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July 26 - August 1, 2013 South County Times 7

Affton Medicine Shoppe ProvidesFree Next Day Delivery

The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy inAffton has been family owned and operatedsince 1977. Current owners, Tom and LynnSchmittgens, acquired the business in 1998.Tom and Lynn are both registered pharma-cists and have over 40 years of hands-onpatient care between them.

They possess an extensive knowledge ofhealthcare, and are certified in diabetes,asthma and allergy care, as well as immuni-

zations against illnesses such as influenza.The pharmacists focus is on patient care not prescription volume and they get toknow the individual health needs of theirpatients.

We enjoy a small community practiceand getting to know our patients, TomSchmittgens said. We believe that a goodpharmacist is an invaluable asset for goodhealth, and that personal service and frequentcontact are crucial to good healthcare. Werehere to help.

This combination ofhigh-quality professionaland personal service iswhat draws many people

to the Affton Medicine Shoppe. The store hasan experienced and caring staff, and realpeople answer the phones during businesshours.

Because this is a small pharmacy, patientscan avoid long lines and get their prescrip-tions quickly. Their co-pays most oftenremain the same. A drive-through window isavailable as an added convenience.

In addition, the store offers free next day

delivery to the community. Dave Downhourdelivers patient prescriptions, along withover-the-counter and personal care items tomultiple Zip codes including 63118, 63119,63122, 63123, 63125, 63128 and 63129.

Our free delivery helps seniors to liveindependently, longer. And even if you canget out, its still nice to know we deliver incase of illness or extreme weather, saidLynn Schmittgens.

The Affton Medicine Shoppe acceptsExpress Scripts, BlueCross, MO HealthNet,Caremark, Medicaid,Medicare, MO Rx andmost insurance plans.

From left: Tom Schmittgens, Merry Lynn Schmittgens and Delivery Specialist Dave Downhour.

7922 Mackenzie Affton 314-638-3535www.medicineshoppe.com/0128

Best Home Furnishings Proud To BeMade By Americans In America

The owner of the Best Home Furnishings

showroom in South Towne Square not only

takes pride in his business, he takes pride in

his country.

Carl Boyer, owner and manager of the

store since 2007, said customers appreciate

the fact that the stores products are

American-made by Americans in America.

Best Home Furnishings has been in the

business for 50 years, selling furniture made in

southern Indiana. The family-owned company

started as Best Chairs, and today it has become

the worlds largest chair manufacturer.

The South County showroom carries

quality living-room furniture and accent fur-

niture, including chairs, glider rockers, office

chairs, recliners, sofas, love seats, sectional

sofas, ottomans and accent tables. Best Home

Furnishings also offers over 700 custom fab-

ric and leather options so

customers can find the

perfect sofa or chair for the living room or

home office.

The products are made using domestic

kiln-dried hardwood frames and the finest

high-density foams. Recliners use Leggett

and Platt mechanisms, of Carthage, Missouri.

Customers can select the perfect furniture in

their chosen fabric, and the factory will build

it in three weeks or less.

This is the only factory-direct store any-

where in the world for the worlds largest

chair manufacturer, Boyer said.

The Best Homes factory ships to 38

countries and 2,000 retailers in the U.S., cov-

ering all 50 states. The St. Louis showroom is

the first factory-direct store for Best. It deliv-

ers all over the to St. Louis, St. Louis metro-

politan area.

Boyer finds satisfaction by making St.

Louis homes more beau-

tiful, he said.

From left: Carl Boyer, Cory Prsha and Ed Schneider.

11182-B South Towne Square 314-894-9922www.bhfstl.comLindbergh & 55 South Countybehind Dennys

After serving patients in South Countyfor more than 25 years, optometrists Dr.Karen Rosen and Dr. Steven Rosenopened their own practice in 2011 atRonnies Plaza where they provide pri-

mary eye care and optical solutions totheir patients.The Rosens are trained in treating

common eye diseases such as pink eye,glaucoma, allergies and dry eye syn-drome.

