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A spook-tacular home How to make your home spook-tacularly haunted for one day.
Editor’s note Oh, I can’t wait! Pretty soon all the cute little neighborhood ghosts and goblins will be scurrying about, going from house to house, collecting yummy treats. Halloween is so much fun. What other time do you get to dress in costume and parade the streets collecting all kinds of candy? It’s not only fun to dress up yourself and the little ones, but also your home for this delightfully spooky occasion. Be sure to check out the feature on how to make your home spook-tacularly haunted for one day. The kids will just love it and you will too!
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From snoring to Sleep apnea to CPAP alternatives My name is Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller and I have sleep apnea. I started snoring when I was in my late 20s. Over the years my snoring got worse and I would wake myself up with a gasp or a snort. My wife, Lori, was increasingly having to wake me up to stop snoring or start breathing. I finally decided that after 23 years we both deserved a quiet night’s sleep. A recommendation was made to do an overnight sleep study to find out if I had the life-threatening condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. To my surprise I found out that I was not only snoring but stopped breathing 28 times per hour! It was recommended that I start using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. I struggled with it since I like to sleep on my side and stomach. I could finally relate to our patients’ complaints about mask leaks, strap marks on their face, sinus problems and feeling like Darth Vader. Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller treats his own snoring and sleep apnea with Oral Appliance Therapy. I did my research and enrolled in special training to prosleep without snoring and vide a doesn’t worry about me CPAP altersuffocating all night. native We’d love to hear called an about your struggles with Oral snoring, sleep apnea and Appliance. CPAP. Visit cincisleep.com It is a medGive us a call at (513) ical device 248-8848 to schedule your that fits unrestricted, healthy sleep complimentary consultaover the teeth and holds wearing my Oral tion and learn how Oral the lower jaw forward, Appliance. My wife is Appliance Therapy could keeping the airway open. thrilled because now she be the solution for you, I now experience quiet, gets a great, quiet night’s too!
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Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers.
Overcoming ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.
Could I have Adult ADHD? ADHD does not stop when you turn 18. Sometimes, it’s not discovered until you are well into your adult years. Some parents have recognized the symptoms in themselves after bringing their children to be tested. Symptoms include: Adults often describe it as: “Every part of your brain is working hard, but your secretary quit.” Children often describe it as: “Your brain is like a race car, but your brakes need to work better.”
Is there a test for ADHD? While there is no single test for ADHD, testing is very important. All too often people are diagnosed ADHD without the proper testing and then placed on medications that could be causing them more harm than good. A detailed history should be taken and then a variety of subjective measurements (testing) should administered to ensure the right diagnosis.
What is the best way to help people with ADHD? A multi-modal approach. Since ADHD doesn’t just present as one symptom, but as many symptoms, the treatment needs to address all the symptoms. Medications can help, but that won’t fix organization or time management. Utilizing coaching for effective ‘stuff and time’ management as well as medications or cognitive tricks to help maintain attention.
Can ADHD be cured with medication? Can my inattention or disorganization be something other than ADHD? Many types of mental illness or just plain stress can cause symptoms that look like ADHD. Often times people with an anxiety disorder have trouble focusing, or decision making due to being fearful, just as individuals with bipolar disorder may have many aspects of their lives in disarray.
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Pills don’t teach skills. Often medication helps with the moment to moment prevention of distraction or impulsivity, but it does not teach a person prioritization, organization or how to effectively study. Medication treatment has been around for more than 50 years and has proven effective, but it’s definitely not a ‘cure’ for ADHD.
