Feature Stories • Issue 2, Spring/Summer 2007
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Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo*
Sheriff Mike Blakely and his staff are proud to be bringing its annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo to Athens for its 25th year! This wholesome, family entertainment will be held May 17-19. Festivities before and during the rodeo include a parade, street dance, the Rodeo Queen and Cowboy Contest, Barbecue Cook Off, live country music, and the Special Needs Rodeo.
   
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* Limestone Sheriff's Special Needs Rodeo*
Since 2002, The Limestone Sheriff’s Special Needs Rodeo has been providing physically and mentally challenged participants with a special day of fun and activities. In conjunction with the annual Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo, the event offers a variety of rodeo activities.

* Valley Event Center*
Valley Event Center is the place for all your event needs, such as weddings, receptions, prom, family reunions, corporate functions, and tailgating get-togethers. Owner Laurie Cannon provides catering, flowers, and decorations, as well as wedding coordinator services.

* Lindsay Lane Baptist Church*
Since 1998, Lindsay Lane Baptist Church has been focusing on being a church that’s making a difference. Pastor Dusty McLemore continues the focus on reaching out to people through vibrant services and special events.

* William G. Mathews, Attorney at Law*
William G. Mathews, Attorney at Law provides the Athens and surrounding communities with top-quality services and representation for a variety of legal needs. Bill, a hometown native, enjoys living and working in Athens.

* StreetLight Information Technologies, Inc.*
For cost-effective, professional Information Technology (IT) services, StreetLight Information Technologies is the source. Since moving from Huntsville to Athens in 2003, the company has seen steady growth, and continues to offer leading-edge technologies.

* Valley Imaging Center*
Valley Imaging Center focuses on better care for patients and does so with a caring and dedicated staff. The team of professionals provides north Alabama and southern Tennessee with top-notch imaging services for open MRI, CT, ultrasounds, mammo, and x-rays.

* Athens Chiropractic*
Dr. Daniel Daley of Athens Chiropractic has been providing chiropractic healthcare to the Athens community since February 1990. "These past 17 years have been wonderful to live and work in Athens and we attribute our success to the people of this community," he says.


* IN2Wireless/Railroad Bazaar*
IN2Wireless, the wireless division of Railroad Bazaar, is proud to announce it has recently been awarded a Premium Retailer by Verizon Wireless. Railroad Bazaar has evolved from a small gift shop along the railroad tracks in Athens, into 26 wireless locations spread throughout Alabama.

* Coleman Dental Group*
Since 1984, Coleman Dental Group has been providing a full line of dental services to where the possibilities are wide open. Owner, Dr. Alan Coleman, DMD; associate, Dr. Geoff Dean, DMD; associate, Dr. Michael Corum, DMD; and the professional team focus on delivering the highest quality of care to patients.

* Alabama Realty Group*
At the center of Alabama Realty Group (ARG) is its successful REALTORS that focus on providing clients with nothing but the best in all areas of service. With five offices in the Tennessee Valley area, ARG offers services for buying and selling homes, commercial property, and foreclosures.

* Reliance Bank*
Reliance Bank honors local third-grader, Atlee Hanks, as the winner of its YES Savings Account Coloring Contest. Atlee is a student in Mrs. Kim Bottcher’s class at Julian Newman Elementary School, which is Reliance Bank’s Partner in Education.

* Ingram's, Inc.*
Ingram’s, Inc. in Florence, AL, provides clients with high-quality outdoor patio and sunroom furnishings to suit any taste and for any setting. Owner Tricia Gist continues the family legacy of providing top-notch products and customer service.

* Limestone Veterinary Clinic*
For more than 30 years, Limestone Veterinary Clinic in Athens has made pets its top concern. Dr. Robert Pitman established the practice after graduating from Auburn University in 1975 and continues focusing on top-quality care by using the latest technology and advancements.

* Athens-Limestone Hospital*
Athens-Limestone Hospital has always been at the forefront of new healthcare technology and is proud to now provide patients with digital mammography. This innovative technology allows doctors to better detect and diagnose breast cancer.

* Totten & Christian, P.C.*
At the law firm of Totten & Christian, P.C., vigorous representation and counsel is given to each and every client it serves. Partners John Totten and Charlotte Christian, both lifelong Alabama residents, have built their firm on timeless professional ideals.

* Shoals Suzuki*
"We’re leveling the car buying playing field", owner, Mike Self says. "Our dealership subscribes to a set of values and procedures that are designed to be fair, honest, and straightforward. Each Suzuki is a high-quality, valued-packed vehicle that comes with a lot of standard features and not at a premium price."

* CrossPointe Church*
CrossPointe Church in Madison, AL, is proud to be a growing church in the north Alabama community. To accommodate its growth, Pastor John Dees’ son, Jason Edwin Dees, will join the staff to continue its mission of developing devoted disciples of Jesus Christ.

* Limestone Furniture Mart*
For almost eight years, Limestone Furniture Mart has been furnishing homes in the Tennessee Valley with quality furniture at bargain prices. Owners Scott and Brandi Connell oversee Limestone Furniture Mart and take pride in the success that the store has had over the years.

* ZTV-11*
Owners Gloria and Jamie Cooper of Jamie Cooper Television, Inc./ZTV-11, "local and lovin’ it" isn’t just a slogan ... it’s a way of life. With the longest-running local morning show in the Tennessee Valley, Cooper & Company, hosts Gloria and Jamie, highlight the people and places that make it so special.

* The Sports Buzz with Harold Bugg*
‘The Sports Buzz with Harold Bugg’: The buzz around the Tennessee Valley community can be heard about ZTV-11’s new sports show, "The Sports Buzz with Harold Bugg". Be sure to catch "The Buzz" Monday-Friday at 7pm and 11pm.

* Preston's Western Wear*
Preston’s Western Wear, a Texas-sized store in Athens, is known to have customers smiling, laughing, and tapping their boots to the music while shopping. The husband-and-wife team of Pat and Debbie Preston own Preston’s and continues building on its foundation of customer service.

* Regions Bank*
With a long history in Limestone County, Regions Bank is committed to providing exceptional customer service, convenient banking, and outstanding products to fit all of your financial needs.

* Lorri Black, REALTOR*
Lorri Black’s "client first philosophy" provides people in the Athens and surrounding communities with top-quality service when buying or selling a home. Black, a REALTOR with Keller Williams, truly believes whole-heartedly in her philosophy and enjoys working and living in the area.

* Courtesy Mortgage, Inc.*
Owner Greg Balch of Courtesy Mortgage, Inc. founded his business on the common principle that all customers deserve courteous and respectful service. "We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect and not just as a number," Balch says.

* Martin & Cobey Construction, Inc.*
Since 1964, Martin & Cobey Construction, Inc. has been building beyond the ordinary with commercial and now residential construction. Headquartered in Athens, Alabama, Martin & Cobey focuses on
providing its clients with top-quality construction services.

* Two Rivers, LLC*
Billy Christopher and staff believe that a home is far more than brick and mortar. The company prides itself in offering courteous service, as well as consultation on lot selection, home design and much more.

* American Cancer Society*
The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is just one of many ways to support the fight against cancer during a fun-filled event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs.
 

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