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COVER STORY: D. Mark Holman, CPA*
 Making Your Life Easier with Sound Accounting Services
The team at D. Mark Holman, CPA can make your life easier
with sound accounting, tax and financial services. "In this day and time,
people are real busy. We can save you money and make your life easier by
professionally streamlining your accounting system, providing tax planning
and handling any IRS issues," Owner D. Mark Holman states.
As a full-service accounting firm, D. Mark Holman, CPA
provides clients with efficient, convenient, and high-tech services for
business and individual clients. Some of the services that Holman and his
staff feature to simplify your accounting and tax needs include no-charge
phone consultations, remote access through a secure Internet connection,
pick-up and delivery of financial documents such as payroll, documents for
monthly general ledgers, tax returns and other data, and on-site help with
computerized accounting situations. "We provide services to clients that are
convenient, easy for them, and show we’ll go the extra mile, such as picking
up forms and materials, as well as delivering them," Holman states.
What makes the firm different is the fact that it isn’t
your typical ‘stuffed shirt’ kind of accounting firm. The staff dress
casually and quickly respond to clients’ needs. Holman opened his practice
in 1987 and now serves more than 600 clients. He first started in the
accounting field while in high school in 1980 when he worked for Al LaGrone
in Arab, AL. "I did a lot of individual tax returns… maybe 500-plus my first
year," Holman says." "I learned a lot about how to deal with clients from Al
at a very young age." Then, he later partnered with his mentor ‘Tall’ Paul
T. Putman before venturing out on his own. "Paul was a huge factor in me
becoming an accountant, and he taught me valuable things, such as ethics and
how to be fair and honest with people," Holman says.
These principles learned from his mentors carried over
into how Holman runs his business. The team at D. Mark Holman, CPA will do
everything in its power to help clients be more profitable, pay less income
tax, and plan for the future. Each team member is a factor in the day-to-day
operations, and follow Holman’s mission of understanding tax laws to
minimize people’s tax liabilities.
Holman has extensive experience dealing with builders and
sub-contractors in Madison County. "We are a great asset in helping our
clients secure construction financing and lines of credit," Holman says. "We
can also develop a detailed job cost system so builders know in real time
what costs they have in a house."
Tim Clark of Franklin Homes and Colby Development says,
"Over the last 15 years, Mark Holman and his staff have provided accounting
services for both of my companies. Their instant service with exceptional
knowledge of current laws is unequaled. Mark Holman does not work for our
companies. He is part of our companies."
Mike Friday of Woodland Homes of Huntsville says, "Mark
has been with us through the tremendous growth of our company. His ability
to analyze the numbers has been a huge help. He also takes a common sense
approach to financial and tax planning."
Dewey Brazelton of Brazelton Properties says," Since
1988, Mark and his staff have provided excellent accounting services to us.
He has guided us through complex tax laws with sound, tax-saving
strategies."
The building industry, as well as business and individual clients, can
count on D. Mark Holman, CPA, to provide personalized tax and accounting
services to make their lives easier. The firm is located in Huntsville at
200 West Side Square, Suite 100. For more information, contact the staff at
D. Mark Holman, CPA, by phone at (256) 534-1120, or visit the web site at
www.dmarkholmancpa.com.
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Office Furniture Outlet*
 The folks at Office Furniture Outlet are getting personal
about office furniture. Owner Niles Prestage recently contracted with a
furniture manufacturer in China to build Office Furniture Outlet’s own line
of furniture. "It’s a high-quality, affordable line of laminate furniture
that will be built especially for our store," General Manager Tim Hastings
says. "We’re excited about the individuality of the furniture, plus it’s
inexpensive. It should appeal to almost all of our customers."
Make sure to ask about the Jacob Series when you stop by
the showroom, just south of Lowe’s at 11507 South Memorial Parkway. The
Jacob Series is just the latest in this year’s fall lineup. The showroom is
stocked full of famous name brand manufacturers, such as Paoli, Hooker,
Riverside, IFI, Jasper Desk, Globe, HON, and Steelcase, just to name a few.
You will find both contemporary and traditional styles of
office furniture at Office Furniture Outlet. "Our furniture meets the needs
of all office environments: home, private, or open workspaces," Decatur
Store Manager Mike Collins says. "Most of the furniture at Office Furniture
Outlet is purchased in bulk from close-outs, so prices are sometimes 75
percent less than original retail prices. Customers save every day on office
furniture, panel systems, fine leather sofas and chairs, conference tables,
bookcases, and much more. All are in stock and ready to move."
According to Niles, it’s great prices and selection that
brings customers into the store, but it’s the quality and service that brings
them back. No matter how
large or small the budget, the professional staff at Office Furniture Outlet
provides each customer with concrete solutions for his or her needs. It’s
your one-stop shop for home or office furniture, in stock, ready to deliver,
on time, GUARANTEED. Office Furniture Outlet will also arrange the safe and
secure delivery of each purchase.
Office Furniture Outlet has accessories to compliment
your furniture selection. Hundreds of chairs are in stock from leather to
fabric, ergonomic to guest seating, and antique reproduction to stackable.
Select from hundreds of beautifully matted and framed artwork suitable for
the home or office. A variety of silk plants, lamps, and desk picture frames
are also available.
Call Office Furniture Outlet at (256) 882-9999 or visit the web
site at
www.officefurnitureoutlet.com. Better yet, stop by the showroom Monday
through Friday from 9am to 6pm.
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Creative Catering*
 Creating Memorable Events
Owner David King of Creative Catering can make your
wedding, backyard barbeque, corporate function, or any special event
memorable with outstanding food, attention to details, and strong customer
service. King first started his business in June 1998, and credits his
success to doing the basics: providing good food, good service, and the best
pricing. Staying true to his company’s name, King promises creativity across
the board by developing a blueprint for your event, customizing menus, and
providing guidance and suggestions with American and ethnic cuisine.
Thanks to the many happy and satisfied clients, Creative
Catering enjoys continued success. "I have received many ‘Thank You’ notes
for our work, and I have many wonderful memories from the events we have
served," King says. One wedding client states, "We wanted to thank you and
your staff for the superb job you did catering our daughter’s wedding
reception at Greystone Mansion in Auburn. The food, presentation, and
service were exemplary. We were very impressed and extremely pleased that
you were able to travel 250 miles and put on such an impressive display."
Another wedding client adds, "Thank you so very much for
a fantastic job! Everyone is still raving over the wonderful food! You made
a very special day extra special for all of us!"
As the exclusive caterer for The Wedding Group in
Huntsville, King can provide a variety of services and cuisines to make your
special day an event to remember. "Creative Catering continues to serve our
now-famous ‘Signature Items’ …Carve-to-Order stations featuring pork
tenderloin, turkey breast, roast beef and ham; Old Southern home-cooked
favorites, such as scalloped potatoes; and extraordinary fruit and vegetable
carvings. But client interest in personalizing their event through the use
of family-favorite dishes or ethnic-themed meals has challenged us to grow!
And we have risen to the occasion," King says.
He continues, "We have recently introduced a new trend
for our clients by charbroiling our own hand-cut filet mignon steaks wrapped
in bacon. This beef entrée is high quality, yet its cost is comparative to a
ribeye steak. This allows us to upscale the event without greatly
increasing the price. Our customers are, literally, ‘eating this up’!"
Whether Creative Catering is catering an upscale wedding
reception, a large corporate picnic, or a backyard barbeque, King and his
staff give it their all. "We give all of our clients our undivided
attention, from the small jobs to the big," says King.
A recent corporate client states, "Thank you for all your
hard word and dedication to our event. I know that you take our event as
seriously as if it were the White House, and I appreciate all you do. I read
the evaluations and there wasn’t one that did not mention how wonderful the
food was. Thank you again."
Creative Catering is located at 611 Winchester Road. To
make your occasion an event to remember, contact Creative Catering at (256)
851-1926, www.creativecater.com,
or visit David King at the Bridal Gala 2007 sponsored by The Wedding Group (www.weddinggroup.com)
on Saturday, January 6, at the Huntsville Depot Roundhouse from 11am to 2pm.
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Enfinger Steele Development*
...building neighborhoods designed for life
 The Ultimate Community....McMullen Cove
Nestled at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains,
McMullen Cove is masterfully planned, and includes a variety of ownership
opportunities, including mountaintop estate-sized homesites. McMullen Cove
is a spectacular canvas of mountain views, rolling hills and meadows along
the Flint River.
Leading the way in each community’s design is the
preservation and irreplaceable beauty of its natural environments...nature
trails, mountain views, waterfalls, wildlife, and tranquil lakes. By
building your home in such a magnificent place, you will have the use of
hundreds of acres beyond your own homesite. "We may never have the
opportunity again to develop a parcel of land like McMullen Cove. The
location along the Flint River, the combination of the cove and the mountain
land makes this a truly unique piece of property," says Jeff Enfinger,
founder of Enfinger Steele Development and the company’s visionary and
planner. In developing the 2,400 acres, ESD will carry on the legacy of the
families who owned the land.
McMullen Cove offers homebuyers the combination of elegant
custom homes and spectacular amenities. Amenities include:
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Gated Community
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12 Miles of Walking Trails
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Six Lakes
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Pools and Tennis Courts
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Mountain Streams and Waterfalls
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Sublet Pointe Park - a mountaintop pavilion available
for picnics and family gatherings
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Cove Falls Cabin - cabin and camping area at the head
of the McMullen Cove Creek
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Access to the Flint River for canoeing and to the Flint
River Greenway
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1,500 acres of park land dedicated for the use and
enjoyment of the homeowners of McMullen Cove
"People want a sense of place - a connection with their
neighbors, and a community they call home," says ESD President and co-owner,
Sandra Steele. Through the establishment of architectural guidelines, the
property owners of McMullen Cove will enjoy the assurance of maximized
long-term preservation, growth of values, and the certainty of the highest
quality life-style. The exterior designs of the homes will feature a mixture
of stone and brick, making this community truly unique.
"We realize that the home you choose is very important,
and the value and integrity of construction is key to the homebuyer today,"
says Steele. "Our vision was to provide the homebuyers a choice...so we
began the search for the right team of builders to form the Builders Guild
of McMullen Cove. We wanted true craftsmen with outstanding reputations who
share our vision fro this community. We feel we have this with the builders
in our Guild."
Introducing the Builders Guild:
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Doug Wiersig, Doug Wiersig Homes
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Jim Neighbors, Old Town Builders
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Barry Phillips, Barry Phillips Builder, Inc.
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Bryan Pogue, Matrix Builders
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B.J. Neely, Byrne Turner, Dwain Clardy, Brant Neely of
Vintage-Neely Construction
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Mark Justice, Mark Justice Construction
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Jerry Van Hooser, Designer Builders
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John Allen, Bob Goff of Southern Construction & Design
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Ty Rains, Ty Rains Construction
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John Moore, Rich Moore of Mitchell Homebuilders
The McMullen Cove Information Center is open Monday
through Friday from 10am until 5pm, or you may visit them on the web at
www.mcmullencove.net. For details,
please call (256) 756-0007.
Directions: From downtown Huntsville: Governors Drive/Hwy 431 south, turn
left on Eastern Bypass. Go approximately 4 miles to McMullen Cove
Information Center on right. From South Huntsville: Cart T. Jones Drive,
left on Cecil Ashburn Drive, over the mountain. Cross 431 S, go
approximately 4 miles to McMullen Cove Information Center on right.
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Woodland Homes of Huntsville, Inc.*
 Simply the Best
Mike and Melissa Friday, owners of award-winning Woodland
Homes of Huntsville, Inc., have been blessed with success, both in business
and in the larger community. Their team approach to home building, featuring
focused professionals within their corporate office and supported by
quality-oriented, dependable and efficient sub-contractors and suppliers,
coupled with their sincere interest in listening, understanding, and
providing what families today are seeking in a new home, has contributed
mightily to their accomplishments.
This year, Woodland Homes of Huntsville
is celebrating over a decade of building top-quality homes in the
Huntsville/Monrovia/Madison area. Mike comments, "Our Woodland Homes have
been awarded first place in the Huntsville-Madison County Builders
Association Fall Parade of Homes for four consecutive years. We have also,
for five consecutive years, been recognized as one of the nation’s top 100
fastest growing home building companies, and we have been inducted into
Builders Magazine’s Fast Track Hall of Fame." Mike continues, "Woodland
Homes of Huntsville is also noted throughout Madison County for
incorporating innovative designs and cutting-edge technology in both our
communities and our homes. We have had a great decade of accomplishments and
honors, but our future is unbelievable. Our best stuff is yet to come!"
Phase II at Woodmill Trace, and Phase I of Indian Creek
Townhomes, are currently being launched. "These communities are geared
toward young professionals, single parents, and empty nesters, and provide
them with a care-free and maintenance-free style of living," says Friday.
The Village at Overland Cove, with construction scheduled to begin in the
fall of 2006, is a maintenance-free community consisting of townhomes and
garden homes with an urban street design. Other developing single family
home communities are Phase II of Walden Preserve ($300,000 to $500,000
homes), the Village at Walden Preserve ($200,000 to $300,000 homes), and
Phase I of Whitworth Farms ($280,000 to $360,000 homes), all located in
Madison. Walden Preserve features more than 40-acres of preserved wildlife
area and home sites that back up against a wooded area with walking and
jogging trails. "This community will focus on living with nature," says
Friday. "It is very unique, because you’re living within the city limits of
Madison, yet also living within a nature preserve. And, all of these homes
are within walking distance of Challenger Elementary School and Liberty
Middle School."
Woodland Homes of Huntsville continues its tradition of being ‘Simply the
Best’ through its dedication to total excellence. For more information about
their communities and homes, please review their #1-ranked builder’s
web site at www.woodlandhomes.com,
call (256) 830-9000, or visit the corporate office and model home located at
7545-A Highway 72 West in Madison.
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Fowler Auction and Real Estate Service, Inc.*
Get Top Dollar for your Property with Fowler Auction
and Real Estate Services
With more than 160 years of combined experience, the
staff at Fowler Auction and Real Estate Service, Inc. can help clients get
the most for their property with full-service auction services for residential and commercial property, personal property, business
liquidations, and commercial, industrial, and farm equipment. Chief
Executive Officer/President and Auctioneer Mickey Fowler brings more than
25 years of experience to the auctioning block, and, from listening to his
clients, Mickey has a ‘gift’ that gives you an advantage when selling your
property.
Investor, Roy McCrary, states, "Mr. Fowler has a gift, in
that he can look at a piece of property and tell you what you need to do to
get that property prepared for sale. The good thing is he handles it for
you, whether it’s hiring a bulldozer to clean out a ditch, or cutting down
some trees. It’s things that are not very expensive to do, but they make a
big difference in the sale. He’s got a talent for looking at a piece of
property and knowing how to present it to the public to bring the top
dollar."
Today, 90 percent of Fowler’s auctions are real estate,
and they make the sale of your residential/commercial property a
‘stress-free’ process from beginning to end. Farmer, James Newby, says,
"Mickey took the estate and handled it from start to finish. Once I told
Mickey I wanted him to do this job, I didn’t have to do anything else.
Mickey has the most experience of anyone I know, and he does a good job. He
knows the market. He can almost tell you what it’s going to bring before he
sells it."
Mickey is one of 20 auctioneers in Alabama with the
Certified Auctioneer Institute designation, holds the certification of
Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate (AARE), and is a certified Estate
Specialist. "In a matter of hours, Fowler Auction converts your assets into
cash," Mickey says. "We believe we can do a better job. Because of my
experience and extensive training, I can evaluate property and give you a
very, very close estimate of its selling price."
Fowler Auction provides you with top-notch services, such
as monitors with images of the property during an auction, and online
bidding if you cannot attend on site. "We use Internet bidding, which allows
potential buyers to bid prior to the auction via the Internet," states Chief
Financial Officer, Betsye Fowler Spencer.
