LAUGHING WITH DONNA

One winter morning at breakfast a couple was listening to the radio. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 8-10 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplow can get through." The wife went out and moved her car.
A week later while they are eating breakfast, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 10-12 inches of snow today, you will need to move your car to the odd-numbered side of the street so the snowplow can get through." So the wife went out and moved her car again.
The next week, while they were eating breakfast, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 12-14 inches of snow today and you must park..." Then the power went off! The wife was very upset. With a worried look on her face she said, "Honey, I don't know what to do. Which side of the street am I supposed to park on?"
With the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married to blondes exhibit, her husband said, "Why don't you just leave it in the garage this time."

GARY ANTHONY LOVELL - OBITUARY

Gary Anthony Lovell, age 59 of Athens, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. Lovell was born November 13, 1958 in Limestone County, AL to Leroy Lovell and Nellie Blankenship Lovell. Mr. Lovell was a member of O’Neal Church of Christ. He was a Corrections Officer for Limestone County Sheriff’s Department for 14 years and Fire Chief for the Owens Volunteer Fire Department and a member for 24 years.  As part of the Limestone County Volunteer Fire Departments community, he will be missed by many in Elkmont.

Preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Nellie Lovell; one sister, Dianne Lovell; nephew, Josh Dollins.

Survived by his wife, Teresa Nixon Lovell; one daughter, Casey Lovell Burroughs and husband, Brent; one granddaughter, Parker Burroughs; two grandsons, Ian Burroughs and Braxtyn Burroughs; three sisters, Shirley Lovell Dollins, Dale Lovell White and Deborah Lovell; nine nieces and nephews, Amanda Chapman Blake, Dr. Alex White, Alicia Moss Woodfin, Emilee White Griggs, Kate Dollins Hayes, Jessica Durham, Blake Durham, Hayden Nixon and Ensley Nixon; numerous other family and friends.


Services will be Thursday, December 28, 2017 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Mike Davis, Ron Andris, Jr. and Matt Taylor officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Higgins Cemetery.
 
Pallbearers will be Greg Nixon, Brent Chapman, Tim Moss, Matthew Hayes, Steve White, Dustin Griggs, Brent Burroughs, Ian Burroughs, Braxton, Burroughs and Parker Burroughs. Honorary pallbearers will be Owens Volunteer Fire Department.

SAVE MONEY ON THE HOUND DOG

Happy Holidays! We have a coupon that will let you register for $65! So, for those of you waiting to sign up....don't wait too long! The coupon expires on Dec 31 at midnight! The coupon code is HOHO65 If you registered and paid $80 - check your email.....
https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Elkmont/ElkmontHalfMarathon

Elkmont's Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon  - aptly renamed to Elkmont's Hound Dog Half Marathon after local hound dog, Ludivine steals the show by wandering to the starting line in time to join the runners and finish 7th overall in our inaugural event to raise funds for the track and cross country programs at Elkmont High School.

COACH'S CORNER:
Just want to assure everyone I fully realize the consideration in the cost of races. This race proceeds go to our kids in Elkmont that run XC and track. We have $0 proceeds as do many XC and track programs in rural areas. We do not have a track and no equipment. We are purchasing equipment with these proceeds. We have purchased starting blocks, hurdles and shot puts (indoor and outdoor) with proceeds. We come from a rural school and county and instead of charging the athletes upwards of $130 in fees, I can now open the team to many, many kids who could not afford the fees. Each race we enter is an average of $150.00. That is for XC, indoor, and outdoor meets. With an average of 25 meets per year that is $3750.00 for kids to compete in their sport that is not supplied by the school or revenue from gates as other sports. This does not even include travel and hotels for out of town meets. The race profits 100% goes to the teams and fosters kids love of running and competing. So many more have gotten to try out and travel with us to races. So when considering registering for our race please know you are helping a kid who may not have ever been able to know the great feeling of wind in your face and sweat down your back and the sheer feeling of accomplishment when finishing a race....hopefully for years to come!!!

