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Barrington ANIMAL Hospital: Dogs & Cats
I can speak from 14 years of personal experience on behalf of my dog, Brittany, an Airdale Terrier. Dr. Stapleton and her staff do an outstanding job. For the finest care, service, dental and many other services they perform, Barrington Animal Hospital is the only answer! Call today and tell them Carol Best referred you.
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ANIMAL Eye Consultants - Dogs - Cats - Horses
Specialists in the treatment of eye care for dogs, cats, horses and more. Dr. Denise Lindley has superior expertise. Mention my name so Denise knows I sent you. Dr. Lindley and her staff provided excellent eye services for my dog, Brittany, an Airdale Terrier, for many years.
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APPRAISER: G. Cote & Associates
Welcome to your internet source for Residential Real Estate Appraisals in Northern Illinois. Gerald Cote & Associates, Inc. service the following seven Illinois counties: • Cook • DuPage • Kane • Kendall • Lake • McHenry • Will. Yes we accept credit cards.
There are a lot of new changes happening at Gerald Cote & Associates, Inc.! We are adding our business services to the Internet community on the World Wide Web, and it has some real advantages for you. Some of the features of using our new web site are:
We Can Save You Time. Complete on line transactions 24 hours a day 7 days a week - no phone call or fax needed to place an order.
A single menu on the upper left. You can easily reach all of our site from one convenient menu!
E-MAIL! Check out our contact us page for all our email info.
Our new on-line Appraisal Order Form! Now you can place your orders online and have them sent to us immediately with just a mouse click! Try it, it's that easy. Also, you can download our printable order form in Adobe PDF format.
Appraisal Fee Schedule. Need to know a fee? Now you can get access to the information 24-7 on line!
Useful Links. Lender links to the industry! Saves you valuable time finding that needed information. Try it for yourself!
Electronic Delivery. By far, Adobe PDF is the most popular format for e-mail delivery - no extra charge.
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COMMERCIAL APPRAISER: R. J. Schmitt & Assoc.
Greg Schmitt
COMMERCIAL APPRAISER: R. J. Schmitt & Assoc.
http://www.rjschmitt.com
224-848-4330
GregSchmitt@RJSchmitt.com
When it comes to appraising residential and commercial real estate in the Chicago metropolitan area, no one knows this city better than we do. Established in 1964, R.J. Schmitt & Associates provides professional, highly responsive appraisal and consulting services to Chicago's leading lending institutions, businesses, governmental agencies and individuals. Today, our principals bring over 125 years of combined, hands-on experience appraising all property types in and around Chicago; as well as in southern Wisconsin to Milwaukee.
And while we have grown into one of the region's largest, independent real estate appraisal firms, we have never lost sight of what's really important - serving our valued clients.
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ATTORNEY: Alison S. Woods Law Offices
My clients and I have worked with Alison Schmidt-Woods for over 15 years. She knows real estate law inside and out. All of my clients have been more than satisfied with her services and expertise.
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ATTORNEY: Hawbecker & Garver LLC
My clients and I have worked with Tom Hawbecker & Paul Garver since 2005 with complete satisfaction. Tom and Paul provide a variety of legal services - please visit their website for more information.
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Susan Poplar ATTORNEY at Law
Susan Poplar's website will be up shortly. She specializes in:
* Estate Planning & Trusts
* Commercial Properties
* Real Estate
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Bankruptcy - Litigation - Contract Drafting ATTORNEY
Russell Baker
Bankruptcy - Litigation - Contract Drafting ATTORNEY
http://www.ccdllaw.com
815-459-8440
815-455-8134
rbaker@ccdllaw.com
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BRASS Instrument Workshop
With over 35 years experience as a brass instrument repair specialist, Rich Ita offers complete repair services ranging from everyday repairs to major restorations and custom modifications.
We also have a large inventory of antique, vintage, and professional quality instruments and accessories, including a wide range of used mouthpieces. We also produce the patented Pilczuk Accusonic Leadpipe for trumpet.
Please have a look around, review our services, and check out the horns and accessories we have for sale.
Call or e-mail if you have additional questions.
