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Also InsIde: discover The "new" scott's landscapingHome Improvement Ideas From The sidewalk To The ChimneyHealth news For The Family

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home & garden7 cover storyThe "new" Scott's Landscaping seeks to offer the homeowner one-stop shopping.

9 facelIft for concrete?Go from drab to fab with concrete overlays for sidewalks, patios, porches, pool decks and more.

11 floorIng and moreVeteran-owned business works hard to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

13 busIness profIleDemystifying deregulation for homeowners and businesses to save money on energy costs.

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The new owners of well-known Scott’s Landscaping and Exterior Lighting, Josh Martie and Dan Fieker, want everyone to know that it’s business as usual. But they also want to introduce a few new services that will round out the shop-ping experience thus creating a one-stop-shop for all exterior needs.

“We are just the same, yet different,” said Martie with a smile. “You can still count on our same great staff and top-notch customer service, but we have added a few things like fencing which is a natural extension of what we already offer so we are really excited about it.”

Even though he is a new owner, Martie is quite familiar with the business; in fact, he has practically grown up at Scott’s for the past 12 years. “I got a worker’s permit when I was 15 years old to start working here with Scott – we were neighbors and I watched his kids. When I was old enough, he brought me onboard.”

Working in every aspect of the garden center, Martie began at Scott’s as a landscape laborer and worked his way up establishing core relationships with customers along the way. “I try to visit with our clients at least three times per year: spring, summer and fall,” he said. He also obtained an education in horticulture at Southwestern Illinois College.

Discussing trends in their business, the two co-owners think that more people are staying put in their current homes and rehabbing things they want to change, and the “back-yard”

vacation is becoming even more popular. Of course the economy plays a role in this trend, but Fieker also thinks cable television shows for do-it-yourselfers give people the ideas and motivation to start a project but they know they need help from a professional.

“That’s where we step in with professionally designed landscaping in-cluding the plants and trees, patios, outdoor fireplaces, water features, sprinkler systems, exterior lighting and now fencing,” Fieker said. “We are a one-stop-shop – that’s really our strength and that’s what makes us different from the guy in a truck.”

Technology will also improve at Scott’s. With their gorgeous computer image design programs, customers can walk into the consulting room and literally see their own home on a huge monitor with new landscaping around it. “They don’t have to visualize anything – it’s right there and we have the ability to move things around,” Martie said.

In the garden center, you will be able to walk over to a computer and seek information regarding any kind of landscaping question. “This should be a great resource for our customers,” Fieker said.

scott’s is located in Fairview Heights on old Collinsville Road just minutes from st. Clair square: 5515 old Collinsville Road; (618) 632-9338; www.scottsgardencenter.com.

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Polished concrete utilizes low Volatile Organic Com-pounds (VOCs) which makes it an environmentally friendly surface. There are no coatings applied such as epoxies, urethanes or waxes. In fact, polished concrete floors are recognized by the United States Green Build-ing Council and LEED certification.

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Simply put, energy deregulation is about giving the consumer and business owner a choice and ultimately saving money on power consumption. The easiest example of deregulation and regulation is on the actual power bill.

Take a look at 1. the delivery charge and 2. the supply charge. Delivery is regulated because the cost of replacing the actual infrastructure such as poles, lines, etc. at this point in time would be astronomical. However, that is not the case with supply. Supply of the commodity can come from any energy company registered in the state as an REP (registered electric supplier). Energy deregulation brings competition into the market which generally drives prices down. This can bring a significant amount of savings for the consumer but literally save thousands of dollars for business owners. “Since most suppliers pick up the fee it doesn’t cost anything to save money,” said Mike Grimes, president of Commercial Energy Consultants. “For example, I worked with a bar owner who was already in arrears with the incumbent util ity. She was facing summer pricing (20% higher) and was about to close the bar. Solution: deregulate. The owner picked up a fixed price 30% lower than the incumbent utilities and was able to keep the bar open.”

“Customers are free to work directly with a supplier by doing their own research. But the problem here is that there are 40-plus suppliers,” Grimes said. “Are you going to interview them all to find the best supplier? Do you have the time?

