DOES ELKMONT'S WEATHER GO BOOM ON THURSDAY?

A severe weather POTENTIAL is on the table..but this is under one condition. IF the early morning rains and clouds clear and sunshine breaks through, the worse the weather will likely be. however...IF the rain/cloud linger..the severe threat will greatly diminish.

Early Thursday Morning (4am – 10am):
Strong thunderstorms with the threat of damaging winds, hail and a low threat for tornadoes.

Thursday Evening (8pm – Midnight):
Redevelopment of thunderstorms is expected. The primary hazards will be tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, with the greatest risk of tornadoes Thursday evening, especially west of Interstate 65. The entire Tennessee Valley should be clear of rain and storms by 12 p.m. Friday.

All Day Thursday and Thursday Night:
In addition, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect from late Wednesday through early Friday morning. Heavy rainfall with approximately 2-4 inches of rain.

KICKING RED DEVILS GOOSE EGG ARDMORE IN COUNTY TOURNAMENT

The Kicking Red Devils erupted in the second half, defeating Ardmore 4-0 in their second game in the County Tournament.

Ronaldo Aguilar put Elkmont on the scoreboard first, followed by three goals from Daniel Valencia. 

Alex Alvarado registered an assist and Tee Boyd had two saves. The time of Saturday’s game will be announced later this week.

ELKMONT WEATHER TODAY

This morning we have a spring breeze around 5-10 mph, but by the afternoon winds should be closer to 15 mph. Highs will warm into the mid 70s as skies become mostly cloudy. 

Many will stay dry this afternoon and evening with storms ongoing to our west. During the overnight hours, a round of showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds of 35-40 mph will move across the area.

RED DEVILS FALL IN FIRST ROUND OF COUNTY TOURNAMENT

Elkmont suffered a tough loss in the first round of the County Tournament, falling 3-2 to Tanner in a physical game played at East Limestone. 

Elkmont got on the scoreboard first with Luis Valencia’s goal. Alex Alavarado added a goal, and Tee Boyd had four saves on goal including a huge save on a penalty kick. 

Typically relying on speed and finesse, the Kicking Red Devils showed some toughness against the Rattlers that really fired up the crowd. Elkmont continued tournament play at 7:45 pm on Tuesday against Ardmore.

WONDERFUL TODAY BUT STORMS TOMORROW

Another beautiful day in Elkmont but ....

Showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast Wednesday and Thursday with 2 to 3 inches of rain possible. A few storms Thursday afternoon could be strong to severe with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds. Winds outside of thunderstorms will gust 25 to 30 mph Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

 

The North Alabama Mule Train made their annual visit on Monday as they traveled north to Columbia, Tennessee for Mule Day.  You may have missed seeing them this year but Susan Pylant has some terrific pictures for us all to enjoy. 

 

 

EDGAR HAGGERMAKER - OBITUARY

Edgar Haggermaker, age 91 of Athens, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Athens Rehab & Senior Care. Mr. Haggermaker was born November 2, 1924 in Limestone County, AL to Walter Lee Haggermaker and Fannie Moyers Haggermaker.

Services will be Tuesday, March 29, 2016 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with James Lemay and Cecil Norman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, March 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Fannie Haggermaker; his wife, Myrtle Bagsby Haggermaker; four sisters and two brothers.

Survived by three daughters, Paula Moss and husband, Jerry of Elkmont, Brenda Moss and husband, Louie of Athens and Karen Reece and life partner, Anthony of Russellville; one son, Tony Haggermaker and wife, Laquita of Prospect, TN; one sister, Maggie Webster of Huntsville; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Brett Haggermaker, Daron Moss, Hunter Tyler, Randall Tyler, Alec Knight, John Michael Brown and Alex Tyler.

OPEN HOUSE AT ELKMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Elkmont volunteer firefighers showed off their new home, March 26.  Under blue skies and warm temperatures, the community of Elkmont turned out to celebrate the event.  Some even flew in for the party.

Did you miss the event? You can still drop in and see the pride and joy of Department #11. If the bay doors are open, stop by, bring a plate of cookies and visit with one of Elkmont's finest.

*Left:   Aviagen
*Right: Fire department
*Rear:  Storm Shelter

ELKMONT WEATHER TODAY

The cold front is through the area this morning with drier air moving in behind it. Skies will clear through the morning with highs expected in the lower 60s. Lows tonight will drop back to the upper 30s and lower 40s.

MEET MR. AND MRS. WILL FERGUSON

Will Ferguson and Shae LeSuer were married yesterday, March 26.  The high school sweethearts tied the knot after eight years of growing up together. Hill Spirit always thinks of the trees you see in the woods that grow up together, weaving their branches and becoming a single tree when such couples marry.

The happy couple will honeymoon in Hawaii.  Hill Spirit prays they will have a long and blessed life together.

