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Tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers Suggestions to make life easier for those caring for loved ones.
Questions to ask when purchasing a new vehicle Seven must-ask questions.
Earth-friendly crafts and activities Fun for all ages.
Editor’s note More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s but they aren’t the only ones impacted by this horrible disease. Millions of unpaid loved ones who care for Alzheimer’s patients carry a high risk of poor health. It’s a responsibility that requires encouragement and resources. So Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. and Leeza Gibbons, Emmy-winning TV and radio personality, are teaming up for a new educational campaign called “Stand Together for AD: Strength and Support for Alzheimer’s.” Learn more about what they’re doing in the article, inside this issue of Creative Living, about tips to help caregivers.
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Proven Curves Program partners with Zumba Fitness to get ready for summer We have yearned for it, and now summer is almost here. Have you kept your resolve to lose weight, to get in shape, to exercise more, or to eat more healthfully? Are you ready for swimsuit season? If not, there’s still
time to get ready! Your local Curves, with its proven strength training program designed especially for women, can help you get ready for summer and, in the process, achieve permanent results without per-
manent dieting. Curves knows that more than half of U.S. adult women are overweight and more than one-third are obese. In fact, obesity plays a major role in the poor health of women, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Such statistics can be alarming; but, to help combat these statistics, Curves offers a proven strength training program where women can lose pounds and inches through regular exercise (including Curves Smart technology with personalized goals). Curves also offers educational programs to address weight loss as women gain new-found confidence in their regular Curves exercise routine. And, new for 2011 is a partnership between Curves® International and Zumba®, the global dance fitness experts. The two companies have helped millions of women worldwide lose weight and get in shape. Now, they’re partnering on a unique workout that combines the best of both worlds. It’s called Curves® Circuit with Zumba® Fitness and it’s the only 30-minute class that mixes the moves of Zumba with the proven strength training of Curves for one wildly effective workout. “Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness is an amazing workout,” said Becky Ostendorf, Curves Owner of Fort Thomas. “It combines Curves’ strength-training program
Tips for the millions of Alzheimer’s caregivers Alzheimer’s takes a toll on more than just the 5 million Americans living with the disease. The millions of unpaid caregivers for patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) carry a high risk of poor health.
Leeza Gibbons, caregiving advocate and TV/radio personality, announces the launch of Stand Together for AD.
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hile caregiving can be rewarding, it also can be a long and difficult journey, which often affects work, finances, relationships and health. Caregiving is a responsibility that requires encouragement and resources. Caregivers sometimes may be too overwhelmed, frustrated or depressed to seek out the help they need. To help caregivers navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with AD, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation and Leeza Gibbons, Alzheimer’s caregiv-
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Going above and beyond for your hearing health Luhn Hearing Care and Beyond Hearing Aids, Inc. have joined forces to serve the community’s complete hearing needs in one location. There’s no other place in Northern Kentucky where you can find a full range of products from assistive device products to hearing aids, that you can experience first-hand in the office, that will help you stay connected. Audiologist, Kathleen Luhn, of Luhn Hearing Care, has been serving people in Northern Kentucky for 11 years. She has dedicated the past 30 years of her career helping her clients remain connected to their family
and friends while enabling them to continue successfully with everything that is important in their lives from work to recreation. “Hearing impairment can be very isolating,” explained Luhn. “Communication is what links us with the people in our lives. It allows us to stay involved and connected.” Luhn listens carefully to her clients and helps them make an educated decision that is best for them. “It’s incredibly rewarding,” Luhn, a graduate of UC and Kent State University explained. “I love what I do. It is a
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privilege to do this kind of work. My clients welcome me into their lives and it’s very special the level of trust they extend to me,” she said. Recently Luhn received a card from a client thanking her for her genuine care. “In her note she thanked God that I’m in her life. That’s amazing to me,” Luhn said. “That just feeds my soul.” To talk about your hearing needs and options call Luhn at 342-5846. To reach Beyond Hearing Aids call 342-4641. In the next issue of Creative Living you’ll read about Beyond Hearing Aids, Inc.
