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                       2021
           VOLUME 1

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Great futures
    start HERE.

                             OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

       1001 WHITLOCK AVE, CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA 47933 | (765) 362-8912

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EDUCATION/CHILDCARE

                 Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery County
                     provides fun, safe environment

  Boys & Girls Club of Montgomery       each member becomes part of a large       lenges either in school or at home, we
County members are provided with        family in a mini community. Each          provide mentors to help them navi-
nutritious snacks, lots of exercise     month we honor those club members         gate through those experiences. Men-
and wide variety of educationally en-   who best represent these tenets while     tors will provide emotional support
riched programs. Programs are facil-    providing other aspiring members          and offer tools to empower our young
itated by a dedicated team of trained   with what they need to achieve the        people to make positive choices and
caring adults and members get to        same goal. Members are expected to        keep them on the road to success.
explore different subjects and topics   clean up after themselves and are en-       Our club truly provides youth with
in our Technology program, S.T.E.M      couraged to pitch in and help with any    a holistic, safe and fun environment
program and in our Arts program.        larger jobs or activities. We also pro-   full of opportunities to learn, explore
Our physical activity program gives     vide our young people with opportuni-     and grow into mature responsible
kids the opportunity to play both       ties to serve the community in which      caring adults. We balance this with
new games and their playground fa-      they live. They have made Christmas       allowing kids to experience the joys
vorites. They also play a variety of    cards for seniors, helped set up for      of childhood. The joy of imagination,
sports such as soccer, floor hockey,    community dinners and helped dec-         creation, laughter and friendship are
volleyball and basketball.              orate for special events. They have       part of the experience and it is one
  The importance of good character      even created works of art to be sold      that each of us staff members take
and personal responsibility are cen-    to help with fundraising efforts.         great care in providing.
tral tenets of the club experience as     For members facing difficult chal-

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GROCERY

                      7 ways to save on food
  Food is a necessity and an expense
that simply cannot be avoided. A poll
found that Americans reported spend-
ing $151 on food per week. Around one
in 10 said they spent $300 or more per
week, and those with higher incomes
tend to spend more on weekly food
bills than people who earn less.
  Compounding high food bills is the
fact that people tend to waste food.
According to the American Chemis-
try Council, roughly 80 billion pounds
of food are thrown out every year in
the United States. Britons throw away
around seven million tons of food and
drink per year, says BBC Good Food.
  Saving money on food may seem
challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.
With some smart strategies, individ-
uals can reduce their food budgets
and still have enough to eat.
  1. Store food properly. Pay atten-
tion to the correct ways to store food,
including promptly refrigerating or
freezing items to prevent spoiling.
  2. Do your own work. Prepackaged,
presliced, or preportioned foods take
longer for manufacturers to prepare,
and those costs are passed on to con-
sumers. Separating foods oneself and
putting them into manageable por-
tions may take a little time, but the
savings for consumers could be con-
siderable.
  3. Buy in bulk when it makes sense.
Bulk warehouse stores can make it
easier to stock up on essentials. But
they also can entice people to buy
items they really do not need. Con-
sumers should only purchase items
that make fiscal sense or ones that
cannot be purchased elsewhere for
less. Always compare the price per
weight or per unit when shopping.
  4. Stock up on staples. Be on the
lookout for sales on items used fre-
quently, particularly staples that can    protein for relatively little cost. They   more money. Make use of store cou-        which can make you appreciate them
be stored away. Watch for low pric-       also can be added to meat or vegeta-       pon apps to preload savings that can      that much more. The same concept
es on coffee, oils and canned goods,      ble recipes to bulk up dishes.             be used at checkout.                      can be used for dining out.
stocking up when such items go on           6. Plan ahead. Planning ahead can          7. Explore frugal recipes. Skip-          It is relatively easy to save money
sale.                                     save big bucks. Peruse sales before        ping meat or other expensive items        on the cost of food when consumers
  5. Embrace dried and canned             leaving the house and spend time           once in awhile can help reduce food       make a commitment to being more
beans. Beans offer filling fiber and      visiting a few different stores to save    bills. Save expensive items for treats,   frugal.

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                     Finding Your New Apartment
  Do you need some assistance find-
ing the right apartment? The popu-
larity of apartment living has soared
in recent years as more people look to
rent rather than own.
  Renting has many built-in advan-
tages.. Apartments are more conve-
nient than a house when it comes to
repairs and maintenance. As a renter,
you don’t have to keep a bank account
for repairs. Repairs and maintenance
are the landlord’s responsibility. That
takes a huge financial burden off you.
Another advantage is lower monthly
bills. Many landlords take care of the
water, garbage and sewer bills. .
  If you are in the market for a new
place, think about your ideal apart-
ment, about what amenities you’d like
to have before starting your search.

