March Creative Living East/Northeast

CreativeLiving East/Northeast • March 2010

The Scuba Shack Free SCUBA Experience • Page 4

Roof Time Have confidence • Page 11

Milford Pharmacy More than a pharmacy • Page 18

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Dr. Kitzmiller Has a solution to snoring Montgomery ENT Hear like a musician

Facet Jewelry, Music & Pawn What matters most • Page 19

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Helping your child choose a summer camp Summer camp can have a great impact on a child’s life. Here’s some tips on how to choose a good camp.

Gardening is making a popular comeback From beautiful flowers to delicious vegetables, gardening is making a strong comeback in America.

Must-haves for ‘green’ moms Modern moms need to teach childern how to preserve the environment.

Editor’s note Ah, can you feel it? Spring is in the air! You know what that means... time to get back outdoors. Roll up your sleeves, get down on your knees and plant until you can’t plant no more!

Gardening is making a popular comeback according to one of this month’s feature. Read about other current trends and incorporate them in your own back yard!

Also, this month we have our annual Summer Camps topic. Read about some wonderful local opportunities, as well as ways to help your child choose the perfect summer camp that will have a positive lasting impact on their lives.

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Topics Apnea 3 Snoring/Sleep Resting well

Home 11 At Decor • Repairs

& Fitness 4 Health Mind • Body • Spirit

16 Going Green

6 Summer Camps

Business 17 Local Goods • Services

Education • Fun

9 Senior Living

Apartments • Care

Saving the environment

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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Snore? Can't tolerate CPAP? Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution Do you snore or know someone who Sleep Apnea can cause. does? Do you have Obstructive Sleep “We used to think that snoring was Apnea but just can’t tolerate your CPAP normal, but when Tim would stop machine? You’re not alone! An estimated breathing for up to 20 seconds at a time 40 million Americans snore and nearly and then wake with a gasp, I got scared.

20 million have Sleep Apnea, a condition After being diagnosed with Sleep Apnea where the airway he tried to use collapses during CPAP but his sleepsleep, causing the ing habits made it person to stop too difficult to use. breathing and He’s been using Not sure if you have sleep awaken multiple and treating apnea? Take a quick quiz at times every hour patients with Oral www.cincisleep.com to see if you with a gasp.

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The Scuba Shack is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience.”

SCUBA diving is a lifestyle

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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 onehour 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.

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 859-283-1550.

The Scuba Shack also offers SCUBA certification training. Through compre-

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hensive 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 nondivers come back with a group of new friends, having seen some of the world’s most beautiful locations” he said.

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You don’t have to be a musician to hear like one Your ears are like fingerprints, no two are exactly alike.

Many people find it difficult to wear the standard earbuds supplied with their iPod or other MP3 player.

MyBuds are earbuds that are custom crafted to fit only your ears.

They are created from actual molds of your ears, carefully taken by one of the experienced audiologists at Montgomery ENT Center – Dr. Angela Byrd and Dr. Amy Holland.

The molds (or impressions) are then sent to a lab where the MyBuds are created, using stateof-art technology.

They couple directly to the standard earbuds provided with your iPod or other MP3 player.

MyBuds provide superior

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sound quality that can only be provided by a custom-fit earpiece.

They stay securely in your ears while walking, running or riding and are unparalleled in terms of comfort.

The audiologists will guide you through a selection of materials and color options to find the MyBuds that fit you best.

For the true audiophile (those

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who crave high-fidelity sound), the audiologists at Montgomery ENT Center can also provide you with an Elite Series of custom earphones. They allow you to hear your iPod as you’ve never heard it before.

The earphones are custom crafted in the same way as the MyBuds, but are equipped with professional quality balanced armature drivers for stunningly accurate sound reproduction.

You can hear music, movies and games the way they were intended to be heard.

Originally designed for stage performers, these earphones are for anyone with discriminating taste.

They are rugged and reliable and can be coupled directly to your iPod, or almost any elec-

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Musician monitors.

tronic listening system (personal gaming systems, MP3 players).

