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Seated, from left, Troy Reed and Jeff Hodges; standing, Amber Brown, Becky Mullins, Amanda Williams, Crystal Tucker, Malacia Carter, Susan Payne and Betty Bryant; not present, Nancy Ricketts and Candice Boldin.

Yes Virginia, There is A Santa ClausEditorial Page,New York Sun, 1897We take pleasure in an-

swering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratifica-tion that its faithful author

is numbered among the friends of The Sun:

Dear Editor—I am 8 years old. Some

of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please

tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O’Hanlon

Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skep-

tical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not com-prehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virgin-ia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect as

compared with the bound-less world about him, as measured by the intelli-gence capable of grasp-ing the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beau-ty and joy. Alas! how drea-ry would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no child-like faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tol-erable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The external light with which childhood fills the world would be extin-guished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to have men to watch in all the chimneys on Christ-mas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if you did not see Santa Claus com-ing down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no San-ta Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not,

but that’s no proof thatthey are not there. Nobodycan conceive or imagineall the wonders there areunseen and unseeable inthe world.

You tear apart the ba-by’s rattle and see whatmakes the noise inside,but there is a veil coveringthe unseen world whichnot the strongest man, noreven the united strengthof all the strongest menthat ever lived could tearapart. Only faith, poetry,love romance, can pushaside that curtain andview and picture the su-pernal beauty and glorybeyond. Is it all real? Ah,Virginia, in all this worldthere is nothing else realand abiding.

No Santa Claus! ThankGod! He lives and livesforever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay 10times 10,000 years fromnow, he will continue tomake glad the heart ofchildhood.

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Schedule of Services:Sunday Worship 9:00 AM; Sunday School 10:00 AM

For info., call 256.423.3617

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!Donna Thomas, owner, seated, with daughter Rebecca

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City Improvements Underway In Elkton by Cindy Mitchell

Elkton was recently awarded an Energy Effi-ciency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $25,000 to energize the City Hall Building.

The improvements to be done, says Mayor Car-olyn Thompson, include replacing windows and doors, adding insulation and installing a new HVAC unit. “The existing unit has been out of order for

the past year, and the im-provements are all much-needed,” stated the Mayor.

Elkton has applications in for additionial grants including a grant for school safety sidewalks and a new city website, both of which are await-ing approval. The city’s grant for city water line improvements was turned down, Mayor Thompson stated, but asserted Elkton will re-apply.

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We are thankful to Ardmore and the surrounding areas for supporting our business. Keeping your dollars local is one of the best things we can do for our town. Trust us to take care of all your fl ooring needs. Ask your neighbors, friends or family about us. Th ere’s a good chance they are already our loyal customers. Come and see us today!Remember the reason

for the season.Don’t leave Christ out

of CHRISTMAS!Tim, Michelle, Bruce, Jane,

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And she shall bring forth a son,

And thou shalt call his name JESUS:

for he shall save his people

from their sins.Matthew 1:21

Community Involvement AsksFor Local Companion ExhibitTo The Smithsonian Exhibition

Local c i t izens and groups are encouraged to contribute to an upcoming exhibit through sharing their photographs, recol-lections and artifacts with the Elkton Historical Soci-ety. “The Way We Worked in Giles County” will ex-plore the unique history of work in Giles County since the early 1900’s.

The local exhibit will complement the Smith-sonian traveling exhibit

“The Way We Worked,” on display in Elkton from January 28 through March 3, 2012.

“The Way We Worked in Giles County” is currently in the planning phase. Dif-ferent areas of focus will include agriculture, in-dustry, family farms, and transportation. Local orga-nizations and individuals are requested to contact the Elkton Historical So-ciety immediately regard-ing loans of photographs, personal stories and arti-facts. It is requested that all items pertain specifi-cally to Giles County.

The more information available about a specifi c item such as names of peo-ple in photographs, age of an item and location will help ensure possible inclu-sion in the companion ex-hibit. Photographs may be scanned and returned to the owner prior to the ex-hibit’s run dates. Various options for story collec-tions are being reviewed for the most accessible op-tion possible.

Artifacts will also be on display in the companion exhibit for all visitors to enjoy.

Examples of artifacts include tools used in ev-

eryday historical life suchas a tobacco press or cot-ton scale. A later example that helps to illustratework in Giles County is acomputer server from the 1970’s. When compared to existing items and meth-ods, artifacts allow a visi-tor to make their own con-clusions regarding prog-ress in the workplace and changing technology.

Individual stories willalso help create a morevivid picture of the evolu-tion of types of work andprocesses and how thishas affected local cultureand communities.

Donna Baker, Execu-tive Director of the GilesCounty Chamber of Com-merce, said “It is such anhonor to have a highly re-nowned Smithsonian na-tional exhibit in our com-munity. The local exhibitwill be so interesting forall generations to see how work was done in the past compared to present day”.

To aide in creating afull and focused localcompanion to the Smith-sonian Museum on MainStreet exhibit, HumanitiesTennessee consultant RobDeHart recently visitedElkton. Members of theTURN TO PAGE A-5

Commissioner DalyCommends Ardmoreby Cindy Mitchell

During the November 2, 2011 Limestone County Com-mission meeting, Commissioner Daly commended theTown of Ardmore for improving the dilemma beingcreated by beavers. During th e November 7 meetingCommissioner Barksdale announced that he will notseek another term on the Commission for the upcoming2012 election. Commissioner Daws announced he will bea candidate for the upcoming 2012 election.