In addition, Fowler Auction’s web site is user-friendly
and a great way for people to learn about properties up for auction. "Our
web site is very active," Betsye says. "People go there to get information
about upcoming auctions. It’s a non-threatening way to get a lot of
information about the services provided by Fowler Auction. It is very
user-friendly and helps people get to know us."
To get top dollar for your property, contact Fowler
Auction at (256) 420-4454, (866) 293-0157,
info@fowlerauction.com or visit
www.fowlerauction.com.
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Steve Byrd, Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate*
"Buy
land. They’re not making any more of it." ...Mark Twain
Inspired by his love and respect of the land, Steve Byrd
has joined Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate as a Land Specialist. Steve
specializes in commercial/residential land, as well as agricultural and
transitional land development.
Steve is a Huntsville, AL native, a graduate of Grissom
High School, and has more than 10 years of commercial and residential real
estate experience. Previously a farmer himself, Steve knows the value of
land and its financial and sentimental aspects. As a Land Specialist, Steve
also focuses on land assemblage. One recent example of Steve’s
accomplishments in this area involved 10 different owners and 13 tracts of
land. Steve was able to assemble the land to in to a more marketable
offering to increase property value and salability.
Steve is also a candidate to become an Accredited Land
Consultant (ALC) as designated within the Realtors Land Institute (RLI,
www.RLILand.com)
in 2007. To acquire this designation, a candidate must meet stringent
requirements including Land University courses, field experience, and
involvement with and service to RLI. This is a unique certification in that
only eight REALTORS in the state of Alabama currently hold this distinction.
Upon completion, Steve will be the only Accredited Land Consultant in North
Alabama.
In-depth training and coursework required for
certification as Accredited Land Consultant include Land Development,
Site Selection, Transitional Land, Land 101, Fundamentals of Land Brokerage,
Land Investment Analysis, Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges, Agricultural Land
Brokerage and Marketing, and Creative Land Planning for Profit.
Additionally, candidates must complete $5,000,000 in land transactions
(sale, purchase, or lease) or a minimum of 25 separate land transactions, of
which no more than 80 percent involve residential lot sales.
In additional to being one of only 22 Alabama members in
the Realtors Land Institute, Steve is also a member of the National
Association of Realtors and the Huntsville Board of Realtors, as well as
participates in the Huntsville Land Trust, Lions Club, and Huntsville
Botanical Garden organizations.
Steve’s goal is to make land a more profitable investment
for both those buying and those selling. It is his connections with the land
and with farming that brought him to his current position as Land
Specialist. He genuinely felt he could make a difference by helping both
buyers and sellers manage their investments. Steve’s clients understand and
appreciate that connection.
Steve subscribes to the simple but true wisdom of Mark
Twain’s "Buy land. They’re not making any more of it." He also
recognizes that the business of marketing real estate goes far beyond a
piece of property that is just to be bought and sold. Many times there are
sentimental emotions that are attached to the land that has been an integral
part of individual lives. Transactions must be conducted with respect and
sensitivity to the needs of both the seller and the buyer.
"It is my love and respect of the land that led me to
pursue the area of Land Specialist," Steve says. "I will continue to show my
clients the courtesy that I expect as a landowner and seller myself."
Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate is located at 923-C Merchants Walk in
Huntsville. To schedule an appointment with Steve or for more information,
call (256) 536-7777 or visit
www.russrussell.com.
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The Heritage Club*
The ‘Rebirth’ Continues
Since 1984, The Heritage Club has been providing the
Huntsville community and its members with exquisite cuisine in a welcoming
environment for social entertaining and business activities. The Heritage
Club, now privately owned since April 2006, continues its ‘rebirth’ by
focusing on enhancing the membership with mouth-watering food and top-notch
services.
The Heritage Club is unique because of its setting.
Members connect and feel at home, where they are greeted warmly by name each
time, and where food is prepared to their tastes. "The Club offers
personalized services that appeal to people and businesses," says George
Thacker, the Heritage Club’s Board of Governors Chair.
The facility is located in the elegant, historic Everett
Building in downtown Huntsville. Amenities include a formal dining room,
seven private event rooms, bar, hospitality lounge featuring a complimentary
beverage station, and business and concierge services, as well as high-tech
videoconferencing and wireless service for social and business venues. The
club also offers an on-site private event planner and business and social
networking opportunities. "The Club is special because it’s a dining and
entertaining venue where people receive special treatment, special service,
and special food in an upscale/high-quality environment," says Scott
McClain, the Heritage Club’s Vice Chair of the Board.
With more than 20 years of culinary expertise and
signature crab cakes, Executive Chef Ray Maranda rejoined the Heritage Club
in May, and adds his skills to the ‘rebirth’ of the Heritage Club. "We work
hard to give members an experience they will enjoy, and to exceed their
expectations," Maranda says. "We create foods that appeal to all members’
tastes that make them feel like they are at home. This approach lends to our
‘rebirth’ of the Club, plate by plate."
General Manager Richard Salazar believes in training
his staff to exceed members’ expectations with efficient professional
service, excellent food, and hospitality. Good service extends beyond the
table, and the Heritage Club also focuses on serving the Tennessee Valley’s
business, professional, cultural, and civic community. Its
non-discriminatory membership policy attracts Huntsville’s business and
social leaders. "It’s a lifestyle, a place to meet other prominent members
of the community that share similar interests, goals, and values," Salazar
says.
Membership Director, Fran Whitlock, contributes the
Heritage Club’s ‘rebirth’ to making it a home away from home … an office
away from the office for its members. "Our members are getting the best food
and service in town," Whitlock says. "We want to create a place where they
feel proud to bring friends, business colleagues, and clients, as well as
family."
The Heritage Club is also known for its social
entertainment. Some of the upcoming events include the 4th
annual Casino Night to benefit The Boys and Girls Club, the annual Lily
Flagg Ball, the Thanksgiving brunch, and the New Year’s Eve celebration.
These events are sure to offer excellent cuisine, great music, and create
great memories for all.
The Heritage Club is located at 111 Washington Street in
Huntsville. For more information on membership and services, or to make
reservations, call (256) 533-0350.
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In My Kitchen*
Celebrate
the Holidays ‘In My Kitchen’!
Owner Ronda Springer invites everyone to come see her
‘In My Kitchen’ for all your Christmas and holiday needs. From cooking
classes for all ages, to exquisite foods, coffees and spices, to essential
cooking utensils and decorative pieces, In My Kitchen will put you in the
holiday mood. "In My Kitchen will get you in the spirit," Ronda exclaims!
"We are fully decorated and stocked for all your entertaining and
gift-giving needs."
This fall, Ronda is also getting children in the spirit
with holiday-themed cooking classes, such as Halloween and Christmas. These
fun-filled, age-appropriate classes feature weekly projects, including
making a Halloween graveyard cake, BOO cookies, a gingerbread house, and
Christmas cookies.
In My Kitchen features the latest cooking essentials for
all occasions and gifts. "In My Kitchen will showcase the top 10 ‘must
have’ kitchen gadgets for every cooking connoisseur. For the perfect holiday
gift, try it in the shop before you buy it," she says.
For other tasteful gift ideas, Ronda stocks a variety of
gourmet coffees, hot chocolates, mulling spices, soups, and appetizers. Some
of the holiday top sellers include mouth-watering coffees, such as Crème
Brule, Spiced Butter Rum, and hot chocolate favorites, such as Caramel
Praline and Chocolate Truffle. "For your holiday eating enjoyment, also
indulge in our quick appetizers and hearty soups," Ronda says. Featured
soups include corn chowder, 11-bean soup, and white bean chili, as well as
whole grain soups, such as lentil cracked wheat, and wheat berry chili.
Quick appetizers that are available are cheesecake dessert balls in a
variety of flavors (lemon, blueberry or the popular white chocolate
strawberry), corn relish dip, and other tasty tidbits.
Also showcase your holiday spirit with decorative
tablescapes, which are on display at In My Kitchen, with a variety of
holiday-decorated, color-themed tables and linens featuring several lines of
Holiday dinnerware and Fortessa glassware and tableware. To add to your
holiday tablescapes, In My Kitchen offers unique, hand-made, locally crafted
dinnerware and decorative bowls designed exclusively for the store by Ronda.
"These items are simple, elegant glass pieces that are both timeless and
one-of-a-kind," she says.
To impress your guests with an elegant meal at your
holiday get-together, sign up for one of the adult cooking classes that are
taught by Paul Sanford of little Paul’s Barbeque. Chef Sanford, who has been
formally trained at the Culinary Institute of America, will prepare and
serve meals at the class that you can present to your guests. "Chef Paul is
a talented chef with top-of-the-line professional skills in American cuisine
who creates a presentation that is informative, fun, and great to eat!" Ronda
states. "Cooking classes make great holiday parties."
Ronda continues, "To sign up for either our child or
adult cooking classes, call us to reserve a spot. And, while your child is
dabbling in the culinary arts, treat yourself to some quiet shopping time in
the other stores located in the Interior Marketplace."
Come and see Ronda at In My Kitchen this holiday season
at the Interior MarketPlace, 5732 Highway 431 South, Brownsboro, AL (near
Hampton Cove). For store hours and more information, call (256) 539-9113 or
visit
www.interiormarketplaceonline.com.
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Jade Communications*
 Jade Communications Honors Dustin Wayne Lassiter …
Friend, Family Member, and Co-worker
On July 23, 2006, Jade Communications, ERC, and
Huntsville, AL, lost a great friend and a very talented young technician,
Dustin Wayne Lassiter. Owner, Ken McFarlen of Jade Communications, started
working with Dustin before opening his business in 1999, and Dustin always
held a special place in Ken’s heart. Dustin was not only a great asset to
the telecommunications world and Jade Communications, but he was also Ken’s
nephew.
Dustin came to work for Ken in 2002 and wanted to learn
the communications business. He was a hard worker, a fast learner, and
always eager to learn something new. Clients would call and ask for Dustin
to take care of them because of his ability, diligence, and his polite
demeanor.
One customer, Roberta Tatom of Mountain View Baptist
Church says, "I simply respected him for his efficiency, manners, and
knowledge, and envied his youth!"
A friend of the family states, "Dustin was always one of
those kids I enjoyed seeing coming over to visit my kids. He was always
polite, and a very sweet young man. I never heard an ill word come out of
his mouth. Dustin was always a positive-thinking person who loved his family
very much."
Dan Morgan, a coworker at Jade Communications, remembers
Dustin as a joy to be around. He says, "I enjoyed working with Dustin. He
was a joy to be around. I will always remember Dustin. Dustin was a very
nice young man that made my time at work so much more enjoyable."
Dustin loved life, had a good time with whatever he was
doing and wherever he was, as well as had a contagious smile that everyone
adored. Jade Communications is proud to have known Dustin as a friend,
family member, and co-worker.
Jade Communications is an Avaya Partner and specializes
in troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and installing Avaya
telecommunications products, as well as installing Cat 3, Cat 5e, fiber
optic wiring, and outside cables between buildings. As an Avaya Partner,
this gives Jade Communications the opportunity to offer customers up-to-date
technical support and leasing options.
Jade Communications provides top-quality
telecommunication services, and continues to focus on providing top-notch
customer service, just as Dustin did.
For more information on Jade Communications, contact the
company at 6514 Sheri Drive in Huntsville, by phone at (256) 895-9514, via
fax at (256) 837-2388, or by e-mail at
kfmcfarlen@worldnet.att.net.
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Alabama Orthotics & Prosthetics*
The AOP Advantage
When choosing a facility for your prosthetic or orthotic
services, chose Alabama Orthotics and Prosthetics (AOP), where you receive
top-quality services and the latest in technology from people who really
care!
Owner Jerry Swanson, an above-the-knee amputee since age
16, knows the importance of fulfilling patients’ lives with top-quality care
and custom-fit prosthetics and orthotic products. "I want them to feel
comfortable, and know we will do everything to help them live as normal a
life as possible," Swanson says. "Because I am an amputee, I have felt what
our patients are feeling. This experience and my training help me in
evaluating my patients’ needs."
AOP provides patients with prosthetic devices such as
c-leg, myo-electric arm, and mastectomy, as well as orthotics such as spinal
bracing, compression hose, diabetic shoes, and arch supports to help them
live active lifestyles. AOP specializes in pediatric and geriatric
orthotics and prosthetics, in addition to treating patients with Polio,
Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Scorosis, arthritis, diabetes, Muscular Dystrophy,
and stroke.
Swanson stresses that patients have a choice when it
comes to where they will go for service. "Individuals needing a prosthesis
or orthotic should tell their doctor to send them to AOP, because we care
about them personally," he states.
AOP first opened in 1977 in Huntsville and has added two
additional locations in Decatur and Hamilton, as well as a weekly clinic at
the Cullman Regional Medical Center. These facilities offer clients a
variety of technologies for properly fitting prosthetics and orthotics, such
as the Tracer CAD System and the Omega Ring. "At AOP, we use three or four
different methods of fitting for a prosthesis to get the exact fit for every
patient," Swanson says. "We do several test fittings, evaluate, and adjust
with each fitting. In the final ‘dynamic, weight-bearing fitting’, the
patient walks with the prosthesis and we do a ‘dynamic alignment’."
The AOP staff consists of 10 certified prosthetists,
eight certified orthotists, and six team members that are amputees. "Our
practitioners each have 15-plus years of experience, our main practitioners
have more than 25 years of experience, and the entire staff has more than
200 years combined experience," Swanson says. "In addition to a nine-month
course (equivalent to a Master’s Program) completed by AOP staff at
Northwestern University, continuing education is provided regularly and
continually by national companies in the field of Orthotics and Prosthesis."
Patients, such as Floyd ‘Buddy’ Terry and Alex Koslow,
appreciate the care and services that AOP provides. Terry, an AOP patient
for 13 years, says, "Mr. Jerry and the staff have always been nice to me,
willing to take the time to do it right, and to do what needs to be done."
Alex Koslow, an AOP patient for 12 years says, "I really like everyone at
AOP. They do a great job fitting and adjusting my prosthesis. I am currently
working with my technician and Mr. Jerry about swimming with my prosthesis,
and they are providing me with several options."
Anyone needing a prosthetic or orthotic has a choice when
it comes to where he or she will go for service. For the AOP Advantage,
contact Alabama Orthotics and Prosthetics in Huntsville at (256) 536-5625,
visit AOP at 2100 Franklin Street, or visit the web site at
www.alaop.com.
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White's Refrigeration*
 Air Conditioning & Heating Repairs, Service &
Installation
New federally mandated changes have altered the heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, and you can count on
White’s Refrigeration to exceed your needs with quality systems,
installation, service, and repairs. A professional HVAC specialist is vital
with the rising cost of energy. "If your HVAC system is operating properly
and functioning at its highest efficiency" says Brian White, owner of
White’s Refrigeration, "It will save you on your monthly utility bills and
prolong the life of your HVAC system."
Brian’s father, John White, founded White’s Refrigeration
in 1956, based on the key principles of excellence, honesty, and
reliability. And, for almost 50 years, this family-owned business has grown.
In 1982, John passed the business to Brian, who hopes to pass the business
to his son, Johnny Ray. Brian says his father’s business principles
reflect their success: ‘We perform our service on time, as scheduled. We are
well-trained professionals who do the work correctly, and when there is a
problem in which we have a responsibility, we make it right for the client’.
