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What’s in a name? A great gift idea, that’s what Read about great, personalized gift ideas for mom.
Fabulous new recipes for spring Check out these palate pleasers that are sure to be a hit at your next party.
Editor’s note Mark your calendars: Mother’s Day is just around the corner. This issue includes an article that gives some unique, personalized gift ideas for that special woman in your life. And before I forget – I love you, mom, happy Mother’s Day! Also, check out some fabulous new recipes for spring entertaining. They’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Finally, for the home decorators, there’s an article on how to redo your child’s room. It has lots of fun and interesting ways to create a room that both you and your child can be proud of.
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Topics 3 Senior Living
Home 11 At Decor • Repairs
5 Gifts for mom
12 Dining & Entertaining
6 Health & Fitness
Business 14 Local Goods • Services
Apartments • Care
Happy Mother’s Day
Mind • Body • Spirit
10 Looking Good
Fashion • Skincare
Recipes • Restaurants
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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Making it happen at Cedar Village While April 18-24, 2010, is National Volunteer Week and a time that volunteers are recognized, at Cedar Village, volunteers are appreciated each and every day. More than 250 women, men and junior volunteers give selflessly to ensure that residents have the special services and “extras” that make Cedar Village a warm, family environment. What do volunteers do at Cedar Village? Some of the smiling faces behind the Deli counter in the lobby are volunteers as are all of the lovely ladies who work in, and run, the gift shop. Volunteers help with transportation. They run activities like monthly resident birthday parties and bingo. Some of the volunteers do special programs like cooking with the residents or crossword puzzles – even karaoke. There are volunteers who bring their pets to provide pet therapy and other volunteers who are friendly visitors and spend time getting to know, and connect with, specific residents. In fact, volunteers provided Cedar Village with more than 11,400 hours of service in 2009. According to a study by Independent Sector, volunteer time equates to an average value of $20.25 per hour, so, for Cedar Village that’s a contribution of more than $232,000! Cedar Village’s annual salute to volunteers will be held April 22, 2010. At that time, two exciting new volunteer opportunities will be announced. The first is to be a part of the brand-new Louis and
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Volunteer Cindy Walsh works one on one with a resident in the Opening Minds through Art.
Dorothea Ginberg Comfort Care program. This new service, designed to offer enhanced pain control and end-of-life services to Cedar Village residents, will have many different roles for volunteers. Volunteers may sit with a resident or family and visit. Some may knit blankets, arrange flowers or other tasks that will enhance the resident’s environment. If that sounds good to you, there is room for additional volunteers. You can apply on the Web site at www.cedarvillage.org or by e-mailing or calling Marcia Westcott, mwestcott@cedarvillage.o rg or 754-3100. The other new pro-
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gram, which will begin in early summer, is CedarFit, a brand new way to help seniors improve their wellness and fitness. The CedarFit program volunteers will learn simple exercises that they can teach anyone to do in their home, whether that home is in the community or in a facility setting. Using guidelines developed by the National Institute for Health, volunteers will work with individuals, one on one, to help teach them techniques they can use, without any special equipment or location. If you’d like to help, e-mail or call Marcia Westcott at mwestcott@ cedarvillage.org or 7543100.