START SEARCHING
   Come up with a sensible budget and
then narrow your search to only in-
clude apartments in that price range.
   Tell your friends and colleagues
you are looking for a new place to
live, and what you’re looking for in
an apartment. They may know of an
available apartment in their building
or complex.
   Search the Internet, your local
newspaper and local property man-
agement companies for apartment
listings. Apartment search tools and
real estate magazines can also be                                                       Also, verify that the apartment is not      Always look at security issues. Do
helpful. However, beware of paying         THE INSPECTION                               adjacent to noisy venues or major        the locks work? Do you need a key
large fees. Some agencies or websites        You found the perfect apartment,           roads that will make lots of noise at    or access code to enter the building?
will charge you money to look at their     right? At least on paper. But, when          night.                                   Are there smoke detectors and do
listings.                                  you see it in person, it isn’t at all what     Look at the building, including the    they work?
   Local realtors or property agencies     you expected. Or it may appear to be         roof, walkways and hallways. When           Consider the exterior of the build-
will usually steer you to legitimate       everything you imagined, until you           you go inside the apartment, look to     ing. Is the entryway near the mail-
landlords. Property owners pay an          move in and find all kinds of prob-          see if there the carpet is clean. Are    boxes littered with mail, flyers and
agency to list and rent their apartments   lems. To protect yourself, make sure         the appliances updated? Is there         newspapers?
and tend to be more reliable than some     your initial inspection is thorough.         good lighting?. Check the power, wa-        Decide what type of apartment
you may find using other sources.            Arrive early so you can see the            ter pressure, and open and shut doors    you want and can afford, search for
   If you are doing business with an       neighborhood. The surrounding area           and cupboards to make sure they are      it, and then make sure you inspect
agency, always check with the Better       should be clean and safe.                    all working properly.                    it thoroughly before signing a lease.
Business Bureau. You can also view           Is there parking available? Even if          Make a note of maintenance issues      Rental agencies and realtors can help
consumer complaints online.                you do not have a car, you may even-         you find. Ask how the landlord cleans    you through the process, while ad-
                                           tually get one. Plus, you may want a         and preps the apartment between          dressing any concerns you may have.
                                           parking space or an area for visitors.       tenants.

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We’re Everywhere
       You Walk

Laminate • Ceramic • Hardwood • Vinyl • Carpet • Waterproof Flooring

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                 How to Choose a Flooring Dealer
    New flooring can give your home a whole new
 look. It can make rooms look bigger or smaller,
 lighter or more elegant.
    You can choose between carpet, hardwood,
 bamboo, laminate, stone and tile. With so many
 options, it is important to choose an experienced
 flooring dealer. You will need guidance on which
 brands and types are durable. Let a good dealer
 help you determine which flooring material will
 best fill your needs.
    When picking the best flooring and respective
 dealer, don’t be overly frugal. You must think
 about longevity. Your budget may be tight and you
 might be concerned about pricing, but you must
 get the best value possible.
    What if something happens in 10 years and you
 have no warranty on which you can rely? Or if the
 installers make a mistake and leave your flooring
 permanently damaged?
    So be sure to look at additional support and
 services. Find a dealer who has a great reputation
 and long track record of excellent customer ser-
 vice. Spending extra money is worth purchasing a
 product from a flooring dealer you can trust. You
 aren’t just buying flooring. You are also creating a
 relationship.
    When looking for a flooring dealer, look on the
 Internet or your local phone book.
    But don’t automatically choose the companies
 with the largest ads. That is no sign of the kind of
 service you will receive.
    The Internet can also be misleading when it
 comes to finding a qualified floor dealer. Just
 because it is one of the top search engine results
 doesn’t mean that the company is reliable.
    After making a list of potential dealers you are
 considering, give each of them a call. Inquire
 about the background of the company and how
 long they’ve been in business. You may ask for
 referrals from previous customers for references.
    Find out about the installation services they
 use and their reliability. Do they use in-company
 groups or outside contractors? Also, find out about
 prices and warranty coverage.
    If you visit their offices, they might even show
 you a scrapbook of prior work.
    Experience should play a role in which com-
 pany you ultimately select. Quality of materials,
 comparable or lower prices and good references
 will all make a big difference in finding the right
 flooring dealer.