Elite Series earphones come in an array of colors and can be further customized with artwork of your choosing!

Contact Dr. Byrd and Dr. Holland of Montgomery ENT Center at 891-8700 to begin your journey to better listening.

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YMCA day camp offers an abundance of new experiences, skills, peace of mind for parents For both parents and kids, it's never too early to start thinking about plans for the summer.

Parents want to be sure their children are safe, supervised, and engaged in activities that keep their kids' minds and bodies active after school lets out for the summer. Youngsters look forward to the free time, and simply want to have fun and learn something new. YMCAs have been serving communities for more than 150 years, and YMCA day camp is a perfect option for parents who are looking for a safe and fun place for their kids to build healthy mind, body and spirit this summer.

“Children are our greatest treasures and greatest responsibility,” said David Martorano from the Clippard Family YMCA in Colerain Township. “YMCA day camp helps kids grow positively, meet healthy role models and learn good values-all while having fun. We not only provide memories that last a lifetime, but we also assure parents that their kids are in good hands during the summer.”

Day camp for youth – the most popular program offered by YMCAs-provides youngsters with a unique opportunity to connect with their peers and their community. At the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati day camps, our campers enjoy a broad range of age-appropriate programs, events and activities

In addition to all of the activi- get active through play. This is ties offered at YMCA day camp, especially important as rates of parents also have the flexibility of overweight and obesity among

helps children better manage stress, succeed in school, reduce stress, build energy and, most of all, learn skills that encourage a lifetime of activity.”

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati is the largest provider of summer camps for kids ages 3 to 18. More than 10,000 children each year spend their summer with the YMCA through day and overnight camps at more than 16 locations.

Each week area YMCA day camps have a fun and different theme. However daily activities include: swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, service learning, science, literature, free time and more. YMCA day camps also include: service learning, leadership development, sports, cheerleading, creative arts, and more. Also, day YMCA day camps provide a wealth of opportunity for kids to get active through play. camps offer pre and post camp options for busy parents. enrolling their youngsters during youth have increased dramaticalDay campers will be divided sessions that suit their needs. For ly over the past 25 years. In fact, into groups with activities and example, if a parent only wants a a 2009 report from the Centers choices appropriate to the age child to participate two weeks for Disease Control and interests and needs of each out of the summer, our day camp Prevention recommended that group. Camp ages range from 3-5 can accommodate that schedule. school-age children should paryears for preschool camp, 6-12 Different levels of supervision are ticipate in moderate to vigorous for day camp and 13-15 for teen also available, depending on the activity for a minimum of 60 camps. age and interests of the parent minutes a day. YMCA day camps For a complete list, the public and child. “YMCA programs are help kids build healthy habits is invited to contact their local designed to meet the needs and while having fun. branch or visit www.myy.org for schedules of today's busy fami“The need is as strong today a complete camp and branch listlies,” states Trish Kitchell from as ever before,” said Cindy ing. How can families learn more the Gamble Nippert YMCA. Tomaszewski of the Powel or register for a camp?

YMCA day camps provide a Crosley YMCA. Being more www.myy.org or call the YMCA wealth of opportunity for kids to physically active through play at 362-9622.

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Questions to ask when choosing a summer camp 1. What’s the camp’s philosophy?

2. How does the camp recruit, screen and train staff?

3. What about return rates?

4. What’s the ratio of counselors to campers?

5. How old are the counselors?

6. What does a typical daily schedule look like?

7. Will the camp be transporting children?

8. Ask for references.

Source: www.greatschools.org

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Helping your child choose a summer camp

A summer camp program can have a significant impact on your child’s life.

Therefore, it’s important that you assist your child in the process of choosing a program. After all, choosing a summer camp should be a family decision.

First, determine the sort of experience your child desires. Does he or she want to develop a new skill or perfect one they’ve already acquired?

Is your child interested in more social activity?