Since January 2006, the EPA has mandated that all HVAC
equipment must be a minimum of 13 SEER (most currently operate at 10 – 12
SEER). By 2010, HVAC manufacturers will no longer be allowed to produce
equipment with R22 refrigerant. The new refrigerant, 410-A (also called
Puron®), is now the industry standard. White’s Refrigeration is proud to
offer the # 1 products on the market from Carrier. And this equipment is
supported by the best service around. The Carrier HVAC systems are reliable,
durable, strong, and energy efficient. Carrier has been using Puron® in all
their 12 SEER and above units since 1997. "Many manufacturers of HVAC
equipment and service companies are not prepared for these federally
mandated changes," says White. "Our staff receives extensive and regular
training from Carrier that is paid for by White’s Refrigeration. Our staff
is professionally trained to handle the federally mandated changes. White’s
refrigeration is READY!"
All Carrier units feature the environmentally sound Puron®
refrigerant. Carrier’s exclusive Silencer System II™ ensures extra-quiet
operation by maximizing air-flow and minimizing vibrations. WeatherArmor
Ultra™ protection and a galvanized steel cabinet prevent corrosion. And the
Infinity™ 19 heat pump has an efficiency rating of 19.0 SEER. This energy
efficiency in the Infinity™ 19 heat pump means that for every dollar spent
to cool a home using a 10.0 heat pump, a 19.0 SEER heat pump should cost the
homeowner about 53 cents.
White’s Refrigeration offers a Planned Maintenance
Agreement in order to assist you in maintaining the efficiency of your HVAC
systems and identifying problems before they become major expenses. This
program provides:
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Prolonged HVAC system life – and ‘peace of mind’ –
through a complete year-round maintenance program
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A properly running HVAC system functioning at its
highest efficiency, thereby saving money
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A 10% discount on any repairs made during the year –
spring and fall
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Preferred status on all service and/or emergency calls
with no overtime charges on labor
White’s Refrigeration is located at 1797 Sportsman Lane
NW in Huntsville, and can be reached at (256) 837-6510. Or visit the web
site at
www.whitesrefrigeration.com, or Carrier’s web site at
www.carrier.com.
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Custom Cuts Professional Outdoor Services*
Total Lawn Care Services from Custom Cuts Professional Outdoor Services
Owner Jimmy Stubbs of Custom Cuts Professional Outdoor
Services has been providing clients in the Tennessee Valley with a total
package of customized lawn care service for the last three years. Stubbs
opened the business in July 2003 to give clients top-quality, professional
services, such as lawn maintenance, installation and service for irrigation
systems, and leaf removal in the Fall/Winter seasons. Stubbs started in the
lawn care industry in 2001 while working a full-time job for a
pharmaceutical company. After two years in the industry, he decided to
venture out on his own. "My first clients where mostly friends and family,
even our family dentist, and we have grown to more than 44 weekly clients,"
Stubbs says.
What drove Stubbs to start Custom Cuts Professional
Outdoor Services was his desire to support his family doing something he
enjoyed. "I really enjoy the business, and I’m thankful that I can provide
for my family, as well as my employees’ families," he says. His hardworking
demeanor also translates into providing clients with professional customer
service. "Our goal to is to provide clients with convenient, top-notch
outdoor services, and we strive to meet our clients’ needs at all times."
Custom Cuts Professional Outdoor Services goes a step
beyond by offering monthly maintenance contracts for convenient invoicing to
clients, and sets itself apart with professional attire and equipment. "When
we meet with a new client, we provide them with a written estimate then
provide a written contract with what services will be included on a monthly
basis," Stubbs says. "The crew is dressed professionally with a standard
company shirt and the trucks have our information on them so our clients
know we mean business." Stubbs also provides each crewmember with a client
notebook that contains the contracts so the crew knows what needs to be done
at clients’ locations.
The monthly maintenance contracts are based on a 12-month
period that typically includes services, such as mowing, trimming shrubs,
pulling weeds, and replacing annual flowers with seasonal colors. Stubbs
also offers additional services, such as installing and servicing irrigation
systems and sod services.
In the fall/winter months, Custom Cuts Professional
Outdoor Services can provide clients with leaf removal services that can be
set up on a three or four month contract. "We will come out to our client’s
house and bag, remove, and haul off all the leaves on a weekly basis,"
Stubbs states.
Another fall/winter service that is available is core
aeration and overseeding for fescue lawns. "During the summer months the
fescue lawns can thin out, and with aeration and overseeding, we can help
your old lawn look new again," he says.
Custom Cuts Professional Outdoor Services provides
clients in Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County areas with lawn care
services that are customized to their needs. For more information, contact
the company at (256) 828-9224 or at
customcuts@mchsi.com.
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The Gulas Group*
Working Smart with The
Gulas Group
Since November 1989, The Gulas Group has been helping
people work smarter with assessments, workshops, and coaching for developing
human potential. Owner Ted Gulas formed the Alabama-based company after
working for an international manufacturer. While working for the
manufacturer, he discovered a workflow skills gap, and he decided to focus
his business on helping both workers and companies achieve their goals.
Gulas offers a variety of development opportunities that
focus on working more effectively with today’s popular workload software,
such as Microsoft® Outlook®, Lotus Notes™,
and Novell GroupWise. "The Working Sm@rt platform of workshops helps people
prioritize tasks, put the right tasks with the right process, then put the
two together and focus on how they can achieve better results," Gulas says.
"Working Sm@rt with Microsoft Outlook is one of the most requested workshops
in the Working Sm@rt platform."
The program is tailored to workgroups and teams,
including managers, technical and sales professionals, supervisors,
administrators, and project leaders who use Microsoft Outlook and feel they
are not optimizing the software. "The class is needed because people are
overwhelmed, and feel there is too little time in which to do it all," Gulas
states. "We are tech rich, but time poor. In conclusion, it helps people get
home faster to spend more time with family and establish work-life balance."
Topics covered in the workshop include how to record,
retain, and retrieve information quickly and easily from Microsoft Outlook;
set up protocols and control for handling e-mail; integrate and proactively
use the Contacts, Journal, Calendar, and Task folders; identify and reduce
major sources of interruption; and control the clutter and work from a clean
desk.
Some of the benefits attendees get from the event are
daily time gains of 70-plus minutes a day, better ability to manage and
prioritize key tasks, improved communications, better delegation and
follow-up skills, greater sense of accomplishment, reduced stress levels,
and lasting life-style balance. "Clients are pleased with the results, and
some say things like, ‘I didn’t know Microsoft Outlook could change my
life’," Gulas says.
Gulas provides workshops in a variety of formats, such as
at a company, public events, or webinars, which are very convenient and
effective in today’s busy business world. Webinars are facilitator-led,
interactive Internet sessions that provide attendees with the convenience of
having instructional support, hands-on use of your software at your desktop.
The webinar format for the Working Sm@rt with
Microsoft® Outlook includes a design and
discovery session, a one-hour pre-work session, two 2-hour online sessions a
week apart, post work, extensive Priority Learning Guide, and a follow-up
session four weeks later with six months of coaching.
The ‘Working Sm@rt’ platform of workshops is part of
Priority Management System Inc., a global organization with more than 200
offices like The Gulas Group. For more than 25 years, representatives from
Priority Management Systems Inc., like The Gulas Group, have delivered
thousands of workshops worldwide with spectacular results.
For a free preview of any of the Working Sm@rt courses at
your desktop, or a check list titled ‘40 e-mail tips for personal and team
use’, contact Ted Gulas at (256) 464-9046, e-mail
results@gulasgroup.com, or visit
www.gulasgroup.com.
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Webs2Impress/AntiquesNearMe.com*
Put a New Spin on Vintage with AntiquesNearMe.com!
Out with the old and in with the new way to search for
vintage antiques! Owner Anna Sue Edwards of Webs2Impress is pleased to
announce the newest web project, AntiquesNearMe.com. This web site is for
businesses and individuals in, or related to, the antiques industry to list
their products or services.
Edwards, who has a love for antiques, decided to start
AntiquesNearMe.com after having a hard time locating nationwide
antique-related information in one centralized web site. "I started
AntiquesNearMe.com, because after searching the Internet, I felt there was
no well-defined online community for antique dealers on a national level,"
Edwards states. "The ones I found were for a city, state, or region and
didn’t offer a search by ZIP code, as well as many other features that
AntiquesNearMe.com now offers."
AntiquesNearMe.com is a quick and simple way to locate
antiques stores, appraisers, collectors, or anything to do with vintage, in
just a couple of clicks of a button. The listing service searches
information that you enter and provides a list of places to help find the
antique you are looking for in your area.
The site features searching by ZIP code, the ability to
post classifieds for the sale of one or more items, and articles about
dealing in antiques. "Eventually, we hope to have national sponsors of
companies who provide antiques-related materials or services, such as
auctioneers, refinishers, restorers, etc.," she says. "Also in the near
future, we plan to offer a search for restaurants, bed and breakfasts, and
RV parks in the local area by ZIP code."
For a limited time, AntiquesNearMe.com is offering to
list your business for FREE for three months. To further promote your
antique-related business or service, you can become one of only 10 sponsors
for maximum exposure for a reduced introductory fee.
Edwards brings more than 11 years of experience in the
web business to AntiquesNearMe.com, and also offers services that include
web site design, hosting, domain name service, and search engine
optimization with Webs2Impress. "The Web is where it’s at, and businesses
need a web site to market their services with a professional product that
represents their organization or business," Edwards says.
Webs2Impress custom builds web sites to fit a client’s
needs, whether it’s a simple web site with just a few pages, or a more
intricate web site with e-commerce, flash, and database features. As part of
her business philosophy, Edwards provides her clients with a complete array
of top-notch services. "We handle all the elements of domain name
registration, web design, graphics manipulation, hosting, and search engine
optimization to help you make your web site seen and look its best," she
says.
To put a new spin on vintage or your web site, contact Anna Sue Edwards.
For inquires regarding AntiquesNearMe.com, e-mail
sales@antiquesnearme.com
or visit www.antiquesnearme.com. For inquires regarding Webs2Impress,
contact sales@webs2impress.com, (800) 831-6045 or (256) 650-0993 or visit
www.webs2impress.com.
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The Orthopaedic Center*
The Spine Center
at TOC. North Alabama's Largest Spine Center
The Orthopaedic Center (TOC), recognized for more than 30
years as the Tennessee Valley's leader in orthopaedic care, spine surgery,
and sports medicine, recently announced the formation of the largest
comprehensive spine center in north Alabama and southern Tennessee. Six
spine surgeons and four physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists
comprise The Spine Center at TOC, and provide the latest, state-of-the-art
treatment of spine disorders.
Drs. Cyrus Ghavam, Larry Parker, Calame Sammons, and Sara
Nadella transitioned to TOC on August 1st, and joined spine specialists
Gilbert Aust, Brian Carter, Craig Lincoln, Vandana Maladkar, Brian Scholl,
and Morris Seymour. These specialists, who are the framework of The Spine
Center at TOC, offer expert diagnosis and treatment of cervical, thoracic,
and lumbar conditions.
Dr. Ghavam earned an M.D. degree with research
distinction from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami,
Florida. He completed his residency at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham, and served a fellowship at Charlotte Spine Center in Charlotte,
North Carolina. Dr. Ghavam is board certified by the American Board of
Orthopedic Surgery, as well as a fellow of the American Academy of
Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr. Parker earned an M.D. degree from the University of
Alabama at Birmingham, graduating cum laude. He completed his residency at
Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He then completed a
fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at St. Joseph Hospital in
Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parker is board certified by the American Board of
Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Sammons earned an M.D. degree from the University of
Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his residency at Georgia Baptist Medical
Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He then completed a fellowship in spine surgery
at the University of Toronto. Dr. Sammons is board certified by the American
Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He serves as team physician for Huntsville
High School.
Dr. Nadella, a specialist in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation and spinal injection procedures (pain blocks), earned an M.D.
degree from the Rangaraya Medical College in Kakinada, India. She completed
her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the National
Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., and fellowship at the Alabama
Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Birmingham. Dr. Nadella is board certified by
the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American
Board of Independent Medical Examiners.
To learn more about TOC and The Spine Center at TOC,
visit www.visitTOC.com or call toll free at 1-800-242-2381 or 1-877-95
SPINE. TOC's main office is in the Franklin Medical Center at 927 Franklin
Street in Huntsville. Other locations are in Madison, Decatur, Guntersville,
Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tennessee.
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University Fitness Center*
A Variety of Fitness Solutions for All Ages
A variety of fitness solutions await at University
Fitness Center for anyone of any age and level of ability. The Center is a
70,000-plus-square-foot facility with the primary focus on providing people
with a variety of fitness options that make exercising enjoyable and
beneficial at the same time. Offering more than 100 hours of land and water
fitness classes a week, the primary mission of University Fitness Center is
to provide the university community, as well as Huntsville and the
surrounding communities, with opportunities for wholesome recreational
activities that will compliment daily living, and increase the quality of
life of its members.
This unique facility opened September 2001, and is
located on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. Amenities include
an indoor/outdoor track suspended above three basketball courts, a
6,000 square-foot weight room, a separate well-ventilated cardio area
featuring cardio theatre, a sports bar with healthy snacks, and an indoor
pool that hosts anything from water fitness and therapy to swim lessons to
learning how to roll in a kayak. Group exercise programs include Pilates,
Ballroom and Swing Dance, Kickboxing, Kayaking Conditioning, Youth Exercise,
and a wide variety of strength and flexibility classes.
Some of the new equipment and classes offered this fall
include the Tread Climber, which is a combination of an elliptical trainer
and a treadmill in the Cardio area, a new hot tub in the pool area, and the
eight-week hip-hop dance class, among many others.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville owns University
Fitness Center, but it is managed by a private company created exclusively
to staff, program, and make equipment selections for weight room and cardio
areas. Staffed by professional, degreed, and experienced employees,
University Fitness Center offers counseling and guidance to all desiring to
enhance their health and well-being.
Exclusive programs are available for seniors, children,
and those with special needs. Some of the special needs programs include
Dynamic Performance Physical Therapy, and Special Solutions classes that
focus on helping people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, or
other injuries to achieve their goals of feeling better and stronger. In
addition to these special needs classes, University Fitness Center offers
Big FITKIDZ, Pool Play, and a variety of swim and physical exercise classes
for children.
All University of Alabama in Huntsville students, staff,
and faculty has access to University Fitness Center. However, membership is
also open to the public, with corporate memberships available.
For a variety of fitness solutions that fit anyone of any
age or shape, contact University Fitness Center at 500 John Wright Drive on
the campus of University of Alabama in Huntsville, (256) 824-5500, or the
web site at
www.universityfitnesscenter.com. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 5am to
10pm; Friday from 5am to 9pm; Saturday from 7am to 9pm; and Sunday from 1pm
to 5pm.
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ZTV-11, Athens*
Local and Lovin’ It
Since January 2003, WTZT-TV in Athens, AL, known as
ZTV-11, has been local and lovin’ it with shows that focus on local people
and places in the Tennessee Valley. Jamie and Gloria Cooper of Jamie Cooper
Television, Inc. own and operate ZTV-11, as well as host and produce the
morning show, Cooper & Company.
Jamie has been a fixture in local television for 33 years
in North Alabama and Gloria for the last seven. Jamie started in Huntsville
television in 1974 when he worked for Education Television (E-TV) and then
moved to WAAY-TV in 1975. He worked at WAAY-TV for 17 years in a variety of
positions and hosted the WAAY Too Early show, then later went on to start
Cooper & Company in 1999 that aired on WHDF-TV in Florence, and on WAFF-TV
in Huntsville.
What Jamie is most remembered for was his segment on the
WAAY-TV 6pm newscast, Country Rover, which ran in the late 1970s to early
1990s. This segment featured local people and places in the Tennessee
Valley, and almost daily, people ask Jamie about those segments. Jamie
continues that tradition of focusing on local news (ZNN) and events at
ZTV-11 with programming such as Cooper & Company, health, home improvement,
and area church shows. Cooper & Company airs live Tuesday through Friday at
6am, and replays nightly at 9pm. The Country Rover Classics air Mondays at
6am & 9pm. This memorable show highlights what ZTV-11 is all about … local
people and places that are a part of our community.
