FREEZE WARNING TONIGHT

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning in effect from Saturday, 4:00 AM CDT until Saturday, 9:00 AM CDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* TIMING AND AREAS AFFECTED...NORTH ALABAMA AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN
MIDDLE TENNESSEE BEGINNING 4 AM THROUGH 9AM SATURDAY MORNING. THE
BEST CHANCE OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN NORTHWEST ALABAMA
AND IN SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE.

* TEMPERATURE...BETWEEN 29 TO 32 DEGREES FOR A DURATION AROUND 2 TO
3 HOURS.

* IMPACTS...ANY LIVING VEGETATION AND CROPS THAT ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO
FREEZING TEMPERATURES MAY BE DAMAGED OR KILLED.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A FREEZE WARNING MEANS SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE IMMINENT OR
HIGHLY LIKELY. THESE CONDITIONS WILL KILL CROPS AND OTHER SENSITIVE VEGETATION.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

Starting today, Upper Ft Hampton Rd is being repaved from Hwy 127 to Sandlin Road. Also take note that state and local law enforcement will be monitoring traffic in the" DOUBLE FINE " construction zone.

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Set your clocks back one hour tonight or you will be late for church

Elkmont Youth Football @ Athens Middle
12:00 PM    Elkmont/ East Midgets
  2:40 PM    Elkmont/ East Pee Wee
 

Elkmont School Announcements:

HARVEST FESTIVAL IS NOVEMBER 4

Come join us for our annual Harvest Festival at Elkmont High School!!! We have vendors, face painting, games, concessions, Sno-Cones, hay rides, and photographs. We will have Bake Walk and a Toy Walk.

KINDRED SPIRITS IS LEAVING ELKMONT

Hill Spirit has always loved visiting Kindred Spirits.  Cute and unusual things were always appearing.  Elkmont will miss Kindred Spirits and wishes Pam the best.

For all of you that know me, you know I have put blood, sweat and tears into this special place since we opened the doors in 2011. It has been my passion...as natural as the air I breathe. Along this journey, I have met so many wonderful, talented people....and many of you, I am fortunate enough to now call you my friend.

I am grateful for each and every one of you....those that have shopped at and supported Kindred Spirits since the beginning, all our new found friends since opening in Elkmont, and the wonderful artisans that have made Kindred Spirits the special place it is known for.  May God bless you all, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

 Pam 

Facebook Thoughts:

*Kindred Spirits has always been such a wonderful place to shop and just "visit". We have made friends with you and some of the artisans you have supported. You are outstanding and have always created such a beautiful and warm atmosphere full of beautiful things at great prices. GOD has great things for your future!

*I am so sorry, Pam Grubbs Hertenstein. I loved having you as my neighbor in Elkmont. There was something about waving in the mornings that started the day right. My best wishes for you.

*I hate this so bad! It was a perfect little shop for Elkmont!

*It has been my go-to shop over the years as well. You have such talent! I pray that the Lord show you quickly your next adventure and that you will be able to use your gifts in New and exciting ways!! Love you, my friend!

ELKMONT GROWING AGAIN

The town of Elkmont has received a $200,000 grant from the state to assist a poultry science company with an $8 million renovation of two hatchery sites in rural Limestone County. The company plans to hire 25 full-time employees and support as many as 35 new indirect jobs through the expansion.

 

Announced by Gov. Robert Bentley, the ADECA grant was made possible by funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (File)

Announced by Gov. Robert Bentley, the Community Development Block grant will aid infrastructure improvements needed for Aviagen Broiler Breeders' Elkmont growth. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) award was made possible by funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

"By helping a growing business fulfill its plans, this grant will bring needed jobs and other benefits for the residents of Elkmont and Limestone County," Bentley said in a statement.

Elkmont leaders will combine the ADECA grant with $237,075 provided by Aviagen to upgrade to a public sewer service for the company, which is relying on a septic waste disposal system at this time. A new pump station and more than 4,200 feet of sewer line will also be installed by the Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority.

 source: al.com

KATHERINE BEACH - OBITUARY

Name:
Katherine Beach

Dates:
Birth date: September 7, 1934
Death date: October 26, 2014

Obituary:
Katherine Louise Beach 80, of Toney,AL died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Ardmore Care & Rehabilitation Center, Ardmore, Tennessee.  Born Friday, September 7, 1934 in Gadsden, AL, she was the daughter of the late Lester Robinson and the late Beulah Robinson. She was preceded in death by a husband: C.B. Beach, and a Brother - Lester Robinson, Jr.