ALZHEIMER’S from page 4 ing advocate and Emmy-winning TV and radio personality, launched a new educational campaign called “Stand Together for AD: Strength and Support for Alzheimer’s.” Caregivers can visit www.AlzheimersDisease.com for tips on coping and staying healthy, and for access to a new caregiver support program. “My family and I cared for my mother for nearly 10 years as she battled Alzheimer’s. Watching her decline felt like an emotional, physical and spiritual assault, which every member of my family dealt with individually,” said Gibbons. “I learned so much from that experience – most importantly that being a caregiver is not something you can do alone. The mission of ‘Stand Together for AD’ is close to my heart because it will educate Alzheimer’s caregivers and empower them to seek and receive support they may need to get through their difficult and brave journey,” she said. Here are some tips from Gibbons to help caregivers ensure their own wellbeing:
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Breathe Work to lower stress by recognizing signs of strain early, identifying their sources and taking action to reduce the stress when possible. Set overarching goals to be accomplished in the next three to six months and smaller steps to ensure they are achieved.
Believe Focus on your contributions as a caregiver, praising yourself rather than feeling guilty at perceived deficiencies. Know that you will be enough, that you can do it. Optimism can be an important weapon.
Receive Join a support group to get encouragement and advice from other caregivers who are going through the same thing. Stay connected with friends and family, and let them know how they can help by preparing a list of what you need and letting others pitch in. It’s never too late to ask for help and find the strength and support you need. Visit www.AlzheimersDisease.com today to get started.
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As the weather warms and the summer months approach, it is natural that we all want to get outside and get active. Summer sports have started, pools will open soon and bicycles that have been garaged for the winter will soon begin to be ridden again. As such, the likelihood of summer facial and dental injuries also increases. Some sports like football and basketball require that participants wear mouth guards while playing. Others do not. It is important to remember that teeth can be injured many different ways and while, not required, we encourage use of mouth guards during organized sports and even during routine play as much as possible. They are available in a melt and bite form in many sporting goods stores or can be fabricated by your dentist for a more customized fit. Either way, use of a mouth guard reduces trauma to the teeth and bones of the face and has even been shown to reduce the severity of concussions when worn. Should a dental injury occur, timing is very important with respect to treatment. If a tooth is knocked out completely, place the tooth in milk and call the dentist immediately. It is important to try and replace the tooth as soon as possible to maintain the ability to do so. The patient should also be evaluated for fractures of the bone support-
ing the tooth as well as for damage to other teeth in the area. Teeth that are chipped should also be evaluated for nerve exposures and to help restore form and function to protect the remaining natural tooth. For severe injuries resulting in severe facial lacerations or if a child or adult loses consciousness, they will need to be evaluated by a physician and perhaps even evaluated at the scene by an EMT. Either way, remember to phone your dentist and be evaluated as soon as possible. Early or immediate treatment can perhaps save a tooth that might otherwise be lost. Oral care and oral health are often overlooked as something that can wait or is unimportant compared to other areas of the body. The truth is that the mouth can be the first indicator of some systemic problems and the health of the body as a whole. A healthy mouth is often a sign of a healthy body whereas a mouth with some concerns can be indicative of some other problems. The newest research shows a strong link between oral health and such systemic conditions as heart disease, atherosclerosis and diabetes as wealth as health during pregnancy. Dr. Schussler recommends visiting your dentist at least twice a year to screen for problems. Remember, dental problems are quite often
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Stop putting off your dental treatment today Putting off desperately needed dental work not only adds anxiety to your life but may also be a contributing factor to the deterioration of your overall health. For instance, gum disease, which has long been known as the main reason people lose their teeth and need dentures, can now be linked to heart disease and stroke. The Gentle Dental Care team realizes that about half of you put your dental care at the bottom of your to-do list. Life may have gotten in the way and now it has been so long since you have seen a dentist that you cannot even think of picking up
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the phone. Whether you are just plain fearful, or have suffered bad experiences, or possibly need so much dental work that you cannot find enough hours in the day, sedation dentistry is the answer. Sedation dentistry
allows you to have a more comfortable visit then you ever thought possible. As you lay in the cozy padded chair, the team covers you with a warm, fluffy blanket, just like your mother used to do. Your eyes get droopy as
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you begin to drift into lala land unaware of the time passing. There is a team member with you at all times monitoring your vital signs and making sure you are totally comfortable. All the while you are receiving the smile-restoring dental work you have needed for quite some time. If you are walking around stressed out and in pain due to untreated dental work, not to worry, Dr. Tara Dallmann and her team are ready and willing
to help. They treat patients just like you every day and truly understand what it takes for you to pick up the phone to make that first call. To make things a bit easier due to the rising gas prices Dr. Dallmann has made the decision to offer 50 percent off the price of sedation for the two months leading into summer. This will especially help those of you that may have small treatment plans and need to be sedated. It will never be less expensive than it is right now. There are a limited amount of appointments available, so please call 363-1616 now to reserve your spot.
