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Stop colon cancer now Screening equals prevention.

How to light up your summer nights Tips for illuminating your back yard.

Editor’s note Feel the warmth upon your skin.

Hear the birds chirping and the kids at play. Ah, it’s finally here – summer!

It feels like we’ve been waiting, well, forever!

But at last those lazy days are upon us. I love summer. It’s so bright and cheery. It’s like getting to spend some quality time with an old friend you haven’t seen in a while.

While your catching up with the season, don’t forget to read through this issue of Creative Living. There’s lot’s of good information about local businesses that need your support, as well as can meet all your needs.

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Topics 3 Health & Fitness Mind • Body • Spirit

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Decor • Repairs

6 Looking Good Hair • Skin

Business 8 Local Goods • Services

Creative Living is a monthly advertising-sponsored magazine published by the Specialty Publications Department of The Community Press/The Community Recorder.

Questions and comments can be sent to Editor Melissa Hayden c/o The Community Press/394 Wards Corner/Loveland, OH 45140 or e-mail mhayden@communitypress.com.

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Wig, scarf fitting specialists at Burlington Pharmacy Health Care offer women outstanding service There are some decisions in life that we never expect to make.

When we go through difficult experiences that require us to make adjustments along the way, the people we surround ourselves with can make such a difference in our attitude and determination.

Many women needing wigs and scarves as a result of receiving chemotherapy or for other medical reasons have come to Burlington Pharmacy Health Care because of the outstanding support and care of the professional fitting specialists there.

Karen Sue Murphy has been a certified fitting specialist for many years and is honored to support, encourage, and advise women who are looking for head coverings at Burlington Pharmacy Health Care.

“It is an emotional time and it is important for them to have a support team that cares. Our personal care and quality customer service set us apart,” said Murphy.

“At the end of the day, we are making a difference in a life,” added Mellissaa Morris, another certified fitting specialist at Burlington Pharmacy Health Care.

“We want to help our customers feel comfortable and meet all of their needs,” she said.

Burlington Pharmacy Health Care carries a wide assortment of quality wigs, scarves, sleep caps and other headpieces.

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“We have a great selection of products and many color swatches,” said Morris.

The company offers personalized and private fitting appointments with their professional fitting specialists.

“It is a very private atmosphere and we like taking time with each customer to get to know them as a person before we begin the fitting,” said Morris.

“It is very important to us that it be a pleasant and comfortable experience for our customer,” she said.

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Health Care also encourages their customer’s friends and family to come and support women

“We invite them to come with our customers,” said Murphy.

“Getting opinions from

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‘It is an emotional time and it is important for them to have a support team that cares. Our personal care and quality service set us a part.’ as they choose wigs, scarves, and other headpieces while they receive treatment.

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friends and family that they know and love is very reassuring and helpful,” she said.

859-586-6700 and one of their professional fitting specialist would be happy to answer your questions.

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Tri SCUBA diving for free at the Scuba Shack.

Try SCUBA, you’ll LOVE it

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Jim Barrie wants to share his love for SCUBA diving, so he’s letting everyone try it for free.

His dive shop, The Scuba Shack, (www.TheScubaPlace.com ) located in Florence, is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience” to anyone interested in diving.

“SCUBA diving is not a sport. It’s not a hobby. It’s a lifestyle! We want to expose as many people as we can to this exciting way of life.” Barrie said.

The Scuba Shack conducts free one-hour dives every Saturday.

Barrie has owned The Scuba Shack for 11 years, and in that time has been told by countless people that they would love to try diving. He knows that if they do, they’ll love it!

So he wants to give them the opportunity.

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All those who would like to try SCUBA diving will be geared-up and go for a dip in The Scuba Shack’s indoor, heated, 10 foot-deep, diver training pool.

The dives are led by The Shack’s certified instructors.

Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 859-2831550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through comprehensive classroom and pool training, divers learn proper technique, safety measures, and how to use the equipment.

Divers certified at The Scuba Shack are given unlimited training classes at no extra charge.

The Shack also provides unlimited access to their pool and use of SCUBA equipment for

certification students.

