Evers & Associates, Inc., located at 816 Palmer Road-Suite A, Madison, AL, is managed by Micky Evers, who is also president of the company. Mr. Evers has been in the claims business since 1972, and has been the president of his own company since 1990.

Born and raised in Florence, AL, he is also a former University of North Alabama graduate. His career began with GAB Business Service, a nation wide independent claims adjusting company, as an adjuster. He spent 18 years there, fifteen of which were in management, gaining expertise in the adjustment of large property and liability claims.

Evers & Associates, Inc. is an independent claims adjusting company that provides services for insurance companies. These range from establishing the cost of repairs ranging in a minor auto accident to extensive fire damage upwards of millions of dollars. They also investigate liability claims from minor slip and fall accidents to serious injuries and/or fatalities.

Between the home office in Huntsville, and the branch office in Birmingham, which is managed by Mr. Brian Sigmon, they have a total of 9 multiline adjusters and three auto physical damage specialists.

Evers & Associates believes in emphasizing quality and service and pledges to provide a prompt, professional product to their customers at a reasonable price. Their business hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm. Phone: (256) 772-0540 or visit their website at www.eversadjust.com.

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Conveniently located to surrounding cities, Cherokee Ridge is one mile West of US Hwy. 231 at Allen’s Crossroads. Established on August 22, 1992, they opened their doors for a round of golf on the front nine. A week later, the back nine opened for play.

Sidney L. McDonald, a businessman from Arab, AL, is the founding father of Cherokee Ridge. Starting with 545 acres, he wisely took options on the surrounding land. Adding a few acres here and there, Cherokee Ridge now reaches across 690 acres of sprawling valleys and ridges.

In the fall of 1990, Sid McDonald knew that he had to build his ‘dream development’ in the middle of this most beautiful chunk of earth. Though it might not bring an overnight return, he was certain that over time it would prove its worth.

Cherokee Ridge is a gated, private country club community offering an upscale, yet casual style of living. Vast recreational amenities include an 18-hole golf course, magnificent clubhouse and lake house, swimming, tennis and fishing. A variety of lots and ready-built homes with both golf course and mountain views are still available.

With their 10-Year Anniversary coming up in August, they are planning a Grand Re-Opening in late summer. The reopening will be partially focused on the golf course greens, which are being completely rebuilt. A new variety of bentgrass is being installed to provide the best putting conditions in the area. In addition, all the greenside bunkers will be reconfigured along with expanded teeing areas on the par three holes.

What was already one of the most challenging golf courses will become one of the most spectacular! For more information about Cherokee Ridge, please call (256) 498-5353, visit their web site at www.cherokeeridge.com, or contact them via e-mail at info@cherokeeridge.com.

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Located at 8760 Madison Blvd., in Madison, Brock’s Jewelers has been providing the area with fine jewelry since 1980. Started by Sherman Brock, today the business has established a solid reputation...thanks to the fact it remains true to its founding principals of providing customers with the highest quality of jewelry, with the best service at the best possible price. Brock’s Jewelers prides itself in giving the customer a value that cannot be matched. Throughout the years, the business has matured and established a reputation of high quality and integrity that remains unsurpassed.

Locating a reputable jeweler is one of the most important considerations when looking to make an investment purchase, so let Brock’s Jewelers and their qualified friendly staff help you in the selection process of your fine jewelry. Brock’s Jewelers is honored to be rated very highly by the Jewelers Board of Trade and by Dunn & Bradstreet. In addition, it joined the National Jewelers Alliance (N.J.A) of North America, a highly esteemed buying organization.

To experience the Brock’s commitment to serving you with unsurpassed integrity, please come in and visit their one-of-a-kind store or call (256) 464-6610. Please visit them online at www.brocksjewelers.com.

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If you are looking to sell, buy or build in the Madison area, relying on an experienced professional that understands your needs and can offer you many options is crucial to determining the success of buying or selling your home. Debra Mears is a multi- million dollar producer with over eleven years experience in the real estate and mortgage business. She joined the Executive Group REALTORS seeking the opportunities it would afford her outside the "usual limitations" of the real estate parameters. Debra is a certified mortgage loan broker with the World Financial Group, a home decorator and an exclusive representative of numerous builders. She is a "one stop shop" for her real estate clients, providing them with the best possible choices on new and aggressive marketing approaches for selling a home, information on controlling building costs, the latest trends in construction materials and the lowest mortgage rates and closing fees. Coming from a military family, she has had the opportunity to live all over the world, and effectively assists her clients, thanks to her knowledge and understanding associated with the multiple headaches of relocation.

Debra knows that to successfully be a "one stop Real Estate shop" she must rely on a full team of hardworking, efficient and dedicated experts who back her. Dedicated to her work, Debra knows you have to remain visible and accessible whenever needed, and with this in mind, the Executive Group opened a new office at 105 Church St., Suite I in Madison where you can contact Debra. To receive a complimentary relocation package or any information on Madison County properties, call her at (256) 755-7777 anytime or toll free 1-877-344-9818. You can also visit her web site at www.debramears.com or e-mail her at debra@debramears.com.

