Best Wishes To The Class of 2009!

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Good luck and best wishes
to the accomplished graduates
in the Class of 2009.
Courtney Pettus
Ardmore High School
SUNSHINE CLEANERS
Shelby Rudolph is recognized at Ardmore High
School’s Awards Day as a first
place medalist in Cosmetology in the Skills USA group at
the Limestone Career Technical Center, and will participate
in the national competition in
June in Kansas City, MO.
“There will Always be a Sunshine”
“On The Square”
Jealous?
Walter Williams is the recipient of a University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship
as well as a University of Alabama Engineering Leadership
Scholarship, presented Friday,
May 22, 2009 at Ardmore High
School’s Awards Day.
(YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Tancy Hughes
931/363-1594
126 N. 2nd Street
Pulaski, TN 38478
wishes you
all the best
in your future endeavors!
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Jealous?
TINA BEDDINGFIELD - Salon Owner / Stylist - Cell 931/607-6176
DELAINA SLAYTON - Stylist - Cell 256/777-4467
28235 Hwy. 53, Suite C
Ardmore, AL 35739
Next Door
To Pizza Inn
Phone 256/423-8595
Cell 931/607-6176
Appointments Available ~ Walk-Ins Welcome
Best Wishes
To The
Class of 2009!
We are proud of you,
graduates! May you
continue to learn, grow
and reach new heights
of success!
We are proud of your accomplishments.
Keep striving to achieve all of
your hopes and dreams.
EL OLMECA
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
25598 Main Street
931.427.8180
Ardmore, TN
Fax 931.427.8575
MANAGER: GUILLERMO GONZALES
Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-9 PM; Fri. 11 AM-10 PM;
Sat. & Sun. 11 AM-9:30 PM
Your business is always appreciated
Clay Wales accepts a scholarship from the Ardmore Quarterback Club during Awards
Day Friday, May 22.
(YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Tarah Woodfin is the 2009
recipient of the David Hastings
Memorial Scholarship Award,
presented Friday, May 22 at
Ardmore High School Awards
Day. (YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Quality First Financial, Inc.
30105 Ardmore Avenue
Ardmore, Alabama 35739
(256) 423-5510
(256) 423-5520
Congratulations, Graduates!
We’re sending out our very best wishes and
congratulations to the accomplished graduates of 2009.
Your determination and hard work have paid off today,
as you prepare to receive your diploma.
Keep striving to achieve your hopes and dreams,
and you will continue to reap the rewards.
Here’s hoping graduation
is just the beginning of your success!
Congratulations, Class of 2009!
Alabama
State Senator
Tom
Butler
A Working Leader
May all your hopes and dreams be realized
in the years to come.
We recognize your academic efforts and
wish you all the best in each endeavor.
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Home Owned & Home Operated
L&S Shopping Center
Ardmore, Alabama
256.423.3700
We Accept USDA Food Stamps and WIC Vouchers
Wednesday, May 27, 2009, YOUR COMMUNITY SHOPPER, Page C-17
also be right for those who see
their current unemployment as
an opportunity to pursue a different career. If you’ve thought
in the past of taking a different
career path, unemployment
can be the perfect time to begin down that new path.
Can You Afford Graduate
School?
Deciding whether or not to
continue your education goes
beyond your career goals. Personal finances must also be
considered. Graduate school is
very expensive, and many students attend graduate school
with the help of loans, scholarships and grants. Depend-
turn to page c-19
Congratulations
and Best Wishes
to our
Special Graduate,
Sierra Hopkins is the recipient of a Calhoun Community
College Academic Scholarship, presented to her during
Awards Day at Ardmore High
School Friday, May 22.
(YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Brittanee Minor is the recipient of a NUCOR Corporation
Award presented at Ardmore
High School’s Awards Day last
Friday. (YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Danielle
Johnson
Stephanie Lewis received
the Ardmore Civitan Club’s
2009 Scholarship, presented
Friday, May 22 at AHS Awards
Day. (YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
Class of 2009
daughter of Tyrena Johnson
Recession Forces Many To Reconsider The Classroom
In his testimony before
Congress this spring, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S.