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Exciting new hearing aid design Dr. Amy Holland and Dr. Angela Byrd of Montgomery ENT Center are always striving to offer patients the best hearing aid technology paired with designs that are pleasing to the eye. They are pleased to announce a new technology available to patients with hearing loss. The Live by GN Resound Remote Microphone hearing aid uses a design known as Invisible Open Technology (IOT). This revolutionary design allows for the microphone of the hearing aid to be tucked discreetly into the curve of the outer ear, and the shell of the
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aid to be tucked deep into the ear canal. The hearing aid remains virtually invisible while still delivering unparalleled sound quality. The patented microphone placement eliminates the common problem of wind noise and increases the richness of sound that you hear. Many hearing aid users complain that the noise of the wind rushing over the microphones of their hearing aids is overwhelming and makes it impossible to understand the speech around them. The Live Remote Microphone hearing aid eliminates this problem by tucking the microphone
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away so that wind cannot rush over them, causing extraneous noise. The design also allows your ear to process sound naturally by taking advantage of the shape of your outer ear. “Our outer ear is shaped in such a way that sound is naturally filtered into our ear canal for optimized sound quality,” reports Dr. Holland. “When a person has hearing loss, this natural filtering is interrupted. “By placing all of the hearing instrument parts in the outer ear and ear canal, the Live Remote Microphone hearing aid takes advantage of the natural filtering system of
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our ears and can deliver exceptionally clear sound, while remaining barely visible.” The Audiology Team at Montgomery ENT Center is set up so patients can receive all of their hearing health care services under one roof, with just one visit to the practice. The team includes two Audiologists, Dr. Amy Holland and Dr. Angela Byrd. The team is lead by board certified otolaryngologist, Dr. Mark Grosinger, who founded the practice more than 25 years ago. Patients see Dr. Holland or Dr. Byrd for a thorough hearing evaluation, explanation of test
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The Live by GN Resound Remote Microphone hearing aid.
results and discussion of treatment options. If there are any indications that require medical treatment, patients see Dr. Grosinger for further evaluation and treatment. Some hearing loss can be improved with medicine and/or surgical procedures, which are all carefully handled by Dr. Montgomery see page 9
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What’s in a name? A great gift idea, that’s what Ah, the monogram – is there any more definitive statement of personalization and ownership – not to mention class – than the artistic rendering of one’s name or initials on a gift?
Truly, a monogram can elevate the most mundane gift to a sublime level of personalization. Monograms have traditionally been used to personalize towels, linens, robes and dress shirts, but today it’s possible to put a person’s name
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ciate the chance to wrap up in a plush, personalized throw on a chilly winter night. Shopping for a cooking fan? A personalized wall decoration declaring the ownership of the kitchen might be a fun option. Or, go with a crock of cutlery and cooking utensils bearing the name of on virtually anything. Home decor the kitchen’s “top In fact, some popA personalized chef.” ular gifts are getting home decor gift can For the pet lover a personalized spin be elegant, nostalgic in your life, consider this season. or just plain fun, a welcome mat perHere are a few depending on the sonalized with the popular gift catepersonality of the gories that now offer person you’re giving pet’s “paw prints” and name, or a picsome fun and to. impressive options Is your recipient a ture frame adorned with the furry for personalized homebody? gifts. She might appre- friend’s name.
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Jewelry It’s been said a gift of jewelry is always welcome. Instead of giving her (or him) yet another watch this year, or going with the crowd and giving the “in” item of the season, why not make a jewelry gift truly unique by having it personalized? You can put the recipient’s name on virtually any piece of jewelry, from a pendant to a charm bracelet. Or, personalize the gift by choosing colored stones that represent the recipient’s birth date or the birth months of his or her children. Courtesy of ARAcontent
Sutton Grove hosts open house 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 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. Seventy-five spacious one- and twobedroom apartments are located on three floors. Elevator service accesses the second and third floors. Check out Sutton Grove and their new memory care area, Memory Lane, Sunday May 23 during an open house 24 p.m. The event will feature guest speakers and more. Memory Lane is a customized memory care area where staff have been specially trained to care for those who are in the early stages of dementia and Alzheimer's. Although Sutton Grove is an independent living community, personalized support and health care services can be designed for your individual needs by a home health care agency.
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Sutton Grove residents enjoy a game of Cornhole.
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. 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.
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The Scuba Shack is offering a free “Try SCUBA Experience.”
Take a dip – try scuba diving for free
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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
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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 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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Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy has the right mix The art of preparing medications dates back to the origins of pharmacy. Over the years, however, this art has become a specialty practice. At Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy, in Milford, they still practice the time proven art of compounding using modern variations of the “mortar and pestle” to prepare unique and individualized medications. “There are times when the manufactured products don’t meet the need of the person, but that person still has a need,” explains owner Jeff Hill. “So we customize to your exact need. There’s no one-size-fits-all here.” Working with your doctor, compounding allows Hill’s pharmacists to customize the strength and dosage form of a medication according to individual needs.
