HPH HOMES GIVES HUNTSVILLE HOMEBUYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO “MAKE IT YOUR OWN”.  Visit the HPH Design Studio to customize your new home at one of our four different communities.  Oakstone, located in the city of Madison, has homes from the $230,000s to $320,000s, all feature-rich and architecturally timeless; The Reserve, located in the city limits of Huntsville, and approximately one mile from Redstone Arsenal, features a full clubhouse and Olympic-sized pool, tennis courts, and walking trails, with homes priced from the $200,000s to the $320,000s. Lake Forest offers an array of upscale amenities in a quiet, guarded community just minutes from downtown Huntsville with homes from the $200,000s to the high $300,000s. HPH’s newest community in Huntsville is Magnolia Park, offering affordable luxury in a premier community featuring a private swimming pool and cabana, homes starting from the low $200,000s. For more information please visit our web site www.hphhomes.com

Daniels Photography has a passion for photographing weddings, high school seniors, pets, corporate events, head shots and any other portrait need. We have been in business since 1995 in the Huntsville/Madison County area of North Alabama. Our studio is located on three beautifully landscaped acres. Select from a waterfall, woodland path or a variety of other outdoor and indoor studio settings. Working in a relaxed style, we make your session fun, assuring you receive a candid portrait that delights. Call Pat or Gary Patterson (256) 379-4166 for an appointment. www.photosbydaniels.com/    e-mail: p11643@mchsi.com

G. Boyce Bazzell (Bazz) resident of  Madison was recently appointed Business Associate Licensee for DubLi.com http://dubli.com/8424271. DubLi.com,  established in Europe in 2003 with the aim of becoming one of the major global players in e-commerce. North American Operation started in October 2008. The vision of a global auction house, paired with premium products and clever auction options, has become a reality. Thousands of DubLi users are already searching for their own personal bargains each day. For a 15 minute video, go here: www.videointro.net. With the Auctions Partner program other business partners, clubs, associations and organizations have the possibility, without their own capital and financial risk, to participate in DubLi’s success. Contact Bazz (256) 325-6787   bazz@knology.net


Brian Trefry of Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates Offers Multiple Lines of Insurance to Fit Your Needs. Brian Trefry of Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates is a commercial and personal lines insurance agent that provides insurance products to businesses and individuals throughout Madison County and the Tennessee Valley.  Brian offers a variety of insurance coverages, including Property, Homeowner’s, Renter’s, General Liability, Commercial and Personal Auto. In addition, he provides Workman’s Compensation, Employment Practices Liability, Directors and Officers, Professional Liability, and Bonds.  Brian dedicates his time to making sure his clients have a complete comprehensive insurance package to cover their needs and to educate them on changes in the insurance market.  Some of Brian’s clients includes Defense Contractors, Manufacturing, IT/Engineering, Retail, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Construction, and Restaurants. Please contact Brian for a free consultation at (256) 428-1004 or via e-mail at btrefry@fphins.com.  www.briantrefry.com

Marty Sellers, Owner of SellersPhoto Aerial and Commercial Photography, recently attended the annual Professional Aerial Photographers Association international conference in Sugarland, TX where he completed training and testing to become certified in Aerial Photography. Certification includes focused training in aviation safety, technical photographic skills as it applies to photography from an airplane or helicopter, and knowledge of governmental rules and regulations that apply to aerial photography. In his second year on the Board of Directors of the 400-member association, Marty assists local realtors, developers, site selection consultants and construction project managers with aerial photo needs in Huntsville, Birmingham and Nashville. See samples of his award-winning photography at www.sellersphoto.com

Bankston Motor Homes has had one mission for 40 years: to find the RV that best meets your needs. Whether sales or rentals, from pop-ups to full size motor homes, we offer great selection, customer service and a complete service and repair department.  For over 25 years, we’ve been located at 2191 Jordan Lane, NW, Huntsville, Alabama. You can also visit us in Montgomery, Florence, and Nashville, Tennessee or on the web at www.bankstonmotorhomes.com. Call us at (256) 533-3100 or toll free (800) 624-2899.      