Rich Ita's
Brass Instrument Workshop
3164 Holly Mill Run
Marietta, GA 30062
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Orren Pickell Designers & BUILDERS
Industry-Wide Recognition & Awards
Custom Home Magazine, the business “bible” of our industry, recognized Orren Pickell Designers & Builders as America’s Custom Builder of the Year. No other Midwestern firm has ever been so honored. Our company also won the 2005 Peoples Choice Award in the Lake County Tour of Homes for the Best Interior and the Best Exterior.
We have also won . . .
Over 190 awards for architectural excellence.
Over 125 prestigious Key Awards, more than any other residential architecture, construction, or design/build firm in Illinois.
Winner of 6 of a possible 10 prestigious Crystal Key Awards.
Named one of the industry’s top eight companies to work for.
The National Association of Home Builders named our Vacation House as the “Best in American Living” in 2004
Winner of the 2004 Vision Award from Constructech Magazine
Many feature articles in the Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Pioneer Press, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Home & Garden, North Shore, Woman’s Day, House Beautiful, the New York Times, Kitchens by Professional Designers, and many more.
Featured in stories on ABC-TV, NBC-TV, WGN-TV, WTTW-TV (PBS), and more.
The coffee table book, Luxury Homes & Lifestyles by Orren Pickell, is available in selected bookstores and libraries worldwide.
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Canine Companions for Independence
Customer Service
Canine Companions for Independence
http://www.cci.org
800-572-2275
info@cci.org
Canine Companions for Independence, CCI, is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly-trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Please visit their website for more information.
Veteran Programs: http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.4011033/k.D44E/Veterans.htm
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CATERER: Finesse Cuisine
When only the best is good enough - tell Jon you were referred by Carol Best for an exceptional event! Jon caters the ultimate events from Michigan Avenue to the Gold Coast and more...
Difference
What is the Finesse experience?
For you, it means…
Custom creations blend form with function, substance with style – signature cocktails, synchronized wait staff, inspired décor…
Expressions of gratitude from your guests – an outstretched hand, an appreciative smile, a heartfelt embrace – for a one of a kind experience…
A growing realization that your vision has been transformed into the extraordinary.
For your guests, it means…
Farm fresh ingredients that zing with flavor…
Enticing aromas with high notes of passion and base notes of brilliance…
A crescendo of conversation, a smile of satisfaction, then a deep appreciation for a truly memorable experience.
You envision success.
We deliver…with Finesse.
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COMPUTER Repair: Consulting - Support - Network Design
Technic Consulting has been providing top-quality computer support to its clients for over 7 years.
They can help with anything from home computer problems to complete business network design and support.
Testimonial from Carol Best: My personal computer crashed - Dave came highly recommended. His response was quicker than everyone else that I called (HP Support & Recommended Repair). Dave came to my home office, discovered he needed to remove every program from the laptop, did a 4 hour virus scan on the hard drive (which found 9 viruses), and then re-installed everything.
Dave is business oriented with a personal, caring attitude. He knows "his stuff" inside and out, given his corporate experience. I highly recommend him.
P.S. His price/cost is fair and his thorough results exceeded my expectations. Tell him that Carol Best sent you.
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FISHING Guru - Fly Fishing - Casting - Stories
Check out this website and store for all your fishing supplies! Local store: 1272 E Dundee Rd. Palatine, IL 60074
Place an order - get a discount: Code: DN03 and tell them Carol Best sent you - you will receive exceptional service.
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HVAC: Performance Energy Systems
Steve or Bob Elrod
HVAC: Performance Energy Systems
North & Northwest Suburbs
IL
847-845-1976
elrodb23@yahoo.com
Bob & Steve have done an outstanding job for me and my clients on two separate occasions. Great service and follow through from two experts in the business.
Heating - Cooling - Sheet Metal - Hot Water Heaters
Service - Installation
All Makes & Models
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HVAC - Heating & Air Conditioning Services + 24hr. EMERGENCY SERVICE
Tim Lawson
HVAC - Heating & Air Conditioning Services + 24hr. EMERGENCY SERVICE
847-726-0322
ALawson55ADC@yahoo.com
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INSPECTION Services: Homes, Condos, Townhomes
Expert in thermal imaging equipment for water leaks, lack of insulation, inoperable heated flooring coils, along with typical home inspection services.