Hormone therapy Structural differences exist between human, and synthetic and animal hormones. In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones which were originally naturally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original. Hill’s compounding specialists work together with patients and prescribers to provide customized hormone replacement therapy that provides the needed hormones in the most appropriate strength and dosage form to meet each person’s specific needs. Close monitoring and medication adjustments are essential.
Skin creams Pain management is essential because even when the underlying disease process is stable, uncontrolled pain prevents patients from working productively, enjoying recreation, or taking pleasure in their usual roles in the family and society. Topical and transdermal creams and gels can be formulated to provide high local concentrations at the site of application, for trigger point application, or
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Jeff Hill, owner of Hill’s Compound Pharmacy mixes a medicine for a customer.
in a base that will allow systemic absorption. Side effects associated with oral administration can often be avoided when medications are used topically. When medications are administered transdermally, they are not absorbed through the gastrointestinal system and do not undergo first-pass through the liver
Veterinary medicine Compounding allows veterinarians to broaden their prescribing abilities and to offer dosage forms that are patient-specific in strength and formulation. Therefore, the goal of compounding for the veterinary patient is to enhance the veterinarian’s ability to treat patients in a more effective and efficient manner. Compounding can make treating animals easier if the pharmacist prepares flavored medications that animals accept readily. Pharmacists Jeff Hill and Jim Bock have more than 60 years of combined experience and can formulate and prepare a medication specifically designed for you. For more information call 8313735 or visit Hill’s Compounding Pharmacy at 931 Highway 28, in Milford or visit www.HillsCompounding.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 where the airway collapses during sleep, apnea he tried to use CPAP but his causing the person to stop breathing and sleeping habits made it too difficult to awaken multiple times every hour with use. He’s been using and treating a gasp. patients with oral Sleep apnea is a life appliance therapy threatening sleep disornow for years … der that left undiagand now we’re nosed and untreated both getting a Not sure if you have sleep can shorten your life restful night’s apnea? Take a quick quiz at span up to 18 years! sleep!” Lori www.cincisleep.com to see if While CPAP is the explained. you are at risk. gold standard of Sleep Want to see Apnea treatment, many what a difference people can’t tolerate the masks and pres- oral appliance therapy can be to treat sure. your snoring or sleep apnea? An oral appliance is an FDA Give Dr. Kitzmiller a call at 248-8848 approved CPAP alternative that fits over to schedule your complimentary consulyour teeth and holds the lower jaw fortation. Dr. Kitzmiller and his team can ward, keeping your airway from colcoordinate your entire care process, lapsing. A sleep apnea sufferer himself, including scheduling your diagnostic Dr. Kitzmiller and his wife Lori know sleep study, treatment visits, insurance firsthand the disruptions that untreated and follow up.
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Snap Fitness helps you keep your commitment New Year’s Resolution, a medical scare, bathing suit season – these are all popular reasons for vowing to start an exercise routine. Whatever your motivation is – Snap Fitness is doing everything possible to help you stick to your commitment. Snap Fitness is packed with the industry’s best cardio and exercise equipment, is open 24 hours a day every day and offers affordable rates with no contracts or hassles. Located in Milford in Mulberry Square on State Route 28 near Kroger, Snap Fitness also offers bonus on-line training, nutrition and wellness services to its members. They offer convenient staffed hours in the gym so that members can take advantage of the club’s personal training staff. If you are not a member yet then you can stop in during staffed hours or make an appointment to take a tour of the club or set up your membership. Snap Fitness is always trying to improve their services so that club members can achieve the maximum results from their workout routines. Recently, Snap staff has been adamant about
showing their members how a consistent exercise program will increase the quality of their sleep. They firmly believe that regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep. Current research from sleep expert and author of “Powerful Sleep,” Kacper M. Postawski, concludes that ” Exercise is a great relief of tension and stress, which is a major cause of sleeping disorders.” The friendly staff at Snap Fitness will work with each member to design a customized workout plan that works best for them according to their fitness goals, as well at their cardio, strength and flexibility levels. They are currently offering a free month of membership at the gym making it even easier to get started on your fitness goals. For more information on how to become a member at Snap Fitness, visit their Web site at www.snapfitness.com/milford2 or call them at 248-0063. Get started with a fast, convenient and affordable workout every time – at Snap Fitness in Milford.