Once certified, a diver is ready to go on one of the shop’s many trips to dive locations in the United States and abroad.

In the next 14 months, The Shack will lead trips to locations such as: St. Lucia, Hawaii, Bonaire, Cozumel, Florida, Fiji, and the Bahamas. Pricing varies by destination.

Many trips are enjoyable for both divers and non-divers, so the diver can easily bring a spouse or friend. However, trips specifically for divers are noted.

“There’s nothing quite like a group trip” said Barrie. “Both divers and non-divers come back with a group of new friends, having seen some of the world’s most beautiful locations” he said.

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A healthy mouth equals a healthy body Dr. Tiffany BullerSchussler thinks what she does is "pretty cool."

Her work involves more than giving people a pretty smile. It involves restoring mouths to optimal health as a component of a healthy body.

"Research has shown that the health of the mouth has an impact on the overall health of the body," Dr. Schussler explained. "We aren't about cosmetics here. We don't sell dentistry.

Instead we advocate for healthy mouths."

How cool is that!

She and her staff are dedicated to educating patients on the importance of good oral care.

"We perform a thorough assessment of each patient, diagnose any oral conditions, develop a treatment plan that controls inflammation and disease, and make a plan to keep their mouth healthy," she said.

According to Dr. Schussler, it's important to come in for screenings not only to catch a problem, but to foresee and prevent future problems that can cause pain and become costly to restore.

So what keeps a person from going to the dentist?

The top reason is fear but you don't have to be afraid anymore.

"We treat each patient as if they are a member of our own family," explained Dr. Schussler.

"We want people to feel comfortable when they come in to our office and we'll work with them to ensure their comfort."

Dr. Schussler talks to all of her patients, explains all procedures

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thoroughly and tries to make them feel at ease.

She also has nitrous oxide (laughing gas) available if they are nervous which helps them relax.

"Fearful patients have often had bad experiences and if I can provide that patient with a better experience and Dr. Tiffany Buller-Schussler. make them to have some substantial comfortable enough to dental treatment pertrust me and come back, formed. I went to IU then I have succeeded, and that sense of success makes me feel very good," she explained.

But most importantly, through education and gentle counseling, patients are shown how to become their own dental health advocate.

"People should be aware of their bodies," Dr. Schussler said. "Education is key. If we don't educate people on how to take care of their mouths, it starts a vicious cycle. We are able to help them realize what is the problem, why it is a problem, and how to prevent it from getting worse."

The goal, she explained, is to get the mouth healthy again and a head off any problems so that a person's oral health can be maintained.

Dr. Schussler has been practicing for 12 years, but has been interested in dentistry since she was 9 years old.

"As a young child I had

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School of Dentistry for care by the students and residents there," she explained. "I saw what they were doing, watched closely and became instantly interested. My interest is as keen now as it was then.�

She opened her Hebron practice two years ago and has enjoyed every moment. “Providing care is wonderful but interacting with my patients, learning about them and developing rela-

tionships with them is what makes me come to work every day," she said.

Dr. Tiffany BullerSchussler has convenient office hours including two evenings per week, and Saturdays. Visit www.schusslerdentistry.co m, or call her competent and friendly staff at 859653-0525 to set up your appointment.

Financing is available.

She would also like to remind parents that 2010 preschoolers and kindergartners need to be screened for school by Jan. 1, 2011. The earlier the appointment is made, the better.

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Sleep apnea patients rave about CPAP alternative Do you snore and suffer from sleep apnea?

Have you tried CPAP but just can't tolerate it? At Cincinnati Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Kitzmiller sees patients every day with snoring and sleep apnea. Utilizing state of the art Oral Appliance Therapy, Dr. Kitzmiller and his uniquely trained team are able to offer their patients who suffer from this life-threatening condition a comfortable and effective treatment. An oral appliance is an FDA approved CPAP alternative that fits over your teeth and holds the lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open while you sleep.

A sleep apnea sufferer and oral appliance patient himself, Dr. Kitzmiller knows first hand the effects of sleep apnea and

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Stop colon cancer now: screening equals prevention Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in the U.S., yet it doesn't have to be. More than 90 percent of colon cancer cases are curable if caught in their early stages.