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INSPECTION Services: Condos, Homes, Townhomes
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INTERIOR DESIGN: Chelle Design Group, Ltd.
Michelle Pelech, principal
INTERIOR DESIGN: Chelle Design Group, Ltd.
http://www.chelledesign.com
847-816-6300
michelle@chelledesign.com
Michelle Pelech, principal, launched Chelle Design Group more than 16 years ago. A native of the northern suburbs of IL, she earned a B.A. from the Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago. Chelle Design Group has established a reputation for excellence in design and business practices, while becoming one of the longest standing design firms in the area.
With more than 30 years of experience, each member of the Chelle Design team is versatile and experienced in the full range of design services. They have expertise and extended education in specific disciplines.
Keely Myslinski specializes in historic preservation and green design.
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JEWELERS - M. J. Miller & Company
When only the best and finest is good enough. Amazing service, quality, selection with highest attention to detail.
Michael J. Miller states:
My wife loves poetry. I imagine that in this magic world, love poems are turned into beautiful jewels.
All thousand (millions) of the I-love-you lines that are written or spoken have become the amazing gems and stones we have in the store.
I know the conventional thinking is that in today’s market and with today’s increases in value of precious gems and gold, that any jewelry purchase is a wise investment.
But isn’t the real reason you purchase jewelry to show your loved ones how much you care, not just because it is an intelligent investment. And every present purchased here has ist own spezial I-love-you already contained.
We are always so happy to help you choose your own way of saying I love you to your family and friends.
Michael J. Miller
President
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N L LANDSCAPE Inc.
We are a growing Barrington area landscape design build contractor seeking to be your preferred landscape Consultant and Contractor. Please take the time to see what we are about.
NL Landscape Inc. specializes in multifaceted landscape projects that require a well-rounded landscape contractor. Our services extend beyond landscape installations and include pool removals, medium-sized structure demolition, grading, and drainage.
Please visit our website for more detailed information.
Tyler Mack
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MOLD Inspection Specialists, LLC
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MOLD Remediation Services
Tom Mosier - Estimates: Email Bob
MOLD Remediation Services
http://www.aairllc.com/
IL & WI
(847) 374-1420 x
bob@aairllc.com
When you are trying to sell a property or are concerned about the health of a loved one, getting timely answers and solutions to your mold contamination problem is essential. American Air Improvement Resources mold inspectors will be at your location within 24-48 hours to perform your asbestos or mold inspection and give you a FREE MOLD REMOVAL ESTIMATE. For urgent situations we offer emergency response mold inspection and rush analysis. American Air Improvement Resources will give you a mold removal proposal with 24 hours of our inspection. With our mold inspection and removal services, your mold remediation proposal contains a transferable warranty against any recurrence of mold for 15 years. Unlike many mold removal companies in the Milwaukee/Chicago area, American Air Improvement Resources will find the original cause of the moisture management problem which allowed the mold to grow, rather than just removing the mold and letting the problem recur. Our transferable mold removal warranties facilitate Wisconsin and Illinois real estate transactions which would otherwise get hung up over mold contamination issues.
Mold in a home can create many health dangers for both humans and pets. Contact American Air Improvement Resources today for a FREE mold removal estimate and make sure you do not have unhealthy levels of mold spores and mycotoxins in your home. We are National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP) certified Wisconsin/Illinois mold removal contractors.
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MORTGAGE Banker
Click the below hotlink for additional mortgage explanations and more indepth information... we are happy to explain all definitions pertaining to your mortgage experience - knowledge is power:
http://www.chicagobancmortgage.com/RequestReports.aspx?FileName=RequestReports.x&
Brian Dunlap
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MORTGAGE Loan Officer
Elsa Toledo
MORTGAGE Loan Officer
630-510-0520
Elsa.Toledo@bankofamerica.com
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NICOR GAS Company
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PACKING Kits: Boxes & More
PackingKits.com is the place to go for do-it-yourself movers!