Huntsville Cosmetic Professionals and surgeon, Gary M Gross MD, announce the availability of the 3rd generation of eMatrix. This technology is better than even last year’s lasers. It results in a firmer smoother and younger looking face, with less wrinkles and more even color. Unlike previous technology it’s safe for all skin types. Energy penetrates in hundreds of small pixels to the deep layers of your skin for fractionated sublative collagen and elastin stimulation. Bring in a copy of this newsletter for a free, no obligation consultation and 10% discount! (256) 883-8281 Huntsville Cosmetic Professionals 900 Bob Wallace Ave. Suite 114 (256) 883-8281 www.BeYoungerLooking.com

Bike MS North Alabama will be August 14 in historic Mooresville, AL. Ride along some of the most scenic back roads in Limestone and Madison counties. Choose from 45, 75, or 100 mile routes. The course is well marked, with rest stops and a SAG wagon. The money you raise will provide research and support for people affected by MS as the ultimate destination is a world free of MS. Please call the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 800-344-4867 or visit www.bikems.org to register or volunteer.

NETWORx of Huntsville, a Microsoft Gold Partner, offers its customers network services delivered by information technology specialists, programmers and database administrators, with over 20 industry certifications including, but not limited to, Network Security and Network Administration. We are Microsoft and Dell Authorized Resellers, and are partners with Adtran and Cisco. Our staff also has security clearances to handle networks in classified areas. This combination of industry credentials and tested networking experience allows NETWORx customers to concentrate on their business, while we handle their technological needs, with a price that understands a growing business’ budget. For a free network assessment call (256) 535-0857 or e-mail info@networxhsv.com. Our offices are located at 4900 University Square, Suite 8, Huntsville, AL 35816. More information at www.networxhsv.com.

Upcoming “Great Alabama Homecoming” events. Some 215 towns across Alabama welcome you home this year during the Great Alabama Homecoming. It’s all part of the Year of Alabama Small Towns & Downtowns- a celebration of everything that is Sweet Home Alabama. There are homecoming events and festivals going on practically every weekend through mid-December. Upcoming events include:
Summer Celebration- Opelika- July 17
Tallassee Homecoming Weekend- Tallassee- July 17
Founders Day- Hayneville- July 17-18
Function at Tuxedo Junction- Ensley- July 23-24
July Fest- Vina- July 31
Harpersville Homecoming- Harpersville- July 31-August 1
Fairfield Music Festival- Fairfield- August 7
Cotton Mill Reunion- Valley- August 7

A Taste of Switzerland, Aug. 1, Atalla. Celebrate the Swiss national holiday with a Swiss winemaker. Get a glimpse of Swiss traditions and enjoy food and music from the old country. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission charged. (256) 538-5452, www.willscreekvineyards.com.
 
Franklin County Watermelon Festival, Aug. 21, Russellville. Enjoy fresh watermelon and contests, arts, crafts, 5K run, bike ride, golf, tennis tournament, antique car and truck show, beauty pageant, music, games and food. Fri., 6-11 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. (256) 332-1760, www.franklincountychamber.org.
 
Annual Stokin’ the Fire BBQ and Music Festival, Aug. 20-21, Birmingham. Join professional barbecuers from around the country at the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in downtown Birmingham. Teams compete for a chance to win $20,000 in cash and prizes while local teams compete for bragging’ rights to be the best Q in town. Admission charged. Fri., 4-11 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (205) 324-1911, www.slossfurnaces.com.
 
Annual Okra Festival, Aug. 28, Burkville. Vendors offer home-grown okra, a variety of other foods, arts, crafts and jazz music. Free. Noon-6 p.m., (334) 652-1206.
 
5th Annual Alabama Butterbean Festival, Sept. 4, Pinson. Butterbeans and a Miss Butterbean Beauty Pageant are the highlights of this festival. More than 200 arts, crafts and food booths complement the event as well as a Tail Waggin’ (dog) Pageant. Free. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (205) 572-2041. www.butterbeanfestival.com.


 
Sweet Tater Festival, Sept. 5-6, Crane Hill. Families will enjoy plenty of sweet taters, live entertainment, prizes, food, arts and crafts. Admission charged. (256) 747-8635, www.sweettaterfestival.com.
 
