Kokomo March 2021

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MARCH 2021

REASON TO SMILE ROBERTS DENTAL GROUP CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY

SPEARHEADING A DIFFERENCE PATTY PAVEY HELPS HOMELESS WITH BASIC NEEDS ITEMS

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5 REASON TO SMILE

ROBERTS DENTAL GROUP CELEBRATES FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Writer / Matt Keating Photography Provided

Roberts and his staff always make sure patients are comfortable.

Patients at Kokomo/Greentown-based Roberts Dental Group, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, can rest assured that they will receive high-quality dental care.

“It is our mission to treat everyone with compassion, and to deliver appropriate care to each person’s individual needs and desires,” Roberts says.

“Our office strives to be a place where our patients can have a great experience and know that their dental needs are being properly taken care of,” says Justin Roberts, DDS, owner of Roberts Dental Group.

quality care that patients had come to expect from the previous owners. This was a great opportunity for me and my family to move to the Kokomo area.”

It’s been that way since Roberts started the business in August of 2015.

Roberts was born and raised in Winchester, Indiana. He attended IUPUI, and later the Marquette University School of Dentistry.

He previously worked as an associate dentist for another office.

“We took over two well established offices Kokomo and recently Greentown,” Roberts says. “From there, we continued the high-

“I worked there until I was blessed with the opportunity to move to the area,” Roberts says.

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“We dedicate time to advance our team through extensive training and continuing education for both doctors and our individual team members, and we continue to upgrade and advance our technology as dentistry continues to advance and improve.”

— Justin Roberts

Roberts is always eager to welcome new patients.

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“Patients that are looking for a dedicated group of professionals that truly care about their dental and overall health, as well as providing a comfortable, warm experience, can find their dental home with us,” Roberts says. “One of our main objectives is to treat every patient that comes through our door with an individualized, customized plan that meets each person’s needs and desires.

It is our goal to not only deliver what is expected, but to provide appropriate, long-lasting dentistry to all of our patients.”

Roberts says his staff is extremely well trained.

“We dedicate time to advance our team through extensive training and continuing education for both doctors and our individual team members, and we continue to upgrade and advance our technology as dentistry continues to advance and improve,” Roberts says.

When he isn’t busy working, Roberts can be

found spending quality time with his family.

and healthiest teeth in town. These past five years have been some of the best years in my “I am married to my high school sweetheart, life, and we will continue to serve Howard Marsi, and we have five children,” he says. “I County in the way that our patients have love spending my free time with my family, come to expect.” and I feel truly blessed to be a dad, and to have the opportunity to have a house full Roberts Dental Group is located at 3415 of kids. Our home is seldom quiet, but South Lafountain Street, Suite I in Kokomo always fun.” and 118 S. Green St in Greentown, IN. For more info, call 765-455-1222.

Roberts credits a family member for his path into dentistry.

“My late sister, Annette Poling, was instrumental in my decision to become a dentist,” he says. “I would spend my spring breaks with her, and visit the dental office she worked in. Annette and her boss, Dr. Randall Miller, in Shelbyville, Indiana, helped encourage me into making one of the greatest decisions of my life.”

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Roberts says he and his family keep busy with their Kokomo/Greentown friends.

“Our family is very active in 4-H and livestock shows,” he says. “We have a hobby farm and we enjoy our dairy goats, chickens and rabbits. It is something that has brought our family close, and also instills many of the life skills we are trying to teach our young children.”

Roberts’ love of Kokomo/Greentown (HOWARD COUNTY?) has grown over the years.

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“I have come to enjoy connecting with the many patients in our practice,” Roberts says. “One of the greatest joys of my job is sharing laughs and stories with the many people I get to see on a daily basis. Many of my patients I have come to call my friends. As a dentist, we need all the friends we can get.”

Roberts says professional dental care doesn’t have to be something to fear or put off.

“Our overall health starts with the mouth, and it is my desire to help patients get the best start possible,” he says. “We want our patients to have the whitest, prettiest

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SPEARHEADING A DIFFERENCE

PATTY PAVEY HELPS HOMELESS WITH BASIC NEEDS ITEMS project as well.

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While winter weather is always a struggle for everyone, the homeless have more than just the temperature and snow to worry about. Some of the items the homeless need are basic items that everyone uses to survive. This is where the Toss-em Bags come in handy for the ones in need.

Back in December, Patty Pavey, creator of Today’s the Day Coaching and Hypnosis, met with a friend and her daughter, Dawn, in Indianapolis. Dawn and her family were making bags filled with necessities to hand out to the homeless. This idea resonated with Patty and she brought that idea home and thought about it for a while. Later, she brought it up to her Networking group. They have a goal each year to help out the community somehow, and they decided that they would follow through with the idea of Toss-em Bags as their new project. Along with her networking group, Patty’s husband, Chuck Pavey, who works as a JAG specialist at Lafayette Jeff High School, took the idea to his students and they started the

Once word got out in Patty’s building, people started making donations immediately.

“It was amazing, people were donating cash, items, and already made bags,” Pavey says.

