Benefit Chicken Stew and Gun Raffle

There is a benefit chicken stew and gun raffle Saturday, October 31st from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Elkmont Volunteer Fire Departement.

Chicken Stew Prices...
$5.00 per bowl (eat in)...
$7.00 per Quart.....
If you wish to buy stew to carry out, you must bring your own container..

The raffle is for a New Palmetto AR15 (.223/5.56 ) Rifle
 or $500 Cash (winners choice). 

The drawing will be at 1:30 pm at Elkmont Fire Department on Oct 31st and raffle tickets can be purchased for a donation of $10 each. You must be 18 to win the gun, but anyone can win the cash. You do NOT have to be present to win. 

All proceeds go to help Ray Kennedy and his family in this difficult time. Ray has had an ongoing battle with heart problems and is now at UAB hospital awaiting a heart transplant. 

Anyone that wishes to purchase tickets call Derrick Barnett at 256-431-7683 or pm him and he'll get them to you.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

31    Halloween

Benefit Chicken Stew and Gun Raffle

Elkmont Harvest Festival @ School *1-5 pm - CANCELLED

ELKMONT RED DEVILS MARCHING BAND SHINES IN ATHENS

The Elkmont Red Devil Marching Band traveled on Oct. 24 to attend the Athens High School Marching Competition. They performed their Halftime Show "Queen Extravaganza" which includes the songs "Don't Stop Me Now", "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are The Champions".

For those that aren't sure how judging happens, here is a small description. Each portion of the band is judged separately and they get their own score. Each score is compared to all the others in each division to determine "Best In Class" (which is the highest score in that group). The score given range from 1 (Being the highest) - 3 (Being the lowest). 

Our Red Devil Band did GREAT!!

Drum Major received a 1

Percussion received a 1

Color Guard received a 1

Band received a 1

They also received some "Best In Class" which includes Drum Major-Christina Stacy, Soloist-Benton Ferguson , and Color Guard. This was the last competition for our Elkmont Band this fall .  There isn’t a better way to end the year than with Straight Ones and some Great Best In Class. Thanks to everyone for their support of our kids and the Elkmont Red Devil Marching Band.

Joy McChristian

2015 BOO AT THE BOSS

Our annual Boo at the Boss grows each year.  We had beautiful weather for all our Boo-ers.  If you haven't been, it's definitely worth marking your calendar next year.

It was once again a great night! Thanks to everyone who had a hand in preparing this night!! I love our community and that our athletes can give back!

Elkmont Lions Club ready to give lots of candy out tonight at Boo at the Boss. We had another great year !!! Don't we make a great team!

Wonderful night for BOO at the BOSS. I believe last count was 586 children who trick or treated our student athletes and band members. Many thanks to everyone in our great community who help keep this tradition going.

Everyone Loves Bacon

Grandpa and Little Red Devils Love the Boo

Super Heroes Are the Boo

Even Superman Comes to the Boo

 Pirates like to Boo

Lots of great pictures by Down Home Portraits

OBINETTA WRIGHT SOLOMON - OBITUARY

Obinetta Wright Solomon, age 101, passed away Saturday, October 24,2015 at Limestone Health Facility. She was born August 28, 1914 in Waxahachie, Texas to John Gipson and Vela Brooks Wright. She grew up in Limestone County. She was retired from Automatic Electric and was a member of Elkton Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister: Martha Scott, five grandchildren (One of them is Karen Abernathy from Elkmont. She is married to Anthony Abernathy), several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Obinetta was preceded in death by her parents John and Vela Brooks, husband, Carl Solomon, two sons, John David Patterson and Oneal Patterson, five brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be from 11:00AM until 12:30PM on Wednesday, October 28,2015 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home and a graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on October 28,2015, at Athens City Cemetery with Toney Wales officiating.

HOW DID YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTIVE VOTE LAST WEEK?