Surviving are: 
Son - George O'Keefe, Toney, AL, Son - G.W. "Buddy" O'Keefe, Jr., Madison, AL, Daughter - Kathy Moore, Huntsville, AL, Daughter - Charlotte Satterfield, Toney, AL, Daughter - Sandra Carr, Hazel Green, AL, Daughter - Shirley Hill, Elkmont, AL, Brother - Jimmy Robinson, Muscle Shoals, AL, sister- Dean Swindle- Phoenix, AZ, sister- Frances Collins, Attalla, AL, sister- Carolyn Bolton, Gadsden, AL, sister- Ann Woodard, Gadsden, AL, and sister- Diane Richardson, Gadsden, AL, 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, AL, at 11:00 AM with Bro. Roger Bates officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, Toney, AL.

MARY ASLEAN AMERSON - OBITUARY

Mary Aslean Amerson, Age 80 of Athens died Thursday at Limestone Health Facility.

Services will be 11AM Monday at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel, with Hubert Amerson officiating, burial will be in Myers Cemetery, visitation is from 6-9PM Sunday at Sprys.

Mrs. Amerson was born June 23, 1934 in Limestone County, she was a member of Sandlin Road Church of Christ in Elkmont and she was a retired CNA at Limestone Health Facility.

Family would like to thank the Nurses & CNA’s of 2nd North & North Wing of Limestone Health Facility for their loving care.

Survivors: Husband: George Amerson, Elkmont; Daughters: Donna Williams, Rogersville; Tina Amerson, Athens; Ten Grandchildren; Thirteen Great Grandchildren; One Great Great Grandson; Nieces and Nephews;

Preceded in death by Daughter: Rhonda Mitchell; Son: Ed Amerson.

Pallbearers: Shawn Amerson, Jason Brackeen, Michael Tucker, Daniel Tucker, Bobby Joe Thorpe, Doug Butler.

UPDATED WINTER FORECAST

My favorite weather guy, Joe Bastardi, has his updated winter forcast out.  It is an improvement for us Elkmont folk. The old winter forecast had a big ticket winter, but the worst was farther to the Southeast than the new forecast. Regardless, take the time to prepare your home and car for the upcoming winter.  Hill Spirit plans on hibernating the first of December. No outdoor work for this little Hill Spirit once it gets cold so outdoor Christmas decorations will be up the weekend after Thanksgiving.

 Updated Temperature Forecast

Old Temperature Forecast

New Snow Forecast

Old Snow Forecast

His forecast right now positions the central and eastern U.S. between an extreme cold winter event similar to the great winters of the 1970s (even worse than last year) and a more or less normal event.

There is no change in the idea this is a big ticket winter.  However the two big questions are (1) where will the core of the cold be? and (2) can this go to the type of extremes we saw in the late 1970s?

 source: Weatherbell.com

 

WHAT A STORY TELLER

We all love and appreciate Barry Pugh's stories.  Some are blessed with the gift of storytelling and Barry certainly was at the first of that line.  You just can't help but laugh if you listen just a short while.  

He put his talents on display at the Athens Storytelling Festival and was one of the biggest storytellers.  Don't say you haven't been warned when he starts to tell you some of his running stories especially ones with snakes involved.

Barry's Thoughts:
Great time at the storytelling Festival tonight! Thanks for all who came out! Seeing all of the familiar faces makes it a lot easier! Thankful for the opportunity!

Barry's Storytelling Video:
Doghouse Disaster
Minibike Madness

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT?

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Elkmont Varsity Volleyball vs Cordova
North Regional@ South Hall Von Braun Center

Friday Night Lights 
Elkmont Red Devils @ East Lawrence
Kickoff: 7 pm


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Elkmont Youth Football @ Athens Middle School
4:40 PM   Elkmont/ Tanner Midgets
8:40 PM   Elkmont/ Tanner Pee Wee 

HALLOWEEN DANCE THIS SATURDAY

JAMES "JIMMY LAWSON MARLOW - OBITUARY

James “Jimmy” Lawson Marlow, 68, lost his battle to cancer on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Lincoln. He was born Feb. 14, 1946, and was a native of Elkmont.

