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Phil & Amy motorcoach travel trips explore the US
Phil & Amy are most
known for their musical
recordings, Chicagoland
performances and recent
string of sold-out shows at
Starved Rock Lodge, since
2016. But did you know
that they have been offering
travel tours for more than
25 years? Yes, Phil & Amy
offer deluxe motorcoach
travel trips to destinations
both near and far. With each
trip, their “family” of followers
continues to grow.
Their travel motto is “Like
Family, We Visit Authentic
America.” Instead of piling
into your family vehicle,
you board a motorcoach for
a one-day or more excursion
to a fabulous destination.
For overnights, one might
think that spending all that
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time on a bus, even with a
comfortable washroomequipped
motorcoach,
would be a bit much, but
the motorcoach ride itself is
part of the enjoyment of the
overall experience.
Travelers start the day
with a safe travels prayer,
snacks, games and fun.
They watch movies and videos
together and have quiet
time, too. The camaraderie
aboard the coach on a Phil
& Amy trip is unbeatable
and is a large part of why
these trips are so popular.
All on board may start out
as strangers but they end up
as “family” and friends.
Upcoming Phil & Amy
musical performances at
Starved Rock include three
days in both August and
December. New this year is
an overnight stay option at
the lodge. The next one-day
theater trip is set for “Lyric
Opera”/”West Side Story.”
Overnight travelers are
looking forward to a June
trip to Cape Cod. Later in
June, St. Christopher Tours
visits a favorite treasure,
Mackinac Island, Mich.,
including the Mackinac
Bridge, bikes, horses and
carriages, famous fudge
and the historic Grand
Hotel. Upon arrival in the
Upper Peninsula, enjoy a
meal overlooking beautiful
Lake Huron. On Mackinac
the group enjoys a horse
drawn carriage tour of the
Island and then feasta at the
famous Grand Hotel Luncheon
Buffet. Spend the afternoon
touring the Grand
Hotel, enjoying views of
The Straights from the
world’s largest porch. With
two nights, three days on
the island, there is plenty of
free time to shop, explore
Main Street, ride a bike,
tour historic Fort Mackinac
or just find a spot to relax
on the shoreline taking in
the surrounding beauty.
There is still time to
join the April overnight
journey down Route 66
highlighting attractions
through Illinois to the St.
Louis, Mo. area. It even
includes a visit to famous
Route 66 stop Ted Drew’s
Frozen Custard. Looking
ahead to October, there is
a three-day visit to Frankenmuth,
Mich., a great
Bavarian getaway. And in
2020, there is a breathtaking
scenic trip to the Grand
Canyon and the Southwest
Canyonlands. The everchanging
landscapes of
Canyon Country are something
that everyone should
witness in their lifetime.
Each stop will leave you in
awe of its unique beauty,
which only the forces of
nature can accomplish over
centuries of time.
Nothing brings family
and friends together more
than a motorcoach bus tour.
Submitted by Phil’s Colony
Productions, 5348 Forest
Trail in Oak Forest. For
more information, call (708)
687-3302 or visit www.phil
namymusic.com.
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Melka Landscaping & Garden
Center a one-stop gardening store
Melka Landscaping & Garden Center
has been serving the community for more
than 30 years. Melka Landscaping & Garden
Center offers a wide range of products
and services, including a full-service
garden center, tree/shrub nursery, colorful
greenhouses, a Weber Grill showroom,
landscape design services, plant installation
and lawn maintenance, brick paver
patios and much more. If you are tackling
a DIY project or are in-need of professional
landscape services, Melka is the
local business to contact.
Now is the best time to freshen up your
landscaping beds with mulch or get your
garden beds prepped for vegetables and
herbs. Melka Garden Center sells bulk
mulch, topsoil and mushroom compost by
the yard. Visit the store to view samples,
current pricing and to place your spring
order today.
Spring is finally in the air. The staff at
Melka is excited for the arrival of flowering
annuals, fresh herbs, custom planters
and hanging baskets in an abundance
of colors that will be delivered weekly.
Melka Garden Center offers a variety of
adult and children workshops throughout
the spring and summer. For further details
about Melka’s workshops, seminars and
other events offered by the store, visit the
events page at www.jimmelkalandscaping.com/Events/.
Melka Garden Center is located at
11606 179th Street in Mokena, located
four blocks west of Wolf Road and just
east of the Metra station. The store is open
seven days a week from April through
December. Visit www.jimmelkalandscap
ing.com for store hours, new plant arrivals,
landscape design photos and more.
Melka Landscaping & Garden Center is
your one-stop shop for all your seasonal
gardening and landscaping needs.
