ELKMONT SOCCER MAKES PLAYOFFS IN FIRST SEASON

Soccer has been gaining popularity in the United States.  This spring, it was added to Elkmont's list of high school varsity sports.  With a roster of seventeen players, the Kicking Red Devils had only two seniors and one junior for the inaugural season. Elkmont was fortunate to have a strong core of experienced players who understood the game and provided leadership to this young team.

The Red Devils had a regular season record of 3-9-1. With each game they improved and finished on a high note by defeating Mars Hill at Mars Hill, 2-1 Elkmont had 2 key wins against Ardmore, which allowed them to finish second behind West Limestone in the area.  As runner-up in the area, they were matched up against East Limestone in the first round of the playoffs.  The Red Devils played hard and well, but came up short, losing 7-0. 

COACH HINTON'S THOUGHTS:
We had a successful launch of our program this year and the boys set a foundation for years to come.  They worked really hard and competed each  game.  We had a young, inexperienced team this year, but they grew up fast and improved each time they stepped on the field.  I am really proud of how they acted and represented Elkmont on and off the field this year.  

HOW DID YOUR SENATORS AND REP. BROOKS VOTE LAST WEEK?

April 27, 2015 In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Human Trafficking Victims' Fund - Passage Senate: Lynch Nomination – Cloture House: Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards – Passage Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act House: Fiscal 2016 Senate Budget Resolution

Recent Senate Votes

Human Trafficking Victims' Fund - Passage - Vote Passed (99-0, 1 Not Voting) The Senate passed a bill that would establish a Domestic Trafficking Victims' Fund, to which both new criminal penalties and, as amended, matching funds from already appropriated money for community health centers would be transferred. Amounts originating from criminal fines would be prohibited from being used for health care or medical services. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES Lynch Nomination – Cloture - Vote Agreed to (66-34) The Senate agreed to a motion to invoke cloture, thus limiting debate, on President Obama's nomination of Loretta E. Lynch of New York to be Attorney General. Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO

Recent House Votes

Consumer Financial Protection Advisory Boards – Passage - Vote Passed (235-183, 13 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that would formally establish three advisory boards with which the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) must consult on matters regarding small businesses, credit unions and community banks. The measure is offset by limiting funding for the CFPB in future years. Rep. Mo Brooks voted NO

Upcoming Votes

Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act - H.R.1191 The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Fiscal 2016 Senate Budget Resolution - S.CON.RES.11 The House may take up the conference report for the concurrent resolution that would set forth the congressional budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.

RUNNING RED DEVILS GOING TO STATE!!!

 The Red Devil Track and Field teams competed in the 4A Section 4 Sectional meet at James Clemens High School on April 24^th and April 25^th.  Although there is always new competition to contend with as athletes graduate and new ones join a program, the Red Devils faced competition at a different level this year.  They knew the schools they would be competing against when they were 3A – they even knew the other athletes and their abilities .  This all changed when Elkmont moved up to Class 4A. The Red Devils found themselves in a very tough section this year – but they did not disappoint us!

Records!  Records are made to be BROKEN!  Five new school records were set this past weekend!  The first one by freshman Chase Prater in the 3200M run.  This is 2 miles, 8 LONG laps around that oval!  He finished in 10:26.01 (and earned a Silver medal) which beat the old school record, held by Adam McMahan, by 3 seconds!  Way to go Chase!

The second new school record belongs to the 4x100 meter sprint relay team manned by Tiyler Walts, Ethan Shores, Jake Armstrong and Noah Sharp.  Their time of 48.5 beat the old record of 49.13, also set this year at the Muscle Shoals Invitational meet. 

Noah Sharp is responsible for the next two school records.  Early in the season he told Coach Pugh, “I want to try the hurdles!”  Try them he did!  He ran the 110m High hurdles in 19.01 and the 300m Hurdles in 44.93.  Noah earned a bronze medal in the 300m hurdles and qualified for the state meet. Always impressive but this was only the 2^nd time he had ever run this event!  This is a big deal considering Elkmont doesn’t have  a track or“equipment” to train on!  Awesome job, Noah!  We are proud of his initiative and willingness to try something new and make the best of training for such an event!

The last record set by the Red Devils at Sectionals belongs to Brianna Barnett.  She threw the discus 63’1” – beating her previous record of 62’3”.  Way to go Brianna!