CHASE PRATER - ALL AREA CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER

We are very proud of our Cross Country High School program here in Elkmont. The Elkmont Running Devils Cross Country boys and girls teams had another great season.   The boys team had one runner selected to the Decatur Daily 2017 All Area Cross Country Team, Chase Prater.  Congrads to this dedicated runner for making the All Area team, which recognizes his efforts this fall.  He will be running with the Martin Methodist Red Hawks next fall.

*Decatur Daily Article Link
*Chase is a Red Hawk Article Link

TROY LENDON CARPENTER - OBITUARY

 
Troy Lendon Carpenter, age 65 of Elkmont, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his residence.  He was born December 29, 1951 in Birmingham, AL to William C. Carpenter and Maudie Terry Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a painter. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeffrey Stewart.
 
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Carpenter, three sons, Paul Carpenter, Lee Carpenter and Jamie Smith; four daughters, Christy Clinard, Crystal Bolin, Tracy Burton and Jenny Smith; two brothers, Dwight Carpenter and Terry Carpenter; two sisters, Brenda Ryder and Mary Ann Carter; ten grandchildren, and several great grandchildren.

REGINA GATES - OBITUARY

Regina Gates, age 62 of Elkmont, AL died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama. Born Tuesday, January 25, 1955 in Moulton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Wlliam Cook and Julia Burch Cook. She has lived in the Ardmore area the past 40 years, she was a member of Community Baptist Church of Ardmore, worked with Dr. Turner for 25 years and Dr. Besherse for 15 years, she was one heck of a cook and her family and helping others. 

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dwight Gates, Elkmont, AL, Son, Steven (Heather) Gates, Ardmore, AL, Daughters, Julie (Mark) Goodman, Muscle Shoals, AL, Stefanie Gates, Elkmont, AL, Brothers, Berry Cook, Ardmore, AL, Greg Cook, Athens, AL, Sisters, Sandra Marberry, Toney, AL, Edith Jorgensen, Eustis, FL, 2 Grandchildren Addie and Noah.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

The Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama , at 11:00 AM with Bro. Steve Hargrove and Rev. Heath Haney officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery.

PATRICIA GAIL HODGE - OBITUARY

Patricia Gail Hodge, age 73 of Dellrose, TN died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at her home. She lived in the Ardmore area for the past 10 years coming from South Carolina. She was a member of the Wheelerton Baptist Church, and loved crocheting, reading her Bible and working with her flowers out in yard. Born Thursday, June 15, 1944 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Arthur Eldridge Bailey and Helen Alice Bonder Bailey. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Grandsons, Steven Gurley, Joshua McKnight , Keith Wiley and Aunt , Margarett Eldridge.

She is survived by her Son, Steven Arthur Hodge, Columbia, TN, Daughters, Jackie(Martin "Scooter") Williams, Elkmont, AL, Tammy (Steve) Wiley, FairView, AL, Cheryl Hodge, Cincinnati, OH, Sister, Cheryl (Rich) Campolmi, Marietta, GA, 14 Grandchildren, Johnathon, Laura, David, Amanda, Amber, Rachel, Caleb, Tracy, Crystal, Robin, Kristen, Preston, Jackson, Ayden, and 7 Great-Grandchildren, Anneliese Newman, Landon, Caden, Haley, Tristan, Kailana McKnights, and Steven Gurley, Jr.

A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Wheelerton Baptist Church, Dellrose,TN, at 4:00 PM with Rev. Paul Mason officiating.

HELEN RUTH BERZETT - OBITUARY

Helen Ruth Berzett, age 89 of Ardmore, TN passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Limestone Manor. Mrs. Berzett was born December 9, 1928 in Limestone County, AL to Carl Herman Leake and Ida Myrl Billions Leake.
Mrs. Berzett was a member of Community Baptist Church in Ardmore. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold David “Pete” Berzett; one son, Harold Wayne Berzett.