Submitted by Melka Garden Center, 11606
179th St. in Mokena. For more information,
call (708) 349-6989 or visit www.jimmelka
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Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe
continues to please customers
The following letter is
from Sharon and Jeff N.,
whose kitchen appears in
the ad for Tinley Park Kitchen
& Bath Shoppe. The
cabinets are Dura Supreme,
cherry cider with Cambria
Nevern countertops:
“I want to take a moment
to share the wonderful
experience we had in
working with Tinley Park
Kitchen & Bath in remodeling
our kitchen. While
we were initially uncertain
whether they could meet
our design and quality
needs, as we got to know
our designer, Rachel, we
grew increasingly confident
in her abilities to design
the kitchen we wanted
and their ability to offer
higher end cabinetry.
Indeed, as we realized
early on, kitchen remodels
can be expensive and create
a great deal of inconvenience.
We appreciated
the honesty of our designer,
and the timeline she established
for our remodel
was pretty much spot-on
perfect in its execution.
We also appreciated her
incredible patience with
us. Her professionalism
was beyond compare and
we are truly grateful for
her willingness to help us
through our struggles as
we searched for the highest
quality alternatives to
meet our needs. Rachel
always brought to the table
numerous alternatives and
shared them with us in
such a pleasant and caring
manner.
I would also like to
thank the carpentry team
that was assigned to our
project. These two individuals
were always polite,
on time and truly expert in
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Koreman Landscape creates outdoor living
spaces that feature modern design elements
Koreman Landscape
Company designs, installs
and maintains custom outdoor
living spaces such as
patios, plantings and pool
decks. The company has
served the Lincoln-Way
community since 2000.
Koreman Landscape’s
designs and installations
have won awards in Frankfort,
Mokena, Tinley Park
and Chicago. Koreman
Landscape is owned and
operated by Paul and Melanie
Koreman, who live in
Frankfort with their three
daughters. Paul came into
the industry with a master’s
degree in horticulture
and a strong creative
drive. Melanie is a lifelong
resident of Frankfort
and deeply understands
the community. Frankfort
residents may remember
them from the Frankfort
Farmers Market, where
they were regular vendors
for more than 10 years.
There are some fundamental
things that people
will always want from
their outdoor space. Privacy,
comfort, and resortstyle
living are requests
that Koreman hears often.
The days of solid
banks of evergreens along
the foundation and huge
swaths of pavement are
gone. First-time homeowners
and established
residents all ask for a fresh
look for their landscapes.
They want plantings that
change with the seasons
and reflect the native landscape.
Patios and outdoor
living spaces need to flow
out of the house as part
of the total family space.
Plants and shade elements
like pergolas are worked
into the patio so that residents
and party guests
are drawn into the entire
property. Koreman says
that outdoor lighting is a
great way to increase the
sense of space and connect
the inside with the
outdoors. These and other
modern design elements
are built into every outdoor
living space designed
and installed by Koreman
Landscape. Koreman’s
practical knowledge of
outdoor construction and
deep understanding of how
plants grow in a landscape
is the perfect combination
of skills to create the best
outdoor space that friends
and family will want to
come back to.
Submitted by Koreman Landscape
Company, 21032 80th
Ave. in Frankfort. For a consultation
or more information,
call (815) 464-5643 or
visit www.koremanlandscape.
net or www.facebook.com/pg/
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scapeCo.
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815.464.5643
21032 80th Ave., Suite A • Frankfort, IL • www.koremanlandscape.net

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Caring for the environment through lawn care
Make simple lawn care choices
to manage your yard that are
healthier for you, your community
and the environment.
Go native
The use of native plants is key
to any environmentally-friendly
landscape. The deep roots of native
plants reach far down into
the ground, firmly rooting soil
and reducing erosion, and also
absorbing rain where it falls to
carry it back down to the groundwater
supply, filtering it as it
goes.
Consider replacing a patch
of high-maintenance lawn with
lower-maintenance native perennial
plants. Plants native to
northern Illinois thrive in our
weather conditions, requiring
less water once established, and
generally do not need fertilizers
or pesticides. Native plants
also provide habitat and food for
birds and butterflies.
Wage war on invasives
Non-native species compete
with and often choke out more
beneficial and well adapted native
species. Unleash any workplace
stress on the nearest garlic
mustard, buckthorn or honeysuckle.
Save every drop
Why spend money and drinkable
water on irrigation efforts
when what you need literally
falls from the sky? Rain barrels
and larger scale rainwater harvesting
can capture the rainwater
that falls on your property so you
can put it to use and keep it from
running off, collecting pollutants
as it goes and carrying them into
rivers and streams.
Cut back on synthetic chemicals
The runoff of chemicals from
fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides
is a major pollutant in
our rivers and streams. Work to
reduce or eliminate the use of
fertilizers, weed treatments, salt
and other chemicals, which are
harmful to birds, butterflies and
other two and four-legged visitors,
and also to fish and aquatic
life when the runoff reaches our
waterways.
Compost and mulch yard waste
When mowing the lawn, use
the mulching feature rather than
bagging the clippings. Returning
grass clippings to the yard keeps
your lawn healthy and saves
space in the landfill. In fact, the
clippings contain valuable nutrients
that can generate up to
25 percent of your lawn’s total
fertilizer needs. Grass clippings
do not contribute to thatch since
they are 75 to 85 percent water
and decompose readily. Grass
clippings also make great mulch
in your vegetable garden.