In an effort to showcase the important message that screening equals prevention when dealing with colon cancer, an awareness campaign called Stop Colon Cancer Now, and

tion of the disease, to eliminate the stigma associated with colonoscopies and to increase regular screenings for people over 50 and for other groups at added risk for the disease.

No matter where you live or work, stopcoloncancernow.com provides valuable education... powered by AmSurg, aims to educate the public about early detection and preven-

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The risk of a person having colorectal cancer in his/her lifetime is about 1 in 19.

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Almost 75 percent of colon cancer cases have no prior family history and most have no symptoms.

Americans continue to battle this disease at alarming rates with 49,920 reported deaths in the U.S. in 2009. It is important to understand who is at risk, and what the available prevention methods are, to eliminate the onset of colon cancer.

Colon cancer indiscriminately affects people regardless of race, sex, economic status or geography.

There often are no symptoms. It is

important to get screened if you are: • 45 and older and African-American • 50 or older • 40 or older and have a family history of polyps or colon or rectal cancer • Have a history of cancer or polyps found earlier The easiest way to prevent colon cancer is to schedule a colonoscopy, a painless screening test that provides important information about your digestive health.

For more information visit www.stopcoloncancernow.com.

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When is the last time you felt like you had a good night’s sleep?

Believe it or not many people wake up from a full nights sleep feeling tired? How can that be? I got tired, I went to bed, and I woke up tired!

Well it takes more than sleeping to rejuvenate your body: It takes rest.

If you grind or clench your teeth at night you are physically preventing yourself from relaxing enough to enter a deeper sleep where rest takes place.

Many people that grind and clench report a sore stiff jaw upon wakening often accompanied by headache or tightness across the forehead and temples.

Chewing gum can make the jaw muscles ache or feel tired quickly.

Patients with severe side

effects cannot chew steak or open wide enough to eat a burger or large sandwich The constant excess pressure and friction that

liest symptoms of grinding and clenching are cold sensitive teeth and grooves that form on the teeth at the gum line which are sensitive.

No matter what the degree of trauma the first ...the most important and most important step to correcting the problem step in correcting the is to have an Occlusal problem is to have an guard, often called night Occlusal guard. guard, custom made for your. The guard prevents your jaw from clamping is put on the teeth can down full force. This cause wearing of the allows the muscles to pointy cusps of the teeth, relax and prevents the cracking, chipping and teeth from being ground breaking of teeth. Broken and clenched on all night. and chipped teeth can Many of Mortenson often only be saved by Family Dental patients covering them with report a better night sleep crowns. An occlusal guard the very first night they is a fraction of the price wear their Occlusal guard. and can save multiple For more information teeth at one time. The ear- call at 525-7586.

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If the bright spring sunshine shows your kitchen to be more dull and drab than you would like, it may be time to explore new cabinets and furnishings.

Fort Mitchell Interiors in Crescent Springs can redo any room in your house, and they don’t contract out any work – familiar faces are on the job from start to finish.

“Cornices and Roman shades are very popular right now in window treatments, and we have thousands of fabric sample books to browse through,” said Mary

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Pennington-Wolfe, owner of Fort Mitchell Interiors.

“Darker finishes on cabinets are in style right now, but we have 40 different styles of cabinets to choose from,” she said.

“And we can do any flooring, from ceramic tile to carpet to the newest trend, which is bamboo flooring.”

With more than 30 years of experience, Wolfe and her technicians can create any look that will unlock the secrets of your home, and make you fall in love with your home all over again.

“Since everything is

blooming fresh and new in spring, it is exciting to bring new life into your home with new window treatments, or new cabinets, or new flooring,” said Pennington-Wolfe.

“When you call us, we sit down with you and work out a plan that fits both your dreams and your budget.”

So spring on into Fort Mitchell Interiors on Hazelwood Drive across from McDonald's, and begin to create the look you want for your home.

Mary Pennington-Wolfe can be reached at 331-5327 for an appointment.