Ask your child what he or she wants out of the experience. Find out your child’s needs, interests, goals, and expectations.

Next, start making a list of camps that seem to meet your child’s goals.

Determine your camp budget.

Consider the location. Do you want something near or farther away? Ask your child if he or she is ready for a sleep-over camp experience. Select a location that both you and your child are comfortable with.

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when selecting staff members. Do they conduct background checks? What is the staff to camper ratio? What is the age and experience of the staff?

Look at the camp’s mission statement and take a look at their Web site, literature or camp video to see how the mission is included into the overall camp experience.

After you’ve narrowed your list down to a few, review Web sites, brochures and videos with your child. Then choose the camp you both are most interested in and set up an appointment to speak or meet with the camp directors or representatives.

Sources: www.summercamp.org; www.camppage.com

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Cedar Village recognizes achievements On May 2, Cedar Village will host the second annual 8 over 80 awards.

These awards are presented to recognize individuals over the age of 80 who have made, and continue to make, important contributions to both the Cincinnati community and the Jewish community.

Here are the eight honorees with very brief highlights of their achievements.

Join Cedar Village on May 2 to hear more.

• Wilbur Cohen: Active with the Middletown Hospital (now Atrium Medical Center) for years and instrumental in the development of the new and beautiful hospital. Also an active board member and supporter of Cedar Village.

• Dave Jacobson: Instrumental role in the merger between the Orthodox Jewish Home and Glen Manor, leading to the development of Cedar Village.

Also involved with a number of other community organizations.

• Bob Kanter: Active volunteer in the Jewish community for more than 40 years, involved with the Jewish Federation, Jewish Foundation and Jewish Hospital, playing leadership roles at all.

• Florence Lieberman: Accomplishments include leadership roles in Hadassah and serving as the first woman president of the Jewish National Fund in Cincinnati.

• Lou Nidich: A tireless volunteer who helps to solicit and distribute donaMOTHER’S DAY CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

tions of food for the needy and has been a super volunteer for the Cedar Village Golf Classic.

• Sue Ransohoff: Longtime member of the board of Wise Temple, has developed a support group for seniors and has organized many projects at the temple. Also active with the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center, Planned Parenthood and the Adoption Network.

• Dick Weiland: Active in the Jewish community for many years, raising funds for Hebrew Union College, being an advocate for Israel, part of national leadership of Jewish Federation. Lobbies tirelessly to support local Jewish agencies.

• Florence Zaret: Distinguished history of volunteering, from Red Cross to Jewish Hospital, Orthodox Jewish Home, Jewish War Veterans. A Cedar Village volunteer since Cedar Village opened in 1997.

Each of these people has made a difference in the lives of others and it will be a privilege to be able to salute them and their lifetimes of achievement and community service.

There is much more to say about all of these incredible individuals.

If you’d like to learn more, and share in the celebration, join Cedar Village Sunday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Adath Israel Congregation.

Tickets are available through Cedar Village at 754-3100 or visit www.cedarvillage.org.

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Sutton Grove is a hidden treasure in the heart of Mt. 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.

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Have confidence in the roof over your head Rick Beckett, of West Chester, rests better at night because he has complete confidence in the roof over his head. "Wow, my roof was old and every time I went outside, I'd find broken shingles in my yard," he says.

His peace of mind today is due to hiring Roof Time.

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head that a customer has to pay for, if they hire them." Roof Time exists to install a top quality roof system that will add value and protection for our homeowners," according to Shoemaker.

At Roof Time, they invest in their staff with ongoing training and equipment. The installers and estimators are certi-

quote only what a home needs!

Roof Time has won Angie’s List Super Service Award every year since 2007, and was voted "Favorite Roofer" by The Community Press readers in 2009!

Estimators arrive on time and prepared, in neatly lettered vehicles and uniforms; inspect the roof from underneath, then inspect and measure from the roof top. An estimate can be prepared right from their vehicles or emailed back the same day!

Estimators are non-commissioned, and only bid work that needs to be completed. Written estimates are free, and feature digital roof top photos.