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        Garden center has your landscape needs covered
  ProGreen Garden Center has been
part of the Crawfordsville commu-
nity since 1993. We would like to
invite you to come and see what is
new this spring in the greenhouses.
  We offer a great variety of annu-
als in packs, flats, planters and bas-
kets, almost all of which we grow
ourselves right here at home for
your gardens. We have seen our cus-
tomers’ interest in and desire for
vegetable gardening increase over
the years, so we have added more
vegetables, berries and vines this
year to help satisfy the want for
home grown food. Also, one of the
largest sections of bulk garden seed
at below catalog prices is available
at ProGreen Garden Center.
  Another change we have seen over
the years is that more gardeners
are planting more perennials in
their gardens. We have two green-
houses devoted to perennial produc-
tion offering around 200 varieties
for most environmental conditions.
And then there is the tree and shrub
nursery. Shade trees, flowering
trees, evergreen trees and fruit
trees. Flowering shrubs, windscreen
types of shrubs, not-so-big shrubs
and evergreens. We have trees and
shrubs for just about every situa-         consultation.                               the garden center, be sure to check         We are thankful for all the folks
tion.                                        We recommend getting on the list          out the home and garden gift and          who have become our customers
  Quality landscape gardens are a          early if you are interested because         decor. We are always looking for          and friends in the past 25 years, and
valuable investment in your home.          when the weather gets nice, we book         unique items to offer that you will       made it possible for us to keep on
They are also functional, usable and       up very quickly. When you are at            not find any place else in the area.      growing for you in 2019!
enjoyable. There is no charge for

                Join in the fun of bird feeding
   Just because it is fun is reason        that often. Yes, bird feeding is fun, and   damaging insects from mosquitos to
enough. Most of us are pleasured by the    that is why ProGreen Garden Center          beetles and caterpillars.
sight of a cardinal brightening a drab     now offers many outstanding mixes             It is a win-win proposition for feed-
winter day outside our windows, or the     of wild bird feed aimed at attracting       ing birds with feed from ProGreen
sighting of the first robbins of spring.   a variety of birds to your yards and        Garden Center, where quality feeders
How about the colorful finches darting     gardens.                                    are also offered. Birds need a lot of
through the air and landing on our this-     In addition to the aesthetic benefits     energy to provide us with rewards and
tle feeders in sight of our back porch?    of bird feeding, there are also the         benefits of their presence, so why not
And then there are the early morning       practical reasons. Most species of          join the fun of bird feeding if you ha-
concerts announcing the rising sun and     birds are insect feeders as well as seed    ven’t already, and come to ProGreen
the beginning of a new day.                feeders. Consistently attracting birds      Garden Center for reasonably priced
   It is always fun to see a species at    to your feeders keeps them coming           quality bird feed today.
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G                      ood fences
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                               They also provide privacy and security and enhance property.

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              How to Choose a Fencing Company
  One of the best improvements you        for your city, if one is required.         You can judge some of this on your       get a quote for repairing it or replac-
can make to your property is adding         Local knowledge can also lead to a     own by looking for examples of their       ing a portion of it, depending on your
a fence to increase the level of priva-   better result in the end. The specific   work in your area — particularly           budget.
cy and security on your property.         soil and climate in many locations       fences that are several years old so          And if you’re having a new fence
  If you’re thinking about building a     can impact what types of fencing         you can see how they hold up after         installed, get a clear understanding
fence at your home, start by getting      work best and how they need to be        receiving a lot of wear and weather-       of how any repairs or adjustments
in touch with a quality fencing spe-      installed. The depth of posts, for       ing.                                       will be handled going forward. It’s
cialist.                                  example, can be an important factor        Ask the company for testimonials         not uncommon for gates to need a
  Here’s what you should look for:        in areas where the soil “moves” a lot    and the addresses of some fences           little adjustment, for example, as
                                          with the seasons.                        that you can drive by and check            they settle and are exposed to the
EXPERIENCE                                                                         out in person. Seeing their work           elements in the coming months, and
  The first thing you should do when      INSURANCE                                with your own eyes will tell you a         good fencing companies will do those
talking with a potential fence install-     Like with any contractor who will      lot about what you can expect from         little repairs for free if they’re need-
er is ask about their background.         be working on your property, it’s        them on your own property.                 ed for a certain period of time.
While the length of time they have        important to ask what type of insur-       Also make sure you ask about what           In the end, you should choose a
been in business is certainly a factor,   ance coverage the fencing company        kind of warranty coverage their            fencing company that makes you feel
so is the breadth of their experience     carries.                                 fences come with. Some companies           comfortable as a homeowner. The
in the industry.                            Typical homeowner’s insurance          that make the materials, such as           best ones will have lots of positive
  In other words, you want to make        policies don’t cover injuries that       vinyl fences, will cover those materi-     recommendations and good-looking
sure their background matches the         occur to contractors working on your     als for a lifetime if they are installed   examples of their work all over town.
job you have in mind.                     home. The fencing company should         correctly. And the people who install      Shop around for the company that
  Another related factor is how           carry their own liability policy to      your fence should be able to provide       has the best reputation in your area
well the fencing company knows            protect you from any accidents that      a guarantee of their work for a cer-       and provides top-notch customer
your local market. Most cities have       might happen while constructing the      tain period of time, too.                  service.
strict regulations that govern the        fence on your property.                                                                Every time you enjoy the privacy
materials, dimensions and locations                                                REPAIRS                                    and beauty of your new fence, you’ll
of where fences are allowed to be         QUALITY OF WORK                            Finally, make sure you understand        be glad you did.
installed. A good fencing contractor        The most important thing to con-       the process for undertaking any re-
will have done plenty of jobs in your     sider is the quality of work you can     pairs that might be required on your
area and will be familiar with the        expect to get.                           fence. If you’ve already got an older
restrictions and permitting process                                                fence in place, you should be able to

