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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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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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