Kentucky Creative Living - April 2011

If the ole sayingrings true: Aprilshowers bring Mayflowers, then we aresure to have amonth of beautifulbountious blooms!

Yes, this monthhas been very gray.However, we hopethat this issue ofCreative Living willshine a little lightback into your life.

Inside you’ll find a variety of articles aboutlocal businesses that are able and ready to helpyou with your home, your health, your everyneed.

Also be sure to check out our feature about thevalue of video games.

CreativeLiving

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TopicsHealth & FitnessMind • Body • Spirit

GardeningFlowers • Vegetables

Dental CareGums • Teeth

Kid CareHealth • Socializing

3 9 Dining & EntertainingRecipes • Restaurants

Senior LivingCare • Home

Gifts for MomMother’s Day

At HomeRemodeling • Decorating

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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Dear Reader:My name is Dr. Timothy Kitzmiller

and I have sleep apnea. I started snoringwhen I was inmy late 20’s.Over the yearsmy snoring gotworse and Iwould wakemyself up witha gasp or asnort.

My wife,Lori, was con-stantly havingto wake me upto stop snoringor start breath-ing. I finallydecided thatafter 23 yearswe bothdeserved a quietnight’s sleep. Iunderwent anovernight sleepstudy to findout if I had thelife-threateningcondition calledObstructiveSleep Apnea. Tomy surprise Ifound out that Iwas not onlysnoring butstopped breath-ing 28 times perhour! It was rec-ommended thatI start using aContinuousPositive AirwayPressure (CPAP) machine.

I struggled with my CPAP since I liketo sleep on my side. I could finally relateto our patient’s struggles with mask

leaks, strap marks on their face, sinusproblems and feeling like Darth Vader. Idid my research and enrolled in special

training to pro-vide a CPAPalternativecalled an OralAppliance. It isa medicaldevice that fitsover the teethand holds thelower jaw for-ward, keepingthe airwayopen.

I now expe-rience quiet,unrestricted,healthy sleepwearing myOralAppliance. Mywife is thrilledbecause nowshe gets agreat, quietnight’s sleepwithout snor-ing or worry-ing about mesuffocating.And the hun-dreds ofpatients we’vetreated overthe years raveabout finding atreatmentthat’s comfort-able and effec-tive!

Give us a callat 513-248-8848 to schedule your com-plimentary consultation to see how OralAppliance Therapy could be the solutionfor you too!

Dr. Kitzmiller treats his patients and himself with Oral Appliance Therapy.

Snore? Can't tolerate CPAP?Dr. Kitzmiller has a solution

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The people we sur-round ourselves with indifficult times can make adifference in our attitudeand determination.

Breast cancer is one ofthe most common cancersoccurring in women andthe second most commoncause of death after lungcancer.

The loss of a woman’sbreasts to cancer can affecther self-esteem, her sexdrive, and just how shefeels about herself as awoman.

“No one cries herealone,” said KarenMurphy, a 15-year certi-fied mastectomy fitter atBurlington PharmacyHealth Care. Murphy and

Melissa Morris are used togiving and receiving lotsof hugs. They’re used tosharing tears as well.

Many women needingpost-mastectomy devices,wigs and scarves as aresult of surgery, receivingchemotherapy or for othermedical reasons havecome to BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carebecause of the outstand-ing support and care ofthe professional fittingspecialists there.

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care carries a wideassortment of post-mas-tectomy products, wigs,scarves, sleep caps andother headpieces. Theyoffer personalized and

private fitting appoint-ments with their profes-sional fitting specialists.

“It is a very privateatmosphere. We like tak-ing time with each cus-tomer to get to knowthem as a person beforewe begin the fitting,” saidMorris. “It’s very impor-tant to us that it be apleasant and comfortableexperience.”

Burlington PharmacyHealth Care also encour-ages their customer’sfriends and family tocome and support womenas they choose wigs,scarves, and other head-pieces while they receivetreatment.

“We invite them to

come with our cus-tomers,” said Murphy.

“Getting opinions fromfriends and family thatthey know and love isvery reassuring and help-ful,” she said.

