Birth date: April 3, 1926
Death date: July 23, 2013

Obituary:
Annie Bell Clem age 87 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Clem was born April 3, 1926 in Limestone County to Marvin T. Hicks and Eula Owens Hicks.  Mrs. Clem was a member of New Garden Pentecostal Church.

Services will be Friday, July 26, 2013 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with James W. Swindle, Phillip Burton and Mitchell McCormick officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Limestone Memorial Gardens.

Preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clem; parents, Marvin T. Hicks and Eula Hicks; three brothers, Durad Hicks, Elmo Hicks and Franklin Hicks; two sisters, Estelle Newcomb and Mamie Lou McGrew.
 
Survived by three sons, Dwight Clem and wife, Barbara of Elkmont, Deryl Clem and wife, Lynell and Tim Clem and wife, Diane both of Athens; daughter, Janice Simmons and husband, Kenneth of Athens; 9 grandchildren; 9 great- grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Hicks and wife, Frances of Athens and Donald Hicks and wife, Annie of Birmingham; two sisters, Clarice Burdette of Florida and Doris Harris and husband, William of Elkmont; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lewis, James Swindell III, Lloyd Clem, Don Jewell, Greg Jackson and Cleaborn Pullum.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Hospice of Limestone County.

BELLE CHEVRE IN THE NEWS

 A 9-minute documentary on an Elkmont woman who makes goat cheese has been chosen to be screened at the Birmingham Sidewalk Film Festival during its 15th annual show Aug. 23-25.

“Tasia & the Cheese Revolution,” directed by Becky Beamer, tells the story of Tasia Malakasis, owner of Belle Chevre, a goat cheese creamery and shop in Elkmont. The short film will be screened at 11 a.m. Aug. 24 at Carver Theater. It was among the more than 160 films chosen for the festival.



For complete article click on link: Belle Chevre

More News from Belle Chevre
As a cheesemaker, there really aren't two things you'd rather see in front of you at the Fancy Food Show.  The biggest night in the gourmet food industry, the Fancy Food Show celebrates specialty foods of all types: ice creams, crackers, candy, and cheese. That's why it was such an honor to be even considered for two categories: Best Baked Good and Best Diet & Lifestyle Product.

And when we won....let's just say we were a tiny bit excited.  Competition is stiff, so seeing our (delicious) chevre cheesecake named best Baked Good in the industry was a wonderful surprise.  And we loved seeing our mantra of sexy, skinny, smart vindicated with our honey breakfast cheese receiving its second SOFI recognition, this time for Best Diet & Lifestyle Product.

"A sofi Gold is the highest honor in the fine food industry," said Tasia.  "The fact that a small goat cheese creamery like ours has been reconginized as one of the best in the nation is something I am very proud to say."

 
Go Belle Chevre, and congrats to our wonderful team of cheesemakers for making these delicious products!  Stop by and try some of these treats at Belle Chevre in downtown Elkmont.


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

HOW DID YOUR FEDERAL SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTE LAST WEEK?

July 22, 2013
In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District:
Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Cordray Nomination – Confirmation
  • Senate: Perez Nomination – Confirmation
  • Senate: McCarthy Nomination – Confirmation
  • House: Employer Health Insurance Mandate Delay – Passage
  • House: Individual Health Insurance Mandate Delay – Passage
  • House: Education Law Overhaul – Passage
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Transportation & HUD Appropriations
  • House: Defense Appropriations

Recent Senate Votes
Cordray Nomination – Confirmation - Vote Confirmed (66-34)

After an intense debate over a potential rules change to ban filibusters on executive branch nominations, the Senate proceeded to confirm several nominees offered by President Barack Obama. Richard Cordray of Ohio was confirmed as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, ending a two year confirmation process that included a recess appointment in the beginning of last year. Twelve Republicans and the entire Democratic caucus voted in support of the nomination.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO
Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO


Perez Nomination – Confirmation - Vote Confirmed (54-46)

On Thursday, President Obama’s nomination for Secretary of Labor, Thomas E. Perez, was confirmed by the Senate in a strictly party-line vote. Perez previously served as an Assistant Attorney General leading the Justice Department’s civil rights division.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO
Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO


McCarthy Nomination – Confirmation - Vote Confirmed (59-40, 1 Not Voting)