Roughly, 75% of all relocating families or 13.4 million households are involved in some aspect of a do-it-yourself move. Rather than hire a professional mover, wrapping and packing is usually what most people will do for themselves with the intent on saving thousands of dollars. The first step for the do-it-yourself mover is to get all the boxes and supplies they need to pack the entire home. More often than not, they don't realize just how many boxes and of what kind will be needed and there is nobody to tell them. What usually happens is that they will end up spending all of their time "dumpster diving" or running back and forth to a box retailer paying exorbitant prices. All along…nobody is helping them understand what to do with those boxes and how to pack to insure that their possessions arrive safely.
Packing Kits was founded by experts with over 20 years experience in the moving and real estate industry. Based on this experience, we have developed an effective 3-step process that allows the do-it-yourself mover to successfully survey their home, purchase materials and pack themselves just like the professionals. The consumer can conveniently do all of this from their home and save 60% or more compared to movers and local retailers.
Products & Services
Packing Materials & Supplies - Professional moving boxes, wrapping materials and accessories. Save as much as 60% and it's delivered free. We use professional grade moving boxes that are the appropriate size and construction. We even teach which items are the most appropriate to pack in each box.
Special Packing Services - Crating, disassembly and reassembly, disconnects and reconnects. Our affiliates have 25 years experience and if fully bonded and insured.
The Box estimator - Calculates the number of boxes required and customizes a packing kit. No more guesswork!
The Home Survey - survey your home like a professional mover and email it to a mover for a competitive bid for shipping. You have the control!
The Packing Center - Your reference guide for wrapping and packing everything in your home. There are photographs as well as written instructions to guide you through every aspect of wrapping and packing your belongings.
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PETS: Tails-a-Waggin 4U
Services
Tails-a-Waggin 4U has many convenient services to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Initial Consultation Visit – Free
The Tails-a-Waggin 4U owner, Peggy Corey will meet with you in your home to become familiar with you and your pet. At this time we will review all services and appropriate paper work.
Daily Dog Walking or Running
Does your dog get lonely during the day while you are at work? Are you giving your dog the exercise it needs? Many people have come to understand that their dog needs more exercise than they can provide. A walk is a great way to break up the day’s boredom and allow for elimination, however, Tails-a-Waggin 4U offers a specialized dog care with a creative customized running and exercise program. Most dogs need more vigorous exercise in order to reach a calm relaxed state. Exercising our canine friends helps burn energy and leads to an overall happier life.
Tails-a-Waggin 4U starts your dog off slowly to let their body gradually adjust to the pace of a run. We carry water and run dogs individually.
Some of the benefits of using a Tails-a-Waggin 4U runner are:
• Makes dogs happier
• Makes dogs healthier
• Great for overweight dogs
• Necessary for sporting dogs
• Calms aggressive dogs
• Any dog breed can run
In Home Cat Care
Does your cat need some tender love and care while you are on vacation or out of town? Let Tails-a-Waggin 4U come to the rescue!
In home cat care includes the following services:
• feed and change water
• clean litter box
• playing with your furry friend
• Lots of TLC
• Plant watering
• Trash removal
• Mail and newspaper pickup
Pet Taxi
Tails-a-Waggin 4U provides transportation services to veterinarian visits or pet grooming appointments.
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POOLS: Nationwide Connection
NationwidePools.com is the largest single location above ground pool dealer in the United States, allowing us to pass factory-direct savings on to our customers. We have been serving the swimming pool industry since 1994.
We sell both above ground swimming pools and in ground pools. We stock more sizes of above ground swimming pool kits than any other independent wholesaler in the country. We offer three options of above ground pools to our customers, all at affordable sale prices. You can choose from a metal, resin coated, or resin injected above ground pool. Our inground pools kits are either steel or polymer wall, both with a vinyl liner. All of our swimming pool packages come turn-key with everything you need to get your pool running plus many above ground pool accessories. The manufacturers of our pools and pool accessories offer warranties that are second to none. Our inground pools are manufactured to order and our representatives work closely with our customers to make sure they get exactly what they want. We offer free shipping within the continental United States.
