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Liven Up Your Lemonade
Liven up Your A refreshing glass of lemonade is a summer staple. Want to try Lemonade giving yours a twist? Try one of these ideas. A Bit of Spice. Add Ginger.
You’ll need 4 organic lemons, 2 centimeters of fresh ginger, 6 Tbsp sugar and mint leaves for this concoction from The Young Chef. https://f52. co/2RQpy7J
Sweet Strawberries.
Another summer staple, strawberries pair beautifully with lemonade in this recipe that’s kidfriendly: laylita. com/recipes/ strawberrylemonade
A Lavender Infusion.
Lavender is all the rage, and delicious, too. Here’s how to work it into your lemonade without having it be overpowering: simplyrecipes.com/recipes/ lavender_lemonade
Watermelon Wonder.
Another summer treat, watermelon works beautifully when mixed into lemonade. Here’s how to do it: https://f52. co/3wva5Zw
For grown-up spice lovers, adding Fireball cinnamon whiskey and a dash of grenadine does the trick. delish.com/cooking/recipes/a46620/ fireball-pink-lemonade-recipe
Wine a Bit.
Grab a bottle of pink Moscato if you’re a wine lover. Combine it with six cups of strawberry lemonade, a half-cup of vodka and lemon slices and stir it up in a large pitcher. Serve over ice and enjoy.
Margarita Me.
If you love a good margarita, you have to try this delicious Pink Senorita recipe from Delish.delish.com/cooking/ recipe-ideas/recipes/ a53281/pink-senoritasrecipe
Blueberry Vodka Delight.
Simple but delicious, just combine 4 ounces of lemonade with 1.5 ounces of Smirnoff Blueberry, stir and pour over a glass filled with ice. Add lemon wedges for garnish.
Visit berkscountyliving. com under our Food tab and click straight to the recipe links in this article!
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Richard Ehst
THE FACE OF BANKING
CUSTOMERS BANK
In June 2009, Jay Sidhu and a group of investors purchased a struggling
Phoenixville-based community bank with five branch locations.
Today, Customers Bank is a super-community bank offering commercial and consumer banking services in major metro markets across the United States. With its holding company still headquartered in Berks, Customers remains an enthusiastic hometown bank that delivers high-touch personal banking supported by the latest in secure technology. The team at Customers Bank has a passion for excellence and makes it their mission to provide memorable service. They want to build a highly successful bank that makes people say, “WOW!” From personal loans and mortgages to small business lending
and real estate specialty finance, Customers Bank offers banking wherever and whenever you need it.
Under the guidance and leadership of Jay Sidhu and Richard ("Dick") Ehst, Customers Bank has grown from $250 million in assets to approximately $18.8 billion in just over a decade in business. Now the bank is celebrating a milestone transition, saying “so long” to Ehst as he retires from his role as President & CEO and welcoming Sam Sidhu into that leadership position. It’s an exciting time for the entire team, and they are looking forward to many more years of helping customers succeed.
Sam Sidhu
THE FACES OF CARE AND COMPASSION
In Your Family’s Time of Need KUHN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
Focused, dedicated and compassionate service to every family we serve is the foundation of Kuhn Funeral Homes. Built on the premise that we focus on each and every family as if they were our own, we strive to reach a level of service that is unmatched in our area.
Equally important is our teamwork. Being an unselfish teammate where everyone is supportive of each other adds strength to what we do. The families we serve know they are supported not just by their lead director but by everyone on the Kuhn staff. This leads to a culture that allows for all Kuhn members to feel confident and secure that they have an entire team supporting them as we serve the families of our communities.
The intangible of good teamwork has allowed Kuhn Funeral Homes to grow to four funeral homes, making a greater impact on more people's lives as we strive to humbly serve all those that come before us. We never take that trust for granted and are always grateful when you choose us in your time of need.
739 Penn Avenue, West Reading | 610.374.5440 | 5153 Kutztown Rd., Temple | 610.921.2225 40 S. Fourth St., Hamburg | 610.562.2955 | kuhnfuneralhomes.com
THE FACE OF REAL ESTATE LISA TIGER
Century 21 Gold
Lisa Tiger loves Berks County and knows it well; for those reasons, she is one of the most successful Realtors in Berks & Pennsylvania. Known for her keen marketplace insights, extensive marketing ex-perience, tenacity and accessibility, Lisa makes her clients’ priorities her own. She is committed to helping buyers and sellers alike meet their goals.
Lisa is well-known, but what you may not realize is that prior to working in real estate, she spent 20 years running her own advertising agency. Equipped with decades of marketing experience and a broad network of area professionals, Lisa is a connected, savvy and straightforward agent who gets results.
An avid supporter of the arts and other causes, Lisa is an engaged community member. You’ll see her among the board members and supporters of the Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Humane Pennsylvania, Berks Arts, Tower Health, Habitat for Humanity, Opportunity House, Safe Berks and other organizations at the heart of Berks.
THE FACE OF IMPLANT AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY DR. ANDREA SMITH
Berks Prosthodontics
Do you want to be able to smile again? Dr. Andrea Smith and the talented staff at Berks Prosthodontics are trusted and recommended by more than 100 area dentists and oral surgeons to handle their patients’ complex or cosmetic dental needs.
Combining her passion for art and medicine, Dr. Smith graduated as valedictorian from Penn State’s Eberly College of Science before moving on to do the same from Columbia Dental School in New York. She was then accepted into UCLA’s prestigious Advanced Prosthodontics residency to become one of only 350 Maxillofacial Prosthodontists worldwide. Today, she is the area’s foremost expert in dental implant restorations, crowns, bridges, dentures, cosmetic dentistry and fullmouth implant prosthetics.