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Join Milford’s Biggest Loser competition at Snap Fitness Here at Snap Fitness Milford, Ohio, the Snap Fitness Professional's have stepped up their game to offer the community programs to help them achieve their personal fitness goals. From free nutritional seminars, weekend warrior workouts, outdoor and indoor boot camps, get on the ball training, TRX training and our newest challenge, Biggest Loser competition. Starting Nov. 1, challenge yourself to join Snap Fitness's eight-week Biggest Loser competition. You and a teammate will be partnered up with a Snap Fitness professional personal trainer. There will be weekly weigh-ins/body fat analysis, two 30-minute training sessions/week, nutritional support, T-shirt, water bottle and the motivational support from your personal trainer. Each team will be assigned a team color – red, black or white. Your personal trainer – Patti Laughlin, Amanda Feola or Joe Glasgow – will train you every step of the way. Stop in for a free nutritional seminar to teach you the basics covering all the essential components of healthy eating in combination with fitness to achieve optimal health and wellness. Seminars are taught on a bi-weekly basis, by Snap
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Fitness’s Nutrition Coach Amanda Feola, who holds a bachelor of science degree in nutrition science. Looking for something fun, different and a way to keep you looking good? Try TRX Suspension training with Snap Fitness Personal Trainer Mike Hammond. “Suspension Training is a unique training modality that uses our own body weight and gravity as resistance. TRX Suspension Training has one anchor point and is ground based; therefore we are able to recreate athletic movements freely. The simplicity of the TRX allows us to transition fluidly from exercise to exercise and work endurance, strength, power, balance, coordination, core, and flexibility in one piece of equipment,” said Woodall Training Nov. 1 is the kickoff for all fall fitness programs! Make sure to stop by to sign up with Jen Main and Joe Glasgow for our indoor boot camps. This is a workout that will push you to new limits while thriving to improve during each workout. Please feel free to stop by Snap Fitness to receive a FREE tour and seven-day membership or to receive more information regarding any of our new programs.
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Lasting Impressions Fall … is here … and Christmas is right around the corner … Lasting Impressions Design Center is ready and waiting to help you move forward into a wonderful, warm living space with those beautiful fall and holiday touches that can
the-way nook with a “wow” piece from Lasting Impressions. Don’t forget that you can also find some very classy Halloween witches, goblins, and ghouls to add some fun to your home. Maybe you need something special like “flicker feet” or “spell books” to add that clever little memorable touch that makes everyone love to visit your home or office. You will even find spider rings and bracelets! This beautiful Halloween display makes decorating for Halloween so easy . . . and definitely a lot of fun! You will see unusual items here that you won’t find any-
“When you care enough to make your home a warm, welcoming place for family and friends … you need to visit us.” make your home so special for family and friends. Do you need a beautiful swag, garland, or wreath? Brighten up your dining room table, front door, or out-of-
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where else! What else is new at Lasting Impressions Design Center? New pieces of furniture have Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue) begun to arrive as Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield the showroom begins Avenue) to take shape with Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn Bernhardt, Hooker, right Charleston House, Travel 6 blocks to Grandview Avenue and several other Turn right on Grandview well-known lines. Enter the warehouse through the You will also want center door by the dock. to see the new line of Prepare to be amazed … quilted bedding and table linens which What is a “Comfort” candle? brings an elegant touch to triedWell, it is a line of candles (newly and-true, comfortable quilted arrived from the July market) styles. Don’t forget to check out handmade in Comfort Texas. You the new Shaw rug displays have to experience firsthand the which feature breathtaking area rug colors and designs for all IMPRESSIONS see page 7 decorating styles!
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A contractor that cares about your roofing needs John Batchalor, whose house is on the river, admits that he was taken by surprise. The Bellevue home owner never expected to be treated as well as he was by the staff at Roof Time. In fact, their attention to detail and dedication to quality craftsmanship left him breathless. “They went above and beyond, they exceeded my personal expectation,” Batchalor said. “The final project is great, it’s outstanding. It was done right.” The work done to his Fairfield Avenue home was extensive. The Roof Time team stripped three layers of roof from the threestory high house, added 16 inch-
es of Owens Corning fiberglass blow-in insulation, replaced the aging box gutters and rebuilt his chimney. Roof Time used the Owens Corning’s 30-year DURATION, Energy Star Shingle. This shingle reduces utility bills by reflecting the sun. In addition, Batchalor qualified for the $1,500 tax credit. Batchalor will save energy, make his home quieter and more comfortable and improve his property value. “There are good people at Roof Time,” Batchalor said. “I didn’t believe there was a roofing company that cares like they do.” His lengthy Angie’s List report about his experience is a featured
article in the December magazine that is mailed to every member in the region! He adds, “I invited 12 different companies and took two years to decide exactly what I wanted. My bids were all over the place from $6,000 to $16,000. The latest masterpiece of Roof Time, John Batchalor’s Bellevue home. It was ridiculous! The staff at promptly and professionally each Roof Time submitted a bid in 2008, stuck with their ideas and CONTRACTOR see page 9 answered all my questions
Christmas showroom, and it is newly designed this year with even more of your favorite, unique Christmas decorating items such as unusual ornaments, ornamental garlands, Holy Family nativity sets, pine garlands, pine swags, holiday floral stems, and much, much more. Do you have a group of friends or belong to a club that might enjoy a special shopping evening together at 241 Grandview? We can help you with a wonderful evening by providing snacks and drinks while you shop (with a special
discount, of course). Just call Linda or Judy at 859-655-8187 for more information about setting up your special event evening. Each time you visit Lasting Impressions or Santa-in-the City, you will find that merchandise has been added and there are many things you haven’t seen during your previous visits. Furniture arranged in room settings will help you visualize a finished room arrangement in your home. Yes, you’ll still find oodles of hidden treasures if you dare to go on a “scavenger hunt” in “The Attic at Lasting Impressions.”