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              How to Choose a Painting Contractor
  A painting professional can help you        good indication of the quality you can                    DESIGN HELP                      in writing. This contract should include
quickly and affordably transform the          expect.                                        The best painting contractors will          deadlines, along with specifying costs
interior and exterior look of your home.        For exterior paint jobs, ask the con-      help you avoid the costly mistake of          and materials to be used.
Good paint also helps to protect your         tractor for a list of buildings he has       choosing wrong colors for your home. A           When you have narrowed your choic-
home, especially from weathering on           painted in the past. You can easily in-      shade that is too light, dark or just “off”   es down to one or two contractors, ask
the outside. A good paint job can also        spect his work yourself by visiting the      can ruin an otherwise good paint job.         plenty of questions. Inquire about what
help increase your home’s value. Unfor-       location. A quality paint job should last      True professionals will be patient          kind of insurance policy they carry,
tunately, if you pick the wrong painter,      for several years without showing signs      with you. They will put several options       who will be doing the work at your
you can end up damaging your home             of deterioration.                            on the wall so you can decide the best        home and what kind of preparations
and costing yourself needless expense.          Samples of interior work can be            color and sheen. They will develop good       need to be made. If they are working
  So if it’s time for a fresh coat of paint   more difficult to review. Paint contrac-     relationships with you and an interior        on the interior of your home, you will
on your home, shop around and make            tors may offer photos of their previous      designer, if you’ve hired one.                likely need to move or protect your fur-
sure you’re working with a reputable          jobs, but it is usually better to ask your     Some painters are as good at design         niture before they arrive for the job.
painting company.                             friends and family who painted the inte-     as they are at applying the paint, so it         After these questions have been an-
  Here a few things to keep in mind as        riors of their homes.                        helps to find one with these extra skills     swered satisfactorily, you can be con-
you vet potential painters.                     When you see work you like, try to get     as you plan your project.                     fident you’ve chosen the right painting
            PREVIOUS WORK                     contact information for the contractor.                      DETAILS                       contractor. Then you can relax while
  When looking for a painting contrac-        You may also get references from real-         Consider all the details before sign-       your home gets an updated, fresh new
tor, one of the first things to consider is   tors or builders in your area, since they    ing a contract.                               look.
their previous work. It will give you a       have relationships with contractors.           You should have all the specifications

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                     How to Choose Garage Doors
        If your garage faces the front
of the house, a new door could dra-
matically improve your curb appeal
and change the overall look of your
home.
  A garage door is also an excellent
security asset for your home, allowing
you to secure your vehicle inside.
   If you’re thinking about installing
a new garage door, you may be sur-
prised at just how many options are
on the market — and how affordably
they can be installed.