Build healthy soil by recycling
organic material for plant
growth. Leaves, grass clippings,
weeds, prunings, dead flowers
and ash from burnt wood can be
composted, not only to reduce
yard waste, but to nourish your
landscaping. Composted materials
provide important nutrients
for soil and plants. For more information
on composting, visit
the University Of Illinois Extension
Service “Composting for
the Homeowner” website.
Dispose of yard waste properly
Yard waste must be properly
prepared and placed for collection.
Leaf collection services
vary by community; check with
your community for leaf collection
options. Dumping yard
waste into storm drains or waterways
adds excess nutrients to
the water, can clog the drains and
contribute to roadway flooding;
and it is illegal.
Animal waste contributes to
surface and groundwater bacteria,
so it is important to remove
pet waste from your yard and
pick up after him at the park, or
wherever he goes when you’re
out walking. Place it in the trash,
bagged, or flush smaller quantities
down the toilet.
For a healthy lawn, don’t over
water
One inch per week is enough
rain or water to keep most lawns
healthy. Watering too much or
too little is the cause of many
common plant problems. You
can have healthier plants and
save money by giving your lawn/
garden only what is needed.
Submitted by The Conservation
Foundation, 10 S. 404 Knoch
Knolls Road in Naperville. For
more information, call (630) 428-
4500 or visit www.theconservation
foundation.org.

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Evergreen Senior Living’s approach to care offers daily joy
You are no longer alone in caring for your
loved one with memory loss. Evergreen Senior
Living in Orland Park offers The Legacy:
Memory Support. The team of trained
caregivers offers personalized attention and
a unique approach to caring for seniors with
memory loss.
“It’s hard to be a 24-hour caregiver,” one
resident’s daughter said. “[The team at Evergreen
Senior Living has] learned to work
with my mom. My relationship with her is
fabulous now.”
At The Legacy: Memory Support, each
day gently unfolds, taking into account each
senior’s preferences and comfort levels. The
person-centered programming promotes engagement
during a time that can feel incredibly
isolating. Compassionate staff takes care
of the day to day tasks so you can go back
to your favorite role in your loved one’s life
– family.
The Legacy has been created to strategically
cater to residents with memory loss. Every
detail at The Legacy: Memory Care has been
designed with your loved one in mind.
Walking paths are designed in a continuous
figure eight, so residents can always find their
way to their destination. Customized memory
boxes hang outside of apartments, helping
residents know they are home. Bathrooms
are set at an angle, so residents have a clear
idea of how to enter and exit. Dining areas are
built for smaller groups to ensure less noise
and interruptions and more individualized attention.
Evergreen Senior Living is a part of the
Heritage Health family, one of Illinois’ leading
senior healthcare providers. With 55 years
of successful care for seniors and 54 nursing
home and assisted living centers across the
state, Heritage Health’s memory care expertise
is extensive. Throughout the years, the
company has taken the time to refine approaches
so seniors with memory care needs
can be their best selves and families can have
peace of mind. This unique approach is called
Life Unrehearsed.
Evergreen Senior Living in Orland Park
is a community where independence thrives,
and compassionate care is always present.
Submitted by Evergreen Senior Living, 10820
183rd St. in Orland Park. For more information,
call (708) 479-1082 or visit the campus.
Learn more and schedule a tour online at
www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark.
kitchen
From Page 3
their multiple fields. I cannot overstate
how incredibly exceptional the cuts
were in the crown molding, the cabinetry
and the island. Attention to detail
was present every day in their work. I
truly enjoyed having them in our home.
With the utmost sincerity and without
hesitation, I would highly recommend
Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath for
any customer looking for a great design
partner who has the capability of
providing higher-end cabinetry. The
entire team was incredible.”
Jeff and Sharon
The goal of Tinley Park Kitchen &
Bath Shoppe is to make all of their
customers feel this way. They are committed
to customer service. They love
what they do and it shows. Thank you
for your confidence and for voting us
No. 1 again.
Submitted by Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath
Shoppe, 17050 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley
Park. For more information, call (708)
429-6601 or visit www.tpkitchen
andbath.com.
www.EvergreenSLC.com/OrlandPark
(708) 479-1082 •10820 183rd Street •Orland Park, IL
Evergreen Senior Living offers
worry-free living, assisted living where
compassionate care isalways
nearby. Wewelcome you
to learn more and visit
our community of
Experience
Joyful
Living
care. Visit us online
or call today. Live
life to the fullest at
Evergreen Senior
Living!

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Simply Supreme
OPEN 7DAYS AWEEK
17050 S.Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708.429.6601
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AreA Landscape Supply brings the
newest in outdoor living, curb appeal
Daylight Savings Time has
sprung forward and spring is officially
here. While waiting for
the temperatures to catch up, use
your mind’s eye to plan your life
outdoors for 2019. From unique
spaces for outdoor entertaining
to enhancing curb appeal, AreA
Landscape Supply in Mokena
can lend just the right amount of
help.