Just venture through the doors at the back of the main showroom and enter a world of 30 to 50 percent markdowns! The friendly folks at Lasting Impressions take pride in excellent customer service and they are looking forward to seeing you soon at 241 Grandview in Bellevue, Ky. It’s a shopping experience you are going to enjoy and repeat again and again! The direct phone line to the third floor is 859-655-8187. You may call when you arrive if you need elevator service, and someone will be glad to come down and give you a lift.
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better grades at school.
The best ways to control ADHD for the long run, come from ADHD therapy and coaching. When a person can accomplish structure and organization, it can lead to them becoming more focused and able to prioritize. When this occurs, a person can achieve a higher level of productivity and that could mean more work done at the office or
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timely fashion. Through a close partnership, an ADHD coach helps the client learn practical skills and initiate change in his or her daily life. A coach may help an adult with ADHD: • Maintain focus to achieve identified goals. • Translate abstract goals into concrete actions. • Build motivation and learn to use rewards effectively Or a child with ADHD to:
• Study effectively. • Better manage impulsivity. • Have effective time management.
Impressions from page 4 fantastic new scents such as “Divine,” “Cashmere,” “Apple Strudel,” “Pumpkin Bread,” and many more. Santa-in-the-City is ready and waiting for your visit on the 4th floor!! You won’t want to miss special areas like Bearly Surviving Christmas, the Polar Bear Slide, the Great Pumpkin Coach, the Gingerbread House, Home for the Holidays, and many more wonderful surprises. New items continue to arrive and will be added to the third and fourth floor showrooms daily. Last year marked the opening of this fabulous
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Coaching is a more intensive, one on one at home or office service to help people become more productive. ADHD coaching seeks to address the daily challenges of living with ADHD. A coach helps people with ADHD carry out the practical activities of daily life in an organized, goal-oriented, and
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Call Katkin and Associates 831-9408 to get more information about ADHD testing and treatment! Also! Take their free quiz online to see if you or a loved one may have the symptoms of ADHD http://www.katkintherapy.com/adhd_tests.html.
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Quality hardwood floors at Bluford Jackson Oak floors add to the value of a house, and lend a richness and warmth to the family homestead. Hardwood floors also add class to commercial buildings, boosting the value of a business, and encouraging people to become customers. Bluford Jackson and Son Hardwood Flooring has been in business since 1919, when Bluford Jackson started the business in Madeira. They have since moved to 910 US Highway 50 in Milford, where they are located now. “That was my great-grandfather,” said Ryan Jackson, who along with his grandfather, John, now run the business. “He started the business, and set the standards high, which is what we follow now. We listen to our customers, and that insures satisfaction.”
