As summer gently recedes and the crisp feel of another autumn approaches, family thoughts turn to home projects. Replacing older, outdated and inefficient room lighting is one of the first priorities do-it-yourselfers can tackle along with younger family members.

Children enjoy participating in decorating decisions and they are creative enough to offer intelligent suggestions where lamps or track lighting should be placed. True, their thoughts might not always prove practical but their enthusiasm is usually undeniable.

NuMerit, 68 East Sunrise Highway

in Freeport, is a highly regarded retail operation with one of the Island’s largest selections of lighting for home and office. Among their selections are Tiffany’s Hanging and Table Lamps, Crystals by Schonbek Lighting, Quoizel Lamps, Halo-Recess, Wac Lighting and Track Lighting and Waterford Lighting and Lamps.

Schonbek’s ‘Beyond Lighting’ line offers’families a substantial choice of beautiful, classic lighting possibilities. Have a gathering of brilliance including ‘Solitaire’’by Schonbek, one’of a complete line of designs from a gorgeous selection of crystal chandeliers. Also ask to see Tiffany Lighting, Table Lamps, Dining Room lighting, wall brackets, ceiling pieces and pool table lighting.

NuMerit’s Electrical Supply counter opens daily and Saturday at 7:30 a.m. for the customer’s convenience with Showroom hours Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. NuMerit accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.

Christopher T. Jordan Funeral Home, 301 Long Beach Road in Island Park (next door Sacred Heart Church), is not a standard funeral home but rather the standard in funeral homes.

In a business where things seemingly stay the same, a change has taken place. A change which may raise the bar on the level of service a family can experience from a funeral home.

When Christopher T. Jordan went into business he aspired to be so far and away the best that a new level of excellence was created. He would like you to know that they’ve achieved their goal.

There’s a reason that Heritage Jaguar of Freeport is the Northeast’s number one Jaguar dealer in terms of customer satisfaction. It’s because their word is their bond. When they tell a customer their vehicle will be ready at 5:00 p.m. there is never any question that it will. The professional attitude customers experience when dealing with management and staff is unparalleled in the field.

Be prepared to be dazzled when viewing for the first time the incomparable XJ, XF and the spectacular XK models. These world class automobiles are the very definition of performance and style.

Conveniently located at 146 West Sunrise Highway in beautiful Freeport, Heritage Jaguar offers free maintenance on all 2011 Jaguars for 5 years, 50,000 miles. Maintenance includes factory scheduled services, brake pads, brake discs, oil and filter changes, free car washes, a free loaner vehicle, free pickup and delivery, wiper blade inserts and so much more.

Vanella’s Funeral Chapel, 2860 Long Beach Road in Oceanside and 29 Madison Street in New York City, has been owned and operated by the Vanella Family for more than 90 years.

It is a family tradition of warm and personalized service, is conveniently located to serve the communities of Long Island’s South Shore as well as New York City and provides pre-arrangement counseling.

Other services offered at Vanella’s Funeral Chapel include being able to call Vincent J. Vanella III, Joseph V. Vanella or Lori Ann Vanella knowing that there is a 24-hour commitment by a member of the Vanella family seven days a week to meet family needs.

The Vanella family prides itself on honesty and integrity with your family’s satisfaction their utmost concern.