Imagine this
Gather family and friends
around a gas fire pit with sparkling
fire glass that allows more
spring, summer and fall evenings
outdoors. Cook meals on a builtin
grill and eat on a durable brick
paver patio. Illuminate more
possibilities with landscape
lighting that repels mosquitos
and calm down with the soothing
ambience of a color-changing
waterfall. This is not an illusion
– AreA Landscape Supply has all
of these products, and more.
Imagine this
Curb appeal that invites family
and friends with a crisp brick
paver walkway leading visitors
to the front door. A fresh, rich
layer of premium mulch combined
with the decorative stone
that makes the color of the house
pop is a bold statement to the
neighbors. The addition of landscape
pathway lights, accent
lights and wall wash lights transforms
this home into a showpiece
of the neighborhood at
night too. This is not an illusion
– AreA Landscape Supply has all
of these products, and more.
The experienced sales staff
at AreA can answer questions,
help calculate material needed,
recommend the best product and
even give a checklist of steps to
follow for installation. The staff
can also recommend a suitable
landscaper or contractor to complete
your project successfully.
The Contractor Referral Center,
located inside the main showroom,
contains photographs of
completed jobs and business
cards of local landscapers.
Top spring projects typically
include products such as: fertilizers
and grass seed, drain tile,
mulches and natural and decorative
stone. Products are available
in bulk deliveries for large
applications, or bagged in small
quantities. When delivering in
bulk, our team of delivery drivers
takes pride in offering courteous
service by going above
and beyond for the customers
by following specific dumping
instructions and requests. Care
and respect for your property
is practiced at the highest level
possible.
About AreA Landscape Supply
Area Landscape Supply is located
at 18851 S. Wolf Road in
Mokena. Orders can be placed
quickly and easily over the
phone at (708) 479-8400. Request
either the highly popular
same-day delivery or place your
order on will-call for a future
delivery. You can also stop in,
see the selection and take your
in-stock choice home immediately.
View AreA Landscape
Supply’s website online at www.
AreaLandscapeSupply.com for
detailed product information.
Like the Facebook page www.
facebook.com/AreALandscape
Supply to be notified of events,
special sales and much more.
Submitted by AreA Landscape Supply,
18851 S. Wolf Road in Mokena.
For more information, call (708)
479-8400 or visit www.AreaLand
scapeSupply.com.

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Midwest Orthopaedic
Consultants give
patients arthritis
treatment options
Q: What type of services
does MOC offer for arthritis
treatment?
A: MOC offers convenient
access to all of the essential
orthopedic services
under one roof, from MRI,
X-rays and ultrasoundguided
cortisone injections
to ultrasound-guided gel
injections, physical therapy,
and, if necessary, the
option to have full replacement
surgery. The singlesite
convenience offered
by MOC also eliminates
the need for outside referrals
for additional tests and
treatments. Once a patient
arrives, everything can be
handled in-house at MOC.
Q: Are the doctors
trained in orthopedics?
A: All of the doctors
at MOC are fellowshiptrained
board-certified orthopedic
specialists, who
exhaust all non-invasive
treatment options before
discussing if surgical intervention
is necessary. Once
surgery is discussed, MOC
acts as a team to generate a
plan which will create the
maximum potential for a
positive outcome for each
patient. This is not a onesize-fits-all
approach for
patients. MOC evaluates
and creates individual,
custom plans based on
the unique situations and
needs of each patient.
Q: What separates MOC
from institutes providing
injections?
A: MOC provides the
convenience of accessing
all possible orthopedic
treatment options under
one roof and the ability for
patients to receive treatment
by fellowship-trained
board-certified orthopedic
specialists. MOC is committed
to developing individual
treatment plans that
are distinctly fit for each
unique patient’s needs,
with an absolute goal of
maximizing outcomes.
MOC wants patients to get
back to their expected lifestyles
as quickly – and as
completely – as possible.
Everything MOC does is
based on those expectations
– and results.
Q: What type of imaging
does Midwest Orthopaedic
use for injections?
A: MOC uses Ultrasound
Guided Technology,
which benefits the patient
by exposing them to less
radiation than X-rays. It
also provides a more precise
image that in turn allows
for a more precise injection.
The more precise
the injection, the better the
results for the patient.
Q: Does MOC follow
the American Academy
of Orthopedic Surgeons
guidelines for timing and
dosing?
A: MOC has adopted
strict guidelines in order
to ensure patients benefit
from all of the research
and the distinct guidelines
established by AAOS.
This alignment ensures
patients are getting maximum
outcomes that begin
with establishing the correct
timing and receiving
the correct dosing levels.
Submitted by Midwest Orthopaedic
Consultants, 10719
W. 160th St. in Orland Park
and 4220 W. 95th St. in Oak
Lawn. For more information,
call (708) 226-3300 or
visit www.OrthoExperts.com.