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Whiten your teeth, help a child at Mortenson Dental Not often, but once-ina-while, a great opportunity comes along to:
dental chair. You or someone you know can have whiter teeth in as little as just three days! • Do something for The office is donating all of their yourself. services for the campaign. • Do good for someone All they ask is for you to make a in need. donation of $99 for Take-Home • Put a big smile on Whitening or $299 for ZOOM! your face. Whitening to The Smiles for Life • Put a huge smile on Foundation when you come in to the face of a child who get your teeth whitened. needs it! Half of your donation will go to Mortenson Family Dental offers deeply Kosair Children’s Hospital and the discounted, professional smile whitening From March through other half goes to the Smiles For Life with all proceeds going to kids’ charities. June, Dr. Curtis Foundation to be distributed to worZimmerman and the whole team at thy and approved children’s charities across Mortenson Family Dental is providing prothe United States. fessional teeth whitening services at a signifiProfessional teeth whitening can cost as cantly reduced fee – 100 percent of which much as $600 or more, so this is a great will be donated to children’s charities in opportunity to whiten your smile and make a Kentucky and throughout the country. charitable donation that will do a lot of good Professional teeth whitening is easy, comfor a lot of kids. fortable and only takes a few minutes in the All you need to do is call the office today
at 525-7586 to schedule your appointment. During your visit in our office, the doctor will do an exam to make sure you are a good candidate for whitening and then we can get started. It only takes a few minutes. What if you have already whitened your teeth? You can still participate by giving the gift a whiter smile to a friend! Just give our office a call and we’ll make arrangements for a friend or family member to have their teeth whitened as a gift from you. It’s a win-win-a gift to the kids and your friend as well! The Mortenson Family Dental team is ready to professionally whiten teeth and benefit a great cause at the same time. They’re inviting you, the people you know, and all the members of our community to join with us in making a difference the lives of kids who really need our help. Give them a call today at 525-7586 to whiten your smile and help a child smile for life!
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Spruce up your space with new flooring from Hadley’s Carpet Changing up your flooring can bring a certain freshness to your home or office. Not only can new flooring spruce up a boring or dreary space, but it can add value to a home or work space. The only question is … where should you go for that new carpet or flooring? You don’t want to spend a fortune, but you still want to get the best carpet or tile or whatever you’re looking for. Hadley’s Carpet is just the place. Hadley’s is a familyowned business that has been in operation for 19 years and is now managed by brother and sister, Craig and Toya. “My dad, Al Hadley, has been in the flooring business 49 plus years,” Toya said. “He owned United Carpet Outlet in Amelia, Ohio for 20 years. In 1992, he started Hadley’s Carpet in Elsmere and then sold United Carpet to some of his employees,” she said. “Since dad has retired
my brother, Craig, and I have been operating the business. We have essentially been in the flooring business all our lives,” said Toya. The company works with both residential and commercial spaces. Toya Hadley believes her company can offer what some of the bigger carpet flooring companies don’t. “We really want to help out the customer,” she said. “We are very serviceoriented and we just want to give the customer everything we can. We really work with the customers to figure out what they need and want. The bigger stores just won’t do that. “Our prices are a lot lower than our competitors too.” Not only are the prices comparable to or lower than the more well known counterparts, they keep a huge stock of products, everything from carpeting, vinyl, ceramics and laminates. They also have numerous samples, in countless colors. Hadley’s carries the
three major carpet manufacturers such as Shaw, Mohawk and Beaulieu plus some smaller mills and distributors. They are also a part of the buying group of Floor Covering Associates (FCA), and has buying power comparable to larger flooring companies. “We get better pricing from the manufacturers,” Toya said. “And we can pass it along to the customer, which is great.” The employees at Hadley’s are experienced, as well. The crew has been with the business for years. They can help the customer choose the correct flooring that will meet their needs, as well as give advice in choosing color and style. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are located at 4401 Dixie Highway in Elsmere, Ky. Hadley’s Carpet may be contacted by telephone at 342-5000.