Riverfest Barbecue Cook-Off, Sept. 17-18, Decatur. Visitors will be able to eat plenty of barbecue at the Alabama State Barbecue Cook-Off Championship at Ingalls Harbor. The event features barbecue teams from throughout the U.S., live musical entertainment, and more. Fri, noon-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 800-524-6181.
 
21st Annual Taste of the Bayou, Sept. 25, Bayou La Batre. This seafood tasting event features more than 30 vendors offering succulent dishes prepared by local and professional chefs. Admission charged. 5-8 p.m., (251) 824-4088, www.bayoulabatrechamber.com.
 
National Shrimp Festival, Oct. 7-10, Gulf Shores. Savor fresh gulf seafood at the 38th Annual National Shrimp Festival on the beaches of Gulf Shores. Three-hundred vendors showcase their fine arts and crafts, two musical stages feature major national recording artists as well as local favorites. The four-day event attracts more than 300,000 visitors. Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (251) 968-6904, www.nationalsrhimpfestival.com.
 
Evergreen Sausage Festival, Oct. 9, Evergreen. Enjoy locally produced sausage, live entertainment, a pet parade and children’s activities. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., (251) 578-1707. www.evergreenchamberofcommerce.org.
 
66th Annual National Peanut Festival, Oct. 29-Nov. 6, Dothan. The tourism event celebrates the local peanut crop. Livestock exhibits, competitions, recipe contests, carnival rides, food and fun. Admission charged. Check Web site for times. (334) 793-4323, www.nationalpeanutfestival.com.
 
Christmas on the River Barbeque Cook-Off, Nov. 28-Dec. 4, Demopolis. The weeklong festival features Christmas in the Canebrake, the Alabama State Championship BBQ Cook-off, Alabama By-Choir Concert, day parade, Jingle Bell run, nautical parade and fireworks show. Finale is the first Saturday in December. Free. (334) 289-0270, www.christmasontheriver.com. For information on these and more food festivals listed in the 2010 Alabama Calendar of Events log on to www.alabama.travel.

Travel+Leisure names Little River Canyon to list of America’s Best Swimming Holes. From the article “America’s Best Swimming Holes” by Alice Bruneau in Travel+Leisure magazine: In northeastern Alabama, the Little River snakes across the top of Lookout Mountain before plummeting into the 12-mile-long Little River Canyon. Bordered by broad-faced cliffs, with large blocks of sandstone jutting from the water, this canyon—at 600 feet, the deepest this side of the Mississippi—is home to a handful of perfect swimming holes. Just downstream from the Alabama Highway 35 bridge, follow the short paved path to the bottom of Little River Falls for an easy-access dunk when water levels are low. (High water means dangerous currents.) Or start at Eberhart Point and hike 0.75 miles to the canyon floor to Hippy Hole, where rope swings dangle from trees and a series of cliffs serve as springboards for daredevils. For the complete article please see www.travelandleisure.com/articles/americas-best-swimming-holes/2  Alabama Tourism Department www.alabama.travel 1-800-ALABAMA

Looking for a fun team-building event? Junior Achievement of North Alabama proudly presents the 25th Annual Bowl-a-Thon, a bowling fundraiser celebrating our community’s children. Companies assemble bowling teams to help JA raise money for the upcoming academic year. The bowling sessions will be between August 27th and August 29th at multiple bowling centers, and we invite everyone to join! Deadline for team registration is July 30. To learn more, visit www.janaonline.org or contact Danielle Davidson by calling (256) 533-4661, e-mailing ddavidson@janaonline.org, or visit us at 2809 Newby Road Suite 116, Huntsville AL 35805.

Therapy Partners, Inc. announces two special events for July and August. Dog Days of Summer is a casual, fun-loving event to benefit our animal therapy teams. The evening will be held July 30th in downtown Huntsville and feature one-of-a-kind Da Vinci Dog artwork – painted by local dogs, inspired by local artists. Call 256-881-5700, www.TherapyPartners.org The 1st Dog Trot 5k and .5 Mile Run/Walk with your dog on Saturday, August 7th at John Hunt Cross Country Course (2151 Airport Rd). Rules and entry information can be found at www.DogTrog.org. T-shirts are provided to those who preregister by July 23rd.