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Ever since that black Rolls Royce purred up to the doors of Hartlex in April 2001, and the new owner entered the door, the winds of change have swept through the building. Leslie Chittam, the new owner, has worked his special brand of magic throughout the 30,000 sq. ft. mall. Leslie has transformed a large and cavernous area into an enchanting shopping extravaganza. Gone are the fusty flags and old light fixtures. In their place are chandeliers, mirrors, grand pianos and beautiful floral arrangements. If you are particularly fortunate, you can hear a classically trained concert pianist playing one of the pianos, adding a delightful ambiance to the store.

Hartlex is now the place where you can find that special piece of period European or American furniture, a touch of whimsy, or that small decorative accent that will place your signature style on your home. Friendly and knowledgeable sales associates will assist you with that special piece of furniture or a gift for any occasion. Also available are decorators if you wish to transform your home into that showpiece that will be the envy of your friends and acquaintances.

Located at 181-18 Hughes Road, Madison, Hartlex offers worldwide shipping as well as local delivery. For that special shopping experience, come and stroll through the wide variety of gifts and furniture for sale at Hartlex, where quality and elegance are both available and affordable. Please feel free to call us at (256) 464-3940.

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NOT JUST ANOTHER REALTOR

Janet Lewis has a great deal to say, and even more to offer when it comes to Real Estate. Having lived in the Huntsville/Madison area since 1965, she has witnessed the growth first hand, and many things have changed, especially Real Estate. In today’s progressive market, it takes teamwork, advertising, the Internet, communication, staging, proper pricing, & dedication to maintain a competitive edge and provide the highest level of service.

Janet knows Real Estate agents work together to meet the needs of their clients, even though they are from different companies. Sellers must work with their Realtor in a combined effort to sell their homes. Buyers also establish a working team with their Realtor. According to Janet, the days of just putting a sign in the yard are long gone. Advertising, especially where buyers and sellers can look on their own, seems to be the trend. The Internet has been especially valuable to Realtors because it allows them to give and show the most about what is available. "We put interior, as well as exterior photos on the Internet, allowing sellers the maximum exposure, and the purchasers to do some shopping online in order to best use their valuable time," says Janet.

Janet believes communication is one of the most important aspects of Real Estate. "The seller must be kept informed about what is going on with their homes, and buyers need to be understood when they describe what they want their home to be. The seller plays a key role in a purchaser choosing their home," explains Janet. "Staging is paramount to almost everything except pricing. People do not give homes away, nor do they desire to underprice them. It’s acceptable to price a home at what the market will bare as long as everything else is in place."

Janet Lewis is proud to be a Realtor in the Huntsville/Madison market. "I enjoy working with people...both buyers & sellers. Putting families into their homes is as rewarding as helping families move on to their next one," says Janet. "It is not a job for the undedicated. It is demanding and time consuming, however, I cannot imagine doing anything else."

If her philosophies meet your needs, Janet can be reached direct at 772-3000 or via e-mail at jlewis@hiwaay.net. Janet Lewis has been at Rise Real Estate for many years and is not moving any time soon!

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Nerve deafness, one of man’s oldest incurable diseases, affects one out of every four adults over the age of 45. Although usually associated with old age, it will also touch more than two million Americans under the age of 18.

For over fifty years, Miracle-Ear has been in the business of helping people overcome the limitations of the disease and since 1985, Miracle-Ear, located at 900 Bob Wallace Av. SW in Suite 108, has provided hearing assessment and hearing aids to many of Huntsville residents. Owned and operated by Conna M. Canada, MS, CCC-A and a Certified Audiologist, Miracle-Ear offers hearing aids, videotoscopy, assistive listening devices and real ear evaluation, always with an emphasis on personal and respectful service.

A leader in the micro-technology field, Miracle-Ear was the first company to develop the all-in-the-ear hearing instrument, a uniquely designed device that fits securely into the ear canal providing maximum hearing improvement. Although nothing can replace normal hearing, hearing aids have effectively improved the quality of life among millions of people suffering from nerve deafness.

In an effort to give back to the community, the company created the Miracle-Ear Children’s Foundation. With the help of Miracle-Ear Centers across the nation, they supply free hearing aids to children of low-income families. For more information please contact Conna at (256) 539-4009 or visit Miracle-Ear Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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For nearly ten years, Danny Marshall of Restoration Specialist has been preserving with great skill and attention to detail, the many historical and high profile homes in the area. A trained craftsman, Danny moved to Huntsville in 1992 to start his own business and provide homeowners with a new concept in painting. His venture rapidly evolved into what it is today, a service that encompasses many of the restoration aspects of historic homes.

Restoration Specialist offers a number of key services. They can create cabinet quality finishes on all interior surfaces, and are able to reclaim old shellac and painted surfaces by using the Harvey Jones "no sand" technique, which allows old trims, doors and floors to be brought back to their original character. Additionally, the staff is certified in the application of a new product called ‘Rx for Wood Floors’ (5 times stronger than polyurethane), they can match existing colors of stained wood and create new custom colors as well as offer a broad maintenance program to all his customers.