After confirming Perez, the Senate quickly moved to confirm Gina McCarthy as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. McCarthy had served as the head of the EPA’s air and radiation office since 2009. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia was the only dissenting Democrat vote, and six Republicans voted in favor of the nomination.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO
Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO

Recent House Votes
Employer Health Insurance Mandate Delay – Passage - Vote Passed (264-161, 8 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would delay a requirement from the 2010 health care overhaul for one year until the start of 2015. The requirement would mandate businesses with at least 50 full-time employees provide health insurance to their workers or pay a penalty. Morgan Griffith of Virginia was the only Republican to vote against the bill.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Individual Health Insurance Mandate Delay – Passage - Vote Passed (251-174, 8 Not Voting)

After postponing the employer insurance mandate, the House moved a bill to postpone the same requirement of most individuals to maintain health insurance coverage or pay a penalty until the beginning of 2015. Once again, Griffith of Virginia was the only Republican to vote against the bill. Both the employer and individual mandate delays are unlikely to receive a vote in the Senate.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Education Law Overhaul – Passage - Vote Passed (221-207, 6 Not Voting)

In the last vote of the week, the House passed its updated version of federal education policy despite a veto threat from President Obama and unified Democratic opposition to the legislation. The bill would extend for an additional five years the elementary and secondary education law that was last reauthorized in 2001 as part of President George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind initiative. The bill would reduce the federal government’s role in education and give state and local officials more authority to develop their own standards and accountability assessments. The House adopted by voice vote an amendment from Republican Steve Scalise of Louisiana that would eliminate a requirement that states develop teacher evaluation systems. The Senate will most likely take up the legislation after the August recess.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Upcoming Votes
Transportation & HUD Appropriations - S.1243

The Senate has planned cloture votes this Tuesday on legislation that would fund the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments and related agencies.


Defense Appropriations - H.R.2397

The House may vote later this week on a bill sponsored by Republican C.W. Bill Young of Florida that would fund the Defense department and related agencies.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

MARJORIE ANN TUCKER - OBITUARY

The funeral for Marjorie Ann Tucker, 76, of Ardmore will be at 2 p.m.  Sunday, July 21, at Spry Funeral Home with Jerry King and Ray Pettit officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.  Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Sunday at the funeral home.

Marjorie Tucker was born September 23, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Athens.  Mrs. Tucker died Thursday, July 18. 2013.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Della Dye; husband, Junior Tucker; daughter, Deanda King; brothers, Wayne Dye and David Dye; and sister, Martha "Mot" Russell.

Survivors include: 
Daughter: Diana Butler of Athens
Granddaughters: Shanda Butler of Athens and Holly King of Elkmont
Great-granddaughters: Destiny Butler and Katy Butler
Sons-in-law: Jerry King of Prospect, Tennessee, and Jimmy Butler of Athens
Sisters: Helen Shannon of Vinemont, Brenda Sue Satterfield of Nashville, Rhonda Davis of South Carolina, Brina Stinson of Nashville, Rita Breedlove of Nashville
Brothers: John Dye of Nashville, Fred Dye of Huntsville, Alton Dye of Arab

The family thanks Hospice Compassus.

The funeral for Marjorie Ann Tucker, 76, of Ardmore will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Spry Funeral Home with Jerry King and Ray Pettit officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Tucker died Thursday, July 18, 2013.

Marjorie Tucker was born Sept. 23, 1936, in Nashville, Tenn. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Athens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Della Dye; husband, Junior Tucker; daughter, Deanda King; brothers, Wayne Dye and David Dye; and sister, Martha “Mot” Russell.

Survivors include daughter, Diana Butler of Athens; granddaughters, Shanda Butler of Athens and Holly King of Elkmont; great-granddaughters, Destiny Butler and Katy Butler; sons-in-law, Jerry King of Prospect, Tenn., and Jimmy Butler of Athens; sisters, Helen Shannon of Vinemont, Brenda Sue Satterfield of Nashville, Rhonda Davis of South Carolina, Brina Stinson and Rita Breedlove, both of Nashville; brothers, John Dye of Nashville, Fred Dye of Huntsville and Alton Dye of Arab; several nieces and nephews.