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Montgomery from page 4 Grosinger. Seeing a doctor of audiology ensures that your treatment is based on science – not what's on sale. “A doctoral degree is not required to sell hearing aids. Earning that degree shows our dedication to providing our patients with the best care available. It also shows how much Dr. Grosinger values his patients, that he requires that of his team,” explains Dr. Holland. Montgomery ENT
Center has offices located in Cincinnati, Wilmington, Hillsboro and Middletown. You can call 891-8700 or 937-382-2000 to make an appointment at any of their convenient locations, or visit their Web site at www.montgomeryent.co m for more information. Make the decision to bring your ears to the experts at Montgomery ENT Center and discover what you've been missing. You'll like what you hear!
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Gentle Dental Care offers gentle touch Imagine going to the dentist and being totally relaxed! Oh, it’s possible at Gentle Dental Care because, for patients who need that extra help to relax, Gentle Dental offers oral conscious sedation. Most people’s fear of the dentist are due to a previous bad experience, explains Treatment/Financial Coordinator Brenda Humphrey. “We’ve heard it all,” she says. “It’s unbelievable that someone has been treated so badly by their dentist. Once they come to our office – a lot different than most – they see that there’s a staff that truly cares about people.” Once people learn they can take care of several years worth of dental care, in just a few visits, while they sleep, “they can’t believe they didn’t find us sooner,” says Brenda. First, Gentle Dental reviews your medical history. If cleared by your MD, you are given a pill to take one hour prior to your dental appointment. You will
need a companion to drive you to and from the dental office. The pill works quickly to create a relaxed state so you will be drowsy when you arrive. During treatment, your vital signs will be monitored while you are in a sleep-like state. You will be able to respond to any given commands or questions, but will not likely recall events while the drug is in effect. This is ideal for the dental phobic patient. Beyond creating an optimal environment for you, sedation dentistry allows Gentle Dental to complete multiple treatments in one appointment. You can fully relax while they improve your smile. “Everybody in the office is professional while also being personable. The whole experience made my first-in-a-decade appointment relaxing and comfortable! Thanks to Dr. Dallmann and her team,” says J. B. or Erlanger. Patient, C.F., of ALexandria,
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agrees: “I was extremely scared and nervous and they managed to make me feel comfortable. I believe I have found a dentist for life. A.R., also of Alexandria, almost didn’t show for an appointment. “I so wanted to turn my car around and not show up for my appointment, but I just knew that I had to go,” A.R. said. “I am really glad that I did because of the staff. Thanks to them – so much – for caring and yes I will
be back for my appointments. I would not change a thing they do in their practice,” Brenda says it’s very rewarding to work at Gentle Dental. “It feels great when you’re able to help someone overcome their fear and get the care they need and deserve,” she says. “From the first time they call, you can hear their fear and then when the work is completed, the ‘thank you’ and the hugs – it’s a great feeling.”