What has made the station so successful, tripling its
size since 2003, is its local flavor with a mix of entertainment, events,
and area sports. ZTV-11 offers affordable advertising opportunities with
more airtime than other area TV stations to local businesses and churches in
Limestone, Madison, and Morgan counties. "ZTV-11 is real, and that’s what
we’re all about," Jamie says. "We’re real America, and there’s no better
place."
Others can see Jamie and Gloria’s passion for local
television. Pastor John Dees of CrossPointe Church, who is a regular guest
on Cooper & Company, and also hosts his own show on Sunday mornings, enjoys
working with the Coopers. "I’ve had the privilege to be on their show and
I’m constantly amazed at their talent," Dees says. "The concept of local and
lovin’ it is just that … and Jamie and Gloria live it."
ZTV-11 can be found almost everywhere other than Comcast
and DirecTV. If ZTV is not available on your cable network, please call
your provider to request it.
Not only are the Coopers a part of the rare ‘local’
television market, but are now entering the ‘local’ print industry with
their latest venture, featuring Gloria as publisher of Who’s Who In
Athens magazine, due out later this year to continue promoting and
supporting the local community.
For more information on how to either be a guest on
Cooper & Company or advertise with the station, please contact Gloria or
Jamie Cooper at (256) 603-4848, gloriacooper@knology.net,
ztv@jamiecooper.com,
or online at www.jamiecooper.com.
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OH! Bryan's Family Steak House*
It’s Just
Like Old Times
OH! Bryan’s Family Steak House offers folks a
mouth-watering steak dinner set amidst old-fashioned cars and antiques for
an atmosphere that’s just like old times.
Owners Bryan and Valerie Hughes opened their first
restaurant in April 1994 in Mt. Hope, AL and quickly found success. "Our
first location was a small sit-down restaurant that we renovated from an
abandoned gas station that sat about 61 people," Bryan recalls.
Word spread about the great food and atmosphere that OH!
Bryan’s offered, and over the next couple of years, additions were added,
such as a waiting room to accommodate the long line of customers. "Many
customers would travel down from Red Bay and tell us that we needed to open
a restaurant in their town," Bryan says. "In 1997, we opened our second
location in Red Bay. The next year, we sold the restaurant to a former
manager, and our franchise business started."
The Hughes’ sold the Mt. Hope location in 2002 and
retired from the business. After a few years, they decided to return to the
OH! Bryan’s Family Steak House franchise business. Bryan, Valerie, and their
three children moved to Madison and opened the newest location at 100 Plaza
Boulevard.
Now, with seven locations throughout North Alabama, in
cities such as Muscle Shoals, Hamilton, Hartselle, Jasper, and Madison, OH!
Bryan’s Family Steak House continues to provide an old-fashioned atmosphere
with top-quality food. The restaurant specializes in large-cut Ribeye and
New York Strip steaks, and the Soon To Be Famous™ 16-ounce sirloin. These
USDA steaks are cut in-house, by hand, and on a daily basis. In addition to
the great steaks, catfish, and grilled chicken, OH! Bryan’s has a
double-sided salad bar with 38 items.
What makes OH! Bryan’s special is its nostalgic décor
from times past. The Madison location is set up as an old downtown scene
with a dine-in, drive-in theater, as well as a 1955 Thunderbird and a 1958
Corvette that people can dine in while watching movies, a putting green in
the waiting room, and a 1950s Sinclair gas station salad bar, among other
features.
OH! Bryan’s also offers private dining areas for large
parties and corporate functions at no charge. "Our Madison location has two
private dining rooms that accommodate up to 80 people in one room, and up to
40 people in the other," Bryan says. "One is designed with 1950s décor, and
the other is set up as an old general store."
The Hughes family is proud of what they’ve accomplished
from their humble beginnings. "I’m very proud of the way we’ve been able to
impact former employees’ lives by helping them open their own OH! Bryan’s
restaurants, and that I get to work with my wife everyday," Bryan says. "Our
goal over the next five years is to open four or five more restaurants."
For more information, contact OH! Bryan’s Family Steak
House at (256) 325-2792 or visit www.ohbryans.com. Restaurant hours are
Tuesday-Sunday from 11 am to 9 pm and closed on Mondays.
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Vintage Construction, Inc.*
Our goal is to
exceed your expectations!
Vintage Construction, Inc. is a full-service residential
building and remodeling firm that specializes in exceeding customer
expectations through attention to detail and true craftsmanship.
President, Byrne Turner, and Vice President, Dwain Clardy,
both with more than 15 years of building and remodeling experience, make it
a priority to give customers more than what they expect in every aspect of
every project. "We wanted to start a company that was based on honesty,
integrity, and quality," Turner says. "We felt that if we exceeded the
expectations of the customer in terms of quality, kept our word, and were
up-front and honest with everyone we dealt with, we would have a thriving
business. Our success is proof that our customers appreciate our
philosophy."
Vintage Construction believes in listening and talking to
each customer from the first meeting, all the way through the design and
specification process to finish with a project that is second to none. "We
encourage our customers to be involved in the project from beginning to
end," Turner says. "In doing so, they can see first-hand how their home is
constructed, and be involved in the decision-making that goes on every day
during the life of their project."
Vintage Construction is a member of the
Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association and the Better Business
Bureau. Vintage Construction has built custom homes in some of the finest
communities in Madison County, and is currently building in The Village of
Providence, Lake Forrest, and McMullen Cove. They are the proud builders of
the 2006 Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association Showcase Home in
Lake Forest. This Showcase Home displays a variety of unique details that
are part of Vintage Construction's signature. A few of these features are
custom trim work, a one-of-a-kind custom staircase, a home theater room,
‘true’ custom cabinets, and exotic wood floors and ceilings, as well as heated
floors and custom entry doors. These features are complimented by the
exquisite decorations provided by Debbie Neighbors and Denice Kirby of Cove
Decor. "You will not find anything in this year’s Showcase Home that you
have seen before!" Turner says. "Everything is different!"
Vintage Construction also exceeds customer expectations
with remodeling projects. "A recent project we worked on was the Clemens
House, built in 1825," Clardy says. "This house was moved from downtown
Huntsville to the corner of Pratt and Meridian. We renovated the original
4,000 square-foot home and added 5,000 square feet to transform the building
into an upscale office facility."
For a company that exceeds your expectations with
remodeling projects or custom-built homes, contact Vintage Construction, Inc.
at (256) 679-2129 or at vintageconstruction@mchsi.com,
or visit their web site at
www.vintageconstruction.biz.
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B.T. Neely Construction, LLC*
B.T. Neely
Construction, Inc. Provides Complete Customer Satisfaction: Settling for
nothing less than the BEST!
Owner Brant T. Neely of B.T. Neely Construction, Inc.
and staff has been providing nothing but the best in custom-built homes
since 1985. B.T., originally from Pompano Beach, FL, moved to Huntsville in
1976 and began working in the construction industry in his youth as an
apprentice, where he focused on commercial, condominium, office, and small
shopping center construction.
Now, as a general contractor for the last 21 years, B.T.
brings more than 34 years of total experience to the family business. B.T.’s
son, B.J., is also a partner, and grew up working summers and holidays with
his father. "I really like being a part of what my dad has established here
in Madison County," B.J. states. "Two main reasons I choose to work for B.T.
Neely Construction, Inc. are that I get to work with my father, and through
this work, I can positively contribute to our family business."
B.T. Neely Construction, Inc. provides clients with
complete customer satisfaction in all the homes it builds, and offers
signature items that display high- quality work and craftsmanship, such as
foundations, one-of-a-kind trim work, and many other unique features. "Our
homes exhibit a lot of detailed craftsmanship," B.T. says. "For example, our
foundations and block work are done properly, with foundation sealer and
gravel in the crawl space to avoid any extra moisture problems. We don’t
just ‘meet the code’. We go ‘up and above’ the standard."
B.T. is a board member of the Huntsville-Madison County
Builders Association, and works hard to always do something special and
unique for each house. The company builds homes in The Village of
Providence, in McMullen Cove, and all around Madison County. "I enjoy
building unique homes specifically designed for Providence," he says. "These
homes have a high quality of construction, combined with a beautiful
community that I respect and enjoy."
As one of the original homebuilders in The Village of
Providence, each of the homes that the company builds in this area lends to
the neighborhood community atmosphere. "I like the quality and craftsmanship
in the homes and the way they accent the community by creating not only a
neighborhood, but also a way of life, The Providence Lifestyle," B.T. says.
He adds, "Most of the homes constructed in The Village of Providence
(developed by David and Todd Slyman) are uniquely designed by Building
Science Associates, Bob Martignoni, and built following strict guidelines to
the pattern book written by Stephen A. Mouzon."
B.T. Neely Construction, Inc. goes above the norm with
each house they build. Donny Smith, for whom B.T. built a private estate
home, says, "Brant is trustworthy, and a man of integrity. He was always
candid with me in the building of our custom home. I have recommended him to
three other people since he completed our home."
For more information, contact B.T. Neely Construction,
Inc. at (256) 830-1334 or by e-mail at
btneelyconst@mchsi.com.
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Thompson Landscape Group, LLC*
A Design Build Company Specializing in Distinctive
Hardscapes
Thompson Landscape Group, LLC offers distinctive
landscape and hardscape services to both residential and commercial clients.
Owner, Larry Thompson, started this business in August 2000, and recently
hired Stewart Fox as Superintendent. Fox, who has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Horticulture from Auburn University, had previously owned a
landscape business. He now puts his skills to use by offering a variety of
outdoor services to fit his clients' individual needs.
"We do all types of landscape work - hardscape, plant
material, sod, irrigation - and we do it for residential, commercial, and
new construction," Fox says. "We are professionally equipped and staffed to
handle a wide range of jobs."
Thompson Landscape Group strives to create distinctive
environments by starting with a clear vision of the project (developed
through consultation), then analyzing all aspects to select the appropriate
materials and the proper design. Fox and his staff focus on a variety of
services, such as hardscapes and waterscapes, landscape design and
construction, and complete grounds maintenance and lawn care.
Some of the company's hardscape and waterscape creations
include outdoor barbecues, outdoor kitchens and bars, seat walls and
retaining walls, fire ring pools, ponds, fountains, waterfalls, rockscapes,
and decorative curbing. With landscape design and construction services,
clients receive top-quality soil preparation and lawn installation, tree,
shrub, and ground cover planting, sodding and seeding, irrigation, outdoor
lighting installation, and annual color spots.
Thompson's complete maintenance and lawn care services
feature mowing, edging, blowing, pruning and shearing, fertilization,
mulching, lawn renovation (including thatching and core aeration), certified
commercial pesticide applications, weed removal and control, leaf and brush
removal, as well as Fall and Spring cleanups. And they are available on a
schedule that meets the client's needs. Fox says, "We are able to schedule
maintenance for a property that meets both the landscape's requirements and
the client's budget. Services may be provided on a one-time basis, monthly,
weekly, or quarterly. We can also provide additional visits prior to any
special events you're having."
Other services provided by the Thompson Landscape Group
include Bobcat, backhoe and dump truck services, site preparation and
footers, tree and stump removal, excavating and clearing, topsoil and fill
dirt placement and grading, drainage ditches, septic systems, and rock
hauling.
Fox states, "We are a one-call landscape company for new
construction home builders with competitive, professionally designed and
installed Builder's Packages. We do the rough grade, the fine grade, and the
installation of an irrigation system, plant material, mulch, and sod. When
we are finished, the builder/homeowner will have a unique landscape that
will greatly enhance the curb appeal of the home."
Thompson Landscape Group is fully licensed, insured, and
bonded to protect clients. Fox holds the Alabama Permit for Professional
Services and the Department of Industries 'Setting Landscape Plants'
license. The company is a member of the Better Business Bureau of North
Alabama and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
"Our primary objective is a pleased and satisfied
client," Fox says. For more information, contact Thompson Landscape Group,
LLC at 410 Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL, (256) 679-2348,
www.thompsonlandscape.net.
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Champion Window and Patio Room Company*
Energy-Efficient Windows, Siding, and Patio Rooms at
Factory Direct Pricing
Well-built windows and patio rooms can make a big
difference in any home. They allow us to get close to the outdoors while
safe inside, even in the harshest weather. They enhance a home’s appearance
and increase its value.
For more than 50 years, the Champion Window and Patio
Room Company has helped homeowners save on energy bills with the
highest-quality custom-built products available. At its state-of-the-art
factory, Champion tailors every window and patio room to fit perfectly, and
handles every detail of the measurement, manufacturing, installation, and
warranty.
"We focus on customer service," says Bob Zarzaur,
division manager. "We are factory direct. We manufacturer our products, we
do the installation, and we handle the warranty. There are no others
involved."
Every project, no matter how big or small, is overseen by
factory-certified experts who have one goal in mind – customer satisfaction,
with no excuse for anything less. No wonder Champion Window and Patio Room
is the largest company of its kind in the United States, and why so many
satisfied customers refer their family members and friends to Champion.
Indoor Comfort, for Life: Champion Window and Patio
Room’s exclusive Comfort 365® glass is a
high-performance, energy-efficient glass that helps keep the heat in during
the winter, and the heat out during the summer. The secret is a high-tech
coating that blocks virtually all harmful UV rays, one of the leading causes
of premature fading of carpet, furniture, and drapes. Comfort 365®
glass is standard in all Champion windows and patio rooms. But Champion
doesn’t just do windows. The company also creates exquisite patio rooms that
allow homeowners to enjoy their backyard in complete comfort, year-round.
From pouring the foundation to laying the floor, building walls, and putting
shingles on the roof, Champion does everything but invite friends over for a
barbecue. That’s up to you.
"We can build everything from a very basic to a very
extravagant sunroom," Zarzaur says. "We will even install heating and air
conditioning, if that’s what a homeowner wants."
Along with windows and patio rooms, Champion also
installs wood-grained vinyl siding, as well as fiberglass and steel entry
doors. All Champion products are virtually maintenance-free. Champion’s
windows and patio rooms come with a limited lifetime warranty, and have the
Good Housekeeping Seal, a testament to their outstanding quality.
Additionally, Champion windows and doors qualify for the 2006 energy tax
credit. All products – windows, doors, siding, and patio rooms – are on
display in Champion’s beautiful, 9,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse at
2995 Wall Triana Hwy. in Huntsville.
"We get hundreds of letters from customers raving about
what we’ve done for them...how professional and conscientious we were,"
Zarzaur says. "It’s a great feeling."
For great seasonal savings, call (256) 424-1110 or visit
www.ChampionFactoryDirect.com.
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Lewis and Son Roofing & Construction*
YOU can, and have depended on us for 50 years!
Lewis and Son Roofing & Construction has been a company
you can depend on for your residential and commercial roofing needs and
remodeling projects for the past 50 years. "Lewis & Son is an established
family business with a solid commitment to serving our customers," President
Shane Lewis states. "You can count on us being here!"
With the recent hailstorms in Spring 2006, many houses in
the area received damage, and Lewis and Son has been there with professional
service. "Don’t be fooled by ‘Storm Chasers’, companies that appear after a
roof-damaging storm, or by out-of-town roofing companies," Shane says. "The
insurance companies tell us that over 30,000 homes were damaged in
the hailstorms. Many homeowners have contacted us, and we have provided, and
are still providing, free written estimates to everyone who has called. We
will physically examine each roof. We’ve been extremely busy fixing and
replacing roofs, and will continue to be busy through the end of this year."