Same-day and next-day appointments
are available.
10719 W. 160th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467
4220 W. 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
www.OrthoExperts.com
Experience Never Mattered More
• 25 Years Serving Chicago And Surrounding Suburbs
• Over 75 Combined Years Of Orthopaedic Experience
• University Level Care Close To Home
• Dedicated To Providing Comprehensive Orthopaedic Clinical Excellence
• Specialize In Nonsurgical And Surgical Treatments For Any Type Of
Orthopaedic And Muscloskelal Problem Or Injury
• Physicians Have Received Specialized Training In Orthopaedic Surgery
And In Subspecialty Areas
Michal
Szczodry, M.D.
Spine, Scoliosis &
Orthopaedic Surgery
James P.
Leonard, M.D.
Sports Medicine,
Arthroscopy & Shoulder
Reconstruction
Sung-Lana-Kim,
M.D.
Physical Medicine
& Rehabilitation,
Electrodiagnostic Medicine
& Pain Management
Luis J.
Redondo, M.D.
Joint Reconstruction &
Sports Medicine
Richard D.
Lim, M.D.
Spine, Scoliosis &
Orthopaedic Surgery
David N.
Garras, M.D.
Foot & Ankle Surgery,
Sports Medicine,
Minimally Invasive Surgery
& Trauma
• Friendly and Courteous staff
• Efficient, honest and compassionate care
• Highly educated and well trained physician and clinical staff
• Highly skilled in minimally invasive and arthroscopy techniques as well as
the latest technology
• Our practice and physicians will exhaust all non-operative management
prior to surgical recommendations
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Choice plans accepted.
Schedule your elective orthopedic procedure today!
(708) 226-3300
Fax (708) 226-3500
Same Day/Next Day Appointments
To Schedule an Appointment Call (708) 226-3300
George
Branovacki, M.D.
Joint Reconstruction,
Revisions, Sports Medicine
Emily
Mayekar, M.D.
Hand & Wrist Surgery,
Orthopaedic Surgery

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To trend or not to trend
Superior Cabinet Supply answers timeless question
When it comes to kitchen
remodeling, many homeowners
wrestle with the question of
whether or not their cabinet selection
– both color and style –
will still be popular in 10 to 20
years for resale value and appeal.
Certainly, this is a valid concern
with any investment in your
home. Do you want the latest
trend in navy blue or bright teal
or the play-it-safe many shades
of white or gray? What will
stand the test of time?
Recently, Houzz – the online
design, home improvement and
idea-gathering go-to website –
surveyed 1,300 of its website users
who had completed a kitchen
remodel in the past 12 months or
plan on starting one in the next
three months. According to the
2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends
Study results, the most popular
cabinet style is transitional – a
blend of traditional and contemporary
– Shaker or Shaker-like
cabinets, and the winning color
pick is white, with 43 percent of
users choosing this color. Next is
stained wood, with a 25 percent
vote, and lastly, gray, with an 11
percent vote.
A kitchen and bath industry
expert, Mary Jo Peterson, certified
kitchen and bath designer
and columnist for Kitchen and
Bath Design News had this to
say: “Your best bet is to choose a
wood stain finish somewhere between
blond and brunette. Wellbuilt
cabinetry will last much
longer than the finish will stay
in style. Pick a simple door style
and a medium finish, and if you
want a new look just change out
the hardware every five years.”
Paul Dybdahl, another certified
kitchen designer, suggested,
“If you are considering the
purchase of painted cabinets, a
shade of white is always classic.”
There are and always will be
many opinions out there. So, how
do you make a decision based
on all these opinions? Thoroughly
peruse several Kitchen
and Bath trade magazines and a
variety of online sources such as
HGTV, Coastal Living, Country
Living and professional design
experts on Houzz.com. Narrow
your choices to two favorites
and bring your ideas to Superior
Cabinet.
“Ultimately, your cabinet
purchase decision is a subjective
one,” said Frank and Sandy
Klauck, owners of Superior Cabinet
Supply in Frankfort. With 34
years of experience as a kitchen
and bath dealer and designers,
Superior Cabinet has seen what
was trending in 1985 come full
circle.
“White or gray cabinets were
in then and they are in now,”
Frank said.
Sandy went on to say: “When
Frank designed and built our
current home 18 years ago, we
decided on a simple Shaker-like
door style in natural maple by
Mid Continent Cabinetry. Eighteen
years later, I still love my
cabinets and the Shaker door
style is definitely a top choice
amongst our customers. The pictures
seen here were submitted
by our customers and I would
not hesitate to say they have a
timeless appeal.”
Superior Cabinet Supply is
located at 19800 S. Harlem Ave.
just north of Vollmer Road in
Harlem Crossings Shopping
Center. The store carries American-made
semi-custom cabinetry
with hundreds of stain and
painted cabinetry options.
Submitted by Superior Cabinet Supply,
19800 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort.