Sectionals is where athletes qualify for the State Track and Field competition.  This year, Elkmont has 6 athletes going to the state meet.  Qualifiers include:

Chase Prater – 1600M, 3200M and 4x800M relay

Ethan Shores – 4x800M Relay and 4x100M relay

Tiyler Walts – 4x800M Relay and 4x100M relay

Noah Sharp – 300M Hurdles and 4x100M relay

Jake Armstrong – 4x100M relay

Chance Bailey – 4x800M relay

Best of luck to this group of young men at the State Meet in Gulf Shores (April 30-May 2)

All the athletes performed well at Sectionals.  Here is a recap of their performances:

Elkmont Women’s Performances:

100M Dash (G)

Ameia Davis – 14.82

Lindsay Gandy – 16.91

200M Dash (G)

Taeleur Walts – 38.54

400M Dash (G)

Kaylee Varnie - 1:14.20 (PR)

Lindsay Gandy – 1:25.64 (PR)

Taeleur Walts – 1:30.56

800M Run (G)

Hannah Hanback – 2:58.56

Stephanie Clem - 3:10.45 (PR)

Brianna Barnett – 3:30.97 (PR)

1600M Run (1 mile)

Hannah Hanback – 6:31.44

4x400 Relay (G)

Stephanie Clem/Hannah Hanback/Lindsay Gandy /Kaylee Varnie – 5:20.52

4X800 Relay (G)

Ameia Davis/Stephanie Clem/Hannah Hanback /Kaylee Varnie – 13:16.31

Shot Put (G)

Brianna Barnett - 21'1/2"

Discus (G)

Brianna Barnett – 63’1” – School Record

Elkmont Men’s Performances:

100M Dash (B)

Noah Sharp – 12.10 (PR)

Jake Armstrong – 12.44

200M Dash (B)

Jacob Armstrong – 26.37

Lane Roberts – 29.39

Jacob Wall – 32.76

400M Dash (B)

Ethan Shores – 55.16 (PR)

Alex Armstrong – 1:09.17

Jacob Wall – 1:12.01 (PR)

800M Run (B)

Chase Prater - 2:13.04 (PR)

Luke Little – 2:26.74 (PR)

James Walts – 2:45.20 (PR)

1600M Run (1 mile)

Chase Prater – 4:48.31 (PR) (3^rd                   place) – State Qualifier

Brantley Hammock – 5:47.13 (PR)

James Walts – 5:58.36 (PR)

3200M Run (2 miles)

Chase Prater – 10:26.01 (PR) (2^nd place) – School Record and State Qualifier

Chance Bailey – 11:42.26

Brantley Hammock – 12:43.74 (PR)

110M Hurdles

Noah Sharp – 19.01 (PR) – School Record

300M Hurdles

Noah Sharp – 44.93 (3rd place) – School Record and State Qualifier

4x100 Relay (B)

Tiyler Walts/Ethan Shores/Jake Armstrong/Noah Sharp – 48.50 – School Record and State Qualifier

4x400 Relay (B)

Alex Armstrong/Luke Little/Tiyler Walts/Ethan Shores – 4:08.41

4X800 Relay (B)

Chance Bailey/Tiyler Walts/Chase Prater/Ethan Shores – 9:20.57

Shot Put (B)

Ethan Wilson – 30’4 ½” (PR)

Discus (B)

Ethan Wilson – 86’8”

OBITUARY - LISA MARIE DEMPSEY

Lisa Marie Dempsey, 37 of Toney, Alabama died Friday at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Dempsey was born August 22, 1977 in Dallas, Texas, she was a homemaker, and a member of The Covering Church, Toney, Alabama.

Visitation will be Monday from 6-9 PM at Spry Funeral Home, services 2 PM Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Tony Turner officiating, burial in Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.

Survivors include, Husband, Jody E. Dempsey of Toney. Father, Rickey Dempsey of Elkmont. Sons, Cody Dempsey and Wesley Dempsey both of Toney. Daughter, Tessa Marie Dempsey, of Toney. Sisters, Melissa Harrell of Harvest, and Sharon Malone of Huntsville. Brothers, Rickey Lee Dempsey and Joseph Dempsey both of Elkmont. Many Nieces and Nephews .