According to the offi cial meeting minutes, the Lime-stone County Commission met in a regular meetingon November 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Clinton Street Courthouse Annex, 100 South Clinton Street, Athens,Alabama.

You Are Invited To Worship With UsSaturday, December 24, Christmas Eve at 5:00 PM

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Sunday Morning Service - Special Music and Testimonies No Sunday School or Evening Service

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Merry Christmas and many thanks.George, Lynn, Laura, Karen, Connie,

Deverle, Linda, Margie & Erika

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Christmas Programs At Local ChurchesLocal churches are cel-

ebrating Christmas with special programs. Every-one is invited to attend.

Sweet Springs Baptist Church will have a Christ-mas service Sunday, De-cember 25, at 11 a.m. The candlelight service will include Christmas carols. Sweet Springs Baptist Church is located at 26250

Sweet Springs Road. Friendship Stateline

Freewill Baptist Church will have a Candlelight Service on December 25, at 6:00 P.M.. There will also be a Watch Night Service on December 31, (New Years Eve) at 7:00 P.M. Everyone is invited to attend these services.

Elkton Baptist will hold

a Christmas Eve Vesper Service on Saturday, De-cember 24, at 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend this very meaning-ful service. Elkton Bap-tist Church Pastor is Bro. Sammy Brister and the Associate Pastor is Bro. B.J. Shelton. Elkton Bap-tist Church is located at 494 Market Street in Elk-ton, TN.

First Baptist Church of Ardmore will hold a Christmas Day service at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. There will be no Sunday School or evening services. First Baptist Church is located at 26670 Fifth Street in Ardmore, AL. Bro. Alan Hughes is the pastor.

The Taft Church of

Christ services on Christ-mas will consist of Bible study and worship in the form of lessons from the Bible, singing, giving, prayer, and remembering Jesus as the Christ with the Lord’s Supper. Anyone is welcome to come study and worship with us any time we meet. Taft Church of Christ is located at 10 Church Road in Taft, TN.

Elkton Historical Society received insight and direc-tion from DeHart in order to shape general content areas into a more concise display of the Giles Coun-ty work experience.

Admission will be free to everyone. The site of the exhibit is the Ole Smith Store in Elkton, Ten-

nessee. Please visit www.thewayweworked.com to view hours of operation.

Adapted from an origi-nal exhibition developed by the National Archives, The Way We Worked ex-plores how work became a central element in Ameri-can culture by tracing the changes that affected the workforce and work en-vironments over the past 150 years. The Way We Worked is funded in part

through a Congressio-nal appropriation to theSmithsonian and in partwith funds from the Na-tional Endowment for theHumanities. For informa-tion about involvement inactivities surrounding TheWay We Worked exhibitionin Elkton or about ElktonHistorical Society visitwww.thewayweworked or contact Rebecca Bryant(931.468.9320 or [email protected]).

EXHIBIT, FROM A-4

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Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.Special Message by: Bro. William Owens

Pastor of Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist ChurchMt. Pleasant, Tennessee

Special Singing by: Bro. Marvin Morrow of Cypress Inn, Tennessee

& The Hopkins Family of Toney, Alabama

Come Join Us In This Special Service!For more information contact:

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Those present were Gary Daly, Gerald Barks-dale, James W. “Bill” Lat-imer, and Bill Daws. None were absent. Chairman Stanley Menefee presided.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Daly and seconded by Commission-er Barksdale to approve the minutes of October 17 and November 2, 2011. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discus-sion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion carried unani-mously.

COMMISSIONER, FROM PAGE A-4MOTION was made

by Commissioner Barks-dale and seconded by Commissioner Latimer to approve claims for 10/14/11 for check nos. 16952 through 17027 totaling $1,100,895.67; check no. 10728 dated 10/20/11 totaling $12,075; check nos. 17029 through 17088 dated 10/21/11 to-taling $335,273.56; check nos. 17089 through 17206 dated 10/28/11 totaling $1,495,111.89; and check nos. 17207 through 17208 dated 10/28/11 totaling $20,960 for a grand total of $2,964,316.12. Detailed claims are available on fi le for review upon request to the county administrator. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discus-sion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion carried unani-mously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Latimer and seconded by Commis-sioner Daws to authorize the Chairman to execute a resolution to submit an application to TVA for consideration of a license agreement for Limestone County to occupy the Lu-cy’s Branch Public Recre-ation Area known as “Cow-ford Landing”. Limestone County is willing to invest capital, resources, and in-kind contributions to the Campground of Lucy’s TURN TO PAGE A-7

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Seated, from left, Sherry Funkhouser, Sabrina Pugh, Janice Smith;standing, from left, Ben Whitt, Elizabeth Stanford, Justine May, Patricia Stone, Sandra Garrison, and Margie Clinard.