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Quality caring is foundation of Baptist Towers Baptist Towers, located at 800 Highland Avenue in Covington, has a sturdy foundation rooted in two distinct but interwoven philosophies known as quality and caring. Baptist Towers contains both independent living units and personal care within one building. The studio and onebedroom apartments include housekeeping services, as well as meals available in the dining area. There’s also a full-time activities director on staff
and various outings planned throughout the month. Barber and beauty shop services, and a store staffed by a community pharmacy are also available. The personal care areas provide a friendly, 24hour staff that offer more personal assistance according to the various needs of the resident. Baptist Towers is decorated in a glorious Victorian style. An open chapel on the second floor and the Baptist Chaplain program serves the spiri-
tual care needs of residents with regularly scheduled religious services. Baptist Towers is operated through Baptist Life Communities, a ministry of Northern Kentucky Baptists whose mission is using the ministry of Jesus as their model, providing quality of life options to assist adults 55 and over to remain fulfilled by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For more information call 491-3800 or visit www.blcnky.com.
Elegance blossoms at StoneBrook Winery Spring is finally here and where better to celebrate this glorious season than StoneBrook Winery, a small farm family winery located in Camp Springs, just 20 minutes south of Cincinnati. Camp Springs region was once commonly known as the “Rhine of America.” It was the premier area for grape growing and wine making before the onset of prohibition. StoneBrook Winery is reclaiming the proud title. StoneBrook offers magnificent valley views, a renovated 130-year-old farm house converted into a cozy wine tasting room, old country charm and a little bit of history. It’s a romantically breath-taking
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place to visit. StoneBrook is family owned and operated. The Walter family is dedicated to producing high quality, award-winning grape and fruit wines. StoneBrook
has been tending to their estate vineyards since 2000 and producing unique varieties of Kentucky wine since 2004.
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Party Hoppers growing Party Hoppers is growing again this year! Now in their fifth season, Party Hoppers has more than 20 inflatables for delivery to your outdoor events! This year they have added a 22-foot slide with a water slip ‘n’ slide to their inventory of bouncers, obstacle courses, sports interactive games, concessions and carnival games. Party Hoppers is located in Delhi at 5170 Delhi Pike. Their 23,000 squarefoot indoor play and party center features inflatables, a huge play land with tunnels and slides, a toddler play area
and basketball courts. The Hoppers Café serves pizza, snacks, treats, ice cream and drinks. They have three private party rooms available for birthday parties, The Deep Sea Room, Dots Room or Dino Room. They also have weekly open play sessions so you can bring the kids to jump and play. Sessions vary in the summer months so check their website for weekly times. In addition to the fun inside and out, Party Hoppers can provide Hoppers’ Helpers party assistants, character visits, balloons, cakes and cupcakes. Their staff of enter-
tainers includes face painters, balloon artists, clowns and magicians. From backyard parties to large festivals, Party Hoppers has the entertainment! Party Hoppers is a family-owned and operated business licensed and insured to deliver in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. You can find pictures of their inflatables and indoor play and party center on their website PartyHoppersOnline.com or call 513-4514FUN(4386). You can also check their website for monthly community and family events.
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ou want something that is convenient for your busy lifestyle, but also safe, affordable and reliable. These seven questions can help you find the vehicle that is perfect for your family.
1. How big is the vehicle?
Depending on the size of your family and what you plan to use the vehicle for, you might need a larger option. Ask about the maximum number of passengers as well as trunk and other storage space. Lugging around baby gear or sports equipment can take up a lot of space.
2. What safety features are included? Depending on the model, some safety features come standard; others are optional. Whether the vehicle is new or used, ask if it has the following: stability control, front and side-impact airbags, antilock brakes and rear parking sensors. In addition to keeping your family safe, these features may equate to a variety of auto insurance discounts.
3. Will it protect your family in a crash? No one wants to think about getting in an accident, but you do
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4. What do consumer publications say? Whether you’re looking at 2011 new car models or want to research used car options for your family, looking at consumer ratings is a good idea. Many different private organizations test vehicles and other products, but one that many feel has a reputation for providing ,in-depth, credible feedback is Consumer Reports.
5. Is the car family-friendly? Depending on the age of your children, different features might come in handy. If you have a baby or toddler, you might want to get a car with tinted windows. Have kids in elementary school? Perhaps you want to get a vehicle with a built-in DVD player to keep them occupied. Older kids with lots of stuff? Look for seats that swivel or fold down to accommodate whatever activity they
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might be participating in. Ask the seller or dealer what features the vehicle has that would benefit the members of your family.