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Rooftime is Top of the House for your repair needs Roof repairs keep the phones ringing of the hook at Rooftime at this time of year.

“We stay steady all year, even over the winter,” said Office Manager Sandy Feltner. “But from now till Thanksgiving, we are really busy.”

Rooftime does more than just Owens Corning roof systems. “We are certified as a Top Of The House contractor by Owens Corning, one of only three here in our area,” she continued.

“So we get a lot of calls about attic insulation, siding, and gutter toppers, but roof calls lead the way.”

“Our roof calls include what other roofers have installed incorrectly and are now leaking, to a roof that needs replacing, and everything in between. Fifty percent of calls are due to some roofer’s poor workmanship, and fifty percent from a roof that reached its life expectancy.”

To avoid ever becoming part of the 50 percent that are leaking, she advises homeowners to consider a company’s Better Business Bureau file, an Angie’s List Super Service Award, and references that a homeowner can call and check.

“We are a non-licensed industry, unlike plumbers and electricians and that opens the door for poor workmanship and roofs being replaced when only a repair would have worked,” she said.

Many roofing companies don’t like to deal with repairs “because there’s no money in it” or they don’t like trying to fix someone else’s mistake. But Rooftime has no problem

diagnosing a roofs problem and bidding a repair, if it’s all that is needed.

“It’s the building block of our company,” she says.

“Most folks who we do repairs for call us back when other work needs to be done. We build a relationship and that evolves into other work - siding, gutter protection, and attic insulation.

“Our three estimators do not earn commissions, so they only bid what you need, if a couple hundred dollar repair will fix your home, we won’t try to tell you differently.”

Five of the most common roof repairs Rooftime gets include: Missing shingles, A

piece of shingle in the yard is an obvious sign. But in many cases, homeowners don’t know there’s a problem until a stain or spot shows up on the ceiling inside.

The best way to prevent a leak is to get the roof inspected every couple of years.

“Rooftime offers free estimates that can include color digital pictures and a thermal camera scan to pinpoint any problems!

“Flashing leaks, most often, leaks occur in the flashing area, where metalwork is installed at any penetration detail on the roof, spots where proper workmanship is especially important, for example, a

chimney, a skylight, a pipe boot, or a wall.

“The gutter system is only as good as the way it is installed,” Sandy said.

“We find a lot of gutters improperly fastened to begin with so they loosen quickly.”

Gutters are first cleaned, and then properly secured, making sure the pitching is right for drainage and that the end caps and miters are sealed to prevent leaking.

Skylights, A skylight that needs to be replaced or one that has been compromised in some manner usually brings a Rooftime crew out.

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Lasting Impressions ready to amaze you Lasting Impressions would like to thank all of you who are reading the monthly article and coming to visit the store “preparing to be amazed!” Their oneyear anniversary has just passed and there is very exciting news . . . !

Lasting Impressions is expanding and, as a result, they are announcing a huge inventory reduction sale to make room for new furniture and home décor merchandise lines. Receive up to 50 percent off the ticketed price! You have probably been working on your spring spruce-up, and this is the perfect time to stop by to check out the

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great bargains you can get on just the right piece of furniture or unique accessory for your home or office.

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occurrence at this beautifully decorated store. If you are looking for a mantle display . . . something beautiful for the top of your cabinets . . . a

Because you care enough to make your home a warm, welcoming place for family and friends fantastic furniture reductions as the way is cleared for the Lasting Impressions move to the third floor. Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to save money and continue your spring home makeover.

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If you need more than just a little spring lift, you might want to consider an In-Home Consultation with Linda Barbian.

Linda is excellent at creating the atmosphere you want for your space . . .

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your opinion is a top priority as she works with you. She will be glad to assist you with color selection, room arrangement, accessories, window treatments, area rugs, etc., for one room or for an entire house.

Artwork from Ashton and Picture Galleries is on display as well as the Ashton custom mirror line which gives you the flexibility to add just the right framed mirror to a special space. You may choose from many styles of frames to design your own custom beveled mirror at a very reasonable price.

