Limestone Ledger 5-23-12

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May 23, 2012

Limestone Ledger 5-23-12

Anonymous The News Courier The News Courier Wed May 23, 2012, 02:00 AM CDT

— SATURDAY

Flag retirement

The Limestone Republican Women will participate in a flag retirement ceremony and barbecue from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Public invited.

SUNDAY

Free meal

Free beans with ham and cornbread will be served at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the pavilion behind Seven Mile Post Road Church at 14435 Seven Mile Post Road in Athens. Contact: Bill Downs 256-431-1780.

MONDAY

Memorial Day help needed

Local help is needed to ensure every deceased veteran in Limestone County has a flag placed on his or her grave this Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Anyone who would like to help with the task can contact Bob Borden at 256-509-1306 or contact Sandy Thompson at the Alabama Veterans Museum at 256-771-7578.

UPCOMING

Elkmont Class of ‘57

The Elkmont High School Class of 1957 will celebrate its 55th year with a reunion at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Shoney’s Restaurant on U.S. 72. Contacts: Don Finley and Margaret Mitchell Stinnett 256-232-5954 and 256-729-6840.

MEETINGS

• NARFE. National Active and Retired Federal Employees chapter 1480 will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at the Veterans Museum on Pryor Street. Guest speaker will be Sheriff Mike Blakely. Breakfast served. Contact: Dean Morgan 256-233-0248.

• Blacksmiths. Athens Blacksmith Forge will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, at Travis Flemings shop Artistic Anvil, 203 Commercial Drive in Athens. Visitors welcome. The trade item is still any kind of candleholder. Bring something for iron in the hat. Water available. Bring lunch, or restaurants are nearby.

Limestone Ledger is a list of events hosted by nonprofit organizations. Items must be submitted in writing and are listed up to six days to include the day of the event. Mail or bring submissions to The News Courier, 410 W. Green St., Athens, AL 35611; email to ed@athensnews-courier.com or fax to 256-233-7753.

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Limestone Ledger 5/21/13
WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s information
An information booth with educational materials and someone to answer questions about Alzheimer’s disease will be available from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at Walgreens on U.S. 31 North in Athens across from the high school.

May 21, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5/19/13
TUESDAY
Chicken stew
The American Legion Post 49 monthly chicken stew will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5 to eat in or for per quart carryouts. Containers provided. No sides with carryouts. Information: Rod Huffman 256-233-3023. Reserve carryouts: 256-230-6233.

May 19, 2013
Church Bulletin 5/19/13
May 19, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5/18/13
SATURDAY
Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo continues tonight at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111.

May 18, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5/17/13
SATURDAY
30th anniversary celebration
Athens-Limestone Emergency Food and Shelter, located at 20086 Swanner Blvd. in Tanner, will celebrate its 30th anniversary at a community party from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Events include large yard sale, health screenings and free food beginning at noon.

May 17, 2013
Church Bulletin 5/17/13
May 17, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5/16/13
FRIDAY
Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Rodeo at 8 p.m. Advance tickets or purchase at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111.

May 16, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5/15/13
FRIDAY
Sheriff’s Rodeo
Limestone County Sheriff’s 31st Annual Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at the Rodeo Arena on Alabama 99 in Athens. Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday. Rodeo at 8. Advance tickets or purchase at gate. For more information, go online to www.limestonesheriffrodeo.com. Contact: Limestone Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111

May 15, 2013
Church Bulletin 5/15/13
May 15, 2013
Limestone Ledger 5-14-13
May 13, 2013
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