Visit the showroom and website
today at www.superiorcabinetsup
ply.com or call (815) 464-2700 for
more information.

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Prusak Roofing helps get roofs ready for spring
Prusak Roofing is a
family-owned and operated
company servicing
the southwest suburbs
since 1962. The company
specializes in roofing, siding,
soffit, fascia and gutters.
The company slogan
is “Quality over Quantity.”
This means Prusak Roofing
promises to deliver the best
service and installation experience
for customers and
will not rush your job to
move on to the next. Every
scheduled job is given the
same attention to detail as
Prusak workers would give
to their own homes. Prusak
Roofing takes great pride
in its work and customer
satisfaction. The work is
performed by roofing professionals
who are trained
in the latest installation
techniques, and the crews
are polite, professional and
clean.
Your home is your most
important investment. Prusak
Roofing understands
this, and the company’s
workers will care for your
home as if it were their
own. Your main contact
will be one of the company
owners, Jim or Mike
Prusak, who will meet
with you from the initial
estimate and remain available
to you throughout the
duration of the job.
Now that spring is here,
your roof or siding may
need attention. In this area,
winter snow and ice and
spring storms can cause
damage to roofs and siding.
Check for problems
that developed or worsened
over winter. Some
things to look for to determine
if your roof or siding
needs attention are:
Outside roof check
• Loose or missing
shingles
• Finding nails on the
ground
• Split or curled shingles
or those missing granules
• Sagging or bulging areas
on the roof
• Signs of animal activity
• Damaged/rusted/missing
flashing
• Damaged gutters or
downspouts
• Rotted or damaged
fascia board
• Hail or wind damaged
areas of roofing, siding
and fascia
Inside roof/attic check
• Leaks around chimney
or vents
• Water stains on ceilings
or walls
• Proper ventilation
• Sagging between rafters
• Visible light coming in
from outside
What happens if there
is a severe storm with
winds and hail? You will
want to check the outside
of your home following a
strong storm. Look up —
are you missing shingles
from your roof? Are the
shingles lifted up? Do
you have hail dings on
your roof or siding? Are
your gutters damaged? If
you believe you may have
damage, contact Prusak
Roofing. Local, licensed
roofers with a history of
helping customers recover
from storm damage will
respond quickly, inspect
your roof, and can help
you work with your insurance
company to insure
your roof or siding is repaired.
Prusak Roofing considers
it a privilege to be able
to serve customers and
realizes the best recommendation
the company
receive is when customers
refer Prusak to their
friends and neighbors.
Prusak Roofing is a Better
Business Bureau Accredited
Business with an
A+ rating. The company
is licensed, bonded and
insured and also offers financing.
Selecting the right contractor
is the most important
factor to a successful
home repair. Customers
should consider the contractor’s
reputation, length
of time in business, quality
of work, the guarantee of
work being completed as
expected, honest and fair
pricing and the company
promise to stand behind
its work. Prusak Roofing’s
success has been built on
these principles of quality
over quantity.
Submitted by Prusak Roofing,
8907 Odell Ave. in Bridgeview.
For more information
or for a free estimate,
call (708) 422-2624 or visit
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Granite & Marble Depot
offers hundreds of species,
great customer service
“To establish lasting relationships
with our customers
by exceeding their
expectations and earning
their trust through exceptional
products and performance.
We want you to be
proud.”
The Granite & Marble
Depot offers more than
100 species of marble and
more than 200 species of
natural granite, marble,
quartz, limestone, travertine
and slate in a wide variety
of colors to suit most
needs. Its professional and
dedicated staff will assist
customers in the design
and selection process to
ensure the most functional
and pleasing setup. The
business provides complete
and professional
installation in its service
area. Its experienced crew
will ensure customers’ utmost
satisfaction.
Easy and quick, GMD
makes it an easy three-step
process.
Step 1 involves choosing
the perfect stone design.
The Granite & Marble Depot
offers a free consultation
at a customer’s home,
office or its showroom to
discuss needs and suggest
ideas. GMD highly recommends
that customers
bring a sketch of the project
to its showroom. It is a
good idea to bring a cabinet
sample and paint color,
as well. A GMD consultant
can help customers choose
the right stone, as there are
hundreds of colors from
which to choose.
Step 2 is placing the order.
To place an order with
GMD, it requires customers
to have the following
steps complete in their
home. Cabinets need to be
installed. All of the appliances
in the kitchen need
to be on location. The sink
needs to be on location,
so that GMD may take it
as a template for the sink
cutout. Once the above
requirements are satisfied,
GMD can come out
to measure/template the
kitchen. The installers will
work with customers to
make sure all the specifications
and technical details
are provided.
The last and final step is
the installation. The homeowner
must be present for
installation. GMD will
install the countertop and
backsplash.
Lastly, it will drill the
faucet holes, attach the
sink and mount the dishwasher.
The ownership difference
GMD is committed to
enhancing the home-living
lifestyle. It aims at “Making
You Proud.” If customers
wish, GMD can
keep them in its records to
inform them of the latest
news about natural stones.