Roof Time has been serving the community with offices in Boone and Clermont counties since 1995 when patriarch and founder Rick Feltner first began the family business. roofs,” the homeowner admits. “But Roof Time spent time with me and helped me understand.

They showed what was needed, what they would do, and then they did it.

The experience was fantastic.” Beckett recommends Roof Time, because he was satisfied, not only with their expertise, but their impeccable commitment to his satisfaction.

Cincinnati Bell's website has listings for 650 roofers! “Every local roofer has to ask why their business exists,” explains Project Manager Justin Shoemaker. “On the low end, there are guys working without insurance and using the cheapest labor they can get to offer a super cheap quote.

On the high end, you have bigger outfits that spend a fortune on TV ads and have bloated over-

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fied by Owens Corning and use thermal image cameras, laptops, and digital technology, to accurately determine and

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Rick Beckett’s West Chester home.

Roof Time is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and has the added distinction of being one of only three local roofers to be qualified as TOP OF THE HOUSE certified by Owens Corning.

They have been serving the community with offices in Boone and Clermont counties since 1995 when patriarch and founder Rick Feltner first

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began the family business.

Grandson, Justin Shoemaker, represents the third generation of this top quality business!

For more information on Roof Time call Sandy the Office Manager, at 859-341-TIME or 513-528TIME, to schedule a free roof inspection and visit, www.time2roof.com, for a valuable Internet only offer.

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hange has come to America. The pop culture phrase “show me the money,” boiling throughout business and industry, has cooled down and is forcing people to take a hard look at what is really important in life.

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“Just look around you,” says Susan McCoy, trend spotter and outdoor living expert. “Our relationship with money has changed.

Hard work, common sense and a return to small-town values are causing a shift in priorities from boardrooms to backyards.”

According to GMG’s 2010 Garden Trends Report, “The rewards of growing your own – from basil to berries to flowers – are boundless,” says McCoy. Here is a glimpse of what

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McCoy and her team of trend spotters see for 2010.

• Edible gardens are in. Lawns are out.

Growing your own groceries is hotter than ever and is transforming homes and communities. A recent survey by the National Gardening Association shows a 19 percent burst of new hobby country farms and urban edible gardens over last year.

“It’s time to reclaim our land for our greater good,” says Margie Grace, the 2009 International Landscape Designer of the Year, awarded by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. “Take that food-producing garden from the back 40 and put it wherever we want. Reunite the ornamental with the edible – roses beside tomatoes, beds edged with herbs, and veggies used as annuals.”

Grace is one of many wanting to “delawn” America. Front lawns are being transformed into vegetable and rain gardens. “Hell strips” – the patch of high-maintenance lawn or dirt between the sidewalk and street –

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are being planted with sustainable flowers, grasses and shrubs that need little to no care.

Gardeners with limited space are finding ways to have fresh herbs and vegetables in their kitchens.

Innovative plant systems like Fertile Earth’s new Simple Gardens come with soil, seeds and a how-to guide packed in stylish square containers that make it a snap to grow kitchen gardens in any bright spot. Just add water.

• Slow gardening is in. Instant gratification is out.

With the rising demand for locally grown food, organic and energy-efficient products, people are gardening for the greater good.

According to Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability, (LOHAS) seed sales are up 30 to 50 percent and canning saw a whopping 45 percent increase. Along with vegetables, people are planting and picking fruits and berries – especially blueberries and raspberries – for their nutritional value and ornamental good Garfening see page 13

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Surprisingly affordable custom window treatments Do you love those beautiful custom window treatments in model homes and on HGTV? Get the same superb quality and limitless selections for your home by going direct to locallyowned Decorators Workroom – without any middleman charges.

“Ready-made treatments were just so skimpy and the selections were very limited, but when I priced custom treatments at a store, they were just too expensive,” said Erin Chain of Anderson Township.