City Lights and Stars Henri’s Notions. From soft, finger-picked ballads to hard-driving jigs and reels, Henri’s Notions creates a musical mix of traditional Celtic and American music as well as its own compositions that have a rhythm and voice reflective of its Southern heritage. The Notions draw from a broad palette of melodious sounds: the ardent sounds of fiddle, lilting flute, keen tin whistles, ringing mandolin, tenor banjo and bouzouki and the bounce of the button accordion, all played over the resonant tones and drive of the rhythm, consisting of acoustic guitars, percussion, bass and now and again - bones. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic for the whole family and enjoy an evening of great music under the stars with a gorgeous view of the city lights below. Call (256) 536-2882 or visit www.burrittonthemountain.com to purchase your tickets now. This concert is sponsored by the Burritt Arch Society. While you’re buying tickets for Friday’s show, go ahead and get your tickets for Michelle Malone Banned, the headliner for our Aug. 13th concert. Tickets are also available at Burritt Welcome Center, A.B. Stephens Music and The Fret Shop. www.burrittonthemountain.com. Dates: Friday July 23rd; Time: 7:30 p.m. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.); Where: Burritt on the Mountain; Cost: Tickets in Advance: Adults: $12 Students: $8 ; Members: $10; $5 for students; All tickets $15 at the gate. For More Information: (256) 536-2882

Municipal Ice Complex. This year, our annual Open House has become a 50-year Celebration. In the spirit of the 60s, we are offering admission and skate rental for only $1.00 - the original price for ice skating 50 years ago. In addition, those who come to skate dressed in 60s-era clothing will be able to skate absolutely free. Our goal is to offer everyone in the community the chance to do something truly unique in Alabama, and to offer a day of fun out of the summer heat. There will be hockey events, figure skating exhibitions, free Papa Johns’ pizza, and of course public skating all day long. The event is planned for August 7th, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. We hope your organization can help us to promote this free or near-free event to our community. We’d love to discuss your options for PSAs or on-air interviews. If this is something your organization would be interested in, please contact us via this email, or call Becky Sims or Shelly Carlyon at (256) 883-3774.  Municipal Ice Complex 3185 Leeman Ferry Rd Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: (256) 883-3774 Fax: (256) 883-3685

Rocket City Rowing Club is a Huntsville Rowing Club organized in 1996. Our boathouse is located on the Tennessee River, just East of Ditto Landing. We offer competitive and recreational rowing for Adults and competitive rowing for Juniors (Ages 12 -18). Learn-to-Row Classes and Camps are offered throughout the year. Competitive Rowing Seasons are in the Fall and Spring. Training for the Fall Season begins in early August. Experienced and beginner rowers are welcomed. Plan to attend the Hobbs Island Regatta at our Boathouse in October. Call 256-772-6555 for more information or visit our website at www.rocketcityrowing.com .  juniordirector@rocketcityrowing.com 1000 Hobbs Island Road Huntsville, AL 35803 Press Contact: Cindy O’Gorman (256) 426-5369

PREPARE TO BE SAFE THIS SUMMER! Does everyone in your family know how to swim? Do you know the symptoms and treatment of heat exhaustion and heat stroke?  Do you have a first aid kit in your beach bag? American Red Cross, your leading provider of preparedness education, is your one-stop source to stay safe this summer. Whether at home, work, or on vacation, make sure your family knows how to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Visit www.redcrossrelief.org and www.redcross.org to learn more. Don’t let safety take a vacation this summer! Madison/Marshall County Chapter 1101 Washington Street Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 536-0084
    
Great things are happening at D&Y! On June 21, D&Y expanded its healthcare staffing coverage with the establishment of D&Y Healthcare Connectors, LLC, a division dedicated to staffing physician assistants. Bryan Stone was recently promoted to Manager of Technology & Engineering. He has been with the company three years.  D&Y also recently hired new Sales Managers Shaun Riley and Kim Hopper who will each be managing a team of locum tenens and recruitment professionals. (256) 551-1070

Custom Mica Cabinetry owned and operated by Tom Price Since 1985 has specialized in Custom Built Wood Cabinets, wall units, recp.desks, service counters, etc., and laminate counter tops. Whether it is new construction, or remodeling. CALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE TODAY OR TO SET UP A TIME TO VISIT OUR SHOW ROOM. We’ll Design Your Cabinets to Your Life Style and Tastes. (256) 859-6978 480 DAN TIBBS ROAD HUNTSVILLE, AL. 35806