Immediately after the hailstorm, Lewis and Son received
almost 150 calls a day from potential clients wanting estimates, and they
are still receiving calls daily. "Even now, in the late summer, we are still
receiving 40 to 50 calls a day," Shane comments.
Lewis and his staff properly install top-quality
products, never use a subcontractor for jobs, and have all of their staff
covered by Worker’s Compensation Insurance. "Unlike many roofing companies,
we carry Worker’s Compensation Insurance on our employees," Shane states.
"This safeguards the homeowner from liability, but means our labor costs a
little more money. If an injury or death occurs to the worker while working
on someone’s roof, we assume this responsibility and not the homeowner."
Lewis and Son works on more than 500 roofs per year, and
uses top-quality roofing materials, such as GAF. The company provides a
one-year, money-back guarantee on leak repairs, and offers outstanding
warranties. Lewis and Son goes above and beyond what most other roofing
companies provide, with a 10-year warranty on replaced roofs, and the GAF
roofs come with a 10-year to lifetime house warranty, depending on the
roofing material used. "We can’t afford to do a poor job," Lewis states. "We
won’t use million dollar labor and two-dollar materials. We won’t risk our
reputation. We want our customers to be happy and satisfied!"
Another service Lewis and Son provides is remodeling
work, such as replacing windows and doors, installing siding, and building a
deck on your house. True to its philosophy, Lewis and Son always uses
top-quality products, such as Ellison Windows, James Hardie Siding, and Trex
Decking and Railing.
Lewis and Son has received many compliments on its
roofing and remodeling projects. Russell Manuel of Madison, AL says, "Your
employees were very professional, and made the wall and ceiling look like
new again. Your company has truly earned an excellent reputation, and I will
pass that information on to anyone I know."
Lewis and Son Roofing & Construction is a member of the
National Federation Independent Business Organization, the
Huntsville/Madison County Home Builders Association, and the National
Roofers Contracting Association. For more information, contact the company
at 910 Church Street in Huntsville, (256) 533-1213, toll-free at (800)
951-9269, or visit
www.lewisandsonroofing-hsv.com.
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Signs By Tomorrow*
 On the Cutting Edge
For the past six years, Signs by Tomorrow has been
providing high-quality graphics and service for all your signage needs.
Owner, Barry Bowerman, continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology
with high-quality printers and other equipment to produce top-notch banners,
menu boards, post and panel signs, indoor and outdoor back-lit signs,
tradeshow displays, vehicle wraps, electric signs, presentation boards, and
more. "We are a solutions provider for whatever your sign and graphics needs
are, especially in the full-color graphics area," Bowerman says.
Signs by Tomorrow uses the latest advancements in the
industry, such as wide-format printing. "More and more of our products are
now being printed on wide-format, full-color printers," Bowerman says. "Our
newest addition is the Hewlett Packard 9000s six-color, solvent printer that
prints up to 20 times faster with excellent resolution, and prints on more
materials. This allows us to output more high-quality graphics faster than
ever before."
The new printer also cuts the time in half to produce the
company’s famous vehicle wraps with near photo quality, outdoor-durable
graphics. "We have become experts in the vehicle wrap business," he states.
"More and more businesses are discovering the effectiveness of using their
vehicles for advertising, and we have the equipment and knowledge to support
their needs."
Signs by Tomorrow has a talented team with a wealth of
experience. From graphic designers to highly skilled sign specialists, the
staff works hard to deliver the best signs available. "We like to get to
know our customers so we can have a total appreciation of their needs,"
Bowerman says. "This allows us to help them to find the best solution for
each need."
Signs by Tomorrow is located at 1803 University Drive.
For more information, call (256) 722-8522, visit the company’s web site at
www.signsbytomorrow.com/huntsville, e-mail
sales@sbthuntsville.com, or
stop by in person.
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Dr. Paula Gilliam Chiropractic Clinic*
 Dr. Paula D. Gilliam has provided chiropractic service in
Huntsville for over 25 years. She not only determines if your problem might
respond to chiropractic care, but also fine-tunes her services to meet your
specific needs. "I give personalized service to my patients," says Dr.
Gilliam. This is evident by the fact that Dr. Gilliam is still serving
patients from her first year in practice – 1980!
One of the more popular services Dr. Gilliam provides is
acupuncture. A science developed in China and practiced for more than 5,000
years, acupuncture is "A health science, which is used to treat both pain
and dysfunction in the body," says Dr. Gilliam. "Acupuncture is effective in
treating many conditions, including acute and chronic pain relief, migraine,
tension, cluster and sinus headaches, back pain, gastric problems, asthma,
allergies, and many more." Dr. Gilliam was certified in 1995 through the
International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture, and continues to attend
advanced training. This summer, she has presented seminars on acupuncture to
the medical professionals at both Huntsville Hospital and Crestwood
Hospital. These seminars were sponsored by HomeInstead Senior Care, located
at 3322 S. Memorial Pkwy., Suite 321, Huntsville AL 35801 (256-883-3080).
Dr. Gilliam’s extensive and continuing training in
chiropractic services allows her to offer treatment for back, neck, arm, and
leg pain, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, and much more. Additionally,
her clinic provides physical therapy, pain management, and clinical
nutrition wellness.
Dr. Gilliam’s clinic is located at 1900 Sparkman Drive,
Suite A, in Huntsville. For more information about her services, or to
schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Gilliam’s clinic by phone at (256)
430-0021, or on the web site at
www.gilliamchiropractic.com.
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Dallas Davis Insurance Agency - Nationwide*
 Nationwide is on Your Side
The team at Dallas Davis Insurance Agency (DDIA) and
Nationwide are on your side with complete insurance coverage for your home,
auto, business, life, and health, as well as financial products.
Owner, Dallas Davis Graydon, can tailor a policy or group
of policies to fit your needs, goals, and budget. Dallas says, "At
Nationwide, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage at a competitive
price. You deserve faster and more convenient ways to meet your insurance
and financial needs. We offer discounts, personal customer service anytime,
anywhere, and on your terms, and responsive claims service 24 hours a day,
365 days a year."
Dallas is pleased to announce that Joel Graydon, her
husband, has joined the Nationwide team. "I am thrilled to represent a great
company like Nationwide that focuses on the needs of its clients by offering
comprehensive insurance coverage at a competitive price," Joel Graydon says.
DDIA Associate Agents include Joel Graydon and Lisa
Newton. Each Associate Agent is licensed in the state of Alabama and is
well-trained. Lisa Newton states, "Being in the insurance industry for the
past 17 years, it is my desire to build a personal relationship with my
clients and their families." Dallas adds, "When you call us, you can expect
to speak to the agent with whom you have built a relationship. Our goal is
to professionally and personally serve our clients."
Nationwide wants you to be covered in every part, and at
every stage, of your life. "I am the kind of agent that goes over your
policy with you, item by item," Dallas says. "And my Associate Agents are
the same way. We want to make sure that you understand and are comfortable
with all the insurance you are purchasing."
For an Agent that’s on YOUR side, contact the Dallas
Davis Insurance Agency at (256) 716-1307 or visit them at 1807 Slaughter
Road, Suite A, in Madison.
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Brad Williams, Financial Services*
 SeniorsLTC Becomes Brad Williams, Financial Services
Owner, Brad Williams of Brad Williams, Financial
Services, formerly SeniorsLTC, offers his clients the same great service
with a brand new name! Williams decided to change his company name recently
to more accurately reflect the services he provides. "I have renamed
SeniorsLTC to Brad Williams, Financial Services to more fully reflect
the broad range of services that I, with the assistance of Tarkenton
Financial, can provide to my clients," Williams states.
Williams originally founded the company to help senior
citizens protect and preserve their assets. This financial services company
focuses on showing seniors how to increase their quality of life and gain
peace of mind by taking control of their finances. Williams serves his
clients by showing them ways to reduce or eliminate taxes on interest income
and capital gains, and how to earn the best rates of return on savings
without risking principle. He provides consultation on Home Equity
Conversion Mortgages, also known as Reverse Mortgages.
Williams’ clients speak positively and enthusiastically
about the financial services Brad provides. Hubert C. states, "Brad
is an excellent financial advisor." Mary Y. comments, "Brad has handled my
retirement accounts for the past three years. He is very thorough and keeps
me well informed about them. We get together for regular reviews to keep my
plans on track. I would recommend him to anyone, as he is an asset to all of
his clients." And Barbara W. adds, "I feel very comfortable with Brad’s
recommendations, and his commitment to professionalism and continuing
education. He is a pleasure to work with, and I recommend him to my friends
and family."
Since potential long-term care costs represent one of the
greatest threats to retirement assets, Williams provides an extensive
analysis and comparison service for long-term care insurance. Initially, he
assists you in determining whether or not you even need long-term care
insurance. Then, he utilizes his state-of-the-art computer software program
to shop all companies’ policies. During this evaluation, his software will
compare rates, and review each policy’s language and benefits. It then
numerically ‘scores’ each policy. With this information in hand, the tedious
process of selecting a long-term care insurance policy is simplified.
As an authorized representative of Tarkenton Financial
(which was founded by former Minnesota Vikings Hall of Fame quarterback,
Fran Tarkenton), Williams concentrates on developing preservation and
advancement strategies for clients. Tarkenton Financial is a wealth
management company devoted to helping seniors preserve their assets and
eliminate financial stress. In advising clients, Williams uses the ‘Compass
Plan’ (a Tarkenton Financial proprietary tool) to mathematically design
retirement plans that show his clients how to avoid outliving their income.
Additionally, through continued, advanced education, Williams has earned
certification from Ed Slott as an IRA Distribution Specialist, as well as
the designation of Certified Senior Advisor.
Brad Williams presents his ideas for assisting clients
during a FREE monthly workshop, with a meal. And he offers a one-hour,
no-obligation consultation to review your situation. Brad Williams,
Financial Services is located at 2315 Market Place, Suite A in
Huntsville, AL 35801. Contact Brad Williams by phone at (256) 536-3075, or
by e-mail at
brad@askbradwilliams.com.
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Rosenblum Realty, Inc.*
 Trust One of the Oldest and Most Experienced Real
Estate Companies in North Alabama When Buying or Selling a Home
When buying or selling a home, trust Rosenblum Realty to
provide you with professional real estate services that come from years of
experience and knowledge in the North Alabama real estate market.
President Carey Rosenblum (2004 Huntsville REALTOR of
the Year and the Broker/Owner of this almost 50-year-old Real Estate
Company) and his staff work together to provide comprehensive and
professional real estate services to all their clients. "Our team of
friendly and honest professionals is very excited about working with all the
people that are moving to Huntsville," Carey states. "We are committed to
making their real estate transaction enjoyable."
Rosenblum Realty’s mission is to provide the most
competent real estate service to both buyers and sellers. "As a
third-generation company, we have learned through experience that honesty
and fairness to all parties must be at the heart of any successful
transaction," Carey says. "The agents at Rosenblum Realty are fully
committed to the high level of ethical conduct and fair play that allows
each one of them to be called a REALTOR."
"Seeking what is best for each client requires extra
effort and a willingness to listen, coupled with a willingness to understand
each client’s particular needs," Carey states. "Every client is special to
us, and each client comes with their own needs for service. We pledge to
listen and learn, so we can give clients the best advice and direction from
start to finish."
Rosenblum Realty agents put client needs first, and the
following agents exemplify the kind of personal and professional service you
can expect and trust when making a real estate transaction with Rosenblum
Realty.
Honored Agent Eleanor Clark. Eleanor has served as a
REALTOR with Rosenblum Realty for 21 years, and her genuine desire to serve
her clients is admired by everyone. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg state, "Eleanor did
an excellent job in representing us from the initial offer to closing. She
performed her duties professionally and efficiently. The necessary paperwork
was well-organized and timely. She had our best interests at heart, and she
never rushed us, nor was she too busy to answer our questions or calls. We
would not hesitate to recommend Eleanor or her company…in fact, we already
have."
Honored Agent Shane Campbell. Shane has been with
Rosenblum Realty for two years, and has recently been recognized by the
company for his outstanding achievements. Adam Marona comments, "It has been
a true pleasure to work with Shane. He has assisted me in buying properties,
and in reselling properties. He has a keen sense of home values. He has
acted professionally, with integrity, and in a way that leaves everyone
involved feeling good about the real estate transaction. Shane is what I
look for in a REALTOR, and I highly recommend him to my friends and family."
When buying or selling a home, trust the professionals at
Rosenblum Realty. Rosenblum Realty is located at 2314 South Memorial Parkway
in Huntsville, AL. Please contact
Rosenblum Realty at (256) 539-9501,
office@rosenblumrealty.com,
or online at
www.rosenblumrealty.com.
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Fountain of Youth*
 Fountain of Youth continues to be the leader in age
management and aesthetic medicine. As the fastest-growing business of its
kind in North Alabama, Fountain of Youth offers over 57 procedures and
services to obtain and maintain a more youthful appearance.
Physician-performed Botox, facial fillers, and fat melting treatments are
available in both of the conveniently located Huntsville (2350 Whitesburg
Drive) and Madison (8121 Madison Blvd., Suite 101) offices. Pampering
massages, facials, and slimming wraps are equally popular. Traditional laser
treatments for hair removal, photo rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, and skin
tightening are popular winter treatments.
Some of Fountain of Youth’s unique procedures include:
NEW USES FOR BOTOX. Botox is a natural, purified
protein, which in very low doses, relaxes the overactive muscles that cause
lines and wrinkles to form. Dr. Nuthi is Board Certified and has over ten
years of experience using Botox for various neurological conditions (Blephrospasm,
multiple Sclerosis, Migraine). She has had excellent results using advanced
techniques for the lower face, neck, and hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating)
of the underarms, palms and soles. Botox is now covered by insurance for the
treatment of hyperhydrosis.
EYES by THERMAGE is the ONLY non-surgical lift for
the eyes. This wonderful new technique offers the ability to remove over-eye
hooding and under-eye puffiness with NO incisions or downtime. Be back to
work the next day – eyes wide OPEN!
THERMALIFT is the revolutionary non-surgical
facelift, as seen on Oprah, CNN, Entertainment Tonight, Today, and Good
Morning America. It is the only FDA approved procedure for fine lines and
wrinkles, acne scarring, and improved skin elasticity over the full face.
Results can take 10-15 years off, regardless of skin color. All patients see
a decrease in pore size, diminished oil production, and complexion
improvement. It can also be performed after a facelift, lid-lift or other
corrective surgeries. Fountain of Youth uses the new and improved fast tip
multi-pass technique that reduces treatment time, provides a more
comfortable procedure, and provides more dramatic results.
Discover the many secrets of the Fountain of Youth by
calling for your free consultation at 650-SKIN (7546).
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Crestani Family Medicine*
Helping YOU Create a Healthier Family
This June, the staff of Crestani Family Medicine was
joined by Mayor Loretta Spencer, representatives of the Huntsville-Madison
County Chamber of Commerce, and family and friends for a gala ribbon-cutting
at its new Bob Wallace Avenue facility. "It’s good to see the medical
leadership of our community taking advantage of revitalized, older areas of
Huntsville to establish excellent medical services," said Mayor Spencer.
"We are pleased to complete the first phase of Crestani
Family Medicine," says Jackie Leddon, office manager. "We look forward to
opening Apollo Urgent Care next door this fall. It will provide
pre-employment physicals and walk-in medical services during extended hours,
seven days a week."
Dr. Crestani has been in practice for four years,
focusing on family care. She completed her residency in Huntsville, and is
board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has been an
Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), volunteers with the North Alabama
Search Dog Association and serves as their medical officer, and has
participated in several medical mission trips to Nicaragua.
Your family’s healthcare needs are the focus of Dr.