Danny has worked on a number of prominent residences located in Downtown Huntsville. With integrity, he delivers the highest standard of home improvements, maintenance and restoration using only the best quality materials. His goal is to take a client’s vision and make it a reality.

Danny is a member of the Madison County Home Builders Association and the Chamber of Commerce, and supports the Art Museum and Community Ballet. For more information, please call Danny at (256) 658-2004 or e-mail him at dmarshall101@comcast.net.

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OUTSIDE THE BRICK BOX
Southern Brick Manufacturers Introduce New Looks

Here in Alabama, brick is a strong part of our heritage reflected in the homes that make up the history books of our great state. Brick, in fact, has been the building material of choice for thousands of years in civilizations dating back to the ancient Egyptians. While you may think of brick in terms of its longevity and its traditional appeal, today the brick of the past has taken on some new looks

Unlike most exterior sidings, brick has no "prepackaged" look. Its application is an art, not a science, resulting in an endless variety of appearances achieved at the talented hands of masons and creative architects. So what’s really hot in the brick world…and how has a building material that’s been around for thousands of years managed to retain its popularity?

While builders cite benefits including extended warranties (100+ years), ease of maintenance and faster turn-around on spec homes as major selling points of brick for them, once consumers decide on brick, they now have a myriad of design options available through the more than 10,000 different styles and colors of brick on the market. Some of the new products broadening the spectrum of brick home styles include: Muted Pastel Shades, Colored Mortar, Antique-Look Brick, White-Washed Brick, Rock-Shaped Brick, and Pastel Coating Systems

These new products allow homeowners to achieve styles not typically associated with brick. The popular monolithic, Mediterranean look, usually associated with stucco, is created through matching brick and mortar, or with a newly developed brick coating system. Homeowners can get the look of stone with rock-shaped brick and can take a trip back in time with the antique-look brick being produced through modern manufacturing innovations to achieve a truly authentic early American look with velvety smooth tumbled brick.

For more information on the possibilities of brick, visit the Southern Brick Institute’s web site at www.gobrick.com or visit Franklin Brick, Jenkins Brick or General Shale Brick.

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It was de’ja‘ vu of the most unsettling sort that settled over Eunice Walker one day in 1987. "I had lost my sister to breast cancer when she was 35," Eunice said. And now that the irregularity which turned up in her annual mammogram had proven to be cancer, she found herself facing the same adversary. She found no one to guide her in her search for personal needs and emotional support. "With this personal experience, plus the accidental deaths of two brothers and a son, I felt I had been blessed with a ministry and purpose for my life. I could help others in their recovery."

She established Special Touch by Eunice in 1993, a business she ran from her home for several years. The business, now located at 900 Bob Wallace Avenue, Suite 106, is a full-line mastectomy boutique, dedicated to providing breast cancer patients with a warm, caring environment for both product and informational needs. The staff, consisting of Eunice, Terri Harper and Kayra Dunn, all breast cancer survivors, are certified for fitting mastectomy/lumpectomy breast forms, bras, compression sleeves and wigs. Eunice is also trained in wig customizing.

Many medical professionals refer their patients to Eunice prior to surgery, realizing that women need to know all the options in order to make an informed decision about their personal needs and desires. "I try to ease their fears," says Eunice, "because I want them to believe in their recovery and also to maintain their self-esteem as a feminine woman."

Winner of the ‘Fitter of the Month’, Eunice is profoundly spiritual and motivated as a care-giver. She is dedicated to her ministry, speaking in churches, women’s groups, businesses promoting recovery and self-esteem, and she’s looking forward to the day when a cure for cancer will enable her to happily close the doors.

You can find your answer to "Where do I go for personal needs and emotional support?" by contacting Eunice at 532-5111 or visiting her web site at www.specialtouchbyeunice.com.

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ResCom Construction, owned and operated by Bobby Goins, is a full service building and remodeling company with a work ethic directly reflected in the successful completion of many residential and commercial projects. Bobby has been in building and remodeling related fields for more than 25 years and has developed a reputation with his customers for above average performance and customer satisfaction.

Homeowners want the peace of mind that comes from working with a respectable contractor who runs a superior operation. ResCom Construction strives to uphold the professional and ethical standards of the building industry, guaranteeing quality, competitive pricing and timely completions. They can translate unique ideas into functional projects that appeal to knowledgeable homeowners.

Their philosophy in keeping the client happy well after the project is completed may explain why more than eighty percent of the company’s business comes from repeat customers and/or referrals.

Excellent design service incorporated with quality construction, and an exceptional team of tradesmen allows them to provide you with superior construction and remodeling. ResCom Construction is not run as a construction company, but rather as a company in the business of construction.

ResCom Construction is an active and proud member of the local, state and national Builders Associations, Board of Directors of the Huntsville Remodelors Council, and a member of The Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call (256) 682-5252 or e-mailResCom at rescombobby@aol.com.