GMD will always seek
feedback so it can make
the right adjustments to
enhance its customer satisfaction
goal.
The right stone
Having the best quality,
best selection of colors
and fabricating options,
GMD’s team of stone enthusiasts
guarantees satisfaction
and maximize the
experience.
Its products: granite,
marble, quartz, slate, travertine
and limestone.
The right price
GMD’s all-inclusive
value price gets cusomters
on the way from Day 1,
with no surprises. The purchase
experience will be as
simple as it is enjoyable.
The delivery difference
When GMD says on
time, it means it. Every
customer receives a professional
orientation on the
features of their stones and
the simple ways to care for
them. The family will feel
very proud of the investment.
Submitted by The Granite &
Marble Depot, 19636 97th
Ave. in Mokena. For more
information, call (708) 479-
7770 or visit www.mygranite.
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Allied Nursery & Garden Center growing for its customers
In 1978, the Plunk family had
a vision to bring quality landscaping
services to serve the Joliet
and surrounding area. Then,
in 1992, they expanded with a
full-service nursery and garden
center.
Allied Nursery & Garden Center
offers products to a wholesale
market as well as the general
public. Even though it has a reputation
as a wholesale dealer, the
public has always been a part of
the business dynamic.
The business carries a large
selection of perennials, more
than 40 varieties of trees and
shrubs — both deciduous and
evergreen. As the weather warms
up, bedding plants will make
their way onto the patio and under
the new pergola at the center.
The garden center carries all
of the staple vegetables, herbs,
flowers and fruits, locally grown
for hardiness. Whether customers
are looking to plant a new
tree or replace one, they can stop
into the garden center and let the
knowledgeable staff help them
pick out and tag a tree that will
fit their outdoor living spaces.
All trees are locally or zonally
grown for the hardiness in the
area. Customers always have the
option of having the center load
purchases, or set an appointment
for delivery and installation.
Allied Nursery & Garden Center
has branched out and expanded
its product lines in several
areas: succulents, such as cactus
and house plants, which have become
popular niche items with
little maintenance; and tropical
plants, such as rose trees and
Mandevilla vines, have become
popular additions to add color
and dress up sun rooms and patios.
Allied Nursery & Garden Center
is unique because it offers an
in-house horticulturalist who is
able to indicate what plants will
work best in a particular location
dependent on soil and water care,
a landscape architect to design a
plan for homes or businesses,
and master gardeners to assist
with perennial flower planting
and selection.
There has been a growing interest
in native plants. When
insects, like bees and butterflies
disappear because of the landscape
and lack of food sources,
people want to bring them back.
These plants are hardy for our
area. Because of this rise in interest,
native plants also will find
a place in the nursery this year,
as they have become an important
part of the environment for
birds as well as habitat for bees
and butterflies. Native plants that
include many pollinators, such
as perennials and shrubs, can be
purchased at Allied Nursery &
Garden Center.
Don’t forget to add that finishing
touch to the beautiful landscape
— mulch or decorative
stone. Both can be purchased in
bulk and loaded into a truck or
trailer for customer pick-up, or
one can schedule a home delivery.
Since 1992, Allied Nursery &
Garden Center has continually
expanded its products and services
to fit the growing needs of
the community.
Customers can follow the
business on Facebook for up-todate
plant arrivals and informative
videos, as well as bookmark
the website for future reference
on plant material and hardgood
ideas. Stop in and help the business
support several of its partnered
community events, such
as “Give a Veteran a Garden” on
May 18 and the Pink Heals Benefit
in September!
Submitted by Allied Nursery &
Garden Center, 3197 S. Chicago
St. in Joliet. For more information,
call (815) 722-2280 or visit www.
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Schaaf Window Co. continues to
provide best value to customers
Since its inception in 1959,
Schaaf Window Co., Inc. has prided
itself on providing the highest
quality and best valued products to
its customers.
This philosophy has helped grow
Schaaf Window Co. into an industry
leader, distributing a wide range
of quality windows and related
products throughout Chicagoland.
As many satisfied customers
have come to know, Schaaf Window
offers not only products and
services on which customers can
depend but also a long-lasting partnership
with every one of its customers,
both builders and homeowners
alike.
A family-owned business, Schaaf
Window began with a focus on customer
satisfaction. Today, it maintains
that unwavering commitment
to superior service, offering a wide
range of products and services to
builders, contractors, and homeowners
throughout Chicagoland.
Schaaf Window is a one-stop
distributor of high-quality windows
(wood, wood clad, and vinyl),
exterior doors (wood, fiberglass,
and steel, with many glass
options), interior doors (hardwood,
MDF, and molded composite), skylights,
millwork, mirrors, glass, and
shower doors. They back up their
products with years of technical experience
and a courteous customer
service staff.
Schaaf offers installation of windows,
doors, and shower doors
using its own employees, who are
trained to the manufacturer’s specifications.