Crestani and her team of knowledgeable professionals. The American Academy
of Family Physicians recently released the AIM campaign (Americans In
Motion), which is a simple approach to help get individuals and families
moving toward better health. Dr. Crestani and her staff are currently
individually involved with this program and are excited about extending this
to patients. "This is something I can offer my patients that will benefit
them and their families with a lifetime of great rewards," says Dr. Crestani. "One
of the things I enjoy most is being able to treat multi-generation families
and keep them active, as well as physically and mentally healthy."
Crestani Family Medicine is located at 2745 Bob Wallace
Avenue, Suite D, west of Memorial Parkway. The office is accepting new
patients, and accepts and files most major medical insurance, including
Tricare. Medical records are maintained electronically for timeliness and
accuracy. If you would like Crestani Family Medicine to start helping you
create a healthier family, then call the office at (256) 534-1323.
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Ferguson & Ferguson*
 Legal Stability in a Growing Huntsville
The law firm of Ferguson & Ferguson was founded in 1993,
and consists of the sister and brother team of Jackie Ferguson Graham and
Randy Ferguson. Jackie received her law degree from the University of
Alabama in 1987, and Randy received his law degree from the University of
Alabama in 1991. At Ferguson & Ferguson, a priority is placed on talking
with, and listening to their clients.
Randy Ferguson says, "Ferguson & Ferguson offers a wide
range of legal services for those already residing in Madison County, as
well as newcomers in the area. We strive to set up appointments for new
clients within days of the initial contact with our office. We know the
importance of prompt sound legal advice."
Jackie concentrates her practice in the areas of family
law, bankruptcy, and social security. Randy’s field of practice surrounds
the area of personal injury law, including wrongful death, automobile
accidents, workers compensation, tractor trailer accidents, and other
injuries due to negligence.
Ferguson & Ferguson maintains an excellent and
informative web site at
www.fergusonferguson.com. The web site is kept up-to-date to assist
people coming into Huntsville and Northern Alabama in learning Alabama State
law. And, on this interactive web site, questions e-mailed via the web site
to the attorneys will receive a response within 24 hours. Many additional
contact resources are available, including Auto/ Accident, Whistle Blowers,
Phen-Fen, Federal and State Government Links, Nursing Homes, Electrical,
Truck/Tractor Trailer Links, and VIOXX.
If you are in need of legal assistance, do not hesitate
to visit Ferguson & Ferguson today at 303 Williams Avenue, Suite 321,
Huntsville, AL 35801. Or contact them by phone at (256) 534-3435, by fax at
(256) 534-4339, or by e-mail at
jackie@fergusonferguson.com or
randy@fergusonferguson.com.
No representation is made that the quality of the legal
services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services
performed by other lawyers.
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GuestHouse Suites Plus - Space Center*
 YOUR Only ‘Home Suite Home’ Huntsville Hotel!
At GuestHouse Suites Plus you will find an award-winning
hotel and property, beautiful and attractive accommodations, and a
well-trained professional management team that resonates to all of the hotel
staff.
The continuing success of GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space
Center is attributed to the development of its management team, consisting
of Lori Bouffard-Webster, General Manager; Karen Griffith, Director of Sales
and Marketing; and Sue Ruetz, Executive Housekeeper. "Our management team
has over thirty-five combined years of service in the hotel and hospitality
industry, and more than thirty of those years have been spent in
management," Lori Bouffard-Webster says. "GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space
Center is committed from the top down to taking care of our clients and
guests 100% of the time," she adds.
In July, GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center received
the 2006 Huntsville Beautification Award, making this the third year they
have received this coveted award. "GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center is
pleased for this recognition awarded to us by the City of Huntsville," Lori
Bouffard-Webster says.
Whether it is families, individuals, or businesses
visiting or moving to Huntsville, GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center is
the place to stay. They provide an enjoyable atmosphere for a one night
stay, or a multi-week training course for corporate travelers, and for
all relocation needs, including BRAC. Karen Griffith states, "With a
great location, spacious suites equipped with fireplaces, and full kitchens,
we provide the perfect solution to the challenges faced by today’s travelers
needing a hotel. And, recently, our Gatehouse registration and lobby area
has been transformed into a charming open Atrium with reception and
breakfast bar upgrades."
GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center also assists with
conferences and events held in Huntsville. "We are honored to collaborate on
events with organizations such as the Space and Missile Defense Conference
and Exhibition, Lockheed Martin, Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, and federal
government training programs," Griffith says. "Our guests, the community,
corporate clients, and military personnel are recognizing that service and
professionalism make GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center their ‘Home
Suite Home’," she adds.
For a ‘suite’ deal, contact Karen Griffith of
GuestHouse Suites Plus – Space Center at (256) 837-8907,
karen.griffith@guesthousesuites.net, or visit
www.huntsvillesuitehotel.com.
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The Chocolate Café*
Where the CHOCOLATE is dipped, sipped and sliced!
The Chocolate Café is a distinctive gourmet store located
in the Food Court of Madison Square Mall, where the CHOCOLATE is drizzled,
sipped, and sliced to a tasteful perfection. Lee Ann Pessoney, who manages
the shop, and her mother, Linda Boswell, own the Chocolate Café and started
the store from the love of good, fresh CHOCOLATE.
The Chocolate Café serves CHOCOLATES from around the
world, as well as gourmet and organic coffees, teas, homemade baked goods
and CHOCOLATE treats. The store offers a variety of freshly made
cheesecakes, muffins, CHOCOLATE covered strawberries, CHOCOLATE and caramel
apples dipped in 100-percent Belgium CHOCOLATE, and sugar-free temptations.
Some of their latest creations include homemade
cheesecakes with flavors such as Oreo, Brownie, White CHOCOLATE Raspberry,
and New York Style. You can buy it by the slice, as a whole, or in
cheesecake bites. Plus, you can indulge your sweet tooth by mixing and
matching different flavored slices to create an entire cheesecake
masterpiece. "Our homemade cheesecakes are great for holidays and special
occasions," Lee Ann says.
Additional new products feature Ghirradelli Frappe
Classico Smoothies and Italian Sodas that are made at the store. Smoothie
and coffee drink flavors include Fudge Brownie, Oreo, and Southern Peach,
among others. Also, try an Italian soda with flavors such as Blueberry,
Green Apple, or Vanilla to quench your thirst.
The Chocolate Café caters parties, makes individual and
corporate gift baskets, and CHOCOLATE trays, as well as personalized Thank
You gifts for clients, co-workers and employees. Also available are embossed
CHOCOLATE bars with logos or slogans, and local delivery is available for
the best flavor you can savor.
Make your sweet dreams come true by stopping by the
Chocolate Café Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and on Sundays from
noon to 6pm. For more information, contact Lee Ann Pessoney at (256)
895-4224 or visit
www.chocolate-cafe.com.
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Armstrong Relocation*
 Armstrong Relocation is On the Move!
Armstrong Relocation, an award-winning agent of United
Van Lines, is on the move with corporate, residential, office, and
industrial relocation services. The family-owned business has been providing
professional services with a quality name since 1957. The company’s priority
is customer satisfaction, and this past year, United Van Lines recognized
Armstrong Relocation with awards, including United Van Lines Agent of the
Month in July, and runner-up for agent of the month in January, March, May
and June.
"I am thrilled to receive this award for Armstrong
Relocation, and for our staff who have worked hard to achieve this award. We
will continue to provide award-winning service to everyone on the move,"
says President, Charlotte Dawson.
These accolades encourage Armstrong Relocation to
continue to provide top-notch service to its clients. Some of Armstrong’s
satisfied clients include NASA, Boeing, Deltacom, and Operon
Biotechnologies. An upcoming project will be a move for Embassy Suites
Hotel. "We are excited to be handling all the deliveries of furnishings and
equipment for the new Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Huntsville,"
Charlotte Dawson continues.
When choosing a moving company, look toward Armstrong
Relocation because: (1) It is the #1 broker of household goods for United
Van Lines, (2) It is #1 in quality out of more than 500 other United Agents,
(3) It provides a single point of contact by having dedicated coordinators
who handle the details of each move from start to finish—locally,
nationally, or internationally.
Armstrong Relocation offers corporate contracts, and
seeks to service new clients. "Corporate contracts allow us to obtain
business from customers through the provision of transportation agreements
that guarantee competitive, favorable pricing and terms, and provide
additional benefits to those customers," Dawson states.
If you’re ‘on the move’, visit Armstrong Relocation at
2775 Wall Triana Highway, Suite E in Huntsville, or call (256) 772-6664;
(800) 239-5257.
www.armstrongrelocation.com.
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McDonald Bros. Construction/Holly McDonald, REALTOR*
 Holly McDonald: Award-winning Producer
Success is a McDonald tradition with Holly McDonald,
REALTOR, at Keller Williams Realty and the family business, McDonald Bros.
Construction. After a successful career in the communications field, Holly
changed her career to real estate in 2004, and joined Keller Williams in
2005. Shortly thereafter, she was recognized for outstanding service by
being named a ‘Top Shooting Star’ in 2005 and receiving the ‘Third Highest
Written Volume’ Award in February 2006 at Keller Williams.
Her experience and love for helping her clients are keys
to her success. "I love what I do, and I think my clients see that," Holly
says. "It is a blessing to work with, and assist people in this capacity."
And, her clients agree. "Holly McDonald is one of the
most energetic real estate agents I have ever come across," states Charles
Durodola. "Without her as my agent, I would have been lost in the housing
shuffle."
Another client, Andy and Wendy Wilson, adds, "This was
our first house buying experience, and she was extremely helpful throughout
the entire process. She put our minds at ease, and made sure we found the
right home. When we are ready to ‘move up’, Holly will be the person we
call."
Holly’s husband, Dell, also knows success first-hand,
with the family’s four decades of expertise in the general contracting
business at McDonald Bros. Construction. S.O. McDonald, Dell’s father, and
his brother Charles, founded the company in 1961, and Dell is now the Vice
President and General Superintendent. "We handle site preparation,
underground utilities, concrete installation, demolition, blasting, clearing
land, and truck hauling of dirt and stone," Dell says. Some of their work
can be seen at Sam’s Club, Regal-Mercedes Benz, Dynetics Corporation
headquarters, and Huntsville High School.
To make your real estate or general contracting services a success,
contact Holly McDonald at (256) 990-1004,
holly.mcdonald@knology.net,
or log on to Holly’s web site at
www.hollymcdonald.com. Visit McDonald Bros. Construction at 2906 McJohn
Street in Huntsville, or call (256) 881-2930.
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Resource Service Professionals*
 Your Community Concierge
Resource Service Professionals (RSP) and its Relocation
Department would like to be thought of as the community’s concierge for BRAC,
corporate, or individual clients relocating to Huntsville, AL, and the
Tennessee Valley. "From your fact-finding to your planning stage, to your
temporary living arrangements to your new front door, our Relocation
Department can assist you in making your relocation stress-free," Executive
Manager Mil White says.
The company’s goal is to provide an entire package, from
real estate needs to getting fully settled in their new home. "The vision
for the RSP Relocation Department comes from our desire to serve
individuals, such as soldiers, government civilians, and contractors,"
President Jack Ferguson says.
With an established business relationship with GoldKey
Real Estate, RSP LLC can assist clients with a variety of real estate needs.
"We want people to select RSP and GoldKey, because we provide detailed,
intelligent, and comprehensive relocation information," White states. "When
you move, you are not only in need of a new house. The reality is you are
leaving your network of support, as well as a home. That is what makes our
division distinct. We are your ‘on the ground’ network of support." Jack
adds, "Between Mil and I, our families must have 30 + moves. We know what
moving entails. We not only supply the typical lists, schools, doctors,
clinics, hair dressers and such, but we also offer a real person for
support. We added this complimentary service because we care."
In addition to relocation needs, the staff at RSP is
known for its more than 50 years of experience in the Event Planning, and
Hosting Services industry. "We already provide our concierge services to
schools, organizations, and businesses wanting to come to Huntsville for
training, and we provide these same services to local schools,
organizations, and businesses scheduling events in our city," Mil says. She
continues, "These groups are here temporarily, and we enjoy serving them.
But our relocation division gives us a chance to provide service to our
future neighbors."
For more information on relocation, or hosting and event services,
contact your community concierge, Resource Service Professionals, at P.O.
Box 1404, Huntsville, AL 35807, (256) 489-7797,
rspllc@rspservices.com or online
at www.rspllc.com.
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A-1 Final Cleaning*
 A-1 Final Cleaning Puts the Final Touches on New Homes
and Offices with Professional Cleaning Services!
Owner, Stacy Rollins of A-1 Final Cleaning, can put the
final touches together with professional inside cleaning services on new
construction homes and office buildings. A-1 Final Cleaning offers services
to builders, general contractors, REALTORS, and commercial clients.
The company focuses on the ‘final’ cleaning for mainly
new construction and remodeled homes, but can also provide services to
offices, apartments, condominiums, or hotels. After a home’s construction or
remodeling is finished, Rollins offers a top-to-bottom, thorough cleaning
service before a client moves in the home.
Rollins believes in providing top-notch services, and
when A-1 Final Cleaning is on the job, they get the work completed in an
efficient and timely manner. "We take care of cleaning cabinets, fixtures,
windows, dusting walls, baseboards, kitchens, bathrooms…everything inside,"
Rollins says. With more than six years in the professional cleaning
business, Rollins is a perfectionist, is hands-on, and dedicates her hard
work to her children. She runs the family-owned business, and two of her
children also work with her on jobs. "I work for my children, and want to
give them something that can be passed down," she says.
The company provides clients with flexible contracts and
can tailor the cleaning services to fit the client’s needs. Rollins offers
weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly services. "Our goal is to provide clients
with the best and most efficient way to make their home or office look
professional and clean," Rollins says.
Rollins is involved in giving back to the community, and
is an avid motorcyclist. She owns a Harley Davidson Softail Custom Springer
and participates in local fundraisers.
A-1 Final Cleaning is licensed and insured, and provides
service to Huntsville, Madison, Madison County, and Limestone County areas.
To put the ‘final’ touches together on any new construction and remodeled
homes, offices, apartments, condominiums, or hotels, contact Stacy Rollins
at (256) 468-1472.
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EnviroSafe*
For the Love of Family
Terrell Nixon of EnviroSafe, originally started his
company for his family, and over the years, realized that he could help
others provide a safe and healthy home environment for their families with
professional cleaning services for mold, mildew, bacteria, and allergens.
Terrell, a Huntsville, AL native and a true family man, spent five years in
the U.S. Navy, and traveled around the country opening up companies for
several national franchises. "In 1994 I wanted to find a position that would
allow me to spend more time with my family," Terrell says. "Upon suggestions
of family and friends, I started my own company. I originally went into the
cleaning business, more on the pressure washing side, and I picked up a
reputation for doing specialty jobs. I took it as a challenge to find out
how to best get the job completed to the customer’s requirements."
A few years later, Terrell began working with restaurant
professionals that needed inside cleaning done. With their assistance,
Terrell purchased the equipment needed to clean the exhaust hood system.
After four years of hood and kitchen cleaning, mostly done at night, Terrell
focused on finding better ways to help customers with mold problems. "I came
across Caltex International’s patented system," Terrell says. "After talking
to Caltex, I decided to try it. That was one of the best business and life
decisions I have ever made."
Staying true to the reason why Terrell started his own
business, that being his family, he sold the night portion of the business
and focused on offering safe ways to remove mold from crawlspaces, roofs,
decks, fences, brick, and siding. Terrell enjoys the results he sees after a
job is completed, and believes his service can benefit everyone. "As a
family man myself, I love my family, and I enjoy helping other people take
care of their families," he says.
For more information, or to schedule an inspection, call
EnviroSafe at (256) 704-4570. EnviroSafe can be reached at
terrell@uglymold.com, or visit
www.uglymold.com.