October 26, 2015 In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District: Recent Congressional Votes Senate: "Sanctuary Cities" -- Cloture Senate: Cybersecurity Information Sharing -- Cloture House: Debt Prevention -- Passage House: District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program Reauthorization -- Passage House: National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production -- Passage House: Health Care Reconciliation -- Passage Upcoming Congressional Bills Senate: Cybersecurity Information Sharing House: Retail Investor Protection

Recent Senate Votes

"Sanctuary Cities" -- Cloture - Vote Failed (54-45, 1 Not Voting) The Senate rejected a motion to invoke cloture on the McConnell, R-Ky., motion to proceed to the bill that would withhold federal funds from cities and jurisdictions that do not comply with certain federal immigration laws. The measure would also set sentencing requirements for individuals who repeatedly re-enter the United States illegally after deportation. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES Cybersecurity Information Sharing -- Cloture - Vote Agreed to (83-14, 3 Not Voting) The Senate agreed to the McConnell, R-Ky., motion to invoke cloture (thus limiting debate) on the Burr, R-N.C., substitute amendment to the bill that would direct the federal government to develop procedures to facilitate information sharing, and would authorize the voluntary sharing and receipt of a cybersecurity threat and operation of defensive measures by private entities. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES

Recent House Votes

Debt Prevention -- Passage - Vote Passed (235-194, 5 Not Voting) The House passed legislation that allows the Treasury Department, once the statutory debt limit is reached, to continue borrowing above that limit in order to pay the principal and interest on both government debt held by the public as it comes due and on obligations held by the Social Security trust fund. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program Reauthorization -- Passage - Vote Passed (240-191, 3 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that reauthorizes the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results program for five years, through fiscal 2021. It is a federally funded program under which eligible students in Washington, D.C., can receive vouchers to attend private schools and is the nation's only federally funded private school voucher program. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production -- Passage - Vote Passed (254-177, 3 Not Voting) The House passed legislation that reclassifies certain mining operations as "infrastructure projects" in order to allow the permitting for mining on federal lands to be conducted under a streamlined permitting process created for infrastructure projects by a 2012 presidential order. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES Health Care Reconciliation -- Passage - Vote Passed (240-189, 5 Not Voting) The House passed a bill that repeals key elements of the 2010 health care overhaul law including the individual and employer mandates and the medical device and "Cadillac" taxes, and it blocks for one year federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES

Upcoming Votes

Cybersecurity Information Sharing - S754 The measure would direct the federal government to develop procedures to facilitate information sharing, and it would authorize the voluntary sharing and receipt of a cybersecurity threat and operation of defensive measures by private entities. Retail Investor Protection - HR1090 The bill would prohibit the Labor Department from implementing a final rule on fiduciary standards for retirement investment advisers until after the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts a study and issues a final rule setting standards of conduct for broker-dealers.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN ELKMONT

Sighted at one of our local gas stations over the weekend was the famous  Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. 

The Wienermobile has been roaming America’s highways and backroads since 1936, when this majestic vehicle was created by Carl Mayer (Oscar’s Nephew!). In fact there are six WIENERMOBILE vehicles on the road right now. 

Give them a shout if you see one. Here’s how to know for sure: 
1. You’re suddenly smiling more than you have in weeks. 
2. The driver is a friendly Hotdogger. 
3. It’s a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels. 

You can also follow the latest adventures on Twitter and Instagram .

HAPPY ELKMONT DUCKS

It's going to be wet for the next few days.  We really need the rain but the wind coming in on Tuesday will bring those fall leaves down.

WHAT IS THE HILLTOP FESTIVAL?

One of the things the Hilltop Arts Festival funds is the Pinkerton Award.

A new scholarship was first presented during May 2014 Elkmont High School Class Day.  The Hilltop Arts Society Pinkerton Award is awarded to an Elkmont High School senior to help them fund their college education.  This $750 scholarship can be used at any university or college.  The Pinkerton requires a student to submit photos of their art work or performance, write a 500 word essay on the importance of art in the community and to show proof of community involvement and service.   