Branch. Chairman Mene-fee asked if there was any discussion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion carried unanimously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Barksdale and seconded by Commis-sioner Daws to authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with the Alabama Department of

Transportation for Proj-ect # STPOA-5A02(600) in the amount of $434,680 Federal aid funds with County matching funds of $108,670 for a total of $543,350 to resurface Mooresville Road from Capshaw Road to Barks-dale Road. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discussion. There was none. The Chairman

COMMISSIONER, FROM PAGE A-6

called the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Daws and seconded by Commis-sioner Latimer to reap-point Margaret Tomlin to the Department of Human Resources Board and Nan-cy Swanner to the Pryor Field Airport Authority Board, with terms retro-active October 1, 2011 and ending September 30, 2015. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any dis-cussion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion carried unani-mously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Daws and seconded by Commis-

sioner Latimer to award the following bid proposal to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifi ca-tions as follows. For pro-posal no. 2360 for a secu-rity system for the EMA at Julian Newman Elemen-tary School awarded to STS Group in the amount of $4,835, including gym. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discus-sion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion carried unani-mously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Daws and seconded by Com-missioner Daly to employ Joshua Victor James and Chad Wynn as corrections

Lurline Morell Reyer and R.D. Reyer will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on December 27, 2011. They were married December 27, 1941, in Ardmore by Bro. Floyd Johnson. The Rey-ers have fi ve children, 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchil-dren. They are “still smiling after all these years”.

offi cers, and Carey Miles as extradition officer, all pending drug and alcohol screenings. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discussion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Barksdale and seconded by Commis-sioner Daly to approve Family Medical Leave for Angela Maples, beginning

October 10, 2011 until No-vember 7, 2011 and forLeslie Ross Sides, begin-ning October 11, 2011 untilJanuary 2, 2012. ChairmanMenefee asked if therewas any discussion. Therewas none. The Chairmancalled the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made byCommissioner Daws andseconded by Commission-er Latimer to approve the TURN TO PAGE A-10


Charley Marie Lanza celebrated her 16th birthday on November 29 with family and friends. She is the daughter of Phyllis and Carl Citron of Greensboro, NC, and Charles Lanza of Huntsville. She is the granddaughter of Marie and Larry Phelps of Bowling Green, KY, and the late Charles and Lucille Lanza and the late Gerlin Hillis.

Lacey Brooke Young, daughter of Rusty and Mary Ann Young,turned fi ve years old on December 8, 2011. Lacey celebratedher birthday at Onyx with family and friends. She is the grand-daughter of Linda Johnson of Huntsville, Charles Johnson ofElkmont and Donny and Paulette Young of Ardmore. She is thegreat-granddaughter of Mrs. Leola Young of Ardmore. Lacey hastwo brothers, Blake and Brant.

Sydney Randall

Miss Randall Selected Miss Merry Christmas

Sydney Randall has been selected by her se-nior classmates as 2011 Miss Merry Christmas at Ardmore High School.

Sydney is the Varsity Cheer Co-Captain, the Spanish Club Secretary and is involved with FCA, FCCLA, and the Science

...And To All A Good Night!Here’s hoping all your dreams and prayers are answered this holiday season. Having you as our customers has been a real dream for us.

Merry Christmas and thanks!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and healthy new year at Payless Pharmacy at Fred’s in Ardmore are, from left, Kelsey Kirby, Jason Murph, pharmacist; and Pam Faulkner.

PAYLESS PHARMACY at Fred’sInside Fred’s in the L&S Shopping Center Ardmore, AL 256/423-8989

We want to thank all our loyal customers for a great 2011!We look forward to serving you in 2012.

a&a flower shop Main StreetArdmore, AL256/423-3804

Stephanie and Sheila hope that Santa brings youeverything you’rewishing forthis year.

MerryChristmasMerryChristmas

New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service Set

Friendship Stateline Freewill Baptist Church will hold a New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service Saturday, December 31, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the church located at 13363 Stateline Road in Taft, TN, (8 miles East of Ardmore at the corner of Stateline and Old Railroad Bed Road).

Bro. William Owens will bring a special mes-

sage. Bro. Owens is the pastor of Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, TN.

Special singing for the evening will be presented by Bro. Marvin Morrow of Cypress Inn, TN, and The Hopkins Family of Toney, AL.

Everyone is invited to

join the congregation at Friendship Stateline Free-will Baptist Church during this special service.

For more information,

Club.The senior class select-

ed Sydney as their “Class Beauty,” “Most School Spirit,” and “Most Likely to Become a Country Mu-sic Singer.”

An outstanding student at Ardmore High School, Sydney will graduate with an advanced diploma next Spring.

call Bro. Rusty Lincoln,pastor, at 256.423.4429;or Bro. Jerry Hopkins,s inging chairman, at256.828.0386.

H e l p S av e L i v e sThis Holiday Season

Think outside the box this holiday season. The perfect gift is at your near-est American Red Cross blood drive or blood dona-

tion center. And, unlike the latest fashion trend, video game or golf club, it costs nothing but an hour TURN TO PAGE A-9

ARDMORE FAMILYMEDICAL CLINIC

25495 MAIN ST. ARDMORE, TN 931/427-6969

From left, front row, Darla Spence, Debbie Lucky, offi ce manager; Kathy Woodard; back row, Teresa Schrimsher, RN; Deborah VerBeek, FNP/owner; and Kim Goldinger, FNP; not present, Becky Belcher, FNP.

Sending lots of good health, happiness and cheer, now and throughout the coming year.

With Well Wishes

HOURS: MON., TUES., THURS. AND FRI. 9:00 A.M. ’TIL 6:00 P.M. (appointment or walk-in) CLOSED WEDNESDAY

WE WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICEDECEMBER 22, 23, 26 AND DECEMBER 30


North Alabama Insurance AgencyServing Alabama and Tennessee

30484 Ardmore Avenue ~ Ardmore, AL 35739 ~ 256/423-2141

Makisha Dollar, agent; Cassie Johnson, Heather McConnell; Martie and Bill Norman, owners.

Merry Christmasfrom Our Family to Yours!

We at North Alabama I n s u r a n c e A g e n c y would like to thank all our customers for their business this year.

