KALYNN'S WYOMING GREAT ADVENTURE - PART 2

Sometimes, you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.

ELKMONT SCHOOL NEWS

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

*Parents please do not drop off or pick up students in the cafeteria parking lot.


IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:

May 26 
*Last Day of School
*Graduation @ 8 pm
 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK

May
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

GRADUATION @ NEW GYM; 8 PM

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CLASS OF 2016

Another year has come and gone and it is time to say goodbye to our Elkmont Seniors.  Their graduation is tonight @ 8 pm in the new gym.

 

Shout out to Decatur Daily for sharing.  If you would like to buy a photo, click on their LINK

1st row left to right:
Hannah Hanback, Kiany Segura, Lindsay Gandy, Anna Sandlin, Adriel McMahan, Emily Bryant, Callie Wales, Maddie Hobbs, Brandi Bently, Rebekah Inman, Kaitlyn Smith

2nd row left to right:
Amelia Mullis, Nathan Teeples, Jayne Anderson, Mary Frances McNatt, Kelsey Hodges, Ashton Turner, Ruth Ann Bates, Dakota McCurley, Elizabeth Salgado, Samuel Reynolds, Sydney Haney

3rd row left to right:
Audrey Porter, Amelia Davis, Joshua Johnson, Aron Moss, Colby Holt, Jordan Turner, Jonathan Dugger, Ethan Wilson, Adrian Walker, Dakota Pilk

4th row left to right:
Teya Vallejo, Stephanie Clem, Jordan Nelson, Ryan Jobman, Eli Hobbs, Travis Riggs, Peyton McCown, Austin Reed, Cody Jones

1st row left to right:
Brandon Miller, Eli Collier, Tommy Moore, Spencer Waddell, Angelica Wilkins, Erica Martin, Caitlyn Holt, Grace Adcock, Makayla Clem

2nd row left to right:
Tyler Thacker, Ben Smith, Preston Weaver, Jon Beddingfield, Daniella Altamirano, Ana Bustos, Raven Johnson, Marisol Mendoza

3rd row left to right:
Austin Borden, Dilian Clinard, Jordan Turner, Whitney Thomposn, DeShon Reynolds, Daniel Marina, Delfina Sanchez, TaCara Williams

4th row left to right:
Cody Tidwell, Preston Brewer, Spencer Ready, Kolter Williams, Dalton Adams, Al Isham, Michelle Kimbrough

LINDA SUE VINING - OBITUARY

Linda Sue Vining, age 71 of Elkmont, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Vining was born April 12, 1945 in Limestone County, AL to Jim Washington Eaves and Virginia Lee Hames Eaves.

Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2106 2:30 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Everette Conn and Lance Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Reunion Cemetery.

Mrs. Vining was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ.

Survived by two sons, Mickey Vining and wife, Amanda of Elkmont and Scott Vining and wife, Buffie of Athens; two daughters, Priscilla Boyles of Athens and Cyrena Hodges and husband, Jamie of Toney, AL; 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; three brothers, David Eaves and wife, Linda of Elkmont, AL, Bill Eaves of Huntsville, AL and Bob Eaves and wife, Pam of Athens; five sisters, Dot Allen, Betty Brackeen and husband, Glen, Joyce Schrimsher, Patricia Evans and Sandra Swartz all of Athens.

Pallbearers will be David Brackeen, Jake Boyles, Eli Vining, Jesse Vining, Joey Jones and Jonathan Blake.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ELKMONT FIRE FIGHTER

Our fire department volunteers were out and about cleaning and painting the fire hydrants that needed some TLC on Tuesday.

They switched gears as they responded to a three hour house fire on Old Scrouge Road in the evening. 

As always, everybody did a great job.

ERNEST ENGLAND SELF - OBITUARY

Ernest England Self, 82, of Elkmont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at his home in Elkmont, Alabama. Born Wednesday, December 13, 1933 in Toney, Alabama, he was the son of the late Earney Self and the late Evelene Hines Self. He was a resident of Madison county most of his life and was a Baptist preacher. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing and gardening.  