Virginia College in Huntsville inducted 9 students into the national honor society Alpha Beta Kappa. The students were John Garrard, Heather Evans, Suzanne Elsberry, Jonathan Merino, Martin Parlier, Kerry Lammons, Allison Brown, Rebecca Barnes and Cheri Price-Slobe. To qualify, students had to meet the following criteria; be nominated by their Academic advisor, have an overall GPA of 3.75 or higher, have no more than 2 Cs, have overall attendance of 90% and be a graduating senior. It is the uncommon person who qualifies for membership in Alpha Beta Kappa. (256) 503-7877

A&M Professor to Serve on Transit Panel. An Alabama A&M University transportation expert has been appointed to an advisory panel of the National Research Council and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in Washington, D.C.Dr. Jacob Oluwoye, professor of transportation planning and environmental health, will join the Transit Cooperative Research Program Project Panel H-42. The panel will review fixed-guideway transit criteria. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a “fixed guideway” describes any transit service using exclusive or controlled rights-of-way or rails, entirely or in part. Examples includes “heavy rail, commuter rail, light rail, monorail, trolleybus, aerial tramway, inclined plane, cable car, automated guideway transit, ferryboats, that portion of motor bus service operated on exclusive or controlled rights-of-way, and high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lanes.”Oluwoye, as a member of the important project panel, is expected to contribute his “personal scientific knowledge in the public interest,” says Robert E. Skinner, Jr., executive director of TRB. CONTACT: Jerome Saintjones, (256) 372-5607 Alabama A&M University

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; there’s nothing more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.  The slogan ‘press on’ has solved, and will always solve, the problems of the human race.” ─ Calvin Coolidge. ‘Press on’ is a powerful and necessary mental attitude. It is the attitude that is found permeating every successful person and organization. Contact TREQ Corporation (256) 233-5474 ~ edc@TREQ.us ~ www.TREQ.us ) to discuss your people development which for us includes attitude development. TREQ Corporation “Building the people that build the business” Ed Carpenter

Serving the Greater Huntsville/Madison Area. Your parents have always provided patience, reassurance and protection through all of life’s ups and downs. Now it’s your turn to be there for them!  Senior Helpers specializes in dependable, affordable, in-home care for seniors. From a simple helping hand to 24-hour care, we can tailor a program to suit your family’s needs. Let us provide a better quality of life and a sense of dignity for your loved one, and peace of mind for you!  Caring Companionship, Bathing & Dressing, Meal Preparation & Clean Up, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Medication Reminders & Errand Running are just a few of the services we offer!  Call us today!  Senior Helpers – Huntsville 7500 Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 650-2982



Maximum Life Enhancement, Inc. is a nationally recognized organizational management and leadership development business specializing in customized, interactive training for any occasion. MLE, Inc. is an independent associate for USANA Health Sciences products consistently rated as the best health supplements on the market. Visit the web site at www.mxlife.com and www.kennyanderson.usana.com, or call today for a free consultation at (256) 679-4241. Check us out on Facebook!

Looney-Jones, Inc. Licensed and Certified Wedding and Event Planner 115 Wholesale Avenue, Suite D ~ Huntsville, Alabama 35811 Voice: 256.682.2882 E-Mail: PLJ@LooneyJonesEvents.com. Roses are red and violets are blue. Do you have an upcoming event and you don’t know what to do? Well that’s OK, because Looney-Jones, Inc. is only a call or click away!! As a one stop event shop, we are capable of providing a variety of products and services for your special event. To schedule a FREE consultation, call (256) 682-2882 or e-mail us at PLJ@LooneyJonesEvents.com. Voted the Best Wedding Planner of the Tennessee Valley (April 2010) and Huntsville’s Best (April 2009)

The Hospice Family Care 2nd Annual Community Golf Tournament is on October 29 at The Links on Redstone Arsenal.  The tournament is a four-person scramble. Registration fee is $75 per player and includes greens fees, breakfast, lunch, golf cart, hole prizes and free giveaways. Hospice Family Care is the only not-for-profit hospice provider in Madison County and has been serving the community since 1979. The agency provides advanced, in-home healthcare to terminally-ill patients, as well as emotional and spiritual support for caregivers and families. For sponsorship opportunities, or to register for the golf tournament, please contact the HFC Public Relations Director at (256) 650-1212.