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Val's ROOFING
Proudly serving the western suburbs of Chicagoland area, specializing in quality, reliable service and competitive pricing. Val's Roofing is licensed by the State of IL, bonded, fully insured and ready for your next project, no matter how big or small.
Tell Michael that you were referred by Carol Best, Realtor!
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U.S. Dressage Federation
About Dressage
Dressage is a French term meaning “training” and its purpose is to develop the horse’s natural athletic ability and willingness to work making him calm, supple and attentive to his rider.
If you are a history buff, you might be interested in reading more about the beginnings of dressage that date back to Xenophon in Greece and include a long line of riding masters, both from the military and the famous riding schools which developed during the Baroque era.
Currently, competitive dressage involves nine progressive levels incorporating multiple tests within each level. Special tests are also written for musical freestyle, sport horse breeding and performances incorporating multiple horses and riders. Tests are revised every four years by the United States Dressage Federation, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).
Competition occurs in a regulation size arena with specific apparel and equipment all regulated by USEF. Judges are licensed by the USEF and the FEI and are assisted by scribes who write down the judge’s scores and comments during the test.
Success in dressage is dependent on the rider’s position and ability but because of the goal of the training, many horse breeds can be quite successful.
Watching dressage can be very exciting, especially the musical freestyle rides or tests at the FEI (highest) levels.
If you would like to continue learning about dressage, visit the bookstore or join USDF to obtain special member rates to the annual convention and other educational opportunities throughout the year.
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U.S. Eventing Assn.
Fifty Years of Excellence in Eventing with the USEA
Come help us celebrate the USEA’s Golden Anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center, a Four-Diamond hotel located in the Reston Town Center, Virginia with complimentary transportation to and from Dulles Airport. Boasting wonderful restaurants, myriad shops and movie theaters, the Reston Town Center is conveniently close to Washington DC and the Smithsonian Museums and the National Art Gallery, not to mention its historical monuments, the Capitol and the White House.
This year we will be hosting our fourth Eventing Hall of Fame and we are calling on you to send in your nominations for those wonderful horses and riders that you want to see take their places beside the eventing heroes of years gone by.
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U.S. Hunter Jumper Assn.
Welcome to the United States Hunter Jumper Association
The USHJA is the national affiliate for hunters and jumpers. Throughout this web page you will find the many programs and educational materials we offer to help each member grow within the industry.
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Custom Climbing WALLS
ENTRE PRISES USA
20512 Nels Anderson Pl.
Bend, OR 97701
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Aquascape, Inc: WATER Features Indoor/Outdoor
Aqualand is a 256,000 sq. ft. eco-friendly building that houses office and warehouse space. The roof is the largest sloping green roof in North America, planted with native prairie grass and flowers and a complete irrigation system. The eastern floor-to-ceiling glass windows are 15' tall at teh southern end, and 40' tall at the northern end. A custom water wall, designed by Terry Martin and Greg Wittstock, greets visitors upon entering Aqualand. The bamboo forest in the reception area ties in with the bamboo flooring.
The interior design firm PSA Dewberry worked closely with a newly formed group of Aquascape employees, called the Interiors Committee, to develop the finishing touches of Aqualand's interior. The design philosophy for the interior aesthetics of Aqualand embraces bringing the Illinois prairie inside.
This business partner hotlink has been approved by Aquascape.
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WELL & SEPTIC Inspection Service
Rob Haas
WELL & SEPTIC Inspection Service
847-381-6805
RWHaas.411@sbcglobal.net
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Boyanci WINE
The 2006 BOYANCI red blend is our inaugural vintage and we are extremely happy with the quality and style of the wine. The nose is wide open with ripe fruit aromas of blackberry, cherry, and light chocolate.
Explosive flavors in the mouth of beautiful ripe fruit, similar to the aromas, a fresh lush mouth feel and amazing length. The tannins are well integrated and the wine has a solid backbone and excellent structure.
To place an order and for more information about BOYANCI and InSpire wines, please visit our website @ www.BOYANCI.com