Linda, Judy, and Nancy are looking forward to seeing you soon at 241

Directions: Traveling south or north on I471: Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue) Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield Avenue) Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn right Travel 6 blocks to Grandview Avenue Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse through the Lasting Impressions door on the right Prepare to be amazed ....

Grandview in Bellevue.

It's a shopping experience you are going to enjoy and repeat again and again!

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Concrete lifting: Attractive alternative to replacement Matracia Contracting, Inc. would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the concrete lifting process.

Concrete lifting is a process in which a concrete slab is raised back to its original position. It is the economical alternative to tearing out and replacing concrete.

Your concrete is lifted by drilling one or more holes into the surface of the concrete slab, and pumping a cement-based material through the holes. This fills any voids and displaces any standing water under the slab which may have occurred by settling or rodents burrowing under it.

Pumping is continued until enough material is pumped under the slab to raise it back to its original position.

The cement-based material is a sandy loam containing lime and cement. It is non-toxic and environmentally safe.

This process works on any concrete slab, side-

Kinsinger’s Custom Windows offfers personable, quality service Are you interested in lowering your energy costs and save energy?

Kinsinger’s Custom Windows can help.

The small familyowned and operated business in an Amish community in Southern Indiana offers personable, quality service. Give Owner Michael Kinsinger, a call and he will personally come measure your windows. Then he will custom hand build them in

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his own shop and personally install them in your home, disposing of the old windows. There’s no middle man so costs are affordable and the service high quality.

Each window has a full warranty and qualify for the government tax rebate. Low-E with the 7/8 super spacer and Argon is an important thing in windows to keep cold out in winter and heat out in the summer.

This means huge energy savings for you.

Kinsinger’s Custom Windows offers three exterior colors and also oak woodgrain interior, double hung windows sliders, bay and bow windows, picture windows, and casement windows.

They also sell doors and vinyl siding and accessories. Installation is available. Call 812-4273098 for a free estimate.

walks, porches, garage floors, driveways, house floors, steps, pool decks and more.

The portable pump allows them to go anywhere on your property without damage to your lawn or landscaping.

Their trucks stay on the street. There is no mess and no heavy equipment.

And most jobs are completed within one day – or less.

Give Matracia Contracting a call. Their estimator will call you back within 24 hours and set up a time to receive a free estimate.

To reach the professionals of Matracia Contracting, call 371-1398.

Rooftime from page 9 A lot of roofers don’t like to deal with skylights because they are somewhat complicated and often come from many different manufacturers.

Skylights have come a long way and you should be OK as long as you have a good quality window with proper installation on a pitched roof.

Ventilation, Insulation, Radiation, a repair often found in the summer occurs in homes that are older and need to be properly balanced for proper air flow.

If you don’t have good

air flow through the attic; shingles will prematurely fail and cause leaks.

The sun beating down on the roof raises the surface temperature by 20-40 degrees DAILY! The last thing you want is for the underside of the roof to be heated and “cooking.”

Having at least 20 inches of attic insulation and a radiation barrier will reduce the inside attic temperature by 50 degrees, making your home cooler and the AC working less, saving your energy bill!

For more informatin call Roof Time at 344-TIME.

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Kentucky Home Crafters adds value to your home There are lots of reasons to be concerned about the housing market these days, and if you own your own home you probably understand how the value of your home has been effected.

Most professionals who know about these things, report that the majority of home owners are remodeling the house they live in instead of moving.

The staff at Kentucky Home Crafters, a handy-

man and remodeling company in Northern Kentucky, have seen this trend toward fixing instead of selling for some time now.

Experts say that remodeling your bathroom and especially your kitchen will raise the value of your home considerably. Then there is the unfinished basement.

When you remodel your unfinished basement you add hundreds of

square feet of living space to your home and that adds lots of value.

Kentucky Home Crafters has been adding value to homes for more than 16 years. Their low rates and discount program are a big hit with home owners in today's market.

Kentucky Home Crafters recognizes that the remodeling dollar has to go much further than it ever did before. So they want prospective cus-

tomers to know about the unique way they quote jobs. When you meet with one of the experienced craftsman from Kentucky Home Crafters, he will talk with you about your project and make any money saving suggestions that may help reduce the overall cost of your project.