Preceded in death:
Wife, Mary Maurine Self
Son and daughter -in-law, Kenny and Barbara Self.

Surviving are sons, Larry (Anita) Thomas of Ardmore, AL, Glen Self of Elkmont, AL, Mickey (Mary) Self of Taft, TN; David (Jennell) Self of Ardmore, AL, daughters; Mary (Mike) Lovell of Ardmore, AL, Teresa (Adam) Carlisle of Hazel Green, AL; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama with Bro. Mike Lovell and Bro. Ralph Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, AL.

ELKMONT LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS GO TO.....

The Lions Club is a national service organization; their motto is "WE SERVE".  Our Elkmont Lions Club is a fantastic example being active in their community. Several years ago, the Elkmont Lions Club decided to honor a student at Elkmont High School with a scholarship. Since community service is their primary interest, it was the most important qualification in the selection process.  If candidates had equal service hours, secondary qualifications were considered.   

After many hours and your great support of our projects, we were able to offer two scholarships to our graduating 2016 Seniors. This year we were happy to award the scholarships to Miss Maddie Hobbs and Mary Frances McNatt.  Both of these young ladies are exceptional examples of our young people and volunteering in community service.  They have many, many hours of service - not only in this community, but in school, church, and other organizations. Their grades are also exceptional and we forward to seeing what they become in the future.

The Lions Club will be looking to present a scholarship next May to another community minded senior.  If you are in high school, you can start to qualify now by volunteering.  You can help your community, school, church or other organizations. Keep a log of those hours so the number is easy to obtain for the Lions Club Scholarship in addition to other scholarship applications. We can help these awards to continue by supporting our Elkmont Lions Club's projects. The next Lion event is the Smokin' Railroad Street BBQ Cook-off, June 10-11.

BARRY CORNER - LIVING IN ELKMONT

Watched the seniors practice for class day.  Seems like yesterday they were walking in the gym in kindergarten on the first day of school. 

Watching them walking down that aisle I couldn't help but think about the shoes laces I've tied, the bruises I've seen, the emotional break downs I've tried to comfort and yes, the punishment I've dealt out. 

These kids have been a part of my life for many years. Every year I get sentimental thinking about how just yesterday there biggest worry was " will we go out today?" And now "real" life is going to happen. 

Grab it! Take hold with both hand and wrestle with it, push it back at times, hold it tighter at times, grab another's if you wish and embrace it with all you have. 

Look ahead always and look back with a smile. You have talent, ability and time on your side! My God bless all of the seniors of 2016!

ANOTHER MAPLES ON THE HILLTOP

The Maples are a long established family here in Elkmont.  Children have been born here, grown up, married and had little ones of their own.  

The latest addition to the Maples family has arrived. Lydia Bea, daughter of Ben and Heather Maples, was born May 18 in the morning.  She weighed 7 lbs, 1 oz and is 20 inches of pure perfection. May Elkmont's newest angel be blessed with the best life has to offer. 

KALYNN'S GREAT WYOMING ADVENTURE

Kalynn Clinard has spent her whole life on a horse. She is now able to turn that expertise into an adventure in the beautiful state of Wyoming. 

She will be working at the Crossed Sabres Dude Ranch for six months. It is connected to the Yellowstone Stone National Park.  

Kalynn will be everyone's favorite trail guide with her Southern accent as well as help out with all the other things that happen at a ranch. 

We will miss her on the Hilltop but what an opportunity. Oh, to be young again and have a pet mouse. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

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Elkmont Senior Center:
Bingo, Billiards, Dominoes, TV, joker and other games, 9:30 a.m.

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Elkmont Senior Center:
Bingo, Billiards, Dominoes, TV, joker and other games, 9:30 a.m.


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ELKMONT'S LITTLE MISS

Proud of our very own Little Miss Limestone Co. Rodeo--Maddie Davis.

HURRICANE FORECAST FOR THIS YEAR

WeatherBell has it's hurricane forecast out for this year. It looks like hurricanes will impact our weather on the Hilltop. For us, that normally means high winds, lots of rain and some tornadoes. You may want to check and see if you are ready for power outages. 