Karen and Melissa arehonored to support,encourage, and advisewomen who are lookingfor post-mastectomydevices and head cover-ings. “It is an emotionaltime. It’s important forthem to have a supportteam that cares. Our per-sonal care and qualitycustomer service set usapart,” said Murphy.

“At the end of the day,we are making a differ-ence in a life,” added

Morris.Serving the tri-state

since 1976, BurlingtonPharmacy Health Carehas the area’s largesthome medical equipmentshowroom filled with avariety of top quality,state-of-the-art medicalequipment and supplies.Whether you are lookingto purchase new, used orsimply renting, we have itall. Stop by and let ourexperienced and knowl-edgeable staff show youwhy we say “largeenough to serve, smallenough to care!”

For more informationcall 859-586-6700 or visitwww.burlingtonpharma-cy.com.

H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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Think your green thumb is out ofplace in your tight space?

Think again.Rightway Nursery, located at 5529

Highway 237 in Burlington, has thesolution: Customized raised containerbeds. No matter the space or lack thereof, Rightway Nursery can build a con-tainer bed that’s the perfect fit!

“The great thing about raised con-tainer beds is that you can amend thesoil to make an ideal environment foryour vegetables,” explains Tori Buechterof Rightway Nursery. “In our cus-tomized raised container beds we usetop soil, composted manure, and pine-soil conditioner.”

The result? A beautiful, bountifulcrop. Rightway Nursery’s customizedraised container beds can carry a varietyof vegetables from heirloom tomatoes tobroccoli, cabbage and herbs to name justa few. Grow whatever your inner-farmerdesires!

Rightway Nursery also has small col-lapsible vegetable containers available ina rectangular shape for any vegetableand a shape specifically for strawberries.These are good for patios.

For more information on collapsiblecontainers or customized raised contain-er beds call Rightway Nursery at 586-6422.

Container gardening done the ‘Rightway’

Spring is finally here!To call or not to call, thatis the question! We knowmonth after month...spring after spring youconvince yourself not tocall the dentist, but Dr.Tara Dallmann and theGentle Dental Staff trulyunderstand your fears.

If you are a terriblyfearful patient and feellike no one understands;Dr. Dallmann and herteam want you to knowthat in their office youwill feel normal. They dounderstand the fear youexperience in anticipationof what the doctor willfind. Many patients thinkthey are the worst, but no,you are not the worstmouth they have everseen! Even if it has been

20 years since you haveseen a dentist, they will

celebrate your decision tocall.

Recently Gentle DentalCare had a patient that

had not been to the den-

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The Gentle Dental Care team understands your fears

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The Gentle Dental Care team.

D E N T A L C A R E / K I D / C A R E

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Not often, but once-in-a-while, a great opportu-nity comes along to:

• do something foryourself.

• do good for someonein need.

• put a big smile onyour face.

• put a huge smile onthe face of a child whoneeds it!

From March throughJune, Dr. CurtisZimmerman and thewhole team at MortensonFamily Dental is provid-ing professional teethwhitening services at asignificantly reduced fee –100 percent of which willbe donated to children’scharities in Kentucky andthroughout the country.Professional teeth whiten-ing is easy, comfortableand only takes a few min-utes in the dental chair.You or someone youknow can have whiterteeth in as little as justthree days!

The office is donatingall of their services for thecampaign. All they ask is

for you to make a dona-tion of $99 for Take-HomeWhitening or $299 forZOOM! Whitening to TheSmiles for LifeFoundation when youcome in to get your teethwhitened. Half of yourdonation will go to KosairChildren’s Hospital andthe other half goes to theSmiles For LifeFoundation to be distrib-uted to worthy andapproved children’s chari-ties across the UnitedStates. Professional teethwhitening can cost asmuch as $600 or more, sothis is a great opportunityto whiten your smile andmake a charitable dona-tion that will do a lot ofgood for a lot of kids.

All you need to do is

call the office today at525-7586 to schedule yourappointment. During yourvisit in our office, the doc-tor will do an exam tomake sure you are a goodcandidate for whiteningand then we can get start-ed. It only takes a fewminutes. What if you havealready whitened yourteeth? You can still partici-pate by giving the gift awhiter smile to a friend!Just give our office a calland we’ll make arrange-ments for a friend or fami-ly member to have theirteeth whitened as a giftfrom you. It’s a win-win-agift to the kids and yourfriend as well!