Bernanke noted the loss of 5
million payroll jobs since the
beginning of 2008. What’s
more, Bernanke’s testimony
also noted the likelihood that
many more will join the ranks
of the unemployed before the
end of 2009.
The loss of so many jobs
has understandably forced
individuals to reconsider their
career paths, and the idea of
returning to school is an option more and more people,
unemployed or not, have begun to take more seriously.
But returning to school is a big
commitment, and one that requires a careful examination of
Best Wishes Class of 2009!
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1 Day Service On Glass Installation, With Appointment
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29670 Jones Road
R.J. Wooten, owner
Ardmore, AL 35739
Gets you back where you belong
256.423.2075
DOWNS
AGENCY
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2009
Danielle Johnson
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both personal and career goals
before a final decision can be
made.
Is a Return to School Right
for You?
Graduate school isn’t for
everyone, and isn’t necessary
in every field. Those considering graduate school need to
determine if it will serve them
well in their current industry
if that’s where they hope to
remain. The financial industry, for example, is an industry
that’s been hit particularly hard
by the economic downturn.
However, the market has been
down in the past and bounced
back before. Therefore, those
in the financial industry who
have recently lost their jobs
but want to remain in finance
could benefit from graduate
school. While you’re furthering
your education, the market will
likely bounce back, and that
advanced degree could make
you stand out among others
looking for a job when companies begin hiring again.
But graduate school can
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Congratulations & Best Wishes
to the Class of 2009!
You are the pride of our community and
your winning attitude will take you far
in whatever you do.
Congratulations and Best Wishes for the Future!
O’Reilly Auto Parts
26905 Main Street - Ardmore, TN
931/427-4788
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Managers: Charlotte Barron and Stephanie McCurry
1993 US HWY 31 S • Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-7845 • FAX (256) 230-2094 • 1-800-788-2474
To The Class of 2009..
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Congratulations,
Class of 2009!
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments.
Best wishes for a bright and happy future.
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Jones Avenue - Ardmore, Alabama
Stephanie Langford
931/427-8228
25999 Main St. - (Next door to Subway) - Ardmore, TN
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Open: Mon.-Fri. 5AM-10 PM; Sat. 6 AM-9 PM; Sun. 7 AM-9 PM
Call Wayne for
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256.423.4651
26557 Main St.
Ardmore, Tennessee
931-427-3252
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Greening Your Dorm Room
Come the back-to-school
season, parents may have
mixed emotions about sending their child off to college. It’s
a bittersweet moment, one in
which a parent is proud and
accepts their son or daughter
is ready for independence. It
is also a time when parents
worry about what the next few
months will bring.
Shopping for college dorm
supplies is one way to bond
while parents and students
count down the days to the
start of the semester. When
purchasing necessities and extras, think about making ecofriendly choices.
Many of the items college
students need or want for their
school dorm can be substituted
with greener options.
* Choose all-natural, organic linens for the bed and bath
and skip synthetic comforters
and the like. Today it’s possible
to find inexpensive, natural fiber options right next to the
less earth-friendly ones.
* Skip the fire hazard halogen lamps in lieu of light fixtures that can accept compact
fluorescent bulbs.
* Invest in a power strip so
that the myriad electronics students rely upon can be turned
off in one step. This eliminates
phantom loads -- power being
used even when devices are in
the off position.
* This may be a student’s
first foray into laundry duty.
Stock up on “free and clear”
laundry products. Also, give
lessons about washing in cold
water to conserve on energy.
* Skip the chemical-laden
air fresheners for all-natural
options like regular baking
soda to combat dorm-room
odors. For students who are responsible enough to have candles in their room (and if the
dorm allows), choose beeswax
candles scented with essential
oils over paraffin candles with
artificial scents.
