April 7, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 15 F O CUS on Midland Park Businesses The Drawing Room team is a creative force to be reckoned with their knowledge and skills to The Drawing Room Midland Park. Now in with In 1999, four talentedinwomen artists connectedour 10th year of business and form six instructors, The Drawing is a family owned and operated business which Horizon Pest ControlBernieour family take carecompanyfamily.” Thistruly cares about families like yours. Holst Jr. started the in 1970, building the foundation for service excellence, “Let of your simple concept Let Horizon Pest’s family take care of your family, home & property Room has evolved into a creative force serving our local communities. Each instructor brings her own expertise to our ART Team. A true ART adventure for student ages four through adult. Our team encourages you to be creative while promoting personal expression, self esteem and artistic development in an informal, fun and supportive environment. Cookie Gray, Nancy Diehl, Christine Zaccardi,director. Beginner to the advanced, Kymm Zak, Patty Spinnler, Laura de Leeuw (not pictured) explore all that our studio has to offer: drawing, watercolor, pastels, sculpting in wire, plasterkraft, fire-able and non-fireable clay, mosaics, collage, oil / acrylic painting. Nothing to buy- all high quality art supplies included in tuition. We have expanded our portfolio program to offer a wide range of instruction, guidance and support to get our high school students accepted into the art school programs of their choice. We have contacts to local art colleges and offer college / career seminars. We have a popular eight-week summer program and have expanded our weekly outdoor painting workshops to include live instrumental music. *Portfolio consulting for high school students. *Summer Program... June 28 to Aug. 20, 2010. *Therapeutic Art Lessons. *After-School Art programs in your elementary school. *Birthday Parties -children & adults. *Scout Art Badges Christine Zaccardi is studio director and Nancy Diehl is studio manager. The instructors all hold Fine Art degrees from New York area universities. A unique ART team dedicated to The Drawing Room and the Art world. 27 Central Avenue- 2nd Floor--Midland Park; 201-447-7272 – studio; 201-447-1144 business office. web site: drawingroomllc.com; facebook: drawing room fine art & sculpture studio. is what sets Horizon apart from others: They treat every home and every business as if it were their own. Horizon’s team of nearly 50 employees includes all three of Bernie’s children, Jennifer Holst-Smith, Bernie III, and Kristin. Their entire family is committed to continuing the company’s tradition of protecting health, property and reputations with honesty and integrity, starting at the community level. A Midland Park resident since 1949, Bernie Jr. is a town councilman and member of the Midland Park Lions Club. Horizon is a regular sponsor of many local activities, including their Environmental Community Outreach (ECO) program and “The Bernie Holst Jr. and Bernie Holst III Good, The Bad and The BUGly” community education program. Mr. Holst says that while Horizon has always worked to protect against pest-related property damage and the simple “nuisance” caused by pests, the emphasis on public health is one that cannot be ignored. With the constant threat of Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, Horizon developed a mosquito, flea & tick service program, called Yard Guard. Many insects and rodents are now identified as serious public health concerns, so protecting your family’s environment from them is a major factor in defending against long term health hazards. It is an investment in your family’s future. Horizon is also strongly involved with national and statewide professional associations. Bernie Jr. is past president of the National Pest Management Association and currently treasurer of the New Jersey Pest Management Association. Bernie III sits on the National Pest Management Association’s Business Management & Development Committee. 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