She was preceded in death by, Mother, Lois Elaine Dempsey. Son, Jody C. Dempsey and Sister Tina Ann Nguyen. Pallbearers will be, Cody Dempsey, Wesley Dempsey, Rickey Lee Dempsey, Joseph Dempsey, Jeffrey Powell and Justin Powell.

BELLE CHEVRE NEWS

A goat cheese maker, a utility construction engineer and a local library supporter received the top awards Wednesday at the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards luncheon. Tasia Malakasis, Jim Lannom and Millie Caudle were honored during the event at First United Methodist Church’s Beasley Center.

Malakasis, owner of Belle Chevre creamery in Elkmont, was named 2015 Businessperson of the Year for her company’s success as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.  She purchased Belle Chevre in 2007.  “She was a major part of the rejuvenation of Elkmont,”  Teresa Todd, president of the Limestone County Tourism Association, said. “She’s played a major role in agri-tourism in Limestone County.”

To read complete article: Decatur Daily

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AT ELKMONT

All Limestone County schools will register students for next school year on Monday, May 4 at each local school. Times:
8 am - 2 pm;  6 - 7:30 pm

At Elkmont, our kindergarten teachers will be in Mrs. Hamilton's classroom from 8 am -2 pm and in the cafeteria from 6 -7:30 pm. Please bring birth certificate, immunization blue card, proof of residence (any mail with your name and address...power bill, etc) and custody papers (if that applies). 

If a child is 5 on or before Sept 2, 2015, they can but not required to register for Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.

LADY DEVILS WIN COUNTRY TOURNAMENT

EHS Girls golf won the Limestone County tournament held at Cambrake on Tuesday.  Other county teams in the event were Elkmont, Ardmore, West, and  Clements.   The Girls Team won the title

of County

Champs.  Callie Wales shot 50, Koribeth Schmidt 53, and Adriel McMahan 57 for a total team score of 160.

Callie Wales was the Low Medalist (Overall Female Winner)  with a 50.  She and Koibeth Schmidt were selected for the All County Team. 

The Red Devils also were on the links for the boys Limestone County Tournament.  Colby Holt made the all county team for boys. The East Limestone Indians won the boys tourney.

HOW DID THE RUNNING DEVILS DO IN ATHENS LAST WEEK?

The Red Devil Track and Field teams competed in Athens last week at the Athens Invitational.  The threat for rain didn’t keep athletes from 13 schools away and the meet concluded before the rain began to fall! The Elkmont faithful are always there, come rain or darkness of night.

The Elkmont girls team finished 11^th and the boys team finished 5^th.  Both teams will be competing in Sectionals at James Clemens on Friday and Saturday for a spot at the State meet held later this month.

Elkmont Women’s Performances:

100M Dash (G)

Ameia Davis – 14.56

Kaylee Varnie – 15.21

Lindsay Gandy – 16.58 (PR)

200M Dash (G)

Ameia Davis – 35.50

Mia Farris – 34.84

Taeleur Walts – 37.79

400M Dash (G)

Mia Farris - 1:19.20

Kaylee Varnie - 1:23.22

Taeleur Walts – 1:29.72

Anna Schrimsher – 1:36.15 (PR)

800M Run (G)

Stephanie Clem - 3:21.21

Brianna Barnett – 3:44.41

1600M Run (1 mile)

4x400 Relay (G)

Stephanie Clem/Mia Farris/Anna Scrhimsher/Kaylee Varnie – 5:58.47 (4^th place)

4X800 Relay (G)

Brianna Barnett/Stephanie Clem/Mia Farris/Kaylee Varnie – 14:10.81 (5th place)

Shot Put (G)

Brianna Barnett - 23'2" (5^th place)

Discus (G)

Brianna Barnett – 62’1” (5^th place)

Elkmont Men’s Performances:

100M Dash (B)

Jake Armstrong – 12.08 (PR)

Noah Sharp – 12.37 (PR)

Tiyler Walts – 12.89

Luke Little – 14.20

200M Dash (B)

Jacob Armstrong – 26.68

Luke Little – 27.11 (PR)

Lane Roberts – 30.93

Jacob Wall – 32.56 (PR)

400M Dash (B)

Ethan Shores – 59.12 (PR)

Alex Armstrong – 1:10.78

Jacob Wall – 1:13.34

Lane Roberts – 1:14.96

800M Run (B)

Chase Prater - 2:15.41 (PR) (6^th place)

Luke Little – 2:31.44 (PR)

Brantley Hammock – 2:41.97 (PR)