6. Does it fit the family budget? Most families live on a budget, and when you set out to buy a new vehicle, you probably had a certain price range in mind. Make sure to stick close to this range. New car pricing in particular can vary from dealer to dealer. It’s OK to look a little above your range and try to negotiate down. If negotiating isn’t your style, there are car dealerships that price their vehicles at a fixed price and do not negotiate, so you can shop and know the bottom line without haggling. Ask the dealer about their negotiating policy.
7. What auto insurance updates do you need? You found the car you want and you’re ready to move forward. Call your auto insurance provider to find out the cost to insure the vehicle and any other information you might need to know. Your policy may change a bit as will the price you need to pay.
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Lasting Impressions Design Center … Finally... we have some good weather and longawaited sunshine! Right now is a great time to visit Lasting Impressions Design Center, 241 Grandview Avenue in Bellevue, Kentucky, to check out the
This beautiful showroom/design center is one of the best-kept secrets in northern Kentucky. There is something here for everyone . . . regardless of your design taste. Huge Scratch-and-Dent Sale on the fourth floor.
“When you care enough to make your home a warm, welcoming place for family and friends … you need to visit us.” best in silk floral stems and greenery, swags, garlands, twigs, and everything you need to spruce up your home or office.
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Take advantage of this sale featuring miscellaneous furniture and home décor items. You never know what you will find
at 241 Grandview so you will want to take a look! New Bernhardt furniture (sofas, end tables, occasional tables, bedrooms, etc.) has arrived along with some Bradington Young, Hooker, and Butler Specialties. The main showroom and “The Attic” are both beautiful with wonderful room settings complete with accessories. If you haven’t visited Lasting Impressions, give yourself a treat and make plans to visit soon! Everyone needs a lift occasionally, and Lasting Impressions can help with large and small needs. You may want to sign up for an “In-Home Consultation” to get
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Linda’s expert advice on paint selection, accessories, window treatments, furniture, room arrangement, or just a brain-storming session during a walk through. The $100 fee will repay you many times over with Linda’s unending supply of creative new ideas, colors, and décor. You will enjoy working with her to create just the right style and atmosphere for your home or office. Call 6558187 for more information or to schedule an appointment. What else is new? Some of the beautiful, new line of jewelry has arrived and is now on display. Other new home décor merchandise continues to come in weekly. If
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you haven’t been to Lasting Impressions lately, you will find a brand new look each time you visit. “The Attic at Lasting Impressions” has been transformed from a “warehouse” into part of
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Earth-friendly crafts, activities Nature offers many beautiful gifts and wonders to explore, and parents can help get kids outside to discover them when they step away from the television or computer screen. Here are a few fun ways to encourage your children to explore nature.
A growing trend As more Americans are discovering every year, gardening is a great way to enjoy nature. Kids will enjoy starting plants from seed or picking out starter plants at the nursery and watching them grow and develop. Even a small container garden on a balcony or patio can yield tomatoes for salsa, flowers for an entire season or strawberries galore. Cook up your favorite recipes with home grown ingredients and donate any excess produce to local food banks.
For the more adventurous gardener, help your kids plant a “vertical garden.” In the style of famed French artist and botanist Patrick Blanc, grow your flowers and vegetables in a fun new way. Try filling a canvas hanging shoe organizer with a light-weight potting mix and filling each pocket with one of your favorite plants. Have fun using tomatoes, bell peppers, marigolds, strawberries, vinca vines or impatiens. Poke a drainage hole in each pocket and hang the entire organizer on your back fence or balcony. Water daily, and in just a few weeks you will be enjoying your own living art piece. Find a local community garden or gardening co-op and volunteer with your family to help with weeding, watering, planting or harvesting.
Yard waste? Not when you can re-use and re-purpose. Find the beauty in what nature provides by creating new uses for things that would otherwise be considered waste. Large sticks make great garden stakes for plants that need a little extra support, like tomatoes. Smaller sticks can be written on or carved into (by an adult) for an inexpensive way to label plants in the garden or pots. How about using leaves for gift tags or place cards? Kids will love writing names on the leaves with a little paint and a fine-tipped brush or metallic pen. Then, simply punch a hole in one end and tie with a decorative piece of raffia or ribbon for a personalized touch to any gift or place setting. CRAFTS see page 19
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CURVES from page 4 – which can burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes – with fun, energetic Zumba moves. So far, our members have absolutely loved it. They are definitely getting their groove back!” All ages, fitness levels and dance abilities can participate in and benefit from Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness 30-minute classes, overseen by Curves Circuit Coaches and led by a licensed Zumba instructor. In addition to the regular Curves workout, members can opt to participate in these special sessions where they will have worked every major muscle group and achieved a fun, energetic cardio workout. Look for a Curves near you and for the Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness classes at local participating Curves, including Erlanger, Florence, Ft. Thomas, Hebron, Independence, and Villa Hills. For a limited time, non-members try Curves and the Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness classes free for one week. Check out the ad on this page, call 1-800-CURVES30 or visit curveskentucky.com to learn more.