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Bluford Jackson and Son has been the leading source of hardwood flooring in the Cincinnati area for over 90 years. They specialize in installing and refinishing hardwood flooring at a competitive price for both residential and commercial buildings. “All of our flooring is the highest quality oak, which comes from Monticello, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio, among other places,” said Jackson. “The brands that we use are 3M, Oshkosh Designs, and Dura Seal, because they are known for their intricate craftsmanship, their durability, style and aesthetic appeal.” According to Jackson, there are not many problems the company cannot remedy. “A lot of what we do is tearing up carpets and putting in
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new wood floors,” explained Jackson. “Sometimes people have a bad stain in a small part of their floor, but it happens to be very visible. Usually we can sand that stain on site, and then make it match the rest of the floor. Other times we tear up the tile in a kitchen, and replace it with hardwood floor that complements the rest of the room.” Bluford Jackson and Son offers a variety of styles, woods and finishes, and some of those
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can be seen on their website, at www.blufordjackson.com. The company has nineteen employees who are all trained in the superb installation techniques used by the company. “One of the things about our refinishing is that we use a dustless sanding method,” said Jackson. “We have a trailer that we park in the driveway, and it allows us to get rid of almost every bit of dust, so the homeowner doesn’t have to deal with the dust.” If a floor is water soaked, Jackson says fans can be used to dry it out, and then they use sanding to try and restore the floor to a new beauty. If it can’t be saved, the company will replace the floor, and some of the
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Contractor from page 7 and every time!” Roof Time conducts a free Energy Audit check-up with every quote. By using a thermal image camera (like the ones the cable TV ghost hunters use) and digital thermometers, their estimators can pinpoint the problem areas that hide under the roof. Roof Time is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and is one of only three roofers locally who have obtained the added certification as a TOP OF THE HOUSE roofer- attic insulator. A Roof Time quote includes options for installing a roof ventilation system that meets or exceeds the FHA specification; increases the attic insulation to the DOE recommended level of R-60, and a radiant barrier that reduces the attic’s temperature by as much as 50 degrees every day.
Using these techniques Roof Time is confidant that most homeowners can extend their roof’s warranty. Roof Time began in 1995, when Ricky and Sandy Feltner started a small family business that they operated out of their home. By 1999, Preferred Roofing’s four office staff (which included one daughter, one son and one son-in-law) and their terrific work crews had earned a ranking in the Top 100 Contractors in America, and had sales in excess of $2 million! Ricky passed away at the end of 1999, and the company struggled to carry on without his dynamic leadership. Today Ricky’s legacy has been preserved by no less than FIVE roofing contractors that were once part of his vision, all successfully operating their own companies using the same prin-
ciples and ideals he established over 15 years ago! At Roof Time, Sandy’s daughter Missy is still answering the calls (even at nights and on the weekends) and Ricky’s grandson Justin is now a project estimator! Terry Littleton, who started as a member of one of Ricky’s roof crews in 1997, now runs his own crew as a job site foreman, and oversees any service calls that may be received. Roof Time is a true familyowned and -operated business with deep community roots; over 15 year’s business experience, and is now into its third generation of serving Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky! Roof Time’s attention to the details has earned them the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award for the past four years in a row, as well as the Community Press Readers’ Choice for 2009!
Estimators arrive on time and prepared, in neatly lettered vehicles and uniforms; inspect the attic portion of the roof, then inspect and measure from the rooftop (not from the ground like most companies have started to do). An estimate can be prepared right from their vehicles or e-mailed back the same day! Estimates are free and include color digital pictures of what they find. Roof Time utilizes all the best of today’s technology such as Thermal imaging cameras to pinpoint hidden leaks and decay, and satellite measurement software to offer “to the inch measurements” for “to the penny pricing.” Visit www.newrooftime.com or call Missy at 513-753-TIME (8463) to get a free inspection of your roof, attic insulation, siding or gutter system!
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Custom window treatments in time for the holidays Nothing compares to custom-made window treatments to add quality, warmth and personality in your home. Now you can get an unbelievable selection of custom window treatment designs and designer fabrics at surprisingly affordable prices direct from The Decorators Workroom. Each of their exceptional window treatments comes direct from their workroom to you, with no middleman adding extra charges.