They will meet customers
at their homes or job sites for a nocost
estimate.
From its facility in Tinley Park,
Schaaf serves homeowners and
a wide range of builders, from
tract to custom to high end. Its
91,000-square-foot facility is a
home base for its employees to
serve all of Chicagoland. They
serve each customer personally,
with a suite of professional resources
to offer.
As their business has continued
to grow, so has their reach. Schaaf
recently acquired Area Glass Co.
out of St. John, Indiana, which has
allowed them to reach a whole new
set of customers and expand their
business’s capabilities. They’ve
also moved onto many social media
platforms, such as Facebook
and Instagram, where they encourage
interested homeowners to follow
and check out the variety of
products they have to offer.
Submitted by Schaaf Window Co. Inc.,
18445 Thompson Court, Tinley Park.
For more information, call (708) 342-
0900 or visit www.schaafwindow.com.
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Lawn-Tech Ltd. is a
35-year-old family-owned
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custom application of fertilizers
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trees and shrubs.
It currently services 12,000
properties in the southwest
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Lawn-Tech also offers tree
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Lawn-Tech dry fertilizers
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New Lenox-based business works
to make clothes dryers safer
Hidden buildup in
clothes dryer vent
is fire hazard
Most people know they
need to clean out their dryer
lint tray between each cycle,
but what lurks behind
the wall is just as important
for safety and avoiding fire
traps, as well as fully efficient
dryer performance.
Joe Enzenberger, owner of
Dryer Vent Wizard, opened
his New Lenox-based business
in 2009.
Lint is the villain — lint
that has been allowed to
build up and linger too long
in the dryer exhaust vent.
It is estimated by the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety
Commission and the U.S.
Fire Administration that
15,500 fires associated with
clothes dryers occur annually.
These fires account for
an average of 20 deaths, 370
injuries and more than $88
million in property damage.
“Failure to clean the dryer
vent” was the leading factor
cited in U.S. Fire Administration
reports.
“It is something very few
people know about or think
about,” said Enzenberger,
whose company specializes
in dryer vent cleaning, repair,
alteration and installation.
“It is the leading cause
of dryer fires.”
Lint accumulation also
can cause dryers to stop
working or to work inefficiently.
A dryer vent
clogged with lint can add
as much as $18 to $24 per
month to energy costs.
“Improper venting causes
problems, as well,” he said.
“The dryer exhaust duct and
connections should be made
of rigid metal or semi-rigid
metal and secured with metal
heat-resistant tape rather
than duct tape. I often find
plastic or foil accordiontype
material, which can
easily trap lint and is more
susceptible to kinks and
crushing.”
Warning signs include
• Clothes are taking more
than one cycle to dry, especially
jeans & towels.
• No lint visible on lint
screen.
• Dryer repeatedly stops
during a cycle.
• Clothes have moldy smell
after dry cycle.
• Clothes are very hot after a
dry cycle.
• The top of your dryer hot
to the touch while running.
• There’s excess lint left on
your clothing.
“This has been a consumer
education process, but it’s
hard to get the word out,”
Enzenberger said. “Most
don’t call until they have a
serious problem with their
dryer.”
He suggests people treat
clothes dryers as a household
item in need of regular
maintenance. Consumers
can protect dryer performance
and promote safety
by cleaning the lint screen
between each use, ensuring
the connection between
the dryer and wall is made
of compliant material and
remains un-kinked and having
the dryer exhaust duct
cleaned regularly. Dryer
manufacturers recommend
inspection and cleaning at
least annually.
Something to watch for
in spring is that birds will
begin to build nests, and
a popular nesting site for
birds is inside dryer vent
lines. Spring is an important
time to have an inspection
and cleaning of clothes dryers
and dryer vent systems.
Another important tip –
never let your clothes dryer
run when you are out of the
house or asleep.
For more information,
visit www.willcountydryervent.com
or call (815) 215-
2090.
Submitted by Dryer Vent
Wizard, 1505 Cherrywood
Lane in New Lenox. For
more information, visit www.
willcountydryervent.com or
call (815) 215-2090.
Before
If your dryer takes longer than one cycle
to dry your clothes, then you may have a
fire hazard in your vent.
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Installation
Alteration
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After
lawn
From Page 16
If other companies were
using controlled-release
year-round, that would
be a major selling point,
which one would expect
they would mention.
Quick-release nitrogen is
much cheaper, which is reflected
in their low prices.
If they offer a free application
when a customer takes
full service, it is probably
just cheap nitrogen and
nothing else.
Lawn-Tech services
residential lawns, as well
as businesses, school districts,
football and baseball
fields. For a no-cost, noobligation
quote for lawn
and landscape needs, or
to receive 10 percent off
a spring or fall core aeration,
contact Lawn-Tech at
(708) 532-7411.
Submitted by Lawn-Tech Ltd.,
7320 Duvan Drive in Tinley
Park. For more information,
call (708) 532-7411 or visit
www.lawntechltd.com.
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