* Stock up on houseplants
that filter the air and can beautify bland dorm rooms. Plants
especially effective at filtering
the air and providing balanced
indoor humidity include areca
palm, Boston fern, English ivy,
Peace lily, and a Rubber plant.
* Dorm food is rarely the
healthiest, and late-night junk
food runs are the staple of
many a co-ed’s diet. However, instill lessons in choosing
whole foods free of preservatives instead of chemical- and
calorie-laden convenience
snacks. For a coffee pick-meup, suggest fair trade coffees.
* Instead of stocking up
on bottled water, invest in a
table-top water filter that can
be used to filter tap water for
drinking.
* Try buying as many products as possible locally near the
school campus. This eliminates
the need to ship or transport
the supplies, wasting gas and
creating a bigger carbon footprint.
* Instead of buying everything new, don’t be shy about
accepting hand-me-downs or
gently used items from friends
and family. Be creative about
recycling some items into new
ones. For example, old blankets or sheets can be used as
pillow covers or even curtains
on the cheap.
Congratulations, Graduates!
Congratulations,
Class of 2009
Best of Luck in the Future!
CARDIN DISTRIBUTING CO., INC.
1219 West College Street ~ Pulaski, TN
931.363.4583
HRS
Best Wishes for Great Beginnings!
ENVIRONMENTAL
“Specializing in the removal and disposal of hazardous waste”
P.O. Box 758 - 29990 State Line Road
Ardmore, AL 35739
256/423-8964
Your diploma is your key to a promising future.
If you believe in yourself, then you are guaranteed to
succeed! Your hard work and dedication have gotten you
where you are today. Be proud of yourself, graduates. We
wish you all the best on Graduation Day and beyond.
May your graduation be the first of many
great achievements to come.
You Deserve A Coke
And A Smile!
Congratulations
to all of our local graduates!
Pulaski, Tennessee
931.363.1525
Congratulations
on your Graduation and
Best Wishes for a Happy,
Healthy and Safe Future!
Alsup & Associates Insurance, Inc.
25991 Main Street - Ardmore, TN
Corner of Union Hill Road and Main Street
203 E. Jefferson Street • Pulaski. TN
134 N. Second St ~ Pulaski, TN 38478 ~ 931/363-1555
931-363-1501
Good Luck To Our Graduating Class & All Area Seniors
ELKTON
JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2009
CITY OF ELKTON, TENNESSEE
ELKTON
J&M
HOME SUPPLIES
FARM STORE
Mayor Bill Ware • Vice Mayor Payton Blade • City Recorder Margie Brooks • City Attorney Joe Fowlkes
Police Chief John Shay • Fire Chief Payton Blade
Aldermen: Doug Turner, Theresa Abernathy, Roosevelt Whitfield, Barry Wilburn, Payton Blade
NEW & USED EQUIPMENT
AUCTION SALE FIRST FRIDAYS
(EXCEPT JULY & AUGUST)
ELKTON, TENNESSEE
931/468-2168
HideAway Bar & Grill
Main Street ~ Elkton, Tennessee
Friday Night Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Saturday, May 30: “Big Slick”
Plumbing, Heating, Mobile Home Supplies,
Electrical, Air Conditioning
175 Mulberry Street - Elkton, TN 38455
Phone 931/468-2808 FAX 931/468-2535
SHADY
LAWN
TRUCK
STOP
I-65 Exit - Bryson Road
Elkton, TN 931/468-2104
DAVID’S MARKET
Highway 31 South
Elkton, Tennessee
931/468-2848
*Deli Items and
Pizza Daily
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ELKTON, TENNESSEE
256/423-4411 DAYS
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009, YOUR COMMUNITY SHOPPER, Page C-19
time does not make a difference in the eyes of prospective
employers. Particularly now,
when many employers are
aware of the financial struggles
facing many individuals, attending part-time while working is perfectly understandable.
However, those pursuing law
degrees should know that fulltime programs look more attractive .
Good Job, Graduates!