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Warren Trucking & Excavators*
Moving
Forward to Get the Job Done
Warren Trucking and Excavators is moving forward to get
the job done with top-quality excavating and long-haul trucking services.
Owner, Warren Jamar, a Huntsville native, started his company in 1995 after
working in the industry and deciding to take a leap of faith and venture out
on his own.
Jamar, who has 24 years of experience in the heavy
equipment and on-site land preparation industry, recalls having basically
nothing—just a few pieces of equipment—when he first started. "When I first
started out, I had one dump truck, and today we have several pieces of heavy
equipment and trucks for our long-haul trucking services," Jamar says. "I’m
most proud of starting from scratch and building the business up to where it
is today."
Now with six staff members and the support of his wife,
Twanda, Jamar has seen his business grow. He contributes his success to
providing his clients with outstanding service that is on time. "I believe
in giving the customer what they want and when they want it," he states.
"Our work requires hard work, going the extra hours, and we keep going when
others shut down."
Warren Trucking and Excavators provides on-site land
preparation services for general contractors, homebuilders, and residential
customers. Jamar and staff clear land and trees to get the home site ready
before the construction starts, and works with a variety of homebuilders in
the area, such as Pollard Homes.
For the long-haul trucking service, Jamar provides
service to 48 states, moving products and heavy equipment for such companies
as Shoney’s Restaurant. "We haul everything from refrigerated products to
heavy equipment," Jamar says.
For a company that is moving forward with top-quality
excavating and long-haul trucking services, contact Warren Trucking and
Excavators at (256) 895-0541.
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Five Points Chiropractic and Wellness Center*
Natural Ways to
Help Re-energize Your Body
Owner, Dr. Dave McCann of Five Points Chiropractic and
Wellness Center, offers patients a variety of ways to help re-energize and
restore balance to their bodies. Dr. McCann, a licensed chiropractor since
1997, incorporates traditional chiropractic procedures with nutrition,
supplementation, and detoxification to help bring balance to your body.
Dr. McCann enjoys learning new ways to help his patients,
and attends several continuing education seminars each year. After attending
a nutrition and detoxification seminar six years ago, he saw the importance
of both and added these elements to his practice. Two services he offers to
help detoxify the body include the EB 305 Footbath and the Standard Process
Purification Product Kit with whole food and organic vitamins and
supplements. "It’s very important that we cleanse ourselves inside and out,"
Dr. McCann says. "We need to cleanse our bodies, just like an oil filter in
your car needs to be changed to run better."
The EB 305 Footbath is designed to help restore the
body’s energy balance. It works like a powerful magnet to help draw toxins
out of the body and support the body’s natural detoxification process. The
Purification Kit is a three-week nutritional program designed to help
cleanse the liver, gall bladder, kidneys, and bowels with all-natural
products.
Dr. McCann establishes specific treatment programs for
each patient with organic, whole food products and the EB305 footbath…or
both, depending on the patients needs. He puts each patient on a monitored
program, and evaluates the patient and the product results on a regular
basis. "I approach each patient differently," he says. "Not everyone is the
same, and each person has specific needs. We tailor a monitored program to
evaluate the patient and how the products are working."
To help re-energize and restore your body’s balance, call
Five Points Chiropractic and Wellness Center at (256) 533-2900. Visit the
web site at
http://doctordave.chiroweb.com, or stop by the center at 502 Pratt
Avenue.
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Small Business Solutions*
Your Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor
As a Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, Small Business
Solutions Owner, Bob Crook, can provide small businesses with the knowledge
and skills they need to use their QuickBooks and QuickBooks Point-of-Sale
(POS) software more effectively.
Bob’s expertise with QuickBooks began in 1996 as a
founding partner at Padgett Business Services in Huntsville. "I’ve been
working with QuickBooks since starting Padgett," Bob says. "For a long time
I’ve firmly believed there is a real need for ‘software accounting’ experts
with computer knowledge that could help small businesses succeed. My degree
is actually in Management Information Systems, and I spent four-and-a-half
years of my career working for an accounting software developer. So, I
started Small Business Solutions to become the ‘provider of solutions’ for
small businesses, and I specialize in QuickBooks and QuickBooks
Point-of-Sale software."
This new company’s mission is to help small businesses
become self-sufficient with their day-to-day bookkeeping. "We give owners
self-confidence in their own ability to obtain important information from
their software to make business decisions," Bob says. "We install, train,
and support accounting software systems, with a specialty in QuickBooks. We
empower business owners to handle their day-to-day bookkeeping with the goal
of maintaining a clean set of books that can assist their CPAs and
Accountants in providing good financial management counsel and tax
planning," he adds.
Bob and his staff have expertise with accounting and
computer systems, as well as QuickBooks POS integration. The company
believes in being honest, having integrity, and doing what they say they
will do to meet clients’ needs and expectations. Small Business Solutions
offers three main areas of service: installation, training, and support.
These services are provided in three levels, Basic, Standard, and Premium
Set-up packages, and each level offers a variety of installation, set-up,
and training options. Available additional services include remote support,
telephone support plans, quarterly analysis, data file analysis, seminar
instruction, on-site training, and training manuals.
Small Business Solutions is located at 2310 Starmount
Circle, Huntsville, AL 35801. Contact them at (256) 337-5200, Bob@QBHelp.biz
or visit www.QBHelp.biz.
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Vintage-B.T. Neely Construction LLC* Building in the ‘Ultimate Community’ of McMullen Cove
Vintage-B.T. Neely Construction LLC is a joint venture of
Vintage Construction, Inc. and B.T. Neely Construction, Inc. Together they
have purchased lots located in the ‘Ultimate Community’ of McMullen Cove
with the intent of building YOUR custom home. As original members of the
Builders Guild of McMullen Cove, both B.T. Neely and Byrne Turner strongly
believe that their new company combines the best of their strengths, and
offers the finest in residential home construction.
The prestigious neighborhood of McMullen Cove is nestled
among mountains, and bordered by hundreds of protected acres along the Flint
River. This geographic area offers pristine home sites complimented by
unique and exciting community services. Features of this gated community
include 12 miles of walking trails, six lakes, mountain streams and
waterfalls, a mountain-top pavilion, cabins and camping areas, access to the
Flint River for canoeing and the Flint River Greenway, and a Club that
features a ballroom, library, spa, pools, playground, and tennis courts.
For more information on building the ultimate home in
McMullen Cove, the ‘Ultimate Community’, contact B.T. Neely Construction,
Inc. at (256) 830-1334 or by e-mail
btneelyconst@mchsi, OR contact Vintage Construction, Inc. at
(256) 679-2129, or by e-mail at
vintageconstruction@mchsi.com, or visit them on the web at
www.vintageconstruction.biz.
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Eagle Collision*
Through the eyes of a
child
"Oh no!" wailed Will Simmons of Madison, AL. "I crashed
my car and don’t know what to do." "Don’t worry," said John Kelley. "My
Mommy and Pa Pa at Eagle Collision Center will make it all better."
"I know, but I talked with my insurance company and they
said I had to take it to Bond Bob’s Body Shop. The insurance company said
they would not warranty the work at any other shop."
If you are ever in a car accident, don’t be lead astray
by your insurance company. The choice of repair facilities belongs to you,
the vehicle owner. When choosing a collision facility, you will want to make
sure the facility will stand behind their work. At Eagle Collision Center,
they give their customers a warranty on their repairs for as long as you,
the customer, owns the car. Eagle Collision’s focus is on repairing vehicles
to the manufacturer’s and I-CAR specifications to provide maximum safety,
and they place emphasis on communicating with their customers. Eagle
Collision is a unique, high-tech, well-equipped facility with superbly
trained personnel. At Eagle Collision, their motto is ‘Repair each and every
vehicle as if the lives of your children and grandchildren depend on it’.
"I’m glad I took my car to Eagle Collision, ‘cause they
do the bestest work!" exclaims Will.
"Yeap," pipes up John Kelley. "And the best thing about
going to Mommy’s and Pa Pa’s shop is the homemade cookies they make every
day."
Eagle Collision Center is located at 29943 Hwy. 72 West
in Madison. Contact them at (256) 325-5114 and (256) 232-8008, or at
eaglecollision@knology.net.
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Southern Mobility Products*
Elevator
and Adaptive Equipment Specialist for over 20 Years!
Southern Mobility Products has been providing lift and
elevator services to the Tennessee Valley since 1982. Manager, Jason
Anderson, says, "In addition to sales and installation of residential and
light commercial elevators, Southern Mobility Products also offers stair
lifts, wheelchair and vehicle lifts, dumbwaiters, hand controls, door
operators, ramps, and a variety of adaptive equipment."
One of the most popular installations Southern Mobility
Products offers is the LEV® Home Elevator. Since 1942, Access Industries has
been building elevators and, according to Jason, "They offer THE BEST
warranty in the industry and the most outstanding technical support of any
elevator company." Jason continues, "Access Industries has totally
re-engineered the home elevator to meet the needs of today’s luxury homes.
And it is the first home elevator developed for both new home construction
and existing homes. It fits into nearly all home designs. The LEV® home
elevator features reduced space requirements, and has no machine room or
hydraulics. It can even be installed just about any time during
construction."
Satisfied client DeLisa Locke says, "Having a residential
elevator has helped my father have access to all parts of our home. Walking
stairs and long distances is no longer a concern."
Southern Mobility Products is the only state-certified elevator
contractor in North Alabama, and is a member of the National Mobility
Equipment Dealers Association. Southern Mobility is conveniently located at
116 Castle Drive in Madison. Visit their web site at
www.smpelevators.com, or contact
the company by phone at (256) 830-6976, by fax at (256) 430-0858, or by
e-mail: Jason@smpelevators.com.
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MNAA Nashville Airport*
Terminal
Transformation ~ a Tantalizing Taste of Music City
A taste is just what Nashville International Airport is
destined to project to the traveling public when ground breaks in October
2006, and the MNAA eagerly embarks on construction of a five year,
three-phased terminal renovation project.
On the Horizon…
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Reconfigured and reconstructed airport bistros and
concessions reflecting more of a distinct flavor of the ‘Athens of the
South’
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A consolidated security checkpoint flanked by
shimmering water walls and a stunning art wall, featuring 11 lanes
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Skylights to punctuate as well as to add volume &
light, providing numerous opportunities for display and showcase of music
& art
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A creamy color palette throughout the terminal evolving
from the limestone that’s indigenous to the area
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Pops of color accents, mosaic sculptures, chrome
highlights and lacquered woods colorfully articulated and abstract,
interspersed strategically throughout the facility
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Renovation of all existing restrooms and construction
of larger restrooms on the ground transportation level
The crescendo of new energy reverberating throughout the
airport will no doubt be a welcomed tune to airport patrons’ ears as they
wing their way through Music City.
So what’s it all about? … CUSTOMER SERVICE…providing a
premier facility to enhance the passenger experience. The terminal’s new
look will be contemporary, but UNIQUELY NASHVILLE… warm,
friendly and memorable.
For more information on BNA and its upcoming terminal transformation,
just log onto www.flynashville.com
for the latest in renovation information. You may also contact Lynne
Lowrance, Manager of Corporate Communications, at (615) 275-1600 or via
e-mail at
lynne_lowrance@nashintl.com.
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SEME Resources: Concrete Retaining Walls*
Today’s concrete technology takes the term ‘retaining
wall’ to a new dimension. Whether holding back mother earth, keeping the
water in the lake, or simply adding a touch of beauty, concrete retaining
walls are a landscaper’s dream. They are made from environmentally safe
materials and, since they are manufactured and sold locally, availability is
never a problem.
These concrete segmental retaining walls are perfect for
building lakefront property seawalls where the constant force of water can
ravage scenic waterfronts. Because they are made of concrete, these walls
ensure that the waterfront homeowner will spend free time pursuing leisure
activities rather than worrying about maintenance and repair.
To learn more about building a segmental retaining wall
made of concrete, contact the Alabama Concrete Industries Association at
(800) 732-9118 or visit the web site at
www.alconcrete.org.
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SEME Resources: Smart Surface*  Today, business owners and professionals, like Dr. Billy
Foxworth Jr. of Montgomery, Alabama, are choosing concrete for their parking
areas. There are many reasons for this. Dr. Foxworth explains, "I built a
concrete parking lot for my dental office because the cool, white color
looked good with my building. I wanted my new dental office to stand apart
from the rest, and my new concrete parking lot helped me achieve that goal."
This surge of interest in the value of concrete as a
paving material for parking areas has moved the Alabama Concrete Industries
Association to brand quality concrete pavement under the name ‘Smart
Surface’. To ensure that the end user gets exactly what he or she is looking
for, ACIA has established some simple guidelines for the ready mix company,
the concrete finisher, and the end user. If followed, these guidelines will
ensure that the ‘Smart Surface’ is the smart choice for parking areas.
Concrete, installed using ACIA’s guidelines, truly is the
‘Smart Surface’. It remains cool in the summer and reflects light for
safety, and is kind to the environment and the maintenance budget.
To learn more about the advantages of the new ‘Smart
Surface’ concrete paving, contact John Sorrell at ACIA at (800) 732-9118, or
visit www.alconcrete.org.
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The Huntsville/Madison County Home Builders Association*
(NP)
 2006 Showcase Home
As the annual fund-raising project for the
Huntsville/Madison County Home Builders Association, the Showcase Home in
the Parade of Homes features high-quality, cutting-edge design and
construction, and its members donated materials and labor throughout the
entire home. This year’s Showcase Home is located at 71 Lake Forest
Boulevard in the Lake Forest Subdivision. The construction managers are
Byrne Turner and Dwain Clardy of Vintage Construction. Their company, a
full-service, residential building and remodeling firm that specializes in
exceeding customer expectations with attention to detail and true
craftsmanship, have put quality construction and elegant details into this
two-story European-style home.
The Showcase Home has a series of front gables, along
with stone and cedar shake accents. When entering through the custom cherry
doors, the spaciousness is immediately evident. A curved staircase in the
foyer warmly greets you before entering the two-story grand room. The
Australian cypress wood floors, along with the extensive use of natural
stones throughout the house, create the look of an elegant lodge. The
decorative columns that open to the formal dining room allow for
entertaining large crowds during the holidays and other special occasions.
The heart of this spacious home lies in the kitchen. For sheer working space
and convenience, the island kitchen is extraordinary. Luxurious amenities
and modern technology combined with elaborate molding abound in this home,
among numerous other features.
Located in the Lake Forest subdivision, the home is
nestled in a premier, guarded community, built in harmony with the existing
natural environment. Features of the community include a 30-acre fishing
lake, clubhouse, fitness center, parks, pools, tennis courts, play area,
walking trails, and a soccer field.
The Showcase Home will be featured in the 2006 Parade of
Homes, which will take place September 30 - October 1, and October 7 – 9
from 1pm - 6pm. For more information, contact the Huntsville/Madison County
Builders Association at (256) 536-2602 or visit
www.MadisonCountyParadeofHomes.com and click on Showcase Home. For more
information on Lake Forest, visit
www.LakeForestOfHuntsville.com.