Survived by one daughter, Nell Powers and husband, Glen “R.C.” of Toney, AL; one son, Grady Berzett and wife, Sharon of Elkmont, AL; five grandchildren, Kim Campbell, Daniel Newton, Clint Newton, Bruce Berzett and Brad Berzett; one sister, Carol Hampton and husband, Randy of Athens, AL.


Services will be Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Steve Hargrove officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Bottoms Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Berzett, Brad Berzett, Clint Newton, Daniel Newton, Corey Hampton and Brandon Hampton. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adult Women’s Class.

In lieu of flowers make memorials to Community Baptist Church Building Fund.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

22
ELKMONT SCHOOL
Varsity Boys Basketball @ Hokes Bluff Christmas Tournament
 
SENIOR CENTER
*Billiards, Dominoes, TV, Joker and other games, 9:30 a.m.

23
Youth Basketball Games

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY 18

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE

Voters in Limestone County will head to the polls tomorrow for the  special election to select our Federal Senator.  Jeff Sessions represented Alabama for many years and did so with honor.  He now serves in the Trump administration as the Attorney General, in the Department of Justice.

The election is set for November 7 at Elkmont Town Hall (if you are in district) or your local voting place.  You can vote between 7 am-7 pm. Don't forget to bring ID, your driver's license works. Turnout will probably be low so your vote carries much more weight.

Roy Moore beat Luther Strange in the run off primary election earlier this year to be the Republican candidate.  Doug Jones is on the opposite side of the ballot as the Democrat candidate. 

Hill Spirit doesn't support either candidate, not a Roy Moore fan.  If he is innocent of accusations, all is good. If he is guilty, he will be removed and Governor Ivey will select a replacement.  Can't support Doug Jones because of his issue positions, not because he is a Democrat. Still believe Mo Brooks would have been the best nominee and all this would have been avoided.  On a happy note, whoever is elected will only have a two year term before the next senate election.

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
Roy Moore (name is the more info link) has served as an Alabama Supreme Court Judge.

To learn more about Roy Moore, this is a good site Hill Spirit always looks at when researching candidates, Ballotpedia.

DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE
Don Jones (name is the more info link) was appointed U.S. attorney in Birmingham, Alabama, by former President Bill Clinton in 1997. Jones identified increasing the minimum wage, prioritizing education as a job creator, encouraging renewable energy and conservation, abortion rights, and preventing discrimination against individuals with pre-existing conditions as policy priorities.

To learn more about Don Jones, this is a good site Hill Spirit always looks at when researching candidates, Ballotpedia.

NELLIE ANN WILLIS DRAPER - OBITUARY

Nellie Ann Willis Draper, age 77 of Athens, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mrs. Draper was born November 18, 1940 in Florida to Nellie and Buford Willis. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jerry Willis and Buford Leonard Willis. She is also preceded in death by her husbands: Jim Timmons, Danny Worley and Bobby Joe Draper. She was a retired registered nurse.
 
Survivors include
*Son:  Jason Worley
*Daughters: 
Beth Ann Davenport, Jenny Mitchell, Valerie Godwin 
Crystal Dawson (Jamie) of Elkmont 
*Stepdaughter: Amanda Draper
*Brother: John Willis
*Grandchildren:
Leslie Wills, Heath Montgomery, Amanda Montgomery, April McDowell, Laura Kelley, Lindsey Pressnell Crumbley, Zachary Pressnell, Jordan McAnally, Jim Dawson, Julianna Dawson, Makenna Worley and Preston Worley
*26 great-grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
 
The funeral service will be Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with Jim Wills officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12-1:45 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sardis Springs Cemetery.Pallbearers are Shane Montgomery, Jordan McAnally, Bradley Bright, Rick Bartlett, Skylar Crumbley and Jacob Kelley.