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This Huntsville based business, started by Butch and Maryann Emmons in 1998 as a direct result of a temporary lay-off, has been successfully providing the Tennessee Valley with an enhancing innovative surface application for more than four years. "Out of adversity come the seeds of an equal or greater opportunity" says Butch Emmons, owner and President of Decorative Concrete, with regards to the opportunity he sought to build the company from a one man operation that handled advertising, sales, and the coating installation, into today’s version which relies on a team of 3 crews of professional installers capable of servicing the North Alabama area.

Decorative Concrete is an acrylic modified concrete coating that is applied to existing or new concrete for the purpose of renewing the surface. The result is a crack-free surface with color and pattern that does not stain or mildew. With a life span of up to thirty years, it is ideal for use on pool decks, patios, walkways, driveways and sunrooms. Many homeowners spend money on landscaping their homes but are unsure as to what to do with ugly, mildewed and cracked concrete. Decorative Concrete offers the ideal solution for those seeking beautiful colored and patterned patios, pool decks, and areas which will become an extension of their homes.

Finally, for those seeking to create a unique entranceway, Decorative Concrete provides businesses with the option to have their logo and/or business name placed into the concrete, and as a further creative option, customers can opt for an acid stain, giving the concrete surface the look of stone or marble.

For more information, please call (256) 883-1394.

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Moore’s Florist and Gifts, located at 10134 North Memorial Pkwy., has been delivering flowers and gift baskets as tokens of sympathy, affection and love to the Huntsville area for over eight years. It is owned and operated by Carol Moore, along with her daughter Christy Moore Cagle, who manages the operation. They offer their clients an extensive and complete selection of fresh and silk florals, fruit and gourmet baskets, and a large array of gift and collectable items that include Fenton, Yankee Candles, Pooh and Friends, Dreamsicles, Glenda Turley, Department 56, and Possible Dreams among others.

Additionally, Moore’s Florist and Gifts has a great selection of plants and specialize in sympathy designs, hearts, crosses, broken wheels, specialty custom arrangements, European designs and high style exotics. Moore’s Florist imports all its flowers directly, receiving bi-weekly shipments and deliveries from Miami. This ensures product freshness and cuts out any costly middle man.

In addition to weddings, receptions and funerals, Moore’s Florist also offers decorating services for banquets, seminars and large parties. With free wedding consultations and free delivery to hospitals and funeral homes, make sure the next time you want to express your affection, you call Moore’s Florist at (256) 851-0133.

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Whether you are a home-based business or a large corporation in need of one or a huge fleet of vehicles, Bill Heard Chevrolet Commercial Department can assist you or your company with your needs. Located at 4390 University Drive in Huntsville, Bill Heard Chevrolet has been serving north Alabama since 1981.

Since January 2000, J. Dexter Pugh has worked in the commercial department with Bill Heard. He started as the Finance Manager for the Fleet Department and is now the Commercial/Fleet Sales Manager.

Bill Heard Commercial has a rather extraordinary commercial lease program available to businesses. Are you interested in an unlimited mileage lease? If so, you need to know that your lease can be customized to fit your business needs. Whether you need special added equipment, vehicle modifications, high mileage or heavy usage vehicles, Bill Heard Commercial has a program to fit you.

Bill Heard has the largest commercial inventory in Northern Alabama, which includes pick-ups, vans, service vans, step vans, box vans, or any vehicle on the lot. Once you have taken possession of your vehicle, Bill Heard provides a service area with over sixty bays and a body shop area with twenty bays. Also note that the service and body shop are manned by knowledgeable and talented staff willing and ready help.

For more information, contact Dexter Pugh at (256) 430-4209, or stop by Bill Heard Chevrolet and visit their showroom to talk with one of their eight professional sales staff in the Commercial/Fleet Department. They stand ready to serve you.

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Peak Marketing, Inc. was founded with two main goals in mind: First, to help businesses understand marketing and advertising better, and two, to assist businesses in maximizing their advertising dollars.

Peak Marketing is the brainchild of Rick Cousins (pictured). With a successful sales background in diverse media such as, television, radio, communications and marketing experience from the wholesale, consumer specialty retail and manufacturing trades, Rick felt that he possessed a knowledge of marketing and advertising that would be of great assistance to other businesses. His philosophy is simple...take care of the client and always make sure they get what they pay for.

Peak Marketing is a full service advertising agency, whose services include marketing consultation, media planning and execution, public relations, and design and production. Peak Marketing utilizes the ‘Strength in Numbers’ philosophy. In other words, when they negotiate advertising rates on the behalf of one client, it benefits them all. Thus, the more businesses that become a part of the Peak family, the better the rates are for them all.

Beyond the normal production costs, Peak Marketing’s clients pay nothing for their services. A business can typically hire Peak Marketing for no more than they are currently investing in their present advertising. These businesses can then reap the benefits of lower advertising rates, resulting in more advertising for their money. For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call (256) 489-7325 or visit their website at www.peakmarketing.biz.

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Opening its doors to the Huntsville market in June 2000, Adecco Employment Services is a branch of the largest employment service in the world. The Huntsville office is managed by April McCutcheon and is staffed by Alix Caldwell, Elicia Gomez and Jennifer McDougal. Adecco places itself at the top of the employment industry by screening all candidates through behavioral interviews, exclusive validated skill evaluations and motivational assessments, and is the only company in the employment industry that offers this 3-tier approach. Adecco wants to ensure you get the right person with the right skills for the right job!