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Lasting Impressions … Lasting Impressions in Bellevue, Ky., is definitely the place to visit if you need inspiration for your spring/summer decorating! You will be very sur-
people wouldn’t expect this kind of beauty in a warehouse. Trust me; it’s there! It’s well worth your time to take a little trip to Bellevue, enjoy lunch at
“When you care enough to make your home a warm, welcoming place for family and friends … you need to visit us.” prised and pleased as you enter a showroom overflowing with beautiful home accessories, unique home décor, and customdesigned floral arrangements. Why would you be surprised … because most
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Newport on the Levee or one of the terrific eateries on Fairfield Avenue, and visit Lasting Impressions at 241 Grandview. Any home seems more warm and welcoming with just a touch of spring greenery, and now is the
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time to create that “fresh” feeling in your home to last right on through the summer months. “Bring the outside in” with a very natural, lifelike custom floral design by Linda or Judy. They are more than happy to use one of your own special containers or you might select one from the showroom. Maybe you are an artsy person who likes to add your own touch of creativity to your home decorating. You will find all colors and styles of beautiful silk stems which make it so much easier to create your own lovely centerpiece or door decoration … and
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Directions: Traveling south or north on I-471: Take Exit 5 (Newport/Bellevue) Turn right onto Route 8 (Fairfield Avenue) Continue to Taylor Avenue and turn right Travel six blocks to Grandview Avenue Turn right on Grandview Enter the warehouse through the Lasting Impressions door on the right Prepare to be amazed …
they are more than happy to help with whatever advice you may need to get started. Excellent customer service is an everyday occurrence at this beautifully decorated store. 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! If you need more than just a little spring lift, you might want to consider an
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In-Home Consultation ($90) with Linda Barbian. Linda is excellent and 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. New spring merchandise continues to arrive weekly! Artwork from Ashton and Picture Galleries is on display as well as the Ashton custom mirror line
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Rain showers and blooming flowers aren’t the only things that will be kind to your sense of smell this spring. It’s also the time of year when you start to bake up homemade breads, cookies, and moist crumbly muffins. This year, mix in some new recipes with some longtime family favorites. Here are some tips for making yummy treats that will have the entire neighborhood gathering outside your kitchen this spring:
• And if you’re looking for an easy way to add some whole grain to your diet, whole wheat flour adds a special flavor and texture to your baked goods.
• Bake quick breads in the • Bread dough made center of the oven rack for best with whole wheat flour will heat circulation. be stickier because the bran and germ in the whole grain • Use a spring-handled ice keep the dough sticky. Don’t cream scoop (No. 20 or No. 24) add more flour; this will to fill muffin cups or a melon- make your bread dry and ball sized scoop for mini heavy. Instead, try lightly muffins. oiling your hands to work with the dough. • To tell if yeast bread is done baking in the oven, tap For more tips, go to the crust. If the bread sounds www.GoldMedalFlour.com hollow, it’s finished. to sign up for the Scratch Bakers’ Club, an online com• Boost the nutrition level munity with recipes, mesin your cookies by using sage boards, how-to videos whole wheat flour. This works and baking advice from bakreally well for drop cookies. ing expert and author of Find recipes to try at www. “The Cake Bible,” Rose Levy GoldMedalWholeWheat.com. Beranbaum. Register today, and enter • When making biscuits, the Gold Medal Flour make sure the baking powder Scratch Bakers’ Club Baking or baking soda ingredients are Contest as well. fresh. Look for expiration And, to get your spring dates on the bottom of the box baking season started off or can. right, try this recipe.
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Springtime Slice-and-Bake Confetti Cookies Makes about four dozen cookies Ingredients 1 1 ⁄4 cups sugar 1 ⁄2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 ⁄2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 3 ⁄4 cups Gold Medal allpurpose flour 1 ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1 ⁄8 teaspoon salt 10 drops red food coloring 16 drops yellow food coloring 9 drops green food coloring 3 tablespoons pastel-colored confetti candy sprinkles Directions Heat oven to 375 F. Line bottom of a loaf pan, 9-by-5by 3-inch, with plastic wrap. Beat sugar, butter and
shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed or mix with a spoon. Stir in egg, milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Divide dough into thirds. Knead one food coloring into each dough. Press one of the colored doughs in the bottom of the pan. Top with remaining colored doughs, pressing each layer firmly to seal. Turn the pan upside down and remove the plastic wrap from the dough. Cut dough lengthwise into thirds. Cut each third crosswise into 16 slices. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Bake nine to 11 minutes or until bottoms are a light golden brown. Cool for one minute, remove from cookie sheet and place on a wire rack. Courtesy of ARAcontent
