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(MS) - Most homeowners doing kitchen remodeling immediately think of granite countertops as the material of preference. That may be because they don't know about the attributes of quartz, one of the hardest minerals on the planet. Quartz ranks a 7.0 on Moh's Hardness Scale, which is used to measure the scratch-resistance of a material. Only a handful of other substances, including diamonds, which rank as a 10, are harder than quartz. True quartz countertops are a blend of quartz, pigments and resin. The quartz ratio measures in at 93 percent. Because of its veritable invincibility, quartz makes an ideal countertop material that requires little or no maintenance. It will resist scratches, moisture and bacteria. Because quartz is blended with pigment, a wide range of colors and patterns can be achieved to match kitchen designs. With granite, natural stone coloration and pattern configuration can't be mimicked and often take years to develop. Quartz does weigh more than granite, so a professional installation is recommended. Many installers find quartz is easier to work with and cut, and end up with fewer broken slabs or waste than with granite.

Mike Johnson of Poland is now proud owner of one of the valley's most reputable tree clearing service, Dave Price Tree Service and Stump Removal.
The business has been family run for over fifty years and Johnson plans to keep the same tradition.  Kristen Taylor, Johnson's daughter, is the business manager. She moved back to Poland after graduating Ohio State University and plans to run the day to day operations for her father. "We are so happy to see Kristen's family return to Poland, and she is doing a great job not only managing the business, but also demonstrating great customer service," Johnson stated.
As many dedicated customers know, Dave Price Sr. of Girard started the business in 1953 and passed it on to his son, Dave Price Jr. of Girard in 1985. They are a complete tree service providing all facets of tree removal, stump grinding, storm damage, crane service and land clearing. In addition, they are able to create and market mulch to many area vendors and residential customers. The business has a strong reputation and does most of its advertising with a simple phone book ad, but much of the sales come from satisfied customers with word of mouth recommendations and years of repeat business.
Mike Johnson, who has been a local residential contractor for many years, was interested in what the business had to offer.  It is a perfect

fit for his background and civil engineering education.   Johnson owns property on Albert St.  in Youngstown and would like to relocate the equipment storage facility, where he can have ample opportunity to expand the mulch business and equipment needs.  Johnson stated, "I wanted to expand on my contracting experience and capitalize on my community and business relationships, and saw the tree service as a great opportunity." In the business exchange, he acquired the namesake of the company, its equipment and trucks, as well as the workers. Dave Price Tree Service and Stump Removal employ five men, one of which has worked for the Prices for fourteen years. For customers of Dave Price Tree Service, almost everything has remained the same including the quality of work and dedication. Customers can rely on this when determining where to go with their unique tree situations whether it has been damaged by a storm or if it needs routine trimming. Not sure what course of action to take? We will be glad to give our opinion.
Going into the third year of ownership, Johnson is optimistic about the future of the company. Customers interested in a free estimate should call 330-539-6363. We are now accepting all major credit cards Dave Price Tree Service is accepting all jobs and still remains busy at a time when similar services may not be as active in the winter months.