The Mortenson FamilyDental team is ready toprofessionally whitenteeth and benefit a greatcause at the same time.They’re inviting you, thepeople you know, and allthe members of our com-munity to join with us inmaking a difference thelives of kids who reallyneed our help. Give thema call today at 525-7586 towhiten your smile andhelp a child smile for life!

Whiten your teeth and help a child

Mortenson Family Dental offers deeplydiscounted, professional smile whiteningwith all proceeds to kids’ charities.

St. JosephOrphanage/Family TiesFoster Care, a non-profitagency, located at 221Main Street in Florence,has been serving theNorthern Kentucky areafor many years.

“Changing lives every-day is what we do, andwe want people to knowthey can, too,” said CathyMorris, licensing special-ist.

“We want to get theword out that we are here,and we really need you to

help us help children.”Because of myths that

swirl around the subjectof foster care, a lot of peo-ple are reluctant to fosterchildren. Morris wouldlike people who havequestions to come in andtalk to her, and a perfectopportunity will arise onMonday, April 25, from 3to 7 p.m., at the openhouse held at 221 Mainstreet in Florence.

“Our open house lastmonth went very well,”she said. “We want to get

the word out that we arehere, and we will giveyou the truth about fostercare. You can be any faith,married or single, andyou don’t have to ownyour own home.”

Each child will havetheir own medical card,and foster parents willreceive a per diemamount for caring for achild.

“We have many fosterhomes in Northern

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ears about videogames often grab head-

lines, but a growingbody of researchshows that videogames can actually

be beneficial to your child’sdevelopment. Kids canlearn academics, socialinteraction and cooperationand even history fromvideo games, a new reportshows.

The study, spearheadedby Cheryl K. Olson, aresearcher at MassachusettsGeneral Hospital’s Centerfor Mental Health andMedia in Boston, indicatedvideo game benefits caninclude:

• Providing an outletfor creativity;

• Allowing childrenand teens to try on roles(from new sports to differ-ent personalities or profes-

Video games offer kids developmental, socialbenefits, study shows

parents to search fora specific game bytitle or publisher,learn its ESRB ratingand why the boardawarded that rating.The ESRB assignsratings to help par-ents determine if agame is appropriatefor their child.

•Grandtheftchildhood.com, Olson’s web-site with informationdrawn from herbook by the samename. The siteexplores a variety ofissues relating to

sions) in a safe envi-ronment;

• Providing prac-tice in planning andrecognizing conse-quences;

• Helping managedifficult emotions;

• Promoting inter-est in exercise andsports;

• Improving visu-al/spatial skills;

• Nourishing selfesteem, pride andsocialization skills.

So how can parentsensure their childrenare reaping benefitsfrom game playing,while avoiding possi-

ble negatives for theiremotional and physi-cal well-being? Expertsagree on severalpoints:

Get educated“One reason par-

ents may be concernedabout video games isthat they don’t feelcomfortable with thecontrols,” says Olson,an assistant clinicalprofessor of psychiatryat Harvard MedicalSchool.

“A mom who’s notsure whether a comicbook or a movie isappropriate for her

child can flip or fast-forward through it. Ifshe’s worried about avideo game, but lacksthe skill to play it,she’s left frustratedand a bit embar-rassed.”

Fortunately, parentscan find plenty ofresources online tohelp them betterunderstand a particu-lar game and the affectit might have on theirchild, including:

• ESRB.org, thehome page of theEntertainmentSoftware Rating Board.The website allows

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video games and offers perspectivebacked by Olson’s own research and thework of many others.

Keep an open mindResearch has shown that video

games can have many benefits for chil-dren, from building eye-hand coordina-tion, to teaching important math, read-ing and spatial skills, to providing ameans of socialization and an outlet fornegative feelings. Children play videogames for many reasons, Olson’s latestresearch shows. “It’s just fun” was theprimary reason cited by both boys andgirls for playing video games, but otherreasons included the challenge of mas-tering the game, the joy of learningsomething new, and the desire to relax.