Next, he will give you a quote for the cost of labor to get your project completed.

He will then estimate the cost of materials separate from the cost of labor...and for good reason.

Unfortunately, some companies will give you a quote that is the combination of labor and materials. What customers don't realize is that sometimes the materials are marked up 30, 50 or even 100 percent.

Kentucky Home Crafters will never mark up materials, you can spend as much as you want on the quality and brand or buy materials on sale, it's up to you. Just remember, once the labor quote is given, it will not change but the material costs can change based on the materials you choose.

Kentucky Home Crafters also wants you to know about their warranty. Most handyman warranties are for 1-year.

Their's happens to be the longest warranty among all the handyman companies, 18 months. They feel that if the work is done right, it should last longer than a year...shouldn't it?

So don't hesitate to call Kentucky Home Crafters and take a look at their current discounts and low price’s.

You can reach them at 630-4065 and don't forget to ask about any specials that might be going on for the month.

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“Lighting your landscape is like working with a canvas with you as the artist,” says Jon Carloftis, garden and landscape designer.

“Consumers are demanding outdoor lighting solutions that offer great design and conserve energy and money. It’s important to choose lighting with an

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Starry evenings and backyard entertainment go hand-inhand. When the sun goes down, the right landscape lighting can turn any backyard into a stylish outdoor living space. With so many options, it’s easy to fill your nights with light to enhance security, decor and entertainment.

eye toward your home’s architectural features and practicality.”

Carloftis offers these simple tips to light up your nights: • Keep your lighting simple. Start with one main lighting source and add accent lighting to highlight garden features. Don’t

over-light. It wastes energy, is costly and unappealing.

• For illuminating your entryway, deck and patio, use lighting that mimics moonlight, like new solar-powered lighting systems.

• Stagger path lights. Be creative.

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• Skip the complicated wiring and costly electric bills by using new solar lights.

• With energy costs rising, people are looking for ways to cut costs. Decorative lights illuminate specific areas but draw on energy, have wires that need to

be hidden and need replacement bulbs.

Twenty-first-century solutions - like solar energy - harness the power of the sun to illuminate the night.

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Changing people’s lives with a smile at Gentle Dentle Can a life be changed simply by a smile?

The Gentle Dental Care team and their patients say yes. One case in particular comes to mind for Kim Fisk, new patient coordinator and dental assistant.

“The case was recommended to us by an organization,” she explains. “We donated the time, materials and service.”

The gentleman who needed the work had missing and decayed teeth.

“He was very self-conscious about his appearance and it was effecting his entire life,” Kim says.

His teeth were removed and a “beautiful” denture was put in the same day.

“He was very emotional,” Kim says. “He was so grateful that he could finally smile. He really looked amazing!”

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The Gentle Dental Care team.

Not too long after, the Gentle Dental Care team received a letter from the man thanking them again for their service.

“I thank God every night for you and your staff for not just changing my appearance but also my attitude,” he wrote.

“My confidence level has risen tremendously.”

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Gentle Dental team to tears.

“This is why we do what we do – to change lives,” says Dr. Tara Dallmann.

Gentle Dental Care is a patient-focused general dentistry practice located in Independence. The team is committed to providing every person who comes to their office with the most up-to-date dental services and treatments in a comfortable, relaxing setting. They treat their patients like family.

Dr. Dallmann and her pletely turned his life team provide a full range around. He told them how of services, from preventheir work helped him tive care such as cleaning improve his performance and oral examinations to at his job and how that restorative measures such helped him get an apartas fillings and crowns. For ment. people who want to “I thank you and the staff for your services,” he improve the look of their wrote. “I know with God’s teeth, they offer cosmetic treatments such as bondhelp and my new smile, I ing, veneers and reconwill go a long way!” touring.

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They treat each patient with warmth and respect, and make sure that every person understands any proposed treatments. They work with you to develop an overall dental plan that suits your needs, one that is affordable and timely.

