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By Wendy Gunyula
J.P. Marsh & Co.
Although the general busi-
ness outlook in the area im-
proved slightly in 2011, full
recovery seems to be a long
way off. Projections are that
it may be several years be-
fore the local
economy is
e f f e c t i v e l y
restored.
For the
past several
years, area
businesses have experienced
severe cash flow problems
and were forced to look to al-
ternative resources for help.
The experienced business
consultants at J.P. Marsh &
Co. helped many of these lo-
cal businesses survive by set-
ting up realistic goals and
budgets. This enabled
Marsh’s clients to prosper
significantly during the
downturn in the economy.
The year
2011 also
p r o v i d e d
many new
o p p o r t un i -
ties. Skilled
workers were readily avail-
able and material suppliers
were willing to discount their
inventory. Many houses and
buildings could be pur-
chased for significantly less
than just a few years before,
making it an excellent time
to buy.
Much of Jim Marsh’s
knowledge about the con-
struction industry comes
from what he has experi-
enced hands-on with his own
construction company,
Marsh Development Inc.
Marsh Development saw a
32 percent expansion in their
real estate holdings during
2011. During this time they
completed several projects
both in Key West, Fla., and
Ohio.
Marsh states that his ex-
pertise in restoration also
benefits his clients in the
construction business. J.P.
Marsh & Co. looks forward
to continuing to assist their
current and future clients in
maximizing their earnings
and helping their businesses
to grow and prosper in any
economy.
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A young girl pets a cow that is among the menagerie of common and exotic crit-
ters that are part of the traveling petting zoo run by T-n-T Ranch in Hermitage.
HUBBARD
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By Laura Fleming
Owner, The Engraving Place
Whether you are looking
for a special gift for a gradu-
ation, wedding, first com-
munion or memorial service,
The Engraving Place has
what you are looking for
whatever the occasion.
The store celebrated its
16th anniversary in 2011. A
Shenango Valley native, I op-
erate the shop with the help
of my sister, Judi Reagle.
Over the years, the range of
products has grown beyond
what you might expect to
find -- pewter bookmarks,
night lights, wine acces-
sories, wind chimes, clocks
and some Wendell August
Forge items.
And since it is The En-
graving Place, all gifts can be
personalized to make it a
tribute to special times and
special people in your life.
You can choose from
dozens of gifts for every oc-
casion including photo al-
bums, picture frames, cuff
links, money clips, jewelry
boxes, lockets, and more. All
items can be engraved with
a name, date, and/or a per-
sonal message.
Your wedding day can be
commemorated with cake
knives and toasting glasses.
We can special order garters,
unity candles and ring bear-
er pillows. As gifts for brides-
maids and groomsmen, we
can engrave not only
bracelets, pendants, and oth-
er jewelry, but also flasks,
lighters and mirror com-
pacts.
The Engraving Place also
offers custom embroidery on
items such as baby blankets,
sweatshirts, backpacks, and
even bandannas for pets. For
funerals, we can embroider a
woven tapestry throw. En-
graved wind chimes and
memory music boxes also
have become popular as me-
morial keepsakes.
With more than 25 years
experience as a gift consult-
ant, I can help you choose
the gift, the lettering style,
and the special message.
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personalized item home with
you the same day.
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HERMITAGE
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The Engraving Place
offers a personal touc
Contributed
A music memory box is
among the more personal
keepsakes offered at The
Engraving Place in Her-
mitage.
HERMITAGE
By Tracy Carroll
and Travis Reynolds
Owners, T-n-T Ranch
Traveling Petting Zoo
“On The Go” is the per-
fect description of the unique
business of the T-n-T Ranch
Traveling Petting Zoo. The
area’s first and only U.S.D.A.-
licensed traveling petting zoo
is constantly on the go. As
the zoo’s motto states: “Fur,
feathers, and fun to go!’’
T-n-T Ranch was founded
in 2009 by partners Tracy L.
Carroll and Travis R.
Reynolds with the intent of
sharing in on the love of ani-
mals both individuals pos-
sessed with the people
throughout the community,
especially children.
With the rising costs of
gas and other living expens-
es many individuals may not
get to expe-
rience a
memorable
trip to one
of the local
zoos, so T-n-
T Ranch came up with the
solution of bringing the ani-
mals to them! Schools, nurs-
ing homes, churches and
even birthday party planners
have already discovered the
benefit of hiring T-n-T
Ranch’s friendly animal crew
to their event! T-n-T Ranch
employs a variety of critters
to showcase at a zoo. De-
pending upon the event ani-
mals may include alpacas, lla-
mas, cows, ponies, tortoises,
rabbits, chickens, sheep,
goats, ducks, turkeys, don-
keys, and even a camel!
Carroll and Reynolds are
both on scene to setup,
cleanup, and teardown the
mobile zoo. Both stock han-
dlers are on hand to answer
questions and educate every-
one about the animals and to
make sure everyone has an
enjoyable experience.
T-n-T Ranch is consistent-
ly adding friendly animals to
their menagerie always look-
ing to improve their services
to benefit the customer. T-n-
T Ranch is open to any
event, organization, business,
religious group, or individual
and will adhere to each
event accordingly.
Providing petting zoos,
live nativities, or animal en-
counters, large or small, in-
doors or out, T-n-T Ranch
and animal friends are sure
to be a big hit spreading
smiles to kids and adults
alike! For more information
please visit us at
www.tntranchzoo.com.
T-n-T Ranch offers fur,
feathers and fun to go
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Outlook
A community
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The
Outlook
A community
point of view