Anytime Fitness, Madison and Scottsboro’s premier 24-hour coed fitness facilities, is proud to announce the addition of a new trainer to our staff!! Jeff Becker has recently joined our team in Madison and brings with him a wealth of exercise knowledge and motivational skills. Jeff was a sergeant in the US Army, served two tours in Iraq and was in charge of troop physical fitness for his company. Let him help you make this the year you achieve your fitness goals! Anytime Fitness, located at 1874-G Slaughter Road in Madison (about 300 yards south of the Slaughter Road/Highway 72 University Drive intersection) and at 1513 South Broad Street (in the Jackson Square Shopping Center), offers 24 hour/365 days per year access, clean, upscale, a noncompetitive environment, brand new state of the art weight and cardio equipment, nationally certified personal trainers and 24 hour tanning. Come see us at either location for all of your health and fitness needs! For Anytime Fitness in Madison, call (256) 325-0016 or visit us at www.anytimemadison.com. For Scottsboro, call (256) 575-8450 or visit us at www.anytimescottsboro.com.

Contact: Cindy Wester, (256) 536-0745 ext. 113. United Way’s CASH Program Brings Back More Than $1 Million in Refunds. United Way of Madison County in partnership with AARP and Impact Alabama finished our third year of CASH, Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope, which offered free tax preparation services to families with household incomes below $49,000. CASH served 567 families free of charge saving them more than $141,000 in tax preparation fees. In total, this program returned $1,097,441 to our clients in refunds. Most importantly the CASH Program returned $488,275 to these families in Earned Income Tax Credits and $210,805 from Child Tax Credits. CASH will start again in January 2011. 

PeopleTec, Inc. is a rapidly growing high technology, woman-owned, small business with approximately 80 employees and $14M in revenue. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama’s Research Park, PeopleTec provides world-class engineering, information technology, modeling and simulation, and program support services to Department of Defense and Civilian Federal sectors. Customers include the Aviation and Missile Command, Missile Defense Agency, Marshall Space Flight Center and the Space and Missile Defense Command.  www.people-tec.com * 4901-D Corporate Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805  (256) 319-3800

Airport FBO Job Opportunity. Executive Flight Center is currently seeking Full Time and/or Part Time Aircraft Refueler/Line Techs for our FBO operation at Madison County Executive Airport located in Meridianville (North Huntsville). If you enjoy meeting the public and working outside with aircraft, fuel trucks, and other equipment, this could be for you. Duties include fueling aircraft, performing fuel quality sampling and testing, moving aircraft to and from hangars with towing equipment, preparing rental aircraft for students by cleaning, servicing fuel and oil, general maintenance on fuel trucks and other equipment. A service-oriented personality is required for greeting arriving aircraft, pilots and passengers, helping them with their baggage, ground transportation, and other needs while here. Benefits package includes Blue Cross Group Medical Coverage, Life Insurance, Dental Reimbursement Plan, Vacation Days, Discount on Flight Training. Are you experienced or interested in aviation and airport operations? It’s never a dull day at the airport! Please email resume and any questions to donna@executiveflightcenter.com.

Aviation GPS Seminar. Join us for a training clinic on using the Garmin 430(W) and 530(W) GPS aircraft navigator systems.  If you use the Direct To button for everything when flying, this clinic is for you. Saturday morning from 8am til noon, Paul Nation will be conducting training on how to really maximize your understanding and use of the Garmin 430/530 series.  Whether you’re a Private pilot, Commercial pilot, Instrument-rated or not, you’ll gain some new knowledge about using the Garmin units in your flights.Materials, morning snacks, and lunch on the grill are included in the $50 course fee.  Call (256) 828-1403, visit our web site at www.executiveflightcenter.com, or e-mail donna@executiveflightcenter.com for more details and to register.