“I priced window treatments from a retail store. Their prices were just too high. But I didn’t want one of those skimpy catalogue designs or something that everyone else has,” said Carole Hobner of Montgomery. “A friend recommended The Decorators Workroom. The fabric selections were great and I loved their designs and
“I priced window treatments from a retail store. Their prices were just too high. But I didn’t want one of those skimpy catalogue designs or something that everyone else has. A friend recommended The Decorators Workroom. The fabric selections were great and I loved their designs and workmanship. Best of all, the price was very affordable. I saved almost half of what the retail store wanted and I love my new window treatments!” – Carole Hobner, Montgomery
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workmanship. Best of all, the price was very affordable.” A designer from The Decorators Workroom will come to your home for a no-cost consultation at a time that’s convenient for you. She’ll listen to what you want, take precise measurements, and offer lots of design ideas and fabrics to choose from – all of which you can see right there coordinating with your existing furniture and colors. Or, you can provide your own fabric and The Decorators Workroom will custom design for you. They will even duplicate a treatment you found in a magazine. “I had to get rid of some really dated window treatments,” said Patti Ferguson of Loveland. “The Decorators Workroom made gorgeous drapery panels and a coordinating valance using two complimentary fabrics and a
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Make any window a focal point with a custom design from The Decorators Workroom.
decorative trim for my dining room. It’s perfect!” “I wanted something simple for my great room,” said Cathy Stickley of Anderson. “We found a fabric that beautifully complemented my sofa. The designer then came up with the idea to pair that fabric with a distinctive contrast border in a relaxed Roman shade design. It looks great, and didn’t cost a fortune.” Window creations from The Decorators Workroom are made by hand to your exact requirements with top-ofthe-line fabrics, trim and workmanship. You’ll notice the difference in the suppleness of the fabric, the richness of the colors, and the way your treatment hangs. All this and surprisingly affordable, too! The Decorators Workroom also offers a wide selection of rods and finials, custom wood and faux wood blinds and shutters, soft shades, woven woods and vertical blinds all at deeply discounted prices.
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Professional installation is always available and can be installed by the holidays if you call soon. Whether you’re looking for custom drapery, Roman shades, upholstered cornices, creative valances and toppers, balloon shades, or classic swags and jabots, The Decorators Workroom is your source for surprisingly affordable designs. They even offer custom made bedding. Custom-made comforters are comparably priced to department store designer brands along with coordinating bed skirts and bolster pillows. Decorators Workroom can also build a fully-upholstered headboard for far less than a wood headboard. Carole Hobner put it best, “I saved almost half of what the retail store wanted and I love my new window treatments!” Call 515-1138 today to schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with an interior designer from The Decorators Workroom.
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How to make your house spectacularly for one day Most days, you probably want visitors to feel welcome and secure in your home. But one day a year, it’s fun to scare the dickens out of them so make the most of Halloween and all the good-natured frights that come along with the spookiest of holidays. While your neighbors may pull out all the stops decorating outdoors for Christmas, an over-the-top Halloween display can also earn you a place in neighborhood lore. The Halloween decor experts at online retailer SeventhAvenue.com offer some tips to consider as you create a spooky playground to impress the trick-or-treaters: • Know your audience. It might be a good idea to match the level of scary in your Halloween decorations with the age of the children you expect to come trick-or-treating. For younger children, think fun. Older kids might appreciate a good scare. • Choose a theme. Halloween is the perfect holiday for creativity, so when it comes to the front yard, don’t limit yourself. Decorations that center around a theme are the most impactful and will delight children when walking to your doorstep. You could choose something as simple as a graveyard theme, leading visitors through a
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path of gravestones and creaky gates, with zombie decorations for good measure. Or use ideas from your favorite scary movie. If you need ideas, try browsing outdoor Halloween decor at online retailers like www.seventhavenue.com. • Direct traffic. Now that you’ve chosen a theme, think about how you want your guests to experience it, beginning with the sidewalk and ending with your front door. For example, if you went with a Dracula theme you could lead your visitors to the front door with lights that resemble chandelier candles. Solar lanterns could also be used to light the path, as they won’t leave you burning through batteries or electricity. Well lit signs could also be used to lead visitors through a scavenger hunt through your front yard. • Dress the part. To make your theme really work for you, wear a costume to the door that goes along with it. It’s a great way to get in touch with your inner child and to thrill the kids in your neighborhood.