More About the Pinkerton Award:
Hello, my name is Preston Pylant and I am the founder of the Hilltop Arts Society.   When I started on this venture 3 years ago it was to bring something fun and different to the community,  but also to encourage kids who love art,  but who live in a world that is ceasing to educate and produce the next generation of great artists. I want to encourage those students with talent and even those without natural talent to pick up a paint brush, to write a line of poetry, to act out a scene, to play their favorite bars of music, and to use their talents to improve their community.   

For the past two years the Hilltop Arts Society with support from the Town of Elkmont has held the Hilltop Arts Festival downtown.   Artists from all over North Alabama have gathered in our town to showcase and sell their work and play their music, and we have been blessed to be a part of such a special gathering.    The question was left, however, on how to spend the money raised by hosting the festival.   It made sense that the money should go to the support of future of art in our area, and that an art scholarship would be the best way to achieve this.   Thus, the Pinkerton Award was formed. 

The Pinkerton award is named after 2002 graduate of Elkmont High School, Neil Pinkerton.  Neil was a fantastic musician, actor, artist and friend.   Tragically Neil was killed in an automobile accident shortly after his graduation, but we remember him often for the uniqueness of his spirit and the greatness of his talent. Neil was never able to achieve his full potential as an artist, and this award is a way to remember Neil’s artistic spirit by helping another artist on their path to reaching their potential.  

LADY DEVILS HEADING TO REGIONAL

Elkmont will play in the North Super Regional on Friday.  The Regional will be held in the Huntsville's VBCC with the Lady Devils starting match play at 6:45 pm.  

 
Elkmont beat West Limestone in the Class 4A, Area 15 semifinals.  They played the Area 15 top ranked Brooks Lady Lions in the final. Brooks swept Elkmont, 3-0 (25-16, 25-1, 25-1) to advance to super regional play. The Lady Devils gained a berth in the North Regional with their runner-up finish.

SUPPORT OUR ELKMONT FCCLA

Our Elkmont FCCLA (Family and Consumer Science Club, used to be FHA) is a fantastic organization that is all about learning important life skills and about service to others.  They are working on various service projects throughout the year.  Their October project is putting together care packages for troops overseas.  They are also having a Southern Heritage Meat fundraiser.  This is great for those of us needing something special for Thanksgiving, Christmas and the bowl games.

October Service Project-Collecting
items for troops overseas. We are collecting items until 10/30



FOOD 

Peanut butter, Granola bars, Tuna making kits, Ravioli, Fruit. Oatmeal, Pop-tarts, Rice Krispie Treats, Snack Cakes, Twizzlers, Beef Jerky, Dry Cereal (small boxes)

DRINKS 
Coffee Creamer. Instant Coffee, Instant Tea, Crystal Light Packs

HYGIENE

Chapstick, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Hand lotion, Deodorant, Body Wash, Shampoo, Conditioner

OTHER

Batteries, Greeting Cards, Pens, Stationary, Socks, Cough Drops


We are selling Southern Heritage Meats (FFA sold this last year).
Items available include:
Cajun Turkey-$37.00
Peppered Bacon-$20.00
Spiral Sliced Ham-$40.00
Smoked Pit Ham-$30.00
Smoked Turkey-$35.00
Shrimp Rice Stuffed Chicken-$20.00
Smoked Turkey Breast-$30.00
Pork Filet Mignon-$23.00
County Pork Sausage-$20.00
Meat Pies-$20.00
St Louis Style Spare Ribs-$20.00
All orders and money are due 10/30.
To place an order contact Somer Horton 256-732-4291 or see any FCCLA member.

Somer Horton
Family & Consumer Science
FCCLA Advisor
Elkmont High School
256-732-4291 somer.horton@lcsk12.org