County
Executive
Janet Vanzant
and staff
Megan Brown accepts the
Ardmore Civitan Scholarship
during Awards Day at Ardmore
High School last Friday, May
22. (YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
David Keenum is the recipient of the Calhoun Community College Principal’s Choice
Scholarship, presented Friday,
May 22 during Ardmore High
School’s Awards Day ceremony. (YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
suffered through the recession
might want to avoid graduate
school for the time being.
Can You Get Accepted to
Graduate School?
Way To Go!
All of your hard work
has finally paid off.
May you continue to achieve
great success in everything
you choose to undertake.
T N T BEER & TOBACCO
Ardmore, Tennessee
931/427-3202
Clerk and
Master
Merry Merle Sigmon
(YCS photo by Patti Stagner)
RECESSION FORCES, cont. from page c-17
ing on your personal financial
situation, graduate school
might not be a viable option.
Those without substantial cash
reserves whose portfolio has
363-5300
Justin Rutherford is presented a Calhoun Community
College Academic Scholarship
during Awards Day at Ardmore
High School last Friday.
Admission to g raduate
school is not easy to begin with,
but it can be especially difficult
during a recession. Each recession since 1980 has witnessed
an increase in graduate school
applicants, particularly those
trying to gain admission to
M.B.A. programs. While schools
do still accept applicants, those
applicants should not put all
their hopes on gaining admission to graduate school, and
should continue to seek other
avenues as they wait out the
admissions process.
Do You Want to Attend Part
Time or Full Time?
Oftentimes, full time or part
363-2620
Tax Assessor
Steve McGill
and staff
363-2166
Circuit Court
Clerk
Crystal Gibson
Greene
and staff
363-5495
County Court
Clerk
Carol Wade
and staff
363-1509
Register of
Deeds
Kay Gibbons
and staff
Election
Commission
Kathy Bassham
and staff
363-5137
363-2424
Congratulations to the Elkmont High School Class of 2009
from the town officials and participating merchants and businesses
of the beautiful town of Elkmont, Alabama
THE 2009 GRADUATING CLASS OF ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations, Seniors, on your graduation day! As you move onward and upward, remember that we will always be here to support you
in everything you do. Don’t be afraid to take on new challenges. You’ve proven that you’re capable of great things...so keep up the fine work!
TOWN OF ELKMONT, ALABAMA
Elkmont Branch
256-732-4440
• 25530 Alabama Highway 127 • Elkmont, AL 35620 •
25460 AL Hwy. 127
Elkmont, AL
256/732-4116
Congratulations,
Elkmont High School
Class of 2008!
from the management and staff of
Mayor: Tracy Compton
Council Members:
Robert Bassham, Coty Johns,
Jack Gilbert, Ronald Christ, Jr.,
Jesse Howard Hobbs III
Water Dept. Manager: Howard Hobbs, Jr.
Clerk: Billie Sue Pressnell
Police Chief: Donnie Johns
The Hair Place
23381 Fain Rd.
Elkmont, AL 35620
Open Tues.-Sat.
Barbara 256/423-2856
Tammy 256/423-6375
*Tanning *Perms *Nails *Color
*Ear Piercing *Body Wrap
HAIR STYLES
FAMILY HAIR CARE SALON
Vickie Brown, owner/stylist
20458 Sandlin Road - Elkmont, AL
256/732-4410
Tuesday through Thursday 9 AM-5 PM
Friday 9 AM-3 PM; Saturday 8 AM-12 PM;
Closed Sunday & Monday
Bobby Morris, owner
Home: 256/423-6709
MORRIS GARAGE, INC.
Diesel Trucks & Trailers Repair
Garage & Wrecker Service ~ All Types Mechanical Work
Congratulations to all the Seniors of 2009
I-65 Exit 361 ~ 500 ft. South on Service Road
25389 Elkton Road
Elkmont, AL 35620
Shop 256/423-6243
Cell 256/777-7840
Congratulations, Graduates!