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• Safety first. While it’s great to create the scariest yard on the block, you should also make sure it’s safe. Walkways and hazards like ponds or stairs should be well lit. • Get help from nature. The trees in your yard make a great place to hang spooky decorations. Use old grass clippings to give a spookier feel to zombies and gravestones. You can use leaves as stuffing paper for bags and figurines, filling them with life. • Treats matter. We all know the number one reason kids look forward to Halloween is the bounty they’ll bring home from a long night of trick-or-treating. Considering that everyone else will give out candy, make your house more memorable by giving a toy related to your theme. Or, give glow bracelets that are not only fun but will also keep them safe by making them visible in the dark. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Markus Jewelers participates in Kindervelt Markt Markus Jewelers, Anderson Township’s only full-service jewelry store, is partnering with seven other area jewelers to make a difference in the lives of children. They are a prize-contributor to Kindervelt’s A Breath of Fresh Air Markt Grand Raffle, “A Breath of Bling.” Markus Jewelers has donated a special prize valued at $500. The fundraiser benefits the Asthma Research Department of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Tickets for the raffle are available at Markus Jewelers, located at 2022 Eight Mile Road. The cost is $25 for one ticket or $100 for 5. You can also receive one raffle ticket by purchasing a specially designed bead/charm with the Kindervelt logo for only $35. This bead fits on all popular add-abead bracelets or necklaces. It is available at the store now through Nov. 12. The beautiful piece makes a wonderful gift! For more information contact Markus Jewelers at 474-4950.
Markus Jewelers carries many necklaces, charms and bracelets in gold and silver. Their large selection of color gemstones can be found in rings, pendant and earrings. They also carry alternative metals stainless steel, titanium, tungsten carbide. Markus Jewelers has bracelets, necklaces and a wide-selection of beads to compliment any add-a-bead bracelet or necklace. Whether you’re looking for a uniquely hand-picked or custom-made piece or hoping for a new look for a piece you already own, Markus Jewelers is the place to go. They’re even expanding and updating their showroom to better service your needs. The jewelers at Markus are also experts in repair work, carefully mending a broken piece with skilled craftsmanship. Customers from all over the tristate are taking advantage of the on-site repair services including chain repair, ring sizing, and restringing. Watch bands and batteries done as you wait.
Visit the Costume Castle for all your Halloween needs.
Halloween headquarters Halloween is upon us again and the friendly and experienced staff at Costume Castle is here to help. They are family owned and operated and have been serving the Cincinnati area for more than 22 years. With over 40,000 unique rental costumes on site, as well as a wide selection of purchase costumes, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for at a reasonable price. They also carry a large array of wigs, masks, makeup and other accessories to complete your look. Halloween isn’t the only time of year to dress
up, that’s why Costume Castle is open yearround. Parties, themed weddings, Oktoberfest, and the Renaissance festival are all great opportunities to get into costume. In addition, Costume Castle has seasonal costumes, such as Santa Claus the Easter Bunny, and many more. They also meet the theatrical needs of schools and theatre groups, both locally and nationally. Visit Costume Castle on the web at www.costumecastle.com, or call 831-8121. They are located just off I-275 at Wards Corner Road in Loveland.
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Thanks to Terri Smith and her new fashion forward boutique, urban style can now be found in suburban Anderson. Urban Chic opened at 6740 Clough Pike in August and features an eclectic mix of clothes, jewelry, handbags and scarves from a variety of today’s hottest designers. “I was looking to create a space where I would want to shop. I wanted it to have that downtown feel but be in the suburbs,” Smith said. “We have new merchandise all the time that reflects whatever is in style that season. We are excited to bring some New York City style to Cincinnati.” Smith is also the owner of True Colors salon in Anderson and has enjoyed her experience of being a business owner in the community for the last eleven years. When she was looking to put her idea of opening a retail space into motion, setting up shop in the heart Anderson Township’s historic district was a no-brainer. With the help and support of her boyfriend Jeff Zemanek and her daughter Abby Smith, who can be found working at the boutique most days, Smith was able to make her dream a reality. With a variety of stylish items that are as unique as you are and at prices that won’t break the bank, Urban Chic has everything you need to spruce up your personal style or find that one of a kind gift that will have your girlfriends desperate to discover where you do your shopping. Check out Urban Chic on Facebook or call 233-2445 for more information.