2006 SHOWCASE HOME Contributors list (as of press time)
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A&R Plumbing Co., 990-0271
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ABC Supply, 536-9307
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ADS of Huntsville, 721-0122
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Aikens Cleaning Service, 652-4320
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Alabama Foundation Specialist Inc., 774-2808
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Alabama Concrete Co. Inc., 859-0311
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All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., 852-8825
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American Insulation & Energy Service, 882-5558
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Appliance Direct Sales & Service, 533-6221
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Appraisal Services of North Alabama, 536-8800
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Artistic Illusions, 582-3190
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Audio Insight, 885-1995
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B T Neely Construction Co., 830-1334
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Barton Interiors, 536-7369
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Breland Properties, 509-6900
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Bryan Garner Concrete, (256) 247-7970
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Building Applications, 883-2060
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Cell-Pak Services, 852-3222
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Charles G. Robinson, Atty at Law, 517-1500
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Chris Gatlin Hardwood Floor Service, 656-8880
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Christ Carpentry, 508-2019
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Classic Closets LLC, 486-9023
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Colonial Fireplace Co. Inc., 539-6520
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Cook’s Pest Control Inc., 837-3100
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Cove Décor, 797-7640
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Cox Interiors, 858-6595
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Dave’s Door’s, 325-1458
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EPC – NA Tub & Shower Protection, 683-6254
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Gobble Fite Lumber, 353-5713
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Habersham Gallery, 512-0006
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Huntsville American Cabinets, 883-1420
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Huntsville Glass Company, 534-2621
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Indian Creek Wholesale Nursery, 722-0385
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Inline Lighting, 533-2851
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Jenkins Brick & Tile, 461-7233
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Louden Electrical Services, 990-8436
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Mainline Services, (256) 483-9794
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McCracken Backhoe, 990-0296
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New Market Iron Works, 746-3999
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Noland Co., 353-2061
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Park Supply Co. Inc., 837-4036
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PBS Services, 721-8727
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Quality Masonry, 337-7857
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Reflections Home Furnishings, 829-0740
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Richards Lighting, 533-1460
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Rogers Painting, 509-7209
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Sherman Industries Inc., 772-7490
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Sherwin Williams, 533-2292
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Sid Pugh, The Pugh Group - Re/Max of Huntsville,
533-7653
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Southern Elegance Construction, (256) 303-4977
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The Finishing Touch, (877) 485-7179
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The Stonecutter’s Guild Inc., 746-0115
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U S Landscaping, 829-9541
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Vintage Construction, 679-2129
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Vulcan Interior Products, 668-0600
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Wachovia Bank, 551-4092
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WaterWorks Irrigation/Plumbing, 233-4866
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"Who’s Who in Huntsville" Magazine, 704-8888
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Wilmer & Lee PA, 533-0202
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Wilson Garage Door Co. of Huntsville, 830-9001
- Wolde Flooring, 325-8453
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Liz Hurley Ribbon Run Raises Funds for Breast MRI*
(NP)
 Join WAFF news anchor, Liz Hurley, and Huntsville
Hospital Foundation in the fight against breast cancer! On Friday, October
20, Carrabba’s Italian Grill will cook up a pre-race spaghetti supper for
runners and guests. Then on Saturday, October 21, the Foundation and the
Huntsville Track Club will host the 3nd
Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. The Ribbon Run features a 5K run for men and
women, plus a Survivors’ Walk to honor those who have struggled with breast
cancer.
Team up with 10 of your friends to represent your
business, club, church, or other group. Group participation is a great way
to build team spirit, while recognizing the courage of those who have fought
breast cancer. Awards are given to the teams that have the most registered
participants in each category.
All proceeds from the Ribbon Run benefit the Liz Hurley
Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation, and will help purchase
a Breast MRI for Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center. The Breast MRI
provides a high-resolution image without radiation, and can be used in
addition to mammography or ultrasound. The Breast MRI promotes earlier
detection of breast cancer, and aids in detection and treatment of complex
cases. The Breast Center is the only facility in the region with total
digital mammography, and has one of only two fellowship-trained breast
radiologists in the state. Advances like these allow women a better chance
at beating breast cancer.
Do your part in the fight against breast cancer and register for the
Ribbon Run today! Race day volunteers are also needed. If you are interested
in running or volunteering, please call Amanda Hicks at the Foundation,
265-8077, or visit our web site,
www.huntsvillehospital.org/foundation/events/ribbonrun. Your support
will make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients across north
Alabama and south central Tennessee!
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)*
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a grassroots organization with over
400 entities throughout our nation. The mission of the organization is to
stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent
underage drinking. More than 17,000 people are killed each year and over
half a million are injured by this preventable crime. In 2004, 442 people
were killed in alcohol related crashes in Alabama. MADD is not opposed to
the consumption of alcohol but stresses the responsibility one must accept
while operating a vehicle.
MADD is most active in North Alabama supporting victims
of this crime by offering free services by trained victim advocates. This
includes support groups, information on the judicial system, accompaniment
to court, and grief materials. Many of MADD’s victim advocates are
themselves victims/survivors and understand firsthand the problems and needs
of the victim.
Education and public awareness are priorities of MADD.
Many schools in North Alabama have been recipients of MADD’s multimedia
programs. Another educational opportunity provided in this area is the
Victim Impact Panel. Many judges are now sentencing DUI offenders to hear a
Victim Impact Panel. On these panels are victims who tell their stories
about how drunk driving changed their lives. In a non-threatening way these
stories place names and a face on statistics and help the offender
understand the risks they take when they choose to drive intoxicated.
Since its organization in 1980, MADD has been instrumental in helping
pass thousands of drunk driving laws. MADD continues to encourage the
passage of bills that will help end this senseless crime. MADD encourages
everyone to join this organization of dads and daughters, sons and uncles,
friends and neighbors. And mothers. Members are of all ages and from all
walks of life. MADD is an organization of many colors with one voice. For
more information contact MADD at 800-635-0722 or visit the MADD web site at
http://madd.org.
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Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus Kicks
Up A Storm at Sci-Quest*
(NP)
 Seatbelts, everyone! Get ready to burn some rubber when
Scholastic’s The Magic School BusTM
Kicks Up a Storm blasts off September 30 at Sci-Quest! Based on the
Emmy-winning television series, this unique traveling exhibit invites you
and your family to climb aboard the bus with Ms. Frizzle and learn more
about weather.
To make learning about weather fun, The Magic School
BusTM has been
magically transformed into a flying weather observatory. Inside, your entire
family can learn about the weather conditions that Tennessee Valley
residents know well – rain, wind, thunderstorms and one condition kids wish
they saw more often – SNOW! Measure lightning and discover how it’s
produced, watch a thunderstorm be created before your eyes, build a
snowflake, mix up your own weather, and create weather tools.
You can even explore Ms. Frizzle’s classroom, which is
filled with unique science projects created by her students. Each project
will give your family the hands-on experience that only Scholastic’s The
Magic School BusTM can. Even Liz the lizard has something to share! In Liz’s Weather Friends,
learn how animals relate to weather conditions through the experiences of
her feathered and furry friends.
Next, take a field trip to Ms. Frizzle’s hometown of
Walkerville. You and your family will visit Walkerville’s own weather
center, where the whole family can be meteorologists, observing and even
reporting the weather!
What are you waiting for? Grab you coats and umbrellas,
and join Ms. Frizzle for an adventure in weather at Scholastic’s The
Magic School BusTM Kicks Up a Storm!
Also, don’t miss Spooktacular Science, a
month-long celebration of science with a Halloween twist, each weekend in
October.
Sci-Quest is located at 102-D Wynn Drive, Huntsville, AL
35805. For more information, visit www.sci-quest.org or call (256) 837-0606.
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Women's Business Center of North Alabama Selects 2006 Small Business Start-Up of the Year*
(NP)
Living Art Water Gardens was selected as the
2006 Small Business Start-up of the Year. It was the first year the WBCNA
offered the award, which was created as a way to recognize small-business
owners who implemented best practices to improve their chance for success.
"Statistics show that the majority of small businesses fail within the first
few years, and expert opinions abound about what a business owner should and
shouldn’t do to keep a new business afloat, " according to Joanne Randolph,
WBCNA’s Executive Director. There are, however, several key factors that
contribute to small business failure:
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Lack of an adequate, viable business plan
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Poor marketing plan and insufficient sales to sustain
the business
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Inadequate capital, misuse of capital or poor cost
control
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Lack of industry-related experience and knowledge
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Failure to seek professional advice (i.e., accounting,
legal, financial, etc.)
Bobbie Bright, owner of Living Art Water Gardens, said
there is a lot of support available for would-be entrepreneurs in the
Huntsville area. "I think part of our job as business owners is to let other
people know that there is help out there available,’’ Bright said. She found
that assistance at the Women’s Business Center shortly after winning a
contract from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens.
"We signed a contract and were just a little bit scared
of how we were going to operate our business for months,’’ Bright said last
week at a WBCNA luncheon, where the award was presented. She said the
Women’s Business Center helped her secure a working capital loan from the
Small Business Administration to offset the cost of the project.
Bright also talked about how a business plan helped,
along with seeking the advice of professionals such as accountants, lawyers
and bankers. And she’s also a big believer in the power of networking. She
won her company’s first job at a Chamber Business After-Hours event.
"Networking is by far, one of the best forms of advertising, costing very
little or no money,’’ Bright said. "Word of mouth is valuable.’’
Leaving the corporate world is probably the biggest step entrepreneurs
must take, giving up a comfortable paycheck and benefits to start a
business. But Bright knows it can be done: "The doors are open; people just
need to walk through them.’’
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The Huntsville Depot Presents Two New Events: Ghost Hunts and Ghost Tours*
(NP)The Huntsville Depot, a museum within the EarlyWorks Museum
Complex, is one of the oldest structures in town and has played an important
role in the growth of the city. A hub of the city in the 1860s, the Depot
was also used as a prison after being taken over by the Union Army during
the Civil War. The walls of the Depot have a story to tell, and many say
that there may still be a few lost souls there to tell their stories. This
October, the Historic Huntsville Depot will be introducing two new public
events - Ghost Hunts and Ghost Tours. The community will have the
opportunity to explore the Depot in the darkness of the night, and learn the
history of one the most historic structures in our Huntsville. There have
been ghost stories told and published about the Depot for many years.
Huntsville will now join cities like New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, and
many other cities across the country by offering this new and exciting
attraction to the growing nightlife downtown.
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Junior Achievement of Norhtern Alabama*
(NP)
 Is your
business or organization looking for a way to help your community?
If so, join the fun presenting Junior Achievement (JA)
programs for Madison County and Huntsville City schools during the week of
October 23 – 27. The JA in a Day event allows volunteers to present the K-5
grade programs in one day from 7:30am to 2:30pm in eight local schools.
Imagine obtaining all your community service hours in one day, plus having
fun with other employees from your company or organization.
JA does not charge the schools for these programs, which
are totally supported through corporate and individual donations and special
events. Sponsorships are available to support the JA in a Day program, which
will reach approximately 4,000 area students this school year. Several
companies, such as Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., Northrop Grumman, ERC,
Inc., TVA, and ADTRAN have already signed on as sponsors.
You can also be a sponsor by providing volunteers. If
your company can supply 18 to 57 volunteers, you can adopt an entire school.
For example, GE Fanuc has adopted New Hope Elementary and is making it a fun
company activity. They are providing a company van for transportation to and
from the school, wearing their company shirts, and providing company
giveaways to the students.
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to
educating young people about business, economics, and free enterprise.
Through dedicated volunteer networks, JA provides in-school and after-school
programs for students in grades K-12. JA offers educational programs that
focus on nine key content areas: importance of education, workplace
readiness skills, business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship,
ethics/character, financial literacy, and career education/development.
Today, over 7 million students worldwide are served by Junior Achievement.
For more information, visit the Junior Achievement web site at
www.ja.org (worldwide) or
http://northernalabama.ja.org.
Contact Nancy Haragan, Marketing Director, Junior Achievement of Northern
Alabama, Inc. at (256) 533-4661, e-mail:
jaofnal@bellsouth.net.
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Westminster Christian Academy*
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Westminster Christian
Academy starts this school year with its largest senior class in the 43 year
history of the school, with 71 students set to wrap up their high school
careers in May 2007. The class of 2011 comes in second in class size with 71
8th graders.
Congratulations are in order for WCA 7th grader April
Barnes, who won the Legacy Calendar Contest. Her artwork was chosen to be
the cover for the 2007 Legacy Calendar. Legacy’s Mission is ‘to create
environmentally responsible citizens through balanced, fact-based education
that considers diverse environmental views’.
The WCA Wildcat Varsity football team will be enjoying
home games at the football field at the new Brockway Campus Sept. 8, 22, 29,
and Oct.13 and 27th. Games start at 7pm. The Wildcats are under the
leadership of head coach Shane Goodwin, and ended their first season in 2005
with an 8-2 record.
Westminster’s spring softball season moves to the new
campus with the completion of the Jackie Richards Memorial Softball field.
The field is named in memory of WCA athletic supporter Jackie Richards, who
was a team mom for the softball teams while her two daughters, J.J. and
Holly, played for WCA.
WCA is looking forward to the construction of the first
building at the new Brockway Campus at Research Boulevard and Oakwood Road
in northeast Huntsville. The first the building will be a two-story building
to house grades 6-12.
Westminster Christian Academy is on the web at
www.wca-hsv.org or can be reached by
phone at 705-8000.
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Hospice Family Care*
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Hospice Family Care (HFC)
is the only not-for-profit hospice provider serving Madison County. Founded
in 1979, it is the first and most comprehensive end-of-life healthcare
provider in our community.
HFC is a physician-led team of nurses, social workers,
home health aides, volunteers, and clergy, all working to provide loving
support to patients in the final phases of a terminal illness. HFC
specializes in symptom and pain management in order to help the patient live
as fully and comfortably as possible. HFC provides advanced healthcare for
the patient, as well as meaningful spiritual and emotional support for the
family. The agency cares for patients in private residences, nursing homes,
or assisted living facilities.
HFC provides care for any terminally-ill resident
of Madison County. Services are available to anyone in need, regardless of
income or insurance coverage.
Community funding and the United Way support allows HFC
to provide the most comprehensive ancillary therapies of any hospice
provider in Madison County. Services such as pet therapy, music therapy, and
massage therapy are all provided by HFC when medically indicated by a
physician. The cost of these services is not reimbursed by Medicare,
Medicaid, or any private insurance companies. These services are wholly
supported by donations.
HFC also offers an extensive childhood grief and
bereavement program – The Caring House. The Caring House offers support
groups, art expression, grief counseling, as well as physical and creative
play for children ages 3-18 to help them process and overcome their grief
after experiencing a loss in their life. These services are available free
to any child in Madison County, regardless if their loved one was cared for
by Hospice Family Care.
For more information about either Hospice Family Care or The Caring
House, please call (256) 650-1212.
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Huntsville Museum of Art*
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Huntsville’s growth is gaining attention across the country and is
redefining its image to those living in, and visiting Alabama. In 2006,
Huntsville was named one of America’s Hottest Cities by Expansion
Management Magazine.
Because the city is making such an impressive name for
itself, the Huntsville Museum of Art must also claim its spot as one of the
best in the state. In order to keep up with the pace of this ever-moving,
ever-developing city, the Museum must be just as competitive. By preparing
for tomorrow, the Museum is providing Huntsville with an attraction they can
be proud to call their own.
By featuring Café Baba, the Signature Gallery Museum
Store, Museum Academy, and the Children’s Community Gallery, the Museum
provides multiple reasons to visit and enjoy its many features.
The Museum is also thrilled with its exhibition calendar
for 2006. Lexus of Huntsville is honored to present Aftermath: mages
from Ground Zero by Joel Meyerowitz, which is currently on view
through October 22. This exhibition captures the emotionally
compelling images of a nation stunned by the terrorist attacks of 9-11. As
the only photographer granted unlimited access to Ground Zero, Joel
Meyerowitz documents the heroic efforts of recovery crews while also paying
tribute to the lives lost.
Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era
runs November 5-January 14, 2007. During a profound era of music,
motion and change, Linda McCartney captured the rock ‘n roll spirit of the
Sixties. View memorable, black and white photographs of legendary
pop-culture icons such as the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the
Rolling Stones.
The Huntsville Museum of Art is located at 300 Church
Street South in downtown Huntsville. For more information, call (256)
535-4350 or visit the web site at
www.hsvmuseum.org.
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