As we celebrate Christ’s bir thday, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Ellissa Shay Posey, daughter of Amber and Josh Posey of Toney, who was born February 4th at 12:22 p.m. at Athens-Limestone Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 15 oz. and measuring 20 inches tall will celebrate her first Christmas this year. Grandparents are Butch and Chrissy Crabtree of Anthony Hill, TN, Margaret Posey of Elkmont, AL and the late Junior Posey of Ardmore AL. Great- grandmother is Ruby Hill of Ardmore, TN.

Merry Christmasand

Happy New Year!

30019 Hwy. 110 at Main Street in Ardmore, Tennessee

Pre-school choir members participating in the Children’s Christmas musical “Christmas Hang-Ups” Sunday, December 11, at First Baptist Church in Ardmore are, from left, Alaina Grace King, Alex King and Cassidy Thomas. (courtesy photo)

of your time. When you donate blood, you give the perfect gift – another hug, another laugh, another smile, another chance – to someone in need of blood.

Locally, you may give blood on Monday, Dec. 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Walgreen’s located at 1000 Huntsville Highway

HELP SAVE LIVES, FROM PAGE A-8

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ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTSNow off ering early and late appointments

Call 931.427.8581

Barrett Dental27001 Main Street - Ardmore, TN 38449

Susie Sparks, Cindy Barnes, Dr. Barton Barrett, Natasha McCorkle, Lyndsi Taylor

We consider it a privilege to serve you and thank you for entrusting us with your dental care.


ARDMORE, TENNESSEE

We have a lot to be thankful for,but your loyal support is the icing on the cake!

Here’s wishing every one of you, the best holiday ever!

On behalf of my family, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who gave me the privilege of representing them in the listing/selling or purchase of property over the past year. Your support has helped me to provide for my family. I appreciate it and I am only a phone call away if needed. Remember Matthew 1:21. Jesus is the reason for Christmas!

May God bless all of you!

HEATH EMERSON256.431.1142

*10 year multi-million dollar producer

*12 years of real estate appraiser experience

*5 years licensed home builder

*Proud 1985 graduate of Ardmore High School

*1999 graduate of Athens State UniversityHeath and Emily Emerson with daughters Hannah and Savannah

Thank You!

Best wishes for a very happy holiday and a great new year. Thanks for stopping in the past year.

We’re always happy to be of service to youand look forward to seeing you soon.

BROADWAY TIREARDMORE AVE. - ARDMORE, AL - 423-2620

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas

and

Happy New Year

Our best wishes to youfor a great holiday!

We appreciate your business.

COLLINS SALESCedar Hill and Gatlin Road

From the owners and employees of

Ardmore, AL 256/423-3638Mon.-Sat. 9:00-5:00; Closed Wed.

COMMISSIONER, FROM PAGE A-7following merit increases, which are included in the base pay and cost of liv-ing pay as listed below. For Robert Terry Boyd Jr. as engineer assistant effec-tive 11/21/11; Tessa Brack-een as corrections offi cer effective 11/22/11; Jeffery Cantrell as corrections of-ficer effective 11/14/11; Jason Carter as equip-ment operator II effective 11/2/11; Elizabeth Clark as recording clerk effective 11/14/11; Comilla R. Craig as administrative clerk effective 11/2/11; Sean Doyle as deputy effective

11/17/11; Jennifer Easter as assessment clerk effective 11/9/11; Steven Gatlin as corrections officer effec-tive 11/2/11; Emily Haney as council on aging direc-tor effective 11/7/11; Judith Harvey as chief clerk ef-fective 11/8/11; Lynn John-son as equipment operator II effective 11/4/11; Jacob Lamar as corrections offi -cer effective 11/1/11; The-resa Marlin as tax collec-tion clerk effective 11/1/11; Joshua McLaughlin as deputy effective 11/2/11; Jacqueline McNatt as cor-

TEAM HILL CONSTRUCTION

*Storm Damage *Re-Roofi ng *Gutters

931-427-3907(offi ce) 931-427-3914(fax) Licensed

& [email protected]

Merry Christmasand Happy New Year from everyone at

We AppreciateYour Business

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ARDMORETELEPHONE COMPANY, INC.

http://www.ardmore.netP.O. Box 549 - Ardmore, TN 38449

256/423-2131

LOCAL HIGH SPEED DSL INTERNET PROVIDERNOW PROVIDING DIRECTV ~ CALL FOR INFORMATION

We owe our success to you,and wanted to let you know how truly

blessed we feel to be a part of your lives.

Here’s hoping all your dreams come true this holiday season.

Merry

Christmas

YOUAre Invited!

Main Street Church of Christ27595 Main Street - Ardmore, TN 38449 - 931/427-6101

Sunday Bible School.................................................... 10 a.m.Morning Worship.......................................................... 11 a.m.Evening Worship.............................................................6 p.m.Wed. Bible Study.............................................................7 p.m.

FRED’S29930 Ardmore Ave.

Ardmore, AL • 423-2093

Merry Christmasand

Happy New Year!To all of those who have come our way,

we wish a joyous holiday. Along with thanks for your goodwill and trust

from every single one of us!K&W Culvert Supply

Corrugated Metal Pipe931.224.1181 cell

931.527.3133 home242 James Hollow Road - Lynnville, TN 38472

Adult Classes and Story Hour will continue in January.

For more information, call or come by

ARDMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY25836 Main Street - Ardmore, TN 38449 - 931.427.4883

Merry Christmas...

