Ethan & Associates

“Professional Debt Collection Specialists Since 1998”
www.ethaninc.com

If you are a business owner and have been suffering as most other companies do with a number of delinquent accounts, you are probably very frustrated. This uncollected money is having an impact on your business, and you are not able to devote time to try to collect on these accounts.

Call Ethan & Associates toll free at 1-888-830-3170. They are a licensed, bonded and insured commercial collection agency and a member of the American Collectors Association. A collection agency by definition is an organization that specializes in the collection of past due or delinquent accounts. A business built on trust, Ethan & Associates offers a wide range of collection approaches as well as information searches, legal assistance, field agents who can make face-to-face contacts as well as client collection resources. They first review all paperwork sent to them by your office including the history of the account, credit record as well as the promises that were kept or broken. They will make prompt contacts and will not remedy the account until collection has been followed through. Your company is only charged if Ethan & Associates collects for you.

Ethan & Associates appreciates their clients and welcomes new ones to contact Mike Howard at 1-888-830-3170 or email him at mikeh@ethaninc.com. You may also visit their Web site at www.ethaninc.com.

Triangle Home Services, Inc.

Pest & Termite Control • Home Improvements
www.trianglehomeservicesinc.com • thsi@comcast.net

Locally owned and operated, Triangle Home Services has 23 years of experience in pest control and more than 30 years of experience in home improvements. Why call several companies when you can call these professionals who can handle your pest control, wildlife trapping, termite control and home improvement needs?

Do you have insects or pests invading your home? If so, the first step in the management approach is to identify the problem, and then determine what kind of insect is involved, where it is coming from, and whether or not it poses a health or property hazard. Triangle Home Services serves residential and commercial clients with exceptional pest control products and services. They take care of pests, termites, small animals, rodents, and mosquitoes. At Triangle Home Services, they are proud to have a 5 star rating with Service Magic with over 150 reviews. In addition, they have an A-1 rating with Angie’s List. Are you in need of home improvements? Do you have a to-do list that seems to never end? When you call these experts, be assured they can handle everything from room additions and granite countertops to insulation, floors, painting and basement finishing, all at prices within everyone’s budget.

Triangle Home Services’ proud family owned and operated business belongs to many civic organizations and is happy to give back to the community. Call (410) 635-2006 or 1-866-756-3764 today or visit www.trianglehomeservicesinc.com.

AJB Mechanical Heating & Cooling

Andy Bankowski, Owner • Heating & Cooling Contractor
Serving Carroll, Frederick, Howard & Montgomery Counties
www.ajbmechanical.net

Most people take for granted the comfort of their central air conditioner, heat pump or furnace until something goes wrong and the unit needs to be serviced or replaced. When this happens, you need a quality heating, ventilating and air conditioning contractor who is knowledgeable, skilled and qualified to do the job.

AJB Mechanical Heating & Cooling, located in Woodbine, phone (410) 552-4047 or e-mail info@ajbmechanical.net, is a quality contractor who complies with local and state codes and regulations, carries the proper business and Workers’ Compensation insurance and is concerned about protecting the environment. They have the skill and knowledge to not only service your equipment, but, if necessary, to design and install a new Rheem system that’s right for you. AJB Mechanical Heating & Cooling makes it a point to stay up to date on the newest developments in equipment, technology and design procedures in order to choose a system which will be the most efficient and reliable. They’ll perform a load calculation and system survey, explain any necessary changes needed in your duct or ventilation system and present replacement options to help you make the best decision.

Air conditioning systems purchased before 1985 do not include energy-saving compressor technology, and you could be paying 30% to 40% more in utility costs. If you’re thinking of replacing your system, choose a quality contractor—choose AJB Mechanical Heating & Cooling. They care about your comfort.

E-Z Record

www.e-zrecord.com

The new year is almost here. How many of you will make a resolution that this will finally be the year you’ll get organized? For those of you who have, E-Z Record offers products and solutions to organize your personal and business life.

Visit them at www.e-zrecord.com, where they offer secure online ordering. Among the products offered through E-Z Record include complete book sets, indexes, refill forms, refill sheets, dated book sets, dated refills and pocket planners and calendars. Take advantage of their current sales as well as free shipping on orders totaling more than $50.00. The company is committed to offering a variety of products that make keeping your life in order a breeze. Do you have a busy appointment schedule? Are meetings often forgotten due to lack of planning? Simply purchase a calendar, an address book and date book from E-Z Record and put your life in order. Refill sheets are available in many sizes from 6-1/2 inches by 3-7/8 inches to 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. Just call them in the New Windsor area, phone (410) 876-2511 or toll-free 1-800-638-1684, and ask about custom ordering or for assistance with your order.

For calendars, date books, address books, refill sheets and other organization products, rely on E-Z Record. They are committed to serving their customers with complete satisfaction every time.