              THE LOOK
  Garage doors have seen an explo-
sion in styles, materials and colors
that are designed to match the archi-
tecture of any home, from rural barns
to craftsman bungalows or sleek ur-
ban getaways. So if you thought your
choices were limited to simple sheet
metal styles, think again.
  While you may already have an idea
of the exact type of garage door you
want to see installed, some homeown-
ers seek the advice of a designer to
help make the decision to pick the
right style and color combination.
Some garage door retailers will be
able to help you visualize what the
different doors would look like — com-
plete with color and material sam-
ples, and perhaps even software that
will show a picture of what your home     sulation of your garage door can be an                                                Ask your garage door retailer about
                                                                                           LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
would look like.                          important factor to help reduce your                                                any special safety features on the
                                                                                       Before you make the purchase, you
  You should also pay close atten-        energy bills.                                                                       door you select. It should have a de-
                                                                                    should also check to see if your city,
tion to the materials. Today’s garage       Just like windows and insulation in                                               sign that won’t pinch your fingers or
                                                                                    county or homeowner’s association
doors can be made from expensive          your attic, garage doors come with an                                               hurt small children if they get caught
                                                                                    has any special requirements for ga-
hardwoods, textured vinyl, fiberglass     “R factor” rating that tells you how                                                under it. Make sure it will be installed
                                                                                    rage doors.
or basic aluminum, all of which will      well they insulate your home from                                                   according to all applicable safety
                                                                                       Homeowner’s associations, in par-
have a big impact on the look and lon-    outside temperatures. This is espe-                                                 codes in your area.
                                                                                    ticular, may have very picky require-
gevity of your door.                      cially important in heated garages.
                                                                                    ments about what materials and
  Pay close attention to the mainte-      But even an insulated door on un-                                                                  OPENER
                                                                                    styles can be used in your neighbor-
nance needs of whatever material you      heated garages can make a positive                                                    Finally, when you install a new ga-
                                                                                    hood. Make sure your choice meets
choose. Some will hold their color lon-   impact on your energy usage if it can                                               rage door it’s usually a good idea to
                                                                                    with the approval of any local author-
ger than others, and real wood doors      keep the hot and cold weather away                                                  install a new opener, too. Make sure
                                                                                    ities or boards that control their use.
can require regular staining and seal-    from the interior of your house.                                                    you factor this into the cost and ex-
ing every few years to keep them look-      In general, the higher the “R value,”                                             plore all your options — including the
                                          the better off you’ll be. It is a good                 SAFETY
ing spectacular.                                                                                                              latest models that can be closed re-
                                          idea to pay attention to this in ex-        A garage door is typically the larg-
                                                                                                                              motely via smartphones and operate
                                          treme climates.                           est moving object installed in any
          INSULATION                                                                                                          very quietly and efficiently.
                                                                                    home, and safety should be a consid-
 Depending on your climate, the in-                                                 eration.

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MOVE INTO YOUR
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                                                                                                                                                                             Thompson
                                                                                                                                                                           VP / Branch Manager
                                                                                                                                                                              NMLS# 780847

                                                                                                                                                       Kody
                                                                                                                                                     Conkright
                                                                                                                                                  Loan Officer Assistant
                                                                                                                                                     NMLS# 1294208

         Whether you’re looking to purchase your
        first or fifth home, we can assist you with
         the financing. We offer a wide variety of
                financing options including:
                Conventional
                  FHA / VA
                                                                      Fixed Rate
                                                                  Renovation Lending
                                                                                                                                                           (765) 361-1900
                                                                                                                                                      jthompson@university-lending.com
               Rural Housing                                     Construction Lending
                                                                                                                                                      kconkright@university-lending.com
              Indiana Housing                                   Investment Properties                                                                     www. university-lending.com
     University Lending Group, LLC NMLS# 213179 is a subsidiary of University Bank NMLS# 715685, Member FDIC. All loans and pre-                     209 East Market St, Crawfordsville, IN
     approvals are subject to credit approval and/or acceptable appraisal (if applicable). Terms and conditions apply. This is not a commitment
     to lend. Programs, rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

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LENDING

                                             The Smart Choice
                                             for Mortgages!

       Loan officers play a crucial role in the
       home buying process. From application to
       underwriting to closing, we’re here to guide
       you every step of the way. We’ll discuss your
       finances, future plans, payment preferences
       and other financial prospects to determine which
       program best suits you and your lifestyle.

       We have resources         TRUST THE PROCESS
       to make this process
       an easy one. With our         Application Process
       technology, after hours       We have online applications
       appointments and              readily available                          GET IN TOUCH
       specialty programs,
       we’re certain we’ll           Confirm Property Info
                                     The property will need to                           JACKIE THOMPSON
       find the right program        be appraised
       for you. I’m on call to                                                                 Branch Manager
                                     Processing &                                              NMLS #780847
       answer your questions,
                                     Underwriting                                            O: (765) 361-1900
       send pre-approval             Our underwriters process                                F: (765) 361-0400
       letters, prepare your         files in record time                                    209 East Market St
       documents and provide                                                               Crawfordsville, IN 47933
       loan comparisons to           Closing                                             www.university-lending.com
                                     The fine print, details and
       ensure you’ve made the
                                     everything in-between is
       right decision.               finalized for a smooth closing.

