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A nurturing theme developed; Randy became known as Doc, and Laura was nicknamed Nurse Celsius. Their company vehicle looks like an ambulance; it’s a fitting ride to take Doc and Nurse Celsius on calls to tend to heating and air conditioning emergencies, and diagnose and repair problems.
THE NEW BEGINNING
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Since the accident, Randy and Laura are closer than ever, with a stronger marriage and a mission to rebuild their business.
“This accident brought us together,” Laura said. “It’s like we have a new marriage and a new business. We want to take the business to a different level. I love people, and I want to take really good care of them.”
Laura now is devoted full time to the business as head of operations, behind the desk and in the field. She enjoys making calls with Randy, and meeting their clients in person. Randy keeps up with continuing education courses throughout the year, staying on top of the latest trends and developments in the industry.
The couple hired an office manager, Lisa Miller, an addition who Laura said feels like family. Their son, Ryan, has joined the company after showing an interest in the business. The rest of the staff consists of an installation crew, and one technician. Randy and Laura are looking to hire another technician, the next step in building their “dream team.”
The couple remains active in the community. As a Marine Corps veteran, Randy is part of the Marine Corps League of Woodstock and supports Wounded Warriors. Laura is active in the Woodstock Business Club. Another way they serve is to offer discounts to veterans and senior citizens.
TESTIMONIALS
“Dr. Fahrenheit just came out to change my filter. He found some issues and fixed them for no extra charge. There was a pipe that came loose and was leaking CO2 into the house, making us very sleepy. Dr. Fahrenheit secured it properly and may have saved our lives. Honest and dedicated for sure.” — Alexandra S.
“Amazing company to work with. They provide excellent service and have a true heart for our military and seniors in need.” — Sabrina K.
Dr. Fahrenheit’s company vehicle looks like an ambulance.
DR. FAHRENHEIT’S SERVICES
• Air conditioning maintenance, repair, replacement and installation. • Heating unit maintenance, repair, replacement and installation. • 24/7 emergency service on HVAC repairs. • Discounts available for senior citizens and veterans. • Installing REME-HALO purification systems, which kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces and in the air. Reducing allergens, smoke, odors and chemicals left from household cleaners.
“Dr. Fahrenheit was able to fix a noise from our heat.
He listened, took the time to troubleshoot, was patient and professional. Price was reasonable. Happy to support a local and veteran owned company.” — T. Smith
“Randy is great, a very honest and courteous guy. While he is working on your furnace or air conditioner, he has a great way of explaining what is wrong.” — Carol H.
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New at MUST Thanks to a successful capital campaign and an ambitious vision, the MUST team planned the two-story shelter with specific needs of clients at the forefront, making MUST Doors Open at Pioneering one of the first organizations in the country to do so. The nonprofit more than doubled the number of people it is able Homeless Shelter to shelter and serve. “In all of MUST Ministries’ 50 years of service to those experiencing poverty, we have never seen a greater need for our help than we are seeing now,” MUST President and
America’s newest — and perhaps most thoughtfully CEO Ike Reighard said. “In just two years, we have gone designed — homeless shelter is complete and ready to from serving 33,000 people a year to likely close to 60,000 be occupied. people this year. The MUST Hope House not only gives
Last month, MUST Ministries celebrated the completion those families a place to sleep but also provides them with a of its 43,556-square-foot MUST Hope House, designed sense of dignity and respect.” and built from input provided by staff, volunteers and clients. The impressive new facility — just off Bells Ferry Road Grand-opening events featured Gov. Brian Kemp as guest near Cobb Parkway in Marietta, not far from its predecessor speaker, as well as public tours of the facility. — has 136 beds, plus 36 respite beds for inclement weather; a chapel; a dining hall with picture windows to help alleviate claustrophobia; a kitchen; a rooftop family retreat with play areas, tables and seating; a playground area; a satellite medical clinic with three exam rooms; laundry rooms; and an on-site clothing boutique, where clients can shop. Ten large family rooms, each with five beds and a private bath, allow families to stay and sleep together, and the Children’s After-School Learning Center gives kids a place to read, study, do homework and work with tutors. The workforce development service offers clients a jobs counselor, a computer lab with 10 work stations for creating resumes and completing job applications, and private rooms for making phone calls. The shelter also provides outreach services, such as case management, restrooms, showers and job assistance, for those The new MUST Hope House features a chapel where clients can pray. who come for temporary help but are not housed there. Other amenities include two classrooms, staff offices, staff