“Then a friend told me about Decorators Workroom. A friendly, down-to-earth designer came to my home with tons of fabrics and lots of ideas. Best of all, the price was so reasonable. My new window treatment is

gorgeous – customdesigned for my home,” she said.

The Decorators Workroom eliminates the overhead charges of a retail store and passes all of those savings onto you.

Its experienced seam-

and rugs,” said Connie Yarlow, of Montgomery.

“Then we used a complimentary fabric for a tailored valance over the kitchen sink. I’m also doing grommet-topped side panels in the living room,” she said.

“My new window treatments add so much to my home and I saved a bundle, too!” stresses use top-of-the-line fabrics, unique trims, and dressmaker-style details like shirred cording, covered buttons and contrast banding.

“They made custom Roman shades for my family room that picked up the colors in my couch

exactly what you want, you just haven’t been able to find it at a reasonable price? Decorators Workroom will bring your idea to life.

Or maybe you have a challenging window shape. Decorators Workroom will solve the problem beautifully!

While their pricing is always surprisingly affordable, right now Decorators Workroom has promotional pricing on silk and faux silk side panels and sheer

draperies … with lots of styles, colors and fabrics from which to make a selection.

Professional installation is available and turnaround time is usually just a few weeks.

Connie Yarlow put it best, “My new window treatments add so much to my home and I saved a bundle, too!”

Call 515-1138 to schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with an interior designer from The Decorators Workroom.

You can choose features like goblet pleats, cascade hems and brush, or beaded trim. Or select from an array of classic styles, all expertly crafted for you.

Do you have a magazine photo you want to match? Or do you know

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• Multi-tasking is in. Single-purpose gardening is out.

Roofs are no longer just for parties.

Green roofs are springing to life in cities and small towns, transforming barren space into lush gardens that help cool buildings, absorb rainwater, filter air pollutants, and create wildlife habitats.

Folks are bringing the outdoors in with houseplants. Indoor plants are living art accents that provide oxygen, and remove carbon dioxide and harmful volatile organic compounds, 24/7.

• Perennials and shrubs are in.

Divas are out.

Sustainable landscapes, water conservation, perennials and small edible shrubs are hot as gardening with natives attracts needed pollinators and birds, critical for the balance of nature.

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Consumers are looking for plants that are easy care, have great color, and are pest- and drought-resistant, like the new hardy early and repeat blooming daylily – Jersey Earlybird “Cardinal.”

Demand is up for sustainable hybrids like rhododendrons and grasses that provide great impact with little fuss. Look for a new hardy hybrid rhododendron and the first-ever tri-colored hosta from Briggs Nursery.

Rhododendron “Trocadero” is a compact grower with bright red trusses and Hosta “Trifecta” is a drought-tolerant stunner that helps shape landscapes with striking good looks and easy care.

For a complete GMG 2010 Garden Trends report, visit www.gardenmediagroup.com.

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Protect your home with Honthy Trenching Have you been experiencing problems with standing water in your yard or have you possibly had water in your basement?

A common problem for houses large and small, old and new, is poor yard drainage, which can be a serious threat to your home’s foundation.

Solve your water problems now by calling Joe

Honthy at Honthy Trenching. Honthy Trenching specializes in yard drainage systems.

“A homeowner’s underground downspout system may be obsolete or nonexistent, and when it rains the water running off a roof into a downspout may not be draining properly.

“All water should be piped away from the

house. Water leaking into a basement may be a sign that a new underground downspout system is needed,” said Joe Honthy, who owns the business with his wife, Laurie.

Joe Honthy has more than 20 years experience in providing trenching services to both residential and commercial clients.

He prides himself on

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providing quality workmanship at reasonable rates. Honthy Trenching utilizes trenching equipment that has a long, thin rotating blade that cuts a thin slit in the ground at various depths.

Quality piping and materials are then installed with laser precision to create an effective high-quality drainage system. This method is less

invasive and therefore allows for quicker lawn recovery time.

In addition to installing downspout lines and yard drains, Honthy Trenching can also dig for electric lines and provides limited waterproofing services.