Congratulations, Graduates!
26297 Saving Center Drive P.O. Box 249
Ardmore, Tennessee 38449
931/427-2198 or 256/423-2222
ELKMONT MANUFACTURING
Maker of Quality Tools, Made in the USA
18771 Carters Circle ~ Elkmont, AL 35620 ~ 256/732-3600
Page C-20, YOUR COMMUNITY SHOPPER, Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Blanche 8th graders in Frances Hamilton’s class are from left, front row, Stacie Boyd-Harcrow,
Morgan Helums, Taran Wilbourn, Jessica Thomas, Savanna Brantley, Aimee Jenkins-Stafford; second row, Frances Hamilton, West Sanders, Tyler Cross, Logan Clem, Kyle Bates, Madison Richey,
Blake League, Mrs. Margaret Patterson; third row, Christina Ratley, Kelsey Atchley, Zach Besherse,
Tasha Howard, Kelsea Patterson; absent, Emily Wilbourn.
Blanche 8th graders in Debbie Keith’s class are from left, front row, Guadalupe Ruiz, Tiffany
McBay, Jessica Schrader, Samantha Hovis, Marley Walker, Chad Phillips, second row, Debbie Keith,
Dogulas Krzyzewski, Tyler Petersen, Kyle Sims, Robert Watson, Ben Graham; third row, Cordell
Holloway, Hayden Beverly, Jonathan Dunnavant, Anna Swearengin, Carmen Yap; absent, Rachel
Boyett, Racheal Carroll, Morgan Muddiman and Lindsey Helums.
Members of the Elkmont High School Class of 2009 include, from left, front row, Zac Wise, Steven
Ferguson, Jacob Bates, Cody Coffman, Laura Huseth, Sarah Solomon, Bailee Robinson, Justin
Marshall, Bailey Witt; second row, Darren Wales, Will Ferguson, Brandon Solomon, Lee Patterson,
Tom Logan, Olivia Pressnell, Ashley Roberson, Jo Beth Black, Loren Stephenson, Justin Wilson;
third row, Wayne Cowson, Kris Smith, Kevin Langley, Randall Bragg, Clay Tyler, Jonathan Carter,
J.R. Williams, Brooke Pressnell and Wil Standley. (YCS photo by Dylan Stagner)
Members of the Elkmont High School Class of 2009 include, from left, front row, Candace Biggerstaff, Emma Cooper, Lauren Campbell, Tina Beach, Brittany McNatt, Ashten Willard, Blair Stephens, Kayla McLemore, Jessi Davis, Haley Boyd; second row, Ian Milan, David Solomon, Stephanie
Bentley, Tabitha McGraw, Heather Simons, Angelita Bihary, Jenny Lucas, Jake Leek, Dixie McNatt;
third row, Bradley Mitchell, Ethan Craig, Andrew Esler, Ray Davis, Hayden Miller, Elizabeth Bailey,
Savannah Vining, James Hall, Lindsey Blanton and Rebecca Lanier. (YCS photo by Dylan Stagner)
Members of the Elkmont High School Class of 2009 are from left, front row, Nathan Hawkins,
Justin Scott, Cassie Richie, Jamie Tucker, Kraig Mayer, Scotty Watkins, Josh Clements, O’Neal
Watkins, Matt Smith, Jake Hood; second row, C.J. Scroggins, Caleb Williams, Lance Adams, Tyler
Miller, Josh Hood, Joshua McWilliams, David Newell, Josh Carter, Brad Riddle; third row, Brian
Ray, Chris Brumlow, Buford Clemmons, Joey Haggermaker, Anthony Chaney, Amberlee Rogers,
Jonathan McGuire, Josh Thompson and Zach Wurtz. (YCS photo by Dylan Stagner)
Congratulations,
Matthew Smith
Ardmore High School
Class of 2009
Congratulations and Best Wishes,
Cassandra Lynne Hargrove
Ardmore High School Class of 2009
Ardmore High School Class of 2009
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