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The wines produced here have won both regional and international recognition. You can also experience a romantic atmosphere and the quality StoneBrook wines at the B&B Riverboats. StoneBrook sponsors four cruises a year,
one for every season. The cruises include live music, dinner, and wine tasting. The first will be held Friday, May 13. For more information about the cruises or StoneBrook Winery visit www. stonebrookwinery.com or call 635-0111.
IMPRESSIONS from page 13 the Design Center showroom. There will be a clearance section, but this area is also taking on a “new” look as there are now new room settings as well as a “garden area” in this part of the store. The new Tile Display Area featuring Florida Tile is nearly complete and “it is beautiful.” If you schedule an in-store appointment, Linda can help you with tile selections as you remodel your existing bath-
not painful in the earliest stages but early detection can help prevent future disease and lessen the need for extensive dental treatment. Once the mouth is healthy, the body as a whole will become healthier. With 13 years of experience, convenient office hours and a family-friendly office, Dr. Schussler and her knowledgeable staff can assist you with any of your dental care needs. For office hours, location or to make an appointment, call 653-0525 or for more information about Dr. Schussler or her staff, visit us at www. Schusslerdentistry.com.
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room or for your new home. The friendly folks at Lasting Impressions take pride in excellent customer service and trying to meet your every need! 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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Roof Time phones are ringing off the hook Roof repairs keep the phones ringing off the hook at Roof Time at this time of year. “We stay steady all year, even over the winter,” said office manager Missy Shoemaker. “But from now through the summer, we are really busy.” Roof Time does more than just Owens Corning roof systems. “We are certified as a Top Of The House contractor by Owens Corning, one of only three here in our area,” she continued. “So we get a lot of calls about attic insulation, siding, and gutter toppers, but roof calls lead the way.” “Our roof calls include mistakes made by other
roofer that are now leaking, to a roof that needs replacing, and everything in between. After a few rainy days, shoddy installation errors become noticeable to a homeowner, and when they try to get their roofer to come back, they find out that he has moved onto his next victim.” To avoid becoming frustrated, she advises homeowners to consider a company’s Better Business Bureau file, an Angie’s List Super Service Award, and references that a homeowner can call and check. “We are a non-licensed industry, unlike plumbers and electricians,” she
says. “And that opens the door for poor workmanship and roofs being replaced when only a repair would have worked.” Many roofing companies don’t like to deal with repairs “because there’s no money in it” or they don’t like trying to fix someone else’s mistake. But Roof Time has no problem diagnosing a roof’s problem and bidding a repair, if it’s all that is needed. “It’s the building block of our company,” Shoemaker says. “Most folks who we do repairs for call us back when other work needs to be done. We build a relation-
ship and that evolves into other work – siding, gutter protection, and attic insulation. Our estimators do not earn commissions, so they only bid what you need. If a couple hundred dollar repair will fix your home, we won’t try to tell you differently.” Roof Time understands that roofing is first and foremost a service industry. As Greg Lykins, a Roof Time Foreman says: “You don’t hire us for the shingles, you hire us for the roof! Anyone can buy shingles from a store and nail them on, but we have the training, skill and experience to install everything your home needs, correctly, the
first time around.” Five of the most common roof repairs Roof Time gets include: Missing shingles. A piece of shingle in the yard is an obvious sign. But in many cases, homeowners don’t know there’s a problem until a stain or spot shows up on the ceiling inside. The best way to prevent a leak is to get the roof inspected every couple of years. Roof Time offers free estimates that can include color digital pictures and a thermal camera scan to pinpoint any problems. Flashing leaks. Most often, leaks occur in the flashing area, where metalwork is installed at any penetration detail on the roof, spots where proper workmanship is especially important, for example, a chimney, a skylight, a pipe boot, or a wall. Gutters. The gutter system is only as good as the way it is installed. They find a lot of gutters improperly fastened to begin with so they loosen quickly. Gutters are first cleaned, and then properly secured, making sure the pitching is right for drainage and that the end caps and miters are sealed to prevent leaking. Skylights. A skylight that needs to be replaced or one that has been compromised in some manner usually brings a Roof Time crew out. A lot of roofers don’t like to deal with skylights because they are somewhat complicated and often come from many different manufacturers. Skylights have come a long way and you ROOF see page 17