For a free estimate call 934-1347.

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Lasting Impressions . . .

Spring is almost here and Lasting Impressions is the perfect place to find unique home accessories and new spring merchandise to bring your home back to life after the long, cold winter.

Excellent customer service is the norm at this beautifully decorated store which is such a treat, located in the warehouse building at 241 Grandview in Bellevue, Kentucky. If you are looking for a mantle display . . . something beautiful for the top of your cabinets . . . a breathtaking custom floral . . . this is the place to find it!

Are you ready to begin thinking about doing some redecorating around your home? An InHome Consultation ($90) with Linda Barbian is just what you need to develop your plan to revitalize a room that needs a lift.

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custom mirror line which gives you the “When you care enough to make your flexibility to add just the right framed mirror home a warm, welcoming place for to a special space. You family and friends . . . you need to will be able to choose from many styles of visit us.” frames to make your beveled mirror your own creation at a very reasonable price.

Linda will be glad to assist you Boxwood topiaries and sprays, with color selection, room excellent quality silk ivies and arrangement, accessories, wingreens, fern baskets, nests, dow treatments, area rugs, or trunks, and beautiful ivywhatever you need to complete trimmed bowls and pitchers are your space. displayed throughout the beautiNew spring merchandise has ful showrooms. arrived and more is on the way!

Light-hearted rabbits (both You will want to see the gorbrown and white) have taken up geous spring displays featuring residence in the showrooms new items from the January trip along with some birds, a couple to market. New artwork from of deer, and even a bear. You Ashton and Picture Galleries is never know what you will find on display as well as the Ashton

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Directions: Traveling south or north on Interstate-471: 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 . . . here, but you know it will always be something interesting which would look great in your home and set it apart from the ordinary.

Linda, Judy, and Nancy are looking forward to seeing you soon at 241 Grandview in Bellevue. It’s a shopping experience you are going to enjoy!

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t’s not enough anymore to just teach your kids to look both ways before crossing the street, pick up after themselves and play nicely together.

Modern moms need to teach children lessons on how to help preserve the environment for years to come.

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“The best way to teach is to lead by example, so if you want your children to grow up to be eco-minded adults, show them how to do it by ‘greening’ your own habits now,” says Emily Smith, vice president of the Disney Online Mom and Family Portfolio.

“Disney Family.com offers easy, everyday advice and tips for eco-conscious moms. Fortunately, plenty of inexpensive products and resources can help your family live a more environmentally responsible lifestyle.”

Disney Family.com offers a list of the top six “green” products that can easily be incorporated into your everyday family routine.

• Reusable water bottles – You want your kids to drink plenty of water because it’s good for them, but you’re concerned that all those plastic bottles ending up in landfills aren’t good for the environment.

The solution – reusable water bottles.

Easily available in stores, reusable water bottles like those used by cyclists and hikers are a great alternative to disposable bottles. By using them, you help reduce the waste stream and save money on more expensive bottled water. To really go eco-friendly, try a stainless steel bottle that is naturally

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durable and BPA free.

• Composting machine – Turn your leftover table scraps into compost and you will rank as the “Queen of Green” in your children’s eyes. A composting machine makes the job super easy, but you can also make compost with a simple composting barrel, available in any home improvement or garden store.

• Reusable razors – Did you know that about 2 billion plastic razors end up in landfills each year? That’s the estimate by the Environmental Protection Agency. So replace your limited use disposable razors with a reusable one that allows you to keep the handle and only switch the blades.

You’ll reduce the amount of trash going into the waste stream and your legs may thank you since reusable razors are often better quality than disposable ones.

• Reusable shopping bags – Plastic bags wind up in waterways and harm wildlife, or end their life in landfills where they’ll remain forever. Paper

bags are biodegradable but resources are required to make them. Reusable, cloth shopping bags are better for the environment. And you can make your own fashion statement by choosing fun, funky or fashionable totes to function as your shopping bag.

