Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • April 10. 2013 F CUS on Midland Park Businesses ward-winning painter Carl L. Holst is known as the “painter of poetry” for his ability to capture on canvas the mood and light his subjects evoke. Whether painting a still life, landscape or portrait, this talented artist lets light be the guiding force. Throughout his career, Holst has garnered a number of prestigious awards. including the Salmagundi Club Award; a First Place Award for oil painting at the Arts Center of Northern New Jersey juried show, and a First Place Award at the Tinicum Arts Festival Association Juried Show. He has also been invited to juried shows for the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Artists Professional League. An accomplished artist of diverse talents, Holst has painted since high school. He continued to minor in art at college and later perfected his technique under John P. Osborne at the Ridgewood Art Institute. Holst has painted throughout the United States, Europe and South America. On the Board of Directors of The Ridgewood Art Institute since 1989, A portrait of Jackie Holst is a member of the American Artists Professional League located in New York City. His paintings are in many private and corporate collections, including that of a U.S. Senator. He has galleries located in New York and New Jersey. Whether your interests run to still lifes of everyday subjects, tranquil scenes, breathtaking vistas, nostalgic landmarks or sensitive portraits, it is likely the “painter of poetry” has captured your favorite image on one of his canvases. Portrait commissions and private lessons are also available. Visit his website at Painterofpoetry.com for a virtual tour of his works or call 201-306-1819 for further information. Market is time Realtors and The Spring negotiatinghere, and fullWyckoff OfficeDebra Cirino shareChristine Odell of Weichert, Realtors’ are ready to their marketing and expertise to help you make your move! As longtime Midland Park residents, both Debi and Chris have a great understanding and indepth knowledge of what this community has to offer. In addition, they offer their buyers and sellers an extensive sales and marketing background. “What we love about being Realtors is guiding people through the process of buying or selling a home Debra “Debi” Cirino and Christine “Chris” Odell and seeing them realize their dreams,” say Cirino and Odell. “We take pride in our hometown and what all the surrounding communities have to offer. We are proud to share this information with those new to the area.” There has been positive news in the media regarding the 2013 market. You may have even heard that there is little inventory available. This is true even in Midland Park! “As we move into spring, we are seeing bidding wars caused by the low inventory of homes available for sale, which has caused multiple buyers interested in the same home,” they said. “We are prepared for situations like this and feel confident in the tools and resources Weichert has available to assist us in offering our buyers and sellers the best and most current information available.” Chris and Debi welcome the opportunity to share this market information with you specific to your neighborhood. If you’re thinking of buying or selling, don’t wait. Take advantage of the spring market and unprecedented low mortgage interest rates. Contact Weichert Realtors 201-891-3490, Christine “Chris” Odell cell 201-280-2212 or visit www.buyandsellwithodell.com and Debra “Debi” Cirino cell 201-925-2033 or visit www.DebiCirino.com. Cirino and Odell can help you make your move Carl L. Holst: ‘Painter of Poetry’ A Experience the convenience of shopping at home with Barefoot Carpet & Flooring elcome to Barefoot Carpet & Flooring, where quality and personalized service is just a phone call away. Owner Thomas Faber, a lifelong resident of Midland Park, has been in the flooring business for 25 years now, and if there is one thing that hasn’t changed is his dedication to bringing his clients the best service possible. Barefoot Carpet & Flooring over the last few years has turned into a mobil shop-at-home service. “I think we have all experienced it,” says Tom. “You go out to look at different samples in a showroom, and by the time you bring them home, they look completely different. I have found that my clients would rather shop from the comfort of their own homes or offices, in the lighting and the atmosphere of the room(s) they are decorating. Thomas Faber Not only is this convenient for my clients, but it also allows me to do what I enjoy the most, which is helping out with the different shades and colors of flooring and being there to answer any questions that might come up. There is really nothing like the shop-at-home experience”. Barefoot Carpet & Flooring carries a wide variety of flooring, which includes carpet, vinyl, laminate, luxury vinyl tile and hardwood. Another great service we offer is our 0% financing for up to one year. For your convenience we are available during the day and evening. Call Barefoot Carpet & Flooring for an appointment at 201-445-5885 and get ready to sit back, relax and enjoy the luxury of shopping from your own home. W he Villadom TIMES staff has one thing in common: a community spirit. They not only keep readers informed about what goes on in their community and help area businesses put their best foot forward through advertising, but they also volunteer their time to the community at large. Al and Ester Vierheilig are the newspaper’s publishers. Ester was mayor of Midland Park for 12 years and served 23 years on the school board. She is on the Midland Park and Waldwick chambers of commerce. Kim Post, whose territory is Franklin Lakes and Wyckoff, came to The Villadom TIMES after years as the executive secretary for Pictured seated, from left:, Kim Post, Ester Vierheilig and the Waldwick Chamber of Karen Rau. Standing, Karl Vierheilig, Joan Wilkinson, Commerce. She is active as Kathy Scarpelli, Michele Bonacorte and Al Vierheilig. a volunteer in the Waldwick Public Schools. Karen Rau, who heads the classified department, is a member of the Sandy Feet Book Club and the OG Tapping Society. Kathy Scarpelli is a former member of the Ramapo-Indian Hills Board of Education and the Wyckoff Planning Board. She is a member of the Bergen County Senior Citizen Advisory Council and Meals on Wheels. She handles Ridgewood and Glen Rock. Joan Wilkinson, who handles Mahwah and Ramsey, is a Wyckoff resident and a consultant to the Bergen County Department of Health Services. She is a volunteer with Community Meals. Michele Bonacorte, a Waldwick resident, is active in the school community. Her territory is Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River and Waldwick. Karl Vierheilig heads the technology department and is responsible for the timely production of over 47,000 Villadom Times copies mailed each week. The Villadom TIMES has been the voice of the Northwest Bergen community for over 25 years. Call 201-652-0744 or visit its website www.villadom.com. T Villadom TIMES informs and serves the community