With new treatments, innovations incontact lenses, and state-of-the-art equip-ment, we can now help our patients inways we couldnt before, said Dr.Steve.

They are proud of their selection ofeyewear, from the smart-looking, value-priced collections to the trendy anddesigner lines.

Todays consumers want their eye-

wear to meet all their lifestyle needs, andwe offer many types of frames, lens stylesand materials to individualize each pair ofglasses, Dr. Karen said. Over the years,technology has become more advanced,

with computerized equipment, digital andhigh-definition lenses. We want ourpatients to have eyewear that is high qual-ity, gives them the best vision correction,and lets them express themselves.

We frequently hear from our patientshow we helped them see better, and howwarm and friendly our staff is. The great-est satisfaction we get is from havingpatients bring in their family and friendsto see us.

Rosen Optometry is open six days aweek and has evening hours. The practiceaccepts most insurance plans, and newpatients are welcome!

From left: Andee PaQuet, Brenda Langbein, Irene Newman, Katrina Farris, Dr. Karen Rosen, Peachez Cooper, Dr.

Steven Rosen, Rita Jo Jaks, Tara Kraus, Megan Moyer. Not pictured Hettie Earl.

17 Ronnies Plaza St. Louis, 63126 314-843-2020

See Rosen Optometry For Primary EyeCare, Glasses, Contact Lenses

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8 South County Times July 26 - August 1, 2013

Seniors Home Care:Proud To Be Celebrating Its 26th Year!

More than 26 years ago, Kit Whittington

was the primary caregiver for her grand-

mother, who had been diagnosed with cancer.

Whittington was the only family member

available to assist with her care. Because she

also worked full time, it grew increasingly

difficult both physically and emotionally. So

she hired an independent caregiver, but soon

discovered that her grandmother was not

receiving the level of care she deserved.

At the end of the day, I checked on her

and to my disbelief, I discovered the care-

giver had simply not shown up, Whittington

said. My grandmother had missed her doc-

tors appointment and much-needed meals. It

was a debilitating moment; we were both in

tears.

In 1987, Whittington start-

ed SHC to provide a family

support system for older

adults. SHC employs an

around-the-clock nursing staff

to assist clients and families in

achieving their unique needs.

Nurses and caregivers are screened,

bonded and insured employees (not contrac-

tors). All employees undergo drug testing, a

thorough background search and complete a

training program that includes basic nursing

skills, and physical therapy applications.

SHC offers flexibility of care ranging from a

30-minute QuickVisit to 24/7 care.

SHC has received an A+ rating, plus the

Torch Award, from the Better Business

Bureau.

My own feelings of helplessness and a

desire for a higher quality of life for my

grandmother drove me to find a better way to

care for her. The motivation behind SHC is

my own personal experience

and Ive built the company on

a solid foundation of 26 years

of consistent, compassionate

caring for all clients. Kit

Whittington, RN, BSN

Front: Ryan Whittington, Kit Whittington. Middle: Mark Whittington, Ted Ryan, Wendi Bottoms,

Mark Petty, Lila Shepley, Liz Wilcox, Alice E ndy, Debbie Baldwin, Rebecca Pavelka,

Karen Twellman. Back: Kermet McLauchlin

Mid County 314-962-2666 Clayton/Ladue 314-863-2667

South County 314-894-2666 www.seniorshomecare.com

Dr. Joseph Grimaud Continues Century-Long Tradition At Watson Pointe Dental

Watson Pointe Dental is celebrating 102

years in practice, continuing the family tradi-

tions started three generations ago.

Dr. Vincent Grimaud, opened the practice

in 1911 and was joined by his son, Dr. James

Grimaud, in 1938. The third and current

owner, Dr. Joseph Grimaud, began practicingin 1985 and is pleased to have five family

members (plus two honorary members)

working in his office.

Much has changed in dentistry over the

past 100 years, and technology has made

dentistry much more comfortable for

patients, said Dr. Joseph Grimaud.

Watson Pointe uses such technology as

digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, a fluores-

cent cavity detection system, single-visit all-

porcelain restorations and crowns, and most

recently laser gum surgery.