Are you well versed in matters of energy deregulation? Be careful, some sup-pliers take advantage of the uninformed or the chosen company might not be financially stable.” “I recommend using a consultant such as Commercial Energy Consultants (CEC) that has been working with energy deregulation for the last five years. We have 150 million kilowatts under contract and over 500 client relationships,” he continued. “Use a consultant because we have the knowledge to garner the lowest bid from all available suppliers. The consultant regularly contacts sup-pliers, asks for bids on the consumer’s particular residential/commercial need and delivers the lowest bid. This process takes the hassle out of working directly with the supplier.” Recently Grimes met with a busy school administrator who had been given the task to deregulate. She had received a couple solicitations in the mail and talked to one supplier but realized there are more than 20 suppliers approved by her state. “She called my company and hired us to find the supplier. It took about a week and didn’t cost the school a penny. CEC delivered the low bid and saved the school thousands of dollars each month,” he said.

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If you live in the Metro East, you have been introduced to the new face of plumbing, heating and cooling through the 2013 Men

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It’s a "Calendar with a Purpose" that features 14 men of Spengler Plumbing, Heating and Cooling. The project, a first-of-its-kind effort for the O’Fallon-based employer, will raise money for local volunteer fire departments, a cause close to their hearts.

“For over 40 years, Spengler’s service men have often been called 'heroes' for coming to the rescue by repairing water leaks or restoring heat/air conditioning during extreme weather conditions,” said Jason Spengler, president of Spengler.

“We know, however, that we’re just doing our job to get things back to normal when unex-pected problems happen - the real 'heroes' are the dedicated individuals at local fire depart-ments who help safeguard our communities,” he said.

The calendar is free and includes coupons that homeowners can use when calling the company. When a customer uses a coupon, the plumbing, heating and cooling company will donate $5 to a local volunteer fire department of the customer’s choice. The company hopes to raise as much as $20,000 for local departments.

Getting models on board, Spengler said, wasn’t a challenge at all. "I thought it was go-ing to be a lot harder to find volunteers than it was,” he said. “When we explained the cause, the guys stepped right up. It was just fun and it had a great purpose behind it.”

“I definitely didn’t think I’d be in a calendar when I signed up with Spengler,” said Clint Baugh, who has been with the company since 2011 and appears as Mr. May doing laundry. “But it was a fun project.”

Ched Stirling, of Troy, didn’t know how what to think when he was first asked to pose taking a bubble bath as Mr. June. “I think I drew the short straw. And up until the moment I had to get in the tub, I didn’t take it seriously,” he said. “Obviously I was nervous about it, but it was all very professional. Swim trunks all the way. It turned out great.”

The married father of two said his wife, Heath-er, and daughters, Chloe, 10, and Sophie, 7,

have been behind him, although his bathtub antics caught them and others by surprise. “My buddies were all texting me, ‘What were you thinking?,’” Stirling laughed.

Jarod Burdess, of Collinsville also got into the bubble bath act, only for him it was featuring his miniature red Dachshund named S.J., who can be seen with a bubble crown as Mr. July. “Two of my uncles and a nephew are volunteer firefighters, so it meant a lot to be part of this.”

The calendar was shot by Rebecca Doehring Photography, an O’Fallon based photographer. While none of the men had professionally mod-eled, they gave a thumbs-up to the project.

“They kept the shoot light,” Baugh said. “We were joking around. It’s definitely something we don’t do every day.”

And all the guys said that the calendar’s dual purposes of promotion and donation sealed their participation.

Scott Summers, from Jerseyville, who was featured taking a shower as Mr. October, said, “It was all in great fun and our clients have been very supportive.”

Jason Spengler said that they have committed to donate a minimum of $10,000 to local fire departments this year regardless of coupon redemption, but hopes that with client help, they can reach their goal of $20,000 by December.

All the men are being asked to autograph calendars including SJ’s paw-print.

“The support from the community has been overwhelming,” said Spengler. “Because of the attention, we have had many requests by other not-for-profit organizations to have the Men of Spengler make appearances at local charitable fundraisers.”