Esquire Hair Replacement Center, LLC

Non-Surgical Hair Replacement For Men & Women
www.esquirehair.com

Today, there is a solution to baldness or thinning hair that will allow you to be as active as you want to be. Whether young or old, almost all men and women experience some degree of hair loss at some point in their lives. Although this is not physically painful, it can be quite disturbing emotionally. The professionals at EHR Center, LLC, take hair loss seriously.

With their exclusive non-surgical system of replacing hair, you cannot find a more natural hair replacement anywhere in the world. Their low-light laser therapy is provided for the early stages of hair loss and general thinning of the hair. Men experiencing baldness due to hereditary traits can find a permanent solution using natural hair replacement and non-surgical transplanting. EHR Center, LLC, can give you the freedom to be active and confident again with their revolutionary solution to baldness. Their hair replacement allows you to shower, shampoo, blow dry, comb and brush, swim and sleep in your hair. They also offer the Graduated Enhancement Method for women suffering from thinning hair and baldness as well as extensions in a variety of colors, textures and lengths.

For a private and expert consultation at no obligation, call them at (410) 848-2820, or visit their office located in Westminster at 83 West Main Street, Second Floor. Providing a state-of-the-art solution to hair loss, they promise a professional service and a custom natural style suited to your individual need. Remember, if it looks like a hair replacement, it’s not from EHR Center, LLC. You may also visit www.esquirehair.com to request more information or answers to additional questions about hair loss problems you may be experiencing.

Garland Mortgage Services

Locally Owned & Operated By Thomas Garland
Serving The Mortgage Needs Of The Community For 22 Years
www.garlandmtg.com

When most people think about choosing a mortgage company, they think about finding the lowest rates. Of course, financial considerations are important to every home buyer, and you certainly should consider the different rates mortgage companies in your area offer on comparable loans. However, with everything going on in the real estate market today, you also want to find a mortgage company that you can trust and work with effectively, so don’t let rates be your only criterion.

People in this area have come to know and trust Garland Mortgage Services, located in Marriottsville at 11110 Dovedale Court, phone (410) 442-9750, or you may e-mail Tom at tom@garlandmtg.com. Their staff of trained professionals provides mortgage counseling on any type of home loan—fixed rate, adjustable rate, long- or short-term, FHA, VA or Fannie Mae. They can guide you every step of the way and help you determine the loan best suited to your family’s needs. They’ll answer your questions regarding financing frankly, honestly and in easy-to-understand terms so that you can feel comfortable about your decisions. Garland Mortgage Services stays on top of current market trends to give their customers the best interest rates possible, and they are there to assist you if you ever need them after the loan is closed.

Remember, when you need a home loan, rates are important, but quality service is just as important. Don’t just pick a name out of the yellow pages. Choose Garland Mortgage Services. You’ll appreciate their combination of quality service and competitive rates.

Rustic Fence, Inc.

Woman Owned & Operated By Sandra Durbin
www.rusticfenceinc.com

A well-designed and executed fence enhances a home the same way that a mounting enhances a gemstone. Although a fence serves a practical function as far as security or pet and child containment, most homeowners favor function with an eye toward beauty.

Rustic Fence is a well-known fencing company with years of experience in the field. Their estimators will visit your property and aid you in the selection of a fence style that will complement your architecture and enhance your landscape. They will discuss your functional and aesthetic needs in detail to ensure your satisfaction with your investment. A variety of styles are available including shadowbox, stockade, post and rail, split rail and other wood and vinyl privacy fencing as well as commercial and industrial fencing. Automatic gate access systems are also featured.

Rustic Fence provides quality materials and workmanship, meeting all industry standards, thereby increasing the market value of your property. An attractive fence enhances the value of not only your property, but your entire neighborhood, proving that good fences do make good neighbors. Rustic Fence is located in Woodbine, phone (301) 854-6500; and in Baltimore, phone (410) 442-1387 or fax (410) 489-7932. They welcome the opportunity to define, protect, beautify and personalize your home or business. For more information, visit their Web site at www.rusticfenceinc.com or e-mail fencelady@verizon.net.

Stubby’s Pizza Wings & More • Stubby’s On 97

Serving The Citizens Of Finksburg For Over 15 Years
www.stubbyspizzawingsandmore.webs.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Stubbys-Pizza-Wings-More/120096401340990
www.facebook.com/pages/Stubbys-on-97/296035717112499

Don’t let anyone kid you about who has the best pizza in town. People around these parts know from experience that the best pizza is served by Stubby’s Pizza Wings & More. They are family owned and operated and located in Finksburg at 2825 Baltimore Boulevard, phone (410) 861-8383, and Stubby’s On 97 is located in Westminster at 2824 Littlestown Pike, phone (443) 732-6093.