“Parents may worry about the appealof violent content in games, but ourresearch suggests that children enjoyvideo games more for the chance to fig-ure out problems, express creativity,compete with friends, and even teachfriends how to play,” Olson notes.

“A game doesn’t have to be labeled‘educational’ to benefit children. Forexample, recent games such as Bakuganand the Professor Layton series buildproblem-solving skills, and sneak in afair amount of reading.”

Establish boundariesExperts agree that it is a parent’s

right and responsibility to set bound-aries for children and teens, includinghealthy limits on video game play. Aswith other media, parents need tochoose video games wisely. Parentalcontrols for game consoles and comput-ers help parents restrict what gamestheir children play based on age-basedESRB ratings. They may also considerlimiting where their child can play.Moving the video game console out ofthe teen’s or child’s room and into acommon area of the house keeps parentstuned in to what their child is playing,and makes it harder for a child to choosegames over sleep. With games that pro-mote social and interactive play, andencourage fun physical activity, parentsmight find themselves drawn into theirchildren’s games.

“Allowing your child to teach youhow to play a video game is a great wayto build your relationship and shareinterests.” Olson says.

“As with any activity a child is inter-ested in, parental involvement and guid-ance can help a child get the greatestbenefit from it.”

D I N I N G & E N T E R T A I N I N G


Spring is finally hereand where better to cele-brate this glorious seasonthan StoneBrook Winery, asmall farm family winerylocated in Camp Springs,just 20 minutes south ofCincinnati.

Camp Springs regionwas once commonlyknown as the “Rhine ofAmerica.” It was the pre-mier area for grape grow-ing and wine makingbefore the onset of prohi-bition. StoneBrook Wineryis reclaiming the proudtitle.

StoneBrook offers mag-nificent vineyard views, arenovated 130-year-oldfarm house converted intoa cozy wine tasting room,

old country charm and alittle bit of history. It’s aromantically breath-takingplace to visit.

StoneBrook is family

owned and operated. TheWalter family is dedicatedto producing high quality,award-winning grape andfruit wines. StoneBrook

has been tending to theirestate vineyards since2000 and producingunique varieties ofKentucky wine since 2004.

The wines produced herehave won both regionaland international recogni-tion.

You can also experi-ence a romantic atmos-phere and the qualityStoneBrook wines at theB&B Riverboats.StoneBrook sponsors fourcruises a year, one forevery season. The cruisesinclude live music, dinner,and wine tasting. The firstwill be held Friday, May13.

For more informationabout the cruises orStoneBrook Winery visitwww.stonebrookwinery.com or call 635-0111.

Elegance blossoms at StoneBrook Winery

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StoneBrook winery offers an opportunity for fun, elegant gatherings.

Baptist Towers, locatedat 800 Highland Avenuein Covington, has a stur-dy foundation rooted intwo distinct but interwov-en philosophies known asquality and caring.

Baptist Towers containsboth independent livingunits and personal carewithin one building.

The studio and one-bedroom apartmentsinclude housekeepingservices, as well as mealsavailable in the diningarea. There’s also a full-time activities director onstaff and various outingsplanned throughout themonth. Barber and beau-ty-shop services, and astore staffed by a commu-nity pharmacy are alsoavailable.

The personal care areasprovide a friendly, 24-hour staff that offer more

personal assistanceaccording to the variousneeds of the resident.

Baptist Towers is deco-rated in a gloriousVictorian style. An openchapel on the second floorand the Baptist Chaplainprogram serves the spiri-tual care needs of resi-dents with regularlyscheduled religious serv-ices.

Baptist Towers is oper-ated through Baptist LifeCommunities, a ministryof Northern KentuckyBaptists whose mission isusing the ministry ofJesus as their model, pro-viding quality of lifeoptions to assist adults 55and over to remain ful-filled by maintaining ahealthy lifestyle.

For more informationcall 491-3800 or visitwww.blcnky.com.