Librarian Verlin Collins, Robbie Hayes, and Bobbie Smith

May your Holiday Season be fi lled withdeep joy, abiding peace and overfl owing love.

SCRUPLES HAIR COLORBED HEAD HAIR PRODUCTS

*Waxing *Hi-lights *Low-lights *Perms *Color *Cuts

SScissorscissors 30515 Ardmore Ave. - Ardmore, AL

256-423-3210Wed.-Fri. 9:30 - 5:30; Saturday 9:30 - until ?

Call today for your appointment!Tammy Jay, Owner

in Fayetteville. Donate blood on Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Wal-Mart located at 1655 W. College St. in Pulaski.All presenting blood do-nors will receive a holi-day inspired long-sleeved shirt.

“It’s the season of giv-ing and there’s one gift that won’t cost you a pen-ny, but means the world to a patient in need,” said Tim Ryerson, CEO, Ten-nessee Valley Blood Ser-

vices Region. “By donat-ing blood, you can give someone an opportunity to spend another holiday with their loved ones.”

All blood types are needed to help maintain a suffi cient blood supply, es-pecially type O negative. Type O negative blood, the universal blood type, is al-ways in high demand be-cause it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emer-gency situations.

HELP SAVE LIVES, FROM PAGE A-9

Limestone County Holiday Garbage Pick-up ScheduleHoliday garbage routes

for Limestone County res-idents from Monday, De-cember 19 thru Wednes-day, December 21, will run

as always. On Thursday, December 22, the normal Thursday route will be run along with all Friday pickups.

The offi ce will be closed on Friday, December 23 and there will be no gar-bage pickup.

Regular routes will be picked-up Monday, De-cember 26 thru Wednes-day, December 29. Thurs-day and Friday routes will be picked up on Thursday, December 29.

The offi ce will be closed

on Friday, December 30 and there will be no gar-bage pickup.

All garbage for Lime-stone County residents needs to be placed outside the night before the routes are run. Routes will be run early due to the holidays and drivers will not go back for missed garbage pickups.


You’ve got a new

NEIGHBOR

Local People. Local Service. Local Decisions.www.reliancebanking.com 256.232.1944

Reliance Bank has moved into the neighborhood. We are a locally

owned and operated bank, which means that all of our lending

decisions are made right here–not in Birmingham, Canada or Spain.

Come by and check out our new branch on Main Street in

Ardmore and you’ll see what local banking is all about.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Yearand many thanks for banking with us.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to doing business with you in the new year.

256.423.8108

Joy-Ley Coiffures30132 1st Avenue West - Ardmore, Alabama

256/423-3439

FULL SERVICESALON

for all your

Family Hair Care NeedsThanks For Your Business!

Here’s Wishing Everyone A Very

and

PAUL’S BARBER SHOP30136 First Ave. West - Ardmore, AL

256.278.5190

Wishing you every happiness this holiday season.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING SERVICE

*Complete Payroll Services *Income Tax Preparation- Individual & Business *E-File Service for fast Refund

27031 Main Street ~ Ardmore, TN 38449Mailing Address: P.O. Box 143 ~ Ardmore, TN 38449

Clarence E. Casebolt e-mail: [email protected] 931.427.3850 Cell 931.638.0026 FAX 931.427.3855

All we want for Christmas is the chance to thank all of you who have brought us so much joy this past year. Your friendship and support mean a lot to us.

Happy Holidays from the employees and management of

FERGUSON LP GASArdmore 256/423-3320 Athens 256/230-3600

Children enjoying Christmas stories read by Santa Claus compliments of Accounting & Business Services of Ardmore onWednesday, December 14, at Ardmore Public Library are, from left, sitting, Payton Garrett, Lee Cummings, Rhys Yarbrough, Aniyah Crummie middle row, James Harper Jr, Triston Green and Mazie Kate Smith held by Santa; back row, Allison Wiggins and SarahWiggins. Story Hour will start back Wednesday, January 11, at 10 a.m. (YCS photo by Patricia Coulter)

rections offi cer effective 11/1/11; Carey Miles as corrections offi cer effec-tive 11/14/11; Larry Delon Pierce as corrections of-fi cer effective 11/2/11; Ja-cob Rupp as corrections officer effective 11/1/11; Pat Ryanas corrections

officer effective 11/3/11; Fred Sloss III as captain effective 11/16/11; Paula Thompson as assessment clerk effective 11/24/11; Alicia Trexler as HR coor-dinator effective 11/19/11; and Wendy Tucker-Brito as recording clerk effec-

COMMISSIONER, FROM PAGE A-10

tive 11/30/11. Chairman Menefee asked if there was any discussion. There was none. The Chairman called the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made by

Commissioner Latimer and seconded by Commis-sioner Daws to approve the following subdivisions. At Brigadoon Highlands Phase 1, Lots 2 & 3, s/d type minor for preliminary and

fi nal approval for 2 lots in District 3, located at 12425 St. Andrews Drive, con-solidating two lots into one; and at Brigadoon High-lands Phase 2, Lots 81 & 82 for s/d type minor and

preliminary and final ap-proval for 2 lots in District3, located at 13110 St. An-drews Drive, consolidating two lots into one. ChairmanMenefee asked if therewas any discussion. Therewas none. The Chairmancalled the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made byCommissioner Daws andseconded by Commission-er Daly to transfer four Dell OptiPlex 780 DesktopComputers with monitorsfrom the IT Department to Council on Aging for the Owens, Tanner, EastLimestone and Athens Se-nior Centers. Chairman Menefee asked if therewas any discussion. Therewas none. The Chairmancalled the roll. Motion car-ried unanimously.