At my first visit to Watson Pointe Dental,

it had been years since I had worked with a

dentist, said patient

Sean M. Dr. Joe

and his staff were

incredible. I can tell

Dr. Joe puts in a

good deal of time

preparing for his clients comfort.

Dr. Grimaud is taking his 21st-century

skills to Nepal in October. He will trek in the

Himalayan Mountains, along with dentists

and physicians from the Karma Thalo

Foundation, for six days to deliver dental

care to the Nepalese living in remote villages.Look for and LIKE the Karma Thalo

Foundation on Facebook. He also took a trip

to Honduras in March 2013 with Washington

Overseas Mission to help the impoverished

there.

Although new technology is an important

feature of the Watson Pointe office, the atmo-

sphere remains decidedly family-focused.

Dr. Grimauds 93-year-old mother, Joan,

often joins the team for their daily lunch.

Watson Pointe Dental has a job-sharing pro-

gram to allow for individual family time

while brother, sisters and nieces all work

together to maintain the success the Grimauds

have had over the

past century.

New patients are

always welcome at

Watson Pointe

Dental.

From left: Jeanne Humphrey, Ellie Puricelli, Jill Oge, Cindy Schaffer, Shyllie Morgan, Dr. Joe Grimaud,

Anna Proctor, Jane Torretta

8537 Watson Road Webster Groves 314-963-2000

The Milfords Have Helped To CreateBeautiful Kitchens & Baths Since 1969The Milford family has been helping cus-

tomers with kitchen and bath design since

1969. Tim Milford and his wife, Rita, the sec-

ond generation, now run Milford Kitchen and

Bath at its Fenton showroom.

Milford Kitchen and Bath started as a

showroom for homeowners, contractors andtheir customers to purchase quality kitchen

and bath products. The company is still pro-

viding that service. They offer bathroom fix-

tures, kitchen and vanity cabinets and counter-

tops in various materials including Onyx,

quartz and granite.

We have full-time kitchen and bath

designers helping customers with space plan-

ning and product selection, said showroom

manager Rita Milford.

Rita Milford grew up in a

family plumbing business and

managed that retail shop for 10

years. Designer Anna

Brusselback, who joined the

Milford showroom staff in

2003, has excellent plumbing

knowledge and could proba-

bly install any product we sell,

Milford said. New designer Rene Sondermann

joined the staff last year and the family dog,

Josh, greets customers at the door.

Tim Milfords father, Tom, established

Milford Plumbing Supply Co. in 1969 in

North St. Louis near Sportmans Park. In the

1970s, the company moved to South Countyand added sons Tom Jr. and John. Tim and his

sister Donna came on board in the 1980s. This

family foundation allowed them to add two

new locations over the years. Milford Supply

now has branches in St. Charles and South

County in addition to the showroom location.

Rita Milford most enjoys helping cus-

tomers create the bathroom or kitchen they

will enjoy for years. Its gratifying to see a

project go from an idea to reality.

Customers often compli-

ment the Milfords on their cus-

tomer service and refer other

customers to the store.

Customers are pleased

that we work with their bud-

gets and offer several price

options, Milford said.

From left: Tim Milford, Rita Milford, Anna Brusselback and Rene Sondermann.

Milford Kitchen & Bath

936 Brookwood Center Fenton 636-717-0700

Shop Sugar Magnolia For The PerfectBra & Specialty Lingerie

Sugar Magnolia Boutique, WebsterGroves specialty lingerie and bra shop, fea-tures custom-fit bras and offers loungewear,intimates, bridal, burlesque and maternitylingerie, as well as hosiery, jewelry, soapsand candles.

I have always loved lingerie, but after 13years of marriage and three children, I didnteven recognize my own body, said shopowner Lisa Davis.

Left frustrated by the lack of options andthe difficulty in locating a proper-fitting bra,Davis founded Sugar Magnolia in February2012. The goal was a unique specialty shopthat provides a personal experience, as wellas an array of sizes.

Were trying to fill the void between aboring bra shop and a swanky adult store,Davis said.