Along with the cash and item donations, they made an excess of 170 bags ready to hand out at the Salvation Army during their meal times for the homeless.

“With their donations, I utilized this project to shop at local stores and buy out all of their scarves, hats and gloves a couple of times,” Pavey says. “All of these bags had socks, lip balm, a snack, and $3 for them to go purchase something themselves, whether it be a cup of coffee or a hamburger - just enough for them to get what they want.”

Despite COVID, they did not let it stop them from helping out

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those in need. With social distancing implemented, they had people of all ages packing these Toss-em Bags. Chuck and his Toss-em Bags were also doing well. He had teachers and students donating and packing bags to bring to school everyday. When he took some students to deliver bags, they saw a homeless woman in the parking lot. They gave her a Toss-em Bag and she was very grateful. Later, when they were leaving, the kids were so excited because they saw the same woman wearing the gloves from the bag that they had given her.

“It was like they had come full circle,” Pavey says. “The kids worked hard to make these bags, and to see the woman wearing the gloves shows that a little compassion for someone else can go a long way.”

happy to receive such a small amount - because to her, that is worth more than $3.

Through both projects, many hearts were touched. Whether it be the families and everyone who came together to create these bags or for the people who received them. However, the homeless are struggling during all times of the year - not only during the winter.

The summer months will also be difficult for them, and they will need people who will reach out and help them. Chuck is planning on continuing his project in the spring, and Patty is possibly

The networking group was handing out the bags and the young business people were amazed. One thing that they noticed was that the homeless would say thank you for such a small gift.

“These people that we are helping never ask for two bags because they were just grateful that you handed them one,” Pavey says.

One time, after handing bags out, a woman came back surprised to have found the $3 and wanted to return it, thinking it was a mistake. However, when she learned that it was for her she felt so

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planning on starting it up again in the fall. Anyone can help those in need, you do not need to go through a certain group to do so. As a community, we should ask ourselves, “What can we do to help?”

For example, families and friends can come together occasionally and gather items for the ones in need. Working together during these uncertain times to help the less fortunate can only make a community stronger.

“During a time of crisis in our country, and in our communities, with people unable to be together and dealing with the frustrations of today - I think this was the best time to do this,” Pavey says.

With what started off as a small group of people, it surely exploded into such a wonderful thing for the community. Thinking ahead, if more people join in on this act of kindness, the impact could be twice as large as it is now.

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She said “there is no such thing as making too many bags.”

Everything can be used to help those in need, and this idea is making an impact without an agenda. After handing the Toss-em Bags out, what they have left over will be donated at the Turning Point, which helps people who have addiction and mental health problems.

“This would not be possible without the help from everyone who donated,” Pavey adds.

These bulging bags would not have been possible if not for the many donations that were received - businesses and individuals wanting to support the cause. Kyle Stage of Revive and Thrive Hypnosis and Patty Pavey of Today’s The Day Coaching & Hypnosis cleaned the shelves of a couple of local stores to finish filling bags.

Participants of Kokomo Networking Connections also donated items, cash and time to get the bags made and helped with loading, unloading and distribution.

Thanks also goes to the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce with Sandy Chapin, Amy Conrad, Dan Giesecke, Caele Pemberton and the use of Inventrek break-room to store, assemble and organize. Big thanks also to Mike McCool’s blessing to the project.

“There were wonderful days that some people dropped things off, left cash and so much more,” Pavey says. “To everyone who participated in any way, please know that everything you gave and every positive word and thought helped this project grow outside of the bounds that was thought possible when it started. Please know that you are appreciated, and we are very sorry if we missed anyone who donated.”

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TIPS OF THE TRADE

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KEEP THE MADNESS IN MARCH AND OUT OF THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS WITH THESE TIPS TO NAVIGATE A COMPETITIVE SELLER'S MARKET.

BE PREPARED IN A COMPETITIVE SELLERS’ MARKET • Present your offer with a credible, preapproval in hand- especially one from a local lender with a good reputation.

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• Write a personal letter to accompany your offer that tells the sellers why this is the perfect home for you and your family; sentiment can make a difference.

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FRESHEN UP YOUR HOUSE TO SELL IT THIS SPRING! • D o your spring cleaning! Clean gutters, vents, patio furniture and check smoke detectors.

• First impressions count- add plants and colorful pillows to patio furniture.

• Clean windows, repair screens and refresh caulk to let the light in and make the house look well maintained.

• A new coat of paint makes the house look clean.

• Remove winter clutter and add simple things like a new shower curtain or bright table runners.

• Bring the outside in; put flowers on the table.

• Have a realtor walk through the house. A pair of fresh eyes will notice things you don’t.

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KEEP YOUR LAWN BEAUTIFUL THIS SPRING AND BEYOND • Every other year roll and then aerate your lawn.

• K eep your yard at 3 1/2” to 4” it shades the dirt which keeps it wet and helps the grass stay green and fresh.

• F our times a year, check for grubs, the larva of Japanese beetles, which attack grass and plants.

• S pring is the best time to plant shrubs because we don’t need to water them as much since mother nature does it for us.