JERRY LYNN CLEM - OBITUARY

 

Jerry Lynn Clem, age 62 of Elkmont Alabama, died Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at his home in Elkmont, Alabama. He was born Tuesday, November 08, 1955 in Athens, AL, He was the son of Calvin Leon (Bingo) Clem and Margaret Irene Clem. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Leon Clem and brother Calvin Leon Clem.

He is survived by his mother - Margaret Irene Clem, Brothers- Robert Lee Clem, Danny Clem, Stephen Wayne Clem, and Randall Allen Clem.

Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, December 09, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Hasting Cemetery with Bro. Lynn Marshall and Bro. Dale Mitchell officiating.

Family request donations be made to Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, 27186 East Main St., Ardmore, AL 35739

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

10  CHURCH DAY
*Count Your Blessings, One By One

11
ELKMONT SCHOOL
BASKETBALL @ Minor Hill; 5 pm
*Order of Games: MG, MB

SENIOR CENTER       
*Dominoes, TV, billiards, joker, other games
*Lunch @ 11am
*Country Music @ 6:30
All ages are invited to listen, play or dance

12
ELKMONT SCHOOL
BASKETBALL @ West Morgan@ 4 pm *Order of games: JVG, JVB, VG, VB
 
SENIOR CENTER   
*Dominoes, TV, billiards, joker, other games
*Lunch @ 11am
*Senior Shopping Trip




13 CHURCH NIGHT

SENIOR CENTER    
*Golden Age Band, Dominoes, TV, billiards, joker, other games
*Lunch @ 11am   

14
SENIOR CENTER
*Billiards, Dominoes, TV, Joker and other games, 9:30 a.m.

15 
ELKMONT SCHOOL
BASKETBALL @ Clements;
*Order of games: 
JVG, MG, MB@ Old Gym; 4 pm
JVB, VG, VB @ New Gym; 4:30 pm
  
SENIOR CENTER
*Billiards, Dominoes, TV, Joker and other games, 9:30 a.m.


16 
ELKMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL TOURNAMENT @ HOME

 *Elkmont United Methodist Church

ELKMONT IS GREAT AT MATH

Elkmont's High School traveled to Huntsville to participate in the Third Annual Community College Mathematics Tournament yesterday. The placed second place in their division! Go Elkmont High School Math Team!!! 

They took second place in their division!

Riley Cook, Malena Butler, Pat Jobman, Jim Dawson, Luke Campbell and Stephanie Bates!

Riley was the second highest  individual scorer!!!!! 

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

08 

ELKMONT SCHOOL
BASKETBALL @ HOME; East Lawrence *Order of games: 
JVB, VG, VB; New Gym - 4:30 PM

SENIOR CENTER     
*Dominoes, TV, billiards, joker, other games
*Lunch @ 11am

09
YOUTH BASKETBALL GAMES

HOW DID YOUR FEDERAL SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE VOTE LAST WEEK?

Recent Senate Votes

Tax Overhaul – Motion to Proceed - Vote Agreed to (52-48) McConnell, R-Ky., motion to proceed to the bill that would revise the federal income tax system by: lowering individual and corporate tax rates; consolidating the current seven tax income rates into four rates; eliminating the deduction for state and local income taxes; limiting certain deductions for property taxes and home mortgages; and creating a new system of taxing U.S. corporations with foreign subsidiaries. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Luther Strange voted YES Tax Overhaul - Education Savings Accounts - Vote Agreed to (51-50) Cornyn, R-Texas, for Cruz, R-Texas, amendment to the McConnell, R-Ky., for Hatch, R-Utah, substitute amendment, that would allow tuition expenses or the cost of school supplies for secondary public, private or religious school to be treated the same as higher education expenses for certain tax purposes. Vice President Mike Pence broke the tie and voted in the affirmative. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Luther Strange voted YES Tax Overhaul - Passage - Vote Passed (51-49) Passage of the bill, as amended, that would revise the federal income tax system by lowering individual and corporate tax rates, repealing various deductions through 2025, specifically by eliminating the deduction for state and local income taxes through 2025, increasing the deduction for pass-through entities and raising the child tax credit through 2025. It would also open parts of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. Sen. Richard Shelby voted YES Sen. Luther Strange voted YES