There are very few hours in a day when you can walk into By Golly’s in Milford and there isn’t something on special. Starting at lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. there are five all-inclusive lunch specials. Choose from burger, fries, and drink; chicken sandwich, fries and drink; steak hoagie, fries and drink; 10 wings and drink; and lunch portion entrée salad and drink – each only $6. Your drink is a choice of Coke products, four iced teas, or a Miller High Life Draft. Next move on to Happy Hour Monday through Saturday 2 p.m. 6 p.m. and again from 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. To go along with just about every beer and drink at special prices there is also buy one get one free appetizers. There
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is a limit of one free appetizer per two people so bring a group to try them all. What about the kids? Well they eat free Monday through Thursday 5 p.m.7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of video games, dart boards, and pool table to keep them busy. Is that all? No way. Every Monday the award-winning burgers – “Best of Clermont County” and Cincinnati Magazine “Best in Queen City – are half price for all dine-in patrons. That’s right, a 10-ounce fresh, never frozen, hand pattied burger for $3.38 or fully loaded for no more
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than $4.38. Wow. Tuesday Nights come join the Trivia crowd at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s bring comfort food. How about a 1-pound homemade meatloaf with two sides for $5.99. Mix that with your favorite import beer for $3. Thursday brings one of the hottest karoake nights in Cincinnati run by Moonlight Entertainment and $2 off all pitchers. Every Friday and Saturday, prime rib is available after 5 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast is served 9 a.m. to noon. BUILDING see page 14
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Building from page 13 Lastly, where better to watch the Bengals on Sundays with HDTVs everywhere including the newly remodeled basement now known as the Sports Den and Party Room. It has been brightened up and features six new TVs, including a brand-new projection TV to make this a must-see for gametime. Also available are $1 domestic drafts, $2 Miller Lite Aluminum Pints, $6 pitchers, and $12.50 Miller Lite Bengals beer tubes wash down our $.45 Wings very nicely. Don’t forget we serve Miller High Life Draft or bottles for $1.25 all day every day and $4.75 for a pitcher. Come to Milford and bring your family and friends. Reservations are accepted for groups of eight or more.
Keegan’s serves up fresh seafood in your neighborhood When people want good, fresh seafood in the Greater Cincinnati area, they don’t have to go to the coast, because Tom Keegan has done the work for them, and brings the coast to them on a daily basis. Keegan’s Specialty Seafood Market, located at 6675 Salem Road, imports seafood from all over the world, and sells it fresh. “What distinguishes my store from the big supermarkets is that theirs is usually frozen, and while there is nothing wrong with frozen, the seafood I have is fresh,” stated Keegan. “They can’t do what I do. I have a background in air freight and trucking, and for instance, when they catch shrimp in Louisiana in the morning, I have it in my store the next day. That’s fresh.” With such wonderful freshness, Keegan’s customers will never get chemically treated seafood.
“Many stores treat their seafood with carbon monoxide to make it pink, so that it looks fresh,” explained Keegan. “I don’t do that. All of my seafood comes from sustainable areas that are not overfished. Our king crab legs come from the Dutch Harbor, we don’t get it from Russia and China where they catch the crabs any time, and don’t pay attention to when they are at their peak size.” So if your mouth is watering for Chilean Sea Bass, from the waters of Chile and Antarctica, or stone crabs from Florida, or Coho salmon from Alaska, visit Keegan’s Specialty Seafood Market, and you’ll know you have the best quality seafood you can possibly get. Or visit keeganseafood.com to get a virtual tour of the varieties of seafood offered.
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Adopt-A-Senior program The 2010 Adopt-ASenior holiday gift program, sponsored by Clermont Senior Services, is well underway. The program provides muchneeded gifts for Clermont County seniors. Some donors like to collect household items or fill gift baskets/boxes with personal care items or cleaning supplies for the gift pantry. Others want to be matched with seniors and buy gifts from their “wish lists.” Gift cards to area retail stores, gas stations and fast food restaurants, along with monetary donations, also are donated. One gift recipient from last year's program commented, “While searching
Employees from the Clermont County treasurer's office drop off pantry gifts for last year's Adopt-A-Senior holiday gift program.
through the beautiful gift bag, I thought how unusual for a stranger to send me presents that I needed, yet couldn't purchase myself. I burst into tears at this showing of genuine caring.” Another added, “I appreciated the box of goodies from Boy Scout
Troop 196. It perked me up to think young boys would do such a nice thing for the elderly.” If you would like to participate in this year's Adopt-A-Senior program, please call Sharon at 5364060. You also can e-mail her at sbrumagem@clermontseniors.com.