June Guthier, Social/Business Etiquette Consultant; Are you exactly where you want to be right now? Everyone needs to have a purpose and direction in their lives, whether personal or professional. My training program will help one to regain self-confidence which is a self motivator and help regain self-esteem which can be a reflection of your behavior. Take control of your life and start sharing success in the work place and your personal  life. Being successful is a challenge everyday with the competition in the global arena. I offer training to individuals, groups, at colleges and I am available for speaking engagements. “I Have Manners” is a training program I offer for the age eight--teens, which includes table manners, communication, introductions, proper dress, being a guest and much more. Contact: June Guthier, (256) 259-3706, jworthy@scottsboro.org

Mortgage America “Summer Sizzlin Promotion. During the month of July, Mortgage America - Huntsville is offering all customers who submit a mortgage application a free gift of a tool set. With “Sizzlin” low rates, this may be the time to refinance and possibly lower your term to 15 years. Mortgage America offers competitive interest rates, low closing costs and low-stress financing to customers throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. Loans offered include VA, FHA, RD, Alabama Bond and conventional programs. Customers who are interested in purchasing a home or re-financing an existing home are eligible for the promotion. Call Mortgage America today for details. (256) 551-0797 www.mortgageamericahuntsville.com



Amanda Howard, Broker/Owner of Amanda Howard Real Estate, is excited to participate in this year’s HEALS, Inc (Health Establishments at Local Schools) fundraiser “Dancing with the Stars” on November 8, 2010. HEALS provides accessible quality, school-based primary health care for underprivileged children. HEALS clinics provide free on-site medical and dental care, mental health counseling and social services at participating schools, which makes an immediate difference in the lives of many children and their families. You can help by “voting” for Amanda Howard (1 vote = $1 Donation). To find out how to cast your vote, please visit www.AmandaHoward.com or  www.healsinc.org. Corporate sponsorships are greatly appreciated.

Spectrum Services PC: Solve your career or employment problems here! We can help with interviewing skills, resume development, cover letters and image consulting. Not sure who you want to be when you grow up? We offer the Career Seekers’ Workshop for anyone over 16 who needs to make occupational choices. New groups are forming now: Job Seeker Teams (job search on steroids) and 48 Days to the Work You Love (career transition). Call Barbara Azzam at (256) 895-0008 or e-mail spectrum@knology.net or go to www.spectrum-services-pc.biz to check it out.

Barbara H. Azzam – Social Security Disability Advocate. If you or someone you know is sick or injured and can not work full time you may qualify for Social Security Disability assistance. You must be off the job 12 months and have worked 5 of the last 10 years to qualify for SSDI. Not sure if you qualify? Call Spectrum Services PC for a FREE consultation. (256) 895-0008 or e-mail spectrum@knology.net or go to www.spectrum-services-pc.org to learn more.   

CAMP BROADWAY KIDS APPROACHING AT THE WHOLE BACKSTAGE THEATRE. The Whole Backstage Children’s Theatre is VERY HAPPY to announce Camp Broadway Kids 2010!  This summer camp AUGUST 2-6, 2010 will center around all things Broadway and will give children the opportunity to experience theatre on a new level. The week will be a Broadway “Theme” where children will learn about “The Great White Way” What that is..and its influence on today’s theatre.  All classes --costumes, set design, acting, etc. will center around what you might see on a trip to the Big Apple! Registration is open now!  Spaces are still open but class sizes are limited. If you would like more information, please contact the theatre at (256) 582-7469 or e-mail to wbschildrenstheatre@wholebackstage.com. Remember camp spaces are limited so ENROLL TODAY!  Registration Forms are downloadable at www.wholebackstage soon. You may also register by stopping by the theatre office M-F 9AM-3PM M-F or request a form at wbschildrenstheatre@wholebackstage.com

JH PARTNERS ARCHITECTURE ANNOUNCES MERGER WITH KPS GROUP, INC. Partnership with Birmingham firm will expand experience, resources. JH Partners Architecture and Interiors, PC recently finalized a merger with Birmingham-based KPS Group, Inc., one of Alabama’s largest architecture firms. The Huntsville firm will operate under the KPS Group name. JHP President Kristine Harding and Corporate Secretary/Treasurer David Ely will continue to lead the Huntsville office. This will be the third regional office for KPS, which also operates in Birmingham and Atlanta. For more information, visit www.kpsgroup.com or www.jhponline.com.

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