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Quality caring is foundation of Baptist Towers

Do you remember your firstencounter with makeup? Did yourmother guide you, your favorite aunt, ora good friend? How did you know whatcolors to choose and how to applythem? And what are beauty basics? Mymother took me to Merle Norman whenI was a young girl and they showed mehow to take care of my skin and taughtme about makeup application. Mom letme choose two items that day and Ichose a lavender eye shadow and a softpink lip gloss. I felt so pretty and specialthat my mother did that for me.

Well, skincare and makeup productshave evolved since grandma’s genera-tion, and Merle Norman has kept paceand lead that evolution. Many womensee bringing their daughters to MerleNorman for their first skincare andmakeup lesson as a right of passagesince that’s what their mothers did with

them. With Mother’s Day right aroundthe corner, this is a perfect outing ideaand special treat for mothers and daugh-ters no matter your age!

Mothers and daughters may notalways agree, but two things will alwaysbring them together, and that’s makeupand handbags! Spring is a time ofrenewal and we all want to turn overthat newer, fresher leaf in our looks andaccessories. Merle Norman’s Miche Bagcollection with interchangeable pursecovers is extensive and perfect forwomen of all ages and personalities. Nomore changing handbags, just changethe cover! The choices are endless, andyou’ve just solved all of our future gift-giving dilemmas!

Perfect makeup. Perfect handbag. Allin one place.

Some things never change, but others can

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G I F T S F O R M O M


Andy Venneman, owner ofRegal Maid Cleaning Service,says: “My mother has done somuch for me, our family, our cus-tomers, and this business overthe years that I wanted to honorher effort in a special way thisyear. In fact, thank you to allmothers and those that have ever“mothered” us in our lives.Thank you for all of the scrapedknees you have bandaged, bedtime stories you have read, songsyou have sang, outfits you havebought, tears you have wiped,sleep you have sacrificed, and allthe love you gave us when wewere at our worst. All the littleand big moments mean morethan you know.”

Connie Venneman, Andy’smother, was a stay-at-homemother and caregiver to Andyand his brother, John, for a large

part of their lives while theirfather worked. Once the twoboys became more self-sufficientand active in school andmatured, she decided it was timeto explore working outside thehome.

“She still says getting into thecleaning industry was her calling.She valued what she was able todo as a stay-at-home mother andfelt compelled to help otherwomen who were working out-side the home so that they couldenjoy other things in life liketheir children and husbands andhobbies. Even if she was onlygiving an hour off from house-work to someone, she felt it mat-tered a lot,” says Andy.

Andy recalls that when hismom was building the businessand working outside the home,that she made special effort to

remain influential in buildingcharacter and developing himinto the well rounded man he hasbecome.

“She would leave notes andinstructions on what to make fordinner, how to prepare it, whatdaily tasks needed to be doneand overall, how to run thehousehold,” he says.

Eventually, Andy came onboard to learn and help with hisMother’s business. She groomedand taught him first hand to dothe job. More importantly, shehelped him to understand whythe job was so important.

“My mother dealt with hercustomers directly and was ableto connect with them on a per-sonal level. She understood whythey needed our help and wasable to provide the right serviceswith the right personal touches

to each unique individual client. Istill get customers asking howshe is and wanting to speak withher if she stops in when theycall,” says Andy.

“She instilled the core valuesin the business. These values andthe compassion for customerscontinue to separate Regal Maidfrom any other cleaning servicein the area. She is largely respon-sible for my personal success andthe success of Regal Maid eventoday. We are celebrating our25th year Anniversary this yearbecause of her ‘calling’ andeagerness to help. Thank youmom .”

Let them show you what momtaught us! Call or visit RegalMaid online today to scheduleyour first clean or to purchase a

This one’s for all the moms out there...

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A record snow-fall win-ter is being followed by awindy, record-breakingrainy spring, and roofseverywhere are showingthe effects. Jim and SandyKrajceck of Florence knewthat this was the year theywould need a roof, sothey called A New RoofTime.

“I had read about RoofTime in the Recorder, andthought, boy, if I everneed a roof, I’m callingthem!” said Jim Krajceck.

“So last month, wenoticed a stain on one ofour ceilings and I thought,I better call.

“I phoned at night,expecting to get amachine, and was pleas-antly surprised when

Missy answered thephone. We set up anappointment, and dangedif they didn’t get here alittle before scheduled!