They serve all types of pizza as well as wings, salads, appetizers and desserts. Best of all, they deliver their food, wine, beer and liquor within a six-mile radius. Call for delivery a half hour before closing ($2.00 charge on all deliveries, and gratuity is appreciated). The owner has made it a point to hire people that give you fast, friendly service and hot, quality food at reasonable prices. Take your family and friends to Stubby’s Pizza Wings & More or Stubby’s On 97 for the best pizza in town, or call (410) 861-8383 or (443) 732-6093 for fast, efficient delivery service.

Sykesville Veterinary Clinic

“The Little Vet with a Big Heart”
Small Animal Vet In Carroll County • www.sykesvillevetclinic.com

Your pets are more than just animals. They are part of the family and your best friends. It makes sense that, when they get sick or hurt, you want the best care for them. Take your pets to Sykesville Veterinary Clinic, located in Sykesville at 20 Liberty Road, Suite C, phone (410) 549-7798, toll-free 1-800-738-7302 or e-mail them at sykesvillevetclinic@verizon.net for professional, tender care.

The veterinarians there specialize in the care of small animals. The staff is devoted to showing your pet the same consideration they show their own. You’ll appreciate the special attention given to your best friends. Call today about their limited boarding services.

Baylyn Antenna

Kevin Morrow, Owner
“A Revolutionary New Antenna System Design”
www.baylynantenna.com

Baylyn Antenna is now offering their patent-pending VHF antenna system to those boating enthusiasts who are looking for quality, durability, convenience and affordability backed by the highest level of customer service. Since 2005, these professionals having been repairing and installing marine electronics. By really listening to their customers’ comments and concerns, their collective knowledge and experience gave them a distinct advantage in designing a unique antenna system.

The Baylyn® antenna is made out of high-grade material with a solderless PL 259 connector for ease of installation. The 4-way heavy-duty ratchet mount, stainless steel 316 Low Lead, makes replacement of the antenna a breeze if necessary; however, the antenna shaft is also repairable! The system is submersible, and the conductors are 98% copper, giving the customer maximum range. Each antenna is assembled in the USA and is tested before leaving the factory to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Contact Kevin Morrow at Baylyn Antenna by phoning 1-855-BAYLYN1 (229-5961), or visit www.baylynantenna.com for more information on how Baylyn has raised the communications bar with this revolutionary system.

A complete line of electronic navigation and communications equipment is also available by visiting ABACO Marine Electronics at www.abacome.com. Marine interests and boaters everywhere regularly depend on this company for all their marine electronic needs.

SPCA International

www.SPCA.com

The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals.

SPCA International was founded in the United States in 2006. One of SPCA International’s main goals is to use their national platform to support independent shelters. The majority of local SPCAs and Humane Societies around the world are not affiliated with national organizations as most people presume. SPCA International strives to assist and encourage these independent shelters through alliance building, information networking and national and international programs.

In 2007, SPCA International launched their first major shelter initiative, Shelter of the Week. SPCA International has since supported and honored more than 19 local shelters in need. In the fall of 2007, SPCA International founded Operation Baghdad Pups. This program assists soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan who have befriended dogs and cats by providing safe transport of these military mascots out of the war zone and back to the United States. Currently, SPCA International is working to bring more than 25 animals out of the war zone to safe new homes.

Their Web site at www.SPCA.com provides a global information and referral resource to animal guardians and advocates throughout the world to those who seek a shelter or wish to adopt a shelter animal. SPCA International continually works to improve the quality of life to animals all over the world through their innovative programs.

STIHL Inc.

“Porsche Engineering Group Finds STIHL BR 600 More Fuel Efficient
Than Competitors” • www.stihlusa.com

A study conducted by the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH found that the STIHL BR 600 backpack blower is up to 28% more fuel efficient than competitive models, which can provide up to $644.00 in fuel savings per unit in two seasons, depending on fuel costs and run time. The STIHL BR 600 is also the cleanest running backpack blower in its class with 73% less emissions than current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements (based upon information reported as of December 8, 2008, on the EPA Web site).

The Porsche study tested backpack blowers at wide open throttle 85% of the time and at idle for the remaining 15%. All the units tested were the U.S. versions, the same as available in stores, and all units were set to their respective manufacturer specifications during testing.

The STIHL BR 600 led the competitors’ models in the Porsche study, ranking the highest in fuel efficiency. The STIHL BR 550, STIHL’s value-priced backpack blower, was also tested in the Porsche study and was found to be 16% more fuel efficient than the BR 600. In a separate comparison, based on specifications from each manufacturer and not associated with the Porsche study, the BR 600 also was ranked as the lightest weight model and the most powerful in air volume in its class.