They are already booked to sign autographs to raise funds for Junior Service Club of St. Clair County and at the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Troy, Illinois.

To receive a free calendar and the op-portunity to help a local fire department, contact spengler at (618) 688-2679 or at www.facebook.com/The-Spengler-Company.

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AMBASSADOR TRAVEL & CRUISES has been a store-front travel agency in Belleville for over 40 years. “It is our goal to make your honeymoon or destination wedding as special as it can be,” said owner Julia Crunk. For the perfect wedding gi�, Ambassador o�ers a Honeymoon Registry to help out on honeymoon expenses. Ambassador also plans family vacations and any special occasion trips for any number of travelers in your party. Ask about the no-fee payment plan and there are evening hours available by appointment. Visit the agency at 312 East Main Street in Belleville in the Old Town Mall; (618) 234-1046; www.4ambassadortravel.com.

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Since 1991, Dream Play Recreation has offered a colorful myriad of the high-est quality playground and recreational equipment on the market. In 2011, Dream Play expanded their offerings by adding Woodplay - “The Original

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“Safety is a huge parental concern and the playsets and trampolines we of-fer are the safest in the country,” said Tim Albers, owner. “Plus, our in-house installers take all the safety param-eters into account to ensure a safe play environment once the equipment is installed. Dream Play will make sure the job is done right.”

The premium brand of playsets that Dream Play carries is Woodplay because

it offers only the best in quality, safety, value and expandability. “Woodplay is constructed of Heart

Redwood, which is naturally resistant to insects and decay, making it the best choice for any outdoor playset. All the edges of the wood are routed, rounded, sanded smooth and pre-stained from the factory. In addition, using only true construction size beams, all the major joints are through-bolted, some using triple joint construction, and secured with hot dipped galvanized hardware,” Albers said. “No other playset company makes their products this way. Redwood also takes stain well so it’s not as maintenance intense as other lumber. In addition, we also offer Childlife Playsets, a division of Woodplay. The Childlife lineup has lower price points and is an incredible value that does not compromise safety being constructed of 4”-by-4” and 4”-by-6” beams throughout.”

When it comes to basketball goals, “Goalsetter is the best built goal you can buy. They are 100 percent American made with a lifetime warranty, and adjust-able from 6-foot to 10-foot. “We have carried Goalsetter for 18 years and in my opinion they have no equal. We also now carry Goalrilla basketball goals. They have really upped their game in the market with their ‘Clear View’ line-up of goals made to mimic the look of basketball goals you see in college and profes-sional arenas, and also come with a lifetime warranty.”

And for fun plus fantastic health benefits, Springfree Trampolines are the safest trampoline in the world. “Springfree is the only trampoline I will carry. Simply put, they have engineered 83 percent of all injuries that occur on trampolines out of the product. There are no springs or metal frame to fall on and you can’t fall out,” he said. Springfree uses flexible glass infused rods for its bounce. The rods lie beneath the jumping surface out of harms way. Traditional trampolines have springs that give it the bounce, and despite safety pads, can still injure. “The health benefits of trampolines have long been known: 10 minutes on a trampoline is equal to 30 minutes of jogging. Astronauts train on trampolines. With Springfree you can have all the benefits without the negatives.”

Dream Play Recreation invites all customers to experience their 12,000-square-foot showroom – one of the largest in the country – filled with 18 playsets, nine basketball goals in a court area, three trampolines and four sorts trainers on display ready for your test play.

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For over 40 years, pet owners throughout the Metro East have turned to Dr. David E. Lashley for his caring and superior animal health care. His long-time clinic, Lashley Animal Hospital, has been an anchor on N. Il-

linois Street in Swansea for all these years and has been updated throughout that time to exceed today’s state-of-the-art standards.

Chances are, if there is or has been a pet in the household during the past four decades, Dr. Lashley has cared for it. And literally, he cares for every pet as if it were his own. “I want your ‘babies’ to go home happy and healthy,” he said. “If you have a problem that hasn’t been solved elsewhere, please bring it to me and let’s get it solved.”