EASTER WEATHER

 

Rain and scattered thunderstorms are expected to start late this morning/early afternoon and through the early overnight hours. 

 

The chances for severe thunderstorms continues to diminish but we still cannot rule out an isolated severe storm or a few strong ones, especially in NW Alabama and parts of southern middle Tennessee.

ELKMONT FIRE STATION OPEN HOUSE

Our Elkmont fire fighters have dreamed, planned and saved for decades to build a new fire station on Sandlin Road.  Each chicken stew or bean day brought them closer to that day.  They put shovel to ground on May 21, 2015 in a ground breaking ceremony. 

As the months passed by, the station slowly took shape. Dirt was moved.

 Concrete was poured.

The trucks rolled in with boxes and beams

The  station is 7200 square feet and has 3 bay doors facing the south and 2 facing the north on the back side.  There is a main lobby entrance, offices, bathrooms, meeting room and kitchen on the right or east of the bay doors with a southern exposure.

They were able to add some wonderful touches to make it one of a kind, a home away from home for our volunteers that are ready to protect the Elkmont community each day.

They are now ready to show off the new station and would like to invite you to the Open house for Elkmont's new fire station this Saturday, March 26, from 10am-2pm.

There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cake and drinks for all their guests. Everyone is welcome to come and look around. Grab a friend and visit with your neighbors at our newest Elkmont treasure.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

*SPRING BREAK; BEACH TIME ALL WEEK*

26
RED CABOOSE COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW
*doors open @ 6 pm

OPEN HOUSE - ELKMONT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT 

ELKMONT BASEBALL 
*Varsity @ Tanner (DH), 4:30 & 6:30 PM
*Middle School @ Westminster; 10 am

SCHOOL NEWS: 

Mrs. Holt 5th grade 3R students are creating and posting our announcements!!! 
*Announcement Slide Show Link*

JUANITA FLORENCE McCOWN - OBITUARY

Juanita Florence McCown, 81 of College Grove, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at NHC of Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee.
Born Friday, August 10, 1934 in Ardmore, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Ulver Posey and the late Lizzie Peoples Posey. She enjoyed her dog, Sabastion, cooking, working in her sisters garden, and listening to country music. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Junior and Charles Posey, and sisters: Hazel Gilbert and Hester McNeese.

Surviving are sons, Timmothy Allen McCown of College Grove, TN and Tony (Kathy) McCown of Chesterfield, MI, brother, James Posey of Elkmont, AL, sisters, Carolyn Mitchell of Elkmont, AL, Carrie Mitchell of Elkmont and Voncile Wells of Bethel, TN, and grandchildren: Kristry McCown and Scott McCown.

Funeral services were 4:00 PM on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Larry White officiating. Burial was in Hasting Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.

The family received friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama.

TRACI ELANIE ZIEGLER - OBITUARY

Traci Elaine Ziegler, 50, RN, of Athens joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her parents Roger E. and Judith Elaine Ziegler, in heaven on Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

A devoted daughter, Traci lived her life for God, her mother and father, family and friends. Her gentle, kind, loving manner allowed her to befriend all she met. Though in the past months she was limited in her abilities to serve others, her giving nature continued to shine through.  Believing there is some good in all, Traci lived her life “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.": Eph. 4:2

Traci was born in Ocala, Florida, on Oct. 31, 1965, to the late Roger E. Ziegler and Judith Elaine Ziegler. She was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Athens for over five years. Traci is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Judith Elaine Ziegler; numerous aunts and uncles; and cousins.

Survivors include her aunt Janie and husband Wayne of Lakeland, Florida; uncles, Terrell Simmons and wife Kathy of Maryville, Tennessee, Roger Simmons and wife Willa of Ocala, Florida, and Keith Simmons and wife Nancy of Hope, Arkansas; aunts, Jeanne Ziegler of Ocala, Marilyn Ziegler of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dianna Simmons of Ocala, and Carolyn Simmons of Elkmont; and numerous cousins.

Visitation is 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 25 at McConnell Funeral Home. The funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at Mount Pisgah Baptist church on Alabama 99 with Dr. Juaken Dumas officiating. The viewing hour is 10-11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made in Traci’s memory to Disabled Veterans of America or to the American Cancer Society.

BARRY'S CORNER - LIVING IN ELKMONT

Went over today and ran the McKay Hollow course on Monte Santo again. Every time I am able to see more and more of the evidence of God and His creation when I am on the trail. A friend made the remark that "all of this and some still believe there is no God!" 

As we were running we were talking about worship and how great it would be to have a worship service out among the rock formations and the colors that are there. "How great Thou art" came to mind when I was on my way home. "I Stand in Awe" also came to mind. We see so much daily, but getting out into untouched earth where majestic rock formations and great views are everywhere takes this soul on an inward journey. Be concerned, but not burdened. Be cautious, but be optimistic. Don't worry. This world may be in turmoil, but it is in His hands! Have a good one!