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Why fiberglass? It’s the best A Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pool is known as the “permanent pool.” Not only does fiberglass never deteriorate, it actually strengthens with age! Fiberglass is 17 times stronger than concrete with a flexible strength of 54,000 psi, allowing up to 12 inches of flexibility. That’s movement that destroys most pools. These pools also carry a 35-year limited warranty against leaking caused by structural defects in the laminate. Unlike concrete or vinyl liner pools, fiberglass pools never have to be drained for liner replacement, acid washing, remarciting, replastering, or painting. This can save the pool owner thousands of dollars! Fiberglass pools have a smooth, nonporous surface that doesn’t harbor resident algae, making cleaning 90 percent easier. In addition, they do not require
large amounts of chlorine, algaecides or other sanitizer, therefore resulting in up to 66 percent less cost in chemicals. These pools are built in a modern factory under a strict quality control standard, with constant supervision, not in a backyard like concrete and vinyl pools. They can be installed quickly with a minimum of disruption to your home and neighborhood. Fiberglass pools are also swimmer friendly – no more skinned knees or torn bathing suits due to a rough plaster surface. You also save money on pool heating costs. Fiberglass pool walls act as an insulator allowing you to cut back the time your pool filter pump has to run, reducing your pool heating and electric cost. For more information on fiberglass pools contact S.I. Pool Care at 859-3314110 or visit www.sipoolcare.com.
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ROOF from page 15 should be OK as long as you have a good quality window with proper installation on a pitched roof. Ventilation, Insulation, Radiation. A repair we often find in the summer occurs in homes that are older and need to be properly balanced for proper air flow. If you don’t have good air flow through the attic, shingles will prematurely fail and cause leaks. The sun beating down on the roof raises the surface temperature by 20 to 40 degrees daily! The last thing you want is for the underside of the roof to be heated and “cooking.” Having at least 20 inches of attic insulation and a radiation barrier will reduce the inside attic temperature by 50 degrees, making your home cooler and the AC working less, saving your energy bill!
The S.I. Pool family and staff.
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Container gardening done the ‘Rightway’ Think your green thumb is out of place in your tight space? Think again. Rightway Nursery, located at 5529 Highway 237 in Burlington, has the solution: Customized raised container beds. No matter the space or lack there of Rightway Nursery can build a container bed that’s the perfect fit! “The great thing about raised container beds is that you can amend the soil to make an ideal environment for your
vegetables,” explains Tori Buechter of Rightway Nursery. “In our customized raised container beds we use top soil, composted manure, and pinesoil conditioner.” The result? A beautiful, bountiful crop. Rightway Nursery’s customized raised container beds can carry a variety of vegetables from heirloom tomatoes to broccoli, cabbage and herbs to name just a few. Grow whatever your innerfarmer desires!
Rightway Nursery also has small collapsible vegetable containers available in a rectangular shape for any vegetable and a shape specifically for strawberries. These are good for patios. With the temperatures being cooler, now is still a good time to plant your trees and shrubs. For more information on collapsible containers or customized raised container beds call Rightway Nursery at 586-6422.
Welcome home to Picket Fences Nothing says, “Welcome home,” like a humble structure surrounded by a beautiful picket fence. It’s a picturesque scene, but the “welcome home” is a reality at the small Metamora, Indianainspired shop Picket Fences. Located at 3029 Dixie Highway in Edgewood, the small-town boutique offers a variety of items not found anywhere else in the area. Sterling silver, costume jewelry, candles – made right in the shop – gourmet coffees packaged in West Chester, Metamora fudge and a variety of handmade items is what you’ll find. Anything you need from a special baby gift to garden decor, Picket
Fences has available. Hurry in, as items change daily and come back soon for who knows what tomorrow may bring. They even carry the Myachi Original Hand Sack that combines the full-body coordination of action sports with the oldschool fun of hacking the sack. You can use any body part you want except your palms! In addition, they have a man who is designing a new line of sterling jewelry. The first items, pendants and earrings, are in and involve the word “Believe.” Picket Fences Owner Jeff Nipper says the best thing about his shop is that “you feel like you’re among friends.” For more information call 344-6100.