The family thanks Hospice Compassus.

Sign the online guestbook at http://spryfuneralhome.com.
- See more at: http://enewscourier.com/obituaries/x596951703/Marjorie-Tucker#sthash.RrYyn793.dpuf

KATHY JOAN OWENS - OBITUARY


Mrs. Kathy Joan Owens, 56 of Elkmont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Huntsville Hospital.  Funeral service will be Saturday, July 20, 2013, 11AM at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel with Jerry Smith and James Turner officiating.  Burial in the Roselawn Cemetery.Visitation) will be 6-9PM Friday - Spry Funeral Home.

Born January 19, 1957 in Limestone County Member of Shanghai Baptist Church Attended Owens Elementary School Graduated from Clements High School in 1975 DAR Good Citizenship Award Represented Clements High School Girl State Former Employee at Hyatt and Sims Paint Store in Athens prior to Operating Jerrys' Lawn Service

Survivors:
Husband of 33 years: Jerry Owens - Elkmont, AL
Daughters: Jennifer K. Smith and husband Jared - Athens, AL Lori B. McMunn and husband Jason - Athens, AL
Parents: Hobert and Betty Jane Dollar - Athens, AL
Brothers: Danny Dollar and wife Patsy - Athens, AL Steve Dollar - Athens, AL Randy Dollar and wife Debi - Cullman, AL
Sisters: Gloria Fergus and husband Charlie - Elkmont, AL Sharon Dollar - Athens, AL
Grandchildren: Bailey Marie McMunn Maggie Claire Smith

Pallbearers: Michael Turner, Paul Anton, Louie Dollar, Tracy Tyler, Jerry Hardaway, Wayne Moran

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Donnie & Daveen Stanford, Harold & Ann Robinson, Bobby & Debbie Dison, Wayne & Anita Bennett, Ricky Patterson, Grady & Janice Swanner, Jeff Cox, Bill Dollar, Lynn Davidson & Mike Holt

Saturday, July 20, 2013

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT?

JULY

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Football SIGNUPS (Ages 4-13) are SATURDAY 9-2 @ EventPro on Highway 72 in front of Champion Chevrolet. $75 Signup fee and a copy of birth certificate required. Fee covers uniform, equipment, and trophy at the end of season. IT'S GONNA BE A GREAT YEAR, YALL JOIN US!!!!    

Robinson reunion
Descendents of the Hezekiah Robinson family will meet Saturday, July 20, at the old train depot in Elkmont. Lunch at noon. Covered dishes requested. Contact: 256-732-4548.

TIM ALLEN CRAIG - OBITUARY

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Mr. Tim Allen Craig, age 49, of Athens died Monday, July 15, 2013.  The funeral service will be Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Greg Patrick officiating. The burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home.

Mr. Craig was born November 24, 1963 in Limestone County to Allen B. Craig and Betty Joan Gatlin Craig. He was a retired Limestone County Sheriff's deputy. His hobbies were deer hunting, arrowhead hunting, helicopters before retirement, and watching M.A.S.H. He was also a Mason. 

He is survived by his wife Janice Gore Craig of Athens; parents, Allen B. and Joan Craig of Athens, 3 daughters, Elizabeth Burleson and husband David of Clinton, MS; Dusti Coats and husband Robert of Elkmont, AL; Nicole Brown and husband Daniel of Keller, TX; 3 sisters, Anita Taylor and husband Steve of Decatur; Edwina Craig and Lisa Thomas and husband Allen both of Athens; Mother in law Miriam Gore of Huntsville; Brothers in law Douglas Gore of Brentwood, TN; Phillip Gore of Huntsville; and Julian T. Gore, Jr. of Arab; 5 Grandchildren, Ashley Blount and husband Colby, Chase Ward, Parker Burleson all of Clinton, MS; Elle Brown, Brooke Brown both of Keller, TX; great-grandchildren Addison Blount and 2nd little Blount due in December, his beloved dog Pedee of 9 years, several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Chase Ward, David Burleson, Colby Blount, Chris Campbell, John Wheeler, Randy Bates, Steve Taylor and Allen Thomas.


 
The funeral for Kathy Joan Owens, 56, of Elkmont will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Spry Funeral Home with Jerry Smith and James Turner officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Owens died Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Huntsville Hospital.