James Walts – 2:46.28 (PR)

1600M Run (1 mile)

Chase Prater – 4:55.84 (PR) (2^nd place)

Brantley Hammock – 5:57.59 (PR)

James Walts – 6:17.52 (PR)

3200M Run (2 miles)

Chase Prater – 10:34.91 (PR) (2^nd place)

Brantley Hammock – 13:27.76 (PR)

110M Hurdles

Noah Sharp – 19.12 (PR) (4^th place)

300M Hurdles

Noah Sharp – 45.51 (2^nd place)

4x100 Relay (B)

Tiyler Walts/Ethan Shores/Jake Armstrong/Noah Sharp – 50.02 (6^th place)

4x400 Relay (B)

Jake Armstrong/Alex Armstrong/Noah Sharp/Ethan Shores – 4:18.78 (4^th place)

4X800 Relay (B)

Chance Bailey/Brantley Hammock/Chase Prater/Ethan Shores – 9:42.72 (4^th place)

Long Jump (B)

Noah Sharp – 15’5.6”

Ethan Shores – 15’ .2”

Alex Armstrong – 12’11.1”

Jacob Wall - 11'11.1" (PR)

Shot Put (B)

Ethan Wilson – 28’10”

Discus (B)

Ethan Wilson – 89’10” (6^th place)

LOOKING TO SPEND A LITTLE OF YOUR NEST EGG?

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We will be having a sale starting Friday morning that will continue through Sunday! Great deals, beautiful pieces, freshen up your home with a piece of furniture from The Birds Nest!

Also, we will be having a Grand Opening the Second weekend of May... There will be door prizes, food, drinks, a porch sale, etc. Make sure to mark your calendars!

AGNES GATES REECE - OBITUARY

Name:

Agnes Gates Reece

Dates:
Birth date: February 9, 1921
Death date: April 21, 2015

Obituary:
Agnes Gates Reece, 94 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at her home.  Born Wednesday, February 9, 1921 in Elkmont, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Newt Gates and the late Clady Harris Gates. She lived most of her life in the Elkmont area and was a member of Pettusville Methodist Church. She especially enjoyed flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: Joe Reece, a son: John Reece, her daughter: Helen Reece, and all her brothers and sisters.

Surviving are daughters, Mavis Pitts of Columbia, TN and Mary Glen) Mitchell of Ardmore, AL, and Sally (Ray) Hodges of Elkmont, AL, grandchildren: Lisa Norton, Stephanie Murrell, Jeff Mitchell, Tim Reece, Robin Pitts, Chad Hodges, and Kim Hodges Seitz, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Ray Stonecypher and Jim Murrell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama.

RAY McELYEA - OBITUARY

Ray McElyea, 62 of Athens, died Monday at Huntsville Hospital.

Services will be 2PM Wednesday at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel with Keith Davis officiating, burial will be in Wallace Cemetery in Athens, Visitation is from 11AM Wednesday until service.

Mr. McElyea was born January 26, 1953 in Limestone County, he attended Seven Mile Post Road Church of Christ and a retired Truck Driver.

Survivors: 
Special Friend: Nita Jones, Athens; 
Sons: Kenneth McElyea, Elkmont, Jody McElyea, Athens; 
Grandchildren: Macy McElyea, Cody McElyea, Connor McElyea; 
Brothers: James P. McElyea, Athens, John Oliver McElyea, Athens, Gerald McElyea, Vinegrove, KY; 
Sisters: Dollie Green, Athens, Joyce Cowan, Somerville, AL; 
Nieces and Nephews.

Nephews & Friends will be Pallbearers

CURTIS LYNN ROYSTER - OBITUARY

Name:
Curtis Lynn Royster

Dates:
Birth date: December 11, 1957
Death date: April 19, 2015

Obituary:
Curtis Lynn Royster, 57 of Elkmont, Alabama died on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at his home.  Born Wednesday, December 11, 1957 in Huntsville, Alabama, he was the son of the late Glenard Royster and the late Wilma Brock Royster. He was a lifelong resident of the Athens area and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids.