While Davis has a true passion for linge-rie, store manager CarrieDalton brings a fresh cre-ative flair to the store, mak-ing them a dynamic duo.

We are changing the

way women feel about themselves, one bra ata time, Davis said.

Recent research showed that about 80percent of women are wearing the wrong brasize. An ill-fitting bra can cause neck, backand shoulder pain.

At Sugar Magnolia, you will be fitted byone of our specialists and given the knowl-edge to help you understand why a great fit-ting bra is so important for e very woman no

matter her size, Davis said,Customers say they love the array of bra

sizes from cup sizes AA to N and band sizesfrom 28 to 50. The shop also carries lacy,silky, risqu and romantic styles, plus specialmade-in-the-shop garters which are givenaway with each lingerie purchase.

Whether youre seeking the perfect gift,a custom special order, space for a party, or abasic everyday bra, you can expect a com-

fortable, highly personal-ized shopping experience atSugar Magnolia, Davissaid.

From left: Lisa Davis and Carrie Dalton

38 N. Gore Ave. Webster Groves 314-395-9159www.sugar-magnolia.com

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Whether shopping for a single window

treatment, redecorating an entire house or

seeking the solution to a complex design

challenge, Show Me Blinds & Shutters in

Kirkwood, a gallery store for the Hunter-

Douglas brand, can help.

Show Me Blinds has been offering sales

and installation on a wide range of window

treatments since 1996.

Veteran design consultants Marcia

Hermann and Libby Blake can help custom-

ers select from limitless combinations of

color, texture, fabrics and function during a

free home consultation.

Every order is custom

designed, measured and

made. Bob Starr and Tom

Tintera perform the instal-

lations.

Show Me Blinds was

one of the first Hunter Douglas Gallery

stores established in the United States 10

years ago. All Hunter-Douglas products are

made in the U.S.A.

The connection with the well-known Hunter-

Douglas brand gives the store the aura of a

small business with big values.

Customers love that Show Me Blinds is a

small family business in Kirkwood.

For the staff, the best aspect of their

work is seeing homeowners excitement

after their new window treatments have

been installed.

Customer satisfaction

is an important part of the

business.

From left: Gary, Bob, Libby, Terri, Marsha, Barry and Tom.

Show Me Blinds & Shutters:Small Business With Big Values

933 S. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood 314-909-1177Monday Friday 9 a.m. 5 p.m.

Since 1982, Brewers Flooring TreatsCustomers With Honesty & Respect

Brewers Flooring has been in business

since 1982 and is still owned and operated by

the Brewer family: Dan, Linda, Mike and

Kristen. All are experts in the flooring indus-

try.

We are knowledgeable of our products andwe know how a customer wants to be treated,

Dan said. When you enter our showroom, you

are first very impressed with our displays and

selection with everything from the entry-level

products to the most unique and finest in the

industry.

At Brewers, there are no high pressure

sales tactics used, no tricks or gimmicks such

as free this and free that, and no inflated prices

to then offer huge discounts.

We still run our business the same as when

we opened our doors 31 years ago, Dan said.

We treat every customer with honesty and

respect, have competitive prices, professional

installation and are the best in our industry with

customer service and satisfaction.

Even though customers have probably seen

Brewers ads throughout the years, the compa-

ny takes great pride in the fact that most of its

business is still generated by word-of-mouth

referrals.So, for those looking for new flooring

whether it be carpet, tile, vinyl, ceramic, hard-

wood or now the newer luxury vinyl tiles

stop by Brewers Flooring showroom for an

experience unmatched by the competition. For

those also looking for new window treatments,

Brewers Flooring carries Hunter Douglas

Window Treatments.

We do a lot more than just flooring. We

also do kitchen backsplashes, tub and shower

enclosures, interior doors, baseboards, counter-

tops and window treatments.

Visit Brewers Flooring at 200 Meramec Valley Plaza in Valley Park.