Kathy Owens was born Jan. 19, 1957, in Limestone County. She attended Owens Elementary School and graduated from Clements High School in 1975 where she received the DAR Good Citizenship Award and represented Clements High at Girls State.

Mrs. Owens was an employee at Hyatt and Sims Paint Store in Athens prior to operating Jerry’s Lawn Service. She was a member of Shanghai Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Jerry Owens of Elkmont; daughters, Jennifer K. Smith and husband Jared, and Lori B. McMunn and husband Jason, all of Athens; parents, Hobert and Betty Jane Dollar of Athens; brothers, Danny Dollar and wife Patsy, and Steve Dollar, all of Athens, and Randy Dollar and wife Debi of Cullman; sisters, Gloria Fergus and husband Charlie of Elkmont, and Sharon Dollar of Athens; grandchildren, Bailey Marie McMunn and Maggie Claire Smith.

Pallbearers are Michael Turner, Paul Anton, Louie Dollar, Tracy Tyler, Jerry Hardaway and Wayne Moran. Honorary pallbearers are Donnie and Daveen Stanford, Harold and Ann Robinson, Bobby and Debbie Dison, Wayne and Anita Bennett, Ricky Patterson, Grady and Janice Swanner, Jeff Cox, Bill Dollar, Lynn Davidson and Mike Holt. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/obituaries/x1538945513/Kathy-Owens#sthash.irzMyMZn.dpuf
Tim A. Craig, 49, of Athens died Monday, July 15, 2013.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at McConnell Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Craig was born Nov. 24, 1963, in Limestone County to Allen B. Craig and Betty Joan Gatlin Craig. He was a retired Limestone County Sheriff’s deputy.

His hobbies were deer hunting, arrowhead hunting, helicopters before retirement, and watching M.A.S.H.  He was also a Mason.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Gore Craig of Athens; parents, Allen B. and Joan Craig of Athens; three daughters, Elizabeth Burleson and husband David of Clinton, Miss., Dusti Coats and husband Robert of Elkmont, Nicole Brown and husband Daniel of Keller, Texas; three sisters, Anita Taylor and husband Steve of Decatur, Edwina Craig, and Lisa Thomas and husband Allen, all of Athens; mother-in-law, Miriam Gore of Huntsville; brothers-in-law, Douglas Gore of Brentwood, Tenn., Phillip Gore of Huntsville and Julian T. Gore Jr. of Arab; five grandchildren, Ashley Blount and husband Colby, Chase Ward, Parker Burleson, all of Clinton, Miss., Elle Brown and Brooke Brown, both of Keller, Texas; great-grandchildren, Addison Blount and second little Blount due in December; his beloved dog of nine years, Pedee; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Chase Ward, David Burleson, Colby Blount, Chris Campbell, John Wheeler, Randy Bates, Steve Taylor and Allen Thomas. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/obituaries/x541276922/Tim-Craig#sthash.VJyGg5mF.dpuf
Tim A. Craig, 49, of Athens died Monday, July 15, 2013.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at McConnell Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Visitation is from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Mr. Craig was born Nov. 24, 1963, in Limestone County to Allen B. Craig and Betty Joan Gatlin Craig. He was a retired Limestone County Sheriff’s deputy.

His hobbies were deer hunting, arrowhead hunting, helicopters before retirement, and watching M.A.S.H.  He was also a Mason.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Gore Craig of Athens; parents, Allen B. and Joan Craig of Athens; three daughters, Elizabeth Burleson and husband David of Clinton, Miss., Dusti Coats and husband Robert of Elkmont, Nicole Brown and husband Daniel of Keller, Texas; three sisters, Anita Taylor and husband Steve of Decatur, Edwina Craig, and Lisa Thomas and husband Allen, all of Athens; mother-in-law, Miriam Gore of Huntsville; brothers-in-law, Douglas Gore of Brentwood, Tenn., Phillip Gore of Huntsville and Julian T. Gore Jr. of Arab; five grandchildren, Ashley Blount and husband Colby, Chase Ward, Parker Burleson, all of Clinton, Miss., Elle Brown and Brooke Brown, both of Keller, Texas; great-grandchildren, Addison Blount and second little Blount due in December; his beloved dog of nine years, Pedee; several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Chase Ward, David Burleson, Colby Blount, Chris Campbell, John Wheeler, Randy Bates, Steve Taylor and Allen Thomas. - See more at: http://enewscourier.com/obituaries/x541276922/Tim-Craig#sthash.VJyGg5mF.dpuf