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Milford’s 20 Brix is the place to wine, dine, shop Calling all Cincinnati wine lovers – you are about to hear about a place you’re going to love! 20 Brix, located in the heart of Milford on Main Street, is a rare find here in town. Featuring a wine bar, restaurant and retail store, 20 Brix is a perfect combination for everyone. 20 Brix has been open for business for two years and is owned and operated by the Thomas family. Hunter Thomas owns 20 Brix and holds a level two sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. His brother, Court, is a graduate of the Cincinnati State Culinary program, he divides his time between both family restaurants and is the beer and spirits director at 20 Brix and the chef at Padrino. Their father, Richard likes to visit with patrons to discuss wine and fine food. Family friend, Clay Mitchell is the General Manager of 20 Brix bringing years of restaurant experience to the table. Renowned and talented chef, Paul Barraco, rounds off this dynamic team. Chef Barraco is a firm believer in the "slow food" movement while utilizing regional produce by supporting local farmers and vendors. As executive chef at 20 Brix, Barraco hopes to create an often-changing, seasonal menu that showcases the uniqueness of the region, the restaurant, and
the many spectacular wines it has to offer. At least once a month, patrons are treated to a wine tasting event. Guests can taste a variety of wines from different regions that are specifically paired with small food items. The staff works closely with Chef Barraco each time to decide what types of food best complement their featured wines. There is only room for 30 patrons per tasting. Events typically sell out quickly so patrons are encouraged to make their reservations early. 20 Brix also occasionally holds bourbon and whiskey tastings and beer tastings. Their retail store offers an impressive selection of wines and beers from around the world, as well as a wide range of accessories and gifts for all food and wine lovers alike. The 20 Brix retail store provides a service that is not found at other local wine retailers – either taste before you buy or drink, dine then buy. They have created an environment that not only provides a unique wine and food experience to patrons, but also a relaxing backdrop to enjoy every last sip and bite. Patrons can enjoy their wine and food pairings at the wine bar, in the restaurant or on the outside patio. For more information or to make reservations, you can visit their Web site at www.20brix.com or call at 831-BRIX.
Lasting from page 11 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 make your beveled mirror your own creation at a very reasonable
price. 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 and repeat again and again!
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Spring’s harsh weather can damage roofs Even though April showers bring May flowers, the hail and high winds that accompany thunderstorms can damage your roof and cause expensive repairs. Justin Shoemaker, who estimates roof damage for RoofTime, states that if you think your roof has sustained damage, don’t wait, because it won’t get better by itself. “The very best thing you can do if you think you have damage is to call a reputable roofer, who will come out and give you a free estimate,” Shoemaker said. “A good roofer will get up on the roof, not just measure from the ground. He will also get up into the attic and check the inside of the roof. When you call Roof Time, we do it all; we know homeowners don’t like surprises, so we look under and on top of a
roof.” tions and quality work,” he Typically, the Cincinnatiexplained. “Our reputation Northern Kentucky area sees stands for itself. We are preferred very strong winds in April, and roofers at 13 different insurance hail at the end of June and July, companies, we use the same softbut so far, ware, and the thunwon’t “The very best thing you can do if we derstorms make you have you think you have a damaged roof wait for the brought insurance is call a reputable roofer...” companies some hail along with to pay the gusty before getwinds. Shoemaker says many ting your roof back in shape.” times a homeowner will get Roof Time is a third generascared and allow a company tion, family owned company that without a reputation to survey proudly offers the complete the roof, and that company might Owens-Corning line of shingles, tell the homeowner he needs a siding, gutter toppers and attic whole new roof when he really insulation. The company is a only has minor damage. member in good standing of all “We have been an Angie’s List the major trade associations, such award recipient for four years as the Kentucky Roofing because of our excellent qualifica- Contractors Association, the
N.R.C.A. the HBA, and always installs projects according to OSHA specs. “Sometimes when a storm is over, you think everything is okay, because there is no damage immediately evident,” said Shoemaker. “But damage can be missed until the next storm comes and suddenly you have a leak. If you don’t take care of it immediately you risk higher costs, mold, and lost property values, not to mention the fact that insurance companies have a limited time for homeowners to report damage.“ So if you are nervous after the next big storm, or you just think it is time to replace siding or gutters, give Roof Time a call at 859341-TIME. Or you can visit www.time2roof.com for Internet only offers!