Are you in desperate need of dental care, but too afraid to go to the dentist? Are you facing extensive treatment which you cannot fathom without being “out”? You are not alone. For patients who need that extra help to relax, Gentle Dental Care offers both IV and oral conscious sedation.

“For some people it takes a lot of courage just to pick up the phone and make an appointment,” explains Fisk. “We understand this and do all that we can to make your visit comfortable for you.”

Sedation is a way for people that would not normally go to the dentist to get the treatment and attention they so desperately need.

However, what really sets Gentle Dental Care apart from all other practices is the caring staff.

“We encourage our patients, as well as comfort,” Fisk says. “For those who are fearful we let them know that we are genuinely proud of them for coming in. This care, is what makes us different, it’s the reason why we have patients drive all the way from West Chester to see us for treatment.”

Call Gentle Dental Care today at 859-363-1616 to “Experience the Difference.”

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Fine wine, good times StoneBrook Winery is a small farm family winery located in Camp Springs, Ky, just 20 minutes south of Cincinnati.

StoneBrook offers magnificent vineyard views, a renovated 120-year-old farm house converted into a cozy wine tasting room, old country charm and a little bit of history.

StoneBrook vints a variety of wines including the Estate bottled Vidal Blanc, Estate, Cabernet Franc and Domain wines as well as a wide variety of other fabulous, awardwinning grape and fruit wines.

The tasting room is open on Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. For $5 you are able to taste five palette

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pleasing grape or fruit wines.

Tours through the award -winning vineyards and carriage rides are also available by appointment, weather permitting.

StoneBrook also offers unique, monthly dining experiences that have

become a local favorite Visit StoneBrook and enjoy award winning wines and captivating scenery on a 5th generation family farm. For a unique dinning experience be sure to make reservations for one of their bi-monthly dinners.

La Tea La - Talk of the town What would thrill a little girl to pieces on her birthday?

A dress up tea party, with all her friends, yummy food and real tea!

Karen Cartwright, of Villa Hills, knows just what little girls like, having a daughter of her own, so she invented La Tea La, a special tea party that comes to your house, with hats and jewelry, crafts and games, and food like chocolate covered strawberries, tea sandwiches, and bite sized fruit.

“We start by having the girls, who are in party dresses, pick out flowered hats and jewelry,” said Cartwright. “Then we have a fashion parade! I decorate

the chairs with yellow tulle, and guide the girls in crafts and games. Parents can sit back and actually enjoy their special girl’s party.”

For $275, Cartwright brings the entire experience to your home, including all the food and decorations.

Currently, when a party is booked, the child will receive a free china tea cup set. To reserve a tea party, call or email Cartwright at 322-9313, or lateala1@yahoo.com, and for more information, check out the Web site, www.lateala.com.

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Celebrate the sounds of your life by hearing them Did you know that hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States? Hearing loss affects more than 36 million Americans today, and with the rise in use of headsets and earbuds, the number of Americans who experience hearing loss at a younger age is growing.

Untreated hearing loss can negatively impact your social and emotional well-being, thus decreasing your quality of life.

Signs of hearing loss include having trouble hearing conversations in a noisy environment or on the telephone, being unable to hear people talk to you without looking at them, or experiencing

ringing in your ears.

Hearing problems are commonly associated with the normal aging process, but can also be caused by exposure to loud noises (work, recreation, or military), ear infections or trauma, illness or certain medications, and ear drum/inner ear damage caused by foreign objects like cotton swabs.

In celebration of Better Hearing Month this May, Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center is offering complimentary hearing consultations to assess your hearing health.

Owner and audiologist Sharon Christopherson has more than 30 years of experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating

hearing problems. She has earned the confidence of her patients by helping them select the best treatments for their hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget and by fully and honestly discussing with them their options. Sharon and her associate, Amy Smith, would like to extend to you the same professional, courteous, and personalized care their patients have come to know and trust.

If you are missing the sounds of your life, call us today at 598-9444 to schedule your free hearing evaluation or to request your free copy of the Consumer's Guide to Hearing Aids.

Owner and audiologist Sharon Christopherson

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