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Make a Lantern or Candle Lamp Shade

Sometimes you may need a small lantern enclosure for a candle. 
This helps the candle from getting blown out easily 
and catches melted candle wax. To do this, you can poke holes or cut
 shapes in the sides of the can to let the light out.
 This can be a very fun and creative process. 
Once in an antique store, I saw a tin can lantern
from the great depression. Someone had
 painstakingly cut out shapes of deer and other
wild animals into the can.
When using candles, you get better lighting with
a reflective surface. 
For tin can lanterns, use cans with exposed metal on the 
inside—some have a
plastic white interior liner. 
This way the shiny metal surface can reflect the light better. 
To direct the light, just open up one side of the can
 like the old style directional lanterns.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

HOW DID YOUR FEDERAL SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTE?

July 15, 2013
In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District:

Recent Congressional Votes
  • Senate: Student Loan Interest Rates – Cloture
  • House: Energy-Water Appropriations – Passage
  • House: Farm Bill – Passage
Upcoming Congressional Bills
  • Senate: Executive Branch Nominations
  • House: Affordable Care Act Implementation


Recent Senate Votes
Student Loan Interest Rates – Cloture - Vote Rejected (51-49)

Senators failed to broker a temporary deal to maintain federal student loan interest rates, which rose automatically on July 1 to 6.8 percent. Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., could not muster the 60 votes needed to invoke cloture on a bill that would have extended the previous interest rate of 3.4 percent for subsidized undergraduate loans for one year. Proposed by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the plan would have cost $4.25 billion, offset by changing the tax treatment of certain inherited IRAs and 401(k)s. The bill received no Republican support, ensuring under current Senate rules that it would not receive a final vote for passage.

Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO
Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO


Recent House Votes
Energy-Water Appropriations – Passage - Vote Passed (227-198, 9 Not Voting)

After voting on more than two dozen amendments, the House passed the fiscal 2014 energy-water spending measure on Wednesday. A mostly party-line vote, with only 8 Democrats in support and 9 Republicans in opposition, the legislation would provide $30.4 billion for the Energy and Interior Departments and the Army Corps of Engineers, which is $2.9 billion less than the enacted level for fiscal 2013 and $4.3 billion less than legislation currently being considered in the Senate. The measure would combine renewable-energy and electricity delivery programs into a single account funded at $958 million, about a 50 percent reduction from this year. Ohio Republican Rep. Michael R. Turner’s amendment to prohibit funds in the Energy Department’s nuclear-weapons program from being used to reduce the U.S. nuclear stockpile below levels in the New Start Treaty was adopted by voice vote. Turner said it would prevent President Barack Obama from implementing his plan to reduce the nuclear arsenal. The legislation will now likely be taken up by the Senate.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Farm Bill – Passage - Vote Passed (216-208, 11 Not Voting)

After failing last month to approve a five-year $939 billion reauthorization of both agricultural and nutrition programs, the House decided to take a different approach and approved only agricultural programs through fiscal year 2018. The legislation passed without a single Democratic vote and twelve Republicans in opposition. The House will now try to pass a separate bill for nutrition programs that include the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate passed its version of the comprehensive legislation a month ago including $4 billion in reductions to SNAP; House Republicans have proposed $20.5 billion in cuts during committee mark-ups. Ultimate outcomes for the bill include either a conference committee between the Senate and House to negotiate a compromise or possibly another one-year extension like Congress had to do last year.

Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES


Upcoming Votes
Executive Branch Nominations -

The Senate has planned cloture votes this Tuesday on seven federal nominations, including Thomas E. Perez and Gina McCarthy (nominees for Secretary of Labor and Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency respectively).


Affordable Care Act Implementation - H.R.2267&H.R.2668

The House is scheduled to vote on two bills sponsored by Republican Reps. Tim Griffin of Arkansas and Dave Camp of Michigan that would delay implementation of the mandate to have minimal health care coverage by individuals and employers until 2015.