Along with a local branch presence, Adecco’s Mid-South Region is based in the Huntsville branch. Under the regional management of Lisa Cole, assisted by Beth Biggs, the Mid-South Region covers five states: Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The region has over thirty Adecco recruiting and full service branches with a strong presence in Nashville, Birmingham, Memphis and the Gulf Coast. In June 2002, Adecco will launch a professional service branch in Huntsville that will also be reporting directly to Lisa. This branch will recruit professional, administrative and financial candidates for North Alabama’s premier employers. For more information regarding our professional service please call (256) 922-1771.

Adecco Worldwide is currently active in over 6,000 offices in sixty countries, with projected 2001 revenues exceeding 21 billion dollars. International Corporate Headquarters is located in Melville, NY, under the direction of Jérôme Caille, as President of the Adecco Brand business worldwide. Adecco currently has over 2,000 offices located across North America, and its subsidiaries supply personnel in several skill areas including secretarial, clerical, technical, light industrial, accounting, data processing, word processing, banking, and financial services. Last year Adecco offices placed more than 650,000 temporary and full-time employees with more than 150,000 clients.

Located at 6125 University Drive D-4 in Huntsville, Adecco’s office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am – 5:30pm. They can be contacted by phone (256) 922-1474, by fax (256) 922-1229, or e-mail at april.mccutcheon@adecco.com. More information is also available at www.adecco.com.

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Owned by Judy Isenberg (bottom left in photo), The Family Practice of Madison is just that...a family practice treating patients of all ages. The practice employs three family doctors, one nurse practitioner, three registered nurses, one lab technician and three front office personnel. Though their staff is prepared to deal with acute and long term medical needs, they prefer good quality preventative medicine. The Family Practice of Madison offers diagnostic tests and treatments including: routine lab tests, x-rays, spirometry, EKGs and bone density tests.

The three family physicians include Dr. Judy Isenberg, a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Dr. Cindy McAdams, a graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and Dr. Ashley Burchfield, a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Completing their professional staff is Susan Furtwengler, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

Serving the Madison area since 1989, their office is conveniently located at 8216 Madison Boulevard, a prime location to serve the business sector of Madison. The Family Practice of Madison can tailor their services to meet any business needs from pre-placement physicals to worker’s compensation evaluation examinations.

The Family Practice of Madison is open Monday thru Friday from 8am to 4pm, with on-call service for emergencies 24 hours a day. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call: (256) 464-9991. Their staff is always happy to assist you in any possible way!

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Bill Penney Toyota, Alabama’s first Toyota dealership, was founded as a used car dealership in 1946 by Mr. William Penny Sr. It later expanded to include new Studebaker-Hudson, Nash and American Motors, and finally evolved into what is known today as Bill Penney Toyota/KIA.

Committed to customer satisfaction, this dealership offers customers the highest quality new and used vehicles available. It is still owned by Bill Penney Sr., Chairman of the Board, along with his son, Jerre Penny, President. Tim Rousell, General Manager, who at one point managed the J. M. Lexus Dealership from 1990 to 1995, a time during which it was the #1 Lexus dealer in the world, operates the Bill Penny dealership. He has received many awards but is reluctant to talk about them, preferring to give the credit to the outstanding staff he has had the pleasure of working with over time.

This year, the dealership obtained a very special award, the President’s Award for Excellence in Sales, Service, Customer Satisfaction, and Business Development. Several dignitaries joined them in the celebration dinner, which Mr. Jerry Penney held to honor the employees.

Additionally, the dealership boasts a body shop that has distinguished itself by obtaining several awards, and for the past six years, both department managers for the service and parts department were voted to win the Service Excellence Award for the year. All the technicians on staff have I-CAR Certifications.

Furthermore, Bill Penney Toyota/KIA sponsors many, if not all, of our area’s local schools at one time or another. The dealership actively supports Friends of Children Ministries, the local police department, firefighters, Huntsville Sports Commission, Oakwood College, United Cerebral Palsy, Kids Kingdom, Children’s Miracle Network, and the American Heart Association, among other community causes.

For more information, please contact Bill Penny Toyota at (256) 837-1111 or sales@billpenneytoyota.com. Please visit them online at www.billpenneytoyota.com.

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Offering North Alabama the largest selection of new and used quality office furniture, Office Furniture Outlet, located at 11507 South Memorial Parkway in Huntsville, is a one stop shop for those seeking quality, value and recognized name brands. No matter how large or small the budget, the staff at Office Furniture Outlet is dedicated to providing customers with sound professional advice and concrete solutions to facilitate the selection process for either business or home offices.

Owner Niles Prestage, along with his competent staff comprised of Tim Hastings and Kimberly Wenger, are able to meet the many challenges of furnishing the workplace with their extensive on-hand inventory, providing the convenience of an immediate purchase with no required assembly.