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Change the oil and replace the oil filter, fuel filter and air filter.

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Clean underneath the deck shelf; scrape out old debris to make sure your mower can do a good job.

• Inspect all belts for cracks or even chunks missing from them.

• Check the air pressure in the tires- if tires are uneven your mowing will be too.

• Tighten all bolts and replace any that may have fallen out.

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3. Soak brushes in white vinegar for a half hour before using soap and water to get them completely clean.

4. Wet your brush with water before painting with a water-based paint.

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• Too much sealer will yellow your investment and it’s costly to get it stripped off.

Add Flowers to Your Home to Improve Your Quality of Life • P lace easy-care green plants such as peace lily, fiddle leaf fir and pothos in living areas to increase oxygen levels, boost focus and reduce stress.

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• B ring life to your kitchen and improve your cooking with little pots of edible herbs.

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• B eautify your home and make it more inviting with a bouquet of flowers on your counter.

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WAYS TO WORSHIP AT HOME • Before you begin, make sure all cell phones are on silent and out of the room you’re going to worship in.

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• Choose a chapter from the book of Psalms and write it out as your own prayer to God, inserting your own praises and requests to the Lord.

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5. Deodorant stops the bug bite itches.

6. Paper towel holder and two red solo cups = speaker!

7. Dryer lint in a toiler paper holder makes for great fire starters!

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3. Cover anything you want to heat/reheat in the oven with Saran Wrap, then foil on top. It keeps your food from drying out the wrap will not melt.

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2. Keep bugs out of drinks with cupcake liners.

3. Create an outdoor photo booth by hanging a big frame from a tree.

4. Fill a wheel barrow with ice for a fun drink cooler.

5. Make party lights out of used K-Cups.

4. Be willing to try new foods! Don’t get stuck with a 10 year old’s pallet. If you don’t like it, you’re not out anything. If you do, voila!

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Repurpose an instrument! Make that trumpet a wall vase.

Hang up your instruments!

Display those awesome vinyl records!

Frame that fav song! Musicnotes.com has your sheet music to frame!

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RECIPE Quick and Easy Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

Activities to keep your older loved ones active and sharp

1. Folding laundry - many enjoy the simple act of sorting and folding laundry.

2. Bird watching is a calming activity.

3. Jigsaw puzzles come in many different sizes and styles.

You can even have a puzzle made of personal pictures.

4. Listening to music - Music is connected to memories that are preserved in key brain areas that are unaffected by certain memory loss conditions that come with aging.

5. Glue cards to a posterboard. Take another deck and match the cards on the board for memory and stretching exercises. For a smaller person, only use one deck (glue the red cards) and 1/2 the poster and simply match the face value of their cards with the black ones.

Ingredients: 2 cans diced green chilies 2 14oz can of petite diced tomatoes (you can substitute 3 cans of Rotel if you want to streamline) 1 medium onion-diced 2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 Jalapeno- diced (seeds removed if you like it a little less spicy)

1tsp smoked paprika

3 cloves garlic - minced

2 tsp. chili powder

8 cups Chicken Broth

¼ Cup dried oregano

2.5-3lbs cooked, shredded chicken (I prefer thighs) OR if you are really looking to make this quick and easy, use a rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. Take the skin off and shred!

Salt to taste

1 tsp. ground black pepper

Fresh Lime Juice Avocado and Cilantro for garnish Optional: sour cream and shredded cheese

Instructions: In the bottom of a large pot saute onion, jalapeno, and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Add tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes Add Chicken Broth and shredded chicken. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Salt and Pepper to taste.

Add fresh lime juice Serve with diced avocado and cilantro. Or get extra crazy and add a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese for a full meal in a bowl! *This can be done on the stove or in your slow cooker. If you use a slow cooker dump everything in and walk away. Just kidding! Set it on high for 3 hours or low for 5.

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Cool Coffee Hacks

Decorate from the Floor Up! • Pick your flooring first- hardwood or engineered flooring is timeless!

• Paint your walls in neutral hues; it updates a room.

• Don’t be afraid to choose neutral furniture; today’s fabrics such as Sunbrella and Crypton are kid-proof.

• Select canned or recessed lighting, which never goes out of style. Change outdated hanging fixtures.

1. Wet your dry hair with extra strong coffee. Leave in for 20 min and rinse for shiny locks. Be aware there is a light dyeing effect for all the blondes out there!

2. Fix your wood furniture by making a thick past with instant coffee and water. Fill the knick with the paste. Remove excess and buff out when it dries.

3. Freshly ground coffee absorbs smelly odors. Great for cars, refrigerators, bathrooms!

4. Add a cup of strong coffee to a beef stew halfway through cooking to enhance flavor!

5. Use your leftover coffee grounds, and coffee, in your garden to create healthy compost.

6. Remove fleas from your pet by rubbing grounds through their fur after a good shampoo. Rinse and allow to dry for a flea-free smooth and shiny coat! *simplystaciy.net

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• Add color and trendiness with accessories - they are easy to replace when styles change.

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