Dr. Lashley is one of those special individuals who found their true calling early in life and followed through working at multiple jobs throughout high school, college and veterinary school to pay tuition, room and board. “As a young boy, I really loved a television program called “Noah’s Ark” which was about a veterinarian. I knew in third grade that I wanted to be a vet,” he said.

Growing up in a modest, hard-working and loving home in Belleville on N. Seventh Street with his parents and sister, he attended Central Jr. High and Belleville Township High School. “In our neighborhood, every-one presumed I would go to work in one of the many auto shops,” he said. “People would ask ‘why do you want to be a vet?’” “Often my dad and I would hunt to put food on the table,” Dr. Lashley said. “That’s just the way it was. Dad’s rule was you only shoot an animal if you’re going to dress it properly and eat it for sustenance. If not, then you don’t shoot it. He taught us how to handle a gun correctly and how to dress it for the table. I learned a lot about anatomy by doing that with him. But I loved all animals and the older I got the more I had no desire to shoot an animal for any reason.”

Throughout his youth he also had a paper route in Belleville “where I got to know many people around town,” he continued. “So when I opened the ani-mal hospital in 1969, many of those same people came to me with their pets.” The paper route job also provided a foundation for building his own business. “You learn a lot about handling money, the different personalities of your customers and the delicate situation of collections.”

For two years, Dr. Lashley attended Belleville Area College (now Southwestern Illinois College) and then entered the University of Illinois, College of Veteri-nary Medicine where he was one of the first veterinarians in the United States to learn and perform a Femoral Head Ostectomy: a surgical procedure that removes the femoral head and neck from the femur to alleviate hip pain thus saving the lives of many large breed dogs who had heretofore been put to sleep when suffering from hip dysplasia. Graduating from Illinois in 1967, he took his boards at neighboring University of Missouri.

Upon graduating, the young Dr. Lashley first worked for an animal clinic on Telegraph Road from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and then made

house calls “all over Cahokia, Dupo, Sauget, Washing-ton Park, Centerville – it was quite an experience – I might be in someone’s home at 3 a.m.! Amazingly,

I still see some of those same people here though often it’s the children of those cli-

ents,” he said. “In 1969, we opened Lash-ley Animal Hospital in this location.”

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Though he is way too modest to say so himself, Dr. Lashley is well-loved by many and is frequently nominated as one of the area’s top veterinarians, including repeat nominations as one of the Top Three Veterinarians in the Belleville News Democrat’s Readers Choice Awards.

Dr. Lashley’s wife of 44 years, Pam Lashley, is likely as well-known as her husband because of her gracious and sweet demeanor at her popular Country Estates Kennel which she opened in 1988 after a rewarding teaching career at Signal Hill School in West Belleville.

“We discovered that so many patients needed boarding and they needed a nice place to take them with good care,” Dr. Lashley said. “Pam has worked so hard and has built a very successful business. Of course all the kids have helped us both all of their lives.”

The Lashley “kids” are daughter Brook, and sons Sean and Chris. All three chil-dren have careers of their own, though son Chris, who is an attorney, has joined his father in the practice to take care of “all the behind the scenes stuff,” said Dr. Lashley. “It’s great because Chris does all the work and I get to do the fun stuff!”

Actually, Chris takes care of the legal, corporate and financial business as well as providing the best equipment for the animal clinic. Basically, “bringing dad into the 21st century,” Chris laughed. “All of us kids love animals because of our parents – we always had animals in the house. We were even lucky enough to get to raise wildlife like fawns and raccoons through dad's work with Tree House!” The children have also learned from their parents to give back to the community anyway they are able. (continued on Page 32)


March 16; 11 a.m.Annual st. Patrick’s day Paradedowntown Belleville

March 16; 2 p.m.Belleville Philharmonic Youth Orchestra“A Spring Affair” at The Hett in Lebanon For more information, please call (618) 235-5600 or visit www.bellevillephilharmonic.org.