• More active season than last year
• El Niño transitions to La Niña
• Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic much warmer now than those years
• Concern about early season development

 

BETTY GRISHAM EVANS - OBITUARY

Betty Grisham Evans age 91 of Elkmont, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her residence.

Services will be Saturday, May 21, 2016 11:00 a.m., at Elkmont Methodist Church. Visitation will be Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Legg Cemetery.

HOW DID YOUR SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTE LAST WEEK?

In this MegaVote for Alabama's 5th Congressional District:

Recent Senate Votes

Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations – Cloture to the Substitute Amendment - Vote Rejected (50-42, 8 Not Voting) The Senate rejected the McConnell, R-Ky. motion to invoke cloture on the Alexander, R-Tenn. substitute amendment that would provide $37.5 billion in fiscal 2017 for various items including $6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, $5.4 billion for Department of Energy science research and $12.9 billion for the Department’s nuclear security programs. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations – Cloture to the Substitute Amendment - Vote Agreed to (97-2, 1 Not Voting) The Senate agreed to the McConnell, R-Ky. motion to invoke cloture on the Alexander, R-Tenn. substitute amendment that would provide $37.5 billion in fiscal 2017 for various items including $6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, $5.4 billion for Department of Energy science research and $12.9 billion for the Department’s nuclear security programs. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted YES Fiscal 2017 Energy-Water Appropriations – Passage - Vote Passed (90-8, 2 Not Voting) The Senate passed a measure that would provide $37.5 billion in fiscal 2017 for various items including $6 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers, $5.4 billion for Department of Energy science research and $12.9 billion for the Department’s nuclear security programs. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Jeff Sessions voted NO

Recent House Votes

Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force – Passage - Vote Passed (412-4, 17 Not Voting) The House passed legislation that establishes a Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force to review, modify and update medical best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication. Rep. Mo Brooks voted NO Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction – Passage - Vote Passed (413-5, 15 Not Voting) The chamber passed a measure that creates two new grant programs in the Justice Department to assist in combating opioid abuse: one to state, local and tribal governments that could be used for a variety of opioid abuse reduction programs and activities and one to assist veterans suffering from opioid abuse. Rep. Mo Brooks voted NO Comprehensive Anti-Opioid Efforts – House Amendment to the Senate-Passed Bill - Vote Passed (400-5, 28 Not Voting) The House passed legislation, as amended, that includes 18 bills previously passed by the chamber. Among other items, it establishes two grant programs to create state systems under which physicians and others who prescribe opioids to patients would at the same time prescribe opioid overdose reversal drugs to those patients thought to be at an elevated risk of overdose. It also creates a grant program to create state systems under which trained pharmacists may dispense reversal drugs to opioid users or families of those at risk of an overdose and authorizes $5 million through fiscal 2019 for those grants. Rep. Mo Brooks voted NO

Upcoming Votes

Fiscal 2017 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs and Fiscal 2017 Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations - HR2577 The military construction and veterans part of the bill would provide a total $177.4 billion in both discretionary and mandatory funding for the Veterans Affairs Department, including increases for health care, benefit claims processing, medical and prosthetic research and homeless veterans assistance. The transportation and housing portion of the bill would provide $56.5 billion in discretionary funding for fiscal 2017 for the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments and related agencies. Fiscal 2017 Defense Authorization - HR4909 The bill would authorize $602.2 billion for discretionary defense spending in fiscal 2017, including $543.4 billion for the Pentagon's base, non-war budget. It also would include $58.8 billion for uncapped Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding for war operations and other anti-terror activities but provides that $23.1 billion of that total be used for non-war, base defense budget needs, including $18 billion for aircraft, ships and other items. Fiscal 2017 Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations - HR4974 The bill would provide a total of $81.6 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2017 to fund military construction projects and programs of the Veterans Affairs Department and would provide $102.5 billion in mandatory spending for fiscal 2017 and $172 million in Overseas Contingency Operations funding.