Mr. Marlow is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Yvonne Isbell Marlow of Lincoln; his children, James Virgil (Darla) Brasher, Jerry Shane (Sonya) Brasher, Lynda Brasher Presley, James Lance (Michelle) Marlow and Jacki Leigh (Keith Rary) Marlow; brother, Donnie (Jo Ann) Marlow; sister, Angie Marlow; grandchildren Jim (Natosha Trantham) Brasher, Josh (Crista) Miller, Marlo Brasher, Reid (Kristian Wilkerson) Brasher, Lauren Brasher, Madison and Morgan Bone, and Austin Griffith; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held “down by the river” at his home from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. The interment will be held at a later date in the Antioch Cemetery, Elkmont.

Upon his wishes to help others, he donated his body to the Anatomical Donor Program at UAB. Those wishing to make donations please donate to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.

ELKMONT VOLLEYBALL QUALIFIES FOR REGIONAL PLAYOFF

The Elkmont Lady Devils Varsity Volleyball Team beat East Lawrence to get to the Area 15 championship match vs Brooks.  Elkmont couldn't get the upset  but they did move to the next round of playoffs.  Congrads to our volleyball team and best of luck against Cordova in the regionals. The North Regional is in the South Hall of the Von Braun Center

Area 15 at Brooks


Semifinals:

Brooks   3   West Limestone 0


Elkmont 3     East Lawrence 0


      Finals:
Brooks 3, Elkmont 0

VOTE FOR ELKMONT

We have another chance to vote for someone from Elkmont in a community pride contest.  Tiyler Walts has been nominated for this week's Applebee's athlete of the week. Vote now at www.tailgatetalk.net!


The winner will be announced Saturday  on Applebee's Tailgate Talk Radio Show - 10 am on 1080 AM WKAC.

ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR

One of our community's favorite teachers has been chosen Elkmont Elementary Teacher of the year.  Candi Wright Holt is a ray of sunshine wherever she goes; even Flipper thinks she is great!

LUTHER DON STARK - OBITUARY

Luther Don Stark, age 75 of Elkmont, died Sunday at his residence. Services will be 2 PM Friday at Lebanon Community Church, he will Lie-in-State from 1-2 PM at the church with Terry Lamar officiating, burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, visitation is from 6-9 PM Thursday at Spry Funeral Home.

Mr. Stark was born March 20, 1939 in Limestone County, he was a member of Lebanon Community Church and he was a retired Farmer.

Survivors: 
Son: Don Stark and wife Bethany of Elkmont

Brothers: 
Larry Stark of Athens; Kent Stark of Abilene, TX

Sisters: 
Carol Stark Martin of Elkmont; Patricia

Beddingfield of Athens 

Grandchildren: Anna Stark and James Stark. 

Pallbearers: Nephews

GET READY FOR WINTER NOW

If you are an Elkmont Alabama blog reader, you have known for at least 3 months that this winter is not going to be mild.  Of course, Hill Spirit reads Joe Bastardi at weatherbell.com.  He often is way ahead of the rest.  The federal service is still pushing a mild winter for us but another weather site, accuweather.com  has released it's forecast.

Ice storms and snow events will threaten the Tennessee Valley and parts of the southern Plains. "I'm very concerned about the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast as far as extremes go this year," Pastelok said.  Areas from eastern Texas all the way up to eastern Kentucky could be under the gun for ice events this season. The region will likely see this in January, but the I-10 corridor should be on guard for a sneaky late-January or early-February storm.

The weather pattern, a weak El Nino, paired with the southern storm track and rich moisture source will set up Florida for a significant severe weather potential in mid- to late winter. Tornadoes will be possible from mid-January to February.

 
Have been reading this winter may be similar to 1976; school was out for a month when Hill Spirit was a little spook. It is time to prepare for this winter.  Hill Spirit hopes you took advantage of the LP gas pre-buy programs that were offered by the various gas companies.  However, it is now time to get your house ready for the winter. Make the effort to winterize your house indoors and out while it is warm.  It is also a great time to make plans for winter power outages.  For tips, click on the labels to right of blog - Being Prepared and Provident Living

UG WHITE OPEN TODAY

Update from UG White:

In true reinvention fashion, we are proud to announce that we will be opening the doors at our Elkmont Outpost this Saturday, October 18th at 10am. All the sweat equity and hard work is finally paying off. We are excited to share our little spot on the corner with you! Come visit this reinvented gem off the beaten path in Elkmont, Alabama.