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs – Not only do CFLs consume much less energy than conventional incandescent bulbs, they last longer too. You’ll save money on your energy bill - not to

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Creating success in difficult financial times If you are a mariner, the term “weathering the storm” simply means putting in at the nearest safe port and waiting for the weather to pass. If you are in the restaurant business and the “weather” is the worst economy since the Great Depression then you do not have the option of putting into a safe haven.

Owner Hunter Thomas and the staff of 20 Brix had to react to the situation quickly and take some chances. Faced with this dilemma, 20 Brix executive Chef Paul Barraco, got very close to the purveyors and what he learned is that it is not just 20 Brix adrift in the tumultuous sea of financial trouble. It is everyone and therefore everyone has an interest in pulling together to save the ship.

Hunter and Paul discovered early on in this chaos that there are ways to cut costs without diminishing the quality of service or product.” You are looking for nickels and dimes.” Begins Hunter. “You want to keep your employees employed and your customer’s happy and receiving excellent quality for their money.

Your staff and suppliers become critical to this end, and fair treatment is the road to succeeding.”

“As successful as you may be, Richard Thomas realized, you are nothing without your customer. Their satisfaction has always been important, but now you want the customer to look at

dining out as an experience, and one that takes their mind off the day’s relentless news of financial doom. Our customer wants an atmosphere that is intimate but at the same time alive with happy people. That is what we strive for at 20 Brix and Padrino.”

20 Brix and Padrino trimmed up and got lean and mean for the recession and now are better for it.

Though it seemed risky, Hunter and the 20 Brix family opened a second restaurant, Padrino, at the height of Doom and Gloom. Why, because they are a little crazy, and they saw a need for a lower price point restaurant than 20 Brix in the area. It’s a family restaurant, complete with crayons, meatballs and thin crust pizza. It has proven to have been a risk worth taking; they just celebrated their one year anniversary!

20 Brix and Padrino trimmed up and got lean and mean for the recession and now are better for it. I think we are all looking forward to those salad days of summer and many, many more years of business. Visit them in person or on the Web: www.20brix.com and www.PadrinoItalian.com.

Green from page 16 mention your annual household light bulb budget – by replacing the incandescent bulbs in your home with these energy-saving alternatives.

• All-natural cleaning products Long gone are the days when “natural cleaner” meant “good for the environment, but not so good for cleaning.”

Today, a plethora of products made from natural ingredients are gentler on the environment than harsh chemicals, but as powerful at cleaning as common

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chemical cleansers. You can find everything from laundry detergent and dish soap to window cleaner and even degreasers – all made from natural products.

For more tips on how you and your family can easily become “greener,” visit Disney Family.com where you’ll find advice, tips and products to help you live a more environmentally aware life.

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More than a pharmacy in Milford Most days Jeff Hill feels like he’s sittin’ “on top of the world.”

That’s because he’s making a difference in the lives of those he serves through Milford Pharmacy.

The pharmacy that Hill has owned and operated since 1986, is not your typical pharmacy – it’s a wellness center where your entire well-being is the primary focus.

Holistic approach “You’re a whole person, therefore, we believe in a holistic approach to health care,” said Hill.

Natural medicines, vitamins, and herbs can play a key role in preventing many health problems as well as complementing traditional drug therapies.

This holistic wellness approach not only treats ailments but prevents disease, Hill explained.

For example Milford Pharmacy offers diabetic shoe fitting which can prevent ulcers that can lead to amputation.

Personalized service The art of preparing medications dates back to the origins of pharmacy.

Milford Pharmacy pharmacist and owner Jeff Hill.

At Milford Pharmacy, they still practice said Hill. the time proven art of compounding.

“They want someone who cares and “Working with your doctor, comunderstands what they’re going through pounding allows our pharmacists to and who isn’t afraid to listen and customize the strength and dosage form answer their questions. That’s us,” he of a medication according to your indisaid. vidual need,” Hill said.