From whitening and restoration to total replacement and even facial prosthetics, Berks Prosthodontics combines state-of-the-art techniques with the best materials and technology to give you the smile makeover you deserve.
Matt Wolf Sam Padovani
THE FACE OF BERKS COUNTY REAL ESTATE THE MATT WOLF TEAM AT RE/MAX OF READING
Buying and selling real estate can be one of the most important decisions you will make. Thankfully, there are agents like Matt Wolf and Sam Padovani with the experience to navigate you through these sometimes-challenging transactions. From the moment you meet Matt and Sam, you will realize you are in good hands. As lifelong residents of Berks County, Matt’s and Sam’s combined passion for the real estate business is matched by their in-depth and vast transactional experience as they pride themselves on staying ahead of the curve in an industry that is continuously changing.
The Matt Wolf Team at RE/MAX of Reading consistently ranks among the top-producing real estate teams in Berks County and the entire country having helped thousands of clients with their real estate needs. In 2020 alone, this powerhouse team helped 130 clients with buying and selling real estate for a total of more than $35,000,000 in sales. Contact us to discuss our Systemized Marketing Plan, Team Sales Approach and No-Risk Listing Contracts that consistently produce superior results for our clients.
THE FACE OF BERKS COUNTY CUSTOM HOMES & RENOVATIONS D & B ELITE CUSTOM
Dan Gring and Brennan Reichenbach started flipping homes in their spare time in 2010, and in the last decade they have streamlined and innovated their processes to become the go-to name in custom homes and renovations. Despite their growth, the D&B Elite team has never lost sight of their humble beginnings and strive to give back to the community that has supported them.
In December 2019, Dave and Kathy Kline lost their home to a devastating fire. Lee Olsen, Architect at Olsen Design Group, told the Klines that D&B was the only choice for helping them to rebuild. They had a vision for a functional, yet beautiful, home inspired by Dave’s 35 years in the Alps. With the help of the D&B Elite team and their expert crew of trade partners – Don Moll of B&G Glass, Shawn Sensenig at Haycreek Masonry, and David Holland of Holland’s Electric, as well as Bailey Wood Products and Martin’s Flooring – to name a few – the couple now lives in their dream vacation home full-time. Ready to bring your dream home to life? Contact the D&B Elite team today.
8 Morgan Drive, Sinking Spring | 610.615.7993 | dandbelite.com
THE FACE OF JEWELRY
VAN SCOY JEWELERS
Van Scoy Jewelers owner Caroline Hill found a passion for fashion when she was very young. She was fascinated by how women coordinated their outfits and accessories. In college, she started a part-time job at a jewelry store and fell in love with the business. Over the course of its more than 40-year history, Caroline has brought her passion to work for her customers every day, building a team of experts and creating a stylish and relaxed atmosphere where people love to shop.
The experts at Van Scoy are your local specialists in diamonds and engagement rings, and with a combined 150 years of experience and an on-site jeweler, they will ensure you leave with the perfect piece. In the market for something different? Van Scoy also carries a unique selection of fashion jewelry, and their educated and welltrained staff can help you design the perfect piece of jewelry for your lifestyle. Visit them at their new store today to find your ideal fit.
Pictured L to R: Dr. Mike Fishman, Karen A. Kerns, PA-C, April E. Palmer, NP-C, Dr. Jason Bundy & Dr. Tony Vanatesse.
THE FACE OF PAIN MANAGEMENT
CENTER FOR PAIN CONTROL & WYOMISSING SURGICAL SERVICES
Dr. Jason Bundy knows from experience what it’s like to deal with chronic pain. For that reason, he’s dedicated his life to helping others. Board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management, he joined the Center for Pain Control, PC in 2008. Dr. Bundy also heads Wyomissing Surgical Services. His connection to both facilities allows him to offer pain management services at the Center, and to continue care at Surgical Services when the need arises.
New to the Center are Dr. Mike Fishman and Dr. Tony Vanatesse. Both are double board-certified anesthesiologists. Dr. Fishman is a Pain Specialist and practices comprehensive pain medicine using neuromodulation, medications, medial cannabis and a host of other therapies to help restore function for patients. Dr. Vanetesse is an Interventional Pain Specialist and is board-certified in pain medicine.
The trio of primary care pain physicians aims to treat patients holistically and to create personalized treatment plans catering to individuals’ true needs. To round out our team, also seeing patients are April E. Palmer, Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Karen A. Kerns, Certified Physician Assistant.
1235 Penn Avenue, Stes. 302 & 100, Wyomissing | 610.374.2927 | centerforpaincontrol.net
THE FACE OF SKIN CARE
RENÉ SHEWALTER
Aesthetics and Cosmetics by René
René Shewalter, owner of Aesthetics and Cosmetics by René, is not a newcomer to the beauty industry or medical world. She began her career in a salon and spa setting before deciding to take her next step into the medical industry. She was fortunate to be able to work with some of Berks County's nationally recognized plastic surgeons and dermatologists until 2019 when a mentor suggested she go into business for herself.
René takes pride in helping others achieve their best appearance, to build confidence and to maintain excellent skin health at any age. She provides a welcoming atmosphere and is knowledgeable in many areas, including the use of laser protocols to treat everything from acne to aging skin concerns. René also offers facials, hair removal and specialty solutions for Rosacea, Melasma and Psoriasis. All appointments are customized to meet your individual needs. You can often hear René saying, “Every day is like Christmas morning when I can go to work and help people by doing what I love,” which is skincare! Schedule an appointment with René today and achieve the healthy, glowing skin you were meant to be in.
2758 Century Blvd., Ste. 1, Reading | 610.781.8153 | aacbyrene.com