Specializing in manufacturer’s closeouts, showroom samples, and cancelled orders on only the highest quality items available in office furnishings, customers can save up to sixty percent off normal retail prices on recognized brand names like PAOLI, Jasper Desk, Hooker, Jasper Seating, O.F.S. Additionally, customers can choose from a wide variety of options that include solid woods, leathers, and high quality fabrics. After purchasing your items, the efficient team from Office Furniture Outlet will arrange and ensure the safe and secure delivery of all selected office items.

With a company philosophy that emphasizes quality, Office Furniture Outlet strives to provide excellent products and great customer service, and the end result is guaranteed satisfaction. To better meet the demands of the area, Office Furniture Outlet has a Regional Clearance Center at 2117 Holmes Ave., in addition to a Decatur location at 620 Wilson Street.

For more information, please call Office Furniture Outlet at (256)882-9999.

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LEXUS of Huntsville, located in the Autoplex at 6580 University Dr. at Indian Creek Road, is the city’s first LEXUS dealership and the fourth in the state of Alabama. It is owned by Ellenae Fairhurst, an auto dealer since 1988, and in addition, owns Huntsville Dodge and Infiniti of Huntsville. The three separate franchises are conveniently located to better serve the area in the newly constructed Autoplex, a state-of-the-art facility that was completed in April 2001.

The staff of LEXUS of Huntsville is committed to a covenant of excellence. All are proud that our city has attracted the prestige and luxury associated with the LEXUS name. Perfection in providing an incomparable attitude of service, and conducting business in a manner that brings credit to the community is the mission LEXUS relentlessly pursues on a daily basis. Lexus vehicles are considered more than transportation, and the company motto, "Lexus is an experience" has transcended this recently appointed dealership.

For those seeking only the best, trust in the fact that "at Lexus of Huntsville, excellence and luxury are the norm vs. the exception". For more information, please call (256) 824-8000 or visit the LEXUS showroom in the Huntsville AutoPlex.

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Johnson Pools and Spas, a family business owned by Tommy and Penny Johnson, is celebrating 25 years of success. As a full service swimming pool and spa business, the company has won numerous design awards, both nationally and regionally. Recently, they were awarded the honor of building the first vanishing edge vinyl liner swimming pool in the world. The National Spa & Pool Institute, in Washington, D.C., awarded them the Retailer of Excellence Award for professionalism.

Approximately fifteen years ago, other pool companies in Huntsville built only standard, packaged pools, but Johnson made a challenging decision to concentrate on building custom designed pools. The unique North Alabama terrain allows Johnson to excel in his design skills and expertise in construction.

Their retail facilities, located at 2609 Governors Drive in Huntsville and 4084 Sullivan Street in Madison, concentrate on offering nearly any product needed for backyard entertaining. They offer quality Hot Springs and Sundance Spas with the best hydrotherapy on the market today. They also offer furniture lines including Winston, Woodard, Homecrest, Lloyd Flanders and many more, as well as accessories and chemical products including Biogard, Baquacil and Proteam.

Johnson Pools and Spas is a member of the National Spa & Pool Institute, the Madison Chamber of Commerce, the Homebuilders Association, Federations of Small Business Owners, and are very supportive in the community. Attributing their success to hard work and a desire to create backyards with style and character, the Johnson’s will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with Customer Appreciation Days and several open houses. Call or visit one of their showrooms today.

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Compassionate, Caring, Comfortable, Committed to excellence, and a positive Contribution are the ‘5-Cs’ of Dr. Gayle Steelman’s Dental practice and staff, located at 7900 Bailey Cove Road. This positive bestowal to the oral health, happiness and self-esteem awaits those entrusted to her care since 1987. A University of Alabama-Birmingham graduate, Dr. Steelman opened a full-service family dental practice offering cleanings, fillings, crowns and bridges, and periodontal services. In addition, expert dental care is provided in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, implant restoration and full mouth rehabilitation. With an understanding ‘5C’ staff that works well as a team, Dr. Steelman performs routine maintenance and restorative care, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease, implant restoration and cosmetic procedures such as bleaching, porcelain crowns, veneers and porcelain fillings.

Dr. Steelman’s philosophy focuses on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment. She is a member of the A.D.A, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Alabama Dental Association, the Madison Co. Dental Society and the American Association of Women Dentists.

For this dental practice, the mission is to provide patients with the highest quality dental care, which is accomplished by their ‘5C’ belief of compassion, care, comfort, commitment to excellence, and positive contribution exemplifying their thorough dedication to those who entrust themselves to their expertise.

The office is open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30am until 5pm (closed for lunches 1pm-2pm), and Thursday 8:30am to 3pm. For more information or an appointment, call 883-6318.

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Founded by Dwight Gee in April of 1983, and servicing the North Alabama area for over 18 years, Athens Fence Co., Inc. provides free estimates, top quality materials, and customization brands. Initially, owner Dwight Gee maintained it as a home-based business and today, Athens Fence Co. has grown to a fifty-employee operation. Custom fabrication and installation of aluminum, wood, chain-link, PVC and ornamental fences, custom built decks and the installation of gate operators, Dwight and his staff at Athens Fence Company uses only top quality materials.