Hill Spirit popped in today to see how they are doing.  The store is really coming along.  This Saturday is just a one day opening so UG White can be part of the today's festivities.  Here are a few photos of the changes that have been made since August.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Elkmont's newest store opens today at 10 am until 5 pm.  The Hinge is located across from the railroad depot and is the cutest little place. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Heather Kiel.  She has some really cute things; getting your Christmas shopping done by December 1 is a blessing.  Try shopping local this year.
Facebook Page: Hinge

Our dear Susan Pylant was out and about yesterday and gives us her thoughts:

Stopped by tonight and Heather says she will be open tomorrow, you just got to see some of her things, she has some beautiful scarfs and was working on some floral arrangements, hope people will support her as she brings new things to Elkmont, when you need those gifts think HINGE. 

HAZEN CLARK HIGGS - OBITUARY

Hazen Clark Higgs age 79 of Elkmont, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Higgs was born December 13, 1934 in Genesee MI to Roy Higgs and Hazel Steele Higgs.

Services will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Eddison Knox officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be Antioch Cemetery.

Preceded in death by his brother, Richard Higgs; sister, Naomi Burschaud; three nephews; three nieces; step-son, Willie Patterson.

Survived by his wife, Annie Higgs of Elkmont; three daughters, Vickie Gasparich of FL, Cathy Higgs of Athens and Cheryl Holiday of Madison, AL; two set-sons, Chris Patterson and wife, Candy and Donald Patterson and wife, Andrea; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Chris Patterson, Donald Patterson, Jamie Benson, and Harold Emberton.

LOVE CHOCOLATE?

As you know Hill Spirit thinks stocking up on stuff you need for your family when it is sale or before prices take a jump is just smart.  It saves a ton of money and you rarely need to make unexpected trips to the store.  You are prepared for many of life's trials.  With that in mind, if chocolate is something your family eats, take advantage of the Halloween candy sales, November 1 or Publix's buy one get one free sales this month.  You can freeze chocolate and it is good for up to two years.

Why?
Ebola may now be threatening a good portion of the world’s chocolate supply. Prices on cocoa futures jumped from $2,000 per ton to $2,700 per ton, hitting even $3,400 in September, when concerns surged about the spread of Ebola to Ivory Coast.

ELKMONT VOLLEYBALL RUNNER-UP IN COUNTY TOURNMENT

Playing its fourth tournament match of the day, East Limestone High finished on a high note, sweeping Elkmont 2-0 Saturday to claim the Limestone County volleyball tournament title. East Limestone won 25-18, 25-23. Elkmont beat Tanner, Ardmore and Clements to reach the finals.

The Lady Devils had four players make the all tournament team. 

Baylee Young

 

Dakota McCurley

Bailee Gooch 

Rebekah Inman 

source: Decatur Daily

CHICKEN STEW BENEFIT THIS SATURDAY

There will be a benefit chicken stew for Mike Keyes on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 - 2:00.  Location: Elkmont Fire Department

Meal includes bowl of chicken stew, crackers, drink and dessert for $5.00.   If there is any left at 2 pm, it will be sold by the gallon.  Chicken stew is prepared by Charles and Kathy Cothren of Ardmore.  Donations will be accepted to help with medical expenses for cancer treatment.

ROAD REPAVING IN ELKMONT

CHIEF DONNIE SAYS:
DON'T FORGET - STARTS TOMORROW

The repaving of Upper Ft Hampton Road starting from Highway 127 to Sandlin Road will begin October 15, tomorrow. While school is out this week, the large culvert (at the large Pond) will be replaced. Traffic will be detoured around Elkmont by using Smithfield Road and Compton Road. The project will continue into December.  

Note from a Elkmont neighbor who lives on the detour route:

Please slow down!! There is a blind curve.   It doesn't have enough room for two cars.  Please yield to other drivers and watch out for critters and kids.