Recent House Votes

National Forest Mining - Vote Passed (216-204, 13 Not Voting) Passage of the bill would prohibit the designation of national monuments and the withdrawal of lands in the National Forest System in the state of Minnesota from mineral and geothermal leases without the approval of Congress. It would designate any mineral leases issued within the boundaries of the National Forest System lands in Minnesota as indeterminate preference right leases. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES Federal Workforce Probationary Period Extension - Vote Passed (213-204, 16 Not Voting) Passage of the bill would increase to two years the probationary period for newly hired federal employees, for any individuals promoted to a supervisory or managerial role, and for any individual appointed to the Senior Executive Service. It would also establish a system in which supervisors would be notified near the end of an employee's probationary period. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES EPA Brownfields Program Reauthorization - Vote Passed (409-8, 16 Not Voting) Passage of the bill would authorize $250 million annually, through fiscal 2022, for assistance with environmental assessment, cleanup and job training activities at the EPA's brownfields program sites, and would increase, to $500,000 per site, the amount available for remediation grants for brownfield sites. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES Manufactured Housing Lending Regulation - Vote Passed (256-163, 14 Not Voting) Passage of the bill would change the definitions of "mortgage originator" and "loan originator" to exempt companies that manufacture homes and sell manufactured homes from various mortgage-related regulatory requirements. It would increase the maximum allowable rates and fees that may be applied to a manufactured home loan before the loan is classified as a high-cost mortgage. Rep. Mo Brooks voted YES

IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME AT THE SUGAR BUCKET

For over a hundred years, members of the Holt family have lived in the Elkmont area . Two of the sisters, Tonia Underwood and Rhonda Buelow, have searched through Ohio, Nashville, Missouri and local spots for the unusual, for the old and for the things that touch the heart.  

To allow them to fuel their passion of looking in old barns and going to yard sales for rare treasures, the Sugar Bucket Mercantile was created.  Our Elkmont graduates are  now able to share their love of primitive Americana with fellow fans.

You will find a little bit of home reflected in the windows as you drive through Elkmont.  With homemade quilts, quilt balls, pot holders, local paintings and so much more mixed in with old furniture, you can step back in time. 

Sugar Bucket Mercantile, the cute little store in Elkmont, is all dressed up for Christmas. It is going to get colder this weekend and it may put thoughts of Christmas shopping in dancing in your head.  Yes, there really is such a thing as a sugar bucket.  When you drop by, ask about it.

The Sugar Bucket Mercantile, Paper Trail Antiques  and the Rustic Rooster would be fantastic places to fill those Christmas list.

CLINTON CAMPBELL - OBITUARY

Clinton Campbell, age 87 of Athens, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. Campbell was born November 17, 1930 in Limestone County to William Campbell and Gracie Currin Campbell.

Services will be Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:00 a.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Smith and Bro. Greg Lauderback officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

Mr. Campbell was a member of West Highland Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sherry Brooks; four sisters and two brothers.

Survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Bea Campbell of Athens; one daughter, Pam Sutton and husband, Greg Sutton of Elkmont; one son, Tony Campbell and wife, Saundra of Athens; five grandchildren, Jessica Moore and husband, Brandon, Emily Macomber and husband, AJ, Meagan Sutton and fiance, Coty Collins, Tyler Campbell and Katie Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Gracie Moore and Bentley Moore; two sisters, Agnes Stephens and Jane Whitt; one sister-in-law, Virginia Campbell ; numerous nieces and nephews.