MOTION was made byCommissioner Barksdaleand seconded by Commis-sioner Daws to approveAmerican Fidelity Assur-ance Company to admin-ister Section 125, FlexSpending and Health CareReform requirements forLimestone County Commis-sion, as well as voluntarybenefi t plans.

The Chairman asked ifthere was any discussion.There was no discussion.The Chairman called theroll. Gary Daly, nay; GeraldBarksdale, aye; James W.“Bill” Latimer, nay; and BillDaws, nay. Motion failed.

MOTION was made byCommissioner Barksdaleand seconded by Commis-sioner Latimer to approve2WR as architect for theCourthouse renovationproject. Chairman Mene-fee asked if there was anydiscussion. There was none.The Chairman called theroll. Motion carried unani-mously.

MORE COMMISSION NEWS IN NEXT WEEK’S

EDITION

New Merchandise Has Arrived!*Purses *Jewelry *Perfume *Rings

*Scarves *Baby Items*Alabama Houndstooth Accessories

“Aff ordable Merchandise”

Ladies First 30493 Ardmore Ave. ~ Ardmore, AL

Owner: Beverly Bailey

Gifts & More

Merry ChristmasAnd Happy New Year!


DOUBLE COUPONS!!!EVERY DAY $.50 LIMIT - SEE STORE FOR DETAILS

THE MORE YOU BUY THE MORE YOU SAVE!!!

HOMETOWN GROCERY608 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST. - ATHENS SHOPPING CENTER - 256/233-4511

HOURS: SUN.-THUR. 7 AM-10 PM; FRI. & SAT. 7 AM-11 PMWE GLADLY ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS & WIC INSTRUMENTS

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NONE SOLD TO DEALERS

YOUR WAREHOUSE FOOD CENTER

WE TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

LOWPRICESEVERYDAY!

LOWPRICESEVERYDAY!

THIS AD GOOD WED., DEC. 21 THROUGH TUES., DEC. 27, 2011

BEST CHOICE10 LB. BAGRUSSET

POTATOES$3.69

SHANK PORTION

SMOKED HAMS

$.95 LB.

KRAFT REGULAR8 OZ. PACKAGE

CREAM CHEESE$.99

34.5 OZ. CANORIGINAL FLAVOR ONLY

MAXWELLHOUSE COFFEE

$7.692 LITER BOTTLE

MOUNTAIN DEWOR PEPSI$109

LIMIT 2

WHILE SUPPLY

LASTS

2-COUNTPET RITZ FROZEN

DEEP DISH OR REGULAR

PIE SHELLS

2/$3

4 STICK16 OZ. PACKAGE

IMPERIALMARGARINE

$.69

Come grow with us at the

Taft church of Christ10 Church Road Taft, Tennessee

Minister: Joe D. BrownSunday Bible Study............................................9:30Worship............................................................10:30Sunday Evening.................................................5:00Wednesday Evening Bible Study........................7:00

Jesus, the same yesterday, today, and forever!

Sara AngelSara Trudell Angel, 81

of New Market, Alabama died Sunday, December 18, 2011, in Huntsville, Alabama.

There will be a grave-side memorial service at Hatchett Cemetery in Athens, AL Wednesday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m.

Born Saturday, June 21, 1930 in Athens, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Fogg and the late Beulah Smith Fogg.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Sherry Coggin, and her husband, Dalton Angel.

S u r v i v o r s i n c l u d e sons, Perry (Wanda) Cog-gin of Jayess, MS, Terry Coggin of Brandon, MS, and Gary Coggin and life partner Debbie Gee of Vero Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Leslie Mi-chell Cornilis, John Clifton Coggin, Heather Booney, Candace Lynn Coggin, and Crystal Kate Zehentner; two great-grandchildren: Zach Zehentner and Ga-briel Booney; brother, Bob Fogg, and sisters, Joy Legg and Janelle Kalvoda.

Ardmore Chapel www.ardmorechapel.com

Phone 256.423.4100

Your Community SHOPPER

Obituary

Hunters For The Hungry Fund Fees For Processing Donated Deer In Giles County

Several Tennessee counties including Giles have funding to process deer and deliver the meat to food banks in time for Christmas, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program.

The Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is in-viting hunters across the state to donate harvested deer, so that food banks and soup kitchens have meat to serve hungry Ten-nesseans through the cold-er months.

Between now and Jan. 1, select Hunters for the Hungry processors can accept about 650 deer for free, which would provide more than 100,000 meals. Hunters can simply drop off the deer at a participat-ing processor, and the meat is professionally butchered and distributed to local hunger-relief organiza-tions. A list of processors with funding is available at www.tnwf.org/hunters-for-the-hungry.

Hunters in Giles County may drop deer off at AJ’s Deer Processing at 5680 Minor Hill Highway in Goodsprings, TN. Initially AJ’s could accept 50 deer with the funding already provided by Hunters for the Hungry. You may reach AJ’s by calling 931-

363-3244 to make sure your deer can still be accepted.

“The venison that we receive from Hunters for the Hungry is a real bless-ing, because it is such a high quality and versatile source of protein for those we serve,” said Shannon Niswander, kitchen man-

ager at Room in the Inn in Nashville. “We provide hundreds of meals on a daily basis to folks in our area who otherwise wouldn’t have anything to eat, and they really enjoy the dishes we prepare with venison.”