March 16Comedy Night at Grafton Winery and Brewhaus300 W. Main St., Grafton. Tickets are $10 per person for the show. Dinner is available for $15 per person plus tax and gratuity. Advanced reservations required, no cancellations and payment is due when you sign up. Call the gift shop at (618) 786-3001 for more information or to sign up.March 16-17, 23-24easter egg-CitementEckert's Country Store and Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. Fill your basket with fun at the Annual Egg Hunt. Enjoy the baby chicks and bunnies, face painting, Easter Bunny, planting a seed and getting a yummy Easter treat! The huge Easter Egg Hunts take place on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (618) 233-0513 x3.

March 21Distinguished Speaker Series: J.R. MartinezThe Hett in Lebanon. Critically wounded during the Iraq war, the actor, spokesman, retired soldier - and winner of “Dancing with the Stars” - now tours the world to speak about his recovery and to share his inspirational message of resilience and opti-mism. For more information, please call (618) 537-6863 or visit www.thehett.com.

March 22-24 2012 International Gem and Jewelry ShowGateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville Marketplace world of gems, beads and jewelry. Largest selection at the lowest prices! There is something for everyone. www.intergem.com; (800) 289-2388.

March 23; 8 a.m.3rd Annual Alton Half MarathonRiverfront Park in Alton. Be a part of the 3rd Annual Alton Half Marathon, beginning and ending in Riverfront Park. Pre-sented by The Telegraph newspaper, all proceeds from the event will benefit Newspapers in Education. For more information, call (618) 463-2516; www.TheTelegraph.com/altonhalf.

March 23; 6 p.m.Adult easter egg HuntYorktown Golf Course, 300 Goalby Drive, BellevilleAll participants for the JSC Eggstravaganza Adult Easter Egg Hunt must be 21-plus and pre-registered. $15.75/person. Food trucks, grand prize drawing at 10 p.m. Book Raffle Drawing and Bonnet Battle Winner will also be announced after the hunt! www.juniorserviceclub.org.

March 29Concert series: sweethearts of the RadioThe Wildey Theatre, 250-254 N. Main St., Edwardsville For more information, please call (618) 650-3158 or visit www.thewildeytheatre.com.

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April; 5 to 8 p.m.First Friday at Sole Survivor Art Gallery125 East Main Street, Belleville. This month’s exhibit opening showcases Sarah Abbott - photography. (618) 257-3212. www.solesurvivorartgallery.com.

April 5-6Creating Keepsakes ConventionGateway Center in Collinsville. Multi-day open forum that allows you to customize your experience with shopping, classes and scrapbooking. You'll have lots of fun while you preserve your memories. Come enjoy shopping for hot new products, taking classes, prizes and industry celebrities. (800) 289-2388; www.ckscrapbookevents.com.

April 6Brewery Collectible ShowBelle Clair Expo Center in Belleville. There are thousands of items, old and new: anything to do with beer brewing. Dealers from eight states. Buy-Sell-Trade. (618) 233-0052; www.bcfairgrounds.net.

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April 6; 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. TriviaWho’s on First? Trivia NightAll proceeds benefit Hospice of Southern IllinoisMoose Lodge, 7371 Marine Road, EdwardsvilleAl Ortbals, Illinois Business Journal, is the emcee and trivia creator. $100 per table/team up to 8. Reservations requested. Cash prizes to the top two tables. 50/50, baked good raffle, silent auction and more. Cash bar, snacks welcome. Mail registration or contact Kathy Wilson at 659-7900 or [email protected] to reserve your table today!

April 13 southern Illinois sheep and Craft FestivalMonroe County Fairgrounds, 4177 State Route 156, Waterloo. Festival with fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family. Events include working sheep dogs, sheep Olympics, sheep pellet bingo, kids corner and sheep shearing. Also an exhibit area with spinning and weaving demonstrations, craft items and packaged frozen lam cuts. A lamb lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring various cuts of lamb. Admission: Free. (618) 939-8536.