“The estimator wentinto our attic with a ther-mal camera and quicklyfound our leak. He thenwent up on the roof andtook pictures and meas-

ured our roof. Then hecame down and explainedeverything to me, andgave me a very detailedestimate. I asked a lot ofquestions, and heanswered all of them.”

Jim and Sandy were soimpressed they hired RoofTime to do the work andwere scheduled for an

installation. Krajceck wenton to say that the RoofTime crew were extremelyneat and clean as theytook off two roofs,worked on the chimney,cleaned the old guttersand added new leafguards.

“I had checked themout on Angie’s List andthe BBB and learned theyhad no complaints andthe highest ratings,” hesaid. “About two weeksafter the roof was put on,we learned why so manyof their customers spokeso highly of them. Mywife discovered water allover our floor. Naturally,we called Roof Time,thinking it had to be theroof. Dale Shoemaker

arrived within minutes ofour call, and climbed uponto the roof in a drivingrain to check it, thencrawled all through ourattic to be sure it was dry.The roof was fine; noleaks. He didn’t want toleave us with the problem,so he kept hunting untilhe finally helped us findthat the refrigerator had abroken line and was leak-ing. You don’t find thatkind of old-fashioneddedication to customerservice too much any-more.”

A New Roof Time rootsbegan in 1995, when Rickand Sandy Feltner operat-ed a small family businessfrom their home. Fifteenyears later, Sandy’sdaughter Missy answersthe calls and grandsonJustin is a project estima-tor.

Estimates are free, andinclude an attic inspec-tion, as well as color digi-tal pictures of what theyfind. Today’s best technol-ogy, such as thermal cam-eras are utilized in orderto pinpoint hidden leaksand decay. Satellite meas-uring ensure ‘to the inch’measurements, for ‘to thepenny’ pricing.

“I don’t think I’ll everneed a new roof, becauseI’m 68 and this is a 30-year roof,” said Krajceck.“But I have recommendedA New Roof Time toeveryone I can, because Icouldn’t be happier withthe work they performed.They were prompt, veryclean, very professional,and perfectly precise.”

For a free quote onroofing, gutters or insula-tion, call their offices at513-753-8463 or 859-341-8463.

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Is it a New Roof Time for your home?

A Roof Time crew member works on a copper roof.

Are you tired? . . .Tired of bad news aboutthe economy . . . tired of

unrest around the world .. . tired of winter blahs?

Right now may be theperfect time for you totake a side trip to one ofBellevue’s best-keptsecrets and begin toemerge from winter hiber-nation to take a fresh, newlook at the world. Younever know what you aregoing to find in this inter-esting warehouse show-room!

The LastingImpressions DesignCenter at 241 GrandviewAve. in Bellevue is just theplace for a wonderful visitto a world of unique andbeautiful home décor.Lasting Impressions con-tinues to receive the bestin silk floral stems and

green-ery,swags,gar-lands,twigs,andevery-thingyouneed tobringthe out-doorsintoyourhome or office.

Need an idea forMothers’ Day? Don’t for-get that LastingImpressions has originalfloral arrangements in allsizes . . . guaranteed toplease Mom on her spe-

cial day. Maybe she wouldlike a piece of pottery, aspecial picture, or a beau-tiful candle!

New Bernhardt furni-ture (sofas, end tables,occasional tables, bed-rooms, etc.) will probably

have arrived by the timethis article prints. Theshowroom continues totake shape featuring fur-niture that is not onlybeautiful but also com-fortable and very func-

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Lasting Impressions Design Center. . .

“When you care enough to make your home a warm,welcoming place for family and friends . . . you need

to visit us.”

Directions: Travelingsouth or north on I-

471:Take Exit 5

(Newport/Bellevue)Turn right onto Route8 (Fairfield Avenue)Continue to Taylor

Avenue and turn rightTravel 6 blocks toGrandview Avenue

Turn right onGrandview

Enter the warehousethrough

the center door bythe dock.

Prepare to be amazed. . . .

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A Blue HawaiianFiberglass Pool is knownas the “permanent pool.”