Athens Fence Co. is supported by a dedicated staff that consists of office manager Pamela Vinson, secretary Belinda Williams, and installation manager Kim Bunch. Michael Broadway and Marty Irvin represent the company in the area of sales. If you are interested in installing a quality fence on your property, Athens Fence Co. would like to invite you to contact one of their sales reps for your free estimate. For more information, please call (256) 233-2626 or 1-800-273-5841.

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If you are looking for ways to lower the cost of that continually increasing utility bill or have thought that you would get a break in the winter, only to find out it is just as bad as the summer (or vice-versa)?....there’s good news. An industry leader in Huntsville for over 32 years, Joe East Heating and Air Conditioning offers solutions to all your heating and cooling needs. Joe East Heating & Air Conditioning has been providing residents with top-quality heating and air conditioning services since 1969.

Joe East and his family take tremendous pride in their reputation as a leader when it comes to providing customer service and satisfaction. Clients can expect guaranteed priority service during any heating and cooling crisis, in addition to relying on an on-call emergency service that extends into weekends and holidays.

The company specializes in residential, light commercial, newly constructed homes, and also provides preventive maintenance. Clients’ needs and lifestyles are always carefully considered, ensuring that the appropriate customized system is installed to provide maximum benefit.

Well-known for their integrity and high company standards, Joe East technicians are CFC-certified and strictly follow EPA guidelines. For the team, the main focus remains to always deliver customer satisfaction. Stop by their new showroom today located at 2011 Poole Drive in Huntsville, or call (256) 851-6510.

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In 1980, J.R. Enterprises began as a partnership and part time business to assist friends with promotional items, such as t-shirts and pens. After watching the business grow rapidly, Margaret K. Watson, in 1991, became the senior partner and converted the operation into a full time business.

J.R. Enterprises offers a full line of promotional products and advertising specialties. All types of imprinted items are available, from pens, magnets, balloons, t-shirts and calendars, to jackets, plaques, umbrellas and office accessories. Items range in price from $.05 and up, depending on the product, quantity, quality and complexity.

With an in-house art department and computerized catalogs allowing them to search over 500,000 items, they have the ability to provide the perfect product required to match your promotional theme or needs, as well as the lowest price, best delivery, highest quality and their well-known reputation as a dependable part of the Huntsville business community. Committed to conducting business in a professional and ethical manner, their goal is to enhance the reputation and appeal of the local community for growth, and to enrich the quality of life for everyone.

Located at 500 Pratt Ave., Suite C in Huntsville, J.R. Enterprises is open Monday-Friday 9am to 4:30pm, but will schedule appointments for the convenience of their customers. Most businesses focus on the quality of their products, but J.R. Enterprises focuses on the "Quality of the Experience". For assistance with your promotional needs, stop by their office or call (256) 536-6900 for an appointment today. You can also visit them online at www.promotions.com.

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In 1998, they purchased Plantation Pointe, a semi-private golf and residential community, and changed the name to Goose Pond Plantation. There are also beautiful scenic lots available at Goose Pond Plantation. All of their facilities are open year-round to the public with the pool operated seasonally.

The Goose Pond Colony golf course is rated four stars by "Golf Digest: Places to Play", with a view of Lake Guntersville from every hole. One of the most scenic golf courses in the Southeast, Goose Pond Plantation is a peaceful, quiet course with great bentgrass greens and is located in a valley just off the North Sauty Wildlife refuge. Both courses are public and available for corporate outings, tournaments, golf packages or just a round of golf. The courses are operated on a daily fee basis.

Goose Pond operates as the Public Park and Recreation Board of the City of Scotsboro and is a self-supported facility with its directors appointed by the City of Scottsboro. To enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time, whatever your pleasure, at an affordable price, call 1-800-268-2884 or e-mail sherylp@goosepond.org.

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White Tiger Graphics, Inc., founded by Brad and Belynda Johnson in November of 2000, is not their first business venture. In fact, the Johnsons are the former owners of Golden Rule Printing, which they sold to Master Graphics in 1998, after 20 years in business. Mr. Johnson stated, " I thought that when we sold our first company in 1998, that we were on our way to retirement, but this business gets into your blood and sure enough, in November of 2000, we were right back in!"

White Tiger’s business plan from the beginning was to create a high end printing company to serve the local Tennessee Valley area, and to offer services and technology that were not available on a local basis. From the beginning, their vision was to have the best employees, the best equipment and offer the best service for their customers.

Their first step was to install the latest in High Quality Printing machinery. They chose to put in the best equipment on the market. Heidelberg presses are known world wide as the standard for quality printing. They also chose to install multiple size machines so that they could offer this high quality of printing in any format. To that end, they installed four printing presses ranging form a 2 color 12x18 machine all the way up to a 4 color 28x40 machine. They also had two of the machines equipped with in-line aqueous coaters to offer high gloss and dull coating capabilities to the higher end jobs that they produce.

In addition, they also equipped their bindery with the latest in high-speed equipment, also from Heidelberg. White Tiger Graphics, Inc. has the capacity to fold and bind 250,000 books a day if required. Their focus in the bindery was to have the most efficient equipment available in order to offer a quality product at a reasonable price. This has enabled them to lead the area in finishing technology.