Hill recalled several instances where This may include making capsules, customers have come in crying over oral suspensions, topical or transdermal their condition – frustrated and hurting. medications for you or your family pet.

When they call back, they’re filled with It may also involve adding flavors, or gratitude for regaining their lives. preparing a dye-free or preservative-free “When you make a difference in medication. someone’s life that’s very satisfying,” The possibilities are endless. Milford said Hill.

Pharmacy’s compounding services can enhance virtually any area of medicine.

Get to know Milford Pharmacy’s experienced team of professionals and Caring develop a long and healthy relationship.

What really sets Milford Pharmacy Hill and fellow pharmacist Jim Bock apart is their personal attention to their have more than 60 years of combined customer. experience.

“We have the best staff in town,” said The staff also includes Jill Schad, RN, Hill. “Everybody here cares enough to who is expertly trained to provide prigo that extra mile.” vate consultations for customized horThe Milford Pharmacy staff are peomone replacement therapies. The certiple with whom you can always confide fied pharmacy technicians are also proin for trustworthy and meaningful fessionally trained. health care advice and service.

For more information, call 831-8211 or “You’re dealing with real people with visit the pharmacy at 931 State Route 28 real needs, real hurts and real fears,” in Milford.

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Getting cash for the things that matter most It’s getting to be spring, and we are all so grateful to bask in the sun again, and begin our spring and summer routines anew.

Our minds trip lightly to thoughts of vacation planning, the kids beginning their sports programs, and even spring cleaning! It’s much better than shoveling snow, right?

It’s been a tough year, and we all deserve a little break, be it a family vacation or enrolling the kids in some extracurricular activities.

So why not turn that spring cleaning into money for spring break?

Trade in that jewelry sitting around for some great memories of vacation for your family?

Go to the beach guilt and debt free? Turn those tools into Tee Ball uniforms? Get those video games out from under the bed and get your kids new summer clothes to play outside in!

Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn is here to help turn cleaning house into getting out and creating some family experiences that will be worth far more than those things sitting around and collecting dust for you to clean up next spring!

To keep most families afloat today, both parents need to work.

That is, when there are both parents present at home.

Most of us make it by fine on what we earn, hoping there won’t be a big emergency, braces, car repair bills and the like.

But sometimes we just want a little extra to spend on a family vacation, or fun things like a DVD player for the car. Facet is here to help with these extra expenses, no matter how great or small.

We’ve all heard it before: “Mom, I need a dance costume

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for recital,” “Coach says I need a new pair of cleats,” and “Picture day is tomorrow!”

Sometimes we get advance notice, and sometimes the news is sprung on us the night before the big event.

Occasionally, we don’t have the extra cash at hand to deal with these situations as they arise.

Sure, we could ask to borrow from a family member, or add it to the credit card that still has

in their education and career paths.

Sure, it can get wearing to gather the gear and be on the run to games and recitals.

But it’s something we happily endure, because we love our kids and want the best for them.

There is an alternative to racking up your credit card bills or asking grandma for these extra curricular activities or small luxuries.

You can get a loan at Facet

fund some of your fun now?

Put your valuables to work for you! You can get a loan on these items, and retrieve them later.

The loans are totally confidential, and no credit checks are required.

You’ll get no such guarantee when borrowing from grandma.

Facet will lend you cash on the spot and there are no inquiries as to why you need the money. You may redeem your item in as few as three days but Facet will hold your item as collateral for a minimum of 100 days.

You may even extend that 100-day period by making a payment of the finance charge. The finance charge consists of 5 percent of the principal plus $4 per month.

Defaulting on a pawn will never affect your credit or your ability to borrow from Facet in the future.

Or, alternately, you can sell these items outright and have the cash in hand to go shopping for those extra things your family needs.

If you’ve never been to a pawnshop, you are in for a pleasant experience when you visit Facet Jewelry, Music and Pawn.

The showrooms are spacious and clean, and the part of Christmas on it.

Jewelry, Music and Pawn for any staff is friendly and informative.

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