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AE Door & Window can bring a world of relaxation to your backyard For more than 30 years, AE Door & Window Co. has been the leader in residential and commercial garage doors, entry and storm doors, garage door openers, windows and just recently awnings. Awnings offer many benefits to the local homeowner. Typically, more energy is lost through glass doors and windows than through any other construction element. On a hot day, more energy comes through 1 square foot of glass than through an entire insulated wall, according to Aristocrat Awnings’ website. Aristocrat Awnings is the manufacturer AE Door & Window works with to provide top quality green home cooling and passive home cooling options that are affordable and reliable. The benefits of awnings are: • outside shading of the house • reduced air conditioning costs • little to no maintenance • more use of your deck or patio • a distinctive look for your home or business. There are hundreds of awning fabrics to choose from – stripes, solids, tweeds, and weaves. • reduce the impact of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions • reduced electricity demand • cooling of the indoors by 15 degrees • blocking of harmful UV rays that cause skin cancer by 94 percent No awnings are created equal! With AE Door & Window you get best quality manufacturing and the benefit of a manufacturer with 60-plus years of experience, as well as awnings and shade products made in the United States. These products also carry a limited lifetime warranty.
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AE Door & Window will help you choose the awning that is best for your home or business. And they’ll take care of everything for you. “We want to provide the best service to our customers with professionalism and provide the best quality of products out there. We pride ourselves in these things,” AE Door & Window Vice President of Sales and Marketing Cathy Wempe said. Wempe, who has been with the company for more than 20 years strongly believes in the values and policies that have given them an incomparable reputation. The secret? Wempe said it’s honest, quality customer service and the fact that the average employee has been with the company for 10 years. “We have a very low turn-over rate with our employees,” explained owner Bill Weber. “We’re a family-oriented company, we’re all very close and work toward a common goal – making sure each customer is 100 percent satisfied.” Wempe herself is living proof of this “family” company’s strong integrity. Twenty years ago she started as a receptionist, an entry level position, worked her way up to installation assistant and then installation manager. “The great thing is you can write your own destiny here,” she said. “The owners work hard to make you feel welcome and to make the most of your future in the company. There’s a strong sense of family that trickles down to the employees and even our customers.” AE Door & Window works very hard to offer the best possible products at the most competitive pricing, along with the most professional installation and service departments possible. Some repeat customers include Kentucky Speedway, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cincinnati Reds. For more information on AE Door & Window visit or contact one of their show rooms, 1260 West Sharon Road, Cincinnati, 513-742-1984 or 8430 U.S. 42, Florence, 283-1984 or visit aedoorsales.com.
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CRAFTS from page 15 Flowers from your pots or garden don’t have to fade away - they can be easily dried for use in homemade potpourri, candles or soap.
The art of recycling Recycling is a great way to reduce waste. It’s likely you already have a recycling bin next to the garbage can. Chances are, however, that your kids do not see those recyclables as art – it is time to change their minds. Reusing and recycling everyday objects not only reduces waste but, with a little imagination, can also provide hours of creative fun. Make something together that will bring years of enjoyment to your home or landscape. Make a bottle tree to enhance the garden or balcony. Since the invention of bottles, people have found ways to use them as decorations. Used as a way to explore the beauty of glass or ward off (or attract) spirits, bottle trees have been “planted” across the planet in various forms for thousands of years. To build your own bottle tree, collect colorful glass bottles from your recycling bin or from friends, family or even local restaurants. For a “tree” form, use steel re-bar, sturdy wire, wood, fallen limbs or dying trees. Simply remove labels from bottles and wash out. Then, hang the bottles from your form – use your bottle tree purely as a decoration or as a nice support for vine-like plants such as morning glory or tomatoes.
Preserving nature in photos A digital camera may not seem like a device to get your kids outside, but they can be acquired quite inexpensively and are a great tool with which to view nature and animals. Go on walks in the yard, neighborhood, a local park or zoo and click away. Zoom in or change the angle of the camera for new perspectives. By simply changing the way that we look at things like flowers, animals, trees and even bugs, cameras provide an up-close and personal view of the world that you would not otherwise get to see. Use your photos for great screen savers on the computer, make photo collages or print them out for uniquely fantastic artworks to frame. Any way you use them, you will have preserved a little piece of nature and will have great memories for years to come. Once you and your kids start exploring nature together, you will discover hours of fun for the entire family. Mother Nature may more to offer than you realized.
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