In June of 2001, White Tiger Graphics, Inc. took another step and installed the only computer-to-plate system in North Alabama. The goal was to convert their conventional pre-press department to a totally digital work flow by the end of the year. Brad Johnson is proud to note that not only have they made this transition, but it has also been well received by all of their clients. This new technology enables them to get jobs to press in half the time, and achieves a quality level that is not obtainable with conventional methods. This new technology is time saving and economical for both their customers and the company’s bottom line.

Though their first year has been a wild ride, they have exceeded every goal originally set and are anticipating an excellent year of growth in 2002 within the three specific market segments they have developed: Commercial Sales Division, Federal Contracts Division and Media Division.

White Tiger Graphics, located at 351-G Electronics Boulevard in Huntsville, has a friendly and knowledgeable staff of 42 employees ready to assist you with your company’s next print job. Contact them at (256) 704-5333 or visit their web site at www.whitetigeronline.com for further information.

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The local chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation, through its staff and volunteers, fulfills special wishes of more than 210 critically ill children and their families each year. One of their recent recipients was a girl named Megan. Sixteen-year-old Megan, who suffers from Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, recently received a computer with all of the trimmings. Volunteers traveled to Megan’s home in Waterloo, Alabama, to present her with a Compaq computer with Internet access, a printer, desk, chair and software accessories. This was even more special, as she was preparing to leave for St. Jude’s Hospital for a month on February 13th. Megan was so excited, that she even agreed to share her computer with her fifteen-year-old brother, Joshua. Several volunteers and companies in the North Alabama community helped make Megan’s wish a reality, including Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Cullman, Sam’s Club in Huntsville and the employees from the CompUSA store in Huntsville.

There are many children in need of having their ‘wishes’ come true and fortunately, many ways in which people and companies can participate in helping. Sponsor a Wish... with a donation of $5,000, a dream can become reality. Become a volunteer... Volunteers assist with fundraising, special event planning, office assistance and Wish volunteers. Organize a Special Event... dozens of companies sponsor anything from bake sales, parties, sporting events to dress-down days. Enhance a Wish. Enhancements are items that add to the magic of a wish and include backpacks, travel games, mouse pads, blank disks or desk sets. Donate Miles to a Child... donating $250.00 will purchase one airline ticket for a child who has a travel wish, or you can even donate your frequent flyer miles and you will help to defray the cost of more than 1,000 tickets needed for wishes this year. You will find more information on donating your frequent flyer miles check at www.wish.org.

For more information on how to Share The Power Of A Wish, contact Mrs. Gwen Bell at: (256) 534-3554 or e-mail her at gbell@wish.org.

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Cynthia Kovach owned Studio K, first founded in Decatur, Alabama, in 1993 and in 1996, she hired a young lady named Brandy Cartee. Brandy became a photographer in 1998 and acquired ownership of the business on February 1, 2001.

Studio K, located at 8089 Highway 72 W, Suite A has been in Madison since 1997. Brandy has worked diligently to build her business, and over the last few years has achieved several accreditations including Member of the Professional Photographers Of America, Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama, and Tennessee Valley Professional Photographers Association.

One of her main goals is to make her customers feel completely comfortable. Having a three year old child has taught her great patience and understanding when working with the different developmental stages of small children. Brandy loves to photograph families, and finds getting to know them puts everyone at ease. She tries to develop a one-on-one relationship with her clients and is often asked, "Did you know that lady?" Her response is, " I do now!"

Studio K is available for consultations regarding backgrounds, clothing, and the best type of portraiture to suit your personality. They utilize a variety of settings, from seasonal to the beautiful outdoors, as well as black and white portraits. They also carry a nice variety of frames to customize your portraits.

Give Brandy or any of the staff at Studio K a call today at (256) 726-0077 to schedule a consultation for your family’s next portrait.

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Locally owned and operated since 1996, Old Stone Mortgage, LLC provides a wide range of competitive loan programs. These programs consist of FHA, VA, conventional, one-time construction closing and non-conforming loans. Brian Bourque, founder of Old Stone Mortgage, has fifteen years of mortgage banking experience and has assembled a team of highly knowledgeable, service-oriented professionals.

Old Stone Mortgage is based in Huntsville, but just recently opened an office in Birmingham. Whether you are a seasoned borrower or a first time homebuyer, with excellent or tarnished credit, the professional staff at Old Stone Mortgage will assist you through the loan process. As a HUD approved lender, Old Stone Mortgage is currently licensed in Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.

Applying with Old Stone Mortgage has never been easier. You can call for an appointment, apply by phone or simply log onto www.oldstonemortgage.com. Click on the pre-loan information button, fill out the secure online application and someone will contact you within 24 hours. You can also find valuable information on the web site. Information such as current interest rates and an interest payment calculator are just a mouse click away.

Just remember, there is no better investment than a house. It is the largest and most important purchase you will make in a lifetime, so let Old Stone Mortgage assist you. Call today to schedule an appointment at: (256) 430-3580 or visit them at 6610 Old Madison Pike, Suite 107, Huntsville.

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