Sutton Grove’s lunch out Enjoy the best years of your life making friends, being active, living fulfilled at Sutton Grove. Fun. Comfortable. Relaxing. Secure. That’s what you call home – that’s what you’ll call Sutton Grove. Sutton Grove is a hidden treasure in the heart of Mount Washington, within walking distance to Kroger, local banks, the library, post office and pharmacy. It is a peaceful and secluded independent retirement community designed for your pleasure and living enjoyment. Seventy-five spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments are located on three floors. Elevator service accesses the second
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and third floors. The apartments are unfurnished, so you can surround yourself with your own furniture, pictures and decorations so you feel right at home. Weekly housekeeping, nutritious meals and most activities are included in your monthly rent, which starts at the reasonable rate of $950 a month.
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Autumn health notes Here are some sure indications that the season is changing-the air is getting crisp, leaves are changing colors, Halloween candy is on the shelves . . . and “flu vaccinations available” signs are popping up all over. What should you do to stay healthy as we move out of summer? Here’s some sound advice for you and your family. The seasonal flu is clearly a health hazard, especially for seniors. Seasonal flu is contagious and can range from a minor illness to a life-threatening one. In fact, the CDC reports that about 36,000 people in the United States die each year from the flu. The best way to prevent flu is to have a vaccination. In fact, even if you receive the vaccine late
in the season, it is still worth doing. Fall is the best time to get that all important flu shot and there are lots of places to get it-from the local drug store to your doctor’s office. Make sure you take the time to get that flu shot! Last winter we had lots of concerns about another type of flu. That was H1N1 and standard flu vaccine did not prevent it. To this point, there’s no indication that H1N1 vaccinations will be necessary this year so we’ll watch and hope that stays the case. In addition to your flu shot, some of the key ways to stay healthy are good all year long. If there is one thing you need to do well to maintain your health, it is
good hand washing. Washing your hands thoroughly is one of the very best ways to prevent the spread of disease. Use soap and warm water and try singing two choruses of “Happy birthday” to yourself to get a sense of how long that washing should take. Make sure that the chill in the air does not put a chill in your activity regime. Keep moving, walking outside when you can and inside when the weather is not conducive, can help keep your body strong and healthy. Eat properly and make sure that you are putting the right “fuel” in to nourish your “engine.” Take care of yourself-that’s the key to a healthy today and a healthy future.
LUNCH from page 15 for your individual needs by a home health care agency. The home health care agency, on-site seven days a week, helps to promote maximum independence and dignity while providing such services as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and assistance with other daily living activities. Sutton Grove now offers a Memory
Lane Program, for individuals with early memory loss, incorporated with 24-hour medical care and a personalized care plan. More importantly, you’re not just a resident at Sutton Grove, you’re a member of a family. You’re known by name and cared about. For more information or to arrange a tour, call 231-0008.
BLUFORD from page 8 designs they are able to install are stunning. “We don’t do structural problems, where the basic structure needs repair,” said Jackson. “But most of the cosmetic damage we can repair or replace.” At a time when so many jobs are outsourced overseas, and much of the industry that made America great is no longer on the rise, it is refreshing that Bluford Jackson and Son uphold the high standards in business that pays its way forward from an era when America’s pride was high. When customers call 513-831-6231, they can rest assured that qualified technicians will
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be on their job. “We have always tried to do the highest quality work that we can possibly do,” said John Jackson, whose father started the business. “I am proud that our business has such a history of quality. I remember a young lady who called me and wanted me to do her floors in a house in Indian Hill, and she told me our company did flooring for her grandma, and her mother, and now she wanted us to do hers. I am also proud that my grandson has taken over so well. It makes me feel good that we have such a great company.”
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