To learn more about STIHL low-emission and fuel-efficient products and the results of the Porsche Engineering Group GmbH test, visit www.stihlusa.com/BR600. For more information on EPA reporting, visit www.epa.org.

A-1 Fence Service

Locally Owned & Operated By Ralph Schisler For 32 Years
www.a1fenceservice.com

If you own a horse, you know how important it is to have a fenced-in area for the horse to run, play and be shielded from busy streets or other people’s property. The agricultural fence specialists at A-1 Fence Service, serving New Windsor and the Carroll County areas, are available to install electric farm fencing to keep your livestock in the pasture.

Call (410) 775-7115, and they will visit your property to provide you with a free estimate. Their fences provide maximum security and safety for your horses, cows or the other farm animals you raise.

Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home &
Monument Company

Family Owned & Operated By Jeff Zumbrun
www.jnzumbrunfuneralhome.com

Since they opened 16 years ago, Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home & Monument Company has been an integral part of the community. Located in Eldersburg at 6028 Sykesville Road, phone (410) 795-2299 or e-mail zumfuneralhome@comcast.net, they give tremendous support to the family during the private or public visitation, ceremony, burial, cremation or the selection of a monument.

There are many things that need to be done after a death. They offer pre-arrangement funeral services and monuments to help you make important decisions ahead of time, saving family and loved ones added stress and financial concerns during such an emotional time. They serve families with deep compassion and the utmost respect.

Shell Remodeling

Locally Owned & Operated By Carl Scheel With
30 Years Of Experience

Is yours like so many other families—thinking about remodeling or renovating their home? Maybe you want to renovate the kitchen or apply a fresh coat of paint to your rooms.

When you’re in need of a licensed home improvement company, call Shell Remodeling, serving Carroll and Howard Counties, at (443) 928-3044 or e-mail cks86@comcast.net for an estimate. These contractors can handle everything from simple repairs to entire room changes. They can tear down walls, construct additions, add replacement windows and siding or help with outdoor designs including decks and garages.

Adkins Contracting Co., LLC

Locally Owned & Operated By Roy Adkins & Louis Adkins, Son
“Siding Specialist For Over 50 Years”

If you live in an older home that needs the exterior painted, or if you’re building a new home, call Adkins Contracting Co., and ask about their maintenance-free siding and quality installation services. They’re located in Carroll County and serve all of Maryland, phone (410) 795-8633 or e-mail roybadkins@comcast.net.

Their contractors will provide you with a free estimate on adding siding to your home or business. Their siding comes in many colors, and they have soffit, fascia, gutters and other exterior products to complete the look. This company is proud to offer a warranty on all of their products and services.

ABC Electric

Locally Owned & Operated By Allen Calp
Serving The Area For 42 Years • albcelect@aol.com

For the finest in residential or commercial electrical contracting, the company to call in this area is ABC Electric, located in Manchester, phone (410) 374-4919. This contractor is well-recognized for high standards of work and the ability to complete the job in the shortest time possible.

No matter what type of electrical work is needed, this contractor has had previous experiences with it and can assure you of a first-rate job at reasonable prices. They hire only qualified personnel to assist them, and they are fully licensed, bonded and insured for your protection. They specialize in all phases of electrical contracting. When you have a job that demands an electrical contractor, contact the professionals at ABC Electric. Regardless of the size of the job, if you want it done right, these are the people to call.

Sanner Paving & Seal Coating

Locally Owned & Operated By Richard Sanner, Jr.
Serving Baltimore, Howard & Carroll Counties Since 1964
www.sannerpaving.com

For driveways that need paving, parking lots in need of repair or basketball and tennis courts that need to be built, people and businesses in this area count on Sanner Paving & Seal Coating. They can handle any paving needs, large or small, including repair, laying, seal coating and overlay.

This company has been serving the area’s residential, commercial and industrial paving and seal coating needs for many years. Their work is completed on time, without sacrificing quality, and comes with a two-year guarantee. Call (410) 795-6828 or toll-free 1-888-803-6646 for an estimate on the paving work you need done.

Shiloh Stepping Stones Child Care Center

“Serving Parents With Quality Childcare Since 1998”
www.shilohsteppingstones.com

Parents in the area trust Shiloh Stepping Stones Child Care Center, located in Hampstead at 3459 Shiloh Road, when they are in need of childcare. The center is decorated in kid-friendly colors, pictures and educational posters to enlighten the day of their youngsters.

The staff is experienced, patient and compassionate to each individual child’s needs. They provide instructional time, outdoor play in a serene country setting, reading, music and naptime as well as a complete breakfast and afternoon snacks. Both full- and part-time care are offered for children ages 6 weeks to 11 years old. Call (410) 239-9349 or e-mail shilohsteppingstones@hotmail.com to schedule a tour. The director will be happy to explain the center’s daily schedule and show you around.