Based upon available fund-

ing, processors are allotted a quota for the number of deer that Hunters for the Hun-gry will subsidize. Beyond these quotas, any whole deer processed is paid for by the hunter at the same discounted rate, typically $40. All proces-sors are certifi ed by the state department of agriculture.


308 Mill Street~ Pulaski, TN 38478 931.363.6679 [email protected]

Alsup & Associates Insurance, Inc.203 E. Jefferson Street • Pulaski. TN

931-363-1501

Wishing you and yours all the best at Christmas and throughout the year!

“A Southern Tradition”2976 Minor Hill Hwy.

Pulaski, TN 38478931/363-1570 1-800-677-7824

TN Firm Lic. #1110 - TN Auction Lic. #259

www.larrygarnerauctions.homestead.com

931/363-2533www.sharpmotorco.com

Since 1930

MOTOR COMPANY, INC.SHARP

300 N. Second St. • Pulaski, TN 38478

Thanks For Your SupportIn the midst of this busy season,

we’re fi lled with good cheer and you’re the reason...So now we’d like to shift gears and say,”Have a happy holiday!”

GERALD’S AUTO BODY

716 North First Street ~ Pulaski, TN 38478931.363.0539

We appreciate your business and

wish you a happy holiday season.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

HRSENVIRONMENTAL

“Specializing in the removal and disposal of hazardous waste”29990 State Line Road Ardmore, AL 35739

256/423-8964

MerryChristmas!Best wishes to you

and yours for a happy holiday season.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK931/427-4788

26905 MAIN ST. - ARDMORE, TN 38449

It’s been a pleasure serving you this past year.We truly value your continued business.

CITY OF ELKTON, TNMAYOR CAROLYN THOMPSON

Vice-Mayor Bill Cary Fire Chief Payton Blade

Recorder Margie Brooks

Aldermen:Bill Cary, Frances Neal,

Roosevelt Whitfi eld,Barry Wilburn, Doug Turner

Merry

Christmas

ELKTON FARM & HOMEHighway 31 ~ Elkton, TN ~ 931.468.2168

CLOSED DECEMBER 24, 25 & 26New and Used

Farm Equipment & Supplies

SALE 1ST FRIDAY No Sale In January Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas

EASY PAYAppliance Parts & Repair - All Makes

212 East Madison Street ~ Pulaski, TN ~ 931.363.1371*Vacuum Cleaner Parts & Repair

We appreciate the gift of your friendship and your loyal business this past year. Murrey

www.murreychevrolet.com

Chevrolet • Buick • Pontiac • GMC, Inc.1500 West College Street • Pulaski, TN

931/363-3555 • 1-800-489-3555

Merry Christmas and many thanks for your friendship

The Children’s Choir of Community Baptist Church presenting their Christmas program, “Christmas: Where, When, and Why,” Sunday evening, December 18th at 5:00 p.m. include, front row, fromleft, Jackson Randolph, Mac Clark, Saige Elkins, Maggie Campbell, Harlee Rich, Connor Hicks, Makarlee Martin, Rachel Rich, Jackson Campbell, Brytten Georges, Jeffery Thompson; middle row, fromleft, Hayden Hogan, Adam Rich, Kylie Clark, Blair Allen, Isaiah Hargrove, Amber Hailey, Samuel Hubbard, Olivia Zayed, Evan Mitchell, Dana Jordan Zayed, Brooke Parker; third row, from left, AbbyGoodwin, Deven Hargrove, Rachel Hargrove, Brilee Hicks, Dalton Rodgers, Ansley Graviet, Luke Hogan; fourth row, from left, Caleb Lombard, Aubree Randolph, Josh Lombard, Jacob Rolin, “Darwin,”Allie Clark, Sarah Goodwin, “Abigail,” Parker Graviet, Isabella Lyle and Nathan Wight.

merry christmas from all of us to all of you!

DAVID’S MARKETOPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

*Deli *Pizza *Movies *GasDavid L. Fralix, Owner

Elkton, Tennessee 931/468-2848

To our customers and their families, we wish a very merry holiday season.


ObituariesYour Community SHOPPER

Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home

Owners: Kenny Blythe, Mike Davis, Lance Davis and Steven Wight

27186 East Main Street • Ardmore, AL • (256) 423-4100Announcement Line 256/423-7100 www.ardmorechapel.com

When you need us, we are here for you.

Committed to the future through our service today.

PROFESSIONAL. PERSONAL. PRACTICAL

The staff and management extends our best wishesduring this holiday season.

May all your memories bring you peace and joy.

In Loving Memory of

The Angels gathered near your bed so very close to you,for they knew the pain and suffering you were going through.

We thought about so many things as we held tightly to your hand.Oh, how we wished you were strong and healthy once again.

But your eyes were looking homeward to that place beyond the skywhere Jesus held His outstretched arms. It was time to say goodbye.

We struggled with our selfi sh thoughts.We wanted you to stay, but Jesus knew the answer.

We knew He loved you so.So we gave to you life’s greatest gift, the gift of letting go.

Merry Christmas, We love and miss you,Judy, Danny, Sharon, Shelia, Larry, Connie,Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren

Our Husband,Daddy and Paw Paw

September 9, 1937 ~ October 25, 2011

BillyWales

ArdmoreArdmoreMonumentsMonuments

Pinedale CommunityPinedale CommunityCorner of Lambert Road & Sweet SpringsCorner of Lambert Road & Sweet Springs

SAM GLOSSUP, OWNERSAM GLOSSUP, OWNER

Offering A Full Line OfOffering A Full Line Of*Stones *Cornerstones*Stones *Cornerstones*Memorials *Plaques*Memorials *Plaques

256/423-2666 256/423-3774256/423-2666 256/423-3774

Of the 23 Christmaseswe spent together, we made a

lot of wonderful memories.Last Christmas we fi nally got

our White Christmas.God made sure our last one together was extra special.