Not only does fiber-glass never deteriorate, itactually strengthens withage! Fiberglass is 17 timesstronger than concretewith a flexible strength of54,000 psi, allowing up to12 inches of flexibility.That’s movement thatdestroys most pools.

These pools also carrya 35-year limited warran-ty against leaking causedby structural defects inthe laminate.

Unlike concrete orvinyl liner pools, fiber-glass pools never have tobe drained for linerreplacement, acid wash-ing, remarciting, replaster-

ing, or painting. This cansave the pool owner thou-sands of dollars!

Fiberglass pools have asmooth, non-porous sur-face that doesn’t harborresident algae, makingcleaning 90 percent easier.In addition, they do notrequire large amounts ofchlorine, algaecides orother sanitizer, thereforeresulting in up to 66 per-cent less cost in chemicals.

These pools are built in

a modern factory under astrict quality control stan-dard, with constant super-vision, not in a backyardlike concrete and vinylpools. They can beinstalled quickly with aminimum of disruption toyour home and neighbor-hood. Fiberglass pools arealso swimmer friendly –no more skinned knees ortorn bathing suits due to arough plaster surface.

You also save money

on pool heating costs.Fiberglass pool walls actas an insulator allowingyou to cut back the timeyour pool filter pump hasto run, reducing your poolheating and electric cost.

For more informationon fiberglass pools contactS.I. Pool Care at 859-331-4110 or visit www.sipool-care.com.

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Advantages of owning a fiberglass pool

S.I. Pool Care can drop a pool in your backyard.

tist in more than 46 years.As the patient sat in thechair; she stated in nouncertain terms shewould probably not beback for her treatment.However, the team madeit their priority to makeher feel welcome and safe.Today, that patient has anew smile and a new atti-tude about dentistry.

To help you make thecall, Dr. Dallmann is offer-ing $150 off sedation forthe month of April. Don’tlet another Spring go bywith the stress of youroral health hanging overyour head. Dr. TaraDallmann attends contin-uing education on a regu-lar basis to stay on thecutting edge of what ishappening with sedationdentistry. With new med-ications and proceduresconstantly being devel-

oped, it is her desire tooffer the very best to herpatients.

Please, call them today.They want you to“Experience theDifference.” You can takeit slow or get it all done atonce while you snooze.They will do as little or asmuch as you choose. Ifyou are still apprehensive,listen to what otherpatients have said aboutGentle Dental Care:

“I felt really comfort-able with Dr. Tara. Shewas up front and told mewhat needs to be done. Iwas nervous at first but Inever felt that way after Ileft. The woman that didmy X-rays was very politeand was always askingme if I was OK. This isone dentist that I recom-mend anyone to go to.

They really care aboutyour teeth and health.”

M. G., Erlanger

“I want to thank youall for the work you havedone for me on my teeth.You and your staff mademe feel so comfortablethat I recommended youto everyone I have talkedto. The whole experience Iwent through made itpossible to get my bottomdentures and made mylife change in ways I can’texpress. I am so gratefulfor everything and want-ed to let you know howmuch I appreciate it. GodBless you all!”

R.C., Erlanger

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tional.If you haven’t visited Lasting

Impressions, give yourself a treatand make plans to visit soon!Everyone needs a lift occasionally,and Lasting Impressions can helpwith large and small needs. Youmay want to sign up for an “In-Home Consultation” to getLinda’s expert advice on paintselection, accessories, windowtreatments, furniture, roomarrangement, or just a brain-storming session during a walk-through.

The $100 fee will repay youmany times over with Linda’sunending supply of creative newideas, colors, and décor. You willenjoy working with her to createjust the right style and atmos-phere for your home or office.Call 655-8187 for more informa-tion or to schedule an appoint-ment.

What else is new? Linda andNancy had a very successful tripto market in April and found lotsof new items that should beginarriving in a few weeks.

“The Attic at LastingImpressions” is also beginning totransform from a “warehouse”into part of the Design Centershowroom. There will be a clear-ance section, but this area is alsotaking on a “new” look as thereare now some new room settingsas well as a “garden area” in thispart of the store. The new TileDesign Area featuring Florida Tileis nearly complete and “it is beau-tiful.” Linda can help you withtile selections and design as youremodel your existing bathroomor design one for your new home.