200 Meramec Valley Plaza Valley Park 636-225-8350brewersflooring.com

Common Cents Rental Specializes inRental, Sales & Lawn Equipment Repair

Common Cents Rental Inc. has been inbusiness for four years, specializing in rental,sales and repair of lawn equipment.

The family company, which opened in2009 in Fenton, carries major equipmentbrands, including Husqvarna, Toro, Redmax,Tanaka, Hustler, Grasshopper, Echo andShindaiwa.

We acquired the rental equipment from agentleman who retired, said Jennifer Ficken,who owns the business with her husband,Bryan. It was a good fit because Bryan hasbeen in lawn and garden his whole life.

Customers can rent a wide range of lawnand power equipment, including air tools,aerators, skids, pallet forks, backhoes, con-crete tools, flooring tools, chainsaws, welders,drain snakes and more. The company alsodelivers some equipment.

We may have only been inbusiness for four years, but wehave many years in the field,Ficken said. Bryan originallyworked on mowers out of ourbackyard and it grew fromthere.

In those four years, we havegrown leaps and bounds because

of wonderful customers who have recom-mended us and through advertising, shesaid.

The Fickens already are training the nextgeneration. Their three daughters take turnscoming in to the shop to help during the sum-mer months.

Jennifer Ficken gets the most satisfactionin her job by treating customers fairly.

Ive heard too many stories of overchargesor improper care at other rental shops, Fickensaid. I enjoy talking to customers.

The customers appreciate that CommonCents prices are fair and realistic and that therental equipment is in very good shape. Theyalso comment on how friendly we are,Ficken said.

Although the weather is seasonably warmnow, Ficken noted that fall is not far off.

In the fall, it will be aerationtime, Ficken said. We will haveseed and fertilizer to sell and aera-tors to rent.

Thanks to all of our currentcustomers, and to those who haverecommended us to others. Wegreatly apreciate your business.

Front row, from left: Caitlin Bulfin, Hope Ficken, Faith Ficken, Jennifer Ficken. Back row, from left: Joe Dailey, Bryan

Ficken, Tim Ernst, Ronnie Wear and Curtis Politte. Not pictured: Austin Francisco, Vincent Heinz and Breanna Ficken

1080 Gravois Road Fenton 636-326-4888www.commoncentsrental.com

Boxed Lunches and CateringAt Great Harvest Bread Co.

Tom and Judy Honigfort recently cele-

brated their second anniversary as owners of

Great Harvest Bread Co.

The couple opened the bakery in May

2011 and have been carrying on the commit-

ment to baking handcrafted, fresh whole

grain breads and sweets, as well as cookies,

scones, muffins and bars.

In addition to serving lunch Monday

through Saturday, Great Harvest provides

bread to The Magic House Picnic Basket

Caf; delivers bakery-made mixes, hot cere-

als and granola to Schnucks in Des Peres;

and operates a booth at the Kirkwood

Farmers Market on Saturdays.

Our boxed lunch and catering business

is also catching on, said Judy Honigfort.

Before we opened, a potential customer

asked us about providing boxed lunch-

es, it was an area we put on the

back burner until we got our

business up and running.

Since then, we have

developed and refined our

catering menu to reflect what

we do best; sandwiches show-

casing our phenomenal, whole

grain breads, delicious sweets, and fruit and

vegetable trays. The options are unbelievably

fresh and wholesome.

At Great Harvest, the staff mills the

wheat daily on a hammer mill right in the

bakery and bakes it into breads and sweets

within 24 hours.

Fresh wheat means fresh product,

Honigfort said. We start baking here every

morning at 4 a.m., handcraft each product,

and sell it fresh from our shelves, often still

warm.

Our production area is out in the open so

that customers can see that everything begins

and ends here. Nothing is shipped in frozen,

or pre-made, she added.

Baking onsite goes over well with cus-

tomers, who often comment on the smell of

our bakery when they first walk in,

Honigfort said. Customers are

invited to our bread board,

where they are offered a gen-

erous, free slice of whatever

has come out of the oven that

day.

Tom and Judy Honigfort

125 W. Argonne Ave. Kirkwood 821-1848www.greatharvestkirkwood.com

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