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Owner/BrOker      BrOker          BrOker
                                                                        GREG MORRISON    DALE WILSON     CASEY HORN
                                                                         765-366-1521    765-376-6178   765-366-9904

                                                                            BrOker          BrOker          BrOker
                                                                        SARAH DEVORE     STACEY BAIRD    KAY SOWDER
                                                                         765-225-1427    765-720-2075    765-918-1538

     Nobody
     does it
     better!
           1721 Lebanon Rd., Crawfordsville, IN • (765) 362-5878
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REAL ESTATE

 How to Choose A Real Estate Agency
  Buying or selling a home is a          look the same, real estate agen-
major event. And because of com-         cies have a preference for the kind
plicated contracts and significant       of properties they show or sell.
investments, it’s one that you’ll want   These concentrations might include
to take on with the help of a real       commercial properties or high-end
estate professional.                     homes. Try to find a business with
  Finding a good agent often means       a focus that concentrates on selling
finding a reputable real estate agen-    homes similar to yours.
cy. These days, it seems like every         Look at an agency’s listings to see
town has more than its share of real     if your home would fit in nicely with
estate businesses. But choose wise-      their existing clients. If you were
ly, all are not equal. You should ask    purchasing a home, would you find
around and check with your local         their listings easy to read and infor-
business bureau for suggestions          mative?
about good agencies in your area.           The size of the agency will have
  Once you have a list of possibili-     an impact on your experience. Small
ties, do some research. Find out how     agencies can provide more person-
long the agency has been in busi-        alized service, but they may not
ness. Ideally, you want people who       have the networking advantages of
know your community.                     a large company. Big agencies have
  If the real estate agency is merely    more opportunities to network and
a side business, it might not give you   sell your home, but they may have
the best results. Buying and selling     to divide their time among many
homes is a full time job.                clients.
  Look on the Internet and read cus-        Be prepared to ask an agency the
tomer service reviews. They should       following questions if you are selling
also have an impact on your overall      your home:
impression of an agency.                    -- How will you advertise my
  Once you have narrowed your list,      home? Will you use the Internet and
contact some businesses and ask          newspapers?
them questions. You should know             -- How many pictures of my house
about their listings, fees and com-      will appear online?
missions.                                   -- On which sites will my home be
  Choose an agency that has connec-      featured?
tions with the community, a sharp           -- Do you have other homes that
understanding of neighborhoods that      have recently been sold in this price
interest you, and solid contacts with    range?
other realty companies.                     -- How long has the agency been
  This assumes major importance          selling homes in my neighborhood?
when you’re selling your current            -- What makes your agency unique?
house, because the agency usually           The two biggest financial deci-
handles the sale while the realtor       sions you will make in your life-
helps you find your new one.             time are buying and selling a home.
  The marketing strategy and adver-      Protect your investment and peace
tising is what makes each agency         of mind by choosing the best and
unique. It will greatly influence the    most trustworthy real estate agency
sale of your home.                       you can find.
  Although most companies might

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WELLNESS

              What Is CBD?
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   Cannabidiol is a popular natural rem-
edy used for many common ailments.
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Better known as CBD, it is one of over       shown to modify the circuits in the brain
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hemp are like sisters in this family.        addictive drugs like opioids, oxy, Xanax,
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   The two main cannabinoids in can-         Quality and safety are two of our main
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   THC is the principal psychoac-               Our oil tinctures are different than         Instead of using the solvents to re-     through an effect called The Entourage
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hemp. Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t have a         from extracted oil through a process         separate the cannabinoids and other         and in unison to give the best possible
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out the mind-altering effects of marijua-    these solvents such as ethanol, propane,     and even more pressure, the oil is forced   to introduce this new “fresh squeezed”
na and certain prescription drugs.           or Co2 leave any dangerous residues,         out of the CBD rich flower to produce a     tincture into the marketplace. We feel
   CBD can be consumed many ways. It         it is common knowledge that they can         fresh squeezed infused oil that needs no    that our hard work, research, and inno-
can be extracted as an oil tincture and      degrade the cannabinoids. Even more          thinning. After a filtration process, the   vation has produced the best CBD hemp
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