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Pawnbrokers, jewelry stores, gold buyers – Oh my! What’s with the whirlwind of traced back to at least 3,000 years. Another option gold buyers? Do you feel like Customers pledge property as Of course, if you no longer Dorothy, lost in a dizzying funnel collateral, and in return, pawnwant your jewelry or other items, of forces trying to buy your gold? brokers lend them money. There Facet will buy them for cash. With the increased price of gold are no credit checks or applicaTrade-ins are also very popular and the decrease in purchases of tions to fill out. When customers for people who want to upgrade luxury items – jewelry stores pay back the loan, their merchan- or change their jewelry style. You have somewhat switched their dise is returned to them. Pawn may receive up to double the tactics. Instead of concentrating loans are made on everything cash offer for a trade-in. on selling, they are concentrating on buying. And then there are all the TV ads chronically crying out “Cash for your unwanted gold!” They encourage you to mail your precious metals in then wait to see what they decide to pay you. No need to don ruby slippers and tap your heels together to wish for something better because there’s no place like Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn. As pawnbrokers licensed by the state of Ohio, Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn can loan cash on items of value and that includes your jewelry. Facet doesn’t No need to don ruby slippers and wish for something better because there’s no place like Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn. buy or pawn on just your gold, they pay from jewelry to firearms. If the for your gemstones and marShop the many facets customer elects not to redeem his ketability is also taken into conSince gold buyers are moving or her collateral, there is no credit into mall kiosks and abandoned sideration. Facet has two locaconsequence to the borrower and plazas faster than a flying monkey, tions with retail jewelry showthe items are sold at a value price it may be difficult to know who to rooms and an online store. This to retail consumers. allows them the opportunity to trust. No need to ship off your You may redeem your items in valuables to a stranger in another resell your jewelry and not just as few as three days but Facet melt it down. But, if you need city for an estimate, or deal with a money and don’t want to perma- will hold your item as collateral fly-by-night gold buyer. You can for a minimum of 100 days. You nently part with your cherished take courage in the knowledge may extend that 100 day period items – Facet can loan you cash that you are patronizing a local, by making a payment of the against them. This allows you to family-owned business that has finance charge. The finance take advantage of the price of been serving the Cincinnati comcharge consists of 5 percent of the munity for nearly 20 years. gold and still retain ownership. principal plus $4 per month. Jewelry is the heart of Facet. What’s a pawn? Defaulting on a pawn will never Each of the two locations mainPawnbrokering is affect your credit or your ability tains expert jewelers on staff and humankind’s oldest financial to borrow from Facet in the all of the repairs and custom institution. Pawn loans can be future. designs are performed on site.
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April 14-15, 2010
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The selection, of new and estate jewelry pieces, rivals some of the largest stores in the Tristate. Stop in to have your jewelry cleaned for free, or for a small fee they can refinish your jewelry to look like new. Appraisals, engraving, remounts, watch batteries, and all types of repairs are available as an express service – same day or while you wait. Facet’s music department is as large as many independent music stores. Guitars, drums, amplifiers, band instruments and even didgeridoos can be found there. Whatever type of instrument you play or desire to play Facet has it. The firearms department carries new and pre-owned handguns, rifles, shotguns, and accessories. Whether you’re a hunter, a marksman, or just concerned about protection, Facet has the firearm for you. You’ll find a variety of other types of merchandise including: televisions, cameras, camcorders, gaming systems, tools, and DVD movies. The selection of products is constantly changing and you never know what tomorrow may bring.
There’s no place like Facet Jewelry Music & Pawn! First-rate customer service and a comfortable atmosphere set these retailers apart. Visit one of their showrooms and you’ll be impressed. They are located in Amelia on State Route 125 four miles from Interstate 275 and in Milford in the Milford Shopping Center across from McDonald’s. Check out the Web site www.shopfacet.com for a preview or for more information. Facet is a fun place to shop. If you are in need of money or want to save money, Facet is there for you.
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