BEN MAPLES OUTSTANDING IN HIS FIELD

It seems like such a short time ago that Ben Maples was a senior at Elkmont High School. However, time does indeed pass quickly and Ben has been the Agriculture teacher for several years now.  The program was been extremely successful since he took over the reins.  Elkmont has become a powerhouse in thestate in Future Farmers of America (FFA), being a strong contender in the annual contests.  

2017 has been another big year for Ben.  His FFA teams have again been successful in this year's contests. He has also been named the Elkmont High School Teacher of the Year!

 
Ben Maples has added to his list of achievements,  chairman of the State Young Farmers Committee. He was elected to the position during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 96th annual meeting in Montgomery last weekend.

 

*Chairman:Ben Maple 

*Young Farmers Division Director: Jennifer Himburg

BERNICE ADELL MARTIN - OBITUARY

Bernice Adell Martin, age 101 of Athens, died December 1 at her residence. Mrs. Martin was born January 12, 1916 in Limestone County, she was a homemaker, and the oldest living member of Round Island Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by, Parents, Alvie & Beulah Yarbrough. Husband, William Marvin (Jack) Martin. Daughter, Elizabeth Faye Martin. Sons, William Morris (Moose) Martin, and Larry Martin. Son-In-Law, Kenneth Pressnell. Grandson, William Martin (Marty) Pressnell. Sisters, Mable Kennedy Yarbrough, Dora Newby, Estell Clem, and Odell Clark. Brothers, Harry Kennedy, Henry Kennedy, Hassie (Buddy) Yarbrough, Lawrence Yarbrough, Eugene Yarbrough, DuPree Yarbrough, and Jessie Yarbrough.

Services will be 2 PM Monday at Round Island Baptist Church with Mike Green and Dusty McLemore officiating, visitation Monday at Round Island Baptist Church from 11 AM until 1:45 PM. Burial in Copeland Cemetery.
The family ask that donations be made to Hospice of Limestone County. Spry Funeral Home is directing.

*Pallbearers will be Troy Martin, Tim Martin, Grant Martin, Clint Martin, Barry Pressnell and John Williams.
*Honorary Pallbearers will be the Great Grandchildren.


Survivors include:
Daughters
Frances Pressnell of Athens. 
Linda (John Aaron) Williams of Elkmont

Son, Granville "Pig Iron" (Ginger) Martin of Athens. 

Brother, David Clifton (Jeanette) Yarbrough of Athens. 

Eleven Grandchildren, Nineteen Great Grandchildren, and Nine Great Great Grandchildren. Nieces and Nephews.

RUNNING RED DEVILS - INDOOR TRACK RESULTS

COACH'S CORNER
Great day yesterday for EHS indoor track. Alex Armstrong, Chase Prater, Brantley Hammock and Claudia Allen all qualified for state in their individual races. 4x8 team ...Brantley Hammock, Van Hamlin, Chase Prater, Alex Armstrong qualified also. 

 Chase takes a close 2nd in the 1600 with a time of 4:37!

Other guys missed qualifying by seconds. More chances to qualify. Lit a fire in them! They are working hard and representing well. It’s great to be at these events and see dedicated kids working so hard in their sport. Uplifting to know that kind of attitude and grit is still in kids making them better athletes and preparing them for life! Great opportunity! Have a good one!

THINKING OF CHRISTMAS - DAY THREE

For those of us who have cats

NICK RUDD - OBITUARY

Nick Rudd, age 63 of Elkmont, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Mr. Rudd was born February 7, 1954 to Santford Rudd and Patricia Fort Rudd.  Mr. Rudd was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, security and surveillance work and playing his guitar. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chris Rudd.

 
Memorial services will be Monday, December 4, 2017 1:00 p.m., at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home with Mike Underwood officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Survived by his wife, Dawn Rudd of Elkmont; one son, Timothy Rudd; one daughter, Carrie Dietrich both of North Judson, IN; one step-son, Jeremy Griffin of Elkmont one step-daughter, Brittany Griffin of Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mark Rudd and Tim Bowman.