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Ralph Garber - Garber Heating & Cooling

Ralph Garber has been meeting the heating and cooling needs of Central Illinois since 1972. His experience and integrity have made him one of the area's oldest and most trusted source for information and installation. Brent Braker and Tim Mueller (photo) serve as a second generation of experts committed to serving the tri-county area with exceptional service and products. Garber Heating & A/C, Inc. is the only Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in Central Illinois. Garber's Morton office includes a 3000 square foot custom sheetmetal shop and experienced technicians on call 24 hours a day to work on any type of equipment you may have. Find out more online at www.garberheating.com.

  • From Bill Wuthrich - KBL Design Center

    Is there a cost to have you design my kitchen?

    No. KBL provides design service at no charge to our clients.

  • From Alexander Travel

    What are VAT taxes?

    VAT (Value Added Tax) are European sales taxes. Unlike in the US, where sales tax is typically a state-by-state percentage that is added on at the cash register, in Europe the sales tax is included in the price tag. Non E.U. residents technically do not owe these taxes, so there is a system to refund them. Getting the VAT refund used to involve several steps including filling out numerous forms and paperwork and presenting your items at Customs prior to your flight home.

    There are an easy way to get this accomplished. Many shops are now part of the “Tax Free Shopping” network (identified by a sticker in store windows). These shops issued a check along with your invoice. After you have the invoice stamped at Customs, you can redeem the check for cash directly at the Tax Free booth (usually located near Customs).

  • From Rick Zehr - Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery

    My 22-year old son claims marijuana is a natural ''herb'' and causes no harm when used on an infrequent basis. How does marijuana affect the body?

    Some immediate physical effects of marijuana include faster heartbeat, bloodshot eyes, and a dry mouth and throat. Studies of marijuana's mental effects show that the drug can impair short term memory, alter one's sense of time and reduce the ability to do things which require concentration or swift reactions, such as driving. Long-term marijuana use can cause both physical and psychological dependence. And users may need more of the drug to experience the same effects. In some cases the drug can become the most important thing in the user's life. There are also the health problems associated with smoking, which can be worse with marijuana than tobacco because users inhale deeply and hold the smoke in their lungs longer.

  • From Debbie Davison - Home Health Care Plus, Inc.

    How do I find out what services are available to help my sister who recently moved in with me? She is so sick and I need help!

    Most people don't realize the help that is available in the home. With a Doctor's order, a Home Care Nurse can come to evaluate your sister. She may qualify for nursing visits, Home Health Aide assistance with bathing, grooming and possibly physical, occupational or speech therapy. A social worker may be of assistance if indicated. Home Care Nurses are aware of the community resources available to help with your sister's care as well.

  • From Ryan and Alan Koener - Koener Electric, Inc.

    I have a dimmer on my recessed lights in the kitchen and the dimmer is hot when I turn it off.

    Dimmers are sized in watts 300 or 600 are the most common sizes. A properly sized dimmer can be warm but should not be hot. If the dimmer is hot turn of the lights and call an electrician to replace or increase the size of your dimmer.