We love you and miss you so much.

Merry Christmas!Love, your wife and son,

Kristy and Johnathan Chambers

The Family of

Kenneth LeeMcDonald

would like to thank everyonefor the many acts of kindness

shown us during Kenneth’sillness and death.

Sincerely,Imogean Magnusson McDonald

Jerome and Karin

Thank You

Many thanks from Judy Newman for the support and love

from my family who came to my house during the stay of

our mother, and for the kind words and love that they showed

me during our diffi cult times. We greatly appreciate it. A special thanks to my sister-in-law Betty Taylor for staying with me day

and night, and to Martha Sims, a special neighbor, who was there everyday for us. Thanks, also, to my other sister-in-law,

Kim Ferguson, for the weekends that she shared with me.And, also, for my cousins who shared their concerns and lovefor us and our mother. Thanks for all the fl owers, food, and

neighbors who showed they cared. Thanks, also, to Home Healthand Hospice and Spry Funeral Home.May there be peace and love in our hearts and homes, now that our mother has gone home to rest.

The Family of Ruby TaylorGary and Judy Newman

Brandon PayneBrandon Payne, 29, of

Elkmont, AL, died Mon-day, December 12, 2011, at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, AL.

Funeral services were held Friday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mitch McCormick offi ciating. Burial was in the Gatlin Cemetery with Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home in charge.

Born July 22, 1982, in Mobile, AL, he was the son of Teresa Coulter and the late George Richard Payne. He lived in the Ar-dmore area for fi ve years, attended Ardmore High

School, graduated from Jackson Academy in Jack-son, AL. He was a welder.

Survivors include his mother, Teresa (Dale) Coulter of Ardmore, AL; one son, Paxton Payne of Ardmore, AL; brother, Chris Payne of Jackson, AL; step-brother, James Coulter of Leroy, AL; sis-ters, Jessica Jackson of Elkmont, AL, Joanna and Katelyn McIntyre of Ar-dmore, AL; step-sisters, Amanda Pipkin of Sun-fl ower, AL; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hill of of Elkmont, AL, Mr. and Mrs. William K. Stoker of Jackson, AL; grandmother, Joan Payne of Styx River,

AL; and step-grandmoth-er, Agnes Coulter of Ard-more, AL.

Kenneth D. AllenKenneth D. Allen, 59, of

Ardmore, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Huntsville Hospi-tal in Huntsville, Alabama.

There are no funeral services planned at this time.

Born February 27, 1952 in Jackson, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Dewey Allen and Gladys Ridgeway Allen. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Allen of Ar-dmore, TN; his mother: Gladys Allen of Hunts-ville, AL; a brother, Sidney Allen of Toney, AL; and a sister, Paula Adams of Raymond, MS.

Dennis Ray EvansDennis Ray Evans, 64,

of Taft, Tennessee died Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Huntsville Hospi-tal in Huntsville, Alabama.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 20, at 1:00 p.m., at Cash Point Baptist Church with Bro. Derrick Moose of-ficiating. Private grave-side services were held in Gatlin Cemetery, Ard-more, AL at 3:00 p.m. with Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home in charge.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cash Point Baptist Church or to the Madison County Vet-erans Memorial Founda-toin at Big Springs Parn-ters Inc., P.O. Box 18903, Huntsville, AL 35804.

Born October 7, 1947 in Oak Harbor, Washington, he was the son of the late George Evans and the late Arnell Rollins Evans. He was the husband of Kar-en Evans. He graduated in 1968 from Sparkman High School and received a BS in Education from the University of Alabama in 1975. A Vietnam Veteran, he served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971. He was a member of Cash Point Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Cobb Evans of Taft, TN; daughters, Shan-


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Phone 256.423.4100

non Evans Pinkston of Franklin, TN and Kendra Evans Heckman of Port-land, OR; son-in-law, Brett Heckman of Portland, OR; brothers, Michael Evans, Johnny Evans, Carey (Moe) Evans and Gerald Evans; a grandson: Evan Pinkston; and numerous nieces and nephews.


Phone 256.423.4100


Phone 256.423.4100

George R. EvansGeorge R. Evans, 87,

died Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

Graveside services were held Friday, De-cember 16, at 4:00 p.m. at Gatlin Cemetery in Ard-more, AL, with Bro. Der-rick Moose officiating. Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of ar-rangements.

Memorial donations may be made to the Madi-son County Veterans Me-morial Foundation at Big Springs Parnters Inc., P.O. Box 18903, Huntsville, AL 35804.

Born May 9, 1924, he was a graduate of Elkwood Section and had retired from the U.S. Navy where he served during two wars as an Offi cer of Aviation. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ar-nell Betty Evans.

S u r v i v o r s i n c l u d e sons, Dennis (Karen) Ev-ans, Mike (Margo) Evans, Johnny (Bobbi) Evans, Cary Evans, Gerald (Deb-bie) Evans; grandchildren, Shannon Evans Pinkston, Brian Evans, Salina Ruff-ing, Keri Evans, Kendra Heckman, Kristy Ho-vis, Courtney Evans, and Morghan Evans; and seven great-grandchildren.


8719 Highway 53Toney, Alabama 35773

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