April 14The Ambassadors of HarmonyThe Hett in Lebanon Over 100 voices strong, the two-time International Chorus Cham-pions will fill the Hett with their joyous sound. The singers' ex-tensive repertoire includes contemporary, Broadway, gospel, folk

and light jazz. Find out why families from all over the St. Louis region flock to their concerts! For more information, please call (618) 537-6863 or visit www.thehett.com.

April 18; 6 to 9 p.m.Junior Service Club Ladies of the ‘80s Cutters in Belleville. Admission is $30 per person, which includes drinks and food. This event is always a great opportunity for the ladies to enjoy themselves with a silent auction/raffle and fabulous music and dancing to the Straight 6 Band. Tickets may be purchased via [email protected], www.juniorserviceclub.org or from your favorite JSC member!

April 20; 7 p.m.Alton Symphony Orchestra: Young Artists Concert5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey The ASO presents the remarkable young concerto winners of its Marie Stillwell Young Artist Competition. Meet the competition winners and orchestra members while you enjoy desserts and refreshments for sale by Gentelin's On Broadway. The ASO will also perform Benajamin Britten's “The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra” and “Vision Quest” by local composer Robert Charles Howard. Tickets for adults are $10, $5 for seniors (62+) and free for students (K-12). For more information, call (618) 463-6933.

April 20; 7:30 p.m.“ENLIVEN” flute for your soul with flutist, Courtney KingUnion United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main Street in Belleville. Freewill offering and reception following the concert.

April 21; 3 p.m Masterworks Children’s ChorusesAll-American Jubilee!St. Paul United Church of Christ, BellevilleOur spring concert features a joyful array of spirited music from the Americas, north and south. For tickets, call (618) 236-0182; www.singmasterworks.org.

May 3-4IHsA state Bass Fishing FinalsLake Carlyle, Dam West Boat Ramp, Lake Road, Carlyle Illinois is the first state in the nation to have its high school sports association sanction high school largemouth bass fishing. High school fishermen from all over the state descend on Carlyle to show their fishing skills, catching bass at Carlyle. Admission: Free. (618) 594-2468.

May 4May MarketWest St. Louis Street, LebanonFollow the red brick road to Lebanon. The streets will be filled with plants, antiques, architectural and gardening items, artisans, food and friends. There will be live music. In addition to our fine restaurants, there will be a tempting array of food vendors. This event is a gardening delight. Admission: Free. (618) 537-6625.

May 18Minds Eye Beepball TournamentTeams from St. Louis and Metro East battle it out to see which team reigns supreme at the game of Beepball, or blind baseball. Championship game is played at Grizzlies Stadium on June 22. For more information, call (618) 394-6444.


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Stress is such a dreadful word. And what it does to our body is even more dreadful. Stress is meant to be your body’s protection from an unbalanced situation. In manage-able amounts, it actually helps keep you focused. However, when it snowballs out of

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Bright children who don’t achieve to poten-tial are an interesting puzzle. Many factors contribute to their difficulties. Research has

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Typically if a child can pass the vision screening, vision is automatically ruled out, because most people think that “20/20” means you have perfect vision. But, did you know that the test that is used in most vision screenings (the Snellen Chart) was designed in the 1800’s? And, only 5% of actual vision problems are caught with that screening?

To clarify what “20/20” actually means, the first “20” means you are looking at the eye chart from a distance of 20 feet. The second “20” means you are able to see the size of letter you are supposed to see from 20 feet. That’s all it means! The test doesn’t tell us if the child has all the visual skills required to read (example: following along a line of print easily).

Students who are struggling with undiagnosed vision problems will often be very bright yet their intelligence won’t be reflected in their performance on standardized tests. According to Dr. Linda Silverman, an educational psychologist who has worked with gifted children for over 40 years, “A high Verbal IQ combined with a Performance IQ that is 20 points lower should signal the need for an optometric evaluation.”

According to Dr. Thomas Unger, a developmental optometrist in Troy, “There are over 20 visual skills required for reading and learning besides being able to see the eye chart. Sometimes these vision problems are tough to locate even in a compre-hensive vision exam. If your child has any of the above symptoms you want to take your child to a Developmental Optometrist.”

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