Surviving:
Wife, Connie Barnes Royster of Elkmont, AL, son, Heath Royster of Athens, AL, step-son: Justin Blaydes of Athens, AL, daughter, Jennifer (Phillip) Turner of Athens, AL, step-daughter: Heather Robertson of Athens, AL, brothers: Dale Royster of Athens, AL, and Roger Royster of Rogersville, AL, sister, Deborah (Gene) Garner of Elkmont, AL and grandchildren: Ali Royster, Preston Robertson, Jordan Blaydes, Madelyn Turner, Madison Faulk, Brock Turner, and Kyle Blaydes.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Dale Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Hasting Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.

HOW DID OUR POLITICANS VOTE LAST WEEK?

April 20, 2015 In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: Medicare Payments to Physicians - Passage House: Manufactured Housing High-Cost Mortgages - Passage House: State and Local Sales Tax Deductions - Passage House: Estate Tax Repeal – Passage Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act House: Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act House: Energy Efficiency Improvement Act House: Protecting Cyber Networks Act

Recent Senate Votes

Medicare Payments to Physicians - Passage - Vote Passed (92-8) The Senate passed a bill that would repeal the sustainable growth rate formula and replace it with a system in which physicians could choose to participate in either a reimbursement method where their payments would be subject to adjustments based on performance or a method where they would move away from the fee-for-service structure. It would provide for a 10-year transition period under which Medicare reimbursement rates would gradually increase annually until 2020 and then remain stable for five years. The bill is cleared for the president. Sen. Richard Shelby voted NO Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO

Recent House Votes

Manufactured Housing High-Cost Mortgages - Passage - Vote Passed (263-162, 6 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that would modify federal rules regarding high-cost-mortgages as they apply to manufactured housing, specifically by changing the definitions of "high-cost mortgage" and "mortgage originator" under federal law to reduce associated regulatory requirements. The measure would change the definition of high-cost mortgage by increasing the maximum rates and fees that a lender may charge on loans for manufactured housing without that mortgage being considered a high-cost mortgage. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES State and Local Sales Tax Deductions - Passage - Vote Passed (272-152, 7 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that would make permanent the ability of taxpayers to deduct state and local sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes, which expired at the end of 2014. The measure would be effective for tax years beginning with 2015. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES Estate Tax Repeal – Passage - Vote Passed (240-179, 12 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that would repeal the federal estate tax. The measure also would repeal the generation-skipping transfer tax and reduce the top marginal rate for the federal gift tax from 40 percent to 35 percent. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act - S.178 The bill would provide justice for the victims of trafficking. Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act - H.R.471 The bill would improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug diversion and abuse, and for other purposes. Energy Efficiency Improvement Act - S.535 The bill would promote energy efficiency. Protecting Cyber Networks Act - H.R.1560 The bill would improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes.

BOBBY NEAL WRAY - OBITUARY

Mr. Bobby Neal Wray, age 76 of Scottsboro, AL died Saturday @ Athens Rehab & Senior Care Center. Graveside services will be Tuesday, 1 PM at the Fowlkes Cemetery in Madison, AL, no visitation is planned.

Mr. Wray was born February 16, 1939 in Limestone Co. AL to Reedy & Carrie Wray. Was a Member of the Baptist Church & a retired Automobile Mechanic. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Wray, sister, Dean Newburn.

Survivors:
Son: Randall Wray of Elkmont, AL Brother: Charles Wray of Lawrenceburg, TN, Sisters: Shelby Beddingfield of Huntsville, AL, Brenda Hill of Scottsboro, AL, Joyce Clem of Tennessee, & Linda Wray of Scottsboro, AL, 3 Grandchildren & Several Great Grandchildren.

JUST GO FLY A KITE

May 2, 2015 Kite Day Kiting for a Cure Come one Come all! Snap-on Great Place To Work committee is hosting our 1st Annual Kite Day on Saturday May 2nd at Elkmont High School ball field. Our goal is to raise money for children’s charities. Although we encourage you to purchase a kite from our GPTW team, you are welcome to bring your own kite and join in on the fun to help us make this our biggest charitable event ever. To purchase your kite,  please see Lakesha at HR desk

All Kites $2.00ea Saturday May 2, 2015 11am-1pm   Kites will be flown in the Elkmont High School ball field   Refreshments sold Hot Dogs/chips $2.00 Hamburgers/chips $3.00 Drinks $1.00                                                                                                                                        Everyone is                                Invited     Please let us know how many will be attending with you at purchase Kiting for a Cure   Presented by Snap-on GPTW 18771 Carters Circle Elkmont, AL 35620 256-732-3600 x5101