The friendly folks at LastingImpressions take pride in excel-lent customer service! It’s a shop-ping experience you are going toenjoy and repeat again and again!The direct phone line to the thirdfloor is 859-655-8187. You maycall when you arrive if you needelevator service, and someonewill be glad to come down andgive you a lift.

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AE Door & Window Co. is theepitome of the family businessdream.

“Integrity,” says owner andpresident Bill Weber. “Longevity.Quality.” Those are the wordsthat sum up their business prac-tices.

For more than 30 years, AEDoor & Window Co. has beenthe leader in residential andcommercial garage doors, entryand storm doors, garage dooropeners, windows and justrecently awnings. AE Door &Window Co. provides top quali-ty customer service and profes-sional installation for every cus-tomer – all the while showcasingthe values of family.

Bill and his wife Rosemarystarted their business right intheir backyard, naming it fortheir daughters Amy and Erin. In1980, AE Door & Window wasincorporated and moved to theirfirst warehouse. In 1987, afteroutgrowing two smaller ware-houses, AE Door & Windowmoved to their current site, a24,000 square foot warehouselocated on West Sharon Road inForest Park, Ohio. In this sameyear, AE Door & Window alsopurchased a building in Florenceto further meet the demands oftheir growing customer base.

Sixty employees have joined

Bill, Rosemary, their two daugh-ters and their son Adam, whohelp carry on the name and rep-utation for quality that was oncestarted many years ago in asmall garage. Many of theemployees have been with AEDoor & Window for many years.

“We have a very low turn-over rate with our employees,”explained Bill. “We’re a family-oriented company, we’re all veryclose and work toward a com-mon goal – making sure eachcustomer is 100 percent satis-fied.”

AE Door & Window worksvery hard to offer the best possi-ble products at the most compet-itive pricing, along with the mostprofessional installation andservice departments possible.Some repeat customers includeKentucky Speedway, theCincinnati Bengals and theCincinnati Reds.

“We don’t gauge the customerand we’re not high-pressure andwe have no gimmicks,” said Bill,recipient of the InternationalDoor Association’s PresidentialAward. “We let the family makethe decision that is best for themand we offer them a fair price”

“Also, our longevity with oursuppliers says something aboutour loyalty and quality suppli-ers.”

Like their 30-year-plus part-nership with Clopay, which sup-plies AE Door & Window withtheir residential and commercialgarage doors. Along with theirlasting partnership with Proviaentry doors and windows, andAristocrat awnings. AE Door &Window works with many sup-pliers to provide them with theirwide selection of rolling doors,shutters, fire doors, and grilles.

For more than 30 years localhomeowners have trusted AEDoor & Window to help themincrease the value of theirbeloved homes. In this time, thefocus of home improvementprojects have become less oninside of the walls, to more oncurb appeal. Adding new doors,garage doors and windows cangive a home a completely newunique look. This new look theentire family can take pride in.Whether a family is looking tosale their home or just spice uptheir living conditions, AE Door& Window has the power andwillingness to help.

For more information on AEDoor & Window visit or contactone of their show rooms, 1260West Sharon Road, Cincinnati,513-742-1984 or 8430 U.S. 42,Florence, 859-283-1984 or visitaedoor.com.

A family business dream come true

Kentucky,” said Morris. “Wework with the Cabinet forHealth and Family Services, sothat if a foster child is availablefor adoption we help facilitate

that process. We offer classes toqualify people as foster parents,and we will walk you throughevery step. You will find out therewards are great in fostering a

child.”For more information, call St.

Joseph Orphanage/Family TiesFoster Care at 647-7220, or visittheir website at www.sjokids.org.

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gift certificate that perhaps your mom could real-ly use this year.

If your mom or a mother you know (even you)are in need of some help or a break, please send usyour story. They will select one lucky mom to wina clean home based on your nominations andannounce the winner in the June Creative Livingissue.

Limit one entry per household. All entries mustbe received by May 31 to qualify.

Enter online at www.regalmaid.com or by fax-ing your story to 781-3329 or by mailing entries toRegal Maid, 4 Willow St. Southgate, KY 41071.

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